Surviving a Harsh Fantasy with Cheat Items - Chapter 54

Chapter 54

Earl Brynie Lauren Blanc is still being stalked near our castle .

That guy, we can’t predict his next move . We’re in the castle of Ox and is prepared for an attack .

That maro noble(fool) has only been acting with power so he has to take the initiative .

「Brynie, how despicable! 」

I can’t hold back my trembling from anger .

Why? According to Neneka’s spy report, it seems that Brynie is spreading unfavourable criticism about me .

Moreover,the groundless rumor that he’s spreading is “Hero Takeru made the kingdom’s princess and the dukedom’s princess members of his harem that also has a lot of slave girls . ” .

Terrible!

「I don’t mind the rumor about me but I will not allow that Brynie to insult Princess Silhouette and Princess Caroline! 」

When I thrust up my fist due to anger, I noticed that everyone is watching me with cold eyes .

Lyle-sensei, Louise, Lia, Sharon, Oracle, Kaara, Princess Silhouette, Jill, both Suzanne and Claudia standing at escort, are looking at me with an unusual cold eyes .

Only Princess Caroline seems to be perplexed but it is not because of my anger .

「What? 」

What is it, everyone? Why did you get angry?

「Takeru-dono, we’re saved if Earl Brynie is a man that will only do that much . 」

「No, this is a serious thing, isn’t it?」

「I’m also busy so after I gave measures for them, I’ll go back to the capital . 」

「No, please wait . Sensei, this is a big problem!」

Sensei makes a disgusted face to me who is angry alone .

Why are you so cold, sensei … … .

「What is the problem?」

「No, if we don’t do something about the rumor, it will create a serious damage!」

「Takeru-dono, by chance… . you don’t know what the people think of you?」

「Eh, yes?」

It’s scary .

What is it? What do you mean?

「No, Takeru-dono… please look closely at the people gathering here . 」

「What do you mean?」

I don’t know .

「Takeru-dono’s staffs are all attractive and beautiful women . 」

「Yes . 」

「Ah, I am a man though . Also, many slave girls from Takeru’s commercial firm are cute, aren’t they?」

「Yes… . 」

「I know well that they are not chosen by appearance . It’s such an unusual bias, isn’t it?」

「If you say so, I feel slightly …」

「If you look at it at another person’s point of view, what do you think will be the evaluation? Takeru-dono’s intelligent so I’m sure you understand . 」

「But I don’t have anything…」

「Neither does a scarecrow . I am hesitant to say this but, it has been called Hero’s Harem for some time . 」

「Huh?」

No matter how much Lyle-sensei says, that is impossible!

「It is inexplicable that me, a man, is the leader of Takeru-dono’s harem for some reason . 」

「No, I understand why Lyle-sensei is in it . 」

Is it good to have that kind of rumor with sensei?

「No, that is impossible . 」

「Hey, you… are you shaken?」

Hearing that, sensei fixed his best chest posture and turned away his face .

I coughed(kohon)now, I cheated .

「We are fellow men so I won’t be shaken . Anyway, a rumor like the hero has 100 or 200 beautiful women attending for him is not a big deal . If it is the hero, it will be washed down . 」

「To me it’s a big deal …… . 」

I never thought that I would have a harem even though I’m a virgin .

Even if it’s groundless, the sad thing about real fantasy is that there is no way to prove your innocence .

「Earl Brynie wants to criticize you for having the kingdom’s princess and the dukedom’s princess of marriageable age attend to you while not having a formal matrimonial relationship . To be honest, I also agree . I’m saying this because I want it to be clear to you . 」

If I marry both Princess Silhouette and Princess Caroline, I will inherit both the Kingdom of Silesie and Transylvania Dukedom .

I cannot say how much easier will sensei’s work be .

「Sensei, that’s …… . 」

I was attacked by a chill on my spine at that moment .

What is this pressure . Somewhere in the darkness, there is a gaze that looks at its prey here… .

