Otome Game Mob Villain

Chapter 513

"Addy, leave it at that. Rid must be troubled.”

"He's right, Addy. And I have to explain to him what's going on."

"Right. But now that I've got your word, you can't say no.”

Addy was pleased to hear David and Keir's remarks, but she was still smiling.

But I was stunned because I didn't understand what she meant.

"What do you mean?"

"......It's not that big of a deal. The third princess will probably be married to a great country on a different continent beyond the sea. I just got the word of reinforcement from the “Unconventional Windigo,” just in case."

"What do you mean?'

Addy has a smug look on her face.

No, I don't think that is an explanation.

Suddenly, being told to marry on a different continent or a pledge of reinforcements, I didn't understand it well and turned to David and Kiel as if asking for a ship to help.

I meant exactly what I heard.

It is not a decision, and there will be domestic and international developments in the future,” he said. However, there is still a good chance that Addy will marry somewhere across the sea, in one of the three countries on the other continent.

David and Kiel both cowered their shoulders and told me about the relationship between the empire and the other continent across the sea.

There are three countries, the Intolian Empire, the Kingdom of Volg, and the United Kingdom of Luvania, on another continent beyond the sea in the northeast direction from the Magnolia Empire.

There is also an undeveloped land called “Devil's Mountain” on another continent, and the human race that has been exposed to the high concentration of magic emanating from the mountain for a long time is said to have a unique appearance.

As far as I have heard, it is likely that they have achieved “unique evolution” to be able to endure the high concentration of magical power.

By the way, I have learned everything I know so far in my training as a successor.

The three countries are always in a state of checking each other, and it is said that they are in a three-way situation with constant skirmishes.

As far as I have heard from them, the empire has an idea to form an alliance with one of the three countries in the future and trade with them.

"That's why .......”

'Well, now that my engagement to Meldy has been finalized,' he said, 'I'm sure we can work out an alliance with one of the three countries. Addy is likely to be sent to a political marriage if we form an alliance with any of the three countries. That's why."

I see. I see. So it's called a 'pledge of support."

When I listened to David and Kiel's explanation and gave them a few words, Addy smiled at me.

'Yes. I'll look forward to working with you then, big brother."

''Okay. I hope it doesn't come to that."

To be honest, I am a little concerned about another continent, too.

The reason is that in the world of “Tokirella” that I remember, there was no such thing as a different continent.

However, there were strong characters whose race was classified as "demon race", so there might be a world setting that you are not aware of.

There is no possibility that there is a sequel to this story after I passed away in my previous life.

As various thoughts were going through my mind, Addy bailed out and said, “Thank you.

You are an “insurance policy” for the worst case scenario. Wherever I go in the future, I will have many children and dye my bloodline with the empire.

She looked up at me and smiled wryly, her mouth relaxed.

"Ha-ha, you're a tough one."

"Is that so? Mother always says the royal family can only be as strong as this."

"Oh, really?'

My answer made her look at me with a puzzled look.

The quintessential royal family, even at a young age, have a strong mindset ......?

Well, in any case, it is no use thinking about another continent.

The first priority is to avoid absolution now and in the future.

I cleared my throat and turned my attention to Kiel.

"By the way, Kiel. Let me back up a bit. Are you sure you're okay with this?"

He tilted his head for a moment as the subject changed, but then smiled.

"Ah, you mean the engagement. Of course, I have no objection to my father and mother's idea and decision. In fact, there are many nobles who try to lift up the emperor, no matter how little interest they have in him. Rather, I am endlessly curious about the magic and development of Bardia. It satisfies my thirst of knowledge to be exposed to cutting-edge technology and knowledge that is not found in any books in the imperial capital. Nothing could please me more.”

Kiel leans forward with expectant eyes and speaks eloquently, looking a little excited.

From his tone, it seems he really isn't interested in the emperor.

'Besides. Ever since my mother showed me the portrait of Herr Meldie, I've always wanted to meet the man himself."

He turned his head slightly and scratched his cheek in embarrassment.

I would like to meet Mel.

I'm happy to hear that, but mixed emotions run through my head.

But then, I felt something strange about what Kiel said.

"Oh, wait a minute. I don't know what you mean by 'eventually. You sound as if you've been looking at the portrait for a long time. ......"

Ah, I see. Well, I didn't explain that part. In fact, it was about two years ago that my mother first showed me her portrait. I think it was shortly after Christie Trading Company and I started doing business with them."

"Yes. .......”

In the midst of being taken aback by his answer, a certain memory comes back to the forefront of my mind.

Soon after Chris returned to Bardia after finishing business with the Imperial capital, she suggested that he should paint portraits of the Bardia family members.

When I told Mel about this, she immediately said, “I want to do it!"

Mother was not too happy about the idea, saying, “As long as you put on a dress, that's all right."

I agreed to Chris's proposal because I had no reason to refuse if everyone in the family didn't object.

The painter who had come to paint our family's portrait was apparently a well-known figure in the empire.

But she wouldn't listen to me, saying that the Christie Trading Company would pay for the work, and looking back on those days, I think Chris was acting suspiciously.

In addition, I never heard that he had Mel's portrait painted.

Perhaps it was Matilda who suggested the portrait, and Chris couldn't refuse the offer.

I suddenly pictured His Majesty Matilda smiling wickedly at me and asking me to do something reckless.

"I wondered if Her Majesty Matilda had been thinking about this for such a long time."

I muttered bitterly, and David, Kiel, and Addy all nodded in agreement.

"Well, that's just like Mother, isn't it?"

"Yes, it's just like her."

"Yeah, it's like a mother. "

Judging from the reactions of the three, most of them were right.

In other words, it is highly likely that Her Majesty Matilda, who anticipated the development of Bardia from the time of the development and sale of the lotion, had her eyes on Meldie as a candidate for Kiel's fiance at an early stage.

Though it may have been only recently that she made the final decision.

I let out a deep sigh of relief.

“All right. Okay, Kiel. If you're coming to Bardia, I'll be in touch with you."

I'm looking forward to working with you again. And should I call you Brother Rid from now on?"

"No, no, you can call me Rid as you always have. But since you're going to be my brother-in-law, you'll have to be prepared for a lot of things. I won't even listen to your whining."

"Of course I will. Of course. I'm prepared for that."

Kiel and I smiled at each other and shook hands, but I was chuckling inwardly.

I guess he still doesn't really understand what it means to be my brother-in-law.

But I got assurances from him and their Majesties that he was prepared.

The Bardia family ...... is not sure what it means to be Mel's fiancée.

He would understand for the first time when he came to Bardia.

After chatting for a while, Their Majesties and Father came into the room after the meeting was over.

"Did you all have a pleasant talk?"

"Yes, we had a good time. Rid told me about the details of the “Interregnum Fortress."

David answered on behalf of His Majesty Matilda's question.

"I see. And Kiel. As you may have heard from Rid, it has been decided that you will be going to Bardia in the near future. Make sure you are prepared so as not to be disrespectful to them."

"Awe, Father.”

When Keir bade goodbye, His Majesty Matilda turned her gaze toward me.

"Then, Rid. I will ask you to take care of Kiel, your brother-in-law, yes?

"Ah, yes. Kiel tends to be a bit of a shut-in. Take this opportunity to train him."

'“Yes, I understand. Leave it to me."

When I bowed to Their Majesties, my father let out a deep sigh of relief.