Reincarnated as a Mob in an Otome Game, but the Characters Were Worse Than I Expected, So I Crushed Them All and Destroyed the Story

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Chapter 20: Mob Gets Harassed

The day after the fun little cosplay session with Charlotte—

I was on my way to the academy, walking alongside Hank.

Of course, I hadn’t told him what exactly I did to Charlotte yesterday.

Not because I wanted to keep it a secret, but because if word got out, House Maxwell might actually have me erased.

Better to just keep this one to myself.

“H-Hey… you didn’t do anything to piss off Lady Maxwell, right? I mean, I don’t want to get dragged into anything… But I also don’t want to see you get executed, man.”

“Haha, don’t worry about it. If I die, well… it just means I wasn’t meant to last long in this world.”

“So you DID do something!? Hey! Answer me, damn it!”

Yeah, there was no way Hank would ever believe me if I actually told him what happened.

Besides, spreading that story would be suicidal.

So yeah—this was staying my secret.

[Oh, but I know everything, Master~.]

(Did you enjoy it?)

[Of course not! Tell me, what’s the right reaction for a spirit watching her contractor force his weird hobbies on an innocent noble girl—while grinning like an idiot!?]

(Hey, I wasn’t enjoying it. I just thought she looked adorably embarrassed, and maybe I kinda wanted to do it again. That’s all.)

[THAT’S MORE THAN ENOUGH OF A RED FLAG!!!]

That’s not a red flag.

It’s only natural for a person to spoil a cute cat when they see one.

Dogs are adorable because they’re loyal and always eager for affection, but cats…

Cats are fickle—and that rare moment when they decide to be affectionate is what makes them so great.

…Whether forcing someone to meow on command counts as affection is… well, debatable.

“Anyway, don’t worry. At the very least, none of this will affect you.”

“That’s not the point! I said I’d hate it if you ended up dead!”

“Oh? A confession? Sorry, but I prefer girls, so I’ll have to turn you down.”

“That’s NOT what I meant, idiot! I also like cute girls over sweaty guys! I was talking about friendship!”

“Haha, just kidding. Thanks.”

Hank was a bit of an idiot, but he was a good guy.

Despite his upbringing, he had a very down-to-earth personality and actually understood me.

Honestly, I was lucky to have someone like him as a friend.

“So, did you finish the alchemy homework for today? You had to do it alone while I was… occupied, right?”

“Ugh… Don’t remind me. I must have read through dozens of alchemy books in the library yesterday. I don’t even want to look at another word for a while.”

“Unlucky for you—our first class today is language studies.”

Hank visibly winced.

He hated alchemy.

Then again, it was basically the equivalent of advanced science and chemistry in this world.

And since this world didn’t have subject specializations, people with more of a humanities brain probably struggled with it.

I, on the other hand, had boosted my intelligence stats with items, so I could handle pretty much anything.

“Oh? Sir Edward, is that you?”

I was chatting with Hank when a voice suddenly called out from behind.

Turning around, I saw Alicia and Jessica, both holding their school bags.

(W-What…!? Why are these two noble ladies here…!? Shouldn’t they be in the noble dormitory right now!? If Alec or the other capture targets see this, I’m dead!!!)

Alec and his group of idiots had already forbidden me from ever showing my face near Jessica or any of them again.

Of course, I had zero intention of actually listening to him—

But now was not the time to start breaking that rule.

At the same time, Alicia was still a high-ranking noble.

I couldn’t just say, “Please stay away from me,” or try to run.

Right now, the goal was to get through this conversation as smoothly as possible.

I put on a polite smile and greeted them.

“Good morning, Lady Hamilton, Miss Jessica. Might I ask what brings you here?”

“Good morning, Sir Edward. We had some errands to run, so we took a bit of a detour.”

“A-Ahaha… I see.”

“Yes. Oh, and by the way—we watched your duel yesterday. Defeating Lady Maxwell in combat… Sir Edward, you must be quite powerful.”

“A-Ahaha… I wouldn’t say that…”

Normally, I would have been happy to receive such praise.

But right now?

Not at all.

I forced myself to smile, even as I felt cold sweat dripping down my back.

“Ahaha, Edward really was strong, wasn’t he?”

Jessica spoke with a bright smile.

