Mushoku Tensei 19
Mushoku Tensei 19
Mushoku Tensei 19
Contents
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1.1 Part 1
1.2 Part 2
1.3 Part 3
2.1 Part 1
2.2 Part 2
2.3 Part 3
3.1 Part 1
3.2 Part 2
3.3 Part 3
3.4 Part 4
3.5 Part 5
4.1 Part 1
4.2 Part 2
4.3 Part 3
5.1 Part 1
5.2 Part 2
5.3 Part 3
5.4 Part 4
5.5 Part 5
6.1 Part 1
6.2 Part 2
6.3 Part 3
6.4 Part 4
6.5 Part 5
7.1 Part 1
7.2 Part 2
7.3 Part 3
7.4 Part 4
7.5 Part 5
7.6 Part 6
8.1 Part 1
8.2 Part 2
8.3 Part 3
8.4 Part 4
8.5 Part 5
8.6 Part 6
9.1 Part 1
9.2 Part 2
9.3 Part 3
9.4 Part 4
9.5 Part 5
9.6 Part 6
9.7 Part 7
9.8 Part 8
10.1 Part 1
10.2 Part 2
10.3 Part 3
10.4 Part 4
10.5 Part 5
10.6 Part 6
10.7 Part 7
10.8 Part 8
11.1 Part 1
11.2 Part 2
11.3 Part 3
11.4 Part 4
11.5 Part 5
Therefore, many groups of magicians and swordsmen use this tactic a lot, so we must respond
accordingly.
Simple PvP tactics.
As one who boasted high offensive ability due to having numerous offensive magics and a
foresight eye, I was told that I could reduce the number of opponents by throwing them into
confusion and then dealing fatal blows when facing them one by one.
It's not much different from what I had been doing in the past, but somehow, the result is different
when I do it consciously.
Training with Eris and Orsted, as well as occasionally teaching Sylphy, Norn, and Aisha, has had
some beneficial effects.
Through continuous training, I have attained:
[Saint]-class Fire and Wind magic
[Saint]-class Healing and Detoxification magic
[Intermediate]-class God Barrier magic
Its very good progress for only a year.
I can see that I have been fooling around too much in the past.[2]
However, despite my other gains, drawing a summoning magic circle is still quite challenging for
me, and I can't draw it very well.
I cant be playing around now if I want to master so many arts.
Anyway, I have grown a little stronger.
Training with Orsted has also helped me do his jobs.
After the uproar in the Asura Kingdom, there weren't many difficult jobs to handle.
For example, helping an adventurer that was trapped inside a labyrinth,
Or helping a merchant stranded inside a forest about to become a demon's meal,
Or going to a slave market, purchasing a slave boy, and selling him somewhere else.
Well, these were odd jobs; my work is mainly helping other people. I also enjoy it.
Basically, those who we help now will become useful to Orsted in the future.
For example, we helped a young female dwarf thief called Tal Qi the other day.
She wasn't important, but her son would become the assassins guild leader in the future.
He would also become a man that would assassinate a certain person, but if that dwarf girl is
killed, it will become Orsted's loss.
Of course, it doesn't really matter since Orsted could go to kill that certain person, who would get
in his way in the future, himself.
But by helping step-by-step while considering the future is also a way Orsted could preserve his
magic.
By changing the past, he saves himself trouble in the future.
It seems the key is to make sure that Orsted is in his best condition for the [decisive battle].
Orsted has learned [what to do for someone who might die young] from his long loops.
Which will lead to [this person will give me an advantage] in the future.
By adding me into his team, he could move more efficiently than in all the loops he previously
experienced.
It was similar to directing someone with hand signals randomly. (!)
Thats what Im doing, but I'm also somehow making some friends.
That's basically why Orsted doesn't help me.
He has something else to do in another place.
Where the important [Flag] has to be set, he will go there himself.
Hitogami also doesn't interfere that much.
At least, he doesn't interfere when Im moving alone.
If you look at it, it's probably because he's interfering directly with Orsted, as the missions that
Orsted does are probably critical events for Hitogami.
Although, there were times when I worked directly with Orsted.
When I do, one or two of Hitogami's apostles will definitely appear.
Strangely enough, it was never all three at once. Maybe one has been working behind the
scenes?
For now, I'm not worried at all.
Is it all right that Orsted is only doing some odd jobs?
More than that, why doesn't he take any offensive moves toward Hitogami?
When I asked him about that, Orsted only shook his head lightly and said,
[According to the future diary, Hitogami is still trying to change the future.]
So, its okay with what we're doing right now.
Hitogami is trying to change the future.
...By my prediction, the next big confrontation would involve Cliff.
In the diary, Cliff was dead.
Hitogami is probably involved, but I can't be sure of that yet.
Orsted also hasn't told me much about this matter.
Anyway, I do my job, report back to the office, meet my friends and my family, and then do some
training in my spare time.
Such is my life.
Part 2[edit]
Oh, and speaking of work.
Part 3[edit]
Well, Paul-sama.
Thats enough about work, Im sure you're bored of it by now.
I'm sure you're feeling impatient.
Now let's talk about the children, or rather your grandchildren.
First, my eldest daughter.
Lucy Greyrat.
She is growing up fast.
We celebrated her third birthday just the other day.
She could now walk and runs around the house with a [Dotadota] sound.
After she learned some words, she began to speak loudly- I think it's due to Eris's influence- and
the house has become lively.
In addition, Sylphy also began to teach her magic and human language recently.
This girl got a special education from the age of three.
Sylphy is ... becoming a teaching mom.
When she puts on the triangle glasses,[4] her night lessons with me suddenly become so intense.
Well, lets set aside Sylphy for now, and talk about Lucy.
She seldom meets me because of my work.
Sometimes, there are times when her expression is a little surprised when I come back.
It is a face that says [Who is this guy].
It is very sad.
However, if Sylphy says [Greet your Papa], she says [Welcome back, Papa.]
When she says it, she is so cute that I want to eat her, but what immediately follows is [Where is
Papa?] as she faces me, and she hides behind Sylphy.
I am very sad.
The way this is going, it looks like I wont be referred to as a respected father by her in the future.
If it becomes that way, I will be sad.
Once, I brought Lucy to Orsted's place.
This was to test whether Orsted's curse would affect Lucy.
Testing whether what Hitogami said is true or not.
I took her to him thinking that.
As it turns out, the curse did not work on Lucy.
When Lucy met Orsted for the first time she was showing beaming eyes.
She was in the normal birthing age of Migurudo tribe, but because the child is a half-blood child
who has a big body, it was like she was giving birth at an early age given the size ratio.
It was more than likely because I'm the father and human.
Roxy ... was in a dangerous state for both mother and child.
But, the worst did not happen.
Lilia's skills and experience in this matter are very high and Aisha is a genius.
With me bringing in midwife and Doctor-san through the heavy snow, the party assembled was
perfect.
Aisha had experience as midwife from the time with Lucy and settled Roxy down.
Her birth was dealt with smoothly, with no complications.
As for Roxy's child, she gave birth to a girl. Safely.
We didn't have to give a C-section, and both the child and mother survived.
She gave birth safely.
The one who was born is a girl.
She was slightly bigger compared to Lucy when she was born.
Its not like she was fat, but she has a fearless look.
Who does she resemble..?
[Her eyes are like Roxy, her mouth is just like Rudi], according to Sylphy.
Maybe that fearless look is a mix of Roxy and me.
Well, if you're a child between Roxy and I, you have nothing to fear.
"It was a girl .......so her name is Lara."
She was named Lara.
Lara Greyrat.
We found out that she has the same hair color as Roxy soon after her birth.
She had beautiful blue colored hair.
It is the color that can be called the symbol of Migurudo race.
Seeing that, Sylphy and Roxy both made a complicated face.
I did not know why they made such a face at first.
Roxy's hair color is gorgeous, and Lara is a girl.
You will definitely become a cute girl when you grow up, trust me.
Sylphy then told me why--she might be bullied because her hair color is different.
This city is mixed with a large number of various races other than human; however, most of the
population is still human, after all.
If her looks differ from the human race considerably then she might be bullied.
Whether her original hair color might cause problems for Lara, such as whether or not she is
bullied, I don't know yet; however, I believe that she will always have love from her family.
As a side note, Elinalise also gave birth along with Roxy.
Probably because she's used to it, hers went without a hitch.
According to Cliff, I heard that his child will be [Born Soon!], but the next time I met Elinalise she
had already recovered from giving birth and had her slender body back.
She is a veteran at childbirth.
Her experiences in it is on a whole different level.
Well, the first child of the Grimoire family was a boy, who was named Clive.
Clive Grimoire.
Elinalise was very pleased, [I gave you an heir!]
Heirs.
I don't think only boys can be heirs.
Lara and Lucy can too.
If they want to follow my footsteps and help Orsted, I wont stop them.
Also the curse didnt seem to work on them.
But, there is one person who is inspired by Elinalise's words.
Its Eris.
She was often going to work with me until then.
Like a part timer of Orsted Corporation?
By my side, as my vanguard, my sword, she cut through all the insects standing in my way.
But in response to Elinalise words, she said [Next is my turn!] and proceeded to suck me dry,
even when were at work.
As long as there is an opportunity, she wont let it go and goes commando immediately on me. (!)
I ... my maiden heart got crushed, but let's not talk about that.
No matter what, maybe bad luck, but she wasn't blessed with a child.
Eris felt really troubled about this.
I often found her talking with Sylphy night after night after I got home.
She didnt want her insecurity known to me, so I won't give the details of the conversation, but I
might have heard some dreadful remark such as [...maybe I need to do it more often].
Anymore than this... I wont survive with that much of a nosebleed.
Even though I thought that, its a husband's job to help his wife overcome her insecurity.
With that thought, I gave my best.
Using all of my knowledge that I've accumulated, from the basic knowledge to Ougis [6], whether
changing her diet, or having her do some kind of training, I tried everything in my power in order
to ease her worries.
Well... I would be lying if I said I didn't enjoy it.
I heard my mother, Zenith, also suffered from infertility for a period of time.
Father must have worked hard to ease that worry once.
Doing your best every night.
And that's how Norn was born, who's currently diligantly attending school.
... Let's talk about Norn another time.
Our efforts bore fruit, and Eris got pregnant safely.
The next month, she toned down her training level.
It looks like her intense training every day was the main cause of her infertility.
When one trains hard, it's harder to get pregnant.
But if the child is strong, she could get pregnant, but in Eris's case her training was far more
intense than normal training.
Even if the egg already fertilized, if it's not implanted, its the same as nothing happening.
That's why Eris took a maternity leave.
Even though she cant come with me to work, she's still happy.
While stroking her already swollen belly Eris smiles happily while muttering [Mufufu].
As the only one who knows her since she was young, I can tell you its her true feeling.
Somehow ...... Eris looks like she has become respectable.
The late Sauros-sama and Philip-sama, I wonder if you are sobbing happily on the other side
right now.
I learned of Eris's pregnancy about one month ago.
Shes 4 months pregnant now.
If she seems to be quiet these days, it's partly due to morning sickness.
When I came back from the next job, she already entered her fifth month pregnancy.
She might start training hard again once it reached stable period. It worries me.
Like that, these two people will be 20 years old this year.
"Oh... I wonder if there isnt a good man somewhere."
Muttered Fam.
Skillfully removing fur from her vest, and leather pants.
[8]
Wearing thick leather boots, carrying a long bow and quiver of arrows at the shoulder, and
machetes on the waist.
She is dressed like a bandit, and looks dirty. But, overall, it can be said that she is a beautiful
woman with well-defined features.
"At least, he wont be in a place like this."
Ange answered.
She's a pharmacist, but she wears leather pants so she could move easier.
There was also a knife strapped on her waist, and an adze as well.
If there was a very large difference between these two girls, it was that Ange carries a large
basket.
The basket's contents were a variety of nuts and medicinal herbs, which were arranged orderly
and took about half of the basket's total volume.
These two girls, now inside the forest.
Theyre harvesting medicine supplies for Ange's pharmacy.
"Well, he has to be rich, handsome, but naive, and a bit awkward in company of women. The
kind that blushes full bloom from holding hands."
"Just an average guy for me. He doesn't need to be rich, as long as he's nice and normal."
"Ange, you have no dream!"
"Fam, let's look at reality."
In the village inhabited by these two girls, there is no such young man like in Fam's description.
Its not like there is none at all, but most of them are already married.
Millis devotees are not so much in number in that village.
But having more than one wife is prohibited by law, other than the village chief of course.
The current chief is almost 50, and already has five wives.
He wont get married again.
"Also in reality, and If I get married, maybe its with Dochin."
Dochin son of the Village chief, 20-years-old, he's the same age as these girls.
However, he's already married to his fiancee who was selected since their birth. He also already
has an heir.
[9]
A disease called Iburi Disease, which as become an epidemic in the area. The main ingredient
for the cure is inside this cave.
"It cannot be helped, if its for Dochin."
"Yeah."
Currently, the son of Village chief Dochin was infected by Iburi Disease.
The Iburi Disease, it's a disease that spreads all over the body and will cause certain death, if the
patient didnt drink the medicine within 10 days.
However, there is a sure way to cure it, that was by using intermediate detoxification magic, and
its not contagious.
From this view, it is a disease which isnt dangerous in most of the world's cities.
But, this deadly disease is feared in a remote area like the village where Ange lives.
Because it takes at least ten days to travel to the nearest city, where an intermediate
detoxification magician could be found.
Their childhood friend and future village chief, Dochin, is inflicted with such a disease.
For that matter, this same disease is also the one which caused Fam and Ange's parents' deaths.
Fam's mother was also infected by Iburi disease,
In an attempt to cure it, Ange's parents and Fam's father entered the forest to search for its
medicine.... and perished.
It is a disease that caused these two girl's relationship to become closer.
And that accursed disease is now sinking its poisoned fangs into their childhood friend.
"......"
Carefully, the two girls take each of their steps.
The ingredient for the medicine is a flower that only blooms at the foot of this cliff.
They don't need a lot to make a single portion.
Just five or six petals.
With that amount, its enough for one person.
"...... Gulp" [11]
These two girls gulp when they reached the clearing.
The gap between the trees suddenly cleared, and they come out in a place that look like a plaza.
There in front of them, a high cliff.
With blue flowers blooming at its base.
"...Gasp!"
Even while looking at the beautiful sight, their expressions didnt relax one bit.
Ange quickly went to the flowers and tore a handful of petals with her trembling hand.
The next moment.
"GroaaaaaaaaRRRRRRRRRRR!!"
A thunderous roar could be heard.
"Ange, run away!"
Fam cried.
However, Ange's feet were already frozen the moment she heard that roar.
"Ange! Hurry!"
While she grabbed her long bow and an arrow from her quiver, Fam yelled at Ange.
"!"
It appeared on top of the cliff.
A Giant lizard with purple-red skin, at least ten meters in length.
Master of the forest.
Iburi Lizard.
That reptile has no wings, so its similar to the giant lizard inhabiting Begaritto Continent.
So why is the lizard, called [Iburi] Lizard?
Because near the area where that lizard lives, Iburi Disease always spreads.
And because the flower necessary to cure Iburi Disease is only found within its territory.
Because of this a group of scholars came up with a theory,
They said that the Iburi Lizard is spreading the Iburi Disease.
By spreading Iburi disease, their prey will come to pick the flower to cure the disease.
But, that truth has yet to be confirmed.
Regardless, this village has been haunted by this lizard and the Iburi Disease for the past five
years.
Ange's parents, Fam's father...
Everyone has been killed by this guy.
"AAAAAAAAAAAARGGGGGHHHHHHH!"
Fam shouted to strengthen herself, and fires her arrow.
That arrow flew and stuck itself on the scales of the Lizard with a [Ting!] sound.
Because the Iburi Lizard's head has already vanished from this world.
"......"
Its head exploded into a million pieces, the long neck that was caught in that explosion's
momentum caused the Iburi Lizard's body to fall backward.
It lands with a sound too faint for its size.
An unbelievable sight.
However, bright red blood continued to flow from its severed neck.
"Whew..."
While sighing, the man aimed his right hand to the lizard corpse.
Then, the body of Iburi Lizard burst into flames in an instant.
Sounds of oil crackling and the smell of burning flesh filled the air.
Then, the man turned towards Ange.
With the fire raging behind him, as if nothing happened to that man, he opened his mouth.
"You .... are Angelique Karentail right?"
"Heh?"
He suddenly said that with such a goofy voice.
"Or, Miss Fam Haindora?"
How did you know my name?
Ange wants to say, but the words won't come out. Still in a daze, she shakes her head. Ange
noticed that theyre staring at each other.
"I came to help."
Hearing those words from that man in grey robe, Ange's heart started beating loudly.
Part 2[edit]
The man called himself Rudeus Greyrat.
While casting skeptical gazes at Ange's unquenchable throbbing chest, he applied healing magic
to Fam who was treated in an instant.
Although Fam's consciousness didnt return immediately, even injuries such as broken bones,
her leg that was almost torn, and purple bruises on her skin were immediately healed.
He explained that he had been asked to come here by a certain person to help Ange, but he
didnt reveal this much about his request.
Also, Ange has no idea about who could have asked him to come to help her.
"Regardless of what has happened, it was good that I just barely came in time this time."
"Ah ... Right!"
Rudeus is walking through the forest while piggybacking Fam.
Ange is following with her basket of flowers and herbs.
While walking, she is frequently worrying about her appearance.
(No doubt about it my hair is disheveled, my clothes also covered with mud, maybe ...... Yeah,
my face looks so dirty. Oh.....what must I do about it? Is my appearance a mess?)
She was blushing every time Rudeus turned around, and turned to hide herself.
It seems Rudeus didnt mind such attitude.
Rather, its like he convinced himself to not look at her face.
Without looking back, they walk in silence.
He looks back once a while, but its really only once in a while.
Ange wanted to see Rudeus's face more.
(Ee~r, what can I do? Soon we will arrive at the village. And then he will be treated like a hero.
Defeating the Lizard, he saved the village. What should I do, if that happens I'm sure, it wont be
possible to talk to him ...)
And then, Ange saw Fam's figure piggybacking on Rudeus and burned it into her eyes.
Her ample bosom is successfully pressed against Rudeus's back.
Seeing that, Ange felt a little jealous with her.
"Eh, well, Rudeus-san!"
"Yes, what?"
Rudeus looking back at her remaining expressionless, and Ange riding on that momentum.
"About, Fam! Isnt she heavy?"
"It's all right"
"Eh, but you've already been carrying her since a while ago, don't you feel tired?"
"No, I always train myself, so this level of activity wont make me tired."
Saying so, while rolled-up his robe Rudeus showed her his upper arm.
Although his biceps was not visible because of his black armor, for some reason while watching it
Ange was impressed by the words of [After all, Im always training myself.]
Then Rudeus struck his hands with pop.
"Oh, yeah. I'm sorry Im not being considerate."
"What?"
"So, that is, well then, at least please let me give my gratitude, but I dont have anything....except
for my body."
Even while feeling her face becoming red, Ange's arms that crossed around her body to cover
her chest.
...then opening her arms that covered her chest, Rudeus's eyes were immediately glued there.
And then Rudeus suddenly stood up.
"Oh... Rudeus-san?"
"Surprise attack, my chronic disease is almost acting up, I need my medicine!"
While he said that, his line of sight was still glued to Ange's chest.
But, hearing the word medicine, Ange came back to her senses a little.
She is a pharmacist.
She had thought that if the man in front of her had a chronic disease, her actions might be
triggered it to act up.
"Oh, I am a pharmacist! If its medicine, I could mix it after weve arrived at my home."
"No need to worry, because I brought some with me."
After giving such a vague answer, Rudeus reached inside his armor...
And took something out, wrapped in a white cloth.
Seeing that, rather than a love affair, Ange was more excited by the medicine.
Could it be some kind of recidivistic disease?
Rudeus is a powerful warrior.
He has strong stamina[12], which makes it possible for him to travel while wearing an armor
capable of taking the Iburi Lizard's attacks head on.
In spite of that, he can also use healing magic.
Had applied advanced level Healing magic to Fam.
She often heard that Healing magic and Detoxification magic are learned as a set.
