I Was Reincarnated As An Instructor In An R18 Game... - Chapter 141

Looking only with my eyes toward the corner of the room, there were maids and butlers standing quietly.

I don’t think they would attack without Setenia’s orders, but I memorize their positions just in case.

It’ll also be necessary when I deactivate the curse…

I looked at Rolle, who was following at the very back, and signaled with my eyes to stay alert.

Rolle noticed my gaze and quietly nodded.

Setenia crossed her arms, her chest moving as she turned to me with a challenging smile and said,

“Come on, explain how to start the magic tool. You should be able to tell the effect immediately, right?”

“The way to use it isn’t complicated… normally magic tools activate just by channeling mana, right?”

I couldn’t help but smile bitterly at how Setenia continued to test me here.

At my reply, Setenia looked suspicious but handed the magic tool I gave her over to Myu.

Myu looked at the magic tool given by Setenia, then stared at me seriously and asked with a doubtful tone,

“What is the range of its effect?”

“It affects the entire body of the person afflicted. …Could you dispel it quickly? Seeing a woman suffer is… painful.”

“…Yes.”

Myu showed a surprised expression at my words, but quickly turned serious and hurried toward Timil’s bed.

Setenia gave me a quick sideways glance, then turned her eyes toward Myu’s movements.

No matter how defiant her expression, you could tell from the atmosphere how much Setenia worried about Timil.

She’d probably tried bringing in magical items or people with the skills that were said to be able to remove the curse, but all failed.

I have no idea about the events that led to Timil being struck by the petrification curse.

All I knew was that she was cursed with petrification and that Setenia was running around trying to dispel it.

There was a portrait of Timil in another country where one arm appeared gray, which players thought was just the artist’s insufficient skill or stylistic flair.

However, the analysis team argued that it was the petrification curse, and I had seen their theories.

The analysis team questioned whether someone as wealthy as Setenia would display a painting that depicted such a failure.

Rather than a mistake, they thought maybe it was her actual appearance, so it was displayed as is.

If the body turns gray, that can only mean petrification, and if it happens slowly, it can only be a magical curse.

When caused by a skill, petrification advances fast enough to finish while fighting.

In contrast, the speed of magical curses depends on the caster’s skill, so whoever cursed Timil probably wasn’t very skilled.

And there is no mention or description of Setenia saying that she wants to lift the petrification curse in the story or free play.

The analysis team concluded that she was simply buying up magical tools based on NPC conversations and rumors.

The theory lacked credibility and was quickly dropped, but I found it interesting and remembered it.

You really can’t underestimate the analysis team, I’m glad that I remembered that.

Magical petrification comes with drawbacks for the user, causing many to refrain from using it.

The fact that it’s called a petrification “curse” despite being magic is the biggest reason.

Watching Myu try to activate the magic tool on Timil’s chest, I tightened my focus and looked over Fia, Elysia, and Setenia before speaking.

“When the magic tool activates, Setenia and Elysia, go to Myu immediately. Fia, protect Setenia and the others.”

“What do you mean by that?”

“Reid-san… yes, understood.”

“Haa… does that mean you always intended to go along with Setenia from the start?”

Setenia looked at me with suspicion, and Elysia smiled and nodded.

Fia shot me a sharp glance, and I responded with a wry smile.

I let out a small sigh and glanced at Fia raising her magical energy, then saw Myu trigger the magic tool with a flash of light.

“Arrggghh!!! My leggggggg!?”

“Go now! Run!”

“You really are never boring to be with, Reid.”

Setenia looked confused; Elysia nudged her and started running toward the bed; Fia glanced toward where the shout came from as she walked toward the bed.

I immediately turned toward where the voice came from, ready for battle, only to see an elderly butler collapsed on the floor clutching one leg with both hands.

The maids and butlers around the fallen butler changed their faces and rushed straight to the bed, trying to protect Setenia and the others.

Some of the servants were staring in shock at the fallen butler, and I shifted my awareness to include them as well.

I wasn’t aware petrification was painful, but since he is in agony, it must hurt.

While staying alert, I call out to Fia.

“Fia, consider anyone not around the bed an enemy!”

“Understood!”

“…Leave it to me.”

Just as I felt a light touch on my shoulder and cheek, those watching the fallen butler started going limp, their eyes rolling back as they fell.

Sharle must be knocking them out, but from my view it just looks like they’re dropping on their own.

Fia seemed to be tracking something with her eyes, possibly Sharle’s form, and stopped her hand that was about to cast magic.

Without much time passing, everyone except the suffering man was knocked out, and I cautiously approached the man in pain.

“You! It’s youuuuu!”

“Noisy… Sharle.”

“Everything was going smoothly… ugh!?”

