[Hated Hero, Meeting the Disappointing, Beautiful Teacher]

“It’s a teacher’s job to solve the worries of younglings, after all~. Come, come, tell me what’s on your mind~.”

“Ms. Teixeira…”

The academy’s number one problematic teacher and also the academy’s number one beauty.

Her long purple hair and monocle made her give off the impression of being an intellectual at first glance—no, she was an actual genius, so the image was, in fact, on point.

“Hup.” She jumped off from the top of the piled high books and made a smooth landing. After dusting off her skirt, she turned to me, “Let’s go to my laboratory first. To tell the truth, I was planning to call you over as soon as tomorrow. Your coming here on your own accord really saved me the trouble.”

“I-I see…”

Oh, yeah… In the original storyline, she asked Barrett to lend her the Holy Sword because she wanted to inspect it.

“Here we are, come on in. But sorry about the mess.”

She wasn’t being humble. The inside of Ms. Teixeira’s laboratory was terribly messy. The room practically had no place to stand in.

“Now, let’s get straight down to business. Could you show me your Holy Sword?”

“Here.” I handed her the Holy Sword as she asked.

“What?!” Ms. Teixeira exclaimed in disbelief.

“Is something the matter?” I asked.

“Ah, it’s nothing. I’ve heard it, but I didn’t expect you to give it to me just like that… Seems like the rumor is true.”

“Rumor?”

“Everyone says your personality has changed a lot, to the point that you’re like a different person now.”

They were right on the mark.

“Well, I personally am glad about it because now I get to inspect the Holy Sword… Alright, let’s see…” Ms. Teixeira, having entered researcher mode, stared intently at the Holy Sword.

A blue pupil was visible behind her monocle.

The Holy Sword was reflected in her slightly drooping eyes.

The happy-go-lucky look she had on her face had gone, replaced by a look of complete seriousness.

She sure was stunningly beautiful when she was silent.

After 5 minutes passed, she finally took her eyes off the Holy Sword.

“Phew~… that was great~,” She said as she roughly plopped herself onto a nearby chair, then she returned the Holy Sword. “It should be expected, but it really is an amazing weapon~… but as strong as it is, considerable training is necessary to master it, it seems.”

“I figured as much, but is that true?”

“Mhm. But this is surprising. After all, it’s an accepted opinion that the Holy Sword unconditionally lends its power to the chosen one. But the state it’s in now, it makes me feel like it’s testing the chosen one.”

The Holy Sword tested the person who wielded it.

That was the same conclusion that I had reached during my morning training.

But the original Barrett didn’t realize it.

That was why he couldn’t handle the Holy Sword well.

If Barrett entrusted the Holy Sword to Ms. Teixeira and had her analyze its power, he would probably have a different ending.

…That said, considering Barrett’s character settings in the original storyline, there was no chance of that happening, and it might even make readers question how Barrett could have such constructive thinking, instead.

“If it’s not a bother, can I ask you to let me see the Holy Sword again once in a while?” asked Ms. Teixeira.

“Of course. In fact, I’m having a hard time mastering it, so I would appreciate it if you could give me some advice.”

“Hahaha, you really have changed, haven’t you? But all I can tell you is about the nature of the Holy Sword. For technical stuff, you can ask your head of year, Mr. Walter.”

“I understand.” I bowed deeply.

In order to master the Holy Sword, the cooperation of Ms. Teixeira and Mr. Walter was indispensable.

――Oh, right.

I should try asking her that.

“Ms. Teixeira.”

“What is it?”

“What is your thought regarding Raul Lorenz’s Demon Sword?”

“…………”

As soon as I mentioned the Demon Sword, Ms. Teixeira’s expression darkened.

“I can’t say anything about it yet. There are fewer records about it than your Holy Sword, see. Precisely because of that, however, it will be interesting to research it. I’m planning to try asking his cooperation on the matter once he regains his consciousness.”

“I see.”

In other words, while he now had no hope of becoming the disciple of the Holy Knight Klaus, the flag for him to meet Ms. Teixeira had been raised. …I had no clue if it would lead him to the harem route, however.

Anyway, I told Ms. Teixeira “I’m interested in the Demon Sword,” and asked her to share with me if she found anything related to it. In exchange, I’d come to let her see my Holy Sword on regular basis.

Alright then.

Time to return to the dormitory.

It was a shame I didn’t get to chat with Tayte, but now I was pretty sure about the direction I should take going forward.

For the time being, I was going to enjoy school life with Tayte until Raul’s case became clear.

Ah.

Also, I mustn’t forget to restore others’ trust in me.