Reborn As Villain's
Chapter 17: Ball Part 2.

"Geez, don't scream like that. Ma'am.... Later we are seen people will be bad".

Dylan who did not care about his mother's shock. And instead ask him not to cause people's attention.

The truth was that without Dylan realizing it, he was the one who caused it.

"DY-CHAN, WHAT THE FUCK IS YOUR APPEARANCE? SO WHERE ARE THE PARTY CLOTHES I'VE PREPARED?".

With passionate emotions Pavline immediately scolded Dylan who seemed to remain relaxed.

"uh? Shirt. A party? I mean, the doormat that mom put in Sonia, huh? I put that under the bed".

"When I've been hard-earned to choose that shirt for you. And you said it was "foot tucks". That's bad, Dy-chan".

Pavline puffed his cheeks as a sign that he was really sad with Dylan saying that his choice of clothes was like a "foot-tight".

"Yes sorry, and thank you for buying that. But, I won't wear it because imagining me wearing that fancy wear makes goosebumps to know".

"Nii-san, how is the story that you can goosebumps imagining yourself wearing fancy clothes?".

The conversation between Dylan and Pavline was only seen by Hyoga who was currently covering his face with his right hand as a sign that he was not mindless with his son's behavior.

"Hey, Hyoga. Don't tell me that this young man is your son?".

"Sorry to disappoint you. But he is my son".

Although with a heavy heart mixed Hyoga's shame justifies that Dylan is indeed his son.

But, something surprising happened.

"Gdv".

Once Verna got an explanation from Hyoga she tried her hardest to hold back her laughter.

"Fuck, why are you laughing?".

"Kukuku....... Yes, how can I not laugh..... Kukuku's... Seeing this son of yours reminds me of seeing you at Ball's party...... Kukuku's..... You with his moron came in sleeping pajamas while carrying a pillow..... Kukuku's.... Although not as bad as you.... But you two are really similar".

Verna laughed at Dylan's whimsical behavior that reminded her of Hyoga's past whims. And Hyoga who heard that could only fall silent because of how embarrassing and childish she used to be.

"By the way, mom. Who are these guys?".

Dylan glanced at Verna and her family. Realizing that, Verna corrected her behavior and began to introduce herself and her family.

"Greetings, Dylan-kun. My name is Verna de Zinvarca, an old friend of your father's. And they are my wife and daughter".

Finished introducing himself, Verna gave instructions to her Wife and Daughter to introduce themselves.

"Greetings, Dylan-kun. My name is Sardinia de Zinvarca. The wife of Mr. Verna. And this is our daughter Laura de Zinvarca".

"Greetings know too. Mr. Verna, Miss Sardinia and Miss Laura, my name is Dylan van Arcadia. Son of Hyoga and Pavline van Arcadia".

Dylan replied to the greetings from Verna and Sardinia in a very polite tone and manner regardless of her appearance.

But strangely enough, their daughter Laura simply fell silent without saying a word or returning Dylan's greetings.

Feeling that something was wrong, Sardinia tried to get Laura to return the greeting.

"Laura, let's say hello to Dylan-kun..... Laura?".

When Sardinia and Verna turned to their daughter. Laura just stood still and pecked, then within seconds, Laura began to introduce herself.

"My name is Laura de Zinvarca. I'm 14 years old and I've never been engaged to anyone but I've graduated in etiquette lessons and I can also clean and cook my favorite meal is strawberry cake. And, and, and, and, uh,.....".

"OK, okay I understand".

Laura frantically introduced herself with her face that turned red and blushing and her extremely quick manner of speaking.

Looking at Laura's strange panic-stricken manner at the sight of Dylan, not only made Verna and Sardinia shocked but Hyoga, Pavline and Filaret as well.

While Dylan noticed the people around them who seemed to start whispering to each other.

"Hey, is that Dylan? The son of master Hyoga and Miss Pavline?

"What is true? What the fuck is that look?

"The appearance is not at all neat".

"It's also very bad".

"He's more of a market thug than a nobleman".

"It's hard to believe a young man like him is the son of master Hyoga and Miss Pavline".

"It's only natural that Vanessa's daughter rejects her".

(Finding the opportunity to bring down others, that is the daily life of nobles everywhere...... Their lives are never calm).

