NOVEL NEXT I Was Reincarnated as a Villainous Noble But I’ll Be Executed as a Traitor if I Do Good Deeds Chapter 24
24: Pursuit of Youth
I handed Wes a gun, and we’re now prepared for any situation. I decided to reconfirm that there’s no danger to others, just in case. During the ‘Destiny Blood’ incident, I wondered if anyone was in danger.
Fundamentally, if Camila and Mary didn’t cause trouble in the original story, the safety level would increase significantly. Well, since the Black family is recognized as an evil household, they must have some grudges against them.
“Come to think of it, I forgot about the incident my mother caused. If I leave it alone, Aria and Filis might be in danger, right?”
The episode where she drained an elf’s blood and killed them, then bathed in it. That’s the event that engraved Monika Edel Black’s name in my head. My perception of her as just Rex’s mother changed completely. While the idea of bathing in blood is similar to something that happens in reality, it felt especially eerie in the story.
“If I bathe in an elf’s blood, I can become younger. It sounds like occult nonsense, but she believed it.”
So, she killed elves for eternal beauty. When I heard about it in the original story, I just thought she was a terrible person. But if someone I know might be killed, I absolutely won’t forgive it. That’s why I’ll stop her no matter what.
However, I don’t want to use killing as a method. Besides, if I kill my mother, there’s a risk that my father will kill me. So, I need to find another way.
“Then, if I can make my mother younger with my own hands, can’t I prevent the incident?”
Just improving her appearance would already make the situation better. If she tries to drain an elf’s blood, I’ll threaten her with magic. That’s a feasible option. So, it’s worth a try.
“Dark magic can invade human bodies and manipulate them to some extent. I think it’s possible. I’ll consult with Filis right away.”
With that, I headed to Filis’ place. As always, I’ll consult with her about magic. Although I can’t use dark magic, she’s a reliable ally who can help me. The fact that she’s knowledgeable about magic is a significant advantage. I’ll need to study harder too.
“… Amazing. That’s an interesting idea. It’s possible that eternal life could be achieved.”
When she said that, I was surprised. It’s an outrageous idea, but in a world with gods, it’s not impossible. So, I won’t believe it immediately.
“That’s still a long shot, though. Eternal life is just a fantasy.”
“… I disagree. While the possibility is close to zero, we haven’t verified it yet.”
I still think it’s almost impossible, but that’s how it is. If it’s a technology that can be achieved, it wouldn’t be strange if it was mentioned in the original story. At the very least, it wasn’t mentioned in the main story. The idea of eternal life is too impressive to forget.
“Well, let’s focus on beauty for now. If we can’t achieve that, we can’t reach eternal life.”
“… I agree. Let me try it. I’ll make it fit Rex’s tastes.”
Skin quality and all that are outside my expertise, but Filis is originally beautiful. Well, I’m trusted not to do anything dangerous, which is reassuring. In reality, I did an experiment to invade Wes with magic, so I know the dangerous line.
After that, I tried several magic spells. As a result, I succeeded in making the skin younger. It feels like removing the strange parts of the skin. I also adjusted the moisture level. Later, I understood the image of young cells based on Filis’ skin. I realized that elves are incredible creatures, living for over a hundred years with youthful skin.
“That’s right. It’s crucial to clearly imagine the effects. Then, I’ll want to know more about skin structure.”
“… I agree. Rex, your magic is heavily influenced by knowledge. So, I’ll investigate on my part.”
That’s right. The more you know about the material, the more you can understand the necessary properties. As a result, knowledge affects the outcome of magic.
“Well, at least I was able to increase the skin’s elasticity. The experiment was a success.”
Since the magic is complete, I’ll head to my mother’s place right away. She’s in her private room, so I’ll call out to her.
“Mother, are you free now?”
“Rex-chan, what’s wrong?”
Monika looks at me with a cheerful smile. As the only blonde-haired, blue-eyed person in my family, she leaves a strong impression. With her vertical roll hairstyle, she looks unusually young for her age. It’s hard to believe she gave birth to me. She’s obsessed with youth.
Except for her hair color, she resembles Felicia in terms of appearance and tone. Maybe there’s a connection to the Violet family? It wasn’t mentioned in the original story, but it’s slightly intriguing. However, it’s not something I need to ask about. If it’s common knowledge, I wouldn’t want to ask and create discomfort.
“I developed a beauty magic with Filis’ help.”
“Oh, really? Go ahead and try it.”
“Here goes. Beauty Sense!”
I enveloped my mother’s face with my magic, then invaded her skin, bringing it closer to young cells, removing the strange parts, and adjusting the moisture level. After finishing, I released my magic.
“Is that it?”
“Yes. Take a look in the mirror or touch your skin to confirm.”
“Hmm… Ah! This is… something anyone can be proud of!”
She’s extremely delighted, and I’m confident that the magic was a success. I believe this magic will help protect Aria, Filis, and other elves.
“It seems to have gone well, and that’s good.”
“Not just your face, but can you also show me your entire body?”
That’s a troublesome request. Since it relies on visual inspection, I need to see the skin directly. In other words, it’s going to be a real hassle.
“You can’t do it without looking, and it’s a bit…embarrassing…”
“It’s not a big deal, just like my lovely son seeing me!”
As I watched Monica undress, I felt a sense of powerlessness. But if I stopped halfway, I’d only incur more resentment.
So, I performed the procedure on Monica’s entire body. As the mother who shares my blood, she’s a beauty I’ve only just met recently. I felt a strange sensation, but I endured it, of course.
When I finished, an inexplicable fatigue swept over me. Well, I was tense, after all.
“It’s done, Mother.”
“This is amazing! Rex-chan, you’re my pride!”
Monica hugged me tightly. I was mortified, thinking that if someone saw us, it would be a disaster. And I was being hugged by a woman who looked incredibly ridiculous.
“Wait, wait…think about your appearance!”
“This is just a mother-son interaction. Is there a problem?”
I glared at Monica, who looked genuinely puzzled. If I couldn’t even save the elves, I’d be filled with regret.
“There are problems galore…”
“Well, Rex-chan is also in a rebellious phase. In that case, there’s nothing we can do.”
She said it with a truly pitiful expression. But since I was finally freed, I didn’t have the energy to say anything extra.
“For now, it seems you’re pleased, and that’s good.”
“I’ll be relying on you again from now on.”
For now, I’d resolved the major issue with my mother. Next, I wanted to extend my help to my brother and sister. For a peaceful future, I’ll continue to work hard.