Reincarnated as a failed hero?! Watch me Defy Fate! - Chapter 91

Chapter 91: Rival Appears!

Chapter 91: Rival Appears!

Suddenly, Envi took control of my body without warning, leaving me utterly powerless.

He strolled calmly toward Amelia, who was visibly fuming.

I could feel her jealousy radiating off her-probably because we hadn’t seen each other in a while, and she caught me walking closely with Lyra, looking far too friendly for her comfort.

I couldn’t help but wonder what Envi was planning.

Hopefully, he’d fix this mess.

The last thing I wanted was to worsen things with Amelia.

Envi stopped in front of her and, without hesitation, pushed her back against the wall.

The space between their bodies disappeared in an instant.

“HEY, ENVI!

WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING?!” I screamed at him internally, completely bewildered by his actions.

“Shut up and watch, you idiot,” Envi shot back, his tone dripping with smugness.

And then, before I could process what was happening, Envi pressed my lips against Amelia’s.

They were kissing.

Amelia, who just moments ago was seething with jealousy and radiating a yandere aura, started to soften.

Her tension melted away as she returned the kiss, wrapping her arms tightly around Envi.

The longer they kissed, the calmer she became.

I was utterly stunned, my thoughts in chaos.

“OH MY GOD, WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO THE PRINCESS, YOU PERVERTED SYSTEM?!” “What?

Don’t act so pure.

You know this is working perfectly!” Envi retorted, completely ignoring my outrage.

Their kiss grew more intense before Amelia finally pulled away, her expression transformed.

She looked radiant, like all her anger had been replaced with joy.

“I thought you’d forgotten about me, Naoki… but you still care about me so much.

I’m so happy… I’ve missed you so much,” Amelia said, her voice trembling with emotion.

Her beauty under the moonlight left me speechless.

The cold, yandere look from before had completely vanished, replaced with a sweetness that made my heart skip a beat.

“See?

I told you this would work!

You’re so clueless, Nao.

Let the pro handle this!” Envi gloated smugly in my head, clearly basking in his perceived victory.

But before I could react, Amelia grabbed Envi’s hand and pulled him-no, me-toward her room in Arsene’s house.

“Shall we continue inside, Naoki?” she asked teasingly, her tone suggestive.

“Absolutely, with pleasure-” I quickly wrested back control of my body, cutting Envi off mid-sentence.

There was no way I was letting this escalate any further.

“Ah, what I meant was, with all due respect, I must decline, Amelia,” I said gently, brushing her cheek to soften the rejection.

“WHAT ARE YOU DOING, NAO?!

YOU RUINED EVERYTHING!

WE WERE SO CLOSE!” Envi fumed in my mind, but I ignored him completely.

Amelia blinked in surprise.

“But… you seemed so eager just now,” she said, her voice tinged with confusion.

Taking a deep breath, I tried to explain.

“I missed you too, Amelia.

But this… this is too fast.

Something like this should happen with someone you truly love.” She looked at me earnestly, her next words leaving me frozen.

“But I do love you, Naoki.

I want it to be with you…” Her confession struck me like a bolt of lightning.

I knew the truth-her feelings were for Naoki, the original owner of this body.

Not me, Takahiro Nao, who had reincarnated into it.

Amelia then asked, almost playfully, if I was hesitating because of someone else-perhaps Lyra, who had been walking with me earlier, or maybe even Freya.

I stumbled over my words, trying to find a response.

She simply laughed, her voice light and carefree.

“You know, I’ve already told you I don’t mind if you have other wives or concubines, as long as I’m with you.” Her straightforwardness turned my face bright red, and I hastily changed the subject, offering to escort her back to her chambers.

As we walked, Amelia chuckled.

“You’re so funny, Naoki.

Sometimes you’re like this wild, passionate man who can’t control himself, and other times you’re this kind and innocent guy full of justice.

It’s adorable.” She paused, then added with a warm smile, “Maybe it’s because of your memory loss.” She turned to me, her eyes filled with sincerity.

“Naoki, even if you lose your memories, go mad, or turn into a demon, I’ll still love you.” Her words resonated deeply, and I couldn’t help but smile.

“Thank you, Amelia,” I said softly.

But deep down, I knew I couldn’t give her an answer yet.

She seemed to understand, nodding and saying she’d just keep teasing me for now.

We parted ways with her laughing lightly, her figure disappearing into her room.

As I made my way back to the dorms, my emotions were a tangled mess.

I cared deeply for my female friends, but the one I truly loved… was Serena von Winterfell.

Yet, I couldn’t ignore how the others felt about Naoki.

This body wasn’t mine-it belonged to Naoki von Blackmore.

I didn’t know if Naoki would ever return to this body, but I silently prayed he would.

