Mushoku Tensei (WN) - Volume 18 - Chapter 188

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Day of departure. 

Early morning. 
When the sun is not up yet, a person appeared. 

It’s Ghyslaine. 
Bringing three wooden swords with her, she came to the mansion. 
What do you want? What do you plan to do? 
I mean, even without the need to explain I somehow knew why she came. 

Eris and me received a wooden sword in silence, and went out to the garden after changing our clothes. 

The garden of the house is quite wide, but because of the various flowers that are planted here, I feel it’s a little cramped. 
However, I think it’s enough for what we will do now. 

Standing in the garden, before Ghyslaine, Eris and I raise our swords. 
Sylphy with a sleepy face, sitting on a chair not far away from us. 
A Maid who has been working from early morning, came to see what we will be doing. 

"Let’s start the lesson." 

With Ghyslaine’s words, taking the swords on our waists, Eris and I bowed. 

"Thank you." 

Ghyslaine gave a small nod and she took up her sword. 
Our training began. 

"Let’s start like usual: 1, 2! " 

Following Ghyslaine’s voice and movement, Eris and I swung our wooden swords. 
In the quiet garden, sounds of the wooden swords being swung broke the silent atmosphere. 

Compared to the movements of Ghyslaine and Eris, my sword movements look dull. 
But, Ghyslaine never gave her reproach. 
Saying something to me just like long ago, when I learned sword art from her. Giving a pointer every time I swing my sword. 
Today, she didn’t say anything. 

"Rudeus! Don’t space out!" 
"Yes!" 

But I wasn’t! 
Is there anything wrong with my stance? 
It should be fine. 
Because even I can do something like this. 

"197! 198! 199! 200! Swinging practice, stop!" 

200. With just this, Ghyslaine stopped her movement. 
Eris and Ghyslaine had sweat enough to soak their clothes. 
After only 200 swings. 
This is because those 200 swings were performed to the utmost of their abilities. 
Its not only about number. 
However, their breath is not rough. 
Well me too. 
This kind of movement is only a warm-up. 

"Then, let’s start with Gale Kata Style!" 
"Yes!" 

Eris and I swung our swords following Ghyslaine’s instruction while holding our wooden swords with fluid movement, cookie-cutter. 
Never wavering. 
It is a type of training that all of swordman know. 
A type of basic Sword God Style, I had also taught this to Norn. 
After, I did it every day with her. 

"All right, stop!" 

When all the exercises to be performed in the training were completed, Ghyslaine stopped us. 

"Pair training!" 

With her command, Eris and I faced each other. 
It refers to paired practice with two people involved. 
In most cases, it’s called hands on practice. 
In kendo, the one who receives the attack is the senior. 
But, now Eris is the one who’s attacking. 
It was like that long ago, it’s still like that even after marriage. 
Then, it’s still practiced even now. 

"Start!" 
"Raaaaaa!" 

With Ghyslaine words, Eris started attacking me. 
Because it is only kata she isn’t so fast. 
At the end I can’t follow her attack rate, and ended up in me like didn’t move at all. 
Of course, there is no such thing as holding back in Sword God Style. 
Eris in the past had no control. 
Now she can. 

"Switch!" 

Now it’s my turn to attack, but my sword didn’t reach her at all. 
There’s no need for me to hold back either. 
Not only that, but there is a difference in the swordsmanship between Eris and me. 
The condition will be somewhat better if I use Foresight Eye, but I don’t use it this time. 
Because I didn’t have it when I was in Fedoa territory. 
So I don’t use it now. 

"All right, stop!" 

In response to orders from the Ghyslaine, Eris and I stop our swords. 
If it is the usual, following with practicing the basic. 
My [magic eye] and Eris neither of us need basic training, the result is obvious for whoever saw our match. 
And, when I think so, Ghyslaine look at me then pointing her jaw toward side line not far. 

"Rudeus! You're out!" 

