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 - 137

Chapter 137 Full Moon, Strategy Meeting

“The prince will move to the capital ahead of time, so it seems the princess’s escort will be thinner than usual.”

In the Noblesse Academy’s meeting room, Duke pointed to a handmade map spread out on a large table.

While this classroom requires reservations, anyone can use it with prior notice. Cynthia had mentioned using it for a girls’ meeting before.

Present in the room were Cecil, Duke,Alan, Shari, Cynthia, Lillith, and myself.

Duke, based on information he obtained in advance, was calculating the route the princess’s carriage would take.

“I know it means rejecting the plan, but is it okay?”

At that moment, Shari raised her hand, sitting next toAlan. Beside me were Cynthia and Lillith.

“Feel free to speak.”

“Aren’t elite knights the cream of the crop? I mean, they’re much stronger than us, right? Do we really need to separate them?”

The operation starts with us kidnapping the princess at some point, possibly in the carriage. Shari’s concern is valid, but I know it’s pointless.

In the original story, the escort knights are useless, but only I know that.

“They might be strong if we fight them directly, but I don’t think the demons expect a direct attack. Battles starting from negligence result in combat power being halved or less.”

“Shari, I’m sure we’re stronger than knights now.”

At that moment,Alan confidently declared. This kind of decisive statement is truly protagonist-like.

“Well, I think so too. Knights come in all sorts, and even if that’s true, can demons figure out elite knights like them?”

“Weiss, how extensive is their scale?”

“…I don’t know. It could be only demons, or there might be a possibility of monsters too.”

“Considering regular people, we should expand the area to protect…”

Alan is concerned about civilians being affected. But I really don’t know about this. It’s narrated like historical facts, and I’m not familiar with the details.

While it’s reassuring thatAlan is offering help, there’s also anxiety. He’s too good-natured. If harm comes to ordinary people, I don’t know how he would react.

…Well, it can’t be helped.

Alan’s actions are those of the protagonist. It’s not guaranteed that everything will backfire.

Rather, it might be better to leave it toAlan. His awakening coincided with Lillith’s.

The protagonist’s miracles are common in stories. Cecil adds:

“I understandAlan’s feelings, but first, let’s think about how to divert the knights’ attention.”

After that, we discussed various things. But it’s challenging.

It seems like we’ll have to force our way through, but before the carriage moves, we need someone to observe the situation in the castle.

At that moment, Lillith spoke up.

“I’ll sneak in and relay information to Cecil-san until the last minute.”

This was a necessary action, but also too dangerous. However, Lillith adamantly refused to yield.

“I can do it. Tell me. There’s something only I can do. I’m confident. Please leave it to me.”

The silent assassin, Silent Witch, should be able to do it.

However… no, Lillith had resolved herself.

All I can do is thank her.

“I’m sorry, Lillith.”

“Leave it to me. I’ll go anywhere for Lord Weiss.”

Lillith, saying so, seemed more confident than before.

“Lillith, don’t push yourself too hard.”

“Thank you, Cynthia-san.”

The individual discussions continued until late at night.

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Downtown B.

After finishing the usual classes, the team for the operation conducted training, preparing for possible attacks, traps, and movements in case monsters appear.

But there were numerous challenges.

Among them, a decisive issue arose.

The shortage of manpower.

First, the capital has four gates: north, south, east, and west. We don’t know where the carriage will depart from until just before. Although the ball is closest from the south, it may intentionally take a detour.

Since Lillith will infiltrate the castle, she can’t fulfill that role. Duke will perform the escort mission until the last minute while providing information. Cecil will observe from the clock tower with the highest altitude. Therefore, I, Cynthia, Shari,Alan, and others will each monitor different areas.

However, in that case, I would be fighting a knight alone.

…It’s too dangerous.

Even if demons come, I have to fight while escorting the princess. Honestly, it’s quite perilous.

But at that moment…

“Weiss-dono, sorry for being late.”

“I’m late too!”

“Sorry to keep you waiting. Everyone’s here, right?”

Tulah, Olin, and Karta arrived.

I was surprised and raised my voice.

Cynthia and the others rushed to them, expressing gratitude as if it were natural.

Why…

Then, Karta stepped forward.

“Why are you guys…”

“Weiss-kun, do you remember? The first time you spoke to me.”

“…Ah.”

“At that time, Weiss-kun said. If it’s me, I can use you. So, please use me well.”

“…That’s right.”

“Thanks to Weiss-n, I survived. I still feel like I haven’t repaid that debt.”

The voice, the figure—there’s no trace of that timid Karta anywhere. However, this is too dangerous.

“Do you understand? In the worst case, you might get expelled from Noblesse or even hunted down.”

“I don’t mind. More than that, I was happy.”

Huh, why is this…

“I feel the same way. I was really happy when Weiss-kun came to rescue me in the Undead Forest.”

“That goes for me too. I was about to die in the battle with the pseudo-demons. I haven’t fully repaid the debt of my life.”

Tulah and Olin both looked at me.

Then, Duke placed his hand on my shoulder.

“You’re quite popular, Weiss. Well, with this, we can have two people at each gate. Oh, but hiifuu… Hm, we’re short by one person?”

“I’ll be fine alone. No, let me handle it alone. Thank you, everyone.”

I have good companions.

That’s for sure. And with my current self, I should be able to fight alone.

“Is Weiss going to thank us? I feel like demons might fall from the sky.”

“Shari, that’s a bit too much even as a joke. But well, it’s that kind of impact.”

And so, the rough plan was decided.

Lillith will investigate the princess’s movements inside the castle.

Duke will perform the escort while providing information.

Cecil will have an overview from a high vantage point.

Alan and Shari will be at the south gate, the most probable location, with Shari, who is adept at traps, being suitable.

Tulah and Olin will be at the east gate.

Karta and Cynthia will be at the west gate.

Due to the low probability, I will be alone at the north gate.

Approximately a week until the full moon—details of the plan will be decided from now on.

I will win against those demons, or rather, Noblesse Oblige.