Otome Game Mob Villain - Chapter 6
Chapter 6: Reiner Baldia
Translator: mayora13
Reiner heaved a long sigh after Rid left his office. “Haah… I’m certain Rid is only six years old. How is it that he can talk so level-headedly? It’s like he’s a different person.”
Reiner often traveled to the Imperial Capital for governing matters, which was why he would receive reports on his children’s affairs from Garn and the maids upon returning home.
Until now, Rid was unruly, out of hand, and more. But according to the latest report, after his son fell unconscious in the garden and later woke up, the boy grew mature as if he had changed into someone else.
Garn said, “I was surprised myself, but it is a common thing for change to be triggered in people by something. For Rid-sama, it was when Nunnally-sama was afflicted with Mana Deficiency syndrome. And this time, perhaps it was something related to his collapse in the garden.”
Reiner closed his eyes and fell in thought at the butler’s words. Rid used to be an intelligent child. He was quick to understand the contents of picture books, and he was also sensitive to and good at guessing the emotions of others. The boy had a promising future ahead of him.
But not long after Nunnally began suffering from Mana Deficiency syndrome, Rid lost his sensibility. His personality turned so wild and unruly that Reiner and Garn didn’t know what to do with him.
It was amid Reiner’s worry for the future that Rid’s disposition calmed, which Reiner considered a turn for the better. However, there was a bigger problem now.
Suddenly, Reiner opened his eyes and started murmuring to himself.
“… So he calls her Mel. How nice. I want to call her that too…”
Garn said, “Why not? I think she would be pleased.”
“Don’t be foolish now. If I were to call her Mel with a face like mine, I’m sure Meredy will cry…”
In truth, Reiner was a deeply family-oriented man, but showing this on the surface could become a cause for disdain. It was also highly likely that his family would be considered his weakness and be targeted by his enemies. This was why Reiner tried to be as strict as he could. Because they were located in a border province adjoined to numerous neighboring countries, being attacked was something that happened from time to time.
“… Maybe it’s fine to take up Rid’s suggestion of having breakfast and dinner together… Alright. From tomorrow on, I’m having meals with the kids.”
“Yes, then I will take note of that, my lord.”
As soon as Reiner heard Garn’s reply, he resumed the paperwork he had been keeping on hold.