Reborn As Villain's
Chapter 15: Dylan's Offerings and the Situation of Rachael's Kingdom.

As soon as Dylan entered the parlour, the first thing he made sure of was that this place was "unhabitable".

Apart from looking good from the outside, inside is very attentive. Worn wooden tables and chairs.

The walls were cracked even until his bricks were visible. Perforated wooden roof. And there are many more that are very concerning.

Look at the condition of the place, and children who seem very grateful can stay there. Makes Dylan remember his previous life.

At that time, he was 10 years old and told that his parents died in a car accident.

Since then she has been orphaned and has had to raise her 6-year-old brother alone.

"nii-nii. When will Mom and Dad come home? Do they hate us?".

It was a question his younger brother could not even answer.

Not to mention, there are no relatives. Both his father's family and his mother were willing to take care of them.

Even one of his mother's sisters willingly drove them from their parents' house.

"Nii-nii, why did aunt throw us out? Are we bad boys?".

She could only hug her crying sister without being able to answer.

"Nii-nii, why aren't we like other normal children?".

After that flashback, Dylan involuntarily shed tears. Aria who saw that immediately panicked and asked.

"Dylan-san's.... Why are you crying? Is there something?".

"Oh, here. Just chill. Only dust enters the eye".

"I'm sorry, if this place is a mess..... Then please sit down".

Dylan who saw Aria panicking immediately wiped his tears and tried to give another reason.

And Aria immediately apologized for feeling bad about hosting Dylan in a place that has not been cleaned.

The two sat facing each other at the table. There Aria tried to present something, but all she had was water.

But, Dylan did not mind her and casually drank the water that Aria poured into her glass.

"Now let me introduce myself properly. My name is Ariana Royce, a nun in charge of looking after and caring for the children in this home".

"I'm Dylan van Arcadia, son of Earl Arcadia who lives in the seaside Arcadia region near the border of the Ingrid Kingdom. Hello to Aria".

"Eh?......EEEEEEEEHHHHH?".

Knowing Dylan was a noble made Aria shocked to death to the point of standing up from her seat.

"dylan-san..... A-is.... Ba-noble...... Sorry for the disrespectful actions I and these children have taken on you".

Aria who was still shocked and her trembling body immediately bowed her head for her actions and the children who seemed to be disrespectful.

"Just relax, don't think about it..... After all, the ones who deserve to be called nobles are my ancestors and my father. While I only hold titles. So, you don't have to be so formal with me".

"really? You don't have a problem with that?".

In response to Aria's fear, Dylan casually just nodded his head, as a sign that he didn't matter.

"So yeah....... Thank goodness".

This made Aria very relieved and sat back down.

After introducing it, Dylan immediately took out a large pouch containing 70 skewers that he had bought from his item box on the table.

"Well, Aria this is the food I want to give the kids here, please take it.".

"Well, I will gladly accept".

"And this there's some money maybe not much. But, I hope enough to buy these children's nutritional needs".

Dylan also thrust a bag of 50 gold coins into it. Seeing that, Aria was really very surprised.

"Again, thank you Dylan-san. Because they helped these kids".

"Yes, just relax".

There was silence between the two of them for a moment until finally Dylan who was curious about some things decided to ask.

"By the way, Aria..... I heard everything, when you were talking to the Mushroom Head..... Can you tell me the chronology of why you could end up in a place like this?".

Aria had him for a moment, then began to tell how the conditions on his successor could be like now.

"It all started about 1 year ago..... At first, I accidentally met with Gnecci while shopping for the needs of the parlor in a store..... Know-how he appeared before me with an arrogant face and asked me what my name was and I answered him...... He introduced his name as Gnecci son of Duke Rostvard..... Then, the man suddenly held my hand without permission and immediately said "be a girl" with a smile and a perverted look".

"Hmmm....".

"I spontaneously pulled my hand and slapped it so hard that it made it fall..... At that moment, I realized that he was only targeting my body..... There is no love or affection for his words and actions".

