I Was Reincarnated As An Instructor In An R18 Game... - Chapter 81

The three of us, Meiya-san, Attra-san, and I, entered the church.

After entering and closing the door, I noticed Meiya looking at me with a puzzled expression, tilting her head.

With a serious expression, I asked her to lend me the broken necklace and explained the reason at the same time.

The example I brought up is the “Black Bracelet” from Santoni.

There’s a chance that if I say the right words, the necklace will change its shape.

I explained that I didn’t know whether it would become a magical tool or something else, but something could happen.

The reason I explained it in detail is that I heard this necklace serves as proof of completing the sisterhood training.

If the necklace changes its form or appearance, it won’t be able to serve as proof until the next one arrives.

I don’t know where, to whom, or for what purpose it will be proved, but it’s clear that it’s something they cherish.

After I explained it carefully, the two of them, with serious expressions, exchanged looks and began to discuss.

They asked me to wait a bit, and as I nodded, the two of them quickly entered the side door.

In the meantime, I took out the “Black Bracelet” that had changed its form from my magic bag. [TL Note: …How many bracelets did he get? I know he got 5 items in the secret shop, but I assumed it was 5 different items at first, then two bracelets and 3 other things when he gave them to Corana’s sisters. Now he has a third bracelet… did he actually get 5 of these bracelets???]

I took it out thinking it would be faster if they saw it for themselves.

Then, I heard the sound of several people hurriedly running toward me from behind the door.

Based on the footsteps, it was probably Meiya and the others.

My guess was right; Meiya-san and Attra-san brought Niche-san and Sera-san with them.

Meiya took a deep breath, looked at my face, and handed me the necklace with its chain part detached in an unnatural way.

With my other hand not holding the “Black Bracelet,” I took the necklace and looked at Meiya-san with a surprised expression.

I didn’t expect her to give it to me so quickly.

I offered the “Black Bracelet” instead of the necklace, and with a gentle smile, Meiya-san shook her head and spoke.

“We’ve only been on the receiving end and haven’t properly thanked Reid-san yet.”

“No, but…”

“This was something we all decided together. Besides, if we contact Kyre, we’ll get a new one.”

Meiya looked around at the three of them with a smile and then tilted her head as she looked at me.

From her expression, it was clear that she didn’t seem to intend on asking for it back.

…It must be full of memories, though.

With a serious expression, I put the “Black Bracelet” back in my magic bag and lowered my gaze to the necklace.

I muttered those words, hoping at least it would change into something Meiya would be happy with.

“…Tibrielra.”

Suddenly, the necklace began to shine with a white light.

Strangely, it wasn’t blinding, but the white light made the necklace disappear from view.

Then, the light quickly settled, and the necklace I had been holding in my hand had changed shape.

I was shocked when I saw it; not only had the shape changed, but its size had too.

The necklace transformed on my hand into the shape of a human hand.

To be exact, it was the upper part of a hand, with the wrist section appearing as though it had been neatly severed.

From its hardness and weight, I could tell it was made of metal, but I never imagined it would change into the shape of a hand.

The hand appeared to be pointing at someone, with only the index finger raised.

“…Ah.”

“Geez, that was so surprising~! Sera… what happened~?”

Sera, who had been watching with a surprised expression, pointed at the metal sculpture shaped like a hand and raised her voice, while Niche, who was next to her, spoke in a drawn-out voice.

Meiya and Attra, who had looked surprised when they saw the transformation, also turned to look at Sera’s face.

Sera looked at everyone and, with a desperate expression, spoke as if trying to make them understand.

“Doesn’t anyone remember? That shape, the one from the scripture, Riera-sama!”

At Sera’s words, the three of them turned around with terrifying speed and looked at the sculpture in my hand.

I was frightened by Meiya and the others’ intense expressions and their momentum, so I tried to hand it to Meiya, but she ignored me.

Seeing all four of them staring at what I had offered, I became scared, so I decided to speak up.

“Meiya-san… you should take a good look since I’m handing it to you.”

“No, I don’t want to. It’s scary.”

“…It’s scary?”

“If it’s something modeled after Riera-sama’s hand, it’s scary.”

…What does that mean for me, the one holding it?

I didn’t say that out loud, of course.

Since Sera wanted to see the back of the hand, I flipped the sculpture over and showed her the palm.

There, I saw a pattern of vines wrapped around a sword.

