The World of Otome Games is Tough For Mobs - Volume 11 - Chapter Pr

Prologue

With the summer holidays just around the corner, students with a flirtatious attitude stand out.

People invite a friend they made at school to their parents' house.

Others who plan to go somewhere together.

Others who challenge the royal capital dungeon due to unavoidable circumstances.

I have the impression that many students are dying to know how they will spend their time free during long vacations.

In the midst of this, I, "Leon Fou Baltfault", a student with the official title of duke, a being unfortunate human on whom this was imposed, I have been deprived of the student privilege of wasting my long vacations and was forced to participate in national affairs.

Even now, I was preparing to head to the royal palace.

i wore a ceremonial knight's uniform with many decorations and had several medals attached to my chest.

Standing in front of the full-length mirror, I had a genuinely disgusting expression on my face.

face.

"What the hell do you think you're calling me for  Roland?"

The reason why I bothered to take out my knight uniform and change clothes was because I was summoned by the King “Roland Rafua Holfault”.

I was summoned to go to the royal palace.

When I thought it was useless to be dissatisfied with work being thrown my way, Olivia…“Livia”…who was placing the medals one by one on my chest calmed me a little she was cute doing so but returning to my thoughts  "Like who the hell do you think you are?" He is the king.

Livia, who helped me get ready, didn't change her expression.

Although she understood that this was a complaint, 

Leon : "If he's the king, I'd like him to be someone I can respect more."

 Livia :-Well that's true.

Livia agreed with my opinion with a wry smile.

A foolish king, a slacker, a cursed, a trash, an enemy of women...... that's why the King of Holfault, who is variously called behind his back, is a shameful existence to the nobles.

If he were a splendid king, there would be nobles who would respect him and swear allegiance to him.

However, he is a man who pushes his work to the Queen, “Milaine Rafua Holfault”, and plays repeatedly with women of the city in the castle.

When I brought my face closer, Livia stopped moving and closed her eyes.

When I lifted her chin up and got in position to kiss her……

[Alright, you two! So! In addition! I'll burn this moment forever as a record, so dont worry about me.]

……The one who ruined the atmosphere was <Clare>, an artificial intelligence that couldn't read the atmosphere, no,  she could read it.

This was a sphere that floats in the air and has a blue lens for an eye.

Inside the lens, a ring moved and seemed to adjust expansion and contraction.

Hearing Clare's voice, Livia's eyelids widened and her face turned red.

When she turned her face to Clare, she looked embarrassed and resentful.

"......A-Are..."

[Oh my God. You look so cute and shy~]

I realized that Clare was spying on us and rushed to scold her.

"Why are you peeking?" Get out of here!

[I was here~. I was here from the beginning~]

Without apologizing, she claimed that she was here from the beginning.

That's why she doesn't want to leave this place.

[Master and Livia suddenly entered a good atmosphere. This is not spying.]

“Seriously, you guys are very talkative artificial intelligences.

[I'll take that as a compliment.]

In the end I lost to Clare, since she didn't respond to anything I said.

As expected, even I would hesitate if it were said that she would show me  what was recorded on the record.

When I tried to separate from Livia, she hugged me around the waist.

"Livia?" U-um......

Livia, who pressed her forehead against my chest, puzzled , raised her face and looked at me. while she looked embarrassed.

Livia looked at me very closely.

At the same time, Livia who had her hands around my waist……she puts them on my cheeks.

I could easily shake her off, but strangely I couldn't resist.

Livia looked at me with wet eyes and spoke to me embarrassingly.

"Please don't stop halfway." Please finish.

"T-That's...!"

When I looked at Clare, her blue lens was staring back at us.

[Livia, you are so daring!]

I want to kick mocking Clare like a soccer ball, but for now I'm I held back and looked at Livia.

"Uh, um......yes."

As we both blushed, I brought my lips closer to Livia's.

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"What is that stupid brother of mine thinking!"

In the meantime.

"Marie Fou Lafuan" she raised her voice from her in the school girls' dormitory.

Marie was angry with her brother from her previous life not appearing in the discussions.

The one Marie was facing was Leon's partner “Luxon”, a metal-colored sphere that it floated in the air and has a red lens that looks like an eye.

Although he was an electronic voice, he was dating Marie with a voice that contained something of exasperation.

[It can be said that the improvement in laziness is growth, but this time he is letting himself wear. Even now, he is making mucus contact with Olivia.]

He informed Marie of everything Clare had sent him.

Marie, who was told that, didn't seem to be entirely pleased.

She didn't even want to know about her older brother's love affairs in her  life.

"Don't say it that way!" You make it sound more disgusting!

[Understood. Well, I'll correct that and say that he is "kissing" her.]

