Scum-lesse Oblige, I Have Been Reincarnated as a Scum Villain in an 18+ Game World, and I Absolutely Want to Grasp the Mob Life with the Power of My Knowledge of the Original Story - Chapter 8

Those Who Have Went Through Chuunibyou Phase Understands Chuunibyou

Several days have passed since the mock battle with Enrique.

What I did during the battle is quite simple.

It’s a method of utilizing magic where I concentrate my mana at a single point.

Of course, the essence of magic lies in casting spells and applying magical effects.

However, surprisingly, enhancing my physical abilities using magic is not so bad.

And today, once again, I’m practicing my sword skills in the training ground.

The soldiers passing by would say,

“Good morning, young lord. You’re full of energy!”

This is good, they are starting to notice me.

“Yeah, thank you.”

I waved back at them and say so.

I’m feeling great now.

If I continue to capture the hearts of the soldiers little by little like this, will someone eventually stand up for me when I’m in a tough spot?

I can’t help but to think so.

I should do my best.

However, at the moment, there is someone I don’t quite understand.

“Hey there, young lord. You’re really energetic again today.”

“…a-ah yeah. You seem energetic as well.”

I replied so reluctantly while turning toward the source of the voice.

Behind me, there stands Enrique grinning as he looks at me.

“How about another mock battle, young lord?”

For some reason, he seems really eager to challenge me into another mock battle.

It doesn’t make any sense.

Why is he so excited to challenge me to a mock battle?

“Young lord.”

Enrique says so as he puts his arm around my shoulder and brings his face closer to my ear.

“…when are you going to start your movement?”

Eh???

I’m dumbfounded.

I genuinely don’t understand what he means.

‘Start my movement? What in the world does that mean? Is he asking about the storyline of the game?

Wait, don’t tell me…

Could it be that I’m just not aware, but he’s actually the protagonist of some spin-off series?

I carefully look at Enrique.

A grinning loser adventurer who is in his 30s or so.

Is this guy really a protagonist…?

No, no, that can’t be.

It would be better to make a spin-off series where Scumtos is the main protagonist than this guy.

I close my eyes and try to imagine what it would be like for this guy to be the main protagonist in a game with lots of beautiful girls.

…yup, that’s impossible.

I brush off Enrique’s hand and answer shortly,

“Not yet.”

“Not yet, huh?”

“Yeah, it’s too soon.”

If we talk about the main story of the game, the main characters should be around 16 years old when the story starts.

So it’s definitely too soon.

By the way, Scumtos is the same age as the protagonist, but because of his scummy character and appearance, he looks a lot older than the protagonist…

…what a bad reputation.

“I see…I understand.”

Enrique nods at my words.

“Interesting. So for now, you are still getting yourself stronger. Hiding in the shadows, waiting for the right time.”

“Yeah…?”

I replied, not really sure what he’s getting at.

What does he mean by ‘waiting for the right time’?

On top of that, please don’t say it with such a serious face. You’re confusing me.

“Alright then, I’ll go ahead and train the soldiers for now.”

“Y-Yeah…”

I watch Enrique, a no-good loser, heading toward the soldiers with a somewhat awkward expression on my face.

A worthless F-rank adventurer is training the soldiers with a smug look on his face.

It’s really a strange sight to see.

“Let’s go guys!”

“Watch and learn!”

Enrique said so as he trains the soldiers.

It’s embarrassing, this is too embarrassing!!!

Is this what they call empathetic embarrassment?

The fact that the solders are getting excited and say, ‘Wow, amazing!’ only makes it even sadder to see.

‘Stop it! You’ll only embarrass yourself more by trying to act cool!’

I thought of saying so to Enrique, but I decided not to.

Well, the soldiers seem to be obediently following along Enrique’s instructions, and he doesn’t seem to be a bad trainer after all.

“Everyone has moments like this, so I’ll just let him be.”

Everyone has times when they want to be someone special.

Mostly during their second year of middle school.

However, it seems that it comes quite late for Enrique.

Enrique is battling a chronic disease called ‘chuunibyou’ syndrome.

I turn away from the training scene and head back to the mansion with a warm expression on my face.

“Ultos-sama!”

When I return to the mansion and enter my room, I’m suddenly called by Riera.

“What is it?”

“U-Umm, your magic tutor is here today…”

“Is that so?”

I follow Riera to the parlor of the mansion, wondering if there really such a thing.

Come to think of it, in this world, magic is quite prominent.

For a prestigious gamily like the Randall family, it wouldn’t be strange to have a private tutor.

I open the door, make a bow, and deliver a common greeting as any NPC would.

“Nice to meet you for the first time—eh?”

However…

The moment I see the person in front of me, I froze.

A truly beautiful, big breasted woman is standing right before me.

And most importantly, I am very familiar with her face.

“—Carla-san.”

Carla Orland.

One of the most popular heroines of the game is standing right in front of me.