Otome Game Mob Villain

Chapter 332

It has been about a month since we returned from Renalute.

It was finally the day to leave for the imperial capital, and I and Fara had been visiting my mother's room since the morning.

"Rid, the Empress Matilda is a friend of mine and has been very kind to me. When you go to the imperial capital, please greet them both without rudeness, okay?"

"Yes, I will."

I nodded my head in confident reply, and Mother smiled and turned her gaze to Fara, who was standing next to me.

"Fara, I know it must be difficult for you to be in the Imperial Capital for the first time, but I am sure that Matilda-sama will be able to support you. If you need anything, just mention my name and you can count on her."

"Yes, Mother-in-law."

When she nodded with a smile on her face, the mother suddenly muttered apologetically with a hint of regret in her eyes.

"I am sorry for not being able to help you, even though I should have been the one to go with you to the imperial capital and teach you all about the city."

Fara shook her head in response to her mother's words, then gently but forcefully replied.

"this is outrageous, Mother-in-law. Besides, with Father-in-law and Master Rid with me, I'm certain that if anything should happen to me, I'll be fine."

Yes, Mother. Fara will be safe with me, you can rest assured of that."

I joined in the conversation as if agreeing with her, and she looked happy.

"Since Fara's arrival, Rid has become even more dependable than before, right?"

"Is that so?"

I looked at Fara, who was standing next to me, and our eyes met unintentionally and we smiled shyly at each other.

Seeing this, Mother smiled and said, "'Kusukusu'," and then cleared her throat with a "Kohon", creating a dignified atmosphere.

"Rid, the imperial capital is an underworld where various thoughts and ideas are stirring more than you think. I ask you to protect Farrah well.?

'Of course."

The mother nodded as if she was satisfied with my answer and now shifted her gaze to Farrah.

"You are already a member of the Bardia family, so you can say to the tramps, " Are you going to make an enemy of the Bardia family?'

Mother smiled mischievously, closed one eye, and looked at Fara.

Fara also responded in a mischievous and amused manner to her words and actions.

I like that. Oh, then, how about including my parents' home as well, saying, 'Are you going to make enemies with the House of Bardia and the Kingdom of Renalute?"

'Oh, that sounds terrific."

When mother has a big smile on her face, she nods her head in agreement, as if she is enjoying herself.

I was thinking back on the events of the past month while smiling at their exchange, "Ha ha .......

After the meeting with my father, Sandra added that I would be taught about the factions to which the imperial nobles belonged, in addition to the origins and history of the empire.

At this time, it was decided that Fara would also be present to learn with me from now on.

Fara and Sandra met for the first time in the study hall and greeted each other.

" Nice to meet you, Fara. My name is Sandra Ernesto. Please feel free to call me Sandra."

As one would expect from a first meeting, Sandra showed her polite manners and language like an noblewoman.

If I didn't know better, I'd say she's just putting on a cat's face.

Fara also answered her politely with beautiful gestures.

'Yes, it's nice to meet you too. And this is Asuna, my personal escort."

I was introduced to you by the princess, and I am her personal bodyguard, 'Asuna Lanmark. I would like to ask for your kind cooperation in the future."

In response to Fara's words, Asuna took a step forward and bowed after saying a few words.

"I'm sorry for your inconvenience. I'm very happy to meet you both. Once again, I look forward to working with you."

Sandra bowed to Asuna and Fara as she said this.

Then, looking up, she turned her head to look at me and muttered with a grin.

'No, but seeing Fara-sama's dainty figure like this, I can see why Rid-sama is so fascinated with you."

"What ......⁉"

"What ......?"

She suddenly stopped wearing a cat mask and her words made me and Farrah roll our eyes.

However, as if enjoying my reaction, Sandra continued talking.

"Oh, did I say something wrong? Rid-sama has told me several times that he had Fara with him."

"U...... well, you're not wrong, but you don't have to say it here."

Indeed, Master Rid is correct. I am very sorry for my outburst."

Then she smiled mockingly, stuck out her tongue, and nodded at us.

Her words and actions (Oh, this person is ......) made me angry.

But it only lasted for a moment, and soon I was so disgusted that I let out a deep sigh "Ha ......" and spoke to Farah with a wry smile on my face.

Haha...... sorry to surprise you, Farah. Sandra is like this, but she's a very good person at heart, so don't worry."

"Oh, yes, yes, I understand. By the way, Sandra, I have one favor to ask you right away: ......."

Fara, who had been blushing and looking puzzled, nodded her head at my words and approached Sandra, talking to her.

She tilted her head and answered, "Yes, what is it?

Sandra smiled at her.

"Yes, I understand. Let's talk later.'

"Thank you, Sandra. You have my word."

Hearing her answer, Farah's ears pricked up and down a little and she smiled happily.

I tilted my head and asked, not understanding what they were saying

""Well, Fara, What did you and Sandra promise to talk about?'

'What⁉ Well, it's a ...... girl's secret."

"He ......?"

I was taken aback by the unexpected answer.

Sandra and Asuna were smiling at our exchange.

After that, the class about the Imperial Aristocracy finally began.

However, right from the start, Sandra and I were shocked by Fara's knowledge.

To our surprise, she understood and memorized most of the content of the class on imperial nobility.

When Sandra and I looked at Fara, who was reading from memory about the Imperial Nobility, she smiled shyly.

"Well, you see, I had learned about the Imperial Nobility from my mother before."

"Oh, I see. Perhaps your mother was thinking in her own way to make it as easy as possible for you to establish your position in the empire. It is a very wonderful thing."

