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 47: Bullying, Not Cool
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Chapter 47: Bullying, Not Cool
“Ludwig. You’re going to accompany me for my swordsmanship practice after school today, right?”
Ugh, seriously, what is Ophelia saying with her golden eyes sparkling like that?
I mean, in my past life, I was totally an indoor person, you know? Yet, am I supposed to believe that training alone with this muscle-head heroine isn’t some kind of punishment game… or can I really not say that for sure?
However, unfortunately, ‘The Ugly Orc Strikes Back’ doesn’t have any favorability parameters (only parameters for obedience and pleasure for each body part), so it doesn’t really matter, right?
“So, I’m sorry, but I’ll pass.”
“What do you mean by ‘So, sorry’!?”
Ugh, this is getting annoying… I won’t even be able to have a peaceful lunch at this rate.
“Louie-sama, perhaps it would be best for you to have lunch in a different place from now on.”
“Isn’t Ilse being a bit cold!?”
At Ilse’s sharp words delivered with a composed expression, Ophelia’s face looks like she’s about to cry.
If players of “The Ugly Orc Strikes Back” knew this was the true face of the “Berserk Princess Knight,” they’d probably be disappointed… or rather, they might be overjoyed instead. They’d probably exclaim how cute the klutzy side is and celebrate it.
Having a deadly-serious princess knight being a klutz is actually a classic, after all.
“Ufufu… In that case, would you like to go out in town with just me today?”
“Hyaa!?”
I was taken aback when the Sly Saint seated next to me suddenly whispered in my ear!
My ears are quite sensitive, so please be gentle.
However… could it be just my imagination that I’ve been feeling an increase in this Sly Saint’s physical contact ever since the incident in the slums?
“!! …Natalia-sama, this is the cafeteria where many students are present, isn’t it? As a Saint, wouldn’t it be more appropriate to show a bit more restraint?”
“Oh my… that’s exactly why I took the surroundings into consideration and spoke in a hushed tone. But because of that, Ludwig-san might find it hard to hear, so I have to get closer like this.”
With a mischievous chuckle, the Sly Saint leaned in!?
Wait, hold on a second!? I’m still the “Ugly Orc,” you know!?
Even if I’ve slimmed down a bit and gotten somewhat friendlier, there’s still this thing called appearances when it comes to the prim and proper facade of a flirtatious saint… Oh, but she smells nice.
“I see… Perhaps it’s time for Natalia-sama to clearly understand her position.”
“Ufufu, how amusing.”
The highlights disappeared from Ilse and the Sly Saint’s eyes, and they both slowly stood up, wearing faint smiles as they did.
Me? I’m stuck in between, too scared to even flinch. If I had to be stuck, I’d prefer being between two girls, but that’s just wishful thinking, isn’t it?
More importantly, despite the fact that I’ve been signaling the mob holy knight to do something about her master, he’s somehow giving me these spiteful glares.
Can’t be helped… I’ll turn to Clarice, the only one who understands the situation… Oh, she’s blatantly looking away from me.
Seems like I’ve been abandoned by her.
And then, at that moment…
“Tsk, this little punk is ruining the meal.”
“That’s right. Such a nuisance.”
“…”
I hear tongue clicks and insults from the seats behind me.
For a second, I wondered if they were talking about me, but I’m at least 168 centimeters tall, so I can’t be considered little, right?
Besides, ever since the incident with Ophelia, the overtly critical comments that I used to hear seem to have disappeared, but it seems they’re still being said behind my back.
Well, it’s not pleasant to listen to, so I’ll just consider it as air, and when I turn around with Ilse and the scheming saint…
“Uwah…”
Certainly, a male student who’s at least a head shorter than me is being conspicuously avoided by those around him.
Moreover, the gazes from other students towards him are the same as the ones I usually receive.
But well, it’s none of my business, right?
In fact, the unpleasant glances aimed at me have decreased, so that’s a relief.
And yet…
“Hey, you, why don’t you join us for a meal since we’re all here?”
“”!?”
“…Huh?”
Ugh, why am I inviting him?
Wouldn’t it be easier to just leave him alone?
“But… but, I… “
“Ahaha… well, I guess someone like me, an ‘Ugly Orc,’ isn’t someone you’d want to be with, huh…”
With a puzzled look, I scratched my head and chuckled wryly at the guy who had averted his gaze.
Yeah, you know… I had forgotten because Ophelia and the others have recently become my friends.
After all, I am the outcast of this world.
“I, I’m sorry, okay? It’s not like I intended to inconvenience you…”
“N-No, it’s not like that! It’s just that… someone like me being with Your Highness Ludwig and Lady Ophelia, or even the Saint, it’s presumptuous…”
As he spoke, he looked down sadly.
What should I do… he really gives off the scent of a kindred spirit.
“That’s not true at all! If you’re okay with it, let’s definitely have a meal together! Right, everyone!”
“Hm? Of course, I don’t mind.”
“Ufufu, me neither.”
“Louie-sama’s words are all that matter.”
Everyone except the mob holy knight, Batista, gave their consent.
Ahaha… I’m truly grateful…
“That settles it, let’s move quickly!”
“Uhm… t-thank you for this.”
I approached his seat and picked up the tray with lunch on the table.
Although the guy was hunched over and his shoulders were shaking, it’s proper etiquette not to say anything in times like this, right?