I was Reincarnated as the Youngest Child of a Villainous Noble Family Who Controls the Kingdom from Behind the Scenes

"Alphiss -sama, are you going to beat up that Lilysha ?"

"I hope it can be resolved peacefully."

We were walking down the hallway towards the third training ground.

Lilysha had heard about the trouble and headed there.

The headmaster made the request in that manner, but I have no intention of killing Lilysha.

If she were just a mob character, it might be different, but  Lilyshas  is the  main character. While her events might be frustrating, I don't dislike her as a person.

Most of what happened to her is due to her family environment.

Her father, the family head Branmud, imposed strict education on his only daughter, Lillisha.

He hired renowned experts from the country to teach her everything from academics to martial arts and magic, leaving her no time to play.

Having been in such a state since childhood, she doesn't even think of herself as unhappy.

Her mission is to become the head of the Persifam family, and she has never considered any other way of life.

It's no wonder she turned out like this, being like her father's puppet.

("You're quite soft-hearted.")

("Hiyori, I'm not going to kill Lilysha.")

Hiyori speaks to me from within the magic sword.

This conversation takes place in my mind, and even Rucelle can't hear it.

If she were to appear so casually within the academy, it would cause quite a stir.

("That girl will eventually meet her downfall. She somewhat resembles the emperor from before. Those who think of themselves as leaders often end up hollow once they attain that position. Those who bear a mission are nothing once that mission is gone.")

("She depends on external factors for her sense of purpose. I only think about myself.")

("Yet you seem quite enthusiastic about Lillisha. How naive. I'll pet you next time.")

("Maybe next time.")

In the end, Lilysha's situation is for my benefit.

She needs to grow properly and become stronger; otherwise, there's no point in pursuing her.

This was originally Letitia's role, but in this world, there's no guarantee that she would handle Lillisha's events.

In the game, the player triggers the events, but in this world, Letitia acts on her own will.

Meaning, the player doesn't know about the events and complete them.

If I hadn't done anything, things might have followed the game's script, but I've been too reckless.

It's possible the scenario has changed.

Thinking about this, we arrived at the third training ground to find Lillisha already dominating.

Students lay battered before her.

"P-please wait... I can't fight anymore..."

"So? What does that have to do with breaking school rules? You kept resisting, so I decided to teach you a lesson."

So  Lilyshas is punishing those who broke school rules.

I don't know exactly what they did, but getting this heated over school rules is excessive.

Even if those students did something deserving of expulsion, it's not Lillisha's role to handle it.@@novelbin@@

Unlike me, if she goes too far, she could be expelled.

"Hey, Lilly..."

"Lillysha-san, that's enough!"

Oh? Is that Leticiamaking an appearance?

Seems my worries were unfounded. She's acting according to the script, like a true protagonist.

"Oh, princess. What do you want?"

"Lillysha-san, why did you join the student council?"

"I will eventually become the head of the Persifam family and maintain order in the country. It's only natural for me to uphold order in the academy, right?"

"What you're doing here is lawlessness."

"What did you say...?"

Leticia approaches Lillisha without fear. She's changed quite a bit since I last saw her.

Her magic is neatly contained on her body's surface, and her control over it has significantly improved.

"Lillysha-san, if you want to fight so badly, I'll be your opponent."

"That's unexpected. But I'm part of the student council's executive branch; I don't engage in duels recklessly."

Leticia ignores Lillysha's provocation and draws her sword.

She slashes the air in front of Lillisha's nose.

"...I just interfered with the student council's work. If you have any complaints, come at me."

Leticia steps into the safety field.

This must be shocking for Lillysha.

"You've got some nerve, princess!"

As soon as Lillysha chases Letitia into the safety field, she attacks.

Fireballs appear everywhere and are launched at Letitia.

Her control over magic has improved.

There's less deviation, and the fireballs aren't releasing excess magic.

This shows her magic is well-refined.

"This is the end, princess!"

Just before the fireballs hit Leticia, they veer off in a completely different direction.

This is—that technique, right?

"Deflect."

AsLeticia swings her sword, all the fireballs are deflected.

Her sword is imbued with magic, making it clear what she did.

Normally, magic would damage a weapon upon contact unless it's exceptionally strong.

But with magic imbued, it's different.

By coding with magic and canceling out the opposing magic, even spells can be blocked.

Letitia has mastered this in a short time.

And that deflect can redirect both physical and magical attacks.

Yes, Leticia isn't the type to dance elegantly.

"H-how... how can this be...?"

"I am Princess Leticia . I stand at the forefront to guide the people. Therefore, I will not run from any obstacle. I will face everything to protect the people."

Leticia stands there so majestically, it's as if you can hear the sound effects.

"Lillysha-san, attack as much as you need. I won't run, nor will I strike back."

"Don't... mess with me!"

Lillisha creates a wall of fire and hurls it at Letitia.

Leticia doesn't flee from the rapidly approaching wall of flames.

"Deflect."

The flames disperse and dissipate around Letitia.

Every obstacle before the princess is removed.

The students watching begin to cheer.

"Princess Letitia... do your best!"

"Lady Leticia !"

"We'll follow you, princess!"

Leticia , holding her sword, is praised by the people.

Even I can't help but be captivated by her divine presence.

" It's not over yet It's not over yet !

Lillysha unleashes every fire spell she knows, but Letitia, though struggling, continues to deflect them.

The students grow even more excited.

"Lady Leticia !!"

"Lady Leticia!"

"Lady Leticia!"

The training ground is filled with students chanting Letitia's name.

"Haah... haah... why won't you... fight back...?"

Leticia doesn't respond.

Meanwhile, Lillysha's magic must be nearing its limit.

She probably doesn't understand why Letitia won't fight back.

Staggering, Lillysha continues to pour her magic into her attacks.

Hey, if she keeps this up, she's going to die.

"You spoiled princess... what do you know about leading the people...? Do you know how much... how much I've suffered...?"

Lillysha's body turns crimson.

This might be bad.

"I won't lose, I won't lose, I won't lose... I've reached it, the pinnacle of a mage...!"

Flames erupt from Lillisha's body, briefly filling the safety field.

With her magic overflowing, Lillysha finally does it.

Yes, she's done it.

Well, I guess it's my turn now.