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 are three main types of monsters encountered in this forest.
Ruga: Small wolf-like monsters. They travel in packs, but are not particularly threatening when alone.
Barog Bear: Sturdy, ordinary bear-like monsters. They often appear in the forest.
Drumble: A powerful but slow-moving bear-type monster. Approaching it carelessly is dangerous.
These are the three types. It might seem like we can fight them normally, but that’s not the case. We have Elis with us—the one who possesses light magic that can make monsters more ferocious.
If all three types are gathered on the other side and are about to destroy us, I think it’s okay to concentrate our forces on one side.
If…
“Stay here. We just received information. It’s unbelievable, but all the monsters currently appearing are elite-class.”
The teacher probably intended to calm everyone down by sharing the information, but it may have had the opposite effect. That’s because elite monsters are several times stronger than ordinary monsters.
Even an ordinary Ruga would be on par with the current Cas. Therefore, ordinary students have no chance of defeating them.
“It’s over. Why… why! Why is this happening! It’s impossible for so many elite-class monsters to appear at the same time!”
I don’t know who said it, but someone shouted that. What he said was true. But such a thing is possible. Because we have the power of a miracle.
“Over there, there are several Rugas and a Baroque Bear. Henderson and the others are already fighting them. They seem to be struggling to defeat the Baroque Bear.”
That’s what the teacher said. Everyone thinks that only one side is being attacked, but I don’t think so. Their target is definitely Ellis, who is on our side.
“That’s all that’s been confirmed. The teacher is going to join the other unit in the fight. He said that if we stay here, there might be casualties. I can’t ignore that either. You guys stay here. If anything happens, signal us with a fireball. Got it?”
The teacher made up some excuse and headed toward the other side. I was confused by this unusual decision. Why would he do that? The reason was clear.
【Game】That’s why.
This might be a trial for me. After all, there are monsters that haven’t appeared to support that theory.
It happened the moment the teacher left our protection. As if someone had been watching our movements, a deafening growl echoed nearby.
“…It’s Dranble.”
Someone let out a voice of despair. Dranble is usually slow-moving, and it’s hard to imagine it being at a disadvantage in a normal battle, but this isn’t an ordinary individual. It’s an elite individual.
Its weakness, its slow movement, is gone. We were now facing a massive bear with overwhelming power. Could I fight it in my current state?
“We can’t do this. Let’s run!”
“But the teacher said to stay here!”
“If we stay here, we’ll be killed. Surviving is the priority, no matter what!”
As soon as those words were spoken, one boy fled. Once one person fled, it seemed as though the option to stay was no longer available, and everyone began to flee desperately.
Except for the three of us.
The ones left were me, Elis, and Aile.
“Help, someone! My legs won’t move…”
Aile cried out in a voice so weak it was unthinkable for her. She probably couldn’t fight at all.
Should I prioritize escaping first? Should I take Elis with me? We can’t escape. This world isn’t that forgiving. I can’t escape while carrying Aile, who can’t move properly.
Why am I engaged in such a serious battle in a dating sim game? Isn’t this supposed to be about enjoying romantic interactions? Did this game ever have such life-or-death scenarios? No, that’s not right. I didn’t choose the wrong option.
I was taking the shortest route to defeat everyone. I never even considered what would happen if I had chosen the wrong option. Maybe this game…
“Elis! Can you run?”
“No, I’ll stay here and fight the bear.”
She pointed her staff toward Dranble. There was no hesitation on her face. It seemed like she had made up her mind somewhere.
“What are you talking about! There’s no way Elis can take on that opponent!”
“I know. But if I can buy some time here and let everyone else escape, that would be my wish as a commoner.”
That’s right. What am I saying? I’m not the main character, Ellis is. I’m just a side character. She was born to be the main character. She wouldn’t run away. I knew that.
“I’ll fight too.”
“But, Elliott…”
“I’m not going to let you fight alone. We’ll defeat him together.”
“Yes!”
Ellis replied reflexively. I can win. My abilities are immeasurable, but I realized that when I fought Mary. I can do it. I couldn’t save her in my previous life, but I will definitely save her in this life. I won’t let anyone else be killed in front of me.
I carried Aile and sat her behind me. she grabbed my hand as I was heading toward Dranble and stopped me
Her face looked like someone trying to stop a soldier heading toward death.
“Wait. I’ll take care of that guy in an instant. Trust me then. And fight alongside me again.”
“But… I can’t fight.”
“Then just stand by my side. Just watch.”
I said that much to Aile and faced Dranble. My legs were aching. It felt like they were urging me to fight.
I won’t die in this world. Not until I accomplish something. So it’s okay to take a few risks. I had that kind of confidence.
“Come on! Let’s go!”
I stomped the ground as strongly as I had with Mary. I stomped the same way.
But… it wasn’t the same speed as before.
“What? No way.”
Moving at the same speed as I did in my civil servant days, I couldn’t dodge Dranble’s wildly swung right fist. My right hand instinctively reached out to protect my head.
However, Dranble’s punch was nothing like the bear’s punch from the previous world. I had underestimated this world.
In the next instant, my right hand was blown away. My vision was filled with what had been my right hand. I shifted my gaze to stare at my right shoulder. It was then that I first felt the pain.
“Gwaaaaahhhhh!!!!”
I let out a scream that wasn’t even a voice. My right hand was lost in that moment. This was my first battle in this world.