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Chapter 44: The Villainous Aristocrat Confronts His Sister

Time passed swiftly.

With Queria joining the group, several newly simplified and mass-produced magical tanks were lent to the slaves. 

We cut down trees in the forest, cleared the land, and used the wood to dry for firewood and construction materials. In the center of the forest, we built a single building.

I occasionally made seafood bowls using the fish Queria caught, gathering around the table to share meals. 

When I attempted to make sushi, a representative dish from Japan, it became incredibly popular among the slaves. 

Ayano, in particular, found it so delicious that she cried.

And finally, the building that would serve as their base of operations in the future territory was completed!

"This will be our base of operations the next time we come to Drausen's territory!!"

"Wow!!"

The slaves raised their hands in joy, celebrating together.

However, the only one who seemed left out was Katia, the female elf with the prosthetic arm.

Nevertheless, everyone shared in the happiness.

"By the way, Boss, are we not allowed to live here?"

"You can't, it's dangerous. There are still plenty of monsters living in this forest."

"Oh, I see."

"At the very least, it'll be a long time before people can live here. We need basic defenses, at the very least."

The slaves are intended to remain as citizens. However, safety is lacking for that purpose.

Until Draussen territory becomes habitable, the arrangement is to entrust the slaves to Dorana territory.

I have received permission from Mother and Father.

During that time, they will also help with farming. We guarantee their clothing, food, and shelter, and the workplace isn't bad either.

But they won't receive a single penny as wages!!

"All of you, don't cause any trouble in Dorana territory."

"”Understood.””

Amidst the slaves responding individually, there was a woman who seemed troubled and flustered.

It was Ayano.

"What is it? If there's something, please tell me."

"Uh, yes. Well, um, it's about Kunou-san's father..."

"Yes?"

I heard the situation from Ayano and let out a sigh.

"Sigh, that damn old man... Alright, I'll talk to Mother about it. You'll come back to the capital with me."

"Yes, I appreciate your help."

According to Ayano,

It seemed Aslan was leering at Ayano's chest with a smirk on his face.

How many times does that guy need to be scolded by Mother?

As a fellow man, I can't say I don't understand, but I wish he had a little more decency.

Leaving Ayano in Dorana territory is dangerous.

It's primarily the duty of a master to protect slaves from men who think with their lower halves.

"I-I'm relieved I won't be left in an unknown place!!"

"Is that your true feeling?"

"Y-yes. Well, um, it's true that he was staring at my chest. Well, if push comes to shove, I can handle him with one punch."

"Don't casually declare the murder of someone's father... Well, I do think he's a man who brings it upon himself if it were to happen."

It seems Ayano recognized her own strength in the battle against Queria.

While she won't do anything to harm others, she still isn't at the level of strength where she can handle Aslan.

"Hey!! Wait a minute!!"

"Hm? Does Queria have something to say?"

"I do!! I have plenty to say!!"

Queria interrupts Ayano's journey.

"You cheat, Ayano!! You plan to hog all of Kunou's delicious food for yourself, don't you!!"

"Uh, well, no, not really. I can cook for myself. Although it tastes better when Kuno makes it."

"Hey!! Take me with you too, Kunou!! My taste buds have become quite refined!! I refuse to eat anything other than your food!!"

"You glutton!! Didn't you forget your initial role was to monitor Ayano?!"

It seems I overindulged them.

Well, she did help me a lot, carrying heavy logs and moving giant rocks. She was incredibly helpful.

But it's becoming a bit of a problem.

"I can't just leave both of them at Grandma's house."

I was planning to ask Grandma to take care of Ayano alone, but it's hard to ask when there are two of them.

It feels too burdensome even with one person, let alone two. The guilt is overwhelming.

"Oh, come to think of it..."

I remember hearing from Maria that you can bring attendants to the academy if you apply.

...Attendant clothes for Ayano and Queria, huh?

In my mind, imaginary Ayano and imaginary Queria appear.

["I-I can't be an attendant... No way, absolutely impossible!! I'm the lowest of the low, a piece of garbage who can't survive without being taken care of!! Ugh, just imagining it makes me nauseous..."]

["I want to eat Kunou's food!! Food!!"]

...Ugh...

"I feel like I'd end up covered in vomit or constantly begged to cook; it seems like I'd be the one in trouble here."

"Uh, what?"

"What are you talking about?"

Well, but maybe this is the best option.

Honestly, it feels like something out of a demon king's maid outfit fantasy, but let's go with it.

Above all, I'm not a broad-minded person who supports lazy neets who don't work.

With that in mind, after leaving the slaves other than Queria and Ayano in Mother's care, I tried to set off for the capital...

"Onii-sama!! Please spar with me!!"

The day before departing for the capital,

I was suddenly challenged to a duel by Wendy.

Huh, why?

"I want to know my own strength!! I can defeat the monsters around here in a single blow, so I don't know how strong I really am."

"A single blow, seriously? That's impressive."

Certainly, the monsters around here aren't very strong, but even so, a twelve-year-old girl who can defeat them with one punch isn't weak.

...I do want to see, if only a little...

Wendy is still in the midst of growing, but I definitely want to see how far she has come in terms of her abilities.

