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 - 230.2

True to the Original 2

“Of course, I’m aware of that. But I will see it through, no matter the cost. Imagine it: it doesn’t have to be me waving the flag. For example, let’s say Milch Abista becomes a close aide knight with control over the capital. How would the world change? Cecil Antwerp, if you, as a secretary with a say in decisions, aimed to improve this world, what would happen? Weiss, if your fiancée Cynthia became a princess, how would that change the lives of children who can’t even eat tomorrow?”

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…I won’t be deceived.

What he’s saying is a fantasy.

It’s impossible. Even if it approached an ideal, many would be sacrificed.

That doesn’t justify it.

But… I could see Cecil’s face wavering slightly.

She has always suffered due to her low magic power.

The story mentioned she wished to change this magic-dominated world.

She probably has strong feelings about how she would change things if she could.

But—.

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“Even dreaming about such things is pointless. It’s just ego. Having many combat slaves disregards human rights. Not only that, it will cause even more sacrifices.”

“I understand that. But if things continue as they are, more people will suffer. That’s why it has to be now. You understand, right?”

“And this is that process? Not even allowing juniors to play games?”

I sharply retorted.

But the answer came from Priscilla.

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“I won’t allow you to speak ill of Master Neil.”

An overwhelming amount of magic power.

She must sense my hostility.

—

This conversation is over.

Cecil did not say another word.

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“Thank you very much.”

In front of the gate on our way back, Priscilla bowed her head.

Her movements were polite and precise.

As we boarded the carriage, Cecil spoke up.

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“Priscilla-senpai, shall we play Universe again?”

But no response came, and Priscilla remained silent.

I noticed her hand trembling slightly.

—

…Neil’s words might not be entirely wrong.

But I can’t accept it.

And that’s fine. People can never fully understand each other.

—

“Weiss.”

“…What is it?”

—

After boarding the carriage, Cecil spoke to me.

Honestly, I didn’t know how to respond.

But—.

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“Neil’s thinking is wrong. Priscilla must understand that too. That’s unforgivable.”

“…Why do you think so?”

“She said it was her first time playing Universe, right? But I don’t think that’s true.”

“Yes, but she watched Neil play by his side. That fits.”

“That might be true. But that alone wouldn’t make her so strong. And just a little, she seemed happy while playing with me. I think I could tell.”

—

…So that’s it.

That trembling hand was not a mistake.

—

I know what I need to do.

Before resolving things with Neil, I need to investigate Priscilla.

In the story, she was a character with many mysteries who exited early.

She hadn’t been this prominent before either.

This is probably another alteration.

Her loyalty has clearly increased.

Now, unlike in the game, I can act freely.

I have a clear course of action.

—

At that moment, Cecil seemed unusually sad.

She must be conflicted too.

—

As I was thinking that—

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“I want to play Battle Universe with Priscilla again. It’s too sad that we can’t play anymore even though she’s so strong. —Oh, don’t get the wrong idea!? It’s not because I want to play!”

Cecil’s stubborn denial made her look like a child throwing a tantrum.

Well, in a way, that’s true to the original.