After that, it seems that Erika approached the three of them and negotiated with them about various things, but I didn't hear the details.
No, eavesdropping on students' conversations is...
After the training was over and I had finished compiling the documents, I heard a voice call out to me from behind just before I passed through the main gate of the school.
When I turned around, a male student was standing there.
...Is that pattern from a third year high school student?
He was about the same height as Roy, with blonde hair lightly slicked back and a refreshing expression, but what was most striking was his smile, which seemed to have some hidden meaning.
I turned towards the boy, crossed My arms and tilted my head.
"...what up?"
"Is your name Instructor Reid correct? My name is Delt Deus."
As he said this, Delt bowed gracefully, as if it was the etiquette of an aristocrat.
...What business does the Deus family have with me?
I mean, did she have an older brother?
"Hmm, so?"
"I came to advise you that it would be best not to get involved with Erica."
"...What will happen if we continue to be involved?"
"Yes, misfortune may befall your family."
As Deus spoke with a refreshing smile, I couldn't help but laugh inside, keeping my serious expression.
Such an obvious threat, a threat from a noble...
But Delt, aren't you mistaken about something?
"Does that sound like a threat?"
"No no...just a word of advice."
"...You have made it clear that you will become my enemy. Now, tell me more."
I stopped crossing my arms and looked at Delt in front of me with a serious expression, not even trying to hide my murderous intent.
Delt seemed unable to read my actions, as he stopped speaking and remained frozen with a smile on his face.
Basically, the most effective way to threaten someone is to make them feel conflicted.
He has no confidence in himself and is not of noble status, yet he has someone to protect him.
...Well, that applies to me.
Delto was reluctant to speak, so I spoke instead.
"You chose this time so that no one would hear our conversation, right? If so, then you failed. You wouldn't have been able to cause a ruckus if you had been in the instructor's room."
"I, I'm from the Deus family..."
"You nobles often say that...do those who are about to die need titles?"
"...If you lay a hand on me-"
"I told you it was a failure. Look around, there's no one around."
If it was my instructor's room, there would be people there since the room next door belonged to an instructor from another year.
Generally, there are not many people around when I leave the school around 6pm.
The only ones remaining at the school are Croana and a few instructors and teachers.
Besides, no one does it, probably because of humanitarian reasons.
... Corpses can also be put into the magic bag as objects.
Delt glares at me, his body shaking slightly.
"Let's negotiate... if the situation warrants, we'll remove our enemy designation."
"...What if it's not released?"
"Let me ask you this: if enemy soldiers or monsters attack, will you not kill them?"
"Huh?!"
"Delt, that's where you are now... what will you do?"
Just by looking at him, it was clear that Delt was panicking and breaking out in a cold sweat.
Well, normally one wouldn't go against a noble, so it's a natural reaction.
I remained in combat mode and looked at Delt.
"I will not harm you or anyone related to you..."
"I can't believe it... but let me get your signature."
"...signature?"
"Yes, a signature with the seal of the Deus family... If he's the eldest son, he should carry the seal with him."
"How... do you know that?"
"You don't have to tell me, what will you do?"
"Let's write it down, somewhere with a desk..."
"Write here, here's the tool."
Interrupting Delt, he tosses a piece of paper and a brush from his magic bag.
Why do I have to go out of my way to make sure this guy gets a chance?
Nobles are cunning and get evidence before things get blurred.
Delt, who was writing some documents on the floor, muttered in frustration.
"I, the eldest son of the Deus family, am like this..."
"Don't worry, you chose a time when no one was around so no one saw us."
After completing the paperwork, Delt stamped the paper with a seal he took from his pocket.
I step away from Delt a little to check the paper he handed me.
...Ah, this doesn't say how to confirm my connections.
I say apologetically, waving the paper around.
"Excuse me, but can I add some text?"
"What?"
"No... it's a way to confirm who is related to me."
"If you say so, then it will happen, right?"
"Please write that down. I told you, I don't trust you."
Delt added a condition with a frustrated look on his face, and I confirmed it and nodded.
Seeing this, Delt seemed relieved, but with a distorted look on his face, he jogged out of the school.
He puts the paper he received into his magic bag and walks out of the school.
...I was supposed to meet up with Nimi today to go out.
I'd better check on Erika's safety by the end of the day.
I sighed and headed towards where Nimi was waiting.
"...Doesn't something seem strange?"
"That's right, there's no gatekeeper here either."
I was now with Nimi at Erica's mansion.
When I explained the situation to Nimi and bowed my head, she smiled and forgave me.
At the same time, she was praised for being a good instructor who cares about her students.
Erica's home is outside the city center, closer to the castle.
Generally, an Earl should be near the castle, but...
Moreover, the size of the mansion seems a little small for an Earl's household.
It's about the same size as a baron's house, you know?
"I tried searching for the enemy, but...the patrolling soldiers didn't respond."
"Oh no, Erika got involved with the instructor."
"Yeah, well, that's where normal life ended."
The three adventurers who followed behind me were Satur's party of three.
She happened to be walking by so I asked him to follow me.
The reward was a steak at Suzuya. This made me laugh.
The order of speaking is Wizard Satur, Longsword User Minty, and the Search/Support role.
With a wry smile at their conversation, I touch the fence gate to enter.
"Who could it be?"
"...I'm Reid, a combat instructor at the academy. I've come to see Miss Erica."
Suddenly, an expressionless maid appeared on the other side of the fence, and spoke as normally as possible without changing her expression.
I was surprised! I was seriously scared! This is the most surprising thing I've experienced in a while!!
As proof of this, the three adventurers around Nimi also had surprised expressions on their faces.
The maid's expression remained unchanged as she listened to my words.
"Erika-sama is not feeling well."
"...After some things happened with Delt-dono, I received this."
"it is..."
"Something happened, didn't it?"
"...inside."
The maid's eyes widened when she saw the paper in my hand, then she opened the gate.
Before entering the mansion, he explains the situation to us as we walk.
Currently, there are eight maids and one butler in the mansion.
The head of the Deus family came and took his soldiers and waiters with him.
As expected, I was told to "ask Erika-sama" about the details.
Before opening the door to the mansion and going inside, I looked at the maid and asked.
"Didn't you ladies accompany the family head?"
"...We serve Lady Erika."
I smiled at her reply and went inside.
I enter the mansion and look around a bit.
Unlike other nobles, it does not have any flashy items and has a calm atmosphere.
"Reid-san...Nimi-san, why?"
"...Looking at your face, it seems I made the right decision to come."
"Erika-chan, hi~, we're here too~"
As we walked down the stairs leading to the second floor in front of the entrance, he was surprised to see us.
Perhaps another maid went to call for her.
Minty waves to Erica next to me.
Erica's face was a little pale and she looked listless.
She came right in front of me, looked up at me and said weakly.
"You're being too nosy..."
"I told you, I'd give you preferential treatment."
Hearing my words, Erika finally smiled happily.
Feeling relieved and at ease, she started talking to Nimi and Satur who were standing next to me.
Even so, things are progressing quickly...
It's true that even in the game, she didn't get involved with Roy during this time.
I can't believe something like this is happening behind the scenes...