—Don't talk graphically about what my brother is doing!!

Hearing Marie's scream, Luxon was actually having fun for a moment.

[Your reactions are worth watching, Marie.]

-What do you think I am? More importantly, are we going to continue without my brother?

Actually, it would have been Leon and Marie today......along with the artificial intelligence, the ones who they should have worked out future countermeasures.

Marie was worried about the recent situation.

"It was Rachelle's Holy Kingdom, wasn't it?" She will become the leader and join the countries that surround the kingdom to attack, right?

Luxon added a supplement to Marie's rough explanation.

[However, they haven't invaded us yet.]

-When will they come?

[That depends on today's audience. A messenger from Rachelle's Holy Kingdom will visit the Kingdom of Holfault and will have an audience with King Roland. The Master will also participate in the audience.]

The reason why Leon was summoned to the royal palace was because he had a messenger from the Rachelle's Holy Kingdom.

What would the messenger say?

The nobles of the Holfault kingdom became very interested and flocked to the royal capital one after another without asking.

Aristocrats flocked to the royal palace.

"I wanted to talk to him before that, but lately he's been going from woman to woman and in woman. Silly brother, I think he is not qualified to complain about the king.

He always talks bad about Roland, who has a bad habit of going looking for women, but recently Leon also emphasized his relationship with women.

Especially, he focused on his fiancées.

[The brides are Angelica, Olivia, and Noelle. No problem.]

"He's full of trouble!" At this important moment, he doesn't even try to talk to me,

because he has a date or a tea party or some other reason!

Looking at Marie writhing with her head in her arms, Luxon fidgeted. ring inside her red lens.

He was recording Marie's situation.

[Do you feel lonely because your relative has been taken from you?]

-No way!

Marie picked up a nearby cushion and tossed it to Luxon.

Luxon was able to dodge it, but he didn't and was hit with the cushion.

Since he didn't deal much damage, there was no need to dodge.

[It is important for my Master to build a good relationship with his fiancées. Until now, he has been too bad.]

-I agree with that.

Luxon, who was listening to this, spoke to Marie.

[......However, that there are five men who have been cajoled by you, Marie?]

"Whoah!"

Marie let out a cute cry, but when she pressed her chest, she collapsed to her knees on the floor.

the pain.

With a pale face, her body trembled.

Marie blamed Leon, but those words bounced off her and stabbed into her chest.

"Shut up, don't tell me. I regret. But, but, they won't go away. I want to free them, but none will leave!

Marie, teary-eyed, once tried to free the five men she had trapped,

the five once noble capture targets.

But for some reason, they didn't want to leave Marie's side.

[Shall we stop talking about you and return to the previous topic? In fact, my Master recently he is getting carried away too much. He gives too much priority to his fiancées and neglect other things.]

Luxon said that Leon is not worth bothering, he is somewhat relaxed.

Marie looked up.

"He's a damn troublesome brother, isn't he?" Just when he thought he had lost the laziness, now he gets carried away and spends his time playing with women. Someday he will definitely they will stab Or rather, he should be stabbed at once. If that happens, surely at last he will wake up

[That's not gonna happen.]

-Why?

[Because I will protect my Master's life.]

Looking at Luxon, Marie's cheeks twitched.

"......I think you are the most troublesome existence."

[Troublesome? I don't understand. I request an explanation.]

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Audience room in the royal palace.

Sunlight poured in through the large windows.

The temperature was controlled with magic, but there are many nobles flocking to the Royal Palace.

The pressure made me sweat.

However, my consciousness was focused on the man facing Roland, and I didn't I could care less about sweat.

The elegant man in a suit let out a loud voice that resounded throughout the audience.

Theatrical dialogue irritated the people around him.

The Holy King of Rachelle’s Saint, Your High Majesty, is deeply saddened by this situation. The Devil Knight who has gained great power! Your behavior rebel is the very source of disturbance of the peace and tranquility of all nations around the kingdom!

The graceful man's gaze looked at me, who was silent on the other side.

At that moment, the eyes of many people in the audience room turned to me.

The gentle man added gestures and raised his voice in front of Roland.

“I would like to make a request to the Majesty of him the King of the Holfault Kingdom. If he wants peace, shouldn't I scatter all the Devil Knight's Lost Property to other countries?

Devil Knight...... that's my middle name for a long time, and I hate that even in Rachelle call me that.

I also didn't like the idea of having my lost and found removed.

But the story must be heard to the end.

When I quietly checked the surroundings, Roland, sitting on the throne, was smiling.

He seems quite glad to see me with a sour face.

"Oh, does that mean you want the duke's lost items to be handed over to other countries?

The seat next to Roland.