Thus perhaps, he is also familiar with detoxification magic.
Afflicted with a chronic disease without any cure, he seemed to be a person right out of a legend.
He himself didnt know how to cure his disease, and journeyed the world searching for a cure.
"Is that the drug... for your treatment?"
"Yeah, well, it's something like that."
But despite saying that, Rudeus took the edges of the cloth and spread it.
At first Ange had thought that the medicine would fall, and motioned to catch it...
Part 3[edit]
Then, Ange returned to the village unceremoniously.
Before they entered the village, Rudeus entrusted Fam to Ange.
"Because I wont make a stop at the village, I will excuse myself here."
"...... Yes ...... Yes"
Hearing his words, Ange could only nod her head in reply.
That bizarre scene still burned strongly in her mind.
"Now, take care."
Then suddenly... he stopped as if he remembered something. Rudeus stopped walking and
turned around to face Ange.
He looked back.
"Oh, well Ange-san didnt you mention about a reward before."
choice. If the other party were to ask for it back, I dont have any choice but to return it. So this
was the only option.
"Whew..."
Anyway, I better get back home quickly.
As I approached the entrance gates, the Beet's branches suddenly moved and the door was
opened for me.
Since when can it do that? I wonder if it's an automatic door now.
Meh.
Jirou the Armadillo was not in his bed. Maybe he's still with Roxy at school.
Zenith was enjoying her lunch in the garden, while Lilia was airing the laundry.
Upon seeing me, Lilia lowered her head and went inside the house.
"I'm home." [17]
"Oh, it's the voice of my brother! Welcome home,[18] Onii-chan! Sorry, your sister is a little bit busy
now to welcome you, but at least I could say Welcome back!"
I heard that voice from the basement.
That is Aisha's voice.
"I hear you."
What was Aisha doing?
I wonder if she is organizing her fertilizer?
"Welcome back Rudi."
While I was thinking of that, Sylphy came towards me from the living room.
Behind her is Lucy, following her like a baby duck.
"Im home Sylphy... this time I feel so tired."
"Thank you for your hard work."
Sylphy took my robe, then she cleaned it making *papapa* sounds with the duster and hung it
with a hanger.
By the way, the Magic Armor was left at the office.
Besides the entrance, I installed a large mirror. I'm looking like a young man that just entered
society in this world.
But, the me today was quite tired.
I feel like a salaryman that just came home from work.
sob*
For now, in order to regain the warmth that I lost, I embraced Sylphy.
Kissing her, and groping her butt while doing so.
"Really, Rudi..."
Oh, somehow I got turned on.
I wonder if I could take her to the bedroom right now.
But, doing that when the children are still awake...
"We cant do this now, lets do this later."
"Okay."
Part 2[edit]
Going down the stairs to the basement, we found Aisha knocking on the basement floor's door.
"Eris-nee, come on, in this house we already have Leo, Jirou, and Beat. "
"I know that!"
Aisha was knocking the door, and Eris was answering from the other side.
"What's the matter?"
Hearing my voice, Aisha turned her head.
"Ah, Onii-chan, Listen! It looks like Eris-nee picked up a stray cat this morning, it kept meowing
since this morning."
"A cat."
So its a cat.
Well, Eris is indeed an animal lover.
In my heart, I'm not as endeared towards them.
But I quite like Leo, so I guess Im in the dog faction.
Everyone, we must answer goodwill with goodwill.
"It's not that I hate cats, but dont we already have three other pets in the house? So I told her to
at least ask for Onii-chan's permission, but she wouldn't listen."
I see.
Looks like my input is necessary.
For once, Im the head of the family.
"We can keep it."
"Really!?"
A joyous voice could be heard from the other side of the door.
I think I need to pamper Eris who is in her pregnancy once in a while.
Adding a cat or two wont affect the household too much, its quite cheap.
"However, there is a baby and Lucy, and I wont be home so much. So, you must discipline it
properly. "
"Of course! I know that!"
Hearing Eris's joyful voice, Aisha turned her face towards me.
"Mu~, then I must devote extra time to buy their food. "
Oh, so this is increasing Aisha's workload...
Perhaps, her O meter of taking care of the pregnant Eris is nearing its max.
"Aisha, I'm sorry."
"Dont worry, Onii-chan. After all, you gave your permission. "
I get it.
All right.
"Throw her out!"
"No!"
The door was slammed in front of my face.
Part 3[edit]
It took an hour to make that door open again.
After which we decided to move to the living room to hear her story.
Anyway, looks like Eris picked up Rinia while accompanying Leo for a walk.
She is already in her fifth month of pregnancy.
After her condition stabilized, Eris started to take Leo out for walks again.
Her first exercise is light walks.
I could certainly feel her strong will.
Well, I also think some light exercising isn't bad for pregnant women.
While walking nearby the slave market area, that incident happened.
First, from hiding, she told, that Rinia suddenly leaped towards her.
Then, following her were rough-looking men.
Sadly, Rinia's tail got caught....thats business.
Eris, after seeing that, immediately came to a decision.
She drew the sword from her hip, giving help to the poor soul [nekomimi] [20], and slashed the area
between the two.
She then brought the spoils of war [Rinia] back home feeling triumphant.
"I am the one who helped her so she is mine! Ill raise her!"
And, Eris was determined.
Claiming the ownership over Rinia like a bandit.
"....Y, Yes, Im Eris-sama's property nya!"
Rinia saying that, she placed her ears above Eris's knee.
Her body was still shivering but I only saw a little shiver on her plump body.
She was trembling in fear.
Waving her tail to the strong, thats the law of the beast.
Well, it's okay ... but.
"By the way Rinia, why were you on the street? No, why are you here in this city?"
Certainly, that day, the day we parted with Rinia in an evening sun.
Saying she will become a great merchant, as her gallant figure walked out of the city.
And now, here she is wearing rags like a slave, and appearing dirty.
"Want to hear nya? Its a long story, full of tears........ "
"Give me a short summary."
"Nya."
She left town after graduating from the school, and said that she will become a merchant.
She purchased goods from Asura Kingdom and took them to the North and sold them.
She then purchased goods from the North, and sold them to Asura Kingdom.
In other words, work as a peddler.
For that reason, she purchased a horse drawn carriage with loan.
Taking this opportunity, she also stocked up on goods.
Also with a loan.
Usually, you would do a round trip to the next town by foot and do that repeatedly to earn little by
little, but...
In short, she wanted to earn big money in one trip.
And, as a result, her debt interest increased and she was always in the red. Well, thats a given.
Living in poverty day in day out.
It seems she was paying her debts little by little, but she didnt know when her debt would be
cleared and those days continued on.
That way, she carried on, hoping to gain glory under the sun someday.
A merchant belonging to the firm where she borrowed money from had approached Rinia and
talked to her.
He eagerly talked about paying back the debt with something. But looking at the business, it
wasn't going well.
[You cant erase the debt, but its possible to become a member of the company. It will make
payments much easier.
To become a member, 20 Asura gold coin pieces were required as fee to pay the management in
the firm, but you could also gain that back later.
You could return the remainder of the debt later.
Once you write IOU, just trust the rest to me.]
Rinia's story continued.
When I heard of that, it really sounded fishy. And the cat was successfully baited with fish.
Rinia's 20 pieces of Asura gold coins were gone to purchase a badge of the members of the
Chamber of Commerce.
But, that bright red member's badge was a fake.
When the time came to make her debt payments, they gave her a [What's this guy doing?] kind
of face when she showed her badge to the Chamber of Commerce debt collector, and they
immediately noticed that it was a fake.
But, the IOU is real.
Rinia's debt increased by 20 Asura gold coins.
Asura gold coins are the most valuable gold coins in this world.
20 Asura gold coins, and surely, the interest from that is a big amount of money.
Originally, Rinia was already up to her neck with the interest payments from her previous debt.
With this new debt, she already couldn't pay them.[21]
Her carriage was seized, and Rinia was taken into custody.
"Achishi[22] I was swindled and that's how I ended up being sold to a slave merchant."
I think half of it was her own fault, but ....
Well, a fraud is a fraud.
That swindler is the one in the wrong.
"Hmm."
Though, it's already come to this.
Eris already injured the slave traders, and that is a problem.
There's children and babies in the house.
Given these circumstances, I dont want lowlifes as my enemies.
"...... I wonder whats wrong?.... "
"Boss, help me, nya. By all means nya.......I dont want to become a slave, nya ...... "
Rinia begged me while clasping her hands.
She's dressed in rags and has a collar.
Somehow, its erotic.
"Rinia... you..."
"Yes Nya~?"
"Was it Game Over for you already?" [23]
"Nyaa?"
Before Rinia could stand up, I was suddenly looking at the ceiling.
The Boreas punch exploded, and I was flipped from the chair.
"Rudeus! Are you even listening to her story!?"
"Thats right Rudi, you dont understand delicacy at all."
"Onii-chan is the worst."
I was severely bashed by the ladies.
"I'm sorry."
Now let's apologize honestly.
Yeah, that's right.
Certainly its a bit too vulgar.
"Excuse me to say nya! Nya! Im still a pure virgin girl nya! Something like that was what made
my value as a slave rise! "
"I got it, thank you."
I do not know why I heard myself.
I had to make sure somehow, whether they left some mental trauma in her.
Im reflecting myself.
Part 4[edit]
I proceeded to the entrance.
"I know our slave is inside this house, we have come to take her. "
"I do not know what youre talking about, please dont make such a baseless lie."
[25]
[27]
"A daughter of the Dedorudia tribe, high battle capabilities and able to use magic. Really, the best
slave. "
Oh. I already heard from Rinia.
She's the best slave.
Her evaluation is high so she must be insanely expensive.
"Then, the hunting party from our company chased after her, but they were annihilated."
"Hou~~"
Must be Eris's work.
Somehow I feel sorry for them.
A slave merchant worker, rather than exacting revenge on the murderer, they chose to track her
down.
I feel helpless.
"Well, that kind of thing is an everyday occurrence to us and all part and parcel of our work.
There's always victims. Without even mentioning that the other party is subordinate to the
second ranked in the seven great powers [Dragon God], and an acquaintance to the next king of
the Asura Kingdom....right? "
"So to say, somehow I got saved."
It looks like theyre scared of Orsted and Ariel's name.
It's the power of connections.
Thank you, President Orsted! Section chief Ariel!
Somehow it won't become a huge deal.
But, it looks like the news about me working under Orsted have already become widespread.
Ma~, maybe the rumor spread from somewhere.
"However... Rudeus-san."
"Yes?"
"That, slave is, how do I put it, her price is quite high."
"You mean... a premium slave?"
Although I think that he is rather a stupid man, but who knows that he has quite an ability in this.
Well, each man has their strong point, isnt that right?
"That slave slipped towards this area. Incidentally, I'd be able to treat you well at our
establishment. Hehe, as expected of that slave, she wouldn't come along willingly. But too late,
someone already bid on her."[28]
"That buyer was one [Bo***s Gr****t], you get my meaning?"
"Yeah, yeah. That's right that's right. Rudeus-san also knew them very well!"
That's...
Eris's former house.
"The princess from the Dedorudia tribe could freely use magic in combat. Beautiful and still a
virgin. Hearing that, they immediately bought her for 300 Asura gold coins as an advance
payment."
Maybe it's Uncle James, or his son. Really, this Greyrat house...
[29]
Rather than using that money for buying a slave, why didnt he use that for Fedoa territory's
reconstruction?
But Eris also fell in love at first sight with Rinia, and if Rinia is a limited product, I wont get my
hands on something like her again.
Seems like I have a money issue.
"This slave is really pricy because it is a limited item. This person must be forced to accept her
situation right? "
"Well, I would say so."
"Hey, could you let us past? You understand, right? We need to retrieve our slave."
"......"
Hmm.
Focused in the money, huh?
Well, it appears to be a large enough loss to cause their company to collapse.
Even if they collapsed, I dont care.
I wont feel bitter about it.
"Come to think of it, Rudeus-san"
Im perplexed, he's directing a threatening smile to me.
"One of your lil sisters and your wife, Im sure theyre coming back and forth towards Magic
University. I'd feel bad if we had to disturb them...."
"You... You don't intend to mess with Norn and Roxy do you?"
If this matter really comes out, I certainly wont go easy.
Didnt I already prepare myself to destroy Ranoa Kingdom?
"Oh, uh, not for now, not for now. Of course not. Of course, I dont want to be in hostile
relationship with Rudeus-san? If possible, we want to get along."
"I also feel the same way. "
"So you agree? Then, please return our slave. I also dont want to discard my life by being the
enemy of Rudeus-san. But, hora~, did you know? As it is, we will end up killing each other, biting
each other's neck and die at the same time, did you want to fight till you die?"
Yeah, he's got a point here.
They're also in a desperate state.
After they've cancelled the advance payment of 300 Asura good coins, and even if I paid them
the same price, they'll lose from the pay back credit.
Hey, come to think of it, trying to refund the 300 Asura good coins... [30]
They would certainly go bankrupt.
And thinking that they would go bankrupt, they would become desperate.
A wounded beast is scary.
"Hmm..."
...Well, oh well.
Even Rinia was careless this time.
Getting herself in debt, then adding more debt, and finally getting swindled. It was her own fault.
Even if they tried to throw her into prison, Boreas nor myself would let it happen.
As far as I know, at least for Sauros-sama, he never made those beast-eared maids work too
hard.
He never gave them hard labor.
Well, maybe they had to do some erotic things, but good-looking guys like Philip and Eris were
over there. The Boreas love beast girls, so she will be loved.
If its like that, I will ask them to let me write a brief note.
She is a slave, but please dont treat her badly because she is my acquaintance.
All right, let's go with it.
"I understand."
"Do you now?"
"Yeah, now..."
While I was looking back to bring Rinia.
--I swallowed those words.
My eyes caught the presence of someone at the top of the stairs.
"......"
Lucy.
My cute daughter.
She has an anxious look. She had seen what's happening here from behind the railings on the
stairs.
"......Lilia-san."
"Yes, Rudeus-sama?"
Here, if I yield to this threat, is it really all right to hand the pleading and frightened Rinia over to
them? She's laid the groundwork. Heh.
I have been anxious in front of Lucy.
I am a father.
Inside this house, won't my child be scared if I let these bad men forcibly take someone away?
No.
"From the safe in my room, please bring as much as you can."
"Yes, Rudeus-sama."
Lilia was quick.
After disappearing into the back of the house in a flash, and hurriedly came back with an armful
of big bags.
Bags full of both small and heavy objects.
I opened a bag which contained several smaller, tightly packed packages.
I picked up one of them, and threw it towards Kinchou.
"...This is?"
"Well... if its not enough, I still have some magic items, do you want one?"
I also reached out to the next bag.
2000 pieces of magic stones all at once. [TL : this is the original text ]
I showed them what I earned all of this past year.
"N, no, this, this is fair enough!"
"Well, without saying so. Recently, my house is a bit empty you know. Because I am often not in
the house that's why annoying insects come... to bother my family. Perhaps you've seen some? "
"Oh ...... Oh ......"
We must keep a nail tight here.
Intimidating diplomacy.
"Also, in the future, I want us to get along. For example, if the daughter of Adorudia that I
mentioned a little while ago comes up or becomes a slave. Or if a daughter or a sister by any
chance become a slave. I ask you to at least give me a little leeway."
"Eh, yeah, yeah, of course, you will have your leeway in our market."
"What if, I install the jewelry on the forehead and apply light magic for you to wear. How should I
put it.....how about a helmet with flashlight instead..."
Kochirou's body began to tremble and he suddenly bowed to me with a frightened look on his
face.
"Wah, O...Okay! She is sold to you! Dont threaten me! I dont want to be your enemy. "
"Thank you very much."
I won.
It is a victory, the power of money.
That said, I'm not going to turn this place's slave merchants into my enemy.
Incidentally, also the Boreas family.
"Also, please come back later! I'll have a letter for those Boreas and I need my receipt."
"Oh, is that so... I got it."
After saying that, Kochirou took his men and left in a flash.
"Whew..."
Large amounts of money just disappeared in a flash, huh...
There were only three magic stones, but they were worth about 1500 Asura gold coins together.
That was a lot of money.
Lilia didnt say anything, but she must have been amazed.
"Rudeus-sama."
"Lilia-san..."
"Well done!"
"Thank you"
With a slight smile, Lilia bowed down to me.
It seems she forgave me just this once.
But, Aisha might get angry.
I wonder... let's convince Orsted to get more remuneration somehow.
Well, that aside.
Lucy, look at me.
Your daddy is a man that will help people who are in a pinch.
So if youre in a pinch, Ill help you immediately.
So you dont have to worry about anything anymore.
Now, jump to your Papa's chest.
"... There!"
Thinking about that... when I turned my body.
Lucy was already not there.
Sob.
Part 5[edit]
Anyway, thus Rinia was saved, it was decided that she will live in the house.
As a slave.
Rinia salary is two Asura silver coins, but is deducted by half for her debt's repayment.
So its actually one Asura silver coin a month.
Including a bed with three meals.
As for the bed, she began to sleep in Eris's room.
Rinia acts as Aisha's subordinate, but to give it an actual name, she's like Eris's pet.
However, one Asura silver coin per month.
About 1 or 2 pieces of Asura gold per year.
Her debt repayment, it's gonna take 1000 years or more.
"Rinia, are you fine with that?"
"Uu~... I already received too much help, nya!... Thats already enough for me to cherish forever,
nya!..."
Rinia seemed to have given up already.
Like an impala bitten in the neck by a cheetah, shes resigned to wagging her tail in front of Eris
forever.
Well, if the person herself is fine with it, then its all good.
After that, Roxy also returned home, but she did not seem to mind either.
Her comment is like Sylphy's and compliments me for lending money to help out a friend.
However, when she heard the price, she gave me a paranoid glance. I wonder why?
"For so much, is a noble daughter's virginity really that pricy?"
It didnt take long to solve her misunderstanding.
But, it looks like my lower body still lacks any sort of credibility.[32]
Part 2[edit]
Next morning.
With Roxy, I went to the Magic University.
She didnt ride on Jirou this time. Were walking together.
We clomped our way through the snowy path. [33]
I haven't taken any lessons from the Magic University in a long time. I also began to miss that
once a month homeroom.
However, I need to go to school now to greet Cliff and Zanoba. I need to ask something from
them.
Leaving the avenue paved with magical bricks, were getting closer to the first principal's bronze
statue.
When I see the fortress-like school building, I begin to feel a bit emotional.
When I came here for the first time, I was a man suffering from ED.
"Well then, Rudi. Were parting here."
"All right, Roxy. Stay cheery today, too."
"Rudi, also -"
"Aa~, look! Roxy-sensei came with a man today!"
As Roxy says her farewell, I hear a sudden shrill voice.
Looking around, a group of students just leaving the dormitories point to us.
"Aree~~ ... isnt he Roxy-sensei's husband?"
"Ee~~, Norn-senpai's legendary Onii-chan?? "
"This is my first time seeing him, but he's actually pretty cool!"
Seems as if I'm being treated like an endangered species or something.
However, Im unexpectedly also an Ikemen. [34]
Fufu.
"......"
Suddenly, Roxy looks at me with eyes full of admiration.
Aa, it's different.
It's like a child who would be happy with just a little praise.
"Excuse me."
And, I wrap my arms around Roxy's body, hugging her.
And, facing toward the students.
"Kyaa!"
While raising the shrill voice, the students disappeared into the school building.
"Thats part of my appeal."
"......"
When Roxy gives me that look, I quickly release my arm.
[35]
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Part 3[edit]
"What? Seems I'm too early."
I arrive at the research building, but Cliff doesn't seem to be here yet.
His child's the reason. A lot certainly happened.
By the way, when she gave birth to the child, Elinalise unceremoniously dropped out from the
magic university.
Originally her purpose for entering Magic University was for a man hunt.
Once she found a man and had a baby, she kissed the school life goodbye.
Many frowned upon her for that, using the sacred school grounds for something like that.
I respect Elinalise in that regard.
Let's see, now I have some free time.
I could go to Zanoba's place first, but...
If that diligent Cliff didnt hear what I have to say first, he'll be bugged about it later.
