The Ugly Orc Strikes Back ~ Reincarnated as the Cruel Crown Prince of a Twisted Doujin Eroge with No Happy Endings, But as an Inexperienced Guy, Cruel Play is a Hopeless Challenge, So I'll Give My Best to Break the Flags and Strive for Survival ~ - Chapter 18: Caught Between the Crazy Princess Knight and the Sly Saint

Chapter 18: Caught Between the Crazy Princess Knight and the Sly Saint

“Alright, let’s go.”

After finishing our training and breakfast, Ilse and I, who had changed into our uniforms, were about to leave the dormitory.

“One moment, please.”

“Ah…”

Ilse stepped closer and fixed my tie.

Her glossy blue hair emitted a pleasant fragrance…

“There, all done.”

“Eh? Ah, thank you…”

I got a little too lost in Ilse’s scent. Does this make me a pervert? Yeah, definitely a pervert.

As we arrived at the classroom…

“”………””

Hahaha, because of what happened at the ball yesterday, all the students are giving us hostile glares.

…Well, maybe not everyone.

“Hehe… hello, it’s been a few hours, hasn’t it?”

“”!?””

The students were wide-eyed as Ophelia casually approached and spoke to us.

They probably never expected her to react this way.

Even I would be surprised if it weren’t for what happened this morning. In fact, I’m currently tilting my head in confusion.

“G-Good morningui!?”

“Good morning.”

Anyway, it’s the first time I’ve been greeted by a girl, except for Ilse, so I bit my tongue in excitement.

It’s quite different from Ilse’s elegant curtsey and greeting.

Then..

“Oh my… when did you two become friends?”

“…”

With a smile on her face, the sly saint from the same class approached and started meddling.

I didn’t call for her, so please take her away.

And there’s Batista, the holy knight standing behind her. Why is he giving me such a stern glare?

Even if the holy knights are top-tier units in the “Ugly Orc Strikes Back,” he’s just an extra character, a mob.

“Oh, you see, despite appearances, His Highness Ludwig and I actually train together in the dormitory courtyard.”

“”!?””

Both Ilse and I held our breath as Ophelia casually dropped that bombshell.

No, it’s just a coincidence that we happened to be together today, right? And Ilse, please stop giving off such a hostile aura while alternating between glaring at Ophelia and me.

“Ufufu, how amusing. I would love to join you, but… unfortunately, I must dedicate my mornings to praying to Minerva-sama.”

The sly saint smiled slightly, expressing a hint of disappointment, while the holy knight nodded in agreement.

I’m not really interested, and I already know that they follow a different faith.

“Hmm… it’s hard to imagine Natalia-dono, the saint, engaging in training.”

“Is that so? Minerva-sama is not only the goddess of fertility but also the goddess of war. So, even though it may not seem like it, I also train with a rod for combat.”

The two heroines exchanged smiles as they spoke. 

It might appear to be a charming and beautiful scene with these two lovely girls, but having the “Crazy Princess Knight” and the cunning bitch sharing the spotlight is far from desirable.

…At least if it were any other heroine (excluding Sophia), it would have been fine. Why did these two end up in the same class?

“Everyone, please take your seats.”

“Oh, it seems the teacher has arrived.”

“Yes, indeed.”

With the arrival of Nauman-Sensei, everyone naturally dispersed and returned to their seats.

Ah… I’m finally free… well, sort of.

“Um, um…?”

“…”

Ilse squinted her eyes and puffed her cheeks, giving me a pouty look.

It was a complete contrast to her usual cool and perfect maid persona, and I couldn’t help but find it unexpectedly cute. Well, she was cute to begin with.

“…Louie-sama. Starting tomorrow, training in the courtyard is prohibited.”

“Eh…?”

I couldn’t comprehend the meaning behind her words and let out a bewildered voice.

“You didn’t hear me?”

“N-No, no! I heard it loud and clear!”

Feeling like I was heading straight towards the “Assassination End,” I vigorously nodded my head.

But… sigh. I never expected that even the seemingly safe Ilse would harbor such a bad end…

Caught off guard by this unexpected turn of events, I buried my face in my arms on the desk.

My mind was so preoccupied with that matter that I didn’t notice… 

…the presence of a student who had been observing our every move.