I reincarnated as the hated villainous prince, and thought to live as I pleased in this life, but it turns out I’ve been unconsciously making saintly moves. I’m trying to create an evil kingdom, but for some reason, everyone respects me!

“Hehehe…! What a nimble little thing.”

“But now that she’s come this far, there’s no escape, right?”

“Please… stop…”

Just as I thought, the two men who entered the alley after us were targeting the girl.

They cornered her against the wall, drooling as they closed in on her.

― No, really, that’s amazing.
Honestly, those two aren’t exactly good-looking.

Rather, they have a dirty appearance, which would undoubtedly be rejected by women in Japan. Yet, they still approach her with such confidence…

And to think they are trying to claim such a cute girl for themselves…!

“………!”

Mirua, who followed me, suddenly widened her eyes.

“Your Highness. That girl, could she possibly be an elf…?”

“Ah, most likely.”

In the game from my previous life, elves who descended to human settlements always wore green robes.

The most obvious difference between humans and elves is their ears.

Elves hide their pointed ears under deep hoods to avoid detection, ensuring they aren’t attacked by humans seeking their blood.

This is common knowledge in the elf world.

Moreover, elves are famous for being exceptionally beautiful in settings!
To think of toying with a busty, beautiful, and noble elf…

“Unforgivable. Let’s quickly put an end to this.”

“Yes…!”

Mirua, too, seemed ready for action, rolling up her sleeves.

“But, Prince Esmeralda… Did you anticipate this would happen…?”

“Hmm? Anticipate?”

I don’t quite understand, but part of my ideal “villainous character” involves “smiling meaningfully in certain situations.”

“Heh… Yes. I hate it the most when people think they can have all the fun themselves. That’s why I was one step ahead.”

“Prince Esmeralda…!”

Haha, maybe that worked out perfectly.

I’m trying to take the elf girl away from these men, making sure I’m the only one who gets to have a good time. Yet, I won’t allow them to do the same.

This arrogance is fitting for Esmeralda Dia Vefeld, the villainous prince.

“Prince Esmeralda… I was not mistaken in my judgment…! Although he seems cool and aloof at first glance, he is actually deeply kind-hearted and possesses profound insight. Surely the rapid improvement in his swordsmanship skills is for the purpose of righting the world’s wrongs, I believe that must be true, I trust in this (ry”

Mirua, still engrossed in her thoughts, isn’t going to be much help.

It’s up to me to handle this situation like a true depraved prince.

“Hey, you there. What are you doing?”

I spoke loudly, crossing my arms dramatically, to the men trying to overpower the elf girl.
“It seems you’re having a secret fun, but that woman there is mine. People as lowly as you have no place here.”

“What…?”
The disheveled man turned around with an annoyed voice.
“Who the hell are you? Trying to stand up to us, eh?”

Oops, that’s right.
To avoid being recognized by the common folk, I had been wearing a black mask until now.

Of course, because it looks cool and villainous.

“Heh… Amusing, isn’t it, to be so ignorant?”

“Huh?”

“If you insist, I’ll show you. Behold my true identity!”

I smirked and removed the black mask, revealing the face of Esmeralda Dia Vefeld, the villainous prince.

“What the…?!”
“Seriously…?!”

Naturally, the two men were taken aback as they looked at me.

― Ah, this is great. Hiding in plain sight, revealing myself in a deserted place.
A perfect situation for my villainous aesthetics.

“Aha, perhaps this is what they call love. I never knew such feelings before, but maybe this is it. Though it’s my first time, I don’t know anything about it. Will Prince Esmeralda escort me even now? Oh my, how naughty of me.”

Mirua, still muttering to herself and fidgeting, isn’t quite herself.

Strange.
She’s the Sword Emperor.
In the game, she was a formidable character even to the final boss, a cheat-like ally to the protagonists.

That even she can’t move implies these men’s doing…
Perhaps they have some enchantment or ability from a fantasy novel that beguiles women.

“Hey, you.”

I looked down at the men, speaking in a deliberately deep voice.
“You’re not just tormenting that woman. What else are you planning?”

“………! Foolish, how could you know that…!”

“Heh, seems I hit the mark.”

Seeing my meaningful smile, the men’s wariness noticeably heightened.

“He knows about our plan. We must deal with him now.”

And so, they took

a combat stance against me.