Reborn As Villain's
Chapter 18: Shadow Crow And Birthday Gifts.

Next morning.

Dylan made use of the rest of the time today to meet with the Shadow Crow before he, his family, along with Aria and the orphanage children went to Arcadia.

In accordance with the written order entrusted to Sonia. They will meet at the Noir bar located on the outskirts of Algrand.

After walking and asking some people who passed by. Dylan arrived at a place where he could say "mum" and found a building with the words "Noir" on it.

Without waiting any longer, Dylan immediately entered and was greeted by 2 cheerful smiling maids.

"""WELCOME, MR. CUSTOMER""".

When, the sight of the three maids met with Dylan. They were shocked and began to talk enthusiastically.

"Geez, it turns out you're a handsome young man, huh".

"We have a lot of quality beer here".

"I'm sorry, I don't drink alcohol that's not good for health. I ordered a table and a glass of mango juice".

"I'm sorry, kid. All the seats are full now. Come back next time".

Suddenly a large man appeared who immediately said rudely. Understood, Dylan would immediately approach the man and speak.

"so yeah..... "When light and darkness become one. A true shadow will be born"..".

The big man was immediately shocked by what Dylan said. And with an irritated look the man immediately turned around.

"It just so happens that there's a chair that's just been empty.... Wait, and sit in the front seat of the bartender there".

"Thank God, if there's an empty chair".

Dylan replied with an insinuating smile.

Actually, the word Dylan had just spoken to the big man. It was a code commonly used by the members of the Shadow Crow. Dylan learned thanks to his game knowledge in "Long Life Brave".

After sitting on the chair, Dylan realized that ever since he had uttered the cipher. He continued to be noticed by everyone who was there with a gaze full of suspicion.

(Besides the assassin organization...... Shadow Crow was also skilled at gathering information....... Not just about the target....... They will also collect information about clients...... In other words...... Most likely, they were watching me among this crowd of people).

"Ethto... Sorry sir. By the way, what do you want to order?".

As Dylan was deep in thought, he was startled by the voice of a dark blue-haired male bartender who asked him what his order was.

"Oh, i.... Order a glass of mango juice only".

"A glass of mango juice is coming soon".

Very cheerfully, the bartender immediately prepared mango juice and served it

"Please enjoyed".

"Ah, yes thank you very much".

"If you need anything, just say it".

"I appreciate the offer".

Dylan was silent for a moment when he saw the juice in his glass. But, in the end he drank the mango juice he ordered earlier while continuing to pay careful attention to the surrounding including the bartender.

After a while, Dylan stood up from his chair and asked the bartender.

"Sorry, sir.... May I know where the bathroom is?".

"There's over there".

"Thank you".

The bartender immediately pointed to the back and Dylan immediately went towards the bathroom. But, Dylan had no intention of going there to pee.

When Dylan had reached the hallway near the bathroom his steps suddenly stopped. Then.....

CLANGS.

The sound of a two-iron impact echoed in the hallway near the bathroom.

The reason, from the back there was a mysterious figure that appeared out of nowhere. And he put a knife to his neck.

Fortunately, the knife was immediately blocked by Dylan using an iron fork he had stolen from one of the customers who was eating.

Then, casually Dylan turned his head back and started talking to the figure.

"What the fuck, Mr Bartender? Attacking a customer who goes to the bathroom is disrespectful, you know".

Apparently, the figure who attacked Dylan was the Bartender who served him mango juice earlier.

"Hey, kid.... What was your purpose in coming here? This is not the place where a boy like you is".

With a cold intonation of speech and an intimidating look in the eye, the Bartender asked what Dylan was aiming for.

"Hmmm..... I came here. Because the invitation is "leader" Shadow Crow only".

"Fuckin' shit. It's not like you knew who I really was, right?".

"Woi, woi, woi, sir what's this bartender talking about?".

Dylan replied while giving a cynical smile towards the bartender whose real identity was Nameless the Shadow Crow dreamer.

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After the incident in the bathroom hallway.

Nameless invites Dylan to go to his room, where they sit facing each other and start talking.

"Dylan van Arcadia. So you're the one who sent me "greetings" through that sexy but scary waitress yesterday, yeah..... Why do you, you know that I'm the leader of the Shadow Crow?".

(It's all because of the knowledge of the game.... But, how could I say it).

"That's because Bros with the logo of a crow attached to your vest's left chest".

"Huh?".

Feeling Nameless not understanding to be satisfied with his answer, Dylan took out a letter he received last night and spoke again.

"On this paper it says [Come to Noir Bar. Then you'll meet with "The Crow"].... Ever since I walked into this bar, I've been watching everyone there is.... But, you're the only one who uses a brooch with a crow logo.... And your acting sucks enough to be a bartender.... Because a bartender always looks neat, tidying up the collar of his shirt, rolling up his shirt so as not to get dirty and covering his collar with a bow tie..... But, let's not use a bow tie. You don't even tidy up your shirt collar and roll up your shirt sleeves when pouring drinks to customers".

