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 - 138

138 Operation Full Moon, The Day

Carlos Kingdom, noon.

Although the ball started at night, we had already entered.

Noblesse Academy was on holiday at the right time, so there was no need to apply for leave.

During this short period, we underwent thorough training.

In the meantime, my determination has been made.

And these guys too…

“Duke, that’s my meat!”

“Just ask next time!”

“Enough already!”

Alan, Duke, Shari.

“Food tastes better when shared! Karta, I’ll have that salad!”

“Y-Yes. It’s lively and nice.”

“I like this sweet sauce the best.”

Tulah, Karta, Olin.

“Weiss, there’s sauce on your mouth. Wipe, wipe.”

“Cynthia-san, onomatopoeia is coming out in your words.”

Cynthia, Lillith, and then me.

Finally…

“Well, things are more likely to succeed when you’re relaxed.”

After Cecil made eye contact with me, she smiled and went on.

If the operation fails, not only will I be expelled, but there’s also the possibility of being pursued as a great sin, unable to live as a noble.

But it seems like these guys aren’t thinking about any of that.

Well, I appreciate it, but…

“You guys are way too relaxed…”

Truly befitting Noblesse Academy students or, rather, characters of Noblesse Oblige.

But at that moment, Alan called my name.

“It’s okay. We all understand. Well, my resolve is different because I’m a commoner… But still, I think our feelings are the same. Weiss, I believe in you. And even if everything goes wrong, it feels like it’ll be fun if we’re all together.”

And he had to say something like that. Everyone present agreed, and they began to say that it was acceptable.

Jeez, you optimistic, charge-ahead protagonist.

Pretending to be cool.

But well, that might have been the most heartfelt.

But the key to this operation is Lillith.

Infiltrating the castle is a great sin from the start, and no matter the reason, it won’t be forgiven.

“Lillith, I’m counting on you.”

“Yes, leave it to me.”

Lillith on that day seemed more reliable than usual.

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The full moon of Noblesse Oblige is red and huge.

It illuminates the night as if it were a symbol of another world.

Duke is already on guard duty near the castle.

Cecil is on a high vantage point overlooking the entire country, and Karta is waiting a bit early on the specified gate to support her.

Lillith is already in the midst of the operation, but communication is difficult because there is a magical detection near the castle.

At the scheduled time, we move to each gate.

Ironically, the night sky is beautiful. The stars are gorgeous.

“Well then, Weiss, let’s meet again later.”

“Yeah. Take care, Cynthia.”

Alan and Shari, who have the highest probability, have already set traps.

Even if they are escort knights, it will be difficult to see through.

“Operation start. Lillith-san has informed that the princess’s carriage has departed. There are six escort knights. Well then, I’m going to do something bad.”

At that moment, Cecil’s mental announcement was heard. I couldn’t help but let out a smile.

I was waiting on the roof near the north gate.

“Alan, Shari, no abnormalities at the south gate.”

“Tulah, Olin, no abnormalities at the east gate.”

“Cynthia, Karta, no abnormalities at the west gate.”

While I could converse with Cecil, the rest of us couldn’t communicate. However, we could hear the reports because voices were audible.

Since the carriage hadn’t arrived yet, I was about to answer with “no abnormalities” too, but then I noticed a conspicuously white horse-drawn carriage.

“North, come over.”

We would wait for support and then capture the princess together. However, surprisingly, more voices followed.

“South gate, the carriage has arrived.” “Confirmed at the east gate.” “It has arrived at the west gate too.”

What is going on? Damn, this is unexpected. I see, has the princess been targeted for her life several times before? Is that why they have a disguised carriage? Such details weren’t mentioned in the original story.

But don’t panic. What needs to be done remains the same. First, I contacted Cecil.

“Change of plans. We have to get close until the last moment, expand the magic sense to confirm if the princess is there. Unlike the escort knights, the princess’s magic power is not that significant. We’ll know right away. Cecil, any alternative plans? Duke, any contact from Lillith?”

“I conveyed it. No contact from the two. No objections. It’s a bit forceful, but let’s execute Fansent-kun’s plan. It’s okay, we can do it.”

But then another problem arises. If I exit from the north gate, I can pass outside the bridge. I tried to pretend to be a civilian and investigate, but the carriage deviated from the road.

They intend to take a considerably roundabout route. This way, there’s no chance to pass by.

“…Guess there’s no other choice.”

I quickly advanced and covered my face with a black hood. I also changed my outfit.

Then, I stood in front of the carriage.

The six escort knights each exuded considerable magic power. They noticed me and raised their swords.

“What are you doing?”

“Hey, get away!”

“Draw your swords, everyone, radiate your magic power.”

At that moment, I expanded the magic sense. It was for investigation. If there’s nothing, I’ll immediately retreat.

But I sensed a faint magic power from inside the carriage. The princess was mentioned to have the nature of light. The reaction resembled Sierra’s light.

I immediately contacted Cecil, but she might have come much farther than I imagined; there was no response.

Six knights, each capable of using magic, but I couldn’t cause them harm, and I couldn’t reveal my true identity.

There was no time.

“Healing Grace and Impulse of Destruction.”

I spread the magic circle with my foot.

Even in this harsh situation, I found myself smiling.

Ah, understood.

This is the strongest feeling I’ve ever had.

Weiss, you’re enjoying this situation.

How will I move, what will I do?

But thanks to that, I gained confidence.

The demons will surely come.

So, capturing the princess here is more important than anything else.

For that, I’m willing to become a sinner.