I, who was reincarnated as the villain character in a game, was secretly enjoying my role as the villain while pulling off heroic moves behind the scenes. However, my actions were exposed to my fiancée, who absolutely despises me - Episode 7

Episode 7

I can understand why my family ridicules my magic for being inconvenient.

Despite training quite a bit since reincarnation, I still can’t use it continuously.

However, if magic consumption is the issue, the solution is simple.

Magic training. If I increase my magic itself, it’s not a problem.

Well, I’ll think about the future tasks later.

I swing my sword to finish off the weakened goblin.

Exhaling softly, I summarize what I’ve learned about my spatial magic once again.

The consumption of magic goes like this: other living beings > myself > inanimate objects… something like that.

For example, just teleporting a dagger doesn’t consume much. I also tried it with nearby trees and soil, and the consumption was minimal.

Even when teleporting myself, it doesn’t consume much… However, as with the goblin, the consumption is significant when interfering with others.

Anyway, I managed somehow. I’m more tired than I thought, though… The mental fatigue from my first battle is significant.

While catching my breath, I glance towards Garing, who still seems stunned despite the battle being over.

“…Are you alright?”

Since he seemed like he might keep that expression forever if left alone, I ask him. Startled, the private tutor coughs once, then expresses a mixture of surprise and relief.

“Uh, y-yes. I’m sorry. I was just a little surprised…”

“Surprised?”

“Yes. Actually, I didn’t think Lord Reis could fight against goblins like this.”

“What do you mean?”

Then why did you allow today’s practical training? I want to ask, as I stare at him, he begins to panic.

…Well, I am a duke, so even a slight glare might feel intimidating. I should tone it down a bit.

Recalling the scolding gaze and attitude of my superior in my past life, I quickly relax my expression.

“S-So… um… The first battle with monsters is nerve-wracking. Certainly, I think Lord Reis’ current abilities are more than enough, but it wasn’t just enough to win… Your courage, Lord Reis, is impressive.”

“I appreciate the compliment, but… I was quite nervous, you know.”

“R-Really?”

“Yeah. Look, I’m sweating quite a bit because of that, aren’t I?”

Indeed, there was nervousness.

However, it had to be done. I forced myself through it.

“For now, I want to continue fighting monsters with breaks in between. Are you okay with that?”

“Yes, of course. I’ll keep watch during the breaks, so please rest, Lord Reis.”

That’s helpful. I sit on a nearby rock and take a sip from the water bottle I brought.

Well, I found the issue. I’m still weaker than I thought.

It’s no good having a body only capable of handling goblins evenly.

I need to train my body more.

And above all, magic.

My spatial magic is the strongest. If I can use it in consecutive battles, I can become even stronger.

First, I need to be able to defeat the goblins here easily.

From that day on, training wasn’t limited to just within the mansion but also included practical combat.

As I diligently focus on dagger techniques and magic, the evaluation from my family worsens even further.

“He’s doing something despite being useless lol.”

“Even though he’s a noble, he’s using a sword, lol!”

Comments like that are often made. No, I didn’t use any internet slang at all.

Anyway, my family sees me as a fool who’s eager despite being incompetent.

…That’s me, but today, I was a bit nervous.

“Lord Reis, it suits you very well.”

Dressed by the servants, I’m not in my usual comfortable clothes but in formal attire.

“…I don’t really like this kind of outfit.”

When wearing something similar to a suit, it reminds me of my past life. I feel like I should be commuting to work on a train… that kind of feeling creeps in.

“You shouldn’t say such things. Princess Fylia is coming today.”

At the servant’s words, I nod slightly.

…Princess Fylia.

In the game, she was a woman around my age, and all I knew was her name.

The reason… is that the Validor family, unable to cope when Princess Fylia was attacked by monsters and lost her life, had their title taken away as a form of responsibility.

…Could that incident happen today?

Seriously? I’m not prepared at all…