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 - 230.1

### 230. True to the Original 1

Even so, it was me who provoked the fight.

I never expected him to actually strike.

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“Was it really necessary to hit him just now?”

“Haha, you say amusing things, Weiss. You seem quite similar to Alan.”

“I’ve told you before, that’s not the case. I’m simply talking about decency.”

“Are you truly Weiss Fancent, the eldest son of the Fancent family? I had you investigated. You had a fondness for slaves, didn’t you? If you’re talking about decency, maybe you should thoroughly address the past of your maid, Lilith Scarlet. She has a cute face, but many have suffered because of her. Shall I tell you about each one?”

He’s skillfully needling me with precision.

This might be the first time someone’s managed to shake me up this much.

But everything he’s talking about is in the past.

Furthermore, the Weiss he’s referring to is me, but not me.

We fight in the present.

However, his attitude clearly shows he considers me an enemy.

Before we delve into a battle of wits, he’s making sure our positions are clear.

At that point, Cecil speaks up.

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“Mr. Neil, we didn’t come here for an argument.”

“I thought so. I’m not angry either. In fact, I’m pleased that such intelligent people like yourselves reached out to me.”

“Pleased?”

“My story can wait. So, what’s the matter?”

So, he thinks Cecil and I are just useful scum.

Ha, as arrogant as ever.

Time to get to the main point.

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“It’s about the slaves. We want to know why you’re advancing illegal enslavement in a country where it’s forbidden.”

For the first time, Neil’s perpetually composed expression slightly changes in response to our question.

After much thought, we decided to simply ask him directly.

How would a prideful villain respond?

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“…You’re quite interesting.”

“So, what’s your plan? Neil-senpai, are you trying to create an army of slave soldiers?”

“Haha.”

At my question, a slight amount of magical power emanates from Priscilla.

They say the slave crest reacts when it senses malice towards its master.

At that moment…

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“That’s right.”

…What?

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“I’m planning to create an army of combat slaves. The slave crest is excellent. It suppresses emotions, restricts actions, and allows me to control the world without risk. Don’t misunderstand, I’m not trying to make people suffer. It’s only natural for the capable to rule over others. There are many useless scum in this world.”

“So, you want to be king?”

“Something close to that. If scum are in charge, no one will be happy. There will always be those who suffer. I just want to set the world in the right direction. I’m willing to pay any price for that.”

His words, his manner of speaking, were exactly like in the original story.

Neil is a villain.

But he’s not someone whose nature is twisted.

In a way, his sense of justice is extreme.

In many fictional works, villains flaunt their power meaninglessly and pursue world destruction out of convenience.

But in reality, very few people actually behave that way.

Villainy is just another form of justice.

Just as Alan and I once clashed, Neil views things from a different perspective.

He’s trying to create a better world in his own way.

In reality, many have succeeded thanks to being born into nobility.

Of course, there are also plenty of the useless scum Neil mentioned.

He intends to topple them and place those he deems capable at the top.

And create a utopia.

There will be obstacles for that. That’s why he’s creating invincible soldiers.

This is his perfect plan.

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“I’m telling you because it’s you two. I’m serious. I’ve even asked Eva to support me, but she’s been reluctant.”

Neil’s eyes were pure.

In a way, he reminded me of Alan.

In the original story, Alan and Neil rarely converse.

But now I finally understand.

The real reason Alan and Neil clash.

At their core, they’re the same.

It’s just their methods that are entirely different.

If Neil were just a simple villain, it would be easy to crush him and be done with it.

But he’s not.

He’s thinking in his own way.

There’s no reason to take him down here and now, and even if I did, it would be pointless.

Because he hasn’t done anything yet.

The original story flashes through my mind.

The next question comes from Cecil.

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“…I don’t deny that capable people should lead, but historically, such attempts have rarely succeeded. It often ends up tightening the grip on those below.”