Jobless Rising! ~I’ve Become a NEET. I Acquired Lewd Skills and Lived a Life of Sex in the Other World and in Japan. Before I Knew it, I Was Impregnating A Harem of Ladies?!~ - Chapter 106: Sibling Bonds

Chapter 106: Sibling Bonds

Three days since arriving in this other world. As Erinabel’s retainer, I’ve been working… surprisingly diligently…!

Delicious food by day, sweet raw creampie sex by night—motivation’s a no-brainer! Daytime’s practically a date with Erinabel!

Plus, I’ve had time to chat with Filmeria…!

No overthinking or number-chasing either. Just training with Erinabel or patrolling the city.

This morning, sparring at the outpost. Our sessions are turning into a spectacle—colleagues drop everything to watch.

Now, lunch in Erinabel’s private room at the outpost.

“Patrol’s up this afternoon too.”

“Got it. You’re a real workhorse, Erinabel…”

“Seriously. With things as they are, we’re swamped ensuring no rebels hide among the citizens.”

Plenty of them probably are! As security overseer, Erinabel can’t let that slide.

For the rebels, it’s prime time to stir unrest.

A Twelve Radiant General like Erinabel patrolling reassures folks and checks the rebels.

“I’m sticking around longer this time.”

“Really!?”

“Yeah.”

She’s visibly thrilled…! Cute as hell…!

But honestly, I’m curious about the capital’s state. Coming back to find it on the brink of collapse would suck.

It’d mean the end of my happy sex life with Erinabel and the others…!

Though, it doesn’t seem like the empire’s politics are that dire a month out.

“Man, once things calm down, I wanna get out of the capital and explore.”

“Right. You’ve only seen the capital here.”

“Exactly. Any famous resort spots or something?”

It’s another world, after all. The capital’s got that fantasy vibe, but I’m itching to see more.

“Well… summer’s coming. There are seaside tourist spots or cool retreats.”

“Nice…!”

“But with the situation, I can’t leave the capital easily. Until the civil war settles, those noble-favored spots probably aren’t running properly…”

Ugh… fair point. If the civil war ends, maybe I could hit up those places with Erinabel or Filmeria…

Lost in that thought, a knock at the door.

“It’s open.”

‘Yes! Excuse me!’

Hagfree-ojisan steps in. Recently learned this guy’s a serious workhorse.

“What’s up?”

“Yes. An urgent notice from the Ministry of Military Affairs for Erinabel-sama.”

“Hm…?”

Hagfree-ojisan holds a sheet of paper. I stand, acting the proper retainer, and take it from him.

“Good work. You’re dismissed.”

“Yes.”

As he leaves, I hand the paper to Erinabel.

Come to think of it, I can’t read this world’s script. Also, it’s weird how I can understand speech. Probably Cui-san’s doing, but still.

Erinabel unfolds the paper, scanning it. Her eyes widen.

…

She frowns, brow furrowing—a rare look for her.

“Something wrong?”

“…Yes. You remember Amberta Malvarn, right?”

“Of course!”

That busty older sister with ice magic! First magic I saw here—kinda got me excited, not gonna lie…!

“Amberta’s a Twelve Radiant General like me. Her Illustrious Imperial Artifact is the Crystal Spirit Staff Selbirim.”

“Yeah… I’ve seen it…”

So that staff was one of those mystical artifacts. Cui mentioned it was close to a holy staff or something…

“Last night, it was stolen.”

“…Huh?”

“By a rebel, Hectain. Surname Malvarn. Amberta’s younger brother, who left the Malvarn family years ago.”

“…HUH?”

“Amberta reported to the Ministry this morning and explained.”

Sounds… like big trouble…

That staff was huge and conspicuous, even just carrying it. The Ministry’s orders to Erinabel: thoroughly search for anyone with a large object.

“Afternoon’s gonna be busy…”

*

Amberta sat in the interrogation room, recalling last night.

Hectain, her brother, reunited after years. He’d been staying at her mansion, and she’d asked where he’d been, what he’d done.

He’d left the capital long ago, returning only recently. Up north, he hunted magical beasts for a living.

“Beasts get fiercer the farther north you go. You’re unharmed…?”

“Yeah… I trained like my life depended on it. Now I can take down a decent beast solo.”

“My…!”

His physique showed it—clearly honed. Amberta felt pride in his hard-earned confidence and strength.

“I served as a lord’s personal guard for a while.”

“That’s amazing…!”

No connections, no noble title, yet chosen as a lord’s guard—proof of Hectain’s skill. But one thing nagged her.

“But… Hectain, I don’t sense…”

“Magic, right?”

Exactly. Even talking face-to-face, no magic aura.

Most nobles have magic. Some can wield it in combat, though not all.

Why a lord would hire a magicless Hectain as a guard puzzled her.

“Told you, I worked hard. Nearly died plenty… All for…”

“Hectain…?”

He looked down briefly. When his eyes met hers again, they burned with resolve.

“Tell me, Ane-san. What do you think of the empire now?”

“The… empire?”

“Yeah. Years of civil war, chaos everywhere. Up north, jobless folks turned to banditry. As a high noble in the capital, how do you see it…?”

…

Amberta knew the empire was unhealthy. It couldn’t go on like this. If the high nobles’ unity faltered, collapse was imminent.

Hectain must’ve faced countless trials up north. His growth was evident—no trace of his old timidity.

So, she faced his question head-on.

“I don’t think it’s in a good state. No one would call this empire great now.”

“Ane-san…”

“But as a high noble, a Twelve Radiant General, I’ll fulfill my duty. That’s unshakable.”

…

Amberta took pride in her critical role in the capital. As a high noble, she wouldn’t waver, even if the emperor was flawed or the nation’s state questionable. Her parents lived here—more reasons to protect than abandon.

“You’ll… protect this empire? Swear loyalty to the emperor…?”

“Yes. Loyalty to His Majesty… I question it sometimes. But my mission to protect the capital won’t break.”

“…I see. That’s so like you, Ane-san.”

Hectain’s eyes softened, a warm smile spreading.

“The citizens are lucky to have you. They’ll live in peace going forward, I bet.”

“Hehe… I hope so. That’s why…”

“That’s why you want to crush the rebels. Deal with spies in the capital, right?”

“What…!?”

In an instant, Hectain—sitting right there—kicked the table skyward.

He darted under it, closing in on Amberta.

“!?”

Amberta couldn’t use magic for physical enhancement—her talent was external magic, not internal.

But she hadn’t neglected combat training. One of the empire’s twelve strongest knights, her title wasn’t just for show.

“Hah…!”

Hectain swung a hand chop from above, but Amberta grabbed his wrist, barely dodging a direct hit. However—

“Haa!”

“Kyaa!”

Hectain yanked his arm free, sending Amberta crashing into the wall. The impact forced all the air from her lungs.

“Gah…! H-Hectain…!?”

Unnatural strength. That blow was definitely enhanced.

Why the sudden attack? Her mind reeled, her spirit shaken.

“Told you, Ane-san. I trained like mad… Walked the line between life and death. And… I mastered it… False Magic!”

“…!”

False Magic—magicless people using magic-infused stones to cast spells. Amberta knew of it.

“This…! Years of training, my False Magic…!”

Hectain wore a bracelet with a large, glowing magic stone.

With a swing, a sphere of light formed before him.

“Sorry, Ane-san. The Crystal Spirit Staff Selbirim… the Liberation Army needs it. This Hectain, a general of the Liberation Army, will take it…!”

“Hec…!”

A bolt of lightning shot from the sphere toward Amberta.