"Heeee....".

Nameless smiled at what Dylan said. But, Dylan had not finished speaking.

"And even worse...... You can't distinguish mango juice from orange juice just because they're almost the same color.... Because of those points, you've been discussed as a bartender".

Nameless continued to smile widely. Then, he slowly began to laugh out loud.

"Hehehe...... Hahaha......... You're an interesting boy.... Whereas earlier, I thought you were just a stupid snot boy who came here without a second thought...... Oh my gosh, moreover you can easily tell my identity.... Damn, honestly, this is hard to believe.... When I saw you, I somehow found it difficult to kill a boy like you... So, I'm interested. Just tell me what you're asking?".

Dylan smiled at Nameless's response.

"For the moment..... No "important" requests".... I came here just for some sort of, yeah... "Just a little "business".

"And what's "Business?".

Dylan took out a bag of money from his item box and put it on the table. Seeing that Nameless raised one of his eyebrows as a sign of confusion.

"The bag contained about 20 white gold coins. Think of this as my "investment" for our "business" future".

Nameless took the pouch, opened it and spilled its contents. After being seen and counted it turned out to be true amounting to 20 white gold coins.

Even so, Nameless understood with the intention of "investment" that Dylan said.

"It's really 20 white gold coins..... A very high amount of money for a mere "investment.... I'm getting interested.... All right, I accept this partnership..... And just call one of my subordinates if you want "something".... Our hands are very good at doing it".

"But I haven't offered anything or even asked for anything, you know?".

"Look easy, just looking at the situation. I can already judge the strength and nature of a person..... And don't worry about me betraying you....... Because I personally am not ready to die".

The two immediately stood up and began to shake hands together, as a form that they agreed on their cooperation.

"It's great to work with you, Mr. Nameless".

"So is I, Dylan".

Dylan was currently strolling alone in the city of Algrand, in his mind he was very satisfied with his form of cooperation with the Shadow Crow.

(Yosh, now I managed to get a "colleague" who was on standby and observed the situation of the capital. If there's something that's stuck and I can't finish because of the lack of information. So I just have to ask Shadow Crow for help to find more information. And I can determine what steps ahead I should take).

After the defeat of the Dragon God King Fafnir and the killing of Oscar. Dylan knew that there were many changes to the storyline in the original game.

Given that he could no longer predict everything, Dylan planned to gather some "colleagues" that he could rely on so that in the future Dylan could anticipate any unexpected events or events.

That was why, he began his first step by inviting the cooperation of Shadow Crow who settled in the capital Algrand. Because Dylan knew, that most of the game's story was centered around the capital Algrand.

But, on the one hand Dylan knew there were some scenes where the story was not centered only in Ingrid Kingdom alone. Except in other kingdoms.

Now he is thinking of finding other "friends" to work with and exchange information. Especially information about the Iscoa Empire which according to Dylan is the real source of problems.

Then, Dylan's steps stopped because he had just remembered something.

"Oh yeah, a week from now it coincides with Mom's birthday..... Hmmmm... Mumpung is still in the Capital, I better find a gift for his birthday..... Hmmmmm..... But, what gift, huh?".

Dylan began to think hard to find what gifts his mother would like. And after thinking hard enough, Dylan finally managed to decide what kind of gift he would give.

"Well, I'll just buy him a necklace".

Dylan immediately went to the store that sold female-only accessories.

Arriving there, Dylan immediately entered the store he immediately went around looking at the accessories hanging and sold there.

"Hm.... I don't know the taste of women.... Also I am not good at choosing accessories like this...... Not to mention, all the accessories looked extremely shiny...... Until I hurt my eyes".

"Can I help you, customer?".

Dylan was confused about what accessories would be suitable for his mother's birthday gift. Approached by a female employee who seemed to notice Dylan's confusion in choosing.

"Ah, here. I'm looking for accessories suitable for my mom's birthday gift.... But, I don't know which one to buy?".

"Biriday gift, huh? Well then, do you mind if I help you choose it?".

"Eh? Seriously though? I accept it with pleasure".

Dylan accepted an offer from the woman's officer, to choose accessories that would be suitable for his mother's gifts.

The female employee, immediately went to the back and returned while carrying some accessories such as necklaces, bandos, bracelets, hairpins, brooches and so on made of diamonds.

"Wow.... Justjust wonderful. I've never seen anything as good and beautiful as this.... Can you tell me, what are these accessories made of?".

"All of these accessories, made of Hope Diamond type diamond in the mine in the Tavernier mountains. And through a very careful cutting process. This diamond is very shiny with a weight of about 45 carats. The glow produced is so beautiful that it can enhance the charm of its users. This diamond design and accessories are made by professional through...........".

