Read Novel Full Vol 23 Chapter 21
Vol 23 Chapter 21
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Chapter 21 – Class
After Alessia-san and the others had rested, I began preparing for my next assignment. However, I realized that I might need to work as an interpreter on the southern continent. Terrified by the prospect of working in such a chaotic situation where the war had just ended, I decided to increase the number of people who could speak the language of the southern continent.
Donatella’s POV:
“Thank you for your hard work.”
Wataru-san left the room with a cheerful smile. Since Wataru-san was teaching us, we were supposed to be in the position of master and disciples.
However, he was considerate of us throughout the lesson and even bowed to us before leaving the room.
I couldn’t help but wonder why, as disciples, we were being treated like masters. After all, before being master and disciple, we are employer and employee, and Wataru-san is clearly in a higher position.
“Camille, Ilma, is that okay with Wataru-san?”
It’s a bit embarrassing, but as a master and boss, Wataru-san is more than adequate. In fact, if you consider the freedom he gives us an advantage, he’s almost perfect.
He possesses unparalleled power, immense wealth, and a formidable military force, yet he remains humble and kind to his subordinates. In addition to a generous salary, he has established a unique bonus system and a strange vacation system called “special holidays” to show his appreciation for his employees.
The environment is so good, it’s almost scary.
At first, I suspected that he wanted me for my body. At my previous workplace, employers who couldn’t offer me even a fraction of the benefits that Wataru-san provides demanded my body in exchange.
I refused them all and ended up getting fired. However, Wataru-san doesn’t demand anything, and Mauro works under the same conditions.
It’s not a generous treatment intended for a mistress, but rather a standard labor contract with good benefits.
However, that doesn’t mean he’s not interested in me or women in general. I’ve always worked hard to succeed based on my abilities, not my appearance.
That’s why I’m grateful for my current environment, where I’m not evaluated based on my gender.
That said, being perceived as lacking feminine charm is a different matter. Well, I now understand it’s a misunderstanding.
In fact, since I started studying the language of the southern continent with Wataru-san and the others, he has been reacting sensitively to my gestures in class.
It’s obvious, and I wonder if he’s trying to hide it.
While it’s flattering, is it appropriate for him to stare so intently that he interrupts the lesson just because I bent over slightly?
Wataru-san has beautiful female slaves, such as Ines and Felicia. He also spends time with the beautiful women of Girasole, including Camille.
From what I can tell, Wataru-san and Camille aren’t in a romantic relationship, but Ines and Felicia definitely are.
So why does he act like an awkward, inexperienced boy who’s just started noticing girls?
Ilma usually dresses pretty revealingly, but during class, she loosens her clothes just enough that Wataru-san can’t quite notice, teasing him.
She’s clearly enjoying it, but she also sees him as prey. She has the eyes of a predator.
“Donatella, that’s Wataru-san. There’s no point in thinking about it.”
Camille explains to me, her expression saying, “He’s just a silly boy.” But that doesn’t really explain who he is.
Camille seems a little suspicious, too.
She is enthusiastic about her business and eager to improve, so it doesn’t feel out of place for her to participate in the lessons as a learning opportunity, even if she doesn’t go to the southern continent.
However, it also seems like she has the additional goal of deepening her relationship with Wataru-san.
Well, it doesn’t matter.
Wataru-san is my boss, and Camille is my superior too. It’s not a bad thing for their relationship to deepen.
Usually, people are anxious about romantic relationships because they’re afraid they’ll end badly. But judging from Wataru-san’s behavior, I don’t think this relationship will end badly. Above all, I don’t think someone as straightforward as Camille would misread Wataru-san’s intentions.
Things will only get better, not worse.
“You might not understand since you don’t interact with him much, but Wataru is desperately trying to hide his desires.”
“With that?”
Ilma tells me with enthusiasm, but I’m not quite convinced.
“Even with that, you know.”
“Are you serious?”
“I’m serious.”
Unable to accept it, I repeatedly ask her about it, but Ilma confidently affirms everything.
“That means Wataru-san is just an immature man of a certain age. Is that possible, even with his abilities and power?”
Usually, people develop their abilities and grow alongside them. Occasionally, people suddenly gain great power by understanding how to use unique skills. However, such people often struggle to control their newfound power. This either refines their character or causes them to become arrogant or fearful, causing them to deviate from the norm.
