Reincarnated As A Side Villain
Patrols
The next morning, according to his previous plan, Argeas followed the Marquis to tour the territory belonging to the Lavis family. The eastern border.
On horseback, Argeas and the Marquis, Julius, and some of the soldiers headed to the surrounding towns and villages.
It looks proud that the Marquis introduced Argeas to the Earl, several Viscont and Barons in the region as his future son-in-law.
And because of Argeas' polite attitude and shrewdness in taking heart, the young man also received a positive response from everyone who was introduced to him.
As for Argeas himself, although what the Marquis did to him was enough to give him pressure, but on the other hand this is also a good opportunity for him to make and widen the connection.
Because not a few he found among the people the Marquis introduced him to. That might help him when he needs it later in life.
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"How's Ar? Do you want to see tomorrow and patrol the front lines of the darkness border?" The marquis opened the conversation shortly after finishing dinner.
This time was not followed by Christina the first princess and also her husband. Because they had been back to Kotaraja since the day before.
"Marquis?! Aren't you kidding me like that?" Julius. Because he felt the father was quite outrageous to make the offer to the boy who just turned 16 years old.
"Hey, this is just an offer. He could refuse it if he had objected," the Marquis replied in a plea.
"You've gone too far, Morgan. Argeas may refuse an offer from you." The Marquis' wife confirmed.
Argeas smiled a little awkwardly without answering.
"But it's weird that you didn't respond to Eve?" stephany said, Evangeline's second sister looked at her in surprise.
"Aren't you worried about your future fiancee?" he continued asking in a seductive tone.
"True, it's cold. Are you guys fighting?" Julius' wife added.
"No. I just know that Argeas can take care of himself just to patrol." Evangeline replied calmly. There was a sense of confidence in the tone of the girl's speech.
The confidence he gained after seeing firsthand how Argeas who could be said to be alone conquered a labyrinth.
'What did the girl think? Does he not feel worried about me?' Argeas half complained inwardly. There was a little bit of sadness because her future fiance was not worried about her. 'But I did want to see the dark region as well anyway, ' her inner self again.
"Just 'just right' you said? Well, since when do you believe in your future fiancee to such an extent?" This time Julius who looks quite surprised by the speech of his youngest brother.
"Good!" Suddenly the Marquis exclaimed in surprise to the others. "Since Eve has given her permission, it's been decided that we will patrol tomorrow morning" she continued, making a unilateral decision.
"Where's that logic?" the Marquis's wife sounded unacceptable.
"You don't mind, do you, Ar?" asked the Marquis regardless of his wife's words.
"No, Marquis," replied Argeas with an awkward smile.
While Evangeline was seen putting on a proud face while raising both eyebrows towards Argeas as if she had done something worthy of praise.
'Why is he even proud? What did the girl really think?' Argeas was only able to smile wryly while shaking slowly.
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"Why? You don't like doing patrols tomorrow morning?" evangeline asked in response to Argeas' lackluster face as the two of them were walking towards the guest room.
"It's not. But as much as possible I don't want to get too much attention." Argeas gave the reason why he felt half-hearted about the plan to patrol the dark region with the Marquis.
"Isn't it too late? Even the nobles in the region have already sent out invitations for you personally," Evangeline replied lightly.
Indeed, after the Marquis introduced Argeas to the nobles, in the afternoon many invitations came from the nobles to invite Argeas to their residence.
But despite the special treatment still does not make Argeas feel proud or feel himself important. Because he thought it was the most reasonable reaction of the nobles.
Outside of the Marquis who clearly showed pride in him, the rare class he possessed was also the reason the nobles behaved so.
But it will be another story if people know how well he fights and uses magic.
"Yes, I don't mean to attract attention in battle." Argeas expressed his true desire.
"I thought you liked fighting. That's why I said it like that" Evangeline replied honestly.
"Yes, but secretly. I don't want the higher parties to see my fighting ability and use it as a tool" Argeas replied honestly.