「What will you do, Takeru-dono?」

Because I have a blue face, sensei is indeed worried .

… . My instinct is emitting a danger signal, there!

「Suzanne, Claudia, get Lia outta this room right now!」

「Takeru, I still haven’t said anything yet! What’s with this unreasonable treatment!」

「Not yet! Sharon, block her mouth right now!」

「Takeru’s not going to date… mmm, mmmm, mmm, mmm!」

「Yes Stelliana-san . Let’s go outside . 」

Sharon, who was sitting beside her, blocks Lia’s mouth . She was enclosed by my two knights and was dragged to the exit like an alien caught by the US army .

「Fuu… . . 」

「Takeru-dono, do you want to continue?」

「Ah… Well, although she says it in that way, Lia is not wrong . I will not get married suddenly without even having a romantic love affair . 」

「Although I’m not very sensitive to the subtleties of men and women, I feel a little frustrated . 」

Oh, sensei says such a thing .

Hmm .

「You are frustrated?」

「I don’t think it’s counterproductive to say such a thing, but I would like you to get married so have a love affair quickly . 」

「Then, Lyle-sensei, why don’t you try to go out with me for testing?」

「Eh」

Sensei is surprised and opened his eyes .

Oh, beautiful brown eyes . It looks like a jewel .

「If I had a love experience, I would certainly be more likely to think of marriage . It would be a nice experience if sensei were to accompany me . 」

「N…No, I’m a man . 」

Sensei’s lips that looks like a cherry blossom petal trembles .

「Isn’t it good? Honestly I am not good at dating a woman . If it’s a neutral type like Lyle-sensei, I won’t get nervous . 」

「You’re going to date someone with such a reason!」

I don’t want to hear that to someone who’s trying to get other people marry .

But well, I’ll forgive you since the reaction is cute .

「Why don’t we try? It’s like your favorite experiment . I love Lyle-sensei so there is no problem . 」

「The problem … . ahh . I see . I’m sorry! I did not think about the other party’s feeling and I just fuel marriage carelessly . Please forgive me . 」

Sensei took a deep breath, fixed his chest with his hand, and deeply lowered his head .

There is no need to apologize but I feel that my feeling finally reached it .

Maybe I didn’t really know what I was going to say .

It seems that Lyle-sensei’s almighty cheat has seen it .

Although I also wanted to attack more, I don’t want to bother sensei to bend his belly button more than this .

However, I seriously don’t want to have an affair with you .

Well, when I confessed to sensei, he’s seriously shaken .

I can say such a joke .

I’m interested in girls like everyone else .

I want the other party to be my beloved .

As I think of embarrassing things like a maiden in love, I left the room because the meeting is over .

Lia, who was outside, began to laugh .

「What is it Lia…」

「If my partner is not the person I love, I’ll hate it . 」

I thought my heart would stop .

I already told you not to read my heart, you pervert sister!

What is it, magic?

I wonder if there is a divine magic, like mind reading… .

「Even without using magic, Takeru’s thought is something that I can foresee . Because I’m always watching you . 」

「I’m afraid of you sometimes…」

Well, if the opponent is Lia, it is really disadvantageous .

「If you want counseling on love problems, please come to A-sama church by all means . 」

「I respectfully decline . 」

Anymore than this, I can grasp that Lia will tease me again .

—Scene Change—

I say the glasses girl Princess Caroline eating dessert in the dining room so I called her out .

It’s not that I’m worried about her but she suddenly stays in a castle of a stranger in another country for a while sho it might be inconvenient for her .

As a host, I have to be attentive .

「Did you get used to the castle, Your Highness Princess?」

「Yes, hamburgers, salads and croissants are very delicious . The crepe previously is also wonderful but this sweets called ice cream overwhelms my tongue as it melts…」

「No, I’m not asking about your impressions on the foods . 」

「I’m sorry, I’m vulgar…」

The embarrassed princess is blushing .