U~m, I'll go to Zanoba's place this afternoon.
I feel bad for Zanoba for my constant sudden appearances at his place.
Let's go as planned and meet in order Cliff Zanoba today.
While I'm pondering here, I see a parade around.
Walking on the slightly snowy road[37], they assemble themselves in the schoolyard.
Having nothing else to do, I approach them, overhearing the principal giving his speech on the
stage.
"----But, magic is different. It has unlimited potential!
Regaining the lost magics and learning to integrate it with modern day chanting, [38],
Everyone of you has the possibility of bringing forth the new evolution ---- "
I think I already heard that speech somewhere.
I try to remember, where I heard that speech before.
My entrance ceremony.
So~, its already that season.
Now, what was my grade.
Fifth grade... No, sixth grade.
I only attended the lessons at first and second years here, but I would like to attend my
graduation ceremony.
Sylphy also dropped out from school after the debacle in the Asura Kingdom since it wasn't that
important to her any more.
Aa~, if I was already in my sixth year, then Silent Sevenstar-senpai must have already
graduated.
Kusukusu, I could hear laughing voices from the surrounding now. She's definitely famous now.
A---a---, just a moment ago, she was recognized as a cool student council president....
And, thats what I was thinking, but somehow the passion in their gazes increased.
For instance, the SS[42] guys now wear satisfied looks on their faces.
Fans of the clumsy-type girl archetype certainly exist in this world.
But, a student council president in her fifth year......
Norn's definitely doing her best.
Your brother is proud of you.
Paul's soul looks on from the grass field behind me, taking that big picture of Norn with his tripod
camera.
Im filled with an unexplainable feeling.
Keeping up with her studies, practicing swordsmanship, doing her best with her student council
work.
Good luck, Norn!
All right!, I also must do my best.
Staying at my best even after this, protecting my family from Hitogami!
"Hmph, so thats the rumored Norn Greyrat. She's a C.....no, a B if I factor in my expectations."
And immediately, I hear a voice that kills my excitement at my side.
What this guy just said.
Looking at him, a Bishounen is standing there.
It seems hes about 15 years old.
A blonde haired Elf....
Amazing Ikemen sighted.
Mou~, Ariel looked fairly normal.[43]
But this Ikemen face is like radiating some kind of light which prevents us from looking at him
directly.
U~n, No.
From this guy's face, he's definitely proud of himself.
If only in his appearance level, he has overwhelmed the greatest Ikemen from the Greyrat family,
Luke.
Thats for certain.
If this guy's rank is an S, Luke is an A, and Norn is around a B.
"So much for what I was hoping for from the top student of this school....shes only at that level."
But, even if thats the truth, such comments have their right time and place.
I really feel that youre an Ikemen, but you need to limit your standards to the general population
of this world.
Did you know that all the scary seniors over there are staring over here?
Theyre people who think that Norn is the best in the world.
Ah, look out! Those guys really came here.
From where those guys were hiding away, three guys stand out.
Chatting while glancing at me.
"Senpai, that guy is serious?"
"Serious? About Norn-chan? Really?"
"Really serious."
That kind of conversation could be heard.
No, that just now was me dubbing over them.
He's a freshman Ikemen, and I dislike bullying.
But, the SS (those guys), I don't think they'll like it if they heard what you've just said.
Hey now, they've got a look that says "Please don't hold me back, I can take 'em on..." while
looking at my face.[44]
With that cruel look in their eyes, do they want someone to be taken up to the rooftops to have
an accident?[45]
"Is that guy on the side of Rudeus, the one called brother?"[46]
Well, with regard to that, I don't deny it.
I certainly know about the Rudeus hard faction. [47]
But I created such a thing.
You cant win against me.[48]
And, when I see this guy, our eyes meet.
"You think so too, right?"
That Ikemen is looking at me, and his eyes ask for my approval.
Eh? What's with that...?
"... Well, u~n, well, Rudeus himself is a great person, I think? But, Norn-chan also does her best,
right?"
"Ha."
Puzzled by their reply, the Ikemen laughs at them.
"Aaa, I'm sorry. Humans in this town, everyone is scared of Rudeus. But I desire peace of mind.
My name is Raifold. From elven village Magnafold, and Im son of its village chief. I dont have
any reason for clashing with Rudeus."
Aa~, thank you very much for your polite attitude.
But, in such a situation its a bit hard to introduce myself.
How about this. For the time being lets introduce myself as Ruud Ronma.
"Both of us, we go to different courses than Norn. In these last several years, there is only one
addition to special student. I wonder if you're here as a preparation to become village chief of
Elven village?"
Oh.
I see, same as Rinia and Purusena.
Coming from a faraway land, they come all the way here to study human society.
"Certainly I will stand at the top of this school. Even that Norn girl, will become my woman."
No, thats something I cant let you to do.
No matter what your circumstances, I wont let you have Norn for such a reason.
This Onii-san wont permit it.
"Good, you have that good look in your eyes, come with me."
"Ha....?"
Possibly, that might have sounded like I was trying to recruit him as my underling.
Now come to think of it, I don't have any underlings...
But, somehow I can feel some eyes looking in our direction with envying looks.
Before he does something to interfere with Norn...
... In this situation, as her brother, what should I do?
Although he isn't aggressively going after Norn right now, somehow it still feels like I need to do
something.
But, helping Norn too much is unnecessary.
It would seem like Im being overprotective.
Norn is probably fairly well protected in this school.
Although Raifold is a village chief candidate, he shouldn't have any political power in this
country...
Norn has her helpers, and her bodyguards [Fanclub] at her disposal.
Although I still feel like I should handle this business myself.
What should I do?
"Leave that guy alone."
My, my name is, Grannel. Grannel-Zafin-Asura. Im the second son of Asura Kingdom's first
prince, Grabell-Zafin Asura "
I was perplexed.
Grabell's son.
This boy...?
Why is he here?
I wonder, is it for revenge? For that incident in Asura Kingdom?
Is he here on some assassination mission... this late?
Why did he send such a small kid?
"That, father lost in the political game, we are in dangerous situation..."
Oh!
I got it.
Grabell, in the off-chance that Ariel would assassinate his sons, he sent them out of the country
to escape.
Hey come to think of it, this is the second son, I wonder if Grabell's eldest son is in another
country?
....No, its different.
This country, Ranoa Kingdom, is full of Ariel's supporters.
Yet he was sent to this country, so he might be some kind of hostage for Ariel.
In this world it looks like there's a custom for sons to greet people while saying their father's
name. I wonder if he doesn't care about the consequences?
"I see, we are alike. People from various places chased from their villages for some reason, and
now we three meet each other in this place "
"I dont have any particular reason to get chased-out... Because I am only third in inheritance..."
"Okay, its good. Everyone has their own circumstances. You must have heard some rumor?"
"You too....!"
The Elf Ikemen put his arms around Mii-nal and Grannels' shoulders.
"Ma~, as fellow special students, we should help each other. If we join our power, becoming the
top in this University is not a mere dream....right? "
"Oooo~h...!"
"Eee~tto, please take care of me!"
I dont know what happened, but it looks like the special student freshmen immediately
befriended each other during the entrance ceremony.
What a beautiful sight.
Well... just for now Ill forgive him about the matter regarding Norn.
Everyone wants to show off their character when they're starting their first year of school.
If youre a second year and muttered that B-Rank crap, I wont let that slip.
Well, anyway, I want to say to do your best.
"Oo, so this is this year's gathering nya!"
While I was being deeply affected by that sight, someone spoke up from outside the freshman
crowd.
I recognize that voice, until a few years ago that was the voice of one of the troublemakers in this
school.
Looking in that direction, I saw a cat-eared girl with one hand in her pocket making her way over
here through the crowd, it was Rinia.
Shouldn't she be working as a maid at home, why is she here?
"....What the, arent you Rinia-senpai?"
"Who?"
"You know, the boss from two years ago."
"...Some kind of delinquent?"
"Why, didn't she graduate already...?"
Her surroundings are perplexed.
She walked straight to me.
"Hey, boss."
"Oh, whats the matter?"
"I came to deliver Roxy-sama's lunch that she forgot to bring nya! Originally I want to deliver to
the office nya, but it looks like she is here nya."
So thats it.
Instead of coming during lunch, Aisha must have sent her over before classes began.
Aa~, Roxy seems to forget to bring her lunch on a regular basis.
By the way, I didnt bring any lunch.
Its not like I didnt want to eat a homemade lunch, but I already planned to eat out with my
friends as a way to communicate.
"......"
"......"
Then I noticed, those two freshmen who were talking with high spirits from before, averted their
eyes from here and watched their feet.
"Oi, why didn't you come to talk... I mean return to the Great Forest?"
"I also want to ask...."
"Eh? What?"
Those two guys spoke in a small voice, only Grannel-san looked puzzled.
"Are~e?"
So Rinia noticed them.
These two are also from the Great Forest.
She raised her hand to them in a friendly manner.
"O~y, Rai, Mii!"
Those two were trembling and faced away.
It seems theyre acquainted.
"Hey, did you come here from the Great Forest nya? Hasn't it already been about eight years?
Hey I missed you nya, are you healthy nya? Hey, face me nya."
It's no good, there's going to be a quarrel.
Ara? Rinia's eyes, that's the look she has right before a fight.
Hey now, even that Grannel boy is scared.
"No, youre mistaking me for someone..."
"I, I also didnt know someone with such a name..."
"Oh?"
Rinia grabbed those two heads and turned them toward her, saying yakuza-like lines.
Like, it felt that line [Just a minute your loan is not that little.] Completely like that.
"Perhaps, its a fatal thing, to carelessly leave nya? Eight years have passed. I see, your memory
needs to be refreshed nya..."
So, somehow I understand the relationship of these three.
Pursena and Rinia are the bosses, those two are their henchman.
Even if she herself is a slave now, this girl has the strange sense of a boss.
"N, no, there is no way its true...! Since I heard someone who left the great forest will become
someone else entirely!"[50]
"Pu, Pursena-san and Rinia-san have become really beautiful. For a moment I thought that you
were someone else.... it was like that, please forgive our rudeness...!"
"Some time ago, Roxy-nee said it! Rinia-senpai became our s, s, slave! What are you after!?"
Eh? That?
There's no way around it, a slave is a slave. Instead of us shouldering her debt, she's simply
working it off at our home. That way, no one loses."
Clearly, Norn's lips are puckering while she frowned.
Really, rather, Rinia please, help me!
I dont have any evil intentions whatsoever.
"Norn-chan, what boss said is true, nya! He already saved my life, nya!"
Rinia while rubbing her hand together approached Norn.
The two freshman showed a relieved look.
Seeing that, Norn sighed.
"...So that's it. Well, all right. To be honest, I would have probably done the same thing if I saw
her under those circumstances."
She believed me.
"But, Rinia-senpai, youve already graduated. Please stop causing problems at the school!"
"Is that a problem, nya? Achichi, and I was just greeting a couple of my old acquaintances...."
"......"
"Alright, its my bad, nya! If I ever become the center of attention again, I'll get outta here, nya." [52]
Norn looked up with a disgruntled look, and Rinia scratched her head and bowed down.
I feel kind of bad for her. She probably didnt mean to start a scene.
With all that said, she turns around starts saying things like, [These two, nya, I need to give them
some spirit], and so on. Apparently she still has more to say.
Hearing that, the two freshmen become even more frightened.
Diverting her eyes from Rinia, Norn faces me again.
"Nii-san, Im glad that youre trying to protect me, but please dont help me too often. I can settle
things on my own."
"Right, I'll keep that in mind."
When I lower my head, I could hear raised voices from our surroundings.
"She could make that Rudeus bow his head down!"
"As expected of the student council president."
"Norn-chan is so cute..."
Is it so rare for me to bow my head down?
Me bowing is a daily occurrence...
Well, whatever.
Norn's reputation is going up, so Im fine with it.
"......"
I suddenly noticed, the three freshman remained frozen in their place, watching us.
Norn just noticed them.
"Er~m, is that them?"
"Yeah, theyre special students."
"Oh, I heard about them. There are three special students enrolling this year."
Norn then cleared her throat.
Then she turned to face them with a curtesy.
Nice to meet you, everyone. My name is Norn Greyrat, the new student council president."
Answering her is the smallest child of those three.
"Se, second son of the A, Asura kingdom's first prince, Grannel-Zafin Asura "
"Thank you very much for being so polite.
Grannel-san, though learning in another country seems scary.
But I think with such a noble upbringing, you wont have to worry.
If there is anything making you anxious, please come to the student council.
As students at the Magic University, no matter your background, we student council are your
friends.
Upbringing aside, we the student council are an ally to all those who come to study here."
What smooth talking.
As if she's been practicing it, Norn's words and movements are elegant. She expresses her
gratitude once more.
"Y, yes."
"Well then, enjoy your school life..."
Norn said her piece and left.
As soon as Grannel saw her, his face became a feverish red. Norn's escort also said their
greetings.
Wait a minute, it hadn't been that long since I've last seen her, yet Norn grew into a splendid lady.
As I thought, she picked up an etiquette class.
Anyway, that incident with the three special student marked Norn's first act as Student council
president as the junior dominating senior.
Staying around here's making me feel kind of awkward, so I'll take my leave with Rinia.
It would be nice if you put Roxy's lunch on her desk in the staff room.
Though a large chunk of the last generation still remained in the Magic University, a new wind
began to blow.
I was heading toward Cliff's place, and parted with Rinia on the way.
Carrying three wooden boxes from the laboratory, Cliff is walking next to me.
Each wooden box is 30 centimeters square sized on each side.
Im carrying two of them.
Theyre heavy.
"Thanks for the help."
"No, no problem at all."
Carrying them, we left the research building, and continued our way going out from the school.
"How is Clive's health?"
"He is growing up healthy, but he still cries at night. It will be busy... it reminds me of my time in
the orphanage."
"So Cliff-senpai grew up in an orphanage."
"Ah! In the orphanage, there were many abandoned children... but, I thought of myself as the
only one who was special."
"Really."
We were headed towards the city outskirts.
We used a horse-drawn carriage ever since we left the university, and that carriage would bring
us to the citys gate.
Were sitting side-by-side inside that horse-drawn carriage.
"Cliff-senpai is splendid, I'm sure you will become a fine father. "
"I cant do anything yet. Lise is there, so I must look decent at least. "
"But, I dont think so, he was just born one month ago after all, so it doesnt count as not
participating in raising the child. "
"Even raising a child, has many forms. In your case, there is your wife and your maid, you could
learn from her[maid]. So its not really that hard."
Cliff, with the wooden box on his knee, said that like he finally understood something.
"As a servant of the god, if I cant watch over my child's growth everyday... I will be a disgrace"
"If you say so Father Cliff, then that child will definitely be saved."
"Ah! Now I want to go back and make a confession...."
I was unaware of it, but Cliff already successfully passed the test to become a Father in the Milis
religion.
Its not formal yet, but he could still work for the church due to his lineage.
He didnt only research.
As expected. He still thought about it, returning to his hometown.
This year is my sixth year, while Cliff is in his seventh year.
Over this past year, Cliff has been conducting some experiments with research of Elinalise's
curse as the basis.
Cliff was able to determine that Orsted's curse is focused around his head.
So Cliff has focused on suppressing the curse with helmet-type tools.
Cliff is very determined in this subject, to test the limits of the effectiveness of his anti-curse tools.
Sometimes, some progress was made.
Currently, with the latest version of anti-curse helmet, Orsted's curse is weakened a bit.
It was only a small effect.
Even with this helmet on, children began to cry when he walked in town, stray dogs would get
scared and run away immediately, and horse-drawn carriages slipped.
However, Eris and Sylphy's attitude was able to soften when facing Orsted. Well, thats enough
for now.
You might say, it has changed from [He is the enemy of living beings] to [An Evil Boss]. It seems
the type of fear is different. As for the result, females could somehow judge it more clearly.
Luckily for me, Orsted's curse has no effect.
In the middle of his research about Orsted, Cliff was able to understand that I lied to him. [55]
It is an important step.
I have some complicated feelings about this, but we'll manage somehow or another for the time
being.
Although, there is still a long way to go.
At the present, the helmet size is about twice as big as Orsted's head.
There isnt any ventilation for air to enter, it didnt have an eye visor before, and he couldnt hear
or speak.
It is not a thing that can be worn for a long time.
Really, still a long way to go.
Though Cliff succeeded in creating it in one year, it isnt just a fluke. It is the work of a genius.
As it is, the research is progressing. Orsted could now walk near the town gate.
As for Cliff, he is satisfied with the results of the research from a curse on someone else and
plans to develop a new anti-curse tool for Elinalise.
Its regrettable that he must return to the research of Elinalise's curse, as her curse is starting to
flare up again after the baby is starting to mature.
But worry not.
He just needs to quickly make his second child.
"Well then, the next one is also one month later. "
"Ah, no need to hurry, Cliff Grimol. To think that you had such talent."
"Eh!? a ...... aa, tha, thats right!. Since Im a genius. "
Part 2[edit]
After parting with Orsted, on my way out of the office, I stopped by the arsenal.
From there, I take out the Magic Armor. [56]
Part 3[edit]
Anyway, he has the task to complete the equipment for each limb.
"Then, master, I wonder, how about the Gatling gun barrel?"
"That is too overpowering, so I try to limit the use of it..."
Someway or another, Im always thinking of developing new weapons.
Roxy's acquaintance manufactured the Gatling Gun.
Following Orsted's advice, we made a small change, it could fire 10 rock shells at the same time.
Something like....Finger-Fuaboms, or commonly called Shotgun.
This is a counter measure against the Water God style.
Orsted said that Water God style can parry the magic itself.
So, with a little variation in timing, my shotgun which could fire off bullets simultaneously is the
best counter for it.
Its useless when facing [King] class of Water God style or above. Though with the exception of
its firing range it is hard to call it useless, it's a very user-friendly weapon.
I train hard in various ways, but I won't suddenly become strong without a growth period.
Practicing magic, strength training...
Training my mind for battle...
Recently I've only had to fight little fish, at some point a strong enemy will appear.
I need history of killing, like killing enemies in one shot.
"Come to think of it Zanoba, how is your autonomous doll research progress?"
"Ah, its over there. I temporarily abandoned it, because research to protect Shisho's life is more
important."
"Ah... Im sorry for causing you so much trouble."
"Ha ha ha, Magic Armor research is also fun. There is no need to apologize. Rather I feel
gratitude to be included in this."
So says Zanoba, but while saying so, he is hitting the Magic Armor.
I wonder if that is what he really feels.
"Come to think of it Zanoba, now that Julie has become an adult, I wonder if we can start selling
the dolls and the book now?"
"Hmm ......"
Dolls and picture book.
At one point, the first step has already been completed.
While I wasn't here Zanoba has secretly bought paint, and made the finishing touch to the
product.
Well, some of Ruijerd's hair color is too light, his spear is cream-colored. Come to think of it, his
skin color is also too bright. Well, that is only a trivial problem.
Then in case, the painting is supplemented to teach more about Supard race.
Norn keeps one on her bedside, Roxy screamed when she saw it the first thing in the morning,
she then shut herself in her room and ignored me.
Regarding what happened to the picture book.
Wow, Zanoba is the one who drew it.
Its not toned down enough to be liked by children. Its difficult to reach that degree.
It's mass produced by printing. Afterwards its manually colored by hand.
Im overwhelmed with the feeling of handmade goods, in this world its roughly all like that, so
there is no bad feeling.
Finally, by adding an overview of the letters used in the language at the end of each book, it is
not only a story book, but it also doubles as teaching material.
In case it will become a text book, with consideration of its early distribution.
A doll and a book, a two-in-one package. During every job where I save someone, I never forget
to give a set to that person.
It's good to keep at it....earnestly.
"It is difficult."
However, Zanoba is showing his pessimism.
"... is it about the costs?"
"No, I don't have to worry about the funds. Because Princess Ariel is giving her aid to us. Also,
her personal workshop in the Asura Kingdom is available to us to produce it. However, what Im
concerned about is whether or not we have the connections to the merchants. "
"Oh..."
Oh yeah, I didn't think about the people who will sell it.
Originally, I thought of starting my own shop.
