Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 145

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 145

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

93. Because I Need to Take It

 

 

 

 

 

It’s been a while since I’ve seen someone being dragged away bound like this, not since the Bodybuilding Club was dragged off by the student council.

 

Of course, the atmosphere was completely different from that time.

 

Several soldiers with cold, sharp auras surrounded him, and his arms and legs were tightly bound with a gag in his mouth to prevent suicide and escape.

 

“Mmph! Mmmph!”

 

Asier, that fellow who was beautifully deceived by me in the barracks and ended up unconscious and paralyzed.

 

By the way, that guy was still unconscious even when Edward and I went to find him.

 

So binding him and gagging him was quite an easy task.

 

“This is your achievement, Dane Sogress.”

 

Edward praised me as he watched the fellow being dragged away.

 

“Thanks to your correct deduction, we were able to catch the ringleader. If it weren’t for you, the subjugation force would be having a difficult battle.”

 

I showed appropriate modesty.

 

“It’s thanks to Your Highness approving the risky operation. Decisiveness is sometimes the driving force of victory.”

 

“Hmm. That could be true.”

 

Look at this Prince.

 

“Haha. I’m joking, Dane. Of course the commander’s role is important too. But if there’s no one to carry out the orders based on that decision, it’s meaningless.”

 

I’m not sure about other things, but one thing is certain.

 

For royalty, he at least knows how to use the people around him.

 

“I am deeply grateful.”

 

“Oh my. Is this revenge for my joke just now?”

 

“I apologize.”

 

“Goodness, I don’t know about others, but when I hear it from you, I don’t know why it feels so awkward.”

 

I shrugged and changed the subject.

 

“By the way, where will that fellow end up?”

 

“The Imperial Palace underground prison, I suppose. It’s a place I’ve never seen either, but they say it’s a hellish realm beyond human comprehension. Screams echo every day.”

 

A hellish realm beyond human comprehension.

 

Anyway, it’ll be hard for him to come out alive and well.

 

Since I’ve already gotten everything I could from that guy, there’s no more business with him.

 

Ah. And I can see it just in time.

 

“Hmm. Those look like that fellow’s belongings.”

 

I could see soldiers who had just come out of the barracks gathering up everything that was inside.

 

There was a staff among them too.

 

Of course, it wasn’t the staff I had hidden, but one I had prepared in advance and casually tossed inside when I entered the barracks.

 

Sorry to Edward, but it would be a waste to hand that staff over to the Imperial Palace as is.

 

Because I need to take it.

 

“I hope there’s some useful information in there. Well, the Imperial Palace interrogation specialists will handle that part.”

 

“That sounds reassuring.”

 

“Hmm. I hear they can make even a mute person speak within a day.”

 

Truly brutal words.

 

Though I’ll probably never have occasion to witness it in my life.

 

“Anyway, I’ll formally commend you in front of everyone a little later. I’m going to meet Sir Onet for a moment.”

 

“Please do.”

 

I watched Edward leave and then shifted my gaze to the surroundings.

 

The subjugation was now over.

 

“Be careful carrying that in! If that thing explodes, everything around will be devastated!”

 

“Move aside! We need to set up protective barriers first!”

 

The battlefield was being cleaned up, and they were gathering the monster corpses in one place to burn them.

 

Of course, it wasn’t complete annihilation.

 

Since we hadn’t completely sealed off the entire ruins, some monsters had escaped following their instincts.

 

But it was more than enough to call it a victory.

 

“Are those guys the ones? His Highness the Prince’s direct unit?”

 

“I’m jealous… They must have accumulated tremendous achievements, right?”

 

“I heard it’s calculated from the night raid onwards, so wouldn’t Dane be first place?”

 

And we had made distinguished contributions to that victory.

 

His Highness the Prince’s direct unit.

 

“Hey, but those guys will definitely be first in achievements, right? How do they calculate it? Do they tally separately if you’re part of the direct unit?”

 

“Maybe?”

 

“But does that even matter? Dane alone killed several monsters.”

 

All the club members had moved to that unit and made great contributions in this battle.

 

Especially me, needless to say…

 

Ernest, who greatly helped in heading to the center of the ruins, Leila, who fought alongside the knights in the direct unit.

 

And even Priscilla, who served as the direct unit’s dedicated healer.

 

“Another exploration, I see.”

 

I spotted Ernest, who had been ‘exploring’ around various parts of the ruins since right after the battle ended, and chuckled.

 

I’m not sure what might be there, but knowing his personality, he’ll probably bring something to ask about.

 

Meanwhile, Leila was surrounded by the Imperial 4th Knight Order.

 

“Magnificent, my lady. We witnessed incredible swordsmanship today.”

