The World of Otome Games is Tough For Mobs - Volume 8 - Chapter Pr

Prologue 

Humans are creatures with many regrets.

No matter how many times we think about it, “if we had acted differently at that time and in that place”, the result will never change, but we keep thinking about it. In the end, the best thing you can do is try not to repeat your mistakes.

However, it seems that it is also difficult for me, "Leon Fou Baltfault", an ordinary person, not to repeat the same mistakes.

- I never thought it would end like this.

[You reap what you sow.]

Today, my partner "Luxon" threw those words at me while I was depressed. This guy is usually cold to me.

The place where we were was the port of the Kingdom of Holfault.

The airships departed and arrived at a floating island in the sky near the royal capital. They come and go repeatedly since the morning, and many people do the same as well. There was the sound of whistles and the loud voice of the people, and we were surrounded by noise. Why did I come to the port?

The reason was because I would be forcibly taken to my parents' house from now on.

- Leon, you're trying too hard. I understand that you are a busy man with great rank, but if you do not rest when you have the opportunity, one day you will collapse. Aren't you worrying too much?

- The fact that you're not aware of it is an even bigger problem.

The owner of the bright blonde hair "Angelica Rafua Redgrave" looked at me with an expression of reproach and concern at the same time.

Her long hair was braided and tied back, and she wore a red dress as a base. The area from her chest to her waist was designed so that you could see her body line and can clearly see her large chest and tight waist even from the top of her clothes.

When spring break is over, Angie and I will be seniors. Compared to when I first entered the academy, I had gotten taller and my physique improved.

Angie seemed to have acquired a more adult charm.

Behind Angie, the Redgrave family maids waited with travel bags.

Among them was the figure of [Cordelia Fou Easton] who took care of me in the Republic of Arzel.

The clever older bespectacled beauty looked at me today with her cold gaze. I'm sure she is blaming me internally, saying, "You are bothering the lady."

I'm sure Cordelia hates me.

Although I already had the precious daughter of her master, she may think something against me, who has increased his number of spouses in the republic.

As for that, I cannot reply, so I will accept Cordelia's attitude with indifference. It's a bit harsh, but it basically gets the job done without being a hassle.

I guess that means Cordelia is an adult in that area.

And there was a girl looking at me sadly, her flaxen hair swaying in the wind.

No, she is no longer a girl, she is a woman.

"Olivia", who has started to have great strength even with a peaceful atmosphere, was worried about me.

- You need a vacation, Leon. I understand that you are busy, but for now, please go back to your parents' house and rest.

My two fiancées told me that I should return from the royal capital to my original home in my parents' country.

I mean, is it correct to say that they would drag me back?

- You really don't have to worry.

As I held my face with my right hand, I began to remember why the two of them were worried.

This happened a few days ago.

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- That bastard Roland, I'll never forgive him! Luxon, find his weakness. Anything is fine. I will find a weakness that can be used and give it to Milaine.

[Is it just a matter of understanding his weaknesses and gossiping? What a really small mind.]

- I don't hate myself like that. It's okay to be sensible. It's okay if the mind is small, but I definitely decided to get revenge on Roland specifically.

[Clare should have some information.]

- I'm looking forward to your report.

After I came back from studying abroad, I was questionably promoted to Marquis --- a ridiculously high rank that was also third highest.

In the Kingdom of Holfault, a higher rank than Count is a title that can only be given to royalty or those close to him.

The third rank above is also a rank that cannot be promoted no matter how many achievements you get unless you are related to the royal family.

Bastard Roland made me take both positions.

The reason was because of my success in the Azer Republic, and since I was going to marry Angie, I would be a member of the royal family in the future! And he forced me to be promoted with that ridiculous excuse.

It is true that my fiancée, Angie, is from the duke's family and has the right to succeed the throne. However, it is basically impossible for the throne to pass to Angie. And if so, it would be one of the most important things in the country or something like that.

However, if I could easily become a duke just by marrying Angie, there would be no difficulty.

Originally, the kingdom was reluctant to advance me to the rank of marquis. In other words, it would have been an impossible story.

But damn Roland had forced me to advance.

Unfortunately, he had too much political power.

According to him, one or two of the other aristocrats' weaknesses always seem to hold up.

Although he is usually not serious, I am angry because he only shows his ability in that case.

Besides, he said that I would retain the five idiots.

