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 - 235.2

Underestimation 2

But instead of blocking, he took the hit directly to his abdomen.

A serious blow. Magic dispersed, leaked, overflowed.

Yet, somehow, all of it returned to Neil’s body.

“W-what’s going on—”

“As expected of the Billian family. That was a good hit. But attacks don’t work on me.”

Too shocked to speak, Duke-kun continued to provoke attacks, but this time they were easily dodged.

Before me, Priscilla-san appeared again.

This exam was not just about Lillith’s enrollment, but also about Weiss-kun and Alan-san’s beliefs.

We absolutely cannot lose this match—no matter what.

“I won’t lose! Even if I have to defeat you, Priscilla-san!”

“――Unfortunately, determination doesn’t affect victory. You were right to hide your magic. Just that alone meant we were defeated.”

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“Cecil Antwerp and Duke Billian eliminated. Points awarded to Neil Albert and Priscilla Sherts.”

The announcement from the magical bird above was unbelievable.

That Duke and Cecil had been defeated in a matter of minutes.

“Weiss, this is…”

According to the initial plan, except for me and Cynthia, everyone was supposed to prioritize gathering with Cecil and follow her lead.

That should have been the ultimate reassurance, guarded by the unyielding Duke.

But Neil and Priscilla surpassed even that.

Probably… the upperclassmen didn’t prioritize gathering.

The four we just defeated were coordinated, but it was unclear why they were here.

In other words— they were looking for Cecil.

Not all upperclassmen are specialized in combat.

There are rearguards and those who might set traps.

Yet they prioritized magic detection.

If Cecil hadn’t been found, the upperclassmen might have been in a tight spot.

But they won that gamble.

They even dropped Duke, a crucial vanguard. If it had been just him, he might have escaped.

But he probably took a reckless risk to protect Cecil.

This means fighting inside the building will become even more disadvantageous.

But—

“We knew this. This is a fight for our lives. The outcome is not decided yet.”

“…Yes! Sorry, I was a little shaken.”

At my question, Cynthia’s eyes lit up with determination again.

But we’ve overcome many dangers so far.

This won’t shake us.

The problem lies with the other intermediate students. They must be quite shaken.

So what we should do now—

“Dolsti Bull and Area Hori eliminated. Points awarded to Alan and Shari Elias.”

Ha, perfect timing.

Dolsti was one of the top upperclassmen in strength.

There’s no way Alan could have beaten him just now.

Truly, he’s a fool protagonist.

Easily surpassing his limits.

But he knows.

There’s no point lamenting Cecil’s fall.

Only looking forward is the key to victory.

“If they were moving to drop Cecil, there must be other remaining upperclassmen acting alone. We won’t let them escape. Remember, Cynthia, there are points in this exam too. Win in the fight and win at the top of the exam. I never lose, no matter the circumstances.”

“Yes! Weiss, I’m your wings and your heart. I’ll follow you anywhere.”