Reincarnated as a failed hero?! Watch me Defy Fate! - Chapter 146

Chapter 146: Congratulations!

Chapter 146: Congratulations!

The graduation ceremony had finally come to an end.

As the applause faded and the crowd slowly dispersed, Envi returned control of my body back to me.

His only remark?

“That’s how you properly express your feelings.” I sighed, exhausted.

That’s how you properly embarrass someone, more like it.

“If you ever pull another stunt like that, I swear I’ll beat the hell out of you,” I warned him in my mind, trying to keep my frustration in check.

Instead of backing down, Envi just laughed mockingly.

“Bweeeh, go ahead and try!

Good luck punching a system!

HAHAHA!” I clenched my fists, feeling my irritation grow.

If Envi ever became human or somehow got his own body, I would be the first to punch him.

No, I would dedicate my entire existence to making sure he suffered for all the times he embarrassed me.

But as my anger subsided, a strange warmth settled in my chest-an unfamiliar feeling that made me uneasy.

I hesitated before asking, “Hey, Envi… When you confessed to Amelia, Lyra, and Freya, I felt something warm inside my heart.

I think… I’m starting to understand your feelings.

So tell me-do you really love them?” There was a brief silence before Envi answered, his usual playful tone replaced with something more sincere.

“Yeah… I do.

I don’t know how or why, but I feel like I love them.” He paused for a moment, then chuckled lightly.

“But that doesn’t make sense, does it?

I’m just a system.

I shouldn’t have feelings as complex as love.

Maybe… Maybe this is your feeling too, Nao.

Maybe you just won’t admit it.” I frowned at his words.

“My feelings?

You’re saying our emotions are merging because we share the same body?

That’s ridiculous.” A sudden thought crossed my mind, and I shuddered.

“Wait… If our emotions are blending… does that mean I’m going to turn into a pervert like you?” “Hah!

Who knows?

Maybe you’ll stay the same.

Maybe you’ll become even worse than me!

Imagine that, Nao-‘The Lustful Hero!’ Hahaha!” I groaned in frustration.

“You’re an idiot, Envi.” “Yeah, yeah.

But let me ask you something, Nao.” His voice turned serious again.

“Who do you love?” I hesitated, but then I answered without doubt.

“Serena.

I… I’m interested in her.

Only her.” “Really?

So what about Lyra?

Amelia?

Freya?

The girls who love you right now?” Envi questioned.

His words hit me harder than I expected.

I opened my mouth to respond, but nothing came out.

“I…” I struggled to find the right words.

“I don’t hate them.

I… I just don’t know what to do.

I don’t want to break my principle of only loving one woman.

But damn it… Because of you, I’ve started to feel something romantic for them too!” “See?

You’re already halfway there!

Just accept it, Nao.

These feelings are yours too.” Envi said, amused.

“And to be honest, I think I love Serena too.

I don’t know why, but your emotions have influenced me as well.

So let’s just embrace it together and build a harem kingdom!

HAHAHA!” I groaned in frustration.

“Absolutely not!” I firmly told Envi that I would suppress my feelings for now.

If he ever got a human body, he would have to take responsibility for his words to Amelia, Lyra, and Freya.

For the first time, Envi fell quiet.

Then, in a softer tone, he spoke.

“What can I even do…?

Haha… I’m just your guide, after all.” His voice carried a hint of sadness.

I didn’t know why, but something about it made my heart ache.

So, instead of pressing the matter, I decided to joke to lighten the mood.

“Well, if I ever die in this world, you’ll have to take my place, Envi.

Maybe that’s the best way for you to become fully human.

Hahaa.” I expected him to laugh it off, but instead, he snapped at me.

“Ugh, you idiot!

That joke wasn’t funny!

If you die, I’ll probably disappear too, you moron!” Hearing him get flustered only made me laugh even harder.

….

As the graduation ceremony ended, my friends and I stepped out of the grand hall.

Outside, our families were already waiting, their faces filled with pride and joy.

I glanced around and saw Lyra with her family-the esteemed Waterfall household-who had gathered around her, showering her with praise and congratulations.

They looked incredibly proud of her achievements.

Lyra was especially close to her family, though her father maintained a bit of emotional distance, his demeanor slightly reserved.

Nearby, Freya stood with her birth family, the Flamestones.

Though she had been adopted into the Flamemore family, she still made time to visit her biological parents frequently.

Today, she seemed overjoyed to be with them.

Her parents beamed at her, while her siblings surrounded her, doting on her endlessly.

Amelia, however, was nowhere in sight.

I knew she was still inside the hall, speaking with her older brother Arsene and King Aslan.