"Hou....".

"I'm saying that I'm not "the stuff" you can take and carry..... And then just leave it..... After a few days, I got a notice from the church that they were going to stop injecting money into this home..... When I asked for an explanation, they couldn't give me any explanation".

".....".

"Actually, in addition to the injection of funds from the church. We have additional income in the form of selling medicinal plants that we grow ourselves.... But, uh,..... I don't know why the usual place became our subscription. I decided to stop buying my plants".

Aria starts to show emotions as she tells stories.

"..... Not just got there. Suddenly the church decided to move the home that had been in downtown Algrand..... Being on the outskirts of town.... And that house is the one we're occupying right now".

".......".

"After a few days, I moved here. Gnecci came with his bodyguards here...... And that's when he told me that it was his work from the beginning".

Aria started to squeeze her hands.

"He said all this was the result of my actions that had courageously rejected him..... With the authority of his family, he pressured the church not to give me any aid and forced us to move elsewhere, and he also closed our income entry".

"That's it....".

"She said she'd give it back on condition that I should be her "girl"..... At first, I just wanted to give it up.... If it continues not only I will be the victim, children who do not know about this will be the victim.... But, uh,...... ".

Aria glanced at the children who were playing outside.

"...... these kids tell me they rejected his offer. Because they don't want to part with me. And saying "we can definitely get through this, Aria nee-san" made my heart touched... So I firmly rejected his offer again".

(Basic of the Mushroom Head. I know he's despicable. But I didn't expect that he was this despicable).

Dylan, who understood the problems Aria and the children were facing, came up with an idea.

"Male. I have an offer. For you and these kids".

"What'sthat?".

Dylan turned back to Aria with a serious look.

"Will you and these kids move to Arcadia?".

"Eh?".

Aria was shocked and did not understand what Dylan said.

"Look, I have an orphanage in Linic city command center in the Arcadia region. There, these children will not just be brought up. They will also get education such as reading, counting and training so that as adults they are ready to enter the workforce".

"Eh?".

"And it just so happened that we were short of staff to take care of the children... If you want you can work and help out there..... Of course, you will also get paid for your work..... Hows it? Are you interested?".

Aria who heard that, bowed for a moment. Then, he finally raised his face with hope and determination.

"If Dylan-san is serious about your words. And that will guarantee the future of these children. And so...... Please help".

Aria agrees to accept Dylan's offer.

"Yosh, then. Get ready, we'll be leaving in 3 days. About transportation costs let me take care of it. So you guys just pack the stuff".

"Thank you very much".

Aria was very grateful to Dylan who was happy to help her and these children.

"Woi.... Children's. Come here!!!!".

Dylan shouted to the children who were playing.

"What's Nii-chan?".

One of the children asked, and Dylan stood up and spoke.

Dylan took the children for a walk while pointing at himself with his thumb

"Eh? Really true?".

Dylan nodded his head as a sign of yes.

"HOEEEE!!!!".

The children were immediately delighted with Dylan's invitation.

"Aria you can come too".

"Good".

Dylan turned to look at Aria with a smile on his face even though his face still seemed stiff.

(Not arrogant and not proud of his status as a noble.... He did not hesitate to go with the children he had just met..... Dylan van Arcadia's.... What an amazing person).

In her little heart, Aria involuntarily grew a sense of awe in Dylan that over time.

That feeling will grow.

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The Kingdom of Rachael.

Currently King William fou Rachael and Crown Princess Sylvia fou Rachael are holding a meeting with several members of the Council of Ministers.

"Good night. The Council of Ministers of my homeland. Thank you so much for your presence tonight".

King William began the meeting by thanking the Council of Ministers who were willing to attend.

"I ask you all to gather tonight, which is to discuss the future of the Kingdom of Rachael. Since I took over as King, our Kingdom has been peaceful and prosperous without any conflict with other Kingdoms.... Moreover, even though we have not fully cooperated with the Ingrid Kingdom... We've built a good relationship with Hyoga van Arcadia... The Ice and Light Sword Priestess who was currently managing the Arcadia region......".