I fall back, Ghyslaine came to replace me. 
I fall back about five step, and sit on the lawn. 

Ghyslaine facing Eris, she raised her sword to her hip. 

"Eris this is the last." 
"............yes." 

Eris nodded, setting up her stance. 
She had not taken a proper upper body stance during the training with myself. 
Ghyslaine took an Iaido stance while Eris pointed her sword to the heavens. 

Those two stance are in contrast. 

Cold sweat flows to my back. 
the atmosphere became heavy, time has stopped. 
I somehow saw that they’re seriously going at each other. 
That moment seemed to last forever. 
There, a breeze could be felt. 

...... There was no signal. 

"......" 

And Ko~o~o~on, only that sound rang. 
My eyes were not able to capture those two movement. 
However, I was only able to see the result. 

Both of their swords flash by. 
If there is a difference, The sword in Ghyslaine’s hand appears to be deflected slightly. 
while Eris’s sword, even if it’s slightly bent could give a scratch to Ghyslaine. 

"......" 
"......" 

for a while, those two didn’t move from their previous stance. 
After a little while they slowly drawback their sword. 

Eris’ lips forms a “?” shape. 
Ghyslaine gives an earnest face. 
Giving small nod, Ghyslaine said. 

"With this, I will end the practice" 
"Thank you very much-!" 

In her words, I bowed while remained in my sitting position. 
Raising my head, Eris while biting her lower lip, had continued bow her head down. 
Wrinkled on the middle of the forehead, Ghyslaine patted Eris cheek. 

"It's farewell. Eris ojou sama ......" 
"M, master also, ... you, you are also very skillful!" 

Eris face up, almost bought into tears on the edge of the eye, and once again bowed. 

Ghyslaine did not say anything more than that. 
Just gave me a glance at the end, and went away from the house. 
From her eye, will to ask the young lady can’t be true to her own feeling. 
It would not be an misunderstanding me. 

I stood up for Ghyslaine, and once again, bowed by bending my waist deeply. 
She taught me the sword art, she protected Eris. 
I can’t thank her enough. 

"Waaa! Waaaaa!" 

The moment she no longer see the figure of Ghyslaine. 
Eris cried. 
While shouted to distract the sadness, in a voice like reach forever forever, she cried. 

Before departure. 
Many people came to see Sylphy off. 

Although most of the people who came were nobles from Ariel faction, 
And most of them did not even know that Sylphy was a woman, 
They were surprised to hear that she is married to me. 
However, just because of that it’s not like their attitude toward Sylphy changed. 
They went away after saying a short thank you. 

Sylphy has corresponded with a smile to those people, 
It probably was not very polite manner. 
"I’m tired with this kind of thing," I said while grumbling. 

Like that then come next to Sylphy were two women. 
Elmore Bluewolf. 
Kleene Elrond. 
Two people who are not related with me, but they’re Sylphy’s close friends. 
That I see them sometime and they are also had also told the farewell in tears. 

Towards the end, Luke came. 
He could only spare about 15 minutes. 
As Ariel’s assistant, and as a local lord, 
He has become more and more busy, he came to say goodbye during an interval between his work. 

" Sylphy... err, take care of yourself" 
"Yes." 

Luke looked like he felt a little guilty toward Sylphy, It seems he finds it hard to look Sylphy in the eyes. 

"Sorry for the thing that I said at the last minute." 
"No, Luke at that time you were feeling uneasy and it can not be helped. 
But that shows how much you really care about Ariel-sama, 
If it was me, I couldn’t bring myself do that." 
"Is that so......? Thank you." 
"You're welcome, I also ...... said some strange things then." 
"Indeed." 

So saying, Luke and Sylphy laughed. 
After they had laughed for a while, Luke looked for words with an "uh" while giving a wry smile. 
And Luke dropped a bombshell. 

"Sylphy, if you no longer have a place at Rudeus’s home ......Come to my place." 

