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The Villainous Noble Who Kept Rewinding After Death: The Story Somehow Changed When I Committed Suicide

Episode 191: Action Commences

“Well then, I guess this is goodbye.”

“Mm.”

Four days after our final discussion. Having finished our last class of the semester, we stood at the gate, facing each other in two groups.

And perhaps it was because everyone present, except for me and Kamael, was a girl known as a beautiful maiden, the gazes from around us were intense.

No. To be more specific, the main reason everyone was staring was due to my self-proclaimed wolf, who was hugging tightly to my chest and refusing to let go.

“Come on, Fiera. Let go already. It’s time to go.”

“Mm.”

“Stop just responding! I said let go now!!”

Shuvina had taken on the role of Fiera’s guardian, trying to pull Fiera away from my back, but Fiera showed no signs of moving.

This was because I was using body enhancement skills to keep myself grounded, and Fiera seemed determined to not let go, straining her arms with unusual strength.

At this rate, my spine might actually get crushed.

“Ugh. Fiera.”

“Mm?”

Realizing we wouldn’t be able to depart at this rate, I leaned in close to Fiera’s ear and gently blew my breath.

“Fuh…”

“Now!!”

Fiera, whose senses were sharp, especially her ears, let out a cat-like sound from being tickled by my breath, causing her grip around me to loosen just slightly.

Seizing the opportunity, Shuvina used her body enhancement skills to yank Fiera away, binding her with wooden vines conjured by Dōna.

“Haah. Now we can finally set off.”

“El… that was unfair.”

“Isn’t it because you wouldn’t let go?”

“But… I feel lonely.”

With her ears and tail drooping, Fiera said that, losing her energy like a discarded puppy.

“We’re not going to be apart for long.”

“But…”

Fiera glanced at Iris and the others for just a moment before looking down, and I understood what she was worried about.

“I get what you’re thinking, but that’s simply not possible. Like I said before, I have no romantic feelings for anyone, including you. So there’s nothing for you to worry about.”

While I did have an interest in Iris’s growth and my relationship with Shudo since entering the academy, it was more like the way you’d feel when a chess piece moved differently than expected—not anything that could be categorized as romantic feelings.

“You know I’m well aware that my emotions are totally broken.”

“But still, feeling anxious is still feeling anxious. It’s complicated to see someone you like with other girls when you’re not around.”

Given the history of Iris and Shudo, I couldn’t completely dismiss her feelings, but right now, it was a hassle and an emotion that didn’t concern me at all.

“I guess there’s no helping it. Once a day.”

“Hm?”

“You’re wearing one half of those earrings that let you talk remotely, right? You can contact me once a day without a problem.”

“Really?”

While I wanted to tell her not to contact me unless it’s an emergency, I couldn’t help but feel it would be a pain if she kept sulking right in front of me, so I compromised this time.

“Yeah. But please don’t do it late at night. I need my sleep. And no long calls, either. Max 30 minutes.”

“Got it.”

Fiera seemed genuinely happy that she could talk to me even from afar, completely brightening up from her earlier sulk.

“Alright then. Take your time and enjoy your sightseeing.”

“Mm. I’ll finish quickly and go sightseeing with El.”

It felt like her interpretation was slightly off, but I didn’t say anything further as it might make Fiera insist on coming along, so I just smiled and let it slide.

“Kamael, it looks like you and Sephiria are the only normal ones here, so good luck struggling with the others.”

“Hey! Why am I not included in the normal group?!”

“That comment doesn’t exactly make me feel good, but I’ll do my best in moderation.”

Sonia, who was voicing her dissatisfaction about not being in the ‘normal’ group, appeared to be treating this like a vacation, dressed in a casual dress and wearing a broad-brimmed hat, resembling an upper-class lady off to a holiday.

Honestly, I couldn’t even muster the desire to speak to her; I was just astounded by her mental resilience as I moved past disbelief.

“Alright then, let’s meet at Valentine Duchy when we’re done.”

“Got it.”

After discussing it with everyone, we decided that once this operation was complete, we’d all gather at Valentine Duchy and spend the summer break there.

The reasoning was simple: summer was hot everywhere else, but since Valentine Duchy is in the north, it remained cool during summer, making it the perfect vacation spot.

After wishing each other luck and safety, we said our goodbyes in front of Suzette Imperial Academy.

Once we parted ways with the girls, we boarded the magic train and headed toward the North Gate leading to Valentine Duchy from the Imperial Capital.

“Is, so from here we’ll receive requests around Valentine Duchy while expanding our name and luring in our targets, right?”

“Yes. I believe my notoriety as Eir has spread to some extent, but unfortunately, we are completely unknown this time. First, we need to spread our strength and name, then wait for our targets to latch onto us.”

In this operation, the first step was to not get caught by those connected to Saramāju.

If we went to defeat the bandits as we did before, we might encounter those linked to Saramāju, but bandits typically set up bases deep within mountains or caves.

It was tedious to hunt them down randomly, and more importantly, searching itself was just too much of a hassle.

So this time, while defeating monsters and the bandits which have requested help, we would spread the name of Adventurer Luna, aiming to make the enemy see us as potential slaves for Saramāji’s forces.

“Alright then, everyone channel your magic into your bracelets to use the recognition distortion.”

“Understood.”

“Yes, ma’am.”

“Got it.”

The three of them responded, channeling their magic into their bracelets, and their appearances began to change slightly due to the magic of recognition distortion.

The reason for using recognition distortion magic on Iris and the others was that their appearances were too striking, making them too noticeable, and to avoid being recognized as noble ladies from the get-go.

If they were recognized as noble ladies from the outset, then any thieves who were cautious might avoid kidnapping them to evade trouble later on.

However, if their appearances were altered and they were captured first, then it wouldn’t matter if their identities were revealed afterward, as that would give us justification for any actions we take from then on.

It’s simply about establishing the facts.

“Well then, time for me to change my appearance as well.”

I said this and focused my image and magic into the Transmutation Ring, transforming my gender from male to female, my appearance shifting to that of Luna instead of Eir.

And by the way, while you might think it wouldn’t be a problem for my identity to be leaked if Iris and the others’ was, for me, since Saramāju and Valentine Duchy are close together, there’s a risk they might invade Valentine Duchy before we even destroy our nation.

Even if they didn’t invade, if my becoming a hostage or a slave reached my parents’ ears, despite knowing I’m strong, it would still worry them.

My principle was to nip any potential risks in the bud, and giving no cause for any anxiety to my parents, who cherished someone like me, was my way of showing gratitude to them.

“Alright, let’s go.”

I called out to Iris and the others with a voice that was now higher and more feminine than usual as we set out from the Imperial Capital with this different group.

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