Jobless Reincarnation: Live Seriously Even Without Transfer Events

I was lying down, looking up at her.

Her eyes were very swollen, as if she had been crying for a long time.

The back of my head feels warm; am I lying on Sylphie's lap...?

I could no longer feel my right hand. I slowly raised my right arm, and only half of it remained.

My girlfriend from when I was single is gone.

It's a pity he wasn't killed by his own brother using the Tessaiga.

[Note: Sesshomaru had one of his arms cut off by Inuyasha using the Tessaiga]

I always felt an unexpected calm, but it was just that I went from being a useless, scumbag NEET to a crippled, scumbag NEET.

They said they were going to protect Sylphie, but in the end, Sylphie saved them anyway.

That "Hellfire Bullet" was released by Sylphie, right...? I clearly remember that she wasn't good at fire magic.

The "Arrogant Water Dragon King" was stuck in a corner of the carriage. I remember it slipped from my hands, but it didn't seem to be broken. It was also wiped very clean and didn't seem to have any dirt on it.

The carriage was still moving, and the curtains had been drawn back, revealing what looked like a forest outside.

They may have already left the country.

"You're awake, Lord Rudeus!"

"I am so sorry, Lord Rudeus, I failed to protect you."

Mr. Stark sat opposite him and said apologetically.

My throat hurts a little, and I can't speak for a moment.

Actually, Mr. Stark doesn't need to apologize. It was clearly my own fault. If I hadn't been so reckless as to open the car door and gotten bitten...

"Rudy!"

"I'm sorry, Rudy...it's all my fault...uh...waaaaaah..."

"If it weren't for... because of me... Waaaaaah... Rudy..."

Hilfi was awakened by Mr. Stark's words, and kept wiping away her tears, but some tears still dripped onto my face.

I turned my body, trying to use my right hand to push myself up and sit up...

It's really inconvenient not having a right hand.

I could only use my left hand to prop myself up on the floor, my chest pressed against Silphie, and slowly sit up.

Hilfi reached out and hugged me tightly.

Finally, my face was pressed against her cheek, and it felt a little cool.

I took a deep breath, and the scent of basil mixed with a hint of sweat, sweet and sour, rushed into my nostrils.

Hilfi continued to cry, and I gently patted her head with my left hand behind her back.

"Sylphie, there's no need to blame yourself. It's all thanks to you for saving me."

My throat still hurts terribly, but I managed to squeeze out these few words.

His voice was a little hoarse, probably because his throat had been bitten.

"Waaaaah... Waaaaah..."

She was still crying quietly.

If it were Paul, he probably wouldn't have to worry about monsters of that level at all.

I'm still too weak.

The moment I was dragged off the car, I thought I was going to die.

If we could unleash magic like a "burst of energy" that could instantly push enemies away or make them float in the air, we probably wouldn't have to worry about getting right up close.

Do we need to use wind magic?

If it were possible to force enemies into the air, like in Elfen Lied, or even tear them apart mid-air...

……

"Rudy, I'll protect Rudy from now on!"

Suddenly, Sylphie lifted my shoulder; the girl, though her voice was trembling with tears, had a very determined look in her eyes.

Why did Hilfi suddenly say that? It's because I'm so pathetic...

"What nonsense are you talking about... Sylphie..."

He kept saying he would protect Sylphie, but he messed up at the crucial moment and even forced Sylphie to use fire magic, which she was least skilled at.

I should be the one protecting Sylphie, but can I really protect her now...?

"Didn't Rudy also say that I'm strong!"

I avoided her gaze because it made me a little afraid to look directly at her.

It makes me feel a little inferior.

"Yes, yes, I understand, Silphie."

In the end, they were forced to accept Silphi's explanation.

I feel like I'm a complete failure.

In the past, I taught Silphie attack magic partly to prevent her from being bullied, but more importantly, I didn't want any men other than me to get close to her. I never expected it would be used in this way today.

Yes, from the moment I failed to cast "Thunderous Rain Clouds", I had already lost to Sylphie.

……

The carriage had been traveling for several days, and once it passed through this forest, it would reach the upper jaw of the Red Dragon.

It was a valley that stretched straight to the bottom, connecting the northern continent with the Kingdom of Asura.

However, it is still in the forest.

This vast forest lies between the kingdoms of Asra and Lanoa, and is frequently frequented by smugglers and bandits who raid caravans.

In places like this, even if someone commits murder in the street, no one will care.

Because the magical energy deep within the dense forest is highly concentrated, making it easy for monsters to breed, respectable people don't venture there unless absolutely necessary. Furthermore, being located on a border, there are no government agencies or departments managing this area.

Mr. Stark told me that when he first entered the forest, he didn't sleep for two days straight and stayed on guard the whole time. Fortunately, I woke up later.

