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 - 69

069 – Substory

“Noblesse Oblige” is an RPG game.

The main storyline follows the protagonist, Alan, a commoner who grows in strength to match the noble society, meets companions, parts ways, and defeats the Demon Lord.

It’s a straightforward and classic storyline that’s loved by almost everyone.

The reason this work became popular lies in the numerous branching side stories and the story’s changes based on choices.

The school arc is just one of these.

For instance, imagine the player going to a town. Saving a girl from thugs might be cliché, but in “Noblesse,” there are even more branching paths.

Will you raise favorability and make her a companion, or will it be a simple farewell?

There were even those who never managed to complete the conquest and continued to travel the world forever.

Even mere side stories can rival the main story in terms of depth.

And then, I received a letter.

The sender was my father, Agate Fancent.

The Fancent family is involved in various businesses. I’m always voicing my opinions about the parts I can handle, but there are many things I’m not fully aware of.

And the content of the letter was related to that matter.

As part of a practical test, I obtained the qualification of an adventurer.

Thanks to hunting down bounties in Trava Town, I had risen to Rank B.

My father probably knew about it. I didn’t intentionally hide it, but I hadn’t explicitly mentioned it either.

I know he excels at gathering information, so it wasn’t surprising.

But more importantly…

“…There was a sub-event like this.”

I closed the letter with a smile.

Then, I called out to Cynthia, who was lying almost naked on the bed.

“Cynthia, I have something to do. I’m going out.”

“Oh, where are you going?”

After the school trip ended, Noblesse Magic Academy entered a temporary suspension.

This was a modification not present in the original story.

After the catastrophe, the academy started reviewing various facilities (setting up protective magic arrays) to prevent teleportation marks from being placed.

From the information I gathered, it seemed the headmaster was also personally searching for a defensive magic instructor.

Chloe and Darius were also personally recruited by the headmaster.

This wasn’t revealed in the original, but their enthusiasm and keen judgment must have solidified the position of the Noblesse Magic Academy.

During this break, I had been pondering what to do.

I had some sub-events in mind. I could search for magical items that might be useful in the future or scout talented individuals for the Fancent family.

The richness of these choices was unique to Noblesse.

Just when I was thinking about this, I received the letter from my father.

Since I knew it was an event from the game, a smile unconsciously appeared on my face.

I had intended to go alone, but before I knew it, Cynthia had finished getting ready and was standing there.

“You’re quick. But it’s a bit far.”

“I don’t mind going anywhere with you, Weiss.”

I can’t help but be touched by this loyalty.

…This side of her is cute too, isn’t it?

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In this world, transportation primarily consists of walking, carriages, monster-drawn vehicles, and ships.

Even during the school trip, ships were the most common means of travel when going to distant countries.

“The latest ship is amazing! To cover this distance in two days!”

“Yeah, I was surprised too.”

“Lillith, I’m sorry to have you come as well.”

“Of course! If Cynthia and Weiss-sama are going, it’s only natural!”

In the end, Lillith decided to come along too.

I told them they could take it easy since it was their vacation, but it seemed both of them were insistent on coming.

At the extreme, if I were to say I was leaving school, they would likely do the same.

In a way, I felt happy about that too.

“Weiss, why do you seem to be smiling?”

“Must be your imagination.”

The ship eventually reached the harbor and we entered the country.

Being nobles, we faced no hassle with procedures and disembarked smoothly.

The country’s name was “Bruno.”

Although it was quite far from the Noblesse Magic Academy, as Lillith had said, we arrived faster than I expected.

One distinctive feature of this city was its vast area.

If I recall, it was one of the top cities in the world in that aspect.

This city wasn’t inferior to the capital city, Ostrova.

The reason for this was that the country was constantly expanding and rebuilding.

They’d build walls and then tear them down, expanding their territory.

Various factors were needed for a country to flourish.

First and foremost, commerce had to be prosperous. Tax revenue was closely tied to that.

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that merchants held the most importance.

In that aspect, “Bruno” had significantly low taxes.

There are many reasons that make Bruno a prosperous nation, such as having four seasons, a thriving agriculture, fewer monsters in the vicinity, stable politics, and the list goes on.

Moreover, the event taking place today is also a significant one that contributes to boosting the country of Bruno.

“I don’t mean to be negative, but Agate-sama is quite sudden too.”

As people disembarked from the port, they belonged to various races. From the wealthy-looking ones to those who seemed more rugged, and even those who appeared strong.

This is related to Cynthia’s words and the letter from my father.

“It was mentioned that there’s no need to push yourself, but it wouldn’t hurt to make a name for yourself.”

The Fancent family is a prestigious one. Despite being a duke’s family, my father is always working.

While he could leisurely indulge in idleness, he seems to have no interest in that.

I can’t imagine my father, who has a slothful son like me.

Moreover, my father also donates to less fortunate children. According to Zebis, my mother used to do it when she was alive, and now I’m continuing it.

But why was I such a failure?

Upon entering the city from the harbor, large buildings were prominent. Unfamiliar stalls, various races – enough people walked around who could make us feel like children.

Being at Noblesse Magic Academy, it’s easy to forget, but the world is overflowing with people. Every time I see different countries, I strongly feel that.

Maybe it wouldn’t be bad to travel the world when everything’s done.

Well, I don’t know when that will be, though.

“Weiss-sama, the Adventurer’s Guild is that way! Oh, Weiss-sama?”

At that moment, I was captivated by one stall.

“Delicious, delicious, Melomelon dumplings!”

…What?

Before I knew it, I was dashing over there.

“Two, no, make it two for me.”

“Weiss, one for me too.”

“Weiss-sama, me too!”

“…Make it five.”

