NOVEL NEXT Chapter 8.2
Stage 1-8. A Plan In Motion
“…So that’s Ouga Vellet.”
The man who scored a perfect score on the ‘written exam’ for the magic academy’s entrance test, yet passed the ‘practical exam’ with a score of zero.
If it weren’t for our academy’s focus on exceptional talent, he would have failed.
I wanted to confirm with my own eyes, so I called him here… indeed, an interesting individual.
That man… he was wary of me at first.
Me, the hero known as ‘Frone of Thunder’.
If he were just a student, I would dismiss it as mere nervousness, but he’s from the Velet family.
A family skilled in stealth, information gathering, and intelligence warfare.
Perhaps he heard some suspicious rumor about me somewhere.
I’ll have to be even more careful not to leave any traces from now on.
“But still, what a troublesome place he’s found himself under the protection of, really.”
To think Mashiro Liche, who I planned to use as an experiment, was snatched away.
And it’s all because of that idiot from the Borbond family.
No matter how much a noble stands above commoners, who causes trouble right after enrolling?
“Hmph. Well, no matter. There was an unexpected gain.”
One thing that idiot from the Borbong family said during questioning.
“My magic was erased! It’s true! He’s lying about not being able to use magic!”
Magic that erases magic?
Don’t make me laugh.
What keeps nobles as nobles is their magical aptitude.
Occasionally, a commoner is born with magic through mutation, but they are vastly outnumbered.
This is why commoners don’t rise up against nobles.
Or rather, they can’t.
Of course, nobles don’t just live off taxes; they provide peace by defeating monsters, among other things.
But dissatisfaction still builds.
If a technique that could nullify magic were to spread, the world’s order would collapse.
“The Vellet family members all claim they don’t use magic. But if this is true…”
His close aides are both of commoner origin.
That maid is suspicious too. I’ve only seen her in photos, so I can’t be certain, but she looks familiar.
What happened to her after she was exiled? I’ll look into it later.
But if my guess is correct…
One was a monster who climbed to the top as the captain of the Holy Knights purely by the sword, the other a rare dual-magic caster in the world.
An incredible power has gathered under Ouga Vellet.
“A man without magic aptitude who can truly understand the suffering of the common people within noble society, huh…”
What is he planning?
Is he trying to become a hero of the people? Or is he just an idiot who wants to surround himself with women?
“Haha, maybe not.”
His goal remains unclear, but he could potentially become an obstacle to the dream I’ve pursued for so many years.
In that case, he must be eliminated.
“—Reina.”
“Yes, Headmaster.”
At my call, a pink-haired girl, who had been waiting in an adjoining room connected to the headmaster’s office, appeared.
“I’m assigning you to monitor him. I’ll recommend him for the student council as well.
That should make things easier for you as the president.”
“Haha, I’m delighted by your consideration.”
As always, her eyes do not smile along with her grin.
She wears a constantly crafted expression.
Even though she’s my disciple, she’s an unsettling child.
If she weren’t talented, I would have discarded her long ago.
“If he shows any suspicious behavior… you know what to do, right?”
“I understand. By the name of Reina Milfonty—”
“I will end his life.”