I was in a position to take care of Marie and the others officially, and I felt terrible. Those guys are fun to watch from a point of view where you have nothing to do with them, but if you're in a position where you are forced to be responsible for them, it's not funny.

I'm more upset that I was forced to work with those guys than I was about my promotion.

Julian, when the other four became my subordinates, said, "I feel lonely so I'll go there too."

Is he really aware that he is a prince?

... I don't think so, if I had known about it in advance, it wouldn't have been such a terrible result.

Anyway, I was forced to take care of Marie and her gang of misfits.

This was the result of a riot in the Republic of Azer with the intention of annoying Roland.

Why ... do I keep making the same mistakes over and over again? I lay down on the bed in the inn and chatted with Luxon again.

- Are Angie and Livia coming here?

[Yes. The ceremony is the last day of Spring Break, but we have a lot of preparations to do.]

- Well, if you're having trouble making decisions, Angie can help you.

[I am sure that Angelica's knowledge of aristocratic society is invaluable at prestigious ceremonies and parties.]

- It's really useful. I have only learned the least about manners.

[Take this opportunity to review your manners. If you don't, you will embarrass yourself.]

—Before embarrassment, is this a punishment game? How can the third son of a poor baron family reach this level in just two years? When I realized it, I was already "the second son" and Marquis. Also, it was decided that I should take care of Marie and the others.

[There is a phrase that is perfect for that, Master. "You reap what you sow"]

It has been two years since I entered the academy.

Meanwhile, for various reasons, my older brother, Ludward, is no longer a member of the family.

The third son, me, became the second son, and the older brother was now my brother

"Nicks".

Baron Balfault house, my parents' house, will be taken over by Nicks, who became the legitimate son.

I am an independent marquis.

An unemployed marquis, without territory and without position in the royal court.

It is an uncomfortable situation where you have no real income, but you have a position for nothing.

--- I have had some very intense years.

- I went crazy to fix everything and I was just dealing with what was in front of me.

[It's a matter of opinion. Isn't it just that you noticed the problem in front of you, left it for a reason, and when it was too late, you brutally resolved it?]

This guy really only hits where it hurts.

- You really are unbearable. Give me some medicine.

After finishing the conversation, I thought about going to sleep and asked Luxon for some medicine.

[Sleep medicine? Today you are more tired than usual, don't you think you can sleep without using medication?]

- I've had insomnia lately. I've been feeling worried, so give it to me. Sometimes I can't sleep even when I'm tired.

Even if I can sleep, it may not be a good rest due to being a light sleeper.

For those cases, it is good to take a sleeping pill and go straight to bed.

[... This is because he shot Serge of the Rault family. That should have been left to Alberg.]

- I'm used to murder.

I have participated in several wars since I came to this world.

And while I was at it, I took many lives with this hand.

If I kill one or two more people now, it won't change the magnitude of my crime.

[Isn't this the first time you've killed someone with a gun? You should have felt the carnage more than when you use an armed unit. You should have left it to Alberg without doing anything else. You made a mistake there, Master.]

- Everything is fine.

[No, it's not okay. As a result, you bear a mental burden. Master, you should take good care of yourself.]

- If so, that's fine. I love myself and can prioritize myself over others.

[You really only know how to talk a lot. Plus, you're very good at talking and lying, and you're out of control.]

Luxon deliberately shook his red lens to express his dismay.

Although it is not a figure that I see often, I feel that the gesture of moving the lens sideways has gradually become more familiar.

- Just give me the medicine.

[I refuse.]

- Give it to me.

[No.]

-That's an order. Give me the medicine.

- [In view of your health, Master, I am exercising my right to refuse him. Why don't you spend tonight reflecting on your mistakes?]

- I will reflect all you want after a good night's sleep! Just give me the pills!

I grabbed Luxon's spherical body with both hands and he failed to resist. While I was hovering around the room as it was ...... the door suddenly opened.

- Leon ... what are you doing?

Livia, with a pale expression, stared at us seriously.

- Livia ?! Why are you here?

- I thought it would be a hassle, but I wanted to see you ... why are you fighting with Luc-kun?

- T-That doesn't matter. Luxon isn't listening to me, so I thought I'd give him some motivation.

I gave Livia an excuse once she suddenly appeared, but she was apparently listening in on our conversation.

- Weren't you saying something about a medicine?

Bad timing and she heard me complaining about the meds.

- It's okay. I just want some medicine to sleep well. There's nothing to worry about, Livia.

