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 53

The sound of the wooden sword clashing against the sword in my sheath echoes.

Compared to the beginning, Yuuri`s movements have improved, especially his eyes and demeanor.

On the other hand, there was indeed no improvement in his swordsmanship.

And that’s not the only thing that’s bothering me.

Right now, Louis seems somewhat exhausted.

“……That’s enough.”

“Endy…san?”

“Hey… I can’t believe I’m asking this, but you haven’t been swinging your sword after returning to the inn, have you? Those dark circles under your eyes are terrible, and your movements are sluggish all over.”

Staring intently into Louis’s eyes, I ask.

Make sure not to miss a single move he makes.

“Sorry… Actually, I’ve been thinking about everything that’s happened so far and a bit about the higher-level techniques, and I can’t sleep well. It’s like I’m too excited… So it seems like I’m still tired.”

I couldn’t tell if those words were a lie or not.

“I see… I’ll take it easy today. Then you can go home early and rest properly. Recently, I’ve been spending late hours on recreating combat techniques.”

“Yes, thank you very much!”

A prompt response is indeed a desirable thing.

However, it’s not that I have no feelings towards Louis at all.

“It’s a bit early, but shall we recreate the battle techniques?”

“Y-yes! Thank you very much!”

For example, right now is one of those times.

“…You might be happy about it, but slaying monsters and mock battles are also important parts of training and discipline. Put equal effort into both.”

In Louis’s mind, the recreation of combat techniques is probably more important.

Or perhaps because Anna and the others are doing it, it might be easier to put in effort.

However, considering Louis’s current abilities as a whole, monster hunting and mock battles are just as important, if not more so.

I’ve said it several times, but there has been no sign of improvement.

“Ex, excuse me…”

“No, it’s fine. Then let’s start the reenactment of the battle techniques.”

They listen carefully to what we say and don’t push back.

So I didn’t intend to say it too strongly.

If I scold him without thinking, it will also affect Louis’s motivation.

Watching Louis begin to recreate the combat technique “Strong Slash,” I was thinking of asking Eve for something later.

“Eve, do you have a moment?”

“Yes, is there something wrong?”

After class, I returned home and spoke to Eve, who was preparing dinner in the living room.

“Sorry, but could you casually ask Anna tomorrow if Louis has been training after returning to the inn?”

“Louis, is it? Understood.”

Eve nodded without any particular doubt and returned to cooking.

After witnessing that, I sat down in a chair, crossed my arms, and thought.

Louis said that, but he has seemed exhausted lately.

It all started when we began incorporating the reenactment of combat techniques into our daily lessons.

If it’s true that I’m just lost in thought and can’t sleep, that’s one thing, but if I’m training even after returning to the inn, it won’t end well.

“Teacher, I did it.”

“Oh, thank you.”

While I was lost in thought, Eve placed the meal she had prepared on the table for me.

“This time again, it looks delicious…”

“I’m glad to hear you say that. Ever since I became independent as an adventurer, I’ve been working hard on my cooking, and it’s paying off♪”

“Oh, I see…”

I wonder why, it’s nice to hear you say that, but it sends a bit of a chill down my spine.

Believing that sensation is an illusion, I start eating the food Eve made for me.

Of course, the food I made myself spread a more delicious taste in my mouth than when I ate out in the city of Estelle.

“Alright, that’s it for today’s class. …Ah, Anna, can I talk to you for a moment?”

After the grueling class in the classroom finally ended, as I was catching my breath, Eve-san called out to me.

Regulate your breathing and lift your face.

“Yes, what is it?”

“I have a quick question: do you guys rest as soon as you get back to the inn?”

“It’s not like we can do it right away. We’ll be sweating, eating dinner, and we have preparations for the next day to take care of.”

“So, you’re not going to practice on your own after we get back to the inn, right?”

In response to Eve’s words, I clearly shook my head.

“Because my schedule is packed with the adventurer’s request in the morning and Eve’s class in the afternoon, I haven’t done it.”

“Is that also true for Louis?”

“Yes, I think so.”

When I replied, Eve-san briefly seemed to think about something, but only said, “Okay.”

“Got it, thank you. Sorry for taking up your time. Well then, take it easy at the inn today.”

“Yes, thank you very much!”

“Thank you very much!!”

Yuuri, along with Milky, bows their heads and expresses their gratitude to Eve for taking the time today.

Ms. Eve smiled slightly, then turned her back and walked back into the classroom.

After seeing them off, I exchange glances with Milky and Yuuri.

Without exchanging a word, we too returned to the city of Estelle.

Feeling the presence of finally returning to the inn, I knock on his room door.

Then, the door opened immediately, and Louis, looking tired, appeared from inside.

“Anna?”

“Louis… have you been working late again? Aren’t you overdoing it?”

“It’s okay. There’s no problem at all.”

Since they let me into the room, I go inside and close the door behind me.

Realizing that I was standing there, Louis began to prepare to go out somewhere.

“……Are you going to practice on your own again?”

“Yeah, I want to try a little harder.”

Lately, every day, Louis has been going out somewhere from night until midnight.

I immediately understood that it was self-practice, and Louis also told me about it.

“Today, Eve asked me if we’ve been practicing on our own after returning to the inn. Of course, she was asking about you too.”

At my words, Louis’s movement stops for just a moment.

“……Don’t worry. I answered exactly as you asked.”

Hearing those words, the hands that had just finished preparing for Yuuri began to move again.

I had previously told Louis that if Eve asked him anything, he should not mention anything about me.

That must be true for Milky and Yuuri as well.

“I see… Is it from Endy-san, then? … But thank you, that helps a lot. Sorry for making Eve-san lie, okay?”

“…Fine. Eve-san is certainly someone to be respected, but you’re like a younger brother who grew up with me.”

“I see… I see… thank you.”

Packing up, Louis tries to leave the room.

Since the room owner is leaving, I will also go out into the hallway with him.

“…Don’t push yourself too hard, okay?”

“It’s okay. Thank you, Anna.”

Saying that, Yuuri waved goodbye over his shoulder and walked down the hallway.

As I was watching that figure from behind, Milky, who had come up to the second floor, ran into Yuuri, and they exchanged a word or two.

And then the two of them parted ways, with Louis heading to the first floor and Milky walking this way.

“Louis… he’s practicing on his own again.”

“I heard it… Isn’t it a bit too much, no matter how you look at it? Didn’t Lady Eve hear it today too?”

“But… you know?”

“…I know.”

Milky let out a small sigh and looked towards the stairs once more.

There is no longer any sign of Louis there.

“I’ll go cast the spell again later. I hope it lightens the burden even a little.”

“Milky, thank you.”

“This kind of thing is the monk’s job, you know. Well then, I’m going back to my room.”

“Yeah”

Milky is entering the room we are using.

I looked at the stairs one more time and imagined Louis’s figure in that empty spot.

And then, she murmured softly.

“Hang in there… Yuuri”

I thought, “I wish the problem troubling Louis would be resolved soon so he could return to his old self.”