NOVEL SIMPLE Chapter 84
Basically, for someone like Arisha who enjoys being around people, this is quite a stressful situation.
“Those in the same party as Arisha are suffering similar damage.”
“It feels like they’re deliberately trying to isolate her.”
When I called Sowol and Lena aside to ask how things were during the liberal arts class, they spoke frankly.
Both are righteous kids.
Even though Arisha is a rival, it seems they didn’t like this sneaky bullying.
So, they must have decided to help Arisha.
That’s right, my students.
After nodding to them, I stood up.
“What do you plan to do?”
“If it were up to me, I’d want to kill them all, but that’s impossible, so I’ll use another method.”
“Another method?”
“First, intimidation. There’s no one without dirt on them.”
According to the main story, Arisha suffers until Angela is defeated.
But is it really necessary for her to go through such things?
If there’s another way, that’s enough.
“…Master.”
“What?”
“Is it because Arisha is special that you’re helping her?”
“What a natural thing to say.”
At my answer, Sowol flinched, and Lena looked deflated.
So, I patted their heads.
“I’d act even if something similar happened to you. After all, you are my students.”
“…M-Master…”
“Don’t worry too much.”
I roughly patted their heads and stood up.
Once a decision is made, it’s better to move quickly.
“I don’t know where you’re going, but I’m coming with you.”
“I’m going to help too…”
“Hmm… Alright. Let’s go together.”
I took Sowol and Lena outside the academy.
Heading towards the swordsmanship division, one of the city districts, I directed us into an alley.
As we entered the shabby pub, Sowol tilted her head.
“Why there?”
“Just so you know, that’s an outpost of the Information Guild.”
The Information Guild, a place that doesn’t appear in the game.
It’s one of the places I’ve been trading since ancient times to find my students.
It didn’t help much in finding them, but still, it’s a handy place.
Since they’ll be able to use it later, introducing it now isn’t a bad idea.
“Welcome.”
As I opened the door to the pub, an old man smiled warmly at me.
After giving him a casual greeting and sitting down, I immediately placed my order.
“Martini mixed with ice cream.”
“What flavor of ice cream would you like?”
“Mint chocolate, please.”
“Understood.”
Nodding and smiling, the old man mixed the martini and handed it over.
As I sipped the martini, the old man went inside, and a woman with red hair appeared.
“Long time no see, Lee Hyun.”
“Yeah.”
“The people beside you… are they Sowol the Saint and Lena the Guild Leader, your students?”
“That’s right. Say hello. This is Liuins, the head of the Information Guild.”
“Nice to meet you.”
“Uh, hello…”
After an awkward greeting, silence ensued.
Liuins gazed at me with sultry eyes and let out a sweet sigh.
Seemingly displeased by her provocative behavior, Sowol and Lena huddled closer to me.
“Just as the rumors say. You must be loved by your students.”
“It’s an honor.”
“Hehe, congratulations. So, what brings you here?”
“I’d like to gather information on the instructors of the Liberal Arts Department.”
“The Liberal Arts Department? Hmm… that’s not too difficult, but…”
I placed a diamond on the table from my pocket.
As Liuins examined it, a smile formed on her lips.
“I’ll send it to you within two days.”
“And register these girls as customers of the Information Guild.”
“Oh my? Are the Saint of the Church and the Guild Leader from the Ivory Tower going to request something from the Information Guild?”
“One can’t know the ways of the world.”
“Hehe. Alright.”
“Master, does that mean I’m a customer of the Information Guild now?”
“If you pay the fees, yes.”
“Then I’m going to ask right away. Do you know why you don’t want to develop deeper relationships with other women?”
“Hehehe. That’s what our Information Guild is investigating as well. You don’t seem to be a castrated man…”
“What a silly remark! I’m just tired in the mornings.”
“And yet you show no interest in women. You’re definitely not gay.”
“Don’t even think about putting such terrible things in my mouth.”
“It just means your relationships with women are pure. Anyway, we currently have no useful information.”
“The Information Guild isn’t exactly amazing, huh?”
“We’re not gods, you know.”
Sowol pouted in dissatisfaction at Liuins’s reply, but there were no further questions.
Lena looked like she had something to say, but she just shook her head.
Then we’ve covered everything we needed to discuss.
