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 - 45

045 – The Last Day

Summer Vacation, Estarm’s Last Day.

The days since Milch Sensei’s return had been both busy and enjoyable.

Combat while using Flash Time-Lapse was more grueling, intense, and difficult than ever before.

Firstly, maintaining mana was an incredibly challenging task. Despite keeping up with daily training, the consumption was significant.

In essence, during battles, it would be necessary to use mana sparingly.

Mana Turbulence, which disrupts the opponent’s mana, has a shorter duration against stronger foes.

Consequently, continuous contact with the target was necessary, much like continuously conducting electricity.

I tried using it on Milch Sensei, but I could only seal her mana for a few seconds.

Nevertheless, the ability to interrupt spellcasting was significant.

Thanks to the power-ups from Duke Vitamin and the flight magic from Karta, my strength had greatly increased.

However, it was still not enough.

The difficulty of the Calamity was that high.

Having Cecile by my side was reassuring, but anxiety still lingered.

Regrettably, I would have to rely on her during the Calamity.

“Weiss, are you okay?”

“Yeah, I was just lost in thought… No, I’m sorry. This wasn’t the right time for that.”

“Don’t worry about it. I’m happy to be together like this on Estarm’s last day.”

“I am too! But, am I not intruding on your time together?”

“Don’t say that, Lillith. You’re an important partner to both of us.”

“Hehe, that makes me happy!”

We traveled by carriage from the Fancent Territory and arrived in the town of Use, near the coastline.

This area was known for its beach activities, especially bustling during the Estarm period.

While there were many tourists, most of them were nobles.

Prices were high, reflecting this knowledge, but crime was low.

Use was hailed as a safe and secure place among the nobles.

The scenery was simply breathtaking. We were walking alongside a fountain, with the blue sea spreading out to the right.

Brightly colored cobblestone paths stretched ahead, and children’s laughter filled the air. Eateries and restaurants were thriving.

I was in Noblesse Oblige, alive and well. Lately, I found myself thinking about this fact often.

Taking Cynthia from Alan, my fiancée, was the biggest change within me. She would undoubtedly participate in the Calamity as well.

I didn’t need to ask; her personality made it certain.

However, I hadn’t told her about the second Calamity.

Of course, there was a significant reason for that.

Cynthia, Alan, Duke, and even Karta were crucial figures in the Calamity.

Though Karta had left the academy, she must still have been involved.

The future was uncertain.

Whether discussing it now was fortunate or not, I couldn’t say.

Hence, I remained cautious.

And right now, I want to treasure this moment.

At that moment, I spotted a roof with beautiful colors.

“Cynthia, Lillith, how about some ice cream?”

“That sounds lovely. The view is beautiful, and we can sit by the coastline.”

“I agree! Cynthia, that’s a fantastic idea!”

“Oh, that’s perfect.”

Ice cream was well-known in this area.

I asked a server, dressed in a very summery shirt, for recommendations.

I ordered a fruity ice cream, while Cynthia and Lillith chose vanilla and chocolate.

“It’s huge.”

“Yes, it’s amazing.”

“But it looks delicious!”

It was larger than I had imagined, but it was still satisfying.

We walked to the nearby coastline, sat down, and enjoyed our ice creams while gazing at the sea.

The sound of waves created a natural BGM, and the gentle breeze welcomed us.

“Mmm, it’s delicious.”

“It’s amazing…”

“Absolutely… this is exquisite.”

Truly, Use’s high-quality ingredients were a treat for our pampered palates.

This was perhaps the first time we had such a peaceful moment.

I had thought the same during the Universe game, but I was growing more curious about this world.

There was still so much I didn’t know.

Maybe, that was a necessary thing too.

“Weiss, can I have a bite?”

“Yeah, go ahead.”

“Thank you. Mmm, it’s delicious…”

However, no matter how many times I looked at it, her profile was captivating.

The initial meeting had been awkward, but now I was genuinely infatuated with her.

… Could it be that I, Weiss… have feelings for her?

At times, I wavered on whether these emotions were truly mine.

No, maybe I’m just overthinking things…

“Weiss, you always seem to be lost in thought.”

“Sorry… if my expression gave it away again.”

“Don’t worry about it. But I wish you would rely on us more.”

“Yeah, Weiss-sama, you always try to solve everything on your own!”

“…I do rely on you. More than enough.”

Cynthia shook her head. Her hair swayed, revealing glimpses of her white cheeks.

She seemed like she wanted to say something, but also appeared a bit bewildered.

Lillith noticed and stood up, raising her voice.

“I’ll take care of cleaning up the ice cream! You two stay here!”

“Sorry, Lillith.”

“No! Well then, I’ll go!”

After a moment of silence, Cynthia slowly spoke.

“…I love you, Weiss. At first, it might have been closer to love at first sight. But it’s different now. Getting to know you as a person, I want to be with you always.”

To be honest, I was too surprised to respond.

Cynthia’s words, directed towards me, felt as if they were seeing right through my heart.

I had been able to get along with Cynthia because I knew the original work.

Because of that, there were times when I felt like I was manipulating people’s hearts.

However, she denied that idea.

…Geez, I really am a mess.

“Thank you, Cynthia. I love you too. No matter what challenges come our way, I’ll protect you. Always.”

“Haha, it’s almost like we’re about to head into a grand battlefield.”

Yeah, that’s right. But even if I have to die, I’ll protect you.

“…I understand there are things you can’t talk about. Nevertheless, I believe in you, Weiss. Of course, Lillith thinks the same way too. Weiss, I’ll become even stronger. Let’s keep doing our best together.”

…Yeah, Cynthia, I’m sorry for everything. I might not be able to function without you.

She gently touched the deep part of my heart, affirming everything and making me feel at ease.

It felt pleasant, and that’s why I wanted to protect it.

“Cynthia.”

“Yes?”

I glanced around to make sure no one was nearby, even though it was unlikely. There were plenty of people around.

We were nobles, after all. It would be alright if we were in a completely private setting, but doing this in public wasn’t ideal.

But I couldn’t hold back.

“I love you.”

“Me too.”

Our lips met.

It was a kiss filled with the meaning of forgiving each other and the promise to protect.

Summer vacation ended today.

We were ready for whatever comes next.

“Let’s give it our all again starting tomorrow. It’s the perfect time to earn points when everyone else is letting their guard down after summer break.”

“Haha, you’re right.”

There are various branching paths in Noblesse.

Of course, there are routes where the heroine dies.

…I absolutely won’t let that happen.

As I watched the sunset by the coastline, I made the most significant vow I’ve ever made.

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Watching Weiss and Cynthia, Lillith smiled.

The overflowing emotions were not born out of jealousy, but out of a sense of duty to protect the two.

Even if it meant losing her life.

“For the two of you, I’ll…”

Lillith made a silent vow on her own.