Jobless Reincarnation: Live Seriously Even Without Transfer Events

She uttered words of complaint, but the look in her deep blue eyes softened considerably.

We found a family to stay with; the room wasn't big, but it was quite warm.

Perhaps because of its proximity to the sea, the villagers live off the sea and have not been affected by the Asura Kingdom's isolation. You can see many plump fish hanging on drying ropes in front of and behind their houses.

A pot hung on the stove, its milky white fish soup bubbling and emitting an enticing aroma. The firewood crackled and popped, and the orange-red flames illuminated the whitewashed walls of the room.

After the villagers who were hosting us served us fish soup, they left the room, leaving Lilith, Beck, Hilfi, and me alone to rest inside.

Looking at the fragrant fish soup and large chunks of fish in front of me, it would be an absolute treat in this freezing weather, but I had no appetite.

"Rudy, open your mouth... Ahhh."

At that moment, Hilfi placed the bowl in front of me.

This is her bowl, and this is her spoon.

I felt her warmth slowly approaching me, which made my body subconsciously respond to her movements.

The sweetness of the fish soup that touched my taste buds vanished without a trace after it slid into my mouth; only those wine-red eyes and slightly reddish, fair skin lingered in my pupils.

"Rudy, is it good?"

"Um......"

[Christmas Bonus (Part 2)] Changes in the Three

Jobless Reincarnation Fanfic: Live Seriously Even Without Transfer Events [Christmas Bonus (Part 2)] The Changes of the Three

"Sylphie... I'll eat it myself."

After being fed a couple of bites by Hilfi, I realized that I wasn't interested in playing feeding games at the moment; I was simply being taken care of like this.

"Actually, my mother was born in this village, so we can stay here for a while longer."

Baker picked up a soup spoon and ladled himself another bowl of fish soup, grinning as he said, "This place is very remote, and very few people know about it. If my father hadn't gotten lost while traveling with the head of the family, he wouldn't have known about this place, and of course, I wouldn't be here. So, even if we just stay here in the vicinity, there shouldn't be any problem."

"It's not bad to be able to settle down here."

Lilith gracefully picked up the bowl with both hands and sipped the fish soup methodically. The warm steam made her fair forehead slightly sweaty, and her damp, tea-brown hair clung to the sides of her forehead.

"Will Sylphie be okay if we stay here indefinitely?"

This is one of the few times I've asked Silphie for her opinion.

"I'll just stick with Rudy; wherever Rudy goes, I'll go. But..."

She lowered her head, as if she was hesitating.

"But what?"

"But what about Mr. Paul and Miss Senis? They'll be worried about Rudy, won't they? And what about Miss Alice...?"

Since Hilfi said that, I guess she wanted to go back, after all, her parents were in Asura, but she probably couldn't say it out loud, and instead chose to talk about the people and things that mattered to me.

“I told you long ago that you two should go back. Asura will be a bright future for you two, unless you’re out of your minds.”

Lilith continued her sharp tongue, "Rudeus, you are such a selfish person. You brought Hilfiet here and made her leave her home like you. You do everything according to your own will. Can you abandon your parents, family, and engagement? And you are still stubbornly saying such nonsense. You are no different from a child who has not grown up yet."

“Miss Lilith, please don’t say that about Rudy.”

Before I could react, Hilfi retorted, "Rudy has done so much for me. I've hurt Rudy and he's saved my life, so Rudy doesn't need to consider my feelings at all. Besides, Rudy is the best man in the world to me, so..."

“If you really care about Rudius, you should persuade him to go back to Asura, instead of wasting your time here with a homeless man like me.”

"..."

Sylphie was momentarily speechless after being pushed to the ground. I knew that Sylphie was going along with my idea, but Lilith had asked her to persuade me to go back to Asura instead. Even if Sylphie had such a rebellious idea, she wouldn't dare to say it.

"I'll...think about it some more."

I can't always let Silphie be at the forefront, especially since I'm always following Lilith. Let's just say it's because I'm single-mindedly trying to catch up with her.

How much longer do you need to consider this?

Lilith put down her bowl, her deep blue eyes flashing with sternness. "How long has it been since I explicitly rejected you? How much longer are you going to make Sylphiete wait for you? How much longer are you going to make Alice, who is far away in Asura, wait for you?"

"Forget it, just leave now, don't make me hate you."

After saying that, she got up and left the room.

"I'm sorry, Lord Rudeus, some of the things you said may not have been what you intended. Please don't take them to heart."

After bowing in apology, Baker chased after him.

At this point, only Sylphie and I were left in the room.

Actually, I should have chased after her, but I didn't know what Lilith was thinking. Maybe she really meant well, and what she said wasn't that hurtful. She could have said something much harsher and just told me to leave, but instead, she seemed to be reasoning with me, hoping that I would make the choice myself.

"Silphie, am I really...?"

Forget it, I'll go ask Hilfi, she'll just agree with me anyway.

"Rudy?"

Hilfi leaned her head closer, snuggling against me like a little squirrel. "Actually, I think Rudy also wants to go back, but Rudy is kind and doesn't want to abandon Miss Lilith."

"Thank you, Silphie, you are always so kind."

The feeling of being nestled in the boy's arms was warm. Hilfi's body was thin and small, as if it could be broken at any moment. A few strands of silver-white hair peeked out from the gap in her hat and fell on her smooth collarbone.

I feel it's necessary for me to formally thank Sylphie, at least to express my gratitude, although I don't know how to repay her...

