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 - 81

Chapter 81 – Achievements

“Weiss Fancent, step forward.”

Several days after the large-scale monster invasion stampede, we visited the royal castle to receive grateful words from His Majesty, the King of Bruno.

We hadn’t brought our formal attire, so we hastily purchased some, but it didn’t quite suit me.

“You look rather dashing in that.”

“Hush, I’ll get scolded later.”

It was a black suit with a conspicuous gold pattern, giving off that typical noble vibe.

I’m aware that Alan and Duke are gossiping behind my back, so I’ll deal with them later.

“As expected of the Fancent family. Your victory at the Adventurer Tournament was remarkable.”

“I appreciate it.”

It’s quite a hassle, but there’s no helping it.

Next, it was her turn.

“Cecil Antwerp, your achievements are outstanding. Therefore, you are promoted to Rank B Adventurer.”

“Thank you.”

Cecil was swiftly promoted to Rank B. It’s unheard of for the king, who has no direct affiliation with the guild, to personally convey this kind of promotion. She will likely climb to even greater heights in the future.

Of course, others were also being summoned.

We are nobles and Noblesse students. It’s only natural that we’re called here for the king.

However, to my surprise—

“Alan.”

Even the commoner Alan was being addressed. While I expected him to be invited to this event, it’s unheard of for a commoner to be praised personally. Usually, commendations are sent via letter.

Being a Noblesse student might have something to do with it, but it’s also because of Alan’s strong determination that brought about this situation.

“You truly protected Bruno well.”

“…No, I’m the one who’s happy.”

It must be a complex and yet joyful feeling for Alan. There must have been many hardships as a commoner. Just being in a world where being from an orphanage is enough to face discrimination is tough.

For him, this is undoubtedly a significant step forward.

And Alan appeared to be in considerable pain. He was limping, and his magic power hadn’t fully recovered yet.

That’s the side effect of his Gift… Perfect Imitation regardless of attributes isn’t something you’d typically see, but it’s a double-edged sword.

I’ve made improvements thanks to my unique sigils and the attributes of darkness and light, so mine is fundamentally different.

Nevertheless, I think it’s more than worth it.

By the way, Eva isn’t here.

She single-handedly exterminated large monsters, and her achievements are immeasurable, but she refused with a simple “It’s a hassle.”

Refusing a direct summons from the king is likely something only she would do in this world.

But Eva is famous, especially among those in power. There’s no one among them who would want to make her an enemy.

Protecting Bruno alone is already a source of honor. This country is bound to grow even larger.

After Cynthia and the other Noblesse students were summoned, the adventurers were also called.

“You’ve done well protecting us.”

“We’re truly grateful!”

Boldick was among them.

However, the one who should be here, the cat-eared rain girl, Nell… was nowhere to be seen.

She had disappeared.

The reason was unknown. There’s no reason for a commendation and reward from the king to be refused by an adventurer.

But it can’t be helped. Even if something happened, everyone has secrets they can’t tell others.

After everything was over, when we stepped outside the castle, a surprising sight awaited us.

“Thank you so much!”

“Yes, thank you.”

“Big sister, big brother, thank you!”

Even though they were being held back by soldiers, the families of the impoverished people we protected came forward to express their gratitude.

To be honest, it would have been hopeless if we hadn’t participated. Not only the monsters but also the imitation demonkin could only be defeated by Alan and me.

It seems the soldiers understood that, as my name had become quite well-known. We achieved our goals almost perfectly.

Among us, Shari seemed the happiest.

She was smiling more than I had ever seen her smile before. For her, who, like Alan, was trying to create an egalitarian society, this must be a joy beyond measure.

I didn’t feel bad either, but indescribable emotions swirled within me.

Everyone was getting stronger. Everyone was moving forward.

In other words, the main storyline was progressing smoothly.

The best example of that would be the imitation demonkin.

The original work, Noblesse Oblige, is incredibly interesting.

It’s the best in terms of challenging gameplay and the best for bringing tears to your eyes.

I glanced at my classmates.

In the original story, many would die before clearing the game. That’s because the opponents are exceptionally strong due to the game’s progression.

Even on community websites, people exchange information, saying things like, “If we help them, we die; if we help us, they die.” So, you never know who might die.

That’s the reality in Noblesse.

But… I’ll break that kind of future.

I guess I really do like this game.

No, maybe I’ve even grown to like these guys.

…Well, I’ll never say that out loud, though.

But as I thought about those explosive demonkin impostors, Noblesse isn’t something you can take lightly.

A game that turns hope into despair.

We don’t know what will happen from now on.

But even so, we have to move forward.

Alan and the others were discussing getting together for a celebration again.

Honestly, students just love to gather.

But I left the scene early.

Cynthia and Lillith had also arrived.

Our temporary leave of absence is almost over. When we return to Noblesse, a new chapter will begin.

Until then, I want to become stronger, even if it’s just a little.

“There should be a strong monster in the west. Shall we rest for a bit and then head there?.”

To my question, the two of them smiled.

“With Weiss, we’ll go anywhere.”

“I’ll follow.”

Yes, from now on, I will protect these two, no matter what.

Bruno, the giant clock tower.

A symbol of Bruno, built at the center of the country.

Its height is tremendous, surpassing any building in the country, and the diameter of the clock is as large as a giant monster.

At its pinnacle, a cat-eared girl looked down upon the nation.

“Humans never change. Even a country that looks this beautiful is rotten.”

And another person, well-built with short hair and sharp eyes, looked down upon the humans.

“That’s right. They’re all just scum who exploit those below them. By the way, how long are you going to stay in that form? And that way of speaking, cut it out.”

“Isn’t it cute?”

“I actually prefer your original form.”

Nell dispelled her transformation magic and returned to her original form.

White straight hair, translucent milky-white skin, and a handsome face reminiscent of a Western doll.

“Phew, how about this? Do I look pretty?”

“It’s a familiar face.”

“Hehe, thank you. I’ve seen it up close, and I thought it was interesting after all.”

“Why don’t you kill me? Should I come after you right now?”

“Oh, you’re confident. But that girl is quite strong, you know?”

“Hah, me, losing to a human? Not a chance.”

“You used to be human too, right?”

“Was that so?”

“We won’t fight for now. We’re going to get stronger. So that we never… lose again.”

The two of them had very kind eyes.

But at the same time, their dark eyes exuded intense hatred.

“But what will you do? If she… becomes an enemy. Will you fight? She’s gotten incredibly strong since I last saw her.”

“…That will never happen. She knows how corrupt this world is. Just like us. When we’re ready, we’ll go get her. If she hears my words, she’ll listen.”

“I see. And what about those imitation demonkin? Will you create more of them?”

“Yes. It’s inconvenient when they lose their self-awareness. They seem quite outdated, like ancient demonkin magic. Let’s improve them.”

And then, the two of them released an incredible amount of magic power.

With memories of the past in their hearts, they gently rose into the air with a grace that surpassed even the best card players.

“Shall we go, O King of Pride…?”

“Yes. By the way, did you know? It seems she’s using our names. Eva…”

“…She’s adorable and charming, isn’t she? But I’ve abandoned that name. Call me Nell.”

“Seven Deadly Sins, Sloth, is too fitting for you. And Nell is too ordinary…”

“Is that so? It’s cute, right? I think she… will understand.”

“Yeah, maybe. Well then, let’s go. If what you say is true, we also need to work hard… and get stronger.”

“That’s right. To make this rotten world a better place.”

And with loving smiles, the two of them left the scene.