Even if it meant my disappearance, I wanted him to reunite with those who loved him so dearly.

…

The next day, the usual rhythm of learning resumed at Braveheart Knight Academy.

I walked alongside Marius toward our 3-C classroom, the familiar hum of morning chatter filling the halls.

As we stepped inside, we were greeted by familiar faces.

“Good morning, Naoki.

Marius.” The voice was calm and composed-it was Luna, our class president.

She nodded at us in greeting, her expression as neutral as ever.

“Morning, Luna,” Marius replied cheerfully.

I simply nodded back, knowing that Luna’s demeanor hid how much she cared for the class.

“Naoki, over here!” Lyra’s warm voice called out to me from her usual spot by the window.

She waved enthusiastically, gesturing to the seat beside her.

“Guess she already claimed you,” Marius joked, smirking.

“Looks like it,” I replied, grinning as I joined Lyra.

Marius took the seat on my other side, completing our trio.

But something felt off.

Freya was missing from her usual spot.

Normally, she would’ve bounded up to me with her usual cheer, making some playful remark about how I was always late.

Instead, I spotted her sitting across the room, away from us.

She was with Kael, of all people.

“Naoki…” Lyra’s voice was softer now, drawing my attention.

She looked at Freya, her expression tinged with sadness.

“She didn’t even say good morning.” “She’s probably just… busy,” I said, though the words felt hollow even as I said them.

Freya was never too busy to greet Lyra.

“She’s avoiding us,” Lyra murmured, her shoulders slumping slightly.

The atmosphere was heavy, but before I could say anything more, the door opened, and Professor Alden entered, signaling the start of class.

“Good morning, everyone,” he said.

“Today, we’ll continue where we left off, progressing to high-tier magic.

Pay close attention-this level requires precision.” The lesson went smoothly, though I couldn’t fully focus.

My mind kept drifting to Freya’s distant behavior and Lyra’s obvious sadness.

Then, as class was about to end, Professor Alden clapped his hands to gather our attention.

“Before you leave, I’d like to introduce someone who will be joining us temporarily,” he announced.

The door opened again, and a man stepped inside.

The entire room fell silent.

The man exuded an aura of authority and charisma that demanded attention.

His long red hair flowed behind him like flames, and his piercing gaze swept across the room.

It was Cain von Flamemore, one of the kingdom’s heroes.

Gasps echoed around the room as recognition dawned on everyone.

“No way… that’s the Cain von Flamemore?” someone whispered.

“Wow… he’s even more handsome in person…” a girl murmured, her cheeks flushing.

Cain stepped forward, his presence commanding every gaze.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you all,” he said, his voice deep and smooth.

“I’ll be serving as your swordsmanship instructor for the time being.

I look forward to working with you.” The female students were practically swooning.

But what happened next caught me completely off guard.

Cain turned and walked directly toward Freya.

He stopped in front of her and extended his hand.

“Freya,” he said, his tone softer, “would you join me for a moment?” The room erupted into whispers.

“Wait, is he asking Freya out?” “Why her?!” Freya looked at him calmly, then glanced briefly in my direction.

Without hesitation, she placed her hand in his and stood up.

Lyra gasped beside me.

“Freya…” I couldn’t stay seated.

I shot up and intercepted Cain before he could leave.

“Wait a second!” I said firmly, stepping in his path.

Cain turned his gaze to me, his expression amused.

“Oh?

What is it, Naoki?” “What are you doing with Freya?” I asked, my voice edged with frustration.

“She agreed to come with me.

Is there a problem?” he replied coolly.

“Yes, there’s a problem!

You can’t just-” Cain cut me off with a chuckle.

“Ah, I see.

Naoki von Blackmore, my old rival.” He smirked, leaning slightly toward me.

“You’re still clinging to that, are you?

Back then, we were equals.

Now…” He gestured vaguely, as if brushing me aside.

“You’re not even close.” His words made my blood boil, but I refused to back down.

“Do you see me as a rival or not, Cain?” I asked sharply.

Cain’s smirk widened.

“Oh, I see you as a rival, all right.” He leaned in closer, his voice dropping to a whisper only I could hear.

“A rival in love.

But let me make something perfectly clear-I won’t let you have Freya.” His words hit me like a thunderclap.

Before I could respond, he straightened and walked past me, leading Freya out of the classroom.

The room erupted into chaos.

Lyra grabbed my arm, her eyes wide with worry.

“Naoki, what just happened?

Why is Freya…?” “I don’t know,” I muttered, my thoughts racing.

Cain’s challenge lingered in my mind, and Freya’s choice to leave with him left me with a sinking feeling.

Whatever Cain’s intentions were, I couldn’t let him win.

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