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

"Indeed, holidays are best for replenishing sugar."

As soon as Brother Vaide  entered the restaurant, he ordered a giant parfait. It was a parfait so large it could rival the size of an adult's head, and its sheer size made it hard to know where to even start eating. Just looking at it was enough to make my stomach churn, but there was someone else who had also ordered a giant parfait.

"It seems a bit lacking in volume. I'll order another one."

Now, there were two giant parfaits lined up in front of Lilysha. Even BrotherVaide   was wide-eyed at this sight.

"...I'll add one more too."

"Hey, BrotherVaide  . I get that you're competitive, but won't this interfere with your... uh, work?"

"I haven't built a body that would be hindered by something like this."

With such incomprehensible remarks, Brother Vaid now had two giant parfaits in front of him. Watching the two of them devour their parfaits was enough to kill anyone's appetite. Me, Letitia, and Rucelle had ordered more modest dishes.

"Alphiss , how's the academy? You must have taken first place in the entire school with your duel record, right?"

"Nah, I haven't been dueling much. I've been training more with the guys here."

"So, I take it your ranking isn't that great. When I was at the academy, I took first place in the first semester of my first year."

"I don't know my ranking. In my case, even if I improve my record, it doesn't bring me much benefit."

Duel records are ranked by grade level and across the entire school. Naturally, a good record can give you an advantage in job placements depending on your career path, and it also earns you respect within the academy. That Deniro faction is a prime example.

Among the weaker, ordinary students, there are those who join factions. Doing so helps them avoid trouble, and if something happens, they have someone to protect them. Now that the Deniro faction has been expelled due to a magical tool explosion incident, the power dynamics within the academy are likely being redrawn.

"That Giliam eventually took first place in the entire grade. Are you okay with that?"

"What value is there in being the king of the hill?"

"...Are you implying that I'm in the same category?"

It seems I've slightly touched a nerve with Brother Vaide  . But no matter how intimidating he tries to be, it's hard to take him seriously with whipped cream smeared around his mouth.

"Well? Interpret it however you like."

I have no intention of flattering him. Brother Vaid probably dislikes that sort of thing too. As proof, he continued to devour his parfait with gusto.

"Lushiel , I know well enough. But Leticia and Lilysha, I'm a bit curious about you two."

"W-what do you mean?"@@novelbin@@

"Leticia, I want to know about you. And you too, Lilysha."

"Wha-wha-whaaat?!"

It's no wonderLeticia is flustered. Lilysha, on the other hand, is glaring at Brother Vaide with a cold, disdainful look. You're the one who said something misleading in the first place.

"Mr. Vaide , what do you mean by that?"

"I want to know your strength. What techniques do you have? What kind of magic do you use? I'm very interested."

"That's..."

Before Lilysha could finish her sentence, a table was flipped over in the distance. A thug-like man with a bad attitude had kicked the table.

"Hey, you bastards! Don't mess with me!"

"I'm so sorry!"

"You served me food with hair in it! You think an apology is enough?!"

"Eek!"

The man grabbed the waiter by the collar. Just as he was about to throw a punch, Brother Vaid appeared behind him.

"Hey."

"Wha—what the...?!"

When the thug turned around, he was met with the sight of a muscular man, which naturally made him freeze. Realizing he was in trouble, the thug backed away. Ah, his bad habit is showing.

"That wasn't good."

"W-what's it to you? Got a problem?"

"Yeah, I do."

Brother Vaide  grabbed the thug's arm and forcefully adjusted his elbow, arm, and leg. The thug, unable to resist his strength, could only comply.

"H-hey! What the hell are you doing?!"

"Your balance is off. With that kick, you'll hurt your leg. First, focus on this stance. It puts less strain on your body and avoids unnecessary force."

"Sh-shut up! Don't tell me what to do!"

"Alright, from that stance, try kicking me."

Brother Vaide  stood firmly, waiting for the thug's kick. Neither the customers nor the staff could keep up with this pace. The thug, though hesitant, decided to go for it and launched a kick.

The kick landed squarely on Brother Vaide's  stomach, but he didn't budge, as if he were a massive rock. The thug, on the other hand, immediately felt a sharp pain in his leg.

"Ow ow ow!!! My leg, my leg!"

"Hmm, you need a bit more training. Fine, I'll dodge this time, so try again."

"No, no more!"

"That's no good. You've got potential. Come on."

Brother Vaide  puffed out his chest. The thug, limping, tried to leave the scene.

"I-I'll pay! I'm leaving!"

"...Thank you."

The thug handed some money to the waiter and left the restaurant. Brother Vaid scratched his cheek with his index finger, looking somewhat disappointed.

"Hmm, what a shame."

While everyone else was stunned, I calmly sipped my coffee. That's just his bad habit. He's not trying to train the other person; he's just curious. Even Lilysha was taken aback by his inexplicable behavior.

"A-Alphiss  , your brother is... a bit, no, quite unusual, isn't he?"

"BrotherVaide ? People call him a demon god, a sword saint, a nation destroyer, but in short, he's a battle maniac."

"A battle maniac?"

"Whether it's a punch or a kick, Brother Vaid gets interested right away. He just wants to see better techniques."

Hearing my words, Lilysha rubbed her arm. She finally understood what would happen if BrotherVaide took an interest in her. She should never show even the slightest hint of violence in front of Brother Vaide . Otherwise, you'll end up like that thug, completely broken.

He wants to fight after bringing out the opponent's full potential. He's fascinated by techniques and finds supreme joy in overcoming them. In other words, he's the ultimate sore loser, taken to the extreme.

"That guy had potential, but oh well. Let's get back to eating."

"You're still eating?"

Brother Vaide  sat back down and ordered another giant parfait. Even Lilysha didn't dare to challenge him this time. Rucelle also tends to be quiet around Brother Vaide . Once, when he got cocky and attacked with arrows, Brother Vaid made him demonstrate his techniques all night, leaving him traumatized.

"Alphiss , keep the next holiday free."

"Huh?"

Brother Vaide  didn't say anything more. I can guess what he's planning, but I never expected Brother Vaid to invite me. This might actually turn out to be interesting.