Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 123

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 123

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

77. Another Goal

 

 

 

 

 

The special lecture featured distinguished figures from various fields. There were experts not only in arts, commerce, and humanities, but also in magic and summoning.

 

Each time they ascended and descended the platform to give their speeches, tremendous cheers followed.

 

That was only natural, since to the students in those fields, these were literally their dreams, role models, and legendary figures.

 

Of course, as always, there were students who found it boring.

 

“How many hours of speeches have there been now?”

 

“I’m dying. Break time just ended. I want to go back to the dormitory.”

 

“I’d rather attend regular lectures.”

 

An event that all students were required to attend. Therefore, there were quite a few students twisting their bodies restlessly.

 

But—

 

“Now, we present the proud hero of the Alteon Empire, a legendary spear artist, and…”

 

Suddenly, all the students’ eyes lit up.

 

“…the Empire’s guardian, Count Aken Sogress!”

 

“Woooooooh!”

 

Because the war hero Aken Sogress had appeared, someone respected by all people of the Alteon Empire regardless of age or gender.

 

Tall stature and sturdy build.

 

A youthful appearance that didn’t match his age at all, as if he had gracefully embraced the passage of time.

 

And on top of that, his level that even those with considerably high mana couldn’t fathom at all.

 

Those with high-grade mana instinctively gauge their opponent’s level. But that’s only possible when the levels are somewhat similar or don’t have too great a difference.

 

Among the people here, those who could even ‘attempt’ to gauge Aken’s mana level could probably be counted on one hand.

 

“Nice to meet you all.”

 

Aken ascended the platform with a slightly trembling heart.

 

The first person who caught his eye was his son, Dane Sogress, sitting in the front row.

 

‘That fellow seems to have grown even bigger.’

 

Aken smiled warmly inside and also spotted his two daughters.

 

One on the 3rd floor terrace.

 

One near the 2nd floor.

 

‘It would be nice if they stayed together. They’re still bickering as always.’

 

Still, as long as they were healthy, that was fortunate.

 

Both had good expressions, so that was probably fine.

 

“Ahem.”

 

Aken cleared his throat and began his speech.

 

The topic was about spear arts, training, and cultivation.

 

“…Training is ultimately a means to cultivate oneself. Training is tedious and arduous…”

 

The speech was decent enough.

 

Compared to the capital nobles who constantly used debates disguised as arguments and diplomatic rhetoric without rest, it was quite plain, but perhaps because of that, everyone seemed to listen with interest.

 

Dane was proud of such a father.

 

A person so impressive that most people here would sparkle their eyes just at his appearance.

 

Such a person was his father.

 

So at this moment, a small dream was born in Dane.

 

“…Talent is ultimately a means to prove oneself, but on the other hand, it can be said to be a means to cultivate oneself. That concludes my speech.”

 

Amid the applause, Aken endured his embarrassment and smiled gently.

 

“I’ll briefly take questions.”

 

At the word “questions,” everyone became slightly hesitant.

 

Among them, there was one student who courageously raised their hand first.

 

“I’m Henry Esteron, a 3rd-year student in the Spear Arts Department! It’s an honor to meet the respected Count Sogress!”

 

“Ah, the Esteron Baron family. It feels like yesterday that I was traversing battlefields with Baron Esteron.”

 

“It’s an honor! Um, if I may, I’d like to know the secret of spear arts!”

 

Laughter erupted from all directions.

 

Such an abstract question.

 

But Aken answered quite seriously.

 

“The secret of spear arts is thrusting.”

 

He even received a practice spear from an agent who had been waiting in the back as if prepared in advance, then pointed to the student who had asked the question.

 

“Would you like to come up here?”

 

“Yes, yes? Me, me?”

 

“Yes. Since you asked about the secret of spear arts, I should teach it to you. But I can’t teach spear arts with just words.”

 

Henry Esteron.

 

Envious gazes from fellow Spear Arts Department students as well as other students poured onto that 3rd-year student.

 

Role model, idol.

 

He was going to learn directly from such a person.

 

It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and other students who hadn’t raised their hands regretted it deeply inside.

