Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 154

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 154

 

102. Complete Annihilation

 

Altur couldn’t sleep properly night after night until the day of execution.

 

Thinking it was something that would determine his fate, he simply couldn’t get a good night’s sleep.

 

And then came the day of execution.

 

-Are you ready?

 

“Yes, Professor.”

 

-Go on then. Exit through the supply road passage and walk straight north, and you’ll find the ‘Sengpir Inn’ on the outskirts of the capital. Once you arrive there, just sit at the leftmost corner table.

 

Following Professor Denabo’s instructions, Altur headed toward the Academy Supply Road.

 

The passage where various items used by the Academy come in.

 

There were guards there, but they just checked Altur’s face and let him pass without saying much.

 

‘Two men. I’ve memorized their faces.’

 

Altur was determined to remember everything that happened today.

 

Because he was that desperate.

 

“I never thought it would be this easy though.”

 

Altur had never once left the Academy without an outing permit until now.

 

Because sneaking out was simply impossible.

 

However, seeing how easily he could get out, he realized on one hand just how much power the professor wielded.

 

“It was called Sengpir Inn.”

 

Though it was an inn he’d never heard of before, after walking for a while he was soon able to find it.

 

On the outskirts of the capital.

 

A run-down old inn that was falling apart.

 

This area itself was generally lined with such buildings, so it was nothing particularly special as an inn.

 

Creak.

 

As he entered with the spine-chilling sound of the old door, people’s gazes instantly focused on him.

 

But that was only momentary, and Altur was able to walk over and sit at the corner table without any particular interference.

 

The innkeeper also didn’t even glance this way, as if he had received separate instructions.

 

‘Phew.’

 

Altur nervously fingered the poison needle tube he had tucked in his chest.

 

Something Dane had given him.

 

He had told him to shoot it at the fellow who came to hand him items before calling Professor Denabo.

 

‘What on earth is happening here.’

 

In the current situation, Altur was the only one who didn’t know what all these events were ‘for.’

 

Altur was simply following Dane’s words to change his future.

 

But there was no time to doubt.

 

Right now, rather than having a complicated mind, he just needed to simply and clearly do what he had to do.

 

‘I can do this.’

 

And finally, someone entered the inn.

 

As soon as he opened the door, without looking around, he came straight toward Altur.

 

Scrape.

 

Pulling out the chair across from him and sitting down, he glanced at Altur, then took something out from his chest.

 

A leather pouch about the size of a fist.

 

He couldn’t tell what was inside.

 

He placed the pouch on the table and said this.

 

“After I leave, count to one hundred in your head before leaving. Then deliver it immediately.”

 

“…Right.”

 

Now it was time to move.

 

It was the moment when the man was about to get up immediately.

 

Poof.

 

Altur activated the poison needle tube in his chest, and the poison needle contained in the tube left Altur’s chest and stuck precisely in the man’s neck.

 

Thud.

 

And the man collapsed.

 

Altur immediately began his next action.

 

“H-hey. Are you alright?”

 

Though he had no talent for acting whatsoever, Altur did his best to act surprised while checking the man’s condition.

 

Wide open eyes.

 

A body that couldn’t move at all.

 

The paralysis poison had properly taken effect.

 

That’s when it happened.

 

“You, what are you doing, fellow?”

 

A shadow fell over the table.

 

It was the innkeeper who hadn’t even glanced this way until now.

 

He grabbed the person who had just been paralyzed and examined his face, then instantly drew a dagger from his chest.

 

“What are you scheming?”

 

Cold sweat ran down Altur’s back.

 

‘Have I been caught…’

 

Somehow, it had been strangely odd.

 

The way no one paid attention when he entered the inn.

 

It meant that everyone in this place already knew about this situation and was watching.

 

“You won’t die peacefully.”

 

The innkeeper’s furious expression was visible.

 

“Don’t come closer!”

 

Altur held the pouch and shouted urgently. Flames were rising from his hand.

 

“If you come… I’ll burn it!”

 

The approaching innkeeper flinched and stepped back.

 

‘I need to buy time.’

 

He’d been caught.

 

In that case, what he needed to do now was buy time.

