Chapter 24
Squeeze, squeeze.
I took a deep breath and thought things through calmly.
This place is a crowded train, and I’m currently having my rear end groped by someone.
It’s not just an accident or someone’s hand brushing against me due to being pushed around by the crowd.
Squeeze, squeeze, squeeze, squeeze…
The intention behind those movements was blatantly clear.
The way they were gripping tightly and changing angles to expand their reach made it evident that this was no ordinary act of molestation.
They were likely an experienced offender.
‘Hmm.’
What should I do at this point?
Generally, there are three typical reactions from victims of molestation:
- “Kyaaa! It’s a molester! This bastard touched my private parts!”
Screaming for help from the surrounding people. - “You crazy bastard!”
Taking matters into one’s own hands and subduing the scoundrel directly.
However, the most common reaction is:
- “……”
Doing nothing, remaining silent.
Usually, this kind of response is due to the fear and shame of the situation causing them to freeze up.
But the reason I’m staying still is a bit different.
‘I don’t have an official identity right now.’
I haven’t even created a fake identity yet, so getting involved in an official matter would be a hassle.
In the worst case, the security officers coming to catch the molester could end up taking me away instead.
‘I’ll just stay still.’
Honestly, getting my butt touched doesn’t bother me that much.
It’s pretty annoying, but that’s about it.
Swoosh…
But this crazy bastard’s hand began to move toward my side.
‘That’s definitely off-limits.’
I grabbed the hand heading downwards and turned my head backward.
“Haa… Don’t resist… You like this too, don’t you…?”
A soft, seductive whisper reached my ear.
Maybe they had some sense of shame, as their face was hidden under a robe.
“Stop… it.”
“Hah… Hah…!”
“P-Please… stop.”
At this rate…!
Woman or not, I was about to smash her face in with the Savage Claw Style.
‘Tch.’
It’s a hassle, but maybe I should just get off at the next station for now.
As I sighed inwardly—
“What do you think you’re doing right now?”
Someone firmly grabbed the molester’s hand.
“Uhh… Uh, uhh…!”
“You disgusting piece of trash…! Harassing a man in the sacred Polaris?!”
“N-No, that’s not…”
“I don’t want to hear any excuses.”
Without any further dialogue, they lifted the molester and slammed her down onto the floor.
Thud!
“Keuk…”
“You will be referred to the disciplinary committee, so be prepared for that.”
The molester fainted, her eyes rolled back.
Hearing the mention of the disciplinary committee, I checked her uniform.
‘Damn, she’s a student too.’
I could see the Polaris uniform peeking out from under the robe.
What on earth made a Polaris student resort to something like molestation…?
“…Are you alright?”
The person who subdued the molester in an instant.
A beautiful girl with long, ash-coloured hair asked how I was doing.
***
After handing the molester over to Polaris officials, she brought me to a quiet park.
“Please have this. A warm drink helps calm the nerves.”
She had gone to the vending machine and brought back a warm can of coffee.
“Ah… Thank you.”
Pshh!
As I opened the can and took a sip, the sweet taste and fragrant aroma of coffee beans lingered on my tongue.
As expected, canned coffee is the king of coffee.
While I savoured the long-forgotten taste of caffeine, she bowed her head to me.
“First of all, I apologize. No matter what I say, it won’t be enough to make up for such a… unspeakable act committed by one of our students.”
“Oh, no, it’s fine. Please, raise your head.”
No matter what happened, the girl in front of me was the one who helped me.
Besides, she offered to handle all the troublesome matters herself, so it was a win for me.
“By the way, you said one of your students?”
“Ah, I’m sorry for the late introduction. I’m currently in plain clothes since I just got back from some business.”
She took out a square card from her pocket.
In the middle of the luxurious black background, there was a gold-embossed star-shaped emblem.
『Polaris Academia Student Council』
<Vice President>
“It’s a bit embarrassing, but I’m Elma, serving as the Vice President of Polaris.”
Oh.
So she’s this cycle’s Vice President.
In Valdeon Saga, there are NPCs whose positions are fixed.
For example, no matter how many cycles you go through, Angela is always a princess, and Marco is always the boss of the Yan Family.
‘But conversely…’
There are positions that change depending on the cycle.
The Polaris Vice President is one of those changeable positions.
‘The President of Polaris is always Fernia, and the Vice President changes every time.’
If an unqualified person happens to be Vice President, there’s even a route where you can overthrow them and take control of the student council yourself.
“Wow, so you’re quite an important person.”
“No, not at all. I’m just a pathetic Vice President who can’t even manage our students properly.”
Elma lowered her eyes, looking genuinely sorry.
