Reborn As Villain's
Chapter 16: The Paths And Back to Learning.

Surprised and gawking.

Maybe that's 2 things that can be said when looking at the condition of Filaret now. The reason for that was because Dylan was currently with some small children whom he did not know where he came from.

But, what made him even more surprised, the beautiful girl who wore a hooded nun-like shirt was next to Dylan.

"Ethto.... So, here's Fira. They were children from the orphanage who accidentally met me. And this girl next to me is the one who takes care of them, Ariana Royce just call her Aria".

Dylan introduced Aria to Philaret regardless of the current situation.

(Who is this girl?!!!!!! Since when was he close to Nii-san? Plus, other than having a pretty face, she has a bigger chest than mine and her butt is more beautiful than me!!!! Not to mention, that nun suit she wore could arouse the passion of any man who saw it!!!! It's critical.... I thought it was just that brash waitress who was my toughest rival.... Without it, I realize a heavier rival is showing up right now).

In his heart, Philaret muttered to himself about the figure of Aria he saw. Now, he felt extremely rivaled by his presence.

"And Aria, let's introduce her to my half-sister, her name is Filaret. Even though she said she was only 5 months younger than me".

"Greetings to Filaret-san. Just call me Aria".

Meanwhile, despite smiling kindly. Inwardly, Aria was also greatly shocked when she saw Philaret.

(Who is this girl?!!! Dylan-san was telling me about his family. But, I didn't expect her to have a half-sister that beautiful. Plus her big chest and her semok ass are not inferior to mine.... It seems that he is also quite close to Dylan-san........ How'this? If it's like this..... No, wait a minute.... Why do I suddenly feel overwhelmed?).

"Oh yeah, Fira. Why are you here?".

Dylan who was insensitive with the tense atmosphere that was going on between Filaret and Aria asked a question.

"It's because of Nii-san. Suddenly go jump out of the window and leave just like that".

"Finally, you and Sonia are too noisy. So, I'm just gonna go".

"Keep how did you get to know Aria and these kids?".

"So, I got lost while walking. And I met these kids who were asking for money. Because, I don't want them to be considered copet. That's why I asked them to meet the person who took care of them. And so, I met Aria".

"Oh, so yeah. Then why are you walking together?".

"I feel sorry for Aria and these children. So, I took them for a walk and promised to practice them all".

Like in a lightning strike, Filaret was immediately bowed languidly on the ground.

His face turned pale, his legs became limp so he could not bear his weight. From his facial expression it was as if he had lost all hope and the world was on the verge of destruction.

Apart from ana-the kid. He did not expect, that his dear brother could invite people he just knew like Aria for a walk together.

(Jsa-san.... Why can you easily bring another girl...... Kan, there's still me........ Your sister's.... Is that not enough?......... You're a fucking cheat guy).

"Well, since you're here too, why don't you come with us?".

"Wait what else let's go".

Hearing that Dylan was also offering him a walk together, the grieving Filaret returned excited and immediately took Dylan's hand.

"All right, then. Let's go".

With a cue from Dylan, they all immediately left together.

During that time.

The children looked happy, a place they could not visit and the shops they could not enter now were not a problem anymore.

They begin by entering a clothing store, where Dylan asks the store manager to prepare clothes suitable for the children, Aria and even Filaret.

The kids are very enthusiastic about choosing clothes. Although somewhat doubtful, at the encouragement of Dylan Aria also decided to choose the clothes that she liked and try it.

Aria also asked Dylan for his opinion on her appearance. And Dylan doesn't mind that.

Seeing his brother so close to Aria, made Filaret exasperated and went along to ask Dylan for his opinion in order to be noticed as well.

Satisfied shopping for clothes, they immediately went to the restaurant to eat. Dylan also allowed Aria and the children to order whatever they wanted.

As soon as the food they ordered came, the children very greedily ate it. Meanwhile, Aria tried to rebuke the children of their attitude before Dylan and Filaret.

Finished with a meal at the restaurant, they went to the city park and to play around there. Dylan and the boys were playing a romp together, for those people around who were watching the scene.

Dylan is like a father who enjoys being with his children. It also emanated from the happy expressions of the children.

Meanwhile, Aria and Philaret just sat there looking at them.

"The boys look happy, yeah".

"Yes, as their nanny. It's the first time I've seen them this happy. All thanks to Dylan-san".

"Well, despite Nii-san's flat face and cold demeanor it is often misinterpreted by people around. He is a sincere and noble hearted man".

"Yes, you're right. Fira-san's".

Silence prevailed between the two of them until Philaret first began the conversation.

"Mirah-san. When we were at the clothing store. Nii-san has already told you everything that happened to me. And the plan is to get you to Arcadia".

Aria turned to Philaret to listen to him.

"I am very supportive of that, if necessary I will try to persuade my father and mother so that we can bring you all. Plus, if these children are left alone without proper care and education. Their future will be very bleak. And you'll also get more troubled. So, you don't have to worry, because me and Nii-san must be helping you guys".

"Fira-san".