Is that really possible?
“I understand how Donatella feels, but unfortunately, it’s possible. Wataru-san is the proof. After all, Donatella should understand Wataru-san’s uniqueness, shouldn’t she?”
“……Ah……”
That’s right. It was so obvious that I had forgotten until Camille pointed it out: Wataru-san is from another world.
I didn’t hear it directly, but working on the Castle and witnessing his abilities made it clear.
I knew about people from other worlds from fairy tales. I never doubted that it was a fairy tale until I started working on Wataru-san’s ship. I was really surprised when I found out the truth.
I see. It was written in the books I read after learning about their existence. People from other worlds gain powerful abilities when they travel between worlds. With these abilities, they can become heroes or demon lords.
Such a fairy tale. Wataru-san chose not to become a hero or a demon lord. In a sense, he is a rare person from another world.
That makes a lot of sense.
Camille and Ilma nodded with a wry smile as if they understood my realization.
They probably had similar thoughts.
My boss is an otherworldly being who didn’t become a hero or a demon lord. That’s interesting. I’ll work hard to liven things up.
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Phew! Class is finally over.
Teaching is difficult and nerve-wracking.
I’m teaching a language from the southern continent. It’s not my native language, nor did I study and master it. I rely on my Language Comprehension skill, which makes me feel insecure.
I have some experience teaching languages on the Western continent, so I feel somewhat confident, but it’s still difficult.
…But being a teacher isn’t so bad.
Ilma is incredibly sexy, and perhaps because of our unique situation, she seems even more alluring, which excites me.
Camille-san and Donatella-san are stunningly beautiful with amazing figures. Yet, their personalities are like those of a class president, creating a mismatch that I find incredibly appealing.
While they listen to the lessons seriously, the eroticism they unconsciously emit from their enchanting bodies is incredibly powerful.
Donatella-san has only been with us for two lessons. I’m tired of being nervous, but I’m also looking forward to it.
It’s a shame that Camille-san won’t accompany us to the southern continent because that means there will be one fewer attractive student.
There’s still time before departure, though, so I’ll enjoy the lessons with the three of them to the fullest. No, no, I can’t think like that.
My goal is to be a gentleman, at least on the surface.
I promised myself that I wouldn’t openly express my desires and that I would maintain appearances to be popular with women.
In that case, I should strive to be a refreshing male teacher who is well-liked by female students.
I need to approach my classes sincerely, without bringing any unnecessary desires into them.
…But these beautiful women looking down at me are too attractive, especially Ilma-san with her cleavage. Ilma-san’s cleavage is especially distracting. It’s hard to look away.
…What should I do?
“Ara, Master, are you done with class?”
“Ah, yes, Ines, it went well.”
While I was puzzling over this unexpected dilemma, I ran into Ines. She has a straightforward personality, but I’m hesitant to consult her about this.
I wish there were someone I could talk to. Honestly, since I came to this world, I’ve focused so much on women that I don’t have a single male friend.
I don’t regret it, but it’s hard not having anyone to talk to about trivial problems like this.
I could talk to Guido-san and the others on the southeastern island, but I can’t go all the way there just for that.
“Master, you seem lost in thought. Did you mess up in class?”
“Huh? No, I was just thinking about our schedule. Once we set sail, we’re on our own, but I thought we’d be busy until then.”
I couldn’t bring myself to tell her that I was sad about not having any friends to talk to about mundane things, so I lied.
“Oh, that’s right. We’ll load the cargo gathered in Lucca soon, and then we’ll pick up more in Cagliari, right?”
“Yeah, it seems like Camille-san worked really hard and managed to gather a lot.”
While coordinating the reception for the king, Camille-san spoke with important people from the country who attended the meeting and doubled the amount of supplies we could secure.
I’m worried that we won’t be able to load everything, but the ship was inspected beforehand. I don’t think Camille-san would mess up something like that, so I’m sure it will be fine.
Speaking of which, when we met up, Donatella-san was really excited about the liberated Saporabi and asked to try it out on the Castle.
Considering all that, even after the work in Lucca is finished, it’s going to be busy until we set sail from Cagliari.
How many more classes can I teach before then?
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