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 - 231.3

You Have Angered Me 3

What’s going on? Why is she doing this?

…I see, the slave crest.

She isn’t moving of her own free will.

So, I can’t read her.

“Weiss Fancent. You were once called the Violent Noble, weren’t you? Your actions, the treatment of slaves, were terrible. And Lilith Scarlet, she also has an incredible history, as I knew, but it was beyond my imagination.”

Neil started talking with delight.

So that’s what it was.

Was he threatening her?

But that’s impossible.

Because—

“I know. You’ve erased all traces. I was surprised after investigating. How much money did you spend? How much did you brainstorm? Your existence was only left in rumors. No matter how much I searched, no matter how many connections I used, there was nothing, absolutely nothing left. Especially Lilith Scarlet is famous in the underworld. Yet, there wasn’t a single decisive piece of evidence. This is the first time I’ve been so troubled.”

Since coming to this world, I’ve been careful not to be vulnerable, both about myself and Lilith.

The Noblesse Oblige bunch aren’t a bunch of fools.

I had already assumed that no matter what happened, I wouldn’t be undermined.

With the help of Zebis and my father, I sometimes went out myself to eliminate all dangers.

“But you see, rumors and the heart are unrelated. Lilith Scarlet has absolute trust in you. That’s probably why. If there was even one oversight, her position would be jeopardized. And you, who are harboring her, might fall from grace. Noblesse might face expulsion. It was a gamble. But she truly respects you from the bottom of her heart. She has a kind heart. No, she was too kind. Thanks to that kindness, I managed to walk a tightrope.”

“…You fool. If you confessed without any evidence, there’s no way Lilith would withdraw.”

“That’s not true. I know. A murderer is always plagued by self-reproach. I should be able to endure no matter how painful it is for myself. Even if I lose my limbs, she would have the determination not to care if it’s for your sake. She’s a truly wonderful maid. Admirable. But on the other hand, she would become anxious about even the smallest thing for your sake. No matter how much you try to reassure her that everything will be fine, it’s useless.”

There is no evidence. Absolutely none.

But Lilith is afraid of her own exposure and that I might fall from power even slightly.

I used that fear to my advantage.

This is the absolute evil in the Noble’s Magic Academy.

Cowardly, cunning, not caring about the means to achieve the goal—Neil Albert.

“But I want you to be reassured, this is not my intention. Even if Lilith Scarlet withdraws, I won’t be able to obtain you. So, I have a proposal.”

“…What is it?”

“In the next joint exam, if you can beat me and Priscilla, we’ll drop this matter. But if we win, you’ll submit to me. Are you confident? You can win.”

Eyes that seemed to see through everything.

But there’s no guarantee this guy will keep his promise.

If I win, there’s a possibility he’ll back out.

In fact, he might just do that.

This match is just a formality, with the outcome already decided.

“Well, that proposal, count me in.”

At that moment, Eva Avery, who was sitting on the bench opposite, appeared out of nowhere.

With a cool expression, as elegant as ever.

“Eva… what do you mean by this?”

“Neil, I’ll accept your previous invitation. However, if you win against Weiss, then.”

“Hah, what’s that proposal?”

“Instead, if you lose, you must abide by the current agreement properly. If you break it, no matter what the reason is—I will… crush the Albert family…”

Her indifferent tone made it clear to anyone who knew Eva that she wasn’t lying.

Neil seemed a little dissatisfied.

As expected, regardless of which way it goes, he thought he would win.

That was overturned by Eva.

“…Alright. But Eva, if we win, you’ll side with us, won’t you?”

“Yes, I don’t lie. Of course, I’ll forcibly take Weiss with me. Right?”

Eva looked at me.

From my perspective, it was an unexpected development.

But she wasn’t kind enough to stick by me until the end.

She had done everything up to this point; now it was time for you to make the final decision.

Of course.

I will definitely take Lilith back by my own hands.

From now on, I will never allow any interference.

“I don’t mind. ——There’s no way I’m losing to this bastard.”

In the original story, Neil and Priscilla are incredibly strong, with formidable power. While they do clash with Alan, Alan never surpasses them in combat power. It’s a victory through exposing their misdeeds in the academy, balancing with their title.

In other words, Alan never won against the two in the original story.

But I’ll overturn that.

I’ll just repeat what I’ve done many times before.

And then, he did something that further provoked my emotions.

Neil, for no reason at all, slapped Priscilla’s cheek as hard as he could.

She coughed up blood, but said nothing and didn’t change her expression.

“If you lose, this is what will happen to you. — Remember that, Weiss Fancent.”

A rage I had never felt before welled up from the depths of my stomach.

I now know clearly.

Before, I thought it wouldn’t matter if Lilith dropped out.

If it could avoid disaster, if Lilith’s ability wasn’t enough, then it couldn’t be helped.

But now it’s different.

Lilith is an irreplaceable existence to me.

Even if we avoid disaster, it means nothing if she’s not happy.

Neil Albert.

You’ve made me angry.

I will make sure you pay for that.