The moment I heard that, my body became stiff. 
I mean, you know, it is not a marriage proposal, right? 
It would prefer if you did not said that when her husband is right next to her..... 

"I won’t break up with Rudy ...... or even if you said that I won’t marry Luke even if that happen, okay?" 
"No, it's not a marriage proposal. However, when you didn’t have any place to go, I won’t hesitate to welcome you." 

Luke sounds so manly. 
Putting romantic feelings aside, he’ll be there for you when you needs him? 
Don’t say something so confusing. 

But, cold sweat can be seen on Luke forehead. 
I wonder did you have some unrequited love toward Sylphy. 
And you keep saying that you’re not interested in a women that have no breasts...... 
No, that was also a hidden warning to me. 
I need to do better. 

"Although I think that this is not the case, come to play every year." 
"Oh, also take care." 
"Yeah, Luke also take care." 

So saying, Luke went away. 

Compared to Eris, it was a quick farewell. 
Well, because this life is full with meeting and parting, he is that kind of person. 
It's a long life. 
As long as we live, there will be the opportunity to meet again. 

"Rudeus." 

While in thought, Luke came to me. 
What is this about, I guess? 
You want to fight again? 

"I’m sorry for doubting you during our journey.” 

He apologized. 

"No, it can’t be helped since I did many suspicious moves." 

Luke was tricked by Hitogami that time. 
However, in the end even I see Ariel and Luke as pawns. I was wary of their behavior, action and speech. 
Although I knew that the possibility of Luke being Hitogami’s apostle was high. 
Since he is not alone in this, so he is not in fault. 

"Beside, I also doubted Luke-sempai, so we are even." 
"......I am saved by those words.” 

Luke smiled as he scratched his cheek. 

"Rudeus, if you become unsatisfied with Sylphy’s body, then come to my house. In Notus’ house that’s is plenty of beautiful women with great figure." 
"Luke." 

At Sylphy’s angry voice, Luke’s body shook and shirked. He was barely able to smile. 

"That was just a joke." 

And, Luke returns back to his horse. 
He looked good while riding on the white horse. 
He looks like a prince from some country. 

"Rudeus, take care of Sylphy. 
Sylphy, please be safe and well." 
With those words, he rode off. 

Although our first meeting was bad, we gradually got along with each other. 
If Paul hadn’t left his house, I would be growing under the same roof as him. 
If that was the case I would probably get along with him better. 

While thinking that, Sylphy and me watch his back. 

Well, I said goodbye. 
After, that we just go home. 

No ...... there is no need for a journey back, Perugius can send me. 

During this 10-day period Perugius seemed to have set up a transition magic team at the royal castle. 
Go to the Sky Castle with him, then teleport to the ruins near the outskirts of magic city Shari'a. 
From there, my sweet home is only half a day away. 

What a disappointing way to go back. 

From what Eris described, it looked like she was hoping to take a month or more on the way home. 

"What? I didn’t cry like an idiot!" 

And, I was beaten. 
No, I think that farewells are important. 
But I did ruin the moment. 
Eris’s precious tears are too good. 

But I can understand what Eris was thinking. Ghyslaine also seems to think the same way. 
Like student, like teacher. 
Among them, I just abruptly appeared. 

Hey, it’s not like Perugius is charging us transfer fees. For Perugius, it’s a simple gesture. 

.....but no, it won’t do any good for me. It’s an emergency route. 
Orsted is also able to write the transfer magic formation, 
Not only Asura kingdom, we might be able to build a direct route to each country. 
If those magic formation were known only to us, then not even Hitogami could destroy it. 
All right. 
Next, I will propose it. 

Since using magic teleportation circles is a secret, we got out of town after the farewell then secretly come to the castle later. 
By the time we move, The sun has already gone completely. 
Therefore we were allowed to spend a night in the castle tonight. 

Current position is a room in the Perugius Sky Castle. 