However, I cannot do that with my current situation.
Rather than a salesman ... a shopkeeper is more necessary.
That guy must have business acumen...
I dont have such an acquaintance.
I really didnt know what to do.
"Can't you get Ariel to introduce us to her connections?"
"Her Highness Ariel is very busy lately, because her day of coronation is drawing near. We dont
need to increase her problems"
"Only giving a loan wont make it interesting."
Lets put this on hold for now.
Well, there is no need to rush.
Julie hasnt become an adult yet, its not too late starting from now.
U~n, it looks like...
"Zanoba, do you think its possible to teach the basics of commerce to Julie the next five years?"
"It is possible ... but, Julie is the doll maker, isn't she? Is it not better to entrust another person to
sell the goods? Or buy another slave to be entrusted with the matter of selling it. "
Another slave huh?
Interested in business, reading and writing, also arithmetic.
While youre at it, also having a good face.
A popular person, might be good.
Such a slave is... U~n, who has some knowledge about trades... there arent any!
Getting caught in a fraud inside the shop is a no-no, so a certain enslaved cat is the last one I
want to entrust this to.
It might be nice to buy a new slave.
"U~n... as I thought, a more reliable plan is entrusting this to a knowledgeable person. That is the
most sensible plan."
"Thats right."
You're right.
For this side, lets perfect our plan from now on.
Rushing the matter will only result in a blunder.
From now on, lets plan this carefully.
For the next 10 years, lets do this slowly.
"Well then, lets focus on this subject for now... the Magic Armor improvement."
"Yes Master. By the way, I already have a concept for the next version, not to mention another
flashy plan."
Then.
Along with finishing our lunch, our research meeting also came to an end.
As for the Magic Armor, its performance has improved slightly.
Part 4[edit]
In the evening, dropping by the staff room, I greet Vice Principal Jinas.
While getting angry with his unfinished work and pointing at Roxy to help him, I'm forced to stand
in the hallway.
While I'm feeling downtrodden, Norn comes to return the key to the student council office.
Well then, after a long time, Im walking back home together with Norn and Roxy.
"Norn, did you understand the point of today's lesson?"
"Yes, it is all right. Roxy-nee. As usual, your lesson is easy to understand."
[57]
A Nekomimi maid.
"I modified it from the one mother gave to me, and came up with these clothes. Its cute right?"
Cute indeed.
I could hear a breath of admiration from the ladies.
Aisha's handmade....
She called it handmade, but it looks like a new one.
But, the fabric itself? It is old indeed.
"Be prepared, because there will be more work to do from tomorrow onwards!"
"Okay, Aisha-senpai, thank you!"
"Start with the dishes!"
On the front is little Aisha, and behind her is the tall Rinia.
Passing triumphantly by our side, these two girls entered the kitchen.
The sight of Aisha's chopping figure is, somewhat strange.
"....Who would have thought that the cheerful Rinia-senpai at school has become a slave in our
house."
Norn whispers.
Rinia is an idiot after all. Just because she survived that predicament, she thinks everything is
alright now.
Part 5[edit]
Then, dining together with the entire family for the first time, entering the bath with Eris and
checking her stomach size.
Lulling Lucy to sleep together with Sylphy before the night. After a bath, teaching magic to Norn
and Aisha, and talking with Lilia about Zenith's condition.
Before going to bed, intently observing Roxy feeding breast milk to Lara.
Finally, sleeping with Sylphy.
It was a peaceful day.
From tomorrow onwards, for a while, it will be a training period.
Lets do my best.
I've spent that time staying at the office, training from morning till night.
If Orsted's there, I have my physical strength training in the morning, mock battles at noon,
lessons in the office at night, then I clean the office and sort out all the documents before going
to sleep and that cycle keeps repeating.
The days when Orsted's not here, Im usually training alone.
Wearing Magic Armor, continuously and tirelessly repeating a set of moves that Orsted taught me
until I'm exhausted, I'm also looking for someone to do co-op training with. [58]
Once in a while, Sylphy comes to deliver lunch, at that time I have someone to do co-op training
with. But today, Im training alone.
Well then, this form that is taught to me is something left behind 400 years ago, by the Dragon
God Urupen.
Dragon God Urupen. [59]
He is known by the general public as one of the Three Demon Slayer Heroes.
Perugius's comrades.
According to Orsted, amongst the generations of Dragon Gods, he is in fact one with the lowest
magical capacity. [60]
At that time he was treated as the weakest Dragon God, as he hardly had the qualifications as
Dragon God with his low magical power.
Like that he developed a completely original Dragon God technique on his own.
And with this original technique, he justified his title as Dragon God, and defeated Demon God
Laplace.
Even to this day his name is hailed as the strongest and [The Most Genius Amongst Dragon
Gods], or that is what people say.
Dragon God Urupen's form is a fighting style for defeating an opponent using a minimal amount
of magical power.
Orsted discovered it on a secret note left behind by Urupen,
With that information he successfully learned the [Saint Dragon Touki], the Greatest Fighting
Style and mastered it to the highest level.
The style that uses little magical power.
However, that kind of style is necessary for me,
Using minimum power to fight my enemies, is a knowledge I need the most.
Besides, combining magic arts and martial arts [wushu] is a classic form of martial arts, it
perfectly matches with me who is wearing the Magic Armor.
Well then, lets research a combo today.
First is [Rock Shell].
A direct hit from it will definitely cause injury, even to Orsted.
It has extremely high power.
Rivaling the [Sword of Light] from the Sword God Style.
Which reminds me. Orsted also taught me about [King] ranked magic or higher.
That said, there have been no results either.
After all, the point of [King] class attack magic or higher is usually the [Fusion] of [Saint] Class
spells.
For example, the [Emperor] ranked water spell [Absolute Zero].
This could be achieved by combining the spells [Water Splash] and [Icicle Field] resulting in the
spell [Frost Nova] and at the same time expanding its target area into a massive area of effect at
a high speed. [62]
By enveloping a massive area with water and then freeze it immediately, that is called the
[Emperor] water ranked spell [Absolute Zero].
Its too late to teach me that, I could already do it.
That meant.
I already mastered [Emperor] ranked spells...
For that reason Badigadi said that my [Rock Shell] was already in the realm of [Emperor] ranked
Earth Magic.
Usually, there is no thing such as an enhanced [Rock Shell]. However, I brought together a new
method there.
In short, I, who has already mastered all four attack magics to [Saint] ranked or higher, have
already mastered all of the attack spells.
However, using [God] Class magic is futile.
To use [God] Class magic vast amounts of magical power is needed, along with the fine tuning in
controlling, the use of a long chant to control the magic effect and a magic circle is required.
Orsted said that its power is so powerful that it could basically change the terrain of the world. [63]
In part of this world's strange terrains, there are traces of such magic.
Honestly, Im still poor at drawing magic circles[64],and it would be nice if I didn't need to draw
something big to use such spells.
[Fusion] magic, the fundamentals, and putting them in practice.
By utilizing variations of these, there should be no opponent that I cannot defeat.
Let's take it a step at a time by building strength from the basics.
Let's do that, together.
"Rudeus."
And, as I do my usual magic special training, Orsted returns.
I immediately face Orsted and bow to him.
"Welcome back!"
"Ah."
When the president comes back, bowing one's head is a company employee's duty.
While wiping off my sweat, I continued to say my greetings with my waist bent 45 degrees to the
front.
Doing this by myself feels lonely, but I must be patient until Cliff's study on Orsted's curse has
finished.
And, when that happens, we could each greet the president in sequence as he walks by.
Who would even care if we act like the Yakuza. [65]
"There's work."
At first Orsted said [Dont be so formal], but he is used to it now.
"Departure will be in three days. I will begin the explanation now."
"I respectfully receive the work!"
I personally receive company jobs from President Orsted.
The next task has been decided.
"As usual, it's not a really hard job. But... spend some time with your family over the next three
days."
"Yes, I understand!"
So, I decided to return to my house.
Part 2[edit]
"Oh, welcome back boss..... ah, danna-sama, nyah!"
Returning home, a cat-eared maid is sitting in front of the entrance.
What are you even doing... Geez, this girl.
Did she screw something up?
"Im home, Rinia. By the way, what are you doing sitting in a place like this?"
"Nya-ha-ha... just a little failure, it's to reflect on myself......"
Rinia's ears are hanging low on her head, looks like she is dejected.
"I understand."
Lets leave her reflecting on herself.
Passing by her, I enter the house.
"Im home---!"
There, Lucy pokes her face from behind the door in the living room towards me.
[66]
[67]
Even though she said so, Lilia's face looks really tired.
"Why don't you take a rest for a bit?"
"Its not a problem."
"Really?"
"Yes."
If the person herself says so, it's probably okay.
I wonder what is causing her such trouble.
"If your condition today is a bit under the weather please take a rest, don't you want to take a rest
for a bit?"
"Thanks for your concern. But really, this is not a big problem."
If Lilia says so, then I will believe her.
However, if its not her body, maybe it was mental fatigue.
It might be some anxiety.
"Did something happen?"
"...Its just, Eris-sama went to school."
"Eris? What is she thinking?"
"She said it was the day to teach swordsmanship to Norn-sama..."
Swordsmanship.
Really, a pregnant woman should just stay still.
Eris, I wonder if she's going to become a teacher.
Although Im not really opposing that, but I would like you to restrain yourself a little while you're
still pregnant.
I'm worried.
"I deeply apologize. We all tried to stop her, but she just ignored us and left..."
"Ah, I understand. Thank you for trying."
Trying to convince a child who wouldnt listen.
Lilia must be tired.
Once, I also experienced that from someone who told me....
Furthermore, she only listens to my words.
Hmm, yes...
I'm also convinced that Eris wouldnt listen to Sylphy's words or Aisha's preachings.
"Ah, come to think of it. Where is Aisha?"
Part 3[edit]
Following Lilia's words, Aisha was in the backyard.
She's sitting in the corner of the garden.
Looking at her, her shoulders are trembling a bit.
Its rare for Aisha to display such a feeble appearance.
I wonder if she's crying.
"Aisha?"
"Ah, welcome back Onii-chan...."
From Aisha's back, a flat reply could be heard.
Without looking at her face, I wont know whether she's crying or not.
"Huh..."
However, I sighed immediately.
Looking at her, with the shovel in her hand, it looks like she dug a hole in the corner of the
garden.
In that hole, something that looks like pottery pieces are buried.
From those pieces, I thought I saw something familiar.
Looking closely, there is also a handle part.
Even that handle part looks familiar.
In the past, Aisha bought a stylish tea cup set with the same handle with her own pocket money.
That tea cup over there, is her favorite tea cup.
She always uses it whenever she is enjoying tea by herself.
I also remember I used that cup once.
If Im not mistaken, that time she looked delighted. [Onii-chan is the only exception] or [For Oniichan, drinking tea using an excellent cup tastes a bit different, right?] or something like that.
Honestly, I wouldn't know what would make it taste any different, but looking at Aisha's delighted
face, I remember saying that it somehow is really delicious.
And now, that favorite cup is broken.
"Hey... Onii-chan"
Coming from Aisha, is her unusual low pitched voice.
she washes them, breaks the mirror when she cleans it. When she does the laundry the sheets
are full of her fur."
"Doesn't everyone make a mistake their first time? Though she is like that, Rinia is a princess
from somewhere." [69]
"I ...!"
Looks like Aisha wants to say something with a loud voice, but she swallowed her words.
Looks like that was my mistake, she didnt fail to say her words.
"... Before, when doing housework in the living room, she dumped water on Lara-chan!"
"Water on Lara? T...tell me what happened."
"While she was cleaning the ceiling, she held a bucket in one hand, and a dust-cloth in the other.
Because of that her balance crumbled and she fell.....well, it didn't escalate to anything serious."
That cat, looks like she doesn't even know how to clean.
Come to think of it... before, I've entered her room once. It was wonderfully messy.
"Though that often happens, I can't really complain. Norn-nee, she was even more awful than
Rinia. They're like on the same level." [70]
"Dont compare her with Norn so casually."
"Casually? ... No, didn't want to say bad things about Norn-nee. But, even though that cat doesn't
have a particularly bad memory, she always makes the same mistake over and over again even
after I warn her repeatedly."
Aisha keeps ranting, and I could only sigh.
"That cat, she never apologizes"
Never apologizes.
That's bad.
"I see..."
"When she makes some blunder, she gives off her devilish laugh like [Nya-hahaha, my bad, my
bad. I will be more careful next time. Nya~]"
Then, for the time being, I'll make her apologize.
But, Rinia has to do it of her own will.
She must sincerely apologize to the other person.
Create the mood, and when she arrives she should apologize.
"This is no good."
"I know, right?"
Once the past, when they were still studying at the Magic University, they were on bad terms with
each other.
I mean, Sylphy and Rinia have such a strange relationship.
"Certainly, that's because Sylphy and Rinia have known each other longer than they have known
us."
"...Precisely because of that, it has caused the atmosphere in this house to become strange
since Rinia came here."
The atmosphere... changed.
Certainly, come to think of it. Even when Roxy or Eris arrived, such a problem did not happen.
"Anyway, if Rinia slips up again, she must apologize. And if she breaks anything, the costs will be
added to her debt. She must show a more upright attitude if she is really trying to reform
herself.... I will speak to her personally. Anyway, I want you to give her a little more time. How
about it?"
Aisha made a pouty face. [72]
With a pointed mouth, Aisha turns her face away with closed eyes
Looking at her showing that attitude, she's silent. It looks like she isn't that angry anymore.
"Hey please... Aisha. Even though she's like that, she is still your Onii-chan's friend."
".... Well~, then just this time I will overlook her for your sake, Onii-chan."
After saying that Aisha, suddenly stood and turned herself to face me.
"However Onii-chan. I have a very bad premonition. As it is, lets pray that it won't come true."
After saying that, Aisha went back into the house.
So she does not come to harm her child, I must rein her in tightly.
Mother and child, be strong!!
At the dinner table, the mood is more gloomy than usual. Perhaps because Aisha is sulking.
Furthermore, after dinner, Sylphy secretly says to me without remorse [Rinia does not fit in this
household.] It is right on the mark.
There is no reason for Sylphy to feel sorry at all. After all, it is her duty to keep the household in
check.
Still, Aisha was right. It's bad to leave things like this.
One way or another, I must resolve this situation before leaving again for work.
Though, I wonder if I could wait a little more to see how things would develop.
Hmm~.
Part 4[edit]
Evening that day.
Since it's both of Roxy and Sylphy's time of the month, I decided to sleep alone.
Honestly, after ten days of holding back myself to train, I have almost reached my limit.
Well, nothing I could do about it on days like these.
I could only weep in my own lust.
Or, do I simply help myself...
"Rudeus."
At the place leading up to my bedroom, Eris was already waiting for me.
Folded arms and legs spread at shoulder-width as usual.
Wrapped in a negligee, her stomach is bulging [pokkori].
Recently, her sleepwear should have been warmer. But today, Eris is wearing some unusually
erotic lingerie.
That's no good, your stomach will get chilly.
"Lets do it!"
"No way."
Children are important.
No sex while pregnant, is the rule in our house.
"But, you want to, right? I heard it's that time of the month for Sylphy and Roxy."
"Ill be fine, I can endure it."
"My dear husband, there is no need to restrain yourself."
[73]
"St... stop it Eris. We cant do it while youre still pregnant. If we lose our cherished child, Eris and
I would surely regret it. Dont do this, this is absolutely no good."
"I know. I know. That's why I'll be careful."
Though you say you will be careful, youre going to school and leave the house to run with the
dog.
Well, she's more used to moving around than sitting still.
My standards are different, so its okay I guess.
I might be just too overprotective.
No, no. that and what's happening now are totally different.
"Just look over here! What I'm trying to say is..."
Eris pulled me to the bedside,
and flipped over the blankets.
"......Nya, Nyan~!"
On top of the bed there was Rinia, lying down.
I think she is wearing one of Eris's negligees. She is curling up her bewitching body.
"As I'm no good, you can just do it with Rinia, right?"
"Unyaa......... "
Looking at me, Rinia making a face of resolution and resignation.
Through the gap of her negligee, her cleavage was visible.
Her waist is slim, she's moderately muscled, a straight foot-line.
Her cat eyes are glowing and shining in the dark.
Before I lose myself in lust, I look at Eris with amazement.
"What is this?"
"Dont you see? It's Rinia!"
At least let me become a concubine. I want to increase my standings nya!! Even just a physical
relationship is fine. Please nya~! Really! There is a chance I will bear a child and become the
fourth wife, consider my nearly infinite debt nya!"
So thats it, she is scheming something like that.
But... well... how to even start with a debt like that.
Her debt is too much, and it will take far too much time to repay.
However, there's no chance I will treat her as a sex slave.
Although I would be lying if I say I dont want to do any erotic things with her.
But Rinia, she is my friend.
And I want her to remain my friend.
Besides, I already have two daughters now. Lets say that, if I do it with Rinia... After having that
talk at noon with Aisha, would she not get angry? And how would I face Sylphy and Roxy?
If I show unfaithfulness just because of some fleeting emotions, I will end up in a crisis called a
family breakdown.
I must protect my family at any cost.
"Waaa! Waa~!"
Then, from somewhere in the house, crying sounds could be heard.
Apparently, because of Rinia's voice, the sleeping Lara woke up.
What should I do? Open the door for now, and make Rinia shut up?
And, while I lost myself in thought for a moment, the sound of a door opening could be heard.
"Just a minute Rinia, what time do you think it is!? You woke up Lucy and Lara."
"Geh! Fitts! S-sorry nyaa. I, I didnt have any bad intentions nya!"
"Its not Fitts! Its Sylphy! Anyway, its already this late so be quiet!"
"Ye.. yes..."
With Sylphy's yell, Rinia stops making a ruckus.
Tottering sounds could be heard somewhere.
Perhaps Rinia is headed back to Eris's room to sleep.
For a while, the sound of Lara crying could be heard, but she finally became quiet.
For now, the silence of the night returned to us.
Part 5[edit]
However, this poor Rinia.
Though half of it could be said to be her own mistake. She got into debt, then confined in the
house without a good way to pay off her debt.
She cant do house work very well, and the head maid Aisha wont take any compromises in that
regard.
If it's like that, the least she could do was try to sell her body to please her master, she thought.
But she got rejected...
At this very moment, she might be weeping on her pillow.
Also, an unpleasant feeling is filling the house now.
Aisha sulking, Lilia looking tired, Sylphy raising her voice the first time in a long while, and Lara
crying.
And maybe Eris going to school was because of that. She felt uncomfortable inside the house.
I don't think she did it intentionally. That girl isn't very good at reading the mood after all. [78]
Anyway, it's a bit awkward now.
Rinia's got a feisty nature and she can't behave like a gang leader anymore.
I wont say she is at fault for being unable to read the mood, but...
As I thought. Having such a huge debt, then getting sold as a slave, having her price tag
skyrocket. No wonder she feels insecure.
...As the one who bought her, Rinia is my responsibility.
One way or another, I must do something about her.
Tomorrow, I'll look for a non-maid job for Rinia.
[79]
The reason for that was of course,[80]to increase my standing in the neighborhood.
Well, now about a job for Rinia...
Honestly, I dont have any idea about what she could do.
She could use magic, so combat is an option.
However, to return something like a debt of 1500 Asura gold coins, that choice is not what comes
to mind first.
Foreseeing that, I am also thinking of various ideas.
First, lets ask if she could help in Zanoba or Cliff's research, and get paid for that.
Rinia had excellent results, so maybe there is an area that needed her. That was what I thought
at first.
But I quickly changed my mind. With her personality, research isnt something she could do.
Aa~, that steady kind of work isnt suited for Rinia.
Ato~, I think it also wont work. It's a foolish idea to shamelessly push another expense onto Cliff,
especially when his child was just born.
Giving her the responsibility to be the head merchant in charge of distributing and selling the
Ruijerd book + doll sets... That so-called idea was instantly discarded.
I dont want the girl who got herself involved in a huge debt and fraud starting her own business
again.
Become Norn's exclusive maid in Magic University?
I also considered this idea, but it was also instantly rejected.
