Hisshou Dungeon Unei Houhou - Chapter 102

Chapter 102

Chapter 102 – Shield Princess

Side: Yuki

After we decided to postpone the debriefing about what we discovered in the Dungeon, we returned to castle .

By the way, I didn’t return control of Raie’s Dungeon .
Instead, he received my Guardian Appointment and was given the rights to manage it . The reason was because the DP needed to return it cost a ridiculous twice as much as taking it . Not only was the DP cost of the land doubled, but everything including all the traps, monsters facilities and environment as well .
Like this, Raie takes control again and I don’t have to spend any DP .
In the end I put Labiris in a governor-like position .
Well, her small Dungeon isn’t that different from mine though . Lutz and the others, however… 1)

And guarding the gateway between our Dungeons was Delille, so there’s nothing to worry about . I don’t know if a Hero would come and try to invade someday though .

After taking care of this and that, we finally made it back to the castle .
The meeting is still ongoing and they still haven’t settled on where to set up the Dungeon, so they still need a few more days .
In the meantime, finding a way to kill time is our immediate issue .

(Lowell)「Ooh, Seraria’s returned then? If you’re free right now, why don’t we have a bout?」2)

Princess Lowell called out .

(Seraria)「Let’s see . The day before yesterday you almost died . But you’re fine now, is that right?」

(Lowell)「Umu . This time I won’t be negligent . 」

After this short exchange, the two battle loving Princesses head over to the training grounds .

(Yuki)「What shall we do?」

(Lutz)「No, I’m with Kaya, so onii-san should go…… 」3)

Lutz said that and went “see you later” to me .
Well then, I’m bored .

(Seraria)「Ara, Dear, aren’t you coming? If not, I’ll be heartless tonight . 」4)

Seraria said, looking at my face for a while .

(Yuki)「Heartless?」

(Seraria)「Let’s see… If you don’t want it to be debauched, you’d better accept? How about all the wives, including me?」5)

(Yuki)「Seriously, you can’t! Seraria!!」

(Shera)「Are you serious, Seraria-sama!?!?」

Lutz and Shera are looking really excited .
Oi oi, even if you do that, I only have one body so everyone would just end up frustrated .

(Seraria)「I don’t mind, so should we really do it then? It would be fine if you take a year off too . Given the results so far6) . 」

Well, in 3 to 4 months the population went from 0 to 10 thousand .
Considering the numbers, it’s probably sufficient now .

(Lutz)「That’s right~ . Because I’ve been so busy lately, it would be nice to be filled and eaten by onii-san whenever and however long at the inn♡ 」

(Shera)「That’s true . Yuki-sama isn’t that aggressive on his own . I would like him to attack me at least once during the day♡ It’s training for that purpose . 」

Wow, my wives are so twisted .
What if I fall into depravity because of that? 7)

(Seraria)「Well, I would be thrilled if you end up drowning in our bodies, my Dear . 」

(Lutz)「No problem . We will properly take good care of you, onii-san . 」

(Shera)「You’d have little breaks . And I will restore you even if you fall into depravity too . 」

Ah, but is this alright for Seraria and the others? Lulu would wholeheartedly enjoy a stay-all-day-naked event with me too… . .

(Lowell)「Oi, are you coming or not?」

Lowell called out to Seraria, somewhat in a hurry .

(Yuki)「Lowell wants Seraria to accompany her because she’s lonely . 」

(Seraria)「Ara, what a pity . Even if Lowell is all alone in love8), she’s still earnest in her everyday life . 」

I shrugged my shoulders at that unfortunately not so regrettable event before I went to the training ground where Lowell is waiting .

(Yuki)「What’s everyone else going to do then? 」

(Lutz)「I’m very sorry, but I have to plan and select the prices of items for export with Sharl . 」

(Shera)「I’ll stay with Yuki-sama . 」

(Kaya)「…… I’m escorting Lutz . 」

With that, everyone splits up .
Naruja-san seems to be running wild inside the forge of the Royal Capital .
She’s using the knowledge she learned from me, and the knowledge of the ancient fairies . After learning about the secrets behind Galtz’s smithing techniques, she apparently came up with something she’s working on right now .
I hope that it won’t be an OOParts 9)level item .

(Naruja)『Fu, fufufufu… Ahahahahah!! This growth, it’s beyond what I imagined!! This is a premonition, I’ll be able to make something continent-shattering with this!!!』

Yes, she’s making things I’ll end up having to seal away .
It can’t be helped, I have the feeling that such a cheat item would be cursed .

While I was lost in thought, the duel between Seraria and Lowell started with Kur as the referee .

SFX:Gaaan!!

The sounds of clashing metal echoed .

(Lowell)「Guh!? How are your attacks so strong!??」

Lowell received the slash from Seraria with her shield unsteadily, her expression was a display of surprise .

(Seraria)「That’s too bad, so I can’t take this bout seriously after all . 」

Seraria quickly soars through the air, but retreats after she heard Lowell .

