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

20: The Radiance of the Rainbow

I think I’ve finally become friends with Princess Rina, at the very least. That’s why I want to build a relationship with Princess Mia as well. If I abandon Rina and go to Mia, I’ll lose the trust of both.

So, if I can talk to Rina, that’s the best option. If she accepts, then it’s settled. I need to take action. I don’t know how many opportunities I’ll have to visit the palace. That’s why I’m in a hurry.

“Princess Rina, I want to have a conversation with you, Princess Mia, and Felicia, just the four of us. Is that okay?”

“You’re planning to seduce my sister after seducing me?”

Felicia’s teasing seems to have gotten to her. As for me, I have no intention of seducing anyone. But I do want to build a relationship with the royal sisters. They’ll be strong allies, and I also want to see them as close sisters. In “Destiny Blood,” they were killing each other. I want to see a happy ending, as a fan of the original work.

“Considering Rex-san’s intentions, wouldn’t it be better to bring Camilla and Mary along as well?”

“Yes, you want to make us get along. That’s unnecessary.”

As usual, Felicia is perceptive. Rina seems to have understood my intentions as well. It may be unnecessary, but I want to push through with it.

“As for me, I don’t want the royal family to be at odds. If the country is in turmoil, it’ll be troublesome. It’ll hinder my rise to power.”

“You’re lying. But it’s okay. I owe you one, Rex-san. Let’s talk.”

What did she think I was lying about? Oh well, it doesn’t matter. The important thing is that Rina is willing to talk. So, I’ll take action immediately. Along the way, I invited Mary and Camilla as well.

“Brother, you’re getting along with another woman…”

“You’re really stupid, Brother. The royal family is out of your league.”

What do people think I am? Do they think I’m someone who gets involved with women carelessly? No, my close friends are all women, and it’s hard to deny that. But it’s just that the original characters I’m close to are all women. I’m not a womanizer. I wanted to say that, but I couldn’t.

“It seems you have a good relationship. So, did you notice something about us?”

“I said so. If you cause trouble in the country, I’ll be the one who suffers.”

“You’re not being honest. Do you like Princess Rina?”

Felicia’s teasing made Mary and Camilla look at me with cold eyes. I’m really in trouble. If I had to say, I do like her, but I won’t fall in love with someone the same age as me in this life. I’m 10 years old, 10 years old. I’m not a lolicon.

“Brother…”

“Don’t get too full of yourself, Rex.”

“Hehe, it seems you have a good relationship. I’m envious. You’re in a good environment.”

Rina says our conversation is enviable. In other words, she may not have experienced normal conversations before. Although it wasn’t depicted in detail in the original work, I know she was looked down upon by those around her. Considering that, I can sense how much she’s suffered. That’s why I want to see her smile in the future.

We all moved together, heading towards Princess Mia’s location. Thanks to Princess Rina, we were able to reach the room without being stopped.

“Sister, we’ve come to visit. Rex-san wants to talk to us.”

“Rina-chan, you came to visit me?”

“No, I said otherwise, but I didn’t understand.”

Rina is still prickly. It can’t be helped. Only her sister Mia gets treated well, while she’s treated roughly. But I want to build a relationship with her. At least, I want to take one step forward.

“So, Rex-kun, what do you want to talk about? It’s okay to talk, but not alone, okay?”

“I want to try using the magic I learned from Phyllis. That’s why it’s convenient to have me, Mina, and Lina around.”

In reality, I learned the magic from the original story. Phyllis might know about its existence, but who knows? Anyway, if I can use that magic, I’m sure my intentions will get across. From there, if the princess sisters can just get along a little better.

“I’m being left out, aren’t I? Just kidding. I’d love to see your powers.”

Felicia’s joke is genuinely frightening. Even now, her gaze when she said “left out” was sharp, and I might have gotten a little scared. I’m supposed to be used to acting, so I’m just praying that my attitude doesn’t crumble.

“Working with you to use magic sounds great, brother…”

“I’m a swordsman, so I won’t use magic with my stupid brother.”

“Rex-kun has a good sibling relationship, doesn’t he? It’s a bit enviable.”

“Sister Mira is… I mean, never mind.”

Sister Mira wants to get along, which is a fact described in the original story. However, even if Mira approaches her, her sister Lina won’t accept it. She has everything she wants, so it’s hard not to feel bitter.

“Lina… I’m sorry, Rex-kun. By the way, Phyllis-san is that famous elf, right? What kind of magic does she use?”

“Mira will use light magic, and Lina will use five-attribute magic. Let’s clash them.”

“Got it. Then, let’s head to the training grounds.”

I’m going all-in too. Maybe they’ll give me multiple chances. But there’s no guarantee of a second chance. I’ll make it a success with one shot. That’s my mindset.

“Then, let’s start. I’m ready whenever.”

“Got it. Holy Judgment!”

A torrent of light burst forth from Mira’s direction, filling the entire space in front of me with holy light. This was Mira’s trump card in the original story.

“Ah, no choice. Falling Star Meteor!”

In response, Lina dropped a meteor. A top-class magic that combined five attributes. Just before the light and the meteor collided, I used my own magic.

“Here goes, applying Dark Wear!”

Dark magical power was sandwiched between the meteor and the light, corroding both. The light’s magical power tried to repel it, but I imagined it being absorbed. The impact of the light and five attributes colliding was so intense that it seemed like the dark magical power would blow away. But I took in the light and five attributes’ magical power with all my might.

After a while, a rainbow-colored light appeared, and it seemed to grant power to everyone present, blessing them. I felt an overwhelming sense of power, as if I could cut through mountains with a single swing of my sword. It was as if this world itself was about to change.

This was one of the original story’s trump cards, the Rainbow Blessing (Lein Force Breath). Its effect in the original story was a massive buff that made the entire party invincible for three turns. It was a technique that would greatly turn the tide of battle in our favor.

“Has all the attributes mixed…?”

“This is what Rex-san wanted to do, right? Amazing…”

“I’ve shown you something interesting, haven’t I?”

“Brother, you’re amazing…”

Everyone present was in awe. Of course, they would be. This was a top-class technique in the original story. Considering the original story hadn’t even started yet, it was a game-breaking move.

“Do you understand? This is the height I’m aiming for.”

“Yes, this is definitely a kingdom-class trump card.”

Mira seemed to be convinced. As for Lina, I wasn’t sure.

“So, you want us sisters to cooperate, right? That’s what you’re saying, Rex-san?”

“Then, I have a reason to get along with Lina-chan!”

“Ah, I have no choice. For now, I’ll go along with Rex-san’s plans.”

At the very least, I’ve created a reason for cooperation. If this magic spreads to the people in the palace, there will be fewer people who look down on Lina. That’s all I can hope for.

Now, the last problem is Lina’s assassination attempt. I’ll do whatever it takes to prevent it.