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 - 40

040 – Kittens and Chicken Breasts

“Are you two dating?”

“Well, I was called here.”

“Yeah. So why did you come too?”

“Is it weird for a classmate to hang out together? It’s normal, isn’t it?”

…Well, yeah, maybe it’s not weird when you put it that way.

Though, they could have at least informed me.

In the middle of the summer break’s Estham period, after the Tucker incident was over, I spent my days waiting for Miss Milk to return.

I did have tea with Cynthia during my free time, but lately, she seems busy with family matters, and we haven’t been able to meet much.

However, Karta came back.

I immediately called her to learn flying magic.

She brought Along… the “bonus.”

She brazenly entered and looked up at the ceiling.

“This mansion is huge! But, isn’t this place a bit too countryside!?”

…Does this guy even have a thought process?

On the other hand, Violet froze at the entrance, nervously clutching her staff.

“…You can come in.”

“Yes!”

Violet Wiore and Duke Billian.

The short one and the muscular one, the little girl and the protein lover, the kitten and the chicken breast—whatever you call them, they are complete opposites.

In the original story, Violet was expelled, so I don’t know this combination either.

Could it be that they are compatible?

Something about it… bothers me.

“Surprisingly, the Weiss family seems to be quite well-mannered.”

“What did you expect?”

“Like slaves kneeling under the table. Also, people tied up with collars standing around.”

“You idiot, there’s no—”

…No, actually, I feel like the real Weiss did that.

In other words, that would mean it was something I used to do in the past.

…This guy is sharp.

“Eh, Weiss-kun seems to be lost for words… Is it true?”

“Shut up. Come to think of it, you called me ‘Baabu’ before. Violet, are you underestimating me?”

“N-No, I would never!? I-I like you, Weiss-kun!”

…Like me?

“What, are you two dating? Well, it’s common for parents to decide on engagements. But make sure to go through the proper procedures.”

“I’ll kill you, Billian.”

“Why…?”

It’s a hassle to correct him every time.

Violet’s cheeks are red, and she’s fidgeting, but I’m not looking for a romantic comedy here.

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“I’ll take you both on, but Duke, you come first.”

“All right! I’ll give it my all from the beginning!”

“Go for it, Duke-kun!”

…Should I kill them?

Well, it’s a good opportunity to use “Flash Time-Lapse.”

Duke may be an idiot, but he’s not dumb.

He has been working hard after losing to me.

In the original story, he was strong enough to follow Allen.

I’m curious to see how strong he is at this point.

“I won’t count. Come at me whenever you’re ready.”

“Got it. Then I won’t hold back—huuh!”

Duke Billian charges at me with tremendous speed.

I activate my Observation Eye – Dark Eye and also use Flash Time-Lapse.

I can see even the magical particles floating in the air. The movements of the parallel worlds slow down.

It’s particularly effective against fast opponents.

Duke was coming at me with considerable speed.

His body enhancement is quite versatile.

Although he always shouts “Body Enhancement, Power Up!” like an idiot, it can be activated without an incantation.

Not only does it enhance attack power and magical power, but it also improves defense and resistance against magic.

During the activation of his enhanced body, Duke continuously consumes magical power, which is supported by all his muscles and the total amount of magical energy.

Even during the three days of survival training or when accompanying me, he never ran out of magical power.

If we were talking about simple stamina, he would probably be among the top at the Noblesse Academy.

His full-powered fist is augmented with both speed and magical energy, making it a devastating blow if it connects.

If it connects.
“Too slow.”

“Damn it! Why do you have such sharp eyes!”

“Your movements are too obvious. You are too… refined.”

Duke received knight-like training since he was young.

Despite his wild behavior, he has acquired combat skills through all the properly designed training.

But, at times, that becomes a double-edged sword for him.

Which is more troublesome: the straightforward attacks or the unpredictable and wild ones?

Of course, it’s not necessarily a bad thing. However, it doesn’t go well with someone like me who can see through things.

You should move more naturally, damn it.

“Damn it, in that case—”

As soon as he realizes that his attacks are missing each time, Duke jumps backward to create some distance.

Then, he starts crafting a magical weapon in his hand.

It’s an original modification that he created after I thrashed him.

But… he’s still a small fry.

“Too! Too!”

