Re:Regulus Restarting From Zero With My Worst enemy ( Continuation)

The Uninvited Guests

Anastasia: Oh my. Could it be that you're neglectin' to mock me as a "commoner"?

Priscilla: If you have yet to see what you should have, then that level of ignorance places you in the same category as all of those other fools. Could it be that you are foolish enough as to want me to overlook you?

The two were engaged in a battle of words—— However, Priscilla may or may not have been deliberately provoking Anastasia's natural business focused rhetoric.

Anastasia leisurely caressed the scarf on her neck.

Anastasia- Leaked information is quite worryin', ya know.

Priscilla- Anything that reaches someone else's ear has been leaked from a mouth lacking caution. And the more one learns, the more holes that can be found; this is self-evident. You are not the only one who observes and listens to others.

Anastasia -Ah, but ya see, I'd thought of you as someone who wouldn't engage in espionage to deal with the likes of us.

Priscilla -A flying insect buzzes near mine ear. But what can I do without knowing its location? I would have to catch the insect using my eyes and ears, which is precisely what I have done. Of course, the same holds true for you.

Priscilla's implication was that she treated every opposing candidate as a fly near her ear, indicating that she was never to be overlooked.

Subaru held the same opinion as Anastasia. It was inconceivable that Priscilla had   actually adopted the appropriate tactics and put them into practice against her enemy factions.

And the result of Anastasia's negligence brought about the worst of happenings on this day.

Felt -That mister was Reinhard's father, yeah?

Ignoring the conversation so far, a frivolous voice shifted the topic.

Her gaze sweeping across the room, the still-eating Felt, her mouth still soiled with daisukiyaki sauces, she found Priscilla's gaze, and glared back.

Felt -After all, I've had some experiences at the Castle, so I caught what was going on from the conversation. I'm not really interested in this guy's family relations. Only, if Reinhard and the mister are together, that's different.

Priscilla -...Ho. And what did the little girl from the ghetto notice?

Felt -Although I don't really care about him, I'm not unrelated to him. The lands of the House of Astrea are in fact a lifeline for us. Except this guy hasn't actually given Reinhard the lands. The power of the family is still in the hands of that mister.

Next to Felt, Reinhard's cheeks stiffened slightly. Subaru, and the others, caught on to Felt's concern.

Having been raised as an orphan, Felt had nothing to her name, and was currently using Reinhard's parents'―― The Astrea Family's lands as her base, where, bit by bit, she accumulated support by producing results.

However, those lands were not Felt's own. They were the assets of the Astrea Family, and were on loan to her and Reinhard.

But those were not Reinhard's own territories. Even he had borrowed them.

Felt -So, what's going to happen with that guy? You seriously want to drive us away from the Astrea territory to weaken us? 

Felt said to Priscilla wondering why she had taken Heinkel in her camp.

Priscilla- You do not have to treat that commoner's words with such gravity. Were you not responsible for the revitalization of that territory? If the lord returns to his house intending to drive you away, then who would follow him? Although the people are foolish and ignorant, they are not heartless fools who forget their grace. If you make a large wave, a correspondingly large wave will return to you. He shall not be able to summon any waves.

Felt- ...Then, why was that guy invited?

Felt had once again spoken to Priscilla on why Heinkel was brought there, the question which was bugging everyone's mind ( except for Subaru of course)

Priscilla- Perhaps because I thought that it would make an interesting sight.

Felt- ...An interesting sight?

Felt pondered and knew what she meant looking back at the grandfather and the "hero".

Priscilla -That is correct. Distorted family disputes, and the joy and sadness that comes from relationships. Such ugly performances are so very exciting. In fact, do you see? The Sword Saint and the Sword Demon acted rather human. Such a sight is very rare.

While Priscilla's human part was true to some extent, other clearly didn't like the attitude she had displayed while doing so-

Priscilla-  To put in simple words,I found the situation interesting. Sooner or later, all I want shall be in mine hands. That is an established fact. In that case, my route shall only vary depending on what is entertaining and what is not. And that route is precisely decided by me. To that end, I brought him in as a toy to kill time.

Here, four candidates met her gaze without hesitation in an expression of confrontation. Accepting those glares, Priscilla gave a hearty, delighted laugh.

Priscilla -Excellent. The outcome has been decided, but mine journey will naturally have its share of happy excitement. Mine self has decided that you are all a cut above the commoners. And, once you have become worthy of being mine opponent... Then, I shall of course welcome you with my full capabilities.

"You are not worthy as my opponents", was the judgement Priscilla had just made.

No, she had said so long ago. She still treated Emilia and the others as insects. She did not even recognize them as enemies at all. Then,

Felt - I'll be sure to make you cry and regret that arrogance.

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Note : A pretty short chapter, but what can I say . This is the perfect place to end. I must admit there's no way In can actually fit Regulus in these scenes more, which is frustrating, but yeah deal with it.

Have a great time. Bye.