Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 14

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 14

5. This is What Talent Is (1)

For a moment, there was a stir among Duke Termion’s party.

“Your Grace.”

“It’s fine. Bring it here.”

Soon an attendant brought a small package. Duke Termion handed the package to Dane.

“Open it right away.”

Dane nodded and carefully unwrapped the package.

What appeared inside was a kind of crest.

A crest with a hammer and anvil carved in excellent relief.

Below it was engraved Termion’s symbol, a person holding a sword.

“Do you know what Termion’s symbol represents?”

“Revenge, sword, and… blacksmithing.”

“Haha. Correct. You know it well. That crest represents the last blacksmith.”

Duke Termion drew his sword and continued speaking.

“Termion’s history began with an ancestor who was a blacksmith. Thanks to that, Termion has the largest and greatest forge in the Empire, no, on the entire continent. All of Termion’s weapons, and the weapons of those ‘recognized by Termion’ are made at Termion’s Forge.”

This was Duke Termion’s gift.

Termion’s Forge.

There, all the ores of the world exist, and it is the continent’s greatest forge where mystical magic swords and artifacts are created.

“Go to the Capital’s Forge and show them that crest, and they will make you any weapon you desire.”

He had been granted the right to have a weapon made at Termion’s Forge, which absolutely never makes weapons for just anyone.

“My goodness…”

“Such a precious crest!”

“Even the Imperial Family covets it!”

All the onlookers couldn’t help but be shocked.

That crest wasn’t simply a ‘forge usage permit’ or anything like that.

The Imperial Family, as well as famous dignitaries and foreign nobles, all want to possess weapons produced by that forge.

But the Termion Ducal House only gives this crest to those they recognize.

Simply put, it’s both a guarantee and an object that proves the honor and skill of the one who receives it.

Because it means receiving the guarantee and recognition of the Termion Family.

“It’s truly a precious item. I gratefully accept it, Your Grace.”

“Since you already possess an excellent spear, it would be good to have a sword made while you’re at it. Or armor would be good too. Whatever it is, when you decide to go to the forge, make your decision carefully.”

“Yes, Your Grace.”

Everyone was amazed by this scene.

Duke Termion himself was personally giving a gift, and that gift was actually a crest from Termion’s Forge.

“Just what kind of talent would it take…”

“This is the first time in my life I’ve envied a seven-year-old child.”

“If you sold that crest, three generations, no, five generations could live off it for ages.”

Of course, from the moment it’s granted, that crest only holds symbolic meaning.

Though it’s an object with tremendous value just from its symbolism, that doesn’t mean someone other than the person it was granted to could take it to the forge and have a weapon made.

“Is it really alright to just give away such a precious item like this?”

When Count Sogress asked casually, Duke Termion smiled broadly.

“I haven’t been this interested and entertained in recent times. You’re not sulking because I didn’t give it to you but gave it to your son instead, are you?”

“Do I look like that kind of person to you?”

“Haha, that’s true. What would the owner of Dragon Tale covet other weapons for?”

Duke Termion patted Dane’s head.

“Grow up well and help your father a lot.”

“Yes, Your Grace.”

It seemed he genuinely liked him personally, not just because he was his friend’s son.

Otherwise, there’s no way he would give such an item to a seven-year-old child.

It’s an item that everyone in the world would covet.

“Haha. It seems our youngest has really caught your fancy.”

At Count Sogress’s words, Duke Termion smiled warmly and placed his hand on Dane’s shoulder.

“Indeed. It was an excellent answer. I look forward to the day when he grows up and meets our daughter.”

With that, the Duke’s party finished preparing to leave, and Duke Termion made time for Leila to briefly say goodbye to Dane.

Leila approached hesitantly and said this:

“When you come to the capital, make sure to contact me. Got it?”

“I promised Your Grace. When I go to the capital, I’ll do that.”

“No, not that! Contact me. No, come to the capital to see me! You must! You still have a wish left. You have to tell me your wish.”

Dane nodded with a very bright smile at those words.

“I will.”

At that moment, a gust of wind blew and Dane’s silver hair fluttered.

Leila could only stare blankly at the sight of him reflexively brushing his hair back.

“…”

“Hm? Is there something on my face?”

“No! You idiot!”

“Why, what’s wrong?”

Dane was flustered, but he couldn’t possibly know why Leila was suddenly getting angry.

“Anyway, you must come. You promised. Just try not coming.”

Dane decided he absolutely had to go after hearing those words that even felt threatening.

“I will.”

“And I’m going to inherit the Termion name! As the prospective head, I should also know what kind of items are made at Termion’s Forge.”

Dane burst into laughter again at the lengthy additional reasons and Leila’s ambitions.

“What? Why are you laughing?”

“Nothing. Your dreams are big. It looks good on you.”

“Don’t laugh. I’m serious. I will definitely become the family head, surpassing my brothers!”

Dane nodded at those words.

“Yes. I really hope that happens.”

“And I haven’t told you one more reason yet.”

“What is it?”

“…Come and watch my swordsmanship again next time too. Since you showed me how to develop my blocked swordsmanship, take responsibility.”

Even with this series of truly contrived and forced reasons, Dane readily nodded.

“Alright. I definitely will.”

Dane Sogress.