“I’ll make sure that person pays for their sins.”
“Hahaha… Okay, I’ll trust you.”
To be honest, I don’t really care what happens to that molester afterward.
I sipped the half-empty coffee.
“And… I have one more thing to apologize for.”
Why is she apologizing so thoroughly?
“I’m sorry for causing such a commotion by subduing the perpetrator so violently in the heat of the moment. I may have drawn unwanted attention to you.”
“Huh?”
“I heard that men who go through such things would rather not have it known at all. I hope I didn’t act without considering your feelings….”
“…Pfft!”
I couldn’t help but laugh.
She’s been apologizing non-stop, even though she was the one who helped me.
‘Elma.’
How come such an NPC wasn’t in the game?
She’s got a pretty design, and her personality seems nice too.
If I had discovered her before I got possessed, I might have tried to capture her.
“Please, don’t apologize. Stepping in to help someone is never an easy thing.”
“But…”
“I’m really grateful to you, Elma. So if you keep apologizing, it’ll make me feel uncomfortable. I’m not in the habit of receiving apologies from those who help me.”
“…If that’s the case, I understand.”
Elma sighed in relief and smiled softly.
“Still, could I at least know your name? If you contact the Polaris student council, we can assist you immediately.”
“Are you sure that’s okay?”
“Why wouldn’t it be?”
“I’m taking Polaris’s entrance exam this time.”
Elma’s eyes widened slightly as I mentioned taking the entrance exam.
“You’re taking the Polaris entrance exam…?”
“Is that not allowed?”
“N-No, that’s not it.”
She covered her mouth with her hand and muttered, “There really isn’t a rule against it…”
“Anyway, if people start talking about this affecting the exam, that’d be a problem for both of us, right?”
“Ugh… That’s… true….”
“So, my name is—”
I stood up and looked at Elma.
Whoosh—!
A cool breeze blew, making our clothes and hair flutter.
“I’ll tell you… inside the academy.”
“A… ah…”
Elma stood there blankly for a moment before nodding her head gently.
“Okay. I’ll be waiting.”
***
After parting ways with the man whose name she didn’t know, Elma sat in the park for a long time.
“What… was he?”
At first, it was just a sense of duty to save a man in trouble.
Maintaining the peace at Polaris is also part of the student council’s job.
It would’ve ended quietly by just apprehending the molester and referring her to the disciplinary committee.
-“P-Please… stop.”
That vague face.
The delicate expression that seemed like he’d burst into tears if pushed a little further.
“…He looked like Alben.”
He resembled her younger brother so much.
That’s why she had reacted so violently without realizing it.
If the real Alben had been molested, she wouldn’t have just used her hands—she would’ve drawn her sword.
‘Black hair and black eyes. A rough and fierce appearance.’
His looks alone wouldn’t have reminded her of Alben at all.
But that ‘atmosphere.’
The way he spoke, as if he were being considerate of her.
The unique, cute yet mischievous smile.
Everything about him overlapped with Alben.
“A boy like that… is coming to Polaris.”
When he said he was taking Polaris’s entrance exam, Elma couldn’t help but be surprised.
It’s no wonder.
Polaris is a place where 99% of the students are female.
She was worried whether a boy like him could adapt in such a rough and intense environment.
“As the Vice President… I should help any students who might feel alienated.”
Elma added this reason, which felt more like an excuse.
She looked up at the vast sky.
“Alben.”
The fact that I see you in that man.
The fact that I want to protect him.
Is it because of the guilt from not being able to protect you?
‘It hurts.’
Today, without you here—
It feels so cold and stings so much.
***
To create a fake identity, it’s obvious, but you need to use the black market.
The problem is, as with most underground activities—
‘It’s expensive.’
Creating a fake identity requires quite a bit of money.
From making connections with the central administration, falsifying documents, and laundering the identities of people who are either missing or declared dead—
Considering the effort put in, it’s understandable that it’s expensive.
“The remaining money isn’t even close to enough.”
Even the treasures I got from Angela’s pocket were starting to run dry.
I had just enough left to cover living expenses until I entered the Polaris dormitory.
‘As long as I’m the top scorer in the entrance exam, my tuition will be fully covered.’
Now, I just need to make enough money to create my identity.
I had already decided where and how to get that money.
The black market isn’t just for buying.
In fact, you can sell what you have too.
[Mouse Hole]
The three-letter name written on an old wooden sign.
Although it read Mouse Hole, to my eyes, it looked more like it said ‘Money Chest.’
“Well then, time to make some money.”
Today, I’ll be selling ‘information.’
Information that only I, who have repeated this game and world thousands of times, can offer.
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