A Virgin Civil Servant Is Reincarnated as a Trashy Character in a Otome Game, but Because He Doesn’t Make a Move Despite Being in an Otome Game, the Girls Treat Him Like a High-Class Catch and Aggressively Pursue Him
“There have been various issues, but please take care of it.”
“I appreciate it. Please do not hold back; give it your all.”
She gazes at me intently, waiting for my first move. It seems she is waiting for my reaction. Is she trying to decide her next move based on my first move? That seems too slow. Because I was confident.
If I stomped on the ground, I could instantly close the distance between us.
I stomped on the ground. Then, a high-pitched sound rang out as the steel swords collided.
“Ugh…”
I deflected her sword from above her range. The force of my stomp was transferred to my sword, easily sending her sword flying.
It was an impossible force in reality. I couldn’t even understand it myself. For some reason, I was certain that I could enter her range with a single step.
“I surrender.”
Mary, who had lost her sword, raised both hands. At this point, my victory was certain. The sound of metal clashing against metal, something you couldn’t experience with a bamboo sword. It resonated all the way to my bones with ease.
“Impressive, [Swift foot] I could barely keep up with you with my eyes.”
“Um, what is that?”
“It’s your nickname. It’s the name given to you for having the fastest footwork in this country, and it’s attached to your name.”
I thought to myself, “That’s pretty cool!” Is that normal in this world? Maybe names like that aren’t embarrassing in this world. Why? Because Mary was saying it seriously, of course.
“But Mary… are you learning swordplay?”
“No, no! I’m not learning it! I only learned a little self-defense.”
Despite what she said, she had an air about her that suggested she was more than just that. It was just a hunch, but I was sure I was right.
“Stop lying. I want you to tell me the truth.”
“My master has changed. You used to have no interest in me… I’m confused.”
“So, what’s the answer? Are you practicing?”
When I asked her again, Mary nodded slightly. However, she immediately corrected herself. Rather than a correction, it was more like advice.
“Even though I say I’m practicing, I’m still doing my maid duties properly. I haven’t neglected anything. And please don’t tell the other maids about this. They’ll laugh at a maid with a sword.”
With that, she smiled weakly. She added, “Elliott sama would defeat me in no time though.”
I impulsively denied her words. I didn’t deny everything.
“Don’t say they’ll laugh at you. Your sword skills are wonderful, Mary. Keep up the good work. You’ll definitely get better. I can say that with certainty.”
“No, that’s not true…”
“So, why are you practicing with a sword? Is there a reason?”
When I said that, she smiled fearlessly. Then she put her index finger to her lips.
“It’s a secret.”
With that, she said she was going back to work, so I decided to return to my room. I already knew my own abilities, so that was enough. I didn’t want to practice in the courtyard because it felt like I was showing off, so I decided to move to a place where no one could see me.
“Thank you, Mary.”
“You’re welcome. See you later.”
“See you.”
I left the place.
“…Elliott sama said I was wonderful.”
I don’t know if she was happy, but with tears in her eyes, she grabbed her sword again.