Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 161

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 161

 

108. Let’s Go Together Right Now

 

The banquet continued for a long time.

 

The banquet wasn’t particularly lavish. It’s also a tradition of our Southern Region.

 

Even when outside guests come, it’s fair to say it’s ‘modest’ compared to the capital.

 

A banquet where even the attendants carrying simple but neat food enjoy themselves together.

 

I like this tradition of our family.

 

I heard that banquets in the capital’s social circles are suffocatingly splendid and complicated.

 

“Young Master, please try this! The tart is absolutely amazing!”

 

“Oh, tart. Thank you.”

 

Anyway, since I’ve returned, I’m happy to eat my favorite tart to my heart’s content.

 

Is this already the fifth one today?

 

No matter how delicious the tarts I eat in the capital are, the ones made in our Count’s Castle kitchen are the best.

 

“Young Master, you’ve become quite sturdy. We’ve been hearing about your exploits here in the Southern Region from time to time, so we’ve been looking forward to it. How about a sparring match soon?”

 

In the midst of this, knights from the knight order come to request sparring matches—

 

“Young Master Dane. You’re of age now and have entered the Academy, so have you met any nice young ladies? I hear it’s trendy these days to date and marry from a young age!”

 

“That’s right. They call it a ‘trend,’ don’t they? I hear there aren’t many arranged marriages between families these days.”

 

“Oh my, but still, Young Master Dane can’t just meet anyone, can he?”

 

“What’s wrong with dating freely? It’s better than being tied down at fifteen like me for 30 years!”

 

“What, what did you say?!”

 

They also chat among themselves about topics I have absolutely no interest in.

 

I wonder if there are other people like this.

 

And the fact that people can talk to me so casually like this, and feel at home in the Count’s Castle like this…

 

“Oh my, are you getting tired?”

 

“C-Count. I’m dying. If you keep doing that, I’ll bring some strong liquor we brewed at home next time!”

 

“Ho. I’m looking forward to that!”

 

It must be thanks to Father over there.

 

Anyway, the banquet flowed very peacefully and quietly.

 

“What did you say! Baldy? Want to have a go?”

 

“Yeah, you bastard! Let’s do it! I’ve been waiting for this!”

 

“If you’re going to fight, there are guards over there, so do it in the garden under supervision!”

 

There was a little commotion like this, but it was an everyday occurrence, so there was nothing particularly surprising about it.

 

“Phew.”

 

And as always, when the banquet atmosphere ripened, I quietly slipped away.

 

Being surrounded by people who’ve been drinking is quite a painful thing.

 

Watching them repeat what they just said and forget what they just said makes me wonder what alcohol is for.

 

I’m currently walking through the garden.

 

“It’s been a while since I’ve been in this garden too.”

 

This is where I first met Leila.

 

Other friends come to mind too.

 

To think I’d miss those guys I saw every day after not seeing them for just one day.

 

Suddenly, a chuckle escaped me, and I heard a voice from beside me.

 

“You’re still slipping away in the middle of banquets, son.”

 

“Father.”

 

Before I knew it, Father was standing there.

 

Did he learn stealth arts from Mother in the meantime?

 

“What about you, Father?”

 

“Hmm. I thought I’d have a quiet chat with my son in a place like this.”

 

Why is such a person wearing wrist guards?

 

I asked with an inward smile.

 

“Have you sobered up completely?”

 

“Once I circulated my mana, it was instant. How about over there?”

 

The place Father pointed to was a corner of the garden, a considerably wide clearing.

 

“What if Mother finds out?”

 

“I’ll just get my back beaten a bit.”

 

I was just feeling restless myself.

 

More precisely, I’m curious how much my skills that have grown in the meantime will work against Father, who is still a high wall and target point.

 

We father and son silently moved locations and faced each other.

 

“What are the rules?”

 

“Let’s say when your butt touches the ground.”

 

I nodded and opened my subspace to take out a practice spear.

 

“Ho. You’re not facing me with a sword?”

 

“Swords are good too, but I want to be evaluated by you with a spear, Father.”

 

“Good attitude.”

 

And Father also opened his subspace and took out a practice spear.

 

Clank.

 

“Well then, shall we go at full strength?”

 

“Wouldn’t this area become chaotic then?”

 

“Haha. Good confidence.”

