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 - 102

Chapter 102: One-Hit Kill

Early in the friendship event, I found myself pitted against Tula Enitsi, the motif samurai known as one of the closest to the strongest in the original work.

Students of Duran’s School of Swordsmanship and Magic gathered in excitement, and the location was the central courtyard. I had undergone some changes as well. As someone branded a troublemaker, I couldn’t stay silent.

“Make sure you don’t lose, Weiss.”

“I’ve got it in the bag.”

“Slice that guy up!”

Perhaps, and I strongly suspected, that defeat equaled my demise. It wasn’t something I’d anticipated when I confronted the Demon Lord.

Sierra might be an exception, but I knew better than to underestimate Milch Sensei. Eva, depending on her mood, might purify me, declaring that I had tarnished the image of the nobility.

No… I needed to set such thoughts aside for now.

Tula was still a first-year student, but she was an exceptional swordswoman. In the original work, Michael and the others were merely there to block the path and weren’t related to the main plot.

However, Tula was different. She might be even stronger than I knew.

And I was here as the representative of the Noblesse.

Even if this wasn’t a formal match, I couldn’t afford to show a pitiful performance.

In other words, what I had to do was… to win overwhelmingly.

“I will definitely win.”

I said to Milch Sensei and the others as I stepped forward.

The students at Duran knew about Eva and Sierra, but Milch Sensei and the others were mostly unknown to them. So, for my master’s sake, I needed to display my strength.

Tula Enitsi removed the white headband from her forehead and skillfully tied her sleeves after gathering her spirit. Then she glared at me.

Well, she seems quite motivated.

“Tula against that Weiss!?”

“Seriously, who do you think will win?”

“Tula won’t lose. If anyone loses, it’s… probably Eva.”

If I recall correctly, they were in the same grade as Eva. It was thanks to her that they had won, even though Eva didn’t participate.

“Weiss Fancent, your reputation is at both extremes, but your magical power and darkness have become infamous as the Destroyer. Prove your righteousness with your sword.”

I wasn’t entirely sure why I was being scolded, but it seemed like my notoriety hadn’t been completely wiped away. Still, the mention of extremes suggested that things were gradually changing.

So, I needed to further spread my name.

“Righteousness doesn’t matter. There’s no way I’m going to lose.”

The match would be with wooden swords, and the one who landed a valid strike would win. However, in a duel between two swordsmen, it wouldn’t take very long.

“Weiss, use this.”

At that moment, Michael threw a wooden sword at me, and he looked at me with a meaningful expression. I couldn’t tell if he thought I would win or lose.

There were no training uniforms like the Noblesse had at Duran.

We distanced ourselves from each other. I held the wooden sword ready, but Tula appeared to be preparing to draw her blade, her hand on the hilt. With a surge of magical power, she seemed ready.

The bell to start the match wasn’t necessary.

However, no one in the surroundings said a word. A moment of silence prevailed.

In the next moment, Tula completely closed off her magical power.

I remembered Cecil.

At that moment, an overwhelming sense of killing intent surged through my entire body.

I immediately activated Flash Time-Lapse, investing more than half of my total magical power, unlike my usual usage.

For a fraction of a second, the world appeared to me quite slowly. Nevertheless, Tula was moving at an astonishing speed.

She drew the blade she had been carrying at her waist with her right hand.

When the scabbard and the blade rubbed against each other, I felt an incredible surge of magical power.

Perhaps a spell similar to Sierra’s high-speed movement magic was applied to the scabbard, or maybe she had just chanted it now.

In the original work, her method of attack was straightforward and clear.

– Iaijutsu.

The concept is an instant attack. Her specialty is defeating enemies with Iaido and Battojutsu, one-strike kills.

The secret hadn’t been revealed in the original work, but the mystery had finally been unraveled.

But this was a different level of speed. Speed that far exceeded human limitations, born from a hybrid of swordsmanship and magic.

Interesting.

Since I was reborn in this world, I had been swinging my sword every day. That’s why I understood. Just how much training had she undergone?

In this moment, I respected her.

However, I had no intention of conceding victory.

Tula stood still, planning to cut me down from the side.

The distance between us was several tens of meters. It was impossible to land a hit under normal circumstances.

But this was Milch Sensei’s specialty, shockwave swordsmanship. It sliced through the air and sent a sword wave imbued with an attribute.

“Haaah!”

The sword tip, shining in a dull violet color, cut through the air, and the magical spell effect faintly glimmered. The sound, the magical power – it likely possessed enough power to cut someone in half.

Was she the type who wouldn’t hold back, or did she sense that my magical power wouldn’t allow me to die like this? Either way, I sensed her determination.

