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 - 26

026 – Unwanted Visitor

The Fancent family mansion stood secluded in the outskirts of the mountains. With its vast grounds surrounded by mountains, anyone visiting would undoubtedly need a carriage.

Because of this, my father often left the house. Despite its lack of convenience, he refused to sell the property for one simple reason: my late mother loved this land.

Though I never spoke of it, I, no, Weiss understood.

Beyond spring, beautiful roses would bloom, and I looked forward to seeing them. Zebis often took care of the flowers, and it brought me joy to watch.

Returning to the matter at hand, such a mansion rarely received visitors.

Especially unexpected ones… that was unusual.

I woke up sensing a trace of magic in my sleep.

Even without activating my Observation Eye Dark, my dual magic attributes of darkness and light allowed me to keenly sense human malice.

It felt as if my bare skin was being pricked by needles.

I cautiously got up so as not to wake Cynthia, who was still fast asleep, and quietly stepped into the hallway.

To my surprise, Zebis was standing there, waiting.

He should have been drinking with Milch Sensei at the party…?

“Zebis.”

“Lord Weiss, did you also notice it?”

His expression was normal. Well, there’s probably no point in pointing it out now.

“Twelve people, with very faint magic, but they’re deliberately suppressing it.”

At my words, Zebis widened his eyes.

“What’s wrong?”

“I knew there were over ten of them, but I couldn’t tell the exact number… Could you tell me how you figured it out?”

“I just felt it. There’s no clear answer. Anyway, where’s my father?”

“I see… Milch is already waiting in front of Lord Agate’s room. She seemed exhausted, so she must be sleeping.”

“I see, then there’s no need to worry.”

Despite the high possibility of mysterious attackers coming, Zebis responded nonchalantly as if it were an ordinary teatime break.

Perhaps that’s how a former knight leader was.

At that moment, Lillith rushed in looking flustered.

“Sorry… I noticed it too late.”

“Don’t worry about it. You’re probably still hungover from last night’s drinking. You were the one who welcomed me the most yesterday.”

For my birthday celebration, Cynthia tried hard to drink unfamiliar alcohol.

She also handled the party decorations, informed Milch Sensei, and arranged for my father’s carriage. While we don’t know who the attackers are, I want her to rest peacefully now.

“I understand. In that case, I will protect Cynthia-sama with my life.”

“I’m counting on you. It’s troublesome to have such a vast mansion at times. There are too many entry points for intruders.”

Lillith rushed to open the door and ran to Cynthia’s side.

Left behind were Zebis and me.

“In that case, I’ll take the east side, and Milch is on the north, so there shouldn’t be any issues. As for the west—”

“I’ll go. Well, see you later…”

“Lord Weiss, where are you going!? Dangerous tasks should be ours—”

“Don’t be foolish. I’m following my master’s teachings.”

In the quiet night, in the backyard where only the sound of the wind could be heard, two men were hiding.

“What a beautiful sky. Maybe I’ll build a mansion in the countryside and live a relaxed life after I retire.”

“Hey, we’re not done with the job yet.”

“Oops, sorry. But you know, that feeling of accomplishment? It’s essential. That noble brat we killed before was crying and taking out gold coins from his pocket. That kind of excitement is nice to have.”

“…Enough with the pointless chatter. Thirty seconds remaining.”

“Heh, thanks. Alright then, let’s start getting serious—”

“Want a sense of accomplishment? Then try fighting with the King of Hell in the afterlife.”

“Yaaahhh!”

In the darkness of the night, the man’s screams echoed.

But it seemed his defense was higher than I expected.

I had intended to decapitate him in one blow, but it only resulted in a cut to his carotid artery.

“Ouch… What… What is this… Hey, oi!? Help me!? My blood… won’t stop!?”

“……….”

Hmm, he can remain calm even when his comrade is about to die.

He’s quite skilled.

Whoever they are, they came all the way to this remote countryside with malice.

Even if they are killed, there’s no way they can complain, right?

“…Are you Weiss Fancent?”

Hm, since he knows my name, it means this wasn’t a random intrusion.

In other words, there’s more to it.

“Yes, that’s right. And you?”

I sensed a trace of magic in him, and the man readied his sword, measuring the distance.

Beside him, the man I had cut the carotid artery of had finally fallen to his knees, his breathing sounding pathetic as he approached death.

Die, he’s going to die. As soon as I realized this fact, I couldn’t help but smile with delight and excitement.

Others’ lives can crumble so easily.

I don’t even know the guy’s name.

Weiss… this is self-defense, right?

At that moment, something covered the mansion.

I felt like all the strength drained from my body.

Could this be… magic interference?

There shouldn’t have been anything like this in the original story.

Do such things really exist in this world?

