Otome Game Mob Villain

Chapter 605

"Ueeh..."

"Are you okay, Rid?"

Amon, with a worried expression, is rubbing my back as I groan from motion sickness inside the towed vehicle.

Emotionally, it feels comforting, but the discomfort is still discomfort.

This intense shaking reminds me of the roads before the maintenance in Valdia and Renarute.

"Thank you, Amon. Let's make sure the road leading to the royal capital, Bestia, is promptly maintained."

"Y-yeah."

Amon forces a smile and scratches his cheek.

Shortly after the meeting with Gyobu and Sekmetos, an announcement was made by the Beast King Sekmetos that an 'emergency tribal chief meeting would be held within a few days' throughout Zubera.

We had heard 'soon' during the meeting, but the suddenness has left us scrambling to prepare.

As a result, we haven't been able to hold the initially planned meetings with the various tribal chiefs.

We will likely meet them all at once in the royal capital.

When we reported the events of the meeting via communication magic, the operator, Serbia, did her best to convey Father's anger through her tone.

'Why did it turn out this way? Lord riner frowned, looking somewhat exasperated, and was fiercely angry.'

'Really, why did it turn out this way?'

When Sekmetos, in  her position as Beast King, brought up the engagement between Citri and Johan, he declared that Baldia's statements were seen as interference in internal affairs.

Thus, there was little I could do.

As I conveyed the situation at the time through communication magic, biting back my frustration and feelings of inadequacy, Father seemed to understand immediately and positively noted, 'Although it's a sudden topic, the engagement between the two is not a bad thing politically.'

Furthermore, we discussed how to proceed from here, using communication magic up until the last moment before departing from the Foxman territory, involving Father, me, and Amon.

Additionally, some of the influential families within the Foxman tribe, deemed trustworthy, were informed by Amon about Johan and Citri's engagement immediately after the meeting.

Although they were surprised, they seemed to welcome it, judging that it would help restore the weakened influence and voice of the Foxman tribe after the battles at Hazama Fortress and the dismissal of corrupt nobles.

"Brother Rid, are you okay?"

"Ah, Citri. Yeah, I'll be fine if I just lie down for a bit... ugh, ueeh."

Even she, who is riding in the same towed vehicle, is worried about me, but the rough terrain causes the vehicle to shake, bringing on a wave of nausea.

"Brother rid, take care. Here, it's a candy I got from Chris."

"Thanks, Tis."

While Citri and Tis rub my back, I pop the candy into my mouth, and Amon shrugs his shoulders in resignation.

"Despite having such incredible physical abilities, why are you so weak when it comes to vehicles?"

"Well, I wish I knew."

I remember hearing in my past life that motion sickness is often due to a weak vestibular system.

But, although it's odd to say about myself, my current self definitely doesn't have a weak vestibular system.

In fact, I think my reflexes and vestibular system are much stronger than in my past life.

This seems more like a specific weakness to vehicles or perhaps there's another reason.

"We should be arriving at the royal capital, Bestia, soon. Can you hold on until then? If it's too much for you, Lid, we could take a break."

"Thanks for your concern, Tink. But it's okay. The battle with motion sickness is tough, but I'm used to it, and we can't afford to delay our journey."

After answering, I lean back against the seat and close my eyes.

This time, the group heading to the royal capital includes me, Amon, and others who attended the meeting, as well as Capella and Dynas.

In another vehicle are Rafa and Pianie.

It feels like a full mobilization of the Valdia and Grandork families.

Initially, I had told Tis and Tink to wait within the territory, but both shook their heads.

'Since I will eventually marry into the Grandork family, I want to see the royal capital, Bestia.'

'I have also been entrusted by Lord Liner to succeed Diana, so I intend to accompany you wherever you go.'

As a result, both of them are also heading to the royal capital, Bestia.

In any case, since we're going, we'll do all we can.

Sekmetos and Luva might think they've drawn me, the Valdia family, out from the Foxman territory to the royal capital.

But as the saying goes, 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained,' this could also be a great opportunity for us.

"Rid, you can see the royal capital, Bestia, in the distance."

"Huh...? Ah, really."

Hearing Amon's voice, I open my eyes and sit up to see the city walls in the distance through the window, and beyond them, a castle even larger than the walls.

Even though we're still quite far, the fact that it's so clearly visible suggests it must be even more impressive up close.

It's probably as splendid as the imperial capital of the Magnolia Empire, if not more.

Thinking that all the tribal chiefs of the beastman country are gathering there, I feel an indescribable thrill.

I need to brace myself, I think, just as the vehicle starts to shake violently, likely from hitting a bad patch of road, and the distant view of the royal capital through the window warps unnaturally.

"Ugh, ueeh..."

"Lord rid, perhaps you should rest until we arrive."

"Y-yeah. Sorry, but I think I'll do that."

Encouraged by Tink, I lie down on the large seat provided in the vehicle and slowly close my eyes.

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"Lord Rid, Lord Rid. Please wake up."

"Mmm..."

Gently shaken by Tink's voice, I rub my eyes and sit up.

My head still feels a bit fuzzy.

"Tink, what's wrong?"

"The royal capital of Zubera, Bestia, is right in front of us."

"Huh, really?!"

Startled, I look around the vehicle and see everyone, starting with Amon, peering out the windows.

And the intense shaking from before is now gone.

Probably because the roads near the royal capital are well-maintained.

"Rid, since you're awake, take a look. It's quite a magnificent view."

"Okay. Let's see..."

Approaching the window and looking out, I can't help but let out a sigh of admiration.

As seen from afar, the high city walls stand towering, rivaling those of the imperial capital.

But what catches my eye is the sight of various adult beastmen walking about freely.

Although we're still outside the royal capital, numerous inns and stalls line the streets, creating a lively atmosphere.

However, charcoal vehicles still seem rare here.

The beastmen outside are all wide-eyed, stunned, or dropping their half-eaten buns on the ground.

I force a smile at the sight and turn my gaze to Amon.