The creation turns out to be a small bow and magical arrows that he shoots at me from a distance.

Slow, no, even slower than his previous movements.

Well, however, it’s still quite menacing.

Duke’s magic is still in its early stages. As he gains experience, he will likely become an all-rounder capable of dealing with short, medium, and long-range combat.

…Perhaps, in a battlefield context, he might become the strongest among us.

“Damn, you idiot.”

I immediately dash forward and land a hit with a wooden sword on Duke’s back.

He crashes forward and hits his nose, but there’s no nosebleed.

It’s good that he’s durable.

“It hurts so baaad!”

“Next. Karta, come.”

“Yes!”

Karta bounces on her staff and soars high into the air.

Damn, that’s cheating. In so many ways.

“Woah! That’s amazing, really!”

It’s no wonder Duke roars like a gorilla.

Karta is truly a genius.

Flying is like writing with both hands and feet.

She pulls it off with a cool expression.

But—

“Just flying is not enough.”

“…I know.”

Karta casts a shadow over me as she descends from above.

She could already cast magic bullets before—

“Hah! The power is great!”

The size and power of the released magic are three times larger than during the tag tournament.

They’re all working so hard.

Well, that’s my privilege.

But, well…

“I don’t indulge in laziness either.”

I coat the wooden sword with dark black magic and fuse it with light magic.

No need to give it a name.

“My eyes see well.”

Thanks to Flash Time-Lapse, I can clearly see the flow of magical power.

The magic bullet looks like a round shape, but it appeared cracked from my perspective.

As I trace along its cracks with my sword, they spread like a spiderweb.

Magic attacks are, as the name suggests, attacks converted from magical power.

Though they may seem like large bullets on the outside, the inside is coated with a spell formula.

The new technique I developed destroys those spell formulas.

In other words…

“There’s no way that will work, Weiss.”

“Lies…”

As if putting their hand on a Jenga tower, Karta’s magic bullet shattered into pieces and disappeared.

This is a technique not present in the original story, one I invented—the ultimate magic.
Now, I can even destroy magic.

All thanks to Tucker’s Flash Time-Lapse.

Well, if we trace it back, it’s thanks to everyone.

“Alright, it’s my turn again! Weiss!”

“I don’t hate that spirit. Come, Duke.”

I recall what Milk-sensei told me.

“The act of teaching is also a way to train yourself. You’ll understand someday, Weiss.”

I’m not really teaching these guys, but I understand now.

However, the stronger I become, the farther Milk-sensei seems to be.

“See you later, Weiss! Make good use of my enhanced body!”

“Yeah, more than you.”

“Goodbye, Weiss-kun.”

“Karta, your flight skills are impressive, but practice more in close combat. I’ve managed to fly a little too, thanks to you, but don’t run away from your weaknesses.”

“U-Understood! Y-Yes!”

“Yeah.”

We are rivals.

We’ll never get used to each other.

But it’s good to challenge and polish each other.

…Oh, I’m really indecisive, huh?

Hmm? Speaking of which…

“How did you guys get here? How are you planning to get back?”

“We ran here.”

“We flew here?”

…It’s amusing to see a fool and a genius side by side.

Even if you ran, it would take about four hours from the capital to get here.

“…Tch. It’s already late at night. Karta, you must be tired too. Flying is dangerous. I’ll arrange a carriage for you to wait.”

“Seriously!? That’s great!”

“…Thank you, Weiss-kun.”

“Billian, I didn’t say it to you.”

“What the hell? We’re friends, right!?”

…They would probably believe me if I told them about the calamity.

“Lord Weiss, everything is ready.”

At that moment, Zevis called out.

He seems to understand even without eye contact. Well, it’s like he predicted my actions in advance.

They’re all just too competent, which is troubling.

“…It’s just about dinner time. Waiting idly would affect the reputation of the Fansent family. If you’re not picky, you can eat with us. Just wash your hands first.”

“Are you my mom…? Well, I’ll gratefully accept it! I’m starving!”

“Yes! Bon appétit!”

Ah, somehow, little by little, or rather, from the start… I’m starting to like this world more and more.

Duke ⇒ Muscles ⇒ Protein ⇒ Chicken Breast ⇒ Billian ⇒ ? ? ? ?