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 - 11

011 – Mysterious Dinner Party

―― “Noblesse Magic Academy”

It is the most challenging educational institution in the Kingdom of Ostrava, and it is the ultimate facility that everyone dreams of entering.

The primary reason for this lies in the achievements of its graduates.

Some attain the prestigious title of “Sage,” the highest honor for wizards, while others become “Sword Saints.”

“Heroes,” “Prodigies,” “Holy Swords,” “Child Prodigies”――the list goes on, and these are all special titles granted to individuals who have achieved remarkable deeds, leaving a lasting mark in history.

Wealth, fame, power, and honor――one of these is guaranteed upon entry into this school.

However, this is precisely why the admission difficulty is incredibly high.

Despite being a school for training, the entrance test demands exceptional talent in challenging magic and swordsmanship.

It is said that family background is also considered, but that part is not entirely true.

Although there is an age restriction, one’s birth family is not a factor.

Despite being an esteemed academy, this seemingly paradoxical regulation aligns with the protagonist’s background in the original story.

Born in the countryside, a compassionate commoner with a strong sense of family, that’s the protagonist.

But when the village is attacked by monsters, his talents bloom, leading to a journey filled with various encounters and events.

One of those events is entering this academy.

The first time I meet him is on the day of the test.

If following the original story, the protagonist must be diligently training right now.

So, I also want to prepare myself for that, but…

“It’s a beautiful day, and the birds are singing,” Cynthia, the hyper-beautiful blonde-haired, blue-eyed girl, the charming heroine, said calmly, lifting her teacup during afternoon tea in a corner of the vast garden of the Fancent family.

Naturally, I need to respond.

“Yes, the birds are indeed singing.”

“…………”

“…………”

A serene moment passes.

Flowing…

Flowing…

Flowing…

What should I talk about…?

Cynthia is undeniably beautiful. Her skin is fair, and her figure is well-proportioned.

But she’s supposed to meet the protagonist and be part of significant events.

Among those events is also the part where she executes me…

If I sit here sipping tea together like this, it might alter the events that will unfold in the future.

I don’t want to break the scenario and be left clueless. So, at least until his enrollment, I’ve decided not to get too close to him. That was my plan…

“Rejoice, Weiss, tomorrow is the day.”

“Tomorrow? What’s happening, Father?”

“Hehehe, it’s a surprise.”

He said it cryptically, and now I’m in this state.

“Your silence is so shy and cute,” Cynthia remarks.

By the way, Cynthia has a pure heart. She showers the protagonist with unconditional love, even in the direst of situations. Her characteristic is “Choroin,” and she often misunderstands things.

My likability is increasing rapidly, just by remaining quiet, and that’s the most apparent proof.

“Weiss, more tea for you.”

“What!? Oh, yes, please.”

At that moment, Lillith appeared out of nowhere.

Startled, I let out a feminine-like scream. Sometimes, I don’t notice Lillith’s presence.

It was embarrassing, but in a way, it might have been good.

A supposedly manly me making such a pitiful sound… It’s already the “frog transformation.” No doubt about it. It should be the end now…

“So cute… so cute… Weiss is so cute…”

Oh no, I’m muttering something. But she doesn’t seem to hate it.

…But come to think of it, maybe this is serendipity?

If I get close to Cynthia, maybe even if the scenario changes, everything will turn out for the better.

Yes, it’s better to think positively. Yes, that’s right, that’s the decision.

But then, at that moment, I felt an indescribable sense of killing intent.

I quickly looked around, but there was no one there. It was incredibly close.

In my field of view, there was only Lillith with her angelic smile.

“Is something wrong?”

“No, nothing at all.”

No frog transformation this time, but something mysterious is happening.

“Did you hear about today’s event from Father?”

“Yes, I did (last night).”

“I see. And you’ve agreed to it.”

“I wouldn’t say ‘agreed’ (he just said it’s going to be fun), but… I’m also happy about it (since it’s my first afternoon tea).”

We continued our rather mundane conversation, but I felt the killing intent several times. In the end, I couldn’t figure out its source.

“Thank you very much. I had a wonderful time.”

“The pleasure is all mine. Allow me to escort you.”

I saw Cynthia off to the carriage. I felt a needle-like killing intent from her back, but I’ve grown used to it.

I instinctively caught her hand when she seemed about to fall.

Come to think of it, this one encounter won’t change anything. I just need to be careful from now on. We’re merely acquaintances; if she invites me somewhere, I can simply decline, saying I’m busy.

“Hehehe, you’re truly kind. We only have a little more time until the entrance test. Let’s both do our best.”

You’ll pass without a doubt, by the way. You can use incredibly rare magic, and of course, you excel in swordsmanship.

Despite appearing delicate and lovely, you’re a hardworking beauty behind the scenes.

“Today was a very memorable day. I won’t forget it for the rest of my life. Let’s discuss the more complicated matters some other day.”

“I won’t forget either (because I was worried about the scenario changing).”

And Cynthia, the charming heroine, departs. After the carriage is completely out of sight, I turn around and find Lillith inexplicably shedding tears.

“Lillith!? What’s wrong?”

“It’s nothing… I can’t help it. I’m just… a maid.”

I can’t make sense of it. Why is Lillith… Ah, perhaps… was she feeling sad that Cynthia and I got along well?

Despite always supporting me… I didn’t notice.

You’re not just a maid; you’re someone important to me, Lillith.

“But… with Lady Cynthia…”

“It was my father’s decision alone (about the afternoon tea); it wasn’t my choice. And by the way, do you know about the escort system at noble schools?”

“Yes, of course.”

I’m planning to take Lillith with me. I’ll rely on her support when the time comes.

In the Noblesse Academy, only higher nobles are allowed to have escorts as an exception.

In the original story, I believe Weiss had some random maid as an escort, but I intend to make Lillith mine.

This level of alteration should be fine.

I heard there’s a test for escorts as well, but it shouldn’t be too difficult, probably.

“…Does that mean you want me?”

“Yes, that’s what I mean.”

“…I understand, Lord Weiss! I’ll do my best! …It’s a secret love, after all.”

“Huh?”

I didn’t quite get her final words, but I couldn’t press her further as she was crying.

But that night, I learned something unbelievable.

“…Engagement…”

Written in the document was that Cynthia and I had become engaged. The dinner party was a small celebration or rather, our first meeting as an engaged couple, it seems.

Thinking about it, everything from yesterday’s conversation suddenly made sense.

“Weiss, did you hear about today’s 【engagement】 from Father?”

“Yes, I did.”

“I see. And you’ve agreed to it (I thought it was about the 【engagement】, too).”

“I wouldn’t say ‘agreed,’ but… I’m also happy about it (since it’s my first afternoon tea).”

Wait, does that mean Cynthia and I are engaged!?

“Papa-aaaaaaahhhhhhh!”

And there was another thing. Before Lillith went to bed, she appeared in front of my room and said, “Please take care of me from now on. I’ll keep your secret love safe.”

I thought about it, and probably this is how it went.

“You’re not just a maid; you’re someone important to me, Lillith.”

“But… with Lady Cynthia… (she’s talking about the 【engagement】)”

“It was my father’s decision alone (she thought I was talking about the 【engagement】), it wasn’t my choice.”

After that, I declared that I wanted Lillith as my escort and confessed that she was important to me.

Lastly, there was Lillith’s phrase, “secret love.”

Perhaps I proclaimed an extramarital affair on the day of my engagement.