Otome Game Mob Villain

Chapter 377

"Wow. Master Rid, the city of Bardia is very lively. And the city is interestingly different from Renalute."

"I'm glad you like it. But this used to be just a small town, and there weren't as many people coming and going."

"Oh, is that so?"

Fara tilted her head and I explained again the events of the past couple of years as we walked through one of the streets of Bardia.

Today, I went to the city of Bardia with Fara. My escorts, Diana and Asuna, are also behind me.

Everyone, including me, is dressed more modestly than usual so as not to be easily recognized.

Recently, many dark elves from Renalute have been visiting the city, so Fara and Asuna's ears are not covered.

The purpose of their visit to see how the town is doing is a regular inspection.

And to find out about the problems that have been happening all over Bardia lately.

In addition to the "lotion," "sweet wine," and "pocket watch" that I presented to Their Majesties in the Imperial Capital, various other daily necessities are being produced in Bardia.

There is also a simple refrigerated warehouse using the ice attribute magic of the children of the Beast Tribe and myself, so there is an ample supply of ingredients.

However, there have been many incidents recently of people targeting such products and foodstuffs, looting the merchants and bringing them to Barsto and Zubera.

Thanks to the efforts of the First and Second Order, most of them have been quickly caught, but there are still some who have escaped detection by working in an organized manner.

So, in order to get as much information as possible, I started to make regular visits to the cities in the Bardia territory.

The reason I came with Fara was that she had always been interested in the townscape of Bardia territory.

I also invited her to go out with me to thank her for helping me with the administrative work related to the Second Order and to take her mind off her busy schedule.

She was very happy to do that.

It was tough, though, when Mel, who had heard the story from somewhere, also wanted to go with us to the city.

As expected, I couldn't bring her with me, and she stayed at the accommodation.

But she was pretty bloated, so she might be running amok in training with Tis and the other kids from the Second Order.

"That's why ......, His Majesty Elias. The agreement that my father-in-law made with Bardia. That, and the feeling that the Christie Chamber of Commerce has a lot of power."

When the explanation was over, Fara nodded in admiration.

'I see. But. Master Rid is the one who did not let that idea or inspiration end up just in his imagination, but gave it this much shape. Therefore, Master Rid is the one who is amazing."

"Is that so?"

Master Rid, Master Rid. This is an emergency. If you can hear me, please respond.'

Emergency ......" When the words were heard around us, everyone's expressions became tense.

I immediately took a deep breath and activated my communication magic.

This is Rid. Salvia, what is the meaning of this emergency?"

I immediately hear a reply from the transmitter.

"One of the workshops managed by the Second Order appears to have been attacked by someone. In addition to the injured, several members of the fox tribe are missing, and it is highly likely that they were kidnapped".

'......⁉ So, what is the trace of the attackers? What about the air force, Aria and the others?"

"The attackers seem to have understood the movement of the air force and put up a smoke screen, and then they broke into five groups and fled in different directions at once. Only two of them are being tracked by the air force."

"What ......⁉"

Salvia's reply startled me.

It was a premeditated crime that took measures to prevent surveillance from the air force.

This is not the kind of move that just a bandit would make.

It is some kind of organized ...... and that's exactly what it is, a trained military operation.

After a few moments of contemplation, I again invoke the communication magic.

I understand. All members of the Second Order in the territory are immediately informed of the emergency. Check their respective locations and report any suspicious activity immediately. Then, please instruct Aria and the rest of the air force to head for the border areas of Barsto and Zubera as soon as possible. I will contact Father myself."

"Thank you very much. I will end the communication now."

When the communication ended and I was taking a deep breath, Farah was looking at me with concern.

"Master Rid, are you all right?"

"I'm fine. But unfortunately, the inspection is over. Fara, I'm sorry, but I want you to go back to accommodation and meet up with Salvia and the others. I know it can be difficult to make decisions with just the girls, but with you as my deputy, I'm sure it will be fine."

" ......! I will do my best to be of help to Master Rid."

"Thank you."

Then I smile at Farah, who is full of determination, and shift my gaze to Asuna.

"Asuna. The other party is an unknown group, but it is likely that they belong to an organization and have been trained by them. There is a possibility that Fara will be targeted, so please be careful."

"Thank you very much. Then, Princess, let's hurry up "

"Yes."

Asuna bows out and begins to move with Fara toward their accommodations.

As I see them off, I use communication magic.

I reported the situation to my father.

Father doesn't have the attribute of lightning, so direct conversation is not possible.

However, since there is a child of the rat tribe nearby who can use communication magic, it is possible to communicate information without any problem.

"...... understands the situation. We will respond immediately as an emergency situation. And temporarily, Master Rid will be given the same authority as Master Rainer."

"I am sorry, Master Rid. As soon as we have new information, we will respond immediately. That concludes our communication."

When the communication magic was finished, I let out an involuntary "phew......" breath.

"Master Rid, are you all right?"

"Yes, I'm fine. Thank you. But I'll definitely have to make them regret ...... that they ever laid a hand on Bardia, no matter where they came from."

When I answered while suppressing my anger, Diana gulped as she looked at my face.

At that moment, I saw the ears and tail of the fox people in the distance, and I rushed out without thinking.

"Excuse me! May I have a word?"

I called out, and a boy about my age among the several foxmen turned to me.

"?...... Yes, can I help you?"

He has beautiful yellow hair, a well-shaped face, and fox ears on his head.

He is definitely a boy of the fox people.

But it's not the Second Order kid I know.

"Oh, ...... sorry. It seems I mistook you for someone else."

""Wrong person......? I am a Fox person here, and to mistake me for someone else, are you by any chance related to the Second Order or the House of Bardia?"

I was surprised at his sharp remarks, and when I looked at him, he overflowed with a smile.

"Haha, I'm sorry to be so rude. I'm ...... 'Almond', a merchant in the territory of the fox people of Zubera. If you are in trouble, I may be able to help you. If you don't mind, I'd like to know what's going on."

He said his name is "Almond" and looked at me straight in the eye.