Reincarnated as an Instructor in an Adult Game

Chapter 29: Welcome...

"Erika-chan~! If you’re going to take a detour, you have to tell me first!"

"I’m sorry... Nn! Please stop groping me!"

Minty complained while rubbing Erika’s breasts from behind. Erika’s body twitched cutely, and she angrily turned toward Minty behind her. Watching this scene with a troubled smile were Satour and Roll, who were standing a little further back, spread out to the left and right.

Even when she got angry, it was more like a firm warning than actual scolding.

In the end, it seemed Erika had hired the three of them — Satour, Minty, and Roll — as escorts for 3 silver coins per person per day. That meant 9 silver coins a day, but for the current Erika, that was probably pocket change. I didn’t know exactly how much she had saved, but I suspected she might even have several platinum coins. Besides, all three of them were B-rank adventurers. If you asked whether that price was cheap or expensive, it was definitely cheap.

Adventurer ranks went from E to A, with S above that. E was beginner level, and the higher you went, the stronger the evaluation and combat ability. S-rank could be called exceptional. B-rank was solid. Normally, hiring them as escorts would cost 5 to 9 silver coins per person. The fact that these three were willing to do it cheaply probably meant they genuinely liked Erika.

Lucian-san was walking on my left side, while Erika walked on my right. At first Lucian-san had looked apologetic, but thanks to Erika and Minty she had opened up. Now she was walking beside us, chatting cheerfully.

By the way, Roll secretly told me (only me) what happened with the man who had assaulted Lucian-san. Apparently he was involved in some bad stuff, and a bunch of suspicious items came out of his magic bag...

Well, if he wasn’t going to be released easily, that was fine with me. I told Roll to let me know if any new information came up, and she nodded happily.

Lucian stood in front of a typical two-story stone building along the main street. She turned toward us, her chest swaying as she bowed lightly. Marika-san had boldly declared that the underwear would definitely be ready tomorrow, so it should be fine.

"Thank you so much for today."

"It was nothing, I just helped out."

"It wasn’t just that... No, never mind. Good night."

Lucian-san shook her head lightly, bowed once more, and quickly went inside. It was hard to tell clearly in the night, but I thought her cheeks were faintly flushed. I tilted my head, wondering if something was wrong, when I felt a gaze from the side. When I looked over, Erika was staring at me with sharp, narrowed eyes. The three adventurers were also grinning at me.

"What’s wrong?"

"...Could you please make it clear whether you’re sharp or dense?"

"...I see. If you need me, I’ll give you a proper answer when the time comes." freewёbnoνel.com

"You say things like that so casually, Instructor~"

"I completely agree."

Erika placed a hand on her forehead and sighed, while the three adventurers laughed.

...Did I really say something that funny?

As we started walking again, Erika looked at my face, then turned forward with the same sharp gaze and muttered in dissatisfaction.

"I wonder how many more there will be by the time I become your lover..."

"...No matter how many there are, I’ll love all of you equally."

"That’s! Why! You have to at least give me the option to ignore that!!"

Erika stopped in her tracks, put both hands on her hips, blushed, and puffed out her cheeks in frustration. I burst out laughing at her reaction, and the three adventurers laughed along with me.

The next day, around 11 AM.

I was standing in front of the academy director’s office. Yesterday, after I got home, a letter (probably delivered by magic) had arrived from Croana asking me to come at this time. While I was eating dinner with Niemi, the letter had floated right in front of me. I was genuinely surprised — I had assumed letters were always delivered by people, and I didn’t know such magic existed. I knew about large-scale magic tools that connected buildings in different towns, but I had never heard of magic that could send messages to individuals.

I knocked lightly, and a reply came from inside. When I opened the door, Croana spread her arms wide just like last time and leaped into my arms with a big smile. I gently hugged her body, and in response she pressed her head against my shoulder and nuzzled me.

"I’ve been waiting for you, Raide."

"Thank you for inviting me, Croana."

Croana gave me a light, touching kiss as a reply and smiled. Last time I had stayed in this position, but this time I quickly slid my arm under her butt and lifted her up.

...No, even if she’s lightly floating with magic, it still looks bad.

At first Croana looked surprised with her hands around my neck, but she soon started chuckling softly with a smile.

"Sorry to ask right after you arrived, but could you open that door over there?"

"...That door?"

It was a door in the corner of the room that definitely hadn’t been there last time. I tilted my head and opened it while still carrying Croana.

Beyond it was a staircase leading upward, lit by candlelight-level brightness. After climbing the stairs, there was another door.

"First, just open it as is."

"Got it."

When I opened the door, dazzling sunlight poured in, making me squint. A fairly strong wind blew against us and Croana. The area beyond the door was the academy rooftop. It was always open to students, with safety railings to prevent falls. Because of the great view, it was a popular resting spot for students.

"Then next, close the door, lock it, and open it again."

"...My heart’s already pounding because something amazing is about to happen, you know?"

"Kukku, I can hear your heartbeat clearly."

With a wry smile, I closed the door and turned the key Croana had given me. There was a click like a normal lock. I opened the door again.

The sight beyond left me stunned and speechless.

"Welcome... to my home."

While listening to Croana’s cheerful voice, I gazed at the warm orange space. It was a vast area that felt like someone had turned the library into a house. On the left was a staircase leading to the second floor, which was open and lined with numerous bookshelves.

Then, a piece of paper and a pen floated gently in front of us.

"This is my lover... Please prepare tea in the inner room."

As soon as Croana spoke, the pen wrote something on the paper and flew off somewhere. Finding my expression amusing, Croana laughed happily and pointed deeper inside.

"Now, close the door and come further in, will you?"

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Following Croana’s instructions, I closed the door and walked deeper. The room she guided me to was as spacious as a reception parlor. One entire wall was made of glass, offering a full view outside. Strangely, it wasn’t blindingly bright — it felt gentle on the eyes. She pointed at a sofa facing the window, and I sat down. Croana, still in my arms, turned her back to me and sat on my lap.

"Well? Were you surprised?"

"Surprised doesn’t even begin to describe it... Is this also magic?"

"Yes, it’s magic... an application of space magic. You’re the third person I’ve invited to this house."

"...I’m honored, Croana."

I hugged her from behind as I said that, and she leaned her body against me. I brought my face close to her hair and savored the nostalgic scent coming from her.

As I did, a silver tray carrying tea floated over from somewhere and placed two cups on the nearby round table. It really felt like an invisible person was there.

Croana picked up a cup, took a sip, and began to speak.

"...I think it’s time I told you the reason people call me ugly."

I listened seriously to Croana, whose voice carried a slight tension.