Reincarnated as an Instructor in an Adult Game

Chapter 88: No Matter What Happens, It’s Fine

After that, while reading books in the study with Felica, she rested her head on my shoulder and fell asleep.

As expected, I gently stroked Felica’s head and smiled.

When Felica says "Unun," she doesn’t look that tired, but she is actually at her limit.

I thought she had actually held on quite well until now, and kissed Felica’s forehead.

The maid who came to refill the tea seemed to have expected this as well; she smiled calmly upon seeing Felica sleeping against my shoulder with soft breathing.

Wanting to let Felica rest like this, I told the maid I was leaving and was surprised as I tried to exit the mansion.

At the entrance door, the maids lined up on both sides bowed to me and thanked me.

They regretted what happened with the Dwarf Chamber of Commerce incident.

They were supposed to protect her, yet they had let Felica face danger.

The head maid-like woman bowed deeply, saying they had underestimated the situation because Felica herself is strong.

I hurriedly asked the maids to raise their heads and requested that they continue taking good care of Felica.

It might not be something to ask of them, but I wanted to say it.

Hearing their beautiful smiles and the words "Of course," I returned the smile.

The time was 2 PM, still early, as I walked toward Suzuya.

Perhaps because it was midday, the back alleys had few people.

In fact, I seemed to be the only one walking there right now.

Looking toward the main street, I could see the flow of people, so it was probably just a coincidence.

A slightly warm breeze brushed my face. Noticing Sharle’s presence, I smiled while walking and spoke.

"Hello... Have you been by my side the whole time?"

"Hello, Lord Raide... Um, no, not the whole time."

I laughed at Sharle, whose voice shifted from cheerful to embarrassed.

I’ll assume it’s 80% true and 20% a lie.

Sometimes I feel like my lovers are glancing at empty spaces.

If I’m imagining it, that’s fine, and even if I’m being watched, it wouldn’t be a bother.

It’s far better than having my actions seen.

Sharle gave a small cough and spoke to me in a serious tone.

"Baron Abonano’s whereabouts have been found. Well done, Lord Raide."

"...So, the neighboring country?"

"Yes. To be precise, he was captured while heading there and is currently being interrogated at the royal castle."

"What about Baron Bobz?"

"He is fleeing with the power of money, but evidence is being gathered."

"If possible... No, never mind."

I almost made an inappropriate remark for me and barely held back.

I have not forgiven the matter with Elicia, and if he shows his tail, even with amateur thinking I would suggest it to Sharle.

But asking Sharle to make Baron Bobz suffer is not appropriate, and the punishment of nobles is left to the kingdom.

If he appears before me, I intend to make him suffer, but if the kingdom will punish him, that is fine.

Sharle seemed to notice what I was about to say and continued in a serious tone.

"In any case, once captured, he will suffer enough to regret it."

"...Forget it, sorry."

"...Yes."

As I tried to brighten the mood and speak cheerfully, I stared at a group walking toward us from the front.

A single expressionless woman was surrounded by three rough-looking men, walking from ahead.

She wore adventurer-style robes based on white.

Her wavy white hair reached her waist, and her breasts were probably larger than melons.

Her face gave a gentle impression that would be well-received if she smiled.

I recognized her.

Her name is Foria.

Foria is a member of an adventurer party based in another tavern, and her rank should be A.

I believe the party name was Gulgirl, famous enough that the name has spread throughout the royal capital.

After all, she is one of four in the harem of a man named Grug.

He should be a good adventurer who helps Roy, and I have never heard bad things about him from the analysis team.

However, the current her looked as if she had tripped and fallen earlier; her white clothes were dirty, and the adventurers on both sides were groping her breasts.

The worst part was her eyes — she had eyes that should not be expressionless.

They were the same eyes Nimi and Elicia had once shown.

Every time I see a woman with such eyes, the faces of those two flash through my mind.

...I can’t leave her alone... There’s no way I can.

Sharle let out a small sigh from the space beside me, as if noticing what I was about to do.

I walked straight toward the men from the front and called out to them.

The men made obviously displeased faces.

"What do you want, old man? Gueh!?"

"Let’s settle this peacefully, shall we?"

I instantly approached the man walking at the front, grabbed his neck with one hand, and spoke with a smile.

The men groping Foria’s breasts from both sides were surprised by my action and tried to draw their weapons.

I tightened my grip on the neck even more, making the man let out a painful groan to stop them.

"Guuuuuh!?"

"W-what the hell are you!?"

"I told you, let’s settle this peacefully. You guys probably won’t listen to words anyway, right? I’ll give you money, so leave that woman here. If you refuse..."

"If we refuse, what!?"

"I’ll kill you."

At that moment, I released killing intent from my body to convey I was serious.

I admit I started it first.

But these men were trying to take advantage of a woman... a woman with those eyes.

Such men are nothing but harmful even if they live.

Besides, even if I gave them money, they would probably do the same thing again somewhere else.

I’m giving them a choice as an apology for starting it, so I’d like them to be grateful.

"Uuuuuh..."

"Well? If you don’t hurry..."

"Fine! We’ll take the money!"

"...See? Peaceful is best, right?"

I grinned, threw the man I was choking to the side, and tossed several silver coins to the other two.

The two men hurriedly caught them, picked up the thrown man, and fled.

While glancing sideways at the men leaving, I muttered to Sharle.

"Sharle, those guys probably have other crimes."

"...I have informed my comrades. The soldiers will investigate."

"...Sorry."

"It’s fine."

I thought I had stayed calm, but realizing blood had rushed to my head, I apologized to Sharle.

Sharle replied with what sounded like a wry smile, sending a warm breeze across the tip of my nose.

Despite the commotion right in front of her, I spoke to the still expressionless Foria.

Hoping she would react, I spoke with a serious expression.

"You’re Foria... right?"

"..."

"What happened?"

"Already..."

At the faint voice, I drew closer and leaned my ear in.

I could tell from the wind that Sharle had followed.

Looking closely at Foria’s clothes, I realized she hadn’t just fallen — she had returned from outside the royal capital.

Her clothes were covered in grass and heavy dirt in many places, and her shoes were worn out.

I had no idea what had happened and made a puzzled face.

Then Foria muttered again.

"Already... No matter what happens, it’s fine."

I frowned at Foria’s mutter, apologized inwardly, princess-carried her, and started walking.

Seeing Foria remain unresponsive even when carried, I frowned even more and faced forward.

Walking quickly toward Suzuya, I asked Sharle a favor.

"Sharle, sorry, but please tell Erika about the current situation... I’m counting on you."

"Yes!"

This is the worst. It’s much worse than with Nimi.

At this point, as a man, I don’t know what to do.

Since Erika has spoken with Sharle before, it should be easier for Sharle to convey, so I asked her to pass the message to Erika.

Heading for Suzuya, I let out a big sigh.