Reincarnator
Translated by GXYRU
Edited by GXYRU
After waiting for Noel to calm down, we left the library. It seems like her fever has gone down, so there’s no need to worry.
As a precaution, I escorted Noel back to the classroom. For some reason, the girls were giving me hotter stares than usual, probably because of the rumors. I could also feel the jealous gazes from the boys.
Well, I don’t really care about that.
“Hey, Arius. Can you accompany me for a bit?”
As I was about to leave the classroom after finishing class, Millia was waiting for me. Even though my plans afterward naturally involved tackling the top-tier dungeon, I couldn’t bring myself to refuse her.
Silently, I followed Millia as we left the school grounds. She led me to a rundown café hidden in the backstreets of the bustling city.
“I’ll have milk tea. And you, Arius?”
“I’ll have coffee.”
The small shop had no other customers except for an old man behind the counter who seemed to be the owner. Even after placing our orders, Millia remained silent. It wasn’t until our drinks arrived and the owner went back to the counter that she finally spoke up.
“Hey, Arius. If you feel like you don’t understand what I’m about to say, tell me immediately… Oh, but I guess it’s pointless to give such a preamble. You might pretend not to understand.”
“I already have no idea what you’re trying to say.”
I made a jest and received a glare from Millia.
“I’ll be direct. Arius, you’re the same… as me, a reincarnator, right?”
That was quite straightforward. Well, I’m not surprised though. I had considered the possibility of Millia being a reincarnator. Her statements and behavior were noticeably different from the others, more distinct from the game.
“Yeah, that’s right. I’m a reincarnator.”
“I knew it… you’re completely different from the game’s Arius. I had always thought that your strength, even during dungeon practice, was abnormal.”
But you’re easily admitting it. Does that mean you don’t intend to hide it?”
“Because it would be troublesome if it became known, I don’t plan on actively promoting it. But I don’t mind if it gets exposed. Besides us, it seems there are other reincarnators in this world, but they haven’t faced witch hunts or discrimination.”
“Huh… What do you mean?”
Well, it’s understandable that Millia would be surprised. I, being the son of the kingdom’s prime minister, receive information without even asking, and as an adventurer, I gather information from traveling around the world.
On the other hand, Millia is the protagonist of ‘Koigaku,’ but she’s just an ordinary student. She probably only receives information at the level of a commoner.
I haven’t heard any stories about other reincarnators in the Lonaudia Kingdom, except for us. So it’s understandable that she wouldn’t know about the existence of other reincarnators.
“I’m certain about the information I found. There are rare cases of other reincarnators, and surprisingly, they are accepted quite normally. My parents and close acquaintances know that I’m a reincarnator.”
Although I didn’t ask them directly, Darius and Leia noticed that I was a reincarnator. And even after realizing it, they treated me as their own child.
It’s also undeniable that Gray and Serena are aware of it. The reason they didn’t treat me like a child is probably because of that.
“So, you’re saying there’s no need to hide it?”
“No, that’s not what I mean. Some people might try to exploit the knowledge and abilities possessed by reincarnators, and there’s a possibility of being treated as heretics or facing discrimination. So it’s best not to be exposed. Especially since we can’t predict how the people at the academy or the capital will react.”
The academy in the Lonaudia Kingdom’s capital is like a closed miniature garden within the world of ‘Koigaku.’
“Only this place is part of the ‘Koigaku’ world, and beyond the capital, there’s another world. Oh, right, Millia, you’re from a small town in the kingdom, right? Perhaps your hometown is also in the world outside ‘Koigaku.’ Have you ever felt a sense of incongruity after coming to the capital?”
Millia pondered over my explanation, probably having some idea in mind.
“But the incident during the dungeon practice and the events in the game didn’t happen, right? Assassination doesn’t fit in the world of ‘Koigaku.'”
If the capital is a closed world of ‘Koigaku,’ she seems to be questioning why things are happening differently from the game.
