Otome Game Mob Villain

Chapter 583

"Lord Kiel. No, Kiel. Don't you think your prank has gone a bit too far? Even though Lord Rid has a well-arranged face, saying such things is somewhat excessively rude."

As Fara placed her hand on Kiel's shoulder, the area seemed to be covered with white ice.

The cold wind emanating from the black aura she wore caused the surrounding temperature to drop sharply, and a numbing pain ran through the skin. It was the first time I had seen Fara like this.

Looking around subtly, everyone present, including Mel and Asuna, stiffened their faces and flinched at her sudden change.

Apparently, no one had ever seen her like this before.

Kiel, with the intimidating Fara standing behind him, turned pale and his body trembled slightly.

He desperately maintained a smile, gulped, and turned around with a determined look.

"Y-yeah. I'm sorry for mocking your husband. I apologize."

"Yes, I'm glad you understand. But..."

As she said this, she slowly brought her face close to Kiel's ear.

"I accept your apology, but whether I forgive you is another matter. Your bad habit of making reckless remarks has actually been bothering me for a while. Since we're at it, I'll report this to Lady Nanly and inform Their Majesties as well."

"T-to my father and mother in the imperial capital?"

"Yes."

Kiel's eyes widened, and Fara nodded immediately with a smile.

Even he seemed troubled by the thought of his parents being informed.

He must have been warned not to cause any trouble.

"R-Rid. I'm sorry. Can you say something too?"

"My, my. You shouldn't say such things."

He looked at me for help, but Fara narrowed her eyes and smiled.

"After all, that's exactly the 'softness' of Lord rid that Kiel pointed out. It's not allowed to give advice and then try to use it when you're in a tight spot. Or Kiel, are you 'spineless'?"

"M-me, 'spineless'..."

Pierced by Fara's icy gaze, Kiel hung his head in defeat.

So this is how she gets when she's really angry.

I was dumbfounded but snapped out of it and said, "W-wait a minute," trying to calm the situation.

"Lord Rid. You're not going to forgive this rude remark, are you? After all, Kiel is Mel's fiancé, even if it's temporary. That makes him our brother-in-law. As they say, even close relationships require courtesy, so I think it's necessary to make him understand his position."

Fara tilted her head with a smile, but it was unlike her usual self to dismiss a royal's words as 'rude remarks.'

I think she's a bit too angry and has lost herself.

"Come on, Kiel, just say it was a joke. Besides, even if there's a misunderstanding, I have this."

"This?"

As she tilted her head in confusion, I furrowed my brows, sharpened my gaze, and curved my mouth into a frown.

"With this father face, no one will come near."

The place, which was filled with laughter earlier, was now very cold.

Probably because Fara is angry.

But I felt like everyone's gaze was focused on my back.

"Oh, mimicking Lord Liner's face? That sounds interesting. Can you show me too?"

Suddenly, Sandra's voice came from behind me.

Ah, so she was behind me, that's why everyone was looking that way.

Alright, if I turn around now, Sandra will definitely burst into laughter.

Then everyone will start laughing, and the situation will be resolved.

I quickly thought this through and turned around with my father's famous scowl.

"Sandra. Has Rid done something again?"

"...⁉ Fufufu..."

"...Hoh. So that's how my face looks to you."

Standing behind me were Sandra and my father.

As expected, Sandra turned away, coughing while her shoulders shook.

But my father's gaze was very cold.

"Ah, uh. F-father, why are you here?"

I was dumbfounded, and my mimicry immediately faded, leaving me in an extremely awkward situation with my mouth twitching.

My father twitched his eyebrows and cleared his throat.

"I have something to discuss with you about the 'opponent' you faced in the Fox   tribe territory."

"O-oh, I see. But you could have just used communication magic for that."

"We're in the same mansion. There's no need to use magic. Besides..."

As he said this, he glanced sharply at everyone around.

"I heard some interesting laughter coming from here. I came to see what was going on."

It seemed he had a good idea of what happened after witnessing my mimicry.

The atmosphere was prickly, and everyone was literally on pins and needles.

