NOVEL NEXT I Was Reincarnated as a Villainous Noble But I’ll Be Executed as a Traitor if I Do Good Deeds Chapter 34
34 The True Heart’s Whereabouts
I was summoned to the palace, where someone was trying to frame me for a crime. But there’s nothing I can do here. If I were at home, I could at least investigate suspicious people.
The problem now is that I don’t have any usable limbs. However, treating people like tools is a problem, and so is putting others in danger. If I can do something about it myself, I’d rather settle it on my own.
Well, worrying about it here won’t change the situation. So, I decided to focus on talking with the princess sisters. The king told me to talk to them, and they’re also people I want to get along with.
So, I decided to enjoy my time with the princess sisters and headed to where they were waiting. The two of them greeted me with different smiles.
Miya, the elder princess, had a bright, cheerful smile. Lina, the younger princess, had a gentle, calm smile. It’s like they’re polar opposites. The fact that these two are getting along now is a result of my actions, and it makes me really happy.
“Rex-kun, it’s been a while. Lina-chan was getting anxious, waiting for you to come.”
“Shut up, sis. Don’t take Rex-san seriously.”
Well, if they’re waiting for me, that’s something to be happy about. But in reality, who knows what’s going on? Miya might be exaggerating, but she’s not a bad person.
Still, I can tell she’s being affectionate towards me from her smile earlier. So, Miya’s words are fine either way. Whether they’re true or false.
“Ah, I understand. Miya tends to exaggerate, after all.”
“It’s annoying when you say that, though…”
“Lina-chan, you’re not being straightforward.”
“Don’t say unnecessary things, sis.”
For now, it seems like we’re really getting along, watching each other’s interactions. This is a scene that was impossible in “Destiny Blood.” Thinking about it, I feel like I’ve grasped a good future.
Lina often says things with a twisted tone. Well, considering her environment, it’s not surprising. So, even if her words have some thorns, I can accept them straightforwardly.
Or rather, I’m the one with the problem. I’m acting, and if I don’t, my life will be in danger. I’m aware that I’m saying some harsh things, and it’s scary.
“Miya is a noisy person. Give up.”
“Rex-kun, that’s cruel! But when we gather like this, we realize we’re all so different. And yet, we can get along like this. It’s really wonderful.”
“I think it’s not so bad, though.”
I agree. Miya and Lina are different, and I was born into a villainous noble family. Yet, we’ve been able to build a good relationship. It’s amazing.
And for original fans, this is a dream come true. The scene where Miya and Lina understand each other is… Miya wanted to get along with her sister, but the environment around her got in the way. Lina wanted to be acknowledged by someone, but in the end, it was all in vain.
In the end, neither of their wishes came true in the original story. The original story where Miya and Lina kill each other is…
“Like this, the dark attribute and light attribute, the five attributes can get along. We can definitely get along with the neutral attribute child too.”
We can get along with the protagonist, Julio, too. If we can do that, it’ll be great. I don’t want to be enemies with anyone either. If we can join hands, that’s better. Well, I can’t say that out loud, though.
“Miya is like a flower garden. It’s laughable.”
“The neutral attribute is strong against the dark attribute, so Rex-san’s caution is understandable.”
It’s a matter of the properties of magic. The neutral attribute doesn’t change its properties. It’s just pure power. If the magic is the same, the power increases without wasting resources on conversion. However, its versatility is low.
Still, the dark magic’s invasive properties don’t penetrate well. Pure magic has strong bonds, making it hard to infiltrate, or so it was set. That’s why, in the original story, it became the trump card that defeated many dark magic users. So, I’m at a disadvantage too.
Even if I’m supposed to kill the protagonist, it’s not like I can solve the case without Julio. I don’t want to kill anyone, anyway.
“Don’t be ridiculous. It’s just a matter of bad magical compatibility, and I’m not going to lose.”
“Then, wouldn’t it be fine to get along with a child without attributes?”
“I don’t think it’s that simple, sister.”
“I understand. But I’m sure we can get along! After all, we’re friends, aren’t we?”
“Indeed, sister… But if such a future comes, that would be great.”
That’s right. If everyone can hold hands and create a future where even villains and justice-seekers can become friends, that would be ideal.
“You’re too carefree, saying we’re friends just after talking a bit.”
“But, Rex-kun, you’re also trying to protect us, aren’t you?”
“That’s right, sister. You saved me from being an assassin. That’s a fact.”
“So, if Rex-kun is in trouble, we’ll help him too! That’s what friends do!”
If we could borrow the power of the royal sisters, that would be reassuring. As the top-ranked magic users with the five attributes (Pentagiga), and as members of the royal family, they have both magical power and authority. I don’t want to choose friends based on benefits, but…
“Hmph. I’m not weak enough to need your help.”
“You’re overdoing it, Rex-san. I understand, but it’s troublesome when you take my words literally.”
“Rex-kun can’t be honest, can he? That’s also cute!”
“Felicia-san said that too. I understand, but…”
I’m happy to be understood, but at the same time, I’m worried that if others find out, it would be bad. I’m acting to avoid being killed by the Black family and those around them. So, if I’m found out, I’ll be in trouble.
However, saying it directly to those around me would be like admitting that I’m acting. I don’t know what’s right. But I’ll continue to act. At least, I won’t let my act be seen through by the villains.
I think the royal sisters have bad mouths, but if there’s a place where I don’t have to act, my acting skills might decline even more.
“You’re speaking as if you know something. You can’t understand me, anyway.”
“Oh, you’re shy again! Our words make you happy, don’t they?”
“That’s right. I somehow understand. Rex-san, your acting is terrible.”
“But I want to hear your true feelings someday, Rex-kun!”
“Yes. If you think of us as important, it would be even happier if you said it in words.”
I also want to express my true feelings to the royal sisters and others. But that’s still in the future. At least, I need to avoid being killed by the Black family’s assassination methods.
“So, if I’m not acting…! Wait, did the Black Bullet just get fired?”
Suddenly, I felt like I was being attacked. That means Wes is being attacked by someone.