Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 142

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 142

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

91. Killing Two Birds with One Stone (2)

 

 

 

 

 

“….”

 

The fellow remained silent.

 

I hadn’t even stabbed him yet, but he seemed to have already frozen up, which made me more cautious instead.

 

This one’s quick to assess situations.

 

I thought he’d at least be surprised or gasp in shock.

 

If push comes to shove, I’ll just give him a little poke and take the staff.

 

Every situation is under my control.

 

“I didn’t expect there to be another ‘person’ here besides myself.”

 

A calm voice followed.

 

I shrugged my shoulders.

 

Just as I was naturally moving my hand toward the staff—

 

“You’d better not move.”

 

Seeing his hand twitch, I smiled.

 

As expected.

 

His composure is finally wavering.

 

“…Who are you?”

 

He asked me without being able to turn his head.

 

My kind answer followed.

 

“You’d better answer the questions being asked.”

 

I deliberately lowered my voice as well.

 

It would be troublesome if this guy remembered my voice.

 

I could eliminate him if necessary, but it’s much better to keep someone like this alive to extract information.

 

Above all, the value of prisoners on the battlefield is great.

 

He might be a small fry, but he’s someone who knows a lot of information.

 

“….”

 

“You’d better not think about stalling for time.”

 

I asked briefly.

 

“Purpose.”

 

“….”

 

“The purpose of gathering monsters in such swarms. Speak.”

 

When you think about it, the monsters would eventually be finished off once the Imperial Palace deployed troops and the capital nobles sent their private soldiers.

 

Because there are limits.

 

So the purpose of overthrowing the Empire with monsters doesn’t make sense.

 

“Answer.”

 

“….”

 

He’s not answering.

 

In that case—

 

“Are you perhaps conducting some kind of experiment?”

 

“….”

 

I just threw that out there.

 

His shoulders trembled.

 

Very slightly.

 

Of course, this couldn’t be direct evidence.

 

So I asked to make it more certain.

 

“Did someone order you to do this?”

 

After a silence, he answered.

 

“…Who are you?”

 

Ah, I’m finally getting a reaction.

 

Jackpot.

 

“For example, a secret society or something.”

 

“….”

 

His shoulders trembled even more strongly.

 

Don’t tell me it’s those guys again.

 

“Would it be better to spill everything in an underground prison?”

 

I spoke casually while keeping a close watch on his movements.

 

He doesn’t seem like he’ll commit suicide.

 

If he was going to, he would have done it already.

 

His gaze keeps glancing at the staff.

 

“Just who the hell… are you?”

 

Well, I’m the one who just swept away 200 monsters in front of you.

 

He still hasn’t seen my face.

 

Since he can’t turn his head.

 

“I told you to answer the questions being asked. I only say the same thing twice.”

 

“….”

 

Does he have no intention of answering?

 

“Do you think I’ll open my mouth?”

 

As expected.

 

Then I’ll have to go with a different approach.

 

Torture isn’t my preference, but this much should be fine.

 

Bang!

 

When I flicked my hand, a mana bullet exploded at his feet, gouging out the floor.

 

“…!”

 

“Next time, this will be embedded somewhere in your body.”

 

While threatening him, I inwardly recalled the secret society’s notes I had discovered in the restricted zone.

 

The code of conduct written there.

 

“Speak. Your purpose.”

 

“….”

 

“You won’t speak to the end?”

 

“…Just kill me.”

 

His voice was extremely resolute.

 

So I finally recited the code of conduct.

 

“Code of conduct one. Security must always be thorough. In unfavorable situations, prioritize it over life.”

 

“…!”

 

“You’re different from those idiots. You’re qualified.”

 

When I slightly withdrew the dagger that had been just before touching his neck, he hesitated for a moment before speaking in a trembling voice.

 

“Could this be… a ‘trial’ that the organization is giving me?”

 

As expected, it was the same secret society.

 

Look at these guys.

 

“I see… I heard that the society was verifying its members after the previous Academy incident… so it was true.”

 

His shoulders began trembling in a different sense than before.

 

“To think I’m receiving a trial… it’s an honor.”

