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

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"By the way, Lord Alphis. I am technically under your command, right?"

"I forgot about that ancient history."

As we walked through the re

"If you just accepted it, then yeah, you’re spineless. But being No. 2 isn’t something to be ashamed of. Own it."

"I was… complacent?"

"If you strive to be the best No. 2, that’s badass. Whether you’re No. 1 or No. 2, do it with conviction. Without that, you’re just hollow."

…I sound like a damn motivational speaker.

Why am I even bothering with this guy?

But then, Ios stood up.

"Conviction… You’re right. I never had that. I just coasted on being No. 2."

"Uh, yeah. Well… Keep your head down, and good things might happen."

"Good things… like what?"

I didn’t answer, just walked away.

This isn’t a prison—if he behaves, he might even get released eventually.

Not that I can promise anything with Mirei around.

"Lord Alphis…"

I heard Ios mutter behind me.

What he does next isn’t my problem.

I’m busy. No time to babysit some self-loathing ex-lackey.

"Such a wonderful little brother~…"

Beside me, Mirei nodded to herself, looking way too pleased.