Otherworld TRPG Game Master

165 – Epilogue: Oh Daesu and Envers -3

He must find a way out.

“Brother…”

“No…”

He must escape from here.

“Brother… why did you choose NTR…”

“Damn it, that’s not what I mean…!!”

From noble mtl dot come

But both paths were dead ends. He was completely trapped!

The Demon King Lucifer Zekniale whispered. Speak, just say it… Admit you’ve become a female, and no one will get hurt…

“I’m the one who’s hurt, so shut up!”

Then the “Entity of Infinite Void, Yunaris,” whispered in starlight. So how far have you and Lulu progressed…?

“Mind your own business!”

Tormented by the whispers of the evil organization, someone tapped Roderus on the shoulder. Turning around, it was Oh Hye-in. Perhaps she came to save him.

If it was Oh Hye-in, his senior magical girl and close friend, she would have an answer for him. Oh Hye-in spoke in a voice that seemed to drift away.

It’s easier to be hit first…

“Oh Hye-in, even you…!!”

…

Suddenly!

“──Huh, huff.”

Roderus woke up gasping for air from an uncomfortable nightmare. It was a dog’s dream in many ways.

Raising his upper body from the bed, Roderus pressed his forehead with his hand and groaned. It was good to see Oh Hye-in’s face even in a dream, but everything else was the worst.

A week had passed since Envers returned to the Redburn family. He had proven his skills in several sparring matches, and now no servant looked down on him.

The brothers were awkward, but they tried to influence each other, and amidst the irony of making conversion proposals to each other when they were already on the same team, Roderus had long realized the discord.

Because Envers was not very good with words.

“Oh, today the Duke’s portrait’s mustache looks particularly splendid. Ha ha. Isn’t that right?”

“…………”

“But suddenly, I feel the world is so vast. Beyond these walls lies a world even broader than our lineage, and it’s quite marvelous…”

Simply adding the Duke’s praise doesn’t cover everything.

It felt too much like I was flaunting my loyalty for show, rather than truly being loyal to Duke Redburn.

I’m still unsure of Envers’ exact intentions, but it seems right that he intends to oppose the Redburn family. If so, he was an ally.

And so, Roderus also subtly made his stance known.

“The Venus flytrap only reveals its true colors when it’s certain of victory. Until then, it merely mimics the harmless appearance of a flower.”

“Do you have an affinity for plants…?”

“……”

Envers didn’t catch on, and it was a misstep.

I need to be cunning. I must convey my position to Envers discreetly. But communicating within the Redburn mansion carries too much risk. This place is not a safe zone.

The servants passing through the mansion are all ears for Duke Redburn. A slip of the tongue could lead to trouble if it reaches the Duke…

Roderus was on guard beyond that.

Indeed, what is Duke Maximus Redburn’s “Fable”?

The human heart is fickle and endless in its changes, and there’s no limit to the powers a Fable can unleash. Hasn’t Roderus himself acquired the sensational ability to ‘transform into a magical girl’?

If he had a Fable that allowed him to remotely monitor the entire mansion, he would be caught. So, caution was imperative.

Of course, if you start being wary of everything, there’s no end to it. You can’t spend your life not doing something just because the Duke might have a Fable that kills anyone who lifts a spoon with their left hand.

However, there is a clue that might narrow down the range of the Duke’s Fable abilities.

It was the house of the b*stards, and Roderus himself.

“…It’s inefficient.”

Is there a guarantee that repeatedly instilling hatred for magicians, teaching assassination techniques, and brainwashing about the family will create a high-performance Fable that targets only magicians?

No. It’s uncertain if any of the b*stards will even reach a Fable in the first place.

If birthing about twenty children could produce Fable soldiers, all nobles would have strived to have b*stards.

The odds are too slim to rely on chance.

Yet, Duke Redburn pushed forward with his plan and ultimately succeeded. As if he knew it would happen.

From such facts, one might vaguely speculate that if Duke Redburn hasn’t borrowed power from an external force—then perhaps his Fable isn’t of the searching type. That’s what Roderus thought.

The power to “know” something.

So, he moved as secretly as possible. He created a false identity to operate from the outside, used doppelgangers to establish alibis. He even dated only in the guise of a woman.

He had three identities: Roderus, Oh Daesu, and “Blue Rose” Pure Knight.

Had his efforts paid off? Roderus was back in the good graces of Duke Redburn.

“…Wait, if that’s the case…”

If it’s as Pure Knight, then it’s fine, they say. Pure Knight should meet with Envers. As a woman, she can pass on information to her brother and form a cooperative relationship.

Upon reflection, it’s much safer than forming a cooperative relationship as Roderus. It could serve as an insurance of sorts. So…

“……”

It must be done.

Didn’t I swear to completely overhaul the Redburn family and set things right?

No matter how much it feels like my heart is breaking, and my hands and feet tremble at the thought of meeting Envers as Pure Knight, I must do it…!!

Roderus mustered his courage.

—

The one known as “Blue Rose,” who has been making rounds in Crown Hall recently, is said to be purging criminals outside the bounds of the law.

Because she punishes evil without distinction between commoners and nobles, the nobility, with much to hide, are desperate to eliminate Blue Rose.

Yet, despite the pursuit even by the commander of the capital’s knights, her whereabouts are frequently lost. So much so that there are rumors of her transcendence.