Aria was impressed by the words of Filaret who also agreed to take them to the Arcadia region. And Philaret showed a sincere smile on his face, but not with his heart.

(Indeed, I agree. Because I personally am also concerned about your condition. But, I will never allow a big cat like you and the accursed servant to get close and stick to Nii-san).

(Eth.... What a feeling I'm having is not good, huh?).

Although Aria also returned Philaret's smile with a smile as well, but in her little heart she felt that something was very disturbing when she saw Filaret.

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That night at the inn the family rented.

Dylan was currently sitting quietly on the balcony of his room, reading a book he had bought while walking around with the night breeze and the balcony porch lights were still on.

The book he bought was a history book that explained what kingdoms were standing on this continent of Antaresia.

(Although I've been all my might to avoid some of the upcoming Death Flags. I can't just rely on the knowledge of the game alone. Therefore, I still have to increase my knowledge of this world. In short, I must learn about the other Kingdoms and understand the situation in each of those Kingdoms including this Ingrid Kingdom).

First. On this continent called Antareksia stood several Kingdoms and ruled. The first kingdom was named the Kingdom of Rachael, the kingdom was located to the east of the continent and the region bordered directly by the province of Arcadia, where the father became its landlord.

The Second Kingdom was the Kingdom of High Monata, the kingdom was located to the southeast of the continent of Antarexia and bordered directly by the Kingdom of Rachael. According to history, 30 years ago this Kingdom had tried to make an invasion of the Kingdom of Rachael but ended up failing.

The Third Kingdom was the Kingdom of Stroos, the kingdom was located to the west of the continent and bordered by the Edelweiss Works.

The Fourth Kingdom was the Kingdom of Edelweis, the kingdom was located to the southwest of the continent of Antaresia and the second kingdom bordering the Kingdom of Ingrid.

The Fifth Kingdom is the Kingdom of Ingrid, this kingdom is located in the southern part of the continent of Antareksia and is squeezed by 2 kingdoms, namely, the Kingdom of Rachael to the east, the Kingdom of Edelweis to the southwest.

The Sixth Kingdom was the Empire of Iscoa, a kingdom located in the northernmost part of the continent of Antaresia and the only Work that was the most extensive of its territory.

Meanwhile, the Inferno Demon Kingdom was on a continent covered in a dark fog called Abyssland across the peninsula of the Antarctic continent that was separated by a vast ocean.

And based on the current situation, the Iscoa Empire was often at odds with other Kingdoms over disputes in determining territorial boundaries.

That means, the Iscoa Empire is hostile to almost all the Kingdoms that exist on this continent including the Ingrid Kingdom.

Dylan started to think hard as he got information about the Iscoa Empire which he thought looked suspicious.

As Dylan thought, suddenly from his room came a shadow walking towards the balcony.

"Sir, you still haven't slept?".

"I'm sorry, Sonia... I think I woke you up".

The shadowy figure was Sonia Novacronos, Dylan's personal servant who was currently not wearing a servant's shirt but was wearing her seductive-looking nightgown with her large cleavage visible.

But Dylan doesn't care about that.

Well, why is Sonia in Dylan's room?

That was because the room rented by Dylan was a room devoted by the nobility who brought his personal servants.

The room has 2 bedrooms where the other one is used by servants and the other is used by the master or the lady they serve.

And this was a natural thing done by the nobility. Although in his little heart Dylan strongly objected to a room with Sonia.

"It's okay, sir. I haven't slept completely either".

"so yeah".

"And if I may ask. Tumben you study till late at night?".

"Ah, that's because I like to learn things I don't already know. Besides, I learned it because I didn't want to trouble others".

"Oh, so yeah".

Sonia who was getting curious approached and tried to glance at the book that Dylan was reading.

"Then, what are you learning?".

"I have only studied the relationship between the Kingdom of Ingrid and the kingdoms of Antareksia. Especially, I have a lot of things I want to know about the Iscoa Empire. And I'm making sure of it".

Sonia was silent for a moment after Dylan mentioned the Iscoa Empire.

"..... Iscoa Empire, yes!!! Coincidentally, I know quite well about the Iscoa Empire. If there is something you want to ask, I will gladly answer. So, what do you want to ask?".

"History, Economy, Military, and the possibility that it would be if the Iscoa Empire became our enemy".

"All right, leave it to me. But, I guess we should know the others first, let's first discuss the history of the Ingrid Kingdom".

"Ingrid Kingdom?".

Sonia took a chair, sat down and began to answer some of the questions Dylan asked.

"Already, just horrified.... Ahem, so the Kingdom of Ingrid started from immigrant people who sailed through the vast ocean to find the continent of Antareksia and establish this Kingdom. In the past, Antareksia was known as "uncontacted land". However, after the immigrants occupied this land, many years later found a gold mine located in the south of the continent. And be the reason for all this.... The immigrants began to take advantage of this gold mine, then it developed very quickly. That way, the area also expanded..... Simultaneously, there began to be a feud between the immigrants...... Then because it was not able to stand, some of the leaders of the immigrant group made a deal or more precisely spelled out a bet. By the rules, who among them wins. Then, that person and the group that followed him will settle down. Others, meanwhile, will split up and explore deeper into the continent of Antareksia.... And the bet was won by a man who would later establish this Ingrid Kingdom..... And that is the history associated with the Ingrid Kingdom that stands to this day".

