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While the masters were being made to suffer from the stench that wouldn't go away for thirty minutes after drinking Object X, they decided to solve Cresia's problem as well.

Cresia was just watching a mock battle, and for some reason, Kefin, who was holding Hattori, must have expected this to happen, since he was running away after laying Hattori down on the spectator's table.

'Cressia, come over here. Hutri, if you pretend to be unconscious any longer, I'll dismiss the school.

Cresia flew out of the bleachers as soon as she was called and landed in the arena, and Hattori, who had been pretending to be unconscious, also came down to the arena in a straightforward manner, although he still looked uncomfortable because of the effect of Object X. The two of them didn't seem to know why they had been called, but they wanted to take care of all the trouble at once.

The two of them didn't seem to know why they had been called, but they wanted to get the hassle out of the way all at once.

The truth was that he didn't want them to cause trouble while they were going to the foot of the Dragon Valley tomorrow....

''Hattori, if you behave strangely, I'll have you drink Object X after every meal. This is not a threat. I'm going to tell you something important now, so it would be helpful if you're careful what you say. Okay?

Hattori nodded several times at high speed, so he decided to start talking.

'First of all, Cressia, you recognize Hutri as a teacher, right?

'Well, yes. I have great respect for Dr. Hatley as a teacher.

Cressia nodded and replied with a little hesitation, and Hutri's eyes were completely locked on Cressia.

''Well then, Hutri-sensei, it seems that the children like you and the other teachers appreciate you very much.

Well, thank you for that, that I do.

Apparently, he was happy to be appreciated, and he smiled briskly.

But there are some things he needs to be reminded of.

''Perhaps I haven't formally introduced myself yet, so let me introduce myself. My name is Luciel, my job is a wise man and I'm the president of the Luciel Trading Company. I'm very indebted to you when you were an Imperial infiltrator and operative.

Yeah, well, I'm sorry for the inconvenience you've caused.

You don't want to use a colander?

'I'm not going to say anything, since you're already a slave to Mr. Dorster by law. Now here's the thing, why have you been hounding Cressia?

That's because I love Miss Cressia, that I do.

In a way I envy you.

''That feeling must be very important. But why do you chase after them until you realize that you are inconveniencing them?

...because that's where the love is, that it is.

Truly disappointing handsome is the word for this guy, I think.

Now, let's get down to business.

I'll get right to it. Dr. Hattori, you are terminated immediately. Cressia is acting on behalf of Nahlia because the school needs her to be there for the future of our children.

What?

You didn't expect to be sentenced to dismissal?　Even if it's not like a previous life, as expected, if there's an employee problem, it would be a reasonable enough decision in this world to fire him.

''You were a little too lenient. By the way, I've also confirmed that you are the reincarnated person who was kept in the Empire.

'How do you know about this, that you do?　Where did you get that information from, that you did?

''Since we recently got such information while working to renew the upper echelons of the Empire and stop the war between the Empire and the Kingdom of Rubruk...''

Hattori's face paled rapidly as the conversation progressed.

Of course, I don't intend to do that, so it hurts my conscience a little bit, but it would be better for both of us if this doesn't make me go after Cressia, but it would be better for both of us.

''Would it be possible for you to forgive me somehow?''

But you can't give up on Krecia-san, can you?

I'm ashamed to say that it was love at first sight...

I have a great sense of how serious Hattori is.

I'm sure I would have supported him if we were friends, but one wrong move and he's a criminal.

'What do you want to do about Cressia?'

I can't socialize with Dr. Hattori, but I hope he continues to be a teacher.

Oh, they say getting rejected in real life is a depressing way to get down.

I decided to give Hatri a helping hand as he put his head down.

So, Dr. Hatri, I'm going to give you a chance.

Chance...?

Yes, you have the right to confess to Cressia only once a year. If you confess to her and she refuses, then you can treat her normally for the next year. Then we won't have to dismiss the teacher.

Hattori shushed me to examine my words, and then held up his hand.

'Well, may I treat you, that I may?'

'As long as you are moderate as a teacher, I have no problem with that. If you break it, I'll have you take it after every meal until you stop passing out on object X.

I flashed a not-so-sweet punishment and found sweat beading on my forehead plate.

''S...moderation means asking someone out to dinner, no?

Once she says no, that's fine if you want to move on. But if Cresia doesn't want to, it's object X.

Well, I swear it, that I do.

Can you swear that to Cressia here and to the Lord God, Cleya?

I swear.

Here is the pledge.

Thus, a blue-white light enveloped Hattori.

'Yes, you knew. Oh, I don't recommend it, in case you don't, but as a man who can protect Cressia, if you can get me and Lionel to recognize her with a warrior, I'll free you from your slavery and give you a push back.

Is that true, that it is?

How positive is it that I'm willing to win against Lionel, who is getting stronger from now on, how positive is it?

Even after being rejected by Cresia, I was depressed, but I was back to normal within ten seconds, and if you're this positive, maybe in ten years or so.......

I'll also follow Hattori's example and train in a fun and positive way while thinking about how to punish my masters.

Thus, I succeeded in successfully escaping from the pressure I received from the masters.