At that time, I was seriously injured, and Silphi almost used up all her magic power to heal me.

Unexpectedly, I became a burden to the team.

These days, Hilfi seems to be on high alert at all times. You can already see the dark circles under her eyes, probably because she's been forcing herself to stay awake.

If I could be stronger...

If I could be stronger...

These days I even forgot that Silphie has a psychological trauma related to monsters, and that she could enter that terrifying state at any time.

Yet, even with all this, Hilfi still kept saying she wanted to protect me.

I'm so...

"Huh...huh..."

It was snoring. I turned my head towards the inside of the car...

The little angel was leaning against the corner of the carriage, slumped in the seat, probably exhausted.

I took off my robe and covered her with it.

Let's get some sleep first, Silphie, though that's all I can do right now.

Chapter 42: Departure (Part 7)

Jobless Reincarnation Fanfiction - Live Seriously Even Without Transfer Events [Chapter 42] Departure (Part 7)

Chapter 42: Departure (Part 7)

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Stark's perspective:

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We've been traveling in the "Dragon Beard" for several days now. We need to be vigilant at all times in this great forest. There's only one carriage, and including the coachman we hired before leaving the country, Lord Rudius, Miss Hilfiet, and me, there are only four of us in total.

I am a swordsman at the upper level of the Water God style, while Miss Sylphieette and Lord Rudeus are both Water Saint-level magicians. Whether as bodyguards or adventurers, we are a truly luxurious lineup.

Even though Lord Rudeus lost his right hand.

I am ashamed that I failed to protect Lord Rudeus.

Lord Rudeus was bitten by a monster and lost his right hand; it's all my fault.

That wretched Bruno! We agreed to meet at the border, but he just left me a note and stood me up.

[Note: Bruno is the merchant who appears in the prologue of Book VII of the original work.]

If it weren't for my connections, how could that bastard Bruno and his scum have gotten away with smuggling them out of the country so easily?

I took out the note, which the guard knight had given me when I crossed the border. Bruno had written on it that he would be waiting for me in "Dragon's Beard".

There are many caravans that have passed by, so it's not impossible that they might just brush past that bastard.

After a few more days of walking, we should be able to reach the "Red Dragon's Upper Jaw".

We don't have to worry about water or food; we replenish our supplies at the border.

The only things to watch out for are monsters and thieves.

Miss Hilfiet is currently sleeping with her head resting on Lord Rudeus's shoulder.

Miss Hilfiet has been very anxious ever since Lord Rudeus had his accident. She has been crying day and night, and her eyes have hardly ever been dry.

She almost used up all her magic power while treating Lord Rudeus.

I may never forget that scene.

Fearing that Miss Sylphieette would run out of magic power, and since Lord Rudeus's injuries had almost healed and his recovery was only a matter of time, they were concerned that he might not be able to recover.

So I stopped Miss Sylviette from continuing her treatment.

But the moment I opened my mouth, Miss Hilfiet's murderous gaze was instantly directed at me.

That look wasn't like that of a twelve-year-old girl; it was more like the gaze of an assassin trained by some ministers in the capital.

The intense killing intent almost made it hard for me to breathe.

Even now, I still feel uneasy about this seemingly harmless little girl.

Fortunately, Lord Rudeus later woke up.

Lord Rudeus said that Miss Hilfiet grew up with him since childhood.

Later, I realized that it wasn't uncommon for Lord Rudeus, as the son-in-law of the Boreas family, to have a girl like Miss Hilfiet by his side among the nobility.

After all, it is not uncommon for noble families to train assassins or bodyguards from a young age to serve as servants and protect their families.

Because I was my father's illegitimate son, I was raised as my elder brother's bodyguard from a young age, and I reached the upper level of the Water God Style when I was thirty years old, although this was still somewhat different from the capable men under my father's command.

But as an illegitimate child, I have been subjected to contempt since birth. My father, wife, elder brother, and even some of my father's retainers have never treated me as a human being.

Even if my father hadn't given me the title of a lower-ranking knight, I could still make a living by running a dojo based on my swordsmanship.

But the relationship between Lord Rudeus and Miss Silphiet does not seem like that of master and servant.

Their relationship can be described as very close, and it is a very likely speculation that Miss Hilfiet might be taken as a concubine by Lord Rudeus in the future.

……

The forest path is getting wider and wider, and the mountains are gradually disappearing from view.

We should be able to reach the "Red Dragon's Upper Jaw" soon.

Although we haven't encountered Bruno's caravan yet, waiting for him at "The Crimson Dragon's Jaw" is a customary agreement between us.

After handing Lord Rudeus and Miss Hilfiet over to Bruno, I can go home and continue my life as a lowly knight, living a life of leisure.

Afterwards, Lord Rudeus and Miss Silphiet will travel to Sharia with Bruno's caravan.