「No, since you’re a girl, you obviously love sweets . 」

Because the one that made these are the slave girls, they’ll be delighted for their dish being complimented .

「Princess Silhouette-sama and others are also taking good care of me . 」

She’s getting along with Princess Silhouette awfully well .

This princess seems to be mysteriously got along well with the negative princess .

It might be natural because they are about the same age and status . I wonder what the topic of their talk is .

Well, since they are both princess, is it about the royal government?

「Excellent, if you have any inconvenience, please let me know . 」

「No, anything more than this…I want to thank hero-sama again for sheltering me . 」

「I’ll also apologize for having the princess involve in my strange rumor . 」

「Ah, the rumor about hero-sama’s harem . I also feel comfortable with the despicable rumor that Earl Brynie spreads but it’s just a rumor . Hero-sama is a serious and sincere person . 」

「Yes, that’s right . Nobody knows it …… . 」

I obtain a single person who understands me and I felt tears came out .

「There is no way to shut the mouth of a person . I think it can’t be helped . 」

That said, it is bad for the unmarried princess .

It think everyone thinks of it too lightly .

「I do not mind the rumor but there is something that is hard to tell hero-sama who I’m indebted with . 」

「It is fine, go ahead . 」

If she tell me that she doesn’t see me as a man, I won’t be shocked .

In the past, I would have been shocked if a girl tell me that face to face but now it’s easier because it’s like an open goodwill .

「My father wants me to marry hero-sama . It seems that he intend to peacefully abdicate the throne of Transylvania Dukedom but I haven’t thought that far yet . 」

「Of course . You should find your marriage partner yourself . 」

「No, that’s not it … Marriage of a princess is a government affair so I won’t be able to choose my partner . 」

「Is that so?」

Political marriage in real fantasy is a commonplace so I guess it can’t be helped .

「I personally respect hero-sama from the bottom of my heart to the point I want to marry . But I think the problem is hero-sama is a citizen of another country . 」

「Indeed . 」

「Since I’m the only daughter of the duke, my marriage partner will be the one whom the dukedom is entrusted . When hero-sama said “There is no different country in saving people . ” I was deeply impressed but still… 」

「That’s right, your partner should be a citizen of your country . Your Highness Princess has a noble patriotism . 」

「What is patriotism? 」

「It is a heart that loves the country and its people . 」

Is such a concept still not developed in this world?

Duke Varlam and Princess Caroline who thought of such a thing for their nation are excellent .

「I have been educated to stand for the people from my childhood . 」

「I think it is splendid . 」

Although Princess Caroline’s ideals look lame to me .

If it is the will of the person to choose a marriage partner for the best of the people, others will not view it as such .

「As hero-sama says, for the sake of the country, I think that the Transylvania Dukedom should be governed by the people of Transylvania . I know the fact that we lost a lot of knights in the war and we’re in the situation that I cannot say such a thing but I still think so . 」

It was a clever declaration of intention which is quite likable .

「I understand the ideals of the princess . Let’s cooperate as much as possible . 」

「Thank you hero-sama for your repeated kindness and please forgive me for not rewarding anything . 」

I already get it so please don’t lower your head in the dining room where everyone is .

Is it a father and daughter habit to bow?

I am very thankful to you for not being forced to an unreasonable marriage so please don’t mind it .

There, Princess Silhouette who was sitting quietly next to her butted in .

「I, ngu…」

「Princess… Please talk after swallowing the croissant properly . 」

Jill, you’re the princess’ escort so please take care of her .

Help her instead of going for another ice cream .

「It seems that the complicated talk of the two of you is over so this concubine will depart . Let’s take a bath . 」

Those are the word that come out from Princess Silhouette who’s been listening to my talk with the dukedom’s princess .

The dukedom’s princess says “Yes, princess-sama . ” as she nods .

My idea of royalty is totally different .

I don’t know why they are good friends .

Also, Jill-san is irresponsible . Stop asking for another helping and do your work as an escort .