The unseen sword wave approached from the front with the speed of the wind.

But I could see it.

Avoiding it was easy, but I deliberately rushed forward.

Raising the wooden sword in my hand high, I shattered the spell.

Most of those around us probably had no idea what was happening.

And I advanced, aiming to cut Tula in half.

But it didn’t quite go that way.

She had underestimated me as a troublemaker.

Prepare for some pain, regardless.

At that moment, I deactivated Flash Time-Lapse, having invested more than half of my magical power, and delivered a blow to Tula’s unprotected head.

Simultaneously, time began to reverse.

“Another boring-… eh!?”

“Goodbye.”

A dull sound of bones under the protection of magical power echoed as I struck Tula’s head.

Tula grasped her head and crouched down. Her hakama fluttered, revealing her thigh.

She wasn’t wearing… anything?

Was this also according to the original work?

But the match was over.

This was her ultimate technique. No matter how much further she went, the outcome was already decided.

But seriously, she showed us something incredible.

No, more importantly, why was it so quiet around here?

Just when I thought that…

“Waaaaahhhh!”

“Tula lost!? In one hit!?”

“How the heck did she move!?”

“…Is that Weiss?”

Heh, they understand it well, don’t they?

“Ugh… I… I lost… I… I…”

Tula held her head, struggling to stand. But she had a tremendous bump on her head that didn’t fit the image of a young lady at all.

Well, it couldn’t be helped, but it felt somewhat regrettable.

“Why did my ultimate technique…”

“What? Are you still going to fight?”

“I apologize. It’s as you said!”

“Huh?”

Suddenly, Tula bowed deeply. No, stop it.

We can see your thighs.

“…The blow you delivered just now is not something a troublemaker could unleash. Moreover, you didn’t avoid my attack and attacked me head-on. Truly, you possess the spirit of a warrior, the heart of a true man.”

“Yeah, yeah, I get it.”

It was a bit embarrassing to be praised so suddenly, but it seemed she understood.

In the original work, she seemed obedient, too, if I remembered correctly.

Come to think of it, I felt like I was forgetting something important.

What was that?

Well, never mind…

“Weiss Fancent, marry me.”

“…Huh?”

“I’ve never seen anyone stronger than me until now. But that refined movement and power, I want you to be my partner.”

That’s right, I remember now. She had a nature to fall in love with a man stronger than herself.

It was written that like a chick seeing its mother for the first time, she would dedicate her lifelong love to the man who defeated her.

I’ve seen some alterations in Nobles so far, but I’ve never seen a character’s personality altered.

Wait, does this mean…?

“Weiss Fancent, make children with me, and leave descendants…”

“W-Wait, what are you saying! Weiss is in trouble, you know!”

“Why, young ladies, why are you interfering!?”

At that moment, Sierra somehow stepped forward to protect me.

Appreciated, but she was standing out.

And for some reason, she seemed a little angry.

“Weiss is… my precious junior. And, after all, he lost. Please behave yourself.”

“It’s precisely because he lost. I fell in love with Weiss Fancent’s strength. I’m eager to date him.”

“Too bad, but Weiss came here just for the social event. Besides, he already has an engagement with a Noblesse.”

“Then I’ll also go to Noblesse.”

“Huh? That’s, well… it’s impossible!”

“No, it’s not. I’ve been invited by Noblesse as well.”

“So, you’re saying that? But, but… it’s impossible! I can’t give Weiss to you.”

“This is a matter between Weiss Fancent and me.”

“Then, fight me!”

“Sure, young lady. I won’t hold back.”

“Do you think you can beat me!?”

It’s a bit complicated, but I fulfilled my duty.

Next, I was told that I could watch in the training room or the classroom, so maybe I’ll go see that.

At that moment, Milch Sensei approached me.

“You did well, Weiss.”

“…Huh.”

“What’s wrong?”

“No, I’m just a little surprised.”

Suddenly being praised made my heart race.

It seems that several years of special training have left their mark on my body.

“That technique isn’t something you can avoid on the first try. You’ve improved.”

“But I only saw it a bit later.”

That’s also one of your abilities. Besides, the final blow is the result of your unwavering efforts.”

“…Thank you.”

But it’s genuinely nice to be praised.

Eva, although she just exchanged eye contact, also said, “Good job.”

In reality, Tula’s slash was amazing.

Increasing speed by saturating magical power between the sheath and the sword was similar to Lillith’s high-speed shots.

In other words, I can do the same.

Heh, interesting.

Come to think of it, in the original work, Alan should have fought Tula too.

And there was something like her falling for Alan and coming to Noblesse Academy.

But that was quite a bit ahead in the story.

Well, it probably won’t come to that.