Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 159

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 159

 

106. The World’s People Are the Strange Ones

 

I decided to sell the tree slowly.

 

That massive thing wasn’t going anywhere, and forest keeper Cassare told me not to worry, so I could just come get it later when something came up that required it.

 

They say selling that would earn not just thousands of crowns but even tens of thousands of crown gold coins, though honestly it’s an amount that doesn’t feel real.

 

I’m even thinking of using that money later to build a castle and make our own exclusive playground.

 

I heard wealthy nobles make donations to raise their status and get tax exemptions, but that seems like a waste.

 

“This should be enough for now.”

 

And besides selling it, there are countless other uses for it.

 

For instance, personal purposes.

 

With that in mind, I had a good idea and headed to the Academy main gate with my exit permit.

 

“Just how many exit permits do you have?”

 

Guard ‘Gress’, whom I’d gotten acquainted with by now, asked while tilting his head.

 

“Are they just handing out exit permits freely these days?”

 

“No. Only this guy goes out all the time.”

 

“Right? Geez. Well, considering the exploits of yours that even reach our ears, I guess an exit permit is nothing special.”

 

Anyway, after chatting briefly with the guards, I left through the main gate and headed straight to—

 

“Welcome! Huh? An Academy student? But you’re not wearing Magic Department clothes.”

 

The workshop of a renowned woodcarver in the capital.

 

“Hello, I came to make a commission.”

 

The inside of the workshop was full of sawdust and thick dust.

 

The kind of murkiness that would make you cough for a whole year after just staying a few days.

 

Snap.

 

When I arranged the code and flicked my fingers, the dust instantly settled and clean air was revealed.

 

“…Are you a Magic Department student?”

 

“No. The air was just too murky.”

 

“I was just thinking of turning on the ventilator anyway.”

 

The half-bald craftsman offered me a seat and sat across from me.

 

“So. You came because you have a commission? Hmm. It’s been really long since a student from a department other than Art came to visit.”

 

This place is a workshop.

 

Moreover, it’s a workshop that mainly does woodworking.

 

So unless you’re from the Art Department, there’s no reason for students to visit.

 

But I have a reason.

 

“Here, can you make it exactly like this?”

 

I handed over the blueprint I had prepared in advance.

 

I had asked Ernest, who’s good at drawing, to draw it.

 

“Ho. Pretty good for a simple blueprint. Hmm…”

 

“How long would it take?”

 

“Depends on what material it is. And also depends on my reservation situation.”

 

Thud.

 

I placed the prepared pouch on the table.

 

“Thirty crown gold coins. If you put all other work aside and handle this with top priority, I’ll add this to the commission fee.”

 

“…!”

 

The craftsman’s eyes widened.

 

His Adam’s apple bobbed as he swallowed his saliva.

 

He soon opened his mouth with a slightly trembling voice.

 

“B-but… I can’t abandon my promises with customers…”

 

“Fifty coins.”

 

“…!!”

 

Fifty gold coins is quite a lot.

 

As far as I know, typical commission fees are at most around ten gold coins.

 

I added to that.

 

“This item is for two very important people. Perhaps… this choice now might create an incredible future.”

 

His head must be spinning rapidly.

 

The conclusion came quickly.

 

Grab.

 

The woodcarver grasped my hand.

 

“Customer. I’ll do my absolute best.”

 

Good.

 

“But what material are you planning to use? Ah, since we’re talking about it, would you like to take a look at the materials…”

 

“I have the materials.”

 

I immediately opened my subspace and took out two pieces of the ‘Tree of Death’.

 

One long piece.

 

One about the size of an adult’s head.

 

“Th-this is, no, no way!”

 

“It’s exactly what you think it is.”

 

“Good heavens… My goodness… Wh-where on earth did you get this…”

 

The craftsman had an expression mixing shock, confusion, bewilderment, and joy all at once.

 

Who knew a person’s expression could show such variety.

 

Even his hand reaching toward the Tree of Death fragment was trembling.

 

“This is… really…”

 

“As fast as possible, would that be feasible?”

 

At my question, the craftsman immediately nodded.

