Re:Crime-Starting Life As A Crime Consultant In Another World

Student And Teacher

I am so sorry for the late update. I had written up 3 chapters but the draft got deleted. And my exams were coming too. My luck is just amazing. Also Ferris' accent is a real pain, so I skipped a lot of it. If I get the time I will fix it. Thank you for your support.
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'She is a horrible teacher '

The scribbling noises of a pen could be heard along with the slight humming of a sweet and cheerful voice.

' She just handed me some books for kids and plopped on my bed'

William looked behind him to see Ferris, humming and swaying her legs without a care in the world. As decided earlier, Ferris was to help William learn, so teacher and student were studying... Sort of.

'The way she explains these 'glyphs' is too confusing. Her accent isn't helping any too. But the disturbing part is when she randomly goes on narrating the horrors of God knows which war, and then immediately transitions to the beauty of the park she and Crusch visits occasionally.'

William had a chill upon his spine remembering the gruesome hours of 'bloodshed'. To be honest, William didn't really need help to study. He had always learned on his own, so for him, this was nothing new. So why he is getting Ferris to help him? Because he just couldn't say no to Ferris who was just too excited about teaching(though for effort, William would rate her a negative). Deep down William too wanted to make some friends, ones he wouldn't make use of. But rather friends he could laugh with and care for and help them however he can. He was not going to make the same mistake twice. He hoped that his past friends would laugh and enjoy life... Without him.

William: Miss Felix, you know-

Ferris: nyou knyow William, calling me Felix seems kind of distant.

Saying so, Ferris quietly went over to William and wrapped her hand over his shoulders, a mischievous smile on her face.

'What are you planning Ferris? Your petty tricks won't work against me.'

Keeping a straight face and continuing his work
William: Is that so? Well then, how should I address you?

Ferris: Hmm let's see... Nyou do knyow that I-am-a-guy, don't nya?

The room suddenly grew silent, as the scratching of the pen suddenly stopped. A normal human wouldn't have heard anything. But Ferris did hear the small feeble-

William: eh?

*internal screaming intensifies*
'eh? What is going on? What is wrong with this Cursed world? I have been calling a guy "Miss" for this long. Arghhh, I want to die so bad. How I am going to show my face to Crusch. Ah, so that's why the maids had been giving me weird looks. I must have looked like some kind of creep. Why wouldn't anyone tell me? Even you Reinhard. What did I do to them to pull such a trick on me? I am so sorry Moran. What am I...'

Though William's mind was getting chaotic, he didn't show it on his face. But Ferris knew he was panicking. He could feel William's heart beat faster by the second, the sweat dripping down his temple and the slight movements in his eyes. Truth be told Ferris was a bit disappointed at William's lack of reaction. But then again when he had told Reinhard, he had thought it was some sort of tradition for junior knights. Oh, the laugh he had meeting Reina.

Back to William
'Okay, get yourself together William. If you lose it here, it's a win for Ferris. I have to be careful in how I respond. One wrong word and I might hurt he- HIS feelings. What should I do?... '

That's when something caught his eye
'Okay, I got it. I will write with my right and drink tea with my left. And then, I will take a biscuit and EAT IT-

William: I truly am sorry for mistaking your gender. Please forgive me. On that note, I presume you dressing as such is some sort of culture I am not aware of?

William had responded with elegance and one of his friendliest smiles. He was going-

Ferris: ehhh, Ferris is pretty sure that there is nyo such culture. Please don't associate Ferris with such weird things nya. Jeez, nyou and Reinhard are the same.

Ferris replied with a cheeky grin
'Ah crap! I messed up. No no, you still got it, William'

Gulping down some more tea
William: eh.. em... Ah, I see. Are you trying to hide your identity? If you are in some kind of trouble, I would gladly help.

Faking a heartache
Ferris: What do you mean by 'trouble'?!
Is that what you think about poor, old Ferris, I wouldn't hurt a fly. Nyaa, nyou wound my frail heart.

William was now panicking a bit. Even though he knew this was an act, he couldn't help but feel a bit worried.

Then Ferris quietly brought his face closer to his ear and whispered softly
Ferris: It's because I really like to dress up wi~liam.

Pfoo!!! That was the last straw for William as he spat half his tea out and started choking on the biscuits. While Ferris started chuckling with a smug face.

Ferris: he he he nya!!! Nyou can't win against The Great Ferris nyaa!

William: I almost died... From the tension and the biscuits.

Ferris: tehe sorry nyan. But jokes aside, nyou can just call me Ferris, and this has become my identity and Ferris is proud of it.

William: hmm I see, I am sorry too. Those guesses might have been insensitive.

Ferris: sigh come on nya. Ferris did all that so he could loosen nyou up a bit. Ferris knyows that nyou are under suspicion, but that doesn't mean nyou have to be so distant. Miss Crusch has a lot of responsibility and sometimes she isn't very honest with her feelings. Though I suppose sometimes she doesn't hide them very well.

Ferris ended with a chuckle. William didn't know how to respond. He didn't realise that he was being noticeably stiff. Was he nervous? He didn't know. But he couldn't help but nod at the remark about crusch.

Sitting back at William's bed
Ferris: you know, I owe a lot to Crusch and Fourier. Everything I am now is because of them. So... So I always wanted to repay them. That's w-why I trained to become the best... So that I could stand beside them... and help them... And make them happy.

Ferris was now sniffling a bit. William silently listened to him, sitting next to him and comforting him.

Ferris: But then when I was needed the most I was damn useless. I couldn't save him... There was nothing I could do. Everyone told me that it was okay, that I did my best. But it still haunts me if I had tried something else, would I be able to save him? Before he... Fourier thanked me for helping him and for being a friend, and I wanted to apologise for being incompetent. But I was so scared that I could never...

'She has gone through a lot. Don't worry Ferris, I will find out those responsible and bring them to the light'

Ferris wiped off his tears and straightened his back
Ferris: When we first met I thought Fourier had returned somehow. I knew that wasn't possible but still... some part within me wouldn't accept that. At that time all I wanted was to apologise to Fourier for not trying harder. It might sound stupid but I owe you a lot for giving me that chance and for the words you spoke. I felt like I can finally move forwards and give it my all to stand by Crusch and help her be king.

Ferris gazed at the ceiling with a sense of peace and a relaxed smile.

With a thoughtful expression
William: To apologise and move forward... That must feel nice. Either way, I am glad that I was able to help you, Ferris. Don't worry, I will work hard to earn all your trust and I hope to be your good friend too.

Hearing this Ferris' face brightened up
Ferris: hmhm, that's the spirit. Ferris will be glad to be your friend too. But putting that Aside, who said that nyou could slack off just now? Such a troublesome student nyou are.

William: wha-? I am slacking off?! Sigh you are a horrible teacher.

Clasping his ears with his hands
Ferris: Nyaa Ferris can't hear nyou nyaa!!

William went back to his studies with a smile on his face
' This is not so bad...'

William: Hey Ferris, could you teach me magic.