After defeating the demon king in another world and returning to Japan, a dungeon appeared on the ground. - Chapter 68

Chapter 68

Monday, two days after the ‘Unknown’s’ attack on the department store.

In the morning, I had reached the school within the prescribed time.

I am sure the fellow students would be buzzing about the incident about ‘Unknown’ two days ago, expecting that, when I entered the classroom, I found them talking about something entirely different.

“Hey, did you hear?”

“Yeah, I heard, I heard. A transfer student is coming in, right?”

“For real…!? Isn’t that just a rumour!?”

“No, it seems to be from a legit source…”

“Why this time of year, though?”

“No idea. But apparently, it’s a girl.”

“Hell yeah!! Please be a beauty!! Seriously, I’m begging for a killer beauty!!”

Listening in, it seemed a transfer student was going to join our class. Although not partaking in those rumour builders, I also wondered why now at this time of the year.

I have no clue. Well, considering how I probably wouldn’t get involved with them anyways, it’s something that doesn’t matter to me at all.

…There was a time when I had the luxury to have such thoughts as well.

“As you might have already heard, today we have a new student joining our class. Come on in.”

Our homeroom teacher, who arrived a bit earlier than usual, announced this from the podium. Shifting his sight towards the door, he gestured to come in.

And with that, the transfer student entered in after sliding the door open.

“““Ooh…!”””

A stir arose among the boys.

The reason being, the one to come in, is a beautiful girl long and flowing black hair with an elegant demeanor.

If I had to say it in a word, she is like a young lady from a distinguished family, she exuded such an aura.

“She’s so beautiful…”

“Her hair looks so silky…”

“Her back looks so rigid and straight…”

That was not only limited to boys, but even the girls seemed mesmerized by her appearance and poise. The new student climbed the podium, and with a graceful bow, introduced herself.

“I have just transferred to this school; my name is Eriko Yotsui. Please take care of me.”

“““Ooooh…!!”””

Her introduction was rather brief and short but was met with serious applause.

The class quickly embraced a welcoming atmosphere.

“She’s just so gorgeous…”

“Is she some kind of noble from some country?”

“She’s like the epitome of Yamato Nadeshiko…”

“Her legs are so long…”

As everyone watched Eriko with fascination, something was clicking in my mind. That face, and with the name of Yotsui… where have I…?

“Ah!”

I suddenly remembered and let out a small exclamation.

That’s …!

She, isn’t she the same girl explorer I saved from an orc attack in the dungeon back then…!

As I looked at Eriko to confirm,

Just then, she looked back at me, and our eyes met.

“…!”

Eriko gave me a bright smile seeing me.

“…!”

I don’t know why, but a sudden chill ran down my spine.