I Was Reincarnated As An Instructor In An R18 Game... - Chapter 158

Faced with Karinal’s serious expression, I couldn’t help but show a troubled look.

When I sneaked a look at Elvin, he was frowning slightly with his arms folded.

If that strict man isn’t stopping this, then he must know something.

But since asking might embarrass Elvin in front of Karinal, I have no choice but to ask her directly if I want to know the reason.

I let out a small sigh, still wearing a troubled expression, and asked Karinal, who was looking straight at me with her beautiful, composed face.

“I’m sorry, but would you mind telling me the reason?”

“…Ever since my uncle returned from the war, he never stops praising Lord Reid and his unit whenever he’s had a drink. It’s not strange for me to take an interest in a man so highly praised by someone as stern as my uncle, is it?”

“…That does make sense.”

When I glanced at Elvin with just my eyes, he very clearly turned his face away.

Hey, this is your fault, old man… but at least the mystery’s been solved.

Normally, tales told over drinks are about heroes.

If that’s the case, then Karinal’s line in the game, “To Lord Roy, son of a hero…” makes perfect sense.

It was after rescuing the princess that I began working with Elvin, so I must have caused… no, changed this event on my own.

In that case, I have no choice but to take responsibility.

Looking on the bright side, maybe I’ve been given a chance to avoid the event.

I took off my coat and handed it to Felica, who looked surprised, then turned to Karinal with a wry smile and spoke.

“Alright, let’s spar. But on one condition, if I win, I want you to grant me one request. I swear to Elvin that I won’t ask for anything that would harm your body.”

“…Understood. If you win, I’ll listen to your request.”

Putting clear emphasis on “if you win,” Karinal glared at me before turning around and heading toward a spacious spot.

I let out a small sigh and gave a wry smile, then turned to Roy, whose face mirrored Felica’s surprised expression.

“Roy, steal everything you can learn just by watching others, got it?”

“Instructor Reid… yes!”

“Reid…”

“Felica, I’m going.”

I placed a hand on Felica’s shoulder, her face full of worry, gave her a smile, then began walking toward Karinal, who stood waiting for me.

As I passed by Elvin, I said, “Buy me a drink later, alright?,” and he replied with a guilty look, “Sorry.”

The weapon Karinal was holding was a great sword, just like in the game.

A broad, double-edged sword about the width of a palm and reaching up to her shoulder.

Normally, I’d be scared, but seeing that nothing had changed from the game, I let out a small sigh of relief.

If it’s just like in the game, I know how to deal with it. Sorry, but I’m good at handling Karinal.

I got to face Karinal’s corrupted form even in free play mode.

I stopped just within Karinal’s great sword range, smiled, and asked the puzzled-looking Karinal a question.

“Before we start the match, mind if I ask something?”

“…What is it?”

“Could you tell me your name?”

“Forgive me, I hadn’t introduced myself. I’m Karinal Kinde. Pleased to meet you.”

“Likewise, Karinal… now, let’s begin.”

In response to my words, Karinal effortlessly lifted her heavy-looking great sword and rested it on her shoulder.

I held no weapon, spread my feet slightly, and assumed a natural stance, ready for Karinal’s attack.

…Nice fighting spirit. In that regard, she might even surpass Roy.

Karinal took a small breath and lunged toward me.

–

Felica stared wide-eyed at the sparring match, completely frozen.

It wasn’t Karinal’s strength that stunned her, it was Reid’s movements.

This was her first time seeing Reid fight outside of school, and the strangeness of it defied explanation.

She’d heard he didn’t use weapons, but seeing it for real was another story…

“Is this your first time seeing Reid in action, Lady Felica?”

“Yes. I’ve seen him train at the academy a few times, but this is…”

“Nuhaha! Bizarre, isn’t it?”

“Bizarre doesn’t even cover it. How is it that none of her attacks are landing on Reid…?”

The sparring match continued to unfold right before their eyes.

Her skill with the great sword was impressive, and whether by sheer strength or technique, her follow-up swings were lightning fast.

Reid evaded all her attacks with a relaxed face, even though Felica knew she’d have a hard time fighting someone like Karinal.

He remained composed under assault, his posture steady, as though he had the leisure to study his opponent.

What she was seeing simply shouldn’t be possible, and she began to doubt her own eyes.

“I’ve faced him myself, so I know, it’s terrifying.”

“You’ve sparred with Reid before?”

“Hmm? ….Yeah, just once. I thought he was just a brat, figured I’d train him a bit… but it ended in a draw.”

“A draw with Sir Elvin.”

