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 - 122

Chapter 122: Protagonist of the Story

“Hey! Geez, there are a lot of monsters.”

“That’s why you shouldn’t let your guard down. Just in case, I’ll set up some traps.”

The open path we took is usually a route for merchants traveling by carriage.

We were exterminating a horde of goblins. Duke took the lead, charging and mowing them down, while Cynthia-san, Lillith-san, and I took care of the rest.

Cecil-san and Shari acted as the rear guard, checking for any other monsters.

“It’s rare for a horde like this to come so close to a town.”

At that moment, Cecil-san muttered softly. I remembered.

The mention of a large-scale invasion.

But that’s highly unlikely. Despite being a tourist destination, there were stationed soldiers, and indeed, there was an assembly of adventurers before we left the town.

They might come later.

Well, adventurers and soldiers competing for achievements is a common occurrence.

Having more allies is better.

Because my Gift ability has a fatal weakness. Depending on the amount of magical power used, after using the ability, I suffer from severe pain, fatigue, and if overused, complete depletion of magic for several days.

Until now, I thought it would be enough to use it at crucial moments, but with that mindset, I won’t be able to secure the top spot at Nobles.

So, whenever there’s time, I use it for training.

Because of that, I’ve become more versatile in its applications, but my body always aches.

Even though Duke and Shari worry when I mention it, the timing to use this power is very difficult.

“Hyah!”

And Duke takes down the last goblin. I hate monsters. They mercilessly slaughter people without reason.

Such a race… should be eradicated.

Everything is finished, and Cecil-san and Shari search the surroundings with magical perception.

“I don’t sense anything else.”

“Yes, I agree with Shari-san.”

The two are skilled in magical perception.

Duke and I aren’t good at that. Well, that’s not good either.

“Equal number of defeats. Too bad.”

“It’s because Cynthia-san’s magic was amazing!”

The coordination between Cynthia-san and Lillith-san is improving day by day.

The influence of Weiss is indeed formidable.

… I need to learn from them.

At that moment, town soldiers arrived.

However, there weren’t many of them.

About ten people or so, not heavily equipped.

Probably because it’s a tourist spot, and the report was about goblins.

“What’s going on?”

“Kids? Who are you—”

Then, Cecil-san steps forward.

“The extermination is complete. There were 18 goblins, and there were no special individuals. We are students of the Nobles Magic Academy who hold adventurer qualifications.”

With precise explanations and the final words, the soldiers are taken aback.

Her composure even against adults is truly remarkable.

Perhaps it’s because I’m a commoner, even though I haven’t done anything wrong, I always feel apologetic.

I need to fix that part of myself.

“Alan, what’s wrong?”

“Ah, it’s nothing. More importantly, as always, Duke is amazing.”

“We won’t lose to goblins at this point. We’re always fighting against monstrous classmates and seniors.”

“Hahaha, maybe Shari is right.”

It took a bit longer than I thought, but it seems we can return before sunset—

“Eh? Ugyaaa!”

“Aaaah, you! Aaaah, youuu!”

“Hee, heeeeee!”

At that moment, screams echoed.

Looking ahead— I was at a loss for words.

One by one, the heads of the soldiers in front of Cecil-san flew off.

I tried to cast a defense shield for the soldiers, but even if I tried, the heads continued to fly off one after another.

—I can’t help them.

“Cecil-san!”

There is a lag in magical spells.

I rushed to help Cecil-san.

The heads of the soldiers flew off one after another.

When it was over, I panicked at the danger Cecil-san was in.

However, Cecil-san cast a defense shield.

At the same time, Cynthia-san chanted an Ice Wall spell.

The ground was chilled, and a magic wall of ice gradually formed.

I couldn’t see anything. I couldn’t feel anything. But—something was there.

I let out all the magical power with all my might.

The defense wouldn’t make it in time—that much was clear.

I instinctively extended my right arm next to Cecil-san’s neck.

But, just a little, just a little, the surge of magical power was too slow.

—Gaaahhh!!!

“Allen!!!”

A tremendous pain surged through my right wrist… and immediately after, Duke’s voice echoed.

But thanks to that, the Ice Wall from Cynthia-san made it in time to protect Cecil-san.

“Allen!!!”

“Allen-kun!”

Shari shouted, and Cecil-san exclaimed in surprise.

A mysterious attack

severed my magical power, cut through flesh, penetrated bone, and then—

My right wrist, with blood spurting, danced in the air.

Something had—severed my hand.