Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 141

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 141

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

91. Killing Two Birds with One Stone (1)

 

 

 

 

 

I devised a plan.

 

Infiltrate inside the mana barrier.

 

Then assess the situation at the center of the ruins and prepare to attack at any time.

 

Simply put, dismantle the mana barrier whenever I want so others can enter too.

 

Then the inside will fall into chaos, and during that time when the subjugation force’s attack begins, they’ll have to focus on defense.

 

“Originally, barriers are easier to dismantle from the inside.”

 

Naturally, barriers don’t just appear out of nowhere. They require specific devices to be installed to maintain them.

 

And those devices usually exist inside the barrier.

 

Simply put, if you can infiltrate inside like me, destroying those devices is no big deal.

 

“Then we’ll raid their main base during that time.”

 

“That’s a good idea.”

 

If my prediction is correct, even if the area near the center of the ruins is heavily guarded, the security deep inside won’t be that strict.

 

Could the fellow who set up this barrier have ever imagined?

 

That someone who could pass through it just by touching it without any special measures would appear.

 

“But what happens after dismantling the barrier? Will the direct unit attack?”

 

“That’s right. But before that, we need to shake things up big time.”

 

Ernest seemed to have an idea and nodded.

 

“Traps, and illusions?”

 

“Exactly right. And on top of that… we’ll summon beasts too.”

 

“That’s no joke.”

 

Finally, if I unleash my magic in a big way, the chaos inside will intensify even more.

 

However, everything must be done after the subjugation force’s attack begins.

 

If we do it beforehand, the monsters might swarm to the center and actually strengthen their defenses.

 

“Well then, shall we go.”

 

I first passed through the barrier, then temporarily covered Ernest with my mana to help him pass through the barrier as well.

 

“Wow, this actually works?”

 

“We can send people in this way during the actual operation later too.”

 

Originally, I was planning to dismantle it all at once and then send them in, but this is even better.

 

We can have the entire direct unit infiltrate stealthily and strike from inside while they’re off guard.

 

We can just dismantle the barrier when we’re escaping.

 

“You recorded the path here well, right?”

 

“Of course. Who do you think I am.”

 

And now that the path to the center here is perfectly secured…

 

What’s left is to assess the general situation inside.

 

Now… let me see the face of whoever is messing with my stuff.

 

“Let’s go.”

 

Ernest took the lead again, and I began searching for the mana stone generating the mana barrier while surveying the surroundings.

 

The method isn’t difficult.

 

Concentrate my sensing ability and examine the mana flow.

 

Then I can tell where the mana composing the barrier is emanating from.

 

“Over there.”

 

No matter how I look at it, this is cheating.

 

To think it can be discovered this easily.

 

I found a building where mana was flowing out densely.

 

It’s inside there.

 

Anyway, while the mana barrier itself might be solid, the mana stone that’s its source is incredibly fragile.

 

“Ernest, this way.”

 

Then it was Ernest’s turn again.

 

“Even the slightest shock to the mana stone is enough to destroy the barrier.”

 

“Hmm, let me see… here, these four pillars would be good.”

 

Ernest immediately installed traps at the base of the pillars.

 

Two that cause powerful vibrations, and the other two are mana explosion traps I got from the supply officer.

 

Then Ernest carefully camouflaged the traps and dusted off his hands.

 

“This should be enough.”

 

“Good.”

 

Now next is finding the location of the ancient magic power concentrate.

 

Without even needing to concentrate my sensing ability, the two circles in my body were humming and vibrating.

 

As if searching for lost siblings.

 

This phenomenon grew stronger as we passed through the mana barrier and got closer to the concentrate.

 

Of course, that doesn’t mean my heart is pounding like it’s about to burst.

 

How should I put it…

 

Rather, it’s a feeling mixed with elation and joy?

 

By the way, I wonder what abilities I’ll gain when I reach the 3rd Circle.

 

I still can’t quite imagine it.

 

“Dane, over there.”

 

Then Ernest stopped and pointed. I immediately hid behind a nearby cart.

 

“There, do you see?”

 

Following Ernest’s gaze, I saw a person wearing a black robe.

 

And monsters were guarding around him.

 

This is surprising.