“Reid insisted he lost because I’d been drinking. But if I’m being honest, I don’t ever want to face him on a real battlefield…”

Felica glanced at Elvin’s wry smile, then turned back to Reid with an exasperated grin.

If he weren’t her lover, she would’ve been filled with frustration as a fellow warrior.

But right now, what filled Felica’s heart was pride and a sense of superiority.

Her lover was being recognized by a battle-hardened knight while pulling off a fight no one should be capable of.

Felica thought to herself, “If this doesn’t make me proud, I don’t deserve to call myself his lover.”

Roy, watching the match intently without even blinking, surely felt the same.

…Truly, my lover never fails to keep things interesting.

–

While exhaling in ragged breaths, Karinal struck at me with her great sword.

Just as the blade seemed about to come down, it was swept sideways faster than it could touch the ground.

Her training and technique are truly impressive.

Being able to unleash attacks that would throw most people off balance, again and again, it’s honestly admirable.

But Karinal has a weakness, she tends to move awkwardly when transitioning to her next action.

That part of her hasn’t changed from when I played the game.

All the players used to time their attacks for that awkward moment…

I closed the distance as she started her horizontal swing, held the handle of her great sword, and gave a rueful smile.

“How about we call it a day?”

“Haa… haa… No way, I…”

“Karinal, forget about winning or losing for now. Just catch your breath first.”

Seeing the pained look on Karinal’s face, I cut in and said.

Sorry, but I have no intention of discussing wins and losses, I’m not about to let her fall to darkness.

At my words, Karinal quietly nodded and began using her great sword as a support to catch her breath.

After a while, Karinal, now composed, looked at me with a discouraged expression and I gave a small, wry smile.

“Karinal, would you mind taking your stance with the great sword?”

“…Like this?”

“Yeah, thanks… Just as I thought. You’re holding the great sword like a longsword, which is why your follow-up moves feel awkward.”

“Eh…?”

Since Karinal was gripping it like a longsword, there was little space between her hands.

Unlike a longsword, a great sword is held using as much of the hilt as possible to give better leverage.

Without proper footing, it takes longer to put power into a strike, that was the source of Karinal’s awkwardness.

This wasn’t from any analysis team, it was something I personally figured out while living in this world.

I gently touched her hands and adjusted her grip. Karinal looked a bit surprised, then started testing the feel by swinging her great sword a few times.

I stepped out of her sword’s reach and raised my voice so it wouldn’t be drowned out by the whooshing of the blade.

“Spread your feet a little too. Stick with your usual fighting style, but focus on shifting your weight!”

“…Yes!”

“If your movement feels off, adjust your grip. That awkwardness comes from a lack of power. Pay attention to your footwork too, or you’ll get targeted!”

“Yes!”

If players saw me now, they’d probably think I was handing aid to the enemy.

But by making Karinal stronger, I’ll make sure she doesn’t fall into darkness.

After all, the reason she fell into darkness was because of her inferiority complex toward Roy and her desire for Elvin’s approval.

So if I can fulfill both of those needs, she shouldn’t fall to darkness.

Karinal has the talent, so if I guide her a little, she’ll grow strong on her own.

After swinging her great sword for a while, Karinal gave a satisfied smile and walked toward me.

Her stiff expression from earlier was gone, she was smiling beautifully now, so I smiled back and spoke.

“You’re prettier when you smile, you know?”

“Eh… ah, yes… thank you… very much.”

Karinal’s cheeks flushed slightly, and she started fidgeting with the hilt of her great sword, making me tilt my head in curiosity.

What the? Is she embarrassed?

I honestly thought she’d be used to hearing that kind of thing…

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 → Mandarin 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.

*Felica Dragonhall

Height: 170 cm, 24 years old, with glossy purple hair in a bob cut.

She has a dignified face and a straightforward, no-nonsense personality.

She has a chest that resembles two big watermelons.

During the war, her swordsmanship and skill, [Calamity], along with her personality, earned her the title of Empress.

It seems she dislikes being called the Empress, as she runs away whenever the topic comes up.

She is Roy’s older sister and tries to teach him a bit of her swordsmanship.

Since becoming Reid’s lover, she’s started wearing cute clothes more often.

Since she and Erika are fellow lovers, their relationship is closer to friends than student and teacher.

Since Reid spoils her, she allows herself to be spoiled only when with him.

Reid’s lover.

*Roy Dragonhall

Height: 171 cm, Age: 16, short purple hair.

The only male student in the grade taught by Reid.

The main character in the VR game [Overworld].

Slim but well-trained physique, with a gentle face and a considerate nature.

He has three romantic partners: Lucy, Shirin, and Runen.

Chapter length 4484 characters.