The Evil Noble Desires A Beautiful Demise - Could It Be That You're Stuck In A Loop? - Episode 2

“…Teach me magic.”

Today is the day for my regular check-up.

It has become customary for the doctor to come every three days to check on my health. Well, now that I remember the setting of the demon, I guess it’s to check if the important vessel isn’t broken.

In front of me is a man with long hair, wearing glasses and a lab coat. A mad scientist-like magician who has completed the magic of summoning a demon.

Zebras Neira.

Honestly, I know this guy better than Salifa. He’s such a villain that his name comes up in every protagonist’s story. I was surprised when I saw the doctor’s face during the check-up.

In the game, he was a complete villain, but his skills as a magician were top-notch. After all, he managed to summon a demon god, something no one had ever accomplished before.

It can be said that it’s convenient for learning magic. I feel a bit annoyed about having my body manipulated, but since it’s already done, I won’t let it bother me.

“Magic, huh?”

With a unique intonation, they voice their doubt while tilting their head. Somehow, I remember seeing this guy for the first time after recalling my memories, but his eyes are really off.

“……Yeah”

To be honest, I’ve never seen another magician besides this guy. So, I really want you to teach me.

As I stared intently, they began to mutter something under their breath.

“Magic, interested in magic? This individual, who had been in a doll-like state due to the mental strain from the adjustment of the vessel? Such reactions were not observed during the recent check-up. What happened? I heard from the servants that there has been an increase in muttering to oneself, but could that be related…?”

They’re still mumbling about something.

Yeah, it’s kind of scary. Didn’t you just call Salifa an individual or something? I want to be able to use magic, but I can’t help but feel anxious about whether this choice is really the right one.

After waiting for a while, as if they had sorted things out among the zebras, they suddenly looked up.

“Hmm, that seems like it could yield some interesting data. Very well, shall I personally let you peer into the depths of magic?”

“Thank you…”

Yeah, well, I guess it was okay??

I don’t think it’s really necessary to go all the way to the abyss.

“Well then, I’m busy, so I’ll teach you now. Let’s start with the basics of magic.”

This guy is in a hurry.

Well, I guess it’s quick and easy.

Zebras began to speak eloquently about magic.

For someone like me who knows the world of this game, it feels a bit late to be doing this.

The magic of this world is broadly classified into eight attributes: fire, water, wind, earth, lightning, ice, light, and darkness. There are also various derivatives and some special unique magics, but generally, they can be explained by these attributes. It’s quite a conventional classification.

The protagonists, except for one, each use their own specialized magic. Since there are advantages and disadvantages depending on the enemy’s attributes, it feels like there are opportunities to shine with any magic. As for the protagonist, they possess an original special ability called a unique skill, but this is different from their inherent magic.

“Each individual has their own suitable magic, you know. First, let’s see what your suitability is.”

Saying that, Zebras took out a pitch-black stick.

“This is, you see, a magical tool I developed to assess magical aptitude. It’s a remarkable item that can forcibly activate magic just by gripping it. Well, the only drawback is that you can’t adjust the power, but isn’t that a small price to pay?”

I feel like I’m saying something ominous.

“There’s no problem with an amateur who doesn’t even know the basics of magic holding it. If it’s something like fire affinity, their arm might catch fire, but that’s just part of the charm.”

Hmm, what do you think about that?

Well, but I was the one who decided to learn from this guy… I knew he was crazy, so I guess I can endure a bit of pain.

“Well then, please? Grip the black part firmly.”

I don’t really care, but it seems like the part Zebras is holding is made of a different material. That’s why nothing activated even when he was holding it.

“……Yeah”

Steeling myself, I take the stick.

And then, I gripped tightly with all my strength.

That moment.

Everything in the room froze.

“……Wow”

Did he protect himself with some kind of magic? Zebras are safe. But I’m not safe.

M-my body won’t move…

“Hmm, could it be the influence of the vessel’s expansion? The output is clearly abnormal. Is it possible for a young individual that has never been exposed to magic to exhibit such power? No, that’s impossible. In that case, this might become an important sample for human enhancement… Hehehehe, it seems like we might be able to conduct valuable research in an unexpected area…”

He’s mumbling again.

More than that, I want you to do something about this mess.

“Um, um…”

“Hmm? Ah, yes, that’s right. For now, let’s go back to the way it was.”

Saying that, he snaps his fingers.

Suddenly, all the ice disappeared. Wow, this guy really is an amazing magician after all.

I’ve been able to move my body, and I’ve started to feel more at ease.

The room has frozen, so is it safe to say that my magical affinity is ice?

“Your affinity is ice, huh? Well, it’s somewhat rare, but that’s neither here nor there.”

Ice, huh? It has a beautiful image, so it might be a good attribute for me. It’s an attribute that wasn’t among the protagonists.

I mean, what does he mean by “I don’t care”?

“I’m suddenly very curious about how far you can go. Um, what was your name again?”

“……Salifa”

This guy didn’t even remember my name.

You’re completely seeing me as nothing but a vessel for the demon god.

“Well then, Salifa. From now on, you will be sinking into the depths of magic, okay?”

Ah, but somehow, I’m getting really into it.

It’s nice of you to tell me, but I can’t shake this feeling of unease.

“Are you prepared for this?”