 

All or nothing.

 

Actually, this was better.

 

“This bastard wants to die… Put it down!”

 

Not only the innkeeper but the other guys were also glaring at him.

 

They were all in cahoots.

 

He hadn’t expected this, but yes, this was actually better.

 

It would be easier to draw out Professor Denabo.

 

“I told you not to come closer.”

 

“This bastard…”

 

Whoosh!

 

The mana flames grew even fiercer.

 

If they got just a little bigger, they would reach the pouch and burn everything.

 

Of course, then Altur would die too.

 

That’s why he needed more time.

 

Until Professor Denabo came and Dane finally burst in.

 

“Do you even know what that item is?”

 

How could he know?

 

But he could tell it was important.

 

“Back off.”

 

Altur briefly hung the pouch strap on his wrist, then took out a scroll from his chest.

 

Rip!

 

The scroll tore instantly.

 

Doubt crept into the innkeeper’s eyes.

 

What the hell is that fellow doing right now?

 

He should be running away… isn’t that a signal scroll?

 

And it’s the scroll Professor Denabo gave him.

 

Sure enough.

 

Creak.

 

The door opened, and Professor Denabo, who had rushed over via teleport, stepped inside.

 

“What the hell is this situa…”

 

As soon as he entered, he looked around and was stunned.

 

And he realized.

 

‘That fellow couldn’t have…’

 

The pouch in Altur’s hand.

 

And the flame rising from his other hand.

 

“You… what are you doing right now?”

 

Professor Denabo strode forward.

 

“I trusted you and gave you this task… what are you doing?”

 

“…”

 

Professor Denabo, like the innkeeper, checked who had handed over the pouch and clicked his tongue.

 

“Paralysis poison.”

 

The conclusion was clear.

 

Altur squeezed his eyes shut.

 

“I took you in because you seemed talented… is this how you repay my kindness? Who ordered you!”

 

Professor Denabo’s angry voice echoed throughout the inn.

 

And just as he was about to take another step forward.

 

“Don’t come closer!”

 

For the first time, Altur ‘shouted’ at Professor Denabo.

 

It was the first time in his life.

 

To him, Professor Denabo was his ‘master’ and the person who determined his future—

 

Not anymore.

 

“I’m… sick and tired of being your slave!”

 

“What did you say?”

 

“You bastard! You’ve been using me for years with the bait of a Magic Tower job!”

 

Bewilderment appeared in Professor Denabo’s eyes.

 

Of course, he didn’t feel sorry or sympathetic at all.

 

Has this guy gone crazy.

 

This fellow who would always follow his every word even unto death, how dare he?

 

Anger was rising.

 

“How dare you speak to me like…”

 

“A job? Bullshit! You were going to abandon me the moment I graduated! I, I threw away all my pride looking forward to just that one thing and followed all your orders!”

 

Of course, Altur knew too.

 

It was because he became Professor Denabo’s ‘slave’ that he could enjoy various privileges within the Magic Department.

 

But even that was meaningless.

 

That was power Professor Denabo had provided, not his own power.

 

More than anything…

 

He didn’t want to see that detestable human who toyed with him and tortured him with false hope anymore.

 

He was sick and tired of it all now.

 

He could do this because he had been promised a job at Niruksion Magic Tower.

 

Still, he would have done this eventually anyway.

 

Because at this rate, everything would rot away.

 

“You little bastard…”

 

Professor Denabo’s fury blazed up.

 

But even he couldn’t approach easily.

 

Professor Denabo was a mage.

 

Quick approach like a warrior was impossible.

 

So if Altur set his mind to it, he could burn that pouch.

 

‘When are they coming.’

 

In the midst of this, Altur grew anxious wondering how long he had to stall for time.

 

They had agreed to give a signal.

 

He had drawn in Professor Denabo for now.

 

And he had drawn in the guys here as a bonus.

 

“What are you all doing! Rush him and grab him!”

 

Professor Denabo shouted.

 

And the guys slowly began approaching.

 

These fellows weren’t mages.

 

But some were skilled warriors.

 

So it seemed like it was only a matter of time before Altur would have the pouch snatched away.

 

Just then—

 

Wooong.

