Otome Game Mob Villain

Chapter 589

Several days have passed since we departed from the new mansion in the Baldia territory.

The trailer house we are riding in has already passed through the Hazama Fortress and is nearing the capital of the Foxkin territory, Forneus.

"The scenery is so green and beautiful, isn't it, Citri?"

"I'm glad you think so, Lady Tis."

Inside the vehicle, Tis and Citri are enjoying the passing scenery from the window, while Tink watches them with a warm smile.

Next to the seat where Tink is sitting, there is a child safety seat, inside which the baby Claude is drooling and sleeping soundly.

"Oh, Claude. He's drooling again."

With a slightly exasperated voice, Nina, the maid, gently wipes his mouth with a handkerchief.

"Oh, you're right. Thank you."

"Don't mention it, Lady Tink. It's part of my job."

While everyone is enjoying themselves, I am lying back in my reclined seat, feeling completely drained.

The reason I'm the only one lying down is that, as usual, I'm feeling motion sick.

Well, to be precise, it's a bit different from usual.

Normally, I manage to cope by taking motion sickness medicine, so it doesn't get this bad.

But this time, besides Tis and Citri, Tink and Nina are also with us, so I ran out of motion sickness medicine halfway through the trip.

I had contacted Chris to order a larger supply, but since I only found out about Tink and Nina joining us on the day of departure, there wasn't enough medicine for them.

Even though the trailer house is designed to minimize vibrations, this is the first time for everyone except me to travel by charcoal-powered vehicle, so they all experienced varying degrees of motion sickness.

As a result, I shared my medicine with them.

Even though everyone was worried, I reassured them by saying, "It's okay. I've traveled by charcoal-powered vehicle many times before."

I'm a boy, after all, so I can afford to act tough. But this time, I couldn't help but feel a little resentful toward my father and mother.

"Lord Rid, are you feeling alright?"

"Yes, thank you. We'll be arriving soon, so I'll hang in there."

I smiled to reassure Tink, who was concerned about me.

At the beginning of the trip, I wasn't feeling this bad, so during one of our breaks, we discussed future plans, and I even had a light sparring session with Tink.

Surprisingly, her skills were on par with, if not better than, the elite knights of the knight order.

After retiring from the knight order to raise Tis and giving birth to Claude, Tink continued to train in martial arts.

She occasionally sparred with Cross and recently had been helping Tis with her training as well.

After taking on the role of my bodyguard and overseer at my father's request, she underwent serious training with my father, Diana, and Curtis to regain her combat instincts.

Tink can use body enhancement but is not adept at   using magic, so Sandra taught her how to forcibly convert mana.

When I asked her if it was painful, she laughed and said, "It was, but compared to childbirth, it was nothing."

Mothers are strong and resilient, aren't they?

"Ah, I can see Forneus."

"Where?"

At Citri's voice, Tis immediately responded.

"Look, over there."

Glancing sideways, I saw Citri pointing at a distant city through the window.

Indeed, that city was Forneus.

"...That city is where Citri's brother, my fiancé, is."

Tis's voice sounded a bit tense.

I had told her about Amon's personality, character, and preferences, and even showed her his portrait.

Citri also described Amon as a kind and reliable older brother, different from her other siblings.

If I had to compare him to someone, I'd say he's similar to me.

Putting aside whether Amon and I are alike, after hearing various stories, Tis had said, "I'm looking forward to meeting him," but I could tell she had mixed feelings.

"Tis, are you okay?"

"Ah, yes. I'm fine. It's just that now that it's finally happening, I feel a bit nervous."

When I sat up and asked, she forced a smile and scratched her cheek, trying to brush it off.

"I get it. But I think Amon is nervous too. He's been looking forward to meeting you."

"Eh, really?"

Tis tilted her head in surprise.

"Yeah. Just like I told you about Amon, I also told him about you. That you're the daughter of the hero who helped defeat Elba, the top graduate of the Baldia Knight Training Institute, and a beautiful girl."

"Eh?!"

When I said this with a smile, her eyes widened, and she leaned toward me.

"I-I didn't hear about you telling him that!"

"Really? But it's all true, so I don't think it's a problem."

Cross is becoming known as a hero in both Baldia and the Fox tribe  territory for his role in the battle at Hazama Fortress.