"If you don't worry about it. I will definitely take care of you from such people," Evangeline said as she nudged her shoulder into Argeas' arm.
"Yes, I think you're right. I guess tomorrow I have to convince the Marquis not to let me fall into irresponsible powerful people" replied Argeas who tried to think positively.
"It is not difficult to convince the Marquis. As long as you're with me, then I won't let you go" Evangeline replied, jokingly this time.
"I must try to convince you not to let me go." Argeas responded to the joke of his future fiancee.
"Yes right. That's your main task of a lifetime."
"All right, I'll start protecting you for tonight's exploration."
"Yes... For that one, can we not do it at all?"
"Whatchu mean? You need to change second class before you return to the academy's dorm."
"Ah... " Evangeline took a breath.
"There is no need to be afraid and worry. Let's get ready," Argeas asked as he pulled the hand of his future fiancee who is now walking very slowly.
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And then later that night Argeas returned with Evangeline continuing their exploration in the Labyrinth Cave.
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The next morning Argeas and Marques' entourage headed to the border shortly after breakfast.
And it was not until lunchtime that they arrived at a large gate to the right left of which extended the wall of the fort at no end.
"This is the outermost guard post, Ar. So across there is the dark territory." The marquis spoke from on horseback next to Argeas.
Argeas nodded without answering.
"Who's that boy?" One of the guards with a bow hanging from his back asked his colleague from the top of the gate when he saw the figure of Argeas among the Marquis' entourage.
"That boy is the future son-in-law of the Marquis. Miss Evangeline's husband-to-be" replied her partner, who appeared to be busy cleaning the spear.
"Oh, so she's a prospective daughter-in-law who is being read out a lot? But why did the Marquis bring him here? It's the most dangerous place in the entire eastern border region" the guards said, questioning his superiors' decision.
"I think the Marquis is taking him around the region." The spear-wielding guard replied casually.
"But even so, this is the border of the realm of darkness."
"You can't be wrong. From the rumors I heard, that boy has a rare class [Arcmage]. And reportedly he was also very good at fighting. So maybe that's why the Marquis confidently brought him here," explained the spear-wielding guard later.
"Oh. It makes sense then. Class [Arcmage] huh? So the boy's abilities are above the average of witches in general?" The battered guard looked to nod in understanding.
"I think so."
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"If I may ask, how are the soldiers to defend this long and wide territorial line, Marquis?"
Still on his horse, Argeas and the Marquis' troupe stopped before the gate staring into the vast expanse of land called the Dark Territory.
"Yes, although it looks spacious, but monsters from the dark region only appear at certain points. So make it easier for them to keep watch" replied the Marquis.
"But unfortunately lately the frequency of their occurrence is quite frequent." The eldest son of the Marquis added.
'Yes, that explains why there are so many high-level knights and fighters in this place, ' the inner Argeas who had observed the equipment and weapons of the guards who were of high level.
"How, Ar? You want to go around this guard post?"
'Yes, as confident as you are to me, keep in mind that I am only 16 years old, ' the inner Argeas who are a little upset with the Marquis and his eldest son who do not consider him like a boy in general.
'But yes when else could see what the dark region was like. So I think it's a good opportunity, ' he continued, which is full of contradictions.
"If indeed the Marquis feels I can do it, then I will." Argeas.
"Hahaha. Haha...." It seemed that the Marquis was very satisfied to hear the reply from Argeas.
"But I beg you not to have too much expectation of me, Marquis." Argeas.
"Yes, yeah, whatever you say, Ar. I'm sure you'll exceed my expectations. Then, come on."
The marquis immediately pulled the reins of his horse and led the retinue out of the gate.
"Is it really okay to run the boy around? Although it's just a border, it's still the Dark Territory."
One of the soldiers in the entourage whispered to the fellow next to him.
"I think the Marquis really believes in his future son-in-law. Let's see how he's capable of that."
The other soldier chimed in.
"Yes, origin is not a hassle."
"Hopefully."
