strictlysupreme Chapter 218: The Next Battle
Chapter 218: The Next Battle
Chapter 218: The Next Battle
Part 1
Chirping sound of the birds, just like the cry of a sparrow, hearing that I open my eyes.
"N... is it already morning?"
I stretched my body as strong as I could which caused a crisp sound around my back, then after yawning I get up.
"Afa..."
Looking next to me, it is a girl with her blue colored hair sparkling under the light of the morning sun.
It's Roxy.
Or should I say God.
And a bit further next to her, lied a blue haired baby.
Child of a Goddess and a man, Perseus.
Rather, it's my daughter Lara.
Next to her.
Under the bed, rounded like a silver ball.
Is Leo the Holy Beast.
Now that he's formally stationed here, he has become more willful.
Perhaps with how Rinia and Persuna grovel before him also had an affect.
Originally, I thought he was just rather attached to Lara.
But Lara is the savior.
It was so shocking, though I was starting to suspect it.
Maybe my children are special?
There is some part in me that's proud, but let's not show that too much.
Since acting like that is the same as attaching superior or inferior label to the children.
"N~... Ah, good morning, Rudi..."
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While rubbing her sleepy eyes, she raised her body.
Her chest that got bigger because of her pregnancy is showing itself under the sunshine.
Regrettably, if it's looked at with evil eyes, the eyes will get smashed.
But oh, my eyes are attracted to the evil at that place.
Oh, God. Please help this poor soul.
"Ara? Why is Lara...? Rudi are you the one who brought her?"
Roxy, with half asleep eyes looking at me and her daughter beside her.
Tilting her head, she is gently brushing Lara's silky hair.
"Don't remember, that yesterday, you brought her yourself?"
"...Ara!"
Yesterday, after our blazing night, we fell asleep until suddenly Lara who usually doesn't cry at night, began crying.
Roxy left the bedroom with a half asleep face, with an unstable way of walking, brought Lara to the bedroom, changed her diaper, and fed her with milk, after she lulled Lara to sleep, she began to sleep.
As for Leo, he followed Lara to the bedroom of course...
Well, it's fine even if she didn't remember it.
"...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 they're 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 it's good for parents and their child to sleep together in the same bedroom, forming the kanji for river.
But, nothing can be done to my strong sexual desire, since we're sleeping together we must do something about that...
We must act with discretion in front of the children, we can't 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 isn't red.
She has dog ears and a tail.
Her eyes usually always look sleepy, but somehow it's a little watery today.
"Oh, Boss... Good morning-nano..."
It's Pursena.
After that event at Dorudia Village, she followed us coming back to the magic city Sharia.
When Pursena came, there was only one person who was very delighted.
It was Eris.
She was looking at Pursena with her tongue out and said, [This child is quite cute].
Looking at her, Rinia trembled with fear, while Pursena was the opposite.
"As expected of me-nano, even boss's wife is pleased meeting with me for the first time."
She pushed out her huge chest and looked at Rinia's face.
The moment Rinia saw Pursena's attitude, [Flash], her eyes flashed and she started flattering her.
"Iya~~, that's amazing nyaa, to think that you could please and be patted by the [Mad Sword King] over there, as expected of Pursena nya. I always want her to do that to me nya."
"Ufu~, that's impossible for Rinia -nano."
Pursena got carried away.
She approached Eris while her tail was waving, her ears brushed gently, and her tail got praised. That's a little excessive to be called skinship, but I guess because she is from the Dog race therefore, she muttered while giving a sidelong glance to her frilly tail, [I'm a sinful woman-nano. Even Boss's wife is completely captivated by my charm.]
Looking at her, I could only give her a bitter smile.
Usually I would get annoyed, but I can't help but to put a bitter smile toward the scene that happened before me.
Looking at Pursena's attitude, Eris eagerly stepped on further.
"Since I guess sleeping alone will be lonely, we will sleep together once in a while!"
And, here came the proposal.
As for Pursena's consent toward this proposal, [This was only a matter of time before the junior surpasses the senior-nano] she agreed.
Realizing that, Rinia gave a [Nyishishishi] laugh at Pursena who would be spending her nights with Eris periodically.
And, after getting one or two broken bones from Eris's Maximum Powered Hug, that really is a sad sight.
"U~h... My breasts hurt..."
To Pursena who looked like she was in great pain, I applied healing magic on her.
Her breasts are still as big as usual, but there was no problem, after I spent a night with Roxy today I'm a sage.
"...I'm 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 won't 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 can't 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 it's very reasonable, that I want her compassion [love].
Well, I guess I could embrace her again, after she has given birth.
