Reincarnated as the Innocent Villan (DISCONTINUED]

A new ally

A/N- isn't that face just cute.🥺 

Right, I have to introduce myself. I practiced like 20 times. I can do this. I internally slapped myself in assurance.

"Salutations. My name is Griffin Stoneberg. I'm pleased to make your acquaintance. Welcome and thank you for accepting our invitation. I hope all of you have a lovely time."

They all nodded and followed Grace and I to the tea room.

"Our parents are out at the moment so you will not be seeing them."said Grace.

We started chatting over some tea and treats. I glance over at Viola who looked.....confused? She was looking at me very now and then like she was studying me. Did I do something wrong.

"You must see our garden. It's a lovely sight. My brother had grown some flowers there himself."said Grace in delight.

"I've never heard of an Archduke's son growing flowers before." said Carson with a curious look. "Neither have I, is it a hobby Master Griffin?"asked Issac who for some reason had a note pad and a quill.

"Yes I've grown some flowers there. There's a section of the garden that I'm proud to call my own. Grace has also planted a few flowers there as she wanted to try it out. She did a wonderful job if I do say so myself." I said hoping my answer would satisfy.

"Interesting." the three of our guests say at the same time. Do they share the same brain or something?

So that's how we ended up in the my garden.

There were a pair of black swans of lives there. Carson took great interest in them as black swans are a very rare sight. Issac on the other hand was more interested in the various types of trees in the garden. Grace happily explained to him about the types and how to care for them. Courtesy of me of course after all I also showed the same interest in plants and animals as I did games.

Viola was looking around quietly, mumbling about something. I inched closer to hear what she was saying but did so quietly so that she won't hear me.

"He's not supposed to be here........ He hated social interaction........ this not how it was explained by the game......... is it different here?............ I hope I'm not being odd........ I think he noticed me looking at him weirdly earlier....."

Wait.... she knows about the game? Is she.......... I must ask here first.

" Excuse me."

"Ah! Oh it's just you Master Griffin. You scared me a bit."

I lowered my voice. "Lady Viola, are you by chance also reincarnated?"

She looked at me like I grew an extra head. Shoot maybe I'm wrong and now she thinks that I'm crazy.

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"No way, I thought I was the only one!" she said a bit relieved. Phew, close call.

"What's your real name?" I asked curiosily.

"Ah, my name is Aoki Yamada. Nice to meet you." she said with a smile." And you?"

"Jace Garfield." I said returning the smile.

"Wait THE Jace Garfield? The famous rich gamer boy? The one who died in his sleep? Oh my gosh your like, my idol. My otakuness stemmed from you. I watch your streams on a regular basis."

"Yeah I- wait, I what now?!"

"Oh, you sorta died in your sleep. Not really  though because you were still breathing so more like in a coma. Some people believe your dead though."

"Well damn. At least that question of mine is answered. Your name is Aoki Yamada correct? The teen who became a world class chef? I didn't know you were also an otaku."

"Well I am and I am proud to be one."

"You do realize we both are destined to die, right?" I said a bit gravely.

"Yes I am actually. Hey why don't we work together to survive? It will be more beneficial." she suggested.

"Of course. But only after your engagement has been settled should we visit each other more often. If we do before then our parents might get some bright ideas and then engage us together. Your engagement to the 1st prince would beneficial and we hold possibly get closer to survival. We need to be on good terms with the royals after all."

"Right makes sense, although your encounter with the heroine. Your not OG Griffin so you won't fall in love, correct? I'm not that into the 1st prince either so I won't have any problems with him."

"I won't don't worry."

We were then interrupted by Carson. "Ew, stop flirting with each other will you?"

It was as if a demon possessed Grace who then hugged my arm and said "No way, you are not replacing me!" she said a bit teary eyed.

"I'm not replacing you Grace and No Carson, we are not flirting, that's disgusting." I said looking a bit mad.

"Well, would you look at the time? It's time to go home now!" said Carson trying to change the subject.

"Indeed. Thank you both for your hospitality." bowed Issac repectfully.

"Yeah thank you." said Viola.

After a few more thankyous and goodbyes, the three left.

Father and Mother also came home. We had dinner and talked a bit about our day.

After a warm bubble bath, I changed into my night clothes and went to bed.

So far so good. And I made a new friend and ally. Together we shall survive.

Word count-895

A/N- Grace and Griffin's relationship is purely platonic. Grace is just extremely close to her brother and fears losing him. That why she was mad at Viola for allegedly  'flirting ' with Griffin.