Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 152

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 152

 

100. So That Was Actually True

 

Originally, my plan was to directly track Professor Denabo’s movements and gather information through my stealth.

 

And Ernest would be in charge of securing evidence.

 

In addition to this, if necessary, I planned to utilize the assassin’s symbol that Mother gave me to collect more concrete evidence…

 

The moment I saw Altur, all those plans changed, and Altur accepted my proposal.

 

That makes sense.

 

The fellow must be desperate now.

 

Of course, as desperate as he is, if he succeeds, he’ll receive a reward worthy of that desperation.

 

He’s fallen out of favor with the former Antalion Magic Tower Master who wields tremendous influence among mages, so proposals like this are rare.

 

It’s employment at Niruksion Magic Tower, no less.

 

And it’s good from my perspective too.

 

It’s much safer, I can expect much better results, and there’s less burden on our side.

 

On top of that, if successful, I can put Altur in my debt as a bonus.

 

Well, it’s not something I particularly need…

 

Anyway, that’s why I decided to meet with Sidrain.

 

While I was at it, I’d also discuss Number 2’s special… no, the Special Mana Stone MK 2.

 

The reaction was faster than expected.

 

“You crazy brat! What the hell did you create this time!”

 

Sidrain flew over in just one day.

 

Of course, he didn’t enter the Academy, but we met on the capital streets.

 

This time he wasn’t disguised, so I welcomed Sidrain at a luxury inn with a proper reception room.

 

“Did you already experiment with it?”

 

“Yes! I received it and thought this month’s quota had already arrived, but it’s an insane item!”

 

Sidrain suddenly pulled me into a tight embrace.

 

“You’re a genius.”

 

“Yes, I know.”

 

“You’re a savior!”

 

“I know that too.”

 

“You’re my disciple!”

 

“No, I’m not.”

 

“That was so natural, damn it.”

 

Sidrain released me with eyes full of lingering regret, then calmed his excitement for a moment.

 

“Phew… I never thought a mana stone even better than that would come out. Just in terms of simple efficiency, it’s twice as good as the previous one, you know? In terms of complex efficiency, it’ll be three times, no, four times better!”

 

“That’s an amazing item.”

 

At my calm response, Sidrain asked with genuine disbelief.

 

“…Are you not affected at all? You made this, didn’t you? At the very least, shouldn’t you have some pride? You created this!”

 

“Yes, well. That’s true. It is amazing. But making it is making it.”

 

If I had really poured my heart and soul into developing this over several years, I might feel that way.

 

But since it was created by chance, there’s nothing particularly worth celebrating about it.

 

“You’re really an incomprehensible fellow…”

 

Thanks to that, Sidrain looked at me like he’d seen every kind of oddity.

 

Of course, it is an amazing item.

 

But whether it’s due to the influence of composure, or just my personality of not reacting much to most things, I’m not as excited as Sidrain.

 

Still, well, there are several people who are happy about it as much as I am calm, so isn’t that enough?

 

“Anyway, so now you’ll produce with this?”

 

“No. We need to divide the grades. The previous one and the current one.”

 

“That’s good. We can sell it for more money.”

 

Rather, it would be more accurate to say we can sell or provide it more ‘valuably’.

 

Hmm.

 

If I send this to Grax, who’s developing a cure for his daughter, would progress be faster?

 

Since I promised to provide it monthly anyway, I decided to send the new product as soon as it’s ready.

 

“How is the Deputy Tower Master doing?”

 

“He’s been thrilled to death lately because of the results. But his mouth is still tight. When I asked how his results were so good lately, he just mumbled and kept his mouth shut.”

 

I chose the right person.

 

Security is still vital.

 

Though someday the time will come when I’ll need to intentionally spread rumors.

 

“When do you think the next buyer will be?”

 

“Hmm. I’m still thinking about it. I have a few candidates, but nothing’s certain yet.”

 

“How are you doing, sir?”

 

“Hmm. Honestly, every day is quite enjoyable lately. Thanks to that special mana stone you send me.”

 

I smiled at Sidrain’s pleased expression.

 

Whether Sidrain reaches 9-Chain depends on him, but it doesn’t seem entirely impossible.

 

I think that’s enough talk about mana stones for now.

 

“Actually, the reason I asked you to come isn’t just because of this mana stone.”

 

“Huh? Another reason?”

 

“There’s a fellow at the Academy worth recruiting.”

 

“Oho.”

 

Sidrain had said this before.

 

That it’s hard to find decent mages.

 

More precisely, that it’s hard to find people for Niruksion Magic Tower where he serves as Tower Master.

 

With competition between magic towers becoming increasingly fierce.

 

Sidrain had complained that talent drain was serious, and there were no fellows worth scouting.

 

“Hmm, lately thanks to that mana stone you gave me, research results are slowly coming out, so there are fellows showing interest…”

 

“That’s good news.”

 

“But the ones showing interest are one of two things. Either worthless or spies.”

 

Sidrain sighed.

 

“There’s no one proper, no one proper. I need someone young and useful. Is this fellow like that?”

 

I nodded.

 

Sidrain brightened up.

 

“Who is it? All the fellows at the Academy right now should be clamoring to go to Antalion, right?”

 

“This is a fellow who tried to go to that Antalion but can’t go there anymore.”

 

“…Don’t tell me it’s that fellow you mentioned before?”

 

“Yes.”

 

For reference, I had briefly mentioned Altur’s existence before.

 

Sidrain had looked into Altur since then.

 

“There are widespread rumors that Professor Denabo had already secured that fellow… But for you to say such things, brat…”

 

As expected of a Magic Tower Master, he’s quick on the uptake.

 

“Here’s his resume.”

 

“Hmm.”

 

Sidrain looked at Altur’s resume that I had prepared in advance and showed interest.