“This is the real world, not the game. It’s not strange for someone to interfere with the world of ‘Koigaku.’ To me, the existence of a love-focused academy life is more unrealistic.”
It’s not surprising that the academy attended by the children of nobles and aristocrats is influenced by power and connections. Well, I’d rather deal with those love-obsessed people than anything else.
“To call them love-obsessed… Are you mocking ‘Koigaku’? It’s irritating.”
“Millia, sorry, but I’m not interested in otome games. Since I was reincarnated, I’ve only been focused on getting stronger.”
“Hmm… That’s why you’re abnormally strong.”
“Well, part of it is because Arius originally had high specs. The capture targets in ‘Koigaku’ have unnecessarily high specs.”
“True. If Arius trains rigorously, it’s only natural that he becomes strong. But Arius, who was supposed to be a gentle, glasses-wearing, herbivorous prince, has completely broken character.”
“Then you could say the same about Millia. You’re not acting like the protagonist of ‘Koigaku’ at all.”
“And whose fault do you think that is?”
She suddenly complained. Well, I’m not completely clueless about the reason.
“I made quite a scene during the dungeon practice. I thought if there were other reincarnators, they would have figured it out. But don’t worry, I don’t plan on revealing that Millia is a reincarnator.”
“…What do you mean?”
“Millia, you realized that I’m a reincarnator and probably guessed that you’re a reincarnator based on my words and actions, right? That’s why you called me out, to make sure I keep it a secret.”
“But even if I revealed that Arius is a reincarnator to everyone?”
I believe that Millia wouldn’t do such a thing.
“I don’t think you’re the type of person who would do that.”
I responded immediately and received another glare. But I truly believe in what I said.
“Well, hypothetically speaking. Even if Millia were to expose that I’m a reincarnator, I wouldn’t do anything about it. Like I mentioned before, my parents and close acquaintances already know that I’m a reincarnator. Even if they treat me differently because of it, our relationship is not that deep. And with my current abilities, I can survive anywhere in this world. Even if I were to be expelled from the kingdom due to being exposed, it wouldn’t be a problem.”
It’s an unlikely scenario, of course. Even if Millia were to use me as a scapegoat to keep her own reincarnation a secret, I wouldn’t hold a grudge. The fact that I’m a reincarnator remains true.
“Something… You’re still irritating, Arius. The way you see through everything and easily believe in me. Saying that you wouldn’t mind even if I revealed that you’re a reincarnator… But you still don’t understand!”
Millia puffed her cheeks and turned her head to the side.
“I didn’t want to hear those words. No, I didn’t want to hear them, I wanted to say them. When I reincarnated into the world of ‘Koigaku’ and played the role of everyone’s character as Millia, you’re the one who changed me… You changed me.”
With an unhappy expression, Millia spoke slowly.
“During the incident in the dungeon practice, it was Erik who schemed to involve us, right? Even though Arius had nothing to do with it, you listened to my selfishness, took me to the lowest level, and protected me until the end. That… was a thank you, and I also wanted to tell you that I’m a reincarnator too. Arius is not alone…”
But the fact that there are other reincarnators makes me feel foolish for thinking too much!
Ah, so that’s what she meant. It seems like I unintentionally made Millia say more than necessary because of my careless words.
“Just the fact that you think that way is enough for me, Millia. Thank you.”
It’s a line that would make me embarrassed if I said it myself. But strangely, I said it sincerely.
“That’s why that’s what annoys me!”
Millia’s face turned red. Well, we both said embarrassing things.
But to be honest, I still have a lingering question. Millia never asked about my past life.
Well, maybe she didn’t ask because she didn’t want to talk about her own past life or because she simply doesn’t like prying into things. I don’t know the reason, but I have no intention of forcing her to ask, and I won’t pry into Millia’s past life either.
When Millia feels like talking about it, she can do so freely.
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