Norn will hate it. Perhaps it will end up having a similar result as the current situation.
Become an adventurer and pay her debt?
Or something like that, but being an adventurer isnt as profitable as it sounds.
Rinia didnt qualify as an adventurer, and it has great costs and takes a long time to earn a profit
- if she didnt die first.
Let me see, those jobs above are no good. None of them could reach 1500 Asura gold coins. I
cant help but shake my head while thinking about this.
But lets just assume that all of those [Cant Do]s are only in my imagination.
As a matter of fact, maybe now there is work there that is suitable for her and gives a high salary.
Thinking so, I decided to take Rinia to the school.
Part 2[edit]
Rinia's appearance is that of a maid.
When we entered the school's vicinity, she and I stood out a lot. With a triumphant look, she
began to kick around and made the surrounding student scatter.
"Ora! Ora! Bancho is coming nya! Open the path for him nya!"
From others perspective, were like hoodlums.
[81]
"Certainly, Achishi, now Im fallen. But just wait. Before long nya, the junior will be dominating the
senior nya."
"Ge~, so, so its like that?"
"Really nya. To experience a junior dominating the senior nya, I think its not bad experiencing
this once in a while nya...."
Looking at Rinia saying that, her Kouhai's eyes are wet with tears.
"Rinia-senpai, as expected! I-my thinking process hasnt reached that level yet!"
"Well, this is where were different nya!"
Tapping her forehead, Rinia said that proudly.
Then after that, Rinia sends her junior off who is looking at her with eyes full of admiration and
showered her with tons of praises, while I went to my classroom.
Well, Im being considerate towards their relationship.
"......"
Im on the way to the research building.
Along the way, greetings for Rinia came like there's no end to them.
But, after entering the research building, and there are no people anymore, the greetings
ceased.
Walking quietly in the school building, Rinia looked around and back.
"Boss, how about the conversation from a little while ago nya, about social standing Nya?"
"The conversation a little while ago?"
While the rubbing one's hands together, Rinia looks like a debt collector.
"The conversation about junior dominating senior nya. Thats only talk on the surface, Im not
gonna go against boss nya."
"I see."
Because of Rinia's circumstances, she is still at her branching path of life so it could be her true
feelings.
Considering some strange lines here and there, talking about her public position, I guess what
she said some time ago were her true feelings, at least that's what I had been thinking.
"Its fine for you to aim for a much higher position, however, dont overdo it."
"Of course nya, if you think I lied, you can prove it in the empty classroom ahead, please be
gentle nya, ufufufu."
What's with the [ufufufu]?
Ah, junior dominating senior, perhaps did she mean with [I as the top] then [aiming to become a
direct subordinate of me] did she means that?
Whether or not Im doing something, to make her into my bride, without asking permission from
my beloved trio of wives namely Sylphy, Roxy, and Eris...
How cunning...!
This fellow, dont tell me she's an assassin dispatched by Hitogami to destroy my family from
inside.
"... You, in the last few years, did you meet a guy who calls himself a god in your dreams that
gave you some revelation?"
"What's with that suddenly nya? Revelations in dreams? There is no such thing as long as I
remember nya..."
"For your own good, dont lie."
Though its weird to say this...
President Orsted's judgement is to [Kill any suspicious person].
I wont go to that extent though.
"Ye, yesterday's dream, was a dream about the sky splitting open and a lot of fish raining down
nya... before that, eee~~RRR, I dont remember nya..."
To see such a happy dream.
Surely, one fish is one point so she must want to increase it by collecting 100 fish points. [85]
But, I must be careful with some other meaning in there.
Anyway, for the time being, she isnt Hitogami's apostle... I think.
And Hitogami, wont use guys like this to weaken me with such a situation.
"...Well its fine then. But, if you see such a dream, talk to me immediately."
"OkaNya!" [86]
While I feel relieved, were going to Zanoba's place.
Part 3[edit]
"Oh, Shishou... Mu~u!" [87]
When I arrived at Zanoba's place, he frowned as soon as he saw Rinia.
"... Oh, long time no see."
"Ou, Zanoba, sorry for not contacting you after I returned nya."
Zanoba was dripping cold sweat, while looking around his room.
"Excuse me, Im tidying my room a bit, please wait a minute."
And, after glancing around, one doll after another was boxed up and put away.
Hurriedly.
From the important dolls, to the fragile looking dolls.
Inside, Julie was coloring a Ruijerd doll,
In the middle of her works, she began to imitate Zanoba and cleaned up the desk and what's
around it.
"Hm~, now its fine. Well then, lets start the talk."
Zanoba is, pointing to the table a little ways away from the workplace.
Julie left the desk immediately and she was walking with [totetote] sounds following Zanoba's
command.
"Julie, continue the works."
"Yes, master."
Then me, Rinia, and Zanoba sat down.
However, the still restless Zanoba, is calling Ginger[88] in the corner of the room.
"Ginger."
"Yes!"
Zanoba only called her, but she understood that and stood between the table and the workplace.
As if protecting the workplace.
"So, Shishou..."
Then, after he is satisfied, Zanoba faced towards me.
"Is there some important matter today?"
While Zanoba warily glanced towards Rinia, he asked me.
He is extremely vigilant.
He didnt said that aloud,
But perhaps, leaving Rinia in this place is a rude request.
I feel bad.
"No, only some trivial matter."
"Hmm?"
With this, there is no way I can ask Zanoba to let Rinia assist in his research.
As expected, no, more that what I expected, their affinity is the worst.
This must have been caused by the incident where Rinia broke Zanoba's doll.
Bullying causes one's spirits to break.
Though its not like that in Aisha's case, she has simply reached her limit of patience when her
cup was broken.
Though Zanoba looks nonchalant on the surface... But, he will definitely show an unpleasant
face if I asked him to have Rinia assist here.
By the way Shishou, why did you come with Rinia? Although I overheard the talk that somehow
she became a maid in your house...."
"Well, various things happened, and now Im looking for a job for her."
"Ah, so, so, Its like that."
Zanoba's eyes swam right and left.
Possibly, its seems he has some kind of work in his mind, but it looks like he's still disagreeable
to working with Rinia.
Dont worry.
I won't leave her here.
Even so, such as her misdeed in the past it looks like it still hasn't been resolved.
"Well, that's it. Lets talk about research now."
"Oh, thats right!"
From what I gathered, Zanoba didn't want anything to do with Rinia.
Yeah, following that he began to talk happily about the Magic Armor as usual.
Part 4[edit]
I took lunch in the cafeteria.
The surrounding students looked at us with skeptical glances, and in the end many men
gathered around Rinia.
"Nyahahaha! Achishi I said something hilarious about Pursena nya. What are you chubby
nya......or that." [89]
"As expected, Rinia-san!"
"That manner of speaking is really Pursena-san, there isnt anything odd in that tone."
Rinia was probably considered pretty charismatic before Ariel came.
She has the charisma of a delinquent.
She naturally attracts delinquents in her surroundings.
She naturally does it, although how she acts according to her surroundings could also be
considered part of her nature.
Hmm... Maybe there's a job that requires gathering people.
Part 5[edit]
As it turns out, it was also no good at Cliff's place.
The atmosphere was the same as Zanoba's place. Theyre aware that someone like Rinia is
problematic to handle.
I personally didnt want to leave her here.
Well, even if she is helping in Zanoba's or Cliff's place, it didnt guarantee that she could repay
her debt.
Now what should I do about this person?
"Didnt you need someone to help you with your own work?"
When I tried to consult with Cliff about this problem, that was his response.
Well my work, traveling around the world to fight against Hitogami's evil hand according to where
Orsted's evil hand points, to complete various jobs...
But there's a problem with it.
"If she is affected by Orsted-sama's curse, then what is the point of making her do that?"
"Ah, that curse is... The magical power activates when looking at him directly. Therefore, an
interview with Orsted-sama is..."
Then of course... It's a no go.
"Maybe I could have her work in the same office, but without meeting him personally?"
"Thats... thats unlikely. Moreover, the Beast race is sensitive to odor, there is some possibility
that the curse could also activate with that..."
Odor, can the curse even affect the sense of smell?
What is it, wait a minute its interesting.
"Then, can the Beast race smell magic with their nose?"
"Oh, there isnt any proof yet, it's just my hunch about that kind of possibility... but if we have
Rinia, we could confirm it. How about that?"
Getting cursed with the odor.
If its like that, we must also study how to reduce Orsted's odor.
An animal's sense of smell was several hundreds fold of a human... the thing is, how much would
we have to reduce his odor until it couldn't be detected by an animal.
If the theory is correct, thats one step further toward anti-curse tool completion, deodorant is
necessary.
But to make sure that the deodorant is working, must run tests.
Adding a flower aroma might act as a double barrier for blocking the curse.
Orsted that wearing an aromatic helmet... Hmm, somehow that's a very bizarre idea.
"Well then, lets do some small investigation, approaching from that direction."
"Oh, thats right. But, then someone from Adurodia lineage would be nice. Their nose would work
better."
Dog has a better sense of smell than a cat.
Come to think of it, what if Pursena was here?
I guess she would only come here if she lost interest in becoming the Dorudia Village chief.
"So, sense of smell... But, if thats the case why limited to the Beast race? How about examining
various races?"
In the human race and other species, even the colors they can recognize are different.
There are many variations in the so called [People] in this world, there are even Demon Eyes
that can see magic particles.
Perhaps we can find the source of the curse by examining responses from various races.
...thats right, not only Beast race, there are also various Magic races, finding subjects will be
tough."
"Yeah..."
There are many different races in the Magic City Sharia.
That's because the magic university doesnt refuse any kind of student.
But, that doesn't mean that all the races are gathered here all the time.
Its always changing.
Gathering rare species, verifying each one by one, then investigating one by one until the origin
of curse is found...
Thats very mind-boggling work.
However, research is something like that.
Basically, its just brute force.[90]
"Anyway, first, lets start by gathering the people."
"So its come to that, however, Im not moving around too much, so a job to gather people is
something Im not good at."
Cliff's communication skill is very poor.
Same with me.
"Someone who is popular, someone who has a personality that could make many people
gather..."
My line of sight and Cliff's, spontaneously focused on Rinia.
Even if it's only delinquent guys, she's good at gathering people around her.
Thus, in the place where people are assembled, it's something to gather more people.
Rather than gathering only what is necessary, it's better to set wide parameters, if as a result
one's hand is able to reach a spot that itches.
Of course, when gathering so many people, problems would be bound to occur.
Gathering that many dangerous existences...
Simply gathering together will raise their spirits to a whole another level, it would only take one
bad influence to lead the whole group down a bad path.
A group without a leader is not so different from a mob.
However, once Rinia is tamed, the others will come following her example.
I guess I can't just leave everyone alone after gathering them.
"Nya, what is Nya...? What are the two of you talking about Nya?"
Here she is, in one corner of the room spending her free time yawning, and jolted her body in
response to our line of sight.
However, what method should we use to recruit people?
Even when Rinia does nothing people will always gather around her, but they need a reason to
act.
Some reason to gather many people... as I thought its gold.
In a place where money gathers, there will undoubtedly be many people.
Some kind of event with money as its prize... No, that will only gather them temporarily.
As I thought, masking it as a business is the best way.
Assuming that were doing business, I guess funding is necessary.
Raising the funds from my own money... somehow I feel like that's putting the cart before the
horse. I guess its fine to think it as some kind of investment.
Ah!
I see.
To gather servants for Orsted, in addition to help assisting the research.
If I think about it, I'm tired of doing everything by myself.
There must be some kind of support organization, isnt this actually what I need?
It is not only support.
If by dividing the simple jobs, with three people at once, or maybe four, many people could be
saved.
And then Orsted will be less burdened in the future.
Of course, there is also a possibility of them being manipulated by Hitogami, so the important
jobs must still be handled directly.
But it's still too early for Orsted or I to breathe a sigh of relief, it would also be possible for
Hitogami to manipulate the organization for his own ends, he won't just wait in silence.
But, what would they do when there isn't any work?
They would only increase the number of mouths I have to feed, and that's not very appealing.
Each individual needs to be given a way to earn their keep.
Jobs... that only they could do.
As I thought, dispatching typical capable people... No, Orsted has the money.
Forming a typical trading company, investing in talented fellows, using various prearranged
schemes... Isnt that also good?
But, for that Rinia to manage it...
If something happened, it would be nice if someone was assisting her.
Someone talented... Someone knowledgeable.
Taking this opportunity, lets talk about this matter.
All right.
"Rinia."
"Nyah, whats up boss...?"
"After this, your job is, to collect people."
"What is to collect nyah?"
"I see, its a more fitting job with her personality, nor merchant or mercenary, everything is good
since preliminary work is done now."
"Wha, what is the relationship between this and money Nyah?"
"Leave the funding to me. If this turns out to be a success, then the Corporation's profits can be
used to pay off your debt. Although I'd take a cut of the profits as payment for my initial
investment."[91]
If my share is not enough, then I can consult with Orsted about the situation to increase the
stocks.
Depending on the situation I might have to rely on credit from Ariel.
"....? I, I see nya, what about the place nya?"
"...That, it will be prepared right now."
"Right now... thats kinda random, is that really alright nya?"
For Rinia to give such weak consent, her face isnt that bright either.
Of course, even I dont expect that this will be going well from the start.
But, if its only limited to employing some people, maybe the chance to gain some profit will
come.
In case we get our hands on some employee who has business acumen, that guy will be in
charge of marketing the Ruijerd dolls. [92]
"We dont know whether this will be going well or not till we try, right?"
"Achishi, but if this doesn't go well, please pardon me from increasing my debt nya...."
I see, Rinia is feeling anxious.
As I thought, the impact of her first failure was huge.
But, honestly even with her income from working for me, her whole life wont be enough to cover
her debt.
But, if things continue like that, my household will certainly collapse.
And if it comes to that, I might need to develop time travel magic.
"...In order to prevent it from becoming like that, you must be diligent."
"Ugh..."
It doesn't look like Rinia is fully convinced yet, but she was still nodding her head in the end.
Part 6[edit]
Then, on the way home, we stopped by a real estate agent, did some review, and purchased a
building to become the new office.
Its a cabin sized building, and its location is also not very good.
However it's a building with a roof, so its a good base for the time being.
It also has a reasonable price.
It has reduced my estimated expenses.
Purchase that place now----and immediately ask Aisha to tidy that place up.
"For now, this place is your office."
"Understood Nyah."
At this early stage, I want to find a clerk as my replacement to watch over this company.
A staff who could do some paperwork and arranging the office documents...
Because of Orsted's curse there is a possibility of immediate dismissal, this is a disposable
business after all.
"Here! This is an emergency fund for the time being."
For the time being, Im giving Rinia 10 Asura gold coins.
That amount of money is more than enough as funding to start a business in Ranoa kingdom.
"O, OOOO... Is, Is handing this much money to me really alright, Nya?"
Looking at that amount of money, Rinia's eyes started glittering.
[93]
"Because, I know youre the only one whom I could trust with this kind of job."
"Why? Is it because I said that Rinia shouldn't be a maid? Or, is it because of me that the
atmosphere inside the house is bad?"
Aisha with her sulking attitude, glancing at me while she is crouching.
Usually Aisha is always looking straight into my eyes, but this time she's avoiding me.
[94]
I think, before she has that opportunity, I want Aisha to learn firsthand by herself.
Though it's not something I could teach her... Since I'm bad at socializing myself.
"Now once again, with the same position as Rinia, wont you give it another chance?"
"...."
Aisha is looking between me and Rinia alternatively.
Then, she closed her eyes.
1 second, 2 seconds...
It looks like she is thinking about something in silence.
"Is it for my sake?"
"Thats my intention... Well honestly, I get the feeling that with you being in charge of the support
and funds, we could avoid the worst case scenario."
"I see, thanks for the honest answer."
Aisha's eyes opened.
"Onii-chan, if I reject your request here, would you hate me?"
"There is no way I would do that. It might be a bit troublesome, but I think its okay for you to
reject it."
"...."
Aisha stretched both her arms out to me timidly.
When I spread my arms, she immediately gave me a strong hug.
"I understand. If Onii-chan said so, then I will try to do my best.
"Thanks."
Though I feel that Im being a bit bossy here...
But, thats not a mistake.
With this, I can expect some good results.
Together with Rinia, doing something in this new job, Aisha should be able learn something.
She might learn something different from what I expect, but that should be okay.
I'd like to think so.
....By the way Aisha, hasn't your chest somehow gotten quite big.
This... might be around a D-cup.
Although she isn't that tall, her chest is huge.
I guess she's becoming a glamorous woman.
Just a little more and she will become like Lilia.
No, I do not care about my little sister's chest.
"Guwaaa?"
"Ah! Lionheart!"
A heartbreaking cry could be heard from the woman who was chained in the corner of the room.
Dressed in a pale pink dress was a lovely woman with a silver coronet on her head.
She is the princess from a small country in the northern lands, Twall, her name is Geltraude.
"Calm down Princess, I will beat this Pervert rascal immediately! Lets return to Twall after that...!"
After encouraging himself with his line, Lionheart forced himself back up onto his tottering feet,
and with all his power he turns around to Geltraude to give her a reassuring smile.
Moreover, Rudo Ronuma is already panicked.
"Wha, hey, who did just you call Pervert!?"
"Its you! To strip the Princess of her panties, moreover WEARING THEM ON YOUR HEAD...
KNOW SHAME!"
"Tha, thats not true! This, this is my wife's genuine panties! I wouldnt do something as impolite
as that...!"
It's not a matter of whose panties they are.
Lionheart is the last knight remaining.
If he is defeated, Princess Geltraude will definitely become Rudo Ronuma's plaything.
It would only be a matter of time until the Princess' panties are worn over his head.
"Uo ~O~o!"
"Too weak!"
Seeing Lionheart's assault, the Evil Magician Rudo Ronuma dodged like a cockroach and then
launched another shockwave attack.
This has already been repeated many times before.
"Guh~a...... Shit...... Princess, I cant lose in front of the Princess that I love......!"
Even though his whole body is battered, Lionheart's eyes did not lose their fire.
His mission is one of love, he must defeat Rudo Ronuma.
"Kukuku, that's some great loyalty. However, for the king to send so few people to rescue the
kidnapped princess, is that really worthy of your loyalty?"
"This doesnt have anything to do with the country, I...... I... I love the Princess!"
Lionheart's heartfelt cry echoed throughout Quagmire Tower.
Geltraude was so deeply moved, she covered her mouth with her hands and tears began to
trickle from her eyes.
"Uoo~o~o!"
"Kukuku, what a beautiful love. But, the difference in our ability can't be overcome with love
alone!"
"Guaa!"
Lionheart was blown away again by Rudo Ronuma.
"Shi, shit...... just a bit more......always getting away!"
"Kukuku, this me you want to beat. I would become extremely weak if I saw a Supard race doll,
though the story telling about them in the picture book is different from what the people
know.....hahahhahahahaha!"
"!!!"
Those words made Lionheart stunned.
Supard race doll, he happens to know about it.
Before he arrived here a shady fortune teller forced him to listen to his exaggerated fortune,
before finally forcing Lionheart to take a Magic race doll.
He said that it would be useful when the time comes...... but there is no way its true!
Lionheart leaped to his bag that he threw beside the door.
And took out a doll from within it.
The doll of an emerald green haired warrior posed with his white spear!
And, a picture book that tells about his story!
"Aaa! That's, it cant be!"
"Yes, its a Supard race--"
"No doubt about it, thats the guy who was judged as a bad guy by the world, but he is actually a
gentleman who loves children, also a great hero that overthrew Laplace, thats the doll of Ruijerd
Supardia!"
Lionheart didnt know that story.
He didn't read the book.
But, the effect was excellent.
"Ah, crap, my power is diminishing....!"
"This is it! Lionheart! Now!"
"Uoo~o~o!"
Rudo Ronuma staggering.
Princess Geltraude cried.
Lionheart rushed, gripping his sword.
Rudo Ronuma's already weak right hand pointed toward him, but its too late.
Lionheart sword piercing very deep into Rudo Ronuma's chest.... or not.
The sound of [gakin] could be heard, its the sound of something snapping.