And she has suspiciously targeted and destroyed the secret business sites of the Redburn ducal house.

Was there an insider?

The ducal house’s think tank surmised that she must be deeply entwined in a grudge with Redburn, and after sifting through women with a vendetta, they searched thoroughly but could not find her.

She seemed to have dropped out of the sky.

Thus, they were at a loss, only to be attacked, when the ducal house’s estranged b*stard returned. And he had reached the realm of fables.

“We’ve located the building suspected to be Blue Rose’s hideout. Envers, go and take care of it.”

“A villain causing harm to our family must be dealt with. Understood, brother! I, Envers, will cleanly dispose of the Blue Rose… Why such a face?”

“……Don’t mind it. Just tired.”

“Tired from nightlife, perhaps? Brother, I must say again, meddling with someone who is taken will incur divine wrath…”

“Get out!!”

Envers set out to deal with Blue Rose.

—

After knocking on the firmly closed door of the hideout, Envers spoke politely.

“Blue Rose, I am not an enemy. I too wish to bring down the Redburn duke.”

“…And how do you propose to prove that?”

“I’ve brought the internal layout of the Redburn duke’s mansion. Trust won’t sprout from a single meeting. Miss, I can regularly provide inside information.”

A brief exchange of words passed through the closed door. Up to here, it was all according to Roderus’s calculations.

As he predicted, Envers also aimed to topple Redburn, so now a natural cooperative relationship would form, smoothing everything over.

The magical girl Pure Knight opened the door of the hideout.

Envers, momentarily taken aback by the sight of the dazzling girl with flowing blue hair, blinked before blurting out,

“…Aren’t you the young lady from the dessert shop?”

“…?!”

What, how did he know?

Pure Knight checked her attire, wondering if her transformation had come undone. Her hair was properly azure, and her sparkling dress, which seemed to send stars flying around, was still there.

And the kiss mark had long since vanished…!!

“…How did you notice?”

“Ah, the shape and movement were a perfect match. It was evident from the way you move your arms. You seem to have a habit of turning your elbows outwards…”

How could someone so perceptive not understand the story of the Venus flytrap!

“Ah. Then, could it be that you were able to target the Redburn Duke’s secret business because… you extracted information from Brother Roderus…?”

“…”

Is that how it went…?

Envers’s expression subtly shifted. He thought he was known as a philanderer who lured women with lovers into his room, but in reality, he was a philanderer who had been seduced and leaked family secrets to the outside world.

He used to be a somewhat fierce but reliable and steadfast brother, but how…?

Pure Knight clenched her eyes shut, witnessing her reputation and her brother’s dignity being chipped away in real-time. It felt like watching a train speeding towards a cliff.

But it couldn’t be helped. It was fine. Honor, honor was… worthless. If it was for the wish to restore the family’s honor, it could be endured. Roderus consoled himself.

Pure Knight took a deep breath and continued,

“Shall we introduce ourselves? I am Pure Knight, but you can call me Blue Rose.”

“I am… Namgung Cheonghwi.”

“…?”

Envers introduced himself with a proud and confident expression, puffing out his chest.

“I am Namgung Cheonghwi, the foremost disciple of the great Namgung family. I have mastered the Emperor Sword Style. For your information, Namgung is my surname, and Cheonghwi is my given name.”

What is he talking about?

Pure Knight’s expression subtly changed. She thought he was a commendable younger brother who had diligently reached the realm of metaphor at the academy, but it seemed he had also learned something strange.

And his way of speaking had become odd. It was awkward and forced for someone not yet fully grown to speak in such a grave tone. Was it a case of ‘second-year middle school syndrome’?

He used to be an overly concerned and affable younger brother, but had puberty proven insurmountable…?

Envers felt a new wave of embarrassment under Pure Knight’s peculiar gaze. Was speaking in the manner of the Central Plains so strange to others…?

No, even if it seemed strange, it didn’t matter. This way of speaking was the thread of fate that connected him to the relationships he had formed in the martial world. There was no need to be ashamed. He could be proud. Envers reassured himself.

A warm moment passed between them, unintentionally touching each other’s hearts.

“I believe you. It seems we can cooperate.”

“Fortunate, indeed.”

Pure Night explained the plan to Envers. They were preparing an assault operation to locate the hidden Redburn Duke and decipher his intentions.

An agent connected through Yuri Lannister from the Imperial Defense Agency.

The Capital Knights Order, now accessible thanks to Kim Lulu.

Roderus and Envers, capable of extracting internal information.

The core objective was for these three forces to unite, strike key strongholds, and steal hidden documents to uncover what the Duke was plotting.

“Even if his whereabouts are elusive, there’s a clear flow of supplies. From Roderus… after extracting the information. We’ve detected large-scale purchases and transportation of magic potions.”

“Magic potions…”

“He’s pouring all of the family’s wealth into it. As if, once this is complete, there’s no need to worry about what comes next. The Defense Agency’s agents are tracking the flow.”

Once the agents find the convergence point where the magic potions are gathered.

“We’ll storm in at once. Until then, prepare for the operation. Gather our allies, build our strength, and diminish Redburn’s power as much as possible.”

“I understand, but… um, could you please stop meeting with Brother Roderus? I’ll take over the task of extracting information. And I’ll be the one to win him over.”

“…Alright.”

Roderus promised to stop seducing Roderus for information.