I Reincarnated as a Mob Villain in a Game World I Had Been Playing~ Using My Knowledge of the Game, I Lived a Carefree Life but for Some Reason I Became Famous Everywhere~ - Chapter 16 - Inside the Carriage (Lyfia’s POV)

Chapter 16 – Inside the Carriage (Lyfia’s POV)

What an honest man he is…

Lyfia Dior Aldi was thinking this when she saw the Jet-black in front of her.

He is a person of few words, and it’s likely that he also considered the need for protection in case of emergencies. As a result, he conceals his appearance with armor.

He is a rather elusive individual, but he doesn’t behave arrogantly or condescendingly.

…No wonder Karen likes him so much.

Like treasure hunters, the more fame they gain, the more they are admired.

As a result, many of them like to show off—but not the person in front of Lyfia.

He might have more prestige than anyone else, the most power in the city, but he completely outclasses everyone else.

What’s more, he even risked his life to save Lyfia’s sister’s life in the face of a vicious criminal gang.

They are in a position where they are too indebted to him, but he’s not taking advantage of that weakness…

I wonder how much he is admired by the people around him…

—I’m sure it’s probably too many to count.

When Lyfia was thinking that,

“I’m getting nervous…”

In the face of the murmuring Jet-black, Karen, wanting attention, confronted him.

“Dressing up like that and getting nervous is so uncool, you know.”

“It’s too bad you were saved by such an uncool person.”

“Huh…? T-This and that are different! I’m not that ungrateful!”

“Fufufu.”

The man is supposed to be a member of Vertal, a secret organization directly under the Imperial Capital.

He is supposed to have met the King, so he shouldn’t be nervous in front of the Duke.

Understanding Karen’s feelings, he anticipated being confronted and paid attention to her.

He really does things that make Karen happy…

Lyfia muttered in her mind so as not to disrupt the atmosphere of the place.

There are of course reasons why Lyfia is thinking this.

While the sisters often engage with other aristocrats together, whenever that happens, Lyfia never has time specifically for Karen.

That’s because her sister Karen is still a 12-year-old, and Lyfia, who is now 17, spends more time searching for a husband.

Of course, it is not an easy thing to do… But Lyfia cares so much about her little sister that she’s happy to see this kind of response.

Lyfia wanted to meet the Jet-black, but it was Karen who wanted to meet him even more.

He’s such a wonderful person, it’s a shame he’s avoiding our family’s gratitude…

Lyfia was really surprised when the Jet-black said he didn’t have free time.

The mention of a “thank you from the Duke family” would have made anyone’s eyes go wide and their ulterior motives come out, but this man was different.

He risked his life to rescue Karen and was reluctant to accept any gratitude.

‘I can’t let The Duke lose face,’ was probably the only reason why the man got into the carriage.

He even gave Karen the Legendary Elixir, a cure which The Duke family had been searching for years that they spent countless money to heal her leg. But all the man wanted was just for the girls to intervene and mediate when he acted rudely in front of The Duke.

A respectable compensation for such a precious medicine should be a castle.

But he has no ulterior motives, does not express greed, and is truly a likable person.

I wonder if we can continue to be involved with each other somehow…

It was the first time Lyfia had ever felt this way about the opposite sex.

The man reminded Lyfia of Karen.

“I have one question… How long do you plan to stay in this town, Sir Jet-black?”

“Ah… Well, it depends on my mood, I guess.”

“Why don’t you just stay in this town? It’s not a bad town, is it?”

“Yeah, it’s a nice town.”

Even though the man said the town was nice, his response was still vague.

I guess that means he has to move as soon as he gets instructions from the management… Well I guess that’s a given since he’s such a busy person…

There’s nothing that they could do to stop him. 

Only if the man moves around can there be lives saved, just like Karen’s.

“……”

Lyfia felt disappointed and reluctant to part with him.

She firmly engraved the man’s figure in her eyes, as if conflicting with the two emotions.

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After several tens of minutes of travel in the carriage, they arrived.

They reached a mansion with a huge gate-—It was the home of the Ducal family.

In the spacious grounds, there was a well-maintained garden and fountain installations that created rainbows as if adding a touch of beauty.

It was a sight to behold, but there was an even more startling sight.

The carriage was moving through the gate in the direction of what appeared to be the entrance.

“W-What’s going on…”

“It is our respect.”

One by one, the supposed guards saluted the carriage. And each of the supposed servants spread out their skirts and gave their greeting.

Dozens of them were lined up on either side, making a path for the carriage.

“You don’t have to do this much… If someone of high status did this to me, it might cause various issues…”

“Everyone has agreed to do this, so there is no issue at all.”

To the man who didn’t seem convinced, Lyfia said,

“If there happens to be anyone who objects, we will handle it appropriately.”

“…I-I see.”

Lyfia usually carries a soft tone and gentle atmosphere, but at this moment, the man thought she was scary.

‘I will punish them until they admit their mistakes.’

‘I will make sure they grind their back teeth without fail.’

…Was what appealed in her eyes.

When the man looked next to him as if to ask for help, Karen made a triumphant face, as if saying “Hmph!”

As expected of a family member, Karen stood firmly on Lyfia’s side.

The person who managed to win over the Duke’s family to this extent all by himself is none other than this man, both now and in the future.