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 35

Episode 35

“Good morning, Lord Reis.”

“Good morning. As planned, I’d like to purchase some equipment. Is that alright?”

“Yes, that’s fine. Please come in…”

“I’ll go in with Ruf. Ruf, can you shrink your body a bit?”

“Yeah, sure.”

Ruf quickly shrinks his body to the size of a puppy.

Ruf can change his body size. However, he doesn’t usually use it because it consumes a lot of magic power. He keeps it at the basic size most of the time.

“…Is that kid your pet, Lord Reis? Talking monsters are rare, aren’t they?”

“He’s not exactly a pet, more like a friend.”

I pick up Ruf’s body. Since he uses a lot of magic power every time he moves while small, I want to alleviate that burden for him.

Vilias looks at us with great interest, so I offer Ruf to her.

When Vilias hugs Ruf tightly, he looks a bit uncomfortable but can still work, right?

I convey these words with my gaze to Ruf, who lets out a short breath but is held by Vilias.

Then, I am guided through Vilias’ room.

The ground floor seems to be the workshop, with various equipment and materials placed around.

“Are these the items made by Vilias that are available for purchase?”

“Mofumofu.”

“Are you listening?”

“Huh? Yeah, it’s fine.”

Vilias seems completely relaxed. She was so wary of me at first that she seemed like she might tremble.

Indeed, she’ll become a big-shot blacksmith in the future. Her courage is different.

While making sure not to disturb Vilias who’s enjoying Ruf’s fluffiness, I look at the goods.

“Alright then, Ruf. Please select items with skills attached.”

“Yeah, got it.”

While being held, Ruf goes about his work.

Using his adorable front paws, he selects weapons.

…What surprised me about Ruf’s words was that most of the equipment had skills attached to them.

The weapons themselves are made with materials that aren’t so high-end, so they’re priced for purchase.

When I ask Vilias, she quotes prices that are several times cheaper than the market.

“…Isn’t that quite cheap?”

“Those were weapons that still didn’t satisfy me.”

Well, if that’s the case, it’s fine, right?

I purchase the equipment with the money I made by selling the materials.

After buying thirty weapons in total, I store them away using spatial magic.

“…That’s incredibly convenient.”

Vilias, who was watching intently, speaks to me enviously.

“Well, yeah. Anyway, what about this remaining sword?”

In the game, you can break down created swords into materials.

I wonder if it’s the same in this world?

“It’s planned to be re-forged into materials. However, there will be a slight reduction in materials, so I’m glad we could confirm the skills.”

…It seems the game mechanics are the same here.

“In that case, that’s good. Let me know when you make more weapons. I’d like to buy them.”

“Yeah, got it. Oh, okay.”

Vilias still seems awkward with formal language, covering her mouth with her hand unintentionally.

With a wry smile, I take Ruf back.

“Mofumofu.”

She extends her hand reluctantly.

It’d be worrying for Inaesia and the others if I leave Ruf here.

“You can come to the mansion anytime to see him if you want.”

“Is that alright…?”

“It’s technically a job, so make sure to bring at least one weapon when you come.”

“…That’s a bit difficult.”

“If it’s inside the mansion, Ruf can get used to his original form, so he can even give you a ride on his back, you know?”

“I’ll bring one every day.”

Vilias becomes fired up with enthusiasm.

In contrast, Ruf looks tired.

“Reis, I haven’t given permission.”

“They might make friends with people their age, you know?”

“I’ll gladly give them a ride.”

…Both sides readily agreed to hold the others hostage.

With that said, it seems like things will work out well for both sides.