I was Reincarnated as the Youngest Child of a Villainous Noble Family Who Controls the Kingdom from Behind the Scenes

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Leorg's pov

"Hey, Vaid, Miley, it's been a while since we last talked, hasn't it?"

Late at night, as I was settling down in the living room, the two of them happened to walk in. Vaid, my eldest son who rarely speaks, silently sat down on the sofa, while Miley was chugging juice she had brought from the kitchen.

Even though we're family, Miley is probably the only one who can act so boldly around me.

"Ahhh! So good!"

"Try savoring it a bit more."

"Father, you must be in a really good mood to be sipping on that wine so leisurely."

"Indeed, I'm not in a bad mood."

It's true that I always drink good wine when I'm in high spirits. I wonder when was the last time I felt like this? Was it when Vaid, Miley, or Gilium were born? Nonsense, I wouldn't get so worked up just because a child was born.

Was it when Vaid completed his first mission at just nine years old? Or when Miley, who used to be such a crybaby, killed someone for the first time at eight? Or perhaps when Gilium destroyed a hideout of anti-kingdom forces with his subordinate monsters earlier this year?

Compared to those moments, what is there now? I'd like to think that, but the reason is probably that Alphiss .

"Is it about Alphiss ?"

"You rarely speak up, but when you do, you're sharp, Vaid."

"You have a habit of touching your beard with your fingers when you're happy."

"...How terrifying."

Vaid may not speak much, but his insight alone surpasses mine. In battle, he never allows the enemy even the slightest slack, relentlessly pursuing them. The Blink of a Flash, the Demon God, the Sword Saint—I know no other man who bears so many titles.

He single-handedly wiped out an enemy nation's forces without breaking a sweat and then marched straight to their throne room to subjugate their king. His latest title is the Nation Crusher. At this point, he's the last man I'd want as an enemy. My own son has turned into quite the monster.

"Alphiss is so cute! The other day, I tried to ambush  him with a kiss from the ceiling, but he dodged it perfectly!"

"If you have time for that, maybe you should manage your magic re

I deliberately turned the conversation to Vaid. His expression said it all. Despite his demeanor, he's extremely competitive. Blessed with more talent than anyone, he never shies away from hard work. That's why he's strong.

"...Do as you please. What happens to my brother is none of my concern."

"Good, then I'll proceed. Tomorrow, I'll summon Alphiss and inform her of the mission."

"Have you decided on the mission's details?"

"I have. The mission is..."

As I explained the mission, Vaid began muttering about how Alfis wasn't ready for such a task. This quiet man has become quite talkative.