Is the Strongest in Another World a Hero A Demon Lord No! it’s a Fairy ~desu! – Chapter 133

Time passed without much incident.

Two weeks had gone by since then, and both Idle and Arena had blended into the academy life as “students.” Occasionally, they would turn into fairies and fly around unnoticed, but other than that, their free time was spent sunbathing or playing board games.

Their striking appearance had become widely recognized through the city’s gossip network, to the point where even Fernora seemed to fade into the background. But that was about it.

Everyone was simply too busy. They were too preoccupied with their own lives to pay attention to anything else. That was how dedicated they were to their futures, and they were steadily moving forward.

Idle and Arena, watching them as fairies, found this determination utterly endearing.

That’s why, when they saw someone struggling, troubled, or suffering, they couldn’t help but want to help.

“Thank you so much! This is really going to help me!”
“Glad to hear it! I hope you become a great adventurer!”
“We’re cheering for you~♪”
“I won’t forget this kindness!”

Fernora observed as they helped yet another young student.

The boy, a first-year in the adventurer course, had been struggling to move up to Class D. After spending a few hours sparring with the two, he finally managed to improve his sword skills.

After expressing his gratitude, he ran off, waving. Seeing his delighted smile was all the reward Idle and Arena needed. Plus, they got a good workout out of it—two birds with one stone.

“You two are such softies…”
“Really? He looked like it was the end of the world for him. If a little push is all it takes to move forward, then isn’t it the role of a senpai to give that push?”

“…You’re not even a real third-year, Dolly.”
“Not to mention, you’re younger than that kid.”

The academy’s buildings were no different from those in Haval, but students were everywhere. Despite being called an academy, this was another world—students had to manage their own livelihoods.

The adventurer course students, in particular, hunted monsters daily alongside their teachers and hired adventurers. That meant they never lacked food. They could also sell their monster parts to affiliated merchants for money.

They used their earnings to buy magic tools, vegetables, and daily necessities. Meanwhile, the merchants gained experience through these transactions, and magic tool artisans lived off the money earned from selling their creations.

Then there was the magic course. Unlike the others, its students lived entirely on government stipends. The reason was simple: those who specialized in magic were extremely rare. However, if they mastered it, they could surpass even adventurers, making them prime candidates for national employment.

As a result, which country they aimed to serve in was a critical decision. Training every day was essential to achieving that goal.

And in the middle of all this, Fernora was an undeniable irregularity.

“By the way, what are your friends up to, Fernora? I never see them around.”
“Of course, they’re all busy as well. They’re good people, but… once we graduate, we’ll never see each other again.”

With that, she let out an uncharacteristically unrefined sigh. Seeing this, Idle and Arena decided they couldn’t just leave it be—they hugged her tightly from both sides.

“Aren’t we friends too?”
“You were just feeling lonely, huh, Fernora~? Let’s play lots together~♪”
“You two are so forceful…”

Yet, she didn’t dislike it at all. There wasn’t a shred of malice in them, and she had already realized yesterday that they weren’t being insincere either.

Fernora felt they genuinely meant it.

She recalled how she had made friends in the past and sighed again—this time, for a different reason. But as she gave a small, relaxed smile, she quietly nodded.

“U-Um!!”
“Hm?”

As the three of them hugged, a boy suddenly appeared. Small. Around 140 cm tall?
He had black hair and black eyes. Though mostly concealed by his robe, he wore white armor underneath.

He had suddenly approached them, his face completely red.
…Well, it seemed like he had finally worked up the courage to make contact.

Arena and I were a little taken aback, but the moment Fernora saw the boy, her face turned red. She stood up in a fluster, hurriedly fixing her hair.

…Huh? …What?

“Uh, Fernora-san. I saw you, so I thought I’d come over and say hello…”
“Y-Yes! Good day to you, Oikawa-sama!!”
“P-Please, just call me like you always do!?”
“T-That simply won’t do! Y-You are the Hero who saved the world, after all!!”
“No, I’m really not that great…”

A sweet, awkward atmosphere began to settle between them. Their eyes would meet and then dart away, their hands moving restlessly.

Alright, Arena. Let’s not fall behind. Hug me and whisper sweet words of love in my ear.

“……”
“…Arena?”

What’s up with her? She was staring at the two of them, pressing a hand to her chest with a strange look on her face.

When I called her again, she snapped out of it and looked at me.

“What’s wrong?”
“Oh, um, nothing! More importantly, let’s go talk to them!”
“Ah, okay.”

She was acting a little strange, but for now, we needed to find out more about this guy. I’d have to talk to Arena later.

