Chapter 76
Chapter 76
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 76
Chapter Title: Regular at the Infirmary
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"Teacher... I'm really sorry about today."
"How is this the cadets' fault? Don't worry about it."
Irene still seemed to feel guilty toward me.
But I meant it sincerely.
As someone not truly mixed in with the people of this place, I could view the situation relatively objectively.
I even had a hunch that something new had appeared where there hadn't been anything before, so it definitely wasn't their fault.
But I couldn't say that much, so Irene—who knew the incident was strange—kept worrying about me.
After finally sending her off with those apologetic eyes, I crossed the academy grounds toward the infirmary.
On the way there... naturally, since I'd entered the academy premises, I ran into passing cadets.
"Have a good weekend, Teacher."
"...Yeah, you too."
I could feel the sidelong glances directed at me.
They were subtle looks, as if seeing but not quite seeing, yet they hit me as sharply as laser pointers.
They say women are sensitive to gazes, and right now, with this female body, it seemed I was no different.
...But if it were before, I might have just laughed it off.
Now that I knew one of the growing conditions was 'lust,' I couldn't ignore it like I used to.
Especially since my bare legs—usually covered by pantyhose—were bothering me for no reason. A cool breeze brushed against them, and without thinking, my hand drifted downward.
The skirt felt too short somehow.
When I wore stockings or something that came up to my knees, it felt like wearing pants, but now it just felt like my legs were completely exposed.
Like walking around in just panties, maybe.
So my hand naturally tugged the skirt down.
It wasn't so much embarrassment as the thought that, in this yuri game world, flashing panties was basically sexual provocation.
But it was just a spinal reflex-level reaction, so it didn't seem all that meaningful.
...It just gave my mind some peace, I suppose?
Pulling down a tight skirt wouldn't change much anyway.
I belatedly realized this and withdrew my hand, but somehow, those odd gazes still lingered on me.
However, the thing I feared didn't happen.
I didn't suddenly clutch my waist and double over, which meant they weren't feeling sexual arousal.
Maybe... it had worked...?
With that thought, I straightened my slightly disheveled clothes and resumed walking.
Then it hit me—I needed to buy some new clothes.
The gym uniform I always wore wasn't bad, but treating the cadets in it every time might imprint it in their minds, I worried.
Like Pavlov's dog: seeing my gym uniform might make them recall the sensation of their manhood being stimulated Beyond the Screen...
So... maybe I should wear a variety of outfits. To avoid it getting fixed as one image in their heads.
And this wasn't baseless either.
Back when I still had a manhood, just seeing the hem of whatever had caught my eye would make me drool. Considering how erections tie to lust, it made perfect sense.
I just had to remember not to pick anything too provocative-looking.
Pants would be best, probably.
These huge breasts... damn, when is Evelyn going to make that shrinking potion?
I needed to make an onahole first, but now that it's clear lust controls everything...
The potion I really needed was one to shrink my breasts.
The bigger they are... the more stimulating.
They jiggle just from walking—this is basically a walking—
I shook my head and let out a sigh at that thought.
Self-loathing hit me.
By then, the infirmary was right in front of me, and leaning against the wall with her eyes closed was a girl who caught my eye.
It was Ekaterina.
Her eyes were shut, but I could see her breathing was slightly ragged even from afar.
Despite it being the weekend, she'd probably been practicing magic again.
I had no idea what was driving her this hard, and it frustrated me.
In the game I knew, she was always presumed dead, so I had even less clue.
No official setting materials or anything—how could I know?
She symbolized how this was no longer just a game, which made my feelings toward her incredibly complex.
A bit of resentment, a small pride in saving a life that should have died, the frustration from above, and a touch of annoyance.
...Well, all the negatives melted away before her stunning beauty, tilting me toward fondness.
"...Why are you so late...?"
"Haha... I, uh, had an appointment."
Her slightly prickly personality was a bit tough. Especially before treatment like this—she had an intensity like dry tinder ready to ignite.