For some reason, I had the feeling that I had seen it somewhere before.

It wasn’t the vines, but the sword, but since it was just a pattern, I couldn’t make out the sword’s details clearly.

But still, something about it felt familiar, like I had seen it somewhere before.

It was Meiya and the others who reacted strongly to this pattern.

Suddenly, all four of them knelt to the floor, clasping their hands in a praying gesture.

I was surprised by the actions of the four, and in a hurry, I knelt on one knee, making eye contact with Meiya and asking.

“Meiya-san, please, tell me… This is too sudden, I don’t understand what’s going on.”

“That’s Riera-sama’s hand.”

“Still, it’s just a sculpture… Anyone could make it, right? There’s one over there too.”

I lightly pointed at the goddess statue, but Meiya smiled, shedding a single tear, and shook her head.

The other three also had tears in their eyes, smiling joyfully.

Meiya, still in a praying posture, began to explain to me, who was looking confused.

The goddess statue is indeed a sculpture modeled after Riera-sama’s form.

However, there was one part that could never be replicated, or rather, it was impossible to do so.

That was the pattern of vines wrapping around the sword in the sculpture, which the sculptors tried many times to carve, but it always disappeared immediately.

For many years, even decades, ever since the Holy Nation of Kyre was founded.

It’s a famous story among the sisters that for generations, the pope tried and failed.

Moreover, this pattern can only be confirmed in a single scripture found in the Grand Cathedral of the Holy Nation of Kyre.

She explained to me, through her tears, that this wasn’t something one could casually make.

Once Meiya explained that much to me, she closed her eyes as if praying and spoke.

“As Reid-san said, God exists. I never thought something like this would happen…”

I definitely hoped it would change into something that would make Meiya happy, but this kind of joy is a bit overwhelming.

…Riera-sama, I’m thankful for the reincarnation and everything, but I feel like this is going too far.

I complained to the goddess in my mind, then I saw the four of them in tears and couldn’t help but smile wryly.

After a while, the four of them regained their composure…

“We should contact the Holy Nation of Kyre!”

“But, they won’t believe us, will they~?”

“But, this is too much for us to handle…”

“However, we can’t ignore it either.”

The four of them began arguing fiercely about what to do with Riera-sama’s hand.

I watched the four of them with a wry smile and, seeing that they were starting to calm down, I offered some advice.

“Wouldn’t it be fine if you just told them the words I said?”

That way, anyone could make it change, not just me.

I explained that I didn’t know which part of Riera-sama would change, but it should serve as proof.

However, the four of them looked puzzled by my words, and seeing this, I tilted my head.

Perhaps realizing that I didn’t fully understand, Meiya spoke to me awkwardly.

“Reid-san… what did you whisper?”

“Hm?… I whispered, Tibriella…”

“Could you say it again, please?”

“…Tibriella.”

“I don’t understand…”

Meiya shook her head with a troubled expression.

She could hear me speaking, but she couldn’t understand it and couldn’t make out what I was saying.

It seemed as though I was speaking in a foreign language, and the four of them sighed softly as they explained.

I thought, ‘No way,’ and repeated the words several times, but all I got was a shake of their head.

Could it be that you won’t understand unless you see the characters of the ancient language in the ruins?

Taking them to the ruins is out of the question. It’s too difficult to get there.

After all, the ruins are reached by pushing through the End Forest for a whole month, hunting fierce monsters along the way.

It took a month in the game, so I can’t imagine how long it would take in reality.

Meiya and the others smiled at me as I was feeling down, and told me they would think about it.

Then, I was showered with thanks and gratitude.

Perhaps because Sera liked old texts, she thanked me while holding one of my hands with both of hers.

Niche hugged me, and Meiya and Attra smiled at me awkwardly, saying, “We keep gaining more debts.”

After that, I promised to visit the church soon and left the church.

I began walking toward Suzuya along the night street lit by streetlights.

As I walked, I wryly smiled, thinking it would be an overwhelming task to finish the sculpture.

–

Two shadows dance in the sky above the royal capital, illuminated by the moon.

“We’ve arrived.”

“Finally, I can meet Croana!!”

“Fufu, you’re excited for Reid as well, aren’t you?”

“Ah… well, yeah…”

“Well, for now, let’s land. It’ll be troublesome if we’re spotted.”

“Mm, got it.”

“Well, I wonder if she’s doing well… our little sister?”

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