Unwanted in Isekai Chapter 31. Euphy’s Wish

 

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We came to the garden behind the inn.

The two split up, and then they faced each other, holding their swords.

Euphy’s holding an iron sword that I just bought today. Gilbert’s holding a sword, I’m unsure if it’s iron or steel, but it has a simple decoration. Even an amateur like me can tell that it’s a work of art

「 It’s been a year since I sparred with the princess… 」

「 I can’t thank you enough for teaching me even though my skills didn’t blossom 」

The way they smile at each other while facing with swords lets me imagine the relationship between the two of them.

Euphy must’ve been taught how to use a sword like this from a young age.

「 I take it that you have the skills to challenge me now?

「 You’ll know soon enough. Let’s go, Gilbert!

Euphy, who had been holding the sword in her hand, leaned and kicked the ground at the same time her golden hair fell out of her face, then she flew in at an unimaginable speed.

The distance between the two of them is just about five meters.

Euphy approached Gilbert-san in the blink of an eye and swung down her sword.

「 W-What?!

You hear the metallic sound of Euphy’s sword swiping to the side.

Gilbert looked surprised, then he flicked the next low-trajectory sword that Euphy released and then took a step behind.

「 P-Princess! T-This power!

「 Not yet, Gilbert. I’ve not shown my strength yet!

Euphy turns to Gilbert-san again with a concentrated and serious look.

She closes the distance and swings repeatedly as she stands.

Gilbert-san responds by parrying them with his sword, and the sound of metals clashing has repeated.

Seeing that he can parry Euphy’s attacks like that means that he also has swordsmanship 3.

「 Kuh! T-This is! Princess, you’re wonderful!

Gilbert-san grins as he speaks, but it seems that he had no time to fight against Euphy’s unstoppable barrage.

Within minutes of the fight, it’s clear that he’s being cornered.

Eventually, the barrage of blows exceeded the speed that Gilbert-san can deal with and his sword had been disarmed.

Gilbert-san looked at the sword he dropped in disbelief.

「 Oooh. To think that my sword would be disarmed 」

「 If you had used your shield, I would’ve lost. However, it’s been a pleasure to drive you that far like how my brother did 」

Euphy, the winner, looked quite refreshed.

It’s almost like her long-held wish had been fulfilled.

GIlbert-san picked up his sword and sheathed it. Giving Euphy an earnest look.

「 Just what happened to you, Princess? Have you received the dungeon’s grace?

「 No, we’re just in the middle of conquering the dungeon. However, I’ve indeed received grace. For I’ve received the power of this man 」

Euphy said and looked at me.

Her eyes look at me like I’m something divine, which was slightly uncomfortable.

But, before I could look away, I smiled back and gave my heart a tight hold.

She’s so cute!

「 Daiki-dono? 」

「 Yes, It’s Daiki-sama, and his god-like power who gave me the skill to overcome you 」

「 I-Is that so? 」

「 It’s the truth. You just experienced it, didn’t you? 」

Gilbert-san looked this way.

So far, he’s been thinking “How dare you do this to our princess!” I could almost hear it in his face, but now it looks like the evil spirit has left him.

「 Well, that’s how it is. Here’s my suggestion, I’m going to strengthen Euphy even more, so why not have us join the monster extermination that you were talking about earlier and make it certain? 」

「 Y-You’re making Princess stronger? 」

「 Yes. It will take some time, but I’ll make sure she reaches the next level. That’s not all. If other skills suit Euphy, then I’ll develop them, and I’ll also do my best to be as strong as Euphy, so trust me. Or should I say, believe in us and wait. I just want to see Euphy smile. If she wants, I’ll help her reconstruct the Adicilton house or whatever 」

「 Daiki-sama 」

I was speaking to Gilbert-san, but Euphy’s hugging me with a face overcome with emotion.

Gilbert-san, who had been watching the situation, took a step forward and held Euphy’s hands.

「 Princess, can I believe in you? 」

「 Daiki-sama says it, so it’s natural. Don’t believe in me, believe in Daiki-sama 」

「 I-I understand. 」 I believe in you two 」

「 Very well. Then, from now on, all the remaining knights are Daiki-sama’s subordinates! 」

「 Eh? 」

「 T-That’s… 」

Euphy’s sudden remark caused Gilbert-san and me to speak up at the same time

「 Euphy, what do you mean? 」

「 I meant it as it is. Daiki-sama’s my master now, so I don’t think there’s anything strange if the knights who are following me are also subordinates of Daiki-sama. Isn’t that correct, Gilbert? 」

「 No, t-that’s… 」

「 Hey, why are you stuttering now! Just say no, this is just going to bring me trouble 」

「 Even so, Daiki-sama, you declared that you’d help with the restoration of the Adicilton house. If that’s the case, I need Daiki-sama’s seed to have my child start to raise the reputation of the Adicilton house. That means that Daiki-sama’s my husband, and Gilbert will become your subordinate 」

Isn’t she just saying something absurd?

I mean, she’s talking about marriage so casually.

「 If we’re taking down the monsters and gaining territory, we can become a noble without the need for the child, right? 」

「 I cannot become a noble before Master 」

「 Then, I’ll do my best to become one too, so Euphy can have the Adicilton, right? 」

「 N-No! We must raise the house together! Daiki-sama! 」

She’s sounding like a spoiled child now. What’s going on?

