<purga> spearbro 437

Redo of the Spear Hero
Silt Welt Arc
437: One true Love
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"... So was it ok living alone from middle school? In daily life, or people's view and stuff?"

"There weren't any issues as I remember. There was a neighborhood pig who came and woke me up every day, and there was this other pig, who was the landlords daughter, who got me recommended to a good school too"

"Hm~ That's pretty amazing. Motoyasu-kun, are you sure you aren't a protagonist in a dating sim?"



Doesn't it seem Father-in-law is very curious today?

He's looking at me with eyes full of expectation.

Father-in-law of the future would have taken one look with eyes that made your spine freeze up, evaluated my complete worth, and decide on the spot if I was suitable a partner for Firo-tan.



"So you had probably the perfect environment for it, what about your progress with them?"

"Progress? With *those* pigs? You jest"

"No I mean, what about their feeling towards you"

"When I said I'll go improve myself in Tokyo, they all saw me off with smiles"

"I-is that so?"



Well, after that we ended up being separated for more that two years.

And in retrospect, that those pigs only cared about themselves.

The got upset every time I did anything they found disliking. I did try getting them to cheer up, but that was such a chore too.

Plus, they always took these simple issues that could be solved in a jiffy and made a mountain out of them.

Me from back then would desperately try and find a resolution as fast as possible.

Why did I spend so much effort on those worthless things? For the present me, it's truly a mystery I can't seem to solve.



Oh that's right.

If there *was* one useful thing I got out of pigs, it would be online gaming.

If I didn't have that, I may have not met Firo-tan.

So for that one thing, I'll thank them.



"Ever thought of going back?"

"Not even once. I have no doubt that they're getting along with other men just fine. Pigs are such creatures after all. Something like— *I've finally gotten over the sadness of losing him*— And they'd be off in their merry little lives."

"... Yeah I guess there are awful women like that. Still, I didn't think you'd say it so dryly"

"Was I? Relationships with pigs are always like that"



But I am now different.

I who was head over heels for pigs never knew true love.

Ahh love. What a truly such a refreshing emotion it is.



It's sometimes necessary to put in some effort so your partner isn't in a bad mood.

But that doesn't mean you should work yourself to the bone.

It's painfully obvious how those pigs only went out with me because they found my face nice.

A few sweet words and they'd jump into my arms without a thought.



However, Firo-tan wasn't one to care for my looks. She's a rare existence who, despite that, came and corrected my flaws.

She went so far to get me on my feet without being in love with me or anything. Firo-tan truly is my one and only.

The pigs would latch onto my weaknesses in attempts to get a step ahead on the other pigs.



I felt no such ulterior motives from Firo-tan.

That is why I, Motoyasu, have sworn to dedicate my heart solely to Firo-tan and the Filorial.



"Well I mea... No wait, we got derailed again. Let's get back to the issue. That's why I'm thinking we should keep on guard as to how this Silt Welt country will treat us Heroes"



Father-in-law surprises me yet again.

The Father-in-law I know had enough caution to fully dismantle a bridge after crossing it, and the boldness that would make every hair on your body stand on end.

To think that this sense of precaution was withing the man even before we was caught up in turmoil harsh enough to make his eyes perpetually severe. I, Motoyasu am truly moved, to the point of torrential tears.



"Why are you crying all of a sudden? Motoyasu-kun, are you even listening to me?"

"Motoyasu, what's wrong?"

"I'm perfectly fine. I was just terribly moved by Father-in-law's utter watchfulness"

"Kinda feels like you're making fun of me, or am I overthinking this?"

"I wouldn't dare"

"... Yeah, guess if it's you, you could really be moved to tears"



Father-in-law lets out a deep sigh.



"I talked about what they might throw at us with Eclaire-san  along the journey. For example, they could try binding us to someone from here through marriage"



Certainly not implausible.

I myself received plenty of proposals after I'd been summoned.

Even in those days I didn't like all those pigs who'd spread their legs only once they knew I was the Hero of the Spear.

The red pig drove them all away though.



It's because the me of that time wanted sexual relationships only with the pigs who I called my trusted comrades.

I was dreaming of a harem relationship with no strings attached.

I believed that picking up women served to display a man's resourcefulness.

That after I saved the world, I'd make women from all over the world mine to keep... I dreamt up some truly nauseating things.

Ugh... I feel sick from thinking of pigs for so long.



"Motoyasu-kun, please stop changing your expression so many times. I'm getting a little nervous"

"Got it"



Let's listen to Father-in-law without thinking aaanything at all.

Yes, just like always.