"I'm so sorry you had to go through all this, Silphie. Thank you for always treating me so kindly..."

"No, no, no, I feel happy to be needed by Rudy."

Hilfi shook her head slightly, a carefree smile on her face, interrupting my speech, "Even if Rudy might not be with me, I'm still sticking with Rudy."

"I understand. Then please continue to cling to me, Silphie."

There's really nothing I can do about her. Maybe this is already compensation for her.

"Boom."

Suddenly, I felt a cool sensation on my cheek, tiny ice crystals blooming on my skin with a moist, silky feel, while at the same time I could feel the temperature of my skin rising rapidly.

That is......

"Rudy's words made me very happy, so I couldn't help but kiss Rudy."

As she spoke, Hilfi playfully snuggled into my arms, gently closed her eyes, and pressed her head against my chest.

I opened my arms and hugged her. Since she liked it this way, I would just go along with it.

If she does that, she can feel happy and joyful.

That's a really simple request.

......

Night fell quickly, and a full moon hung high in the sky. The dark background, dotted with starlight, was mesmerizing.

Perhaps because it's near the sea, the nights here aren't so cold. Lilith sat in a rocking chair by the campfire in the courtyard, covered with a thick quilt, with only her head sticking out, as if she had prematurely entered old age.

"Hey, Lilith, I want to ask you something."

I walked to the campfire, warming my hands as I looked at her.

"What will Philip do if I don't go back?"

"It will make Alice remarry. Your sister is also a hostage with Prince Gravel, right? Maybe they will both marry the same person."

What happens in the capital city, thousands of miles away, seems to be entirely under Lilith's control.

"The same person? Married to whom?"

"It could be Luke Nottos Grellat, the young master of the Nottos family, but it could also be Chancellor Darius."

"They're marrying sons of noble families and prime ministers... then their future shouldn't be a concern."

It's better for them to marry big shots than to live like me, a nobody who can't even control his own destiny.

Aren't you worried about what kind of person they might be?

Lilith pressed for an answer.

Judging from her tone, it was as if the other party was very nasty.

"There's nothing I can do about worrying, but it's better than me going back."

I smiled wryly and said, "Even if I go back, I'm just a nobody. I can't protect them. I know that Philip and my father have a good relationship. I think even if I don't go back, Philip probably won't put my family in too much danger."

"You think too highly of people."

Lilith glared at me with exasperation, but then gave me a helpless look. "However, it's not so bad to think this way about things that you can't control. At least you can feel more at ease."

"Yes..."

"Rudius".

"Ah."

"Actually, I might have liked you."

"Lilith, you said that before."

"I see. Then I won't say anything more."

The rocking chair swayed gently in the moonlight, Lilith's long, flowing hair draped over her chest, and her face showed a rare moment of relaxation.

"It's contradictory and ridiculous, really. I keep saying I want you to leave, but now I feel like it's better to just keep things as they are. Come to think of it, what does it matter to me whether you leave or not? I don't feel comfortable pushing you away. Every time I want to say something cruel to you to get rid of you, I can't say it. It's really strange."

As Lilith rambled on, saying things that left me somewhat puzzled, I remained silent, unsure of what to say.

"So, what you told me that day wasn't all a lie?"

"You can take it all as a lie, but this next sentence is true."

A gentle breeze blew by, and time seemed to stand still for a moment. I was waiting for Lilith to say a certain word.

"If you can, you should stay by my side."

[Christmas Bonus (Part 3)] Not loving is also a reason to be together

Jobless Reincarnation Fanfic: Live Seriously Even Without Transfer Events [Christmas Bonus (Part 3)] Not Loving You Is Also a Reason to Be Together

"Huh? Wait, what did you say?"

A gentle breeze blew by, and I think I didn't quite hear what Lilith said. I vaguely remembered it, but I couldn't quite believe my ears.

"If you didn't hear it, then forget it."

Lilith pouted and turned Lian away, her sly little eyes occasionally stealing a glance at me.

I can't tell if her current appearance is a disguise or her true self, but this is a scene I haven't seen since leaving Dark City.

The Lilith of the past, the Lilith of the present. In the two years I've known her, she seems to have changed a lot, yet she seems to have remained the same. When I first met her, she seemed like a generous, open, and intellectual older sister, leaving me completely helpless. Later, I felt like I had everything around me under her control. And now, what I can see is her most vulnerable side.

"Then I'll pretend I heard it."

As I spoke, I used earth magic to make a chair and sat down next to Lilith. "Looking back now, it was the right thing to follow you all this time. It's so good that we didn't part ways in Dark City."

"What nonsense are you spouting? But Rudius, how are you feeling right now?"

Lilith asked in a calm tone.

"How does it feel...?"

I looked up at the boundless night sky, which seemed very low. The moon was large and bright, and I could vaguely see the shadows of some stars.

What does it feel like?

"How does it feel...? Maybe it's relaxing. If I stayed here for the rest of my life, I probably wouldn't feel bored."

"Relax, so this feeling is called... whoosh... whoosh... whoosh...."

Before I could hear her finish speaking, I heard soft breathing rising and falling. I looked up and saw a cute sleeping face in front of me.

Her long eyelashes and fair face shimmered with a silvery glow under the moonlight, and her small, adorable nose and mouth rose and fell with her breath.

She was tired, and this was probably the most comfortable sleep she had had in days.

I carefully lifted her up in a princess carry and could clearly feel that she was much lighter than before. Her slender waist was not as fleshy as it used to be, but her breasts were still full.

Cough cough cough, this is not something I should be focusing on.