 

The signal he’d been waiting for came.

 

‘Good.’

 

Altur quickly activated the signal device he had hidden in his sleeve.

 

“What are you doing now…!”

 

The moment Professor Denabo, who had instantly detected the mana signal, shouted.

 

Thud!

 

A vibration powerful enough for everyone to feel occurred throughout the entire inn.

 

“…No way.”

 

Good.

 

The magic field and interference field had activated simultaneously.

 

It didn’t matter if the signal was discovered anyway.

 

Altur let out the breath he had been holding.

 

“No one can escape. You obviously can’t leave either.”

 

“You, you…”

 

Denabo trembled with his fists at this unbelievable situation.

 

How dare, how dare a slave…

 

Betray me?

 

‘If I get caught, it’s over.’

 

Looking at the situation, someone had definitely planned this.

 

Professor Denabo urgently tried to use teleport to escape, but…

 

Crackle—

 

The mana flowing from Professor Denabo’s body instantly scattered.

 

Movement itself was blocked, and the mana flow was being controlled.

 

The mana of someone as powerful as Professor Denabo!

 

At this point, it wasn’t just Altur who was breaking out in cold sweat.

 

‘My mana is being interfered with…’

 

Then who could the opponent be.

 

Another Magic Tower Master?

 

Or the Imperial Summoning Corps?

 

Or… something he couldn’t imagine?

 

“Damn it all…”

 

Professor Denabo’s hands trembled as he realized he couldn’t escape.

 

And the anger that had lost its target turned toward Altur once again.

 

“How dare this bastard….”

 

Thwack!

 

At that moment, someone rushed forward and knocked the pouch from Altur’s hand, and immediately Professor Denabo approached and grabbed Altur by the collar.

 

Nothing is as helpless as a mage without mana, but that anger was as immense as that of a well-trained warrior.

 

“How dare you… Don’t tell me the restricted zone was also you….”

 

While Professor Denabo was completely misunderstanding, Altur finally opened his tightly shut eyes and said this.

 

“It’s all over now. You know?”

 

Words with many meanings embedded within.

 

My submission to you is also over.

 

You’re finished now too.

 

And….

 

“What did you say?”

 

Pshh!

 

Your speaking is also over.

 

Thud.

 

The hand gripping the collar collapsed weakly.

 

Altur shot another poison needle and finally paralyzed Professor Denabo as well.

 

If his mana had been intact, he would have noticed something, but unfortunately, interference and mana fields were currently installed.

 

‘Who on earth could have created interference and mana fields of this level?’

 

Who could possibly create something of this caliber that could easily interfere with an 8-Chain level mage?

 

Shing!

 

Clank!

 

When Professor Denabo collapsed, everyone drew their weapons and aimed them at Altur.

 

‘I didn’t hear about this part.’

 

Altur slowly backed away.

 

He had to buy time somehow.

 

But he couldn’t use magic, so how?

 

‘I should have brought at least a sword….’

 

Suddenly, what arose in Altur’s heart in this situation was tranquility and resignation.

 

A fate of being dragged around by Professor Denabo and then discarded anyway.

 

Yeah, dying here wouldn’t be so bad either.

 

Of course, if he could die as a hero rather than being lumped together wholesale….

 

‘If I’d known it would come to this, I should have confessed to Senior Arabella at least once.’

 

It was then, as he was thinking of belated regrets.

 

Bang!

 

The inn door was completely smashed and dust rose, and behind that dust, a group wearing armor came pouring in.

 

And the one standing at the front of the group—

 

“Everyone stop! I am Delphion Onet, Captain of the 4th Imperial Knight Order.”

 

He wore an extremely fierce expression.

 

“As of this moment, I will arrest you all in the name of the Imperial Palace.”

 

Instantly, confusion filled the eyes of the people in the inn.

 

The Imperial Palace?

 

Why suddenly here?

 

‘This is insane….’

 

‘Damn it!’

 

Altur felt the same way.

 

‘Im-Imperial Knight Order?’

 

Dane, that crazy fellow….

 

He knew he was an absurd fellow, but the people who said they would come ‘if given a signal’—

 

The Imperial Knight Order?

