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 - 48

048 – Overwhelm

I’ve put in a fair amount of effort.

To ensure I don’t lose to the protagonist Alan, to crush many opponents head-on, and to avoid destruction.

Naturally, deep down, I have a strong will to survive.

Anyone in my situation would resist fate and shed blood and sweat.

But how did this guy… become so strong?

Is he equal to me? No, is there even a possibility he’s even more than that?

…I don’t know.

The only thing that’s certain is that the current situation is quite enjoyable…

“Dodge, dodge, dodge! Dodge! Player Alan, how many eyes do you have!?”

The opponent’s vice-captain, Charlie Gale, can use a rare magic called “Stardust,” which causes stars to fall from the sky. Each one is quite powerful.

However, Alan was evading all of them. He closed the distance without letting a single one touch him, swung his sword at the same speed as me, and silenced his enemies.

“Winner, Noblesse Academy’s Alan! What’s going on here!? What’s happening to this year’s Noblesse juniors!?”

Of course, cheers erupted from the audience as well.

“What’s up with these Noblesse Academy guys?”

“They’re juniors, right? No seniors, huh?”

“Who said they were weak this year…”

For now, I think it’s going well, but we can’t let our guard down.

There might be others like us who are getting stronger.

Alan wiped the sweat from his forehead and came back, slapping hands with Charlie and Duke.

“I’m counting on you, Duke.”

“Yeah! Alright, I’m off!”

Duke, who followed, happened to be an opponent with a similar body-enhancing style.

Even in the original work, the balance of offense and defense was well-maintained, and it took a long battle to secure a victory.

Even with my attacks, it’s quite challenging…

“Winner! Duke Billian!”

…Huh?

“Doesn’t the opponent seem weak?”

“…Yeah, right? Actually, I thought the same thing.”

Duke returned looking disappointed, and Alan was scratching his cheek.

Next, Charlie’s opponent was someone with quick movements…

“Winner! Shari Elias!”

“Indeed, it might not be a big deal…”

…Well, whatever.

Next is Cynthia, and her opponent is the strongest.

“Well then, Weiss, here I go.”

“I’m not worried. Crush them.”

“As you wish.”

The opponent is a pure wind mage.

Compatibility with Cynthia isn’t that great.

But, without minding that, she casually nullified the wind with overwhelming magic power and demonstrated her strength.

“Winner! Cynthia Violetta!”

Her elegant walking was just like an ice queen’s.

Ah, it suits me.

“Good job, Cynthia—”

“Touch me not, Alan.”

Alan tried to slap her hand, and I desperately stopped him.

…That’s not good.

It’s just jealousy, though.

Until the next match, we had to wait.

Normally, we should be watching the next opponents, but there’s something else on my mind.

“Cynthia, would you accompany me for a bit?”

“Of course.”

As I was about to leave, Alan seemed down.

Apparently, he was shocked that I stopped him from slapping Cynthia’s hand.

“Did I do something wrong?”

“That’s Alan’s fault. I’m not sure about it either.”

“Huh, really!? Why!?”

“Well, I guess those things are complicated!”

Geez, those guys are still good friends, huh?

“I’ll be back by the next match. If you find anyone you’re curious about, let me know.”

Leaving those words behind, I departed.

The venue is quite spacious, and surprisingly, it’s even allowed to have stalls, like a fair.

Well, it’s a game, so that’s that, but is it really necessary for a student event to go this far?

The hallway is bustling with people.

Since they don’t make a fuss upon seeing me, maybe they can’t recognize my face since I’m away from the arena.

Well, to adults, the appearance of junior students might not differ that much.

“It’s delicious! Straight from the source!”

…What?

“Found it!”

“Weiss, what did you buy?”

“Melomelon fritters.”

With a bite… they’re crispy and delicious.

I walk with Cynthia while sharing them.

But I didn’t come here leisurely to enjoy myself.

The purpose is to observe.

It’s too far to see from beneath the arena.

I’m not going to do anything, but I thought it’s important to see with my own eyes.

Upon reaching the spectator seats, a magnificent view spreads out.

“It’s a nice view.”

The matches are continuing, but the opponents aren’t that impressive.

By now, Alan and the others are probably taken aback for different reasons.

But those things don’t matter.

Ahead of my gaze, those in power are laughing and discussing matters.

Each and every one of them is assessing the situation.

Then I checked to see if any strange people were mixed in with the audience.

Noblesse Oblige has all sorts of people.

The organization that attacked the mansion last time is the representative of that.

But it seems there’s no immediate danger.

More than anything, each and every one of them seemed to be having fun.

Just like when we were at the Royal Park or during the Youth Festival, I’ve started to like this world more.

Weiss, are you enjoying yourself?

Well, I’ve been a bit too relaxed.

It’s about time to head back; they might get anxious, huh?

“Weiss Fancent-kun.”

At that moment, someone called out to me.

My whole body was covered in goosebumps. A sweet voice that felt like the air had frozen, a voice I’ve heard many times before.

When I turned around, it was none other than Eva Avery—my senior.

“…The intermediate matches are tomorrow.”

“Oh, it’s one of the joys to watch the juniors’ matches.”

The ordinary people who noticed her presence either trembled in fear or let out joyful voices.

She probably knows about what happened last year.

Well, combining beauty and fear can indeed be bewildering.

“In that case, please watch until the end. We’re going to win, so we’ll bring the championship cup back to Noblesse.”

“I like confidence. I’m that way too. Well then, Cynthia-chan, see you later. Make sure to bring the championship cup back to Noblesse.”

Eva smiled gently, her silver hair swaying as she walked away.

In the original work, she should have already left school, but this is fortunate.

With Eva around, I can feel secure even if something happens.

And… It’s more motivating to have someone nearby who I need to surpass eventually.

“Boop.”

“Huh?”

For some reason, Cynthia pointed her finger at my cheek.

There’s no hole, but my cheek dimpled slightly where she touched.

“Cheating is not allowed.”

“…Yes.”

Women’s hearts are complex.

I figured denying it would probably lead to her getting angry.

This is the result of my efforts.

At that moment, an announcement played.

“Next match, Noblesse Academy vs. Mason Royal Magic High School!!!”

“Let’s go, Cynthia.”

“Yes!”

Well then, let’s go and crush them again.