Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 160

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 160

 

107. What a Relief

 

If one were to point out the recent changes that have occurred in the Imperial Palace, it would surely be the way people look at Third Prince Edward.

 

To put it nicely, a prince without talent.

 

Or a prince pushed out of the line of succession.

 

However, Edward Danter had been called the ‘crippled hand’ prince by gossipmongers.

 

But now he has changed.

 

He healed his hand, began to gradually bloom with talent, and led a subjugation force to defeat monsters.

 

He even rooted out forces trying to overthrow the Empire in the process.

 

How amazing is this?

 

Just a few months ago, Edward had been holed up in his room like a dead mouse, unbecoming of Imperial blood, but now he’s on the lips of every Imperial storyteller.

 

“I heard His Highness the Third Prince is going to inherit the throne.”

 

“Oh come on, his two elder brothers are still firmly in place. Don’t say such nonsense.”

 

“Ah, my friend. But is that really certain? They haven’t been able to learn the ‘Imperial Secret Arts’ for three generations now. Who knows? Maybe His Highness the Third Prince will learn those secret arts?”

 

“True, I heard the speed at which he’s blooming with talent late in life is quite remarkable.”

 

And some of them knew that a mysterious figure existed at the center of it all.

 

“I heard His Highness the Third Prince has an assistant. Someone quite outstanding.”

 

“I heard that too. Someone with tremendous talent and skill… I heard he was a great help in this subjugation too?”

 

“I heard he’s an Academy student, but does that make sense?”

 

That mysterious figure…

 

The fact that he’s an Academy freshman is also something to mention.

 

“Your Highness, about student Dane Sogress.”

 

“Mm. Sir Onet.”

 

“Isn’t he remarkable? If you think about it, that student has been of great help in everything that’s happened so far. Yet he’s merely a freshman, and not even old enough to step foot into the world…”

 

The Imperial Garden.

 

In that tranquil scenery, Edward was strolling through the garden with Sir Onet.

 

“Mm, I think about it every day. How he possesses such talent and skill at that age. But more than that…”

 

Edward continued with a very surprised expression.

 

“I’m more envious of his insight.”

 

“You mean his insight?”

 

“Yes. He knows how to see beyond the ordinary and view the entire situation, calculating all possibilities. On one hand, once he decides something, he pushes through to the end, yet he never panics in any situation.”

 

Edward asked.

 

“Do you think an Academy freshman could possess such vision?”

 

Sir Onet immediately shook his head.

 

“Not just freshmen, even graduates would find it difficult.”

 

“Right. I’ve never seen such a fellow before. I thought you’d think the same.”

 

Edward chuckled as he said this.

 

“To think such a person is the first ‘friend’ I’ve ever had. Isn’t it fascinating?”

 

“It’s both fortune that came to Your Highness and the result of Your Highness’s choice.”

 

“The result of choice?”

 

“That’s right. If Your Highness hadn’t watched that training scene in front of the forest back then, if you had asserted Imperial authority on the spot, or if you hadn’t trusted Dane Sogress…”

 

Edward now would be no different from a few months ago.

 

“Yes, you’re right. Choice.”

 

“Everyone lives making choices, but seizing the opportunity for those choices is very difficult. Your Highness accomplished that difficult task and came this far.”

 

At Sir Onet’s profound words, Edward smiled broadly.

 

“This is just the beginning. There’s still much to do, isn’t there? Compared to my two elder brothers, I’m still far behind.”

 

“You’ll be able to run forward soon.”

 

“I should.”

 

Edward swallowed his next words.

 

What Edward was going to say was, ‘together with Dane.’

 

Dane Sogress.

 

The friend who changed the prince’s life.

 

‘Perhaps for me too…’

 

In the midst of this, as the two were strolling through the garden, an attendant approached them.

 

“Your Highness, His Majesty the Emperor is looking for you.”

 

Edward stopped walking and swallowed hard.

 

Finally, the Emperor’s summons.

 

A few days ago, he had submitted a report about the secret society members imprisoned in the underground dungeon.

 

And as a result, they found several pieces of solid evidence, along with which he also submitted a report on the subjugation.

 

‘That must be it.’

 

Finally, a private audience.

 

For the first time since healing his hand.

 

Before, he had only received pitying glances.

 

But what about this time?

 

“I’ll go right away.”

