Reincarnated as the Hated Villainous Prince, I Thought I Could Live Freely in This Life, but Unconsciously Acted Like a Saint ~Trying to Create an Evil Kingdom, but for Some Reason I'm Highly Respected by Everyone~ - Chapter 11

“Wow, this is… the Elf Kingdom…!”

The moment we reached our destination, Sword Emperor Mirua’s eyes lit up with amazement.

A small, human-sized gate was hidden in a corner of the underground waterway. As soon as we stepped through it, a vast natural landscape unfolded before us. It’s no wonder she was amazed.

By the way, the room where the small gate was located was also heavily guarded, just like in the game.

There’s a mechanism where if you chant the right password in front of a certain wall, you can enter the room…

And in that room, there’s a monster called the “Guardian Statue” that will attack anyone it deems an intruder without question.

Thanks to Rofemia, we were able to get through without any problems, but it’s clear that the elves have strict security measures in place to prevent unwanted visitors.

“Heheh. Pretty, isn’t it, my homeland?”

Rofemia puffed out her large chest as Mirua looked around, captivated by the sight.

The giant trees growing everywhere, the grass up to our waists, and the so-called ‘World Spirit Tree’ in the center of the world…

None of this can be seen in the royal capital, so it’s understandable that Mirua is speechless.

Although I’ve seen this scene many times in my previous life’s game, the sense of realism (or should I say “production quality”?) is completely different in VR and in reality.

Honestly, I’m just as moved as Mirua, but as an aspiring great villain, I have to keep my cool. What really gets my attention is…

The elf girls around us are incredibly cute!

There are many with large breasts too, this place is truly a paradise!

No good, even though I’m pretending to be a villainous prince, I probably died a virgin in my previous life! I want to be forgiven for getting excited just this once.

“Ah, are those humans…?”

“Princess Rofemia, why on earth…?”

Sadly, it seems that the elves still see us humans as objects to be feared.

We’re not exactly cursed or insulted, but it’s clear that they’re all afraid of us. It’s undoubtedly the sin created by that wretched First Princess Yurisia.

“Don’t worry about it, Esmeralda-sama.”

Noticing my demeanor, Rofemia gripped my hand tightly.

“Surely, Esmeralda-sama’s coolness will eventually be recognized by everyone. So please don’t come to hate us.”

“…………”

Well, this is a surprise.

Even though she was hunted by humans herself, she still defends me. Despite her quirks, Rofemia is literally a person of great character.

“Heh, don’t worry about it. Obstacles are part of the pursuit of a great cause. Such trivialities don’t bother me.”

One of the qualities I admire in a villain is, always remain calm and composed.

I, who want to live selfishly as a villain in this life, will not be bothered by it.

“Ah, indeed, Esmeralda-sama is the one I should follow all my life…”

Mirua mumbles as usual, but if the elves are scared, we can’t afford to stay here for long.

“So, Rofemia. You wanted to introduce me to the queen, didn’t you? Could you take us there?”

“Ye-Yes…!!”

As a hardcore gamer, this is something I know very well.

The Elf Kingdom is filled with powerful weapons and armor, and there are many good leveling points. There are tons of monsters like Golden Ants and Silver Slimes that give good experience points.

In other words, as long as I stay here, I can become stronger.

In order to become the villainous prince and take control of the people, it’s only natural that I, as the leader, become stronger. That damn useless woman… I don’t know what Yurisia is planning.

To become a true villainous prince, I must be free to roam the Elf Kingdom.

So the audience with the queen is exactly what I wanted.

“Marriage, marriage…!”

Rofemia seems to be excited for a completely different reason, but I pretend not to hear it.

★ ★ ★

“I see. So you are the fifth prince of the Vefeld Kingdom? Esmeralda Dia Vefeld.”

In the throne room of the royal castle of the Elf Kingdom.

Queen Clophe Luna Austria looked down at me from her throne.

Even a fifth prince must behave with dignity in the presence of the Queen of the Elf Kingdom. To be humble and respectful according to the time and place is also a necessary element to become a great villain.

And Queen Clophe herself was as beautiful as the character who appeared in the game.

She had long jade-colored hair that reached down to her waist, crystal clear skin, and large breasts, as expected.

Her age might be around five hundred years or so, thanks to the convenient elf setting, but she appears to be a woman in her late twenties.

“Is that… the fifth prince…?”

“Why is he here…?”

And the elven servants whisper among themselves, looking at me.

I don’t hear any outright insults, but being the human who is also the hated villainous prince does draw attention, although for negative reasons.

But this is no time to falter.

Even if I am disliked, I must win the hearts of the elves to be considered a true villain.

“Mother, I understand your skepticism. But Esmeralda-sama really is a wonderful person, so please believe in him!”

“Yes, indeed. Since Rofemia has such strong faith in you, I won’t treat you too harshly. And, Prince Esmeralda, thank you for helping my daughter.”

With that, Queen Clophe bows her head slightly.

I have already given a brief explanation of what has happened so far.

“However.”

Queen Clophe’s stern gaze is fixed on me.

“Thirty. Do you understand what this number means?”

“…………”

“It means the number of elves that have been taken from us. We have long voiced our protests to the King of Vefeld, but to no avail. Under the circumstances, it’s unreasonable to expect warm relations.”

“…………”

“Besides, even Rofemia, who tried to negotiate in secret, was almost kidnapped. While I am grateful to you, Prince Esmeralda, it is inevitable that some elves will harbor ill feelings toward humans.”

It seems we’re quite hated here.

No wonder. If I were in Queen Clophe’s position, I’d probably hate humans as well.

“So I ask you to leave. Under the current situations, there can be no discussion with humans.”

Queen Clophe spoke coldly.

If things stay this way, it will be absolutely impossible for me to move freely in the Elf Kingdom, but I aspire to be a villain.

Even if it seems unwise, I have no intention of giving up at a time when anyone with common sense would back down.

Scanning around, there’s a suspicious presence that seems to be from the Third Division. They seem to be waiting for the right moment to kidnap the next elf. But, kukuku… I’ll use you to gain the trust of the Elf Kingdom.