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 55: Continued Battle with Alkrom: One-on-One Is Brutal!

He’s swinging that damn cool sword again…! And I’m barehanded!?

‘Hmm… That sword is troublesome indeed. You’re at a disadvantage.’

“Same as with Harakara, huh…! Then…!”

‘Planning to counter with a sex toy again? Unlike that demon, breaking that greatsword might be tricky.’

“What, seriously?”

Is that holy ultimate vibrator on par with his weapon!?

But now that I think about it, Harakara manifested armor with blue-white flames using his own power. Alkrom, on the other hand, came armed with a weapon even Cui respects.

The situation’s different… I kinda get it.

(Plus, even if I summon the ultimate vibrator, the reach difference against that greatsword is too much…! And I’m not confident I could block a swing from that huge thing!)

I mean, he was swinging that massive sword like it was a twig!

If you ask whether my legs and the ultimate vibrator could keep up… I’ve got doubts.

‘Your best bet is to stall and wait for Erinabel to show up after hearing the commotion.’

“Wow, super passive…!”

“What’re you muttering about!?”

Alkrom charged with a speed that ignored the greatsword’s weight, swinging it horizontally.

“Whoa!?”

I jumped to dodge. He quickly followed with another swing, but I stepped back the moment my feet hit the ground, evading it.

(Damn…! The greatsword’s longer reach makes it hard to get in close…!)

Cui’s right—I’m definitely at a disadvantage. But I don’t feel like I’m in immediate mortal danger. So…

“Cui! Use Hero Points to boost my physical abilities or something!”

‘…Honestly, significantly enhancing you further would require a ton of points. And unlike before, the boost won’t be dramatic. You okay with that?’

Lowering Cui’s sealing degree needs even more Hero Points…! But waiting for Erinabel, who might not show up soon, is worse…!

“Fine! Do it—”

The moment I decided to burn Hero Points, Alkrom feinted a swing at me, then suddenly turned.

His target was Filmeria.

(…! This guy used a feint…!)

But I had no choice. My body instinctively slid between Alkrom and Filmeria.

Alkrom mercilessly swung his greatsword down.

“Guh…!”

I barely managed to scoop Filmeria up and get out of the way. But my back felt like it was burning.

“Ah…”

Filmeria let out a small sound in my arms. I glanced back, but my legs wobbled.

“What…?”

Looking down, I saw bloodstains on the ground. Not Filmeria’s or Alkrom’s. Whose…?

“Y-Your… back…”

Filmeria whispered in a cute but frail voice. Cui called out from above.

‘You got slashed badly on the back. Don’t move too much—you’ll bleed more.’

What…!? Seriously…!?

Damn, I thought my back felt hot…! I got cut back there…!?

“Looks like this is the end.”

Alkrom smirked triumphantly.

Damn…! He knew I’d move if he targeted Filmeria…!

Even if I hadn’t, he’d have taken her out…! Either way worked for him…!

(He figured I couldn’t close the gap because of his greatsword’s reach…! Damn, I’m the one who left an opening…!)

But I’m not giving up! No way I’m going down like this…!

If it’s come to this, I’ll use every Hero Point I’ve got…! Summon two ultimate vibrators and boost my physical abilities…!

As I made up my mind and started to call Cui, Alkrom readied his greatsword and charged.

“Cui—!”

I was about to shout when a massive slash of light cut between me and Alkrom.

“What!?”

Caught off guard, Alkrom leapt back. What the hell…!?

“Alkrom Avalfar. That sword… the Mechanical Greatsword Raidel is too fine for a mere Tenth Count like you. Shall I have you leave it here, along with your life?”

“!?”

A clear, commanding female voice rang out. Standing there was a stunning beauty with near-white blonde hair.

“…! You…!”

‘Well, well…! What a beauty…!’

Cui’s voice carried a hint of excitement. And no wonder—I was mesmerized too, despite the situation.

Her outfit screamed mini-skirt female knight.

Her sharp, gem-like blue eyes sparkled, and her hair was tied in a half-up style.

‘Tch…! I can’t read her status at all…!’

That’s a shame! A real shame!

Erinabel’s cute, Filmeria-chan’s a perfect mix of cute and beautiful, but this knight was pure, regal beauty.

She’s the kind of female knight any Japanese person would instantly recognize as the archetype.

In her hand was a gorgeously adorned sword. So damn cool…!

Who the hell is she…!? Alkrom answered that.

“First Seat of the Twelve Radiant Generals…! Glimmering Moon Sword Cerialis…!”

“…A low noble has no right to address me so casually. I’ll shut that rude mouth of yours immediately.”

Tch…! This is the Cerialis, the true strongest in the empire…!

Her aura feels totally different…! Or so it seems…!

Alkrom’s expression shifted from when he faced me. Sweat beaded on his forehead.

“Mirea, retreat.”

“…Yes.”

The female knight by Alkrom’s side withdrew. Cerialis didn’t bother pursuing.

“You’re letting her go so easily?”

“…? Why should I chase after a mere insect? Unless she wields an Illustrious Imperial Artifact like you.”

Oof. Not even on her radar…

But Alkrom didn’t seem fazed. He readied his greatsword.

“To think I’d face the First Seat here…! If I take you down, the empire’s momentum will crumble!”

“Hmph. I only came to the slums out of curiosity after hearing Filmeria was kidnapped. That young man over there did better than expected, which let me notice this commotion. …No need to grant a low noble the honor of further words with me.”

What happened next, I couldn’t follow. Cerialis lightly flicked her sword.

But at the same time, multiple arcs of light slashes surged toward Alkrom.

“…!!?”

Magic, maybe? I’ve got no clue how it works.

Each slash seemed heavy, forcing Alkrom into a desperate defense, blocking with his greatsword.

“Alkrom Avalfar. I heard you were a master of the Mechanical Greatsword Raidel… but I expected too much. No need to cross blades directly.”

“Guh…!”

Alkrom was still fending off sudden light slashes, barely able to keep up, blocking with his greatsword. Then—

“Guooooh!”

His greatsword glowed brightly, deflecting the light slashes. He slammed it into the ground.

“Earth-Splitting Ascendant Strike!”

A shockwave raced through the ground toward Cerialis from the impact.