''Yes. But we're still busy with this, so the challenge is only once a year. If you lose, we'll have you drink a pitcher mug of Object X, so good luck with your annual entry. Oh, and that's for all the residents of this city who like Cresia.

The reincarnation is a chosen one, that it is. That is why they are not to be outdone by the riffraff, that they are not to be outdone by the riffraff.

Hattori was very much on fire.

''By the way, I'm going to meet with that reincarnation and the two suspected reincarnators now, so follow me.

Is that a man, that it is?

What's more important than being a reincarnated man and woman?

They're both women.

That will be all right, that it will be. I look forward to working with you, that I do.

Yes, Dr. Hattori.

Cresia smiled and told him so.

''I'm in love with you~ that is.

Saying that, Hattori ran up to the third basement floor.

''I'm sorry, but this is the limit of what I can do right now.

No, thank you for your undue consideration. I will continue to do my best as a teacher to repay you in any way I can.

As long as Cressia enjoys being a teacher, that's all that matters.

Thank you, sir.

I'm sure this smile must have soothed Hattori.

Well, I went back to the first floor once with the War Maiden Holy Knights who were observing the battle, and Nadia and Lydia who stayed behind as my escort, and I had the maids show me the room where everyone was staying, and then I had come to the third basement floor with Lionel again.

Then they decided to mix it up with Lyna, Alice, and Hattori and hold their first reincarnation meeting.

''First of all, we already know that the three of you are unique beings called reincarnates. The reason for this is because I have already fought two reincarnated people and taken their lives.

Lyna and Hatri were surprised, and Alice didn't change her color.

'What makes you think I'm a reincarnation?'

'Alice over there told me, is Alice mistaken?

''Well no, I'm a reincarnated person. But I want to stay on at Luciel Trading Company and work for my master.

''Ah~ I hope you can rest assured that I'm not going to alienate, mistreat or dismiss you just because you're a reincarnate.

Lyna then showed a relieved expression.

''Master Luciel, why did you kill that reincarnation?''

Hattori's expression remained firm.

''To be precise, one of them had his body popped due to the effects of invoking an evil god. And the other one was avenged because he studied demonization in the empire and really was turning people into demons. By the way, let me tell you that Alice here would have been targeted for elimination if she hadn't been treated as a slave.

That's right.......could it be that I was in danger too?

'Yeah. I've been doing a lot of things to antagonize Cresia and make her hate me.

''...........Oh my old fool!

'Let's not mix Alice and Hatley too much.

'So why did Master Luciel gather us together?　I wonder if Luciel-sama is a reincarnation after all?

''No, no. There are already five unique beings called reincarnators in the same era... no, there are six of them because the emperor of the empire said something like he killed one of them. I wanted to know how many reincarnates there were and what purpose they were born for.

When I denied it unreservedly, Lyna raised her hand to speak, followed by Alice and Hattori.

''Let's see, there are probably ten reincarnations. But I'm sure they didn't have a purpose or anything.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure I did, too.

I am the Chosen One yes, ten of us are reincarnated. My purpose is to use my powers to live.

Apparently, no one is on a mission or anything.

'I see.

It's not normal for all this to happen. When I was thinking about that, unexpected words come flying from Alice.

''Oh, if it's information on reincarnated people, there's the most famous one, but don't you know about it, Luciel-sama?''

Who are you?

I hear you're famous.

''I heard there's a prophetic priestess at the Adventurer's Guild headquarters in Grandle right now, and she's apparently a reincarnation.

What?　Is that famous?

''Well, I think he's famous there. Luciel-sama was so prominent in the Empire that it wasn't talked about much, but I heard that the Emperor was after you.

''Well I really didn't know...''

Then, from the side, information comes in from Hattori this time.

''Luciel-sama, I know one more person, that I do. One of the adventurers who are currently in and out of the Adventurers Guild here in Yenis is a reincarnation, that I know of.

''Are you sure there are only ten of them?　For that matter, are you glad you gave that information out so easily?

From now on, I will be righteous in all sincerity, that I am.

I wonder. This guy is really positive.

There was one last thing I wanted to ask the three of them.

'Well I'll just ask one last question. Do you plan to live your life from now on without destroying the world, making it chaotic, or bothering people?

I will continue to learn from my mentor and eventually build my own amphibian.

I'm Patro I want to work hard and live in peace.

I live for Miss Crecia, that I do.

If this were true, my peace wouldn't be any farther away.

Okay. How's Lionel?

That should be fine. So, Master Luciel, would you like to go to the Adventurer's Guild now?

''Well maybe if we don't go here, something nasty is going to happen to us, so we'll deal with it.

Ha!

So keep working on Lyna and Mr. Hattori. Alice you should get a job as soon as possible. Then we're dismissed.

"Master Luciel, please don't really leave me behind~

'Alice, if you really want me to hire you, use your knowledge of the reincarnation to attract the interest of Doran and the rest of the tech development department. Lyna, I'll take care of the rest.

But I'll do my best.

I don't think Lyna and Alice are in that much danger if they get mixed up, so let's just throw the rest of it to Doran.

''Lionel, Dr. Hutri we'll also have to get Master to go with us...................and let's do our best.

Thus, without a moment's rest, he had to re-investigate the two newly emerged incarnations.