When Sandra replied with admiration, Farah burst out laughing and looked pleased.

Sandra's gaze turned to me shortly thereafter.

"If so, the problem is still Master Rid, isn't it? Reiner-sama told me to pack it in before we go to the Imperial Capital, so let's do our best."

"Haha, please be easy on me."

Thus, I will be learning about the empire and nobility from Sandra with the help of Farrah.

Fortunately, I was able to use the memorization techniques from "Commerce" that I had been learning from Chris, and I myself am good at memorization, so the class went quite smoothly.

As a result, I was able to learn enough before leaving for the capital.

However, I was busy not only learning about the capital, but also with other things.

I had a very detailed meeting with Chris for the "reception" to be held at the Bardia family's mansion in the capital.

She said at the meeting, "If it goes as well as Rid-sama thinks it will, the Bardia family's presence will become very large in the capital on this occasion." Thankfully, she was flippant, saying, "As the Christie Trading Company, we will help you as much as we can."

And needless to say, every day was a rage, including the confirmation of the "pocket watch" that he had asked Ellen and Alex to create as a dedication.

Well, I'm glad I managed to get it done.

At that moment, there was a knock at our room door, and we were startled.

I looked at Mother and Fara, and when I answered, Father came into the room saying, "You two, it's time for us to go.

Oh my, it's that time already. Rid, Fara, please be careful."

Mother looked a little surprised and stared straight at us.

I and Farrah nodded at her gaze.

"Yes, Mother."

'I'm off, Mother-in-law."

Hearing our reply, Mother nodded happily and turned her gaze to Father.

Rainer. I'll ask you to take care of Rid and Farah for me, since I can't go. Then I will ask you to introduce Farah to Lady Matilda."

'Yes, I understand. Then I will go."

When Father responded with a force of words as if to reassure her, Mother smiled at him.

'Yess , everyone, take care of yourselves."

After that, we bowed to Mother and left the room, and moved to the outside of the mansion where Ellen and Alex were preparing the charcoal truck and carts by giving instructions to the others.

There, in addition to Cross and Nels from the First Order, selected children from the Second Order were waiting.

Dinas and Rubens of the First Order were to remain in Bardia.

At that moment, a girl with a kitten on each shoulder, who was happily talking with the children of the Second Order, noticed us and gave us a big smile.

Then, she comes running toward us and jumps into my chest with her eyes fixed on mine.

"Niisama, nisama o ooi! Everyone, we're all finished with our preparations."

"I'm sorry, Mel. I was just going to say goodbye to Fara and my mother before we left."

Mel looked at Fara and Father, who were standing by my side, and muttered a little discontentedly, "That's nice.

I love it. I can't believe that only Nii-sama and Hime-nee-sama are coming to visit 'Teito'. ......"

"Haha.But we're not going out to play, Mel. I'm going to greet Their Majesties who rule the empire, and I'm going to talk to various noblemen and ladies so as not to be rude. I'm sure it will be harder than you can imagine."

Is that so? Then, I'll work with Tisu and the other members of the second order to improve my martial arts skills. I will become as strong as Hime-sama and Asuna.

After tilting his head, Mel smiled and looked at Farrah and Asuna with admiration.

After the bowl battle that I and all of the Second Knights had, Mel also began to learn martial arts and magic.

In the midst of all this, Mel's attitude toward martial arts became even more passionate when she learned about Asuna and Fara as strong women in addition to Diana.

Soon after, Farah gently replies to the gaze directed at her from Mel.

Hmph, Meldy-sama. Let's train together again when we get back from the imperial capital."

Yes, . But, Hime-sama. Won't you call me 'Mel'?"

After nodding to her answer, Mel gazes upward at Farah.

Soon after Fara and Mel started training together, she told Fara, "You can call me 'Mel,' too, Hime-nee-sama.

She nodded and reiterated with a shy smile at Mel's suggestion.

"Yes, that's right, Mel."

Mel beamed happily when Fara called her by her nickname and looked around at us.

"Hehehe. Everyone be careful."

While everyone nodded their heads, Father cleared his throat and spoke softly to Mel.

"By the way, Mel. Martial arts and magic should only be practiced with a little care."

Yes, Father.

Mel replied cheerfully, but his father was somewhat uneasy.

In fact, Mel has surprised everyone around her, including me, with how quickly she has picked up martial arts and magic.

I looked at Cookie and Biscuit, who were in kitten form on Mel's shoulders, and spoke to them.

'Well then, you two take good care of Mel and Mother."

Cookie and Biscuit nodded at my words and let out a slightly distracted "meow~".

Probably an attempt at an 'aiyo~'.

Shortly thereafter, my father cleared his throat and gave the order.

Then we will depart for the imperial capital.

We followed my father's voice, got into a charcoal truck, and departed from Bardia territory with Mel and the other members of the Order seeing us off.

A few days later .......

I arrived safely at the Bardia family mansion in the imperial capital and was immediately astonished.

Because there was a "guest" at the mansion in the capital who had anticipated our arrival.

To my astonishment, the guest smiled at me with a sharp look in her eyes, bowed to us with a beautiful and elegant gesture, and said,

"Nice to meet you, members of the Bardia family. I am Valerie Elasenyse, daughter of the Duke of Burns-Elasenyse. Please make my acquaintance."

'It's nice to meet you too, I am ...... Rid Bardia, son of Count Rainer Bardia of the Frontier."

I answered while hiding my shock, but the sudden encounter made me exclaim in my heart, "Why, why is she, the daughter of a villain, in the Bardia family's mansion?