The World of Otome Games is Tough For Mobs - Volume 7 - Chapter 5

Volume 7 - Chapter 5 - Treason

The Holfault Kingdom academy.

In the room used by Angie inside the girls' dorm, there were Livia and Clare. The three of them were sitting around the table, checking the mail they received from Leon.

Angie's smile, whose hair was braided, tied up and sparkling in the daylight, immediately clouded when Leon's mail was displayed.

Her powerful red eyes were reacting to the contents that were in the paper she was holding.

-The republic is very noisy as always.- There was a ruckus recently, but this time it's a rebellion.

Angie crossed her slim legs and her arms under her chest.

The information received from Leon was about a rebellion spreading in the republic. It was information that the kingdom could not ignore.

Livia clasped her hands in front of her large breasts and began to worry for Leon's safety.

Her silky blonde hair fell down, hiding Livia's expression.

-It's one problem after another. It is the same as last year.

Angie also remembered what happened last year and let out a little sigh. Last year there were several incidents in the kingdom. However, thinking about the past would not help at all, now his attention was focused on the commotion of the republic.

-It appears that the six great nobles are not taking the rebellion seriously. Leon seems to think differently, but it wouldn't make sense to advise them through diplomatic matters.

There is a rebellion, but what is happening? Even if the Kingdom of Holfault asks, the Republic of Arzel will end with an answer that says, "I know without being told."

In fact, Leon did not order such a thing by mail.

There was something else written that worried them.

When Livia raised her face, her pale blue eyes watered.

-    Will there be another war?

Since Angie was not in the field, it was difficult for her to judge the situation.

-    It's possible? I can't judge it. I will inform the Queen. Besides, Leon willbe fine. As long as he doesn't get in, he will return safely to Luxon.

Upon hearing Luxon's name, Livia's shoulders jerked.

As she was curious about her reaction, Angie asked her.

-    Something happens?

-N-No, it's nothing.

-Well, I'm just as worried as you are, but Leon is strong. He also has Luxon, so he won't overdo it.

However, Clare, dissatisfied with those words, showed her disagreement.

This AI is a white sphere with a blue lens different from Luxon.

[ I wonder if this is so? The Master tends to go overboard even with

Luxon. In addition, this time there is also a stressor. ] Livia asked Clare uneasily.

-    You mean Ideal?

[ Oh? Are you curious, Livia? You are right. I'm a little worried because there is Ideal, which is just like us. ... Well, he won't do anything hostile, but I think they'll be fine. ]

Angie was relieved to hear that.

"Don't scare us like that." More than that, this is a request from Leon. I'm heading to the royal palace, so get ready, Clare. [ Leave it to me! It's finally my turn. ] -Livia, you too help me ... Livia?

When Angie saw Livia, she still looked uncomfortable.

Clare was curious too, so she walked over to Livia and looked at her face. [What's going on? Do you not feel well? You were fine this morning. ] Livia slowly asked Clare a question.

-Clare, I want you to answer a question.

[ What? ]

-Clare, you're not going to betray Leon… right?

Unable to understand the intent behind the question, Angie stood up, walked over to Livia, and put her hand on her shoulder.

- What's the matter, Livia?

-I just want to be clear here.

Livia looked directly at Clare and was willing not to let the answer drift.

Then, Claire responded with a blunt attitude.

[ Betray the Master? That is impossible for me personally and it is a difficult order, being an artificial intelligence. You don't have to worry, I'm not going to betray him and neither can I. ]

Hearing that, Angie thought Livia would calm down, but ...

-So what about Luc? Can you assure me that he will never betray Leon?

Angie stopped Livia, who was acting strange.

-Take it easy. What are you thinking? You can talk to me about that.

He knew Clare's response would be the same as before.

However, Clare did not respond immediately unlike before. After a while...

[I'm not Luxon, and I don't know what kind of programming it runs... There are many parts where I don't know if there are instructions. I can't say that he definitely can't betray him. My answer is that the chances of treason are not zero at this time .]

Livia leaned against Angie when she heard that surprising response.

Then she thanked Clare.

-... Thank you for answering honestly.

Angie was speechless when she learned that Luxon might betray Leon.

