I Was Reincarnated As An Instructor In An R18 Game... - Chapter 109

It was just past 3 p.m.

The combat training ended without issue, and I was in the instructor’s office organizing reports on the students.

From the moment we finished the real combat exercise, their movements have gotten noticeably better.

Croana told me the results of the survey. Apparently, every student wrote that they wanted to do it again and hoped the training would continue.

Since the training was risky, Croana worried that a survey alone wasn’t enough, so she summoned some students to the headmaster’s office.

She apparently then asked them directly why they wanted the combat training to continue.

The students’ responses included that it’s very beneficial, it makes them feel more motivated, and they wanted the fur.

I know I shouldn’t have, but I ended up laughing at the reason about wanting the fur.

Even Croana couldn’t help but laugh, though it’s actually serious since some students support themselves.

After discussing with teachers and instructors, they asked me to run the training once every ten days for my class.

They don’t have enough information about the risks for other grades, so they want to gather data using mine.

I gladly accepted Croana’s proposal, though told her it might be postponed depending on the weather or students’ condition.

More surprising was that the students asked me directly for something not included in the survey.

…I never thought they’d ask me to include the older female adventurers.

Thinking back on what the students said, I couldn’t help but laugh.

I didn’t expect Roy, of all people, to say he wanted them to come too.

Now that I think about it, everyone except Roy is a girl.

Having the older adventurers around probably gives them emotional support…

…Once they say they admire them, there’s no way they can refuse.

For the female students, those seasoned adventurer women fighting on the frontlines might be who they end up as in the future.

It’s only natural that they look up to them.

In the world of Overworld, women’s influence is still not that strong.

Unless you have a rare skill like Felica, the way women are treated among the nobility hasn’t really changed from the past.

…Well, it’s only a matter of time though.

It might look the same from the outside, but reforms are likely underway behind the scenes.

I can foresee it thanks to my game knowledge, but without that, it’s natural to feel uneasy.

But then I remembered that troublesome event and let out a deep sigh.

About an hour after I started organizing the documents, I was finally seeing the end in sight when there was a knock at the door.

As soon as I replied, the door opened and Erika walked in with a worried expression.

I looked at her questioningly, curious about what had caused her expression.

Erika seemed to pick up on my expression and shook her head with a wry smile.

“Do you have a moment right now?”

“Sure, I’ve got time… what’s the matter?”

Erika turned to the door at my words and said, “Please come in.”

Then Marika and Diene stepped into the room, bowing politely.

I tilted my head slightly as I stood up and guided them to the guest table.

…Good thing I switched to a bigger table like Felica suggested.

Erika sat beside me, while Marika and Diene took their seats across from us.

They wore mildly guilty expressions, prompting me to question them curiously.

“Is something wrong?”

“Well, we came to ask if you might have a good idea…”

“Me as well…”

“Hm…?”

As Marika and Diene took turns speaking, they smiled awkwardly.

The two of them are skilled enough to run businesses even in the royal capital.

So what kind of idea are these two, with all their experience, hoping to get from an amateur like me?

I rubbed the back of my neck with one hand and looked over at Erika beside me, who gave a wry smile and began explaining.

“First off, we’ve arranged for Marika and Diene to be included in the Suzuya group.”

“…Thank you very much.”

“No need to thank me.”

“The pleasure’s mine.”

I shifted my gaze from Erika to the two and gave a polite bow. They responded with gentle smiles.

If they’re joining Suzuya, what exactly are they so worried about?

When I lifted my head and looked back at Erika, she seemed to have been waiting for that and began to speak.

“With that in mind, we were discussing whether to start something new. Thanks to a certain someone, we’ve got momentum, but in the business world, you never know what might happen.”

“So, building a solid foundation while the momentum’s still good, huh?”

“Yes, but the three of us couldn’t come up with anything solid. We even asked my mother, but didn’t get a useful answer…”

“Well… there is something, I suppose…”

“””Huh!?”””

Ignoring Erika’s flat stare and her “certain someone” jab, I crossed my arms and rubbed my chin as I replied.

The three of them looked surprised at what I said, so I gave them an awkward smile.

Before continuing, I made it clear the idea I was about to share was more of a “nice to have” suggestion.

