Otome Game Mob Villain

Chapter 314

When I returned to the guest house from my inspection, Zack informed me that Eltia wanted to meet me in the guest room.

Wondering what she was talking about, I quickly made my way to the guest room on my feet.

After knocking on the room, I enter and there is Eltia sitting on the sofa.

Several dark elf maidens were waiting for her.

Eltia mother-in-law, I apologise for keeping you waiting."

'No, it was I who requested the meeting on such short notice. Please don't worry about it, Rid-sama.'

After we greeted each other, I sat down on the sofa in front of Eltia across the desk.

Then, her maid of honor quickly offers me a cup of tea.

'Rest assured that the tea she makes is very good."

'Thank you. 'Well then, I'll have some.'

The tea is made by the lady's maid and Eltia, who smile at me as I sip the tea.

The tea was warm and tasted very good, as it was a little chilly outside.

'Phew,......, it's very tasty."

'I'm glad you liked it. But ......"

"......?"

When Eltia heard the impression of the tea, she began to talk as if she were trying to show off something.

When I nodded my head, not understanding her intention, she continued with her penetrating words.

'You are a little careless, you know. What would you do if it was poisoned?'

'Is it poisoned ......?'

Unexpected words made me roll my eyes, and I looked at the tea I had just sipped.

But soon I burst out laughing.

'Haha, that's impossible, especially for Eltia's mother-in-law.'

She saw my behaviour, put her hand to her forehead, shook her head in a jaunty little way, and let out a sigh of exasperation.

'Huh,...... why can you say that? If not me, it is possible that a lady-in-waiting has put it in. 'I know your kindness is wonderful, Master Rid, but I am saying that you are a little careless.'

Eltia then turned her cold, penetrating gaze on Capella, who was standing back behind me.

'Capella, aren't you a little bit slack too? Zack must have thought about this when he made you Master Rid's squire."

Zak has made you a squire of Master Rid. I have nothing to say in reply."

The air was tense.

The air is becoming tense in some way, so I cough deliberately.

Then, I asked Ertia what had been bothering her for some time.

'And by the way, did Eltia's mother-in-law and Capella know each other before?

'Oh, you didn't hear about that, did you, Master Rid? Capella and I used to work together."

'Oh, you didn't hear, Master Rid?

As a result of the unexpected answer, I blinked my eyes and slowly turned my gaze to Capella.

He began to speak matter-of-factly.

It is true that Eltia-sama served Zack-sama for a time, just like me. However, Eltia-sama was recognised for her abilities and was appointed as the exclusive escort of His Majesty Elias. She was also a direct descendant of the Riverton family, so I should say that in that position she was my 'superior' rather than a colleague."

'Well, Capella. You speak very coldly. It is true that I was assigned to be the personal bodyguard of His Majesty Elias, but you were also Zac's right-hand man on a variety of missions. I don't think our positions were that different."

The two are talking in a friendly atmosphere, as if reminiscing, but for my part, I feel as if I have unexpectedly learned a surprising fact.

I was aware that Eltia was a member of the Riverton family, but I had never thought that she was in the service of Zack and was King Elias's personal bodyguard.

Eventually, she shifts her sharp gaze to me and continues talking.

'I'm getting a little off topic, aren't I? Anyway, even as someone who used to be King Elias's bodyguard, Rid-sama is a bit careless. You will have more 'things to protect' from now on, so please be aware of that.'

"'I understand. I may have been a little careless. Thank you for your advice."

It is true that I was relaxed about the fact that the other party was Eltia's mother-in-law.

And besides, I can tell from her words and feelings that she's concerned about me in her own way.

I accept the words with a bit of awe, bailing out and looking up.

Eltia, who looked a little relieved, continued.

'I know that I have said something impertinent, but please forgive me."

'No, no, don't worry about it, because Mother-in-law Eltia's point is not mistaken. Why are you calling me here today?

When I asked her about the situation, she looked at her attendants, as we hadn't yet got to the main topic of conversation.

She nodded without saying a word at her gaze and left the room as it was.

Probably to get rid of the people.

I, too, sensing this intention, gave Capella a look and asked him to leave the room.

The room is now just the two of us, Eltia and I. Silence falls.

Not long afterwards, she slowly speaks up and her voice echoes with dignity.

'The child who will be spending time in the empire from now on will be faced with many hardships. But I can only watch over her now. So please take care of her."

'Eltia, Mother-in-law: ......'

The light in her eyes, which look straight at me, is harsh but gentle.

I looked into Eltia's eyes as if to answer that thought.

'Of course, Ertia, Mother-in-law. Fara is my wife and already a member of the Bardia family. If she faces any hardship, I will protect her, support her and break through it. Therefore, please rest assured."

'Thank you, Master Rid. I believe your words.'

When she said that, she smiled gently and nicely.

The smile is very beautiful and resembles the smile that Farah sometimes shows.

As I gazed at her in disbelief, she stood up quickly.

'Well then, Master Rid. I am sorry to have bothered you. I will leave you now."

'Eh, ha, yes. I understand."

When Eltia heard my reply, she returned to her usual cold expression.

And then she left the guest room as it was.

When she leaves the room, Capella returns in her stead.

Recalling the expression on Ertia's face at that moment, I asked him.

'Capella, what was Mother-in-law Eltia like when she was on exclusive guard duty?

'Lady Eltia? Yes. ...... She was as dignified and noble as she is now. But back then, she smiled more often than she does now. I have heard that many people were touched by her gentle smile, which was different from her usual dignified demeanour. I hear that until her marriage to His Majesty Elias was finalised, there was no end to the offers of marriage."

I muttered to myself, "Wow. ......" as more information than I had expected came out.

But he is right, she usually wears a dignified and noble atmosphere, so I think the destructive power of that smile is great.

King Elias might have been fascinated by that smile.

At that time, a thought suddenly occurred to me and I smiled mischievously.

You know a lot Capella, by the way. Perhaps Capella used to have his heart broken?'

'Hmmm... ...... maybe. Please don't tell my wife."

'Yes. ......'

Although I thought I was joking, he pondered for a moment as if remembering and then muttered in a serious manner.

With the unexpected reaction, I was as amused as a pigeon taking a peashooter.

However, Capella, seeing my expression, breaks his serious face and overflows with laughter.

'Heh, Rid-sama. It's just a joke, so please don't take it seriously. Me and Eltia-sama used to work for the same organisation in the past ......, that's all.'

'Oh, I see. I'm sorry I asked you such a strange question."

I nodded and chuckled to cover it up.

And I stopped mentioning the subject.

After the meeting with Eltia, I reported my visit to my father.

At that time, I was told that Duke Barnes had left Renalute for the imperial capital while I was on my inspection tour.

In addition to the Shinto ceremony and reception with Farah, I had almost completed everything I needed to do in Renalute, including inspecting the research institute under construction.

The day of their departure for the Bardia territory with Fara was now approaching.