I Have been Reincarnated As a Lazy, Arrogant Noble, but When I Destroyed The Scenario Through Effort, I Became The Most Powerful With Extraordinary Magical Power - 10

010 – Cynthia Violetta

“What’s the matter?”

Though Cynthia appears to be smiling, she probably harbors immense disgust towards me.

I pull up memories from the past, reconstructing the timeline in my mind to understand our current relationship.

And then… it hits me.

…This is the worst.

“Long time no see, Miss Cynthia. Since that time, huh?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“That time” refers to my misdeeds towards Cynthia.

Even before meeting at the academy, Weiss and Cynthia didn’t get along. The reason lies in my vile nature.

At a noble ball, Weiss invited Cynthia to dance. Up until this point, there was no issue; in fact, it could be seen as gentlemanly.

The worst part was what happened afterward when I forcefully tried to take advantage of her in the room, exploiting my title and rank to do so.

Although the story didn’t describe it happening to completion, it’s said that I showered her with horrible insults and touched her skin.

So, what I must do now is one thing…

“I have forgotten about that incident—”

“I’m sorry, Cynthia.”

I must sincerely apologize.

I shouldn’t be doing this in this situation, but I wanted to convey my remorse to Cynthia.

Of course, it wasn’t me who did it, but it was something the previous me did.

I don’t fully understand it, but that’s how it is.

“…What’s going on? Weiss-sama bowing his head?”

“What’s happened? Did you make Cynthia-sama angry? No way, there’s no reason for that.”

People around me notice the situation and start buzzing with excitement.

Cynthia quickly tries to lift my head, but I apologize again with a mournful expression.

“I was immature. I was at fault for everything. I won’t ask for forgiveness, but I wanted to show my sincerity.”

“…I see… But I can’t completely forgive you. You did something terrible.”

I couldn’t ask what I did… But she seemed to have relieved some of her anger, looking somewhat apologetic.

A villainous, trashy noble like me bowing his head before a woman in public.

It’s quite an event if you think about it normally.

If I leave now, everything should be perfect.

If she doesn’t dislike me anymore, my chances of ruin will significantly decrease.

“Weiss-sama, why were you bowing your head?”

But at that moment, Lillith returned at the worst timing.

“…I apologized to Cynthia-sama for causing her trouble before.”

“I see… If Weiss-sama says so, then I apologize as well. I’m sorry, Cynthia-sama.”

“Lillith, this has noth—”

“No, I am Weiss-sama’s maid, so—”

Cynthia looked surprised. Probably because she had an image of me as the lowest of the low, the embodiment of wickedness and treachery.

And yet, the fact that Lillith, who adores me, is present shocked her.

Trying to avoid any further commotion, I attempted to leave, but for some reason, Cynthia grabbed my arm.

“…Would you like to dance with me?”

“Huh?”

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At noble parties, dances sometimes start abruptly.

Even I, the great Weiss, haven’t been taught how to dance by Milch Sensei.

Well, I might want to dance with Milch Sensei, but if I said something like “Shall we dance?” to her, she’d probably send me flying.

Attempting to follow along with the steps as best as I can, Cynthia strangely seems delighted.

This is strange. What on earth has happened?

“Isn’t your dancing worse than before?”

“Uh, um, yes, I suppose so?”

1, 2, 3… Lillith’s gaze from a distance feels sharp.

But what’s going on?

Even though I apologized, would she change her mind so easily?

“Do you want me to forget everything that happened before, is that it?”

“Uh, yeah. That’s what I intend to do.”

It must have been something really bad for her to forgive me…

“I confessed that I liked you, too?”

“…Huh?”

“Don’t play dumb. Didn’t you say you fell for me at first sight? It was abrupt, and your wording was a bit sharp and your attitude was arrogant, which annoyed me… but I can’t hold it against you.”

“Y-Yes?”

I try to sharpen my thoughts.

Wait, did I really say that!?

But, but, can someone be forgiven that easily!?

No, think carefully. This world is real, but it’s also like a game.

And she is the heroine.

Heroines naturally… easily fall for the protagonist.

Looking at Cynthia’s face again, her cheeks are red.

She’s now wearing a genuine smile.

I see, normally in any game, no, any anime, the speed at which the heroine falls for the protagonist is too fast.

In other words, she’s not an exception.

Wait, does this mean that this change happened because I changed my attitude!?

At that moment, the music stops.

“Oh my, the dance is over.”

“Uh, um, Miss Cynthia, what I wanted to say is—”

“I’ve been called by my father. Actually, I know that you’ve changed. I was curious about it, and it seems to be true. You truly reflected on yourself… Then let’s meet again in private.”

Cynthia leaves in a cool manner. It feels like something crazy has happened.

There were many events where the protagonist and Cynthia became closer. And now, they’ve all… No, I don’t want to think about it.

Wait… privately?

At that moment, I feel a tap on my shoulder from behind.

It’s Lillith with an expressionless face.

“Weiss-sama, did you have fun?”

“Th-That’s scary, Lillith.”

If Cynthia gets too close to me, it will change the events with the protagonist, and many things will be altered.

So I should avoid meeting her anymore.

I mustn’t meet her no matter what.

“My son, Weiss, has already found a young lady he likes.”

The two of them were happily dancing.

The partner is that famous Miss Cynthia, and they are of the same age.

Alright, let’s lend a hand occasionally.

Weiss is shy, after all.

Maybe I should arrange a dinner party for them next time.

He would be delighted, I’m sure.