No Game No Life Vol 1 Chapter 2




Chapter 2
Part 1
After threatening the boss to stay in the Inn, the siblings didn't even last one night before
were currently lodging in Stephanie Dora's home.
".......Nii.......I hope.....you can explain."
"Explain? If it is about the cleaning scene, then there won't be any sort of development if it isn't a
"........Nii...........bathing scene.......otherwise..........grade schoolers.............are, perfect
scene [Pure]." Sora gazed at the unnaturally thick mist in the bathroom and said this.
with a dumbfounded expression while washing Shiro's hair. "Exactly this reason. This is an
"Did you know, because of this, the servants had to needlessly burn that much firewood?" And
Senselessly wasting all that water to create a mist effect.........
bath and still has the audacity to accuse someone of being wasteful."
(As expected of the lineage of royalty.)
The house was built with Roman-styled infrastructures, so it would not be inappropriate to call it
bath that Steph had was spacious enough to fit ten people inside.
ages].
house from a race that was on the verge of destruction.
[This includes even if an eleven-year old girl is in an eighteen-year old's ero book] so she
said that if it was in a clean scene then it was okay, so I thought there was no reason not to take
"........Guuuu......Nii, hate."
that she was protesting.
and take a bath." "......It's fine.....if I'm not a beauty."
Muttered Shiro in a low voice. She found it hard to complain more after hearing Sora say that.
No, they had attracted unpleasant emotions due to their intimate relationship as siblings, but this
(This situation. Why did it happen in the first place?)
opposite side?) "—Sora.......why, do I have to wash Shiro's hair?"
These queries were raised after suffering from a deep remorse on why she did not reject him
bath."
"He—hell no! I am just asking if you are intentionally creating more trouble for me!"
later." "—Wuh!"
But on the other hand, hearing the indication that Sora might have interest in her allowed her a
Thinking that Sora was looking for a hole in the wall in which he could peek through, Steph
"...........Huh?"
block off my little sister, then that wouldn't be M18[17], but issued ban." [18]
Steph didn't understand what Sora had just said.
However, this was the limit of understanding that Steph has, which couldn't be helped.
And Steph didn't know that the two tiny holes were cameras.
start watching. So in Sora's heart, he swore to repress the impulse of wanting to go back to that
Part 2
While waiting for Shiro to finish, Sora hurriedly took a shower himself.
—It appeared that, it was exactly what Sora had mentioned earlier, after Shiro's white hair was
Her gently wavy hair, which was as white as snow, was drawn down. Accompanied by that
professional craftsmen.
apart from Nii.......won't show it."
say it.
Staring intently at Sora, Steph desperately tried to suppress her nosebleed, that.....
instead had the hearty image of a [Good Youth].
Trying desperately to endure the forthcoming gushing nose bleed, Steph blurted out. "Y-you,
—Steph got so shocked that she stood up, while the siblings, with only towels wrapped around
clothes to wear...unless they've already been dried?"
"Th-that, that.........then I will prepare you some clothes— male, do we have male clothes to
Grumbling, Steph turned around and left to search for clothes.
The exact same location as before, Steph was currently kneeling on the ground with her head
(Wh-what a failure.....)
in it is quite inconvenient, it's quite interesting, like cosplay! And it matches with the white
Standing in front of the drooping Steph, was a butler-dressed Sora. "............Fluttering, too much.
And Shiro who was wearing Steph's dress from when she was a child.
This was her satisfactory choice after searching for suitable clothes that would fit both of them.
Similarly, for clothes suitable for an eleven year old girl, only the clothes that she wore in the
The gesture of both siblings, were like of a highborn Ojou-sama with her personal butler beside
Steph stole another glance again.
perfectly matched Sora, which made Steph's heartbeat pound furiously.
"Really, a failure...." "Hmm? What's wrong?" "Nothing at all!"
knees that were still planted on the ground, Steph stood up.
years of being a virgin. Whispering to himself.
"What are you panicking for. Erm....this house............this building........castle?"
cognitive range, but he concluded that this was [Just fine].
yes...............there is one..........what are you going to do?"
"Th-that of course I heard it! I am just asking what do you need to check!" "Check
Steph was somewhat confused about these words that would normally come out of inhabitants
"......Nii, that.....we haven't told her yet."
That? Is that so?"
"Ah, how to explain this. This will feel awkward explaining things now."
Sora thought carefully on what he should say in order to gain trust.
It was obvious that Sora was showing a troubled expression. Then, without affectation, he
"To put it simply, we are [From a different world]. So we want to acquire knowledge of this
—Just like that.
