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 84



84 What I Can Do

The investigation I entrusted to Milra has probably made some progress. Since she returns every day, I know she’s safe. As I’m thinking about this in my room, Milra approaches me.

“Lord Rex, I’ll report the current situation.”

“Should I and Aria-san go somewhere?”

If I receive a report in my room, the maids will gather around. I could order them to leave, but it wouldn’t make much sense.

“Do as you like. It’s not like I’m going to stop you, and it’s not like I wouldn’t get involved anyway, given my position.”

“I agree. If I were in their shoes, I’d think Lord Rex’s acquaintances would know the information I have.”

Milra’s thoughts align with mine. That’s how it is. It’s not like I’m going to report to anyone or investigate alone. And it’s known that Milra is my attendant. So, it’s only natural that Wes and Aria would become suspicious.

However, it’s unlikely they’d use them as hostages or something. Ike’s goal is to release the sealed monster in the school’s underground. By doing so, he can investigate the monster’s true nature and get closer to the truth. That’s his top priority, so he’ll probably focus on getting close to the monster for now.

Besides, I have insurance. I gave Milra and the others accessories imbued with my magic. It would be quite difficult for them to take off the defensive charm and kill them before I reach them.

Overall, it’s better to inform them of the situation rather than keeping them in the dark. After all, I can’t rule out the possibility that Ike might attack me.

“Then, it might be better to hear the report. I’ll make it clear who to be cautious of.”

“I won’t say anything if you tell me to keep quiet, Master.”

As expected, the maids respect me. It’s a relief. Having someone I can get along with is a big comfort for me. When I was reborn, I thought I might die without making any allies.

Now, I wonder if the events from the original story will still occur. Maybe something like the butterfly effect will happen, and Ike will actually become a good person.

Honestly, it’s tough to suspect people and fight against them. I’m only enduring it because I have the goal of protecting those around me. If I could just live in peace with everyone, that would be great. For that future, I have to do my best.

“Then, I’ll explain. First, let’s talk about Professor Ike’s movements. He’s been acting suspiciously.”

“That’s right. I thought something would come up, so I ordered you to investigate.”

“First, we found a hidden passage behind the bookshelves in the library. We didn’t enter, but it seems to be connected to the underground.”

“Ah, I knew that. But you did well.”

Musca also knew about it, and it’s likely that some people are aware of it. However, just knowing that my knowledge from the original story matches the situation in this world is a big deal. My knowledge from the original story is useful. I can confirm that.

The question is how far I can utilize my advantage of having knowledge from the original story. That’s where things will change significantly. Just confirming the important facts is a relief.

“You’re amazing, Lord Rex. It seems you’ve brought several magic tools.”

“Is there one that can absorb magic power?”

“Yes. I’m impressed by your wisdom, Lord Rex.”

In other words, the possibility that Ike is trying to awaken the sealed monster, the Gray Wolf, is very high. It seems he’s almost at the final stage. As expected, Ike is destined to become an enemy. It’s already difficult to persuade him now.

Or rather, it’s normal for someone to become hostile when they realize you’re aware of their plan. So, I can’t think of a good strategy. Maybe I should just give up.

“That’s right. If we’ve reached this point, we’ve crossed the minimum line.”

“I understand. Then, should we continue the investigation?”

“Don’t dig too deep. What we can gain from now on might not be worth the risk.”

In other words, if Milra becomes a sacrifice, my goal will be unachievable. If she gets hurt, it’ll be a big problem. That’s why I’m worried about taking unnecessary risks. I just want my loved ones to be happy. That’s why I want to take measures against Ike’s incident as well.

“Of course, Lord Rex. Your kindness won’t be in vain.”

“You’re really kind, Master.”

It’s nice to be called kind, but it’s meaningless if I don’t produce results. I have to work hard to make everyone happy. As the strongest, I should be the one to take the most effort.

“Wes, you shouldn’t get too involved in things you don’t understand.”

“No, please don’t worry, Wes-sama. There’s almost nothing left to report.”

“Should I help as well?”

“No, you don’t need to abandon your duties to help. Besides, it’s not good for an amateur to intervene. You’ll both be in danger if you get in the way.”

What I wanted to say was mostly said by Milra and Aria. As expected, both of them are excellent and reliable. However, I need to reiterate my words to make my intentions clear. It’s crucial to emphasize my resolve.

“‘Wes, your role is to provide me with a comfortable life. As long as you fulfill that duty, you’re doing your job.’”

“‘And my role is to make Rex-sama’s policies a reality. Each of us has our own tasks to accomplish. That’s how we can be of service to Rex-sama.’”

“‘I agree. Rex-sama understands us well.’”

“‘It’s only natural. I’m the one who knows.’”

“‘Then, I’ll work even harder to make sure our master has a good time.’”

“‘I’ll also strive to be of more service to Rex-sama.’”

From now on, I want to get along with everyone. To do that, I need to be careful about Iku’s actions, as well as Muska’s.

To survive from now on and ensure everyone’s safety, I’ll do everything in my power.

However, there’s only so much I can do alone. I’m already getting help from Milra, but I wonder if I can’t gather more allies. That thought crossed my mind.