While everyone wore awkward expressions, Mel suddenly spoke up with a full smile.

"That's right, Lady Fara. We were supposed to have tea together later, weren't we?"

"Huh..."

"O-oh, that's right, Sister Mel. It seems more time has passed than we thought. Right, Citri?"

"Y-yeah. I was so absorbed watching Lord Rid and Rubens' training."

Fara was puzzled by Mel's sudden remark, but Tis and Citri quickly chimed in.

"Then, Father, Brother. That's how it is, so we'll take our leave now. Lady Fara, let's go."

"Y-yes."

Fara was led by Mel, pushed from behind by Tis and Citri, and left the scene without a chance to say anything.

Danae smiled, bowed to me and my father, and followed them.

Mel, what a quick and smooth exit.

As I was stunned by the sudden turn of events, Asuna, who remained, spoke up solemnly.

"Lord Rid. I'll take my leave now, but about the magic sword technique. I'll ask for your guidance another time."

"Ah, yeah."

As I nodded, Asuna smiled broadly, bowed, and turned on her heel.

'Asuna, she can make such a face too. She really loves swordsmanship.'

Half-escaped from reality, I watched their backs as Nels cleared his throat.

"Lord Kiel. It's about time we head to the library."

"Ah, r-right."

Kiel deliberately took out his pocket watch to check.

By the way, the pocket watch he carries is the one we presented to him during our visit to the imperial capital.

"Then, Rid. See you later. Lord Liner, I'll take my leave now."

Kiel bowed and quickly walked away.

Nels watched his retreating figure with a smile, then turned to Rubens.

"You, it's good that you're happy about Diana's pregnancy, but you've been slacking off on paperwork since it was discovered. Finish it soon and submit it, or the captain will get angry."

"W-why are you bringing that up..."

Rubens was startled, but Nels shrugged his shoulders.

"You can't be a vice-captain if you don't handle paperwork properly. At worst, you could be demoted. Right, Lord Liner?"

"Indeed. Of course."

As my father nodded immediately, Rubens' face turned pale.

"M-my apologies. I'll finish it right away. Lord Lid, my apologies, but I'll take my leave now."

"Y-yeah. Say hi to Diana for me."

"Yes. The pocket watch you gave me will be a family heirloom."

He saluted me and my father, then ran off at a speed that made me wonder if he was using body enhancement.

"He's still as easy to read as ever."

Nels chuckled, saluted my father and me, and said, "Then, I'll take my leave too," before chasing after Kiel.

Before I knew it, only my father with a furrowed brow, Sandra trying to suppress her laughter, and I, feeling awkward on pins and needles, remained.

In the midst of the awkward atmosphere, my father broke the silence.

"Now, Rid. Do my face again."

"Huh, b-but..."

"Just do it."

Pierced by my father's intimidating gaze, I reluctantly turned my back to him.

Then, I furrowed my brows, frowned, sharpened my gaze, and turned around.

"...Nanaly, I love you."

I recalled the time my father first administered a mana recovery potion to my mother, and tried to make it look cool overall.

But my father didn't laugh, nor did he show any signs of anger.

Huh, what's going on?

Just then, I noticed my father's face was slightly red.

"Ah, Father. Are you embarrassed?"

As I returned to my normal face and asked, a sharp pain shot through my forehead.

My father had flicked my forehead with his middle finger.

The so-called 'flick.'

"Don't mock your parents."

"That's not fair. You told me to do it. That's harsh, Father."

Rubbing my forehead and looking up at him with teary eyes, my father crossed his arms, looking embarrassed, and snorted.

"First of all, mimicking my face is already too much of a prank. Besides, I don't make such a scowl. Right, Sandra?"

"Y-yes. That's right."

She seemed caught off guard, scratching her cheek and nodding.

But her eyes were darting around.

My father sighed and shook his head.

"Anyway, as I said earlier, I need to talk to you about the person you faced in the Fox Clan territory. Let's change locations."

"Y-yes. Understood."

Following my father's stern back, I thought to myself, 'I still think we look alike, though.'