"Understood. But as your brother, I won't hold back."

"Yes!!"

We went out to the garden, and I pulled a sword out of my magic bag.

Of course, when I said I wouldn't hold back, I meant I wouldn't use a regular sword but a magical one.

Huh? Aren't I serious about this? Don't I use guns?

Are you an idiot!! What kind of foolish brother would point a gun at his cute little sister in any world!!

I'm going to fight relying on my own abilities, not just the performance of the weapon.

Huh? So using a magic sword isn't allowed?

...Sorry, but not using a magic sword isn't an option.

"Here I come, onii-sama."

Is this what they call "haki"?

My instinctual side is telling me that if I let my guard down, I'll be overwhelmed.

I won't win if I don't fight with the intent to defeat her. Without the magic sword, it's impossible.

I'm not strong enough to defeat her barehanded.

"Swift Wind Fist—!!!" 

"Ugh!!!"

I didn't think I was being careless. However, Wendy seized the initiative.

Swift Wind Fist is like a preemptive strike move in a game. It's a special technique that guarantees the first move.

I twisted my body to evade.

"Heavy Strike Fist—!!!" 

"Ugh!"

However, her counterattack closed in on me.

I instinctively guarded with my sword, but the heavy impact reverberated through the sword and directly inflicted damage to my arm.

Heavy Strike Fist is a penetrating attack that ignores defense and inflicts a certain amount of damage.

There's no way to defend against it except by evading, and if it hits, it's quite painful.

"Well done, Wendy!!"

I swung the magic sword infused with lightning magic.

Unless it's an area attack, catching Wendy in her current state would be difficult.

Wendy's ability to plan her next move is frighteningly fast.

Probably, she's reacting to my every move and deciding her next action on the spot.

Look, see for yourself.

"Hard Shell—!!!" 

After seeing my lightning magic-infused magic sword, Wendy used her technique.

Hard Shell renders the user completely immobile but nullifies any damage during that time.

However, it's also a chance.

"Hmph!!"

I quickly grabbed another magic sword from my magic bag and decisively threw it.

The magic sword was thrust into the ground around Wendy, activating the magic imbued within it.

"T-This is... an Earth Magic Sword!?"

The ground around where the sword was thrust surged upward, completely immobilizing Wendy.

With this, I win—

"Haah!!"

"What!? No way!?"

Wendy broke free from the restraint with sheer determination.

Wait, what!? 

Confused, Wendy closed in on me and swung her fist without hesitation.

"Argh! In that case!!"

I threw a knife towards Wendy, who was approaching me.

Wendy effortlessly predicted the trajectory of the knife and moved into an evasion stance.

However, attempting to evade meant she was focused on the knife.

That magic sword, it's quite dazzling, isn't it?

"Huh? Kyaa!?"

The magic sword emitted a dazzling light, blinding Wendy.

It was the Flash Magic Sword that had stopped Queria from attacking Ayano. If stared at directly, it could blind someone for a while.

I knew this because I had tested it several times myself.

"Ugh, m-my eyes..."

"Take this!!"

I swept Wendy's feet out from under her, ensuring she wouldn't get hurt, and gently brought her down.

Then, I pointed my sword at her.

By the time Wendy's vision had recovered, she understood her defeat and lowered her head.

"I win, Wendy."

"Yes. I yield, Brother."

I sheathed my magic sword and extended my hand to Wendy.

She took my hand and stood up.

"You've become really strong, Wendy."

"No, I still have a long way to go. I need to train even more with Martha-san!!"

Wendy was brimming with enthusiasm.

Martha-san is our maid, security guard, and the one who teaches both me and Wendy.

I'll say it straight, Martha-san.

Aren't you making our Wendy a bit too strong?

Swift Wind Fist is a skill you learn early in the game, but Heavy Strike Fist and Hard Shell are skills you learn in the late mid-game to late game.

What kind of teaching method makes her this strong?

"Onii-sama? Is something the matter?"

"Nah, it's nothing. I'm just amazed at Wendy's growth."

"Hehe!! Wendy is a good girl who never slackens in her efforts!!"

Yeah, she really is a good girl.

But at this rate, I'll lose my dignity as her brother!!

There's no doubt in my mind that by next year, I'll lose to Wendy.

Well, comparing the strength of a side character to the heroine is a mistake, but still, a brother shouldn't lose to his little sister.

A brother is always a guidepost for his sister.

If I don't win against my sister, I can't call myself a good big brother.

I need to find a strategy that can maximize my own strengths and not lose to Wendy!!

"Onii-sama!!"

"Hm? What's the matter?"

"Um, well, tonight, would you... sleep with me? Since, you know, we won't be able to see each other for a while..."

"...Hehe, ahahaha."

I couldn't help but laugh.

"W-Why are you laughing so cruelly!!"

"Sorry, sorry. Wendy, you're quite a clingy one, aren't you?"

"...Wendy only clings to onii-sama and onee-sama."

"Sometimes, try clinging to Father and Mother too."

My sister may have become strong, but she's still an angel, which can be a problem.

The day after sleeping with Wendy, I set off for the capital.

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