And it's also true that Tis graduated at the top of her class at the Knight Training Institute, which is still in its trial phase.

"But saying I'm a beautiful girl is a bit too much..."

She looked down, lacking confidence, but I tilted my head and said, "Is it?"

Then, I stared intently at Tis's face.

She has a well-proportioned face for her age, with large, gentle blue eyes.

Her slightly wavy brown hair is tied back in a small bun, giving her a kind yet lively impression.

Whether her wavy hair is a good thing or not depends on the person, but with her looks, which seem to combine the best features of Tink and Cross, she's bound to grow into a beautiful woman.

"Uh, um, Brother Rid, is something wrong?"

Perhaps because I stared too long, Tis blushed and looked embarrassed.

"Ah, sorry, sorry. But I still think it's true that you're a beautiful girl. Your face is cute, and your blue eyes are really pretty."

"Eh?! N-no, that's not true."

This time, she smiled shyly, looking a bit pleased.

Modesty is important, but too much of it can lead to low self-esteem.

When people have confidence in themselves, they naturally stand taller, and their posture improves during conversations.

When that happens, their charm shines even brighter.

Of course, too much confidence can lead to arrogance, so balance is key.

In Tis's case, I think she could afford to be a bit more confident.

Being the top graduate of the training institute is no small feat.

As I pondered what to do, I caught Tink's eye and suddenly had an idea.

"Well, Tink is undeniably a stunning beauty, isn't she?"

"Eh...?"

"Oh, flattery will get you everywhere."

Tis looked puzzled, but Tink smiled happily.

Tink has sharp, striking eyes and large blue eyes, with long hair the same color and texture as Tis's, flowing down her back.

I hadn't noticed before when she was in casual clothes, but now, her toned figure is evident even through her maid uniform.

She's a beauty who doesn't look like the mother of two children.

During our stops in various towns along the way, Tink was approached by men of all ages, but she handled their advances with different approaches depending on the situation.

Sometimes cheerful, sometimes lighthearted, sometimes polite, sometimes playful.

It's like she has the charm of a mature, experienced adult.

I even noticed the escort knights glancing at her often.

"I'm not flattering you."

I shook my head.

"Tink is bright, perceptive, and a great conversationalist. She's also beautiful. Anyone who sees her would agree that she's a charming beauty. If the circumstances were right, she could even have been a candidate for a royal engagement."

"Mom, a candidate for a royal engagement?"

Tis blinked, her eyes sparkling with surprise and curiosity.

"Yeah. There have been cases in the past where commoner-born ladies married into the royal family. If the circumstances were right, that could have been a possibility for Tink. I've spoken with royals and high-ranking nobles in the imperial capital, and I can say with certainty that Tink has the charm and grace for it. And I mean that sincerely, without any flattery."

"Wow, really? Mom, a royal..."

Tis broke into a happy smile, and I smiled back at her.

"You're the daughter of Tink and Cross. If you're already a beautiful girl now, you're definitely going to grow into a stunning woman."

"Th-thank you, Brother Lid."

Blushing, Tis nodded and, together with Citri, turned back to the window to look at Forneus.

But this time, her expression was filled with anticipation rather than nervousness.

I'm glad. I think she's feeling better now.

As I watched her with a warm smile, I noticed Tink and Nina looking at me with stern expressions.

"Huh? What's wrong with you two?"

"Nothing, I had heard from Diana, but I didn't expect you to have such... destructive power. Even though I know you're saying it for Tis's sake, it still made my heart skip a beat."

"Really. And with that adorable expression of yours, Lord Lid, anyone would be completely charmed, regardless of gender."

The two exchanged glances and shrugged.

I kind of understood what they were getting at, but that wasn't my intention at all.

I feel a bit down now.

Also, maybe because of the motion sickness, my eyes feel a bit watery.

If I looked in a mirror right now, my eyes might be a bit red.

"Uh, well, I was just being honest with Tink about what I thought, but..."

I looked down and then glanced up at them, tilting my head slightly as if to apologize.

Their eyes widened, and they covered their mouths with both hands, their faces turning red.

"So... so cute. You're too cute, Lord rid."

"Amazing. Now I truly understand why Danae is such a 'Lord Rid fan.'"

"Huh...?"

I was left puzzled by their reactions.