第８１掘：駄目神再登場 (Part1)
**Dungeon 81: The Useless Goddess Returns**
**Side: Ratz**
It seems my brother has finally steeled his resolve.
Today, I’ll wash my body thoroughly—no, I’ll just join him in the bath, have a go at it right there, and then continue in the futon…
My mind is becoming stained with desire.
*No, no, that’s not the priority.*
Though my head is filled with thoughts of a honeymoon with my brother, I force my thoughts to progress.
The others around us seem to have something to say, but their cheeks are flushed, likely imagining their own future developments with him.
*Pull yourself together, Ratz.*
The affection I’m being asked for isn't just this. I’ve decided to be useful to him, so I shouldn't let myself be easily consumed by carnal desires…
"Ah, is that what it is? Brother, I understand your intent, but may I ask why you’re bringing this up now?"
Yes, why now?
Is it because he has to be with the Princess?
No. If that were the case, he could have just loved us sooner.
Considering my brother’s usual efficiency, this feels like a rear-guard action—a lack of preparation.
Of course, if he says he was holding back out of consideration for us, I can understand that to an extent. Personally, I can certainly feel his love.
He must have been restraining himself from taking us.
What was the reason he held back until this very moment?
"Yeah, you're right. It is late. It’s a bit hard to say, but please listen. If you end up hating me for this, so be it."
At his words, everyone’s expression turns serious.
To be honest, I don't think it’s possible for us to ever hate him.
Everyone else shows the same sentiment on their faces.
"Listen, I’m a race that hasn't existed before. A Dungeon Master. Because of that, I didn't have any guarantee that I could have children, or that the mother… that all of you could safely give birth."
"““!?””"
Everyone’s faces go pale.
I had forgotten because he looks human, but he is indeed a different race—a Dungeon Master.
If things go wrong, he could be considered a type of monster.
There are countless monsters that impregnate women, only to have them die during childbirth.
There are even specific monsters where becoming pregnant means death for the mother.
Ah… my brother really was loving us.
He didn't give in to momentary lust; he put us first.
But this answer is just too much…
"No, I refuse!! I will bear my husband’s children!!"
Rurua-sama covers her ears, looking as if she’s suffocating, desperately denying his words.
"L-lies!! It’ll be fine!! This is too cruel!! Ahhh!?"
Tears stream down her face as she shakes her head like a child.
Seeing Rurua-sama so distraught, the rest of us were, in a sense, able to remain calm.
"Calm down, Rurua. It’s okay. It’s going to be okay."
"Ugh, *hic*, no. No, why is God being so mean!?"
My brother hugs Rurua-sama to calm her down, but she continues to struggle in his arms, clearly deeply shocked.
"A… ah, when you say it’s okay… you mean there’s a way? A way to have children… a way we can love each other?"
Rurua-sama is still unsettled, but Seraria, who had been frozen, begins to move at his words.
That’s right. My brother wouldn't have just delivered such a cruel answer.
He must have chosen this time precisely because he found a way for us to have children.
…I was genuinely panicked.
If Rurua-sama hadn't been in such a state, I don’t think I could have kept my own composure.
"There is. …Though I can only trust it about 70 or 80 percent. That’s why it’s fine. Rurua, we can have children. Stop crying and calm down."
"*Hic*, *sob*, i-is it true? Can I really have children with my husband?"
Finally, the light of reason returns to Rurua-sama’s eyes.
But how on earth is this possible?
Surely he hasn't been experimenting on anyone, nor is he about to start now.
"Everyone, don't worry!! I shall be the first to conceive!! Even if there’s a risk to the mother, I can manage even if my stomach is ripped open. Isn't that right, Yuki?"
I see, so he intends to utilize Deryu’s Demon Lord skills.
It would be a painful result for Deryu, but it is the safest method.
"No, no, that’s not it. Besides that, there is a simple, albeit extremely unpleasant, safe method."
"““What is it?””"
Everyone asks in unison.
"You’ve been watching, haven't you? Come out already, you useless goddess!!!"
At those words, a strange voice echoes through the room.
『Hahaha!! As always, it’s troublesome when you’re this sharp!! You’re going by 'Yuki' over there, right? You’re the first one to have doubts like that, Yuki.』
Wait a minute.
Brother, didn't you just say "goddess"?
As I struggle to process his words, the stage in the banquet hall lights up, and a beauty who takes my breath away appears.
In a strange pose.
Specifically, one hand on her hip, the other pointing a finger toward the heavens.
"God has descended!!"
"Get lost!!"
My brother drops the woman who made the ridiculous declaration into a trapdoor on the stage without a second thought.
Yeah, I think that’s the right call.
"Hey, isn't that treatment a bit harsh!?"
*Thud.*
A sound follows.
But immediately, a hand reaches out from the trapdoor, and the woman crawls back out.
Wait, she just fell, didn't she!?
"Honestly, I was just getting excited because I finally got a message from your side."
"Shut up. This is the most important part of my future family planning. So, what’s the answer?"
"There’s no problem. I’ve been adjusting for that from the start. After all, this other worl—"
"That’s enough. You shouldn't reveal the current situation yet."
"Oh my, you’ve come this far and you still haven't told them?"
"If I tell them now, it’ll cause chaos. For now, just do the introductions, please. Don't say anything unnecessary."
E-er, I don't know who she is, but I can tell she’s completely out of the ordinary.
This is the first time I’ve seen my brother so reluctant to let someone speak.
This woman is probably a massive headache.
As I’m thinking this, she turns toward us…
"Heh, well, you’ve certainly been busy in such a short time. This is quite the harem. You pervert!!"
"You’re noisy!! Just give me a straight answer. There’s really no problem, right!?"