“…I know it’s unfair, but it’s part of the job.”

The man then aimed his sword at me, and in the next instant, his sword overflowed with magic.

The pressure was enough to make you pay dearly if you got cut.

Upon closer look, he was wearing gloves with magic symbols inscribed on them. From his hands, I could somehow sense magic.

I see, so only he can use it.

Seeing how he set up traps in various ways, it didn’t seem like his first plan.

When magic power is obstructed, not only can you no longer use magic, but your defense is significantly reduced, and you can’t perform high-speed movements with magic.

In other words, a substantial drop in combat power.

But…

I casually let the whip that was wrapped around my left arm, [Whip], slide down to the ground.

“So, what about it?”

“Don’t act tough, you spoiled noble brat!”

Before the man took a step forward, I rushed in, giving him no time to blink, and used the whip to immobilize him.

Bondage Play – a lousy skill, but it suits me just fine.

Haha, if I could use magic, I could have done more interesting things.

And then, without hesitation, I cut off both of the man’s hands alternately.

Several tens of minutes later, I noticed that the magic interference had disappeared.

I wonder what the principle behind it is.

“Hey, are you still alive?”

“Ugh… gahh… aahhh…”

“I see.”

Dragging the man by the collar, I returned to the mansion and found Zebis, Milch Sensei, and Lillith standing in the hallway.

Many men were lying in the corridor. The rest were probably already taken care of by them.

They were covered in blood, or rather, I couldn’t describe the things splattered around with my mouth.

Not even a groan could be heard.

They would soon die, or perhaps they were already dead.

Then Lillith noticed me and ran over.

“Lord Weiss! Are you safe?”

“Yeah, I managed to capture this one alive.”

“As for the rest, Milch Sensei took care of most of them. She went a little overboard, and they all ended up dead… wait, that… the Bonresuha… the whip from that time?”

“Yeah, that’s right. It’s just something I tried.”

I glanced at Milch Sensei, who was entirely covered in blood.

She looked like she was wearing a completely red outfit. She must have been trying out a new technique.

She often said she wanted to try slicing meat.

Well, I tried it too.

Then Milch Sensei turned her face towards me.

“Weiss, is this guy still alive?”

“For now.”

“Good job. Let me have him.”

I vigorously threw the man towards Milch Sensei.

Since he had no hands, he couldn’t take a defensive stance and ended up rolling around.

When he raised his head, Milch Sensei was standing there.

She casually grabbed the man’s head.

…No mercy. Well, I can’t say anything either.

“Where’s the client?”

“…………”

The next moment, without a word, Milch Sensei gouged out the man’s right eye with her index finger.

“AAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!”

A scream like I’ve never heard before.

It was a desperate scream as if his vocal cords were about to burst.

But Zebis and Lillith, who were watching, didn’t show any expression at all.

“Where’s the client?”

“Ggh… haa… haa… I won’t… tell you anything…”

“I see.”

As Milch Sensei was about to gouge out the other eye, my father suddenly appeared.

Upon looking at the gruesome scene in the corridor, he opened his mouth widely in shock.

…Huh? No, is this a normal reaction?

Dangerous, I might have been stained with something.

Or rather, it seems like my father has more ordinary sensibilities than I thought.

I didn’t know that much about him.

After that, my father hopped towards me like a cat avoiding something. And then, he tightly embraced me—Weiss.

“Weiss, are you okay?! Are you injured!?”

“Eh, n-no, I’m fine.”

“That’s a relief… If anything happened to you… I’d be really glad…”

My father shed tears.

Ah… I see, he loves me.

Weiss… I can understand why you only loved Father.

I love him too.

After wiping his tears, my father approached the man who was being tortured by Milch Sensei.

“Leave the rest to me.”

His expression was terrifying.

As expected of my father.

He’ll probably use torture to extract information from the ringleader.

Agate Fancent.

Show me your usual performance.

“I won’t… say anything—”

“Hey, you! How dare you put my son in danger! Oraa! Oraa!”

My father suddenly kicked the man. In the parts where he had no hands.

It hurts, it hurts, but…

“Sto… stop… guaaah…”

“Oraora! Oraa! Oraa!”

“Stop… stop… gaaah, stop… I’ll talk… aaaaaaaah!”

“What the hell are you doing to my beloved son?! Are you disrespecting me?! Oraa! Oraa! Should I take off your elbows too?”

My father relentlessly targeted his weak points.

Zebis, Milch Sensei, and Lillith didn’t show any expression at this sight.

Come on, at least show some reaction, will you?

“You idiot! To my son! What the hell are you doing? Oraa! You’ve even messed up the walls with blood! I just replaced them! The walls!!”

Well, but I still love this kind of father.