The queen's seat was occupied by Milaine.

She is silently looking at Rachelle's messenger, but her look was full of elegance.

The unusually cold gaze of hers was like an ice queen.

It's like she appeared in the royal palace, which she didn't want to go to, just to see this person.

Aah, she's beautiful...... this is my final escape from reality.

Rachelle's messenger looked at me and gave me a wide smile.

"That won't be enough." She must also give up the Sacred Tree and her Priestess, who she obtained from the Republic of Alzer.

The audience was agitated by that comment.

The aristocrats unanimously defended me.

“The priestess is one of the Duke's fiancées.

—Yes, you dare to say great things like “Give up your wife”.

"Is this even a negotiation?"

However, one of the participating aristocrats, Vince, the Duke of the Redgrave family, the Angie's dad, showed no expression.

Now that I cut ties with the House of Duke Redgrave, we have a dangerous relationship, if not hostile.

It seems that he has no intention of defending me.

The messenger who saw me quietly continued.

"Why don't you drive all your fiancées out of the kingdom?" Mr. Knight Devilish...... No, Lord Leon should go abroad. We will let you meet your fiancees.

I couldn't even say a word at the request, but I felt it made my stomach boil.

I've been told to give up everything and live a life Rachelle likes.

Hovering near my right shoulder, Luxon, who has disappeared, spoke to me.

The people around me couldn't hear it.

[He doesn't want to negotiate. Is there some kind of ace up its sleeve that the Holy Kingdom of Rachelle has, that you believe in and don't doubt her victory so far?]

Speaking of the ace up Rachelle's Holy Kingdom sleeve, it would be the imitation of the armor magical.

There is an existence called a Paladin who takes and manipulates fragments of the magical armor.

They draw the power of their magic armor in exchange for their lives and die after playing a active role on the battlefield only once.

Their quality is poor and they are even proud of it.

……However, no matter how many they have, they are meaningless in front of Luxon.

I have fought with many magical armors so far, but Rachelle's magical armor was the weakest.

The Brave that Finn has...... Compared to the perfect magic armor, it is too weak.

Luxon also confirmed this by saying “I don't see it as a threat”.

That's probably why. Luxon suggested that Rachelle may have prepared an ace under the sleeve alternately to magic armor.

When I tried to open my mouth, Milaine was the one who spoke first.

The colder than usual tone is probably because Rachelle's country is also enemy of the country of Milaine.

-That is beyond dispute. You don't seem willing to negotiate.

The messenger's eyes glazed over at Milaine's words.

"Aren't you the one who doesn't understand your position?" The military alliance led by the Holy Kingdom of Rachelle is laying siege to the Kingdom of Holfault. No matter how strong Mister Leon is, no he will be able to appear on all battlefields.

If the Holfault Kingdom was attacked all at once, even Luxon would take damage.

But that's all.

We will take damage, but in the end we will win.

Instead of me, the problem is the nobles who protect the border.

Some of the nobles who flooded the royal palace were the ones who guarded the borders.

They all had a sour look on their faces.

Luxon guessed his feelings.

[If they all attack at once, they will be forced to defend themselves until I rush to their rescue. Even the kingdom will not be able to send enough forces to all the borders.]

In other words, it was the nobles defending the borders who would suffer the most. damage.

Milaine replied to the messenger.

"Yeah, they look pretty strong." Fearing the power of the Duke, they are trying to overcome this situation by joining forces with other countries...... Isn't Rachelle the one who fears us the most?

Milaine said, "You're the ones who are scared, aren't you?" and the messenger's smile was slightly distorted.

-Would you like to try?

Then Milaine spoke to the messenger.

"Go back and prepare for battle."

After the hearing ended, Rachelle's messenger left the room.

When the nobles started talking to the people around them as if they had broken prey, use the noise as a cover to talk to Luxon.

"Milaine, don't you realize that the border is in danger?" I think it would be better think about the feelings of those around you, instead of being a little brave.

Luxon, who answered my question, said something with some assurance.

[I should have noticed. He must be ignoring it on purpose.]

"I don't think Milaine would do such a thing."

[Is your trust in Milaine due to his lust, Master?]

-Do not be rude.

Looking at the throne, Milaine was looking at me.

However, I couldn't feel the tenderness that she usually overflows, even though she hides it.

She was smiling slightly at me, but her expression was somewhat cold.

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After the audience with the messenger was over.

A knight from the royal palace called me and led me to another room.

Although it was decorated with luxurious furniture, it was a room that prioritized business. about the decoration.

The salon looks much more luxurious.

I was summoned to that room and I remembered that I had visited it before.

“Ah~, this place. I have been here several times.

As he remembered, Luxon seriously complemented me.

