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 - 95

Chapter 95: Straight Ahead and Blow Them Away

On the fifth day of the Battle Royale, after Cecil was taken down by Weiss, and Cynthia and Karta went head-to-head, things had become surprisingly calm.

The prohibited area was gradually shrinking, but there was one reason for the absence of conflict.

Weiss and Alan.

They were strong, a fact that anyone in this Noble Academy knew. Even with my muscles, winning against them would be difficult.

So, they must be aiming for a melee.

Waiting for two more days, conserving their magical power, and then using it when the area had significantly shrunk.

But that was…

“Isn’t it unfair? What do you think, big wild boar?”

“Grrr!”

I spoke to the ferocious wild boar in front of me.

According to Weiss, it had plenty of protein-rich meat.

I dodged its attack skillfully and delivered a punch…

“Oink!? Oink?”

Oh, it seems I made a hole.

“Well, that saved me the trouble of bleeding it.”

I dismantled it and washed the insides by the stream.

I liked hunting. Well, right now, I couldn’t afford to think about it too much.

“Jeez, this deserted island is too big.”

After finishing preparations, I put the meat on the fire.

Honestly, my magical sense was the lowest in this Noble’s group.

I didn’t like doing things meticulously, but desperately searching wasn’t my style either.

But in the end, deciding first place in a melee wasn’t much fun.

At that moment, even with my limited sense, I could tell that a massive amount of magical power was colliding.

“Nice, the bell for the match is sudden, huh.”

I hastily finished my meal and left the place.

I clasped my hands together and bowed.

“Thanks, it was delicious.”

When I passed through the forest, I reached a cliff.

Come to think of it, I vaguely remembered climbing it before.

Peering down, I saw several magically controlled monsters, and someone with a blond ponytail was fighting at high speeds.

I could take a detour and safely descend, but there was a chance the battle could be over.

Well, getting involved in a battle like that from the beginning wouldn’t be very fair, right?

“Anyway, I don’t need to think too deeply about it.”

I smirked and jumped from the cliff.

The wind felt great. I couldn’t use flight magic, but I should manage somehow.

“Does Karta always get to see this view?”

I pondered that as the ground neared.

Now, what to do…

I let magic surge throughout my body, clenched my fist, and cast shock magic to soften the impact.

Well, I had to mimic flight magic a bit; otherwise, my legs probably wouldn’t withstand it.

Let’s do this!

Boom!

“…Huh? Huh? What? The ground is gouging… huh!?”

I managed to land, but my legs hurt like hell. It wasn’t a problem, though. But I would never do that again. If my timing had been slightly off, I would’ve had a major injury.

And the one who was panicking at the sight of this was Olin.

On the fifth day of the Battle Royale.

“Hey, it looks like fun, so let me join,” Duke said.

“D-Duke-kun!?”

Olin called out my name in a fearful voice, but immediately, four magic wolves stepped forward to protect her.

These guys are pretty amazing.

But they’re also…

“But, I won’t go easy on you.”

In an instant, Duke’s expression turned serious as he stared at me. Yeah, that’s right. Everyone here is a fun-loving bunch.

But at that moment, I heard a sharp sound slicing through the air from behind.

I see.

Without turning around, I dodged it. It stuck into the ground.

It was small, but it had been infused with magic—throwing knives.

“Lillith, huh?”

Weiss’s former maid. Or was that my mistake?

She’s also an impressive Noble Academy junior, always at the top when it comes to covert operations.

She’s the opposite of me.

But maybe the feeling is mutual.

“Okay, it’s fine. I’ll get in your way!”

My ancient magic tool, the Artifact, was the best and the strongest.

As I filled it with magical power, it responded by taking shape.

My strength increased several times over. It assists my attacks in tune with my current feelings.

You get it, right? This forest is in the way!

I raised my right fist with all my might.

In an empty space.

But I knew. This weapon understood me.

My right fist glowed, and it became a shockwave, turning into magic, and the wind was unleashed.

I’m not skilled in magic, but that doesn’t matter.

In a fight, all you need are fists, determination, and the magic hidden within.

The next moment, the shockwave magic that burst from my fist mowed down the trees.

“Wait a second!?”

A surprised Olin screamed.

The wind swirled, and birds took flight. Then, Lillith emerged from between the trees.

Between her fingertips, she held a small knife.

And a voice came from behind. It was the howling of the magic wolves.

Oh, am I caught in the middle?

“Well, but being popular isn’t a bad thing.”

Lillith’s knife was swiftly aimed at me.

With blades infused with magic, they were more dangerous than usual.

“Not bad at all!”

But I could see it. I blew the knife away with my fist, and Lillith was astonished.

She can’t beat me with her long-range attacks.

Then, I turned to the magic wolves behind me.

Four of them—each pounced on me.

I managed to protect my head from their bites, but they all simultaneously attacked my limbs. Olin’s gang doesn’t hold back.

But it’s on purpose.

Stopping their movements at once is easier than dodging each attack.

“Grrrr!”

“How’s that? Tasty… little dogs?”

But the beasts’ fangs hurt like hell. Ideal would be to have resistance to prevent piercing, but it’s not that simple.

Their fangs pierced my flesh, and blood oozed out.

But well, their movements had stopped, right?

“Here I come!”

With my right arm bitten, I swung it around to knock down the magic wolf clinging to my left arm.