It's true.

I grabbed Luxon firmly with both hands and smiled at Livia as I tried not to let him escape.

However, my efforts were useless.

The more excuses she made; the more anxious Livia got.

- Leon, you can't sleep? That's why you use medicine to cover it up...

Livia, who was worried about me, had wet eyes and was about to cry.

- I'm really fine! That was another joke exchange, or rather, Luxon and I are usually like this in the first place!

It felt like a little joke, but from a third party's perspective, it sounded like he was actually making a noise saying, "medicine, give me medicine!" When I brought my eyes to Luxon, the red lens glowed slightly bewitchingly.

- Say something. This will all end if you say that what you just said was a joke! With a whisper, I asked Luxon for help, but to my surprise, he betrayed me.

[Olivia, the current Master is in a mentally dangerous situation. I have advised him to take a break, but he does not listen to me.]

- Why are you so willing to betray your master without a bit of hesitation?

[It's just a difference of opinion. I don't think I betrayed him.]

- This is how artificial intelligence betrays people, right? All you do is make excuses for you.

You are not an adult!

[Oh, are you describing yourself? Instead, shouldn't you take care of Olivia?]

It's a shame not to keep arguing with Luxon, but I returned my gaze to Livia. Livia, who was about to cry, wiped her tears with her fingertips and her expression hardened.

- I should have noticed earlier. I'll talk to Angie soon. Leon, I'll give you both mental and physical rest for a while.

Angie appeared behind Livia, who was determined that I rest without saying a word.

- Not necessary, since I could hear their conversation down the hall. ... Leon, you will soon be back home and rest.

- Huh? Not really, I'm fine---

- Just rest! ... You're pushing yourself too hard, you idiot.

Even Angie said she would force me to rest, and for some reason she had a thoughtful face.

... huh? Am I really going to go back to my parents' house?

Am I going to be busy from now on ?!

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- Damn traitor.

When I narrowed my eyes and brought my eyes to Luxon, he intentionally pulled the lens away from me.

[You need to rest, Master]

- You knew I'd be busy from now on! I wanted to do various things during spring break.

Yes ... I was going to be busy from now on.

The setting of the third game of this otome game returns from the Azer Republic academy to the Holfault Kingdom academy.

Before the start of the third game, he planned to research not only the information about the capture targets, but also the girl who will be the main character.

I was thinking of confirming the scenario with Marie and then making the arrangements.

And I was also going to investigate in detail if there were other reincarnated people besides us.

--- This was to avoid repeating the mistakes of the Republic.

Still, Luxon tried to take me back to my parents' house.

What the hell are you thinking of at this very important moment?

When I was looking at Luxon, they called me from the side.

The one who called was the same artificial intelligence as Luxon, "Clare."

It has the same spherical shape as Luxon, but it is white and the lens is blue.

It is possible to distinguish her from Luxon by their different colors, but even if they look alike, their personality is completely different.

She is very talkative and sarcastic, but unlike the serious Luxon, she has a frivolous personality.

However, she is also excellent like Luxon.

[ You don't have to worry; you can be sure Marie and I will stay. ]

As I turned my upper body towards Clare, I could see Marie in sight. Marie pounded her small chest with her fist.

- Leave it to me, Oni... Leon. Clare and I will stay and do a preliminary investigation. So, I'm counting on you to give me money later!

My sister from my previous life "Marie Fou Rafua" came to replace me because she wanted money.

Clare also gets carried away.

- Other than Marie, is it okay if Clare stays?

- That was cruel! Trust me more!

- What do you want me to trust you for? Clare, you have to keep an eye on Marie too.

[ Leave it to me! ]

It seems that Luxon felt something strange when he saw Clare, who behaved in a good mood.

[Clare, why are you so keen to stay in the royal capital? Before you had wanted to stay by the Master's side, right?]

[ Actually, I had a bit of fun in the royal capital. I am doing a lot of experiments and the results should come out soon. When Master returns, I will report the results, so wait for him. ]

It seems that Clare, who was the artificial intelligence running a lab, loves experiments of any kind.

I don't know what kind of experiment she’s doing, but I'll look forward to it.

- You are also very free. Well, you are nicer than the traitor of Luxon.

Luxon, who was unhappy at being compared to Clare and got a low opinion of himself, immediately complained to me.

[I have not betrayed him. I just made a difficult choice because I decided he needed a break.]