Dylan who got ridicule from the nobles who were present at the Ball party. Just muttered that this was natural to him.

"Woi, Dylan-kun....".

For some reason, Verna suddenly called out which made her immediately look at the collar of Verna who was now in front of her with a look of astonishment.

"You're really....... BASTARD SELENGEAN BOY!!!".

Then, without wasting time. Verna pulled Dylan's shirt, approaching Dylan's relaxed face to her face which was currently filled with aggravation.

"........ WHAT DID YOU DO TO MY BELOVED DAUGHTER, HUH? BIG IS YOUR GUTS TOO? ARE YOU DOING THIS TO FIND DEAD, HUH?!!!!".

(Buset, this is what people say try? Does he think I'm teasing his daughter? You think I'm a less-worker).

Although still masang flat face, in his mind Dylan was very astonished and confused by the behavior of Verna.

"WOI. DAMN KID.... DON'T JUST LOOK AT ME. SAY ASUA----".

"Yes, baby don't be, dong. You can, you can talk to your own friend's son".

Unable to finish her speech, Verna suddenly gets a neck lock from someone. And the one who did it was Sardinia smiling at Dylan.

"Dylan-kun's chat. Sorry for my husband's somewhat out of control behavior. Usually this is not like this".

"Oh, yeah, just relax".

"If he gets out of control again, it won't break. Etto..... I mean, I give you a warning.... Oh, he's passed out..... Oh, my gosh sorry".

Innocent, Sardinia patted Verna's fainted head. Seeing Sardinia's treatment of Verna made Hyoga and her family smile awkwardly.

"In that case, we retreat first. Mr. Hyoga with his family. Go, Laura".

"D-be-yes".

Sardinia says goodbye to Hyoga and her family while dragging Verna unconscious. Laura followed him from behind, saying goodbye to Dylan.

"Dy-dy-dylan-san, I-ku-I hope we meet again".

"Ah. Yes Laura".

And Laura immediately followed her mother with a happy smile and her cheeks became red.

*Your name is big too huh, Laura-san?..... How dare he tease Nii-san in front of me*.

Unlike Dylan who replied to Laura's greeting politely, Filaret whispered while continuing to bite the tip of her right thumb out of annoyance at Laura who seemed to be interested in her Brother.

Meanwhile.

From the top of the balcony where the Royal Family was, Vanessa was currently looking at Dylan coming from above.

Although he was surprised by Dylan's very ordinary appearance. But, he ignored that and started smiling wickedly.

"It's been a long time, yeah. I'm looking forward to seeing you again. This time, I will make you kneel and bow down to me. Dylan".

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After Verna and her family left. Now Dylan started being harassed by his mother for coming in late.

"By the way, Dy-chan. Why did you tell us to leave first? Can't we just go together?".

Dylan glanced at Hyoga for a moment before looking back and answering his mother's question.

"Didn't you tell mom and Fira. If I have a sudden "dealt".

"Indeed. Dad told us. But still, my mom and I were so curious that you had a sudden "deal" what?".

"Well, anyway..... Affairs. But I can't tell you the details".

Instantly, Dylan's memories returned a moment ago before coming to Ball's party.

Back then, Dylan and Sonia had just killed a few people in black robes that appeared out of nowhere.

These are the "deals" and "uninvited guests" that Dylan meant. While wiping his bloodstained katana sword, Dylan asked Sonia.

"Sonia, do you even know who they are?".

"It seems like they are just ordinary assassins who named the Assassin Guild Shadow Crow".

"Show Crow, yes.... A guild of assassins willing to accept a murder request by anyone depending on the pay.... How dare they".

"That's right, sir".

Hearing Sonia's explanation, Dylan began to think while holding his chin.

(Shadow Crow's...... A group of mini-villains who often interfere with the journey of Reiner and his party....... Their leader was named Nameless........No one knows his real name........ Originally he was a noble of this kingdom...... But, due to a slander committed by some nobles, his entire family was executed....... From then on, he had an overwhelming hatred towards the nobles....... Based on game dialogue....... The reason why he hated Reiner so much was because Reiner's father, Jordan fou Stenly was one of the few nobles who slandered his family....... Hence, he formed the Assassin Guild whose headquarters were on the edge of the city, along with some people who were banished or dumped by the nobles...... By his nature, he would not be able to accept requests from nobles no matter what the fee was....... And as Sonia had guessed, they were just ordinary assassins using the name Shadow Crow to earn money).

