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 35

…Somehow, Queen Clophe suddenly became more energetic.

Perhaps, standing at the pinnacle of the Elf Kingdom, occasions like this international conference are thrilling for her.

“For Esmeralda-sama, I will also work diligently without any compensation! For Esmeralda-sama! Without compensation!!”

“Ah, alright…”

Though her sudden enthusiasm was a mystery, well, motivation is a good thing.

If the situation is proceeding just as it does in the game scenario, Yurisia is bound to commit some despicable acts from now on.

If she’s willing to devote herself to me, she’ll surely continue to act favorably in the future as well.

—With that said.

Queen Clophe and I were currently waiting in front of the conference room door.

It seems King Shudrich, Yurisia, and representatives from other countries are already seated.

This time, I’m literally considered a walk-in guest, scheduled to attend the conference.

“Please enter. You may sit on the right side, at the front seat.”

“Understood.”

Following the instructions, I opened the doors to the conference room with Queen Clophe accompanying me.

Of course, the scene inside was all too familiar.

The glass walls offering a panoramic view of the town below, with a rectangular table set in the middle.

Delegates from various countries sat next to each other, with only Prince Lucias, acting as the facilitator of the talks, seated at the back.

“…Hmm?”

“…Eh?”

Kukkukku, naturally, everyone is unsettled.

Not only because I, known as the incapable one, appeared, but also because of Queen Clophe accompanying me, a figure of concern.

But, a true villain is always calm and composed.

A villainous prince cannot become flustered by such situations.

So, maintaining my composure, I took the seat assigned to me, and Queen Clophe also settled herself beside me.

“Excuse me, but… are you really Esmeralda-sama?”

The heavy silence was broken by a representative from the Aurelia Republic.

“Yes, indeed. I am Esmeralda Dia Vefeld, the fifth prince of the Vefeld Kingdom.”

“Then, the person beside you…? I heard today’s discussion was supposed to be among three nations.”

Glancing over, Queen Clophe’s gaze was cast towards me.

Questioning if she should answer.

…Right. Since I’m here, I might as well respond.

“As you can see. This person is the Queen of the Elf Kingdom, Clophe Luna Austria. She represents the country… under my governance.”

“Under governance…!”

“What…!?”

My statement shocked everyone present.

Even my father, King Shudrich, hadn’t been informed and now his eyes were bulging.

“In governance… Shudrich-sama, we haven’t been informed of this.”

After a moment, a delegate from the Virginia Empire raised his voice.

“Surely your country hasn’t launched an offensive against the Elf Kingdom.”

“No, please don’t worry.”

This time, Queen Clophe responded.

“We Elves chose to follow not the Vefeld Kingdom, but our dear Esmeralda-sama only. I, along with all elves, swear loyalty solely to Esmeralda-sama. Glory to Esmeralda-sama!! The absolute absolute absolute absolute necessary being in this world!! Haa haa…”

O, oi, oi, oi.

I did say I wanted to stir up the scene, but this is surely going too far, isn’t it?

Even the delegates are taken aback.

—But well, it’s sort of a success in a way.

Yurisia, who had presumably called me here, was now grimacing as if she’d swallowed a bitter bug.

Thinking her succession to the throne was getting further away with my achievements known internationally.

“However… this is quite surprising…”

The Aurelia Republic’s representative spoke up again.

“Esmeralda-sama. Whatever happened, I had no idea you were so intimately connected with the Elf Kingdom… When did you polish such political skills?”

“Heh, it’s not about political skills. I simply did what’s natural… assisting the weak and vanquishing evil.”

Kukkukku… Although I’m probably the evil one here.

Having gained the elves’ hearts, I’m on my way to establishing a dictatorship that favors me.

Right now is just the preparatory period for that.

“Oooh…! As expected, Esmeralda-sama…!”

But then, to my surprise, Queen Clophe started crying with emotion.

…What’s with her? She’s been too emotionally unstable lately.

Some of the delegates are clapping, though the members from the Vefeld Kingdom continue to have complex expressions.

—Anyway.

Setting that aside, this is the turning point.

Sharpening my senses, I can feel several malevolent presences outside the castle.

If the story proceeds just as it does in the game, then these attackers are an extremist group from the Virginia Empire. Dissatisfied with the current regime, they stealthily operate daily with the intent to assassinate the current president.

There’s more to this organization than just that, but thinking about it will make things long—so I’ll leave it for now.

Nonetheless, they will soon storm this castle, bypassing the kingdom’s defense thanks to Yurisia’s behind-the-scenes manipulation.

(My actions have thrown the scenario off track, but in the game, this is a scheme to assassinate Lucias while using it as a pretext to start a war with the Virginia Empire.)

If left unchecked, important figures from both the Virginia Empire and the Aurelia Republic will be killed.

This would lead to an abrupt turn in the story—so here, I’ll use my knowledge to earn some favors.

“Well then, let’s get to the meeting agenda…”

Lucias, the First Prince, unaware of the impending terrorist attack, pushes forward with the conference.

Of course, several skilled swordsmen are positioned inside this room.

Yet, even they won’t notice the terrorists who are about to appear, indicating just how strong these terrorists are.

“―――Danger! Run!”

And just seconds before the terrorists showed up, I hugged the secretary from the Virginia Empire with the biggest breasts and cutest face—no, the person who was supposed to die first in the scenario—and ducked down to the ground with her.

The next moment came.

DOOOMDOOOMDOOOMDOOOM!!

Just like the Third Division that concealed their presence in the Elf Kingdom before―suddenly, the terrorists appeared, riding on the backs of dragons, and began striking on the glass.