 

“I shall escort you.”

 

Edward straightened his clothes and followed the attendant.

 

‘Rewards will be discussed.’

 

Soon they would summon the heroes of the subjugation to the Imperial Palace, and related discussions would take place.

 

Also, what Edward should do going forward would be decided.

 

Since he successfully carried out the subjugation and even identified forces threatening the Empire—

 

He would surely be assigned some kind of mission.

 

Finally, a real opportunity was coming.

 

‘Dane Sogress, it’s thanks to you.’

 

Edward expressed deep gratitude inwardly.

 

* * *

 

Final exams were over.

 

We finally welcomed freedom and joined the massive procession leaving through the Academy’s main gate.

 

By the way, Ernest and Priscilla decided to stay at the Academy.

 

“Anyway, Father is currently exploring with Mother, so there’s no one at the family estate if I go home? If I go, the butler will just be annoying. I’ll just stay at the Academy!”

 

“I have to work part-time at the Grand Temple. Those damn old high priests… no, these cursed old men spend five hours debating about making the priestesses’ skirts shorter, and now they want to make me stand all day at some event for nobles!”

 

Since both had their respective reasons, the people going home were me, Leila, Dorian, and Altur—four of us.

 

And I’m going home in a slightly special way.

 

“But Dane, how are you getting home?”

 

“Me? Big Sister is taking me.”

 

“Big Sister? Sister Arabella? Ah! Don’t tell me, like when you came?”

 

“Yeah.”

 

The teleport platforms that Big Sister installed over several months just for me.

 

I’m taking the same one I used when enrolling to return to our family’s count castle in the Southern Region.

 

“I’d have no other wishes if I had a sister like that…”

 

“Why? You have two older brothers.”

 

“Are you kidding? One is rolling around in the eastern wilderness and the other had no contact until now when we finally reunited?”

 

That’s also true.

 

I spent a long time with my sisters during childhood, whereas Leila didn’t.

 

Even Mother was sick, so that loneliness must have been considerable.

 

In that sense, what I need to do during this vacation is extremely important.

 

It’s a golden opportunity to cure Leila’s Mother’s illness.

 

“Then I’ll see you in a few days.”

 

“Master, then have a safe trip!”

 

“…See you soon.”

 

Anyway, I unsealed the teleport platform installed in the clearing amid my friends’ farewells and stepped onto it.

 

Whooom.

 

The teleport platform activated.

 

My body was instantly sucked in and moved somewhere—

 

After going through the same process several times, when I opened my eyes, I could see a familiar and welcome face.

 

“Young Master. Welcome back.”

 

It was my attendant Herman.

 

“Have you been well? Did you get and eat the tarts I told the kitchen about?”

 

“Yes, indeed. Thanks to that, I’ve gained quite a bit of weight.”

 

He looked healthy.

 

I smiled broadly and hugged Herman.

 

Afterward, I mounted the horse Herman had prepared and slowly rode toward the Count’s Castle.

 

“Is everyone doing well? I know there’s nothing wrong since we keep in touch regularly.”

 

“The Count’s Castle is always peaceful and tranquil. Bathed in plenty of southern sunlight, the crops are gradually showing off their golden waves.”

 

“That’s good news.”

 

As expected, there doesn’t seem to be any particular news.

 

If there had been, they probably would have rushed over already.

 

“Both of them have been eagerly awaiting today. They’re planning to hold a banquet later.”

 

“Even a banquet?”

 

“Yes. Um, this is what they said: ‘For the first vacation, and for being first place overall in midterms, and for being first place overall in finals, and for achieving Triple-grade, and for achieving 4-Chain, and for first place in individual subjugation, and for first place in department category…'”

 

The banquet reasons continued endlessly after that.

 

They were all plausible reasons, which actually made me laugh.

 

“Father said that, right?”

 

“Yes. Mother was listening beside him and sighed, telling him to stop.”

 

Somehow I thought Father would do that.

 

“Weren’t they disappointed that my sisters couldn’t come?”

 

“They were very disappointed.”

 

“Hmm. Maybe I should have pestered them more to come together.”

 

Since I’ve never really whined to my sisters asking them to do something, if I had done that, maybe my sisters would have pretended they couldn’t resist and followed along.

 

“I should come with them next time.”

 

“That would be nice.”