They were guided to the library— or what looked like one.
room]. Huge amounts of books filled the bookshelves that were neatly arranged against the wall.
"Hmm? What is it?"
"—The common language of this country, it isn't Japanese?"
"Japanese? I don't quite understand, but the natural lingua franca for the human species is
Obviously there wasn't a problem with communicating. Yet the text written in the book could not
it hard to believe—"
didn't expect to be trusted easily.
Hearing Steph's soft reply, Sora could not help but be stunned. "Huh? Why?"
"You ask me why.......the Elves who possess high level magic were originally summoned from
certain that you were not people of this country, but you could only be human........"
fantasy world after all~.......Fuu." Seeming to be too paranoid, Sora sighed deeply.
"Hmmm........it is indeed troublesome to not be able to rely on our general knowledge. Can you
"........Un."
Sora and Shiro.
siblings. Casting their line of sight on the books, both of them fell silent.
This time, she would probably have to [Contribute] and be a tutor for both of them, which could
But, Sora who had moved his sight away from the book, proposed something different. "No.
Hearing that, Steph suddenly remembered what had happened last night and this morning, before
Even though Steph would not be surprised if she heard dozens of Perverted-H things coming
"— Okay.......ah, huh? That, no problem."
face, Sora continued.
to flip your skirt, just why— okay, okay, I'll be serious, that was just a joke........."
often hear the words 'Human race', so what are the other 'Races', then." Looking like she had
"...........Is there only the human race in Sora's world?"
so?" "Ah, guu.......this, eh...."
considering this point, Steph began talking.
"How the [Ten Oaths] came into being? We heard it from some choir group by the fountain not
—Cough cough.
Sixteen Races】 ." "Sixteen races......"
the 【 Sixteen Races】 — were all taken away, and the result was, war disappeared from this
"......I see. And I was originally wondering where would the food come from — but it turned out
While flipping through the book, Sora felt quite satisfied with what he had said. Seeing this,
"However, let's see, using games to determine ongoing wars. Which are also territorial battles—
game."
"—The human race's country is only left with Elchea, right?"
only one country— but for the human race, we are only left with Elchea."
Sora kept asking questions which he had already known the answers to.
means,
that....."
"...........Resources are limited...........as long as continuous propagation is infinite........sharing will
"Y-yeah. Just like that!"
"........You...didn't even consider that before, right......."
might have, helplessly watched Steph.
—Indeed, she did perceive all of this as "common sense", since she was born here after all.
answer when questioned.
Even without [War], [Competition] still exists.
If equality was equal to handing out limited chairs, then competing with each other would be a
And the results, the wealthy would be the [Minority] while the poor would be the [Majority]—
what kind of specific races are there in the 【 Sixteen Races】 ?"
Steph hummed........like she was desperately trying to recall things, while counting numbers
Phantasma race, number three is the Elementals race— there is also the Dragon and Giant
"........Hmmmm, as expected of a benevolent fantasy world."
against the weak-minded Steph, Sora suddenly remembered another question. "Hey, what are the
"Uh, that. I am not so sure myself, but it seemed to be some sort of ranking sequence." "—
"Un, un, to say it simply, the level of their adaptive magic, which was what I heard."
Disregarding his NEET identity, Sora asked to a seemingly unhappy Steph.
"First things first, I did~ I did graduate from college, okay?! And about this ranking sequence,
our magic adaptive level is 0. It couldn't be observed no matter how hard you research about it."
Sora shifted his line of sight away from the book and asked. "Hmm—? Wait, humans can't use
"Yeah. Apart from that, we can't even perceive magic."
"Games infused with magic could be played..........because the game itself require magic to be
"—Absolutely?"
Actually, it would be better to say—
Steph slightly lowered her head.
—Aaa.
".......Then, the most adept at using magic are? It really is the number one right?"
could be regarded as a form of magic. But generally, for the most adept in using magic, it would
Elf. A typical impression crossed Sora's mind after hearing the word. "—Elf........isn't an
Steph gave out an expression that clearly wondered how did residents from another world know
"Errr, yes. Now, the largest country in this world would be [Avant Heim], a place that is driven
—Sora sighed with a 'Fuu'.
Because Sora was decked out in a tuxedo uniform, in addition to his serious face, Steph's heart
(Illusion, illusion, illusion— these are only instilled feelings.)
wondering about something, Sora carefully worded his reply.
"Eh, ah, no, the Werebeast race from number 14 can't use magic either....." Steph reluctantly and
"But, what's different is, they can rely on their powerful senses to read the magic atmosphere and
country, the [Eastern Union], which is the world's third largest country—"
before continuing. ".......Even if they can't use magic, they can still compete with others— with
matter, because in a human's eyes, it would seem as if they
"—Aaaa. So that's how it is."