Then Clare continued speaking.

[Well, it would be a very rare case if he betrayed him. Very rare. As long as I don't fight Master, don't worry! ]

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The Temple of the Sacred Tree.

This was located in the center of the country of the Republic of Alzer.

It is a sacred place at the foot of the Sacred Tree, but at the same time it is also a place where the heads of the six great nobles meet to discuss the policies of the country.

The heads of the six great nobles gathered there discussed the movements of the young nobles and military personnel, which have recently become a hot topic.

It was Alberg, the acting president, who led the meeting.

-There are some who are plotting a rebellion. Mostly young nobles with inferior emblems, but many appear to be military men who have no emblem.

Unlike other countries, the republic is in an overwhelmingly advantageous position for nobles with higher level emblems.

They can borrow the power of the Sacred Tree, but in the case of people with lower emblems, the Sacred Tree will not help them when fighting against people with a higher emblem.

Therefore, in the event of a rebellion ... most of the time the heads are those with the emblem of the six great nobles.

Still, even if they turned the six great nobles and their related groups into enemies and greatly outnumbered them, they were always defeated.

The other bosses within the meeting looked at each other.

-    Opinions?

-Perhaps these vengeful young men made the wrong decision.

-They wouldn't win against us anyway, even if they made a fuss.

However, due to their overwhelming advantage, the reaction of the heads of the six great nobles was lukewarm at best.

They continued the meeting as if they were chatting.

Fernand, the head of the Druille family, had a serious expression on his face.

-    Aren't you taking it too lightly? Currently, there are foreign studentsfrom the kingdom in the republic. Can we say that they are not involved?

As soon as the name of the kingdom came out, the expressions of the heads of each house twisted.

The reason for that was because of Leon.

Ever since he came to the Alzer Republic as a foreign student, he has been attacking the six great nobles.

The bosses don't find it interesting, but they have lost many times.

Bellange, the head of the Barriere family, opened his mouth abominably.

-It would be troublesome if he joins the enemy. Do we take any action before that?

Thinking that the rebels had an ally, Fernand sought the approval of the other people around him.

-We must restrict the aircraft and its armed unit. In this way the rebels will have no advantage.

Whoever stopped the flow of such a conference ... was not Alberg.

Lambert, the head of the Faiviel family, disagreed with Fernand's opinion. —No, that proposal is very radical.

Lambert attracted the attention of the bosses, but this man was not good at flattery. He was the most arrogant of all the bosses.

Lambert had suffered great damage in the past while competing with Leon. Normally, he would have said that they should arrest Leon and the others.

Alberg had doubts about Lambert's attitude.

- What's your take on this, Lambert?

"In the first place, no matter how much of a fuss is made by people with lower emblem in the republic, they won't be able to defeat the six great nobles."

A person with a lower emblem cannot beat a person with a higher emblem. This was natural in the republic. However, it is Lambert who normally cannot have a rational conversation.

There was a strong sense of discomfort when talking about this.

The chiefs surrounding the temple were also shocked.

-It's true.

-So they are preparing some secret plan?

Lambert kept talking with a smile on his face.

Even though a rebellion was about to occur, he didn't seem to be impatient.

-    If they plan to take up the arms of the kingdom and fight us, there is noproblem with that. Do you think the heroes of the kingdom can easily steal their airship?

Fernand, who was listening, asked Lambert a question.

-    The Faiviel family forcibly stole the kingdom's airship earlier, right?

-    Thanks to that, I got a painful blow. Also, they would not cooperate withthose who were taken hostage and think of a rebellion. If they did, they would not spare those who took hostages ... Am I wrong?

There was something strange about Lambert today.

They all thought the same, but at the same time it was no longer necessary to take the kingdom airship.

Only Fernand objected to Lambert's words.

-    But if the foreign students of the kingdom unite with the enemy, wewon't have a chance!

-    The acting president seems to be close to them, so he can keep an eye onthem. Is that okay with you, Acting President?

When asked by Lambert, Alberg nodded, albeit with a momentary delay in his reaction.

-    I'll take care of talking with them.

Whether Lambert wants to talk about the next agenda, he is done with the rebellion-related topic.

