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 - 153

153 – Partner Selection

“…Hah, don’t let it go to waste.”

Having accumulated enough points, I successfully advanced to Class B.

The room was several times larger than before, featuring a water server not commonly seen in this era.

The bed upgraded from a queen to a king size, with multiple pillows neatly lined up.

According to the philosophy of rewards and punishments, it’s forbidden to move from lower to upper-ranked rooms. A rule that doesn’t quite fit, but well, it is what it is. Frequent violations might attract attention.

In the mini-fridge, there were Melomelons previously obtained during a trip (stolen). A little reward for myself at night.

The accumulation of such daily activities shapes the future me.

I’ve been able to spread my wings quite a bit.

At that moment, the sound of a shower reached me.

Hurriedly opening the door, there stood…

“DeviDeviBi♪ Devi!?”

“No matter how much you clean up, black won’t turn into white.”

“DeviDevi…”

Devi, who had finally started taking a shower, was there. It seems he enjoyed the single Melomelon I gave him last time and had been flying around in delight. Apparently, our tastes are similar. Well, that’s cute.

“Today’s going to get busy. Warm up.”

“DeviBi!”

Reflecting on the classes and exams from lower-level students, they were all quite rigorous. In the first year, you lay the foundation and then refine your abilities in the second year.

I know from the original work, but today marks the first step.

From here on, there will probably be more people left behind.

Even if it’s someone I know, I won’t indulge in sentimentality.

Noblesse isn’t that forgiving.

For now…

“Let’s eat one Melomelon before we go.”

“DeviBi!?”

“You’re sharp.”

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While waiting in the courtyard, something surprising happened.

In the original, it was only Chloe, but this time, Milch-sensei, Darius, and Coco also appeared.

Even I, well, everyone, got a bit noisy at that.

“Quiet down. As announced in advance, today we’ll be deciding your partners. However, be cautious. This may become the most important partner in your life, not only for this year but possibly your entire life.”

“Compound magic is the most important ability in Noblesse. It’s also our school’s secret. Keep that in mind.”

Chloe firmly stated, and Milch-sensei responded. It got unusually quiet, and Darius tried to calm the atmosphere.

“Well, you know. What they’re saying is true, but for this, compatibility is also important. Right, Coco-sensei?”

“Is that so? Isn’t it enough to just consider each other’s merits?”

“…………”

Darius’s smooth talking didn’t work on Coco. But when she chuckled and stepped forward…

“Kidding. Of course, what’s crucial is the ability, but more than that, it’s about whether you match or not. You guys have probably shared life and death experiences, though I don’t know much about it. Emotions might be involved. But on the battlefield, that can only be a hindrance. Focus on whose ability benefits you the most. —Oh, wait, is it still merits after all?”

With those words, the students laughed.

The people here have experienced a harsher life than in the original. My existence must be quite a bother for them. But even so, they are sticking with it.

Everyone has leveled up, and even the nameless mobs are no longer to be taken lightly.

And then, I glanced at Cynthia.

She was listening attentively, facing forward.

Compound magic is similar to when Cynthia attached ice wings to me.

Once you become a second-year student at Noblesse, you spend a year revealing each other’s abilities and aiming for compound magic while adjusting them. Acquiring an attribute is almost impossible postnatally. But by deeply understanding the principles, elements, and abilities, you can change the magic.

If things go well, it might even become a unique magic like Cynthia’s ice.

As for the partner, some people even form teams or get married after graduation, especially between men and women.

There was another surprising thing.

“This is something I acquired during my time at Noblesse and sublimated it.”

Milch-sensei, who came forward, clad her right-hand sword in flames and covered her body with a thin film of water.

It’s almost like the final secret move in the original. To show it now is unexpected.

“Of course, it has offensive power, but any attack received by the body is repelled by this water. Well, there are other things I can do too. For the next month, you guys will be partnering with many people. Fight with them. Lay everything bare and measure each other’s strength.”

“What Milch-sensei is saying is right. It’s okay to start casually. But I can say this. If you genuinely think you have good compatibility, you’ll understand without thinking.”