「 Hey, Euphy. What is it that you’re worried about? 」

「 I don’t want it…. 」

「 What is it that you don’t want? 」

「 I don’t want to bear Davey-sama’s child! I want Daiki-sama’s! If I get the territory, I’m afraid that Daiki-sama will leave me! I don’t want that! 」

Hearing Euphy says that, Gilbert-san became speechless.

「 D-Do you hate Davey-sama that much? 」 W-We were only thinking of the princess’ safety, that’s why it’s one of the suggestions we had, but we were wrong 」

「 I neither hate nor like him. I just don’t want to do it with anyone but Daiki-sama. But I understand you, Gilbert. You thought it was best to keep me out of harm’s way because I couldn’t fight 」

「 Indeed. We wanted Princess to be safe and sound 」

「 I’m grateful to everyone who thinks that way. However, I have the strength to fight, and I also have Daiki-sama. Worry not, Gilbert. Daiki-sama’s child with me will bring the Adicilton house back. Isn’t that right, Daiki-sama? 」

「 Oh? Oh yeah… I guess? 」

Euphy who acts so recklessly, asks me a question, and I answered with a confused tone.

Well, if that’s the case, Euphy will give birth to my child when the time comes…

Wait…

What was I thinking just now?

I sure want to impregnate Euphy, but isn’t it a bit too quick?

That aside, Gilbert-san and I seem to have been dragged by the momentum I feel.

Oh well, it would be a few more years down the line so I don’t have to think about it not.

Yeah, I shouldn’t think too much about it.

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On the day Daiki and Euphilite had met Gilbert, the Knight…

Nia was out in front of the dungeon, talking to adventurers to earn daily bread.

However, only a few would hire Nia, a child who can only go on the first levels and had no combat skills.

This was already business as usual for Nia.

「 Well, it didn’t work out today 」

Speaking resignation like it’s normal, Nia’s heart was downcast, feeling how it has become easier because of the time and rewards received from accompanying Daiki.

Nia staggered away from the entrance to the dungeon and stepped into the back alley like usual, returning to the church to sleep.

Nia’s feeling down, but that expression turned soft at the thought of the appointment with Daiki tomorrow.

「 If those two are with me, I think we can go to another floor. Both of them are strong. Then, I can earn more money. Then, someday, I’ll be able to buy a Skill 2 orb, and I’ll be able to fight and make money 」

Nia hasn’t noticed, but monologue had been leaking out of the mouth.

As Nia was walking, unaware of this and immersed in the fantasy of the future, a figure approached and called out.

「 Oh, it’s Nia… 」

Nia’s face turned grim when seeing the person that’s calling out.

「 Paula 」

「 Hmm? It’s “Paula-san” right? It’s been a while so you may have forgotten how to call people, have you? 」

「 What do you need? 」

「 Nothing really. Is there anything wrong with calling out someone you know? 」

The woman called Paula, was dressed as an adventurer who’s aged in her 20s.

She’s what you call a bad adventurer.

Nia had been in trouble several times, hanging out with bad adventurers, and had become a victim of her antics. So Nia retreats with an alarmed look.

Paula’s eyes changed color when the sachet Nia was holding made a noise.

「 Oh? Do you have money? Give it to me. I’m going to buy some drinks 」

「 N-No! Never! 」

Nia refuses, but as soon as that’s done. Paula approached Nia and snatches the pouch from the waist and peeked inside.

「 Hmm, Oh my, these are copper coins but you have a lot. You even got a silver coin. What’s wrong? Did you finally do it with a guy? You have a cute face, so some perverts may come after your poor body. Just spread your legs and they’ll come after you. You’re at that age after all. Don’t the nuns tell you to be dirty and act like a man? 」

「 I-I didn’t! I earned that! Give it back 」

「 Fufu. That’s good. I’m just collecting the remaining cost for the skill orb I gave you, see? 」

「 You’re the one who forced it on me! 」

「 Really now? Throwing skills can easily make you disarm traps when you find them, and since you don’t have any combat skills, it’s useful that you can throw rocks to help others, right? I gave it to you out of goodness of my heart 」

「 Dammit! Give it back! 」

Mocking Nia’s attempts to bite her, Paula avoids them effortlessly.

However, Paula’s bothered by the repeated rush of Nia that she raised her right hand and slammed Nia down.

「 Ugh 」

「 Ugh, annoying 」

Nia collapsed on the spot from the strong shock hitting the cheek.

Relentless attacks from a human with skill shook Nia’s brain, and the world is now shaking, but Nia still managed to get his hands on the ground and glare at Paula.

「 Give it back! Give it back 」

「 Geez, how about you give up already. Oh, you can have the pouch, I guess. Tell me when you earn money again 」

Saying that Paula turned her back on Nia and walked away with a nonchalant look.

Left on the spot, Nia stared at the empty pouch thrown in front and began to tear up.

「 Ugh, why… Why do I have to go through this? Why am I powerless? 」

Nia’s tears wet the ground, hating how helpless it is.

Nia was kneeling on the spot until the tears dried up, and the thought of giving up overtook her mind as there was nothing else to do.

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