 

Those aggressive monsters are marching in formation as guards.

 

This confirms there’s someone commanding the monsters.

 

“It seems to be over there. The place that person came from.”

 

The place Ernest pointed to was a barracks situated in the ruins.

 

The only barracks in these ruins.

 

“Target identification will be easy.”

 

Then our gaze followed the black robe again. The black robe stopped and seemed to be shouting something at a group of monsters.

 

“Wait a moment.”

 

When I concentrated my sensing ability, I could hear this conversation.

 

“You vermin. Move quickly! We must lure in those subjugation force bastards and strike them down in one blow!”

 

“Kruu! Kruu!”

 

Judging by the deep voice, it seemed to be a man.

 

And what I could sense was definitely the aura of the ancient magic power concentrate.

 

Looking carefully, the black robed man was holding a staff, and at its tip…

 

“That’s it.”

 

There’s a mana stone about the size of a child’s head that seems to contain the ancient magic power concentrate.

 

As expected, he’s definitely using it indirectly.

 

He couldn’t absorb it like I did.

 

“That’s it, right Dane?”

 

Ernest had seen it once with me in the Garden of Mist, so he recognized it immediately.

 

“Can’t we steal it?”

 

I shook my head.

 

If we move rashly, we’ll have no choice but to tear the scroll.

 

But the target had become clear.

 

And….

 

I think I know how many monsters are in the center of the ruins.

 

“How many monsters do you think are here?”

 

“Probably… at least 500 or more?”

 

500 monsters.

 

It’s not an impossible number to handle.

 

But the problem is that they’re all ferocious monsters with strong combat power.

 

Simply put, even those ‘Pukane’ fellows who just scattered after receiving orders have individual combat power that matches ordinary knights.

 

“The Subjugation Force will take quite a few casualties.”

 

While I was muttering, Ernest took out his notebook.

 

Then he asked me with a determined expression.

 

“Dane, tell me the types and characteristics of the monsters. I’ll write them down quickly. His Highness the Prince will be pleased if I report this to him.”

 

What a commendable fellow.

 

Ernest also quickly sketched the surrounding terrain while doing that.

 

I felt this when I saw him sketch before too, but he really draws fast and accurately.

 

Maybe this guy would have done well if he went into the art department?

 

“…But what did you write?”

 

“Ah, hahaha.”

 

The problem is that his handwriting is quite terrible though.

 

Well, that might be better from a security standpoint.

 

Even if someone stole Ernest’s notebook, it’s at a level where they absolutely couldn’t read it.

 

“Hmm.”

 

I looked toward the man with the staff again.

 

Speaking of black robes, it reminds me of those guys I encountered in the Restricted Zone back then….

 

“I’ll find out if I investigate.”

 

After checking the surroundings, I decided to approach a little closer.

 

“Where are you going?”

 

“Just a moment. I’ll go take a closer look and come back.”

 

Moving my steps little by little, carefully, I was even recalling the ‘Shadow Stealth’ that Mother taught me, just in case.

 

Even if it’s just for a brief moment, I can instantly conceal my body.

 

“Kruu, kruu.”

 

“Stupid beast! You just ate and you’re asking for more food? You gorged yourself on those reconnaissance team guys earlier!”

 

The sounds I heard in the midst of this.

 

They fed people to the monsters as food.

 

This guy is definitely a bad one.

 

“Hurry up and go guard your position! We don’t know when the attack will start!”

 

“Kruuu….”

 

It was truly a strange sight to see a four-legged monster understand human speech and move accordingly.

 

I don’t have that kind of ability.

 

Then, is it an ability that appears when you reach the third Circle?

 

Or….

 

Did he amplify his original ability with Ancient Magic Power?

 

Anyway, I’ll know if I steal it.

 

“Hmph. Stupid beasts.”

 

The Black Robed Man was sneering as he watched the monster trudging away.

 

Then he turned around and headed toward the barracks.

 

I concentrated my Sensing Ability.

 

Something seemed to be blocked, but thanks to the Ancient Magic Power, I could clearly see the Mana Flow inside.

 

“Only one person.”

 

There’s only that one man inside.

 

I don’t see any particular traps either.

 

That would make sense.

