Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 89: Why Aren’t You Worried?
“Oh, speaking of which, Dad. I got to fight someone really strong at school.”
“Oh? A teacher, not a student?”
“Yes. It was actually my friend Ibuki’s brother, a substitute teacher named Shidou-sensei…”
As soon as that topic came up, Ibuki choked on her food, unable to say wait a moment… Ishud chuckled as he recounted the story of his own death.
“Yeah, he was insanely strong.”
“Hahaha!!! Well well well, typical Ishud. You may seem like a normal person, but you’re still as outrageous as ever!!!”
“…Ishud. Did you make sure to get permission from that Shidou-sensei?”
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“Yes. I got approval from Shidou-sensei himself and also from our homeroom teacher, Byron-sensei.”
He had once taken a blow imbued with magic from the upper grades, but it was true that ultimately he had been allowed to have a showdown with Ishud.
“Is that so? Well then, I suppose it’s fine.”
The words “Where’s the ‘fine’ in that?” in response to Valeria’s words… Though they didn’t say it out loud, all of Gulf’s group internally retorted.
“I thought that blow had him, you know. But yeah, real samurais are indeed strong.”
“I see, I see… It seems like you’ve had a good experience.”
What’s a good experience? That question arose in Michela and the others’ minds.
It’s certain that just using a katana as a weapon wouldn’t be considered a good experience without further thought.
“Amazing, huh? Even with using a katana as a weapon, Ishud-niisan losing.”
“He was really something. I fought him not as usual… I mean, I took it seriously… I challenged him as a samurai, but it seems like he trusted my abilities. Maybe saying that was the reason is a bit off, but I got cleanly cut.”
“??? Ryune. Trusting the opponent in a fight? Does that change the situation?”
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“Unlike you and Ishud-niisan, I’m not a close combat type, so I don’t know the details, but maybe trusting leads to anticipating what’s next.”
“Ahhh!! I see, that’s it!!”
No one questions or worries about Ishudo’s death at all.
(Is it possible that… their sense of normalcy is off?)
(Even though their son was truly killed once, this… is this normal in this household!? Admittedly, the regret from the elixir is immense but…)
(Ugh… this is bad, really bad. It feels like our perspectives are just too different. I wanted to think maybe, but it seems like this is really how it is… I can’t say it out loud, but maybe there’s some truth to the nobles calling them barbarians?)
(A lion dropping its cub into a chasm… no, that’s a bit off. It’s more like not trying to stop the child from wandering into hell, isn’t it?)
(A parent not worrying about their child’s recklessness. Rather, praising it? Is this a glimpse into Ishud’s secret power…?)
(In this household, it seems this is normal. If we’re going to stay here for the long vacation ahead, I’ll have to get used to it.)
Everyone had their own thoughts on the matter.
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However, outsiders couldn’t interfere with the norms of the Regula family, so they had no choice but to accept that “a guest is a guest” and “a home is a home.”
“Ohhh, I’m starving~~~ Wait, isn’t that Ishud!!! You’re back!!!”
After that, Mikhail and the others also joined the meal… They couldn’t help but comment on the fact that there were women among the friends Ishud brought along, and Ishud, despite looking bothered each time, continued to deny it.
“Geez… What’s everyone expecting?”
“Are they just expecting something simple, or do they just want to tease? You know, people get curious about others’ love lives and want to tease them.”
“…Well, that’s true.”
He recalled how he had pried into Gulf’s personal affairs before, and in the end, despite feeling guilty, he had somewhat forcefully taken him to a brothel.
“As for me, I was surprised by your brother and sister’s… unconventional way of thinking and reacting.”
“Huh? …Oh, I see. Well, I guess so. Hahaha!!! So, that’s the normal reaction, huh. But in this household, that’s normal. Just so you know, it’s not like it’s turned into abuse or anything.”
The environment changes the content of what is considered normal.
Similarly to how nobles seek to incorporate better talent and blood, the Regula family also valued such aspects to some extent.
Therefore, Suara, the sixth son, who has a strong interest in alchemy, is not lacking in physical strength compared to his brothers.
“I understand. It’s just that I was taken aback by the contrast.”
“Then get used to it.”
Ishud casually told Michela to get used to it… and several children ran towards him.
“Ishud-sama, welcome back!!!”
“Hey there, I’m back. Were you all doing well?”
The children who ran towards him were mostly under the age of ten.
(…Compared to the sight of Ishud defeating Christille and the others with demon-like strength in the special match of the Fierce Tournament, this scene is unbelievable.)
To see Ishud surrounded by young children… Even though Michela and the others understand that Ishud doesn’t always have that sharp, demon-like expression, it’s still a scene they can hardly imagine.
“I-Ishud. Who are those children, exactly?”
“Huh? These guys? …Ah, right. They’re orphans.”
“““Wha-!”””
The area around the town governed by Alba is fittingly called a demon’s realm.
Knights and adventurers who operate in such demon’s realms are always prepared for death.
Those who work in professions such as fighting monsters or thieves always have death lurking around them, but it’s different from exploring forests in the nearby area.
Even soldiers and knights serving the Regula family can end up being killed.
While the Regula family provides condolence money, the families left behind are undoubtedly left with an enduring sorrow.
For the sake of such children—whose parents cannot look away—Ishud had a large, imposing building constructed in the extra space on the family estate. To outsiders, it might seem like another mansion altogether.