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 - 222

Chapter 222: Popular Guy

“Neil senpai, could you help me with my studies?”

“Senpai, let’s have lunch together!”

“You promised me!”

Several weeks had passed since the start of the school year.

In the cafeteria, the sight of underclassmen flocking around Neil had become commonplace. It wasn’t just girls; boys were also drawn to him.

“Let’s have a study session next time. Everyone’s invited.”

Since returning to school, he boasted the top grades. Furthermore, there weren’t many seniors at Noblesse who were as caring as him.

Because of the vertical connections being bothersome, especially for nobles, Neil stood out as an exception.

Despite being from a duke’s family, he carried himself with integrity, not relying on his title. His altercation with Alan seemed to leave a positive impression, as it showed he didn’t mince words.

Priscilla always stood by his side, refraining from unnecessary comments, seemingly always protecting Neil.

For now, there was nothing particularly noteworthy. To an outsider, it might seem like a popular guy had returned.

For now, that is, visibly…

The possibility is significantly low, but there’s a chance the original story has been altered. I don’t think he’ll become a good person, but…

But more interestingly, something catches the eye beyond the gaze.

“Oh, Alan, are you okay?”

“Shari, I’m fine. I’m just as usual!”

“You’re eating more than me…”

Alan seems to dislike Neil. While shoveling down rice he usually wouldn’t eat so much, he glared at Neil.

He seems to have learned about Priscilla, an active legal slave trader.

He’s quite straightforward.

Looking around, familiar faces like Karta, Olin, Cecil, and Tula were eating as usual.

Everyone seems more spirited than before. They’re probably eager to show off what they’ve learned.

“Weiss, you have sauce on your cheek. Let me wipe it.”

“Cynthia, you’re making onomatopoeic sounds again.”

Meanwhile, Cynthia and Lilith are as usual.

Cynthia was surprised to hear about Lilith’s past working under Neil.

“But Neil’s always surrounded by such lively people.”

“Yes, even when I was working, it was usually like this. But there are severe penalties for breaking the rules, and I’ve seen it too.”

“What kind of…?”

“Well, they’re seriously hurt. Some even end up as slaves.”

According to Lilith, Neil was involved in businesses that involved buying and selling slaves in large quantities. He seems to be making much more money than I know, and he has significant connections to the royal family.

Her job was to guard against slave traders and to punish rebellious nobles.

I don’t intend to dwell on the past, and perhaps it’s precisely because she knows about Lilith’s situation that she’s done everything.

But the difference is so significant that it’s pitiable for Alan, a commoner.

That’s why overcoming that barrier is probably what makes it interesting.

“Just leave them be. We have exams coming up soon. Don’t let your guard down.”

“Of course. But Weiss, aren’t you looking particularly sharp today?”

“I’m the same as always.”

“Your eyes do seem sharper than before!”

“I’m the same.”

These two never change.