The Hero Creation Classroom of a Reincarnated Ordinary Person: After Reaching My Limit As An Adventurer, I Reluctantly Opened A Classroom In The Countryside To Earn Money For The Future, And My Student Became The Strongest - Episode 33

A few days later, Mu and I gathered in the living room for breakfast.

It’s part of the daily routine, but the atmosphere around Mu was heavy.

“……Are you okay? You seem really tired. You’re pushing yourself too hard. I’ll handle the monster subjugation today, so rest. Or rather, just sleep.”

Since I started cooking, you’ve been more spaced out and sleepy than usual, and now you’re even starting to doze off.

I thought that further overwork would be dangerous, so I told Mu to take a break.

“…but, Endy too…”

However, it seems that Mu won’t accept it easily.

“I’m fine. I know my limits well.”

Right now, the one bearing the most burden is Mu.

I’m staying up late to improve the magic formula, but I have the stamina, and I’m not going to use the magic formula I improved.

On the other hand, Mu is extremely busy helping me improve my magic formula, modifying her own magic formula, and defeating monsters to increase her proficiency.

“There’s no point in pushing yourself. Rest. I’ll take care of the monster hunting today, okay?”

“……Yeah, got it.”

If I spoke to him as gently as possible, Mo reluctantly nodded.

I thought that if they could understand the importance of resting even a little with this.

Recently, I had been having Mu defeat monsters to increase her proficiency, so it had been a while since I had gone around defeating monsters myself.

That said, the monsters don’t suddenly become stronger or increase in number dramatically.

It was not a problem at all to be somewhat tired; I thoroughly hunted and returned home.

Entering the house, I slowly open the door to her room to check on Mu’s condition.

I thought there would be a peaceful Mu sleeping in the bed.

Mu was facing the work desk.

“Hey, brat.”

“Ah! E-endy…”

If you call out, Mu, with a guilty-looking face, will turn around.

The dark circles under my eyes were not getting better; in fact, they seemed a bit darker, making it clear that I hadn’t been sleeping.

“I told you, right? To take a break.”

“…………”

After glaring at Mu, who had fallen silent, I let out a small sigh.

“Hey… It’s not like we don’t have time. There’s no need to push ourselves right now.”

It’s not like Mu has an exam after this. There’s no need to rush.

When I conveyed that, Mu looked down.

“I understand. But I can’t stop.”

“……Are you a workaholic?”

In the world, there are a certain number of people who, from the outside, seem overworked but cannot stop their work or studies.

Mu might have that tendency too.

“Is it… fun to think about magic formulas?”

If asked, Mu looked up and nodded.

“Yeah. Thinking about it, using it, it’s all fun. It never existed before, that’s why.”

“I see… That must be fun.”

Until now, I couldn’t use magic at all, but suddenly I can.

And judging by the concentration when thinking about the magic formula, it must be something they get completely absorbed in.

I understand the desire to make up for the delays so far and the inability to stop as my magical abilities keep getting stronger. I understand, but…

“But, you know, you need a break to enjoy that fun for a longer time. Besides, taking a break makes the fun even greater, right?”

“Really…?”

I smile at Mu, who tilts her head.

“Ah, that’s right.”

“……Fine. I’m going to sleep.”

“Ah, do that. Take your time and rest well. Goodnight.”

“…Good night.”

Finally, it seems my words have gotten through to him; Mu stands up from the chair and crawls into bed.

After witnessing that scene, I closed the door with satisfaction.

A few hours later, I had finished refining the magic formula and headed to the kitchen to pour water into the empty cup.

When I opened the door and went inside, there was already someone there.

“Ah…”

“Huh? You…?”

Mu was in the middle of pouring water from the pitcher into the glass.

Seeing that sight, I am left speechless.

The dark circles under Mu’s eyes haven’t faded at all. He hasn’t slept.

“You… said it yourself…”

“I’m not sleepy, and besides, I’m fine.”

“It’s okay…”

Mu said he was fine, but his face certainly showed signs of fatigue.

If we push any harder, Mu might collapse someday.

I can’t let that happen.

“If you keep acting like this, I’ll tie you up and force you to sleep.”

Astonished, I said that.