In addition, it is impossible to make another ice cream soon because we must call Viola who can make ice .

More than that, you’re driving our head chef Colette hard . I present you the title “Sweet Tooth Knight” .

—Scene Change—

Well, as the bath flag was up earlier .

It will be like the usual flow where the dukedom’s princess will be at the bath but I’m not foolish enough to not avoid it .

I helped Laure with the bath instead .

I cut firewood for the bath . I feel like playing so it’s fun .

「Master is an interference . 」

「You came to say that …」

Laure seems to hate it if someone takes away her job .

Well, thanks to Oracle’s Great Cave our problem with saltpeter was solved so her workload decreased .

「I have a souvenir for Laure . 」

I dangle a bottle of fine distilled liquor (whiskey) .

「This, you should have said earlier . 」

Dwarfs are all drunkard . Laure’s attitude has softened to a point .

Easy .

「There’s also snacks, Laure . 」

「Give it to me!」

What I got was smoked dragon meat, a special dish that I got from Louise .

Laure opens her mouth a lot as she eats them satisfactorily .

In general, monster meat is treated as low grade met but a dragon’s meat is totally different .

It is a delicacy that fights for number one or two even in this world .

She puts a piece of dragon jerky in her mouth . It is a great dish to eat while drinking .

A drunkard poet once said “If you have dried dragon meat while drinking, you don’t need anything else . ” .

Laure is also a drinker so she knows it’s value as well .

Being illuminated by the reddish light of the kiln fire and drinking while watching the moon .

The location of the feast is very good .

As expected, I don’t like strong liquor but I’m fine with a little sweet and palatable honey sake .

It’s a little good because I’m on a different world .

「It is quite nice to be with you . 」

Laure drank and eat happily . She suddenly clapped her hand and begin to sing a mine song(Tanko bushi) . I almost blow out .

***TN: Tanko Bushi is a japanese folk song about coal mine . ***

Fantasy is too unbalance too .

「Is there a coal mine song in this world?」

「Master, there are coal mines so there are songs about coal mine as well . 」

That’s right, Laure is a miner’s daughter .

I thought about asking her about her life before she became a slave but I stopped it .

It is better not to say trivial things .

Even me, before coming to a different world, I can only think about the story of another distant stranger .

There is a delicious sake here, there is a delicious snack here, and I’m also here now .

Dancing under the moonlight, there is a cheerful dwarf girl .

Thus, I am good .

To tell the truth, I thought about washing Laure who dislikes bath after getting her guard down with sake but such thought disappeared .

While I sing together with Laure, Princess Silhouette and Princess Caroline, who are wearing a relaxing robe, came with the escort knight Jill .

「Hi, are you going for a walk?」

「Yes, after enjoying the long hot bath, we want to enjoy the cool evening . 」

Princess Caroline held a lute in her hand for some reason .

It is amusing for not keeping a front . The dukedom’s princess sat on the stump and pluck the lute to the tune of the coal mine song . It is pleasant .

The small Laure spins around to match the tune, I’m already holding my sides because of laughing .

Laughing with tears in my eyes, eating a lot of meat, and tilting a cup .

「There was no need to come…」

When I thought that I heard the voice of Lia that was not there, I saw blue eyes from the window of the bath .

With a face that seems to be saying something, it creates an intoxication feeling . I want you to please stop sending me pressure with your eyes .

「Lia, what is it?」

「Why is Takeru not taking a bath? I was waiting here all the time and is like a boiled octopus now . You should have act according to the scenario . 」

「What scenario……?」

If I went to the bathroom, am I going to head for Lia’s route?

Then, it was a correct answer to not go to the bath .

My crisis avoidance skills have also gained experience and have leveled up .

If so, it was a pleasant and comfortable night in many ways .

「In addition, Takeru is putting too much firewood . I’m really going to be boiled . 」

「Oops, I’m really sorry about that . 」

The crisis avoidance skill has improved, but the bath combustion skill was not satisfied at all .