Otome Game Mob Villain

Chapter 390

"Master Rid. With all due respect, why is the similarity in atmosphere between Capella-sama and the intelligence unit?"

Asuna asked with a dubious expression on her face.

Fara seemed to think the same thing and tilted her head.

I see. I'm sure the two of you didn't know that yet. Capella used to be a member of Renalute's intelligence division. Right now, he's my loyal retainer for various reasons.

"Oh, ......⁉ Is that so?"

"What a ......!"

Fara and Asuna rolled their eyes and looked at him as he stood by my side.

Capella bowed lightly.

"Everything Master Rid has just said is true."

Asuna hammered, "Hmm ......," but her expression did not clear up.

Then she looked at me again.

" ... However, if that's the case, I'm still not convinced. It is a dangerous act that could lead to a war between nations. With all due respect, isn't it a little bit premature to assume that it was an intelligence unit of the Fox tribe, even though it is a matter of consideration?

She has a valid point.

The territory of the Foxmen and Bardia are two different countries with borders adjacent to each other.

Therefore, it is only natural that there would be tensions between the two territories if there was any kind of trouble.

If they knew this and did what they did, it would be a sign that they did not care if there was any tension.

Asuna is saying that we should think carefully and move carefully because hasty decision may fall into the other party's intention and tricks .......

"I understand what you're saying, But the planned and organized movements of the assailants are not something that can be done by a group of mercenaries or a band of thieves. Besides, I'm curious about what the foxfolk I met with, Claire, told me."

"What does that mean?" Fara tilted her head.

, 'The attack on the workshop and the abduction were a last fling. In other words, Claire and her group's other objective. The main goal had already been achieved at the time of the raid.

Deanna nodded, "I see. ......"

"To gather enough information about Bardia to be able to raid the workshop. That was their main goal ......, wasn't it?"

"Yes . I think it's reasonable to think so."

The expressions of Asuna and Fara became more and more cloudy.

"But if the main purpose was to gather information, wouldn't the attack on the workshop be too conspicuous? And if it's not done properly, it could lead to tension between the territories as Asuna says,......," Fara said, at which point she and Asuna seemed to sense something.

'The attacker had already done what he was supposed to do. The information was likely to have already been passed on to them. The fact that they carried out the raid in the midst of all this means that they had already moved on to the next stage of their plan."

'The purpose of the raid and kidnapping was to create tension between Bardia and the fox tribe,......?"

I nodded slowly in response to Asuna's question.

'Well, ...... it's still a bit of a stretch of the imagination. The kidnappers, Claire and the others, called the raid a "game," so the kidnapping may or may not have been successful. But I think we should consider the 'worst case scenario' rather than be optimistic about this case."

'I agree with Master Rid's thoughts,' Capella said, bailing out and continuing, 'but ......

'Then there is one thing that bothers me.

"Hmm? What is it?

"A boy from the Fox tribe named "Almond" who offered his help to Master Rid. And there is a woman named Rifa who gave him advice on how to solve this case. What do you think about them?"

Then, the eyes of everyone present gathered on me.

Apparently, they were also curious.

"Well, ......," I said to them.

"I can't say for sure yet, but to borrow a phrase from my father, "Not every country is monolithic."

Hearing this answer, Capella put his hand over his mouth and pondered for a moment.

"In other words,...... Master Rid said, there are two factions among the Fox people, one that wants tension with Bardia and one that doesn't. Almond, Rifa, and the others are all in the same boat. And you think that the two who called themselves Almond and Rifa belong to the faction that doesn't want it,......?"

I can't say for sure. I think it's a long shot, but it's not far off the mark."

Thank you for your answer.Capella lowered his head and bowed.

I think he dared to ask me the question in order to share my thoughts with everyone present here.

Looking around, I saw that Farah, Asuna, and Diana were also nodding with difficult expressions.

In the midst of all this, I glanced at the time on the clock hanging on the wall.

"And ......I think maybe they'll be in touch soon."

Is it the contact ......?"

I nodded in response to Fara's question and placed the receiver of the communication magic that was attached to my waist on the desk.

"While everyone was puzzled, it wasn't long before I heard, "This is Salvia from the Communications Division. Master Rid. Please respond."

To everyone's surprise, I activated the communication magic.

I also had to speak out loud when communicating, so my communication with Salvia, a rat tribe member, was transmitted to everyone in the room.

This is Rid. Salvia, is this your call about that thing?"

In fact, when I left the inn with Almond and Rick and parted ways with Rifa and the others, I had secretly sent an instruction through the rat tribe, Salvia,......, and it was about the matter in question.

"'Yes, Master . As instructed by Master Rid, I sent several knights of the First Order and a detachment of Olivia and Mia of the Second Order to the inn in the specified city. However, when they arrived at the inn, the rooms were empty, including those of the fox people, Almond and Rifa".

"I see. ...... Did you find anything that could give us a clue?"

I had expected this to some extent, but I guess I was wrong.

When I asked this question, Salvia sounded as if she was in a bad mood.

"Oh, um, that's it. ......."

"What's wrong? If there's something wrong, don't worry about it.'

"Yes. That, well, there was one letter that was left for you . It said, 'Rid, let's meet again when we have a chance. And I liked you,' with a 'hickey' at the end of it."

I see. Then that letter is probably the one left by 'Rifa,'" I replied, and Fara was staring at me.

I'm a little scared.

Master Rid. I will make sure that the letter left by the " Rifa " will be brought to me. Please tell her to bring it to me without fail."

"Well, that's fine, but ......, why?"

When I asked her about it, she narrowed her eyes suspiciously.

"I believe that a person's handwriting reveals their character, so perhaps there is something to be learned from a letter written by someone named Rifa. Or is there something you don't want me to see?"

I shake my head in panic for some reason, "No, no, not at all."

"Then, please do."

I nod to Farah and resume my communication magic.

"Let's see, Salvia. I want you to deliver that letter to the office in the accommodation. We might learn something if we check it over here."

As she said this, Salvia's voice emanated from the receiver again.

"Yes, I understand. I will arrange it that way. Also, I have a message from Master Rainer to Master Rid to report to his office in the main house as soon as the situation is settled."

"I understand. Tell father that I will report to him as soon as I can."

'All right. I will end this communication now."

When I couldn't hear her, I picked up the receiver on the desk and attached it back to my waistband.

Good. Then, after we check on the kidnapped children and the workshop that was attacked, let's all go to see Father."

After everyone nodded in agreement, Fara cleared her throat.

"That's it. I am very interested in what Master Rid had to say to this woman, Rifa, of the Fox people. In order to analyze the handwriting on the letter in as much detail as possible, will you please tell us everything from what you talked about to their appearance?"

I nodded slowly, flinching at her unusual black aura.

"Yes,...... well, that's perfectly fine,...... Fara, are you by any chance angry with me?

No, I am not angry," she replied with a smile, but her eyes were not smiling.

Needless to say, it took a lot of nerve for me to carefully explain to Fara about the Fox tribe, Rifa, so that she would not misunderstand me.

At the same time, I promised myself that if I ever had a chance to see Rifa again, I would strongly tell her to stop writing me misleading letters in the future.