Chapter 332: Atonement must be fast and plentiful 1 (1/2)

“Eh…ah, W-Waka-sama?!”

Hm?

I turn towards the direction of the person that suddenly called me in the way that only I am called with.

Several women in sensational dresses were standing there.

Oh?

“Hatsuharu, huh. You came to Rotsgard?” (Makoto)

“Yes! Are you doing your teacher work, Waka-sama?” (Hatsuharu)

One of the girls in the group lightly walks to where I am.

It was one of the Gorgons that came to this side from Asora.

These girls are working both at the brothels and the store in this town.

“Something like that. You are not causing trouble to Ester-san, right?” (Makoto)

It is not only Hatsuharu, the Gorgons in general are doing well in this hyuman settlement.

In the past, they had no choice but to stay cooped up because of their ability, so now that they have obtained permission to go out, they are mostly social and curious, and are enjoying their life over here as well.

I am happy that they are fitting in properly.

They are also getting better at taking care of the animals in the Asora side.

“No problem!” (Hatsuharu)

“As expected of you, Hatsuharu. I am relieved.” (Makoto)

“Won’t you go play, Waka-sama?” (Hatsuharu)

“Here? Don’t plan to. Looks like my free pass will be going solely to your income.” (Makoto)

“Too bad! Eventually when Tomoe-sama and the others give the permission, please please come!” (Hatsuharu)

“Don’t say something ridiculous as if nothing. I am glad to see you are having fun.” (Makoto)

“Ehehe.” (Hatsuharu)

The little sister of the Gorgon’s Matriarch.

This girl that I named Hatsuharu for when she went outside is a cheerful girl.

But it is a bit different from being wholly naive. Her words, expressions, and gestures properly have their allure.

I don’t know if it is a racial trait, or her own personal trait though.

Ester-san says the Gorgons are terribly popular.

Of course, as hyuman girls.

It seems no one has seen through their race yet, and they would sometimes nonchalantly speak badly about demi-humans and mamonos, and the Gorgons would chuckle internally at that.

They think that Hatsuharu and the other purple haired girls are a group of beauties that came to these lands from faraway to earn money.

As if there would be such an unnatural trope of beauties.

There’s even hyumans that would carefreely say they would want to check out their village.

It is deep in the wasteland. Go ahead and pay a visit.

“…Right, Hatsuharu, do you know a girl called Seiren?” (Makoto)

“Seiren?”

“Yeah. A hyuman woman of the Academy.” (Makoto)

“Seiren Garmena?”

“Why full name? Do you know her, Hatsuharu?” (Makoto)

“I heard that she is the girl you confessed to, Waka-sama.”

“That’s a complete misunderstanding. Well, it is not wrong.” (Makoto)

Tomoe and Mio gave me quite the straight stares and I suffered a pretty intense questioning.

Saying they would go finish her off.

“I am not acquainted with her personally, but is it a job that we can help with?” (Hatsuharu)

Hatsuharu’s eyes narrowed, and a ghastly aura flowed out from her.

‘Help’.

Erase, or end; these girls must be thinking along those lines.

They are completely taking it the wrong way.

“Sadly to say…ah, right.” (Makoto)

“Waka-sama?” (Hatsuharu)

I ponder for a bit.

If they know her name, maybe we could have them move like we are doing with the rumors of Tsige.

“About that Seiren, it seems like she isn’t in a good spot in Rotsgard.” (Makoto)

“Right. She rejected Waka-sama after all. She is being pointed at behind her back in all places.”

Hatsuharu nods as if it were a matter of fact.

It troubles me that she thinks that’s just the natural conclusion.

Alright, I will have her help out.

“And so, I am troubled by this. The confession is a misunderstanding, and I have no intentions of hurting that girl. I don’t mind if it is at the time when you are working and taking a break in Rotsgard, can you spread the word that Seiren and I are simply in a healthy friendship?” (Makoto)

“You are helping her?”

“Of course.” (Makoto)

Please don’t look at me with that surprised face.

Of course, if I didn’t know about it, I wouldn’t have minded just leaving it be. But I know about it now.

We are just going to be moving a bit anyways.

“Understood. If it is Waka-sama’s order. Right, about participating as a guest in the lectures of the students that was requested of before, will it be possible to do so in the time you are still here, Waka-sama? Shiki-sama said he wanted to do it when you are here if possible, Waka-sama.” (Hatsuharu)

“Right. It is about time…they learn how scary it is to fight an enemy that has a special fighting style… I haven’t decided who will come yet, but I will have one come soon. I will notify about this as soon as that happens.” (Makoto)

“I will go~! Together with Kuro-chan!” (Hatsuharu)

“Hatsuharu and Kuro? …The opponents will be students, so if that happens, make sure not to bully them too much.” (Makoto)

A Saber Cat and a Gorgon.

I immediately understood what Hatsuharu wanted to do.

Even at the illusion experience not that long ago, many retired, so I wonder if it will be okay?

I heard that a number of people have retired because of the hot-blooded teachings of Daena, too.

It wouldn’t be funny to have the second generation wiped out.

“Okay! Then, Waka-sama, take care!” (Hatsuharu)

“Thanks. You too, Hatsuharu.” (Makoto)

That was an unexpected meeting.

But that’s impressive.

They have pretty much mastered their control of their petrification ability.

She did have her glasses in her pocket just in case.

But from what I saw just now, those glasses are already simply serving as a good-luck charm of sorts.

I should check out how the other girls are doing as well.

And so, I hurried.

There’s no harm in finishing this matter as soon as possible.

“That’s unexpected.”

“Izumo.” (Makoto)

“You are a man too, huh, Sensei.” (Izumo)

“Nice timing. Give me a bit of your time.” (Makoto)

I drag Izumo to one of the establishments closeby.

“Are those kinds of girls your type?” (Izumo)

“As if. I do think Hatsuharu is an attractive girl, but we are not in a customer and prostitute relationship.” (Makoto)

“…Really?” (Izumo)

“That girl is an employee of the Kuzunoha Company. In other words, a female subordinate.” (Makoto)

“The Company. I see. She is a different type from Seiren after all.” (Izumo)

Oi.

Why is it that even you know about Seiren and can easily mention her name in this situation?

Could it be that she is more famous than I thought?

It can be wrapped up by today, right?

I don’t want to take several days for something like this.

“Seiren… I see, you also know about her.” (Makoto)

“Probably everyone related to the Academy knows about her. The fact that the type of Sensei is Seiren Garmena.” (Izumo)

“…”

No way…

No one said anything to me.

And yet, everyone knows her full name as if it were common knowledge.

It feels like a nightmare.

“A hobbyist noble daughter of the Empire that has remained in the Academy specializing in the basic foundations of arias. Well, she is a bit old to be called a daughter though. She is unmarried and is unrelated to her family. She is an uninteresting woman whose sole purpose is research and has no additional points of interest.” (Izumo)

Izumo, even if you talk about age when you are a lolicon yourself…

It is Iroha-chan, you know?

Anyways, from what I hear of Izumo, I can see some malice towards the girl.

I thought that there wouldn’t be any inconveniences in having the impression of the Kuzunoha Company and mine get better, but it looks like that was shallow.

I learned that, as a result, many minute problematic things and situations can unfold because of us without being aware.

“I think she is plenty beautiful though. Well, I do admit that she would look old compared to your fiance though.” (Makoto)

“…Sensei.” (Izumo)

“What?” (Makoto)

“I am not a lolicon.” (Izumo)

He read my mind.

“…You know that excuse won’t work on me.” (Makoto)

Just how many people do you think would be convinced by that statement of yours after being introduced to Iroha-chan?