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 - 19

019 – The Enchanted Ones

“This is the one-month point record. Leading by far is, as expected, Weiss Fancent. He’s… abnormal.”

Inside the headmaster’s office, Chloe, who usually never shows any expression, had a look of fear. Even from her perspective, having handled many students before, his overwhelming talent was evident.

“Certainly, his points are beyond what one would expect from a lower-classman. Moreover, over half the students have been expelled… This is the highest number in the school’s history.”

“The Dark and Light Creation Magic he possesses has already surpassed the limit students can achieve. In swordsmanship, even I am amazed by what Milch was able to teach him. Also, surprisingly, both Lillith and Cynthia have been growing at an unprecedented pace. I just… don’t understand.”

Chloe had always been proficient in discerning the talents of others. It was related to her birth and upbringing.

Born in a certain small country, she was raised among followers of a forced belief system centered around ability supremacy, later categorized as a religion. Learning to kick others down and unhesitatingly discard even close friends, Chloe matured to be more ruthless than anyone else.

However, one day, her country was devastated by a large-scale war, and she lost everything. Afterward, she rose through the ranks as a mercenary strategist, using her acquired knowledge of her own abilities, and eventually became an instructor at Noblesse Academy.

Yet even for her, the rate of Lillith and Cynthia’s growth was incomprehensible.

“Have they been enchanted, Chloe?”

“…What do you mean?”

“Worship, blind faith, admiration, fanaticism, and trust. There are those rare individuals who are drawn to overwhelming talent.”

“Of course, I understand that. However, a person’s talent is everything they possess. There are no exceptions. …I still believe that.”

“I see. Then, how about Alan?”

Chloe showed confusion at the headmaster’s sudden question. She couldn’t understand how someone like Alan, an ordinary commoner, could stay at the academy without being expelled.

His occasional displays of power puzzled Chloe too.

However, to her, it was merely an insignificant curiosity.

“He’s not at the very bottom, but there’s nothing particularly outstanding about him. There are students like Karta or Shally, who possess rare talents, but Alan has no special magic.”

“Hmm… he’s still not there yet. Chloe, being enchanted isn’t limited to those who are close. That guy is bound to transform.”

Chloe found it hard to believe. Even Alan, who made an unusual entrance into the academy with the headmaster’s strong support, and whom even Darius, who never praised anyone, said would become extraordinary… For now, at this stage…

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On the other hand, Lady Cynthia and Lillith were secretly training.

In the underground of Noblesse Academy was the battle arena facility accessible to high-ranking underclassmen.

It was sometimes used during exams, so there were simple spectator seats installed, but currently, no one was present.

Surrounding the center was soundproofing and magic barriers, ensuring that no one would disturb them during training.

“Ice Spear – Ice Lance!”

Cynthia unleashed her magic without hesitation, targeting Lillith directly in front of her.

An almost invisible sharp lance, a direct hit would cause severe injury; such was the power of her spell.

But Lillith chose to run straight towards it.

Right before the moment of impact, in an instant, she barely evaded the icy tip brushing against her cheek, closing the distance.

The two had contrasting styles of attack.

Lillith, known as the Assassin Silent Witch, excelled in close combat, while Cynthia was the opposite, primarily focusing on long-range magic attacks.

Her ice was a rare magic that evolved from the water of the four major attributes.

Having naturally acquired this ability from a young age, she was undeniably a genius from birth.

As a result, she never needed to put in effort, and everything was boring to her.

But everything changed after she met Weiss.

His unwavering pursuit of higher heights, unsatisfied with the current state, deeply touched her heart.

“Haaah!”

Lillith attempted to thrust her throwing knife with all her strength at Cynthia’s cheek, but Cynthia remained motionless, partially deploying an Ice Shield.

However, Lillith didn’t miss the opportunity.

With her left foot, she kicked Cynthia’s side, destabilizing her, and followed up with another attack.

Despite being caught off guard, Cynthia grimaced in pain but didn’t let out a scream.

Releasing a breath, she instantly transmuted ice without incantation, creating an ice blade from the ground and piercing Lillith’s right shoulder.

This was training that went beyond what could be called dangerous.

But she knew that anything less would be meaningless.

It was to catch up to Weiss.

“Huff, huff… You’re quite something, Lillith.”

“…Huff, Cynthia, you too.”

They continued their life-threatening training.

“Lillith, why do you push yourself so hard?”

After the intense combat training, while healing each other’s bodies with recovery magic, Cynthia asked the question.

Assuming it was for Weiss, but she still couldn’t fully comprehend it.

Though she carried the title of his fiancée, if their engagement was broken, it would be the end of it.

However, Lillith could still stay by his side as a maid.

“…When I see Weiss-sama, who continues to put in effort and has his own convictions, I feel that I can’t stay as I am. At first, I just wanted to be by his side, and that alone made me happy. But now, it’s different. When danger comes to Weiss-sama, I want to be someone he can rely on. That’s why I want to become strong.”

“I see… Admirable. But what you’re wrong about is that you’re already strong. Even more so than me.”

“That’s not true. Cynthia-sama, your magic… is amazing. Much more than mine.”

Cynthia quietly shook her head.

“I was just lucky. I had too much confidence in the illusion of my own talent. Now, I’m just grateful. Thanks to Weiss, I’ve learned how to make use of my abilities. I want to be by his side and see the world through his eyes. Not just as an accessory but as someone he can be proud of.”

“Hehe, Lady Cynthia, let’s do our best too. Someday, let’s make Weiss-sama say, ‘Won’t you help me?'”

“Lillith, that’s a wonderful idea. Then, after our bodies have healed, let’s have another match. Let’s aim for first place in the next tag battle.”

“Yes! Let’s do our best!”