 

He’s starting to properly misunderstand.

 

“You’re truly amazing. The higher-ups of the organization…. To think you could safely enter through all these monsters without me noticing.”

 

The fellow seemed truly moved.

 

“I, Asier, am ready to dedicate all my loyalty to the organization. Just give me your orders.”

 

His statement, reminiscent of a fanatic, made me feel strangely dizzy.

 

Good.

 

The situation is flowing more easily than I thought.

 

Who would have thought that casually looking at the code of conduct would be so helpful.

 

“Asier.”

 

“Yes!”

 

“Your loyalty has already been proven.”

 

“…!”

 

Trembling shoulders.

 

If this is acting, he could lead the Imperial Theater Troupe without any problem.

 

“Your security and guard were excellent.”

 

“Th, thank you.”

 

“But the area around the barracks was defenseless. Do you know that?”

 

“…I, I will correct it.”

 

Do I have talent in acting too?

 

Even with a lowered voice, words flow out smoothly without a single cough.

 

“Still, it wasn’t bad. However, there was a major mistake in the process of carrying out the assigned mission.”

 

His body trembled violently when I mentioned the word mistake.

 

“Why weren’t you more careful during the previous night raid?”

 

“Th, that was…!”

 

“We lost important forces. Two hundred of them, no less. If we had preserved those forces intact, we could have dealt with the Subjugation Force more easily.”

 

“…I’m sorry. An completely unexpected enemy appeared….”

 

A voice that sounded truly aggrieved followed.

 

“It was a monster worse than the actual monsters. It freely used magic and summoning arts, and even jumped into the midst of all those monsters….”

 

A monster, he says.

 

That’s putting it a bit harshly.

 

Well, this is meant in a good way.

 

“It even fought with flames wreathed around its weapon. I found out it was a fellow named Dane Sogress, who apparently has tremendous talent. Perhaps he even has talent in alchemy on top of that….”

 

It feels quite strange to hear him desperately making excuses while praising me.

 

“Hmm. Just from hearing about it, he sounds like an impressive fellow… but is such a thing really possible?”

 

“It, it’s really true!”

 

“Then why didn’t you report it immediately?”

 

“…I’m sorry. I was too flustered, and it seemed like the Subjugation Force’s attack would begin soon….”

 

He trembled pitifully, but I didn’t actually feel pity for him.

 

If I hadn’t stopped him, who knows how many people would have been devoured and torn apart by the monsters under this fellow’s command.

 

There was no reason or need to feel even minimal sympathy or compassion.

 

For now, I changed the subject.

 

“We’ll hold you accountable for that matter later. For now, focus on the mission.”

 

“Th, thank you!”

 

His joy was short-lived.

 

“I’ll ask you again about the purpose of this mission.”

 

“What? Why suddenly ask that….”

 

“Don’t you know well? This is a ‘trial.'”

 

At my question, Asier quickly opened his mouth.

 

“To throw the Empire into chaos… and to continuously stir up monsters afterwards.”

 

“Speak more precisely.”

 

I spoke deliberately solemnly, and Asier hastily added.

 

“Wh, while doing that, it’s to test that power.”

 

That power.

 

Anyone could see it was the power of the staff.

 

More precisely, the ancient mana concentrator.

 

“Why are you only saying this now?”

 

“Th, that’s….”

 

“Don’t stammer. Precisely.”

 

“Yes! It was to test the power of the staff I was given to its maximum! And my mission is to record the data and report it!”

 

I glanced at the staff and asked.

 

“How much do you know about that thing?”

 

“That’s… it’s just something given to me from above, and I was selected as suitable for being ‘granted’ the ability to control monsters.”

 

At least this fellow doesn’t know what that thing embedded at the end of the staff is.

 

But ‘granting’ abilities?

 

Not being born with abilities or learning them, but granting them.

 

That’s surprising.

 

“But I can tell it’s a very dangerous object. The staff barely keeps it under control, but if I make even a small mistake in adjustment, it feels like it might explode….”

 

Of course.

 

That’s an artifact from the Ancient Magic Kingdom, Arcana.