A unilateral disadvantage where the opponent uses cheats that can't be detected, of course
—If this was confirmed, then losing was natural. "Hmmmmmm, there is such a thing, eh."
it."
"Oh, as expected of my little sister." "..........Continue, praising me."
Sora stood up and casually stroked Shiro's head, for which Shiro responded by narrowing her
muttering.
"What are you asking about, of course the human language." Shifting his sight to the amazed
how slow.........."
"It, it's, it's, its not small!! On, on what basis—— Steph, are you okay?" Steph was stunned just
With her tone changed, she said.
So what?"
"—In such a short time? Are you kidding me?"
"This is nothing surprising. Since grammar and words are similar to dialogues, won't memorizing
"........Nii........that, you haven't memorized it yet."
probably still need one more hour. Oh yeah, how to read this by the way. I can't seem to grasp
".......That, isn't........Japanese............use Latin grammar, to read it.........."
strange." "...........Ancient Chinese............."
smooth." "...........Nii, needs to master, more languages......"
just a people person, six languages is already enough for me to play games without encountering
—Steph implausibly listened to the siblings conversation. But the siblings only had a casual
Both of them seemed to be taking her for granted, casually talking to each other. Language, also
Arranging that sentence, it actually did indeed sound quite simple.
[No one to teach], which also meant that what they did was not『 Study』 , but『 Interpret』 .
(In, In their world— is this counted as normal?)
Looking at the siblings that were not from this world, Steph felt a chill down her spine. However,
......Unless this is. Unless she herself.
And they are the ones— who will eventually change the people of this country. "— Hm? What's
Aware of being stared at, Sora turned his head to face Steph, which heated up her inner agitation
Steph hurriedly left the library in a panic, with her ears dyed red. Puzzledly watching Steph
".......What's wrong with her?"
absolutely......doesn't know........a maiden's heart."
a maiden's heart have to do with that?"
heart. Although men mature later than women..........
".......Obviously, compared to Shiro..........better, at reading others feelings........" Shiro
"In games, this would reflect my ability, but in reality, reading a person's mood is a completely
That analogy to compare games and the so-called female— No, "so-called human".....
Facing that kind of impossible game that generate their own ideas was of course not natural.
With Shiro's help, Sora was finally able to understand the human language. He read an entire
After closing the hardcover book with a 'Pata!' A serious face began showing.
"You are aware of it already right." "......Un."
hesitating and with little insight, asked.
But Shiro closed her eyes and replied. "........Shiro—Will follow.....Nii."
".......Just like that promise—no matter, where."
Father brought a [Little sister] from the previous marriage—Shiro. The amazing little sister who
And a brother whose innate mind was horrible.
Eventually, even both parents abandoned them.
—Because of being too capable, the little sister was misunderstood by others.
To make up for the shortcomings, the ten year old [Brother] from then made an proposal.
swore. Stroking the head of his [Little sister].
The little sister who would follow her shameless brother— Shiro. However, a brother who did
"In short— compared to [That world], this side is much more interesting, right?" He stared at the
Taking out his phone, Sora started the schedule planner.
Steph watched as the boiling water sounded with a 'Gulou Gulou'.
Accompanying the tea were pancakes made yesterday.
She could only use cinnamon as a replacement for sugar for the pancakes, which she made, full
—The tea, with the sliced pancakes, were placed on the tray. "......Okay, there should be no more
Feeling a sense of accomplishment, Steph gently wiped the sweat off of her forehead for a job
As if waiting for the chance to approach her, the maids asked Steph. "Ah, what is it?"
rude. Why the sudden question?"
snacks, but you wordlessly did it on your own.................and you seem to be desperately trying to
——………………. A-re?
question for herself, a scenario started appearing in her head. [Whoa. How delicious. Steph,
hand and smile.
Blood started filling Steph's face. "——AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, what the
"Why do I have to personally make snacks to prove my own housework prowess! That man, it
"Oj-Ojou-sama! Please calm down!"
The maid hurriedly stopped Steph from producing more of the 'bang bang bang' sounds, falling
Part 5
Sighing sadly, Steph walked in the hallway while carrying a silver tray.
the siblings earlier. Once again failing to overcome her feelings, Steph personally prepared the
Self-loathing, but at the same time, the thought of seeing Sora enjoying the food and praising
However.
"Wait a moment, Steph. This food, will it suit the taste of someone from a different world?"
