Reborn As An Extra : I'm gonna mess up everything

Esdeath Rivenhart

"Let's go!" Esdeath said, giving Maruti a quick nod. They turned to leave, their confidence clear in their stride.

But then, Rowan stepped forward, his voice cold and commanding. "Stop, daughter-in-law!"

The sudden sound of his voice made both girls freeze. Maruti spun around, her face instantly draining of color. Panic flickered in her eyes. "Did he hear us?" she whispered frantically, her mind racing.

Esdeath, however, smirked, unfazed. "Of course not. He can't understand the kingdom's language. Even if we talk right in front of him, this fool wouldn't understand a word," she sneered, her tone dripping with arrogance.

Rowan scratched his head, feigning confusion, and spoke in the Vanara tribe's language. "Did you just say something, little girl?" His voice was laced with puzzlement, but his sharp gaze never left Esdeath.

Although esdeath didn't understand what he said but his gesture was clearly saying what he was saying.

Esdeath's smirk widened, confidence gleaming in her eyes. "See? He doesn't understand a thing!" she scoffed, barely holding back a laugh.

Relief washed over Maruti's face. She let out a shaky sigh and quickly forced a respectful smile, nodding politely. "No, nothing, Elder Rowan. We were just chatting," she said in the Vanara language, trying to keep her voice steady. She bowed low, paying her respects, while Esdeath's expression remained defiant.

"We're in a hurry to prepare for the battle," Maruti said quickly, grabbing Esdeath's hand to pull her away. Her heart pounded as she tried to guide Esdeath out of Rowan's sight, eager to escape before anything more could go wrong.

But Esdeath stopped, pulling her hand free. "Wait a moment," she said with a sly smile, turning back to Rowan. "I didn't introduce myself, did I?"

With a mischievous glint in her eyes, she walked toward Rowan, extending her hand confidently. "Hello, Mister. My name is Esdeath," she said, her tone smooth and lighthearted, but she spoke in her own language, knowing Rowan wouldn't understand.

Maruti sighed, a hint of frustration in her expression as she translated, "She said her name is Esdeath Crimson."

Rowan raised an eyebrow, not looking surprised. "Oh… I already know. Your father told me about her—Esdeath Crimson," he replied, his voice calm but with a hint of caution.

Maruti rolled her eyes slightly, feeling like she was merely a translator at this point. She relayed Rowan's words to Esdeath with a bored tone, "He says he already knows. Your name is Esdeath Crimson."

Esdeath's eyes sparkled with a bit of defiance. "What? Crimson is just a nickname my mother gave me because of my crimson eyes. Tell him my real name is Esdeath Rivenhart—"

Before Esdeath could finish, Maruti's eyes widened, and she quickly clamped her hand over Esdeath's mouth, stopping her words. "Don't say your family name so freely!" she hissed under her breath, shooting her a sharp look. Her hand gripped Esdeath's arm tightly, and she forced a smile as she turned back to Rowan.

"We really should be going!" Maruti blurted out, laughing nervously. Without waiting for Rowan's reply, she tugged Esdeath away with urgency, practically dragging her down the corridor as she gave Rowan one last awkward wave.

The corridor fell silent as their footsteps faded away, leaving Rowan alone. His mind spun with the strange encounter, and his expression darkened, tension evident in his stance. A storm of emotions twisted inside him—suspicion, anger, and an unsettling feeling .

"Rivenhart… Esdeath Rivenhart!" he murmured to himself, clenching his fists as he processed what he'd just learned. The name stirred up bitter feelings, and his eyes burned with anger.