 

“After witnessing the Duke’s swordsmanship on the battlefield, I couldn’t sleep for a while, and I think I’ll be the same way for a while longer.”

 

“If you get the chance later, please consider applying to the Imperial Knight Order…”

 

She may be just one of the freshmen at the Academy, but considering the prestige of Duke Termion House, it was natural.

 

And Priscilla was…

 

“The head injury is severe. If you move wrong, it’ll crack.”

 

“P-Priest. What do you mean it’ll crack?”

 

“Your skull.”

 

“…”

 

With her usual word choice, she was treating the injured soldiers and knights well.

 

Anyway, we gained quite a lot through this subjugation.

 

Individual combat experience was the first thing.

 

Fighting monsters would have been considerably helpful.

 

Including myself, of course.

 

Second was various pieces of information.

 

“The scale keeps getting bigger.”

 

Turning the world upside down, causing chaos.

 

Though I still don’t know their clear purpose, those who move hundreds of monsters and target Saul Hanston’s secret techniques.

 

It’s quite a large scale.

 

It’s not yet a direct threat to me, but there’s definitely room to dig deeper.

 

“I should look into Professor Denabo’s movements as soon as I return.”

 

Whether that guy Asier reports to his superiors or not, Professor Denabo’s movements are worth monitoring.

 

Since he called him the ‘Academy Branch Leader’, if I could trap Professor Denabo, it would be a great harvest.

 

For me or for the Prince.

 

And third…

 

“I’ll need to work on separation first.”

 

The staff.

 

The one that should be respectfully stored in our club’s spoils box by now.

 

First, I should go find Bulbark as soon as I return. I need to check on the sword’s production status anyway.

 

I plan to go and see if the staff and ancient mana concentrate can be separated, and if possible, analyze both of them.

 

Even if not as much as the ancient mana concentrate, I’m quite curious about that staff.

 

If it’s a staff that can hold up fine even with an ancient mana concentrate attached, it’s definitely not an ordinary item.

 

“There’ll be a lot to do when we get back, right? Karnas.”

 

“Kyrrk?”

 

Karnas just made a sound from inside my coat instead of poking his head out.

 

That fellow also made quite a contribution in this subjugation.

 

In moments when people weren’t watching, he shot out fireballs and took down a considerable number of monsters.

 

I don’t know for sure, but didn’t he probably surpass the achievements of most students?

 

Anyway, lastly.

 

The biggest thing I gained among everything…

 

“Dane Sogress. His Highness is looking for you right now.”

 

I think it might be exactly this.

 

Following Sir Onet, I was able to find a temporarily installed platform and Edward standing on top of it.

 

And in front of that platform, the subjugation force members had gathered at some point and were standing there, having paused their work.

 

“Dane Sogress, over here.”

 

Edward was calling me in a voice loud enough for everyone to hear.

 

Well now.

 

It’s embarrassing, but I should go up, right?

 

I stepped up onto the platform and faced Edward.

 

“It’s not exactly a formal occasion, but since we’re in the middle of a battlefield, I hope you’ll understand.”

 

Edward added casually.

 

“As soon as we return, I plan to not only give the subjugation force rewards but also personally recommend additional rewards for you and your friends to His Majesty the Emperor.”

 

“I am deeply grateful, Your Highness.”

 

“Mm. It’s only natural.”

 

After saying that, Edward put on his ‘prince’ expression and looked at the people standing in front of the platform.

 

“Everyone listen! Here stands someone who achieved greater merit than anyone else in this subjugation mission!”

 

In the already focused gazes, all kinds of emotions including admiration, jealousy, and envy were conveyed.

 

“He blocked the monsters’ surprise attack at the front and led us to perfect victory, and in this subjugation battle too, he risked danger to infiltrate to the center, grasping the enemy’s movements and weaknesses, and finally in the full-scale battle with the monsters that began, he stood at the front as a member of the direct unit…”

 

Having my achievements listed right next to me makes me feel somewhat awkward, but still, good things are good things.

 

“…Therefore, I, Third Prince Edward Danter, borrow this occasion to give modest praise to Dane Sogress, the hero of this subjugation battle!”

 

Because this is praise from royalty no less.

 

“Dane Sogress, your heroic achievements and self-sacrificing combat have become a model for the entire Empire.”

 

Edward placed his hand on my shoulder with a very resolute expression.

 

And he said something I didn’t expect.

 

“I hope you will remain by my side in the future as a member of the great Empire, and… as my friend.”

 

Look at this fellow.

 

“Friend? Did he just say friend?”

 

“The Prince’s friend? This is crazy.”

 

“That Dane guy’s life just bloomed wide open…”

 

Suddenly claiming a person?

 

He’s greedier than he looks.

 

“How about it? Dane Sogress.”

 

At his whispering question, I couldn’t help but let out a faint smile.