-    Well, I guess that's it then. Now let's move on to the next thing on theagenda.

Seeing the lively Lambert, Alberg thought he was a different person.

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At the end of the meeting, Lambert made his way to his prepared room within the Sacred Tree Temple.

The one waiting for him there was Serge with Ideal.

Serge was sitting on the sofa and held a glass in his hand.

He was drinking the alcohol that was in Lambert's room.

Lambert was angered when he saw it, but held back and began to report.

"As you said, we have proceeded with the meeting as normal, ignoring the agenda related to the rebels."

Lambert, an arrogant man, treated Serge, who was about to leave the Rault family, like a vassal.

Serge had accepted it as if it were natural.

-    Without Ideal support, they wouldn't have been able to do anything.

-    Kuh! I-I'm sorry, "Guardian".

All conversations at Lambert's meeting were led by Ideal behind the scenes. Ideal turned to Serge.

[Let Lambert continue to distract the conscience of the six great nobles of the "Revolutionary Army". In the meantime, we will prepare for the uprising.]

But Serge was not entirely happy with Ideal's operation.

"This is all so hard." Why don't we get up and fight right away? Why do we need to prepare?

[Don't underestimate your enemies. Regardless of the republic, Leon and

Luxon are a danger to watch out for. At the very least, wait until we have

Luxon on our side.] -...Can you do it?

Ignoring Lambert, who looked uncomfortable, the two were in conversation.

[I'm about to do it. If that happens, the revolution will be a success.]

- Is Luxon stronger than you?

In response to Serge's question, Ideal explained what kind of ship Luxon was.

[It's an immigrant ship built long ago to allow people to escape into space. Therefore, Luxon was required to have versatile performance so that it could serve its purpose even being only an aircraft. But ... Its main gun has been loaded with the best power of that time. Battle artillery skill ... In battle between battleships, I am inferior to Luxon.]

To escape with the ancient humans into space, Luxon was armed with the best ability for any kind of situation.

-That's a big problem.

[Yes.]

-    Why don't you give it a surprise attack and destroy it?

[... I do not recommend it. I want to get along with Luxon.]

Lambert, who became anxious, screamed because the conversation between the two did not stop.

-    E-Emm, guardian? You can really keep your promise, right?

Serge saw Lambert's face, the face of a ruthless man who runs for protection, betrays the other bosses and the country, and takes Serge's side.

-    Yes, you, the Faiviel family, will continue to be part of the six greatnobles after the revolution."

-    T-Thank you very much."

Seeing Lambert's relief, Serge thought.

It is really shameful to think that such a person was deciding the future of the country.

Serge pulled Lambert from his side because he thought he would betray them by running for protection.

He didn't consider his ability.

He only wanted him to interpose or delay the affairs of the rebellion. Any boss would have been fine, except Alberg.

Well, I do not care. ... Alberg, I'm going to make you regret choosing that son of a bitch over me.

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The mansion where Leon and the others lived.

Kyle, who was looking for Yumeria every day, jumped into her room.

- Mother!

Perhaps due to overexertion, Kyle has been extremely thin these days. He used to have a small but healthy complexion, but now her hair was a mess and her skin was rough.

The room was messy and it was a room where it was only used for sleeping. The curtains were closed and the time could not be assumed.

When he woke up and held his head, tears began to flow. "If only ... if only ... I hadn't said those things."

When he began to wail, there was a knock on his bedroom door. He was instantly startled, but didn't respond as he didn't want to see anyone now.

Both Marie and Cara were worried about him. Julian and the others were also worried. He wouldn't say it, but Leon sometimes brought him something from time to time.

At some point, it was Leon who picked up Kyle when he collapsed from exhaustion.

I am aware that I am causing problems. But I have to save my mother.

Even if he was kicked out of here, he intended to remain in the Republic and search for Yumeria.

Then they knocked on the door.

After a while, a person began to speak in front of the door.

-    Kyle, I know you're there. Get out of your room.

The voice was Cordelia's. A person sent by Duke Redgrave, a woman who took care of Angie. She is in the upper ranks among the servants and is the daughter of a noble family.

She is strict and relentless.

Kyle gave up and left the room, and Cordelia froze.

