I Was Reincarnated As An Instructor In An R18 Game... - Chapter 89

I’m walking down Sixth Street in the evening, heading in the direction of the royal castle.

Despite everything with Gruug, I’m glad I managed to keep the two safe.

Roy said he’d talk with Synk for a bit before heading back, while Niimi and Elysia continued to carefully tend to Foria.

After helping out at the tavern with Croana and the others, I took Erika outside, heading for a certain place.

It was a place Erika had long wanted to visit, and since I had business there too, I thought it was a perfect opportunity to bring her along.

The three adventurer girls also came along as Erika’s guards, spreading out a bit around us, keeping watch.

Erika walked beside me on my right, her blonde hair flowing in the evening breeze, her hand pressing it down as the sunset illuminated it.

Erika’s profile was so beautiful, I couldn’t help but stare.

The scent of roses tickled my nostrils, soothing the tension I’d been carrying.

When I think about having such lovely women as my lovers, it feels like a dream.

When Erika noticed I was watching her, she turned to me, tilting her head while still holding her hair with one hand, and said.

“What’s wrong?”

“No… I was just admiring how beautiful my girlfriend is.”

“Huh? What’s with that, all of a sudden…”

“Sorry…”

I gave a small, amused smile as Erika’s cheeks flushed slightly, and looked ahead.

Whenever I encounter a guy who causes women to look that way, my heart grows restless.

Then my heart grows parched.

It’s still a world where men hold more power, so perhaps it’s to be expected.

Even so, my heart threatens to be swallowed by irritation, murderous intent, and hatred.

Honestly, it was only because Roy and my lovers were here today that I stayed calm; without them, I’d have punched Gruug.

Suddenly feeling my right hand grasped, I looked at Erika, who smiled wryly with blushing cheeks and said.

“It’s showing on your face, you know?”

“Was it that obvious? …I was trying to be mindful of that.”

“At times like that… um, you should rely on your girlfriend.”

“…I already rely on you enough, Erika.”

Embarrassed by my words, Erika averted her gaze and held my hand more firmly.

Feeling my heart growing calm, I gently squeezed Erika’s left hand back.

The three adventurer girls around us were watching with grins on their faces.

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We arrived at a red-brick, two-story building located on 6th Street near the royal castle.

Releasing Erika’s hand, I pushed open the door.

Once inside, there was a reception counter, and behind it, it looked like a workspace with several desks.

Perhaps because it was evening, only a few people were working, and a chubby man sat at what looked like the supervisor’s seat in the back.

When the chubby man saw my face, he hurriedly stood and rushed over.

Reaching my side of the counter, he grabbed my arm with a worried expression and said.

“Reid! It’s you! I was worried about you! Is Suzuya okay?!”

“Thomas, I’m sorry it took me so long to reach out. We’re fine, and so is Niimi.”

“…Niimi? You’re calling your stepmother by name? We’ll need to talk about that and you’re here to see properties too, right?”

“Yeah.”

The chubby man, Thomas, glanced at Erika beside me, then looked at me with a tired smile.

Thomas is the president of a real estate company that makes a profit by managing land.

I heard from my father that both Erika’s house and Suzuya were bought from him.

Erika and I were led to a reception room and sat on the sofa in the center.

Erika sat beside me, Thomas sat across from us, and I explained everything that had happened.

After listening, Thomas leaned back against the sofa with a weary sigh and spoke in exasperation.

“Haaa… Well, I won’t say anything. As long as you’re happy. But at least send word. Do you know how many years I’ve known your family…”

“Yeah… I’m really sorry about that.”

“No, it’s fine as long as you’re safe. I couldn’t act either because of the Dwarf Merchant Guild. Did you tell the others at the tavern association?”

“Is there any point in telling the ones who didn’t even try to help?”

“…Reid.”

“No, it’s not like I resent them. I just don’t see the point or understand why they’d be worried now. You helped, Thomas. I don’t feel any duty to inform the ones who did nothing.”

Thomas has a wife and kids, yet he still did everything he could until the very end.

Despite everything, he was the kind of man who came to apologize to us when the Dwarf Merchant Guild pressure became too much.