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'This area of Darkness looks like a normal region in general. Unlike my shadow that will feel terrible and gloomy as often depicted in movies or horror fantasy comics.'
Argeas seemed preoccupied with his own thoughts as the Marquis asked.
"What do you think, Ar?"
"Ah, I think this region is the same as the territory in general Marquis," said Argeas spontaneously issued what he thought.
"What do you hope for? Arid and haunted areas?"
Argeas just laughed embarrassedly. The marquis guessed his thoughts.
"It is just the name of darkness. Not that his form was completely enveloped in darkness. Named so because the appearance of monsters in places larger than the territory in general. Even bigger than a ruin or a labyrinth." Julius explained.
"Does that mean there is a Dark Gap like the one in an Ancient Ruins or a Labyrinth Cave around this region?" Argeas tried to guess.
"Yes exactly right. I'm not surprised you know about the Dark Gap, Ar," the Marquis confirmed.
"So basically this region is a huge Ancient Ruins." Argeas made his own conclusions.
"Yes, you could say so. And it will continue to widen with the King of Darkness as his mover," said Julius again provide information to his sister-in-law's candidate.
But suddenly Argeas' conversation was cut short by the cry of one of the knights who was at the very front.
"There are eight monsters approaching from the front!"
The call was forwarded to the rear by the other soldiers.
"What monster?" Marquis asked. Looks start to be alert.
"It looks like Fayht Revenant, Marquis." A soldier answered.
'Oh, Dark Spirit type? They show up during the day in an open space like this? Absolutely incredible territory of darkness, ' thought Argeas.
"It looks like we can't possibly fight that 8 Fayht Revenant with just our current entourage, Marquis." Julius gave his opinion.
"really. Preparing to make a move, we will avoid them" the Marquis replied in agreement with his eldest son's proposal.
"Please pay attention, get ready to move. Stay away from Fayht Revenant ahead!" Shouted one of the soldiers giving orders.
And just as their entourage was about to move, suddenly a ragged-robed ghost-like figure camping with a scythe in hand called Fayht Revenant was moving rapidly closer.
While the rest of the ghost monsters are also seen preparing to come closer.
"Marquis, Fayht Revenant was aware of our existence and began to move rapidly closer" exclaimed one of the soldiers who noticed it.
"Command everyone back down immediately, we're back at the guard post!" exclaiming Marquis gave the order.
Yet it seemed that the monster that was hovering in the air was darting rapidly beating the speed of the soldiers' horses.
'Oh, no. The monsters were too fast for the horses of the soldiers. I have to act before it's too late.'
Considering the situation, Argeas felt he had to act immediately.
And quickly the young man took out his wand while jumping down from his horse.
"bah? What are you doing?" The marquis was surprised to find Argeas jumping down instead of running away.
"The speed of our horses will not be able to compete with the speed of those monsters. So we have to fight it. Immediately make preparations to attack while I will try to block them," said Argeas divided his plan.
"Hey, what do you mean to confront them? Don't be rash, Ar!" exclaimed the Marquis trying to prevent.
But not answering, Argeas immediately activated the skill embedded in his shoes. [Boots]
"Haste!" exclaimed the 16-year-old before then darting rapidly towards the saboteur monsters that were a little far ahead.
'The monsters with dual attribute magic [Dark] and [Spirit] were vulnerable with magic attribute [Holy] or [Lightning]. Although I'm not really sure whether this Dark Region has a Buff-Debuff effect that will affect the attack or not, but I should at least try.'
"Dual Cast! Braves! Light Shield!"
Argeas' body began to be encased in a thin white glow.
"Multi Cast's! Grande Purify!" he then shouted while directing his magic wand to 8 opponents who were now close enough in front of him.
Almost without a bright light also began to wrap the bodies of the monsters just as it had just happened to him.
And then the eight Fayht Revenant just vanished without a remnant. Even before they could launch an attack.
"Oh.. Did they disappear?" Argeas looked a little surprised as he did not expect to easily defeat those monsters.