“Oh, Darius-sensei, unexpectedly poetic.”

“Coco-sensei, that’s where you should avoid making fun of…”

The class was lively, but there were only important discussions.

And from that day on, it became the partner-deciding period.

Well, it’s still the first day though.

“Weiss, what do you think?”

“Yeah, of course.”

Cynthia approached me. Considering everything that happened so far, it was naTulal.

Various pairs were decided, and Alan teamed up with Lillith.

The classes were simple, involving regular tag battles and flag capturing.

“The winners, Weiss and Cynthia!”

“You did it, Weiss!”

“Yeah, it was perfect.”

The next day, I teamed up with Lillith. Of course, I ranked first, and I also teamed up with other people, securing an overall good performance.

But after a few days, a week passed, and it becomes apparent.

There are compatible and incompatible pairs. This is not just about compatibility; it’s also a matter of inherent abilities.

Personality is also crucial. Some might want to step forward to win, while others might want to step back to win.

In the battlefield, there are those who believe probability theory should be ignored, and that’s not necessarily wrong.

And on the final night, I was with Cynthia in the room.

“Weiss… tomorrow is finally here.”

“Yeah.”

From casual conversation, we moved on to old stories. The conversation on the day we first met, the dinner party, everything felt nostalgic.

But—

“Weiss, I love you, and that won’t change. But—”

“I understand. Cynthia, I don’t intend to be separated from you. But, it won’t be for our benefit. You’re my lifelong partner, only you.”

“I feel the same. I love you.”

That day, we decided not to become partners.

The next day, partner applications had already begun one after another.

There might be changes in between, but for this month, we had trained meticulously with Mitchley.

That wouldn’t happen much.

And in front of me, Cynthia, and Alan… stepped forward.

“Requesting a partner application with Mr. Alan.”

“Cynthia Violetta requests a partner application.”

In the original, Alan teamed up with Cynthia. The reason is that their abilities are the most compatible. Her ice, partly because she is the heroine, fits almost perfectly with Alan.

Even in Alan’s current state, which can imitate, it wouldn’t change. This is naTulal when considering the setting of Noblesse. Because the heroine is Cynthia.

I am rather proud that Cynthia made this decision without being swayed by emotions.

“Duke-san, shall we go?”

“Yeah, Lillith. Let’s do it.”

What was interesting was that in the original, there were different pairs.

Lillith and Duke.

Combining high-speed movement with his power would be terrifying.

“Cecil, let’s do our best!”

“Yes, Tula-san.”

What surprised me the most was Tula and Cecil.

However, Cecil handled a sword with a constructed formula. Even with Tula’s headstrong nature, it would be terrifying when combined with intelligence.

“Carta-san, count on me.”

“Of course! Let’s aim for first place together.”

And Carta and Olin.

In my opinion, they are currently the most threatening.

Olin needs a magic wand, but she has learned to fly.

The two’s range of movement had expanded even further.

Controlling summoned creatures from a safe distance and unleashing a giant magical cannon from the sky would undoubtedly be considered cheating by anyone.

Hah, amusing.

And then there’s me—

“Shari, let’s go.”

“I-Is it really okay with me?”

“Yeah, only you.”

“…I understand.”

“But if you don’t want to—”

“It’s not like that. There’s no one in Noblesse who would refuse when Weiss invites them.”

Shari, who asserted this, had very serious eyes.

She commands spirits. It’s rare and something no one else can master.

In other words, she is insufficient as a partner, and no one wants to become her partner. Noblesse is not that kind to consider such factors.

But I’m different.

I’m thinking of adding light and darkness to the four major attributes in the future.

Even if I increase the attributes later on, teaming up with Shari is essential to clear everything.

And even without that consideration, I know her talent.

“Weiss Fancent, Shari Elias, requesting a partner application.”

“Similarly, Shari Elias. Applying for a partner with Weiss Fancent.”

The real deal starts from here.

I will definitely win. Against magical creatures, demons, and even the Demon King.

That’s right. Weiss…