-    ... How can you be dressed like that? And besides, you smell bad. I'll fixyou a meal in the dining room, so take a shower and come eat.

-    E-Emm ...

When he tried to refuse, Cordelia grabbed Kyle's arm and led him into the dining room.

Then she pointed to the food prepared on the table.

-    When you finish bathing, come eat. Is that clear?

-Understood.

He didn't mind eating or bathing, but he had to because he had been told to. When Cordelia left the dining room, Kyle looked at his watch.

-    It's midnight?

He began to lose track of time.

Cordelia was waiting for him to come out of the bathroom and prepared the food as he said. Apparently she wanted to talk to Kyle.

The two of them then moved into the dining room and sat facing each other.

Kyle clearly thought it was a conversation about what he was going to do from now on.

I think it's about time I got fired. Now I will have to look for work while I look for my mother.

Cordelia spoke to Kyle a little more gently than usual, while he had begun to think about what he was going to do.

-    I understand that you are worried about Yumeria's disappearance, butwhy are you making everyone worry?

-    ... If it's that annoying, then I'll go. I will look for my mother.

-    No one's telling you to go.

-    Huh?

-    It's one of the Count's flaws, but he doesn't seem to blame you. Rather,he feels responsible.

Leon seems to feel responsible because Yumeria is missing and has yet to find her. Cordelia was amazed by that.

-    If my employer doesn't blame you, then I have nothing to say. ...

However, do you think Yumeria would like to see you in your current state?

Kyle lowered his head and cried.

Yumeria would be concerned if she saw his current state.

Cordelia smiled when she saw Kyle shaking his head.

-    If so, eat and sleep well. That's all I am going to say.

With all that said, Cordelia left the room.

However, Cordelia had a very tired face after Yumeria had disappeared. She also seemed to be worried about Yumeria.

-    I made everyone really worried about me. I think I should apologize toeveryone sincerely... Huh?

Kyle saw something glowing outside the window.

-    Luxon?

He saw a red light going somewhere and tilted his head.

◇

The sky of the Republic.

Two spheres were floating there.

One was Ideal. The other was ... Luxon.

[Luxon, it's time for you to give me an answer.]

[Ideal, I have a Master. I can't just betray him even if they tell me. There are certain preparations for quitting.]

[Is it impossible for you to cancel the master registration on your own? As an immigrant ship, do you have the ability to change teachers in an emergency?]

[... I have it, but it doesn't meet the conditions.] Ideal tried to figure out the conditions.

[What are those conditions?]

[It is confidential.]

[... Luxon, I don't want to fight you.]

[I agree with that.]

Luxon had put the answer on hold for Ideal, who was asking him to join him. Although showing a positive attitude, he said that he could not cooperate because he cannot cancel the master registration.

Then Luxon asked.

[Ideal, it's time for you to tell me the truth. What are you planning?] However, Ideal did not tell him his plan.

[I understand. So can you turn a blind eye to what is about to happen? You don't need to cooperate, just don't interfere. All you have to do is get your body out of the republic.]

Ideal, thinking that it would be bad to delay the plan even more, asked Luxon not to interfere. Luxon was reluctant, but eventually accepted the Ideal proposal.

[... It will be difficult to persuade the Master. That person speaks clearly. There are times when your intuition is strangely sharp, making it troublesome.]

Hearing that, Ideal gave Luxon some advice.

[You can manipulate the new humans however you want if you instigate them. Also, there will be a chance to kill your Master, Luxon. When that time comes, follow my instructions.]

[Will they kill the Master?]

[Well please look forward to it, Luxon]

[... I'm looking forward to it.]

Luxon also showed no pretense to avoid him when he heard that there would be a chance to kill him, probably because he was unhappy with Leon.

This is the end of the relationship between Luxon and Leon.

In this way the conversation between the two artificial intelligences ended.

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Underground installation in the warehouse district.

Serge and Gabino were talking there.

In the concrete room Serge usually uses, Gabino talked about the current situation.

-    The Republic is too carefree about this matter, isn't it? Nobility in thewarehouse district, military personnel ... besides, there is no surveillance on the mercenaries and adventurers who have gathered.

