Although I am a temporary teacher, I have connections, you know. Still, I couldn't sense Melia's SOS at that time. It was thanks to Cyril that I could save the two of them. I am truly grateful."
"…There's no need to be grateful. I knew she was suffering, yet I could do nothing. In that state, I'm no different from those who stood by and watched, just a coward."
"That's absolutely not true. Gariel was from a marquis family, so it's natural to worry about causing trouble for your household. In such circumstances, for you to believe a temporary teacher like me and tell me about it was an extremely courageous act!"
It takes immense courage to report that someone is being bullied. At worst, you could face retaliation yourself. The other party was a marquis family, and they were the type to wield their authority.
Reporting bullying in this world is far more courageous than reporting it in my original world. I want to express my utmost respect to her for trusting me, a mere temporary teacher. I owe her a great debt.
"...Hearing you say that, I feel a little bit saved. It's rather presumptuous to ask this, but Gariel might exert pressure on Melia or her family from now on. If your connections can be of use, could you please look out for her? Of course, although it may be modest, Viscount Raquel's family will also take action."
"Ah, you can rest assured about that. You'll know soon, but Gariel has been disowned by the Marceno Marquis family and is to be exiled from the country."
"...What?"
Cyril wore a blank expression. Her beautiful face was marred, but she must have been that shocked.
It seems she didn't have the same information-gathering capabilities as Eliza, the third princess.
"That idiot Rushed to get me fired and tried to put pressure on Bern and Melia's parents' workplaces. I made him face the consequences for that. Seeing the results will likely make the other four fall in line, so I don't think Cyril needs to worry anymore."
"...Seriously?"
"Seriously."
Her tone of speech has changed. She's that shocked.
"Geek-sensei, just what... No, I said that before. You're truly beyond my imagination. For this matter, your points have increased by 90."
"Points for what, as usual..."
"It's a secret."
I had gained 5 points before, but this time it's a big jump. If I reach 100 points, will something good happen?
"I don't quite understand your points, but I suppose you trust me a little more now, right? If there are any other idiots doing similar things, please tell me again."
"Yes, I will consult you then. For now, I don't know of anyone else doing anything that foolish."
It seems there are no other instances of bullying that Cyril is aware of.
"That's very good. Now then, are your questions about magic tools again?"
"Yes. Thank you in advance. It seems Melia's matter is resolved, and Geek-sensei's knowledge of magic tools is truly amazing. If it's not a bother, could I ask you to teach me every day after school?"
"It's wonderful that you're an eager student, but every day..."
"Sensei once said to utilize useful teachers. I will not hesitate to do so."
"...That attitude is also very welcome. Well, I am on duty until 5 PM as well, and I intend to fulfill my duties as a teacher during that time. However, I can't just teach Cyril all day, every day."
"Eh...?"
Knock, knock.
"Oh, just in time. Come in."
"Excuse me."
"E-Excuse me! I'm sorry, I got delayed with the cleaning. I just met Bern-san a moment ago over there... Huh? Cyril-chan!?"
"...Bern-san and Melia-san. Why are the two of you here?"
Through the door came Bern, a slender boy with glasses, and Melia, a petite girl with bluish short hair. It seems Cyril and Melia know each other.
Perhaps that's why she told me about Melia.
"Both of them want to study magic after school. Since I was able to borrow this room after school, I will be teaching all three of you together from now on."
"......"
Bern and Melia are scholarship students from commoner families and are very motivated. After yesterday's incident, they asked me to teach them magic, which I gladly accepted. I welcome students who are enthusiastic about magic.
"...Minus 120 points."
"Why!?"
It was a surprising negative score. What kind of judgment criteria is this... And also, 100 points wasn't the maximum.
"It's a joke, but that's how I feel, sigh..."
Cyril sighed at me and then turned to Bern.
"Bern-san, my name is Raquel Cyril. I'll be learning various things from Geek-sensei as well, so please take care of me from now on."
"Y-Yes! My name is Bern. Cyril-san, I'm looking forward to working with you as well!"
Bern is in Class C, and it seems Bern and Cyril are meeting for the first time. Despite the significant drop in mysterious points, she doesn't seem to dislike them.
Hmm, it's good that everyone seems to get along.