"Then, what does this have to do with the Iscoa Empire?".

Sonia smiled and spoke again.

"As I said before, the immigrant groups that lost the bet, began to scatter and establish each other's Kingdoms in the places they each found. That was the beginning of the founding of the Iscoa Empire, the Kingdom of Rachael, Edelweis, High Montana and the Kingdom of Strost..... But unfortunately, the development of each Kingdom was inferior to the Ingrid Kingdom.... Not to mention the conflicts that occurred in each Kingdom to divide them into several camps. So do not be surprised if civil wars occur in the kingdoms and many casualties. In particular, the Empire of Iscoa and the Kingdom of Rachael.... Although it did not develop like this Kingdom. However, Kingdoms such as High Montana, Edelweis and Stroos were able to run a more stable government even though it was still in its infancy..... The Kingdom of Rachael and the Empire of Iscoa were very far behind... Forget about the Ingrid Kingdom, even they could not compare to the other 3 kingdoms..... Now, what I want to make clear is that the Iscoa Empire is very warlike and has the most territory. Most of them are independent. And until this second, they "didn't have" enough power to invade other Kingdoms".

Dylan listened carefully and digested all the things Sonia told him. Until finally, there was a question in his mind.

"Hey, Sonia. If the Iscoa Empire plans to take down the Ingrid Kingdom. What means do they "enable" to do so?".

Sonia was silent for a moment before finally returning to answer her master's question.

"If it was me, then I would have made Rachael Kingdom an ally".

"Thank you very much".

Although he did not show any expression, but in his mind Dylan was completely shocked. Not because of the answer from Sonia, but the alleged cooperation between the Iscoa Empire and the Kingdom of Rachael.

(I thought the answer was like that).

"By the way, sir. Why are you so curious about this?".

Dylan regained his senses, after hearing the question from Sonia.

"Oh, that..... Not something that matters either".

"Are you worried that the Iscoa Empire and the Rachael Kingdom will invade this Kingdom?".

"No".

"Then?".

Because Sonia was still curious, it was Dylan who turned his gaze to the sky. Staring at the full moon that shines is very beautiful in the darkness of the night. He started talking.

"That's not what I'm worried about..... I don't care, whether the Iscoa Empire, the Rachael Kingdom, or even the Kingdoms will cooperate to bring down the Ingrid Kingdom..... I don't even care about the Kingdom..... Some of the things I care about are you, Dad, Mom, Filaret, Aria, the orphanage kids, you and everyone who lives in the Arcadia region.... They're the only ones I care about".

"In short?".

"In addition to those I consider to be "the families, associates and residents of the Arcadia region". The other......".

Dylan turned his head back towards Sonia and looked at her with a serious expression, his red eyeballs and Fafnir's terrifying aura. Dylan spoke again in a slow, discordant tone.

"...... I don't care".

Strictly, Dylan expressed his indifference to the fate of the Ingrid Kingdom in the future if something bad happened in the future.

Surprisingly, Sonia who was stared at like that by Dylan did not feel intimidated. He stood up and began to kneel once and his right hand was pinned to his left chest like one who saluted the King.

"Alright, as you wish. With pleasure, this Sonia will help..... But, if you have any desire to destroy those Kingdoms or even this Kingdom. Please just tell me.... With pleasure.....".

Sonia nodded her face and looked back at Dylan with her eyes now light green. His eyelids were turning into a clock like roman time and a terrifying aura.

"..... Sonia is going to do this. And I'll destroy those that make you troubled".

As with Sonia, Dylan was also somehow unafraid or intimidated by Sonia's gaze and aura.

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"Huaahhh.... I seem to be getting sleepy. So I resigned first, sir".

"Ah, yes Thank you for coming with me, Sonia".

"Don't sleep too late and good night".

Sonia immediately left and returned to her bed. Meanwhile, Dylan was still on the balcony to sift through the lessons and information he had obtained.

("Another power that helped Oscar". I didn't think one of my guesses was right. And that was the Iscoa Empire. But, there are still some things stuck in my mind. First, is a group of people calling themselves The Oracle's? Second, is it the "people" within this Kingdom who petrified Oscar into infiltrating unnoticed? Thirdly. Is it true, the Inferno Demon Kingdom is really involved, or are they just being made into "black sheep" in the game's plot?).

Instantly, Dylan felt something-not. Some gazes were directed at from some places around him.

After looking a little, Dylan decided to go back into his room.

"Looks, I got some "foreign guests" huh...... How else, wherever you live there must be "things" like this..... Anyway, as a host. I have to "welcome" her well".

Dylan, immediately put his body in bed. And start to fall asleep. Because tomorrow is a really shitty day for him.

On the next night. The Royal Ball Party begins.