When I arrived at the school, Riese was already waiting for me along with Anna and Rain. Since only Riese was called, Anna and Rain excused themselves promptly and headed for the mansion.
"Forgive me, uncle, for troubling you."
"Worry not, it's just meeting the teacher. After all, am I not a teacher too?"
"Thank you, uncle."
Riese and I quickly went to the teachers' room and met Hendrick. As we entered,
"Oh, Martin, have you left something behind?"
"No, you called for me, didn't you?"
"When did I summon you? I was calling for the student behind you."
"Yes, I'm his uncle who taught him. Aren't you looking for the one who taught him?"
"Oh…"
"Excuse me, teacher, this is Uncle Martin. He taught me modern numeral symbols."
Saying so, all the teachers including Eleanor looked at me. Wait, why hasn't she gone home? Why are all the teachers here?
"That is… why are you all staring at me? Ah, Miss Ela, haven't you gone home yet?"
"Would I be like you? I have dedication."
Ah~Why is she getting angry with me instead?
"Hahaha, well then, this will be easier, Riese can show what your uncle has taught you."
After that, Riese began explaining what I had taught him. All the teachers observed his explanation.
"It's more or less like that, Mr. Hendrick."
"Well then, teachers, what do you think of this?"
"Hmm, in my opinion, this is quite remarkable. It could change our teaching methods and advance our calculation system."
"I felt the same way, I didn't even understand why we start with zero instead of one."
Several teachers commented with admiration.
"Alright, now, Mr. Martin, could you explain these numerals in greater detail?"
"Well alright, that won't be a bother."
"Ohoho, is this something intriguing?"
"Ah, Headmaster, good afternoon."
"What are you doing here?"
"Well, this is a student named Riese…"
Hendrick recounted the events from the beginning until now.
"Oh, Mr. Martin, you are quite extraordinary, could you also explain it to me?"
"Not at all, Headmaster, please take a seat here first."
"Alright, Headmaster and colleagues, I shall explain these numeral symbols. I only taught Riese these to facilitate his learning. Using the Roman system makes reading numbers difficult, for instance CXXXVII (One hundred thirty-seven) is easier to write as 137. Moreover, these symbols don't use the alphabet, avoiding confusion. As for the zero, this is the most crucial part; zero can be utilized in various ways. For example, how would you express ‘half'?"
"That's S, isn't that simple?"
"Well, Miss Eleanor, then how about writing one-third?"
"That would be (....)."
"Exactly, but this can't calculate more complex numbers, what about eight-tenths?"
"That would be..."
"Here is where zero comes into play, it can represent complicated fractions. For instance, 8/10 in calculations results in 0.8. This is a form called decimal."
"Ooohhh, I see, this is indeed amazing."
I then went into details about the benefits of modern numeral symbols until the Headmaster finally spoke.
"Martin, could you teach this to all the teachers?"
"That, I could, but…"
"What's wrong? I still have to look after the shop and the children at home."
"That's simple. They will learn at your home."
"Eh~"
"Would you all be willing?"
The Headmaster asked all the teachers.
"Yes, Headmaster"
"Well, Mr. Martin?"
"That's fine, but not all at once, my place is small."
"How about this, I allocate a room that you will use after all lessons are over, how does that sound?"
"Alright, Headmaster."
With that, the school business was concluded, and Riese and I returned to the mansion.
"Uncle, you are amazing."
"Ahahaha, where I'm from, this is common knowledge."
"Hmm, I hope I can visit your place someday."
"That... I personally find it more enjoyable here. Here I have my own family. There I was alone."
"But if you brought us all, wouldn't we still be together?"
"Hmm, that's true, if that's the case, I'd be delighted."
Hahaha, I suppose that's unlikely. After all, it's a different world.
"We're hooome"
"Welcome back, Uncle"
Everyone greeted me. Alice and Aurel ran straight towards me, and I hugged them both. This is something I never experienced in my previous world. I am truly grateful to be in this one.
"Ah, Riese, I haven't introduced you, this is Sion, a slave I bought, and there are a few more currently at the other house I bought."
"Hello, I'm Riese."
"Hello, I'm Sion, greetings, Miss."
"Ah, Sion, since it's still not night, could you call the rest here?"
"Of course, sir, I ask permission to summon them."
"Ah, don't be too formal Sion."
"Alright, sir."
Sion then excused himself and went to the slaves' house.
A short while later, the slaves arrived at my mansion.
"Alright, everyone, this is Mina, Rio, Alein, Broli, Rossa, Sion and lastly Rinze, from the far right."
"Hello, Sir, Miss, Young Miss, Young Master"
All the slaves greeted us.
"Hello, everyone"
"Hello"
Riese, Annna, and Rain greeted them politely.
The children girls greeted as usual since they already knew the others.
"From now on, they will help manage the shop opening tomorrow. They'll also prepare meals for you."
"That, Uncle, I just want to eat your cooking."
"Me too, Uncle."
Ah, Alice and Aurel protested. Hahaha, my little foodies.
"Worry not, Brother Sion is an excellent cook, and I will teach him other recipes."
"… Alright, uncle."
"Don't be sad, how about a promise from me to give you snacks every day?"
"Really, uncle?"
"I promise."
I promised Alice and Aurel, but why did everyone respond?
Well, it's not a problem; they're all my family.
"Now, I'll assign tasks to you. First, Mina and Rossa, you'll manage the clothing area, keep the clothes and clean the shop. Rinze, you will oversee the cosmetics and be the receptionist. Sion, you're responsible for cooking and maintaining upstairs cleanliness as well as watching the children. You have many tasks. Rio, Alein, and Broli, you will ensure security around the mansion and venture out as needed by your comrades."
"Understood, Sir."
"Alright, you needn't be so stiff. Relax."
"Understood, sir, and once again thank you for buying and caring for us."
It seems Alein really has become the group leader of the slaves.
With that, I dismissed the team and instructed everyone to rest.
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