Jobless Reincarnation: Emiya the Great Hero Must Show His True Skills

Senis smiled as she looked at the two children.

Rudeus was very excited about this, and Shirou was naturally very happy as well, glad that the number of his family members could increase.

The family didn't have time for anything else and immediately began celebrating.

As a result, Shirou's original plan to discuss the monsters with Paul was forced to be put on hold.

Even when he spoke to Paul about it after the banquet, Paul refused, saying that Senis was pregnant and he needed to take good care of her, so he didn't have time to deal with such matters.

Shirou was quite helpless about this, but he really couldn't force the other party to take action at this time.

After all, pregnancy is no small matter. Not only do you have to consider the child's name after birth, but you also have to prepare the room in advance, as well as all sorts of things to take care of the baby...

There's so much to do that it's impossible to finish everything.

Gradually, Shirou himself forgot about the strange phenomena of monsters in the forest, because after that time when a large number of monsters appeared, Roltz did not receive any more reports of monster sightings for a long time afterward, as if everything had settled down.

Shirou and Roltz then thought that it might just be a strange phenomenon of winter, and that everything would be over once the climate recovered.

The Grellatt family returned to their peaceful daily routine.

Shirou patrols every morning, practices swordsmanship in the afternoon, teaches Sylphie to cook in the evening, and looks forward to the birth of his younger brother or sister, as well as a reply from the Sword King Kyrie Irvine. His life has returned to normal.

However, just as problems always fester beneath the surface and erupt unexpectedly.

A month later, the problem surfaced.

……

One day, at the Greirat family's dining table.

"I'm so sorry, I'm pregnant."

A month after Senis announced her pregnancy, it was revealed that the maid Lilia was also pregnant.

She seemed to have originally wanted to hide it all, but as her belly grew bigger and her physical reactions intensified, she realized that she had to stand up and admit it.

Suddenly, the family, who were having a lively meal, were all frozen in place.

Paul's expression changed abruptly, with confusion, worry, doubt, disbelief, and other emotions appearing on his face until he turned deathly pale.

"you are pregnant?"

Senis's smile vanished. She sensed something the moment she heard the news, but she didn't ask the rest of the question.

Who is the object?

The atmosphere at the scene was definitely not conducive to asking questions about this.

After all, there are only a few people in the Grerat family now. Lilia is physically disabled and has an injured leg. Unlike Paul, who often goes out to solve village problems, and Senis, who regularly helps out at the village clinic, she almost never leaves home except for official business trips.

Aside from the Grerat family, she was unlikely to have contact with any other outsiders.

If someone in the family committed this crime, the only possibility is someone who was forced to live a life of abstinence after Senis became pregnant, but could never suppress their sexual desires...

In fact, Paul's face was now as pale as it could possibly be.

Although Senis didn't say a word, she was essentially waiting for Paul, the culprit, to come forward and admit his mistake.

As for what kind of verdict she will deliver, just imagining it is enough to cause a tragedy that would completely tear this family apart.

Shirou had no intention of getting involved in any of this.

He certainly cares about his family, but he's not incapable of distinguishing right from wrong. Paul's affair with the maid was clearly a mess he made himself. If he were to go and defend him at this point, Senis would be too pitiful.

Conversely, if Senis believes Paul's mistake is so great that it could tear the family apart, then Shirou can only silently accept the outcome.

Those who make mistakes must bear the consequences, and that is Shirou's sense of justice.

"..."

In the utter silence of the Grerat house, it was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone breathes at their own unique rhythm.

Senis's breathing became increasingly rapid over time, symbolizing her gradual loss of patience and her inability to control herself.

"Then what..."

Rudius tried to speak up; he seemed quite willing to put in a good word for Paul.

"Rudy, shut up!"

However, Senis's words silenced him, making him realize that in this family, his mother still held the highest position.

In the silence, Paul silently raised his head, but his face did not show any sign of understanding. Instead, he chuckled hesitantly and said, "Whose child is this? Come to think of it, it might even be Shirou's child, ahahaha..."