 

‘He really was an absurd fellow.’

 

Dane Sogress.

 

The more he knew, the more his awe only grew.

 

“Everyone drop your weapons.”

 

It was already too late.

 

Sir Onet spoke coldly.

 

“Those who resist, it’s an imperial command to make them unable to live or die. Shut your mouths and put down your weapons. I won’t say it again.”

 

* * *

 

It’s a big catch.

 

Who would have thought the results would be this spectacular.

 

Originally, I thought we’d only catch Professor Denabo and the ‘messenger’, but they came out strung together like dried fish.

 

“Impressive.”

 

And the Prince came personally.

 

Edward clicked his tongue while looking at the dozen or so secret organization members that the Knight Order had directly bound.

 

“To think they’d all be gathered in one place like this.”

 

“They probably never imagined being swept up in one net.”

 

Swept up in one net.

 

That phrase fit perfectly.

 

Professor Denabo.

 

And including the messenger, 18 members of the secret organization were captured.

 

Of course, the first two fellows are currently in a paralyzed state.

 

They’re bound more tightly than the other fellows, and after removing even poison to prevent suicide, they’re currently perfectly restrained.

 

“Excluding the three we couldn’t prevent from committing suicide… it’s a sufficient number.”

 

Edward muttered with satisfaction.

 

18 people.

 

This is a sufficient number.

 

Even if they each confess just one thing they know, it would be enough to obtain information about the secret organization.

 

Plus the biggest catch, Professor Denabo.

 

“You finally succeeded, Dane.”

 

“It’s thanks to Your Highness’s permission.”

 

“Mm. This time there’s no need to gild my face. This operation is entirely your achievement.”

 

Edward added while saying this.

 

“Of course, there was also Duke Sidrain’s help.”

 

Incidentally, Sidrain helped me form the mana field and interference field.

 

Befitting an 8-Chain mage, he personally created an effective code array that could interfere with an 8-Chain mage.

 

“Niruksion Magic Tower will receive a great imperial reward.”

 

“The Magic Tower Master will be very pleased.”

 

“Mm. And… there’s that friend too.”

 

Edward pointed to Altur, who was sitting in a corner, staring blankly into space.

 

Altur looked startled when attention turned his way.

 

Yes, Altur did well too.

 

Thanks to him appropriately using paralysis poison and signaling the activation of the interference and mana fields, things went smoothly.

 

“That friend also needs a reward. Mm. What would be good?”

 

I pondered for a moment before speaking.

 

“Perhaps an imperial letter of recommendation would be good.”

 

“That’s not bad.”

 

Employment at Niruksion Magic Tower is already confirmed anyway, but an imperial letter of recommendation isn’t used just for employment.

 

That fact alone would raise Altur’s status considerably, and perhaps offset the situation where he might be branded a ‘traitor’.

 

“It was brave enough action to merit a letter of recommendation. Mm, no matter what, ‘betraying’ even superficially isn’t easy.”

 

Edward is right.

 

Altur ultimately took a risk.

 

Something so big that if it went wrong, he’d have to consider even the destruction of his family.

 

But he succeeded magnificently, and thanks to that, we were able to capture a whole bunch of secret society members.

 

“By the way, these guys really were a secret society. I was wondering what would happen if they weren’t.”

 

Edward showed his pouch as if he’d aged ten years.

 

A leather pouch.

 

The thing Professor Denabo had ordered Altur to bring.

 

What was inside was subspace storage.

 

“When I opened it, various orders and evidence came out. It seems they were trying to hide the evidence on Professor Denabo’s side.”

 

Hide it with the very side under suspicion.

 

Were they aiming for the darkness under the lamp?

 

Not a bad choice.

 

Too bad their opponent was bad.

 

“With this, we’ve definitely established justification. Now all that’s left is search and seizure… The Imperial Police should have stormed in by now.”

 

The police when the sun hasn’t even risen yet.

 

The Academy must be in complete chaos.

 

“And those bastards will rot forever in the underground prison.”p>

That’s a scary thing to say.

 

Well, there’s no way they’d release guys who threaten the system.

 

Professor Denabo might even…

 

Have his mana stripped away.