[97]
"Princess ...... Im aware that for me to fall in love with Princess is something beyond my reach,
our social standing is too far apart.... but, but..."
"Aa, something like that didnt matter for me Lionheart.....I... I also love you very much."
"Princess.......Your words just now are too good for me! Well then, lets return for now!"
"Yes!"
The Evil Mage Rudo Ronuma is dead.
After this, Lionheart is hailed as the hero of this country.
Given high rank nobility, becoming close companions of the King and the Princess.
The two of them married, and lived happily ever after.
The End.
Part 2[edit]
--- Rudeus's perspective --"Aa~h! That was a close one."
The mission this time was to [Match The Young Knight Lionheart and The Small Country
Princess Geltraude].
It looks like their descendants will be useful to Orsted.
Naturally in case of these two people, even if they love each other, they cant say it because of
the difference in their status.
The king that knows about their love, and was even cheering them on.
But, the problem is their lineage, so secretly he planned [Lets make some situation where
Lionheart could be a hero] or something like that, but with Lionheart's timid nature there's no way
he could make a case for his valor.
So the king, one way or another, must create a situation for Lionheart to make his stand. So he
started a war with the neighboring country and sent Lionheart to the front lines, where of course
the timid Lionheart died.
As a result Princess Geltraude became a political piece, and was married off for political reasons.
And this series of events were told as a song that was made by Geltraude in her later years.
A Princess falling in love, to a young knight with a different social standing.
Knowing that, the king became angry and sent the young knight to the front lines to die.
The princess didn't understand what her father was trying to do.
Anyway, my job this time was to fix their twisted fate, and set Lionheart with Geltraude.
First, I made contact with the king.
I made a proposal to kidnap the Princess and confine her in the tower in the middle of the forest
at the edge of the country, then he could send Lionheart to help her.
At first the king doubted me, but after using Ariel's name, I persuaded him.
Part 3[edit]
Anyway, Im finally back home.
As usual, Beat is opening the door for me,
Touching Eris's stomach, groping Sylphy's ass, patting Lara's head, licking Sylphy's ears, my
hand getting licked by Leo, and Lucy running away from me.....
I feel relieved when surrounded by my family.
Come to think of it, in my previous life, when my father came back from his business trip, even
though his face looked weary, but seeing his family immediately relieved him, maybe this is how
he felt at that time.
Today is the day when Norn will come home, so while waiting for Norn and Roxy to come back, I
think I will spend some leisure time in the living room; while Im deeply sunken sitting on the sofa.
Suddenly, I noticed.
"Ara? Aisha isn't home today? Did she go shopping?"
As soon as she heard my question, Lilia's complexion changed.
Quite the complexion she had there.
Sylphy's face, also somehow looked a little worried.
Eris's expression is like usual.
This isn't a good atmosphere.
I wonder whats wrong?
"That is, recently Aisha is often spending her time outside......"
Lilia said it in an apologetic tone.
Outside......
Oh, I see.
Which reminds me, that last time I asked her to support Rinia's job.
"That is, actually last time I think I asked her to help in some work, isn't that what she does?"
"No... though you said its work.... but, she is associating with some bad looking guys, and its still
increasing."
When I heard about bad looking guys, what comes to my mind is Mohican styled guys wearing
shoulder pads.
In the world where gasoline is precious, those fellows ride high emission motorcycles while
shouting [Ya-Ha].[98]
Or some colleagues that often gathered around Rinia.
Errrr....Rudy. Recently, I see a lot of strange guys inside of the city and nothing can be done to
them. They are all wearing black suits, however, Aisha-chan, is often seen together with those
guys."
Its still been less than one month since I asked.
Whatever the circumstances might be, for the city to change this quickly, it seems there isn't any
words about some kind of gathering.
Moreover, black suits...
U~~m.
She, is soon turning 14 years old.
Now she is in her puberty phase, rebellious age, the season of Eight grade illness.
She will rebel and oppose her brother or parents, the years she will be rebutting with cold words.
Dont tell me, that by giving her permission to go out has made some kind of cultural shock
happen, damn it!, what has actually happened for her to start socializing with those kind of guys.
"My apologize, Rudeus-sama. I wont let Aisha do something like this again, when she comes
home tonight, Ill scold her properly."
Ah, so that means she isn't staying out all night and comes home in the morning.
Well then, if it was like that I could feel relieved for the time being.
The moment I think that, Sylphy said something strange.
"But, Aisha-chan said that Rudy already gave her permission to do that."
"...."
Got my permission?
With those words, inside my head the worst kind of scenery unfolded.
While Rinia is taking the application forms for those gathering inside the warehouse, the thugs
give a vulgar smile while they lick their lips.
Their line of sight is gathered toward the two beautiful girls, Rinia and Aisha that are rooted on
the spot.
Inside the cramped warehouse, that way, they encircled them....
Of course Rinia's battle power is high, but only to a general level.
Thus, she wont hold if she is overwhelmed by a great number of enemies.
Come to think of it, even though Aisha is still a child, recently her body has experienced a spurt
of growth.
Mainly her chest, which is in the process of approaching her mother's.
And, even from my eyes, as her brother, she is cute.
A refreshing expression which she inherited from Paul, the effect is doubled to the viewer when
combined with her charming double tooth smile.
Aaa, forgetting such a simple fact.
Rinia and Aisha, both of them are beautiful.
How could I leave them alone with gathering a lot of bad guys?
Isn't that the same as throwing fresh meat into a swarm of sharks?
... No, I don't have anything that says that they are a collection of bad guys!
"Eris, why you didn't stop her?"
"...eeh? Why must I do that?"
Eris tilted her neck.
Aah, perhaps Eris isn't that interested in Aisha.
Part 4[edit]
Sylphy told me the directions.
Third Street of the adventurers district.
Far from the main street, there is the place.
Its a splendid two-story building, made of anti-magic brick.
Its shape is similar to an adventurer guild, or a tavern.
But, there is some kind of different feeling with the latest addition of a sign painted with black ink,
in the middle of that sign is the mark of a ferocious tiger.
As I was about to go inside, the doors opened, and what appeared from inside the room were
men completely dressed in black.
All members are wearing the same black coat, with the same lucky tiger mark as the sign on the
door attached on their backs.
And for some reason, they were carrying things like hoes and sickles.
"Ssha! I~tsuzo~o~o! Raa~a!"
"Ooosssuuuu!"
While theyre shouting their full of fighting spirit yells, they passed without taking a glance at me,
till they disappeared along the main street.
So scary.
That, they absolutely wont do something like cheering for a baseball game right?
Without a doubt, they will usually practice battle against lions in nude while shouting Tiger is
stronger than Lion.
That was dangerous, I guess its okay now.
No, thanks to Orsted's training I've also become stronger recently.
As a precaution, I also wore the Magic Armor from the office.
So it will be all right. Definitely all right.
Therefore I wont lose against these degree of thugs.
I cant afford to back down now.
That cute Aisha together with such rough fellows in a place like this.
No matter how clever she is, Aisha is still powerless against them.
She always comes home at night, but I wonder what happens during the day....
One cannot look for help.
Even in a case where many opponents come out.[99]
Its all right. Now is the time to use the tactics against a great number of enemies.
After countering with three punches, turn back for a moment, then counter one punch with three
punches again.
"Pardon my impoliteness...."
After noticing me, that Beast guy brought his face closer to mine.
Hey- what is this! Stop it!
Hey you, what kind of place is this?
I, Im acquainted with Orsted you know!
From his position the man didn't move at all, only his nose was moving while sniffing me.
It seems my smell is bad.
Or something like that, how embarrassing.
"....?"
The man, while sniffing me raises his eyebrows.
"...!"
And, he is staring at my face intently, [thud] he took two steps back and fell on his behind.
Dangerous, it looks like Im very smelly right now.
Which reminded me that I hadn't taken a bath yet since I came home.
"You, could it be, Aisha-san?"
So the man asked me.
It looks like, my identity is discerned from my smell for the time being.
"Ah, Yes! Im the one called Rudeus Greyrat. My younger sister... does Aisha happen to be
here?"
How could I have forgotten, self introduction is also important.
Naming oneself, to make clear about your affiliation, is also the first important step of
communication.
Incidentally, it looks like my name is quite famous in this city.
I guess by introducing myself, it put some kind of restraint.
"Swo~sh"
As soon as I said my name, the atmosphere instantly changed.
The people that could hear my name, all of the members, now turn their head toward me.
"Greyrat ......"
"Then he is ......"
"To think that the day to meet him someday finally came........"
"Go on ahead."
Climbing the stairs, I was guided towards the innermost part of the building.
Its a dim room with the curtain closed.
The wall is decorated with a portrait of an enigmatic looking ikemen (handsome guy), such a
weird room.
At that place, that guy stopped.
In that place, resides the number one bad guys in this city.
Those two were also wearing the same kind of black coats.
Furthermore, theyre wearing white mufflers on their necks even though it will be summer soon,
and inside this closed and dim room, theyre wearing sunglasses.
Dressed like that theyre sitting facing each other, counting gold coins with a sinister grin and a
smile.
Nyahahahahaha. As I thought, purchasing sunglasses was the correct choice after all. The
radiance from these good coins will surely make me blind Nya!"
That one is laughing aloud while giving the sinister smile.
Because of the lighting effect, I could even see her teeth shining gold from all the coins.
I cant recognize her face because of the sunglasses...
But there's no mistake, the eyes behind those glasses are dollar signs.
Her eyes are done for.
"E~r, this is this month's payment nya!"
"U~mu"
And, nodding her head, is also a young girl wearing sunglasses.
She, also sitting on a chair, was swaggering with a bossy attitude like some kind of important
person.
In such a posture, she proudly raised her hand and received a bag of gold coins from the first
woman.
It seems the number of the gold coins is around ten pieces.
Judging from the appearance, its not Asura gold coin, but Ranoa Kingdom gold coin that are
usually used and seen in this area.
The young girl proceeded to count its number, then threw the gold coins in a gold bag that was in
the vicinity.
And, [sarasara] wrote the amount of money on a piece of paper and signed it with her signature,
then returned it to the first person.
"U~mu, certainly."
Of course Nya! "
"And then?"
The young girl, giving a signal to the woman with her chin.
"Nyahehehe, and this is the adviser fee Nya!"
The woman picking some gold coins from the tower of gold coins on top of the table, and passing
it to the young girl.
5... No, 6 coins.
"Here, even after this please keep giving your support Nya?"
"Of course"
"Nyafuhihihi, Adviser-sama is so evil Nyah."
"He~h, not as evil as Rinia-san."
While a bad smile raised from the young girl's lips, she received a different money bag from the
one gold bag that she was handed earlier.
Then, that gold bag immediately disappeared into her cleavage.
"Ah!"
Then, they noticed the Beast race youth and me.
"Chief Rinia, Adviser Aisha. President Rudeus is coming for inspection."
The two people that were dressed like mafia bosses were Aisha and Rinia.
Part 5[edit]
I was sitting on the nearby sofa.
Aisha and Rinia sat right in front of me.
"This, how did it turn out like this?"
For now, I will try to listen to what really happened.
Someone must explain this, I have that kind of feeling.
Certainly, I ordered Aisha and Rinia to collect the people in the city.
But, the building that I lent them for that purpose isn't here,
And I never said to them to make those guys put on black coats, and the number of people
gathering here already surpassed my assumption.
"U~m, Im really doing it according to what you said Onii-chan, to gather people, and then use
the gathered people to start a new business."
"... hoo, tell me in detail."
And the one they had a quantity of was this gloomy black coat.
Aisha, without thinking too much about it, bought them.
She purchased yellow cloth with her own money, then it looks like she sewed rat marks into them
one-by-one.
A rat mark.
Because Im a Greyrat, so its a rat.
Because of the Black cloth on the yellow shirt, I was almost certain that it was a tiger mark.
Isn't that nice, that tiger mark over there is so cool, I could almost say that.
Anyway after they're wearing same the identical garments, Aisha taught them how to bow.
The same one I'm most skillful at, a respectful bow of 45 degrees. Otherwise commonly known
as OJIGI.
After all of them memorized that, they would be known as a courteous organization.
Thus, its the beginning of the complete formation of a group of people in black clothes.
After that, Aisha thought about what these guys could do.
However, majority of the beast race here is actually yearning for Rinia.
They didn't have any talent except for combat, their hobby is muscle training, and many of them
don't know their alphabet or numbers, let alone how to read.
Although there are some smart guys among them, the ratio of smart guys to muscle heads is
only 1 percent.
Taking advantage of that fact, the only thing that came to mind was forming a mercenary
company.
Thus, it was decided that they will form a mercenary company.
Then, the name of the group was also decided.
Using the pseudonym that I always use, its named [Rudo Mercenary Company].
But, this place is in the Magic Triumvirate.
And, in the middle of these 3 countries, Magic city Sharia is relatively peaceful.
Without any experience in war, it would take time for them to prepare.
Facing these circumstances, Aisha devised a new plan, the one so-called as Bodyguard
business.
With fixed amount of money for the fixed amount of time, the company dispatches several
mercenaries.
Out of the several people dispatched, the one with the best head for battle is selected as the
commander.
Also, if one of the mercenaries is injured or dies, then another mercenary is immediately
dispatched to replace them.
As its said, the bodyguard is bound by their contract.
Its definitely not a gangster organization.
This genius girl has finally become serious, no mistake about it, it just will take a little more time.
I mean, like this she'll start doing everything more seriously.
"But Aisha, to think that you were this fond of money..."
"Eh, its not like that!"
Unintentionally I said it with a sigh, because of that unexpected line Aisha is pouting and looks
somewhat displeased.
"The one I love is Onii-chan! Because Onii-chan told me to do so, Im working very hard right?"
"Aisha...."
Her eyes are sparkling...
So cute~~.
I feel relieved that I dont feel anything toward my little sister.
"Also, it will be worrying if this cat ends up back at home."
Ah, so thats her real intention.
Though I feel that their relationship was looking good a while ago, I wonder if the reality isn't like
that?
No, that is that, this is this.
"Regardless of what happened, well done!"
"Ehehe, Thank you"
When I patted her head, she gave a satisfied smile.
Anyway.
With this, we could expect Rinia to pay her debt.
With this, guys that have business acumen who could do office jobs will surely come.
A clerk for Orsted's office, and also we could hire a talented merchant to handle Ruijerd doll
marketing.
To think things could progress this quickly in only a month.
As expected of Aisha.
I might have been underestimating her true ability.
"But, because Lilia is a little worried, we must talk a bit when we get back home."
"E~~, since mother's being so stubborn, she didn't want to hear my explanation. I-I want to try a
little longer doing this job."
"It's okay. I will specially ask her, and give a proper explanation."
If someone is forced to do things against their will, it won't usually end well, but this experience
has actually motivated her.
If the person herself is this motivated, then lets see how things go for a while longer.
I mean, right now she is about to witness the fruits of her efforts, its not like she is putting this in
a more important position than her maid job at home.
"I understand. I will believe you, Onii-chan. Since Onii-chan is so naive towards mother, can you
really give a proper explanation?"
"Ah."
Thus, I obtained subordinates.
The name is the [Rudo Mercenary Company].
My first subordinates.
After this I could finally use my subordinates.
My dream expanded.
Part 6[edit]
"Ah, thats right boss!"
When I was about to go back home with Aisha tagging along, Rinia suddenly called out to me.
"What?"
"While you were working, a letter from the Great Forest CAME Nyah!"
Hou~, from the Great Forest.
I wonder if its from Pursena?
While thinking that, Rinia handed me the letter.
Its addressed to Rinia, so the seal is already opened.
There is no sender name.
And yet, why does Rinia know that this letter came from the Great Forest?
I wonder if it's from the smell?
Without waiting I immediately took the letter, and read whats written in there.
"...!"
Whats written in there, there isn't any date or season of the year.
Just a single line.
Written in beast god language.
"Well, it looks like Holy Beast-sama's disappearance has become a problem Nya~"
With her hand folded behind her head, Rinia said that while laughing [Nyahahaha].
"......"
I decided to go to the Great Forest.
To apologize to the beast race while bringing a box of cake.
'Rudo Mercenaries'
President: Rudeus Greyrat.
Representative Director: Rinia Dedorudia.
Adviser and vice president: Aisha Greyrat.
Company Employees: 50 people
Main Company: ORSTED Corp. branch company
Sponsor: Silent Seven Star.
Three members will go to the Great Forest: Rinia, Holy Beast Leo and me.
Eris also wanted to tag along, but as one would expect, her stomach had already become quite
big, so she refrained.
Because her toy, which is me, is often lost [going to work]. Recently, Eris has been saving quite
an amount of stress.
She'd probably be happy if I managed to bring back another Beast race child as my replacement
[sacrifice] fresh from their tribe, because they have plenty.
Rinia had the opposite reaction and said [I dont want to go, I will only end up working under
Pursena in that case], but if I was the only one that went, they wont be very convinced. So her
role is convincing them.
The truth is, right after Leo was summoned, I wanted to send a letter to them but completely
forgot about it.
Such a failure.
Well despite the stubborn Beast race, I am an adult now...
It won't end up like last time.
This time, Ive already prepared a long and strong argument and will bring Rinia and Leo with
me.
Because of this trip, the mercenary company has been left to Aisha.
The management itself wont become a problem, since originally, Aisha handled it by herself.
Also, the company employees that originally only relied on Rinia are now starting to respect
Aisha.
Since this is only a short and temporary trip, there wont be any problems.
Honestly, with this trip, the schedule for Orsted's jobs has been put a bit out of order.
But, such things will become the root of evil in the distant future, so its better to take care of it in
its early stages.
If we dont do this ASAP, they will only become more enraged as time passes.
And one year later, it wont be strange if hordes of the beast race suddenly come and challenge
me to a war.
That would be very troublesome.
However, I will try to persuade them, rather than make them face Orsted's scary face. I will bring
Leo as my lawyer, and Orsted will be in charge of my home defense in the meantime.
Thanks to my appearance, many of his strategic plays are going smoothly, so it looks like there
wont be any problems for now.
Even though I say that...
I don't have a magic teleportation circle in our office's basement that's connected to the Dorudia
Village.
The magic teleportation circle in our office's basement that leads to the Great Forest is quite a
distance from Dorudia Village.
Regarding that matter, its time to request Perugius's help and at the same time thank him for the
matter with Aisha.
Its possible that he knows about the abandoned transfer magic circle in the ancient ruins in the
northern part of the Great Forest.
Part 2[edit]
When I came to greet him and ask for his assistance, Perugius was sitting on his throne
surrounded by Sylvaril and his other 10 familiars as usual.
One familiar is missing, but its already well-known that he dispatched one of his familiars to
Ariel's palace as his ambassador.
"So to the Great Forest, huh?"
"Is there any problem?"
Part 3[edit]
It takes a while to prepare the magic teleportation circle.
Thus, I went to greet Nanahoshi, but she wasnt in her usual room.
I asked Yuruzu-san, who was walking down the corridor just now, where she was, and it seems
that she is currently deep in the study of applications of magic teleportation circles.
I hear that there are many important things that she needs to memorize.
I believe that it is something that will need my cooperation but...
For the time being, I will leave the homemade potato chips and the salted Onigiri in her room.
This is her healing food.
After that, I moved to the private room that was assigned for us, and waited for the magic
teleportation circle to be readied.
Rinia's eyes glow brightly when she sees this ultra wonderful room, and she immediately jumps
into the soft and fluffy looking sofa.
"Haa~... Putting Boss aside, Aisha sure is fearless Nya, to be able to speak on equal ground with
such a scary person Nya..."
Rinia complained while stretching her body.
I dont know what kind of conversation happened between Aisha and Perugius.
But I think Aisha hasn't caused any problems since Perugius isnt in a bad mood.
But, because Aisha would sometimes accidentally be blunt (open) about her real intentions.
Im a little worried.
... There might be some kind of plotting behind the scenes.
"Rinia. He's not a peer. My position is below him. As for forgiving Aisha's somewhat impolite way
of speech, its because Perugius-sama is a very generous person."
"Is that so? Isn't it because Boss is scared working for that Dragon God person? Though I
haven't met him, he's very scary right? He could even make that always serious Cliff tremble in
fear Nya."[101]
"Stop it! There's no way that could be true!"