 

With monsters guarding him on all sides, why would he need to?

 

Of course, it’s a very good situation for me.

 

He couldn’t have imagined that someone like me, who operates Ancient Magic Power by making it into a Circle, would come.

 

“I might have to switch to Plan B.”

 

The moment I use the signal flare, the Subjugation Force attacks.

 

Rather than the situation being unfavorable—

 

Plan B has actually become a better situation.

 

If I steal that staff, the enemies’ power will likely be weakened.

 

This barrier will also be disabled when the trap explodes with one signal from Ernest.

 

“Then I should go with stealing it.”

 

It would be ridiculous to go back when there’s a big catch right in front of me.

 

If I go back like this and attack with the Subjugation Force, and that Black Robed Man escapes, then I’ll lose the clue again.

 

“The overall framework of the operation won’t change anyway.”

 

Originally, the Subjugation Force’s full attack would take place after Ernest and I returned.

 

But now it’s right to attack immediately upon signal.

 

If I steal that staff with the Ancient Magic Power concentrate, control over the monsters might be lost.

 

Then waiting to attack would be absurd.

 

Rather, it would be easier to defeat the monsters one by one as they rampage after losing control.

 

“Good.”

 

Of course, there are still mountains of things I’m curious about.

 

Why does that man have an Ancient Magic Power concentrate.

 

How does he control the monsters.

 

And what is that man’s identity.

 

“Shall I start by robbing that staff?”

 

I glanced once toward Ernest.

 

Even while concentrating on sketching, he doesn’t neglect watching the surroundings.

 

It doesn’t look like he’ll be caught and get into trouble.

 

Swoosh.

 

I infiltrated around the flimsy barracks.

 

A few monsters were wandering around, but they didn’t even come near the barracks.

 

Well, judging by how he treated the monsters earlier, they might instinctively feel fear.

 

Thanks to that, I’m comfortable.

 

I arrived in front of the barracks without any difficulty.

 

And perhaps because I got closer to the Ancient Magic Power, the pull in my chest became even stronger.

 

When I concentrated mana again, the Mana Flow began to become visible.

 

I wonder what kind of ability this man possesses.

 

Swish.

 

I drew out the dagger that Mother gave me as a gift, Nighthorn.

 

I have to subdue him in one strike.

 

He doesn’t look it, but if he’s stronger than me, the risk that would come back if the first attack failed would be too great.

 

With full preparation, I activated the shadow concealment I learned from Mother and seeped into the inside of the barracks.

 

As it’s an impossible technique, the duration is at most ten-odd seconds.

 

I’ll make my estimate within that time.

 

“…Monster bastards. No matter how I look at them, I just can’t feel any affection for them.”

 

A soliloquy I heard as soon as I entered the barracks.

 

The man had taken off the hood of his robe and was showing me his back from my perspective.

 

His hair was… unremarkable brown hair.

 

“Of all things, to become a ‘suitable person’ for this kind of ability… Huu.”

 

‘Suitable’ for the ability?

 

Then does that mean it’s not something he was born with?

 

“No, no. This is… destiny to work for the organization. Let’s think of it gladly.”

 

Of course, what’s important right now isn’t that man’s story.

 

I discovered a staff placed obediently beside the man.

 

A staff that emanated an intense pull.

 

That’s it.

 

The number of monsters here in the ruins is one thing, but what’s more threatening is indeed their ‘organized movement’.

 

If I steal that, I can increase my Circle by one and make them lose control authority.

 

Truly killing two birds with one stone.

 

“By the way… he was an unbelievable fellow. How could he almost single-handedly handle all those monsters…”

 

In the midst of this, he shuddered.

 

It seems like he’s talking about me.

 

“Which family house is he from? Judging by his silver hair, he seems to be from Sogress Count House… wait, there’s supposed to be one genius there.”

 

This feels strange being praised right in front of my face.

 

For now, it seems certain that this man commanded those monsters.

 

Whether with that staff or some other ability.

 

“I should report this a little later.”

 

While he was muttering, I moved through the shadows at the outskirts of the barracks-

 

Swish.

 

I pressed Night Horn against the back of his neck.

 

A blade coated with poison beforehand that would paralyze his entire body the moment it touched.

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