I Was Reincarnated As An Instructor In An R18 Game... - Chapter 60

It was 11 PM at night.

Felica and Lucienne had gone home, and I was helping out at the tavern.

I finished the tavern’s business at 10 PM and was in the middle of cleaning.

The sound of metal being struck loudly rang out, Kaan! Kaan!

This is the sound that signals a fire. If the enemy attacks, the bell rings rapidly: Kakakakakakan!

With a serious expression, I looked at Niimi’s worried face and told her I was going outside.

When I went outside, I couldn’t get a good sense of direction due to the many large buildings around.

…There doesn’t seem to be any brighter spots… what should I do?

As I folded my arms, contemplating what to do, a shadow fell in front of me.

It was sudden, but I quickly got into a defensive stance, watching the shadow closely.

“…Rolle?”

“Teacher! The butler! Erika’s butler!”

As the shadow stood up and was briefly illuminated by the light, I realized it was Rolle, panting heavily.

Rolle ran towards me, grabbing my clothes and urgently pleading.

At those words, I looked in the direction of the former Erika mansion and shouted.

“Sharle!”

“Yes!”

“There’s a possibility that Count Deus’ soldiers are on the move. Contact the others quickly! Rolle, protect Erika and the others with Satur and Minty! Hire any adventurers who are awake, I’ll pay them!”

“I’ll be back right away!”

“What will you do, teacher?”

After hearing my words, Sharle must have headed towards her companions, as I could feel the wind blowing when she moved, which was unusual for her.

Rolle took a deep breath to calm herself and asked me with a concerned look.

I shifted my gaze from Rolle to the direction of the former Erika mansion.

I thought of the clumsy man, the one who shared similar thoughts to my own.

“…You know, right?”

“…!? I’ll send someone immediately! So, don’t do anything reckless!”

“…Understood.”

I stepped outside at Rolle’s voice and looked at Niimi’s face.

Niimi must have sensed something from my expression, as she closed her eyes with a worried look.

When she opened her eyes, her expression changed to a gentle smile as she spoke.

“Be safe.”

“…I’ll be back soon.”

I appreciated Niimi’s thoughtfulness and decided that I would reward her when I returned.

As I started running, I felt the noise of the bustling Suzuya grow louder behind me.

How did Rolle realize the butler was in danger?

It’s a mystery whether she went to Erika’s former mansion.

What’s more, it’s the middle of the night.

What worries me most, though, isn’t that.

I had already known that Erika’s mansion would burn down.

In the original storyline, Erika who fails to resist Roy’s temptation in the middle part of the story, burns down the mansion the day before her downfall.

…Yes, in the middle of the story.

It’s still the beginning, with only about 30 days passed since the plot started.

The entire story spans 3 years, ending when Roy graduates from the academy.

The middle part of the story comes around a year and a half in.

From my perspective, it’s a happy thing as I want to bring the Deus family to ruin.

However, what I’m worried about is the event that will happen about 30 days after the fire.

There’s no danger to Roy, but the heroine is in danger.

In fact, based on my analysis and the research team’s thoughts, the heroine won’t be able to find happiness.

While running, I sighed and then picked up the pace.

As I got closer to Erika’s former mansion, everything around me started to look brighter.

Could it be the fire rising from the mansion that’s causing this?

I approached Erika’s mansion, took a deep breath, and hid behind the main gate’s wall while observing the front entrance.

The mansion’s windows were shattered, and flames would occasionally shoot out of the broken windows.

There were no signs of people around, and it seemed the fire had spread to the garden.

The fact that even the cobblestones leading to the entrance are burning means either oil or some kind of flammable liquid was used.

“Sorry I’m late.”

“No, you’re plenty early… Sharle, can you use detection magic?”

“Yes, I sense one person… but…”

“I’ll go alone, so please tell me where they are.”

“…They’re right after you enter through the front door.”

“Thanks.”

I responded to Sharle’s voice from the side and took out a water magic tool from my magic bag.

Holding a water-colored crystal rod, about the size that can be gripped, I ran toward the front door through the flames.

…If it’s oil, it could have the opposite effect, but… it can’t be helped!?

