The Ugly Orc Strikes Back ~ Reincarnated as the Cruel Crown Prince of a Twisted Doujin Eroge with No Happy Endings, But as an Inexperienced Guy, Cruel Play is a Hopeless Challenge, So I'll Give My Best to Break the Flags and Strive for Survival ~ - Chapter 43: The Adorable Sister

Chapter 43: The Adorable Sister

“Well then, how about Natalia-san and I take a look around while Ilse and Ophelia keep an eye out here?”

“I-I’ll come too!”

As we were about to enter Bruno’s house, Ilse pleaded while restraining Bruno.

Hmm… I don’t really mind taking her along, but there’s no guarantee that Bruno doesn’t have other companions.

Considering that Ilse’s clairvoyance would be most useful here, it would be safer for her to stay with Ophelia and keep watch.

“Ufufu… Could it be that you lack confidence, Ilse-san?”

“! …What do you mean?”

Wait a moment! Isn’t this Saint acting a bit too mischievous with Ilse?

“I mean, isn’t it so? It’s just me and Ludwig-san entering the house for a little bit, and yet you seem so flustered.”

“…”

While the Sly Saint chuckled, Ilse glared back at her, gritting her teeth as if she could shoot her with her gaze. …Probably because she’s worried about me, her master.

“Ilse.”

“!? L-Louie-sama…”

“It’s alright. Thanks to your training, I can somewhat defend myself, and Natalia-san is a Saint, after all. I don’t think there’s anything to worry about, even if there are some lurking in the slums.”

“N-No, it’s not that…”

Hmm? That’s strange… I reassured her, but she didn’t seem convinced.

“I mean it! I’ll just check on Bruno’s sister and come right back here. So, don’t worry and wait for me! I’ll be by your side, and nowhere else, alright?”

“Ah… R-Really…?”

Then, Ilse’s face suddenly turns bright red, and she timidly asks while peering into my face.

“Yeah. So… just wait here for a little while, okay?”

“Okay… Please make sure to come back soon?”

“Sure!”

I clenched my fist and answered with determination, directing my words not only to Ilse but also to Ophelia and the others.

“Everyone is strong, and I’m not worried at all. But if, by any chance… well, even if there’s a slight risk of getting hurt, don’t hesitate or hold back, okay?”

Leaving those words behind, I finally enter the house together with the Sly Saint.

“…Is something on my face?”

“Oh, nothing. Ludwig-san, you really are quite the sly one.”

She says that with a mischievous smile, and I tilted my head.

No, no, I don’t think I’m bad like you at all.

“However, even though you’ve refrained from killing them, what you said just now seems contradictory.”

“It’s not contradictory at all. Of course, it’s better if nobody gets killed, but that’s only possible if everyone remains safe and unharmed.”

That’s right.

Avoiding the ‘Rebellion End’ is important, and keeping Bruno and the others alive is necessary, but even more vital is the well-being of everyone. If I had to kill Bruno, I would find another way to avoid the ‘Rebellion End’ when the time comes.

“…I see. You’re certainly different from the ‘Ugly Orc’ we were told about. With this, then…”

“Hmm? Did you say something?”

“Ufufu. No, nothing at all.”

Hmm… she’s evading the question.

I’m pretty sure she was talking about me…

Although there are still some things I can’t quite grasp, we stepped into a room at the back of the house.

“Cough… Onii… Chan…?”

A frail voice comes from a girl lying on a straw-thatched bed. It must be Bruno’s little sister, Kaya.

“No… I’m an acquaintance of your brother, and my name is Ludwig. And this is Natalia-san, who is actually a Saint.”

“!? A saint?! Cough! Cough!”

Ah… She’s surprised, as expected.

I apologize for introducing her without permission, but could the Sly Saint please stop giving her that menacing glare?

“Cough… B-But why is a saint at our house?”

“Of course, it’s to cure your illness.”

I said that, but… Holy powers, or rather, all healing magic, have no effect on the Echidna Disease. In fact, it can even worsen the condition.

Healing magic is designed to explosively stimulate healing abilities, aiding in the treatment and regeneration of injuries.

However, in the case of internal medical conditions like the Echidna Disease, it would explosively activate pathogens and malignant cells instead.

This knowledge isn’t from my previous life’s gaming experience, but rather from Ludwig’s memories—more like common knowledge in this world.

“(What will you do? You know that I can’t cure the Echidna Disease with my powers.)”

“(Of course. That’s why I want you to give her this medicine.)”

With a furrowed brow, the Sly Saint whispered, and I handed her the medicine. Well, she, with the title of a saint, is undoubtedly more trustworthy than someone like me, an “Ugly Orc.”

“Sigh… I guess there’s no other choice.”

“Haha… Thank you in advance.”

With a wry smile, the Saint brewed the medicine and gave it to Kaya.

“How do you feel?”

“Cough… I-I feel a bit better, the tightness in my chest has eased…”

“That’s good to hear.”

Seeing Kaya’s expression ease slightly, I felt relieved.

However, I’m just an amateur when it comes to medical matters. So, I gave a subtle signal to the Sly Saint to confirm.

“…(nods).”

With a smile, the Saint nodded slightly. It seems that Kaya’s condition isn’t beyond hope. That’s a relief.

“Now… just keep taking this medicine every day and get plenty of rest. I’m sure you’ll get better.”

“Cough… Okay… Thank you, Saint-sama… and Onii-san…”

I covered Kaya’s shoulders with the sheets and quietly left the room.