 

“Of course. I’ll stake my life on making this once. I was actually thinking of closing shop lately since no one wants to learn woodworking, but thanks to this fellow, my artistic soul feels like it’s burning…”

 

That’s good news.

 

Then shall I add one more log to that artistic soul.

 

“If I’m satisfied with the finished product, I’ll give you one piece that’s a bit smaller than this.”

 

“…”

 

There’s a reason I’m being so generous.

 

The person who will receive the item I’m commissioning is quite important.

 

“…I’ll create a masterpiece.”

 

Good.

 

With this, the preparations are complete.

 

Now shall I go prepare for final exams.

 

“Um, but… if it’s not rude, may I ask which department you’re from and who you are?”

 

He was polite when I first came in, but now he was extremely polite.

 

“Autonomous Department, Dane Sogress.”

 

“Dane Sogress… Ah, surely not that student who’s the monster subjugation hero from this time…!”

 

I nodded as if to confirm it was correct.

 

Now people recognize me even outside?

 

“I saw in the newspaper that you led students from a strangely named club and were active…”

 

“…”

 

The world’s people are the strange ones.

 

Our club name is so cool.

 

What do you mean ‘Romance’.

 

When I’m called to the Imperial Palace soon and they ask what our club name is, I’m definitely going to give the full name.

 

I’m definitely going to do that.

 

* * *

 

Since the events that had occurred were somewhat settled, I focused on preparing for final exams from then on.

 

“Why do exams even exist in this world.”

 

“Dane, you know what? Reading the newspaper becomes fun during exam period, doesn’t it?”

 

“I wish there would be an earthquake at the Academy. Damn it. Hell, let lightning strike the Grand Temple!”

 

Watching my friends go crazy one by one is pitiful.

 

By the way, I’m currently writing replies to fan letters.

 

“But Dane, aren’t you studying for exams?”

 

“After I finish all this.”

 

Replying to fan letters has now become part of my daily routine.

 

It’s quick when I summon Altemar to write them. And I’ve gotten used to it, so the responses come out fairly well now.

 

However-

 

-My Dane Sogress. When I close my eyes, you come to mind, and your shimmering silver hair flickers before me. When I recall your green eyes, a gentle breeze seems to blow and melt my heart…

 

Fan letters written like poetry are still hard to get used to.

 

I thought only famous young ladies in high society received things like this.

 

Still, since fans sent them to me, I exercised patience and finished replying to all of them…

 

“Dane, how many written exams are you taking this time?”

 

“Two.”

 

I also started studying for exams.

 

One is Professor Gabius’s Introduction to Military Science.

 

The other is Practical Magic Theory.

 

By the way, I wonder how the exam will turn out since Professor Denabo was dragged off to the Imperial Palace.

 

Anyway, neither is particularly difficult by my standards, and the rest either have no exams at all or are practical exams.

 

I’ll pass the Spear Arts Department lecture without issue, and same for the Summoning Department lecture.

 

The two liberal arts classes have no assignments…

 

Well, this exam period shouldn’t be much of a problem either.

 

“Dane will definitely be the top freshman for the entire first semester, right?”

 

“Probably? I should aim for second place. I’m not even upset about it anymore.”

 

Top of the class.

 

I wonder if they’ll give me a few more outing passes or something.

 

What’s important isn’t being first, but achieving good results and being satisfied with them.

 

“Dane, if you’re going to take Swordsmanship Department lectures next semester, make sure you don’t overlap with mine. Got it? If we’re in the same lecture, I’ll drop out!”

 

I chuckled at Leila’s cute threat.

 

“Why?”

 

“Because if I’m with you… I can’t get first place. If you’re going to take the overall top spot next semester anyway, at least let me have first place in individual lectures.”

 

“Sure, whatever you want.”

 

Leila let out a sigh of relief.

 

Of course, regardless of what Leila chooses, I plan to just take whatever I want to take.

 

Following friends to lectures would be fun too, but still, lectures that I find interesting should come first, right?

 

“Dane. Exploration Department lectures are fun too!”

 

“Don’t take Theology Department classes.”

 

“Master, if you come to the Combat Department, I’ll keep appealing to the professor for you.”

 

These guys are hilarious.

 

“Dane, so we’re going on pilgrimage as soon as exams end, then heading to the Havarosk Mountain Range?”

