NOVEL NEXT I Was Reincarnated as a Villainous Noble But I’ll Be Executed as a Traitor if I Do Good Deeds Chapter 67
67: Taking a Step Closer
For now, I want to give the remaining acquaintances accessories infused with my magic. I’ll update them gradually, but for now, the latest version will go to the school administrators. It’s not like I’m openly favoring them, but it’s clear that I have special people.
Maintaining appearances is important, so I need to show that I care about all the students. In reality, it’s true that I do. I have many opportunities to meet them, and there are parts where I feel emotional. With Julia and Stell, I have even stronger emotions.
So, during my usual meeting with the two, I’ll give them the accessories. This flow is already familiar.
“Julia, Stell, take these.”
“Choker? Rex-sama, you’re interested in that sort of thing?”
“You’re going to dye me with your color, aren’t you? Thank you, I’ll gladly accept.”
They have a ridiculous misunderstanding. I don’t know how to deny it without causing trouble. If I panic and deny it, it’ll seem suspicious. And if I fail to phrase it right, it might lead to another misunderstanding. For example, they might think we’re experimenting together. That’s not the case, though.
If I explain what it’s used for, they’ll naturally understand. I don’t want to touch on it too much, but with these two, I don’t have to worry. They’re considerate of me and have the intelligence to keep secrets. They’re trustworthy.
“For now, if you have magic power, you can use my magic. Make good use of it.”
“That’s amazing! Thank you, Rex-sama.”
“Rex-sama, from now on, we’ll always be devoted to you. We’ll return this favor.”
The two of them put on the chokers and smiled at me, looking happy. It’s reassuring to see them wear it always.
It’s physically difficult for me to protect everyone with my own hands. Simply put, I can’t help people in different locations at the same time. That’s why I thought of giving them accessories.
The remaining ones are Lana and Mill. It’s easy to make time for them, as we often discuss the school’s operations. We talk about things like increasing personnel or student numbers.
So, since there’s no one else around, I can give it to them without worrying. Well, with Lana and Mill, it wouldn’t be a problem even if I gave it to them in public. They can see that I trust them, after all.
“Lana, Mill, take these.”
“This… Are you deciding to make me your mistress?”
Do they think the choker is some kind of collar? I thought it would be easy to hide under clothing, but I guess I need to deny it quickly.
It’s a big deal to make a noble’s daughter my mistress, isn’t it? The relationship with the Indigo family would become complicated.
“I can feel the magic power. Did you put something in it?”
“Milra, you take it. That’s right. Don’t think about it.”
Thanks to Milra, I can steer the conversation in the right direction. Incidentally, I’ll send my magic power to Milra to authenticate the accessories. By doing so, no one else can use them.
Other humans can basically use magic, so I’ve adjusted accordingly. Milra doesn’t have magic, so a different strategy is needed.
“Is this Lord Rex’s magic power?”
“That’s right. With that, I can authenticate your tools. You can use my magic with that Choker.”
“Thank you, Lord Rex. I’ll treasure it.”
“I’ll treasure it too. I promise to serve you even more faithfully.”
It seems like they’re wearing it quickly and without issues. I think I’ve made the minimum necessary preparations. It would be better to give the other students something too, but I’m still hesitant.
The reason is that the students who were attacked might have been targeted by an insider. If I give them a low-quality tool, it could be misused. Since I can’t guarantee their humanity, I decided to hold back for now.
However, I want to give the students something to enjoy. So, I prepared some recreational tools. They can use them during breaks or whenever they want. Now that I think about it, I should have prepared them earlier. Taking breaks is important, after all.
“Sometimes, it’s good to have fun. So, I brought these tools.”
“These are cards, balls, and… pawns?”
They’re like trump cards, ball game tools, and board game pieces. Each person has their preferences, and since there are many people, I prepared multiple sets.
“Play with whatever you like. You need breaks too, after all.”
“Then, Lord Rex, let’s play with me! With this ball!”
“I want to join in too. It’ll be fun with Lord Rex.”
“Julia and Sterl also love Lord Rex very much. We got good things, after all.”
Lana is touching the Choker, looking quite calm and seemingly pleased. I think it’s okay, but what did she get again? The design is different from Julia and Sterl’s, but if they notice the common point, it might be a bit troublesome.
“Lana-sama, you’re wearing that…”
“Did you say something, Chrono?”
“No, it’s nothing. Don’t mind it.”
Somehow, Chrono looks a bit gloomy. I’m worried, but I feel like he’s avoiding me.
“Lord Rex, come quickly!”
“Don’t rush me, okay? Lord Rex has his own pace too.”
“I’ll join in on your fun sometimes.”
“Thank you, Lord Rex! What do we do with this ball?”
“You can use it as you like, but basically, you take turns throwing and catching it.”
It seems like Julia has her eyes on the ball. That’s a lively image. Sterl is also enthusiastic, as expected. The two are always together, so it’s natural for them to act as a pair. I don’t have someone like that, which is good or bad, I’m not sure. Either way, it doesn’t change what I need to do.
“Alright, Lord Rex! Let’s go all out!”
“Please be careful… Ah, I want to participate too…”
“Sterl, you can join in too. You won’t be able to take my ball, anyway.”
“Then, I’ll be the referee. Since we’re at it, let’s keep track of wins and losses.”
“I’ll observe the other children’s conditions.”
“Leave it to me, Milra. Let’s start then.”
So, we began playing a catch-like game. We don’t have gloves, but our physical abilities are sufficient. Plus, we have magic, so even if we get hit directly, it’ll only hurt a little.
Julia’s ball is fast, and Sterl’s control is good. It’s exactly as I imagined, and I almost laughed out loud.
After continuing for a while, both of them showed significant improvement. As expected, they have remarkable athletic talent.
“Yeah, that was fun! Lord Rex’s ball was really fast and surprised me!”
“That’s right. Lord Rex’s greatness has been conveyed once again.”
I want to create more opportunities to play like this in the future. After all, spending time with close friends in a peaceful atmosphere is the most enjoyable. I need to work harder to maintain this lifestyle.