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 - 34

034 – You’re Fine As You Are

The most terrifying aspect of a dragon lies in its natural physical prowess.

This applies to humans too; weight difference can exert more power than one’s actual strength. No matter how much effort we put into training, it’s not easy to surpass that.

This especially applies to monsters. It’s only natural for them to be strong if they are big.

In exchange, the notion that large creatures are slow is nothing more than a fabrication of fiction.

Unlike us, monsters have their total magical power increase according to their bodies.

Magic resistance, physical resistance, magic attacks, and even just swinging their limbs or tails produce attacks on the level of the strongest class.

Furthermore, they can breathe flames capable of burning down an entire village.

They are highly intelligent, have a long lifespan, excel in crisis management, and, above all else, are arrogant.

That’s why they are called the strongest.

Alan and I were running on both sides of the dragon from behind.

It’s not a strategic flanking attack.

Even if it ends in an instant death, it might be better to handle it alone. Even Alan understands that.

We increased our magic power to the limit we could manage.

The dragon is no fool to not notice it. Even this guy will feel pain if struck with a blow to its unguarded back.

It would naturally prioritize killing the flies behind, rather than the snacks in front of it.

“Gwogoooooooooo!”

As it looked back and opened its huge mouth—targeting Alan.

Alan would probably see the red flames in its throat.

However, without fear, he continued running straight.

The protagonist, who never looks back.

Yeah, you’re still the best.

I don’t worry.

It’s not that I think I won’t die.

It’s just that this emotion is unnecessary right now.

Even if the attack is directed at me, Alan would probably think the same thing.

There’s only one thing to do: deliver a full-powered blow.

We signaled the two lower-grade students trembling on the ground. They’re students of the Noblesse Academy after all.

Summoning their courage, they stood up and quickly moved away from the scene.

Don’t look back, no matter what happens…

“Gwogoooooooo!”

As I circled around to its back and leaped high with the unnatural wall “Unnatural,” the dragon spewed flames at Alan.

A roar like a low growl accompanied intermittent high-powered flames raining down on Alan.

The power to instantaneously turn anything into ash, and a heat that I’ve never felt before, even from other dragons.

But my heart remains steady.

“Divine Healing and Destructive Impulse” had already been activated.

The magical power I absorbed from the dragon flowed into my body, causing it to feel like it might burst.

If I were to compare it, it’s like pouring water from a faucet into a small cup at full blast.

Right now, I might be stronger than Milch Sensei.

However, this won’t last long. If I continue to activate it, my body will disintegrate.

All the blood vessels in my body expanded, but I focused all this magical power onto my sword…

“Damn lizard!”

A full-powered uppercut without any tricky technique.

The dragon’s scales were tough, easily repelling most attacks.

But my current attack isn’t something so trivial.

Dark and light magic power, along with the power of the dragon’s magic, all converged at the tip of the blade.

Piercing through its scales, reaching its flesh, and stabbing into its bones.

The dragon’s meat clung to the sword like it was soaked in mud. But despite that, I kept slashing.

It seemed to have suffered some damage from this attack.

Letting out an ear-piercing scream, it swung its sharp tail at me.

Several large trees collapsed, but it continued to advance without slowing down.

But…

I activated “Unnatural” again, avoiding it in mid-air.

If it weren’t for Karta, I would’ve been dead by now.

If I manage to survive and return, I might even want to thank him.

The dragon then deployed defensive resistance barriers in all directions.

Advanced monsters like these can use magic instinctively from birth, just like a newborn spider can weave traps without being taught.

Damn it.

The absorbed magical power was starting to exceed my body’s limit. My consciousness was hazy, and it felt like the curtains were closing on my vision.

As my body was losing all resistance, the magical power was flowing and disappearing.

If I can’t avoid the next attack on my own, my body will be instantly killed by it.

Well, at least it’s better than being turned to dust.

“Gwogoooooo!”

The damage I inflicted is far from fatal. In a life-or-death battle, losing a finger won’t change anything.

Even so, there’s no doubt that I left a mark.

With my current level and this magical power, I did what I could.

Being able to help others… is not bad at all.

And I witnessed Alan’s last moments…

Sorry, Milch Sensei. Despite being your disciple, I’m quite disappointed.

“――Weiss!”

At the moment the dragon’s claw touched my body, I heard Alan’s voice.

I don’t know where he is, but I couldn’t have misheard it.

How did he avoid it? It’s impossible.

But right now, I don’t care about that.

If you’re not giving up, then I can’t give up either.

I immediately chanted “Divine Healing and Destructive Impulse” again.

This is the fastest activation I’ve ever done. Perhaps, no, most likely, I won’t be able to activate it at this speed ever again.

But I have already surpassed my limit. The replenished magical power breaks through my skin, and blood flows from my limbs.

It’s like I’ve become a berserker. Well, if I’m going to fight and die, it’s not so bad.

“Don’t underestimate humans!”

I narrowly avoid the claws. If the protagonist hadn’t called my name, I would have surely recalled all the game overs I’ve seen so far.

