Reborn As Villain's
Chapter 9: Monster Panic Part 1.

In the game.

The Panic Monster incident occurred before the in-game event began. It is not shown, but the incident is told when Dylan fought one-on-one with the Hero and his party.

Where it happened in the middle of summer. At that time in the Linic city of the center of the Arcadia region was being held a harvest festival.

The citizens and the knights were all immersed in the bustle of the festive Festival so there were not many knights standing guard on the city walls.

As a result, when the incident occurred many residents who could not evacuate and ended up being victims in the incident. Including both of Dylan's parents who were victims.

Well, the reason why Dylan has a grudge against the Kingdom is because the Kingdom does not want to do an investigation about this incident.

They even acted as if nothing had happened.

(Well that's it, the storyline of the game.... Now what should I do?).

Currently, Dylan was taking a walk together with his Family enjoying the festival.

"Dy-chan, what's wrong with you? Aren't you feeling well?".

"... Ah.... No. gabe.... I'm fine, mother".

"Hmmm.... You keep staring at that sandwich".

"... I'm just being... Yeah think of something complicated".

Then, Dylan began to feel a chill around him. It didn't take long for him to know where the source was. None other than Filaret who was now looking at him with empty eyes and a suspicious expression.

"cw-san.... Something you mean.... Not that beautiful Onee-san was the sandwich seller just now, was it?".

"uh? What are you talking about, Fira?.... Of course not".

"Keep what, dong?".

(On the monster attack that will happen soon. But, how could I tell him. I will be considered crazy).

"..... Not something that matters".

"Hmmm.....".

Filaret developed her cheek as a sign she was dissatisfied with Dylan's answer.

"Here you go, you two don't fight. We are here to enjoy festivals and holidays together. Dylan, I know you don't like crowds. But this time please come with us".

"Alright, Dad. This time I'm gonna give it up".

"Haa.... Why do I feel that there is such an insincere feeling in your words".

Then the four of them went back for a walk to enjoy a very lively festival.

The look of a happy face was shown by Pavline, Hyoga, and Filaret. Sometimes they stop by the stalls to buy food and drinks. And of course they also stop by the kiosk that sells accessories.

Even though they enjoy the festival with their families. Dylan's mind didn't really enjoy this.

The reason for that was because he knew in a few moments that all these cheerful smiles would turn into miserable cries.

When they intend to enter the barbeque shop that has become their subscription. Although the festival takes place many shops are still open and one of them is this barbeque shop.

As they stepped in, Hyoga realized that Dylan was just sitting on the spot looking at the pocket watch he was carrying.

"Dylan, what's up, son?".

Asked by his father, Dylan immediately put in his pocket watch and started talking.

"Dad, I'm going to the public bathroom first. I'll catch up with you guys".

"Oh, okay".

Though somewhat suspicious Hyoga allowed his son to leave. But, when Dylan turned around, he spoke again.

"Oh, yeah Dad. Forest conditions lately.... I want Dad, Mom, and Fira.... "Go away" as far as possible if the situation changes "cavate"... Think of your "safety. About me.... I'll "hold on" as long as I can".

"Hey, Dylan, what are you talking about?".

Dylan immediately stepped away leaving Hyoga still filled with question marks on his head.

"Why is that kid, anyway? Well, when I get back I'll ask him".

Hyoga decided to ask Dylan later and stepped inside the store following Pavline and Filaret who had entered first.

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Dylan didn't go to look for the bathroom. Unless he walked out of Linic city.

When he was a little away from the city gate. Dylan raised his face and looked at the clear sky then closed his eyes.

"Finally, I can get to this day without telling anyone".

Several times exhaling, Dylan lowered his head, took out both of his katana swords from the item box, put them on his waist and started crouching.

Then one of his hands touched the ground. And he closed his eyes again.

(Maybe I should have told the others........ That way, I might be able to take everyone away from here...... I can overcome the danger by working with Father and the others....... But, I can't let anyone else get hurt...... They are not just Mob Characters in the game..... They are real..... They are alive.... And if someone has to die...... Then let me just die..... Because I'm a "villain".... And "criminals" always die alone).

Then, Dylan activated the elemental magic he had obtained after defeating Dragon Fafnir and created a large and deep moat.

Not to forget he also closed the entrance gate of the city with earth magic.

Finished with that, Dylan sat cross-legged on the ground and stared straight ahead of him.

"2 years since I was reincarnated as Dylan..... And all that time I kept thinking about it...... The result I got was..... Well that's my old life..... Not even now..... L'm.... Not changed at all".

Simultaneously, an explosion occurred within the forest right in front of Dylan. A few moments later, a group of monsters began to run towards him.

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"HM?".

In the Linic City.

Filaret who was eating her barbeque meat was suddenly shocked at something. Of course, that made the Pavline sitting in front of him come by surprise.

"Fi-chan, what's wrong with you?".

"aaa... It's okay mom".

"Hmmm... So yeah... Oh yes, Hyoga. Dy-chan where? He said just to go to the bathroom, but why so long?".

"Pavline, today is a festival. There are a lot of people who are queuing up to use the bathroom. Dylan must have been in line, too, so it was only natural that it was a bit long. Don't worry".

"Yes, Mom. Then Nii-san is not a child anymore".

"You're right. I'm too worried".

But still, Filaret's mind continued to be confused by what he had just felt.

