I Was Reincarnated As An Instructor In An R18 Game... - Chapter 13

[Felica POV]

In her room, Felica changed into her nightgown and let out a sigh as she sat on her bed.

It wasn’t a sigh of exhaustion, but of frustration at not knowing what she wanted to do.

Known as the empress, always composed on the battlefield and at the academy… she laughed bitterly at herself.

“What’s the matter? Laughing like that…”

The one who entered through the door was Erika, also in her nightwear.

Today, she had asked Erika to stay over under the pretense of needing to talk.

She was a woman who had been concerned about her ever since the Dwarf Guild incident.

It was no exaggeration to say that her kindness and perseverance, which was unbelievable for a 16-year-old, helped her recover quickly.

That’s why she allowed her to call her “Felica” and encouraged her to act naturally.

With a slight smile, Erika sat down on a nearby chair and sipped the tea brought by the maid.

“You’re thinking about Reid-san, aren’t you?”

“…Is it that obvious?”

Erika looked at Felica with a troubled smile and set her cup down on the table.

Normally, Felica was dignified and calm, giving off an aura far removed from love.

Yet now, her cheeks were faintly flushed, and she seemed lost in thought.

As a fellow woman, Erika wasn’t so dense that she couldn’t see Felica was in love.

“Well, what are your impressions after observing him for a few days?”

“I thought he was someone I shouldn’t let slip away. More than anything, he’s an honest man.”

“As expected.”

Though Felica tried to say it casually with a wry smile and a wave of her hand, Erika couldn’t just laugh it off.

Erika picked up her cup from the table again and took a sip with a wry smile.

Honestly, the knowledge Reid possesses is abnormal.

If he’d acted like a typical sweet-talker with a smile, she would have kept her guard up.

But Reid, despite his stern expression, wears his emotions on his sleeve.

His expression doesn’t change drastically, but if you watch his demeanor and expression, it’s clear enough.

“So, it wasn’t just the suspension bridge effect, afterall.”

“…I guess so. I’m in love with Reid.”

The first thing she had discussed with Erika was her belief that her heart’s fluttering was due to the suspension bridge effect.

Erika’s advice was: “In that case, why not observe him closely and judge with a clear mind?”

That’s what Erika had told Felica while she was struggling with her feelings.

Even though she had only observed him for a few days, Felica had become aware of her feelings for Reid.

The training techniques she didn’t know, the knowledge he had, and the way he cared for his students.

He wasn’t afraid to depend on his students when needed, and most importantly, he had strong decision-making.

Not too forward, not too distant.

At this point, all Felica could see were Reid’s good qualities.

Watching Felica troubled expression, Erika suddenly laughed.

When Felica asked why in confusion, Erika simply shook her head and replied.

“No… it’s nothing. More importantly, aren’t you debating whether to confess your feelings?”

“Yeah, that’s true…”

“In that case… then why don’t you meet with Reid-san tomorrow? Maybe that will help you come to a decision.”

“Decide after… meeting him?”

While Felica grew anxious at the idea, Erika calmly sipped her tea with a gentle smile.

Then, after setting down her cup, Erika sat beside Felica and gently placed her hand over hers.

“Yes, when a woman stops thinking it can be a terrifying thing… but I do think listening to your instincts is a valid option.”

“…I’m starting to doubt you’re really younger than me, Erika.”

With a bright smile at Felica’s comment, Erika walked out of the room, as though her job was complete.

Indeed, she was right.

On the battlefield, no matter how much you train or plan, in the end it’s instinct that gets you through.

Then I’ll decide in the moment, whether I truly desire Reid or not.

Whether I want to be his lover or not.

With that decision made, Felica turned off the light and got into bed.

Perhaps it was because she was so excited, but it was past midnight before she fell asleep.

Chapter length 1604 characters.