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 - 51.2

051 – Diligence (2)

The tragedy of gaining power from a childhood friend, seen from a player’s perspective, is a classic and thrilling storyline.

But that’s been altered, and Shari’s power is still strong.

From Alan’s viewpoint, it might seem like a weakening, but he doesn’t know that. In fact, she’s grown even stronger.

Well, from my point of view, that’s enjoyable in its own way.

“Why are you running in the sky? You’re just consuming magic all the time, aren’t you?”

“I didn’t run away.――Magic Binding, Magic Bandage!”

“What――!?”

When Shari waved her hand, countless magic ropes emerged from the ground, grabbing onto Logan’s body.

I was surprised by this too.

I had thought that Logan had destroyed everything, but that was actually a trap.

Leaving behind a true trap… Truly, it’s Shari.

“Damn, what the hell? I can’t get rid of this!”

It seems she has also added Magic Rest Thread as an addition. She’s probably even sapping his magic.

It’s clear that he’s weakened.

As battles escalate, life is spent in an instant.

For example, what would happen if Eva Avery fell into this trap?

Undoubtedly, she would be sent to the afterlife.

Shari would definitely shine on a large battlefield.

“Finish it! Haa!”

However…

“Oraa! Full Defense Shield!”

Logan is still Shari’s natural enemy. His specialty is overwhelming power and defense.

He’s specialized in those two aspects.

While Shari is top-notch in support, she lacks a decisive move on her own.

Although Shari’s sword is gradually wearing down Logan’s defense, it’s still quite challenging.

…If this were a team battle, the outcome would already be decided…

“Magic Dispel, Anti-Magic!”

At that moment, Logan activated more magic.

In the settings, he’s known to have quite a bit of pride.

He rarely shows his magic.

Furthermore, chanting a highly secretive magic like Anti-Magic Unbinding even with Duran magic… Shari must have been quite troublesome for him.

For Logan, this was a match he absolutely couldn’t afford to lose.

That’s why he resorted to his trump card.

A surprised Shari distanced herself, but Logan didn’t waste the opportunity. He raised his large sword.

His speed was astonishingly fast, not what you’d expect from a large sword.

This would be impossible to evade.

“Silent Footsteps, Silent Step――”

However, at that moment, I couldn’t believe my eyes.

I knew Cynthia could use it, but Shari too!?

When did that happen… Ah, I see.

Always keeping secrets from me.

When did the three of them train together?

“What!? It was avoided!?”

“This is the end――”

And Shari’s sword touched Logan’s neck.

But… that was as far as it went.

Perhaps using numerous traps and evasive maneuvers that she doesn’t usually employ helped.

Her magic power had completely disappeared, and she couldn’t pierce Logan’s defense.

Logan was also at his limit. I could see that there was very little magic power left from my perspective.

However, with a counter, Logan swung his large sword at Shari, and the match ended.

“Winner, Logan!”

Cheers echoed. It’s now 2-1.

Shari returned, somewhat unsteady.

Supported by Alan and complemented by Duke, she looked exhausted.

And Cynthia also spoke to her.

They had witnessed such a heroic figure. I could understand that feeling.

…Jeez, she’s too down on herself.

“Ah, I lost… I’m sorry, everyone.”

“Shari.”

I approached her and spoke.

“In a real battlefield, you’d be the winner. This is just a game, after all… Don’t worry about it.”

I was just stating the truth.

I wasn’t really praising her.

After I said that, Shari widened her eyes and then burst out laughing.

“Ahahaha! Thanks, Weiss.”

But we got to see something good.

Shari’s serious match that no one has ever seen before.

As an unreleased scene, it was the best.

Durane might say their skin was saved, but I let out a sigh.

Actually, this kind of pattern exists in the original work too.

In that case, the next development is already determined.

Games are usually designed so that the protagonist’s side becomes disadvantaged.

That’s also the case in Noblesse Oblige.

I looked at Alan.

Jeez, again…

A bit of time passed, and the referee raised his voice.

For anyone other than me, this would be surprising news.

“As for the next match, after a discussion between the headmasters, it will be a tag match! In other words, the school with the winning pair will be the champion!”

In the next moment, there was booing.

If either Alan or I win, our school will be the champion, but this means we have only one chance.

It can’t be helped since it’s unfavorable for Noblesse Academy.

But then the referee continued. This was suggested by Noblesse.

“Hey, hey, that’s just too much!”

Duke’s uproar is understandable.

But I know about the headmaster.

They value overcoming challenges more than victory.

Honestly, it’s already pointless to talk about that.

This is according to the scenario to make victory difficult, just like in the original.

More than that, I’m annoyed that I have to team up with Alan again…

“It’s turning into something troublesome, Weiss.”

“Well, fine. What needs to be done hasn’t changed.”

As we walked to the arena, Alan called out from behind.

“Let’s do our best, Weiss. Since the time of the dragon… It’s been a while.”

“Don’t misunderstand. I’m not seeking camaraderie. Don’t slow me down.”

“Of course… it goes both ways.”

My opponent is that Michael Thomas.

And the vice-captain, Louis Strauss.

I had trained to overcome calamities.

Not relying on Alan’s strength for victory, but defeating the two with my power alone.

And seeing Alan’s profile, I realized.

Yeah, he must be taking down someone on his own as well.

“Tag match, huh. Unexpected. But it’s convenient. I can take down both of you at once.”

When we stepped onto the arena, Michael greeted us with a petty, refreshing smile.

Next to him, Louis Strauss was a serious guy, quietly adjusting his glasses.

“Michael, let’s do it as usual. We should definitely win.”

“Yeah, that’s right. I’m counting on you, Lui.”

And this is the best and worst scenario.

Those two are used to fighting as a pair. They were childhood friends even in the original work, always learning to fight together.

Well, that doesn’t matter.

I will definitely win.

“The weaklings always gather quickly, but I’m different from you all. Test whether Durane Swordsmanship works on me.”

“I see. Then let me show you. The true art of the sword.”

Alan silently readied his sword. I won’t rely on his strength.

I will defeat them, or else there’s no way I can conquer Calamity.

“Now, for the final match, Noblesse Magic Academy vs. Durane Swordsmanship and Magic Academy, Weiss Fancent, Alan vs. Michael Thomas, Louis Strauss.”

And so, the last match with the championship trophy at stake began.