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 - 25

025 – Surprise

In the morning, I had special training with Milch Sensei. In the afternoon, I dealt with the Fancent family’s business matters. In the evening, I trained on my own. And at night… well, sometimes, this is nice too, before going to bed.

It was a precious vacation, but I couldn’t sit still when I thought about Eva and Alan.

Even though my mana was running low, with my current state, I doubt I can defeat Eva. She’s stated it herself, as a programmer, she went too far with it. I understand that thinking about winning is presumptuous.

However, I still can’t bring myself to give up.

Besides, Alan possesses some power that I don’t know about.

He must have found something that wasn’t in the original story.

Whether it’s hard work, a skill, or magic, I don’t know.

I asked Cynthia and Lillith about it, but they said he simply lost straight up.

It’s amusing, but also frightening.

Because I feel like my fate is nearing destruction.

By the way, Zebis has returned.

He said he met an old disciple and was deeply moved by how strong he had become.

My heart is buzzing; maybe this is jealousy.

I feel a little conflicted about hugging an older guy, though…

And…

“Weiss, increase your weapons.”

I recalled Milch Sensei’s words.

I checked my own status and confirmed my skills.

There’s still one left.

I don’t like it much, but…

“I can’t afford to be picky.”

With a look of disgust, I took out the item I had failed to discard in time from the shelf.

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Watching the sunset, I was exhausted.

Before I knew it, I had been immersed in training for over four hours.

But it seemed that the skills had a lot to do with how well my hands were adapting.

What surprised me was my unexpected ability to apply them.

Especially with my “Darkness” attribute, it fits surprisingly well.

…My feelings are still complicated, though.

At that moment, a carriage stopped in front of the gate.

Milch Sensei and Cynthia should have already left.

If it wasn’t the carriage for picking up someone, then could it be a visitor?

And the person who got off was a surprising individual.

“Long time no see, Weiss.”

“…Wait, Father!? What about your work?”

For some reason, I quickly hid my weapon on my back.

Why is it that I don’t want my parents to see it, after all?

“That’s alright. More importantly, your business plan is amazing. The profits have doubled compared to last year. But where did you learn business management?”

I couldn’t say it’s from school classes or the internet.

“Because I watched you, Father.”

“Haha, you rascal.”

But it’s strange.

I, myself, have almost no memories of my father, Agate.

I know he exists from the original story, and if I follow the memories deep within my heart, I recall something like this happening.

Even so, for some reason, I feel a warm affection, as if he were my real father.

…I guess I’m still Weiss after all.

It was just about time for dinner, so I invited my father, but he asked me to wait a little bit.

But then again, I have something I want to hide too.

Once I returned to my room, refreshed myself, and gathered in the dining room, I witnessed the most surprising scene since coming to this world.

“Congratulations, Weiss.”

“Congratulations, Lord Weiss!”

On the table, my favorite dishes were all lined up. Cynthia, who was supposed to have returned today, and I hadn’t seen Lillith all day.

“Congratulations, Weiss. I’ve come to join the celebration.”

“Congratulations, Lord Weiss.”

Next to them was Milch Sensei. Wait, she’s not wearing her combat attire; she’s wearing normal clothes like an ordinary girl… I didn’t know she had something like that. And there’s Zebis in his usual black outfit.

And finally…

“Congratulations, my son, Weiss.”

Father, Agate.

In that moment, I remembered.

Ah, right. Today is… my birthday.

At that moment, something fell from my eyes.

…Tears.

Why… why is that? I just wanted to avoid destruction… that’s all.

Why, why am I so… happy…

“Weiss!? What’s wrong?”

Cynthia rushed over and wiped my tears with a handkerchief.

“No… I’m happy. That everyone… came here like this…”

“Weiss, everyone likes you because you’re you.”

“I don’t dislike you either. Not as a student, but as a person.”

“A more honest way of saying it would be better, Milch. Lord Weiss, me too.”

“Lord Weiss, I, too, want to serve as your maid by your side.”

Ah… I see, I’m… not just about destruction.

I want to protect this life.

“My son, today I’ve prepared a feast! Everyone, let’s celebrate! Everyone can stay the night! There’s plenty of alcohol, and rooms are ready!”

“Oh, Zebis. Let’s have a drinking contest.”

“…That’s what I hoped for, Milch.”

Ah, I’m happy.

But that’s why…

I must… become stronger.

With the new skills, [Whip] and [Master of Binding Play Bonless Ham]…

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At the same time—an inn in the Ostrava Kingdom.

In one of the rooms, men were looking at a map of a nobleman’s mansion.

“How did you get your hands on this?”

“I acquired it from a house where they are constructing the mansion. There are also maps for the Livoton and Arist houses.”

“Haha, there are so many trash people in the world.”

They were dressed sloppily, wearing shabby black attire. These men had scruffy beards and scars on their faces.

Only the swords at their waists were oddly shining.

“Tonight, our target is the Fancent family, specifically the eldest son, Weiss. He recently enrolled in Noblesse Academy, but a few days ago, he returned to the mansion.”

“…Hey, I didn’t ask for that. Isn’t Noblesse Academy a dangerous group of students? Wasn’t this supposed to be an easy job?”

“Don’t worry. He’s just a slothful, worthless noble. Well, he’s probably just an ordinary idiot with power. He could only enroll because of connections. But don’t let your guard down; even if he’s rotten, it’s still a noble mansion, and there might be guards.”

“Haha, I see. It’s good to have a challenging job. We haven’t had any decent nobles as escorts before, so it’ll be fun to have some resistance this time. By the way, can we kill them all?”

“…It doesn’t matter. But just the minimum. Don’t enjoy killing like last time—Black Dog, Black Wolf.”

“Sure, sure, got it. Can’t wait! It’s fun to torment the weak, especially when they’re powerful.”

“…It’s about time. We’ll meet with the other squad on-site. Who will kill Weiss? Want to make it a competition?”

“Heh, you’re enjoying this too, huh?”

The men grinned and left the Adventurers’ Inn.