“I want you to teach me how to handle the sword.”
“Please teach me how to handle the sword.”
Freya and Sera, who had been following me from the training ground, asked me that clearly.
Surprised by this unexpected situation, I stood there dumbfounded and paralyzed. After a few seconds, I managed to regain my composure and replied.
“Do you want me to teach you how to handle the sword?”
“Yes. I saw your skill in defeating the knight. That’s something I couldn’t do. I want to know at least a part of your power.”
“I… I’ve always been told that I have no talent, but still, I’ve worked hard… yet I haven’t been rewarded… At that moment, I was moved to see Lord Hermes fight. Even though I know it’s difficult, please teach me how to handle the sword! Please!”
Freya spoke calmly, while Sera desperately asked me to teach her.
Personally, I would like to fulfill their wish.
However, if I do, my time will be significantly reduced. There is only one month left until summer vacation. If it were later, it wouldn’t be so problematic, but at this moment, it’s a bit complicated.
After much consideration, I decided to reject their request, even though I felt bad about it.
“I really want to train you, but I’m sorry. I have so many things to do that I don’t have free time.”
“We could arrange that. If it’s about money… Then, tell me what you want. I’ll provide you with anything.”
“Well… For my part, my father is a baron, and it’s not like we’re short on money…”
“Actually, this isn’t about money… If there’s something I would wish for, it would be more time.”
Time is something that cannot be bought with money.
There’s no way to go back in time even using magic. So, after many apologies, I left from there.
I didn’t look back. I knew that if I saw the distressed expressions on their faces, I would feel the need to help. But I had promised to myself. I had to come back stronger.
I couldn’t afford to neglect the effort needed for that.
The next day.
After the exams, the free day arrived. Today, I would level up in the dungeon again.
As I opened the door of my room and stepped out, I saw the familiar silhouette of someone near the entrance of the men’s residence. As I approached, thinking it couldn’t be, she also saw me and smiled.
“Oh, good morning, Hermes.”
It was Sera, the Baron’s daughter. With the same dark hair as mine, she inclined her head with courtesy.
It turned out to be an unexpected encounter with someone with whom I would prefer not to have dealings… or rather, perhaps she was waiting for me.
I shrugged and replied to her greeting.
“Good morning, Sera-san. What are you doing in front of the men’s residence…? Oh, sorry, it’s rude to ask that, isn’t it?”
“Haha… sorry. You rejected me yesterday, but I just can’t give up… Please, become my teacher!”
Today her level of insistence is higher. But of course, the answer to that request is still a NO.
“I’ve told you many times, I don’t have time for that. I have to head to the dungeon now, I’m sorry. Try to find someone else.”
“There’s no one more suitable than Hermes for this. Please, please!”
Sera holds me firmly from behind.
Hey, hey. It’s not appropriate to be so close to someone of the opposite sex.
What is this soft sensation on my back? Are they really that big…?
As she tries to hug me tightly, her soft mounds move restlessly as they change shape. Because it is clearly noticeable, my face turns red immediately.
“Wait, Sera-san. Can you not get so close to me? I mean… I’m really glad, but you’re touching me.”
“Touching…?”
At my words, she shows a surprised expression and I try to separate myself as much as I can.
But despite her look of doubt, she doesn’t release her grip. Given the difference in level and sword skills between us, I undoubtedly have greater strength.
I could forcefully move away from her, but that could cause her harm.
As I debate what to do, a new visitor appears.
She wasn’t the goddess of fortune, but the harbinger of misfortune: Freya.
“What are you two doing? Up to mischief?”
“No, not at all.”
What is this girl saying by opening her mouth like that out of the blue?
Sera, still clinging to me, blushes and panics.
“What?! We’re not doing anything inappropriate at all! This… yes! It’s a legitimate request!”
“To me, it looks rather inappropriate. You’re using your chest to touch Hermes intensely.”
“What?!”
Had she not realized or was she pretending not to notice? Faced with Freya’s observation and my own words, Sera finally, embarrassed, had to let go of me.
I thought the situation would get complicated again, but thanks to Freya, it was resolved. Internally, I thanked her.
“Frankly, whatever you two are doing doesn’t interest me at all. More importantly, I’ve come to see Hermes once again today. I want you to train me.”
“I thought I rejected that request yesterday.”
Why don’t these girls listen to what I say? No matter how much they ask, my answer won’t change. I just want to go to the dungeon as soon as possible.
“What happened yesterday is in the past. Today is today.”
“I also ask you, no matter what it is!”
“No, it’s just that…”
What a big challenge! If it were a monster in the dungeon, I would simply face it without hesitation, but my interlocutors are the heroine and an (extra) student from the game.
As a fan and a member of the supporting cast, I can’t act extremely.
Furthermore, time keeps passing, and it’s a pity. I need to find a solution that satisfies both… I know! I have a great idea.
“Alright, how about this: I’ll watch both of your training sessions, and depending on what you do, I’ll give recommendations and advice on what you should do?”