Within the room is only Eris, Sylphy, and myself. 
Before, we came with eight people. 
Now only three people returned. 
As expected, I feel a bit lonely. 

While I think so, I was looking at the fire of the fireplace. 

The bed in the back, Sylphy and Eris slept side by side. 
Although they got their own room, 
Sylphy, also Eris, for some reason, said they want to sleep in the same room with me. 
Something, perhaps was also the place where I think. 
Possibly, it may be that it was the day of YES today. 
But, because Eris hesitated when it comes to 3P, it’s become NO. 

Anyway, we manage to sleep in a row given the space, but somehow I can’t sleep. 
While watching the flames dance in the fireplace, I became lost in thought. 

My surroundings are quiet. 
Only the sound of the fire could be heard. 
While watching it, I collected my thoughts. 

I won. 
I won against Hitogami. 
It would not be an exaggeration to say that was great victory,. 
There is no causality here, defeated all the Apostles, made Ariel king. 
Well, there’s still sometime before coronation .... 

However, too much anxiety will make a great victory tasteless. 
Ultimately, this victory was all because of Orsted’s plan. 
It’s an important victory, but this is just round 1. 
In the future, he will continue this battle. 
Thinking of the outcome of such a young battle will only invite anxiety and worry. 

I…. did I do alright? 
Have I done everything I can this time? 
I helped Ariel, almost died, became Orsted’s underlying, and married Eris. 
Was this… good enough? 

"Rudy ......" 

When I was thinking like that, Sylphy woke up suddenly. 

"Are you still awake?" 
"Yeah." 
"Isn’t it late?" 

She said while looking out the window. 
outside is dark. 
Two people not sleeping, a considerable amount of time seems to have passed. 

"Whew......" 

Sylphy, deciding not to go back to sleep, sat next to me. 
Sticking her body to mine, she leaned her head on my shoulder. 
I was holding the shoulder as a matter of course. 

"......" 

For a while, I spend time in silence. 
Sylphy’s warm body. 
She was flushed to the point that I thought she had a fever. 
Looking at the nape of the her neck, I noticed Sylphy looking at me with upturned eyes. 
Sylphy’s pupils were somewhat out of focus. 

Here will also be a kiss. 
Putting power into my hand to bring her towards me, I thought so, 

"When......" 

Sylphy has issued a word clearly. 

“Since the time I stopped being Ariel-sama’s escort, I have felt a bit lost.” 

I decided to stop the kiss and hear the story. 

"Everything, it’s over...... " 

I looked at Sylphy refreshing face. 
Eight years, she has worked as an escort for Ariel. 

Eight years. 
From the age of 10 to 18. 
In her youth, she was always with Luke and Ariel. 
Perhaps, she might feel lost now. 

Really, I wonder if I can take their place. 
I’m already not Sylphy’s friend. 
Husband and wife should not be a substitute for friends. 

"So Rudy. I was thinking. " 

While I’m being silent, Sylphy said clearly. 

"Until now, I couldn’t always stay with Lucy because I was worried about Ariel-sama. But I think from now on, I will always stay together with her at home." 

When I look at Sylphy, she had a face like she decided to do something. 

"Lucy is growing bigger and bigger and now she need me more than ever. " 

But to say so, Sylphy has pressed her head against and muzzles on my shoulder. 
I pat her on the head. 
Sylphy’s head felt more feverish than usual. 

"So, I think I will become a decent mother who dedicate herself to raising her children." 

I do not think that Sylphy is a bad mother. 
But, if I match it against the common sense of this world, 
she could be considered as neglecting her child. 
Leaving their child to parenting maid is something that nobles do. 
We're not nobles. 

But, I'm the previous parallel world person. 
I came from a country that’s not uncommon for both parents to work. 

"Apart from that, is there anything you want to do?" 