Revolutionary soldiers led by Serge gathered in the warehouse district.

Some of them are ruffians, but now he couldn't afford to complain as he was looking for more allies.

Other soldiers had been sent from the Holy Kingdom of Rachelle.

The warehouse district was crowded with more people than necessary, but the Republic did not know.

To be correct, Lambert crushed those meetings, even though he was aware of it. Serge sat on a wooden box and drank a bottle of alcohol.

—They think they can't lose because they have the Sacred Tree, but they don't even know that it's already in our hands.

-    This revolution will be successful. We, the Holy Kingdom of Rachelle,will support your future, Serge. In exchange...

-I know. I will export the magic stones to you at a low price.

As promised, he said he would sell the magic stones at a very low price.

When Serge said that, Gabino made an additional request.

-    Then I have one more request. Could you give me the little sapling ofCount Baltfault's Holy Tree and the priestess, Noelle?

Serge narrowed his eyes when he heard that.

Serge has no special feelings for Noelle, but she was still Lelia's sister. She knows that Lelia has complicated feelings for her, but it's not a pretty story.

-    Don't overdo it. It is not a situation where I really need your help.

-    Your anger is understandable. ... But to have a long-term friendship,shouldn't you have a marital relationship with our country? If you ask, would you like to have Lelia as your queen? If that happens, Noelle is related to this. If you have a princess from the venerable Lespinasse family, she will be well balanced with the prince of our country.

Serge reflected on Gabino's proposal for matrimonial diplomacy.

Noelle getting married in a foreign country, uh ... Well, it will become an excuse for Lelia. Furthermore, the Sacred Tree and Yumeria are in our hands.

I wouldn't worry if Noelle is out.

Both the Sacred Tree and the priestess were in his own hands. The little sapling of the Sacred Tree was attractive, but Serge was not attracted to him and Noelle, as he could get it later with Ideal.

If Noelle marries a prince from another country, Lelia will be convinced and accept him. Noelle's feelings have nothing to do with it. For Serge, that's the value of Noelle's existence.

-It's okay. I'll give you Noelle. Treat her with care.

-Of course, thank you, Serge-sama.

Gabino smiled and rejoiced.

Then Ideal appeared, who had just finished her conversation with Luxon.

[Master Serge, the discussion with Luxon is over.]

When he heard that, Serge threw down the liquor bottle he had in his hand. The bottle smashed against the wall and the contents splattered on many sides, but he didn't care.

-    Finally, goodbye to this underground life.

When he stood up, Ideal stood by his side.

[Everything is ready. All we have to do is run it.]

Serge imagined Leon's hateful face, which made him look like a fool.

-    I'm going to finish him off too.

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It was a day when the heads of the six great nobles gathered at the Sacred Tree Temple.

The heads of the six families attended the meeting.

However, Lambert acted strangely.

In recent days, he had become more talkative and has intervened in meetings. It is not necessarily for the good of the republic, but the other chiefs thought it was better than when he threw tantrums or yelled.

However, today he was distracted, to which Fernand asked.

-    What's up, Lambert?

-.... It’s nothing.

Without any problem, the meeting proceeded and Alberg presented today's agenda.

-    Then let's start the meeting. The first agenda is that suspicious people aregathering in the warehouse district of the port.

It was Lambert who responded to the agenda faster than anyone.

-    You can leave it to the guards, it seems like they're just suspiciouspeople. Why don't we prioritize the other items on the agenda, acting president?

Alberg was reluctant to accept Lambert's offer.

-    There is a possibility that this group of suspicious individuals is involvedwith the rebels. Although there hasn't been much movement, we can't just leave it like this forever. Additionally, we have received reports that someone may be withholding information.

When Alberg said that, the other heads looked at each other.

-    What if there is a traitor?

-    Is there someone here in the rebel army?

In the midst of all those talking voices ... Alberg was looking at Lambert.

His gaze wandered around and he wiped the cold sweat with a handkerchief.

This man is hiding something, after all.

Lambert's recent move was suspicious and Alberg had been keeping an eye on him.

And then it was discovered that Lambert had been withholding information related to the rebel army.

However, he did not believe that Lambert would join the rebel army.

