299 11-12 Schwardberts Empire A strong collaborator

Now, Hikari, who was introduced to us, and Makoto. Furthermore, Hikari's two temporary party members, two guys, plus milk and cocoa, decided to talk with us.

'Does big brother Itsuki live in the kingdom~? I haven't left the empire yet~''

'Yes. I live in Ains Hale, and it's a nice town.

Since a while ago, the person I'm talking to is Hikaru, who I've never met before.

Well, Milk and Cocoa are having adventurer talks with Aina and the others, and Makoto is having adventurer talks while glancing at us, so this is how it's going to be, even if I don't say it's inevitable.

'Is it Ains Hale~. Memo note. Next time you go to visit, can you show me around?

'Uh ... well, when I can fit it in, that's fine.'

'Heh. Thank you~. You're so sweet, Itsuki-chan~

Well, at least that's what I'm talking about for my hometown...

Ehehe. I can't wait to see the cosmetics and perfumes that Izuki's brother recommends.

'Well, I guarantee the quality. My senior is an amazingly talented guy.

'You were an alchemist, weren't you?　Alchemists are kind of intelligent and cool~

'Really?　I think adventurers are cooler, fighting demons, don't you think?

The conversation usually bounced along, until we talked about each other to some extent.

I don't know if my speaking skills are excellent, but it seems like we've been talking to each other for a long time without interruption... but it's more than that.

'I mean ... isn't it close?

It's hard to drink a drink when you're attached to my chair, or rather, when you're attached to me so that you're snuggled up to my body, and it's hard to look at each other when you're talking....

''Is that so~?　Itzki's brother is very much like an older brother, and he has a strong sense of security...oh, you don't like it...?　I'm sorry ... that was brazen...

'Oh no, it's not like that, but...'

"Ehehe, kindness........ Then you're here~

More if you say so!　I don't think there's anything more to be done.

Hmmm..... Well, what should we do?

"[ Muu Muu Muu Muu Muu........

Don't stare, don't stare.

True + alpha, don't glare.

Just so we're clear, it's not like I did anything to you or anything, okay?

Don't sorte your elbows and put your cheeks in the palms of your hands and turn away and sigh.

I'm not even going to do anything about it, okay?

White and Wendy are fighting for the opposite side, but White would really like to sit on his lap, but Hikaru's hand is there with his.

''.........Did your husband seduce you?　Aren't you working too early?

''I wonder what could be the cause.... Is it the gentle aura my lord possesses?

'I don't know.... Aww, you're so sloppy with your nose in the air.

No, wait, I don't know what kind of filter you're looking through, but in this case, I'm not really stretching the bridge of my nose, am I?

Or rather, they're true party members and there's no way I'm going to touch them.

'But I didn't know Hikaru-chan didn't have any combat skills either...'

From what I've heard, Hikaru's ability is not a combat system.

''That's right~ I didn't think this was such a scary world, so I was filled with anxiety....... But all sorts of older brothers help me out, so I'm really always grateful to them....

And that's obvious, right?　That's about it. Right?

Oh, oh. That's right. It's only natural for an adventurer to help a child in need!

Especially when it's a pretty girl like Hikaru!

"Heh. Thank you all!　I love you so much!

"'Oh no.........

Oooh.

You look so pathetic........

If Mika and Misa were looking at me, I'm sure they would be pulling both of my ears.

''.........why does it annoy me so much?''

"I agree with the dog.

"Hey. Don't you ever say that...

Well, that's the thing.

I guess she's the type of girl who is hated by the same s*x, but liked by the opposite s*x.......

Or rather, True doesn't realize it........

'Oh no, but. Hikaru's unique skills are amazing. You can produce several times more power than usual, and it also eases the pain.

'Oh!　With Hikaru's support, even demons won't be afraid of you!

Oh, you're a supportive guy. That's great.

'It's not awesome! When I cheer you on and say, "Go for it!" everyone does their best. That's all I can do, so I'm sorry...

We weren't told the name of the skill, but Hikaru's skill seems to be a support (buff) type.

Since it's a unique skill support, it would definitely have a tremendous effect, but it seems that she has almost no power to fight herself.

''No, no!　With the help of that support, we can complete even the most difficult quests!

I've been hunting a lot of metal bugs today!

The metal bug....

Are they metal bugs?

Bugs. Metal or not, you can't have bugs.

'Uh ... true. You knocked over the bugs and washed your hands, didn't you?

I did, but...

Oh, yeah. Well then....

Because you just grabbed my head.

If it had been unwashed hands, I would have sealed your crotch until I let you.

'You can't have bugs, big brother Itsuki~?

'Uh ... yeah. I can't do that, especially not with bugs...

'Wow!　It's me too! I'm still scared~

Yeah ... well, bugs are a lot of people who can't do it.

That's all well and good, but why did you take the arm?

Why do you give her a hug?

Unfortunately, I don't enjoy the soft touch with my thin breasts, so Sorte doesn't glare at me.......

''Guhnnnnn........''

''........But thanks to the fact that Brother True prevented a lot of it from happening, I was relieved. It was lovely~

'　Oh no ... that's about it. It's no big deal.

He may think he's crisp, but his nose is too long and he's still the same un-tight true.

''The two of you also looked like brave men hunting metal bugs~''

If only I had that much support from Hikaru!

I can hunt with my eyes closed, you know.

It's nice to have a man you can rely on~

''Goooooooo........you can't defeat many enemies with a wall role....... The means of attack........let's learn more.

The true skill, 'Impregnable (Royal Guard)', is one of the strongest unique skills as a defense with a 95% damage cut.

To be honest, I should be grateful just to be able to stand in front of you with a shield, but after all, attack is also important to be active.

''Oh, Shin-chan. If you want to learn the attack skill, I'll take care of it for you.