Because I'm unaffected by Orsted's curse, unlike you.
As for this conversation, it will all be directly transmitted straight to Perugius.
The tea or the dust-cloth might contain a hidden camera...
Seriously...
While were having such a conversation, the time passes, and Sylvaril appears with a somewhat
sullen mood.
As I thought, she heard our conversation.
"Since Perugius-sama is a very generous person, he truly considers Rudeus-sama one of his
best friends."
That word perfectly nailed me in my heart.
Of course, I knew from her tone.
This idiot cat just said something that isnt supposed to be said.
Well~, to think that Perugius-sama thinks of me as his friend is quite an honor.
While Im saying these flattering lines, though a bit obvious, Sylvaril's sullen mood isnt even
fixed one bit.
"...Since the preparations are finished, please come with me."
Nonetheless, its already been ten years since I went to that place, so its better if I leave
navigation to the local resident.
I mean, Sylvaril-san.
If Perugius hadn't mentioned the map, it looks as if you would have had no intention to give the
map to me.
That's not good, thats quite a dark personality.
I'll tell on you to Perugius-sama...
"Well then, begin."
"Yes."
Nanahoshi squats on the ground near the transfer magic circle with a magic crystal in both of her
hands. She starts writing something on the ground with a brush.
"Be prepared for the worst, you will only have a moment after the magic circle is activated. Once
you get to the other side, take care of yourselves, is that clear?"
"?......Yes"
While the process continued, I reflexively replied to Perugius's words.
...I guess it's a countermeasure against monster swarms.
Oh wait a minute.
Could it be, now is that time of the year?
"Ah! Wai---"
Coincidentally, Rinia also realizes it at the same time as me.
However, by the time we noticed, Nanahoshi had already finished the preparations.
On the ground where she wrote with a brush previously, she placed her magic crystals there.
As soon as we said that, the magic circle that was only dimly lit before released a brilliant light,
and my body is immediately sucked into the magic circle.
Part 4[edit]
"Uwaph!"
By the time I noticed it, my body is already submerged in the water.
I was soaked up to my stomach where I was standing on the magic teleportation circle.
Instantly after that, the magic circle lost its brilliant light.
"Nya! As I thought, it was the rainy season now!"
While Rinia is busy screaming like that, Im carrying Leo.
Leo is being carried like baggage, it's only natural, afterall his whole body would be underwater.
Its regrettable though, the box full of cake also got wet.
Yeah.
After all, this ruin is submerged up to the top floor.
The depth of water, its about 5 meters.
Anything that could be considered a landmark is likely submerged.
"Wha, what do we do nya?"
"How about waiting till the end of the rainy season in this place?"
"After rainy season is finished, its mating season Nya, and then, Achishi I may become of use
Nyah."
I see. Mating season, huh.
Rather than being at my house, I'm in the middle of traveling, there's a high chance I can't
contain my urges.
I might end up making a move with anyone as long as it's good.
Oh wait, how about going back to Sharia again, then borrowing some magic item from Orsted...
"Wan!"
And, just now Leo barked.
While stretching his chest, he is looking toward me.
I guess he's trying to make some sort of request.
"Is that true Nya?!"
Rinia is answering him.
"Wan!"
"As expected of Holy Beast-sama Nyah!"
Leo barking and, Rinia responding to him.
Im glad that I brought Rinia along.
As I thought, Bau n Gal is necessary.
"What is it, Rinia?"
"He said [I know the way to the village, just prepare the ship] Nyah."
"Ooo, I see."
As expected of Holy Beast-sama.
While thinking that, I made a ship with earth magic.
Because I created it with the magic arts, the amount of magical power used for it is quite
massive.
But, while I made it as durable as possible, I also made its weight as light as possible.
So that it could maintain its durability I shaped it like a honeycomb, I trapped some air in the
hollowed part inside so it will have more buoyancy when we ride it.
While considering that factor, the ship is finally completed after an hour.
Its shaped like a clumsily made square raft.
Well its floating well, and the driving force is by magical power.
So there wont be any problem.
"All right, let's go!"
"Boss... Is this thing really safe Nya? Is your magical power enough Nya? It wont sink in the
middle of the journey Nyight?"
"The chance for that is impossible, and we will take a rest on the top of the trees on the way to
the village."
While saying that, I hopped onto the raft.
It's a little unstable, but that could easily be fixed in the middle of the journey.
"Ugh, I feel rather uneasy Nya..."
"Wan!"
"Ah! Boss, go in that nyirection."
"OK. Well then, lets advance."
I began to propel the raft by manipulating the current in the direction Holy Beast-sama Leo
pointed.
Part 5[edit]
Two days later.
We arrived at Dorudia Village.
The distance wasnt that far actually, but we were getting attacked by monsters from the water
along the way, so we got a bit lost.
The good thing was that Millis [Holy Sword Road] isnt washed away by the flood, if it was also
washed away then maybe we would have been stranded along the way for another ten days.
"Hey, Look!"
"It's Holy Beast-sama!"
"Tell Gyes right now!"
Dorudia Village, the villagers immediately went into an uproar when they saw us.
Warriors gathered with a Walla Walla as if we stirred a beehive.
Everyone is armed.
"Its a man from the Human race..."
"Dont tell me, he's kidnapped...."
"Ah, come to think of it, 10 years ago there was a kidnapping spree incident..."
As the raft got closer and closer, the village warriors became more and more vigilant.
Their atmosphere seemed to indicate that if we continue approaching them, they will immediately
restrain us without question.
What should we do now? If they capture us, they'll just toss us into prison in our most majestic
outfits, our birthday suits.
While I was feeling uneasy, Rinia stood up.
"Hello everyone. Gyes Dedorudia's daughter, Rinia Dedorudia has returned Nya!"
"Eh?"
When Rinia said her name, the village warriors suddenly became stiff.
And, after looking intently at Rinia's face, they simultaneously began sniffing.
"It's true, she is related--"
"That girl, she's already this big."
"Twelve, or has it been already thirteen years?"
My chest now is filled with a nostalgic atmosphere.
I think its okay to feel relieved now, but instantly after I was thinking that...
"You! I heard about you from Pursena!"
"Becoming a whatever merchant!"
"--fulfill your duty to the village!"
Such jeering came flying around.
"Aaaaaa, As I thought! Boss turn back the ship! Please turn back Nyah!"
Ignoring what Rinia said, I continue to drive the ship into Dorudia Village.
Part 6[edit]
Dorudia Village is just like before, nothing has changed in any way.
Typical of a secluded area, outsiders will definitely be facing a strong oppression.
Although, this time I took the initiative by bringing Rinia along, for some reason many of them
also remembered me.
I came to this village 10 years ago.
The children from that time have already enlisted as the Village warrior corps, they remembered
me as soon as they caught my scent.
Among the veteran warriors, there are also people who I remember.
"The chief will listen to the story in his house! Open the way!"
And, Just like that Im taken to Gyes's house for interrogation.
Part 7[edit]
Gyes had become the Village Chief.
Seriously injured in the battle against a monster during the rainy season a few years ago, the
former Village Chief Gustav, retired.
Now, after he entrusted the village to Gyes, Gustav is spending his time leisurely in another
settlement.
Maybe because he's become the village chief, for some reason I could see some kind of dignity
from Gyes.
Compared to our previous meeting, he's become fairly calm now.
In this case, the chance of being falsely accused is zero.
I was relieved, as I passed him some smoked meat I brought from Sharia I began to explain my
situation.
How I was waging a war against a powerful enemy...
How to combat that powerful enemy without any distraction I summoned a being that could act
as my family's guardian...
And then, how the one that appeared was the Holy Beast-sama.
After he finished listening to my story, Gyes had a bitter face.
"Too absurd, thats too unbelievable of a story."
I bet it was.
When Leo the Holy Beast appeared from the magic circle I was surprised myself.
"Wafu!"
"But, Holy Beast-sama, even with that reason..."
I dont know what he just said, the Holy Beast-sama was sitting quietly beside me, undoubtedly
he spoke to protect me.
"Holy Beast-sama just said that it's because [The meals in your house are so delicious!], is that
true!?"
"Eh?"
"Im just joking. He said that [There is a mission to accomplish, and that is to protect your
daughter]."
After he said that, Gyes sighed.
[Just joking.]
That Gyes, now can tell jokes...
"Grrrrrrrrrr!(And our savior is being targeted! You, did you want to kill me!?"
"...No, I never meant it that way"
"Wafu! (In that case, I think there isnt any problems anymore regarding this!)"
Somehow Gyes is showing a bitter face.
Then, as if he was repeating some mourning prayer saying [norinori], he glared at Rinia who was
translating.
Instantly, Rinia curled up and hid herself behind me.
Don't be like that, I asked you to translate for me, don't give me some funny translation.
Im prepared to face the punishment for my crime, Im the only one who should receive it.
And then, Gyes spoke.
"Rinia, is what Holy Beast-sama saying true?"
"Nye, Nyes. Its true that Holy Beast-sama towards Bo... towards Rudeus' second daughter, is
very concerned about her and always protecting her."
For Rinia to use [Keigo], how rare.
This delinquent daughter left in Sharia must be very scared of her father.
"A daughter of the Human race... It's only been 20 years since Holy Beast-sama was born. I
thought there were 80 more years to go, but..."
"The daughter is half human and half Magic race, therefore I think that she will live for quite a
long time nya."
"So thats it, I see, if she has a Magic race lineage the possibility for that is quite high..."
After hearing that fact, Gyes clapped his hands together.
It looks like he's become quite a thoughtful person in these past 10 years.
The Gyes from 10 years ago gave me the impression of a reckless youngster who never used
his head.
But he seems to have matured and calmed down now.
I wonder if this is a characteristic of the Beast race, that after becoming 30 their manners
becomes calmer.
Then the two youngsters behind Gyes suddenly started shouting.
"For a Magic race to be the Savior is impossible Nya!"
"He said that Holy Beast-sama was summoned using magic, then he must be being deceived by
some strange magic!"
Terusena and Minitona, somehow they ended up like the old Gyes.
Its really funny, when I remember how they were in the old days, giving me their gratitude for
saving them... Is this also a characteristic of the Beast race?
Those two girls aside...
Certainly, its a fact that I summoned Leo by using the magic circle formation that was created by
Orsted.
In that magic circle, it looked like there was some kind of element that made the summoned
creature completely obedient...
Because of that magic, Leo could have been put under the impression that my daughter is the
savior...
"Though its low, there is also that possibility. Supposing that is the case, Rudeus-dono would not
have come to our village. In any case, the fact that Rudeus-dono came here before us, and how
he came to our residence in the Great Forest from the other side of the world to explain this
matter... I suppose we should overlook this case."
"Is, is that so."
Honestly.
...I'm sorry, to think that they would understand my situation and overlook this case.
Please forgive me.
"About this Holy Beast-sama matter, as for now I think its okay "
"Really?"
"If Holy Beast-sama is the one to decree it, we will obey."
"Wafu!"
Putting his head on my lap Leo was facing me with an expression that said [Thats only natural.]
I pat him in reflex, and from his face he seems to like it.
Terusena and Minitona making a [What's with that?!] kind of face, they don't understand.
Even so, if Holy Beast-sama said [Okay], then its okay.
Or something like that was said by him, according to Rinia's translation.
She resembles Ghyslaine quite a bit.
"However, Rudeus-dono. That's for the time being... Isn't it? Then, about 15 years later, when
your second daughter reaches adulthood, please bring her here. Following our tradition, she
must complete the ritual in the sacred tree. I understand that the trip will take a year, but please
let us do our duty."
"I understand."
So its a ritual.
I dont know what kind of ceremony it is, but I guess it is something for formality.
Lets not forget about this promise.
15 years from now, lets return to the Dorudia village with Lara for her coming-of-age ceremony.
...In order for me to not forget this future appointment, lets write this in the diary.
Leo's matter is already taken care of, at least for now.
Somehow its been resolved easily.
I sighed and felt relieved, Gyes also relaxed his tense posture.
If a man knows that his daughter has become a slave, what would he think?
If it were me, and Lucy became a slave, I don't think I would let her master get out alive, the
chance of that isn't zero.
But no, lying is bad.
"That is, Thats the truth... but, I never treat her like a slave. She is a friend that needs
rehabilitation..."
"No, it doesnt matter. To throw away her money-making mission and finally doing her duty, I feel
indebted toward you Rudeus-dono, youre my family's hero, Im sorry for my family always
causing you trouble, I hope I could do something to pay this debt from my family. Please do
anything you want to me whether it be to boil or grill me."
Oooooh.
Gyes, during the time I was not seeing him, it looks like he understood how to speak like a true
man.
No, that face, rather that face is a face of someone who lamented about their bad daughter.
"Dad, wait a minute isnt that a little cruel? Achishi, however it was only a little trouble. Soon I will
be transformed into a noble to comfort your worry no matter what..."
"If I remember correctly, Rudeus-dono has been a man full of vitality since he was very young.
Mating season will begin very soon, at that time please use Rinia to your liking."
"Nyah! Dad, what do you think your daughter's chastity is?!"
Rinia raised her fist, but Gyes looking at that with a sharp glare then flashed his eyes.
He let out a howl along with a thundering voice.
"Shut up. If youre a Dorudia race, return the favor with your body."
"U, uuu.....wa, I understand nya......achishi, Im a bad kid Nya........"
Rinia surprised and in no time, she's instantly curling her body behind me to hide.
Its fine if you want to hide behind me, but dont press your breasts so strongly against me.
Because I'm not going to accompany you in the mating season.
"Anyway, now that Holy Beast-sama has become like this, someone must act as his caretaker,
dont you agree? We already dont have anything to pay Rinia's debt. So please take her back
with you."
"Understood."
Caretaker, huh.
I dont think its really necessary for Leo, but it's the Dorudia tribe's duty.
If they want to give their aid, then there is no reason to refuse it.
Even I, just now, felt troubled at the idea of leaving Rinia in the village.
Especially after all her effort getting the mercenary company on track.
"However, with just Rinia alone, it will cause anxiety on our side."
"I guess."
"Boss, so you are really agreeing Nyhat and really wished for that nya..."
Rinia said with a look full of compassion, somehow I understand now what Gyes feels.
Though Rinia is not a particularly useless child, she has shown an inclination towards that side
lately.
"So take another one... well, please choose Minitona or Terusena to take back as an official
caretaker for Holy Beast-sama."
Saying that to me, Minitona and Terusena stood in front of me.
Both of them are dressed like Beast race warriors.
Wearing hide armor, and wielding huge meat cleavers...
Well trained bodies, big chests...
Their chests were big even when they were kids, but now they've developed further.
The Beast race is a race with huge boobs.
"Im the one who will go Nyah!"
"No, it will be me!"
"That person will be me, my sword skill is good, my head is also good nyah."
"Thats a lie, when were commuting to Wen Port school, my result is better."
It look like they really want to become a caretaker of Holy Beast-sama.
Although I think that after 15 years as a caretaker instead of becoming their family's head, that
look in their eyes will most likely disappear.
Or, I guess that becoming the caretaker of Holy Beast-sama is more of an honored position than
becoming the family head.
"Terusena only has better scores in magic, with exception of that Im superior in all other aspects
Nya."
"There is no such thing, Tona is a liar."
"The one who is a liar is Terusena Nya."
So thats it, these two's rivalry is just like Rinia and Pursena's years ago, so selfish.
Ah...
Come to think of it.
"Where is Pursena, has she not come back yet?"
The moment he heard that, Gyes's face looked distressed.
Part 8[edit]
Afterwards, we were guided to a building located at the edge of the village.
While her nose made a sniffing sound, she is looking at her surroundings with sleepy eyes.
And, she is looking in this direction.
"Pursena, a visitor for you."
Pursena, inside the cell, has a blank look on her face.
However, when she saw my appearance, she immediately leaps at the iron bars.
"Boss! It's not what it seems! Im innocent! Please help me!"
I was taken aback when I saw Pursena screaming as she grabbed the iron bars.
Looking at her, Gyes let out a deep sigh.
To become village chief, she must serve as warrior chief until the previous village chief retires, in
addition she must show ability befitting of someone who can lead others and gain trust from her
warrior subordinates.
Pursena has enough ability and experience leading others so she is actually already a fine
warrior chief.
Usually before entering the warrior group one needs to go a journey to see the world, Pursena
was already away from her village for more than ten years, but she still lacks experience with the
warrior group.
With that said, the current village chief Gyes provided her with a training period.
She will work and study inside the village, as a warrior chief she must remember her group
members's faces and odor, then someday become village chief... that is how the original plan
was.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that its an elite course.
Pursena, by using her advanced healing magic to the fullest, she gained the warriors trust in an
instant.
It seems Gyes also determined that she passed his test,
After this rainy season it would have been time to pick a son-in-law, assuming the warrior chief
declared that she wanted it.
Then that incident happened.
The day that incident happened.
Around midnight of that day.
Pursena was on duty to guard the warehouse.
In the warehouse, there was a large amount of preserved food stored for the rainy season.
Every night its guarded by a team consisting of two people.
And the one who was paired with her that night was Kanalna, a warrior from the Adorudia tribe.
That day, Kanalna's body condition was a little bad.
She was wounded the previous day when she was repelling the demons [103] that attacked the
village, and that injury had an after effect to her body even after it was already healed.
She said herself that this wasnt that important, but the testimony said, [When it was time for the
shift change, her face was already blue colored.]
Like that, Pursena was opposing her to attend to her duty and gave her an order as warrior chief,
[Go back to your home and take a rest, I will take responsibility in your place.]
Following her order, Kanalna decided that it was better for her to go back to her room and sleep.
She intended to only sleep for a bit, but maybe because of her body's instinct to heal her injury,
Kanalna slept soundly.
Then, early morning of the next day.
When it was time for the guards to switch, one person arrived at the warehouse.
But when he came, no one was keeping watch in front of the warehouse.
Not feeling confident, he tried to peek inside the warehouse----------.
The food in that place was eaten by someone, with some trace of meat around her mouth,
Pursena was sleeping in the warehouse with a full stomach.
Caught redhanded, Pursena was immediately arrested.
In Dorudia Village, stealing food during the rainy season is a felony.
The warriors's evaluation of her took a 180 turn, she was forced to resign from her position as
warrior chief.
Naturally, she also wont become village chief.
This is why she was thrown into the jail.
However, the main suspect Pursena said.
"That day, I was unconscious because someone hit me from behind, and when I came to I was
already inside the warehouse!"
"Someone wants to frame me! That fucking rascal-nano! Boss, please-nano! Please catch the
true culprit!"
"Surely, there is someone that didnt want me to become the village chief! Minitona and Terusena
are the most suspicious ones!"
"That alone is already strange. If I was the culprit, I wouldnt do something like this to my target! It
was very obvious that after sending Kanalna back to her room, you immediately ate small
portions of the meats!"
Pursena kept claiming that she was innocent.
I also had some experience in it myself, my first impression of people from the Beast Race, is
that they're easy to give a false charge.
It is one of their forte.
If she really isnt the one who did that, then I will help her.
With that in mind, I try to do a little investigation.
Part 2[edit]
Dorudia Village, the village where the Adorudia tribe and Dedorudia tribe live in harmony.
To raise Holy Beast-sama, many village warriors attend to him to protect him, so that they wont
be short in power, many children are reared and the married people usually have many children.
Now theyre a very large family numbering about 500 heads, and they live above the trees.
With a stream of muddy water outside during rainy season, their houses look like islands.
The chance that the culprit is an outsider is almost none.
If it was, then its someone who can move like me and many more difficult ideas come to my
brain.
The main suspect Pursena said, that inside the village the line of men who want to mate with her
is long.
Then I immediately get my assistant Yasu and my helping inspector Gyes,
I began to collect evidence from the testimonies of people that were involved in this incident.
"This mean, Yasu its time to go!"
"Who is Yasu nya?"
"Its you Rinia. Now I will call you Yasu, a certain assistant from a certain country." [104] [105]
"Oh, so thats it..."
Inspector Gyes also didnt say anything.
Thinking that this is useless, but now is the time to move.