“So… Is this the friend you were talking about, Fernora?”
“Ah, yes…! Or, well, maybe it’s just one-sided on my part.”
“N-No!! If anything, I feel like I’m the one being presumptuous…”

“Ah, I see. Got it. Relax, okay? Because Rina just started blessing you both with a smile like the Holy Mother herself. And she’s making this ridiculously sultry voice of joy.”
“Ahhaa~…♪”
“HIIYAH!?”

Please, don’t make noises like that while hugging me. I won’t be able to hold myself together.

Now, for introductions. His name is Oikawa. He’s the “Vanishing Hero” we’ve been tracking.

For the past two weeks, I had this constant feeling that someone was watching us. So I never left Fernora’s side. We still did whatever we wanted, but today, that hunch finally materialized.

And now, the person in question was the Hero himself—who, by the looks of it, had something going on with the princess of Galuania.

If I were to completely ruin the mood right now, wouldn’t that mean I’d lose?
…Yeah, I’d lose.

“Since you guys finally got to meet again, why don’t the four of us go grab a meal?”
“”Eh!?”
“Alright then, Rina! Do it!”
“Aye aye~!!”

And off we went, with Rina carrying the two of them straight to the student restaurant.
Even while being carried, they wouldn’t break eye contact. It was less blind devotion and more obsession.

Looking at the menu… Wow, it’s cheap. Oh, right, I heard tuition here is insanely expensive. Guess they make up for it by keeping the food affordable. Looks tasty, though.

“Everyone decided?”
“U-Um! I’ll have the orc teriyaki! A-And Fernora-san!?”
“Yes! I shall have the same!!”
“Seriously, calm down already!!”

Apparently, whenever these two are together, this is how they act—no matter where they are.

I asked one of the nearby waiters, and they confirmed that, yes, this was an everyday thing.
So it’s basically academy-approved behavior at this point.

I didn’t feel like diving into any deep questions just yet, so I decided to just observe for now.

Alright, I ordered a fish called Sabora-ti. Wonder what it tastes like~♪

The fish had an incredibly fierce-looking face. But it was delicious.

“So, Rina. What do you think of him?”

“Just a normal boy. We couldn’t see him at all for two weeks, and even with ‘Fairy Magic,’ we couldn’t detect him. But that’s probably because he was being cautious of us. I think he was trying to figure out what we were up to. Though, judging by his behavior, it looks like he was just barely holding himself back from talking to Fernora.”

“Is that really okay for someone playing the spy…?”

Even now, he’s chatting with Fernora, giving off a fidgety, love-struck atmosphere. So Rina was probably right. …Well, whatever.

From what I could tell, he barely paid any attention to us. Maybe it could be seen as confidence, but it felt more like he had let go of his wariness. He probably already knows what our goal is and has accepted it.

“So, Oikawa-kun, right? That’s fine, right? I’ll just call you that.”
“H-How dare you address Oikawa-sama so casually!!”
“Then why don’t you call him that too, Fernora? Oikawa-kun, you’d rather she talk to you that way, wouldn’t you?”

“Uh, ah, well, um… I mean, if she did, I’d be kinda happy… maybe?”
“Is that so!? …W-What should I do, Dolly!?”
“So we’re just ignoring me now, huh? Damn it.”

No matter what, you can’t win against a rom-com. …But of course, rom-coms always have obstacles. At the table next to us, two rough-looking guys sat down. They glanced at us—our all-female group—and sneered.

Both of them had black hair and black eyes. Meaning…

“Yo, Oikawa? You seem to be in a good mood today.”
“And damn, you’ve got more girls than usual… Never seen these two before, and damn, they’re cute!”
“…Tch.”

Oh-ho, I didn’t miss that, Idle.
The moment Fernora saw their faces, she clicked her tongue ever so slightly.

A girl in love is unwavering.

Well, since we’re all here now, let’s take a peek at their status, shall we?

Yuji Aizawa (21) – Lv. 450

Race: Human (Awakened)

HP: 223,876 / 223,876
MP: 346,680 / 346,680

Attack (AK): 35,607
Defense (DF): 29,005
Magic Attack (MAK): 48,822
Magic Defense (MDF): 40,020
Intelligence (INT): 1000
Speed (SPD): 55,699

[Unique Skills]

• Auto Recovery
• Holy Sword
• Auto Translation
• Magic Box

[Skills]

• Swordsmanship (A+)
• Restraint (C+)
• Appraisal (―)
• Four-Element Magic (S+)

[Titles]

• Hero
• Transferred One
• Blessed by the Goddess

Tetsu Morita (21) – Lv. 446

Race: Human (Awakened)

HP: 219,900 / 219,900
MP: 330,054 / 330,054

Attack (AK): 30,010
Defense (DF): 21,601
Magic Attack (MAK): 40,354
Magic Defense (MDF): 42,147
Intelligence (INT): 1000
Speed (SPD): 48,053

[Unique Skills]

