The Genius and Calamity of the Villainous Noble: A Brilliant Prodigy Unaware of Their Reincarnation as the Game's Antagonist Defies the Scenario and Dominates with Talent and Hard Work - Chapter 2.5

The most prosperous city in the Magical Empire of Typhon—the imperial capital, Excalibur.

“It’s been a while since I last came to the capital.”

And now, I was here once again.

Since wandering around the imperial capital as a duke would be far too conspicuous, I disguised myself as an ordinary citizen, blending into the bustling crowd.

“As expected, there are a lot of students.”

As I observed the people walking through the streets, I noticed that an overwhelming number of them were wearing the same uniform as mine.

This was Yulius Imperial Academy, an institution primarily designed for the children of nobility.

However, its influence extended far beyond that—it accepted royal heirs, sons of knightly barons, exceptionally talented commoners, and even foreign exchange students.

With an annual intake of over 300 students and a six-year curriculum, the academy boasted an extraordinary enrollment of nearly 2,000 students in total.

Naturally, with such a prestigious academy in the heart of the imperial capital, the streets were filled with students in uniform—barons’ sons, knights’ children, and commoners alike.

I was likely being mistaken for just another baron’s son.

“Mmm, this is really good.”

I leisurely walked through the city, savoring a grilled skewer I had purchased from a street vendor.

“Stop it, please!”

Just as I was enjoying my rare day off, a woman’s desperate voice rang out.

“Hmm…?”

Turning toward the sound, I spotted a group of students.

A young girl in uniform stood surrounded by several men, sneering at her with malicious grins.

“Oh? So, you think you’ve regained enough power to refuse us now?”

“Hahaha! No way, Ruke! That’s impossible!”

The girl, clearly at the mercy of these unpleasant nobles, looked distressed—on the verge of tears.

Meanwhile, the surrounding townspeople kept their distance, unwilling to get involved.

From their reaction, it was clear that the men harassing her held some level of power.

“Hmm… Should I step in? Playing the hero for a bit might be fun.”

Grilled skewer still in hand, I made my way toward the girl.