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

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

Chapter 341: Tribute to the Dead

A few days after the celebration with Fiera and the others.

On this day, everyone received notice to attend the academy from the morning, and I was grumbling about it as I made my way to the classroom.

“Is something happening today?”

“With everyone being called to their respective classes from the morning, it must be something serious, right?”

“I’d be happy if it means that person is getting expelled from the academy, but the chances of my wish coming true are pretty slim.”

“I feel the same way. If that person were to leave the academy, I would definitely focus on my studies from now on.”

“Fiera, you should already be working hard.”

“Shuvi, you sound just like a mom.”

“Please don’t call me that.”

While I listened to Fiera and the others chatting, I scanned the classroom and noticed that Kamael, who usually lays his head down on his desk, was missing, which gave me a rough idea of what was going on.

“Good morning, everyone.”

Right after that, Lime entered the classroom as usual, but the atmosphere was different; it was much more subdued, and her voice carried a serious tone.

“Everyone is settled. Without further ado, let’s talk about the notice you all received to attend today. Actually, last night, the Albani Count House in the noble district of the imperial capital was attacked by someone.”

As Lime spoke, shock and confusion engulfed the classroom, and naturally, everyone’s gaze turned to the spot where Kamael usually sat.

“Quiet, everyone. It’s understandable that you’re surprised, but the main point starts here. I believe you’ve gathered from what I just said, but today, Kamael isn’t here. He was called back to his family by the head of the count house yesterday and got caught up in that attack.”

“S-so, Kamael is…?”

“Unfortunately, they found his body at the mansion.”

“That’s…”

As Ride choked on his words and voiced his question, Lime slightly twisted her expression as she mentioned Kamael’s death, and the female students began to tremble with fear and sorrow upon hearing that a classmate had died.

“After the attack, the mansion was set ablaze and completely burned down. It seems everyone inside was discovered as charred remains. Moreover, upon examination by a specialized magician, it was found that the cause of death wasn’t due to burning but rather from being stabbed by daggers or hidden weapons. As for the head of the house, his body was reportedly found a short distance from his head. In other words, what I’m trying to say is that there’s a high possibility that a skilled individual capable of killing the head of the Albani Count House is still lurking somewhere in this capital.”

Under normal circumstances, there would be no need to share such detailed information about the incident with us mere students, especially considering there are foreigners at this academy; discussing the downfall of the Albani Count House wouldn’t be prudent.

However, this was not just a murder case; the house that was attacked was the most powerful assassination family in the empire, one that has secretly protected the empire since its founding.

In other words, the fact that the Albani Count House was obliterated overnight, along with the decapitation of Count Albani himself, suggested the perpetrator was remarkably powerful. If this person were to attack the academy, the students would undoubtedly be in grave danger.

Furthermore, the Albani Count House was a renowned family not only in the empire but also in other nations, so keeping this a secret was only a matter of time before information spread. Thus, it seemed wise to convey the facts here first to prepare for the immediate crisis.

“Normally, discussing such matters with the students would be unthinkable, but given the situation, the Headmaster ordered me to inform you all about the potential dangers. Because of this, all outings from the academy are now prohibited for the time being, and returning home during spring break is also no longer permitted. I truly apologize for this, but we have the duty to protect your lives, so please understand.”

“Well, that’s true. If we don’t know where the perpetrator is, going home would indeed be risky.”

“Y-yeah. If there’s a chance of being killed just for going outside, it’s better not to go home. Plus, Headmaster Mejina is here at the academy, so it’s safer here than out there.”

Thanks to Lime’s explanation of the incident, it seemed the other students were slowly grasping the danger to their lives, and murmurs spread among them.

But hearing about such an incident only pumped up some people in this class…

“Ms. Lime! Is there any information on the characteristics of the person who killed Kamael?!”

The voice that rang out was from Shudo, the embodiment of justice in our group, as he wore an expression that reflected he was absolutely going to catch the culprit.

“Ahh. First, I need to confirm something: what would you do if you were to ask that?”

“Naturally, I’ll apprehend that criminal! I’m a hero, so I must protect everyone!! Besides, I can’t just sit idly by while a classmate gets killed!!!”

Shudo declared with a sense of divinely ordained justice, and seeing him, Lime let out a big sigh, her exasperation clear as she spoke.

“Sigh… You were listening to what I said, right? The Headmaster has prohibited all students from going outside. And we’ve had actual deaths among students. This means the academy won’t allow anything more to happen.”

“But I’m a hero…”

“Alright, alright. Yes, you are a hero. But let’s face it, your skills are still lacking, aren’t they? So, how do you plan on defeating the perpetrator that the Headmaster has deemed dangerous? If you were to die, the only hero in the world would be lost, and we and the Headmaster would have to take the blame for it. Have you thought about that?”

“That’s…”

“Well, even if you were to die, there’s a chance the Saintess Sephiria could bring you back, but that relies on there being a body. If your body is missing or stolen, bringing you back wouldn’t be possible. Come on, can’t you understand your position? You aren’t some expendable replacement like us. Every one of your actions and words affects a lot of people.”

“……………”

“From the moment you became a hero, you took on an equally heavy responsibility and fate, as well as the hopes and lives of many. So refrain from reckless actions.”

“I understand…”

Usually bright and cheerful Lime was—understandably—exasperated by Shudo’s thoughtless comments, and she coldly chided him, leading even him to fall silent, sulking as he slumped back into his chair.

“Sigh. In any case, with the strongest magician in the Ruzenia Empire, the Headmaster, here at the academy, everyone is safe here. So please, don’t go sneak out of the academy on your own. Also, today’s S-class lesson has been canceled due to Kamael, so you’re free to spend your time as you wish. Just please avoid any inappropriate behavior. Now, let’s all offer a prayer for Kamael. Sephiria, could you lead us?”

“Of course.”

Requested by Lime, Sephiria emanated a solemn and tranquil atmosphere as she spoke words of condolence. We all closed our eyes in unison and offered a prayer for Kamael’s peace.

In this way, Kamael Albani ended his short life, and the Albani Count House closed its long-standing history overnight since the founding of the empire.