Since it faded after treatment, I figured it was like the 'red dragon' temperament from stories.
Red dragons in fiction are famous for being ferocious and fierce, right?
Or maybe it was just her true nature peeking out because she felt sick and irritated...
Either way.
Up close, her scent was pleasant, and she didn't seem to see me sexually, which was a relief.
But with her like a burning volcano right now, I quickly continued.
"Let's head inside first."
"...Okay."
She seemed aware she was a bomb that could go off anytime, following without protest.
Sitting in the prepared chair, Ekaterina matter-of-factly opened and shrugged her chest area.
A bold reveal worthy of a fiery red dragon.
...Whether that was really why was still unclear, but anyway.
Taking my seat in front of her, I noticed her plump skin beyond the somehow luxurious-looking underwear.
Her perky breasts were dotted with beads of sweat, remnants of the heat.
"...Aren't you going to do it?"
"Ah, right, of course."
Her sharp voice made me hurriedly place my hands on her chest.
Maybe hitting puberty or something—her breasts nearly brushed my fingers.
They hadn't before, I thought.
Not important, so I focused on channeling the energy I'd grown somewhat used to into her body.
As expected, I gathered the wildly scattered heat into her heart and meticulously sealed it.
- Oh ho, your skills have improved. Nothing beats repetition for mastery.
...That voice sounded ominous.
I ignored El's voice and concentrated on the treatment.
Soon the energy settled, and confirming her ragged breathing even out, I withdrew my hands.
"All done."
With that, Ekaterina buttoned up and bowed her head slightly.
"...Thank you."
She was a bit prickly, but not arrogant or anything.
So there must be another reason for her obsession with magic.
Honestly, I was curious. It felt like discovering a new element in a game I'd thought I'd devoured completely.
...Though I'd already tried probing once and failed.
But weren't we a bit closer now?
Maybe it'd be fine?
As she straightened her clothes with that in mind, I said,
"If you're not busy, want some tea before you go?"
She'd buttoned up to the top, but undid one and murmured softly.
"...Sure."
"I'll prepare it. Just sit tight!"
With permission, before she could change her mind, I called Undine to brew tea and pulled cookies from the drawer.
"...Why do you have cookies there...?"
"...I keep them to give to cadets, so don't misunderstand."
Soon, tea and cookies were set on the small table.
Mine steamed warmly; hers swirled with cold energy.
Slurp.
I saw the cool tea enter her small mouth.
After sipping, she stared at the cookies on the plate before cautiously reaching out.
Crunch.
For a brief moment, a faint smile crossed her face, and I nodded inwardly.
Sure enough, no one hates sweets.
At least... in this world.
...I'd succeeded in getting her to drink tea, but starting the conversation was tough.
But letting it end like this would waste the setup.
I mustered my courage.
"Um... why do you practice magic so hard? Is there a reason? Ah, not that it's wrong. Cadets should, of course... but Cadet Scarlett seems like she has some goal..."
Even I thought it sounded scatterbrained, but Ekaterina silently sipped her cold tea.
The moment I thought I was screwed,
her mouth opened. And her response was a bit outside my expectations.
"...I don't really know either."
"..."
She said it with a gloomy expression I'd never seen before.
Then she set down her cup and stood abruptly.
"...Thanks for the tea."
Like my words embarrassed her, she spun and hurried out of the infirmary.
Dazed, watching her go, I hurriedly called out.
"I-if you have worries, come consult anytime! That's why I'm here!"
...For the infirmary, it wasn't wrong.
After saying it, I wondered if I'd been too nosy, but surprisingly, Ekaterina's reaction wasn't bad.
"...If I do."
Or was it...?
With that, she vanished.
"Whew..."
Had I been too meddlesome?
But what could I do about my curiosity?
She'd come to me every day anyway, so no worry about not seeing her...
Still, I couldn't help feeling uneasy.