I Was Reincarnated As An Instructor In An R18 Game... - Chapter 62

I woke up around noon, washed my face, and had lunch at the tavern.

Perhaps I was tired after all; the fatigue has been lifted from my body.

Even though I thought I was maintaining my health, it seems I was pushing myself too hard in certain areas.

Seeing my condition, Niimi smiled gently and said, “I’m glad you’re feeling better.”

I can’t help but feel like Niimi sees through me, and I can’t stand up to her.

Just because the fatigue is gone doesn’t mean the burn on my leg is healed, so I won’t push myself.

After hearing what Sharle had to say, there’s no need for me to act suddenly.

No matter how many times his name comes up, all I can do is train Roy and the students and support the events.

Of course, it goes without saying that I should prevent the students’ misfortunes and dangers.

In the a game, once the plot is finished, Roy and the others’ journey would end there.

However, in this world, even when the story ends, their journey continues.

There may be times when it’s necessary to intervene in dangerous situations, but generally, I want the students to overcome challenges by thinking for themselves.

As I thought about this and sipped my tea, I heard a voice from behind me.

I glanced behind me, and there was Rolle, who was supposed to be guarding Erika.

Her usual expressionless face remained, but it seemed like she was slightly depressed.

Rolle met my gaze directly and said in a calm voice.

“Teacher, I want to talk.”

“…Alright. Here?”

“Outside… while taking a walk.”

Rolle quietly shakes her head and points outside.

I smile and nod, then inform Niimi that I’ll be stepping out for a little while.

I stand up, go outside with Rolle, and she suggests walking towards the former Erica mansion where the fire occurred.

I nod in response, and the walk begins with Rolle walking beside me.

We walk silently for about five minutes.

There’s no unpleasant atmosphere between us.

I glance at Rolle’s profile, and as expected, she looks down.

I know that what she wants to talk about is the butler incident from yesterday…

However, it’s clear from Rolle’s mood that it’s something difficult to talk about.

As I consider whether I should ask her, she starts speaking in a calm voice.

“I’ll explain how I realized the butler was… in danger.”

“…If it’s something hard to say, it’s fine. I did have some doubts, though…”

“No, I’ll tell you. I occasionally observed… Erica’s former mansion… and the butler’s condition.”

“…”

Rolle points to a slightly hidden side street, and I nod, walking in that direction.

The back street is deserted, and sometimes adventurers use it to camp out.

It’s not dirty, and if anything, it’s rather clean.

Perhaps it’s an unspoken rule among adventurers, but it seems the rule is to clean up after using it.

Because of that, the locals don’t oppose it and don’t look at them strangely.

By the time it gets light and people start walking around, the adventurers pack up their tents and bedding to avoid being noticed.

“When I was struggling to make money, I… attacked the butler here.”

Rolle begins speaking quietly as we walk down the street.

Before meeting me, there was a time when the adventurers were in a rough period.

During that time, Rolle was on the verge of losing control from hunger.

At that point, the method of getting money didn’t matter anymore.

By chance, Rolle attacked an elderly gentleman who seemed to have money as he walked down the street.

That old gentleman, in fact, was the butler.

“I was defeated in return. I was too weak.”

With a faint wry smile, Rolle glances at my face.

She quickly looks back ahead and points to a rather dark alley.

So, that’s where you attacked him…?

If you were starving and lacked strength, that would make sense.

When you’re starving, you can’t concentrate or summon any strength.

You were defeated, but you were never handed over to the patrol guards.

On the contrary, they showed concern, gave her food, and handed her a gold coin.

With that single gold coin, she managed to survive until she met me and found stability.

“I went to return the money, but they refused. Instead, they told me to live without making mistakes…”

“…I see.”

There must have been some internal conflict within him regarding Elysia and Erika…

Even so, the butler chose loyalty over all else.

Rolle nodded at the butler’s words and parted ways there.

However, she occasionally went to check on the butler from a distance.

