I, Who Was Dismissed as Worthless Failure by my Family and Fiancée, Discovered I had Reincarnated as a Game Character I Raised with Great Care and Vowed to Take Control of my Life and Defy Anyone who Opposes Me. - Chapter 88: Truly Ridiculous

Chapter 88: Truly Ridiculous

So I relayed to Charlotte that I knew about the people lurking around her, and she responded with an expression like ‘How did you know!?’ but quickly returned to her previous expression.

It seems she is trying to avoid showing her emotions, which is how she quickly changed her expression. However, this sudden transformation indicates that Charlotte possesses considerable strength.

“By the way, wouldn’t it be suspicious if you kept talking nonstop even though I didn’t ask anything? I’m not foolish enough to believe the story of someone sent to capture me and hand me over to the Emperor.”

“… It seems you’re not the foolish son of a duke as described in the reports and rumours, lacking both magical and martial talents and having low intelligence. I need to reassess my evaluation of you. But is that alright?” 

“What do you mean?”

Charlotte asked, but I had no idea what she was referring to, so I asked her back what she meant.

Given Charlotte’s current attitude, she was likely to reply honestly, and it won’t cost me anything to ask.

“I’m asking if it’s okay for you not to hide your abilities that you’ve kept concealed until now. You at least have the ability to sense the presence of those lurking around us, right? Moreover, wouldn’t it have been easier for you if I had challenged you with a condescending attitude, underestimating you? It’s not something you should let go of, considering it’s a rare chance for victory.”

“… Kukuku, kuhahahaha! Is that so? How ridiculous! Utterly ridiculous!”

I couldn’t help but burst into laughter because Charlotte’s explanation was truly ridiculous.

“What are you laughing at?”

Charlotte asked, her voice and expression carrying a hint of anger as she looked at me.

“Well, it’s because you still seem to be under the illusion that you’re the hunter, the stronger side in this situation. So, it was incredibly comical to see you behave and speak as if you were a formidable opponent, completely unaware that you’re about to become the hunted. I couldn’t help but laugh. Also, even if you’re on guard against someone like me, the difference is as small as giving a child a wooden stick as a weapon. Rest assured. I’m underestimating you completely. There’s no need for me to hide my abilities and lure you into complacency.”

“I see. It’s a shame. I thought of being kind to you, but it seems there’s no need for that.”