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 80



80: The Two Faces

For now, there haven’t been any major problems at the academy. It’s been about two months since I entered “Destiny Blood,” and it’s been peaceful. However, I can’t rely on that information. As an anomaly, I’ve already changed the original story significantly.

That’s why I’m struggling to decide on a strategy. It’s really necessary to be wary of Muska. Even if they’re not originally an enemy, if I continue to suspect them, I won’t be able to get a good feeling. It seems like openly treating them as an enemy would be a problem.

But completely letting my guard down would be different, too. In other words, finding a balance is crucial. I need to be careful not to rush into things.

During recess, Julia came running up to me. She’s still very affectionate. If things continue like this, I think I’ll be able to intervene in the original story nicely. However, I can’t judge what kind of event will occur next.

“Rex-sama, Muska is really a good kid, isn’t she? I’ve already become friends with her!”

“That’s right. She’s doing pretty well. Do your best.”

“I got it! I made a promise to go out and play with her next time!”

Now, in the original story, the protagonist and Muska become good friends. They even become party members. Moreover, they can even become lovers.

In terms of the story’s progression, after becoming a party member, you can experience the performance of dark magic and increase your favorability. Then, you can enter individual events and eventually become lovers.

However, in a later event, Muska betrays the protagonist and becomes a boss to fight. That’s why they were called the “Muska Trap.” Many people were deceived and became angry.

It’s a common pattern to recommend that new players progress through Muska’s favorability events, and those who fall for it get angry.

Overall, Muska is an impressive villain. That’s why I’m wary of Julia becoming friends with Muska. I wonder if they’ll eventually betray us.

So, I decided to support Julia and keep an eye on Muska’s behavior. I want to make sure Julia doesn’t get hurt.

I quickly made up my mind and parted ways with Julia, heading towards Muska to talk to them.

“Muska, are you interested in Julia?”

“A little. She’s rare, being attribute-less. But now, I’m more interested in Rex-kun.”

If I believe these words, it means I’m being targeted. Is that good luck or bad luck? Well, it’s difficult to trust someone’s words completely. Preconceptions are bad, but it’s hard to shake them off.

In the original story, Muska continued to act until right before they betrayed the protagonist. They did it for a pretty long time. So, I think they’re capable of deceiving me with their actions.

“I’m a genius, so it’s natural that I can’t be understood with just one glance.”

“You’re really confident. I’m a bit envious, too.”

“Huh? You don’t have confidence in yourself? You’ll fall quickly if that’s the case.”

“I won’t give up, no matter what. I’ll never abandon my resolve.”

The way they clenched their fist, which was about chest-high, really gave off a strong impression. That’s what makes them scary. I wonder what kind of emotions are swirling beneath their always-smiling face.

In the original story, Muska strongly envied the protagonist, who surpassed their abilities. That’s why they used any means necessary to bring them down, even going as far as to kill them after becoming lovers.

No matter how kind a face they show, I’ll always have some doubts. It’s inevitable. However, I need to hide my feelings as much as possible. If not, it’ll be dangerous.

“Let’s become friends, then. We’re the only two dark magic users, after all.”

“That’s right. Let’s cooperate with each other. We’re a perfect match, after all.”

“Do as you like. I’ll use you to the fullest for my growth.”

“I’ll do my best to make it enjoyable for both of us.”

Muska’s smiling face, which seemed to be saying “I’m a good person,” was really lovely. However, I couldn’t trust them completely. It’s a difficult thing to do, indeed. Am I hiding my emotions well?

“By the way, what kind of magic are you good at? Since we’re at it, show me.”

“Then, will you hold hands with me?”

“It’s fine. Whatever you do, I can endure it.”

“I said so, didn’t I? Then, I’ll show you. Magic Power Seizure (Black Thief)!”

Their magic power invaded mine, and I lost some of my magic. If I wanted to resist, it would be easy, but it felt a bit different somehow.

And Muska took away my magical power and combined it with her own, unleashing it. It’s a strong technique that utilizes the characteristics of dark magic. However, I’ve already figured out how she’s controlling her magical power. If she uses it again, I’ll be able to counter it.

“Ah, I see. You’re using my magical power and adding it to your own. That’s an interesting idea. Like this?”

I took Muska’s hand, and she began to mimic my technique. It wasn’t particularly difficult to experiment with. Honestly, it’s a bit reckless. But I did it because I thought that if she targeted me instead of Julia, the danger would be lower.

“What…? You’ve mastered my magic absorption (Black Thief) just by watching it…?”

“For me, all magic is child’s play. You should understand that, don’t you?”

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“…Yeah. It’s frustrating, but Rex-kun is a genius. No one can deny that.”

“Ordinary effort won’t be enough to catch up, and you’ll only get left behind. Can you still say you won’t give up?”

“Of course! I’ll never lose. No matter who the opponent is or what the situation is. Even if I get overtaken, I won’t cry.”

She says frivolous lines, but she’s a hard worker, and if she didn’t have a hidden side, she’d be a great person to get along with. She’s got a cute side to her, and she’s easy to talk to. In reality, Julia seems to like her too.

“You’re the one who should give up and cry.”

“That’s obvious. I’m a genius who can use dark magic, after all.”

“That’s right. Dark magic users are quite rare. You could say they’re special.”

“So, I’ll never lose to anyone! Absolutely not!”

“Seeing your talent, it’s not bad to say that. You’re completely different from that guy.”

“You’re not the type to speak ill of others, are you? Words have a way of coming back to haunt you. I’m a bit worried about you, Rex-kun.”

She says a lot of words that are like a person who’s done it all. She seems to be aware of me and is treating me kindly. That’s why I can see the calculation behind her words. She’s choosing her words carefully to create a certain impression. That’s unmistakable.

Well, considering the other person’s feelings is originally a praiseworthy thing. But if you think about it, it’s a bit sad.

“It’s not something you need to worry about. I’ll just do what I want to do.”

If I can get Muska to focus her attention on me like this, that’s good. Then, at the very least, Julia will be safe. But it’s a difficult task. I’ll have to keep my guard up and move forward.