After remembering the Shadow Crow group came from his game. Dylan immediately headed to one of the assassins lying around.

"Well, now".

Dylan threw a very hard kick at the face of one of the killers who was still breathing and pulled him closer.

"Hey, motherfucker...... I don't care if you're just a bunch of assassins who use the name Shadow Crow as a guise to increase your income...... But, I'll ask you something else and not a word of repetition...... Now, say "who" hired you?".

Instead of answering, the man spat on Dylan's face and spoke sarcasm.

Wiping the spit on his face, Dylan leisurely returned to speaking.

"Alright, I already know who's "renting" you..... And this guess about you guys not from Shadow Crow is true...... Because, the Shadow Crow would never accept a request from the nobles no matter what the fee was".

Hearing Dylan's conclusion, the assassin could only falter and be speechless.

Then, Dylan took off the man and spoke to Sonia.

"Sonia, can you "clean up" all this. If you see that person, it is not good. Anyway--".

Dylan turned his head back towards the mercenary assassination with his eyes burning red.

"---- whose name is "cheater" must be removed immediately".

"Give it to me, sir".

Without further ado, Sonia opened her palm and a green ball appeared surrounded by Roman numerals on the clock.

And when the ball broke and spread in various directions. The assassins instantly turned to ashes and left no part of their bodies.

After which, Sonia immediately paid her respects to Dylan.

"Thank you for your hard work, sir".

"Hm..... So too with you. Sonja".

(Magic Time, yes.... You can easily manipulate time and take someone's life..... It's really scary magic..... Actually, who is this Sonia? He was too strong for an NPC).

Looking at Sonia's time magic, she could only mutter inwardly out of curiosity about her personal servant's true identity.

"Sonia. You can send a letter to the Shadow Crow Chief. Write in the letter that I "intend to visit just to greet him" ".

"alright, sir. But, don't forget today you have a party invitation at the King's Palace tonight".

Hearing Sonia's words, Dylan immediately bent his body as if he was enduring an excruciating abdominal pain.

"Damn, I know that".

Without further ado, Dylan went straight to the Palace Ball party without changing into a party outfit. Although it was prevented by several palace guards because of its appearance.

Dylan managed to get inside by showing the invitation letter which was signed by His Majesty.

Back to this moment.

Hyoga who understood what Dylan meant, he tried to stop Pavline and Filaret who were still curious.

"That's it you two. What matters is that Dylan's here. Regardless of his appearance..... Anyway, after returning later. I'd like to have a quick chat with you".

"alright. There's something I want to talk to dad about, too".

When they Hyoga and Dylan made each other an appointment. Suddenly, from another direction appeared someone who had come to greet them. He was a Servant

From his calm demeanor, and his age. He was senior service at the Palace.

"Mr Hyoga van Arcadia, huh?".

"Yes, it's me".

"Your Majesty Conrad. Want to meet you and your wife".

Hearing that, Hyoga glanced at Pavline who seemed to nod in agreement. Then he looked at Dylan while squinting his eyes.

The understanding Dylan, replied by closing his eyes and drinking tea in the cup he was carrying.

"All right, we're leaving".

"Please get through here".

The servant immediately guided Hyoga and Pavline towards the King's venue leaving Dylan and Filaret.

"cii-san. Why would His Majesty want to meet with Father and Mother?".

"Oh, that's definitely something "important", I guess".

Dylan chose to pretend not to know, even though he actually knew what purpose the King was calling his parents.

In fact, Filaret also understood what "important" her brother meant. But, he chose not to ask her further.

A few seconds later, a waiter came back to see them.

"Miss Filaret, isn't she?".

"Yes, it's me. What's up?".

"There's a letter for you".

"Oh, thanks".

"Then I'll resign myself first".

Filaret received a letter from the servant and read the contents. Then somehow his facial expression darkened and his hand squeezed the letter.

Dylan who had glanced and read the contents of the letter began to understand why Filaret's behavior had suddenly changed.

"ii-san...... I'd like to go out for a minute looking for "fresh air" first".

"...... Then go away".