But, the receivers were not from this world. "Ah—darn it—"
『 Whoa, sorry, but I'll pass on this one』 Sora blubbled with a wrinkly face.
had disappeared already— erm, what kind of retreat route is that! No matter what they think, I
Getting completely caught in a state of confusion and helplessness.
"Ye-yes. Not only being taken as a fool, if I can't even make one cup, or one piece of snack, this
cultural difference if it was disliked— yeah, this excuse— this"
While reciting out the excuse, with both hands that were in an empty state, she struggled to open
"—A-re?"
Wind that came from an unlocked balcony door near the front stairs blew against the curtain
The butler-dressed brother was currently leaning on the balcony, taking a picture of the street
The little sister that was a reminiscent of a white-haired Ojou-sama— leaned against her brother
—The duo that was always together, wouldn't surprise anyone if they died due to separation.
Her heart started to clench, but Steph reminded herself that it was just a misconception.
Watching the commotion outside, Sora said.
Replying, Steph placed the tray on the table that was on the balcony, and started pouring the tea.
"Little sister should drink one too." ".......Un."
different.
The various buildings that resembled Romanesque architecture, classical architecture and
The road was paved with bricks, a wagon was walking up link, and a barque was docked on the
Even more distant away, was a range of terraced hills, with the agricultural practices using a
—If war did not happen, this scene would be the perfect reflection of it.
dependent of technology to significantly leap forward.
manuscripts. Probably typography wasn't invented yet or it was still not popularized.
industrial revolution.............what a beautiful city."
—But, Sora thought.
earth, was probably thousands of years ago.
And [Human kind] who was incapable of using any magic.
After thousands of years, their world level was still stuck in the early fifteenth century.
Sora suddenly asked.
"I heard that its because you will no longer be royalty, and that you were desperately trying to
"—That, it doesn't matter anymore."
Sora and overlooked the street view.
Looking into the distance— past the normal line of sight, she continued.
Prideful, yet self-depreciative, she continued.
mankind already." "......."
Once again looking at the hustle and bustle of the street, but this time her expression was
Losing territory, a small country with a huge population.
Wanting to produce food, yet no land to do so, and with no outputs, there would be no labor
—He thought of the time when he arrived in this world, ganged up by a group of thieves.
Shiro who was leaning on her brother's leg and reading a book, browsed towards Steph.
which was the capital. With the humans on a losing streak, the situation would keep
Clenching her fist, Steph bit down on her lip.
—If land was not taken back, humans won't be able to multiply indefinitely.
was it. "I—want to save Elchea...."
"Prove to everyone that Ojii-san wasn't wrong—the continuation of the human
humans will really be extinct."
asked. "……Steph.....like.........this country, this world?" "Un un—of course!"
However, in contrast with her actions, both siblings lowered their heads. ".........How great,
"..........Yeah, it really is enviable that one could assert it out." But—Sora used a calm, yet
And shattered the glimmer of hope that Stephanie Dora had. "But that sort of wish cannot be
"—Wuh...."
He got close to the speechless Steph and attacked(Verbally).
—…………
silence.
Biting her lips, the feeling of nails digging into the flesh of her palm could be felt.
Sora's face. Even so, Steph was still fuming mad and angrily remarked.
No matter how strong the mandate of falling in love is, she could not forgive such verbal abuse.
Reminiscent of the European city from the fifteenth century.
However, precisely because of this—remorse could be felt.
going on." The unexpected phrase came out.
"Wh-Why would you say that! Precisely because this wasn't supposed to happen that the
The somewhat helpless Sora and Shiro lifted their heads to look at the sky.
generally blue sky.
said to them.
Shiro's—
—New lease of life—world.
Although Steph did not accept the words said previously and looked unhappy, she still replied.
Setting her line of sight on the eastern side, what looked to be a King's city.
objections to the final victory, then the victor will be the new king.........is there any problem?"
Yosh! Eh, little sister."
"No matter what your brother does, will you follow?" "Un."
"Hm?"
As expressionless as usual.
Ending it, both of them turned and went. "Hey, wait, where are you going!?" "King City."
Seemingly not being able grasp what Sora had said, Steph sent out a silly voice. However, not
"I am going to prove that your grandpa was right." "——Aa?"
Sora confirmed the matters in his phone's schedule planner.
phone.
losing." "............(Nods)(Nods)."
—Was that misheard?
Then, when it was confirmed that she had not misheard, she looked at the man's back. A relaxed
But wanting to confirm a piece of the matter, the rebellious self-confidence and a sense of
"Ah, right."
Facing towards Steph who had forgotten that the snack was even there, "Un, delicious. The
himself.
now.\n