I Was Reincarnated As An Instructor In An R18 Game... - Chapter 29

“Erika-chan~ You know you’re supposed to let me know if you’re making a detour!”

“I apologize… Ah, please don’t touch me like that!”

Minty complains while touching Erika’s chest from behind.

Erika’s body reacted adorably with a little twitch, and she was angry at Minty behind her.

Watching this scene with a troubled smile are Satur and Rolle, who are slightly spread out behind.

Even if she’s angry, it’s more like giving a stern warning…

In the end, it seems Erika decided to hire Satur, Minty, and Rolle as guards for 3 silver coins per day per person.

She would end up paying 9 silver coins a day, but for Erika now, it’s a trivial amount.

I don’t know her actual savings, but I imagine she might have a few platinum coins.

Moreover, since they are all B-rank adventurers, it would be considered cheap if asked whether it’s expensive or not.

Adventurer ranks go from E to A, with S above A.

E represents beginners, and the higher you go to A, the stronger the evaluation and combat power, with S being something extraordinary.

Being B-ranked, to hire them as guards would usually cost 5 to 9 silver coins per person.

It’s probably true that the three of them really like Erika.

Otherwise, adventurers who are strict about money wouldn’t offer a lower price.

Lucienne is walking beside me on the left, and Erika is walking on the opposite side.

Lucienne-san appeared apologetic at first, but thanks to Erika and Minty, she became more comfortable.

Now, they are walking side by side, chatting happily.

As for the man who attacked Lucienne, Rolle told me the situation privately.

Apparently, he was involved in some shady activities, and several suspicious things came out of his magic bag…

Well, it’s fine as long as he doesn’t get off that easily.

When I told Rolle I’d purchase it if new information arrived, she nodded cheerfully.

Lucienne is standing at the front door of a common stone-built, two-story house along the main road.

Then she bows lightly to us, her chest swaying dramatically.

Marika confidently said the underwear would definitely be ready tomorrow, so there’s nothing to worry about.

“Thank you so much for today.”

“It was nothing, I just lent a hand.”

“It’s not just that… no, good night.”

Lucienne shook her head slightly, bowed again, and quickly went inside.

I couldn’t see clearly in the dark, but I think Lucienne’s cheeks were slightly red.

I tilted my head, wondering if something was wrong, when I felt someone staring from the side.

When I looked to the side, Erika was staring at me with a deadpan glare. The three adventurers were also smirking at me.

“Is something wrong?”

“…Seriously, are you sharp or clueless? Make up your mind.”

“…Got it. When the time comes and you need me, I’ll answer properly.”

“Seriously, Instructor, you say those things like it’s nothing~”

“I agree completely.”

Erika sighed with one hand lightly on her forehead, while the three adventurers laughed.

“…I didn’t say anything that funny, did I?”

As we started walking, Erika glanced at my face, then looked forward with a tired gaze and muttered in displeasure.

“When we finally become a couple, I wonder how many more girls you’ll have…”

“…No matter how many there are, I’ll love everyone equally, you know?”

“I-I told you! You need to learn to let things like that slide!”

Erika came to a halt, put her hands on her hips, and pouted angrily with a flushed face.

I burst out laughing at Erika’s reaction, and the three adventurers laughed too.

–

The next day, it was around 11 a.m.

I found myself outside the headmaster’s office.

After returning home yesterday, I received a letter, probably by magic, saying Croana wanted me to come at this time.

While I was eating dinner with Niimi, a letter suddenly appeared, gently floating in front of me.

Of course I was surprised. I thought letters were something people delivered and didn’t know magic like that existed.

I knew of large-scale magic devices that connect buildings in different towns, but I didn’t know there was magic that could send things to individuals.

I gave a light knock, and a voice answered from inside.

So I opened the door, and just like before, Croana opened her arms wide and wrapped them around my neck with a big smile.

As I softly embraced Croana, she pressed her head against my shoulder and nuzzled me in return.

“I’ve been waiting for you, Reid.”

“Thank you for inviting me, Croana.”

Croana responded with a soft fleeting kiss that barely touched me, then smiled.

Last time, I wanted to stay like that, but this time I quickly slipped my arm under her hips and lifted her up.

…No, even if she’s floating slightly with magic, it still doesn’t look right.

At first, Croana looked puzzled with her arms around my neck, but then she began smiling and chuckling softly.

“Sorry to ask right after you arrived, but could you open that door?”

“…Door?”

There was a door in the corner that wasn’t usually there in the headmaster’s room.

I tilted my head in confusion and opened the door while still holding Croana in my arms.

There was a staircase lit with the faint glow of candlelight, leading upward to another door.

“First, try opening it as it is.”

“Alright.”

When I opened the door, the bright sunlight poured in, causing me to narrow my eyes.

A slightly strong wind blew against me and Croana.

The place beyond the door turned out to be the school rooftop, which is always open and equipped with safety railings

Students often use it as a place to relax, mainly because of the beautiful view.

“Then next, could you close the door, turn the key, and open it again?”

“…It already feels like something amazing is about to happen. My heart’s racing.”

“Haha, I can clearly hear how fast your heart’s racing.”

Smiling wryly, I closed the door and turned the key Croana had given me in the lock.

I heard the familiar click of a regular lock, then opened the door.

I opened the door and was left utterly dumbfounded by what I saw.

“Welcome… to my home.”

While hearing Croana’s happy voice, I looked at the cozy, orange-lit room.

What I saw was a spacious area that felt like a library converted into a home.

On the left, stairs led to the second floor, which was open and lined with many bookshelves.

Suddenly, a paper and pen floated gently right in front of us.

“This is my boyfriend… please bring tea to the inner room.”

After Croana spoke, the pen wrote something on the paper and flew off somewhere.

Perhaps amused by my expression, Croana laughed happily and pointed deeper inside.

“Now, please close the door and go further inside.”

“Ah, yeah.”

Following Croana’s instructions, I closed the door and moved deeper inside.

The place I was shown to was a room spacious like a reception lounge.

One entire wall was made of glass, providing a full view of the outside.

Curiously, it didn’t feel bright or glaring; in fact, it was soothing to the eyes.

She pointed to a sofa facing the window, and I sat down.

Croana, still held in my arms, turned around and sat down on my lap.

“How is it? Did it surprise you?”

“Surprised doesn’t even begin to cover it… Is this magic too?”

“Yes, it’s magic… a form of spatial magic. You’re the third person I’ve invited here, Reid.”

“…It’s an honor, Croana.”

Saying that, I hugged Croana from behind, and she relaxed her body against me.

I brought my face close to her hair and savored the nostalgic scent coming from Croana.

While we were like that, a silver tray came from somewhere carrying tea and placed two cups on the nearby round table.

It was as if an invisible person was there.

Croana picked up her cup, took a sip, and started talking.

“…I want to tell you why people called me ugly.”

I listened intently as Croana began speaking in a slightly nervous voice.

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