I Want to Fall in Love After Getting Reincarnated as the Heroine on the Verge of a Bad Ending, but My OP Older Brother Won’t Leave Me Alone!? - Chapter 132
Translated by: ShinigamiTori
Chapter 132 ? Learning About Love 3
We arrived at a particularly stylish and expensive-looking cafe and were shown to a private room, where Julius’ senior from the Ministry of Magic was already waiting.
“It’s been a while, hasn’t it, Rene-san?”
“Yes! Thank you for meeting us today.”
Even though it’s been a while since summer break, he still has that gentle demeanor that makes me smile.
Needless to say, he is quite handsome.
“Let’s get started. Just hover your hand over this crystal and infuse it with magic power, then the measurement will be complete.”
“Understood.”
What he took out of his sturdy-looking suitcase was the exact same crystal used in the school’s rank exams.
Apparently, the school is using magical tools developed by the department he works for.
This means that the result here is the same as what I’d get in the rank exam, which makes me a bit nervous.
“Don’t worry too much. If Rene breaks it, I’ll compensate for it.”
“Could you not say such scary things?”
Just imagining how much this crystal might cost makes my stomach churn. I have to be careful with it.
“The atmosphere between you two has changed, hasn’t it?”
Julius’ senior looked slightly surprised as he observed our behavior.
Indeed, it was about three months since we first met during the middle of summer break, and we might have had more distance between us back then.
“We’ve decided to get married.”
“Oh, I see. Congratulations.”
“….”
Deciding not to react, I turned to the translucent crystal. Just like during the exam, I infused it with magic power, and the crystal glowed brightly.
I feel like the light is stronger now than it was during the spring exam.
“H-How is it…!?”
“… I see.”
After touching the crystal, Julius’ senior muttered that and then lifted their gaze.
“This magic tool measures magical power on a scale from 0 to 100. Our country’s top magician, Eric-sama, scores a 98.”
There exists a national exclusive magic corps made up of super-elite magicians like Therese’s brother, Travis-sama.
I remember learning in class that Eric-sama, the leader of that organization, is an extraordinary person.
“From what Julius-sama mentioned, and considering the rank, I believe Rene-san’s initial magic power level was around 1.”
“One…”
I’m more inclined to praise Rene for even getting admitted.
But remembering the sparse, feeble magic I had just after I was reincarnated, it makes perfect sense.
“And your current score is… 29.”
“… Eh?”
An incredulous voice escapes me at the unbelievable number.
I thought I misheard, but apparently it’s true.
Given that the top magician in this country scores a 98, I can tell this number isn’t low. Within the Heartful Academy, it almost felt above average.
Most importantly, when I think that this shows the magnitude of Julius’ affection for me, I once again feel loved.
??In fact, looking at this number, I can’t help but feel that Julius likes me a lot.
“…..”
Of course, I was happy. And I understood it wasn’t just because my magic power had increased.
“Wow, that’s impressive. I didn’t expect that.”
Meanwhile, Julius, who was peering into the crystal next to me, also seemed surprised and showed an impressed look.
“It’s rare for magic power to increase so significantly in such a short time, so it’s fascinating. Rene-san might even become a great magician.”
“I-I wonder about that….”
If my magic power were to increase further, it would probably be when Julius grows to like me even more.
Conversely, if he comes to dislike me, it might decrease.
Of course, I don’t want to take advantage of someone’s kindness, and I don’t intend to expect my magic power to increase in the future. I’m determined to keep working hard to improve my rank in other ways, though.
Suddenly, I became curious about the abilities of the heroine whose likability and other statuses are maxed out in this game, “My Lovelyn”?the abbreviation is incredibly corny no matter how many times I remember it.
It’s not uncommon for heroines in fantasy worlds to have abilities that rival heroes.
But “My Lovelyn” isn’t a grand story about ultimately saving the world; it’s simply a story about achieving a high rank and a happy ending with the chosen target.
Although I haven’t heard the detailed story from Anna-san yet, I was certain that this crappy game wouldn’t have a grand finale or unimaginable events. It’s undoubtedly shallow.
“Ah, I might as well get mine measured too.”
With his senior’s consent, Julius also placed his hand over the crystal.
The crystal shines so brightly that I instinctively squint.
“… Julius-sama truly is exceptional. And since you’re still in the process of growing, it’s quite frightening.”
“Ah, it went up again?”
Julius leans back against the sofa again, nonchalantly crossing his long legs.
As I watched him, I absentmindedly brought the glass in front of me to my lips.
“Yes. This time, the score is 91.”
The moment I heard those words, I spat out the lemon water I had just taken a sip of.
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