“I’ll leave the work to you.”
“I understand.”
To sum it up, things went well. Using the information I got from the Information Guild, I intimidated each instructor of the Liberal Arts Department, and they quickly backed down.
I like people who listen well.
Anyway, after finishing the intimidation and gathering common information, it turned out that the head of the Liberal Arts Department, Angela, was subtly bothering Arisha, which made everyone look down on her.
What a clever woman.
Not directly manipulating the Liberal Arts Department, but making others watch their backs.
It was interesting to see Angela’s side that we couldn’t see in the game.
“Teacher! Where are you going today?!”
Could it be because the bullying from the instructors of the Liberal Arts Department has decreased?
Arisha’s expression, which was usually gloomy, had brightened considerably.
With a beaming smile, she hugged me, and I pulled her cute, squishy cheeks.
“It hurts~.”
“That’s what I’m aiming for, you little rascal. And you can’t just hug like that.”
“But wanting to hug someone I like is natural!”
“Others will laugh.”
“Hehe~. I didn’t know you were someone who cares about what others think?”
Sharp little thing.
I released Arisha’s cheek, and only then did she step back to examine me from head to toe.
“Teacher! You look really cool today!”
“I’ve always been cool.”
“Yeah! I admit it~! But really, where are you going? Are you perhaps asking me out on a date?”
“Hahaha. You rascal. Hahaha.”
I patted Arisha’s head.
“I have an appointment.”
“What appointment?”
“A date.”
“…Huh?”
Her sunny smile froze.
Yes. Today is the date day.
To be precise, it’s the day I build a connection with Angela.
I wanted to have a one-on-one conversation with her for a long time, so this isn’t a bad opportunity.
“A-date? With who? Sister Sowol? Sister Lena??”
“Neither.”
“…Ugh.”
Arisha, seemingly shocked, stepped back.
Waving my hand to her, I walked past Arisha.
The meeting place was a café in the mage district where I had visited last time.
Just like last time, the place was bustling with customers.
And among them, a woman with beige hair was quietly sipping tea.
It was Angela.
The well-dressed, kind beauty seemed to have charmed every man around her, with not a single one ignoring her beauty.
“Angela Instructor.”
“Oh my. Lee Hyun Instructor.”
Angela stood up with a warm smile.
If anyone sees her now, no one would think she’s the seductress and the leader of the special forces of the Magic Empire.
She looks like she couldn’t kill a fly.
“I’m sorry for being a little late.”
“Oh no. I just arrived as well. Hehe. By the way, I didn’t expect you to request a meal, Instructor Lee Hyun. I’ve heard from others that this is quite rare…”
“Hahaha. Have you heard about me?”
“Hehe, yes.”
“I don’t know what you heard, but I hope it was something good. Oh! You haven’t eaten yet, have you?”
“Unfortunately, no.”
“Then how about we start with a simple meal? Let’s go, I reserved a restaurant.”
“Hehe, thank you.”
I extended my hand to her. Taking my arm, she led me to the reserved restaurant where I saw some familiar faces.
Arisha, Sowol, and Lena were there.
How did they know to come here?
Well, anyway, it’s not the important part.
“Take me to the reserved room.”
“Yes.”
As soon as we entered the reserved room with Angela, I smiled and said,
“Thank you for accepting the invitation. I’ve wanted to have a conversation like this with you for a while.”
“Hehehe. There are many in the Liberal Arts Department who are curious about you, the Sage, Instructor Lee Hyun.”
After that, we chatted about simple things like hobbies and preferences.
There wasn’t much special about it.
After all, I didn’t think I’d gain anything from here.
Throughout our interaction, Angela maintained a bright smile, and I extended my hand toward her.
“But… I heard an interesting rumor.”
“Oh my? How interesting is it? I’m curious too.”
“There’s talk that the instructors of the Liberal Arts Department are bothering my student.”
“Oh my…”
“And I heard it was under Angela Instructor’s orders…”
At my words, Angela replied calmly without changing her expression.
“Oh my? I wouldn’t do such a thing.”
“Haha. I guess so?”
I smiled, took a sip of wine, and looked her straight in the eyes.
“If you don’t want to die, you wouldn’t commit such a crazy act.”
At my words, Angela’s smile deepened.