Paul's words plunged the entire Grellatt household into a freezing atmosphere.

Because Senis's face was so ugly it looked like she could kill someone.

Just as Senis was so angry and upset that she was about to go back to her parents' home because of Paul's irresponsible attitude, Shirou stepped out first.

"Paul."

His voice was incredibly calm, even as composed as usual.

"Shirou?"

Paul stared blankly at him, not expecting his eldest son to call out to him.

However, before he could even look over, Shirou's fist had already slammed into his face. Just like when Paul hit him before, Shirou sent Paul flying with a single punch!

"boom!"

The tall man fell to the ground like an overturned iron ball.

Paul looked completely bewildered, even incredulous at what had happened, and dazedly touched the cheek where Shirou had punched him.

Shirou spoke in a low, even cold voice: "Still not admitting your mistakes at a time like this? You idiot old man, if you still don't understand what to do, let me teach you! If you have even a shred of backbone left, come out and have a real duel with me. If you win, then pretend I said nothing, but if you lose, I will take Senis and leave this house, because a guy like you is not worthy of being her husband!"

Chapter 70: The Battle Between Father and Son.

Shirou's sudden outburst of anger shocked everyone in the Grellard family.

Not only was Paul stunned and bewildered after being knocked to the ground by a single punch, but Senis, Rudeus, Lilia, and the others were also dumbfounded. They never expected Shirou to do something so impulsive, and even showed an attitude of being more angry than the victim, Senis.

"Shirou..."

Senis's gaze was fixed on the red-haired boy. For a moment, she was completely unsure of how to act, but her eyes revealed a clear gentleness and warmth.

"Young Master Shirou..."

Seeing this, Lillia's expression was complicated. Shirou's act of standing up for Senis and beating up Paul was actually helping her by making Paul face reality and take responsibility.

The other party's choice is a consideration made for the sake of this family.

Rudeus realized this instantly, so he didn't say anything at that moment, but instead showed support for Shirou.

Of all those present, Paul was probably the only one who hadn't come to his senses and was completely confused about the situation.

After being knocked away by Shirou, he was confused for a long time. It wasn't until everyone's eyes were on him that he slowly got up from the ground, influenced by an indescribable sense of shame and his pride as a man, and looked at Shirou in front of him.

Compared to Paul, Shirou's attitude remained unchanged; his expression was both cold and ardent, as if he were still waiting for Paul's response.

Paul felt inexplicably afraid to face Shirou in this situation.

In reality, Paul was never a particularly successful man, and he never saw himself as a dignified father who needed to demonstrate responsibility.

Having grown up with an overly serious and indifferent father who showed no attitude whatsoever, Paul's rebellious nature led him to run away from home in his youth, wandering the world and eventually becoming an adventurer, living a nomadic life.

Even after marrying Senis, his personality remained essentially unchanged; he was still the same dissolute playboy who never considered the consequences of his actions and only cared about his immediate feelings.

So after his accidental encounter with Lilia that day, instead of ending it immediately, he took the initiative to meet with Lilia several times at night because he was lonely and couldn't bear it while Senis was pregnant, which led to Lilia also becoming pregnant.

After realizing that he had caused Lilia's pregnancy and that the fact of his infidelity could no longer be concealed, his first reaction was not to admit his mistake, but to escape reality and even try to get away with it with jokes.

Paul has never developed a sense of responsibility as a father and husband. He still lives his daily life with the mindset of an adventurer. However, he has played the role well enough in the past, and most of the time he tries his best to act as a qualified father in his mind, setting an example for his two children, Shirou and Rudeus.

That's why he always puts on a superior air when his family gathers together, instructing Shirou and Rudeus to be upright, to act like men, not to bully the weak, to protect girls, and not to do anything dishonest, etc.

Because it was something Paul himself had never done, he couldn't lead by example, so he could only emphasize in words what a father should do.