 

“Good. You answered well.”

 

“Th, thank you!”

 

Now let me find out the purpose.

 

“What do you think is the true purpose of this mission?”

 

To keep up the act better, I need appropriate acting.

 

I asked very seriously, as if I were truly giving a ‘trial.’

 

The answer came immediately.

 

“It’s what the organization wants… and the more chaos increases, the closer we get to our ‘goal.'”

 

“Tell me about that ‘goal.'”

 

“….”

 

“Ahem, do you want to give up on the ‘trial’ here?”

 

He hesitated for a moment before opening his mouth.

 

“I, I don’t really know either.”

 

“You don’t know?”

 

“The organization’s true goal is… I only know that it’s to change the world. I’m not yet at that level….”

 

So he doesn’t know the details.

 

Either his position is low, or he’s not at a level to know.

 

But one thing is certain.

 

These fellows are from the same organization as those we encountered in the Restricted Zone.

 

And it’s also Professor Denabo’s affiliation.

 

These guys have quite a large scale.

 

I’ve felt this since I became certain Professor Denabo was involved, but I can’t leave this alone.

 

I should change my question.

 

“Do you know who sent me?”

 

“….”

 

“I’m one of those who watch you very carefully.”

 

“…Th, those who watch me carefully…!”

 

Good.

 

Let me shake him up here.

 

“Someone in a very high position at the Academy.”

 

“Ahh…! Could it be, the Academy Branch Leader….”

 

He’s interpreting it on his own.

 

Thanks to that, it worked out well.

 

I don’t know if the Branch Leader is Professor Denabo, but it’s probably right, isn’t it?

 

He’s one of the strongest at the Academy.

 

If that’s correct, then I’ll be orchestrating chaos as well.

 

“Shh. Keep your voice down. Someone might hear.”

 

“S-sorry.”

 

“That person has been watching you carefully and sent me. Quite satisfactory.”

 

“I-is that so?”

 

A trembling of joy.

 

“Yes. If you continue like this, there will be no problems.”

 

“Thank you…”

 

Professor Denabo sent him.

 

If this reaches the higher-ups’ ears through this fellow, how will the story unfold?

 

It’s going to get very interesting.

 

Of course, that’s a story for later.

 

“Your abilities are also outstanding. Although the night raid failed, to think you could control so many monsters.”

 

The fellow seemed pleased by my praise.

 

“T-that’s all thanks to the grace the organization temporarily bestowed upon me. Without that staff, I wouldn’t have been able to handle so many monsters.”

 

It seems certain that he loses control.

 

Then—

 

If I take away that staff, he’ll be trapped here.

 

Or he’ll be torn apart by the monsters that lost control.

 

Well, I don’t feel sorry for him.

 

I have no reason to sympathize.

 

“I see. But it was possible because of the abilities you possess.”

 

“T-thank you! I will always be loyal to the organization…”

 

Now I’ve found out everything I needed to know.

 

“The one who sent me has a gift to encourage you, so close your eyes.”

 

“A-a gift!”

 

A voice filled with emotion could be heard.

 

I took out one of Big Sister’s inventions from my chest.

 

Of course, it’s not a prototype, but a product that’s already being sold.

 

I just received it as it was given, but to use it like this.

 

“A gift… I’m so moved.”

 

What gift.

 

This is a type of trap.

 

The moment it’s activated, an intense light bursts out, blinding the eyes and shocking the mana.

 

Simply put, it knocks them unconscious.

 

It looks like a box on the outside, so you’d never think it’s a trap.

 

I’m going to keep this guy alive.

 

I need to capture him as a prisoner later.

 

Thud.

 

“Open it.”

 

When I threw it down at his feet with a thud, he bent down and picked up the box with trembling hands.

 

“T-thank you. This is really…”

 

Whether it’s loyalty to the organization.

 

Or he’s completely mistaken.

 

The fellow was very moved.

 

Maybe it’s both.

 

Click.

 

Anyway, the moment he opened the box.

 

Flash!

 

“Aaaaah!”

 

An intense light burst out along with a scream.

 

And.

 

Thud.

