I was reincarnated as a villainous aristocrat with a certain death route.

“'Hey, buddy. What's your name?”

　Balkan walked straight up to Mars.

"My name is Mars Bourdain."

　Mars was a serious-looking boy.

　For better or worse, he gave a very ordinary impression.

　In fact, at this point in time, Mars' abilities are considerably inferior to those of the A class students.

　He was only placed in Class A due to a mistake on the part of the academy, and his abilities are normally equivalent to those of the lowest-ranked Class E. However, he has a high potential for growth.

　However, there is a high potential for growth.

　The game's storyline is that the students will improve their magical power through numerous events and eventually grow to become magicians who can surpass the students in Class A. ......

'I don't feel much magic power. Are you really from Class A?　Yeah?”

　Balkan said threateningly.

　What a disgusting way to get involved.

"I'd like you to arrange a hand-to-hand combat with me as a sign of our friendship.　Today, class ends at noon, so after that, I'll be waiting for you in the courtyard. I'll be waiting for you in the courtyard."

“So, we're meeting ......?”

“'”We're in class A. Let's have a real magic battle. I love to fight the strong ones.'

　Balkan is a belligerent character.

　He is probably planning to beat up Mars in what he calls a hand-to-hand combat.

　Oh, yeah, there was a duel between Balkan and Mars in the game, too.

　I traced back my memory.

　It was the so-called losing event, where the protagonist first suffered a setback at the magic academy.

　But that loss led him to work even harder and become stronger....

"I'll be waiting for you then.”

　Balkan grinned and turned away.

'Do, what should I do ......?'

　Mars, on the other hand, looked pale.

"I don't know why I got into A class,......."

'It was a disaster."

　I walked up to him.

"You are ......"

"I'm Raven Draxel. Nice to meet you."

　I smiled at Mars and held out my hand.

　To change my destiny “Raven's death” from the game -

　I'm going to be friends with Mars.

"Hey, nice to meet you.”

　Mars shook my hand.

"..... I saw your exchange earlier. You got involved with a jerk as soon as you joined the class."

'Yeah, I ...... don't know what to do."

"Don't worry. I'll go with you."

What?

'I'll help you.”

　I smiled at Mars.

　Since today was the first school day, the day ended with self-introductions, an explanation of the annual curriculum, and a tour of the school's facilities.

　So, by noon, those events are over, and it's time to leave school early.

“Haa...... are we going to the courtyard......?”

　Among the students getting ready to leave, I saw Mars sighing gloomily.

　I went up to him,

'I'll go with you, just as I did in the morning."

'Raven-kun, not ......, Count Draxel."

'You don't have to call me that. Call me Raven."

'But..."

"Here I'm not an aristocrat. I'm just a student.'

　I smiled.

　I think I have a refreshing attitude.

Can I call you Mars, too?"

“‘”Sure thing,"’

"Good. Good. Nice to meet you."

　I headed for the courtyard with Mars.

　There, Balkan, Roze, and a dozen or so other students were waiting for us.

"Hm?　Is that Raven with you? I thought you were coming alone.

　To me, he's 'kun' and to Mars, he's called off. ...... This is the first time he's treated differently.

"It's not like he's in good physical condition. He's not feeling well, so I'll take his place, Balkan."

　I grin and talk to Balkan.

“........................ yes?”

　As expected, Balkan was surprised to see me.

"You wanted to arrange a hand-to-hand combat with Mars, didn't you?　But unfortunately, he's not feeling well. That's why I'm going to fight for him. Do you understand?”

"I mean, .......”

　Balkan was visibly flustered.

　Actually, he would have liked to beat up Mars in front of all these people and give him a big humiliation... but that's not going to happen.

　Not so fast.

　It's you who will be humiliated, Balkan.