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

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As I was thinking about such things, Phyllis stood before us. Indeed, in situations like this, she takes the lead.

“…Your mission. I want you to defeat the bandits. The members have been decided, so each of you will act accordingly.”

With that, the members gathered in front of the paper with their names on it, which was posted on a bulletin board-like thing. It was like checking the class roster, and then we’d split up.

“Rex-kun and I aren’t together, but we’re with Lina-chan. Good luck, Rex-kun.”

“What a hassle. If they’re not our enemies, I’d rather they just died already.”

“Well, we can win, so don’t get too careless.”

Not just the princess sisters, but if anyone gets hurt, it’ll be a big deal. It’s better not to let our guard down. I need to be careful too. Even if we’re not in the same group, safety is important.

I have to give it my all. I’ll quickly take down the bandits and meet up with everyone again.

“We’re not with Rex-sama either. But we’ll do our best!”

“We’re with Julia, Sara, and Lana-sama, so don’t worry.”

“We’ll get good results and have Rex-sama praise us.”

“I’ll work hard so that I can be sent to this school again.”

“We can cooperate perfectly, so don’t worry.”

“Yeah. I expect you to be active from now on, just like the effort I’ve put in.”

From now on, it means we have to survive this time. I think that’s the intention. Since we’ve spent time together in this school, our mutual understanding has deepened.

If we can’t win, it’s better to escape. I don’t think it’s embarrassing to do so.

“It’s a shame we’re not in the same team. As fellow dark magic users, we should get along well.”

“If I’m there, the bandits aren’t even enemies. We can handle them easily.”

Musk won’t reveal his true nature, and in this situation, it doesn’t mean anything. So, for now, I’ll believe in him sincerely. I want him to be safe, and I think that’s a normal feeling. Even if I don’t trust him completely, I consider him a friend.

I really don’t want him to become an enemy. If we can have fun together, that’s the best.

“I’ll show you my results. I’ll definitely win against you.”

“As a representative of the princess, I want to achieve a proud result.”

“Rex-san, don’t negotiate with the bandits, okay?”

“Those annoying people. Let’s just go.”

The two people who see me as a rival are one thing, but Felicia is… No, I know she’s joking. As my childhood friend, she’s just teasing me. Well, I’m not in a bad mood, but I can’t imagine her having real ill intentions.

With that, we moved out in our divided teams, led by our teacher. We had some freedom, but unless it’s a life-or-death situation, we won’t get any help. It’s similar to the original story, but it’s a terrifying tale.

“Rex-kun, what will you do? The bandits are right in front of you!”

Aik is doing his job as a teacher, so my task is simple. I’ll quickly take care of the bandits and return calmly.

“It’s simple. Fatal Blade!”

With that, an explosion occurred in the center of the bandits, and those who got caught up in it were blown away. It was an easy story.

“Hmm, that was quick. You’re amazing. Among the students I’ve seen, you’re exceptional.”

With that, all that’s left is to return. As I thought that and turned around, I felt like several students had taken a step back. I didn’t know what it meant, but I’d soon understand.

“Hey, you killed them all so quickly…”

“You’re from the Black family, after all!”

I was taken aback when I heard that. I had been killing the bandits like it was nothing, like a routine task. I had been treating human life lightly, like crushing an ant.

But I couldn’t show my emotions now. I had to keep wearing my usual mask.

“Ugh, this is annoying. Let’s just return.”

“I agree, Rex-kun. We shouldn’t waste time on bandits like them.”

With that, we returned to the school to report our results. We gathered in our classroom, listening to Phyllis’s story.

“…The results. Indeed, the students in my class have excelled. This is proof of your efforts.”

Well, it’s only natural. Our class is considered the strongest in terms of actual abilities. And that’s because we’ve been tempered by Filis. It’s only natural that we wouldn’t be a match for ordinary thieves. So, it was easy to kill them.

“This way, we can eventually be of use to Lord Rex!”

“I properly took down everyone, after all!”

“Lord Rex, please praise us!”

“I also worked hard to ensure our safety!”

“Well done. You’re worth picking up.”

I wonder if we’re being properly praised. Why didn’t Julia and the others fear us? Is it because I took down everyone by myself? Or is it because I’m from the Black family? I don’t want to think about it, but I was enjoying myself.

During the exam, I thought it didn’t matter even if they feared us. But the reason is different, and it’s changed this much.

“We also took them down properly, Rina-chan!”

“Exactly. It’s not something for royalty to do. It’s a soldier’s job, after all.”

“The nobles are stronger, so it can’t be helped.”

We can kill people and still be so cheerful. Why is that? What’s the difference between me, the princess, and the others? We’re all praying for peace, after all.

“Is Rex okay? I didn’t have any problems, did I?”

“Musca-san is close to Rex-san, isn’t she?”

“Felicia is too concerned about trivial things.”

Even I, who was wary of Musca being a villain, might have fallen into the same trap. Or maybe I’m even worse. I’ve changed from killing to protect important people to simply killing because I can.

“I was able to easily defeat them.”

“I also ended it easily, but it’s just the first task, after all.”

It’s enviable. They’re enjoying the current situation. No, that’s not it. They’re just calm. They’re not enjoying it. Don’t make such a dull assumption.

In the end, the same thoughts kept swirling in my head all day. When I returned to my room, I felt a heavy sense of unease in my stomach.

“Master, is something wrong? You look a bit sad.”

“Don’t worry about it. I don’t have any problems.”

“We won’t tell anyone else, no matter what happens. So, please feel free to say something.”

“I agree. We’ll definitely make Lord Rex’s desired future a reality.”

I can’t afford to sink into despair for the sake of protecting everyone. I know that, but my heart won’t listen.