Then King William's expression began to become clouded and his hand tightly grasped the staff he was carrying before continuing his speech.

"..... But, it seems that our good relationship with Hyoga must end by force.... One of the Knights, Oscar Niville Dragonia, attacked Arcadia with the permission of the Oracle..... Although, the Oscar attack was stopped and we were spared the worst situation. However, if Hyoga were to antagonize us. And it was heard, to the ears of the King and the Council of higher-ups, the possible "reason" that the Ingrid Kingdom would use to attack us..... Indeed, until recently Hyoga did not give any statement or show any loss of trust to us..... But, we still have to rebuild that trust even though it is not an easy thing".

After King William spoke, one of the ministers began to speak.

"Father William,.... It is true as you say, but the neighbors of our Kingdom are not only the territory of Arcadia or the Kingdom of Ingrid. And your majesty hopes to re-establish a relationship with the Priestess of the Sword of Ice and Light, Lord Hyoga and wishes him to be the bridge connecting our Kingdom with the Kingdom of Ingrid. If so, then there is a chance that our relationship with other Kingdoms will be bad".

Then one of the other ministers also argued.

"That's right, we don't care if your Majesty wants to re-establish relations with Mr. Hyoga. And we will never forget his greatest petrified service to save our Kingdom..... But, if you wish Mr. Hyoga to be a bridge between us and the Ingrid Kingdom. I think that's too much..... While on the one hand, your majesty knew there was a Kingdom that did not have a good relationship with the Ingrid Kingdom".

Sylvia was surprised because she knew what the ministers meant by the Kingdom.

"So means.... Iscoa Empire?".

"True Princess Sylvia..... And it's likely that Oscar, some of our associates and the Oracle's have ties to the Iscoa Empire".

The one who spontaneously answered Sylvia's question was a handsome red-haired man wearing all white.

"What do you mean by saying some of your comrades in the Knight Order and the Oracle's are involved, Master Luke?".

His name is Luke James Asher. The first seat holder of the 10 holy knights. Although he occupied the first seat, Luke never wanted to obey the orders of his superiors, The Oracle's.

That is evident with him and his 3 colleagues who are currently also participating in the meeting held by King William.

"Based on the investigation I did.... The purpose of the Iscoa Empire is to prevent our Kingdom's relationship with the Ingrid Kingdom or especially with the Hyoga lord. By telling the Oracle's to ask Oscar to invade Arcadia's territory. And if their plan succeeds, they may eventually kill Oscar and the Oracle's and take over this Kingdom and Ingrid Kingdom".

"Then, based on your opinion. What steps should we take, Luke?".

"There's only one way..... We must take firm action against the Oracle's..... Because indirectly they have betrayed this Kingdom".

Hearing Luke's resolute reply left everyone shocked. They did not expect someone who was part of The Oracle's 10 subordinate holy knights to be able to say that.

"You mean, punish the Oracle's? Are you sure about this, Luke? Those are your superiors? If they're involved isn't there a chance you're involved?".

In response to the provocation of one of the ministers, Luke only smiled faintly and replied.

"You all know, right? Although I, Jail, Vivian and Yuma are part of The Oracle's holy knight. We never obeyed their orders once.... And Your Majesty knows that better than the Ministers..... After all, I became a holy knight merely wanting to protect this Kingdom, nothing more and nothing less..... If you're still in doubt, please investigate the four of us, I'll make sure the four of us don't hide anything".

"......HM.... That's what I want to hear from you".

Seeing and hearing Luke's resolute reply, the minister who asked immediately smiled as a sign of satisfaction. Then he turned his gaze toward King William and began to ask.

"Now, how are you doing, your majesty?".

"Given the people's trust in The Oracle's so high, we have to handle this very carefully.... And I guess there's no other reason for us to maintain our relationship with people like them. So, the only way left for us is simply "Forming an Alliance" with the Ingrid Kingdom".

