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 - 154

Chapter 154 Change

After the partners were decided, everyone was filled with enthusiasm.

Training, chatting, and having meals together became more common.

The reason for this is the upcoming important exam.

Just pairing up is not enough. Setting solid goals leads to better results.

In the original, one could choose their partner. Cynthia was the best match.

At that time, it was just interesting, and there were hardly any other emotions.

Well, in fanfiction, there were also same-sex pairings, like Duke × Ale, Ale × Duke. Ugh, I don’t want to imagine that.

And in the dining hall, a new atmosphere was spreading.

Various emotions were mixed, as if it were the first time freshmen were having a meal.

These are precious emotions that can’t be experienced in the original.

But we… were the same.

Shari sat in front of me instead of Cynthia.

“Weiss, haven’t you been eating that all the time?”

“Yeah, it’s my favorite.”

“You eat that all the time too.”

“Well, it’s delicious.”

I had my usual small bowl set with fruits, and Shari had noodles with a pasta-like sauce.

Then, a little distance away, Cynthia and Allen were talking.

You could hear it if you focused, but I had no intention of doing such a thing.

However, Shari noticed.

“If it bothers you that much, why don’t you go over there?”

“Huh? I-I’m not… It’s nothing.”

“…I can understand your feelings. But if something like that makes you lose in the exam, I won’t forgive you.”

“If I lose because of that—”

“What are you aiming for?”

It might be harsh, but I’m the type to say what needs to be said.

After hearing that, Shari quietly started eating her pasta, or rather, started eating it enthusiastically, without moving her gaze even once.

“That’s fine then.”

“I-I understand!”

Jeez, I don’t dislike how quickly you can switch gears.

“After school, we’ll train in the city. You’re probably tired, but—”

“Of course, I’ll go right away!”

“Hmm.”

After that, after-school, heading to District B in the city with our exhausted bodies, Shari was already training in magic.

I watched it and couldn’t help but think it was beautiful.

While Meril adeptly manipulates the four major attributes, Shari, with the power of spirits, looks even more radiant.

In practice, the effect is tremendous.

If Shari uses one magic power, it would be equivalent to about ten normal ones.

That’s why her traps exhibit an incredible effectiveness.

After the invasion of demons, Shari became even stronger, and she will continue to grow stronger.

“You’re late.”

At that moment, Shari called out from behind.

I looked ahead, and there she was, standing and using magic.

“…Is it a combination of camouflage magic and illusion magic?”

“Just standing there won’t catch anyone’s attention.”

“Hah, you’re a genius. What? Why are you surprised?”

“No… being praised by Weiss might be the first time, come to think of it.”

“I recognize you more than anyone else. Otherwise, I wouldn’t invite you as a partner.”

In the original, Shari dies. I don’t even know how much she’ll grow. But the magic she’s using is obviously different. I understand because I know the original.

Shari will undoubtedly be a formidable opponent for the demons.

“What, feeling hot?”

But Shari had a bright red face.

I put my hand on her forehead.

“Take care of your health. Seems like… there’s no fever.”

“N-no…”

Shari bowed her head as is. Hmm, I don’t quite understand, but magic uses mental energy. It probably requires a considerable amount of concentration.

“Shari, tell me various things about spirits today. I want to deepen my understanding.”

“Alright. And there’s something I want to try, is that okay?”

“What is it?”

“If we combine your magic with my traps, we might be able to do something interesting.”

“Hah, fine. Well then, let’s do it.”

After that, we tried many times.

Of course, not just that, we discussed magic circles and verbalized everything we were thinking.

Magic is about imagination, magic circles are about knowledge, but there’s something beyond reason needed to actually activate them.

An inexplicable power. That’s magic. Having high magical power alone doesn’t mean you can master everything.

That’s why it’s profound.

“Hey Weiss, did you like me?”

“Out of nowhere… what are you saying?”

“Well, even though we used to fight so much, you risked your life to save me.”

“Don’t misunderstand. It’s because you’re useful.”

“Hmm, sometimes it feels like you know about the future!”

Who knows. Well, if that’s the case, it’s great.

“Hey Weiss, I have a favor to ask. Can we go out on the next day off?”

“Huh? Where to?”

“Hehehe, it’s a secret.”

“We don’t have time to play—”

Then, Shari put her index finger on my lips.

“Of course, I know that. It’s not for playing.”

“Geez, then just say so.”

“Hehehe.”