(So, I felt a huge amount of magic energy come out for a moment. From her type, I could tell that it was Nii-san's magic. But, why would he use magic in a place where many people are like this?)

Filaret had felt the same great magic energy as Dylan's. The reason why he could tell was because the two of them often did magic training together. And Filaret knew very well the form of magic energy that Dylan possessed and vice versa.

After a while, Filaret's vision was diverted out the window. He was shocked because suddenly the people outside started running around to and fro in a panic.

Then a knight barged into the shop and with a gasp he started talking very loudly.

"EVERYTHING PLEASE RUN AWAY. SAVE YOURSELVES. THERE'S STAMPEDE!!!!".

Instantly everyone started to panic and immediately rushed out of the store. So did Hyoga, Pavline and Filaret.

Although he followed both his parents. Filaret didn't really understand what Stampede was.

"Dad, what is Stampede? And why is everyone running around in panic when they hear that?".

"Stampede is an incident where a large group of monsters come and attack whatever they pass through".

Then, a knight came to meet them.

"Mr Hyoga!!!".

"Good, thank goodness you're here. Sorry in advance, but I ask you and the knights to evacuate immediately to the citizens. Pavline go and lead the Knights, Fira you help your mother too".

"Good, Master".

"Give it to me, baby".

"But, dad?".

"There's no "but" Fira. Just do what I tell you to do".

"That's not what I meant, I just wanted to ask. What about Nii-san?".

"Yes, honey. We don't know where Dy-chan is?"

Hyoga was silent for a moment after hearing Filaret and Pavline's panicked question. With a dark expression Hyoga replied.

"Take it, what I'm ordering".

"But, dad-"

"Hyoga".

"DO NOT WORRY!!!!...... Dylan is our son and Fira's brother. The three of us know how strong he is. He won't die that easily".

""........ IS.Alright"".

Pavline and Filaret had to follow Hyoga's orders. The two of them immediately left Hyoga who also went in the opposite direction.

Although she looked resolute, in Hyoga's small heart she was also as panicked as Pavline was worried about her son's condition.

However, he chose to put those feelings aside and focus on exerting the knights.

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Hyoga was currently dulling and preparing the knight troops present in the city to prepare to withstand the invasion of the monsters and give time for the citizens to evacuate.

While he was briefing, a knight ran towards him.

"Mr Hyoga!!!".

Hearing someone call out to him, Hyoga immediately turned his gaze and began to ask the panicked-looking knight.

"What's wrong?".

"Master..... Ha... Ha.... Ha... City gate....".

"What's with the gate? Did those monsters make it into the city?".

"It's not Sir".

"Then what?".

"Raising..... The gate was covered by a thick stone wall".

"What did you say?".

Hyoga was greatly shocked after hearing the report from the knight earlier. And without a second thought he immediately ran towards the city entrance gate.

Once there, a lot of people are panicking and confused about what happened.

Shifting his gaze, there were the figures of Pavline and Filaret standing, and Hyoga immediately met them.

"Pavline, why are you here? Didn't I tell you to evacuate the citizens through the evacuation routes in the harbor?".

"I got a report from the knights, so I came here to check it out. But, who closed this gate with a wall of earth?".

"I don't know either".

Despite the confusion, it was Hyoga who saw the citizens who were panicking and were very frightened about the situation that was happening. Hyoga also knew that taking the citizens away by boat was also impossible. Because the number of ships and the number of inhabitants is not comparable.

"QUIET DOWN THE CITIZENS OF LINIC CITY!!! JUST LIKE YOU, I DON'T KNOW WHO DID THIS. BUT, THIS WAS A FAVORABLE SITUATION BECAUSE THOSE MONSTERS WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO ENTER THE CITY!!! NOW I ASK FOR HIS COOPERATION. GO EVACUATING TO THE BEACH AND PORT SIDE. DO NOT FORGET TO MAKE SURE ALL YOUR FAMILY AND RELATIVES COME AND DO NOT GET SEPARATED. AS THE LORD OF THIS ARCADIA REGION I WILL DEFINITELY HELP YOU".

Hearing Hyoga's speech, all the citizens began to look calm and began to follow the instructions the knights gave.

Meanwhile, Filaret quietly approached the gate and touched the wall with her hand. While focusing his magic power he tried to analyze the stone wall.

A few moments later, he opened his eyes again, surprised by what he found.

(Not wrong anymore. This wall is made of Nii-san magic. I know because we always practice magic together. Not only that, I also felt that there was a large moat right outside this wall. It was also made with Nii-san magic. But all that, something that can be done in a short time. It felt like Nii-san already knew the coming of this Stampede. That's why he did it all himself).

"cii-san. How many secrets do you know and hide from us?".

With an anxious expression, Filaret was extremely worried and curious about all the mysterious actions her Big Brother had taken. It was as if Dylan knew everything.

Outside the wall.

Seemed a swarm of monsters of various types running closer towards Linic city.

Dylan who felt their distance start to close, immediately stood up and drew his two katana swords. Prepare to fight.

"Finally.... You guys came too..... Haaa... Oh, never mind, what else I have to do remains the same".

Dylan stared intently at the hordes of monsters and spoke again.

"Although I'm a "villain".... But, i-i.... WHO WILL PROTECT THIS CITY!!!".

Dylan shouted as he ran into danger alone with the determination to protect the city and its residents.