 

My sisters couldn’t come this time either because they were busy.

 

Little Sister is preparing her thesis, and Big Sister especially was busier with Professor Denabo’s expulsion resolution.

 

I heard that Big Sister might be invited as a temporary lecturer for the Magic Department.

 

Of course, Big Sister says she has no intention of doing it.

 

However, as long as she’s doing research activities at the Academy, it’s difficult to completely cut ties with the Magic Department.

 

“We’re almost there now.”

 

Meanwhile, the view of the Count’s Castle gradually began to come into sight.

 

My heart felt at ease.

 

So this is what it feels like to return home.

 

Suddenly I remembered my previous life.

 

I was born on the battlefield and died on the battlefield.

 

In my previous life, I never once left the battlefield.

 

Only after my life ended did I finally escape from the battlefield’s blood, fighting, and graves.

 

Because of that, I newly realize that our family, my family, and that Count’s Castle hold greater meaning than I thought.

 

“What’s that.”

 

But what I’m seeing over there…

 

Am I seeing things?

 

Why are there so many people bustling around in front of the castle gate?

 

I can see flowers and a band too.

 

No way, surely not.

 

“Ah, that’s the welcome party that the Count specially prepared to commemorate Young Master’s return.”

 

“…”

 

It’s not like I’m some triumphant general.

 

All those people lined up in front of the castle gate are the welcome party?

 

“Really? Truly?”

 

“Yes, that’s right.”

 

Father, please…

 

At this rate, I might not come home next semester.

 

I mean, if you do this every time I come…

 

“Actually, the Duchess tried to dissuade him.”

 

“But?”

 

“However, the Duke’s will was so firm…”

 

Could this be the reason why my two sisters don’t come home often?

 

The circumstances strangely match up.

 

Anyway, there’s nothing I can do about it.

 

Since they prepared all this, I can’t just not go in.

 

“Let’s go.”

 

“Yes, Young Master.”

 

And as soon as I arrived, I was greeted with lively music from our territory’s band and even a shower of flower petals.

 

What is all this?

 

“Young Master Dane! Congratulations on your return!”

 

“Congratulations on first place in subjugation and overall first place!”

 

“As expected of our Young Master Dane!”

 

“You seem to have gotten more handsome? And how much more robust have you become?”

 

Still…

 

Now that I see it, I feel good.

 

Though I didn’t know all their faces, the faces of people I had gotten to know while staying with the family couldn’t have been more welcome.

 

Thud.

 

I dismounted from my horse and walked forward, making eye contact with them.

 

“Young Master.”

 

“It’s okay. Lead the horse well so it doesn’t get startled.”

 

Herman looked surprised when I suddenly dismounted, but I waved my hand.

 

I don’t want to look down on them.

 

Because these are people who prepared all this for me.

 

“Young Master Dane, while you’re here, please visit our shop! I’ll make delicious stew for you!”

 

“While you’re here, please look at our farmland! We have something to offer as tribute, and we’ll give it to Young Master first!”

 

This warmth.

 

How wonderful it is.

 

People I had seen since childhood were sincerely celebrating my return.

 

Somehow, it seems it wasn’t just Father who wanted this.

 

And at the end of this procession…

 

Father is there.

 

The person looking at me with a pleased smile.

 

I slowly walked toward that place and faced Father.

 

Whether my height had grown somewhat in the meantime, our eye levels matched a little, but Father still looked enormous.

 

“Father.”

 

“Dane. My son.”

 

Mother was also beside him.

 

“Mother.”

 

“Our son.”

 

I made eye contact with both of them in turn.

 

Countless words came to mind, but this alone was enough.

 

However, it seems Father doesn’t think so.

 

“Son, you seem to have grown even more… and your skill level appears to have risen beyond my expectations.”

 

Would you believe it if a father licked his lips while looking at his son?

 

“I’ve already cleared the training ground.”

 

“…”

 

“This man, really! There’s nothing he won’t say to a child who just got back! Won’t you stop with the nonsense?”

 

“I, I was just happy that our son has grown and wanted to see his skills just once…”

 

“It’s not like Dane is leaving right away, and if the child has come home, he should rest first!”

 

And Father was thoroughly subjugated by Mother in front of the territory residents.

 

Thank goodness.

 

Because Mother is a legendary assassin (former).

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