Ara~?
Isn't something reversed?
It's strange, normally I'm the center of this house or so I thought...
Well that's fine anyway.
"By the way, what is his name?"
"I'm still thinking of his name. As I thought, it must be heroic."
Thinking about that this early in the morning, and when I'm about to go out.
Rinia and Pursena acting as the chief of the Mercenary Company, and leaving Aisha to assist them.
He wasn't particularly opposed to the idea.
"This never happened before. Give it a try."
Rather, he seems amused by my actions.
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?"
"Whoever become village chief among them won't have a strong influence on the course of history."
The typical result of which one of them that becomes the village chief.
This time, Pursena by a hair breadth maintained her position as village chief candidate.
Though Rinia was defeated, it is still possible for her to become a village chief if she try earnestly.
I could also make a little push if need be.
"Because of your influence in this time line, the people that got involved with you usually have their destiny greatly changed. Therefore I can't say for sure."
That was painful to my ears.
But, I just want to live in peace.
For that, I must endure this lecture.
"Even so, to think that my daughter is the savior, Orsted-sama did you know about this?"
"No, the partner of the Holy Beast was always another man."
Well, because Lara is never born in the previous loops, it could be either.
"But, from your story, I know that Hitogami was trying very hard so your fate and Roxy wouldn't be tied together. Therefore I guess that your fates are very strong."
With my daughter's birth, she pushed away the original hero from his seat, and took it for herself.
"By the way, about the original savior, what kind of person was he?"
"He was the man who will defeat Demon God Laplace when he is revived."
"I see... Is I alright for him to not become the savior?"
"It's fine. Laplace is not someone I can't handle if needed. Although I has received aid from the holy beast and companion... They're not a necessary piece."
In the past, when he fought with Laplace in his loop many times, they became powerful allies.
But, now I wonder if winning against Laplace isn't necessary anymore?
"Lara too, is she destined to be burdened with the battle against Laplace?"
"Well. As far as Hitogami is concerned, he wants Laplace to disappear. With your daughter born, things won't go as he wants... Your daughter, rather than an obstacle for Laplace, is probably a major obstacle to Hitogami."
So Lara is an important factor for defeating Hitogami in the future.
However that's no more than a prediction.
Because in this loop, there are many factors that even Orsted doesn't know about.
"As I thought, from now on Lara will be targeted by Hitogami..."
For now, that's my only worry.
My cute daughter is being targeted, that's pretty worrying.
But, Orsted shook his head.
"That's what the Holy Beast is for. With the strong fate of the Holy Beast, Hitogami can't easily put his hands on Lara."
"...Ha~~h."
"Besides, if anything does happen, I have no intention of watching your family die. That's why you shouldn't worry."
Well.
If Orsted is going as far as saying that, I can be relieved for the time being.
I, I'm up to the task.
And just like before, it's preparation for [The Next Battle].
Part 5
After leaving the main office, I went to school.
There is still some anxiety remaining about Lara.
But, only feeling anxiety, won't 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 won't hold for long.
Well then, I guess I'll stop by Zanoba's place first as usual.
By the way, as for Zanoba, let's 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.
Lets go with that flow.
And after making that simple plan, I entered the research building.
"Are you an idiot!"
All of sudden a jeer can be heard.
I won't deny that I am an idiot, but hearing it so suddenly is painful.
Who is the fool who called me an idiot just now?
"I know that, do you even understand?"
Hearing that, I naturally search for the source.
I'm looking for the owner of that voice, and instantly found him. He is at the bottom of the staircase.
There are five people.
All of them are my acquaintances.
"If you're going back, you will only get yourself killed!"
The one that shouted earlier is Cliff.
While he grabbed Zanoba's chest, Cliff was shouting with his maximum voice with a terrifying attitude.
Behind him, is Elinalise carrying her baby showing a somewhat difficult face.
Zanoba didn't move at all, he was only looking down at Cliff with cold eyes.
Behind him is the frail Julie trying to restrain him, as for Cliff, he is relying on his piercing eyes.
Julie is at his feet, looking at Zanoba, she is about to cry at any moment.
Quarreling... Them... This is strange.
Something has happened.
"Zanoba, Cliff!"
My voice climbed through the stairs, hearing that they turn their heads toward me.
Cliff is making a face like he needs my assistance.
Zanoba's face is expressionless.
For the first time, Zanoba is showing an expression similar to a person who was looking at an insect.
No, I got the feeling that I've seen that expression once before.
That was where I wonder...
"Shisou, you have come at the right time. Come to think of it, now is almost the time for your visit."
"Rudeus, it's 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, I'm 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?
Can't 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.