Otome Game Mob Villain

Chapter 461

When the explosions die down, black smoke drifts into the area, and the smell of burnt flesh pierces your nose.

"Everyone's all right!"

I called out to them, coughing, and heard replies from all over the place.

It seems that everyone is safe.

I was relieved, but when I looked next to me, I saw Amon sobbing and repeatedly hitting the ground, crying out, "Ugh......guuuuuu......⁉.

I looked around again as the black smoke slowly faded.

Everywhere where the warriors we had knocked out were, the ground was gouged and blackened.

The area where Kay, Kurtz, and Utah had been was especially bad.

"They must have realized they were dying and put up a barrier wall behind them to stop the explosions from hitting the sky. They did it so that no harm would be done to us ...... or to Amon."

Not everyone can do such a thing so easily,...... and I know they were fine warriors."

Capella told us in a casual manner, and Diana muttered sincerely.

I know,......."

I tried to keep my composure, but deep down I was filled with anger.

He took hostages, enchanted the warriors to become suicide attackers, told them they had until sunset, and then turned them into a death squad.

Still, he anticipated that some of the warriors would follow Amon, and detonated them at an earlier time than "sunset." ......

'Master Rid! Are you safe?"

I turned around when I heard my name called and saw Curtis and the other members of the second order of knights, led by "Fara," coming toward me.

The "Fara" is obviously taller than the real Fara, and her eyes are sharper than his.

If a photograph existed, it would definitely not be deceiving.

"Yes. I'm glad Asuna and the others are safe."

'Haha. After all, Master Rid and other people who know the princess can't be faked."

Asuna's face broke into a smile and she shook her head, cowering her shoulders.

When I looked closer, I saw that she was wearing a wig and her hair was the same color as Farah's, and her eyes seemed to match the color of Farah's. Her clothes were Farah's normal clothes, and they captured her features well.

This disguise is not surprising, as the person who is not acquainted with Fara herself could easily mistake her for someone else.

Well, it's obvious to those who know him because of his height and his two-faced appearance.

"Even so, I'm amazed you came up with the idea of a shadow warrior on the spur of the moment."

No, I didn't. The plan was prepared in advance by Jessica-sama, the maid of honor sent by Eltia-sama.

"Oh, really?"

Maid Jessica is a dark elf woman who came with Dahlia and other maids when Fara was married into the Bardia family.

Hm? Wait a minute.

I don't think it means that she was sent by Mother Eltia. ...... and looks at Capella.

"As you can see, 'Jessica' is a former subordinate of Eltia-sama".

......I see."

I understood.

Mother Eltia left the exclusive guard of Fara to Asuna, and left the contingency and crisis management to "Jessica".

As usual, it's hard to understand the affection.

"Oh, by the way, where is Fara?"

Don't worry. Fara-sama has taken refuge in "that room. Well, she was very angry with my shadow warrior, though. In the end, she reluctantly accepted my and Jessica's opinion.

Asuna smiled wryly and scratched her cheek.

Fara's character would certainly be angry if she were to say that her place would be taken .

But considering her position, Asuna's shadow warrior by Jessica's plan is the right one, right though it is.

Knowing this, Fara must have agreed in the end.

By the way, 'that room' is the evacuation room in the new mansion that is taught only to a few people who will use it in case of emergency.

I didn't think I would have to use it so soon, though.

Rid-dono. By the way, from the looks of this debacle, you mean the meeting has broken down ......?"

Curtis was the one who started the conversation.

Curtis's face was not that of the good-natured old man he usually is, and it was sterner than anyone else present.

"Yes . The Grandek family has declared war on the Bardia family for the territory."

A stirring noise came from around the room as I told the story in a matter-of-fact manner.

It was probably because their doubts had turned into certainty.

But Curtis was the only one who looked at me silently.

I am sorry, Master Rid / With all due respect, . What are the Bardia family's plans for the future?

"Of course, I have made up my mind. ......"

Just as I was about to answer, I received a message from the receiver: "Master Rid, please respond immediately"

"I'm sorry, just a moment".

I lightly apologizes to Curtis and activates the communication magic.

"Salvia, this is Rid. What's wrong?"