 

“That’s how it looks.”

 

I was just about to bring this up.

 

I asked Priscilla.

 

“Priscilla, about how long does pilgrimage take?”

 

“Since this isn’t my graduation pilgrimage yet, it shouldn’t take too long this time. If we take teleport, maybe a week at most?”

 

Then it’ll be perfect to go to the Havarosk Mountain Range after we return.

 

As soon as exams end, I should contact Leila’s little brother, Delward, to assess the situation.

 

“That place called Atalia Island in the north must be incredibly cold, right? It would be great if we could find something there.”

 

“We just need to find the cave that Saint Aimar mentioned. We can finish the pilgrimage at the sanctuary first, then go.”

 

It’s a good plan.

 

The place where Saint Aimar discovered the necklace containing the ancient mana concentrate.

 

I wonder what we’ll be able to find there.

 

“Let’s organize it like this then. As soon as exams end, we each return to our families for a few days of rest, then immediately gather.”

 

“Sounds good.”

 

“Right. We should visit our families anyway. It’s vacation after all.”

 

“Then after that, we go on pilgrimage, come back, and head straight to the Havarosk Mountain Range.”

 

With that, our vacation plans are settled.

 

Oh, there’s one more thing before that.

 

“When will the Imperial Palace summon us? After exams end?”

 

“Probably, right?”

 

“Are we all going together?”

 

“This subjugation was a bit unusual, so probably?”

 

Going straight to the Imperial Palace.

 

The finished product should be ready from the workshop before they summon us.

 

Well, I’ll have to stop by as soon as exams end.

 

Anyway.

 

After organizing our plans like that, we each devoted ourselves to studying for exams.

 

And finally, exam period arrived.

 

“I’m finished.”

 

“A-already?”

 

Professor Erecheo, who ended up covering the lecture since Professor Denabo was arrested, looked at me with surprised eyes.

 

And for good reason, since barely an hour had passed since the exam started.

 

By the way, this ‘Practical Magic Theory’ final exam isn’t a marathon test like the midterm, but about 4 hours long.

 

“…I’ve heard stories, but you’re truly remarkable.”

 

Professor Erecheo looked closely at the exam paper I submitted and let out an exclamation.

 

“Huh.”

 

It seems like a positive exclamation.

 

“I never even thought of this kind of solution…”

 

He’s probably talking about problem number 4.

 

I solved the problem with an approach that only someone possessing ancient mana could think of.

 

It should actually be correct too.

 

“This kind of solution seriously needs to be researched… Student Dane Sogress, if it’s alright, could you spare some time for me personally later? It’s such an interesting solution that I’d like to hear about your solving process later.”

 

I readily accepted.

 

“Of course, Professor.”

 

It’s not like he has dark intentions like Professor Denabo, so it’s perfectly fine.

 

“How can a freshman come up with this kind of solution… Is it because you’re Arabella’s brother? No wait, even Arabella wasn’t this good as a freshman…”

 

I left the lecture hall, leaving Professor Erecheo muttering behind me.

 

“Now then, what’s left is…”

 

The Summoning Department exam.

 

It’s the lecture that Professor Temerik handles.

 

The exam method was simple.

 

Summon a designated summoned creature using a blank sigil, and see how long you can maintain it.

 

Even those without talent in summoning can proceed with summoning using blank sigils if they receive help.

 

And I…

 

“That’s enough. No need to see more.”

 

I was the first to summon and the last to release the summoning.

 

“What kind of damn mana… Even if it’s an 8th-grade summoned creature, does it make sense to maintain it for over 6 hours?”

 

Summoning using blank sigils is actually harder to maintain than doing it with actual summoning contracts.

 

The summoning itself is simple, but it’s not formally linked.

 

But I maintained what other students held for 20 minutes, 30 minutes, or at most 1 hour, for over 6 hours.

 

And I’m still perfectly fine right now.

 

“Really… you have no intention of coming this way? You truly have an absurd talent!”

 

I firmly shook my head.

 

“I don’t.”

 

“…I figured you’d answer like that.”

 

Professor Temerik’s expression, having been rejected once again, somehow looked dejected.

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