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 - 241.4

“I’ve compiled all the studies on magic. The rest is up to you. But don’t think it’s free. I’ll use whatever I can—whether it’s a senior or a parent. This is a debt. Priscilla, that includes you too.”

Hearing that, Neil and Priscilla nodded.

“…I understand. I’m sorry, Lilith Scarlet. I…”

“It’s okay! Smiles suit everyone best!”

And so, we left the scene.

If I think of this as the end of everything and the best card in my hand, it’s not too bad.

An immortal shield protecting me? Haha, not bad at all.

“Alright! Let’s go celebrate!”
“Shut up, Sasami. What did you even do this time?”
“Huh?”
“You couldn’t even protect Cecil and got knocked out instantly.”
“B-but… there were so many seniors! And they kept flying so high up…”

Shari and Allen put their hands on Sasami’s shoulders, looking troubled.

“You’re right. You didn’t do anything.”
“Duke, sometimes that happens.”
“Ugh… That’s why I say let’s celebrate! Come on! Cecil!”
“I trusted you to protect me.”
“W-why are you joining in too, Cecil!?”

After that, everyone burst into laughter.

Haha, seriously, what energetic fools.

Idiots. A bunch of idiots.

You guys don’t understand.

You don’t realize how much of a miracle this scene is.
How many miracles had to come together for this to happen.

…No, it’s fine if you don’t understand.

It’s fine for this to be just another day.

In a way, I’m like Eva—an observer. I’m not doing this for their sake; I’m moving for complete domination.

Avoiding destruction, ending Noblesse Oblige in the best possible way—that’s all.

Of course, I’ll defeat the Demon King while I’m at it.

And after that, maybe I’ll make them my soldiers.

“Well, Sasami’s right; I’m thirsty too.”
“Vice! You’re actually a good guy, huh? Not a tyrant noble after all!”
“Shut up.”
“Alright, I’ll call everyone. Allen, go fetch them.”
“W-what!?”
“Come on, I’ll lend you a hand.”
“O-okay…”

But there’s one thing I realized.

Watching Allen and Neil fight, I felt it.

I might be necessary to this story.
But I’m not the protagonist.

At this rate, avoiding destruction will be tough.

…I’ll have to try harder.

“Vice, I love you.”
“…What brought this on?”
“Fufufu, there’s no bad time to express love, is there?”
“Me too! I love you too!”

Well, I guess I’ll have to keep at it—for them too.

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“Priscilla, you look beautiful today. I added a little extra.”
“Ehehe, thank you so much!”

I finished shopping in the capital and returned home.

With the slave crest completely gone, I found myself smiling more than before.

Maybe I’ll buy some stylish clothes next time.

Should I wear skirts like Nicola?
Do my nails like Celia?
Or maybe, if my legs were as slim as Reina’s…

When I returned to the mansion, the children told me something shocking.

“W-what do you mean!?”
“Lord Neil’s acting strange!”
“—What do you mean?”

What could it be? No, I don’t want anything—anything else to happen.

After that day, when we lost the exam, Lord Neil began working to free people with slave crests.

He used all his connections, money, and influence in the political world to move the government.

It wouldn’t be easy or quick.

Maybe that’s why…

Oh, no—why?

“Lord Neil!”

I opened the door and stepped inside, only to see—

“Hahaha, those guys…”

“W-what’s wrong?!”

He was laughing, for some reason.
Not like before, though—this time, it was with genuine joy.

“They came through. The documents for the legal reform I submitted. And remember? I gathered all those signatures, donations, and endorsements for this.”

“Y-yes, I do.”

Was it unsuccessful?

It had been a difficult task, after all.

Our reputation was at its worst. People understandably questioned, “Why now?”

Then, Lord Neil handed me the documents.

When I saw them, I couldn’t help but smile.

“It’s funny, isn’t it?”
“…Fufu, yes, it really is.”

The names of incredible individuals were listed as supporters.