Otome Game Mob Villain

Chapter 365

The other day, when I ascended to the Imperial Castle, I had a debate in the audience hall with the Frontier Count Glade Kelvin.

It was surprising that he visited the reception and spoke to me directly.

But the Kelvin family, like the Bardia family, is supposed to be a "neutral faction" within the Imperial faction, so they would not be unprovoked in their hostility.

With this in mind, I smiled and waited to see what he would say, when the Count of Grayedd suddenly bowed his head in awe.

'In the audience chamber, my son Drake made a careless remark. Once again, as a father and a frontier count, I would like to apologize."

The suddenness of the situation was a shock to the audience, and everyone was stunned.

Then, Fara, who was by my side, said to me, "Master Rid, ......," and I was surprised.

"Please raise your head, Count Glade, I was there to discuss various opinions. Besides, Count Glade and Drake immediately apologized to me at that time, and my father accepted their apology. Therefore, there are no hard feelings between us."

When I said this, he dared to smile.

I have learned about his character again from my father since the exchange in the audience hall the other day.

According to him, Count Glade is a man who can make calm judgments and should be considered as an ally.

However, he is clearly opposed to the disarmament of the empire, and is a man who is pushing for the military expansion of the empire, perhaps because he is a "frontier count" who is in charge of a territory bordering on the "Teaching Land of Toga," which has the same national power as the empire.

For this reason, he has been told to keep a moderate distance from the Bardia family.

The Bardia family is also said to be "opposed to meaningless disarmament," while the father has expressed his opposition to "excessive military expansion that would provoke other countries.

Regarding the matter of the pocket watch, which was the subject of an argument with Count Glade in the audience chamber, he said that in his own way, he could understand some aspects of the situation.

Being able to immediately check the time on the spot is so important in military missions and activities.

As long as the time for the start of an operation is set in advance, actions can be taken at the same time, even if there is no means of communication.

In my previous life, when clocks were taken for granted, I didn't have much of a chance to be aware of this convenience, though.

Not long after that, the Count of the Glade Frontier slowly looked up.

"I see,......, it's very helpful for me to hear you say so. I'm looking forward to seeing the future of Rid-dono. I'm sure we'll get along well as "frontier counts" who also protect the imperial capital."

Yes,. I'm looking forward to working with you in the future as a "frontier count" who also protects the imperial capital. By the way, who is the boy over there?"

"Oh! Yes, he is. Today, I wanted to introduce my son, who is close in age to you. May I?"

When I nodded my head in response to his question, Count Glade patted the boy on the back as if to push him out of the room.

The boy looked a little puzzled, but soon awed.

"I am David Kelvin, the second son of Count Glade. Please make my acquaintance from now on."

He bowed with a bow.

David is a cute little boy with light brown hair and kind blue eyes.

The "Drake Kelvin" I met in the audience chamber the other day must be his older brother.

David raised his head and smiled.

I am pleased to meet you too,. Once again, my name is Rid Bardia. And she is ......," he said and shifted his gaze.

Not long after that, "I am Fara Bardia, Master Rid's wife. Pleased to meet you," she said and bailed with a beautiful gesture.

When she finished introducing herself, David felt his stiff expression lift a little.

He and I are close in age, so we may be able to get along well from now on.

With this thought in mind, I asked the Count of Grado what was bothering him.

I asked him what was bothering him. I don't seem to be able to see 'Drake'-sama whom I met in the audience hall, has he not come this way?"

Then he looked crestfallen.

"No, I wanted to bring Drake with me. He had to return to the territory after the incident in the audience hall".

"Oh, I see. However, I am a little disappointed that Drake-sama, who showed so much interest in the "pocket watch," is not here. I'm sure he would have seen the possibilities of the various objects."

This is half lie, half true.

Drake seemed to have shown more interest in the "pocket watch" than the frontier count Glade did.

He might have come up with all sorts of ideas, inspirations, and applications when he saw the "charcoal wheel" and the new ingredients.

However, as long as I remember the hostile look ...... he gave me in the audience chamber, I feel that it would be difficult for him and I to get along at this point.

But I don't necessarily need to get along with him.

Even if he is an enemy of mine, if his opinion is a good one, I just have to adopt it.

Even in the "business partners" that I remember from my previous life, there were always a certain number of people that I just didn't get along with.

And the people you feel uncomfortable with are often the same people you feel uncomfortable with.

However, since we are business partners, we cannot avoid meeting with them.

So what to do?

At that time, the only thing to do is to put the issue aside and deal with it as if it were "work.

Besides, there are always a certain number of people who are not good at dealing with people, but who do their job well.

Therefore, I think it would be good if I could have a 'business-like' ...... relationship with Drake, whether I like it or not, in other words, in a clerical manner.

"If you say so, Drake will be delighted".

The frontier count Glade nodded happily and leaned forward vigorously toward me with a twinkle in his eye.

I, too, see great potential in what you have ... especially that 'charcoal truck. The "charcoal truck" in particular is wonderful. I would love for the Kelvin family to have access to it. I wonder who came up with the idea of such a vehicle?"

"Uh⁉ well, ......."

At that time, when I was at a loss for words due to unexpected pressure, "Count Graedo, I'll talk to you about it. I," a familiar voice echoed.

"Oh, it's nice to hear directly from Count Rainer. Then, may I ask you a question?"

"Yes, of course."

It seems that his interest had shifted to father, who had arrived on the scene.

It seems that the father was concerned about our exchange.

In the midst of the relief, David, the second son the frontier count Glade, let out a small sigh, "huh .......

"Rid-dono. How about a little chat over there?"

"Yes, of course. Also, may I have a word with my wife?"

"Of course. Then, let's go."

And so we moved to a place a short distance away where we could see the exchange between frontier count Glade and my father.