“What? A bugbear?” (Baron Verbal)
“Yes.” (Kemp)
The knight commander nodded solemnly.
“By the way, what is a bugbear?” (Baron Verbal)
It was an attack by eight bugbears, a large species of goblins. I heard that it was a precarious situation. If they were completely wiped out, half of the military force in the baron’s domain would have been eliminated.
The military strength of Baron Barbary’s domain consists of 13 individuals, including knights and squires. Even with the addition of their commander, the baron’s eldest son Kemp, the total would only be 14 individuals.
It was a critical situation.
“A bugbear is a type of large goblin.” (Kemp)
The knight commander has only recently learned about this.
“Well, I see.” (Baron Verbal)
The baron nodded nonchalantly.
“So, have you found out the location of the goblin nest?” (Baron Verbal)
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Technically speaking, the operation was successful. The plan successfully lured and intercepted the goblins (kind of). There were no casualties.
However, strategically speaking, it was a failure. The strategic objective of this operation was to locate the goblin nest, not just defeat the goblins or hold a yakiniku party.
Wen was the middle manager. She had to come up with the next course of action.
As she tried to recall the battle with the bugbears, the image that came to her mind was that of the elven girl. She was a beautiful girl, who shone brightly in the forest. Wen thought that she was like a goddess descended from above. And she was strong.
“I didn’t ask for her name.” (Wen)
Although she had never seen her before in the village of Moule, judging by their friendly conversation, it seemed that she was acquainted with the young boy named Finn.
“I think I’ll pay a visit to the village of Moule.” (Wen)
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“Onii-chan!” (Akari)
Akari chased after me.
We were inside a house with only two rooms. There was nowhere to escape.
“Onii-chan, why are you running away?” (Akari)
“Well, you see…” (Finn)
I found myself cornered at the edge of the room.
“Onii-chan♡” (Akari)
Akari approached me while on all fours. The beautiful face of the elf was right in front of me. Is her skin glowing somehow? I hurriedly averted my gaze, but my eyes inadvertently stopped at the open neckline of her tunic. There, nestled within the fabric, was the deep cleavage and the luscious, glistening softness on both sides. Come to think of it, I felt that squishy sensation when I hugged her the other day, it wasn’t a bad feeling.
“Uh, uh, uh, well, Shari is watching, you know?” (Finn)
“What if she is not looking?” (Akari)
“Huh? Uh, well…” (Finn)
Uh, what should I do? But I guess it’s fine if she’s not looking.
“What have you two been doing all this time?” (Shari)
“Oh, well, uh…” (Finn)
“Onii-chan, gross.” (Shari)
Eh…
“Onii-chan, instead of being all flustered, it’s about time you explained.” (Shari)
Desu yo ne~
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“We will now be hosting a sibling meeting!” (Finn)
“Yay, pachipachipachi1 !” (Akari)
I should have done this from the beginning.
・・
“I don’t fully understand the details, but roughly speaking, if I kiss Onii-chan, I can gain his level, right?” (Akari)
“Roughly speaking, yes.” (Finn)
Not just roughly, but that’s entirely correct.
“So, Shari is at level 4 because of that too?” (Akari)
“Well, I guess so.” (Finn)
“Have you been kissing each other that much as siblings?” (Akari)
“In some cultures, it’s like a form of greeting, you know, like saying hello.” (Finn)
Akari gave me a disapproving look.
“Why were you hiding it, though?” (Akari)
“You didn’t you ask before?” (Finn)
Well, now that I think about it, I feel like I have been asked multiple times… Let me reconsider my response.
“Well, I tried to explain, but at that time, my level was 1.” (Finn)
“But now it’s level 2, right?” (Akari)
“Is that so?” (Finn)
“Then, Onii-chan… Let’s kiss again!” (Akari)
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Inside the house, I stand face-to-face with Akari. Shari is watching from the side. This feels incredibly embarrassing, to be honest.
“Onii-chan~♡” (Akari)
Akari approaches me.
Akari is about 10cm taller than me, so I find myself looking up at her.
Her right hand cradles my head, while her left hand plays with my right palm, intertwining our fingers. Is this what they call “lover’s hold”? I have read about it in light novels. Then my left hand is also held, with our fingers intertwined. Wait, does she have three arms now? No… this hand belongs to Shari.
I see Akari’s face right in front of me. She’s so beautiful. I can’t help but be mesmerized. Akari briefly gives me a playful expression of “It can’t be helped” and then closes her eyes, bringing her face closer to mine. And then our lips meet.
“Level Connection!” (Finn)
Is nothing happening after all?
From Akari’s mouth, I feel a soft yet distinct sensation that slowly enters me. She pries open my lips, grazing against my teeth and licking my gums. I open my mouth a little more. Akari’s tongue slips through the gaps between my upper and lower teeth and intertwines with mine. And then…
“Stopppp!” (Shari)
Shari interrupts abruptly.
“What kind of atmosphere are you two creating, you pervy elf?” (Shari)
Did she just call her a pervy elf?
“And what’s with that pleased expression on your face, Onii-chan?” (Shari)
Shari squeezes the fingers of my left hand with all her might, using her full Level 4 strength. It hurts, it really hurts. Wait, am I the one at fault here?
“Big brother, gross!” (Shari)
Is that a popular phrase these days?
“Oh, oops, I accidentally let out my shotacon2 tendencies.” \
Is this really not a problem after all?
“Why isn’t it working?” (Akari)
“Maybe it only works up until level 4?” (Finn)
“There are people with higher levels, you know.” (Akari)
“For example… Maybe it has to be with someone whose family?” (Finn)
“But we are siblings, aren’t we?” (Akari)
Well, you know, we are not actually blood-related. You’re an elf, after all.
“I see. I understand!” (Shari)
Shari interjects.
“Then, try it with Shari instead!” (Shari)
“If Shari becomes Level 5 here, I will die!” (Akari)
No illustration this chapter :<
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LMAO even Finn doesn’t know why he is hiding it from Akari. Short chapter, but at least he finally told Akari and Shari. And apparently Akari has shotacon tendencies.
whelp he safe for now but not for long lol
my guess is, that the level difference is too big for it to work
Am I the only one who still think Akari is sus?