I can see the value in telling him. But those who just stood by and said they were worried? I feel nothing.

It feels like nothing more than empty words.

I get that they had their own lives to protect, but they could’ve at least come to see us.

Seeing my expression, Thomas gave a wry smile and then straightened up, turning his gaze to Erika.

Realizing he was looking at her, Erika bent slightly, nodded her head, and smiled as she began her introduction.

“I’m Erika. A pleasure to meet you.”

“…You’re Lady Erika of the Deus family?”

“Formerly, yes. Now I’m just Erika, Reid’s girlfriend.”

Thomas gave me a flat look at Erika’s words, and I responded with a wry smile.

…Don’t give me that look, man. That dead-eyed stare doesn’t suit guys.

We came to see Thomas today to purchase a property, Erika and I together.

Apparently, Erika plans to start something with the recovered Elysia, but she hasn’t told me what.

I haven’t asked for details on purpose, but I did tell her to let me know if anything came up.

I spoke to Thomas about the property before Erika did, and he agreed pleasantly to look into it. Then I stood up.

I told Erika I’d be waiting outside, and when she smiled in reply as I left the room.

Since she’s keeping it a secret, I figured it was best not to know the location of the property.

When I stepped outside, it was getting dark and the sun was almost hidden behind the castle wall.

Rolle, who had been watching the outside, quietly approached and reported with a happy look.

“Teacher, the butler might be discharged soon.”

“I see… that’s good.”

“Though he looked kind of sad.”

“…Then could you tell him this? The bl00d of House Deus lives. Fulfill your duty…”

“Whoa, Teacher, that’s mean.”

Rolle said that, but her face was lit up with a happy smile.

I smiled back in the same cheerful mood and shared the story with Satur and Minty who had come over curiously.

After hearing the story, the two also smiled and started discussing something with Rolle, while I looked up at the streetlights that had just turned on as the sun set.

His work as a butler is not over, and more importantly, Elysia and Erika still need him.

If he feels needed, I want him to fulfill his duties as a butler.

This is part of his mission, and because he values that mission, he won’t ignore what I said.

I don’t mind if he sees me as the bad guy, as long as it brings happiness to the ones I love.

While thinking about all that, I saw Erika step out from the entrance with a content smile.

Erika spotted me and walked over with a smile.

As we walked toward Suzuya, I held her hand again and asked.

“Did you find a good place?”

“Yes, a few that seemed promising. More importantly, Thomas was worried about you. He said you’re reckless… Just what have you been up to?”

“Hmm… it’s a secret.”

“You’re so unfair… I was genuinely worried, you know.”

I smiled at Erika as she pouted and looked away, mumbling something softly.

I stopped walking, gently turned her toward me by her hand, and kissed the surprised Erika.

Our lips touched in a slow, lingering kiss.

“Mmm… nnh… mmph… chu… Geez, we’re on a main street, you know?”

“Thanks for worrying about me. It means a lot.”

“Why don’t you just let things slide at times like this?!”

She pulled away from the kiss, puffed up her red cheeks, and started pouting adorably

I laughed as she lightly tapped my chest with her hands and gave her another brief kiss.

She blushed even more and began tapping my chest faster.

When Erika realized the three adventurer girls were watching with amused smiles, she lowered her head in embarrassment.

[Profile]

*Sera

Name: Sister Sera

She’s 160 cm tall, 25 years old, with long, shiny red hair that flows to her waist

Her appearance is ordinary, but her cheeks are soft and plump. She has a clear, energetic personality.

She has a slightly curvy figure. Her chest is about the size of melons.

One of the nuns who served at Santoni Church.

She joined at the same time as Niche, and they meet again in Santoni.

She’s interested in church history, especially knowledgeable about the goddess.

Her father was an archaeologist, which influenced her interest.

After being helped by Reid in Santoni, she took shelter in the main church in the capital.

She has feelings for Reid but is shy about them, which clashes with her usual bold nature.

She’s recovered from the incident, and though she doesn’t show it, she’s constantly thinking about Reid.

Chapter length 3787 characters.