 

“Good talent. 5-Chain level with not much left until graduation… I heard that fellow Denabo only uses proper people, so he chose well.”

 

“Does he look promising?”

 

“More than promising. This much would be sufficient for our magic tower. Actually, he’d be sufficient for any magic tower.”

 

Good.

 

The qualifications are settled with this much.

 

I brought up the story about Professor Denabo that I had prepared in advance.

 

And as Sidrain listened to my story, his expression gradually distorted until finally he was left with his mouth agape.

 

“What did I just hear… Hah…”

 

Secret society.

 

And Professor Denabo’s movements.

 

On top of this, everything I had experienced so far.

 

The best way I could create justification was to win over someone who could benefit from this situation.

 

Altur.

 

And….

 

Sidrain, who would naturally gain great benefits if Antalion Magic Tower took a hit.

 

But Sidrain’s reaction was also unexpected.

 

“…So that was actually true.”

 

“The secret organization? Or Professor Denabo?”

 

“Both.”

 

Now this is an interesting story.

 

He wasn’t a Magic Tower Master for nothing.

 

Sidrain’s eyes lit up.

 

“First of all, rumors about subversive groups within the Empire have been circulating very secretly for some time. Of course, no one has ever gotten close to their true identity….”

 

And here’s Professor Denabo.

 

“I’ve heard stories about that bastard Denabo quite often too. He lives leisurely as an Academy professor, but in reality he’s reigning as the Antalion Magic Tower Master.”

 

Sidrain then went on to list the suspicious stories he’d heard over time.

 

“There have been stories about experimental materials, equipment, magic books and scrolls from Antalion Magic Tower frequently disappearing.”

 

“Are you saying Professor Denabo was behind that?”

 

“Hmm. Circumstantially? According to a fellow I know there, if things had been leaked out, there should be evidence, but it was clean without a trace. Of course, this alone can’t be proof.”

 

The story he brought up next was decisive.

 

“At some point, there were stories that bastard Denabo was going around investigating Saul Hanston.”

 

This is it.

 

“It wasn’t simply tracking existing records like scholars do, but he seemed to be finding out everything related to Saul Hanston. Even spending big money on it.”

 

“Then….”

 

“Right, it somehow connects with that situation you discovered in the Academy Restricted Area, kid.”

 

What our club discovered in the restricted zone was a giant mana stone containing Saul Hanston’s mana.

 

After I extracted Saul Hanston’s mana from there, I pulled out and took several codes.

 

And now Big Sister is using that mana to create artifacts.

 

Professor Denabo’s blood pressure would spike if he knew?

 

“Hmm… If that fellow is part of a secret organization… If that turns out to be true, Antalion Magic Tower will definitely collapse.”

 

That’s completely irrelevant to me.

 

What’s important is whether we can trap him or not.

 

Sidrain pointed out exactly that.

 

“Kid, I’m telling you this because you’re quite clever, but as you know, the influence of the name ‘Denabo’ in this field is significant.”

 

Sidrain had quite a serious expression.

 

“So we need to catch him for sure. No matter how solid the evidence is, he has the ability to slip away.”

 

Those words are correct.

 

A mage of that level would be able to escape.

 

However, if the opponent is royalty, the story changes.

 

“…What did you say?”

 

“The 3rd Prince, Edward Danter.”

 

“What did I just hear….”

 

Sidrain stared at me with a dazed expression and stammered.

 

“You’re really saying His Highness the Prince agreed to help with this?”

 

“Yes. I just need to create the justification.”

 

“…You’re really an absurd kid. When I was a freshman, I was just busy playing around….”

 

Well, it just happened that every situation I encountered grew in scale.

 

“Hmm. So how are you going to create that justification? That man must be laying low right now too.”

 

“Even if he’s laying low, he’s bound to be exposed. We have Altur, don’t we?”

 

“Altur? The one he uses like his own limbs… Then don’t tell me?”

 

“Yes, I’ve already won him over.”

 

When I grinned, Sidrain now looked frightened.

 

“Just how far ahead are you looking? You won him over?”

 

“He’ll expose his movements to the person closest to him. That’s all. Of course, I’ve thought of what to do if things don’t go well.”

 

Like I originally planned, I’ll separately conduct surveillance to track Professor Denabo’s movements.

 

That’s the first plan.

 

However, if Altur does well, it’s also a plan I won’t need to execute.

 

I’m the type to push forward once I make a decision, but I’m quite cautious until I make that decision.

 

It’s a habit I developed in my previous life when I realized my decisions affected my subordinates’ lives.

 

“You really… Did you perhaps take classes in imperial studies or something?”

 

This fellow is saying dangerous things.

 

If someone heard this, they’d think our family was plotting rebellion.

 

“Let’s just say these are things I learned from living life.”

 

“Anyone would think you’ve lived longer than me.”

 

Sidrain grumbled and then suddenly asked.

 

“So, is there anything I can help with?”

 

“Does it pique your interest?”

 

“Of course it piques my… No, it’s not that it piques my interest, but when my student is getting into dangerous business, I can lend a hand!”

 

Of course it would pique his interest.

 

If Antalion Magic Tower collapsed, Niruksion Magic Tower could take a considerable portion, if not everything.

 

Of course, he probably didn’t say this thinking only of such things.

 

“It could be troublesome if it’s discovered that Niruksion Magic Tower interfered.”

 

“Hmph. This is too good an opportunity to worry about such things, don’t you think someone of your caliber would know that?”

 

I chuckled as if I had no choice.

 

“Fine. Then let me ask you a favor. It shouldn’t be difficult.”

 

With this, I’ve secured additional allies.

 

Bzzzzt.

 

And just then, the crystal sphere rings.

 

A quick glance shows the caller is Altur.

 

It means it’s time to move.

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