Master Rid. We have just received an urgent message from Saria, who is stationed at the "Narrow Fortress". The fox people have crossed the border and begun their invasion. They are currently fighting under the command of Cross-sama!"

Her voice emitted from the receiver caused the area to buzz again.

So that's what this is all about, after all.

It was not hard to imagine that this would happen since they had declared war.

In other words, this meeting was a diversion, and Amon and his group were treated as completely discarded pawns to buy time to stop me and my father from making a move.

How dare they make fun of me so much?

I took a deep breath to keep my rising anger from exploding, and resumed communication with Salvia.

"...... So, how's the situation on the battlefield?"

Yes. The defenders of the narrow fortress led by Master Cross are making efforts to defend the war. However, the difference in force is so great that they can only hold out for a few days at this point. Therefore, they are asking for immediate support.

I understand. I will check with my father for instructions, but tell the local people that I will be on my way immediately. Also, you said there is a huge gap in the number of troops, how big is it?

'Well, that's .......'

Salvia's voice trembled and became crisp.

According to Salia of the fourth flight squadron, as far as can be seen from the sky, the other side's position is filled with the army of the fox people. Probably tens of thousands of troops. ......

"Tens of thousands⁉"

I couldn't help but let out an unintentional sound.

At the same time, there was a buzz in the air again, but the atmosphere was darker than before.

But a spark of inspiration came to me, and I cut him off, "Amon, I have a question for you. "

It's important, so I want to make it clear. As you have heard, the Grandeks crossed the border with tens of thousands of troops. They have begun an invasion of the Bardia family's narrow fortress. Do you think the entire family, including the head of the family, Gareth Grandek, is on the battlefield in response to this move?

Oh, ah......."

He nodded with a sob.

'Because of the nature of my father and brother, such a move would surely be led by the head of the camp.

I see. But that doesn't give us much certainty. ......

"...... Rid, ?"

I walked up to Amon, who was staring at me with his head tilted back.

"Do you have any kind of flag that only the tribal chiefs of the Grandek family can raise?"

If so, they should be carrying a large flag with the 'four broadaxe' family crest. That flag is only allowed to be flown by my father and older siblings. ......

"I see. Thank you."

I again invoke the communication magic.

'Salvia. I need you to confirm something from the air to Salia, who is at the narrow fortress, ASAP. I want to get confirmation that a member of the Grandek family is on the battlefield. A flag with the family crest of "Four Axes" . I want you to ask if there are any positions where this is flown loudly."

"Yes, of course. Please wait a moment."

When I turned off the communication magic, everyone, including Amon, tilted their heads and looked at me strangely.

Curtis is the only one with a grim look on his face.

He is a former soldier of Renalute, so he may have guessed what I was thinking.

"Master Rid, here you go!"

Soon after, Salvia's voice echoed from the receiver.

'This is Rid. How is Sarvia? Will it take a little time to confirm?"

No, as soon as the Grandeks started their invasion, Saria was checking the enemy positions under the direction of Master Cross.

As expected of Cross.

It's not for nothing that he is the deputy commander of the Order of the Knights of Bardia.

When an emergency occurs, it's basic to gather information as quickly as possible.

But if something happens that makes you flustered, you can't even do such a basic thing.

The fact that he immediately instructed Saria to gather information is evidence that he is calmly observing the war situation.

It was evidence that he had been through it all before.

I see. So how was ......?

"Yes, it was there. I found it. It has been confirmed by Saria's "telescope" from the sky. Behind the enemy position ......, there are four axes, which seems to be a family crest i. We have confirmed that there are a total of four positions with this crest. There were two in the front and two in the back. Two in the front and two in the back.

I understand. That is valuable information. I know it's hard, but please tell Cross and Saria again that they have to hang on until my father and I get there.

'I understand!'

After the communication with Salvia is over, silence falls over the area.

I took a deep breath, gathered my thoughts, and stood in front of the sobbing Amon with my hands and knees on the ground.

I patted him hard on both shoulders as if to inspire him.

Amon, I know you are sad, but this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This is a great opportunity for you to become a tribal leader. ...... The only question is, are you ready for it?

"Rid-dono ......?"

I stood Ammon up, who tilted his head, and told him my thoughts.