Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 13

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 13

4. The Talented Genius of the Sogress Count House (5)

I wrapped up the lesson at an appropriate point before Leila could become exhausted.

If she collapsed from exhaustion and returned to her room before the banquet even ended, it might put Duke Termion in an awkward position.

By the way, Father and Duke Termion returned very ‘quietly’ when our lesson seemed to be winding down.

According to their expressions, that is.

Those two had made quite a racket getting out of the grass field.

Leila didn’t seem to notice, but I pretended not to know until the end.

“Phew. That’s refreshing.”

Leila, who was walking with me, suddenly took a deep breath.

“Wow. The air feels really clear. Why didn’t I notice before?”

“Repeating breathing and release expands your mana sensitivity. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll be able to create a core or circle.”

“Aha. So when will I be able to make a core?”

“Probably when you can release mana at will? Are you getting the hang of it now?”

“I think I need to practice a bit more while looking in the mirror. But now I feel like I can do it alone even after I go back! Thank you, Dane Sogress.”

Even while catching her breath, Leila didn’t forget to express her gratitude. What a commendable fellow.

“But how do you know all this stuff? Honestly, I thought there was no one my age better than me…”

Leila was the type who could acknowledge her own shortcomings.

And to Leila, I was an incredibly annoying fellow.

“I read it in books.”

“…You know that was really annoying just now, right? And does that even make sense?”

“It’s all written in books.”

“So the fact that you can immediately put what you read in books into practice is… Never mind. I’m an idiot for asking.”

I was about to nod but stopped, thinking I might get hit. Her hands looked quite painful.

“Anyway, you’re a genius, aren’t you? I’ve often been called a genius too, but compared to you, I feel like nothing.”

This time, rather than becoming dejected, Leila looked at me as if I were some curious object.

“Others struggle to have even one talent, but you have three – Summoning Arts, magic, and Spear Arts?”

I also have assassination and swordsmanship.

If I mentioned that here, she probably wouldn’t believe me, right?

“Then you’ll come to the Academy later, right? That’s where all the geniuses of the Empire gather.”

“I’m not sure yet.”

“What? You’re not thinking of not going to the Academy, are you?”

At those words, I tilted my head.

“Is it a place I must go?”

“Of course! What do you think the Academy’s purpose is?”

“Studying?”

“Wrong. It’s where nobles form factions. They build connections from a very young age.”

Leila seemed to understand, to some extent, how the world worked for a seven-year-old.

“For someone like you, not going to the Academy would be a loss. You’re the only son of the Sogress Count House, you have outstanding talent, and even…”

“Even?”

“…you’re handsome.”

I burst into laughter.

“I’m not thinking about the Academy yet.”

“Really not thinking about it? Are you going to stay here boringly forever?”

“Why? It’s so much fun here. There are still mountains of books to read in the library, and so much to learn from Father and Mother.”

“That’s true, but… don’t you want to play with other children? All your sisters are at the Academy too, right?”

“If I want to go later, I’ll go then.”

The Academy isn’t necessarily the right answer.

That doesn’t mean I definitely won’t go.

It’s not like I have a grudge against the Academy; I’m actually curious about it.

In my previous life, most of the nobles I met on the battlefield were Academy graduates, and they often brought up Academy stories.

At those words, Leila’s eyes sparkled.

“Then you must tell me, okay?”

“Yeah. I will.”

Only then did Leila seem relieved, smiling and spreading her arms wide.

“I’m really glad I came along on Father’s inspection. Originally, I didn’t want to come.”

“Why?”

“It’s boring. I have to stay in the carriage the whole way, and the escort knight gets troubled whenever I play around even a little. But coming here, I learned about the lacking parts of my swordsmanship and learned the Mana Release Method from you! Now the journey back won’t be boring!”

Seeing her grinning face made me feel proud.

On the other hand, it’s also amazing that thanks to Leila, I ended up forming an unexpected connection with Duke Termion.

“So next time, you must come, okay? Come and watch me practice again and such. I’m leaving tomorrow.”

By the way, Duke Termion’s party is leaving the castle tomorrow.

“Alright. I’ll send you a letter when I get to the capital.”

“Great!”

Leila was humming excitedly when she suddenly asked.

“Oh, but Dane, what are you going to do about your wish?”

“Ah, my wish?”

“Yeah. I only had my wish granted just now. You didn’t say what your wish was back then.”

At those words, I put on what I hoped was a meaningful smile.

“I’ll tell you when I come up to the capital.”

“Haha, if I weren’t a duke, I’d stay for a month before leaving.”

“Please don’t say such things, how dreadful.”

“Dreadful, you say!”

“We met day and night on the battlefield, wasn’t that enough? Why do we need to meet like this again?”

“Ah, I’m canceling my departure! I should stay for two months!”

Watching the two bicker, I could understand what friendship forged on the battlefield, transcending titles, meant.

“Still, you’re only staying for about a day before leaving. Wouldn’t it be better to stay a few more days?”

