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

Chapter 259: Avoided it

After exiting the dungeon with the designated magic stones from the third layer, Fiera, who had returned first, approached me silently, attempting to leap at me.

However, using Detection Magic, I instinctively dodged, leaving Fiera to embrace nothing but air beside me.

“Eh…”

“Ah.”

Although it was unintentional, Fiera seemed shocked that I had evaded her, standing frozen while hugging the air, and I, on the dodging side, found my thoughts halting for a moment, unsure of what to do.

“Did you… dodge me? I was dodged. Eh. I was dodged…?”

Seemingly taken aback by getting avoided, Fiera repeatedly muttered about it, not moving an inch, and soon, a dark aura began to manifest around her.

“Hey, El. Why did you dodge? Did you grow to dislike me? Or have you finally found someone you like? Am I in the way? Am I unwanted? Hey, why? Tell me, El.”

Fiera began to sway like a ghost, closing in on me as if she were a spurned lover, her resentment and lingering feelings piling up like a vengeful spirit.

“No, it’s nothing like that. I just used Detection Magic and reacted instinctively to dodge.”

“Detection Magic?”

“Yeah. I got tired of the dungeon training, so I used Detection Magic to find the quickest way back. The moment I exited, I sensed something rushing at me, so I instinctively dodged. There was no other intention.”

“Really?”

“What good would it do for me to lie?”

“………… I got it. Then spread your arms.”

“Huh? Like this?”

Fiera stared at me for a moment as if checking something, then asked me to spread my arms while creating some distance, before suddenly leaping at me again.

“Phew. Are you satisfied now?”

“Mm.”

With a strong hug, Fiera pressed her ear to my chest as if checking my heartbeat.

“Wow, El is quite liked by Fiera, huh?”

“Sonia, huh? I get that I’m liked, but it feels heavy.”

In that situation, Sonia, who had been acting with Fiera, approached with a bright voice, grinning as she drew nearer.

“It’s heavy? But isn’t being lighthearted worse? There are people who betray their partners and cheat, or easily change their hearts—compared to that, I think it’s happier to be loved fiercely even if it’s heavy!”

“That depends on the person. So, Sonia, is that what you prefer?”

“Me? I also like earnest people. Especially if they’re kind and spoil me!”

“I see.”

Having been betrayed by Iris in the past, I could agree with some of Sonia’s points, but at this moment, I felt completely devoid of romantic feelings, so it honestly didn’t matter much to me.

“By the way, I heard something interesting.”

“Something interesting?”

“Yes! They say El is called the Ice Fallen Angel at the academy!”

“… Huh?”

“I didn’t really get the reason, but I think it’s cool! Nicknames or aliases can feel endearing or respectful, right?”

Sonia praised it, but her eyes and mouth were slightly twitching, and I could immediately tell she was holding back laughter.

“I see. So that’s what I’m called behind my back.”

“Yeah, seems so.”

“Okay then. Well, I really don’t care what I’m called behind my back, but it does annoy me a bit when someone says it to my face.”

“Eh?”

“El. Silfa said she wants to learn lightning magic.”

“Oh? Is that true?”

“Ah, um, yes.”

“I see. Then I’ll show you now.”

“Wait, what?”

As I unleashed my magic, everyone around us except for Fiera, who was still clinging to me, quickly stepped back, and Sephiria cast a barrier around Iris and the other students.

“Um, El. That was just a joke, a joke!”

“It’s the role of the adventurer in charge to respond when students seek a lesson, right?”

“Well, yes, but no one asked to learn…”

“Seems Silfa asked to learn lightning magic, so I created an opportunity for her to learn at the cost of my own well-being. Nice job, Sonia.”

“Wait, Rick! Mail! Fall! Help me!”

Sonia desperately sought help from Rick and the others, but they quickly averted their eyes, seemingly unwilling to get involved, and Mail, for some reason, started praying with her hands together.

“Now then, to return the favor of this eager Sonia, I suppose I’ll lend a hand. ‘Rain of Lightning Stars!’”

“Waaaaaaah!!!!”

As I activated the spell, blue-white lightning rained down around Sonia, causing her to let out a cat-like scream and remain frozen in place.

To be precise, she wasn’t moving because she knew she wouldn’t get hit.

Naturally, I had no intention of actually hitting anyone; this spell was simply to surprise and show Silfa some lightning magic.

“Pant, pant… That was scary! I thought I was going to die…”

“Overdramatic, huh? You knew it wouldn’t hit you, right?”

“Even if I knew, it was still scary! I felt like my life was in danger!”

“Is that so?”

“Don’t just say ‘is that so!’”

“Anyway, setting Sonia aside…”

I shifted my gaze away from Sonia, who was still dramatically gasping for breath, and focused on Silfa, who was watching from near Sephiria. She flinched and met my eyes with a slight start.

“Did you learn a bit from that?”

“Ah, um, yes! It taught me a lot. The activation speed was impressive, but more than that, your control over the magic was exceptional. I could tell everything was calculated to avoid hitting anyone.”

“Hmm. You have good eyes. Lightning magic has a short range, but its activation to impact speed is among the top levels. So, first, focus on improving your activation speed and control. Even if you miss, you should train so you can quickly cast the same spell again, so you won’t panic when it counts.”

“Understood!”

“Also, a magician can’t just shoot magic from the backline forever; their limits will be reached quickly. Ideally, you need to move while dodging close-range attacks and find openings to land your magic. If you excel in lightning magic, it’s even better to focus on close and mid-range combat. Sonia from your class has also been practicing melee combat lately, so you might want to consult her first.”

“Yes, thank you very much!”

“Well, since Silfa is a noble, you might not feel the need to get too caught up in combat, but if you’re interested, it could be fun to ask.”

Since Silfa was a daughter of a viscount family, it may not be necessary knowledge or skills considering her future, but if she wished to learn, it wouldn’t hurt to ask Sonia.

“Eh, did you remember me?”

“Huh? Of course, we’re in the same class, so it’s only natural to remember you.”

“Ah, thank you! I’m really happy!”

“I see. For now, I think being around these guys will be tough, but there’ll be plenty to learn, so do your best.”

With that, I offered a light smile as a form of social courtesy, causing Silfa to blush slightly and hurriedly turn her face away.

“Hmm. El. Look over here.”

“Eh?”

In that situation, Fiera for some reason grabbed my cheeks with her hands and turned my face toward her.

“You shouldn’t look at other girls too much. And I told you it’s forbidden to smile at anyone in front of me. You should understand your own charm by now.”

“I was just talking normally.”

“Normal is not enough. Girls might feel happy just having a cool guy remember them. Some might even get the wrong idea. It’s like how a commoner girl would be thrilled to be remembered by a prince. Also, El’s smile is too deadly.”

“I think that’s a bit of a prejudice, though.”

“If you keep gaining fans like this, El, you might get stabbed from behind.”

“Ah, is that so?”

I didn’t fully grasp Fiera’s point, but given the tales of noblemen or royalty getting poisoned by their wives, I figured it was about something along those lines, so I decided to just go along with it.

Afterward, the scene was dominated by an overly possessive Fiera and a Sonia still repeating that she was scared while kneeling, along with the other students confused about what had just happened, creating a rather peculiar atmosphere.

By the way, there was one guy who seemed like he’d forcibly intervene if I used magic on Sonia, but thankfully he remained inside the dungeon this time, so it all ended peacefully.

Then, after some tens of minutes, when everyone had exited the dungeon, Lime and the other teachers confirmed it, and the collection of the magic stones they had brought back took place, marking the end of that day’s dungeon training.

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