NOVEL NEXT I Was Reincarnated as a Villainous Noble But I’ll Be Executed as a Traitor if I Do Good Deeds Chapter 58
58: The Value of Magic
It was good that Julia awakened to her non-attribute magic. But it seems that’s not the end of it.
“I also need to become stronger… to be of use to Rex-sama, to surpass Julia…”
“Ster, don’t push yourself too hard. Rex-sama told me that rest is important for efficiency too.”
Ster is trying to continue training despite looking exhausted. To be honest, it’s hard to watch. But since they’re doing it for my sake, I shouldn’t be the one to stop them. They might just become more stubborn if I do.
As far as I’m concerned, I just want Ster to be happy. It’s a foolish thing to say. I created a school to seek out cooperators, but I’ve found something more important. However, I absolutely hate seeing important people suffer.
If they continue to push themselves too hard, I might have to use force to stop them. But the problem is how Ster will see it. If I phrase it wrong, they might think I’ve given up on them.
In our current situation, not being able to speak my true feelings is a hindrance. If I could just convey my true intentions, they might stop. I want Ster to be happy, but it’s hard to do.
No matter what, I won’t let my father, who moves for the sake of the common people, know about this. He might not be a father who would permit such actions.
But then, how can I get Ster to stop? They’re piling on the pressure, and it’s like they’re about to collapse. And they have a face that looks like they’re about to cry. I don’t want to see that expression.
“But, but…”
“I won’t acknowledge it anymore. Do you want to make Rex-sama’s teacher someone who forces them to undergo harsh training?”
“That’s… yes, I understand…”
Lana spoke up, and it was a big help. If I’m the reason they’re moving, then I should just say I’m troubled. However, Ster still looks dissatisfied. They must have strong feelings.
“I’ll also help. I can understand the pain of not being able to use magic a little.”
“Milra-sensei… that’s right, isn’t it?”
Milra is someone who couldn’t use magic and has come this far. Thinking about it, they might be the person who understands Ster’s current pain the most.
For now, it’s hard for me to say anything, so I’ll just observe. I want to take away Ster’s pain, but I’m not sure if my words will get through to them.
And Ster is trying to be of use to me. I shouldn’t deny that thought. That’s why I can’t think of a good solution.
In my past life, I might have known, but I’m not that kind of person now. At least, that’s how it seems to others. I don’t think my words would reach Ster.
So, I want advice from someone who has experienced suffering. It’s hard to find a good opponent, but I’ve come to rely on my teachers.
“Erena, Filis. I don’t know, but it seems that when you’re stuck, it’s painful. What did you do in those situations?”
“I went back to the basics. When that happens, I realize that I’ve been neglecting something.”
“…I wonder. What kind of form does being stuck take? It depends on that, right?”
It seems that Filis has noticed that I’m not the one who’s stuck. Or maybe they just want to identify the cause.
I shouldn’t say that I’m stuck, considering the situation. It’s not something that people who have been recognized for their talent, like Erena and Filis, would say. Success is a given, so it’s a light phrase.
It would be better to indirectly convey Ster’s worries. If I’m not the one who’s stuck, then… because the solution changes from person to person.
“It seems that I’m not strong enough. I’m anxious because I can’t use magic.”
“……Proposal. Even those without magical power can awaken to magic. We just need to transplant the magical power. But, there are conditions.”
Then, Ster would be able to use magic too. First, we need to investigate whether Ster truly doesn’t have magical power. In any case, it’s a story worth listening to. Not just Ster, but maybe Milra and Wes could gain more power as well.
“Phillis, is this true? If there’s a way to do this, it would change the world. Even I, a beastman, could use magic?”
“What are the conditions? Are they difficult?”
In theory, it’s possible, but in reality, it’s unclear whether it can be executed. I can’t just give Ster false hope. That would only lead to despair.
“……It depends on Rex. At the very least, light, darkness, and neutral attributes cannot be transplanted. And darkness attribute is required. With that power, we can infiltrate and implant magical power into the body.”
“That’s simple enough. If I use Phillis’s magical power, I’ll be fine.”
As far as I know, Phillis is the strongest magic user. If we can mass-produce magic users like that, dark magic users would be invaluable. I don’t know much about it, but it’s likely a significant secret art. At the very least, it wasn’t mentioned in the original story.
And if dark magic users are that valuable, we should increase their numbers by any means. That’s directly related to national power. It’s strange that the king wouldn’t order it. In other words, there must be a reason.
“……Impossible. To transplant, we need a pure attribute. A strong one, too. In other words, we need to receive a strong single attribute (monodeka) magical power with dark magic and then transplant it.”
“Can’t Phillis, with her magical power manipulation, gather only one attribute’s magical power?”
“……No way. No matter what, other attributes’ magical power will mix in a bit. I’m still inexperienced.”
I see. A strong single attribute (monodeka) is rare, even in the original story. In other words, it’s an exception among exceptions. Normally, the number of attributes determines one’s strength.
Since I’m surrounded by exceptional people, my sense of normalcy is numb. But even a normal magic user can take down dozens of armed humans. Well, if we choose the right method, we can neutralize magic users. The simplest way is to take hostages.
“In the end, can we transplant magical power to beastmen? Then, I could become stronger too.”
“……Unknown. But beastmen don’t have the organs to manipulate magical power. They can’t use normal magic.”
Then, I understand what kind of accident could happen. I don’t have the courage to conduct human experiments, and it’s difficult to realize. If Wes had the power to protect himself, I would feel at ease. But it seems my magic-infused gun, Black Bullet, wasn’t enough.
“That’s right. I was interested in magic-infused sword techniques too, but I’ll give up on that.”
“Hmm. A strong single attribute (monodeka) is necessary. I have an idea.”
“……I agree. Felicia or Camilla would likely meet the conditions.”
“That’s right. Then, let’s try it. For now, I can only rely on Felicia.”
Camilla is currently attending Astral Academy, making it difficult to meet up with her. That leaves only Felicia. I need to think about how to ask her. It’s for Ster’s sake. I’ll do whatever it takes, even if it’s a bit of a challenge.