Reincarnated as the Chapter 31: The Speech[2]

Chapter 31: The Speech[2]

"First of all... I have to acknowledge everyone’s effort here."

I looked around at everyone.

Whispers rose among the crowd; so smiled, others raised their eyebrows, waiting for

to continue.

"Honestly, I’m impressed.It’s not easy to succeed among such a large number of noble talents."

Smiles widened, and the murmurs grew louder.

I chuckled a little,keeping my tone as encouraging as possible.

"So were unlucky.So faced stronger opponents.And so... ca very close to winning."

I saw a few raising their hands in acknowledgnt, while so even started clapping.

I nodded to them and continued:

"Close...like the earth is close to the sky."

Everything went silent.

Their expressions shifted, as if they were trying to understand what I ant.

I smiled at them like you would at a group of small puppies.

"What impresses

the most is confidence.The confidence to enter a battlefield..pletely unprepared for any fight.That’s rare courage...or ignorance.And the difference between the two is often discovered too late."

I laughed.

"What I admired most was your teamwork.Each of you knew exactly what to do:this one shouts,that one watches,and the other waits until it’s all over to say:I would’ve done sothing if..."

"Remarkable organization."

I applauded myself while they stared at

in deadly silence.

"In the end, I congratulate you.You’ve proven sothing important today:the test was truly difficult,evidenced by the fact that only a few passed..."

I gestured to my black uniform, and to the others wearing the sa.

"And the rest?They were here just to fill the background."

I stepped forward.

"But don’t get

wrong.Your presence was necessary.Without you,the difference wouldn’t have been so obvious."

I heard a few shouts, but the Director silenced them with a single glance.

I smiled coldly.

"You weren’t competitors.You were... background.Decoration to make the battle look more exciting."

I put on the most grateful expression I could.

"So, thank you.Truly... it was comforting to know that what I walk on isn’t the ground—it’s you."

Silence.

A deep, heavy silence, so loud that I could hear their angry breaths.

Applause...Applause broke the silence, coming from my side.

"That was an entertaining speech," the Director laughed.

I smiled. "Thank you."

"But aren’t you afraid of the consequences?Most of them are powerful nobles outside these walls.They might hold grudges against you even after graduation."

He asked, curiosity written all over his face.

I gave a quiet laugh."In three years, they won’t even be able to see my feet, let alone touch them."

Then I turned and walked toward the food table.

I had already lost my patience.

I felt the Director leaving the hall.Maybe he had gone.

I reached the table, and all eyes were still on .I grabbed a plate with so carefully prepared slices of fine at.

I was about to eat with my hands but ultimately decided to use a fork.

I waited for those foolish nobles to start their classic antics...You know, like they do in fantasy novels.

And they did.

I felt several people surround , circling the table.

I turned, plate in one hand, fork in the other.I looked at six people forming a semicircle around , including two girls.

I took a piece of at and casually put it in my mouth."How can I help you, ladies and gentlen?"

One of them looked at

with disgust."You pathetic peasant.I bet you’ve never eaten at like this before.Maybe you survive on scraps in filthy alleys."

She spat each word with venom.

I smiled at her."Actually, you’re right.I’ve never tasted anything this delicious before."

Then I lifted another piece of at on my fork and offered it to her."Would you like so?"

She gritted her teeth and reached out to slap the fork, but I pulled it back quickly and put the at in my mouth.

Seeing that, another person stepped forward and placed a hand on my shoulder."Listen, I’ll make this quick...We want you to apologize to everyone here for your previous words, and we’ll forgive you."

I laughed, food crumbs flying from my mouth."Hahaha... hahaha."

Then I looked at him and asked:"Why should I apologize?I didn’t lie.Everything I said is the truth...even if you don’t like it."

I saw his face turn red, and he quickly moved his hand, trying to hit .I dodged, but he hit the plate, which fell entirely to the ground.

The sound of shattering dishes spread.

I looked at the broken plate and scattered at.By now, everyone was watching us.

... Without any hesitation, I unleashed my killing intent, which engulfed everyone in the hall—especially those six in front of .

I moved swiftly and grabbed the neck of the person who tried to hit

monts ago.I wrapped my fingers around his throat and squeezed.

He couldn’t speak.All he could do was raise his hands and try to free himself.

But what can insects do against ?

I looked at his companions, who had gone pale under the weight of my killing intent.So even started stepping backward.

I smiled, but this ti it wasn’t a kind smile."Co on, aren’t you going to help your friend here?"

I spoke while pressing harder.

It wasn’t just him, but anyone nearby.

"Move, cowards."

I heard him struggle to suck air into his lungs, failing, his face turning red.

For a mont, I considered breaking his neck and ending him right there.

But a hand grabbed my shoulder, pulling

back from my dark thoughts."I think that’s enough for them."

Without turning, I knew who it was.I sighed, released the pathetic one lying on the floor who was coughing violently, and withdrew my killing intent.

One of the girls stepped forward and helped him stand.This ti, he didn’t even dare look at .

Without looking at the person behind , I walked to another part of the table and picked up another plate.This ti, it was a beautiful chocolate cake.

Soone followed .I turned to see Elliot Sivrax.

I raised an eyebrow."What do you want now?"

He smiled and tapped my shoulder, as if we were close friends."Don’t worry, I’m not here to defend them.Actually... I liked your speech.How should I put it?It was... a little bold."

Suddenly, I wanted to leave this place.Sure, there was a lot of amazing food, but there were also too many nuisances.

I ignored Elliot and carried a tray with several dishes on it.

I looked at him, and he seed stunned by my actions."Please... don’t follow ."

Then I headed to the back door leading to the garden.

As I stepped outside, the night air caressed my face, and each breath brought

comfort.

I went to a bench and sat, quietly eating while gazing at the star-filled sky.

A certain mory floated into my mind...Old, from my first life.

And unlike most of my mories, it wasn’t bad...It was beautiful.

The ti I spent with my parents and elder sister before they died,when we ate together, laughed, and talked.

I missed those days...and them.

A few drops of water fell onto my food,but there was no rain.

I touched my cheek, and it was slightly wet and warm.

I sighed.

"Maybe... I’m a little tired."