 

Well, it’s not bad.

 

Having His Highness the Prince as backing, that is.

 

Of course, in this case…

 

It wouldn’t be backing but really a ‘friend.’

 

Anyway.

 

So His Highness the Prince’s dramatic public praise conducted in front of everyone was concluded—

 

“…Our club’s going to explode in popularity now, isn’t it?”

 

“A club with imperial backing… We won’t be looked down on anywhere, right?”

 

“I, I still can’t believe it…”

 

At Edward’s bombshell declaration, my friends each showed dazed reactions.

 

“That’s right.”

 

The rumors will naturally spread quickly.

 

The fact that I, and my friends, are on close terms with His Highness the Prince.

 

Then fewer people will mess with us?

 

It’s awkward for me to say this, but who would carelessly mess with someone who has royalty as a friend.

 

“Dane Sogress.”

 

Sir Hilderon approached just then.

 

Even though I haven’t seen him for just a few days, his face now feels familiar.

 

“Sir Hilderon.”

 

He had a very regretful expression.

 

“So we part ways with this.”

 

“There will be another opportunity next time.”

 

“Yes. Then I’d like to cross swords with you once.”

 

I grinned.

 

That’s what I was hoping for.

 

And I quite like this person.

 

Quickly acknowledging one’s mistakes and trying to correct them isn’t really an easy thing to do.

 

“Well then, I’ll be going. Ah, friends. You all worked hard too.”

 

Sir Hilderon left praise for my friends as well before turning around stylishly.

 

“He’s a cool person.”

 

“Right. When he wasn’t listening to Dane, I thought all knights were just like that.”

 

Well, there are knights like this and knights like that.

 

But Sir Hilderon at least seemed like someone who knew chivalry.

 

“We’re from Academy Daily! The heroes of the direct unit!”

 

And Sir Hilderon wasn’t the only one looking for us.

 

When I turned my head, a flash went pop!

 

They were Academy Daily reporters.

 

I did see them taking pictures here and there during the battle earlier.

 

“Ah, yes. Hello.”

 

“Dane Sogress! The hero of this subjugation battle! I heard you directly infiltrated the center of the ruins and achieved remarkable merit. Could we possibly get an interview!”

 

I readily nodded.

 

“Of course. My friends can join too, right?”

 

“Oh my, we’d be so very grateful if you would! We’re already running this subjugation battle as a special feature article!”

 

Ah.

 

Should I think of them as war correspondents of sorts?

 

We started an impromptu interview like that.

 

“Um, well, uh…”

 

“I, I just cleared the path…”

 

Leila’s stiffly frozen appearance and Ernest’s trembling were quite a sight.

 

“Great! Yes yes, please pose. One, two… It came out very well! Perfect for a front page photo!”

 

And after the interview ended, even a commemorative photo.

 

“We’re going to become more famous.”

 

“Will we be on the front page of the Imperial Daily later too?”

 

The nervous guys were so excited they didn’t know what to do with themselves as soon as the interview ended.

 

I was chuckling at that sight when I remembered that it was almost time for my appointment with Edward and said.

 

“I’m going to go meet Edward for a bit.”

 

“…What did you just say?”

 

“Ed, Edward… Hup!”

 

I left the startled fellows behind and headed to Edward’s tent.

 

Edward greeted me as if he had been waiting.

 

“My friend, Dane Sogress.”

 

“That was quite the bombshell declaration.”

 

“Was it? Haha. I’m just in a good mood. Hmm, come to think of it, things might have gotten a bit troublesome for you all.”

 

I shrugged my shoulders.

 

“It doesn’t matter. There won’t be any trouble either.”

 

Rather, those guys who would mess with us would be the ones in trouble.

 

“Mm. That’s a relief then. Oh, sit down. We have a lot to talk about.”

 

Edward gestured to the seat across from him.

 

At this point, I didn’t bother with words like “I am deeply grateful” and such. Edward wouldn’t want that anyway.

 

“First… thank you once again. Thanks to you, this subjugation was completed successfully. When I return, I’ll be receiving recognition for the first time.”

 

Edward’s expression looked very pleased.

 

Well, of course.

 

It was his first real battle, and he had proven his worth.

 

“So if you have any requests, tell me anything. I’ll grant them to the best of my ability. Ah, of course….”

 

The prince then mentioned the past incident as well.

 

“This is separate from you healing my hand.”

 

Still, he keeps his accounts clear.

 

I happened to have a request in mind, so I answered.

 

“As it happens, there is something I’d like to ask of you.”

 

“Speak. As I said, I’ll grant it to the best of my ability.”

 

I organized the things I had discovered in my mind, then finally opened my mouth.

 

“It’s about the enemies of the Empire and Your Highness.”

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