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 85

Episode 85

“……I see. That’s quite admirable. If you encounter any trouble, feel free to consult with me.”

With a smile back on his face, he bowed and left. Watching his retreating figure, I murmured,

“It feels like he’s plotting something.”

“Yeah, it does.”

I don’t think he’d do anything directly harmful, but he’s probably thinking about how to use me as a puppet. It would be troublesome if he were working behind the scenes, but as long as there’s no overt harm, it’s fine. For now, the greeting with the Rentoria family has concluded safely.

Reem approached me.

“……There, I found him. The Endil family.”

Following Reem’s gaze, I saw the man from the Endil family we were searching for. He was openly flaunting his fat body, enjoying a conversation with another noble.

……Alright, today’s target is him. Let’s go approach him immediately.

As we approached Bright Endil, he noticed us. Straightening his back a bit, probably to look more presentable, he then smiled and bowed to us.

“Oh my, Lord Reis. Thank you for inviting me today.”

“We’re indebted to the Endil family. It’s only natural. We’ll be counting on you from now on, too.”

“Of course, absolutely!”

Usually, this would be the end of the conversation with other nobles, but I have a lot to ask the Endil family this time.

“How are things in Endria recently?”

“Huh? There aren’t any major issues, but…”

“That’s good to hear. However, I heard that some men and women causing disturbances in the city were captured recently. I was wondering if there was a problem with public order…”

“Well… there haven’t been any significant problems.”

……His expression has changed a bit.

Bright has a hobby of framing people and turning them into criminals, then forcibly making them slaves. He finds people to his liking and then does such things.

This time, I intend to caution him and get Suzaku and Serin released. I’m actually grateful that they were caught, as it gives me an excuse to talk about this.

“So? What about the men and women you captured under unreasonable accusations?”

“……Where did you hear that from?”

His expression changed drastically.

If it weren’t for the banquet, he would have considered forming a slave contract with Serin. He seemed to be pondering about the person who slipped up, but he wouldn’t suspect that it was Kururu, the informant.

Of course, I won’t mention Kururu’s name and look at Bright with a cold expression.

“Bright.”

I called his name with as much intimidation as I could muster.

My feelings seemed to have conveyed enough, and Bright flinched.

“The two people you captured are… acquaintances of mine.”

“……What!?”

Bright shouted in surprise, his face turning pale.

Realizing he had done something terrible, his expression grew increasingly severe. Even though it’s not that hot, sweat was beading on his forehead.

“So, if possible, I’d like you to release the two of them… Is that not possible?”

“O-Of course, I’ll release them immediately!”

“I see. I’m glad you’re reasonable. However, Bright… don’t overdo it.”

I smiled at him with a hint of menace, and he nodded frantically, trying to smile back.

……This should be enough. Although I haven’t explicitly stated it, if he continues to act as he pleases, I’ll have to consider his dismissal.

As long as he curbs his sadistic tendencies, it’s fine for him to continue as he is. Frankly, I’m too busy with the main story revisions to manage personnel placement and dispatch.

“Anyway, could you bring the two of them to the mansion by tomorrow?”

“Understood!”

With this, I should be able to secure Suzaku and Serin.

……Now that the two of them have met, the story centered around them might have already begun, but if I keep them under my surveillance, I can at least prevent the worst ending.

I mean, I have to prevent it, or the world will collapse, taking me with it.

I must correct it at any cost…

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