Otome Game Mob Villain

Chapter 313

'Hey, boy. Long time no see."

'It's been a while, Nikique-san.'

After the meeting with Father and Duke Barnes, I have come to the construction site of the Institute where Nikique is, together with Capella, Bizika and Chris, guided by the Dark Elf Ortlos.

The purpose, of course, is to inspect the Research Institute, which is currently under construction, as decided at the previous meeting with King Elias.

When I return his greeting, he continues his story happily.

"I was surprised, by the way. I never thought that I would be dealing with the state as a servant of the boy. When the officials came, I wondered what was going on."

"I'm sorry to have surprised you. But it means that Nikique's research has been acknowledged."

Hearing my answer, Nikique is beaming with joy.

As a local collaborator, I plan to leave the research institute to be built in Lenalute to a local man who has been doing research on 'lute grass' and cultivating 'moonlight grass' for me.

Considering the future, Nikkiak's affiliation is solely with the 'Bardia family'.

This is because, if he belongs to Renalute, he would not be able to refuse requests for information disclosure from influential Imperial nobles.

However, if he and the research institute belong to the Bardia family, then even if something is said, Renalute can make the excuse that he is only lending the land to the Bardia family to support their research, ostensibly as a reason.

While he was talking to me, Nikkiq looked at Bizika, who was behind me, as if he was curious.

'By the way, boy. Who is that man behind you?

'Oh, sorry. I didn't introduce him yet. He's called 'Bizika' and he's a doctor in the Bardia family who researches various illnesses, including 'magic depletion'.

As he said this, Bizika smiled and stepped in front of Nikique and held out his hand.

'Hello, my name is 'Bizika Bookenden', as introduced to you. I found the paper you wrote on 'Lute grass and magic depletion disease' very interesting. I would very much like to conduct research together with you in the future."

'Oh, yes. I'm Nikique, and I'm looking forward to working with you. You're a good man to understand what I'm talking about. But there are no patients in Renalute with 'magic depletion'. If you're going to do research, you might as well stay with the Bardia family, wouldn't you?"

While shaking hands and exchanging greetings with Bizika, Nikkiq looks at me as if to ask a question.

He probably has a point.

But I smile and answer, since that problem has already been solved.

'I'm fine on that point, Nikique. When the institute ......, or rather the facility, is completed to some extent, we are planning to transfer the werewolf boy who is suffering from 'magic depletion disease' here, together with Bizika.'

'Oh my God, really?"

Nikique seems to be unable to hide his surprise, and although he has a look of astonishment on his face, he seems somewhat happy.

Bizika, perhaps understanding his emotions, smiles.

'Yes, the boy is a very good fruit ...... and not a cooperator. He works for the Bardia family, so he's prepared for everything and is cooperating and challenging us in the clinical tests.'

'Oh, ...... well, I'm looking forward to meeting him.'

I know, I bet you do. ......

Nikique and Bizika seem to have something in common and are suddenly building a world of their own, laughing suspiciously at each other.

The other people, including me, were involuntarily pulling a face.

At that moment, Oltros, who was standing nearby, clears his throat to attract everyone's attention.

'Well then, let me once again give you an explanation about the grounds and facilities of the research institute."

'U-uh, yes, thank you very much.'

After that, we followed Ortlos's lead and looked around the construction site of the institute.

As for the design of the facility, it is being carried out with reference to Nikique's opinion and is scheduled to become a facility of a reasonable size.

While looking around the construction site to some extent, Chris quickly raises her hand.

Seeing how quickly Chris raised her hand, Oltros tilted his head.

'Chris-dono, is there anything you are concerned about?"

'Yes. 'With all due respect, what size are you thinking of for a place to receive cargo?'

'Receiving ......? It's usually just a few carriages .......'

At this point, Oltros huffed and puffed as if he had just said, "Oh, no!

Chris smiled and continued speaking politely.

'With all due respect, the cargo for the Bardia territory will be carried out by the Christie Trading Company. At that time, it will be 'charcoal trucks' rather than horse-drawn carriages. Therefore, I think it would be best if the place to receive the cargo is of a certain size.'

'Yes, that's right. The number of 'charcoal trucks' will gradually increase in the future, so I would like the scale to be larger from now on, considering the future. Is there any problem if I ask you to do this, Oltros-san?"

When she continued talking as if I agreed with her words, he quickly and politely bailed.

'Yes, I understand. I apologise for not noticing you as well. I will try to arrange that immediately."

'No, no, I'm sorry for asking you to do that.'

When he heard my answer, Oltros looked relieved, if not heartened.

Like this, the tour includes a visit to the construction site of the research institute and the cultivation facility for the moonflower plant.

When we went to the cultivation facility, I was impressed that Bizika and Chris were quite excited.

Bizika seemed to hit it off quite well with Nikique and the two of them stood around talking the whole time.

Oltros seemed to be talking to Chris a lot since the earlier point about receiving cargo.

However, if I look closely at her expression when she is talking to him, I think her eyes have a suspicious glint in them, as if she has found her prey.

Well, I guess Chris's sense of smell is not wrong, as Oltros is probably the flowery family at the core of the Renalute.

After the inspection of the building site, Bizika and Nikique offered to share more information with us, which we agreed to do.

It was decided that Bizika would have a separate escort.

Chris also wants to have a little business meeting with Oltros about a future deal, so I will provide her with an escort as well.

And I was to return with Capella one step ahead of everyone else. When I arrive back at the guest house, Zack greets me at the entrance.

'Welcome back, Master Rid.

'I'm back, Zack. Ortlos gave me a tour of the construction site and it looks great. I'm looking forward to seeing it finished."

When I replied cheerfully with a smile, he was awed but continued talking happily.

I am very happy that you like it. I am sure His Majesty Elias will be pleased. 'By the way, Eltia-sama wishes to have an interview with Rid-sama, and she is waiting for you in the guest room.

'Oh, ...... Eltia, Mother-in-law? Okay, I'll be right there."

I was wondering what had happened to Eltia's mother-in-law, following Fara's visit yesterday.

I wondered what was going on, and strode quickly to the guest room where she was waiting.

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In the meantime, in the infirmary of the Beastmen children's dormitory, Sheryl from the Werewolf tribe had come to visit her brother Rust, who was suffering from a depletion of magic power.

While the siblings are chatting happily, suddenly something cold runs down Rasto's spine and the hairs on his tail and ears stand up involuntarily.

Cheryl asked him worriedly.

'What's the matter, Rust? 'You're making your hairs stand up so much.'

'Eh, oh, no. I suddenly felt a chill, and I think it's probably just my imagination."

'Oh, really? But you can never be too careful."

Rust, who answered Sheryl's worried look in a deceptive way, actually remembered this sensation.

The same feeling that Bizka and Sandra felt when they were happily carrying out their research.

However, neither Bizica nor Sandra are present here.

The only person in front of Rust is her sister Cheryl, who is looking worried.

Shaking his head to shake off his anxiety, he smiled.

'Haha, you really don't need to worry. 'Sis.'

Rast says this, but then suddenly realises that Bizika is going to Renalute.

Then, remembering that he had told her that he was looking forward to meeting Nikique, a person who was said to be researching 'magic depletion disease', she muttered in her mind.

(Huh, Bizika and Sandra aren't such bad people, but ...... Nikiek, please, I wish he was a bit more ordinary...)

Seeing Rust, who seemed to be thinking about something with such a distant look in her eyes, her sister Sheryl had a puzzled expression on her face.