Otome Game Mob Villain

Chapter 150

"Everyone, thank you for gathering here today."

I bowed my head slightly to express my gratitude to everyone present.

A few days ago, I consulted with Father about revealing my secret to certain individuals. Today, I specially arranged for us to gather in Father's office.

The five gathered here are Chris, Sandra, Ellen, Alex, and Diana.

Everyone is wearing puzzled expressions, wondering why they've been summoned.

But sensing from my presence and Father's that this is no ordinary matter, a tense atmosphere fills the room.

At that moment, Father cleared his throat and began explaining, adding supplementary details.

"Ahem... To everyone gathered here today, my son is always indebted to you. Some of you may have been swept up in his unconventional ways. However, I ask that you continue to support my son, Ridd, in the future."

"Father... I'm not sure referring to your own child as someone who 'sweeps people up in his unconventional ways' is appropriate..."

Father's words made me inadvertently interject with a dubious expression.

Watching this exchange, everyone couldn't help but burst out with "Kusukusu" wry laughter.

Everyone's so mean.

Father twitched an eyebrow at my words but continued his explanation.

"Don't make fun... More importantly, my son Ridd has an important matter to discuss with all of you gathered here. The content... is classified information of the Baldia family, not to be spoken of outside. I don't think it will happen, but please understand that leaking this secret will result in punishment. I want you to decide whether to hear it based on that understanding."

Father's demeanor was heavier than usual, and his gaze sharper than ever, causing everyone to catch their breath.

In contrast to Father's serious atmosphere, I brightened with a cheerful smile.

"As Father said, if you don't want to hear it, feel free to leave this room right now."

Hearing both Father's and my words, everyone wore increasingly puzzled expressions.

Among them, Chris quietly raised her hand.

"Lord Ridd, may I ask something?"

"Yes. What is it, Chris?"

"If we hear what Lord Ridd is about to say, will it affect our current situation in any way?"

Chris looked puzzled but also seemed cautious.

As a merchant, she might be more wary than others about matters like this.

I thought for a moment, choosing my words carefully before replying.

"Hmm, nothing in particular? The things I want to talk about involve many things I'd like to do with all of you, so it's more like sharing information for the future. It's just that the content qualifies as classified information of the Baldia family, so we arranged this setting? Isn't that right, Father?"

"...Yes, that's correct. Your treatment and daily life won't change in any way."

"...I understand. Lord Liner, Lord Ridd, thank you."

Chris nodded quietly as she responded.

Her expression still held a hint of tension.

After our exchange, Sandra raised her hand.

"Sandra, what is it?"

"...Forgive me, but does this secret relate to Lord Ridd's 'unconventional言行'?"

Sandra asked with a sly grin.

Hearing her question, the others seemed to catch on, their expressions sharpening.

Looking at everyone's faces, I sighed lightly in slight exasperation.

"Haa... Whether my言行 are 'unconventional' or not aside, I can't answer that."

"Understood. Thank you."

Sandra kept smiling.

In fact, after this exchange, hasn't everyone already guessed what I'm about to talk about?

I glanced at Father, who had his hand on his forehead and was shaking his head.

I looked around at everyone present again and spoke.

"Phew... Well then? If no one wants to leave, shall we continue?"

Everyone heard my words, but no one stood up.

In fact, they seemed to be smiling slightly.

Thanks to Sandra's earlier question, they now understood that the content of my talk pertained to me personally, so they seemed less on edge.

Then, Ellen quietly murmured.

"Well, I came here to serve Lord Ridd, so no problem at all!!"

"I agree with my sister."

Ellen and Alex gazed at me with slightly embarrassed smiles as they spoke. Continuing from them, Diana said calmly.

"I am Lord Ridd's 'attendant,' so I will definitely protect the secret."

"...I'm curious about Lord Ridd's 'secret,' so I'd very much like to hear it as well."

Sandra followed Diana, speaking in a slightly playful tone.

The remaining Chris seemed troubled, wearing an indescribable expression.

But since she wasn't leaving her seat, she must intend to listen.

I sent a prayerful gaze toward Chris.

"Chris..."

After meeting my gaze and hearing my words, she paused briefly, then resignedly let out a small sigh.

"...Haa... Lord Ridd, please don't look at people with such eyes. It's alright, I'll listen until the end..."

"...!! Chris, thank you!!"

I smiled upon hearing her words.

Seeing this, Chris seemed a little embarrassed, smiling shyly.

At that moment, Father, who had been watching our exchange, cleared his throat.

"Ahem... Looks like you've reached an agreement. Now, begin explaining to everyone present."

"Yes, Father."

After replying to Father, I took a deep breath to calm myself.

Then, facing everyone who wore slightly tense expressions, I spoke.

"I have memories of a previous life...!!"

"...Huh?"

Everyone had been tense, wondering what kind of story was coming, but my words seemed completely unexpected.

Everyone present couldn't comprehend the meaning of my words, staring blankly.