The Ugly Orc Strikes Back ~ Reincarnated as the Cruel Crown Prince of a Twisted Doujin Eroge with No Happy Endings, But as an Inexperienced Guy, Cruel Play is a Hopeless Challenge, So I'll Give My Best to Break the Flags and Strive for Survival ~ - Chapter 51: Ophelia's Father, Super Scary

Chapter 51: Ophelia’s Father, Super Scary

“Is everyone ready… Well, I don’t even need to ask, do I?”

After everyone had prepared, we gathered in front of the dormitory gate. Honestly, an unknown disease awaited us, putting our lives at risk as well.

But… yeah. By the looks of it everyone seemed resolved.

“Well then, let’s head to the palace.”

All aboard the carriage, we headed towards the palace. Though gates are situated both in the imperial palace and the foreign affairs agency, this time we had decided to use the one in the palace.

If we had applied for gate usage through foreign affairs, the possibility of bringing back the unknown illness to the capital would have been apparent, leading them to absolutely oppose it. In this regard, within the palace, my whims could hold sway, and the number of individuals responsible for questioning was minimized.

With that said.

“Alright, this is the gate reserved for the imperial family’s use.”

Normally, outsiders weren’t allowed to utilize the palace gate, but at this point, we disregarded such rules. Furthermore, the method of using the gate involved connecting with the destination gate using communication magic and magical energy, then supplying the necessary magical energy for teleportation from our side.

“Louie-sama, the magic stones for supplying magical energy are prepared.”

“Yes, thank you. Now, Ilse, come over here.”

“Yes.”

Taking Ilse’s hand, I have her stand beside me.

And then.

“Alright, let’s go.”

In an instant, we teleported to our destination, the intermediary point, the United Kingdom of Brinth.

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“So… Do you have any last words?”

Good evening, Ludwig here. 

Right now, I’m sitting on my knees surrounded by three princes.

As for how I ended up in this situation, let’s go back thirty minutes.

Though we had teleported to the United Kingdom of Brinth through the gate, we were met by three princes and three princesses right in front of us. The moment they saw me, all six of them started shouting at once.

“Our sister has been defiled by a man we know nothing about.”

“Moreover, having other women besides our beautiful Riru, who could even make a goddess flee barefoot, what a disloyal man.”

So they said, scolding me, leading to the situation I’m in now.

“But, as I’ve said many times, Ophelia is just a classmate, and this time, we are heading to the Kingdom of Borgonia to…”

“What did you say! You don’t like our Riru?”

“Oh… poor Riru…”

No use. They’re not listening at all. If I deny the relationship with Ophelia, they get furious. If I try to emphasize intimacy, they get furious. Seriously, what do they want me to do?

I glanced at Ophelia, as if to say ‘do something,’ but… she was trapped, being fully consoled by the three princesses.

In that case, I looked at Clarice-san… Oh, she’s gone.

“Ah, enough! Dear Sisters, please let go of me!”

“”Ehht!? Riru is being so cold!””

At last, unable to bear it any longer, Ophelia pushed them away, and her three sisters looked as if they were about to cry.

“And also, Dear Brothers! We have to go to the Kingdom of Borgonia to save it, and we have to leave right away! Besides, Ludwig is the only man I acknowledge. Please refrain from such misunderstandings!”

“”Huh?””

At her words, her three brothers glare at me with demonic expressions.

But Ophelia, could you please not mislead them like that? It’s too late now, though.

“Ugh…! It was indeed a mistake to send Riru to study abroad!”

“That’s right, Dear Brother! Why did our father allow it…!”

Could you not discuss internal family matters while I’m here?

Also, I know that Ophelia is the main heroine and a very beautiful and handsome person, but it’s unthinkable that an inexperienced guy like me would lay hands on her. I am harmless to people and animals, so please rest assured.

As for Ilse and Gill-senpai? The two of them were also glaring at Ophelia’s siblings in sync. Actually, Gill-senpai looked like a barking Chihuahua.

Amidst this chaotic situation, I held my head in my hands when…

“Don’t you think it’s enough?”

“”!? Father!””

The one who appeared was none other than the King of the United Kingdom of Brinth, Ophelia’s father, “Richard of Brinth.”

But… as expected of Ophelia’s father. The strength emanating from his golden hair and golden eyes, along with his majestic presence, was truly reminiscent of Ophelia herself.

In fact, among the seven princes and princesses, Ophelia might have resembled King Richard the most.

“Riru is heading to the Kingdom of Borgonia, which is in dire straits due to an unknown illness, to save them. What do you, her brothers and sisters, hope to achieve by obstructing her?”

“”…””

Chided by King Richard, the six siblings hung their heads and slumped their shoulders.

“Riru… even if it’s in another country, your compassion and courage to dive into dangerous lands for the sake of the people make me proud as your father.”

“Thank you. But… it’s not something I initiated. It was due to the suggestion of this person… Ludwig von Waldberg, the crown prince of the Waldberg Empire.”

“”!!!””

The moment Ophelia introduced me, not only her six siblings but even King Richard opened his eyes wide in shock.

Come to think of it, before I claimed to be the “Ugly Orc,” I had been thoroughly reprimanded by these six.

Well, I understood what everyone wanted to say. Why was I so skinny… No, rather, why was Ophelia friends with the “Ugly Orc”?

If they were parents and siblings, they wouldn’t have wanted to bring their precious daughter or sister anywhere near such a despicable Crown Prince like me.

“Ahem… Well, anyway, I am proud of Riru. You must… return safely.”

“Yes! Definitely!”

“Hmm… Clarice, I’m entrusting Riru to you as well.”

“Yes!”

With one knee on the ground, the two nodded firmly, and King Richard nodded in satisfaction.

“And… all of Riru’s school friends must also take care.”

“Yes. We will definitely protect Ophelia…san.”

Thinking I would get scolded if I called her by her first name, I ended up using ‘san’ with her name.

Because King Richard looked really scary.

“Hmm.”

King Richard nodded slowly.

“Now then, all of you. Let’s see off the heroes on their journey!”

“”Yes, sir!””

Finally released, we stood atop the gate bound for the Kingdom of Borgonia. All that was left was to supply the magic power and teleport…

“…Let’s have a proper talk when you return. A leisurely conversation.”

“Hiiii?”

With a pat on my shoulder and a creepy smile lifting the corners of his mouth, King Richard saw us off, and we teleported to the Kingdom of Borgonia.