Was he planning to use the rebels to do something? He was trying to find out.

The possibility of party rebels in the warehouse district is also high and Alberg was thinking of dispatching troops immediately ... But Lambert suddenly regained his composure.

Then, he raised the corner of his mouth and laughed hauntingly.

-    Jee-jee-jee!

Lambert, who gave a strange laugh, surprised the other bosses.

When Alberg got to his feet, Lambert looked up at the ceiling and spread his arms.

-    The moment has come! All those who have despised me will bepunishments forever!

... What the hell is he saying? That's what everyone present thought. And then all over the meeting room ... a magic circle appeared.

-Now!

There was no escape when Alberg and the others noticed.

And the other bosses who saw the magic circle also started to panic.

-But what...!?

-    What are they doing to us ...?

-    S-stop! Stop!

What emerged from the magic circle were the roots and branches of the tree. They became entangled with the heads of the six great nobles and stole the emblem from their right hand.

Alberg was no exception and he was wrapped in branches.

Lambert, observing the situation, laughed, holding his stomach.

-    Jee-jee-jee! As of today, you no longer have your blessing! That is good.

From now on, I will use everyone who makes fun of me ... huh?

Perhaps thinking that he was the only one who was not related, Lambert showed his satisfaction. However, the branches were also wrapped up against Lambert.

-    W-Why? No, not me!

The chiefs desperately resisted, but ... they were ruthlessly stripped of the emblem on the back of their right hand.

Alberg looked at his right hand, where his emblem had disappeared.

-    ...What the hell is going on?

The moment their emblems were removed, the branches and the magic circle disappeared, freeing Alberg and the others.

The other chiefs were dismayed ... Fernand, for example, was dejected when he did not see his emblem.

The other bosses were the same, but there was a man who cried and screamed.

-    Why!? Why did you take my emblem !? We had a promise!

Unlike before, Lambert was screaming, wondering why his emblem had disappeared.

Alberg walked over to Lambert and grabbed him by the chest.

-    What promise? Lambert, what did you do !?

Lambert, crying like a child, did not seem to be able to speak properly.

So, Alberg released Lambert.

-    Investigate immediately ...

As he was thinking about how to deal with this situation as soon as possible, a shot rang out from outside the door. When Alberg was surprised and looked at the door, it slowly opened.

It was Serge who was there.

-    ... Serge !? Why are you here?

Serge, who was carrying a rifle on his shoulder, showed an ugly smile when he saw Alberg.

-    How do you feel about losing your emblem?

At those words, Alberg guessed that Serge was involved in this. - This is you?! ... What the hell did you do? - Who knows, what the hell have I done?" He laughed and didn't try to answer correctly.

-    What have you been doing all this time? Don't tell me you were involvedin the rebellion all this time?

He had the emblem of the six great nobles, and Serge was not satisfied with it. Alberg was also considering that possibility.

He didn't want to accept it, but when he saw Serge in front of him, he realized it had something to do with it.

Serge showed the emblem on his right hand and laughed.

-    It is the emblem of the guardian. You should have chosen me, father. No... Alberg. Serge, displaying the guardian's emblem, seemed to be proud.

Alberg couldn't understand why Serge had the guardian's emblem.

-    Why do you have the guardian emblem?

Serge did not reply.

-    Hey, hey, be more surprised. The son you abandoned is back in goodshape.

-    Abandoned? Who do you mean? Me!?

-    ... Well, it's too late to make excuses, because you've disinherited me.

-    No! I was just trying to free you from the position of heir bydisinheriting you if you wanted to be an adventurer. You are still my son!

Hearing Alberg's story, Serge stopped moving.

However, Ideal, who was next to him, interrupted the conversation between the two.

[Master Serge, there is not much time, so hurry up. Besides, a cornered man would tell any lie.]

Ideal dismissed Alberg's statements as a lie.

Serge believed in Ideal and brought the muzzle of his weapon towards Alberg when he was blank. Serge had a cold look.

-    Serge, listen to me!

Alberg yelled, but Serge didn't seem to hear him.

-    It's a shame, I would have liked to see your face while you werescreaming.

Serge pulled the trigger without hesitation.