"About that stuff, they could bring up proposals, or interviews, or even dinner invites starting as soon as tomorrow. It's like we weren't brought here to save the world, but work as professional husbands... Though yeah, I'm still a virgin, so I still kinda wanna do it once"



Thinking nooothing at all



"Motoyasu-kun, you listening?"



....



"Motoyasu-kun!"

"What is it?"

"If you don't wanna listen, I'm leaving alright?"

"I heard every word. But Father-in-law, you told me not to change my expression, so I only listened without thinking a thing"

"..."



Hum, it appears that Father-in-law is thinking it embarrassing that he has still maintained his virginity.



"I see, so you wanted to consult about that. One's virginity is a very precious thing. You mustn't offer it to some pig. Even now I get chills remembering it. It's downright revolting that my first experience was with one such pig."

"Mother of—... I'm seriously regretting asking you for advice like I've never seriously regretted before, Motoyasu-kun"

"Oh, you flatter me. Thank you very much!"

"Ain't flattering you dude! Like... isn't there someone, like my destined one true love that you're aware of? Was kinda curious"



One true love is it.

The first person coming to mind would be Firo-tan's onee-san(big sister).

But them there was also onee-san's onee-san who came in later.[Note 1]


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*Note 1:  onee-san -> Raphtalia. onee-san's onee-san -> Sadina (I think)
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For me, Father-in-law and Firo-tan not breaking the taboo of their father-child relationship is of the utmost importance.

The one who agrees with me, and very reasonably too, on that matter, would be Firo-tan's onee-san.

Yet, even though Father-in-law and onee-san had been together for such a long time, I'd never heard of any such rumors about them.

Although, when I was living in the village, I *had* heard something among the gossips of the Filorial...



"Father-in-law of the future... I think I've heard about him having slept with a man"

"EH!?"



Father-in-law's face twitches.

But it *is* what I remember.

Father-in-law... Because of his aversion to sleeping with women, he had Firo-tan and the slaves in the village keep watch and slept with a man I think.

That Hakuko race man.



"The me in the future, was I that traumatized from being betrayed that I turned gay?"

"It was... a slave who turned into a big, white tiger yes"



I remember it since the wonderful Filorial were talking about it.

I heard them saying that Father-in-law was sleeping with a young male.

Around that time I was under orders from Father-in-law and went about doing various things, so as for the details about Father-in-law's relationships... I don't know them.



"No no... I don't wanna do it with a guy..."



Father-in-law held his head in anxiety.

Now that I think about it, maybe onee-san wasn't like a lover to Father-in-law at all.

Onee-san was sort of like a daughter to him too, so I don't think they would have that sort of relationship.

This is a difficult problem.



"Whatever it was, I will give you my solemn opinion. One's virginity, whether it be of a man or woman, should be treasured. You shouldn't try thoughtlessly get rid of it"

"It's like that?"

"Virginity defines you, in Status!"

"I've never even heard that one!"



Father-in-law hangs his head.

I wonder what he finds so disheartening?

A man's virginity is a something he can only lose once, something very precious.

It doesn't have a physical embodiment like that of a woman's but nevertheless, it is a moment firmly etched onto the heart.

In other words, it will be a proof you can present to your dearly beloved, telling her proudly that you indeed possess a body that is untainted.



To begin with, it's sort of irritating that people make out only a girl's virginity as something special.

Like how in tales of virgin birth or virgin sacrifice, it's always a young maiden, and no one bothers to ask why it isn't a guy.[Note 2]
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*Note 2:  Ok, sorry, this last sentence isn't what it says in the original at all. Let's see, I'll explain. Basically it talks about the concept of virgin snow, or new snow that has just fallen. If you didn't already know, virgin (female) is 処女 — shojo,  and virgin (male) is 童貞 — doutei. virgin snow is written with the female virgin, and he's asking why there isn't a (male) virgin snow. I don't think this is possible to translate (it could just be my incompetency) so I super-paraphrased it.
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In any case, it's a fact that I, Motoyasu, can never get it back. I can't offer that purity I once had to my dear Firo-tan.



"I seriously made a mistake trying to get advice from you..."

"Not in the least. This is a very important matter. What would you do if the pig has a venereal disease? If you weigh your virginity against an STD, of course you'd pick staying a virgin"

"But uh... If she's a virgin?"

"The first woman I did it with in this world faked her virginity"

"You can even do that!? Mmm... I get it. I won't wanna do it with a guy, but I'll try avoiding talks of marriage"



Father-in-law looked a bit worn out as he left the room languidly taking Sakura along.