Don't take the milk. True. I'll take it and blame you.........

I can see a shiver down True's spine as they turn their eyes like carnivores in front of their meat.

'You're irresistible, aren't you, Shin?'

No, stop it, brother!　I'm not into macho!

'Oh my goodness. Can't you still not understand this physical beauty, Shin-chan?　The bravery of these biceps that have been enlarged while being squeezed to the limit by lean training methods. Abdominal muscles that could be mistaken for a sculpture........

Would it be better to have one more night of ... storytelling?

No, no!　I'm sick of being talked about macho forever while macho sits on either side of me and gets stiffened up!

True holds his head and begins to rattle and shake like the adventurer who was there earlier.

Apparently, True had said a forbidden word on their first meeting.

''Wha........Oh, come to think of it, why are your brothers in the Empire?　Tourism?

Uh ... well, it's been a long day.

He wanted to force a change in the conversation, but it wasn't that much of a pop-up topic.

He scratched and talked about all of that stuff and explained that he had come to the Empire, where he now thought it was safe until he could take action.

'What the hell is that!　This is unforgivable.　Shall I go in and beat the crap out of you?

You can't do that. There seems to be a nasty rumor about him, and even if he has a reputation, you'll be a wanted man. Besides, there are likely to be traps and such if you get in, and first of all Mika and the others might be in danger too.

Hm. If I could do it for real, White would.

'But!　I'm trying to break up the relationship between Mr. Wendy and my brother........!

Huffing and puffing, True cut off his words mid-sentence, probably because the milk and cocoa in front of him were purring and shaking.

''Well that's unforgivable.''

'Yes, milk. I can't forgive you....

'I can't forgive you' is filled with plenty of emotion, and the two of us release slow, powerful words.

That anger isn't directed at me, so I'm not freaked out yet, for now.

'Love is not something to be torn apart, it's like a hand-knit scarf, carefully and carefully knit. 　Ha!　Ha!

"It's not beautiful. No, it's not beautiful. A love of plunder should have drama. And a happy ending is what turns plunder into a beautiful story... And you're going to use your status to take that away in a vile way?　You are vile!　Phew!　Whew!

Milk and Cocoa, who leans over the desk and crisply places one painfully weighted arm on my left and right shoulders, one on each side of me.

You need to tell me right away if you need anything. We're here to help you!

'Leave the safety of the Empire to me!　My face goes from front to back, you know!

Oh, oh.... Thank you.

It's a great feeling of relief thanks to an unexpected helper.

I wonder. I'm starting to feel like I'm safe as long as I'm in the Empire.

"Hmm........I'm sure I know more about what's going on behind the scenes than you do. But the fact that Milk and Cocoa are your friends is very reassuring.

I turn around as an arm reaches out from behind me and I see Sicilian-sama's big, big tits......not Sicilian-sama's, and I'll take some in a small voice. And then he takes my drink that I'm about to drink.

''Huh?　Not Sicily.

It's been a while. You're back?

Hmmm............................ It's been a while, both of you.

After gulping down a drink, Sicilia-sama replied while putting the mug back on the table.

You can feel her boobs all over her back as she does so, but she doesn't seem bothered by it, so I won't bother myself either.

I mean, Milk and Cocoa are acquainted with Sicilia-sama........

Moreover, the fact that they call each other by name means that they are quite close to each other, right?

T....

Hm?　Oh, that's the man who once picked me up and received my sword. I remember that glancing look at your chest.

"Oh, I'm very sorry about that...

''True you picked up the emperor's sister........''

I really wanted to see them up close and personal, so I asked to have dinner........

...I can see that.

But a gentleman must also have reason, and it can be said that a true man who lets his ulterior motive ride on his gaze is far from being a gentleman.

Well, it's still difficult for a true in the midst of puberty.......

"Good, good. I was so persistent at the time that I swung my sword at you, so it's nice to know that we're all in this together. Well, even though I cut corners, I didn't think I was nearly unharmed in the flesh...

I didn't think the circumstances were a pickup........

We're going to be late for our appointment.... I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to leave now.

'Oh, you have something to do.... I was wondering if we could all have dinner together if you'd like....

That's not a bad thing sometimes but I'm already booked for today.

"Then it can't be helped........ Brother, let's go eat something delicious!　I'm going to show you my favorite place to eat!

Uh I'm sorry, but I can't either.

As I say that, I stand up, Aina and the others, White and Wendy also stand up after finishing their drinks.

''Huh?''

"Hmm. Today is the day to entertain my guests. Well, let's go. The guildmaster is taking more time than I thought, so we must hurry!

No, I don't think it's that important........please don't take my arm just because you're in a hurry.

Don't forget that I'm the one who has to be desperate for power, or else I'll be dragged away!

Wow, sorry, Makoto. I'll see you next time!

Huh?

'See you later, love honey and true friends. Well, I'm still in the Empire, so you'll have a chance to see them again.

Hi.

If time permits, hand-to-hand or joint quests will be interesting. Now, I'm sorry, but I'll see you at a later date.

I manage to adjust my stance so that I can walk properly as I raise my hand to tell him with a truly dumbfounded hand raised, with Sicilia-sama taking my arm and leaving me in an awkward position.

''Ah, brother?　

'Well I'm surprised that Sicilia is so close to you...'

'You seemed to like competent men, but you weren't that aggressive. Could it be........that he's a ridiculously competent man?

The remaining True, Milk and Cocoa seemed to reassess me again, but I couldn't hear them anymore.

''...Heh. After all, you're not crazy in my eyes. I've seen a lot of big brothers, but you're the one who seems to be the most useable brother, or rather, big brother. At best, I'll have you do it for me.　Izuki's brother....

Such a small little murmur that no one else could hear was naturally not heard by me.