[This is the room he used when he was appointed Commander-in-Chief in the war against the Principality.]

-So is.

While talking to Luxon, I looked at Milaine, who called out to me.

I thought he would be offended by my rude attitude, but he kept smiling.

While she was sitting on a chair and covering her mouth with her right hand, Milaine she remembered those moments.

—Back then you played a very active role, Duke.

Although her tone is courteous and gentle, it seems like she is keeping some distance.

As she scratched the back of my neck with her hand, I talked to Milaine about the future.

"Seeing the state of that messenger, is it really difficult to negotiate?"

“First of all, I think they have no intention of negotiating. I guess they want to walk saying that the Kingdom of Holfault has paved the way for a peaceful resolution.

Despite her absurd demands, Rachelle seems to want to put herself in the position of "We proposed a peaceful solution!" They want to be the first to do it.

It is not a credible story from my point of view, but it is true that they negotiated to avoid war.

……It is also true that the kingdom kicked them out.

If you look at it from a third party who doesn't know the details, the Kingdom of Holfault can be seen as the bad.

It's a very dirty trick, but that's the way the world is.

I asked Milaine for a solution.

“Honestly, I don't want a full-scale war. If there is a way to minimize the damage, tell me.

The quality of Milaine's smile changed when I said that I wanted to borrow the wisdom of the Queen who had been in charge of the Kingdom of Holfault.

It's like she said “I hoped you'd say that”, and then she started talking.

“Today, in the neighboring countries, the only possible threat is Rachelle. In other words, once Rachelle is contained, the rest is nothing more than a collection of agitators.

Certainly, no country other than Rachelle's Holy Kingdom is strong enough. big enough to go to war alone against the Kingdom of Holfault.

The former Principality of Fanoss that we fought with in the past……the current Duchy of Fanoss is also a big category if you look at neighboring countries.

……The Fanoss Duchy, huh.

“Do you think that the Fanoss Duchy is among the enemy alliance?

When I asked out of curiosity, Milaine let out a small sigh.

“Depending on the situation, there is a high possibility that they will join. I'm sure that they would rather be independent than obey the Kingdom of Holfault.

For the Fanoss Duchy, they lost the war and have to pay huge compensations, the Kingdom of Holfault is not your ally.

Until a few years ago, they were enemies who had fiercely fought each other.

Given the chance, they are likely to turn on their enemies.

I put my hand on my chin and spoke my mind.

“So, you want to attack Rachelle's Holy Kingdom and bring down the allied countries?

My proposal was too simple, Milaine was surprised and widened her eyes.

However, as soon as she broke the mask off of her, she began to laugh out loud.

When I scratched my cheek with my finger, Milaine apologized.

-I'm sorry. It's so simple and clear that it becomes funny...... Right, the Duke has that option, Hey.

It's a solution that most ordinary people would never choose.

Only because I'm the one who has Luxon was I able to talk about such a stupid strategy.

Milaine's expression turned serious.

"If we destroy Rachelle immediately, the Duke's power will be shown to be dangerous. If that happens, there's a chance the Empire will make its move.

-...... The Empire.

Learning that it was an Empire, Luxon dutifully announced the name country official.

[The Holy Magic Empire of Voldenova...... It is a country connected to the Holy Kingdom of Rachelle, it's not like that?]

From there, Milaine began to explain.

“It is a superpower stronger than the Kingdom of Holfault. Even the Alzer Republic is not rival for the Empire.

Finn and Mia's hometown.

If such a country judges me as a threat and invades, it will be troublesome.

Even if they don't invade, the Empire will take the initiative and blame the Kingdom of Holfault for all of them. sides.

In the worst case, the world will really become our enemy.

Even with the power of Luxon, he would not emerge unscathed from a battle against an Empire that possesses a perfect magical armor

No, in the worst case......

"It would be bad to make an enemy of the Empire, wouldn't it?"

After confirming it, Milaine nodded and immediately responded.

"It would be bad.

Hearing the story up to this point, Luxon seemed concerned.

“If we also destroy the Empire, the problem will be solved.

This is such a solution, but I don't want to hurt people who have nothing what to do with me

"Don't even joke.

[......Honestly, you don't even want to destroy Rachelle, do you? Master, you are too soft.]

When Luxon and I looked at each other, Milaine clapped her hands for attention.

Smiling, she nodded slightly.

—For this case, Duke, I have a special plan.

-Plan?

Milaine rose from his seat.

The light shining through the windowpane made Milaine's figure appear gloomy and dimly lit.

In such a state, Milaine's smile  looked sinister, I wished she  stopped right there “I will ask the Duke to take Erica and me to the territory of the Marquis Fraser.