Part 3[edit]
"First testimony, the one who found her in the morning, warrior Gimel"
"Are you the first person who found her?"
"Yes."
When I saw this youth, I got some sense of deja vu.
Somehow, I got the feeling that I saw him somewhere before.
So I asked.
Gimel Ask Event from the Past [106]
"You, have we met somewhere before?"
"Yes, ten years ago when I fell into the water youre the one who helped me."
Ah, I see.
Ten years ago, come to think of it.
During the rainy season, I together with Ruijerd helped a kid.
At that time, the boy waved his tail.
So nostalgic.
Well, lets put that aside in the meantime.
Now back to our incident.
"At the site of the crime ten days ago, what did Pursena look like when she was found?"
"Let's see, the box of dried meat was opened, Pursena was sleeping while she was leaning on
them facing the door and she said, [I cant eat anymore] happily with her bulging stomach."
The scene at that time, somehow I could perfectly imagine it just like he said.
"...In other words, there were practically no eyewitnesses that saw whether Pursena had really
eaten the dried meat or not, right?"
"Yes. But there was some meat left in between Pursena's teeth. And from the half eaten meat
that was scattered around that place, Pursena's saliva smell could detected."
Dorudia's unique way for carrying out their investigation.
This incident, just by the smell alone it could be easily resolved.
They really have absolute confidence in their own noses.
With that as their weapon its become, [The saliva smell has been detected], and thats already
become more than enough evidence.
But that kind of investigation process is full of holes.
"Though Pursena's belly looked like she was full... but there is a chance that inside her belly
there was only air that was trapped and blocked. Isnt there?"
"No, from her burp I could smell the dried lizard meat from it. I have no doubt about it, she was
the one who ate it herself."
There was no hole.
From the smell that came from inside of her stomach, its almost certain that Pursena is the one
who ate the meat.
We can bisect her with a large pair of scissors and look directly inside of her stomach, but I dont
want to use this kind of method as much as possible.[107]
"Is there really nothing else inside? For example... something like footprints of someone else
other than Pursena?"
"Whether its footprints, smell, or hairs, nothing else was there."
I see.
At least, the true culprit is doing his job perfectly.
Part 4[edit]
"Testimony of Pursena's partner that night, Kanalna"
"Kanalna-san, on your day of duty, how was Pursena's appearance?"
"Yes, she was repeatedly saying, [I didnt eat anything since morning, so hungry-nano]."
It looks like Pursena was very hungry that day.
But, this fact is very odd.
The Pursena that I know, she was always eating meat whether it was meal time or not.
Dried meat, smoked meat, and occasionally raw meat.
To think that kind of girl, DIDNT EAT ANYTHING....
What is the true culprit's aim?
Part 5[edit]
"Yasu's Opinion"
"Rinia... I mean Yasu, after hearing those stories just now, what do you think?"
For the time being, I will listen to my assistant's opinion.
She is Pursena's friend.
"That girl, I think she is the culprit nya."
"Hmm"
"Since a long time ago whenever she felt hungry Pursena has a habit of snatching food from her
surroundings. When we were still enrolled in school, she often snatched my fish and dried meat
nya."
Yeah... there is a criminal record.
Part 6[edit]
Thus, after listening to the full story.
I found that someone's testimony was really strange.
Luckily there is only one person who is lying and I know who it is.
And that would be...
Pursena.
Yes, its Pursena.
That girl, she just didnt confess her actions until the very end. Still saying that someone hit her
from behind.
Lets return to Pursena's room once again, and hear her story.
Moving Village outskirt Pursena Prison Listen to her story The incident
"Pursena, if you truly didnt do it, look in my eyes and say it."
"Its true-nano, Boss, please believe me...."
Pursena put her hands together, and her eyes are sparkling.
However, her tail is moving in a dubious way.
Lets trick her a little.
"Before I leave, its possible for me to become your advocate in this village."
"Waa, as expected of Boss!"
"But, if it's found out after I leave this village that you have lied to me, then I wont let you eat
meat for a year as punishment."
Part 7[edit]
The incident was resolved.
The culprit is of course, Pursena Adorudia.
She didnt admit her crime, not until an outsider made her confess her crime, and her
punishment will be left to that person.
This rascal.
But, she is tempted by the evil meat, maybe she is also one of the victims.
"Gyes-san, sorry for troubling you."
"Its nothing... but, is it really okay with Pursena?"
Gyes having seen this series of events and listening to my conclusion is amazed.
"So what do you want to talk about?"
"The talk about the one person that will go as the caretaker of Holy Beast-sama from our village."
The look on his face seemed to say, please, by all means.
"Ah, no, that would be more than is necessary."
"Nyahahaha!"
And, Rinia that was waiting for us outside, the first time she goes inside she is laughing very
hard.
Previously, she was also imprisoned in a nude state before.
Apparently she also experienced this a long time ago, trapped in the nude here,
Remembering those humiliating times, she refused to come in with an unpleasant face.
"Yoo Pursena, you look so terrible nyaaa!"
"Ri, Rinia!? I smelled your odor sometime ago! Why are you here!?"
Before I was aware of it, Rinia put her sunglasses on.
The one that she usually uses at work.
To hide her dollar shaped eyes.
"Why? Fufu... I nyonder why?"
While saying so, Rinia pushed my hand, and pressed it against her chest.
Nonono I cant.
Aaa, noo, the smell of sexual excitement....
[Gashagasha] sound could be heard, Pursena with a bright red face shaking the iron bars.
But, after a little while her hands gradually lost power.
Being powerless Pursena could only kneel on the floor.
"Gusu... this is too much-nano, that day was really busy, I didnt eat anything from morning... I
want to eat too, at most, I only ate the same amount of one meal, in that case it could be
replaced with the demon that I defeated, It should be more than enough to compensate-nano...."
Inside the cell, she continued her weeping and lamenting.
And, Rinia immediately left from my side.
"Haa~, Im satisfied now nyaaa...."
She said that with quite a satisfied face.
Such an awful fellow....
But, I think Pursena's actions are also justified.
According to the story that I heard, the demon attack happened from early morning until over
midnight.
And caused huge damage, and that happened right on her watch duty day.
For the healing magician Pursena, that took a big toll on her.
After repelling the demons, Pursena desperately used her healing magic repeatedly.
Thanks to that, there should be many warriors whose lives were saved by her.
However, in the end Pursena's magical power depleted and she experienced exhaustion.
After she woke up, she should have eaten her meal, but soon it was her night duty time.
Although, there is the theft accident.
While its true that she didnt eat anything from morning until her night duty, thats not a reason for
her to be sneaking bites.
The me from the previous world, when the crime of police officers from Elite corps come to light.
That said there is still room for leniency, but a crime is a crime.
She broke a village rule.
Even if she is warrior chief and soon to be village chief, its still unavoidable.
"E~r, Boss, father!"
Then Rinia turned her body facing me and Gyes with a serious expression.
"I have a request nya."
She bowed.
It's a 45-degree bow.
"....Pursena, I want her to become Holy Beast-sama's caretaker nya."
Then Rinia lifted her face up, and sent a strong glance to me and Gyes.
I look into her eyes, those are the eyes of someone that was straightened out once.
"I, in a far away land in the distant country, used to keep trying hard to become village chief nya.
Putting great effort more than anyone alone nya.
Trying nyo hard, but in the end failed nya.
I, in the end, lost to Pursena's technique and was forced to surrender my right,
But, I agree that Pursena is the most fit one to become village chief nya.
But, with only one mistake that led to her ruin, thats too much nya."
Then, Rinia paused a bit to take a breath, she looked at Gyes's eyes.
"I want to give her a chance nya.
Five years from now, no.... 10 years from now.
If Pursena does a good job as Holy Beastsama's caretaker.
Completed her duty properly, then bring Boss's daughter back to undergo her ceremony,
I wish her crime this time is forgiven nya.
I nyow I cant say this to village chief, I only wanted to give her a punishment suitable for her
position nya."
After experiencing school life, she isnt talking through muscle again.
Rinia herself, abandoned her duty, and became a merchant.
For that reason she originally didnt have a right to make a request.
To begin with, this crime, is the result of Pursena's lack of self-control.
If its according to the story that I heard, certainly there is room for negotiation of her crime.
Something like, Hurray you did it, Hurray you did it.
Or, congratulations for preserving this far, the result is exceedingly good.
But that event didnt happen.
"That's enough."
Gyes also said so.
Even if the past bygone, but what already happened cant be ignored.
Part 8[edit]
Were returning via Holy Sword Highway by raft. After we arrived at the stone monument mark I
blew the whistle to summon Arumanfi, then by using the sky fortress, we returned to Sharia.
"I really missed this place-nano... once Im the summit of this city, I didnt think that I would back
to this city again...."
Upon arriving at the Magic city Sharia, Pursena muttered to herself with a deep strong emotional
voice.
So, she returned to this place.
It can be said that to her, the magic city Sharia is her second home.
"Ah, Pursena I forgot to say something nya."
"What-nano? Just a while ago Im feeling a strong emotion-nano, so make it brief."
"I need a little help therefore, will you become my servant for a while?"
"Eh?"
As Rinia's servant.
"...Fa~~"
Remained with her still sleepy face, Roxy yawned once.
"I will do my usual morning training."
"Is that so. Then I will sleep a little longer with Lara since today is a holiday."
While saying that, Puff, Roxy fell to the bed again.
"Yes, good night."
"Good night."
Instantly, I could hear Roxy's sleeping sound, then I left the bedroom.
After changing my clothes, I go out into the hallway.
Suddenly I got a sudden thought, I opened Sylphy's bedroom door.
Sylphy is still sleeping.
Together with Lucy, it looks like theyre enjoying sleeping together.
For the time being, Lucy was given her own room, though sometimes Sylphy also accompanies
her.
Once in a while, I think its good for parents and their child to sleep together in the same
bedroom, forming the kanji for river.[110]
But, nothing can be done to my strong sexual desire, since were sleeping together we must do
something about that...
We must act with discretion in front of the children, we cant be too open when showing our
passionate nights.
Anyway, I'm satisfied being blessed with this wonderful scene, then I close the door again.
Next, I peeked in Eris's room.
Looking at Eris in the early morning.
I wonder what is going to happen?
"Ugh.... Ugh...."
When I think that, I saw a poor soul on the bed.
Pressing her face with both hands, she is trembling a little.
Though she has huge breasts, her hair isnt red.
She has dog ears and a tail.
Her eyes usually always look sleepy, but somehow its a little watery today.
Her breasts are still as big as usual, but there was no problem, after I spent a night with Roxy
today Im a sage.
"......Im saved."
While receiving thanks from Pursena, I went off to the first floor.
I went into the entranceway without changing my clothes, then grabbed the wooden sword that
was strapped beside the front door.
Then it appeared, before the front door, Eris is standing like a Niou statue.
Folding her arms, and opening her legs at shoulder width.
Her big stomach has become more stretched out.
As if she were a gate guardian, she stood before the front gate.
"Eris, good morning."
"Rudeus, good morning."
Today Eris is also in high spirits.
I realized that after looking at her face.
I guess, it was because she was comfortable with hugging Pursena all night long.
Rinia and Pursena.
Currently, those two are renting a residence which is close to the Rudo Mercenary office.
Similiar to Cliff's large apartment, also, since those two are best friends, they agreed to share
their room together.
Once it was dusk, those two will come alternatively to see Leo, and accompany him to take a
stroll.
But they only do their official duty since, being stationed permanently at my house, it wont be
amusing if that caused discord with my family members, so it's good.
As for Eris, those two are alternately invited to her room, as her hugging pillow.
Rinia is somehow always trying to escape from that, but she cant escape from Eris.
At least, one of them is free of debt.
When I see the faces of one of those two, as they disappear into Eris's room, I somehow feel a
little jealous.
I also want to get invited into her room once in a while.
I'm also a member of Eris's harem, so its very reasonable, that I want her compassion [love].
Well, I guess I could embrace her again, after she has given birth.
Ara~?
Isnt something reversed?
Its strange, normally Im the center of this house or so I thought...
Part 2[edit]
By the way at breakfast time, all the family members gather together.
"Lets just say, if I want to do something like an adventurer, will you oppose it?"
Adventurer huh.
Norn as an adventurer.
Her sword technique is doing fairly well, and in these five years her magic is also progressing
very well.
I guess it was enough for her to become a good adventurer.
I wonder if she is longing to become an adventurer after hearing Paul's stories about his time as
one.
Well, there is still some concern about it.
The thing about Norn is, wont she step on somewhere clumsily, and die easily.
And, around this lovely adventurer, it seems that men will easily gather...
Recently, because I often see adventurers in a pinch, nothing but bad images are floating in my
mind.
"I wont oppose it, but I cant help but feel worried... Do you really want to become an
adventurer?"
"No, its not like I want to become an adventurer. It was just a sudden thought."
Norn shook her head.
Adventurer, whether or not she really wants to become one.
After graduating from the Magic University if by then, she has a stable income from becoming an
adventurer then its good, or having more stable work but....
No, since it was about money, perhaps her goal is something other than that.
If it's like that, then I will respect her.
"Gochisousama. Im going to school."
"Yes, have a safe trip."
After Norn finished her meal, she immediately grabbed her school bag, and stood quickly from
her chair.
Roxy is enjoying the holiday, but it looks like Norn still has some student council work.
It sure is hard.
After saying goodbye to her family, Norn goes to school.
"Its not like I oppose it, but if Norn-nee becomes an adventurer I worry something will happen to
her."
After Norn is gone, Aisha says that quietly.
"I'm also thinking to let Norn do what she loves. I think that is her own right."
"Im opposing it. Norn-sama is, Paul-sama's and Zenith-sama's most important daughter. She will
be married to an appropriate person befitting her status, that way I think we will send her to a
safe and more secure life."
"I'm also in favor. Norn's sword technique still has a way to go, but becoming an adventurer is fun
indeed."
After Norn is no longer here, her family here began to talk what fits her the most.
Of course, it doesnt mean that everything is decided by this family's council.
"Well, how about making her familiar with adventurers first. Thats what I think, if her family
opposes her she might silently leave on her own."
Finally, with Roxy's awfully heavy words, the breakfast of the day is completed.
Part 3[edit]
We left the house. Pursena and Aisha go towards the Mercenary office's direction.
As for Pursena, her position is the Vice-Director.
The reason is to help Rinia, something like the so called secretary (Private), but her position is
the Vice-Director.
Inside the director room, wearing a black suit and sunglasses.
Without cigarettes of course, or some other funny idea.
Now, the rascal is using a hat for the executives' management.
"Then, lets do our best."
"IISSEE, Boss!"
"Lets earn a lot today!"
"Dont show that too much."
As she said that, with her nail, she pulled the list of employees out of a tube... Everything is
coming together, with this list of members...
There are 50 names on the list.
Among them, the one who is particularly good with paperwork is marked.
I will show this list to Orsted, then pick someone with the lowest possibility to become Hitogami's
apostle from that list.
After he is interviewed behind the scenes, he will be earnestly placed in the main office helping
with something like office management and sorting the documents.
"I mean, with that kind of work if in case, well I think its fine lets do this....."
Somehow, I didnt want to discuss that kind of thing with Aisha.
Certainly, if I discuss it with Aisha the efficiency will greatly rise.
However, if she, by chance of 10000 : 1, saw Orsted.
Part 4[edit]
After leaving the Mercenary office, I head to Orsted.
I report my past month's activities to him.
Rinia and Pursena acting as the chief of the Mercenary Company, and leaving Aisha to assist
them.
Concerning what was mentioned before, especially the opposition part.
"The situation has not changed, please continue like before."
And, for my interesting actions, I got an amusing answer instead.
As for permission to get a clerk for this office, from the list he said, [I think either one of these two
is fine] just like that he selected a clerk.
By some chance, maybe he already expected this.
"Even so those girls, Pursena and Rinia, how about their positions? Their condition didn't affect
history right?"
"The typical result of which one of them that becomes the village chief, there will be a big change
in history."
The typical result of which one of them that becomes the village chief.
This time, Pursena won by a hair breadth and maintained her position as village chief candidate.
Though Rinia was defeated, it is still possible for her to become a village chief if she liked.
If that really happened, I will carry the responsibility seriously.
"Because of your influence in this time line, the people that got involved with you usually have
their destiny greatly changed. Therefore I cant say for sure."
Well.
If Orsted is going as far as saying that, I can be relieved for the time being.
I, Im up to the task.
And just like before, its preparation for [The Next Battle].
Part 5[edit]
After leaving the main office, I went to school.[111]
There is still some anxiety remaining about Lara.
But, only feeling anxiety, wont solve anything.
Let's switch the mood.
"Fu~u..."
All right, I switched.
Completely switched. Everything's all right.
Now, I guess I will see if Zanoba and Cliff's research has made any new progress.
The scaled-down Magic Armor for instance, the mana consumption is getting better but...
As for now, only I can use it...
No, if the mana consumption gets better that will result in anyone being able to use it, it will be
troublesome if it was stolen by someone from Hitogami's side.
Well, either way it could happen.
Cliff's door was locked.
I was expecting that, he and Elinalise were probably engaging in the production of their second
child in the morning.
Those two, for some reason they often do that the first thing in the morning.
One round in the morning, then recharging before the night comes, doing it again at night, and
recharging again when they sleep.
I guess they have that kind of life cycle.
Cliff's kidneys wont hold for long.
Well then, I guess I'll stop by Zanoba's place first as usual.
By the way, as for Zanoba, lets start first with the result of the scaled-down Magic Armor
research.
Then we can discuss the Rudo Mercenary Company and the plan for using it to recruit a
merchant.
Once this is done, we can have lunch, then head to Cliff's place.
Then we can inspect the prototypes and bring them over to Orsted's place.
"Shisou, you have come at the right time. Come to think of it, now is almost the time for your
visit."
"Rudeus, its good that you have come to this place, please help me persuade Zanoba!"
Those two spoke at the same time.
Zanoba, with a sullen face, gave Cliff a strong push back.
Zanoba didn't look like he meant to put much power into it, but being a Miko with superhuman
strength, Cliff tripped and fell on his butt.
Seeing that, for a moment Zanoba's expression changed, but he approached me without
apologizing.
Since he is taller than me by one head, Im looking up at him.
"....What is the problem?"
"A request about Julie. Please buy her, though she is originally Shisho's slave."
Zanoba said that so easily to me.
But before that, I want an explanation.
"Leaving Julie behind, where are you going?"
"To my home country. A royal command for me to return has come."
Royal command.
You mean, directly from the King.
But, if that was the case, why is Cliff against it so much?
Cant it wait for another six months for the graduation ceremony?
"My brother Pax, he succeeded his coup. He executed my father and brothers and took the
throne."
"......Ha?"
Pax, that seventh prince who caught Lilia?
That guy succeeded in his coup... Taking the throne?
Does that mean he became a king?
Exhausted from the civil war, other countries might invade us. Therefore I received a royal
command to return to my country, and assist in defending it. So, I will be going for a little while."
Zanoba said that in a tone like he was going to the convenience store.
But, from his words somehow I realized.
The next fight, it came earlier than I predicted.
Chapter 19 [Youth Period : Under Arc] - end Next Chapter : The 20th Chapter [Zanoba Arc]
29. Jump up The Grayrat that their talking about here is the
"Boreas"
30. Jump up Advanced payment. Not full payment.
31. Jump up [TL : the original text is Nokan, I dont know
what thats mean]
32. Jump up [TL : like you has right to said that, when you
almost cheated them one night ago] [PR: he carries his
wife's underwear to keep himself loyal; that has to account
for something]
33. Jump up [TL : the original text
has SFX walking on the snow]
34. Jump up [TL : cool guy]
35. Jump up [PR: Previously stated: "Roxy says that much, I
release my arm quickly." From the text given here, though,
she doesn't actually say anything. If someone could clear
this up, please.
36. Jump up [TL : the text is too hard
]
37. Jump up PR: Previously, "road with remaining snow"
38. Jump up PR: Previously, "combination procedure of
modern style chant"
39. Jump up PR: Previously, "Or else its still not in
experimental stage yet". Is the edited text correct?
40. Jump up PR: Previously, "looks prideful right"
41. Jump up [TL : the original text
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