Reincarnated as an Instructor in an Adult Game

Chapter 19: Things Are Moving Too Fast...

After that, Erika approached the three girls and seemed to be negotiating various things with them, but I didn’t catch the details.

Well, eavesdropping on conversations between students wouldn’t be right...

Training ended, I finished organizing the documents, and just before I passed through the academy’s main gate, a voice called out from behind me.

I turned around to see a male student standing there.

...That uniform means he’s a third-year in the advanced division?

He was about the same height as Roy, with blond hair lightly swept back and a refreshing expression. The most striking thing was how his smile seemed to carry hidden implications.

I turned my whole body toward him, crossed my arms, and tilted my head.

"...What do you want?"

"You are Instructor Raid, correct? My name is Delt Deus."

Delt gave a perfect noble bow as he introduced himself.

...What does someone from the Deus family want with me?

Come to think of it, did Erika even have an older brother?

"Hmm. And?"

"I came to give you a warning. It would be best if you stopped involving yourself with Erika."

"...And what happens if I continue to involve myself?"

"Well, misfortune may befall your close associates."

Even while maintaining his refreshing smile, I kept a serious expression on my face while laughing inwardly.

What a blatant threat. So this is how nobles threaten people...

But Delt, aren’t you misunderstanding something?

"That sounded like a threat, didn’t it?"

"No, no... It was merely a warning."

"...You’ve clearly declared yourself my enemy. Go on, continue."

I uncrossed my arms and stared at Delt with a serious expression, not bothering to hide my killing intent.

Delt seemed unable to read my actions. His words stopped and his smile froze in place. free𝑤ebnovel.com

The most effective threats are usually directed at people who are easy to pressure — someone without much confidence, not particularly high in status, but with people they want to protect.

...Well, that describes me perfectly.

Since Delt wasn’t speaking, I opened my mouth instead.

"You chose this time specifically so no one would overhear this conversation, right? Too bad — you failed. If this had been at the instructor’s office, you might have gotten away with making a scene."

"I-I am from the Deus family..."

"You nobles love saying this, don’t you...? ’Does a man on his deathbed need his title?’"

"...If you lay a hand on me—!"

"That’s why I said you failed. Look around. There’s not a single person in sight, is there?"

If this had been at my instructor’s office, there would have been other instructors from different grades nearby. But around 6 PM when I usually leave the academy, there are very few people left. Only Croana and a handful of instructors or teachers would still be around.

Besides, they probably wouldn’t do anything for humanitarian reasons.

...Though corpses can be stored in a magic bag just like objects.

Delt glared at me, his body trembling slightly.

"Let’s negotiate... Depending on the situation, I might remove your enemy status."

"...And if you don’t?"

"Let me ask you this — if enemy soldiers or monsters attack, wouldn’t you kill them?"

"!?"

"Delt, right now, that’s exactly where you stand... So, what will you do?"

Delt was visibly sweating coldly, panicking.

Well, it’s a normal reaction since most people don’t defy nobles.

I remained in a combat-ready stance, staring at him.

"I will not harm you or your associates..."

"I can’t trust that... How about you sign something for me?"

"...Sign?"

"Yes. A signed document bearing the Deus family seal... You should be carrying the seal if you’re the eldest son."

"How do you know about that...!?"

"No need to explain. So, will you do it?"

"I’ll write it. Somewhere with a desk..."

"Write it here. Here, tools."

I cut off Delt’s words, took paper and a pen from my magic bag, and tossed them to him.

Why do I have to go out of my way to give this guy a chance?

I need solid proof before things get vague. Nobles are cunning.

While writing the document on the ground, Delt muttered bitterly.

"To think that I, the eldest son of the Deus family, would be forced to..."

"Relax. No one saw anything because you chose a time when no one was around."

Delt finished the document, took out the seal from his pocket, and stamped it.

I stepped back a little from him to check the paper he handed over.

...Ah, it doesn’t include a confirmation method for my associates.

Waving the paper lightly, I said apologetically:

"Sorry, but can I add something to the text?"

"What is it?"

"Well... a method to confirm my associates."

"If you say so, then it should be fine, right?"

"Write it down. I already told you — I can’t trust you."

Looking resentful, Delt added the condition. After I checked and nodded, he looked relieved but still distorted his face in frustration and quickly left the academy.

I put the paper away in my magic bag and started walking out of the academy.

...Today I was supposed to meet up with Neemi to go out.

But I should check on Erika’s safety today.

I sighed and headed toward where Neemi was waiting.

"...Doesn’t something feel off?"

"Yes. There are no gate guards either."

We were now at Erika’s residence.

I had explained the situation to Neemi and bowed my head. She smiled and forgave me. At the same time, she praised me, saying I was a good instructor for caring about my students.

Erika’s home was located on the outer side of the central district, farther from the castle.

Normally, a count’s family would live closer to the castle, but...

The mansion itself also felt somewhat small for a count’s household. It was about the same size as a baron’s residence.

"I tried searching the area, but... no reactions from any patrolling soldiers."

"Ah~, it’s because Erika-chan got involved with the instructor~"

"Yeah, yeah. Her normal life ended right there."

The three adventurers I asked to come along — Satour’s party — were following behind us.

I had spotted them walking by chance and asked for their help. The reward was steak at the [Suzuya], which made them laugh.

In order: the mage Satour, the long-sword user Minty, and the scout/support role.

I smiled wryly at their conversation and reached out to touch the gate fence.

"Who is it?"

"...I’m Raid, a combat instructor at the academy. I’ve come to see Lady Erika."

A completely expressionless maid suddenly appeared on the other side of the fence. I spoke as normally as possible without breaking my own expression.

I was genuinely shocked! This was the biggest surprise I’d had recently!!

The proof was that even the three adventurers around Neemi looked surprised.

The maid kept her expression unchanged and replied:

"Lady Erika is feeling slightly unwell..."

"...I had some business with Lord Delt and received this."

"That is..."

"Something happened, didn’t it?"

"...Please, come inside."

The maid’s eyes widened when she saw the paper in my hand, then she opened the gate for us.

As we walked into the mansion, she explained the situation.

Currently, there were only 8 maids and that one butler left in the residence.

The head of the Deus family had come and taken away the soldiers and other servants.

She said I should ask Erika directly for the details.

Before entering the mansion door, I looked at the maid and asked:

"You didn’t go with the head of the family?"

"...We serve Lady Erika."

I smiled at her answer and stepped inside.

Once inside the mansion, I quickly looked around. There were no flashy decorations like those in other nobles’ homes — it had a calm atmosphere.

"Raid-san... Neemi-san too... Why are you here?"

"...Judging by your face, it looks like I was right to come."

"Erika-chan, yoo-hoo~ We’re here too~"

Erika came down the stairs leading to the second floor from the entrance and looked at us in surprise.

Another maid had probably gone to call her.

Minty waved at Erika from beside me.

Erika’s face was slightly pale and she lacked energy.

She came right up to me, looked up, and said weakly:

"You’re being... too meddlesome."

"I told you I’d give you preferential treatment."

At my words, Erika finally smiled happily.

She seemed relieved and more at ease as she began talking with Neemi and Satour’s group beside me.

Still... things are moving way too fast.

In the game, he didn’t mess with her around this time either. ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com

Who would’ve thought something like this was happening behind the scenes...