I Was Reincarnated as a Villainous Noble But I’ll Be Executed as a Traitor if I Do Good Deeds Chapter 60
60: Stell’s Faith
I was saved by Lord Rex. That’s an undeniable fact. The fact that I’m alive now is all thanks to him.
Back in my hometown, I was on the verge of being sold. Probably to some lowly noble or brothel. That’s where I was headed.
In other words, I was sold to Lord Rex. My parents sent me to him, after all. But my current situation is the best. I get to enjoy delicious food, a warm bed, and high-quality education. I have everything I could ask for.
“I want to repay Lord Rex’s kindness.”
For that, I wouldn’t mind becoming Lord Rex’s concubine. I told Julia the same thing, and it’s not a lie. Lord Rex would treat me kindly even if I were his concubine. I have that kind of faith in him.
He wouldn’t use me just to satisfy his desires. He would cherish me and take care of me. That’s what I believe. Plus, he’s handsome, strong, and comes from a wealthy family, the Blacks. He’s not just anyone.
Even so, Lord Rex values the people close to him. I believe that. He prepares a proper environment for his students, and Julia and I are no exception. I can feel it strongly. He answers our questions and gives us advice, unlike others.
But it’s hard to repay his kindness. My gratitude is genuine, so I want to be of use to him.
“Can’t I, in my current state, become Lord Rex’s power…? He’s the one who saved me…”
If I were sold to some unknown person and died in a dirty alley, that would be the end of my future. But Lord Rex saved me from that fate. I don’t want to be an ingrate and not repay his kindness.
However, I couldn’t become strong. I couldn’t even reach Lord Rex’s feet. So, I thought, at the very least, I could support him in areas where he couldn’t reach. But even that seems difficult.
“I’m just an archer, and my power is insufficient. I’m just a country bumpkin, and I don’t have any knowledge or wisdom. What can I do?”
It’s hard to be of use to Lord Rex with my knowledge and wisdom. He’s a noble, after all, and has high-level knowledge. Even Lady Lana wanted to become his student at one point.
What surprised me the most was that objects would fall from the sky, and he could negate that force to make them float in mid-air. Flying in the sky is something I thought only happened in fairy tales. But Lord Rex has actually flown in the sky before.
What I admired the most was that, to Lord Rex, that level of knowledge and technology was something he could talk about casually. It wasn’t special knowledge, just ordinary conversation. He would talk about it outside of class, like it was nothing.
It’s not possible to be of use to someone like that with half-hearted efforts. That would only push me to my limits. If I stay like this, I’ll just become someone who’s only helped by others. I can’t accept that.
Lord Rex has expectations of me. If I can’t meet those expectations, it’s better for me to die. After all, an ingrate is worthless, just like my parents.
“If only I could use magic… maybe I could support Lord Rex like Lady Lana does. Maybe I could defeat monsters like Lady Mary and Lady Felicia do…”
Lady Lana was able to be of use to Lord Rex in the form of lessons. She taught magic and calculations to help him achieve his goal of entering Astral Academy.
Lady Mary and Lady Felicia have overwhelming power. Even if I had a hundred people, I wouldn’t be able to defeat them. They’re so strong that they could treat me like a child.
In those days, I was worried about what to do, and then Julia underwent a change. She gained incredible power, rivaling Lady Mary and Lady Felicia. With that, she could be of use to Lord Rex.
“Julia, you’ve awakened to magic. But I… if only I had the same talent…”
My true feelings are that I want to surpass Julia. I want Lord Rex to expect things from me, train me, use me, and praise me. I want to live those kinds of days.
When I think about it, I want to laugh. How ugly am I?
“No way. I’m even jealous of Julia, my friend. That’s not supposed to happen.”
After that, I trained desperately. If I push myself to the limit, maybe Lord Rex will notice me. I really thought that training would make me stronger.
But Lord Rex poured magic power into me. From then on, I felt the magic power coursing through my veins. With that, I could cast fire magic. It’s not something a normal person could do, like creating flames that could reduce things to ashes.
The joy I felt in that moment is something that no one can understand.
“Lord Rex knew my worries. That’s why he gave me magic.”
When I’m alone, I can’t help but smile. I’ve caught Lord Rex’s eye. I was chosen by him. There were other students who couldn’t use magic, but he only gave magic to me.
“I’ll do anything to repay that kindness. Anything except kill Julia.”
If Lord Rex wants my body, I’ll naturally accept. If he asks me to lend him my power, I’ll do it with all my might. That’s what brings me joy.
“I’m not mistaken. He thinks I’m precious. He wouldn’t give magic to someone who’s just a tool.”
If I can use magic, I can stand above many people. If I want to, I could kill many students. After all, the magic I’ve acquired isn’t ordinary. At the very least, it’s stronger than Lady Lana’s water magic or Chrono’s earth magic. It’s not as strong as Lady Mary’s or Lady Felicia’s, but…
I’m definitely special. I know that. Lord Rex took a risk and gave me magic, after all.
“If there’s a way to grant magic, it wouldn’t be strange even if it became a rumor.”
In other words, Rex-sama is special. Not just an ordinary dark magic user, but an extraordinary person. I, who was picked up by such a person, am indeed fortunate.
Now, all the hardships I’ve experienced so far in my life can be forgiven. If I think of them as trials to meet Rex-sama, they’re almost negligible.
“Rex-sama is great. Comparing him to anyone else is almost laughable.”
No one can use magic like him, and he possesses overwhelming strength and incredible knowledge. Moreover, he’s kind to us, existence-wise. There’s no one like him.
“I’ve obtained the best master. A person more wonderful than anyone else. Certainly, more than the goddess Mireal.”
To be able to serve such a person, I’m incredibly blessed. It’s probably better than being born into a noble or royal family.
“Ah, Rex-sama! I’ll devote everything to you!”
If I can be of use, it’s only natural to say so. I can become the servant of the most revered person in the world. Such happiness gives me an overwhelming sense of comfort.
Everything Rex-sama desires. If it’s the world, I’ll make it yours.