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 - 161

Chapter 161: Decisive Moment

“Shari, they went that way!”

“――Magic Tsunami Big Wave”

The next morning, we immediately took action near the sandy beach, facing two pairs, which meant four opponents in total. With the announcement revealing who currently holds the most plates, a natural alliance was formed.

However, alliances could crumble suddenly, especially when the target was involved. Adapting to the rapidly changing situation was the most crucial aspect of this exam.

Moreover, regarding weapons, I had a short dagger, and Shari had nothing. The ones we were fighting against already had bows, longswords, and magic wands.

Presumably, many of them were skilled in detection magic.

In Noblesse, considering it originated as a game, the protagonists usually excel in combat abilities. To avoid redundancy, other students tend to specialize in support roles.

It couldn’t be helped; weapons directly correlated with combat power.

It’s not that I’m looking down on them, and I don’t think my combat power is inferior. The people here are also honing their skills.

It makes sense to fight with all your might!

“――Blessing of Healing and Impulse of Destruction”

Magic circles spread across the sandy beach. But that wasn’t all.

“――Defense Ritual Barrier”

Shari, in sync, created a wall. Normally, this would be for self-defense, but she deliberately used it the other way around.

To prevent anyone from escaping.

“Crap, Magic Defense Magic Shield!”

“Fire Defense Fire Shield!”

Two students deployed defenses while wielding weapons. One had a bow, and the other had a longsword. Both were well-balanced, and even I had difficulty avoiding their attacks.

Especially the archer, who seemed naturally skilled. Quite impressive.

But what’s interesting is from here on.

“Dark Shadow――Smoke Screen”

Shari chanted magic with her hands behind her back, causing the surroundings to become obscured. Her spirit magic could be applied to opponents, allowing them to use darkness.

Furthermore, she was also enhancing my power. Unable to sense magical power and unaware of my location.

But I’m different.

I activate the Observation Eye Dark Eye. I can see their positions through the magic circles, and I can visualize their forms.

In a situation where no one knows who is where, the superiority of weapons doesn’t matter.

“Wh-We can’t see anything!?”

“Get ready! Weiss is coming!”

“――Too late”

――――

――

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After the smoke cleared, the remaining two were defeated, and simultaneously, the plates moved to my name tag.

Now, I have 16 points, not bad. But if I lose once, I lose everything. Furthermore, my announcement makes me an easy target. No room for complacency until the end.

“Is this useless too?”

I picked up a bow from the ground, but it shattered. Apparently, once authenticated, only that weapon could be used. Well-thought-out magic system.

“All the focus is on Weiss.”

“Gathering on just one side is troublesome.”

Since the points on the nameplates cannot be distributed fairly, there inevitably arises a bias. In such a situation, I become the target more than Shari, and the use of division magic increases.

At that moment, Duke’s and Shari’s announcements could be heard.

They had simultaneously defeated three pairs, meaning six people.

The announcement had also been broadcasted this morning. If there were no targets, it would be a tie with 16 points, but it’s better to consider myself in the provisional first place.

“Next. Hurry up, Shari.”

“Got it! Ah! Wait!”

“What’s――”

When I turned my gaze in the direction she was facing, a barrel was floating from the sea. Concentrating magic in my eyes, I saw the word “Fruits” written in Noblesse characters.

Excitedly, I rushed over, not minding getting my feet wet.

“W-Weiss!?”

In a hurry, I opened it, and only a note saying “Don’t be greedy” came out.

This has to be Professor Milk.

“…Let’s go to the next one.”

Shari patted my shoulder and comforted me with words that resonated with me the most.

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Near the south, Duke was in battle. Leaving the rear guard to Lilith, he advanced alone.

“Fire magic, Endless Waltz!”

Spiral flames were released, but I ducked and dodged while shaking my head. Duke excelled in magic resistance and defense, but it was a powerful magic with significant damage if it hit.

However, Duke advanced without fear, closing the distance in the shortest time. Once he reached, he delivered a blow to the side without hesitation.

“Gaaahhh!”

The sound of ribs breaking echoed through the training uniform.

“Sorry. Well, get Milly-sensei to heal you.”

“Waalia’s first elimination. The plate moves to Duke Bilyrian.”

“Roshalia’s first elimination. The plate moves to Duke Bilyrian.”

“Phew. That makes it 16 points. I never expected Olin and Karta, the targets, to be taken down by Weiss and the others.”

“Indeed. As planned, we’ll end up fighting somewhere.”

“Yeah, but Lilith too, if――”

“Duke-san, I won’t go easy on you. Just like with Cynthia-san, right?”

“…Yeah. Sorry.”

Duke scratched his cheek, and Lilith responded with a bright smile.

At that moment, they sensed strong magic power from the sky.

After exchanging glances, they moved to the same position and pointed their hands to the sky. Overlaying defensive rituals, a magical cannon was fired.

“――Kuh.”

“This is――Karta-san!”

Although they managed to catch it, four magic wolves swiftly attacked from all sides. Lilith infused magic into a stone she held, and when Duke took a defensive stance, the magic wolves were cut in half.

That was when Duke was assaulted.

“Hah, interesting! Lilith!”

“Yes!”

The two crouched down.

Something collided with the magic wolf behind, splitting it in half and disappearing. Duke and Lilith defeated the remaining two magic wolves with a single blow.

However, once again, they sensed magic power from the sky, and the two exchanged glances.

“Two pairs… simultaneously. ――Lilith, let’s go our way.”

“Yes!”

In the sky was Karta, in the forest was Olin, and behind the tree were Tula and Cecil aiming.