Otome Game Mob Villain Chapter 714

"I understand your concern, but please trust Sek here. Sek is not the type to do sothing like this without reason."

"B-but..."

"Rest assured, Ridd."

As I hesitated, stopped by Tabal, Johann showed his white fangs.

"Mia, was it? I sll a warrior on her... and an exceptional one at that.""You sll a warrior?"

"Yeah, that's right. Precisely because Mother understands that, she's pushing her that far."

Just as I tilted my head in confusion, Sektos's voice bood.

"Well now, what will you do, little girl? Will you admit defeat pathetically like this, or will you stand and fight?""D-don't screw with ! You think I'd... admit defeat against the likes of you?! No way in hell!"

The mont Mia shouted with a spirited voice, a wave of mana erupted from her, swirling into a gust of wind. Looking to see what was happening, the color began to fade from the grey fur covering Mia's body.

"That's it, that's the spirit! Struggle like that, try to surpass , try to escape this predicant!""Shut up! I'm definitely going to land one hit on that face of yours!"

As Mia retorted dismissively at Sektos, an even more powerful wave of mana than before burst from her, becoming a gale that whipped through the training grounds, kicking up a cloud of dust.

"Guh...?! What in the world just happened?"

I instinctively covered my mouth with my left arm against the swirling dust and turned my face away.

As the dust settled, Mia was seen in the center of the training grounds, glaring at Sektos. However, Mia's entire body was now covered in white fur, and the mana she emitted was incomparable to before.

"Haha, amazing. That Mia person has reached 'White Cat.'""Yes, to truly master White Cat at that age is remarkable. You don't see that even among the children of the great clans often."

Johann's eyes were wide, and Tabal nodded with an impressed look, glancing my way. Mia can be a bit rough around the edges, but I know how hard she's worked in Baldia. Precisely because of that, hearing her praised made happier than being praised myself.

"Thank you. I'm sure she would be delighted to hear those words."

I thanked him with narrowed eyes, and Tabal then said, "However..." with a solemn expression.

"That child should be of commoner birth... if so, rather than talent, it ans she reached that level through considerable training. Lord Ridd, what kind of training do you conduct in Baldia?""Eh...?! Ahaha, it's normal. Just regular training conducted jointly with the Baldia Knight Order."

In Baldia, joint training sessions between the First and Second Knight Orders are held every other day. During these, so squad mbers undergo training where they push themselves to their limits while using 'Mana Recovery Potions.' This training thod was sothing I devised a prototype for and developed together with the late Cross. It's a groundbreaking training regin that can dramatically increase mana capacity even in short sessions. However, because it involves repeatedly pushing mana consumption to the limit and consuming Mana Recovery Potions—a harsh process—even knights often drop out, unable to keep up. The squad leaders of the Second Knight Order, starting with Mia, have never given up.

Perhaps this limit-breaking training using 'Mana Recovery Potions' suits the naturally high physical abilities of beastn better than humans, physiologically speaking. I couldn't divulge such information so candidly here, so as I smiled evasively, Mia pointed a finger at Sektos.

"Power's welling up. I'm different from before now.""I'd expect nothing less. However, don't think that level is enough to beat .""Shut up!"

Spatting those words, Mia leaped forward, closing the distance to Sektos and unleashing a flurry of claw strikes. They clearly had more power and speed than before. But they were all blocked, and Sektos's composure remained unchanged.

"What's wrong? Weren't you going to land a hit on ?""You're a irritating one. But..."

The mont Mia relaxed the corners of her mouth aningfully, her movents changed. She shifted from primarily using claw strikes with her hands to focusing on kicks.

"This is the Rabbitn's...?"

Sektos seed caught off guard, her rhythm disrupted just slightly. And Mia didn't let that opening slip. Crouching down, she twisted her body and launched a sharp kick, propelling herself into the air.

"Borrowing a technique, Ovelia! Rabbit Foot: Soaring Sky Impact!""Guh...?!"

The sharp kick grazed Sektos's cheek, making her click her tongue. The 'Rabbit Foot' technique Mia used is a martial art employed by so Rabbitn, primarily Ovelia from the Baldia Second Knight Order. Apparently, Ovelia learned it from soone she was indebted to during her ti in the Rabbitn territory. Even warriors like Rubens and Curtice acknowledge the technique's high level of completion, and Ovelia teaches it to those who wish to learn. But I had no idea Mia had also learned to use it. Ovelia and Mia are always bickering, but it seems they get along surprisingly well.

"Take this, another one!"

Mia, now airborne, followed up with a heel drop as she fell. However, Sektos caught her foot with her left hand.

"Wha...?!""That was a good technique just now. But getting carried away isn't good. It's ti for punishnt."

Facing the wide-eyed Mia, Sektos twisted her body and opened her right hand. The next mont, as we watched to see what she would do, Sektos released the foot she was holding.

"Grit your teeth.""What...?!"

The mont Mia blinked, a trendous slapping sound echoed through the training grounds. Sektos's open-handed strike had landed directly on Mia's backside.

"Gyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah?!"

She was sent flying high into the air, her pained scream raining down upon the ground. As we stared up at Mia in astonishnt, Johann, standing next to , shuddered and turned pale.

"Mother's slap is incredibly painful. It feels like your backside might split in two.""Haha, you say amusing things, Johann. The backside is already split from the start."

As Tabal burst out laughing, the rest of us smiled wryly, our mouths twitching. "Ah, ahaha..."

"Ridd. It looks like Mia is falling towards us.""Ah, you're right."

Startled by Amon's words, I looked up to see Mia falling towards us, clutching her backside with both hands.

"Lord Ridd, I will catch her.""No, I'll handle this one."

I shook my head at Capella's offer, stepped forward, and gauged the landing spot. Then, timing Mia's fall, I activated Body Enhancent and leaped.

"Up we go!""R-Ridd... sir?!"

"You did very well."

Catching Mia in my arms in mid-air, I landed smoothly on the ground. Her Beast Transformation had already reverted, and her appearance was back to her usual black hair.

"Are you okay?"

When I called out to her, Mia, who had been dazed, opened her eyes wide.

"Eh...? Ah, yeah... I an, I'm fine. I'm fine, so please put down.""Okay, be careful."

I carefully set the blushing Mia down on her feet. She winced, saying "It hurts...", and placed both hands on her backside. Her tail was standing straight up stiffly. Is she really okay?

"I know, I know. Mother's slap hurts for a full day."

As Johann crossed his arms and nodded emphatically, Sektos approached us, laughing.

"It was Mia, right? Even if it was just a graze, managing to touch my face is impressive. I'll rember your na.""...Thank you."

As Mia bowed her head sullenly, Sektos relaxed her mouth into a grin.

"By the way, Mia. How would you like to beco my direct subordinate?""Eh...?"

We were all stunned by the sudden proposal, frozen in place.