When I Reincarnated as the Villain of a Game World, I Created a Harem and Broke the Protagonist's Heart and Efforts! - Chapter 32 : Party [1]

Chapter 32 : Party [1]

When the servant opened the door and we entered, numerous eyes from the venue focused on us which was something I had expected.

In response to the gazes, Lilia and Lulua slightly flinched.

When I casually directed my gaze, both of them quickly regained composure and tightened their expressions.

As we walked into the venue from the entrance, various whispers reached our ears.

“The one who just entered must be from the Duke’s family.”

“Yeah, probably the Leischall and Heaville families.”

The whispers were about our backgrounds.

“Isn’t that Lord Klein over there?”

“Where? Really, Lord Klein?”

“He always looks so cool.”

There were whispers of young ladies captivated by Klein’s appearance.

“Who are those two beautiful women? Which noble family’s daughters are they?”

“I don’t know. I have no memory of seeing them before.”

Whispers of young heirs focusing on Lilia and Lulua.

And then—

“But, I know the man escorting those two. He’s definitely the eldest son of the Heaville Duke.”

“The eldest son means the next head, right? But, I’ve never heard his name before.”

“Me neither. I hear Klein’s name more often.”

And then there were whispers about me escorting the two.

I ignored those voices and continued walking.

This party was a standing-style event, with tables of food occupying about two-thirds of the venue.

While walking, we found a table without people, and I stopped nearby.

Although the number of gazes had decreased somewhat since earlier, they didn’t completely disappear due to the appearance of the two bewitchingly beautiful girls besides me.

“We’re being watched, aren’t we…”

“Wraith-sama, was I looking strange…?”

The two still hadn’t let go of my hands and looked up at me with anxious expressions.

In their dresses, their rarely seen vulnerable expressions were refreshing, and I wanted to savor them a bit longer, but I resisted the urge and said.

“No, there’s no problem. These gazes are drawn to your appearances. Have confidence in yourself.”

“I wouldn’t be happy if someone other than my husband saw me this intently…”

“I feel the same as my onee-san…”

Saying that, the two leaned in closer to me.

Accepting that, feeling their warmth, I was interrupted from behind.

“Excuse me, may I have a moment?”

“…What do you want?”

Feeling a wrinkle forming on my forehead due to the interruption, I turned around to find a nobleman’s son.

“Nice to meet you. I am Corrid Leser, the second son of the Leser Marquis. I wanted to greet Lord Wraith.”

Saying that, Corrid lightly bowed to me.

Normally, when a lower-ranking noble comes to greet, a response must be given, but I deliberately said nothing.

Seemingly puzzled by this, Corrid raised his face in confusion.

“Lord Wraith?”

“…Let me ask you one thing. What do you think of our Heaville Duke’s family?”

“…What do you mean?”

“Speak your mind about what you think of our Heaville family. If you have nothing to say, that’s fine too.”

Corrid seemed to ponder for a moment, then met my gaze and spoke.

“I hope it’s not too disrespectful towards other families, but is that acceptable?”

“I don’t mind.”

“I feel that your family, the Heaville Duke’s family, is truly a genuine noble family with real strength, unlike those other nobles drowned in power and status.”

“I see. Interesting. I’d like to talk to you again if the opportunity arises.”

“Thank you. Well then, since others are waiting, I’ll take my leave.”

He bowed slightly and left.

Lilia, who confirmed this with her eyes, frowned and whispered to me.

“My lord, wasn’t he the one who was trying to use me when I was held captive…?”

“Yeah… And he’s from the Leser Marquis family.”

The Leser Marquis family was the name of the house that once tried to use Lilia, the ‘recovery’ saint who lived in the slums, to bring about the downfall of my father, the empire’s prime minister.

I had conveyed this to Lilia and Lulua after the inspection.

The one who likely orchestrated the incident involving Lilia was probably the head of the Leser Marquis family, but it was unlikely that their child was involved.

There was no negative emotion towards me in his words. Also, Corrid’s words in response to my question.

Those were not words that someone scheming to drag others down would use.

Looking at the direction Corrid left, I lightly stroked Lilia’s head.

Smiling faintly at Lilia, who accepted my hand and relaxed her expression, I spoke.

“Don’t worry. Whatever happens, I’ll protect you.”

“Thank you, my lord.”

“Lord Raice, what about me?”

“Lulua you too.”

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Afterwards, Corrid continued to respond casually to the nobles who came to greet him, just like before. In the back of the venue, at a slightly elevated place with luxurious chairs, a knight raised his voice.

“His Majesty, and His Highness, the Second Prince, along with his fiancée, Miss Miliana Rishal, are here.”

At the sound of his voice, all the nobles in the venue straightened their postures and turned in that direction.

The door used by members of the imperial family at the back of the venue opened, and three figures entered. The Emperor entered first, followed by the Second Prince and Miliana.

The Emperor stood at the center, with the Second Prince and Miliana on his left.

Among them, my eyes were drawn to one person, the Second Prince.

Lilia and Lulua were the same.

Because the person there was—

The man who recently used demonic power on Lulua.

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