 

‘I, I should have raised my hand first!’

 

‘I’m so envious…’

 

Henry went up to the podium in bewilderment and trembled as he received the spear handed to him by his idol Aken.

 

“Relax.”

 

Aken patted Henry’s shoulder with a gentle smile and asked.

 

“Try thrusting here.”

 

“Yes, yes!”

 

Henry gulped down his dry saliva.

 

Had he ever concentrated this much in his life?

 

“Hup!”

 

3rd-year Spear Arts Department.

 

Henry’s thrust, who was considered quite talented in the department, cut through the air.

 

It was a decent level, and Professor Ingrid, who was watching, nodded.

 

“That’s an adequate thrust.”

 

Aken thought so too.

 

But—

 

“But your breathing isn’t stable. Even accounting for nervousness. Your footwork is also a bit excessive. Reduce it by about half a step from what you just took, slightly reduce the strength in your right hand and add that much strength to your left hand.”

 

As the solution continued, Henry was startled and thrust the spear again as Aken instructed.

 

Then.

 

“Wow.”

 

“What, what was that?”

 

“What just happened?”

 

A difference that even the observers could see at a glance appeared.

 

The previous thrust had been decent, but the thrust corrected by Aken’s advice was completely perfect.

 

“Remember that sensation just now.”

 

How much more so for the person involved?

 

Henry was trembling all over with emotion.

 

“That’s all.”

 

Henry, who was descending from the platform, almost had his legs give out.

 

But even in the midst of that, his respect for Aken grew even more in his heart, now becoming reverence.

 

And—

 

“I have a question to ask!”

 

“Count! Just one of the most difficult battles you faced on the battlefield…”

 

“Can spear techniques also be applied to swordsmanship?”

 

A barrage of questions began.

 

Aken briefly calmed the students at this sight.

 

“There’s plenty of time. So I’ll take questions systematically starting from the right side.”

 

From then on, people became curious.

 

Why was someone who should be at the Academy giving a special lecture like this now?

 

“Ah, the basic teaching method for spear cutting is found in Chapter 3, page 56 of the Imperial Spear Manual. It would be better if you refer to that. Did you take notes? Good.”

 

Answers more detailed than most professors.

 

When necessary, he would actively call students up to the podium like Henry, and gave answers regardless of their department. Of course, he was considerate enough not to answer too thoroughly out of respect for other professors.

 

Dane was proud of such a father.

 

Very much so.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our family was invited to a conversation with none other than the Principal. To be precise, we joined a private meeting between the Principal and Father.

 

The Principal, whom I had only seen once during the entrance ceremony, had quite a warm impression and seemed to already know Father.

 

“You’ve raised all your children well now. Not to mention the first and second, even the youngest has such talent. What exactly do you teach at Sogress County?”

 

“Hahaha. You flatter me so much I don’t know where to put myself.”

 

“Oh, you. If you hog everything like that, what are the other families supposed to do?”

 

The comfortable conversation continued without formality, and the Principal even made a light suggestion.

 

“Instead of this, I felt it while watching the special lecture earlier – don’t you want to come teach the students? Now that your children are all grown up, you should try living in the capital once, shouldn’t you?”

 

Of course, Father politely declined.

 

“I’m grateful for your words, but I prefer the warmth of the south. Above all, I want to be with my wife. Unless another war breaks out, I probably won’t have reason to come north, will I?”

 

Imagining it suddenly seemed interesting.

 

If Father came as an Academy professor, would he naturally go to the Spear Department?

 

“Well now. I knew you’d refuse, but mentioning your wife leaves me with nothing more to say.”

 

He didn’t seem to have expected it anyway.

 

Well, there’s no way Father would leave the south to become an Academy professor.

 

“By the way, you’ve raised your son very well, just like your daughters. His activities within the Academy are remarkable.”

 

“Is that so?”

 

In the midst of this, when the Principal mentioned and praised me, Father and Mother’s eyes sparkled.

 

“Even though it’s the Liberal Arts Department, every lecture he attends has professors unanimously praising him. They say they’ve never seen such talent before. And as you well know, he doesn’t slack off relying on his talent either.”