Then, she slowly stepped closer—

Her lips hovering near my ear as she whispered—

“(Fufu, even the mighty Edward wouldn’t stand a chance if someone were to see you like this.)”

An awful feeling shot through me.

I immediately leaped back.

Jessica, being a commoner recommended by a noble, wouldn’t be punished for disrespecting me.

But that wasn’t the problem right now.

The real problem was—

“You there, commoner. What do you think you’re doing?”

A voice that had once filled me with despair.

A voice I had heard countless times in the game.

There was no way I could mistake it.

I turned—

And there he was.

“Y-Your Highness Alec! Good morning!”

Jessica beamed as she greeted him.

And standing there, his expression cold and severe, was Alec, the Crown Prince himself.

His sharp gaze was locked directly on me.

“A-Ahaha… Good morning, Your Highness. Such a lovely day today—truly, it must put Your Highness in the finest of moods…*”

“Do I look like I am in the finest of moods?”

Of course not!!!

I wasn’t in a good mood either!

And I definitely didn’t want to see your damn face first thing in the morning!

But this was bad. Really bad.

The fact that Alec appeared at this exact moment meant he had probably seen Jessica approaching me.

I clenched my teeth, trying to think—

But when I glanced at Jessica…

She was smirking at me—mocking me with her eyes.

(I see… So she did it on purpose. Was she always like this in the game, or is this just how she turned out in this world? Either way—she’s rotten to the core.)

I quietly added Jessica to my list of people who need a serious wake-up call.

The capture targets weren’t the only ones—even the “heroine” had been tainted.

This world was just as disgusting as ever.

But knowing that Jessica was dangerous didn’t change the fact that I was still screwed.

No matter what excuse I made, Alec would never listen.

And Jessica?

She’d happily watch me get crushed.

If I got expelled or executed here, my entire legacy would be reduced to—

A guy who spent his life collecting stat-boosting seeds and forcing a noble girl to wear cat ears and meow.

A perverted fool.

Think…!

I needed a way out of this—fast.

Just then—

“Oh my, what a gathering we have here. Good day to you all.”

“…! Charlotte!? What are you doing here!?”

Alec’s face twisted the moment he saw her.

And there she was—

The very same Charlotte Maxwell I had forced into cat ears just yesterday.

“My? Is there some reason I shouldn’t be here, Your Highness? Or are you simply too preoccupied with your beloved commoner to notice?”

“Commoners are NOT filthy! They are people, just like us! How many times must I tell you before you understand that!?”

That was a line straight from the game.

But hearing it now, after knowing Alec’s true nature, it held no weight at all.

Just days ago, this same prince had casually said that the lives of his people (weeds) meant nothing to him.

And now he was pretending to be some noble champion of equality?

Utter nonsense.

But the other capture targets—as if nothing were out of place—began to echo his sentiments.

“That’s right. Even if you’re Lady Maxwell, I cannot overlook such a statement as the Prime Minister’s son.”

“Are you really the top student of our year? Because I see no learning ability whatsoever.”

“Silence.”

Charlotte cut them down with just one word.

The capture targets looked ready to argue, but the overwhelming presence she exuded shut them up immediately.

“I am a duke’s daughter. The highest rank among you is no more than a marquis’s son. Watch your tongues—or I will erase you.”

She warned them all, except for Alec.

Honestly, watching her like this—

Unwavering. Uncompromising. Fearless.

I couldn’t help but feel a strange sense of admiration.

She might just be my new favorite character in MagiRom.

“Charlotte. Answer me. Why are you here?”

“I simply had business with that commoner over there. Is that a problem?”

Alec stared at her for a long moment—then sighed.

“…Fine. I’ll withdraw for now.”

Alec turned on his heel and walked away.

The other capture targets clicked their tongues in annoyance before following him, while Jessica hurried after Alec, and Alicia, panicking, rushed after her.

A conversation so cold, you’d never believe they were engaged.

But that was the same in both the game and this reality.

And just like that, the storm passed.

Now, only four people remained—

Me, Hank, Charlotte, and her attendant.

“Now then, commoner.”

Charlotte, having watched the prince and his group leave, turned her attention to me.

…Wait.

Why is she here?

“What is it?”

“I need to speak with you. Clear your schedule after class today.”

A beautiful noble girl inviting a guy for a private talk after school…