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 - 83

Chapter 83 – Defeat

The tournament had ended without any issues, and life at Noblesse had returned to its usual routine.

Thanks to the Witch Sisters’ efforts, Noblesse once again claimed the championship trophy. However, the intermediate students were disappointed as they had to settle for second place.

A significant reason for this was the absence of Eva.

A few months ago, pseudo-demons had appeared, and Eva had helped in their extermination. Since then, there had been increasing reports of pseudo-demon sightings worldwide. This was not a modification; it was evidence that the game was progressing smoothly.

Eva seemed to find it amusing and often mentioned that she was coming to watch, leaving the academy frequently. It wasn’t a leave of absence; she was simply skipping classes. Even if her points decreased, it posed no problem for her. To Eva, Noblesse Academy was just a place to relax, nothing more, nothing less.

“It’s cold, isn’t it, Weiss?”

“Yeah, it is.”

As classes ended, they walked through the corridors and the inner courtyard. Cynthia, flushed from the cold, had a profile that resembled that of an angel.

To combat the cold, students often wore capes over their usual pure white Noblesse uniforms. Female students, like Cynthia, wore black tights.

The schoolyard was covered in snow. Naturally, this world was a game, but it felt like reality.

With each change of season, emotions were stirred.

Am I heading in the right direction?

“Eleanor, what color should I get for a scarf this year?”

“Well, big brother, you can choose! Um, maybe red? Or… no, perhaps black?”

At that moment, the most talked-about, or rather, the most popular sisters at Noblesse approached.

Since upperclassmen and lowerclassmen were housed in different buildings, they didn’t often meet outside the dining hall or the joint training room. Furthermore, some of the more outstanding students received the service of having their meals delivered to their rooms. Besides, many students didn’t like crowds, so they didn’t often show up in large gatherings.

Upperclassmen had a pattern of gold on their shoulder epaulets. Freshmen had one stripe, sophomores had two, and they had three.

“Hello. Congratulations on winning the Noblesse Cup,” Cynthia greeted them politely.

While there was a senior-junior system, it wasn’t heavily emphasized at Noblesse because the aristocratic society hadn’t entirely faded away. Publicly, nobility titles didn’t matter, but it wasn’t that simple.

However, Cynthia was always polite, both to her seniors and her peers.

“Hello. Oh, you’re the Ice Cynthia and Weiss, right?”

“Hello! I know you too!”

It seemed that Sierra knew who they were.

Many upperclassmen didn’t take an interest in lowerclassmen, but it seemed like they had a bit of fame.

“That’s an honor. By the way, the tournament the other day was quite interesting. It’s not often we get to see upperclassmen in action,” Weiss remarked.

“Hehe, thank you. Especially Eleanor, you… are similar to you in the darkness, right? So, it must have been impressive,” Cynthia added.

“Oh, big sister!? Don’t say it’s impressive! I don’t really remember much…”

Despite the height difference, they definitely looked like sisters. While Eleanor teased her sister, Weiss couldn’t help but think of himself as Weiss.

“Yes, it was quite educational,” Cynthia said.

The Witch Sisters were considered the strongest even in the original work.

The Noblesse Four Heroes were not to be underestimated. They were supposed to fight against Alan in a certain event. Weiss was looking forward to that.

But…

“However, Eleanor, you seemed stronger than Sierra-senpai,” Weiss commented.

“What do you mean by that?”

Eleanor turned her gaze toward Weiss, and a unique magical power emanated from her.

I feel it—a different kind of magic. It’s emanating from Eleanor.

“…Are you making fun of your big sister?”

Come. Come. Come.

But…

“Hey, what are you—! Why are you hitting me, big sis? B-Bakanowa, why do you always jump in so quickly? You’re a senior, you know.”

“Ugh… S-Sorry.”

However, Sierra reached out and tapped Eleanor’s head with all her might, and it seemed to calm Eleanor down.

“Is that how you usually strengthen yourself?”

Surprisingly, Sierra looked at me with a daring smile. It seemed like she had figured it out.

“What are you talking about?”

“Dark attribute users tend to be cunning. Well, I can’t help your sister, but should I take you on?”

And then, Sierra uttered an unexpected statement.

Her talent and power in wielding the Death Scythe, even though she possessed the Light attribute.

This was a chance to see it up close, something that didn’t come by often. Especially since she was usually quite lazy and not the type to suggest such things.

A wish granted.

“Is that okay?”

“Fulfilling a junior’s wish is also a senior’s duty. We’ll meet in the underground training room in 30 minutes. Bring your weapon and wait.”

“Understood. I’ll look forward to it.”

“Oh, big sis!?”

And with a smile, my heart raced.

It might have been a bit presumptuous to start a fight, but the outcome was perfect.

“Weiss, don’t push yourself too hard, okay?”

“Oh, on the contrary, I’m looking forward to it.”

30 minutes were a long wait, but with my mana ready, it would pass quickly. Sierra was strong, and I could give it my all as if I were facing Eva.

Ah, it had been a while since I could go all out.

Underground training room.

As I finished my preparations and waited, I noticed that my classmates, who must have heard the rumors, had gathered.

“It’s Sierra-senpai and Weiss! Who do you think will win?”

“Well, it’s Shi—Weiss, right? Ugh, I don’t know!”

“I can’t wait. Oh, I wish it would start soon!”

Behind me, Alan and the others had gathered.

Of course, Cynthia and Lillith were there too.

I would definitely win.

I would prove that even a junior could beat a senior.

I would—I would win.

Win.

—

“When is she going to show up? It’s been over an hour.”

“Isn’t it almost dinner time? Also, this…”

“…Could it be… she stood us up?”

I had been waiting in the arena for a long time.

But Sierra hadn’t appeared at all.

And then, I remembered.

She was a strategic thinker, cunning, and unbelievably mean, despite having the Light attribute.

In other words, this was…

“Sierra, is this a plan to make me wait and get frustrated?”

It was unfortunate, but I was also a strategic thinker.

I wouldn’t let something like this disrupt my composure.

I didn’t know what she was up to, but she better come soon, Sierra Witch.

Upperclassmen’s dorm, the Witch Sisters’ room.

There, the two of them lounged on the bed, sipping on orange berry juice.

Sierra used Eleanor’s bouncing chest as a pillow.

“Big sis, when are you going to the match?”

“I’m not going. The tournament’s over, so why do I have to go out of my way to fight someone so strong?”

“Eh, eh, eh?! But what about Weiss-kun? He’s waiting, right!?”

“That honest type will. He’s probably waiting obediently like a puppy. Hehehe, it’s punishment for making fun of my Eleanor.”

“Big sis, you’re mean…”

Sierra Witch vs. Weiss Fancent.

Due to Sierra’s no-show, Weiss won by default. However, since it wasn’t an official match, there was no point exchange.

But…

“After summoning Devi, if I attack with that scythe… Yes, this could work.”

Weiss—won the match but lost the strategic maneuvering in their contest.