 

“Dane, I’ll see you at the Imperial Palace soon.”

 

“That’s how it’ll be.”

 

“Mm. His Majesty the Emperor will be greatly pleased. Very much so.”

 

I should start thinking about going to the Imperial Palace soon.

 

“Well then, Dane. I’ll contact you soon.”

 

Edward said that and left with Sir Onet, who had just approached.

 

Now then.

 

Can I stop worrying about the secret society for a while?

 

The Imperial side will investigate, and I can get involved later when I catch additional leads.

 

Of course, I am curious about what will come out of Professor Denabo’s mouth.

 

I’ll have to ask Edward later to understand their real intentions, especially the circumstances behind targeting Saul Hanston’s mana.

 

“Ahem, kid.”

 

Then I heard Sidrain’s voice.

 

“Where have you been?”

 

When I turned my head, Sidrain was standing there.

 

The Magic Tower Master who made great contributions in this operation by setting up mana fields and interference fields with me.

 

“I was talking with the guys from the Magic Corps who came to investigate. I know all of them.”

 

“They must be quite shocked too.”

 

“That’s right. Quite a few of them respected Denabo.”

 

But they won’t be able to do that anymore.

 

“But is it okay?”

 

“What do you mean?”

 

“The Imperial Palace will mention Niruksion Magic Tower now.”

 

Sidrain chuckled.

 

“The Five Great Magic Towers being at odds with the Imperial Palace is all old talk. These days, you can’t survive by being so prideful.”

 

“Ah.”

 

I don’t need to worry about the political perspective.

 

In the midst of this, Sidrain pointed to Altur, who was still crouching in the corner.

 

“Can you bring that fellow over?”

 

“I’ll just call him.”

 

I called Altur.

 

The fellow was startled and looked up, then looked toward me.

 

“Come here for a moment.”

 

Limping with difficult steps, Altur arrived in front of us and was trembling greatly.

 

“H-hello, Magic Tower Master.”

 

“Mm. So you’re Altur. I read your resume well.”

 

Altur barely managed to lift his head.

 

His face was full of joy and fear.

 

“You have talent in your own way. So, do you have any thoughts about coming to Niruksion Magic Tower?”

 

“O-of course!”

 

Altur shouted urgently.

 

Sidrain seemed to like that reaction and grinned.

 

“Good. I’ll call you to the Magic Tower soon.”

 

Altur’s face brightened.

 

“We’ll go through simple procedures and hire you right away. Of course, employment starts after graduation.”

 

“Thank… thank you…!”

 

Altur was so moved he bowed as if he might even kneel.

 

And the fellow also spoke to me.

 

“Thank you. Dane Sogress…”

 

“Just knowing is enough.”

 

I spoke calmly but didn’t forget to add one more thing.

 

“Still, things went well thanks to you. You have the qualifications.”

 

“…”

 

Whether the fellow felt relieved or not isn’t my concern, but—

 

Looking at it differently, it was thanks to this fellow’s resolve that we were able to draw out and arrest Professor Denabo.

 

“I’ve found my path now. Thank you so much…”

 

I didn’t say more and just nodded.

 

This ends the Altur situation too.

 

Of course, it’s not completely over.

 

If I need to use him later, I’ll call him and put him to work.

 

So now what’s left is…

 

“Ah, right.”

 

Suddenly, terror came over me.

 

“What’s wrong?”

 

“…I didn’t reply.”

 

“Reply? What reply?”

 

I was so focused on this matter that I completely forgot about the fan letters.

 

Which means…

 

“They’re probably piled up like a mountain…”

 

What can I do.

 

The fans sent them.

 

I have to reply sincerely.

 

“You look busy.”

 

Sidrain chuckled.

 

Of course, fan letters aren’t the only thing I have to do.

 

“I also have to prepare for final exams.”

 

I am, after all, an Academy student.

 

So I need to take the tests and achieve good grades.

 

“After causing such major incidents one after another, it somehow doesn’t suit you to be talking about midterm exams in fan letters.”

 

Just as Sidrain said, it really didn’t suit me.

 

Anyway….

 

For a brief moment, it was time to return to daily life.

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