I ate two.

And of course, they were incredibly delicious.

“Delicious…”

If I become a traveler, can I eat street food like this every day? …Wouldn’t that be amazing?

“Registration is complete! The commencement will be in an hour!”

“Alright, thanks.”

After finishing the registration process, we waited inside the guild. On the wall, there were notices for bounties and herb collection requests.

There were also things like “Goblin extermination” or “Looking for comrades for the Radiant Flash Guild.”

“Your chuunibyo is too strong…”

“Weiss, what’s chuunibyo? Do you know, Lillith?”

“I don’t…”

At that moment, a burly man approached me.

He was grinning foolishly.

His companions had the same expressions. Ah, I see.

While no one in the school would approach me, it was natural for people who didn’t know me to be present outside.

I had forgotten this freshness.

“Why’s this kid acting all tough and bringing a girl along? And you, you really think you can do it with that size?”

He was a considerably large man, about two meters tall. And then I remembered, was it Bhutan? He was similar.

Thinking back, I had been slightly intimidated at the time.

However, even though I was a little scared, he was the one who lost his arm to me. Pretty comical, actually.

“Hey, why are you laughing?”

It seemed like the man felt that my laughter was mocking him.

He had an adventurer registration tag on his chest, just like me. We both had the same B rank.

Being considered equal to someone like him was quite frustrating.

“Well, I was just reminded of a loser like you I met in the past. Don’t mind me.”

Lillith was giving off an intense aura from behind. But she wouldn’t move without my instruction.

The man seemed to be accumulating anger, and suddenly fell silent. The atmosphere around us grew heavy.

“That guy’s Gibby, a regular at the tournament.”

“That kid got into trouble with the worst guy.”

“Hey, someone should go help him…”

A large sword was peeking in and out from behind the man.

Cynthia, Lillith, and those around could probably guess how the situation would unfold…

“That kid’s acting all cool. But I’m an adult, so I’ll forgive you if you bow to me. And you, girl, you should too.”

“That’s my line. If you bow your head and put your hands on the ground, I might forgive you.”

Suddenly, I remembered the conversation with Professor Milk. “If it were me, before they took me into an alley, I would’ve cut off their arm right there in the Adventurer’s Guild. That’s a pre-emptive strike.”

I was dumbfounded at that time.

Now, I can fully understand those words.

But now, it’s not time to participate yet…

I’ll endure and defend myself.

—Come.

“This bastard’s getting cocky!”

Gibby drew his large sword and swung it down towards my head.

His movements were smoother than I had imagined. He must have put some effort into training.

But it seems he doesn’t think ahead.

If he kills me here, he’ll be restrained on the spot and sent straight to jail.

Geez, I intended to carry out a purge, but it looks like I’ll end up helping him in the end.

“…What the hell!?”

However, the sword suddenly stopped above my head.

There was no need to dodge.

He doesn’t possess the power to break through my inevitable barrier.

It seems some noticed the magical effect, as they exclaimed in surprise.

Gibby’s eyes were wide open.

It seems he’s frightened. He’s looking at me as if I were some kind of monster.

“I don’t want to get splattered with your blood. I’ll go easy on you.”

Then, with an unnatural jump, I swung up and delivered a roundhouse kick to Gibby’s right arm.

A cracking sound echoed as the joint broke, and his arm bent unnaturally.

“G-Gyaahhhaaatsuaaa!!”

Gibby let out a pathetic scream as he fell to the ground, curling up in pain.

His companions rushed over quickly, but none of them approached me.

The adults around were speechless, but…

“As expected of Weiss-sama! clap clap”

Lillith was the only one smiling happily, clapping by herself.

Since Cynthia had been targeted by the opponent, she had a cold look on her face.

Seems like she’s gradually getting used to my preferences.

But it’s actually quite calm.

I thought adventurers were more composed, but my misconception…

“Whoa, what’s with that kid!?”

“Is he participating too!?”

“Hurry, we need to make some changes in our bets!”

…I see, they’re just excited.

In this world where violence is somewhat accepted, no one’s worried just because Gibby’s arm broke.

On the contrary, strong people are praised.

I get it now; it’s more comfortable here than in the academy.

“Cynthia, Lillith, shall we go soon?”

“Yes!”

“Yes, that’s right. This time we’re just observing. I’m looking forward to it.”

To summarize what was written in my father’s letter:

The Fancent family rose to prominence through Agate and my father’s efforts.

But a united front is weak. And I, known as the slothful son, am famous.

Of course, it’s written in a roundabout way.

The Noble Sword and Magic Cup is just a school event, not an official competition, so my rumors haven’t spread that widely.

My father’s wish is for me to participate in the world-renowned “Bruno Adventurer’s Tournament” and achieve a good result.

But deep down, he probably wants me to win.

There are things he can’t express due to his concern for me, typical of my father.

In this tournament, I’ll not only bring recognition to the Fancent family but also firmly make my name, Weiss, known to those around.

The Noble Sword and Magic Cup was a team event, so I couldn’t fight to my satisfaction.

But this is a purely individual battle.

This is one of the side stories.

I don’t need to remember the participants’ names and such, but it doesn’t matter.

The goal is to dominate with overwhelming power.

And during this tournament, I plan to keep Observation Eye Dark and Flash Time-lapse constantly active, stealing and observing every magic I can.

People with skills are flocking to me. Some of them likely possess decent magic.

Even if I can’t use them immediately, if I memorize the spell formula, I can return to the academy and train.

Killing two birds with one stone, or no, maybe having fun on the way back would make it three birds?

In this tournament, I will ensure that Weiss Fancent’s laziness is something no one can talk about.

Today, I’ll change myself, Weiss, from within.