• Auto Recovery
• Holy Sword
• Auto Translation
• Magic Box

[Skills]

• Swordsmanship (S)
• Restraint (C)
• Appraisal (―)
• Four-Element Magic (S)

[Titles]

• Hero
• Transferred One
• Blessed by the Goddess

Kanata Oikawa (21) – Lv. 243

Race: Human (Awakened)

HP: 97,519 / 97,519
MP: 162,555 / 162,555

Attack (AK): 12,663
Defense (DF): 12,663
Magic Attack (MAK): 25,784
Magic Defense (MDF): 26,636
Intelligence (INT): 3400
Speed (SPD): 16,789

[Unique Skills]

• Auto Recovery
• Holy Sword
• Auto Translation
• Magic Box

[Skills]

• Swordsmanship (A+)
• Restraint (S+)
• Appraisal (―)
• Four-Element Magic (B+)

[Titles]

• Hero
• Transferred One
• Blessed by the Goddess

The two of them were a bit stronger. Oikawa-kun was slightly weaker. I had heard he had a strong sense of justice, but maybe he hadn’t trained as much? Still, at that moment, he stood in front of us and glared at the two men sitting down.

“What a coincidence, Morita-kun, Aizawa-kun. But if you’re planning to start trouble like before, I won’t let it slide this time.”
“Hah, did you hear that? He ‘won’t let it slide’?”
“Pfft, after how badly you got beaten last time, you’re still talking big, Oikawa? What, you wanna go again?”

The two stood up, but at that moment, the rings on their wrists began to glow red. Their faces twisted with irritation as they glared at the light. Because of what happened “before,” the rings had been set to restrain them even more tightly.

“Tch… it lights up this easily? It’ll go off the second I throw a punch… damn it.”
“Screw this… let’s go.”
“Oh, right… Oikawa.”
“What—”

“ORA!!”
“GUH!?”
“Oikawa-sama!!”

Just as they were about to leave, Morita suddenly threw a backward kick, slamming into Oikawa-kun’s stomach and sending him crashing into the table—

“Whoa!”

In an instant, Rina used Fairy Magic to stop him. If she hadn’t caught him, he would’ve gone flying through the restaurant, knocking over everything in his path. Nice catch.

BEEP!! BEEP!! BEEP!!

“Ugh, shut up… damn it, Morita!!”
“Heh, well then, ladies. We’ll be back~.”

Aizawa, carrying the now immobilized Morita, ran out of the restaurant while the alarm continued to blare. The surrounding students acted as if nothing had happened, quietly finishing their meals before leaving the restaurant.

As for us, we healed Oikawa-kun’s injuries and sat back down.

“So, this has happened before? Oh, here you go.”
“Huh?” “Eh?”

Hey, Arena-san. I don’t mind you bringing up the topic, but why did you put Oikawa-kun on Fernora’s lap? …Huh? Because it’s the happiest outcome? Oh… yeah, I guess that makes sense. But let’s not, okay? We’ll never get anywhere like this.

After reluctantly getting him off her lap, Fernora began explaining what had happened before.

“It was around this time of day when I was having lunch at this very restaurant. Those two lowlifes… no, those beasts? …Those insects barged in.”
“Uh… okay, go on.”

“Those insects sat down at my table, trapping me between them. Their disgusting faces, their words—thinking only with their lower halves. They kept harassing me. No one helped because there was no one around strong enough to defeat them in a normal fight… But then!!”

“Huh? Wait, really!?”

Alright, let’s give Oikawa-kun the spotlight here. That’s the vibe I’m getting from this moment. Above him, Arena showers him with confetti. She really goes all out.

“He appeared!! He stood before me, a hero who dared to challenge the great evil (Heroes) before him!! That hero… was Oikawa-sama!!! He accepted their duel, and the battle took place in the training grounds. Though they fought two against one, an act of pure cowardice, Oikawa-sama was beaten like a ragdoll. But still, he never gave up!!”

Ah, so that’s when she fell for him. Though to be fair, those so-called “great evils” were also technically heroes.

Later, the school director arrived and forcibly subdued the two with special authority. Even though he knew he would lose, even though it was reckless, he still fought for a girl—so I guess it turned into a touching story? I don’t really get it, but…

“So that’s when you two started getting close, huh?”
“…Yes.” “…Yes.”
“Dolly, what should I do? They’re both so cute, my heart is racing.”
“I feel that way about you every day, Rina.”

Please stop looking at me like that while panting. It’s weirdly seductive, and even though I’m not a guy, it’s making me flustered.

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“By the way, Oikawa-kun, why are you so short?”
“Ugh…”
“What are you saying!? It’s fine because he’s adorable!!!”
“Eh!?”
“I see, I understand now. So that’s the kind of thing you’re into, Fernora.”
“He really is cute, isn’t he~♪”