This was the moment he made a promise that must be kept with the youngest daughter of the Termion Ducal House, the greatest family in the Alteon Empire.

“I’m truly grateful to your son. Leila, who wouldn’t even talk to children her age, has gained a good friend.”

Duke Termion gazed thoughtfully at the two of them.

It was true that children her age couldn’t easily approach her because of her background as the youngest daughter of the Termion Ducal House.

Should it be called innocence?

Children who had already grown up watching power struggles and had eaten their fill of reading the room didn’t have such things.

But Dane had it.

It seemed like seeing the warm touch of the brothers that Leila missed.

“When you go later, tell him. Tell our little girl to think about it carefully.”

Count Sogress let out a hearty laugh.

“Was there another reason you gave him the crest?”

“Haha, that’s just how it is. Wouldn’t it be good if you became friends? You’d have a good friend.”

“I’d like that too. When Dane comes to the capital, I’ll be counting on you.”

“Mm. I promise to look after him like my own son.”

And so Duke Termion’s party departed.

As the carriage passed through the castle gate, Leila stuck her head out the carriage window, gazed at me intently, then waved her hand.

I waved back at her too.

It’s a strange feeling.

It doesn’t seem like love.

Is it because this is the first time I’m parting with a friend I made for the first time in my life?

Come to think of it, I’ve never had a normal childhood.

Not in my previous life, nor in this life.

In my previous life, around this time I was polishing soldiers’ weapons and armor, boiling blankets and cloth, and carrying provisions.

It’s somewhat complicated to consider what ‘normal’ means, but at least I couldn’t play around with kids my age.

Saying we parted sounds strange, but anyway, it’s true that I won’t see her for a while.

“You must feel regretful, Dane.”

“Yes, very much so.”

I spoke honestly.

I do feel regretful. Quite a lot, actually.

In my previous life, I was constantly moving from battlefield to battlefield, so I didn’t have many people I could call friends.

Though I had comrades who rolled around the battlefield with me.

So Leila is practically like the first friend I ever made.

“You’ll see her soon. Someday when you go up to the capital. If you meet her after becoming more handsome, Leila will be very happy.”

When I nodded, Father suddenly asked.

“Do you perhaps like the Duke’s daughter?”

“In what sense?”

At my unexpected answer, Father became flustered and stammered.

“Um… future… well, something like that…”

“You have nothing you won’t say to a child, do you, Count?”

Then Mother appropriately intervened and prevented Father’s meddling.

“Why, why not. Don’t you like her too, dear?”

“What if you say such things in advance to a tender child like our Dane and he gets hurt later?”

“H-hurt? Our Dane getting hurt? Ha, Dane takes after me and will be the type to make women cry!”

“Aha. So you made many women cry in the past?”

Father’s pupils began to tremble.

I quietly stepped away in that gap.

Since I’d seen this scene often, I already knew how it would end.

“Have a talk with me, Aken Sogress.”

When Mother calls Father by his full name like that, the situation is completely over.

“D-dear. Honey? Lily! D-Dane! Where are you going! Come with Father…!”

I quickly escaped, leaving behind Father’s pitiful voice.

Sorry, Father.

You know there’s nothing I can do to help.

“The Count’s castle seems very peaceful today as well.”

I nodded in agreement with Herman’s assessment as he had somehow followed along.

“Mm. It seems so. Very peaceful.”

Now that Duke Termion has left, the other nobles will also leave the castle one by one.

They can’t leave first when the highest-ranking noble hasn’t left yet.

Unless they get kicked out like Count Tiren.

Anyway, the castle will become quiet now.

So I should go about my daily routine.

“Will you return to rest? If so, I’ll prepare some snacks.”

“Mm. No. I want to do some training.”

“Very well. But I hope you won’t overdo it.”

“I know. Thanks for worrying about me.”

I smiled at Herman and suddenly said.

“Oh, do prepare snacks though. I want something sweet after sweating.”

“Yes, understood. What would you prefer?”

“Tart made with cinnamon-pickled apples, cranberry butter cookies. And tea brewed with moon tree leaves.”

“Yes, I’ll tell the kitchen.”

“While you’re at it, tell them to prepare two of each. You like them too.”

A smile flickered across Herman’s lips.

I know.

The fact that Herman likes them very much.

And I also know this.

“And while you’re asking, tell them to bake four more cookies.”

“Will you eat that many? You need to have dinner in a few hours.”

“Just tell them that.”

The fact that when Herman occasionally gets the lucky chance to taste desserts, he takes them home for his younger siblings.

I don’t know if Herman noticed my intention or just thought I would eat a lot, but he nodded anyway.

“Thank you, Young Master. Then, I’ll stop by the kitchen and come back to attend to you.”

“Yeah. See you later.”

I parted with Herman temporarily and returned to my room.

I took off the clothes I wore for the send-off, folded them neatly, then changed into training clothes and picked up my short spear that was now like my other half.

Then I suddenly remembered yesterday’s events.

Summoning arts.

I’m certain I have talent, and quite a big talent at that.

Although there was no summoning sigil and it was a special case, I successfully formed the hand seals after hearing Little Sister’s explanation and practicing a few times, and even succeeded in summon dismissal.

In that sense…

“I wonder if it will react?”

I became curious to take out Little Sister’s gift that I was worried might break if I handled it wrong.

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