I Was Reincarnated As An Instructor In An R18 Game... - Chapter 61

The chaos from last night has passed, and now it is 7 a.m.

I had breakfast with Niimi and was drinking tea after the meal.

Niimi had a calm expression as she washed the dishes for me.

I had a light burn on my leg, but I was otherwise completely fine.

The fire was successfully extinguished, and there were no injuries among the adventurers.

However, because I jumped into the fire, my clothes were quite torn up.

I returned to Suzuya in those same clothes, which caused everyone to panic.

It would have been fine if they were just panicking, but Niimi, Erika, and Elysia ended up crying when they saw me.

On top of that, Sharle reported to Erika that I jumped into the fire, which led to me receiving a teary-eyed scolding that I couldn’t argue against.

When I reported that I saved the butler from the fire, Elysia and Erika sighed in relief and thanked me.

I honestly reported that I wasn’t sure about his condition, but both of them smiled and said it was good that there was still hope.

I remembered what happened yesterday with a wry smile, stood up, and hugged Niimi from behind as she did the dishes.

Niimi’s body fit snugly, with the perfect amount of softness that made hugging her comfortable.

Even though I hugged her, Niimi didn’t seem surprised. She continued washing the dishes and smiled as she said.

“What’s wrong?”

“…No, I was just thinking about how I made you worry yesterday.”

“Fufu, I’m not crying anymore, you know? As long as you’re fine, that’s what matters. Besides…”

After finishing the dishes, Niimi wiped her wet hands with a cloth and turned to look up at me in my arms.

She gently caressed both of my cheeks with her hands, giving me a troubled smile as she spoke.

“Even if I warn you, you’ll still go, right?”

“…I’m sorry.”

“Fufu, you’re so honest.”

Niimi laughed happily at my words, then wrapped her arms around my back and pressed her chest against mine.

In response, I tightened my arms around Niimi a little as I hugged her.

I kissed Niimi lightly on the lips while her eyes were closed, then released her from my arms.

I tried to move to clean the inn, but Niimi wouldn’t let go of the arms that were holding her.

Wondering about it, I tilted my head and looked at Niimi’s smiling face, only to see her shake her head.

“You can’t, you need to rest today, okay?”

“Eh, no…”

“Understood?”

Niimi smiled with an air that left no room for argument and tightened her arms around me.

As if to coincide with this, Niimi’s marshmallows pressed against my chest changed shape dramatically.

Certainly, today the academy is closed.

Actually, yesterday was the day off, but for some reason, maybe for academy adjustments, it was changed to today.

I asked with a wry smile, “Can’t you let me help even a little?”

“No. Please rest until at least noon… Alright?”

I knew from the long time we’ve been together that Niimi would never back down in times like this.

I sighed with a wry smile, nodded in acceptance, and Niimi happily let go of my arms.

Niimi then went off to clean the inn, and with nothing left to do, I sat in a chair.

As I was thinking about what to do, someone knocked on the door leading to the reception counter.

I tilted my head in confusion and replied, then stood up and approached the door when I heard Sharle’s voice.

I opened the door, confirmed Sharle had entered the room by voice, then closed the door.

I told her to sit at the table and prepared tea for Sharle.

As I was preparing, Sharle spoke with a cheerful voice from behind.

“Fufu, looks like you were told to rest, huh?”

“I was told to rest until noon, at the very least.”

“I figured as much.”

I placed the tea I prepared in front of Sharle and sat in the seat across from her.

The cup disappeared, and after a while, it appeared again.

In other words, she must be drinking it.

“…I have a report.”

With a single word from Sharle, the atmosphere shifts to one of seriousness.

I put on a serious expression, crossed my arms, and waited for Sharle to speak.

“My companions captured several suspicious people near the site of the fire. They’re currently being interrogated. Also, the contents of the magic bag the butler gave us are enough to push Count Deus into a corner.”

“The contents… is it better if I don’t ask?”

“Preferably…”

I end up giving a wry smile at Sharle’s suggestive tone.

In other words, if I really insisted on hearing it, she would tell me.

I’m dying to know, but I’ll hold back.

I took a sip of tea, shook my head, and then smiled as I spoke.

“No, I’ll pass… but if Sharle thinks it’s necessary, let me know.”

“In that case, just one thing…”

“There’s one?”

I couldn’t help but laugh at Sharle, who immediately said there was one, even though I felt a bit sorry.

I couldn’t tell if she was being playful or serious, but either way, it was unfair.

Since I could hear a hint of laughter in her voice, it was probably the former.

Changing her tone to one of seriousness, Sharle asked me.

“Stro Zelneze… Have you heard this name before?”

“…No, I haven’t.”

“I see… That’s all for the report. I’ll be nearby, so call me if you need anything.”

“Ah, wait a moment.”

“Yes?”

I stopped Sharle, who must have stood up, and asked something else I wanted to know.

I had to ask this, after all. It’s only been a day and I can’t help but be concerned.

“How is the butler’s condition?”

“I’m sorry, but we can’t provide much information yet. Fortunately, the external wounds are few, but his stamina…”

“I understand, thank you.”

“No… well then.”

After saying that, Sharle opened the door and left.

After confirming that the door had closed, I let out a big sigh.

When I heard the name from Sharle, my heart was pounding so loudly I thought it would give me away.

It wasn’t out of joy, but because I was shocked and disturbed.

…This is the worst… I never thought that name would come up.

Stro Zelneze. The name of the man who served as a priest at the Demon Association.

The man who supported Dill and the others, and tormented the players and Roy.

He provided magical support, devised strategies, and in the beginning, skillfully deceived the players with his words.

Stro Zelneze’s end comes when he is swallowed by the collapsing church along with Dill and the others.

The problem here is that while Dill and the others have been shown to be defeated, there is no such depiction for Stro Zelneze.

All that is left is his final words: “Is this… the end of my dream?”

I had let my guard down, thinking that Stro Zelneze wouldn’t appear by keeping Dill and the others out of it.

…Has he started looking for a replacement because he can’t involve Dill and the others anymore?

No, wait.

Why is he involved with Count Deus in the first place?

…Could it be that the flow of funds leads to the Demon Association?

But how do I explain this to Sharle and the kingdom?

The only reason I know is because I played the game in my previous life.

I can’t expect them to believe me if I talk like I’m predicting things that haven’t happened yet.

Then… there is only one thing I can do.

I sighed and headed to my room to take a quick nap.

Honestly, I was suddenly overwhelmed with fatigue.

Mainly mentally… that’s how troublesome an enemy he is.

I laid down on the bed, closed my eyes, and soon fell asleep.

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＊Attra

Name: Sister Attra

Height: 171 cm, 27 years old, black hair, shoulder-length.

She carries a serene expression and a calm atmosphere.

Her body is slender, but her hips are slightly larger, and her chest is as large as a watermelon.

She was a nun at the Santoni Church.

She and Meiya are from the same batch, and their bond is so strong that they could be called best friends.

She is called Attra-nee by the six children of the Royal Church.

She was saved by Reid at Santoni and took refuge at the Royal Church.

She is actually interested in men’s bodies, but the recent incident has made her afraid.

Chapter length 3210 characters.