 

Taking advantage of that gap, I lightly cut the neck of the fellow falling backward with Night Horn, and his body immediately stiffened.

 

It was worth putting paralysis poison on it beforehand.

 

Thump.

 

When I pushed him with my foot, the fellow fell forward.

 

He fainted from the light burst and was paralyzed as well, so even if he wakes up, he won’t be able to escape.

 

Even if, really by some chance he escapes, he didn’t see my face and doesn’t know my voice, so there’s nothing to report.

 

“Good.”

 

I even wrapped him in a scent-blocking cloak for disguise.

 

Now if I take away this staff, the monsters will lose control, but he needs to stay alive until we come.

 

I went through all this trouble setting things up, so he can’t be found torn apart by monsters.

 

“That’s the end of it.”

 

Now even if the barracks are swarming with monsters, it’ll be fine for a while.

 

I immediately took the staff.

 

Grip.

 

The moment I held it in my hand, an intense and familiar energy flowed through my entire body.

 

This is it.

 

Ancient Magic Power concentrate.

 

“If I get one more circle…”

 

What kind of ability will I gain?

 

I can’t know right now.

 

I need to separate this staff and analyze it too.

 

“This staff is also interesting.”

 

How was it made to connect like this to a crystal containing an Ancient Magic Power concentrate?

 

“I should take it to Bulbark.”

 

I was already planning to go see my sword when I return to the Academy after the Subjugation Force mission ends.

 

I first took the staff, then shrugged my shoulders looking at the fellow who was quietly paralyzed and unconscious.

 

“See you later with an innocent face.”

 

I quickly came out of the barracks and approached Ernest with the staff in my hand.

 

“Dane! You’re back as expected!”

 

“It’s time to go now.”

 

“Huh? Already? I just finished the sketch though. Oh, but what you’re holding in your hand…”

 

I nodded and grinned.

 

“I cleaned them out properly.”

 

The staff, and the information.

 

And I made it possible to overturn this veiled war situation.

 

“You’re amazing as always. How did you make it look so simple…”

 

“Because I’m a Magic-Spear-Sword-Assassination-Summoning-Mage.”

 

“…Isn’t that nickname a bit weird?”

 

Why.

 

It’s only cool.

 

Rustle.

 

I took out a cloth from my chest and wrapped it around the end of the staff, around the crystal containing the Ancient Magic Power concentrate.

 

I can’t put the Ancient Magic Power concentrate in subspace.

 

The staff itself looks ordinary, so if I do this, no one will take interest in it.

 

Now, then.

 

“Let’s get going.”

 

Time to rejoin the main force.

 

All that’s left is the subjugation force’s full-scale attack.

 

“Dane, here’s the signal flare.”

 

The moment I fire the signal flare, the subjugation force will begin their coordinated assault.

 

Since we’ve taken the staff, the moment this barrier is dispelled, the monsters will lose control and go berserk.

 

That’s exactly our opportunity.

 

They’re only frightening when they move in perfect coordination—otherwise, the monsters will attack each other first and destroy themselves.

 

“Ernest, let’s break the barrier.”

 

“Yeah!”

 

Ernest casually drew his bow and aimed toward the mana stone maintaining the barrier.

 

A trap that activates from just impact.

 

Let’s see how skilled you’ve become.

 

Ernest nocked his bowstring much faster than before.

 

Twang!

 

And the arrow that flew—

 

Thwack!

 

Hit one of the traps precisely.

 

“That’s it!”

 

This fellow has improved considerably.

 

Rumble!

 

While I was admiring his shot, the trap activated and shook the area where the mana stone was installed—

 

Crack!

 

Finally, like glass shattering, the mana barrier that had covered the sky in a dome shape instantly developed fissures.

 

And then…

 

Boom!

 

It disappeared with an intense explosion.

 

“Now’s the time.”

 

I immediately fired the signal flare toward the sky.

 

The magic fireworks passed through the sky that had been blocked by the mana barrier and burst with a bang! high in the heavens.

 

“Let’s go, Ernest. Time to rejoin them.”

 

“Yeah!”

 

Now.

 

It’s time to finish the subjugation.

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