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Hearing King William's decision to make an "Alliance" with the Kingdom of Ingrid, all the ministers were greatly shocked. Until finally one of the ministers returned immediately issued his argument.

"Forming the Ingrid Kingdom Alliance?..... Are you serious, sire?.... IF WE DO THAT, OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ISCOA EMPIRE WILL FURTHER DETERIORATE. AND THAT COULD BE AN EXCUSE TO START A WAR. WE SHOULD NOT FORM ALLIANCES, BUT WE SHOULD GATHER OUR OWN STRENGTH AND BECOME A NEUTRAL KINGDOM. WITHOUT A SIDE ANYWHERE. OTHERWISE WE WILL JUST GET INTO CONFLICT WITH THE VARIOUS KINGDOMS!!!".

The elderly-looking minister loudly issued his argument denying King William's opinion.

"OI, Grandpa. Didn't you listen to him? It is possible that Oscar and The Oracle conspired with the Iscoa Empire! Right now, our kingdom is already in conflict as you say".

One of the women ministers who could not stand the old minister's denials finally opened her voice.

"WHAT?!!!".

"Or you think, that by becoming a Neutral Kingdom. Can we live in peace?".

"I DIDN'T SAY THAT AT ALL... I SAID THAT WE SHOULD "ASSEMBLE" STRENGTH JUST IN CASE?!".

Suddenly the old minister stood up from his chair and pointed at the female minister before him.

"You think, how many victims have fallen to unite this Kingdom? Not to mention the casualties during the attack on the High Montana Kingdom.... If it is now, we are facing a war with many Kingdoms. Then this Kingdom will not be able to survive!!".

Having been unable to hold back her emotions any longer, the female minister hit the table and stood up as she raised her voice.

"THAT'S WHY I SAID THAT THE WAR IS GOING ON NOW!!!".

"EVERYBODY SHUT UP!!!!".

King William's shout stopped the debate from the two ministers and turned the other ministers' eyes back to him. After a few breaths the King of William began to speak.

"If we are divided now, that is what the Iscoa Empire is aiming for.... I believe we are all trying to protect the people of our Kingdom. That is why we must unite forces. So, please. Stay united for our people".

Seeing the King they respected bowing their heads made everyone there and princess Sylvia could only stare with a look of compassion.

For they knew how well and well King William cared for them, and the whole people of the Kingdom of Rachael.

Then, the old minister who had been arguing, immediately lowered his head and began to speak in a sad tone.

"Why? Why do we have to keep up with the old rules? WHY?!!!!!!".

Everyone could only fall silent without being able to avenge the old minister's grievances that hated the old rules so much.

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The king immediately ended the meeting and had the Ministers and Luke leave to leave him and Sylvia alone.

Seeing her father bowed listlessly, Sylvia immediately lowered her head and tried to encourage her father.

"Yahanda. It seems, lately Ayahanda looks tired. Shouldn't Ayahanda rest".

"Sorry Sylvia.... Dad always worried you".

King William apologized to his daughter for continuing to worry him.

"Because of my weakness. I also made everyone anxious. It seems impossible for me to have lost power".

"Yahanda!!! The only person who can lead this country is Ayahanda. If Ayahanda feels hopeless, that's what makes everyone anxious".

"What you're saying is too".

Advice from his beloved daughter made King William relieved.

"Although, if the situation continues like this, it could be that one day the Father will fall ill. So as the daughter of this King of the Kingdom, I want to help as much as possible. Because that-".

Sylvia immediately stood up and with a stern look she began to speak.

"- please, in the spring of tomorrow. Make me an Ambassador for the Kingdom of Ingrid. At once, exchange students at the Estonian Academy".

"Sylvia".

Sylvia asked her father for permission to make her a representative ambassador of the Kingdom of Rachael in the Kingdom of Ingrid. At once, become an exchange student at the Estonian Academy.

The place, where the storyline of the game "Long Life Brave" began.

With this the game's storyline evolves to a level where Dylan himself does not know what the future will look like.