(Lowell)「It’s the same for me after all!!」

Lowell plunges in where Seraria landed, thrusting her shield forward .

(Seraria)「Seriously, this rush is annoying!!」

Seraria avoids the shield tackle as she utters those words with a dodge that took advantage of her level .

(Lowell)「Hou, then how about this? Just like before, it’s time to receive each other’s blows . 」10)

Even though Lowell was surprised, she managed to resist the attack with her shield .

I understand . The tackle from before was some sort of technique that made use of one’s body weight to attack the opponent .
Having said that, it’s quite a difficult situation . If you don’t escape outside the range of Lowell’s shield, she can knock you off balance with her shield and then strike with her sword .
In other words, even if you avoid the tackle that’s rushing at you, you still have to deal with her sword .
It’s a nearly unavoidable tactic when used against an opponent of the same level .
Unless you’re much quicker than your opponent, you can’t escape from the range of this attack .

However, Seraria who had seen it coming a mile away, criticized it .

And once again, Seraria prepares her sword……

SFX: Suh

An almost silent strike!

Although it was hindered by Lowell’s shield, it was handled without any sound .

(Seraria)「Huh！?」

Seraria jumps back immediately .
The blade hit the now empty space where Seraria was supposed to be .

(Lowell)「You also dodged this, you’re even quicker than before . 」

(Seraria)「That’s my line . Please don’t judge me so easily . 」

(Lowell)「Don’t give me that . Because if it’s like this, I have no choice . 」

Lowell said before waving her shield .

Oi oi, I don’t know her level, but Seraria’s should be higher .
It’s incredible how she can compete with her shield just by relying on her instincts and technique .

(Shera)「Are you surprised?」

(Yuki)「Yes . 」

Shera asked me .
I mean, there’s no way I would have thought that Seraria would struggle this much .
I thought it would be an overwhelming victory because of the level difference .

(Shera)「Fufu, there’s no doubt . Only Lowell can do such things . However, that is thanks to how uniquely she uses her shield . She doesn’t receive her opponent’s attacks, but instead deflects or eludes them . Besides needing incredible talent, she also needs to know her opponent’s habits . 」

(Yuki)「I see . 」

(Shera)「We from Galtz have committed to protect our comrades first . If you protect your comrade first, they won’t die and can help you in return . The shield is for the sake of that purpose . To protect our friends for a long time, we specialize not in contests of strength but in technique . Well, only onee-sama can do it this well though . 」

While we’re having this discussion I’m watching the bout and how she manages to handle it safely despite the overwhelming level difference .

It’s seriously amazing .

(Seraria)「Same as ever, it’s incredibly bothersome in a one on one fight, that shield… 」

(Lowell)「I can’t let you surpass me so easily . 」

There’s a difference coming through little by little, after all .
It’s physical strength and stamina .
Their difference in levels is starting to show off . Mental and physical fatigue… It’s strenuous to handle an opponent so far above you .

(Lowell)「Fufu… . . I can’t continue anymore . Sorry Seraria . But please, go all out with the last blow . 」

(Seraria)「…… Still the same, there’s no reason to fuss over who wins or loses . Okay then… . 」

Lowell admits her defeat and asks for a last blow . Seraria, who acknowledges it, puts her hand on the katana hanging at her waist .

(Yuki)「Hey, Seraria!!」

That aura smells like trouble .
For the Shield .

(Lowell)「Yuki . Don’t worry . This is what I wanted . I’ll manage somehow . 」

Lowell prepares her shield, ready to take on Seraria .
Seraria and I spoke without incident, she enters a posture to use her quickdraw technique .  11)

(Lowell)「Come!!」

(Seraria)「Yes!!」

What with this Janbari12) development… . .

They collide with each other .

The bout was decided in an instant .
Lowell’s shield split in two .
With Seraria’s katana and skills, the shield stood no hope .

(Lowell)「…… Seriously, that trump card at the end is something else . 」

(Seraria)「Ara? I won’t show my hand so easily . Even Lowell didn’t bring “that” shield, right?」

(Lowell)「That’s because that shield is a national treasure . It must only be used in emergencies . But this shield was a perfectly good one . 」

(Seraria)「This sword of mine is also pretty decent . 」

(Lowell)「About its capacity, there’s quite the lead . 」

The two people are smiling . It’s that kind of scene . Wow, don’t you have more of a Hero’s spirit than me?

(Shera)「My onee-samas, this bout was wonderful . The soldiers in our surroundings are also very surprised, they’re speechless . 」

Just after she spoke .
Certainly, applause began to rise as the soldiers who watched returned to their senses after hearing Shera’s voice .

(Shera)「… But . Onee-sama, that shield . It was a custom made one . Once again, this match was superb . However, I can’t have you breaking equipment on a whim . Please fix it with your own finances . No, it looks like you can only purchase a new one . 」

(Lowell)「eeh!?」

Ah, Shera .
That’s splendid, quite strict .
It seems that Lowell won’t be receiving any salary for a while .  13)