 

“Hahaha. He’s still very lacking. Please guide him well.”

 

“Oh my. Lacking? If this student is lacking, then all the other Academy students are below standard, below standard!”

 

No matter how used I am to praise, being gilded right in front of me is a bit embarrassing.

 

“And also… right. There was this festa too. Your son’s small club, where he serves as president, recorded first place.”

 

“Ah, I heard about that. Honestly, even in our time, club activities weren’t that active so I couldn’t get a feel for it, but hearing you say this makes it seem impressive.”

 

Anyway, the conversation concluded quite constructively and in a harmonious atmosphere, and our family immediately left the Principal’s office to have an intimate meal time.

 

“Hehe. I’m relieved to see everyone doing well. By the way, daughters, drop by home occasionally.”

 

“We will.”

 

“Sorry we can’t visit often.”

 

My sisters felt sorry about not being able to go home because they were too busy, and Father and Mother understood them.

 

“By the way, Dane. I heard you had a bout with the Termion ducal knight order?”

 

Has the rumor already spread that far?

 

“Elder Brother called and praised you endlessly, hahahaha! Isn’t that right, Lily? Six consecutive wins and you even beat an official member at the end!”

 

Father laughed heartily with an extremely proud face.

 

“You weren’t hurt, were you?”

 

Mother worried about me as always.

 

And here…

 

“Kyiruk!”

 

“Oh my!”

 

Karnas was also present.

 

The fellow stuck his head out and frowned as if asking why he was being left out.

 

“So this is the one! The dragon!”

 

“My goodness. A dragon! You little guy, let me see your tail. Does it resemble a dragon tail!”

 

Amid Father’s dry humor, Karnas brazenly approached the two and wagged his tail back and forth.

 

“Kyirurururu…”

 

What a funny fellow anyway.

 

When Mother tickled his neck, he flopped over with a heavenly expression, making sounds of contentment.

 

“How cute. Dane, is this really a dragon?”

 

“Yes. For now. I’ll have to look into the exact species and secrets, but… it probably is. Most likely.”

 

“Amazing. You said it hatched from an egg Claire gave you?”

 

Since the meal was taking place in a space just for our family, there was no chance of other people seeing.

 

So Father and Mother examined Karnas from every angle with eyes that showed they found him adorably irresistible.

 

“Hmm. But if it’s a dragon, it would be big trouble if other people found out.”

 

Father was right.

 

But for something like that, quite a lot of people already knew.

 

The three club friends, our family, Sidrain, and even Bulbark who should be diligently making my sword by now.

 

Of course, none of them were people who would go around talking about it.

 

“We can’t hide it forever. Won’t an appropriate opportunity to reveal it come later?”

 

“Hmm. If there’s ever anyone who tries to harm you while targeting this little guy…”

 

Then Mother stepped forward.

 

“Dane. If such a thing happens, you have the token this mom gave you, right? Use that then.”

 

I remembered the assassin’s token Mother had given me on the day I left for the Academy.

 

Though I hadn’t had occasion to use it, I had almost forgotten about it, but anyway it meant to use professional assassins.

 

“Now now, Dane is still a child. He’s only a first-year, does he really need to get involved with assassins?”

 

“Oh my, what’s wrong with assassins? Clean business, no lingering resentment, taking lives in one strike. How perfect is that?”

 

The sight of the two bickering.

 

“Actually, magic is better than assassination, right?”

 

“What are you talking about? If anyone dares to touch him, I’m planning to call wyverns and destroy them.”

 

“Why do you talk like that?”

 

“Ha, isn’t it funny that sister talks like that?”

 

“Won’t you both be quiet?”

 

And the sight of my sisters getting scolded instead when they joined in.

 

“Kyiruk?”

 

There Karnas tilted his head asking for some attention too-

 

“Arabella! Withdraw your mana right now! Claire! Won’t you stop your hands?”

 

“She’s using words strangely!”

 

“Sister started the fight first!”

 

Up to Father bursting into hearty laughter.

 

“Hehe. You still get along well.”

 

I suddenly thought.

 

What a peaceful scene this was.

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