"I don't think the Dark Territory has any additional effect or status on me or the monsters" he said, trying to analyze.
"But thank God they're just regular Fayht Revenant." Argeas again hung his magic wand to his waist in relief.
"Ah, right they are," he added again with a slight lethargy as he looked at the patrol troupe as he turned around.
"It looks like we don't need to make preparations for anything, Ar," the Marquis said as he watched Argeas walk back after defeating the 8 monsters.
"Eight Fayht Revenant once?"
"Fayht Revenant is a B-level monster, right?"
The soldiers began to sound.
"Sorry to have made the Marquis and the others feel worried because of my rash actions." Argeas said while bending his face.
"I think I'm the one who spoke wrongly. You're not rash at all, Ar. You're a natural fighter" said the Marquis who looked proud and satisfied.
"Thank you for saving us, Ar." This time it was Julius who spoke.
"I just acted without thinking" Argeas said, looking embarrassed and awkward at the praise and thanks.
"Come on, the show's over. Return to your respective positions. We continue our patrols" the Marquis ordered later.
"Let's continue, Ar," the man added as he struck the back of Argeas who had just returned to sit on his horse's saddle.
Although there were still many people who were whispering about Argeas' actions before, but the soldiers still re-formed the ranks and continued to travel around the surrounding area.
"As I've said before. That you will surely exceed my expectations, and be right" said the Marquis later.
"You're over-complaining me, Marquis. I was just lucky. Even I did nothing but take out the 3 Magic Spells earlier. It's also Protective Magic." Argeas tried to go low.
"I also agree with the Marquis, Ar. It is precisely because of that Protective Magic that we are aware that your fighting abilities are amazing." Julius added.
"Naturally humans will feel scared and run away when they see enough monsters that want to attack them. The level B. But you acted the opposite, instead" the eldest son of Lavis's family continued later.
"Truly Julius said. Only experienced fighters had the reaction to read the situation and devise a plan to attack under such conditions. Just like you did." This time the Marquis spoke.
"Although I don't really understand about Magic Spell, I can still recognize [Brave] and [Light Shield] magic from its light alone. And also [Purify]." The burly man continued.
"Unless you've faced Fayht Revenant before, it's impossible to know the monster's weakness from its physical form alone" he continued.
"Yes, I have indeed faced a variant monster of the Revenant type before. So I know what the monster's weakness is" replied Argeas lying.
"That means you've been exploring a labyrinth or ruins before?" Julius immediately snatched Argeas answer with a question.
"Y-yes, I once did a maze exploration around the Danae area." Argeas is running out of ideas to lie.
"Haha.... As expected of you, Ar. Then we can continue our patrols regularly as long as you are here" said the Marquis, laughing happily.
'Doing routine patrols every day?' Argeas was seen frowning hearing the words of his future father-in-law.
"Marquis, I hope you don't overdo it. But Argeas is still our guest today." Julius cuts to remind the father.
"Oh. really. Then once every two days."
"Have you heard my words just now, Marquis?"
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The night the story of Argeas's success in defeating the 8th Fayht Revenant was retold to other members of Lavis' family during a dinner together.
And Argeas received even more praise.
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After doing patrols on the sidelines around the village and the city for 5 days in a row, now the name Argeas began to be famous in the border region. Even before he was officially Evangeline's fiancee.
While after 3 nights of exploring in the Labyrinth Cave, Evangeline level increased to 35 levels. Until now the girl has reached level 52. And had changed classes to [Alchemist] together with Argeas who finally got [Elemental Sword] after successfully cleaning the {El-Asa} Labyrinth Cave thoroughly.
But for the sake of their calm, they agreed to keep it a secret and not talk about their exploration and level to anyone. Including family.
Then then the rest of the next night Argeas used to train Evangeline the basics of fighting. So that at least the girl could survive the attack of mid-level monsters, or defend herself from the bandits in the future.
And although initially reluctant, but in the end Evangeline began to get used to and enjoy the training.
Calculate spending time alone with Argeas. You can't say a date either.
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