Otome Game Mob Villain Chapter 577

"First, let's imagine that everyone will eventually grow up and find soone they really like."

"Oh, so I’ll have soone I really like, huh?"

Maris puts her hand on her cheek and seems to be lost in thought, which ans she doesn’t have any particular feelings for Gedding.

Well, let’s just assu she hasn’t realized her own feelings yet.

I clear my throat and continue.

"If the feelings between you and the person you like are mutual, that fondness will turn into love. And if you co to love each other, it’s only natural that you’ll have a child, right?"

As I answer, I hear murmurs of "I see…" and "Oh…" from everyone.

Looking around, I see that Maris also has a look of understanding on her face.

I thought they might be satisfied with that explanation for now, but then I noticed Rubens making a puzzled expression.

"Huh? What’s wrong?"

"Ah, no…"

Rubens hesitantly spoke up.

"With all due respect, I was just wondering who might have told you such things, Lord Ridd."

"Uh, well…"

Oops, I might have sounded too mature.

As I quickly tried to think of a way to brush it off, the face of a certain person ca to mind.

"W-well, actually, I asked my father about it once before. That’s how he explained it to ."

"Oh, so even you asked about such things, Lord Ridd? It’s a bit surprising that Lord riner would give such an answer."

"Ah, haha. I think it’s sothing every kid wonders about at so point. Looking back now, I think even my father struggled to answer."

I’m sorry for bringing your na into this, Father.

Apologizing silently in my heart, I laughed it off.

Rubens and the rest of the Second Knights order don’t know about my mories from my past life.

If I say too many things that don’t match my age, they might get suspicious.

It might be a bit late for that, but it’s better than doing nothing.

However, Diana and Fara, who know about my past life mories, are giving exasperated looks.

"Ah, so that ans…"

Maris’s eyes sparkled as if she had just realized sothing.

"Since Lord Ridd and Lady Fara are in love now, you’ll have a child as soon as you grow up, right?"

"Uh…"

I was taken aback by the unexpected remark.

If what I said was true, then Maris’s words would also be true.

I glanced at Fara, and our eyes t.

In that instant, my body suddenly felt hot, and I started sweating profusely, my face burning.

Fara’s face also turned red, and she shyly twitched her ears.

"So that’s how it is, huh?"

Seeing our reactions, Maris smiled innocently, looking delighted.

Before I knew it, everyone was grinning and staring at .

"W-well, Fara and I are married, so…"

I scratched my cheek and nodded vaguely, and Fara also chid in, "Y-yes, that’s right."

After that, Fara and I, along with Rubens and Diana, were bombarded with questions from the Second Knights.

Looking back now, it’s a bit strange that Fara and I were also questioned so much.

Originally, Rubens and Diana were supposed to be the center of attention, right?

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"Lord Ridd, you seem to be deep in thought during training. How impressive."

"Ah, oops…!"

By the ti I snapped back to reality at Rubens’s voice, he had already closed the distance.

That’s right, we’re in the middle of training.

Our wooden swords clashed, and the sharp, dry sound echoed around us.

To deflect the strike coming straight at , I deliberately backflipped to create so distance.

I shouldn’t have let my mind wander so much.

Letting out a sigh, I tightened my focus and raised my wooden sword into a ready stance.

"I didn’t expect you to block that strike. It seems you’ve improved quite a bit."

Rubens narrowed his eyes and smiled softly.

"Of course. But you’ve improved too, haven’t you? If I hadn’t jumped back just now, my sword would’ve broken."

"I’m honored by your praise. I’ve also been trained by Lord Riner and the captain."

He bowed slightly, but his movents were flawless.

As I struggled to find an opening, Rubens leaped forward, closing the distance in an instant.

"If you won’t co to , I’ll co to you instead ."

"Tch…!"

Once more, the sound of our wooden swords clashing filled the training grounds.

But this ti, the relentless exchange of blows between and Rubens created a continuous, intense rhythm, accompanied by cheers from Fara and the others.

Rubens seed more composed than when he first taught martial arts.

Or rather, his movents had beco more efficient.

The way he gripped his sword, the angle of his shoulders, the speed of his steps—every small movent was precise, with no wasted energy.

Moreover, he only exerted force at the mont of impact, making each strike heavy.

If I didn’t deflect them properly, my sword would definitely break.

Or worse, I’d be sent flying due to the difference in our physiques.

If I were to describe Cross’s swordsmanship as "skilled and straightforward, backed by extensive combat experience," then Rubens’s swordsmanship could be called "a fluid, ever-changing style born of natural talent."

And he’s still developing.

In terms of "sword talent," I might not be able to beat him.

"Lord Ridd, you’re deep in thought again."

"Ah, I’m just thinking of a way to beat you, Rubens."

I answered dismissively in the midst of our swordplay, and Rubens smirked.

"Your ability to think is one of your strengths, Lord Lidd, but in a life-or-death situation, a mont of distraction can be fatal. Please keep that in mind."

"I know that without you telling ."

Facing his sharp strikes, I deliberately stepped forward, closing the distance.

The tip of Rubens’s sword grazed my right cheek, the sound of the wind cutting through the air piercing my ears.

It’s scary, but thanks to my father’s courage training, I’m not afraid.

"What…?!"

Rubens’s eyes widened as I closed in.

He had just swung his sword, leaving him vulnerable, so he couldn’t block my strike.

"This is my win."

"Unfortunately, I can’t let you win just yet."

As I swung my sword horizontally to strike his torso, Rubens quickly leaned back to dodge, then flipped backward to create distance.

"Oops. I thought that would be the end."

"Impressive. I didn’t expect you to grow this much."

As we both raised our swords and locked eyes, Rubens relaxed his expression.

"Well then, let’s get serious. Activate Body Enhancent: Second Stage."

"Got it."

As we both activated Body Enhancent: Second Stage, a faint wave of magical energy swept through the training grounds.

There are two reasons why I asked Rubens to spar with .

First, to train using Body Enhancent: Second Stage.

Second, to test my new magic.

I channeled magic into the wooden sword in my hand, applying a different kind of enchantnt than usual.

If I put too much magic into it, the sword would break, and if it was too weak, the effect wouldn’t activate.

It required a delicate balance.

Soon, a transparent, heat-like aura began to rise from the sword.

Yes, it worked.

"Rubens, I have a favor to ask."

"What is it?"

His eyes shone with anticipation as he witnessed the phenonon occurring on my sword.

"I’m going to test a new magic now. Let know what you think afterward."

"Understood."

Rubens nodded, then added, "By the way…"

"What should I call this new magic?"

"Ah, I haven’t thought of a na yet. Give a second."

I put my hand on my chin and thought for a mont before announcing the na that ca to mind.

"Let’s call it ‘Magic Sword Technique’ for now."

With that, I slowly raised my sword into a ready stance.