NOVEL NEXT I Was Reincarnated as a Villainous Noble But I’ll Be Executed as a Traitor if I Do Good Deeds Chapter 52
52 For the Future
We’ve welcomed a new teacher, and the school’s activities are progressing smoothly. However, we still don’t know who was behind the monster attack last time. Therefore, we can’t let our guard down. We need to think about what to do in the future. While attending school, we’re spending our days thinking about countermeasures.
However, Julia and the others seem to be struggling with similar issues. They’re a bit depressed. I’m worried about them, but I can’t express it openly. It’s a difficult situation.
“Ugh, do I not have any magical power? Or is my training insufficient?”
“That’s something I’m worried about too. What should we do? Is meditation alone not enough?”
At the very least, Julia’s problem might be solvable with training. And Ster, in the original story, couldn’t use magic. That alone doesn’t mean she can’t use magic at all. However, it’s difficult.
Both of them are seriously trying to be of help to me. I want to repay them. I also want to see them in a carefree state.
“There’s no need to rush. I’ll cooperate too. Let’s continue training. It took me a month to awaken my magical power, after all.”
Thinking about it, I and Mary must have had considerable talent. Both of us didn’t take a day to awaken our powers. However, in our current situation, those are exactly the right words. They might be able to reduce their self-doubt.
As for me, I don’t want them to overthink things. Although I want cooperators and started the school, I don’t want to make my close friends suffer. If it’s just me, I’d rather fight alone.
“But that way, we can’t be of help to Lexus-sama. When the monsters appear, we can’t do anything…”
“I’m the same. I’m too full of myself. This me is…”
It’s better not to make them feel that way. As for me, I want Julia and Ster to live happily. They’re already important to me.
I’ve thought about it with others, but it’s very difficult to express my true feelings openly in this world. We don’t know when we’ll die.
If I were to part ways with them without expressing my true feelings, I wouldn’t be able to forgive myself. However, the situation is bad. If I were to express my feelings openly, Julia and the others might be in danger.
To be honest, I don’t trust my father. If he knew I was getting close to the common people, he might try to kill the reason behind it. In other words, he might kill Julia and the others. That’s why I need to hide my true feelings. It’s sad, but…
“There’s no need for that. I’m currently employed by Lexus-sama, although I can’t use magic. As a teacher, though…”
It’s Julia and the others who are being comforted by Milra Tina Orange, the new teacher at our school. Although she’s a noble, she’s a rare existence who can’t use magic. That’s why we were able to hire her easily. In this country, magic is revered, and those who can’t use it are not given important positions. She’s just right for us.
She’s a talented person who achieved top grades at the Academy with one hand tied behind her back. She has short, neatly arranged yellow hair and blue eyes, giving off a serious impression. She suits glasses well.
She’s a talented person who’s both beautiful and intelligent, but because she can’t use magic, she was about to be relegated to a minor position. Lana scouted her, and I want her to support me in my work too. She’s probably better at politics than I am, so I want her to be my right-hand man.
“Milra-san… Yes. We can’t stay in one place for too long. We need to stand up for Lexus-sama’s sake too!”
“I won’t lose either. I’ll definitely become stronger.”
“I also won’t hold back. As a teacher, I have a role to fulfill, and I’ll leave it to Milra-san.”
Lana is still a kid our age, after all. Being a teacher is tough. Thinking about it, I want to repay her for her hard work. It’s just that I can’t think of a good way to do it, so I’ll take my time.
“I’m deeply grateful to Lana-san. She invited me here, and thanks to her, I’ve gained unexpected joy.”
It’s amazing how just assigning an important task to a capable person can make things easier. Honestly, there are parts where I want to thank those around me who can’t see things. But I can’t say that in front of them.
“I’ll work hard and devote myself to you. If I do, you’ll recognize me, right?”
“Of course, I will. I’ll devote myself to you, who have recognized me, with all my heart.”
“I also want to go to the Academy…”
“But those aren’t places you can enter with compromises. You need to have the resolve to stake your life.”
That’s right. In reality, it’s like getting into a top-class university. It’s not a place you can easily enter. However, getting anxious narrows your vision. I don’t blame Stelle for that. Rather, I’m the one who’s failing. I’ve been taking the food and bed she’s prepared for me for granted. Or maybe I’ve been underestimating Julia’s and Stelle’s high moral character.
That’s right. If you’re a good person, it’s natural to cherish those favors. The protagonist has doubts about the person who’s influencing his life, and his childhood friend.
“That’s right. I also know it’s difficult.”
“I apologize, Milra-san, Lana-sama. I was careless.”
“No need to apologize. I fully understand your feelings.”
“That’s right. I also want to think carefully about how to be of use.”
“I’ll definitely become stronger. That’s the most important thing. To protect Rex-sama…”
Julia and Stelle are both full of enthusiasm. That’s why I want to respond properly. I also need to think of a way to return the favors. Even if I can’t attend Astral Academy, I want to find a way to repay them. Or maybe a way to become stronger.
“Now, what should we do? Milra seems quite excellent, so we can leave some things to her.”
It’s a relief. I wouldn’t have thought of hiring someone from the Academy on my own. I need to thank Lana.
“The problem is Julia. Her null attribute magic awakens with strong emotions. But that means we can’t use the same conditions as the original story. There’s no value in considering the death of a loved one like in the original.”
It’s impossible to let Stelle die for the sake of magic power. No matter how I think about it, there’s no meaning in doing so. What’s the point of getting a future by doing something like that?
“Then, it’s difficult to awaken her magic through meditation. Consulting with Filis would also be pointless if we’re asked why we know certain things.”
But I can’t think of any other methods. In the worst-case scenario, we might have to rely on the original story’s events and not on Julia’s null attribute magic. Can I do it?
“That is, fundamentally, is Julia the protagonist? If we don’t clarify that, it won’t work.”
Maybe I’m just thinking about it in the wrong way. That’s something I should keep in the corner of my mind. It’s important to consider all possibilities.
“But how do we confirm it? It’s a difficult problem.”
It’s impossible to take the easy way out and just awaken her magic for now. It’s frustrating. But I can’t stop here. It’s crucial for both me and Julia. To grasp the future, I’ll just have to keep thinking from now on.