The female employee was very enthusiastic, telling a long story about the product she was currently offering.

(Buset, this is a girl saying what? Too grubby and prolonged....... How do you understand me, njir........ Anyway, what is Karat?....... All I know is that the diamond is just a pebble that cost nothing in his previous life....... And, Rust is called the chemical process of iron oxide because iron is experiencing moisture, right).

Although his face looked calm, in his mind Dylan was very confused and did not understand everything the female employee said. What he caught was an accessory of this diamond very much loved by you Eve.

"So how is sir? Do you intend to buy it?".

"Hmmm...... All right I bought 4 models of these diamond accessories".

After thinking for a moment Dylan finally decided to buy 4 pieces. The reason, because he intends not only to buy birthday gifts for his mother. Dylan also plans to buy gifts for Filaret, Aria and Tina.

"Alright, then please select the model".

"I choose.... This necklace.... This hair curler.... A set of these earrings...... And..... This bando.... One fruit each and please pack it yourself".

"1 Necklace, 1 Clamp, 1 set Earring, and 1 one Bando..... A total of 100 gold coins including the cost for its packaging".

Dylan took 100 gold coins from her item box and handed them to the female employee and she gave the note as proof of payment.

"It will take a little time, please kindly wait".

"Look easy".

The female employee bailed backwards while carrying Dylan's order to pack. Dylan was leisurely waiting.

A few moments later, there was the voice of a foreign woman talking to her.

"Oh look, isn't this Dylan, huh? The guy who doused Vanessa's daughter with a cup of tea at Ball's party last night?".

Dylan who felt familiar with the voice immediately turned to look for the figure who was inviting him to speak.

Once his sight managed to find that figure. Instantly Dylan's expression became extremely disgusted looking at him.

Why would Dylan express himself like that? It was because the soul within Dylan knew who the girl was that asked him to speak. Even so, Dylan chose to pretend not to know him.

"She, bentar. Who are you really?".

The figure of the girl smiled and started to close the hand fan she was carrying and immediately introduced herself.

"Truely, this is the first time we've met.... My name is Flora de Ernest. Princess of Duke Ernest. Hello there, Dylan van Arcadia".

"Hou... Greetings to know too".

Dylan reluctantly returns a greeting from Flora.

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The Flora de Ernest.

Daughter of Duke Richard de Ernest, direct cousin of Princess 2 Vanessa Sera Ingrid as well as one of the 15 members of the Harem belonging to the hero Riener.

She is described as a beautiful girl with bluish green hair tied up with the same colored tail and eyes. He always carries a fan wherever he goes. He was very good at using the Wind magic that was the hallmark of the Ernest family.

But, despite being beautiful. He is a very arrogant, tasteful High value, has a hobby of gossip, a slanderer and a sycophant. It was all in sight as she always followed Reiner and Vanessa wherever they went.

Not to mention, he also often sparked hatred among fellow Harem members. But clearly, he has great jealousy towards his own cousin Vanessa. Because she was born as the King's Daughter, while she was only the Duke's daughter.

"So, what's the need, Dylan-san is here?".

"Whatever my needs are here. That's none of your business".

Dylan very indifferently ignored Flora's smiling question towards him. Seeing Dylan's attitude like that made Flora even more eager to talk to him.

"Geez, that's so evil. Ignoring a beautiful girl talking to you. That's not the attitude of a real man".

"Oh, what a coincidence. Because, the guy you're talking to is a jerk like me. So, don't be surprised if I ignore you".

Dylan described himself as a "scoundrel" in order to avoid Flora from constantly talking to him.

"Hmmm.... Even so, I still want to talk to you anyway".

"I don't care, I have other plans for today anyway".

"Oh really, then can you tell me about your plans. I'm very curious".

(Girl ******.... Well, this is natural. This cocky chick is indeed thirsty for attention and a gossipy hobby. That's why he was deliberately talking to me).

As Dylan was muttering in his heart, the female employee came with a bag of things that Dylan had bought.

"Sorry to keep you waiting for a long time, sir. These are the accessories you bought we have neatly packed".

"Oh, yeah. Thanks".

"Fun to serve you. Next time please come by here".

"certainly".

"Wait, Dylan-san".

Dylan who had already received the item immediately went to ignore Flora who still wanted to talk to her.

"yeah. She went... But, that thing he bought earlier.....".

However, without Dylan being conscious. Flora noticed the bag she was carrying. Flora knew that Dylan had just bought special accessories for women as a form of gift. Considering he asked the female employee earlier to pack the item.

Flora immediately smiled evilly after realizing that, and she had some sort of idea that came to her mind.

"..... I think there's someone I need to tell you about this".

And without wasting any more time, he immediately walked out of the store and went out using the horse carriage he had brought.