Otome Game Mob Villain

Chapter 530

"Nice to meet you, Lady Nanaly. My name is Tis, the daughter of Cross, who was the vice-captain of the Valdia Knights. This time, I have been fortunate enough to become the adopted daughter of the Valdia family. I may be inexperienced, but I hope to earn your favor in the future."

Tis bowed her head nervously, and my mother, sitting elegantly in her formal attire, nodded.

"Yes. I've heard about you from Riner and the others. I also want to thank you for making such a difficult decision alongside Tink."

Mother bowed slightly, then raised her head and smiled warmly.

Several days had passed since it was decided that Tis would become an adopted daughter of the Valdia family. After completing various paperwork, she was officially welcomed as a member of the Valdia family today.

Now, in my mother's private room, with me, my father, and other members of the Baldia family, as well as Tink, watching, Tis and my mother were meeting for the first time.

"N-no, not at all. If anything, I am the one who is fortunate to have been given the chance to be connected with the Valdia family, despite being a commoner. It is truly an honor."

"Don't be so stiff, Tis. You're already part of our family," I said, and she responded with a shy "Y-yes."

"Hehe. But still..." Mother smiled at Tis, who seemed overwhelmed, and then turned her gaze to Tink.

"I never dreamed that your daughter would become my adopted child."

"Neither did I. Please take good care of Tis," Tink said, bowing respectfully.

Mother shook her head. "There's no need to be so formal. I will do everything I can."

"Thank you, Lady Nanalie."

When Mother first came to baldia, Tink had served as her guard knight. I heard that Tink retired from knighthood after marrying Cross and becoming pregnant with Tis.

Perhaps because of this history, the two of them spoke like close friends.

However, there was still some distance between Tis and Mother.

It was understandable that Tis would be nervous, having suddenly become an adopted daughter, but I wondered if there was a good way to help her feel more at ease.

"Ah, I know."

"...? Lord Ridd, is something wrong?" Fara tilted her head.

"No, I just thought of something good."

After answering Fara, I cleared my throat to gather everyone's attention.

"By the way, Tis. As I said earlier, you're already part of our family. So, let's stop calling Mother 'Lady Nanalie.' Of course, calling Father 'Lord Liner' is also too formal. Let's start by changing that."

"Oh, that's a good idea. Tis, would you mind?" Mother said, and Tis nodded, glancing at Tink.

Tink gave a small nod and smiled gently.

Relieved, Tis took a deep breath and shyly began, "T-then..."

"May I call you 'Mother,' like Fara does?"

"Of course, you may."

Tis looked relieved at Mother's response, then turned to Father.

"Um, may I call you 'Father' as well?"

"Ah, of course. You can call me whatever you like, Tis."

"Thank you. Then, once again, I look forward to your guidance. Mother, Father."

Tis's face turned red as she spoke, and everyone in the room smiled at her adorable shyness.

"Um, is it alright for me to be here?"

A black-haired girl with fox ears twitched them nervously as she raised her hand timidly.

She was Sitri Grandark, the younger sister of Amon and the second daughter of the Grandark family, the fifth and youngest child.

"Lady Sitri, it would be rude to say otherwise," Kiel, who was standing next to Mel, replied.

"Those of us who have been allowed to attend are witnesses. We are here to witness this touching moment and remember it."

"I-I see. Is that how it works?"

As Sitri tilted her head, Kiel smiled while looking at Mel.

"Well, in my case, it means I've gained a 'future sister-in-law.'"

"...Yeah, I guess so."

Mel let out a small sigh and nodded quietly.

Kiel's words were half correct. As a member of the royal family, he held more significance as a 'witness' than anyone else.

The other half was because, by the time I visited the fox-people's territory, Tis and Amon's engagement would be announced.

Soon, the Grandark and Valdia families would become relatives, but only a few within the Valdia family knew this fact.

Sitri was also unaware of this.

Mel and Kiel probably didn't know yet either. But both of them were quite perceptive, so they might have sensed something from Sitri's presence here.

Especially after the "Battle of the Gap Fortress," Mel's behavior had changed slightly.

She was still cute, but her perspective on things had become more mature, more like a noble.

If I had to compare her to someone, it would be closer to Mother... or rather, Empress Matilda.

"Hehe, Sitri. To me, you're like a daughter too."

"...!? Th-thank you, Lady Nanalie."

As Mother smiled at her, Sitri's cheeks turned slightly red, and she nodded.

Sitri was a girl who had been treated as a pawn during the Battle of the Gap Fortress, just like Amon.

Since that day, she had been staying with the Valdia family as an honored guest.

And Sitri had come to adore Mother as if she were her real mother.

The relationship between the two had developed after the Battle of the Gap Fortress.

When Mother learned that Sitri, who was the same age as Mel, had been treated as a pawn, she sympathized with her, saying, "Even if it was for political reasons due to the war, this is too cruel."

Sitri had been unfairly treated by Gareth, who had decided she had "no talent for martial arts," and had been severely neglected within the Grandark family.

She had also lost her real mother, and the only person she could rely on was her kind older brother, Amon.

During the meeting, Sitri had been given her first real responsibility by her father and was determined to support Amon.

Despite this, being treated as a pawn must have been devastating for her.

"Even after being treated coldly, you still tried to fulfill your duty for your family, your tribe, and your kind brother. You are nobler than anyone, a girl with a beautiful and strong heart. If I were your mother, I would be proud of you."

After hearing her story, Mother hugged Sitri gently and told her this.

Sitri burst into tears, and Mother held her until she stopped crying.

Since then, Sitri had opened her heart to Mother and had come to love her dearly.

Now, Mel and Sitri were as close as sisters.

Soon, Tis would join them.

However, the fox-people's territory, now under Amon's new government, was still unstable and not entirely safe.

There were also various other issues, so Sitri would be staying with the Valdia family for the foreseeable future.

As the formal greetings ended and the atmosphere became more relaxed, Mel turned to Mother and said, "Hey, Mother..."