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 - 166.2

The Final Strike 2

Even though he’s not magically enhanced, his reflex speed is at an inhuman level.

Truly fitting for the strongest in the original work!

He continues to evade attacks, and we engage in a back-and-forth battle. At that moment— ‘Cynthia Violetta, second elimination. Plate will be transferred to Lilith Scarlet.’

I was surprised.

She overcame it. She did.

Defeating Cynthia, the strongest heroine in the original work.

Even with the ice sword Gracies, she still managed to defeat her.

However, she won’t let that slide… — ‘Lilith Scarlet, first elimination. Plate will be transferred to Shari Elias.’

The announcement continues.

In the final battle, we had anticipated this scenario.

It was supposed to be Lilith who would be eliminated, not Cynthia.

Shari must have put all her magic power into crushing Lilith.

After this, there won’t be anyone coming after us.

All that’s left is for me to defeat Duke.

— “Lilith.”

Duke muttered quietly, then rushed with incredible magical power and speed.

“What—”

Even with the activation of the magic eye and Flash Time-Lapse, I couldn’t catch up.

“Fists flying from all directions.”

The future is uncertain. Why?

I see, this guy—.

“Kuh.”

Instinctively blocked with my right arm. But the impact was tremendous, and a tingling numbness spread from the recoil.

Duke had decided to launch attacks in sync with my movements. The reaction speed was too high, and the future remained uncertain.

— What a guy.

And then, Duke unleashes a shockwave from a distance.

Closing the distance during that time, he attacks again.

Speed, power, even the magic eye couldn’t predict the future.

“You—why go this far—”

“I can’t afford to lose! I won’t!”

— I know.

I know that Duke dropped out of the knight cadet due to the Sofia incident.

To ensure Duke wasn’t blamed for it, arrangements were made behind the scenes.

But he found out about quitting because of that.

The reason is unknown.

In the original work, Duke was one of the most earnest characters, unable to tolerate anything dishonest.

Yet he believed my story and followed my actions.

Probably, he couldn’t forgive himself. There might be other reasons, but without saying anything, he carries everything alone.

I rely on someone—Cynthia, Lilith.

But Duke is different. He struggles, conflicts, and fights alone.

Alan’s imitation wasn’t in the original. Lilith’s awakening, Cynthia’s ice sword—all irregularities.

Yet, Duke advances without envying them.

— You’re amazing.

I acknowledge you more than anyone.

But even so, I won’t concede victory to you.

I activate the magic eye again.

Channeling all my power.

To prevent an uncertain future, I enhance my reflex speed with body strengthening scale-up.

One by one, the afterimages disappear. Only one remains.

— It’s over now.

I combine dark magic in my palm.

It may not have the density of an ice sword, but it’s still on a different level.

“I—I’m going to defeat you, Weiss!”

“Duke, you’ve—done well.”

I narrowly avoid Duke’s attack.

Even though I knew the future, it was still dangerous.

Then, I hold my palm to his heart.

In the next moment, I unleash all my power.

A magical blast piercing through his body.

“Kwaaah—”

Duke shouted, and it was evident that his magic was fading.

If it weren’t for the magic eye, I wouldn’t have been able to avoid Duke’s attack. I emerged victorious, but it was a close call.

Sorry—

However, at that moment, just when everything seemed to be over, Duke’s fist aimed straight for my face.

Efficient, sharp, and beautiful.

But— it was blocked by my inviolable territory.

A roar echoed, and simultaneously, an announcement was made.

‘Duke Billian, first elimination. Plate will be transferred to Weiss Fancent.’

However, the fist in front of me would never lower.

Duke remained standing, retaining his strength, but he was completely unconscious.

And cracks began to form in my barrier.

“What the…?”

His magic was completely depleted, yet with mere strength, he penetrated my defense?

Hah, just how—what an incredible guy you are.

Then, the effects of teleportation magic activated from Duke’s body.

Light poured down from the sky, and a few seconds later, Duke would be forcibly teleported.

But I smashed it with Flash Time-Lapse.

Simultaneously, I released the inviolable territory. Duke’s body collapsed over me.

“…………”

Unlike me, Duke can exert all his strength for his own training.

Considerate, kinder than anyone, and earnest.

If Duke were in my position, he might have done better.

He might have already gained the power to defeat the Demon Lord.

I acknowledge that much.

At that moment, Shari walked unsteadily towards us.

In the end, she must have been defeated by Lilith.

But, well done.

At the same time, an announcement for the final time echoed.

“As expected, Weiss, you really—won. But why did you—allow Duke’s teleportation—”

“…Because I didn’t want it.”

Hearing that, Shari looked at me with a puzzled expression.

“He did his best. More than anyone else. —Forcing the loser to exit like that is not appropriate.”

“Hehehe, those words just now. Duke would be happy to hear them.”

“Huh. —Shari, carry him. Can you grant assistance?”

“Happily.”

“Shall we go, Shari?”

“I’ll go later. —Melomelon, you forgot, right?”

“You… are you a genius?”

“You should be more grateful.”

After expressing gratitude to Shari, I floated up and carried Duke.

On the way, Duke woke up.

Hah, a quick recovery, bastard.

“…Nn, where is this?”

“The sky.”

“Hah, did I lose…?”

“Yeah. There’s no way you could beat me.”

“Haha, yeah… But—your final blow was amazing.”

“…You’re praising people like that now?”

“Hah, maybe. —So, why am I here?”

“It’s a reward. I thought about throwing you from the sky.”

“What? Hey, wait, stop that!?”

“Don’t resist. It’s obviously a joke.”

“Don’t do that when I just woke up… But well, I tried my best… but couldn’t reach… it, I guess…”

I didn’t answer.

There are no words winners say to losers.

In this world where you don’t know when the tables will turn, there’s no need for joy or sorrow.

“Weiss.”

“What?”

“Next time—I’ll win.”

“Yeah, well, good luck with that.”

“Tch… Well, it was fun.”

“…I agree.”

Intermediate students, partner exam.

Winners, Weiss Fancent & Shari Elias.

Total nameplate points, 45 points.

—New record—update.