"So you're saying Perugius suggested you summon some ridiculously badass familiar to act as a nanny for your family? And you just agreed?"
Hilde looked utterly baffled.
"I know it sounds crazy, but I gave it some careful thought, and it really isn't dangerous."
Rudeus shrugged.
He had already confirmed several things with Perugius beforehand to ensure the summoning would be safe.
First, this magic circle would not summon humans.
The summoning was limited to spirits or intelligent nonhuman races, so there was no need to worry about summoning someone like Demon God Laplace or the Great★Emperor★of★the★Demon★Realm.
Second, a familiar contract would be established with the summoned being during the summoning itself.
As a Divine Rank Summoning Magic practitioner, Perugius had laid out these rules in considerable detail. Part of the mana used for the summoning would go toward establishing the familiar contract. The stronger the summoned being, the stronger the contract's binding force would be, though naturally, the mana cost would increase as well...
In short, that ratio would be strictly controlled to ensure the familiar's absolute obedience and loyalty to its summoner.
After all, Perugius was a Divine Rank Summoning Magic practitioner.
Even if he had made the suggestion to Rudeus out of personal interest, he would still make safety a prerequisite.
That much, at least, could be trusted.
"So, what do you need me to do?"
Hilde was a little puzzled. If safety was already assured, there wasn't much she could do to help.
Surely Rudeus wasn't short on mana and needed her to lend a hand?
"Uh, honestly, I'm just a little worried."
Rudeus gave a sheepish laugh.
The summoning was limited to spirits or intelligent nonhuman races, but that could still include monsters, or intelligent beings that harbored intense hostility toward humans.
It seemed unlikely,