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 55 - Arriving at the Bridge

Chapter 55 – Arriving at the Bridge

“Well then, Miss Remy. Please give my best wishes to the director, Mr. Albrella.”

“Yes.”

“We look forward to your continued patronage, Sir Jet-black.”

“Ah, yeah.”

If I ever get the chance to come here again…

It is only natural that the man’s reply would be brusque.

He’s not so well off that he can come here in his private life to buy such luxury goods.

Unlike others, he doesn’t have so much leeway in his heart.

——After all, he’s unemployed.

Hiding his true feelings, he left the store as the manager bowed deeply to see him off.

And then, five seconds after leaving the shop…

“Oi.”

“Hmm?”

It was a small voice, but the tone was rough.

When the man looked to the side, he could see Remy with a half-closed eye, as if she had some dissatisfaction.

“What’s with the face?”

When the man made a retort while leaning his face closer——she reached out her hand and as if it was a given, said,

“You can hold Remy’s hand.”

“……”

“Didn’t you hear me? You can hold this hand.”

“…………”

“Hold Remy’s hand.”

It was truly perplexing.

Remy was acting high and mighty.

She was acting with a “I’m giving you permission” attitude…

If it were coming from someone older, the man might somewhat understand. Not completely understand, but might somewhat understand. But Remy is a child.

Normally, it should be the opposite. It absolutely should be the opposite.

“By the way, if it had been outside the city, we wouldn’t have had to hold hands.”

Despite her appearance, Remy is the daughter of a wealthy family. Her father is one of the three most powerful men in the land.

The man has no choice but to be polite in places where there might be danger, so as not to be held responsible.

That was the theory the man came up with, but he was naive.

“I won’t know if Remy goes somewhere. I won’t know if I lose sight of her.”

“……”

“Speaking of which, you did mention that I should protect you…”

“D-did I?”

“Well, forget it.”

At that age, was it a threat…? The strength to negotiate and unfamiliar words were disrupted by the lack of age-appropriate understanding. However, now that the man recalled the statement of being “protected,” the suggestion of “holding hands” felt like a lifesaver.

“Here, my hand.”

“Yes.”

The man switched the goods from his right hand to his left and extended his now free right hand. Remy immediately took hold of it.

“…It’s hard.”

“What’s the point of the armor if it’s soft?”

“This hand, it’s hard to grip.”

The man’s body is covered in full plates, and his arms are completely covered in armor.

In other words, complaining wouldn’t do anything.

“Then I’ll grip your hand.”

“It’s going to hurt a little.”

“Then let go.”

“If you do that, Remy will go somewhere… Is that okay?”

After a bit of aggression, his last words were anxiously returned.

Remy’s eyes widened and she looked like she wanted him to say “No.”

“…That’s no good, so bear with this.”

“Okay.”

“You’ve suddenly become very honest.”

“When I thought about it, it was a compromise.”

“You understand things pretty well for a kid.”

“They say merchants are all about compromise. They say if you remember it, things will work out.”

“I’ve been thinking about it, but you’re really well educated.”

The business education she has been given has made her more peculiar in some ways, but this is also a positive feature of her personality.

“Remy was physically weak, so studying was a way to pass the time.”

“…It’s good to hear it in the past tense.”

“Yes.”

Hearing those weighty words, but seeing her now, walking with a lively step while swinging their joined hands, brought a smile to the man’s face.

If she had spent her time like that in the past, it was only natural for her to want to venture out into the town with enthusiasm.

“Well, I know studying might not be the most enjoyable thing, but keep working hard, okay? It’s something that will never go to waste.”

“Remy wants to play every day.”

“If you do what you have to do, you can play to your heart’s content.”

“Everyone says the same thing…”

“You don’t have to make that face. It’s a sign that you’re cherished.”

As expected, she must have heard these words to the point of getting tired of them. She even had a vexed expression on her face.

“I mean, if you’ve been spending your time in your room up until now, wouldn’t it be tiring to play every day? It’s a different environment than what you’re used to.”

“Can Remy tell you something?”

“What?”

“Remy’s already starting to get tired.”

“Come on, that’s just way too soo——…”

That’s where the man’s words stop.

He felt like it was his fault.

“Did you perhaps think that…I would call a carriage or something to get around?”

“Yes, that’s what Remy thought.”

Remy said while nodding.

“…Sorry. I don’t usually use a carriage. I enjoy walking around town.”

“It’s fine.”

“Isn’t tired and fine a contradiction?”

“If Remy gets tired, Remy gets a piggyback. Just like back then.”

“Yes, yes. Then tell me when you do get tired.”

The man was feeling at fault.

He also heard her desire to ‘play every day.’

He wants to respond to that feeling——Just as he was thinking that,

“Ah, Remy’s already so tired.”

She said shrewdly. That’s a merchant’s daughter for you.

“Just so you know, if you lie to me, I’ll make you walk all the way.”

“…I can walk some more.”

“Let’s go.”

Remy is already well. It would be better for the future if he didn’t give her special treatment.

So, after walking with the gift for some time,

It was the moment they reached the bridge the Jet-black had destroyed.

All those working on the reparation became stiff.

——This should come as no surprise.

The person responsible for destroying the bridge had appeared. Above all——Remy, the commercial director’s beloved daughter, was attached to his back.