I Reincarnated as a Villainous Noble and Want to Enjoy a Laid-Back Harem Life – I Have No Intention of Getting Involved in the Main Story, Just Want to Live Comfortably with My Female Slaves, but Everyone Around Me Keeps Treating Me Like a Hero - Chapter 2.2

My father, who had been burdened with all the troublesome affairs in the royal capital in my stead, had yet to return to the estate.

It had already been a month, but he was still tied up with matters there. Apparently, various nations were demanding details about who I was.

Naturally, my father, as the head of the house, was responding to each of them. He was undoubtedly drowning in work.

Meanwhile, I was living comfortably, dedicating my days to the study of magic.

I had already grown accustomed to life in this other world, and my research had been progressing rapidly. Life was absolutely perfect.

“Young Master, an envoy from the Elven Kingdom has arrived. We request that you receive them.”

One peaceful day, my butler suddenly delivered this news.

“…Huh?”

I tilted my head in confusion at the unexpected announcement.

“Wait, what? The Elven Kingdom? Why is an envoy from there coming here?”

I couldn’t help but voice my bewilderment.

The Elven Kingdom… The Elven Kingdom?

That was an extremely reclusive nation that rarely engaged with other races.

Why would an envoy from such a place visit our estate? It didn’t make any sense.

“It is likely due to your actions at the conference.”

“Gah!”

Oh, right. The prophecy in this world is widespread.

Of course, the Elven Kingdom would have heard of it too, and there must have been elven representatives at that conference.

What a pain.

Did they really have to come all the way to my house?!

“There is no need to sound so displeased, Young Master. An envoy from the Elven Kingdom is a rarity. Elves are an extraordinary race, possessing great power. Establishing friendly relations with them would be a tremendous achievement.”

“……”

I don’t care about achievements.

All I want is to research magic.

An envoy from the Elven Kingdom could only mean trouble.

I had zero desire to meet them… but…

“The Elven Kingdom is also renowned for its advancements in magic research. You may find something that piques your interest, Young Master.”

“…Hmm.”

That was tempting.

Elven magic certainly intrigued me.

But even so…

Eventually, the story’s progression would definitely present a natural opportunity for me to visit the Elven Kingdom.

There was no need to get involved in unnecessary trouble now.

“Young Master, this is not a matter that can simply be refused. I understand that you are indifferent to anything outside your personal interests, but you cannot continue like this forever.”

“…Fine. I’ll receive them.”

If my butler was going this far, I had no choice but to comply.

“That is how it should be, Young Master.”

“Alright then, let’s head to the reception room.”

While Bohater was receiving servant training from the maids, I had been lying on my bed, engrossed in a magic tome. Reluctantly, I closed the book and got up.

“Oof—?!”

And then, the moment my feet touched the ground, I slipped.

With a thud, I crashed to the floor.

“Young Master!?”

“…This is the worst.”

Due to the elves’ presence in the mansion, the flow of magic seemed to have been disturbed.

As someone who constantly kept magic active in my body, my balance had been thrown off, causing me to fall.

…Seriously, this was the worst.

Maybe I should just refuse to go.