Noblesse (NOBLESSE -ノブレス-)

Hey, you two. This area is off-limi—

H-Huh?

Did I just imagine that?

It's laughable.

The intel we received said this was a crime committed by a psycho,

but they expect anyone to believe a mere human did this?

What a pathetic attempt at a spin.

Who's behind it, then?

I've heard that, among humans,

there are some heretics who seek superhuman power.

We must not allow it to fall into their hands.

No mere human is capable of handling it.

We must take care of this matter in our own way.

A Reason to Fight

Good morning.

Morning.

He's so hot!

So then...

Barely made it!

You should really get up earlier.

Well, maybe if you'd woken me up...

You'd better hurry. Classes have already started.

What was that?

They...

Show us the way.

Huh?

We want to see the person in charge here.

These two are...

What are people like them doing here?

Thank you, M-21. You can go now.

First, let's talk about—

Are you in charge of this academia?

They don't know who I am?

I am. Pleasure to meet you.

We've been told that in this country, people like us attend these "schools,"

and I've heard that this one is the best in the area.

It makes me happy to hear you say that.

This ability... It's the same as Master's.

So these two really are...

We've just transferred here.

We request the relevant arrangements.

Do they think I'm an ordinary human?

If so...

Very well. I will make the arrangements at once.

Please do.

That said, do you mind if I make a business call first?

Sender: Frankenstein You have one new message

We have two new students!

Introduce yourselves, one at a time!

Regis K. Landegre.

Seira J. Loyard.

He's kinda hot, isn't he?!

Again?

What's with all the foreigners transferring to our class?

Right, Manabu?

They're not used to life in Japan yet, so...

Tashiro! You take care of them!

Me again?!

Okay, fine! I'll do it!

Just when Rai was starting to get used to this place...

Right?

Do you feel it too, Seira?

I've never encountered a human with an aura like this before.

Just who is he?

This is the cafeteria.

Those two are the new students?

C'mon, don't be shy! Eat up!

I mean, Manabu's the one who's paying, but...

Jeez, Rai, ramen again?

You really like that stuff, huh?

Oh, also, do you know how to use chopsticks?

Child's play.

Hey, I guess you can.

What is this?

What is this godliness I sense in him?

And why isn't he eating his meal?

You're waiting for it to multiply again?

Cut that out. You're killing my appetite.

Hey, Rai, you free after school today?

We're gonna play Cupid!

I heard you transferred those two into your master's class.

Correct.

You sure that's wise?

It was my master's decision.

We must first find out what they are after.

We cannot be careless until we know that.

So they really aren't just ordinary kids.

Something felt strange.

It felt the same as when I first met you two.

Who are they? You know, don't you?

Noblesse...

Is that what they are?

The Union was looking for them.

Those of us at the bottom of the food chain weren't informed of the details,

but we knew they possessed immense power

far surpassing the Union's scientific capabilities.

Am I wrong?

I'm not sure where to begin.

Long ago, before science and civilization had progressed as they have today,

humans were utterly powerless.

All they could do was live in constant fear of animals and nature.

But that was when the humans met them.

Them?

Beings with immense power that surpassed all the things they feared.

Thus, they began to rely on these beings,

and to build their settlements around them.

When in danger, they sought their aid,

and these beings did not refuse them.

Why?

Humans were just that powerless.

They must have realized that the humans were not worthy of fear or contempt.

They are incapable of abandoning anyone weaker than they are.

As they see it, that is both the pride and the duty of those who have power.

The humans showed both respect for and awe of their power.

They feared them as their leaders and soon began to call them...

"nobles."

And that's what those two are?

Nobles regard humans as beings they must protect.

That must be why they didn't get violent with me,

having mistaken me for an ordinary human.

So humans are weak and need protection, huh?

And these two think they need to use some weird power to rule them?

That won't cut it with me.

I am merely saying that there are some who think that way.

And are these so-called nobles the "Noblesse"?

That's what you guys are, too, isn't it?

One might say you are both correct and incorrect.

What the heck, man?

I'm sitting here.

Jeez...

You sit over there!

Why? This seat's free!

Don't be shy!

I don't know what you're talking about!

Welcome home, Director!

Sorry to intrude.

Hey, it's the guard dude!

Why's he here?

He's living here while he works for me.

I had no idea you were all here to visit.

Um, I'm sorry for just barging in!

Hey, we don't have any cups.

Director, can you get us some cups?

Yu-chan!

Want some help?

No, I'll do it.

I will protect this house and my master.

I didn't know the guard dude was crashing at the director's house, too.

You're such a nice person, Director.

Not at all. We should help each other in times of need.

Hey, then how about if Regis and Seira stayed at your place, too?

Huh?

No, hear me out.

I asked them where they lived, and they said,

"We have not yet settled on a place to stay."

With totally straight faces!

Exchange students or not, that's leaving too much up to chance.

Is it?

Well... yeah.

If you stay here, you'll have Rai and the guard dude, too.

You'd have it easy.

Right?

I don't mind.

O-Of course, I don't mind at all.

Regis-kun, Seira-san, please feel free to stay here.

I'm sorry.

I'm sure you don't like this, given that you're taking refuge here.