- That is what I call treason.

Luxon leaned close to my face and looked at me intimidatingly.

If I also put a gun against her, Clare would go into arbitration from the side.

[ Why don't you try to get along? Anyway, don't worry about this. I'll take good care of Marie. ]

Clare, who was showing confidence, is usually frivolous, but she is someone who works.

-I count on you. I trust you more than Luxon.

[ Oh, I'm glad. ]

I praised Clare as she looked at Luxon.

Luxon is saying unconvinced: "I don't understand."

I decided to remind Marie too.

- Marie, if you're not sure of your decision, trust Clare. Don't move on your own. Clare is righter than you. Listen to me. Listen to Clare.

Marie was dissatisfied with the way I trusted Clare more than her. However, it seems that he accepted it reluctantly, perhaps because he is reflecting on what he has done so far.

"I'll move carefully without being told and trust Clare."

It looks a bit messy, but if you keep this in mind, Marie won't act arbitrarily.

I looked at Clare.

- I leave it to you. If something happens, contact me immediately. If it's important, I'll hurry right away.

[ You worry too much, Master. I will complete the information gathering and experiment perfectly. ]

If possible, I would like you to put all your energy into gathering information. ... What the hell are you experimenting with?

... Well, I may not understand it even if I hear it, so I don't have to ask now.

"The experiments are good, but don't forget to gather information." Also, don't get involved with the capture targets or the main character as much as possible. Even if there is something unusual, you can only get involved after I return. If there is something urgent, be sure to call me.

[ I've heard it many times. Trust us more. ]

While Clare complained that he was being loud, Marie took advantage.

- Yes. Trust us more and try to rest, Oni-Chan. Are you not more tired than usual?

I didn't think Marie would worry.

Livia and Angie weren't around, and since we were the only ones, Marie had called me

“Oni-Chan” again before I knew it.

- ... Okay, okay. If you are successful, I will increase your monthly allowance.

- Thanks!

Clare looked curiously at Marie, who raised her hands and was happy.

[ Marie, you really love money, don't you? ]

- Yes, I love money!

If it were the statement of an ignorant child, you could laugh bitterly, but in Marie's case, you cannot laugh because she is asking for money because she wants living expenses. I couldn't even laugh bitterly.

Marie, who was at my mercy for living expenses, seemed a little pitiful when trying to take care of her reverse harem of capture targets.

As she looked at Marie with mixed feelings, Angie approached with slightly noisy footsteps.

She grabbed my arm tightly.

I felt a little uncomfortable with behavior that Angie wouldn't normally do.

- Leon, it's time to go.

Angie, who gave Marie a complex look, tugged at me.

- I understands. I can walk alone.

- Go.

Standing next to me, Angie wrapped her arms around me.

Luxon floated around my right shoulder and explained the situation to me.

[The master is still dense. Angie is jealous that he has befriended Marie.]

- Jealousy?

I was surprised by Luxon's words and stopped, and quickly saw Angie's face. There was a figure of Angie with a red face.

I don't know if it was embarrassing or not, but the force with which she clung to my arm was increasing.

- Luxon, you don't seem to understand a woman's heart either. If you get it, don't say it in front of her. I'm embarrassed too.

[Let's do it right positively next time.]

- Don't sound like you're avoiding it.

[I'll be careful, but it's a different matter if I can do it. First of all, Angelica does not show malicious feelings to Master.]

- If there are malicious intentions, the quality will be worse.

I laughed at Luxon, who didn't understand a woman's heart.

- That's what they told me. Why don't you also learn to read a woman's heart?

[It is a difficult problem for me as an artificial intelligence, but it is exactly what Master says. I'm sorry I was wrong this time. Sorry, Angelica.]

Luxon, who dutifully apologized, looked uncomfortable.

Angie accepted the apology with an embarrassed, "U-Umu", and she looked adorable as she said it.

[But I have my doubts. Apart from the fact that I am an artificial intelligence, it is a big problem that the Master, who is a human, cannot understand the hearts of women better than I do. Isn't this a field where you shouldn't lose to an artificial intelligence? As a man ---

No, as a human being, aren't you ashamed?]

Although he admitted his guilt, he blamed me.

Did you learn some tricks to blame me?

- Have you not become more eloquent?

[If you are next to the Master, unfortunately you will improve even if you do not like it.]

This guy always answers me no matter what I say.

I would like you to recognize me as a master and show me a little respect.