Reincarnated as an Instructor in an Adult Game

Chapter 25: The Origin of This Is...

The adventurers around us were drinking and making a lively racket.

In the middle of all that, I carried a plate with four steaks to one table.

Sitting at the table were Niemi, Felica, and Erika.

I placed a steak in front of each of them and sat down myself.

Niemi was on break, so she was joining us.

When I gestured with my hand that they could start eating, everyone began.

Felica took one bite, drank some wine, and looked blissful. Erika chewed with her eyes closed, looking equally happy. Niemi also pressed a hand to her cheek while savoring it.

I thought the two of them were used to eating much better things, but...

I had already sent portions for Elisia-san and the maids with one of the maids. I made sure to give the softest steak to the maid, telling her it was especially for Elisia-san just in case.

While watching the three of them eat in happy silence, I also took a bite of my own steak.

...Yeah, it turned out nice and tender again this time.

Once everyone had finished eating, Erika spoke up with a delighted expression.

"I had just a little earlier, but... what is this tenderness and fruity flavor!?"

"And it’s Silver Wolf meat, right...? This is practically magic."

Felica wiped the corners of her mouth and joined in with a satisfied look.

That’s right — this was Silver Wolf meat.

It wasn’t impossible to eat, and it was even considered a delicacy during adventures.

But would people eat it after returning to the city? Probably not.

The reasons were that it was tough and had a strong gamey smell. Preparing it to remove those traits took a lot of time, and even then, the toughness and smell didn’t disappear completely.

So when it became soft enough to cut easily with your teeth and had a clean, fruity taste instead of gamey, it was only natural to be suspicious.

At first, I tried serving it to adventurers, but they were reluctant. After forcing them to try it, the reputation shot up.

However, it seemed the adventurers at [Suzuya] wanted to keep it to themselves, so they were hiding how good the steak here was.

The only real downside (though not exactly a flaw) was that I ended up stuck in the kitchen a lot and used an enormous amount of alcohol.

The amount of alcohol was equivalent to two large barrels... yeah, that’s a lot.

Still, the sales from what I prepared more than covered it.

This time the steaks were free as thanks, but since the adventurers drank a lot... it balanced out.

I was about to stand up because my drink had run out when someone smoothly handed me a new one from the side. I took it reflexively.

Thinking it was one of the helpers, I turned and saw Merinu standing there.

I froze for a moment in surprise, then smiled and thanked her.

...I really hope I didn’t make a weird face.

Merinu gave a silent bow and spoke.

"Elisia-sama ate the steak with great relish."

"That’s good to hear."

"May I ask — are you using white tokens?"

"...I’m surprised you noticed."

"As I thought."

"White tokens!?"

Erika slammed both hands on the table and stood up with a shocked expression.

That was understandable. Tokens circulated normally, but white ones were particularly rare.

They looked like walnuts, and having a white color made them look eerie.

I had thrown some white tokens into the barrel I was using to marinate the meat on a whim, and this was the result.

I smiled wryly at Erika, who looked like she was dying to know more.

"I can’t harvest enough to sell them commercially."

"So you do have the production area!?"

"The origin of this is... that mountain."

"...Eh?"

"Felica, do you know what Silver Wolves’ main food is?" fɾeeweɓnѳveɭ.com

"Aren’t they omnivores?"

Felica crossed her arms and tilted her head.

She wasn’t wrong — Silver Wolves basically ate anything.

But as living creatures, they had favorites. That favorite was the white token.

I discovered this after entering the mountain several times with adventurers.

Wherever Silver Wolves gathered in packs or appeared in large numbers, white tokens were growing.

When I explained this to Erika and Felica, their eyes sparkled.

"If you’re that curious, want to go see?"

"May we!?"

"Can I come too?"

"I don’t mind... but make sure you’re prepared to fight. I think Felica will be fine, but Erika... understood?"

"Understood!"

Erika crossed her arms and puffed out her cheeks. ƒreewebɳovel.com

...She’s pretty cute when she does that.

When the conversation ended and I tried to stand up, Merinu quietly spoke from the side.

"I will accompany you as well."

"""Eh?"""

After telling us that, Merinu bowed and left the tavern.

We were stunned for a moment, then Erika muttered as if she had just remembered something.

"...Ah, it’s Merinu’s favorite food."

"No wonder she wants to go."

"You’re not going to let me miss this, are you?"

Seeing Erika put her hands on her hips and get angry, I couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

By the way, Niemi was happily chatting with a nearby female adventurer about clothes and food.

I was waiting outside for Felica.

We were supposed to spend tonight together, but she asked me to wait outside.

Looking at the building in front of me, I saw Erika being led inside by a maid.

...Seeing how happy she looked, I had zero regrets about lending her the building.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

"No, I wasn’t waiti—"

I couldn’t finish the sentence.

It was because Felica was wearing a blue dress.

It reached below her knees and had a seductive charm different from her usual tight skirt.

Even with underwear on, the shape of her large breasts was clearly visible.

While I was at a loss for words, Felica fidgeted with both hands in front of her stomach, turned her face away shyly, and asked,

"I bought this the other day. Does it... look weird?"

The way she glanced at me was adorable. I stepped closer, wrapped my arm around her waist, pulled her in, and kissed her.

Smiling at Felica, whose ears had turned bright red, I gave her my honest opinion.

"You look cute. It suits you perfectly. Shall we go?"

"...Yeah."

We held hands and started walking.

The way Felica shyly intertwined her fingers with mine was way too cute.

We were heading to the same inn as last time.

Felica said her own mansion felt embarrassing because the maids were there.

Every time she took a step, her breasts swayed, and I had to fight the urge to grab them.

Having such a seductive appearance but reacting so cutely was just unfair.

I’m not sure I can hold myself back...

...Lately, it feels like the number of times we do it has been increasing.