Obtaining Dylan's permission, Filaret immediately turned around and headed towards the Palace's garden. But, just a few steps Dylan called out his name.

"Hey, Fira".

Filaret automatically turned towards Dylan.

"Don't "be too long", yeah".

Hearing Dylan's words, Filaret smiled and spoke.

"Yes, Nii-san.... I'm definitely back".

Filaret stepped back to leave Dylan alone in the party hall with the nobles she did not know.

"Well, yeah,..... I'm alone".

While being engrossed in drinking a cup of tea accompanied by a typical violin music ball party style. From, the other direction Dylan felt a figure coming closer towards him.

Not only that, it seemed like the guests in the hall turned their gazes to the figure walking closer towards Dylan.

Dylan who sensed that, immediately turned to the figure who was now already next to him.

"Are you Mr Dylan Van Arcadia? The son of the Priestess of the Sword of Ice and Light, Hyoga van Arcadia?".

"Ah, that's me".

Dylan was confused, as he did not know the figure that was currently addressing him. Aware of that the figure introduced himself.

"Maybe this is the first time we've met. Good evening, I am the First princess of Ingrid Kingdom. My name is Ritzia Sera Ingrid. Hello to Dylan-san".

The mysterious figure who greeted Dylan was the first Princess of the King of Ingrid Kingdom, Ritzia Sera Ingrid and Vanessa's older sister.

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(Well, now why did I end up like this?)

Maybe that's what Dylan muttered in his heart. The reason for that was because it was somehow currently at the Ball party that was filled with nobles.

Accompanying her at this moment was the Ritzia's first Princess who had somehow suddenly appeared and was willing to accompany her, even though Dylan had not asked or offered herself.

(Ritzia Sera Ingrid.... The first princess of Ingrid Kingdom as well as Brother Vanessa..... Even if you call brother. They are of the same age...... Ritzia is only 2 Weeks older than Vanessa, the other difference being that Ritzia was born to the Second Queen, Celestine Sera Ingrid. Vanessa was born to the first Queen, Zandra Sera Ingrid..... As with the other NPCs, there was not much information about the Ritzia Princess..... But, based on the rumors I got.... Despite being called the "First Princess" she had virtually no rights to the throne..... Because Ritzia's mother was the daughter of a noble family with the title of Count....... Thus in the political hierarchy, the Ritzia had no chance to occupy the throne even though she was the First Princess).

While Dylan was digesting all the information about the Ritzia in his mind. Finished with that, Dylan decided to chat with the Ritzia who was now next to him.

"Oh, yeah. I'm pretty sure this is our first meeting. So, what was the need until the first princess came alone to greet me?".

"Ah, about that..... First off. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. For the brave actions of Dylan-san who helped my sister Vanessa".

Ritzia bowed her body as a sincere sign to thank Dylan.

"Yes. Just relax. Don't think about it.... Anyway, it happened 2 years ago. His Majesty has already expressed his gratitude, as well...... So, the Princess does not need to thank me directly".

"Although that is the case, I must still thank you directly..... And also, I feel very sorry for what happened to you after saving Vanessa".

"Isn't that your word is too formal.... Why don't we just talk informally.... Honestly, I'm a little uncomfortable hearing that.... Isn't it, you yourself are also in trouble, huh? Talk like that".

Ritzia was surprised for a moment because she did not understand what Dylan said. Realizing, Ritzia who was just shocked silent, made Dylan raise one of his eyebrows and asked again.

"Woi.... Why, you shut up?".

"That-no...... There aren't..... I was surprised by the unusual way you spoke to a Royal Princess..... All right, if you want, I'll talk informally to you.....".

Then for some reason, Ritzia touched his shoulder and warmed up his sore shoulder muscles and spoke.

"Yes, geez.... It feels tired to have to be as elegant as before. My shoulders until it's made sore".

"That's it... I said what too. Relax a little doesn't matter, right".

The nobles who saw how the two of them could suddenly familiarly were filled with question marks on their heads.

In fact, both Dylan and Ritzia knew that they were both the center of attention.

However, the two decided to ignore it and continued to talk. Laugh and joke at each other.

Long enough to talk, Dylan recalled asking something directly to the Ritzia

"Oh, yeah. Ritzia"..

"Hm?".

"Is there something I want to ask you?".

"On what?".