Being part of the Braveheart royal family meant she had certain obligations.

She had promised to catch up with us later.

Looking around, I spotted Marius, who was now reunited with his family from the countryside.

Unlike the noble families present, his parents and siblings had a simple, humble air about them-but their joy was perhaps the purest of all.

They were proud beyond words, and I could see the tears in their eyes when I introduced myself to them.

I took a step forward and spoke.

“Marius will be joining my family’s knight division-the Blackmore Knights.” The moment I said that, his parents broke into tears.

Their son, who had grown up in a small village, was now about to serve under one of the greatest hero families.

They could hardly believe it.

Marius himself chuckled, rubbing the back of his head as he tried to calm them down.

Watching their heartfelt reaction brought a smile to my face.

I really miss my family back on Earth… I thought to myself.

If only I could see them again, even just for a moment… With a bittersweet feeling in my heart, I stepped away, leaving Marius to cherish this moment with his family.

As I continued observing, I saw that my other friends were just as overjoyed.

Julius and Termina were greeted by their respective families.

Julius, ever the stoic one, appeared indifferent, but I knew he was inwardly pleased to have proven his strength to his Starlight hero family.

Termina, on the other hand, was practically bouncing with excitement, sharing laughs with her relatives from the Stormheim lineage.

Even Luna, usually distant and indifferent, was caught in a rare moment of warmth.

Her family, the Solarblades, had gathered around her, beaming with pride as they celebrated the fact that she would be serving as a knight under the Starlight family.

And then… I saw something unexpected-Luna smiling.

Erin, Hendrik, and the others were also busy with their families, enjoying the rare occasion of a grand reunion.

As I took in the sight of all these families sharing their happiness, I felt a pang of loneliness.

My memories drifted back to my life on Earth.

Back then, my family had never been able to attend my graduation ceremonies.

My mother had been too busy working multiple jobs to support us.

Nana and Naki had been too afraid to leave the house due to their trauma.

My middle school graduation had felt like any other ordinary day.

No celebration.

Nothing special.

For high school, I hadn’t even attended the graduation ceremony.

But during my university graduation, something changed.

For the first time, my family had celebrated with me, even if it was just a small dinner at home.

It was one of the happiest moments of my life… and now, in this world, I missed them more than ever.

As I stood in the middle of the crowd, lost in my thoughts, a familiar voice suddenly called out to me.

“Hey, big bro Naoki!

Get over here already!

We’re tired of waiting for you!” I blinked in surprise.

That voice- Turning around, I saw a small group standing together, smiling at me.

Milly, my younger stepsister, stood with her arms crossed, pouting in her usual tsundere fashion.

Beside her was Mark, my younger stepbrother, grinning at me.

Alongside them were Nyssa, Milly’s personal maid, and my own personal maids-Vivin, Elan, and Mia.

They were all here.

“W-What are you guys doing here?” I asked, taken aback by their presence.

I hadn’t expected them to come all this way.

Mark stepped forward, smiling.

“What do you mean, big bro Naoki?

Of course, we came to celebrate!

Today is the graduation of the future Patriarch and Hero of the Blackmore family.

So, congratulations, Brother Naoki.” Milly huffed, turning her face away.

“Hmph!

Don’t get the wrong idea!

I only came because I wanted to enjoy the festivities, that’s all.

But… fine, congratulations, you perverted brother.” The maids also bowed slightly and chimed in.

“Congratulations, Master Naoki!” They also told me that the Patriarch, my father Tetsu von Blackmore, could not attend because he was still fighting on the front lines.

They only gave me an envelope from him and told me to open it later.

I was curious about the contents of the letter, but I held back to read it later.

Hearing their heartfelt words, I suddenly felt my vision blur.

I hadn’t realized it, but tears had started forming in my eyes.

For the first time in a long while, the crushing loneliness I had felt-the longing for my family on Earth-eased, just a little.

They weren’t my original family, but they had become just as precious to me.

Without hesitation, I walked toward Mark and Milly and pulled them both into a tight hug.

“Thank you, all of you…” I whispered.

Milly stiffened in my embrace, her face turning red.

“Wha-?!

Idiot!

Let go of me!” Mark, equally flustered, stammered, “B-Brother, don’t do this in public…!” Their embarrassment only made me chuckle.

And then, in the back of my mind, I heard Envi’s voice.

“These guys… they really know how to make us happy, huh, Nao?” I smiled, replying silently.

“Yeah, they do.

And no matter what happens, we’ll protect them.” At that moment, I realized something important.

My family on Earth would always have a special place in my heart.

But the family I had in this world… they were just as irreplaceable.

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