At that moment, I heard the sound of a knife from behind.

Without turning around, I swung my right arm to the back, using a magic wolf as a shield.

Sorry, but I don’t show mercy, not even to animals.

The next magic wolf was sent flying, followed by a kick.

The last one I grabbed and threw towards Olin.

“Eh!?”

I chanted Body Enhancement Power-Up and closed the distance.

Left or right, it doesn’t matter; I’ll take them down with one hit.

Lillith is next, and there’s no way I’ll let her escape.

But it seems Olin had something up her sleeve.

—A trump card.

My jaw shook wildly.

The impact was too powerful, causing my body’s axis to shift, and I nearly fell over.

In my distorted field of vision, I caught a glimpse of a small squirrel.

Ah… I forgot about that.

My vision blurred. I knew from experience that getting punched in the jaw would rattle your brain.

Once Olin dodged the magic wolf I threw, she drew her sword.

It’s been a while since I’ve seen her with a weapon, but she’s not going to let this chance slip by.

She charged straight at me and thrust her sword.

My vision was shaky, and I saw multiple Olin’s.

But it doesn’t matter!

“If I shoot randomly, I’ll hit something, right?”

I released Shock Break with my right fist so many times that I lost count.

One of them hit perfectly, and Olin was blown away.

At the same time, I slammed my left foot into the ground and managed to stay on my feet.

I shook my head to clear my blurry vision with sheer determination.

Well, I don’t really know.

Olin collapsed to the ground.

I could finish her off, but Lillith could be somewhere nearby.

Getting caught off guard in an exposed position isn’t exactly fun.

Her knives, like Shari’s, have elemental properties, so they deal high damage.

I blew away the trees, but I still couldn’t see her around, which means there’s only one place she can be.

I looked up, and there she was.

She wasn’t aiming for me.

She was going to finish off the fallen Olin.

If she takes the last attack, she’ll get the points.

But—I won’t let her.

“She’s my prey!”

I sprinted once more, shouting.

But my target wasn’t Olin; it was Lillith.

Lillith had a knife ready in reverse grip, preparing to strike Olin.

But—.

“Sorry, but those points are mine.”

Before Lillith’s blade could touch Olin’s neck, I extended my left arm, using Body Enhancement to shield myself.

And without holding back, I delivered a blow to Lillith.

There was resistance.

“—Kyaah!”

With the sensation of flesh and the sound of bones creaking, Lillith was sent flying.

Sorry, but my attacks aren’t soft enough to be stopped by training clothes. Besides, in battles, it’s an equal opportunity for everyone. Sorry about that.

And then, it’s time to finish off the fallen Olin.

“Goodbye, Olin.”

But this is a lie.

“What… I knew it.”

With a silent approach from behind, I grabbed the squirrel and threw it far away. You won’t fool me twice.

“Well, too bad.”

“Hehe, it looks like… I didn’t make it.”

At that moment, I heard a sound from above.

When I looked up, a huge bird was descending.

I couldn’t tell if it was summoned in advance or at some point in time. The tip of its beak was said to be like a blade.

In the next moment, the creature collided with my body.

But—

“That really hurt…”

I charged my arms with mana, enhancing my Body Enhancement Power-Up many times over to deflect the attack.

The ground beneath me caved in due to the weight.

I took quite a bit of damage, but it’s not a problem.

I could have tried to run away, but this seemed like Olin’s special move.

It’s only fitting to take it head-on.

“Not bad.”

“Haa… Duke-kun, you’re too strong.”

“See you later.”

“Olin Pastel, incapacitated. Points awarded to Duke Billian.”

Now, it’s Lillith’s turn.

However, I couldn’t see her anywhere, even though she should have been on the ground.

Did she manage to get up after my all-out attack?

That’s impossible.

So, where did she go…

“Duke-san.”

I thought, but Lillith was staggering while holding her short knife.

“What’s wrong? Why come straight at me?”

“I no longer have the strength to run far away. Besides, this way looks… more stylish, don’t you think?”

Well, that’s true. She’s a former maid of Weiss, after all.

I ran towards her, and Lillith did the same.

Was she planning to counter and thrust the knife into me?

It’s true that the success rate is higher from close range.

“Well, sure. Let’s see who hits first!”

But suddenly, the ground beneath my feet turned to mud.

Is this Shari’s magic trap?! No, it’s different.

Did Lillith set this up?

“I’m… being unfair.”

I thought she might throw a knife at me when my posture was disrupted, but she probably thought I’d evade it. It seems she’s coming to kill me directly.

Indeed, it’s challenging to dodge this.

But you know…

Even with mud, the ground… doesn’t move!

“Ugh!”

I kicked the mud towards Lillith with all my might. Unfair? Well, sometimes that’s not a bad thing.

But Lillith didn’t avert her gaze.

Even with mud splattered on her face, she kept her eyes on me.

Normally, people would instinctively look away, but she’s quite something.

“But in close combat, I won’t lose.”

“—Too bad.”

I dodged the knife just in time, and, in the end, I hit her abdomen with a somewhat restrained strike.

Well, I do have a sense of chivalry, after all. When I have the luxury.

“Lillith Scarlet, incapacitated. Points awarded to Duke Billian.”

The only strong ones left are Weiss, Alan, and Shari.

I’ll take them all down and win.