Otome Game Mob Villain

Chapter 445

"Oh, is that right?"

Chris tilted her head.

"Yes . We're the ones who are involved in this. My father is doing his best in the capital, but it's not going to be easy."

The false information that Elba and his group sent out led many people to have preconceived notions about the situation.

In this situation, no matter how correct the information is, it will sound like an excuse.

This is especially true if the person sending the information is the one involved.

However, if it is from a trusted business group, they are more or less willing to listen to what is said.

"I think the only way to prevent rumors from spreading is to overwrite them with new rumors. Chris and the others are better at that than I am, right?"

I understand. I will also contact the Saffron Trading Company and help you spread the right information.

Thank you. But please stay away from the territory of the fox people for a while. The location of those who attacked the Bardia territory is still unknown, and it is quite possible that the provocations of Elba and his men will be directed at those who have close ties to the Bardia family.

Yes . I will be very careful about that as well. "

Chris showed off her white teeth and nodded confidently.

The road leading to the imperial capital is located directly opposite the territory of the fox people, so the possibility of being attacked is quite low.

Besides, if they caused a disturbance within the empire, they would be making enemies of the empire and the empire's public opinion.

It is unlikely that Elba and his group will try to destroy the current favorable situation for them that they have created through their actions since the meeting broke up.

And the reason why Chris and the others have Selvia, the youngest of the three Rat People sisters who can use "communication magic," accompany them is not only to facilitate the business negotiations with the Lovelace dukes.

The reason for this is not only to facilitate business negotiations with the Duchess of Lovelace, but also to be prepared for any eventuality.

・・・・・・ And besides, I also have Emma by my side."

She looked at Emma, who was sitting next to her, as if sensing what I was thinking.

Yes , I am quite strong despite my appearance. I think so,・・・・・・. At least in beast state, I am not behind Diana and Capella when it comes to one-on-one combat.

Emma smiled, showing her double teeth, but immediately huffed and bailed out cutely, sticking out her tongue, "Oh, I may have said too much just now."

Haha. I understand. I'll try to keep it a secret between the two of you. But I see. Emma is of the cat tribe, isn't she?

Judging from the glimpses of confidence in her words and actions, it was probably her true intention not to fall behind the two of them.

I was a little surprised, but Chris and the Chamber of Commerce, who travel around the continent on business, must always be in danger.

In addition, Emma is a beastman, so it is only natural that she should be able to do that much as a bodyguard.

Yes, that's right. Emma has fought off bandits many times in the past, so she has a surprising amount of experience in actual combat.

When Chris added happily, Emma shook her head humbly.

"No, no, no. Chris-sama's magic is more amazing than I am. The gusts of wind will send the bandits flying through the air."

"Hey, Emma,! Don't say too much."

"Chris uses wind magic, doesn't she?"

By the way, I have heard that Chris can use magic, but I have never actually seen it.

Magic that causes a 'gust of wind' so strong that it sends the bandits soaring into the sky?

It's very exciting.

Then, Chris, who had turned pale with a start, put both hands out in front of her and shook her head vigorously.

"It's not that big of a deal! Most of the elves have the wind attribute. Not only me, but any elf can use this kind of magic."

'I see. But there are only a few elves in Bardia territory. I'd like to know what kind of magic you use."

I leaned forward and Chris looked down as if in some sort of stupor.

"Huh. Thank you very much. I will show you then, once the deal with the Duchesse Lovelace is done and I have more time."

Chris's magic. I look forward to it.

Nodding my head in anticipation, I turned the conversation around, "And ・・・・・・."

'Are you sure you want to turn down an escort for the Knights? I have Father's approval, you know?"

Although it is a move within the empire towards the Dukes of Lovelace, there is a possibility that the imperial nobles, who work in concert with Elba and the others, will try to do something about it.

For this reason, I have been proposing the escort of the knights for some time, but Chris politely declined.

Yes, I appreciate the offer, but it would be difficult to keep the knights in the empire. It would not be good from an external point of view, and I think the Dukes of Lovelace would be wary of it. Don't worry, the Christie Chamber of Commerce is not so soft.

Chris puts on a confident expression.

"But ・・・・・・," I tried to continue my words, but she shook her head.

"The Bardia Knights are having a hard time dealing with the chaos in the territory and the Grandek family. And if the knights' escort is even attached to a trading company that has the ability to defend itself, it could be seen as Master Rid favoring the Christie Trading Company. Please excuse me."

Chris's firm words, which were a little different from the ones she had used before, made me realize once again that his will is firm.

"I understand. I won't say anything more about this. But if anything should happen, please contact me through Selvia immediately. That's why I'm sending her with you."

'Yes, of course," she nodded, smiling.

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After the meeting with Chris and the others, Ellen and Alex were outside when I left the lodge.

The Foxmen children had a charcoal wagon and car ready for them.

"Master Rid! Chris!"

Ellen noticed us and came running toward us.

"The charcoal truck is ready. We can leave anytime."

Ellen's face was a little smudged with soot as she said this.

"Thank you . ,But, Ellen, your face is a little smudged with soot."

"What?⁉ I'm sorry."

As she hurriedly wiped her face with her clothes, a petite girl with slightly rounded ears came along.

'Master Rid. We have been waiting for you."

"Selvia . I didn't know you were here too."

"Yes . I was standing by, ready to leave at any moment."

She bowed her head.

She is one of the girls in the second order who has good etiquette and language skills.

She would not cause any problems if I allowed her to accompany Chris and the others.

Oh, that's right. Let me introduce her to you again. This is Chris, the head of the Christie Trading Company, and Emma, who is her assistant.

Looking at them, Selvia said in shock, "Yes, I know them very well. "