I softly called Sharle’s name, and as if responding, the suffering man lost consciousness.

After scanning the room to check for any other dangers, I finally exhaled in relief.

The man in pain seemed to be petrifying quickly; his visible hand and neck were turning gray.

Because of this curse backlash, petrification magic is rarely used.

If it fails, nothing happens, but if lifted, the curse rebounds on the caster.

I don’t know if any monsters can remove it, but I’ve seen players use it in PvP.

Demand was low to begin with, but it dropped drastically after that case.

Turning my gaze to Setenia and the others, I saw Setenia watching from behind Elysia.

Fia gave me a wry smile, waving one hand lightly, while Elysia exhaled deeply in relief.

I told Rolle, who approached, to tie up the butler, then walked toward Setenia and the others guarded by maids.

Shouldn’t we thoroughly investigate the maids and butlers once?

With five down here, it’s possible there are traitors in Setenia’s mansions elsewhere as well.

Setenia told the servants to check their surroundings, then looked at me with a slightly angry expression and spoke.

“I heard from Elysia, did you know this would happen?”

“…Somewhat.”

“In other words, you intended to come along from the beginning?”

“We just need to solve it. Besides, I made it a condition that you wouldn’t try to keep us as a pets, right?”

“You anticipated this?”

Instead of replying, I smiled cheerfully, and Setenia looked at me with a quietly amused, exasperated smile.

Elysia looked at me with slight concern, so I gently stroked her cheek with one hand, and she smiled in relief.

I turned my eyes to the bed, and it seemed the curse was lifted; Timil’s expression looked peaceful.

Myu gently stroked Timil’s head with affection.

I’m glad; just seeing that expression made all the effort worth it.

Fia slapped my side, sighed in exasperation, and looked up at me with a scornful gaze, saying.

“You’re getting a scolding.”

“…Please go easy on me.”

“No way.”

Fia grinned and gave my side another smack.

However, explaining beforehand would’ve made Setenia wary, and since it showed on her face, this was the only way.

Because they understand that, Elysia and Fia don’t seem too angry.

I’m glad I talked about petrification inside the carriage.

If I hadn’t, I’d probably be seriously scolded right now.

I’ll list below the newly arranged order of chest sizes I came up with.

While I may refer to them differently at times, feel free to use this as a reference table.

[Mound → Orange → Apple → Grapefruit → Pear → Melon → Watermelon]

[Characters]

*Instructor Reid

Height: 180 cm, Age: 29, Short brown hair.

He has a striking, sharp face.

A muscular physique. His muscles are proportionate to his height, so he doesn’t give off a bulky impression.

The protagonist of this story.

He has old war scars all over his body.

The old injuries are fully healed, with no residual effects, but the scars still remain.

He has no intention of removing them.

Possess the skill 【Feint – Extreme】

Essentially, he fights with a high level of proficiency in hand-to-hand combat(Taijustu), but that does not mean he cannot use weapons.

*Elysia

Former member of the Count Deus Family.

Height 165 cm, 36 years old, with straight blonde hair grown down to about her knees.

Her personality is calm; her expression is slender and lustrous. The atmosphere she gives off is filled with the distinctive grace of aristocracy.

A slender figure, with huge br3asts slightly larger than a melon.

Elysia, the second wife of the Deus family, gave birth to Erika when she was 20 years old.

She was treated like a prostitute by her husband, Count Deus, and has been embraced by eight men so far.

Everything she does is for the sake of her daughter, Erika.

Her spirit weakened, and the butler drugged her with sleeping pills, causing her to spend most of the year asleep.

Thanks to the maids’ devotion, the progression of her malnutrition was slowed.

No one knew that when Elysia was sent off to be embraced by another man, Merine quietly shed tears of frustration.

Ever since she started dating Reid, she has felt true happiness.

She wants Reid to desire her more, but not knowing how to initiate it, she often consults Niimi.

Reid’s lover.

＊Fia

Real name: Fia Criella

Height: 122 cm, Age: 131, Black hair, Long hair down to her waist.

Her face looks like that of a young girl, but her atmosphere and gestures are those of a seductive adult woman.

Her body is slender and youthful, with a small chest like a mound.

She is one of Croana’s older sisters and the one responsible for the destruction of the Criella tribe.

Like Croana, she underwent experiments by the Criella tribe, resulting in abnormally high knowledge and magical power.

She can use magic to see through lies, but it is limited to once a day for a few hours.

She has a strong compassion for others and even visits the families that helped her.

She seems to want to wear adult-like clothing, but apparently, there are no clothes that fit her figure. Therefore, she enjoys wearing gothic lolita and dresses.

She holds extreme views, believing that she would be willing to turn the world against her if it meant protecting her sister.

Reid’s lover.

Chapter length 4417 characters.