He had never made any major mistakes in the past, so even if he made some minor flaws, he was able to get away with it.

However, this time the mistake he made was no longer a trivial matter.

If not handled properly, this could be a terrible thing that directly causes a family split and leaves one of Senis and Lilia deeply hurt.

That's why Shirow used such a violent method to provoke Paul, hoping that he would stand up like a man, admit his mistakes, and find a solution.

However, Shirou clearly overestimated Paul's sense of responsibility as a man.

Paul never had that so-called sense of responsibility; he was always just restraining himself and playing the role of a father, but he never really did it.

Therefore, even though Shirow was so enraged and targeted, Paul not only failed to acknowledge reality and confront the difficulties, but instead spoke with obvious displeasure:

"Why are you getting involved at a time like this, Shirou? This has absolutely nothing to do with you! So, Lillia's child is really yours?! And what gives you the right to duel me and decide Senis's fate? Senis is my wife!"

"Paul..."

Seeing Paul's self-destructive attitude, Shiro was at a loss for words.

He even felt a long-lost anger rising in his heart because of the other party's reaction, and he couldn't help but clench his fists again.

But before he could act, another figure appeared in front of him.

"Snapped!"

The loud slap echoed throughout the room.

With tears in her eyes, the blonde Senis looked at the dumbfounded Paul with extreme disappointment, then shouted without hesitation, "Still won't admit your mistake? I really misjudged you. You're still the same as before, a cowardly and irresponsible bastard!"

“Sy, Senis…”

"I agree to Shirou's request. Go and duel with Shirou! If you can't even beat Shirou, I'll leave this house with Shirou today!"

Senis's words revealed an unspeakable determination.

Her attitude made Paul fully realize the harsh reality, and his expression finally changed from confusion to understanding and acceptance of reality.

As an adventurer, Paul is indeed quite crude in handling emotional issues, even to the point of being completely inept, having no idea when or what to do to resolve problems.

But if he turned the problem into a battle, and used the battle to decide whether his wife stayed or left, he immediately realized what he should do.

So he took a deep breath and looked at the red-haired boy not far away.

Shiro had been waiting for his response, his gaze fixed directly on Paul without hesitation.

Neither father nor son spoke, but their fighting spirit and determination completely enveloped the entire hall, making it seem as if a huge storm was gradually forming.

"Paul, let's go outside."

Shirou spoke first, picking up his longsword and walking outside the house.

"..."

Although Paul couldn't respond, he immediately followed the other person's pace.

Senis, Lilia, and Rudeus naturally followed, eager to witness how this battle, which would determine the family's future, would unfold.

"Madam, is this alright?"

Lilia's eyes wavered. "I should be the one leaving this house. I should leave here on my own initiative."

"Stop talking, I've already made up my mind."

Senis did this not only because of Shirou's attitude and in accordance with his words.

She had considered many things and realized that if she drove Lilia away, the woman, who was semi-disabled with mobility issues and pregnant, might encounter many dangers on her journey.

Conversely, if Senis herself were to leave, she would not only be a former adventurer but also a priest skilled in healing magic, capable of healing herself when she encounters illness.

Furthermore, with Shirou protecting her, returning to her maternal home, the Holy Kingdom of Milis, shouldn't be too difficult.

Of course, all of this is predicated on Paul being a coward who dares not take responsibility and is unwilling to stand up and accept the consequences of his mistakes.

If the other party lacks courage and the ability to face reality, then Senis will inevitably be completely disappointed in him and would rather leave this home.

The moment Senis made her stance clear, Lilia and Rudeus realized that they could no longer persuade her.

Paul, who was some distance away, heard their conversation and was immediately thrown into a state of instinctive confusion. As a result, he gripped his sword even tighter.

For him, dealing with emotional issues was far less simple than defeating enemies with a sword.

Since Senis has given the conditions, all he needs to do is fulfill them.

"Shirou, I will never lose!"