The Strongest Female Masters, Who Are Trying to Raise Me Up, Are in Shambles Over Their Training Policy - V2Ch19: Unconscious jealousy and Luxurious Environment
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Episode 19: Unconscious Jealousy and Luxurious Environment
“That’s when I looked at the status plate, and the names of the acquired skills were engraved without my knowledge! Having a name attached to the ‘Occupation Class’ bestowed from the heavens is one thing, but realizing the world is truly governed by a vast and mysterious power, as the church people say, made me feel impressed again! After that, I kept practicing the skills all the time! Thanks to the status adjustment skill, the mock battle with Leone-san was the most enjoyable so far! It felt like there were only Leone-san and me in that moment… Anyway, I could concentrate exceptionally well after the skills appeared… thanks to Rudmila-san’s magical development!”
On that night, after finishing dinner, I, as usual, was led by Rudmila-san to the magical development massage room, holding my hand.
However, there was something different this time. It was the fact that I had been talking to Rudmila-san all along. Normally, I would be fidgety and embarrassed being only in underwear, but today, with the excitement of the newly acquired skill, I found myself expressing gratitude to Rudmila-san.
“I see, the results came out much faster than I thought. It’s probably because of the size of what you’ve accumulated, as Leone mentioned. It was indeed the right decision to focus on Leone in the beginning.”
While preparing for the massage, Rudmila-san listened to my story and nodded approvingly in a calm tone. However, her hand suddenly stopped, and a stern voice followed.
“However… even Leone, who is a Dragonia, probably has training methods akin to secret techniques. It’s good to be happy about acquiring skills, but it’s not advisable to casually disclose the details and results of your training, as the risk of the methods used by these individuals, considered among the world’s three strongest races, could be quite high.”
“Ah, s-sorry…”
Certainly, thinking about it, the training methods of these individuals, said to be among the three strongest races in the world, could include various exclusive practices. Since Telomia-san also attends training sessions with Leone-san, it might be fine to talk about the training content for now… but this was probably a warning to prevent me from accidentally revealing it in the future.
From the lively feelings earlier, my mood suddenly shifted. Reflecting on Rudmila-san’s gentle admonishment, I regretted, “Did I get too carried away?”
“Hmm? Strange, I didn’t intend to cast a shadow on Cross’s growth, but I seem to have unintentionally made him uncomfortable… I’ve made things awkward… I need to rectify this quickly…”
With a puzzled expression, Rudmila-san, who had been twisting her head in a curious manner, showed a slightly flustered look.
“Oh, right. Before the massage today, why don’t we celebrate the manifestation of your skill? Well, this was originally planned to be given to you when your skill manifested…”
Saying that, Rudmila-san left the room. After a while, she returned holding two wooden cups in her hands.
“W-what’s this…?”
Looking into the cups handed to me, I wrinkled my nose at the suspiciously glossy liquid’s color and smell.
“Hehehe, this is a special medicinal liquor with unique effects. The green one accelerates the recovery of depleted magical power caused by skill usage, and the purple one increases the growth rate of the status adjustment skill.”
“Eh!?”
“These medicinal liquors, respectively passed down as secrets in the Elf and Human nations, are made only from monster materials with a risk level of 8 or higher.”
W-while it might not be on the level of the secret treasure for longevity that Rudmila-san and the others jokingly mentioned, it’s probably still a national treasure-level potion…!?
“Hehehe, consuming such secret potions continuously, even for a noble’s firstborn, would be difficult. Well, it’s just something to enhance the growth achieved through training. Although it might be a bit weak to call it a ‘secret potion’ since it doesn’t involve risks…”
I looked down at the cups prompted by Rudmila-san’s faint smile, but I couldn’t bring myself to drink it.
Because, this is…
“Hmm? What’s wrong?”
“I, um… how should I say this…”
Rudmila-san peered at me with a puzzled expression. Faced with her, I honestly expressed my feelings about the potion that I shouldn’t have had the chance to encounter in my entire life.
“I feel inadequate. Everyone has been so kind to me. As a ‘jobless’ who even dropped out of school today, it’s nice to have manifested a skill, but it feels somewhat disproportionate. Whether it’s daily meals or this secret potion, it’s like I’m cheating…”
“Hmm. Considering your background and character, it might indeed be challenging for you to accept this fortunate environment. But we took you as our disciple because we believed you were worthy of accepting this environment. It’s not about being unnecessarily strict. We’re here to provide what you need to grow and eliminate what you don’t. That’s nurturing, and the result is the so-called ‘cheating’ environment you mention.”
Rudmila-san continued, sitting down next to me with a gentle tone, as if comforting me.
“Well, considering your determination and personality, accepting this world’s most luxurious environment might be more difficult than enduring harsh training. But think of it as part of your mental training. You want to become a strong adventurer, right? If so, you can’t afford to choose means. No matter how luxurious they may seem.”
“Ugh!”
Oh right. What was I misunderstanding?
My goal isn’t to hurt myself. It’s to become an adventurer who can protect, like Elysia-san. So, no matter how tough the training, or how uncomfortably luxurious, I have to accept it.
“Rudmila-san…”
I stared straight into my mentor’s eyes.
“I’ll take it!”
With that, I gulped down the potion, which tasted incredibly strange.
“The hesitation has cleared. Good. And now, let’s see you grow into the man deserving of me.”
Muttering something quietly, Rudmila-san nodded with satisfaction. I blushed a little at her smile, feeling somewhat embarrassed, and then laid down on the table for the massage.
… Accepting luxury was still embarrassingly difficult, especially during this massage.