“The southern region inspection schedule is mountainous. If it were up to me, I’d want to stay for two months, no, three months, chatting with you and enjoying the leisure in this scenic place.”

Unfortunately, Duke Termion wasn’t visiting Count Sogress Castle personally.

Southern region inspection.

Now, several years after the war ended, his main duty as a duke of the capital was to gauge public sentiment and understand the movements of various nobles.

Since the scheduled banquet was over, it was time to depart for the next destination.

“While doing that… I also wanted to discuss the marriage between our son and your eldest daughter.”

“About that matter… Hmm. Haven’t you heard the news?”

“News?”

“The news that Arabella completely shattered some male student’s nasal bone with magic because he was bothering her.”

“…”

“I almost got called to the Academy as a parent.”

“Na, nasal bone…?”

Duke Termion broke out in a cold sweat.

He thought she was just a tomboy, but he never imagined it was to that extent.

“Yes. So, um, I can say that my eldest daughter’s marriage is already out of my hands.”

“Hehehe. I wonder if she’ll take a liking to our son.”

“If it’s the eldest son of the Termion Ducal House, there are already widespread rumors that he’s established himself in swordsmanship.”

“Established, what. He’s only at Dual-grade now. How can you call someone with just two cores a knight?”

Duke Termion added.

“I’ve met a young man who had already formed three cores at that age. Right on the battlefield.”

“Ah. You’re talking about that fellow. What a shame. If not for the war, he would have grown into a fine rival.”

“It left a bitter taste. Since I took his life with my own hands.”

Duke Termion recalled the warrior named Agrik who resisted to the end and refused to surrender.

Triple-grade at that age.

If he had lived, he might have become one of the Drenik Empire’s Hexa-grade knights by now.

“Anyway, I’m sorry I couldn’t give you a satisfactory answer.”

“Sorry? Haha. Rather, I’m delighted to have learned about an even more interesting fellow.”

“An interesting fellow?”

“Your son, I mean. Dane. Why are you pretending not to know when we both saw him? Haha.”

Duke Termion burst into hearty laughter.

“I look forward to the day when he’ll face off against my daughter. My daughter is no pushover either. She doesn’t have a mana core yet and her swordsmanship is at a crawling stage, but I guarantee it. She has talent equal to her two older brothers.”

“I thought so. Your daughter’s eyes seemed quite extraordinary.”

“Haha, did it seem that way? No, instead of this, how about we discuss a marriage between our daughter and your son?”

Just then, the escort knight whispered quietly.

“Your Grace, it’s time for you to depart.”

“Ah, has it already come to this?”

Duke Termion muttered regretfully.

“Count, then I’ll be going now.”

“Travel safely. The Southern Region is a warm place, but sometimes the weather can be fickle.”

“Mm. I’ll keep that in mind. Oh, and before I go, I’d like to exchange greetings with your son once more. I want to continue the conversation we didn’t finish this morning.”

“Of course. Dane, come over here.”

Dane approached at his father’s words and bowed politely to the Duke.

“Your Grace.”

“Good. Did you train to your satisfaction this morning?”

“I believe there is no satisfaction in training. I think growth stops the moment you become satisfied.”

At those words, Duke Termion smiled with satisfaction.

“Count, you’ve certainly raised one son well. He won’t be intimidated anywhere he goes.”

“I’m grateful that you view him so favorably.”

Duke Termion suddenly asked.

“Since we’re at it, let me ask you one more question.”

“Please speak.”

“What do you train for?”

Dane answered without a moment’s hesitation.

“I train for myself.”

Family.

House.

Empire.

Everyone was momentarily flustered by Dane’s answer instead of the many responses that most people would think of.

“Uhahahaha!”

Duke Termion burst into laughter.

“Truly an excellent answer. Honest, bold. And audacious.”

Duke Termion asked.

“Why do you think that way?”

“Because it’s myself who does the training.”

An intriguing smile appeared, proving it was the correct answer, and not only Duke Termion who heard this response, but Count Sogress as well anticipated what would follow.

“No one else trains in my place. It’s oneself who possesses talent, and it’s oneself who displays that talent. Through training, I can contribute strength to my family and the Empire, but ultimately everything is for myself.”

Dane continued.

“Training done to please someone, to become someone others can be proud of, is ultimately just temporary motivation, I believe.”

“Excellent. Truly excellent.”

Duke Termion smiled contentedly.

Count Sogress, who was beside him, was needless to say pleased.

“Your son, is he really seven years old?”

“I often wonder if he might be seventy instead.”

“Hehe. How did he grow up to be so wise?”

Count Sogress muttered.

‘Our Dane has grown up.’

On one hand, he felt a little wistful.

To have such thoughts at an age when he should be acting spoiled.

“I have a gift prepared for you. Since it’s your birthday, I prepared a present, but as a reward for satisfying me so thoroughly, I should give you an even better gift.”

Duke Termion gestured and said.

“Bring me ‘that crest.'”

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