I Was Reincarnated as a Villainous Noble Who Gets Killed Midway Through the Story but It Looks Like I’ll Be Executed as a Traitor if I Try to Do Good Deeds - Chapter 75



75 The Final Preparations

Now that I’ve been accepted into Astral Academy, I’m making serious preparations for my entrance. For now, I’ll send Philis and Elina as teachers to implement the plan.

Philis was originally a teacher at the academy and came to me because she wanted to see my black magic. As a top-notch magician, she seems to be able to do as she pleases to some extent.

“Philis, Elina, I’ll have you two help me out in various ways at Astral Academy.”

“…Of course. I won’t let slip the opportunity to get close to Rex-sama, a dark magic user.”

“Yes. It’s convenient for me to observe Rex-sama’s talents up close.”

In reality, how talented am I? Philis said she saw my black magic for the first time, and as a swordswoman, I’m a step behind Camilla. But I think I can definitely win if I don’t choose my methods. It’s hard to evaluate myself, but overall, I think I’m quite strong. However, I don’t think I’m unparalleled. Philis and Elina being teachers is a fact, so I’m confident that I’ll have the best instructors no matter what my talents are.

Since I have the chance, I want to become stronger. It’s fun to grow in both swordsmanship and magic, and I can also play a role in protecting everyone. It’s all good. I’ll continue to work hard at Astral Academy, which is a given.

“So, what kind of moves do you plan to make at Astral Academy, Philis?”

“…I think I can successfully bring Elina with me. Camilla’s presence has had a good influence.”

“Ah, responding to Camilla’s swordsmanship is difficult even for a magician like me.”

“…I agree. I can respond with brute force, but ordinary magicians wouldn’t have a chance against Camilla.”

“I also think it would be tough for me to win. But it’s possible if I really try.”

Wait, did I just say something ridiculous? I can’t think of how to defeat Camilla without using magic. To be honest, it’s like I’m a monster if I can defeat Camilla.

Just watching them is exhausting. I wonder how I can counter them. If I could, I’d like to see it for myself. If I can confirm it, it’ll definitely be useful for me.

Well, we’ll be risking our lives, and it’s not something we can rely on easily. Even if it’s just a wooden sword, the battle will be intense enough to imagine. I’d like to know the extent of Eri’s true strength. For now, she’s being a good teacher to me, so I don’t think she’ll go all out. If I die, it’ll be meaningless.

“It’s not bad to think you can win against them. You’re qualified to be my teacher.”

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“…I’m impressed. Eri has also gotten stronger, thanks to Rex.”

“I’m the one who’s here, so it’s only natural. I’m the greatest talent in the world, after all.”

“…I agree. Rex’s talent is undeniable. I’ve never seen anything like it since I was born.”

“As a swordsman, I’m close to being the strongest, but Rex’s talent surpasses me. I’m amazed.”

Both of them seem serious. So, it’s good to be happy about it. However, being satisfied with just talent is out of the question. I need to get stronger and overcome the original events. Only then can I acknowledge myself. I’m still immature, after all.

I haven’t surpassed Eri with just my swordsmanship, and I don’t have the magical skills of Filis. Catching up to and surpassing them is my way of repaying them. I want to see where my talent will take me, and I share that sentiment with them.

“I plan to get stronger in school too. You guys shouldn’t fall behind me, either.”

“That’s right. I should be able to get stronger too.”

“…Of course. My path is still ongoing. I’ll continue to hone my skills no matter what.”

I really can’t lose to them. They have overwhelming talent and strength, and they’re not satisfied with that. It’s amazing. I want to be worthy of them.

However, I need to prepare to enter school now. If I neglect that, I won’t be able to see the future. I need to make sure to do what I can do now. It’s a big deal.

Incidentally, nobles can bring their attendants with them. To be precise, high-ranking nobles can, but I understand the reason. If there’s a problem in school, the school won’t take responsibility, so it’s better to leave it to the nobles. That’s how it is.

It’s good and bad, but people who attend Astral Academy are incredibly strong. The influence is huge, and the stronger the noble, the stronger the magician they produce. In other words, if an entire family is weak, they can’t become nobles.

So, the ones I’ll be bringing with me are Wes, Aria, and Milra. Since I’m taking them with me, it’s natural that they’re close to me.

“Wes, Aria, Milra. I’ll take you guys with me to school. Wes and Aria will be my attendants, and Milra will be my assistant. Eventually, she’ll become my secretary.”

“If you allow me to serve you, I’ll do my best. I’ll do as you wish, Rex-sama.”

“I’m happy to be with you, Master. I’ll be happy whenever I am.”

“It’s only natural for a maid to do her duty. Please let me serve you.”

It’s good and bad, but this team is loyal to my words. It would be better if they showed a bit more of their own will, but it’s not possible due to the environment. Aria’s employer is the Black family, and Wes has been treated poorly as a beastman in this country.

Milra has also been living in a world where she’s not recognized just because she can’t use magic. When I think about it, it’s hard for them to express their emotions.

Well, it’s okay. I’m not being honest about my true feelings either. Building a trusting relationship in this state will be quite difficult. At any rate, I need to make an effort to get along with them, especially on my side.

“I’m expecting great things from you guys. I don’t think you’ll do anything strange.”

“Thank you for your words. We’ll do our best to achieve it.”

“I’ll do my best to make sure Master has a comfortable time.”

“I’ll take care of Rex-sama at Astral Academy too.”

It’s great to have reliable people around me. I need to cherish them carefully, or it’ll become a one-sided relationship. I need to make sure they can trust me too.

I’ve settled my own problems for entering school, so now I need to check on the Black family’s movements. It’s important to make sure the school operates normally. I’ve already hired someone to replace Milra and Lana, but we can’t keep an eye on them. So, I need someone to check on them. There’s no one I can rely on, though.

In the end, I decided to ask my brother for help. My sister Mary isn’t suitable for management, so I trust her character, but…

“Jyan, can you keep an eye on the school’s situation from time to time? It seems like the new hires are doing their job, but just in case.”

“I understand, brother. This time, three people got into the academy, so I want to keep the momentum going.”

“That’s right. The results are good, so it’s just a matter of continuing. That’s the hardest part, though.”

“Yes. But I won’t lose to you, brother. I’ll do my best.”

“Then, I’ll leave it to you. However, don’t overdo it. If you get too anxious, you won’t get good results.”

“That’s right. When I look at other people’s movements, I get the same feeling. If I can’t make it work, it’s meaningless.”

If it’s like this, I won’t force it. It’s good enough if they can aim for stability. If possible, I’d like to create a better environment, but…

At any rate, I’ve prepared to enter school. Now, I just need to go with the flow. There will be many difficult things, but I’ll definitely overcome them.