Otome Game Mob Villain Chapter 623

"Haah, why did it co to this..."

After the tribal chief eting, I returned to the guest room with everyone and sat down on the provided sofa, letting out a deep sigh as I slumped over.

Once our agenda was over, the tribal chief eting shifted to reports on the current state of each territory and discussions in preparation for the Beast King Tournant.

Then, after setting the dates for individual etings with each tribal chief, the eting was adjourned.

Looking back at the tribal chief eting, it started smoothly with the announcent of the engagent between Sekhtos' This and Amon, and up to the point where we made various proposals to the tribal chiefs.

But I never dread that, with a single word from Sekhtos, the Beast King, I would end up participating in the preliminary battles of the Beast King Tournant, with an eye toward future cooperation.

Moreover, my opponent in that preliminary battle is Johan Bestia, known as the strongest physical attack character in "Toki Lera."

Although, unlike in the ga, he's in the sa child state as , recalling the ti he suddenly attacked in the Foxman territory and the royal capital, I can already see glimpses of his potential.

Even though it was a surprise attack, Johan, despite his youth, managed to break through Capella and Tink with just his movents. From that perspective, his physical abilities and talent are undoubtedly top-notch.

Just like in the ga, he will likely beco a warrior whose na will resound across the continent in the future.

On top of that, if I lose to him in the preliminary battle, Baldia is likely to be subjected to unfavorable conditions in future trade negotiations.

To make matters worse, due to a proposal Johan made, there's even a possibility that my future child might have to marry into Zubera.

If Father, Mother, and even Fara find out about this, they'll surely be angry.

Just imagining everyone's expressions is giving a headache.

"Lord Rid, thank you for your hard work."

"Thank you, Tink."

As I hung my head, she placed a warm cup of tea on the table in front of .

To calm my nerves, I took a sip of the tea, and a sigh naturally escaped .

"...There were many unexpected things, but I guess we should be glad that we managed to accomplish our initial plans."

"Ah, I think that's the right way to look at it."

Amon chid in with my words.

"The announcent of the engagents between and Tis, and Citri and Lord Johan, as well as the announcent of our collaboration with each tribal territory, were generally well-received. It was surprising that Lid ended up participating in the Beast King Tournant, but there could have been even more unreasonable demands."

"That may be true, but..."

I understand what he's trying to say.

Sekhtos, the Beast King of Zubera.

If she harbored negative feelings toward the Empire or Baldia, it's highly likely that she would have made even more unreasonable demands.

The 'future marriage proposal' that Johan suggested and Sekhtos decided on isn't without its advantages for the Empire and the Baldia family.

For the Empire, which wants to strengthen its relationships with various countries, having the opportunity to form a marriage alliance with a future Beast King's relative and an Imperial noble is a significant advantage.

For Baldia, which shares borders with Barst, Renarute, and Zubera, having marriage alliances with two countries would an only needing to keep an eye on Barst.

Of course, even with a marriage alliance, we can't let our guard down, but it would undoubtedly reduce the burden significantly.

"Well, isn't it fine?"

A carefree and optimistic voice echoed in the room.

Looking over, I saw Rafa pouring herself a drink.

"There's nothing more frustrating than having your fate decided by soone else's results. In this case, all Lid has to do is work hard. Thinking about it that way, I think it's a good condition for us too."

Rafa said this and ca over to sit next to , sipping her drink.

"Sekhtos wouldn't accept anyone's proposal unless she had a plan to win or so advantage."

"So, you're saying Sekhtos thinks I'll lose to Johan?"

When I asked this, she imdiately nodded and said, "Yes, exactly."

"Even if she wants to build a cooperative relationship with Baldia, it would be difficult to get all the tribal chiefs to agree on various demands. But if we produce results in the Beast King Tournant, it will be easier to reach an agreent. Even if Johan loses, if the negotiator is Rid, she probably won't make unreasonable demands... That's likely her thinking."

After saying this, she smirked and took a big gulp of her drink.

Watching her out of the corner of my eye, Dynas cleared his throat.

"Sekhtos is not only an excellent warrior but also seems to be quite sharp-minded. Whenever we presented a condition, she imdiately countered with an equal or better condition. That's not sothing just anyone can do."

"Indeed. If we hadn't backed down in that situation, it could have turned into an endless exchange of conditions. If that had happened, the tribal chiefs' impressions of Lord Rd and Lord Amon might have worsened."

Capella chid in, agreeing with his words.

In preparation for this tribal chief eting, we had prepared various docunts in advance, but their contents were strictly confidential and not leaked to the outside.

There's no doubt that Sekhtos and the other tribal chiefs only learned of our proposals for the first ti in the eting room.

However, she imdiately responded to our proposals and gave necessary instructions to Gyobu and Luva.

Her sharpness reminded of Empress Matilda in the Empire.

If she were an enemy, she would undoubtedly be a troubleso person.

Even as an ally, we can't let our guard down.

I let out a sigh and said, "Anyway..."

"While their demands are certainly unreasonable, they're within the range that the Baldia family can handle. We'll just have to move forward positively."

After saying this, I looked around the room, and everyone nodded in agreent.

Then, Rafa, who had been sipping her drink, changed the subject. "By the way..."

"If Johan wins, your future child and the future Beast King's child will be engaged, right?"

"That's not sothing I can decide on my own, so I can't say for sure."

Even though it's a condition set by Sekhtos, the Baldia family, being re Imperial nobles, can't unilaterally decide on a marriage alliance with another country.

However, if it's a proposal from the Beast King of Zubera, even the Emperor can't easily dismiss it.

Shrugging and shaking my head, Rafa peered at with a mischievous smile.

"If Rid loses to Johan, maybe I should aim to beco the future Beast King."

"...Why does it have to co to that?"

I asked in exasperation, but she continued with a smile.