I twist my body, and my bones creak as I thrust my sword towards the dragon’s brain.

This moment is the only chance. I give it my all.

I can’t see Alan, but he must be thinking the same thing as me.

I understand. I know. Because I admired him, I know.

A deafening ringing pounds inside my brain. It hurts, it feels like my brain is burning.

But I… My sword… pierces the dragon’s forehead.

At the same time, Alan jumps down from above and thrusts his sword into its head.

The two swords, making a disgustingly squelching sound, eventually reach its brain.

“Gwooooon!!!”

Yet it still doesn’t die. Its brain is destroyed, and its thoughts are obstructed, but it’s still searching for enemies.

Its instincts are trying to obliterate everything except itself.

However, the dragon is still a living creature. With its brain destroyed, it cannot survive.

After causing destruction around it, it finally stops moving.

Alan and I achieved the impossible.

“It can’t move anymore…”

Alan collapsed on the spot. I have no idea how he managed to avoid that flame.

We won because of him.

Heh, you’re amazing, protagonist.

And I too, sit down as if I collapsed on the spot.

Everything is at its limit. My whole body hurts.

But… we won.

And then Alan turns his face towards me and smiles as usual.

That irritating smile.

“Weiss, you’re still the strongest.”

“Yeah, you too.”

Our ideologies don’t match.

That will never change.

But I acknowledge you. I dislike you, but you’re fine as you are.

You possess justice, enough to speak about ideals.

It’s all over. I thought so… At that moment――

“Gwuooouuuoouuon!”

As I looked up at the sky, my heart nearly stopped.

Why didn’t I notice? Why couldn’t I tell?

Was it hiding its magical power? No way. No way.

We won. We defeated the dragon. But why is it here?

Remember, remember. Bring back the memories.

That’s right, I remember now.

There’s no way there was just one dragon. In the original story, dragons were present in various places.

Yes, these guys are…

“Gwooouououon!”

In front of us, another dragon descended.

It’s exactly the same.

These are backups.

The dragon that lost half of its body is glaring at us.

These monsters are filled with vengeance, and we can’t possibly defeat them.

“…Weiss.”

“…Yeah.”

Even Alan seems to understand now.

Our magical power is all but gone.

We can’t even ready our swords.

We can’t even stand up.

The dragon opens its mouth wide, overflowing with magical power.

I can see red flames in its throat.

Ah, it ran towards them after all.

Impressive as ever.

There is no fear in Alan’s eyes.

“…Weiss, after talking with you, I’ve thought about a lot of things. How I’ve been preaching about ideals.”

Yeah, I know.

But――

“Don’t say it.”

“…Huh?”

“You’re fine as you are.”

Ah, this is the best ending.

Goodbye then――.

“――A lizard trying to act all revengeful.”

In the next moment, the dragon’s mouth was forcibly closed.

Gracefully appearing from the sky and slicing it shut with her sword was Milch Abista, with her fiery red hair.

“What the hell are you doing to my student!!!”

Following closely behind, Darius emerged from the forest and attacked the dragon’s abdomen with his huge sword.

Their attack was different from ours. The destructive power was tremendous, the sound of the flesh being torn and bones being shattered could be heard.

However, the dragon flipped its body and tried to ascend to the sky in an instant.

They knew. They understood that the sky was their territory.

Once they reach the sky, they’ll spew flames and burn down the forest, then disappear if they can’t handle the enemies.

That’s what dragons are, cowardly and cunning, but strong――.

“Running away is not a good idea.”

But in addition to that, soaring in the sky ahead of them was Eva Avery, the silver-haired straight-haired strongest goddess.

“Haha!”

Before I knew it, I was smiling. I’ve become stronger, much stronger, but I’m still far from being a monster like them.

But I believe I can become even stronger.

Because the role models are right in front of me.

“Those who bullied my underclassmen, say goodbye.”

And then, as Eva Avery gently touched the dragon’s head, she released magic. Well, to be more precise, it was more like――.

Quietly, just feeling the magical power.

The dragon lost its buoyancy without even giving a final scream and fell with a thunderous roar.

I don’t even know what she did. But she took the dragon’s life with a single strike.

“Weiss!”

“Weiss-sama!”

“Weiss-kun!”

Ah, my consciousness is starting to blur.

I can hear Cynthia, Lillith, and Karta’s voices. It’s true that people get sleepy when they feel relieved.

“Allan!”

“Allan!!!”

Duke, Shally.

The two of them run to Allan.

Ah, that’s nice.

That’s the scene I wanted to see.

It’s the best.

The best scene.

“Weiss, I love you from the bottom of my heart. So please, don’t die…”

“Ah… Me too…”

Cynthia puts me on her lap.

Sorry, protagonist Allan.

No matter what happens from now on, I won’t let you have her.

I am the villain.

It’s acceptable for me to take away the heroine.

“――Weiss, you survived well.”

After the last words of Milch Sensei, I completely lost consciousness.