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

89: Hope for the Future

Life at Astrum Academy is going smoothly, I suppose. At least, I’ve made some connections with people here. From that perspective, coming here has been worth it. The curriculum is also quite good, I think.

Well, the fact that no one trusts me still stings, but I’ve been putting it off because I can’t think of a solution.

“Rex-sama, look! I’ve mastered the convergence of magic power, and I can even move it like a scythe or whip!”

“I’ve also improved my fire manipulation. Now, I can burn only the areas I target.”

The teachers here are indeed excellent, and I can learn from them. So, in terms of learning magic, this is definitely a better environment than before.

Phillis, Ik, and the other teachers each have their own exceptional skills, and I often come up with new ideas during their lessons. I can feel my abilities growing.

Julia and the others seem to feel the same way. At least, that’s what I sense from them. If I can live a peaceful student life without any issues, then that’s all I need.

“Coming to Astrum Academy was the right decision. Now, I can be of more use to Rex-sama.”

“The education here is indeed advanced. It’s clear that Rex-sama’s plan has great value.”

“It’s no surprise, given that Phillis works here. The results are not bad at all.”

Sara and Lana also seem to be growing. If I think of this place as just an educational institution, it’s almost perfect. At least, for magic users.

Well, the events that occur in the original story are too numerous, and Astrum Academy is indeed dangerous. That’s a sad reality. But I can’t choose to run away. If I do, the world will be destroyed, and that’s not an option.

In other words, if I’m not here, my acquaintances, including the princess sisters, might become victims. Thinking about that, I had no choice but to enter Astrum Academy. It’s not all bad, though.

Still, the situation is quite troublesome. There are many things to worry about, and it’s a real challenge.

Julia and the others are growing because of the excellent lessons. When I attend those lessons, I can feel the teachers’ abilities.

“Hmm. Muska, watch this. The invasion of dark attributes can be used to connect magic power and materials.”

“Thank you, Ik-sensei. This will help me grow even more.”

“That’s right. By combining fire attribute magic with materials, we can do something interesting.”

In short, instead of using dark magic to directly invade objects, we can use it to connect other attributes’ magic power and materials. This has a wide range of applications, such as creating items infused with fire attribute magic or storing magic in tools. It’s really a valuable lesson.

Ik is indeed a good teacher. If only we can avoid conflict and build a good relationship, that would be ideal. I can feel it now.

However, in reality, Ik’s evil plans are progressing rapidly. According to Milra’s investigation report, we’re close to the final stage. Now, I need to build a relationship with Ik and persuade him. It’s not going to be easy.

“If you think this is interesting, then Rex-kun has talent, don’t you think?”

“Of course. I’ve never doubted my own genius.”

“Rex-kun, you’re still full of confidence, aren’t you? Well, it’s fun to watch, but…”

There’s also the issue of how to deal with Muska. If possible, I’d like to befriend him. Although he’s a traitor in the original story, that doesn’t mean he’s a bad person. The problem is that he’s a one-time traitor. If that weren’t the case, he’d be an amazing person.

While worrying about these things, I attend the lessons. After they’re over, I talk to the princess sisters.

“By the way, today’s lesson idea can be used with my light attribute too! Rex-kun, let’s try it out!”

“Sister is in high spirits, isn’t she? Well, it seems like we have more reasons to cooperate now. That’s not bad at all.”

Mea is indeed optimistic. Her attitude is something I’d like to learn from. As for me, I don’t want to just worry about things; I want to move forward.

Still, Ik’s lessons give me new ideas, and I can feel that he’s a good teacher. He’s definitely helping his students grow.

If only there were no incidents… Well, according to the original story, Ik is someone who will do anything to reach the truth.

He even tries to revive monsters from the academy’s underground, thinking that it will advance his research. In other words, it’s a matter of his conviction as a teacher. It’s not something that can be changed by appealing to his sense of justice or conscience.

Well, for now, I’ll focus on verifying Mea’s idea. This might be a form of escapism, but…

“Hmm. The biggest challenge is how to make my magic power invade the light attribute. If I do it normally, it’ll just be rejected.”

“If we can’t infuse the sword with the blessing of the rainbow (Lien Force Breath), then isn’t it a good idea? That way, we might succeed!”

“That’s not a bad idea. It’s worth trying at least once.”

With that, the three of us mixed the magic of the seven attributes and infused it into the sword. As a result, after several attempts, we were able to successfully infuse the magic.

“This sword feels like it gives me energy just by holding it! It’s a great feeling!”

“Hmm, if we spread it too far, the enemy might use it too. Shouldn’t we keep it a secret just between us?”

It seems like Lina is being cautious. But I also have similar thoughts. Mira says that just holding the sword gives her energy, but essentially, it’s a buffed weapon. If we make more, the enemy might get their hands on it too.

In other words, if the manufacturing method spreads, other people will do the same thing as us. And then, troublesome weapons will spread throughout the world. How we think about this risk will determine the future.

“Do as you like. Anyway, it’s not like you can use the magic without us.”

“That’s true! It’s proof of our bond with Rex-kun!”

Proof of our bond. That’s right. People with different abilities can’t use the blessing of the rainbow (Lien Force Breath) without cooperating. Moreover, infusing that magic into a weapon is also impossible. So, it’s a testament to our friendship. I think that’s wonderful.

With a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction, I returned to my room. As usual, the maids and Millra welcomed me.

“Master, did something good happen? You look happy.”

“Well, something good did happen. I saw something interesting.”

“What is it, Rex-sama? If it’s okay with you, please tell us.”

I think the maids won’t tell anyone else. But even so, I decided to keep it a secret. It’s not up to me to decide who to tell. At least, it’s not something that just the three of us, including the princess, can agree on.

“I’m not supposed to say anything, so I won’t tell you.”

“Then, there’s no choice. I’ll keep quiet, but if I don’t know, I won’t say anything.”

“Everything is up to Rex-sama’s wishes. If you say I shouldn’t know, then I won’t be interested.”

“I believe that’s also Rex-sama’s kindness.”

The maids and Millra trust me without a doubt. That gives me a bit of courage.

From now on, there are still many problems to face. But I believe that there is hope in the future. I want to believe. I hope for a wonderful future.