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

46: Treasuring Those Who Are Kind

The school-like atmosphere was something I would occasionally visit. Among them, there were people whose names I remembered. Besides Julia, who seemed to be related to the protagonist, there were a few others who caught my attention.

For instance, there was Stell, who was the protagonist’s childhood friend in the original story. She had wavy purple long hair and gentle black eyes. I’m sure she had died before the story began in the original, so I didn’t know much about her. If I had to say, it was probably because the protagonist was trying not to let someone like Stell become a sacrifice.

In other words, if she were here, the possibility of Julia being related to the protagonist would be high. That would be troublesome to deal with. After all, Stell herself was someone close to the protagonist. Considering the influence, it would be better to handle it carefully.

There was also Chrono, a boy who seemed to be friends with the two of them. He lived in the same town, apparently. He had short purple hair and black eyes, similar to Stell, but I didn’t know if they were siblings. Since he didn’t appear in the original story, I didn’t know much about him.

If I had to say, Julia and Stell seemed to be admired, while Chrono seemed to be liked, but it was uncertain. Since we would be involved in the future, I didn’t want to be disliked.

As I entered the building, the three of them came into view. Julia ran up to me, waving her hand, while Stell approached slowly, and Chrono looked like he was forced to do so.

“Rex-sama, you came today too! Watch my performance!”

“Yes, yes, don’t get too excited. We don’t want to be a nuisance to Rex-sama.”

“And don’t forget about Lana-sama either. We should be grateful to the person who helped us.”

Julia was full of energy, Stell looked calm, and Chrono seemed to be in a bad mood. It was possible that he was disliked, so I had to consider that.

However, it was difficult to try to improve the situation. If I were seen as trying to curry favor with the common people, it would be the end. My father wouldn’t forgive me.

To be honest, my attitude wasn’t good. Julia was treating me well, and Stell seemed to have good intentions towards me. Chrono’s attitude was normal, though.

“Julia, Stell, Chrono. You’re all doing well. I’ll praise you.”

“It’s only natural! I’m showing off my cool side, after all.”

“We can eat without worrying thanks to Rex-sama’s kindness. Julia, be sure to thank him properly.”

“And don’t forget about Lana-sama, either.”

It seemed that Chrono admired Lana. If that was the case, I might be able to get him to favor me. No, there was a possibility that he would become even more stubborn. It depended on how he admired Lana, but seeing him praise another man would be painful.

Thinking about it, the situation was difficult. I had to think carefully about how to improve our relationships. It was crucial to proceed with caution. If I panicked, I would only be disliked more.

In other words, it was a problem to look down on the other two. Since they were treating me well, I had to handle them properly. Julia was trying to show me her good side, and Stell was expressing her gratitude with words. That was something I had to treasure.

“Chrono, be quiet. Can’t you see my performance?”

“Don’t get too full of yourself. If you fail, it’ll be a disaster.”

“Stell’s right, but I want to show off my good side.”

“Yes, yes, I’ll help you too. Rex-sama, please watch.”

However, the two of them couldn’t use magic, which I knew. That’s why I was curious about how they would show off their skills. Well, it wouldn’t be bad, since their good intentions seemed genuine.

“Ah, let me see. How capable are you all?”

“I’ll show you. It’s fine if you watch.”

“Chrono, don’t be rude to Rex-sama! He’s our benefactor.”

“It’s not a problem. I’ll just get more chances to appeal to him.”

“That’s a problem! Who’s the one who prepared our meals? Who’s the one who gave us a chance to study? Think about it!”

It seemed they were childhood friends, and it would be troublesome if they started fighting here. As for me, I wanted everyone to cooperate. However, it was unlikely that they would listen to me, especially Chrono.

In that case, it would be better for me to play the villain. After all, it was the same as usual.

“I’m not thinking about getting you all to understand me. Just try to be useful, that’s all.”

“It’s only natural! I want to be useful to Rex-sama.”

“I’m the same. I’ll work hard to get into Astral Academy. Come on, Chrono.”

“I won’t forget my debt to Lana-sama. We’re alive today thanks to Lana-sama’s kindness.”

Well, it wasn’t bad. It wouldn’t lead to a fatal breakdown. Whether I was useful or not was another story. If I didn’t do anything, our relationships would only deteriorate.

If Julia and Stell were to oppose Chrono, I would choose the two of them for now. As a human, it was only natural to prioritize those who showed me kindness.

“Hey, isn’t Lana-sama also trying to be useful to Rex-sama? Don’t you know that?”

“Th-that’s…”

“Don’t worry about it. Your rebellious spirits are just a small thing.”

“Thank you, Rex-sama. Here, you too.”

“……Thank you.”

Now, what will happen from here? Chrono seems reluctant to apologize, and building a relationship with him might be difficult. Still, I won’t give up. Since I’ve created a school, it’s meaningless if I don’t increase my allies.

“By the way, Rex-sama, would you like to see my sword?”

“Julia, you’re being too polite! I’m sorry, Rex-sama. May I show you my bow as well?”

Chrono doesn’t seem to care. Perhaps he still dislikes me at this point. What I’ll do in the future is a challenge.

However, for now, I’ll focus on Julia and Stell in front of me. Since they’re making an effort, I should take a good look.

“Do as you like. I’ll work hard to be of use to you.”

“Of course, Rex-sama. I’ll definitely repay your kindness.”

“Then, Rex-sama! Let’s have a mock battle!”

Julia will brighten the atmosphere around us and give me the power to move forward. Stell will support Julia from behind and provide a calm judgment.

I want them to support me with their abilities and help me grow with all their might. The mock battle is just the first step. Let’s get pumped up.

“Let’s see my power!”

“I’ll show you too! Let’s hurry, Julia!”

Even if Julia’s true identity is the protagonist with a changed gender, I want to spend time with them at Astral Academy. That’s my genuine feeling.

Imagining a bright future, I gripped my sword.