Otome Game Mob Villain

Chapter 428

"Hey, Rid."

'Sorry to keep you waiting, Father."

At the entrance of the mansion, everyone who works in the house, including father and Garn, was there.

However, the expressions on everyone's faces seemed to be grimmer than usual.

I answered and looked around, but I couldn't see the person who was causing the problem.

The Grandeks haven't ・・・・・・ arrived yet, it seems.

"The Grandeks haven't arrived at yet. But they will be arriving soon. I don't know what they are up to. Be on your guard."

"Yes, father "

As I answered, there was a knock at the front door.

'This is the Deputy Commander Cross of the Knight Order of Bardia. The Foxmen, the Grandeks, have arrived."

When I heard his voice, Garn, the butler, turned his gaze toward us.

When Father and I nodded quietly, he put his hand on the doorknob of the door and opened it slowly.

There stood Cross, awe-struck, not his usual slightly droll demeanor.

Behind him, a fox-man, much taller than my father, with long yellow hair and a fearless smile.

I had a hunch that he was Elba Grandek ・・・・・・.

Next to Elba, a young man of the Fox tribe with yellow hair like Elba's was standing in awe.

He is probably Elba's younger brother, Malbus Grandek.

He is smaller than his father and not much taller than the average imperial.

The Foxmen who stand near them are not much taller than Malbus, so perhaps Elba is exceptionally large.

As I was thinking this, Father stepped in front of Elba and held out his right hand.

Welcome to the Magnolia Empire and Bardia territory. I am Rainer Bardia, the frontier count who governs this territory. I take it that you are Elba Grandek, am I correct?

"Ah, yes. I thank you for your kind welcome in spite of my sudden offer to visit you. Once again, my name is Elba Grandek."

Surprisingly, Elba politely shakes his father's proffered hand back.

Then, as the young man looked next to himself, he nodded and held out his right hand toward his father.

I am Malbus Grandek. Please make your acquaintance from now on."

"My pleasure."

At first glance, the exchange between Father and Elba and the others seemed to be in a good mood and friendly.

But their eyes are not smiling, and the air is somehow tense.

They have already begun to explore each other's gut, and their greetings are probably just social pleasantries.

At that moment, Elba suddenly looked at me and chuckled.

"So, this boy here is the son of Master Rainer, I presume?"

I felt something unpleasant in the smile he gave me, but I narrowed my eyes and took a step forward and bade him good-bye.

Next, I looked up and held out my hand toward Elba.

'Yes, . My name is Rid Bardia. It is my pleasure to greet the Grandek family."

''Oh, yes. You seem to be very strong for your age. I am surprised that you are not frightened by my appearance and extend your hand to me like this."

Elba shook my hand.

His hand was so large that it looked like a baby shaking hands with an adult.

Next, after shaking hands with Malbus as well, the father cleared his throat.

'Well, then, it is time for us to move to the room. I'm sure we have much to discuss with each other."

'Hmmm ・・・・・・'

Elba smiled wryly and nodded, "Indeed we do.

The same as before, I feel something unpleasant in his expression.

Magic that can detect the presence of the other party, even through the "electric field", I do not get a good impression from them.

These two must have been thinking about something bad.

I was convinced of some kind of evil intent after meeting them face to face, and I was secretly on high alert so as not to show it in my facial expressions.

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Father personally escorted them to the guest room, where they took their seats facing each other across the desk from Elba and the others.

Behind us sat Dinas, the Knight Commander, and Cross, the Deputy Commander, as well as Rubens and Diana.

Behind Elba and Malbus were the warriors of the Fox tribe, and the guest room was beginning to feel strangely tense.

Soon after, there is a knock at the door of the guest room.

When Father answered, Garn, the butler, brought tea and tea snacks along with Marietta, the head maid, and Frau, the deputy head maid.

In the tense atmosphere in the room, Garn and his group offered tea and tea cakes without any roughness, then quietly bowed and left the room.

Elba, who had been watching them, slowly opened the conversation.

"As one would expect from a butler and maid in the service of the Bardia family, You did a splendid job. I wish we had people like that in our family. Malbus."

Yes, indeed. And these teas and pastries. They are all of the first class. Thank you for your kindness. Lord Rainer.

No, no, no. The Grandeks of the Beast Nation are neighbors of our Bardia "estate. It is only natural that we treat you with the utmost courtesy."

The father replied to them in a suggestive manner, and Elba sniffed.

"I see. Well then, let's get down to business. The letter we sent you. I am sure they have already read it, but I have come to ・・・・・・ ask what your response will be."

Elba has a cunning light in his eyes.

I felt my back start to sweat from the intimidation he was giving off, and I looked to my father who was sitting next to me.

"I'll leave it to you.""

'Thank you, Father.'

He narrowed his eyes and nodded, then looked at Elba and Malbus and cleared his throat.

I have, of course, read over the letter you gave me. However, I believe that the Grandeks have misunderstood something and that is why I have prepared this meeting."

Elba's eyebrows twitched, and he gave a "huh" and leaned his back deeply against the sofa.

"Then let's hear what you have to say about our misunderstanding,・・・・・・ Rid".

Well, I'd like you two to look over these documents first."

I was a little irritated with Elba's challenging and intimidating manner.

But I told myself that if I got emotional, I would lose the negotiation.

Telling myself this, I handed them the materials I had prepared in advance.

"I also called in the people who will be involved in the explanation we are about to give. Please come in, both of you."

Shortly thereafter, the door to the guest room quietly opens and two women enter.

They came to my side and bowed to Elba and Malbus.

"Master Elba, Master Malbus. It is my first time to meet you. My name is Christy Safron, representative of the Christy Trading Company."

My name is Emma, and I am assisting Christy at the Christy Trading Company.

When the girls looked up, I said, "Well then, let me explain."