When I called out to her and we headed toward the former Erika residence, she was actually happy.

She thought she could finally repay the butler, but the butler chose the Deus family instead of Erika.

Rolle stops, and I stop to match her pace. She looks up at me with a serious expression and says.

“Adventurers don’t forget the kindness they receive. Teacher… I’d like you to sell me one White Token.”

“…A White Token?”

I tilt my head in confusion and ask again, to which Rolle nods and begins to explain.

It seems the butler can’t eat at the moment, but he can drink.

However, just drinking water won’t provide enough nutrients, and his injuries won’t heal.

White Tokens are famous for their high nutritional value… It seems she intends to have someone turn it into a drink.

I take a White Token out of the Magic Bag and hand it to Rolle.

Then, I smile and say to Rolle.

“Rolle, order steaks for everyone, but pay for it yourself.”

“…Teacher.”

“Adventurers don’t like receiving charity, Right?”

“Yeah!”

Rolle’s face changes from a stunned expression to an unusually wide smile as she nods.

I smile and nod at Rolle’s happy expression as we start walking back to Suzuya together.

We continue talking about trivial things, and soon we’re back at Suzuya.

After exchanging farewells with Rolle in front of Erika’s house, she runs off somewhere.

I stop and watch the direction Rolle ran off in, thinking she’s incredibly fast.

The door to Erika’s house opens, and Minty pops her head out, smiling and looking at me as she speaks.

“Hehehe, Instructor~ Erika-chan is calling for you~”

“…Is it alright if I come in?”

“Of course~ Go ahead!”

At my question, Minty briefly peeks inside, then immediately pops her face out again, waving one hand as she speaks.

I chuckle wryly at Minty’s behavior and enter Erika’s house.

Upon entering, I find Erika sipping tea gracefully at a nearby round table.

While approaching Erika with a wry smile, I’m asked by Satur, who is nearby, with a troubled smile.

“Did Rolle leave?”

“Yeah, she went happily.”

“Then, you sold her the White Token, right?”

“No, I didn’t sell it.”

I thank Merine-san for pulling out the chair for me and sit down while answering.

I told Satur that it was in exchange for a free steak, and she laughed.

Erika must have heard from Rolle, as she smiles in exasperation after hearing my answer.

Minty is also laughing behind me.

“You’re such a soft-hearted instructor. Thank you.”

“Thank you~”

“That’s true… but thank you.”

“Please, stop. It’s not that big of a deal.”

I let out a wry smile as I take a sip of the tea Merine-san prepared for me.

…As expected, the taste of tea made by a professional is different. It’s really delicious.

Erika folds her arms and, as though she just remembered, says with a smile.

“It seems that my mother would like to thank you as well, so please go and see her.”

“…Is it really alright?”

“Yes, she’s healthy enough to take walks with Merine recently.”

“I see…”

Hearing Erika’s words, I let out a soft sigh of relief.

Erika squints at me slightly and smiles happily.

In that case, I stand up to go meet Elysia-san.

It looks like Merine-san is going to guide me, so as I try to follow her, Erika calls me to stop.

I turn my head toward Erika, and she stands up and says.

“Please, I ask of you.”

“…Hm? Got it.”

Something in the way Erika said it caught my attention, but I smiled, nodded, and followed Merine-san without thinking too much.

Erika is probably trying to tell me to pay attention to Elysia’s condition.

With that thought in mind, I climb the stairs to the second floor.

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Reid disappeared upstairs, and Erika sat down, took a sip of tea, and smiled.

As Minty observed Erika, she laughed joyfully and remarked.

“Erika-chan, Instructor… what do you think he’ll do~?”

“That’s obvious.”

“Well, everyone is already planning for that… and, more importantly, the proprietress has been pushing for it.”

“That’s true.”

Erika smiled awkwardly at Satur’s words and took another sip of tea.

Erika shared the same idea as Niimi, if you’re feeling uneasy, then… just surround it and be done with it.

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