“I think it’d be great if people could get all sorts of things in one place.”

“All in one place?”

“Yeah. Right now, you have to go to Flower Mist for underwear, Flower Garden for cosmetics, and to Bowers if you want shoes, right?”

“Yes, that’s true… ah, I see!”

In other words, the proposal is to bring everything together into a single building.

Of course, building a huge department store like in my previous life is out of the question.

Still, I’m sure there are buildings in the royal capital that can fit three or four businesses.

We’d have to rely on Thomas or some real estate contacts, but if we can lock down the property, we’re good to go.

It doesn’t mean relocating the current shops directly into the new building.

Above all, owning a shop in the capital is a symbol of success, and there’s no reason for Marika or Diene to part with that.

So then, what’s the solution?

I skipped the parts about my past life, explained the idea, and couldn’t help but grin as the three stared at me with dumbfounded expressions.

“The answer is to create a proxy shop.”

“A proxy store…”

“Right… I’ll keep it simple. Say the building has three rooms: one for Flower Mist, one for Flower Garden, and one for Bowers. You stock each room with products and handle sales and payment inside. Each store can send its own staff, or Erika could provide the workers.”

Of course, if Erika provides the staff, she’ll be responsible for their salaries.

In terms of roles, Erika provides the building and rents out the rooms in exchange for rent.

Marika and Diene, having rented the rooms, would hire staff, stock goods, and handle sales.

After hearing my explanation, Erika exchanged looks with Marika and Diene, then started talking.

“…I believe I can afford to purchase most standard buildings in the royal capital.”

“We’ll probably need to train the people we hire… but it seems doable.”

“For my part, I just need to bring the shoes there. Though for repairs, they’d still have to come to Bowers…”

“In that case, a disclaimer will be necessary. Sales here, repairs at the original store…”

“All that’s left is the location…”

“Somewhere with heavy foot traffic, perhaps?”

The three of them pulled out notepads from their pouch-shaped magic bags and began discussing things seriously.

I gave a wry smile, stood up, and sat back at my desk to finish the last of the paperwork.

Suddenly remembering something, I called out to the three of them.

“This is my request, but I would be happy if it’s a place the academy students can use. …They might even recommend it to their parents.”

Trying not to laugh, I shifted my attention to the documents and pretended not to notice Erika’s distant expression.

I basically told Erika the future is riding on this property search, so her distant gaze is understandable.

…Come to think of it, did I mention Porte’s hand cream and the hair gloss Niimi uses?

Well, I’ll just ask Erika about it later. For now, I’ll focus on finishing the paperwork.

By the way, when I asked Erika on my way out, she gave me a distant look and muttered, “My workload has increased~~,” so I ended up hugging her in sympathy.

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*Erika

Former member of the Count Deus Family

Height: 163 cm, 16 years old, blonde hair, with slightly longer hair than her shoulders styled in vertical curls.

Her expression gives a stern impression, and her beauty is lustrous, unlike that of a 16-year-old.

With a slender figure, she possesses two melon-sized br3asts that are full and firm.

She approaches Instructor Reid to receive special treatment.

However, in return, she’s been overly favored by Reid, and the situation has become one of too much preferential treatment.

When it comes to her affection, it’s still smoldering.

However, she believes that he’s someone she can’t afford to let go of.

Reid’s lover.

*Croana Bowen

Height 140 cm, 122 years old, black hair, hair long enough to almost touch the floor.

She has a youthful face, but her mannerisms, actions, speech, and overall aura are that of an adult woman.

She has a slender body type, and her chest bears slightly larger then melon-like br3asts.

A huge breasted loli.

Despite her appearance, she is the Headmaster of the academy, where Reid works.

She is a top-tier mage, and her knowledge and skills are so valuable that the country refuses to let her go.

Her long hair is magically maintained to avoid touching the floor or getting dirty.

Her lifespan is also extended by magic.

Due to her childish figure and chest, she seems to have no good memories and thinks of herself as ugly.

However, thanks to Reid’s words, she has transformed into someone resembling a young woman.

Reid’s lover.

Brewers Shoe Store

Owner: Diene

Flower Mist sells lingerie

Flower Garden sells clothing and cosmetics

Owner: Marika

Chapter length 3822 characters.