I wanted them to take a proper break, so I intended to give a slightly stronger warning.

“Endy?”

“…………”

So, I was speechless at the reply I received.

If this is a joke, there might have been some abusive language.

I might have been able to say, “You arrogant little brat.”

However, Mu had no such intention at all; he was simply feeling a pure curiosity and asked the question.

I’m just wondering how I can bind myself with my “level” of power.

Because I found out about it, I couldn’t answer.

“…………”

“？　Then”

Feeling the awkwardness of the silence, Mu said that and quickly left the living room.

The sound of the door closing felt unusually loud.

“…………”

Forgetting even the initial purpose of coming to get water, I stood there for a while.

“……Damn it”

I’m frustrated that no matter what I say to Mu, it doesn’t stop.

And I was frustrated with myself for realizing that I didn’t have the power to stop it.

The next morning, as I was making breakfast and about to go call Mu, the living room door opened.

I was startled when I saw the figure that came in.

Because Mu had a pale face. The dark circles under his eyes were quite pronounced too.

“Hey… you…”

“Mm, good morning, Endy.”

“Good morning… no, that’s…”

“All-nighter”

At the worst response, I frowned.

Even as days go by, the situation hasn’t improved at all.

The pace of improving the magic isn’t increasing, and even now, Mu is completely exhausted and could collapse at any moment.

Even in such terrible conditions, being a genius capable of studying magic was also a problem.

She has lost sight of her limits and the point where she should stop.

It’s impossible. Thinking that, I decided to stop even if it meant forcing myself.

“Enough already!”

“…Endy?”

“I’ve been telling you that you work too hard all the time, and now you’re pulling an all-nighter today of all days? What are you thinking?”

“I took a short nap.”

“That’s not the issue here!”

Even though I scolded him quite sternly, Mu’s eyes didn’t waver at all.

Not only does it not resonate with him, but it seems he doesn’t even understand why he is being scolded.

“No problem.”

“Even if you think you’re fine on your own, you might be nearing your limit. … I told you yesterday, but you’re already at your limit. Today, you will get some rest.”

“Wait, today, monster hunting.”

“Don’t mess with me!!”

At this point, I yelled at Mu, who was still trying to push himself.

It wasn’t the content of the words that surprised him, but the volume, and for just a moment, Mu’s crimson eyes wavered.

“Ah”

Leaving those words behind, Mu’s body sways.

As if a standing stick were falling over, her body collapsed to the floor.

A collapse that feels like being drawn in, like a fall. Barely catching it.

Somehow, I managed to catch up and shouted at Mu, who had caught it.

“Hey!”

“Uh, what…?”

“I told you so! You’re pushing yourself too hard!”

“U, u…nn…”

“Hey! Hey!”

Even though I called out to him, the light in Mu’s eyes gradually faded, and his eyelids drooped.

After that, only the girl with a peaceful sleeping breath remained.

For now, it seems there’s nothing serious. I closed my eyes and bowed my head.

“Mm…”

Hearing the voice, I look towards Mu.

She seemed to have woken up after being laid on the bed, looking at the ceiling with a puzzled expression.

“Did you notice?”

“Endy?”

“You overdid it and collapsed. I told you, didn’t I? You were pushing yourself too hard.”

“……I see.”

“Since you seem to have a slight fever, take the day off today.”

“But――”

“Enough already… there’s no need to go that far. Rest. Got it?”

Although Mu still seemed dissatisfied, he reluctantly nodded when told firmly.

He looked away from me and stared at the ceiling, but gradually his eyelids began to droop.

Eventually, it seems they closed their eyes and embarked on another journey into the world of sleep.

As expected, they seemed tired, and I could hear their gentle breathing.

Finally, I thought, “Is it finally taking a break this time? It’s been a long time coming.”

“……Finally.”

Honestly, what a handful of a student.

A student who is so outstanding that they push themselves too hard and end up needing someone to take care of them—there’s only this one, right?

That said, this is a wrap.

While Mu is sleeping, I think I’ll finish my work and stand up from the chair.

Since I suddenly collapsed, it’s the perfect timing to finish the monster subjugation and the shopping in town that I couldn’t do.

Leaving Mu, who didn’t seem like she would wake up for a while, I quietly left the house.