I Possessed the Heroine’s Teacher

The carriage sent by the Royal Secret Service to bring me in was surprisingly fancy. I expected to be tied up and thrown into a cart, but they seemed to have considered my childhood friendship and showed some kindness.
Indeed, friends are the greatest treasure, and I’ll never forget you, Lorcha, my friend.

Before getting on the carriage, Glacies hugged her parents and said goodbye. That’s what family love is like, something I’ve never experienced in my life. So I didn’t have the typical homesickness that is common among isekai protagonists. After all, I had no family or hometown to miss.

Melissa and Melchior approached me after saying goodbye to Glacies. I expected them to say something like, ‘Take care of our daughter,’ like parents sending their kids off to camp.

But contrary to my expectations, Melissa and Melchior hugged me. It might have been due to the cold weather, or perhaps my chest was cold and frozen. The hug felt warm, different from the lust I felt when hugging Glacies. It was a warmth that couldn’t be described in words.

“Werner, be careful out there. If you have any difficulties, send a letter to me. If anyone bothers you, let me know, and I’ll beat them up.”

“Our little brother has grown so much. It’s hard to believe that he used to struggle with even the simplest tasks. I can’t even hug you with both arms now, damn it. Don’t worry too much, we’ll take care of the Black Round Table or whatever they’re called.”

“Brother… Sister…”

I couldn’t help but say those words, and they came from my heart, not as an act.

“If something’s wrong, tell me. If you’re having a hard time, tell me. If you feel something’s unfair, tell me. If someone disrespects you, tell me. Your sister and her husband will come and take care of them.”

“Sister, I don’t need to…”

“So, don’t bear it alone like you used to, Werner. Don’t make your brother and sister feel left out.”

If this is what family is like, it doesn’t seem so bad. If I had a family like this and was isekai-ed here, I might be going crazy wanting to go home right now. Isekai is not something to be taken lightly. I don’t know who sent me here, but I’m a little grateful for letting me feel this warmth.

“Sister…”

“What’s wrong, little brother?”

“You’re really short, sister…”

She was as short as an elementary school student. Being close to her made her small stature even more apparent.

“You’re really asking for a beating, little brother.”

The fist covered in blood was quite painful. I think I got hit in the gut.

“Your fist is still strong, sister.”

“Yes, I’m still strong, so don’t worry too much and take care of yourself.”

I smiled in response and waved as I walked towards the carriage. Iris, Camelia, and Glacies were all ready to leave.

The carriage driver approached me and politely greeted me.

“I was sent by Lorcha Macklin. I thought it would just be you, Werner, so I brought a small carriage. Is that okay with you?”

“Yes, it’s fine. You don’t need to worry about it.”

The interior of the carriage was as luxurious as the exterior, reminding me of the first-class cabins I saw when traveling by train in Japan. If I had some station-bought lunch boxes, I’d be just like the middle-aged man in that Ekiben(station lunch) manga. And with these beauties accompanying me…

“Wow, the interior is also luxurious, Master.”

I thought it would be surprising if the exterior was fancy but the interior was shabby, but I decided to let it go. Teenagers often say nonsense, and they’re also the ones who kill people and then claim it was a mistake or a joke. At that moment, I become Mother Teresa and take care of them for free.

“… So, if the exterior is luxurious, the interior should be shabby? I wish you’d use your brain a little.”

I could clearly see the wrinkles on Iris’s forehead.

I wondered why she had to be so harsh. It felt like watching a political debate where one wrong word could lead to a verbal attack.

“Well, sometimes the exterior is beautiful, but the interior is ugly. I saw such a case recently.”

“You’re asking for death.”

“I saw a building that was fancy on the outside but shabby on the inside. Does that sting? Do you think you’re beautiful just because you’re young?”

“At least I’m more beautiful than a beast who doesn’t even know they’re vulgar. Both in appearance and character.”

“Hmm… Even when you were young, you were cute. But can a beast that was abandoned in its youth be considered beautiful?”

The engagement story was more damaging to me than to Glacies. My heart felt heavy because of the sins committed by that dog, my past self, Werner.

“Please take a seat. We’ll be leaving soon.”

Camelia, being the eldest, tried to peacefully resolve the situation. It was peaceful, except for the fact that she had her hand on her sword hilt, which was a bit concerning. But since no violence was used, even Gandhi would approve, right?

Iris even snorted and turned away from Glacies. Glacies ignored her and sat in the inner seat. The interior was luxurious, but there were only four seats.

“This side is a bit wider, so sit next to me.”

Glacies was clearly inviting me to sit next to her.

But Iris seemed to resent even this and went to the side where Glacies was and said,

“Why are you deciding where to sit? I’ll sit with you, Master, and you can sit with Camellia.”

I wondered why she was ignoring the teachings of Great Teacher Werner. I had taught her everything, including common sense, but she just didn’t listen.

“Master and I have a teacher-student relationship. It’s only natural for us to sit together. Don’t you know this common sense because you’re a monster?”

“It’s ridiculous. Aren’t you embarrassed to talk about common sense and duty? I’ve known Werner for over 15 years.”

“So, how much time have you spent face-to-face during that time? I’ve spent over 12 years face-to-face with Master.”

Camelia, annoyed by the noise, shook her head and sat in the opposite seat.

“Kids’ fights are always exhausting.”

I completely agree. It’s a fact that kids’ fights are exhausting. Moreover, these two were already fighting, even without throwing punches.

“The important thing is the meaning of the relationship. So, it’s only right that I, as Werner’s fiancée, sit next to him. So, please move.”

“No, the important thing is the depth of the relationship. It’s disgusting that you want to sit next to him after not seeing each other for 12 years. So, you move.”

“The carriage is about to depart, and you’re making us late. Please move.”

“Who are you telling to move? You move.”

If they both insisted on sitting on that side, there was no other choice. I sat next to Camelia. This side was a bit narrower, so our arms touched.

“Sorry, sister, the seats are a bit narrow, even though the carriage is luxurious.”

“It’s okay. It’s not your fault, and I’m not the type to care about such things anyway.”

Then I turned my gaze to Iris and Glacies.

“If you like the wider seats on that side, I’ll accommodate you. Iris, you can sit next to Glacies.”

I was confident that King Solomon himself would applaud this ruling. If they both insisted on sitting on that side, the solution was to let them sit together. It was a brilliant idea, like cutting the Gordian knot.

Iris looked incredulous, and Glacies sighed and glared at Iris with annoyance. They didn’t seem to like my ruling, but that’s okay. History will evaluate it. History will prove that this ruling was right and just.

“Now that the seats are decided, sit down. I can’t stand the noise anymore.”

Camelia, who was complaining, seemed to be slightly smiling, but it was probably just my imagination.