I, who was reincarnated as the villain character in a game, was secretly enjoying my role as the villain while pulling off heroic moves behind the scenes. However, my actions were exposed to my fiancée, who absolutely despises me - Episode 2

Episode 2

…This world should fundamentally be the same as the game.

Since stats and such aren’t displayed at all, there might be some differences… but game knowledge should still apply.

In other words, by utilizing game knowledge, it should be possible to make Reis-kun the strongest character.

This city, “Validor,” ruled by the Validor family, is a place that can only be reached in the mid to late game, and it’s essential for obtaining rare equipment.

Especially, in order to create a character with the strongest stats, it was necessary to visit.

“W-welcome… Lord Reis…”

When I entered the town’s armor shop, the shopkeeper greeted me cautiously.

…It seems Reis-kun’s selfishness hasn’t changed in this world either.

Everyone in the town greeted me with fear, so I could understand why they were afraid of me.

Well, the Validor family is a crappy noble family.

They excessively collect taxes and mismanage their territories, causing dissatisfaction among the citizens.

“Shopkeeper, do you have a moment?”

…Since I’m technically a noble, I don’t have to use honorifics, but I still tried to be polite as much as possible. However, despite that, the shopkeeper’s body jumped in surprise, contrary to his fierce appearance.

“Y-yes! What can I do for you!?”

“Do you know of any rings like this?”

“Eh? Ah, um… we have plenty of them over here…”

Saying that, the shopkeeper guided me to a corner.

…In the game, talking to the shopkeeper and then shopping from the menu screen was all I did, so actually being able to see and touch the items is exhilarating for someone like me who loves games.

The equipment there was rings that slightly enhance various stats.

The prices were quite high, but since they didn’t enhance stats significantly, they were items that people who didn’t consult strategy guides wouldn’t usually buy… but they are essential items for creating the strongest character.

“Then, I’d like to purchase one of each color. Could you prepare them for me?”

“Y-yes! Right away!”

…Though the shopkeeper was afraid the whole time, improving relations with the subjects won’t happen overnight.

I’ll have to gradually let them know about the changes.

But still, I need to improve it soon because it feels a bit lonely.

Using the money I secretly brought from the mansion, I obtained all the equipment and left the shop.

From here on, I should become stronger by wearing these and training.

That’s because these accessories have hidden effects that strengthen stats more than usual when leveling up.

In the game, if you don’t reach this “Validor” in the early levels, you can’t max out all your stats.

…Well, I don’t know if this world has the same effects as the game, which makes me a bit uneasy, but… if that’s the case, I’ll just try using different game knowledge.

I’m determined to do whatever it takes to become the strongest character.

Returning home with the equipment, I coincidentally ran into the eldest son, Life Validor.

Wrapped in luxurious clothing, he might be planning to attend a social event in some city.

Seeing me, Life’s expression turned blatantly disgusted.

“Hmph, just a worthless failure.”

“Brother, it’s been a while.”

“Don’t talk to me, trash.”

Saying that, Life left with a click of his tongue.

…The hostility from my family towards me is strong, as you can see.

This is because of the magic I was born with.

The magic I possess is spatial magic.

It interferes with space, allowing me to store things in another dimension or connect different spaces for movement.

…Just hearing this, you might think it’s amazing magic, but its fuel efficiency is very poor.

At least, I can’t use it to move people… not with my current abilities.

First of all, in this world, there’s a substitute called an item box for storing things in another dimension, and there’s no need for connecting different spaces for movement since there are teleportation stones in each town, so it’s not that convenient.

Since everyone in the family was born with talent for offensive magic, but I was the only one with an ability that couldn’t be used… my evaluation from the family is very low.

Maybe because I couldn’t receive parental affection, Reis-kun’s personality might have become severely twisted.

Well, compared to my previous life where I was constantly reprimanded by my boss, that’s not a big deal.

Just being able to sleep properly and have meals is the best in my current environment. In fact, it’s like getting change back for the level of freedom I have with my sleep time.

I’m immensely grateful for being reincarnated into another world. Even though the destination of my reincarnation is just a medieval European-style world, there are developments in various areas thanks to magic technology.

There are things like air conditioners and refrigerators here.

It’s many times better than my corporate slave life in my previous life.

For now… it’s time to start training.

What am I going to do…? Strength training!