Jujutsushi Wa Yuusha Ni Narenai

Chapter 126.2 - Himeno Airi and Nakajima Haruma

TN : The event in this chapter happened before Momokawa joined Totempole Trio's Team+Yamada& Yamajun.

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The trio was pacifying Airi who was crying loudly. It seemed they’d forgotten that the one who was crying hadn't contributed anything during the battle. The creature called men were sullen who were easily swayed by women’s tears.

「Thank you, thank you so much!」

Haruma couldn't help gazing silently at the scene of Airi embracing the trio with tears of gratitude in her eyes.

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Airi's dungeon exploration party continued in a good direction after dispatching the boss skeleton. The combination of Totem Pole Trio's power could easily defeat any monster swarm normally avoided by Haruma. They're advancing at a rapid pace since the number of detours and retreats from battle had decreased considerably compared to when it's just Haruma and Airi.

「Shaa! My sword is sharper than usual today!」

「Dammi~t, I can defeat more Gomas if not for them running away from u~s.」

「Even though it's an easy victory as long as I have offensive magic… ha~h, I really hope to get new magic soon.」

The trio easily dispatched the Goma-crowd they encountered in the forest dome. Though Haruma also participated in the battle, his achievement as a single horseman was nothing compared to the trio whose cooperation was flawless.

Swordsman Ueda, who slew more than ten Gomas, proudly boasted his achievement as the best in the group. The reason they did that wasn't for self-satisfaction. Because he, to be exact, would receive a reward for his effort.

「Well then, today’s MVP is Ueda-kun'!」

「HELL YEAH! When I woke up this morning, I felt like I can do anything. Is this the sign of my growth as a swordsman?」

Airi replied appropriately with a smile upon hearing Ueda's remark.

And then, the other members dispersed, leaving Ueda and Airi by themselves on the shore of the fairy fountain.

「Airi…」

Haruma who suddenly turned around right before leaving caught sight of something on the other side of the fountain―― the scene where Ueda and Airi embraced each other as they kissed.

「Oi, what are you waiting for, Nakajima, let's get out of here immediately.」

「Hehe, peeping is a bad hobby you know.」

「I-I'm not peeping… I'll be right there.」

Haruma obediently followed Nakai and Shimokawa who were smirking at him.

Despite wanting to know since when had this happened―― he knew that there was nothing he could do about it.

Because he knew that the answer to his question was "Right after they defeated the boss skeleton", Airi had stuck closely to the Totem Pole Trio who was more reliable in the battle than Haruma.

And then, as they arrived at the next fairy plaza the next day, Haruma witnessed Airi's figure going to sleep with Ueda. He saw her sleep with Nakajima on the day after that. And then with Shimokawa―― On top of that, there was an established rule that anyone with the best achievement of the day got the chance to sleep with Airi.

It had become an unspoken rule among them. In short, Haruma couldn't say anything about that either.

「Airi is my woman!」

But he could never say those words even if he steeled himself to face the trio.

Haruma had no intention to go out with Airi. But he somehow accepted her action since this was a clear cut from her.

This was for the best. And they could continue their dungeon exploration favorably at this pace.

But as expected, it was hard to say whether he truly accepted the loss of such pleasure deep inside.

「Dammit, I'll definitely win tomorrow.」

「No way, her next partner is me.」

The two walking in the front had accepted the 『Rule』 as something natural. The reason they could be so carefree despite being ordered around by a woman was the nature of their relationship, it was a purely physical relationship without whatsoever feeling involved―― That included Airi's relationship with Haruma.

「Come to think of it, Nakajima, you have yet to do it with Airi after we come, right?」

「Eh?」

Haruma couldn't hide his surprise when Nakai suddenly spoke to him.

「Yeah, you don't need to hide it you know. I've pretty much guessed that you two did it like rabbits in heat when it just the two of you.」

Shimokawa said with a wide grin on his face as he pat Nakajima's shoulder.

「Fortunately, you guys aren't going out. I mean, she will surely feel guilty about this matter right?」

「Of course, she has! But, it's not like she can endure it, right?」

「Yup, you're right…」

Haruma didn't even understand what they're talking about. He just replied accordingly every now and then.

「Well, it really can't be helped, I mean, that's only natural for this kind of situation, right?」

「Don't worry Nakajima, you'll get your turn properly.」

「No, it's not like I'm—」

「Fufufu, no need to hide it, you're already familiar with Airi's body, right!?」

「Holding it back won't do any good for your body, Nakajima. We understand your feelings very well after we meet Airi-chan.」

Even though he wanted to refute them, he couldn't say anything since everything they said was true to a dot.

「You might have some resistance to do that with the woman that slept with us, but bear with it just like us.」

「Yeah, we also have no choice but to take turn to bang her after all.」

Though it was vexing, what they said was correct. At least, that was an extremely rational choice under this kind of situation. This way, there would be no ugly competition amongst the fellowmen over a woman-an ugly one at that-, it was a win-win solution.

「Yeah, you're right.」

He understood very well that they were right.

And he knew that Airi was completely relying on stronger men.

This situation was no one’s fault. Nor would they curse this kind of situation.

This was only the sound conclusion in this kind of situation… Or so it was supposed to be since the current Haruma couldn't stand this situation anymore.

It was unrelated whether he loved Airi or not. Or vice versa. What did he want to do? How did he want it to become? Or whether he only wanted to get a stab?

He didn't even know what he wanted anymore. But… He knew that he wouldn't find any solution as long as he still saw Airi having s*x with other men.

By the next day, Nakajima Haruma's figure couldn't be found in the fairy plaza anymore.

Neither Airi nor the trio were trying to chase or worry about Haruma who had suddenly disappeared. They just continued with dungeon diving like usual.

「Haa~h, Haruma-kun has left huh. What a letdown but… that just proves his cowardly nature and small heart. Well, let's make him into comrade again if he comes back after getting stronger.」

The 『Succubus』 who had not even a shred of attachment toward the weak man just sneered at Haruma's cowardly act.

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TN : HARUMAAAAAAA!!!