Sylphy is only 18. 
In this world she’s considered an respectable adult, but she’s only 18. 
She should still have dreams and aspirations. 
It’s understandable if she wants to do more with her life instead of rearing children. 
But I’m glad she’s trying to use raising children to improve herself. 
Well, such a thought, but it might be a thing that comes from my lack of awareness as a father. 

"Well......something I want to do, uh ......" 

Tilting her head, Sylphy looked up at me. 

"Well I think, I wanted to be like Eris." 
"Eris?" 

She said that, I think for a moment and my eyes begin wandering to her breasts. 
I did wish for Sylphy’s small bust to increase, but even I will be troubled if it become too big. 
Well, if you want to become big ...... I can massage every day. 
No, this isn’t about her breasts. 

"Yes. To be able to stand in the same position as Rudy and fight together. 
On an equal footing, helping each other and protecting Rudy back. 
I think I want that kind of relationship." 
"......" 
"But Eris, and also Rudy is so far away that I can never hope to reach it. I’ve realized this." 

I do not think such a thing. 
More than enough, Sylphy was strong. 
Indeed, her rank may go down when compared with Eris. 

But, that can’t be helped. 
Because Eris has lived her life only for that. 
Instead, Sylphy has a lot of thing to do that Eris didn’t have. 

"So, I gave up on this goal and will protect Rudy’s back in another way." 

Oh, So. 
Unlike Eris, what of me that Sylphy will protect. 

"Is it, mother?" 
"Yeah, Roxy also seem to have no wish to stop being a teacher for a while. 
I will work hard, I will take care of the children in the house. 
I will raise the children properly and won’t be afraid to show discipline, properly educating them, whenever you are out." 

It is a welcome story. 
And, it's a story I'm sorry. 
I'm sure, in near future I will not see too much of my family. 
As the subordinate of Orsted, I’ll likely see more and more work in the fight against Hitogami. 
Just like this time, I will surely be forced to travel to lands far from home during the fight. 

"Therefore Rudy. From now on, please leave it to me, alright?" 

Anyway. 
Sylphy is likely to have set a new goal. 
She found a place for herself. 
With one stage done, She’s taking the first step on her next one. 

"Yeah, I’m looking forward to hearing it from you." 

Somehow, I've been thinking that suddenly I’m more and more helplessly falling in love with Sylphy. 
Sylphy is always cute, she looks more cute than usual today. 
It’s the last straw, I can’t hold it anymore. 
Drawing close to her face, I kissed Sylphy. 
Sylphy accept it without any resistance. 

Further, I moved my hand from her shoulder to her ass. 
While hugging her, I noticed Sylphy’s eyebrows distort in trouble. 
" ...!" 

......then I stopped moving like a warrior glared at by Medusa. 
I feel the line of sight. 
It’s from ...... the bed. 

Eris that should be sleeping was looking over here. 
She was watching with wrath in her eyes. 
I'm almost certain that she's humming "dum dum" with her eyes. 
Her eyes are like that of a raptor. [1] 

When I see a scene like this, I feel that she will kill with the slightest sign. 
Super scary. 

"As I thought, I'm going to sleep soon." 
"What? Ha....... Yeah, me too." 

Me and Sylphy crawling into bed where Eris waiting for us. 
Well, those things can wait until we get back. 
In this castle, Perugius is always a voyeur. 

"Already, Eris, please do not intrude ...... " 
"I. I'm sorry ...... but, you’re so sneaky, meanie..." 
"I’m not sneaky, ......if you wish, want to do 3P now?" 
"Mu, It’s impossible, such thing with three people it’s embarrassing....." 

Because Eris sounds so pathetic, I've got embarrassed but ...... I wonder. 
Oh well, while listening to two people talking in a quiet voice, I was getting comfortable satisfaction. 
Sylphy’s matter. 

In Sylphy heart, there was one great change. 
In this matter, she appears to have grown significantly. 
then, wouldn’t I also able to be change a little more. 
Leave my back to her, ... to be changed to positive. 

While thinking so, I fell asleep.