Fortunately, the water from the magic tool extinguished the fire.

I reached the front door while splashing water in front of me and kicked the door down.

As expected, the inside was a sea of fire. I covered my mouth with a cloth and hurried to search for the butler.

I then found the butler collapsed, leaning against the wall of the staircase leading to the second floor.

I quickly approached, splashing water, and poured some on the butler before lifting him over my shoulder

…Checking his safety comes later, for now, I have to escape!

Once I stood, the fire seemed to spread more rapidly, growing fiercer.

Clicking my tongue and preparing myself for burns, I stepped forward as water was sprayed around me.

This wasn’t a small amount from a magic tool, but rather a large amount of water from magic.

“Hurry up!”

“…You’re being reckless!”

Sharle’s voice echoed, and I began to run.

I ran at full speed, heading for the main gate that hadn’t been reached by the fire.

Thanks to Sharle flooding the area in front of me with water, I was able to focus solely on running.

I made it outside the main gate and gently lowered the butler to the ground.

As I checked the butler’s condition while lying him on his back, I called out to Sharle.

“Sharle?”

“I’m here.”

“…Thank you, you saved me.”

“You’re shortening my lifespan…”

“I’m sorry.”

From Sharle’s voice, there was a mix of relief and a slight hint of anger.

…I guess it’s inevitable to be scolded this time.

The butler’s condition seems okay; his butler outfit is torn with cuts, but there are no life-threatening injuries.

He was probably knocked out by some attack, then set on fire right after.

However, I can’t feel at ease since I don’t know what’s going on inside his body.

Also, though I don’t want to say it, his age is a factor.

He’s an elderly butler, so I have to consider the possibility of his physical weakness as well.

Just as I was about to call out for Sharle to take him to a medical facility, the butler groaned.

The butler barely opened his eyelids and looked at me.

The butler, who rarely shows expression, looked at my face, gave a faint smile, and handed me a miniaturized magic bag from his chest pocket.

As I received the magic bag, the butler spoke in a faint, nearly disappearing voice.

“…Please… I ask you…”

“…Got it. But there’s a condition.”

“…?”

“Don’t give up on your life; the Deus family… Erika is still alive, you know?”

If you’re going to swear loyalty to the Deus family, then show it by staying alive and serving them.

That’s the path you chose, right?

As I gazed at the butler with a look full of meaning, he gave a wry smile, coughed, and closed his eyelids.

When I placed my hand on his neck, there was a weak pulse, but it was there.

With a sigh, I spoke to the man who had fought in a way completely different from mine.

“…Take a rest for a bit.”

–

Soon after, the adventurers and soldiers who came to put out the fire gathered.

I spotted a familiar captain among the soldiers and entrusted the butler to him.

I bowed to the adventurers and, when talking about their reward, they asked for steak, which made me chuckle wryly.

While observing the adventurers and soldiers helping with the fire from a slightly distant position, I called out to Sharle.

“Sharle… please use this.”

“…Is this the one from earlier?”

I handed the magic bag, which the butler had given me, toward the direction of the voice.

Sharle must have taken it in her hand, and as I felt it lighten, the magic bag disappeared from my hand.

I smiled slightly with the corners of my mouth and spoke.

“Let them taste the butler’s fangs.”

“…I’ll make sure of it.”

The fangs the butler likely directed for the first time at his master.

Even with things like Elicia and Erica, I can’t imagine the butler’s inner conflict after serving the Deus family loyally.

This is the first time such a man has aimed his fangs, and it’s my job to make sure they reach their target.

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*Meiya

Name: Sister Meiya

Height: 169 cm, Age: 27, Silver hair, a little longer than shoulder-length.

She has a slender face, a pure atmosphere, and a strong maternal instinct.

Her body is also slim, with br3asts larger than melons but not quite reaching the size of a watermelon.

A nun serving in the church of the royal capital.

She takes care of six orphaned children.

Although it’s never been said in words, she is considered a mother by the children.

She is the type to keep her worries to herself and breaks down without sharing them with anyone.

After being saved by Reid, she seems to have reflected on it and now tries not to hold onto her worries.

Chapter length 3436 characters.