 

Father thought for a moment and made a good suggestion.

 

“Good. Let’s compete with pure spear arts without mana.”

 

That’s what I was hoping for.

 

And it’s also a good opportunity to grow.

 

“I’m looking forward to seeing how well Ingrid taught you.”

 

“I’ll learn a thing or two.”

 

So we father and son aimed our spear tips at each other—

 

Thud!

 

Without anyone going first, we rushed at each other and launched fierce thrusts.

 

And the two spears stopped.

 

One at Father’s chest level.

 

The other in front of my forehead.

 

“You’ve gotten faster.”

 

“You’re still the same.”

 

With those words, we stepped back and clashed again.

 

Clang, swoosh!

 

The two spears tangled and collided in the air, sparks flying, aiming for each other’s upper body several times.

 

And the moment my spear flew toward his chest in a surprise attack—

 

Thwang!

 

My spear was instantly deflected.

 

Father is indeed Father.

 

I thought I had surprised him, but to think he’d block this.

 

“Huh, I didn’t expect you to change direction like that in an instant.”

 

“I even less expected you to deflect that.”

 

Father smiled and aimed his spear.

 

“I heard you humbled the pride of Duke Termion House knights. Next time, you won’t be pushed around even against those ranked within the top 10.”

 

Is that really all?

 

I’m confident in even more than that.

 

“Good. Let’s get serious.”

 

“Sounds good.”

 

I also aimed my spear again.

 

The moon I suddenly looked up at was very high and bright.

 

As if it had been waiting for our sparring match.

 

It seems like….

 

Tonight is going to be a long night.

 

* * *

 

The night was long.

 

And the time spent getting scolded by Mother was also long.

 

Of course, that was Father.

 

Our father-son moonlit sparring session ended up being discovered.

 

Still, Father seemed to be in a good mood.

 

He had directly confirmed his son’s growth, and it seemed like he enjoyed working up a good sweat after a long time.

 

I’m in a good mood too.

 

Fighting against opponents above my level makes my blood boil.

 

Of course, with ‘Composure’ added, I was able to respond more calmly than before.

 

What’s funny though, is that starting today, Mother’s skill assessment began.

 

“How did you train in assassination? The quality of your stealth has improved.”

 

Mother, who tested my assassination and stealth abilities in the Crescent Forest we visited after a long time, showed a surprised reaction.

 

“Your assassination seems faster too, and trap installation and dismantling seem more accurate… Did you perhaps use the mark Mom gave you?”

 

“No. I haven’t met those people yet.”

 

Come to think of it, there was the mark Mother gave me.

 

A mark that would let me meet the assassin colleagues Mother once worked with and receive their help.

 

When will I get the chance to use this thing I always carry with me?

 

“How fascinating. Such growth in just one semester.”

 

“I trained, and various things happened.”

 

I told her about the ancient magic power concentrate and stories with my friends that I couldn’t tell in detail during the semester.

 

“You went through quite remarkable things during one semester.”

 

“Looking back, it’s quite surprising to me too.”

 

“You cause trouble just as much as your sisters, don’t you? Still, our youngest seems to have resolved everything well.”

 

Mother burst into laughter.

 

“How were my sisters?”

 

“The reason Father used to be away for a day or two occasionally in the past was all because of that.”

 

“….”

 

Our sisters were even more troublesome than I imagined.

 

Should I be proud or not? I caused the same amount of trouble but didn’t get caught, so I guess I did well?

 

“Our youngest certainly was born with various talents. But it would be hard to explain all these talents with just that ancient magic power concentrate….”

 

Mother thought deeply and came to a conclusion.

 

“You must have obtained such a thing because our youngest has that level of talent.”

 

I nodded.

 

It’s neither a fact to deny nor something to be modest about.

 

Actually, I don’t really know why this is the case either, but in the end, I’m making good use of this ancient magic power concentrate thanks to that talent.

 

And the order doesn’t matter.

 

What matters is what I’ll do with it.

 

“I’ll work even harder.”

 

“Don’t overdo it. Understood? Mom doesn’t need you to do assassinations.”

 

At the word assassination, I hesitated for a moment and told her the truth.

 

“Actually….”

 

Mother listened to my story and showed a surprised expression.

 

“Leila’s little brother? He was in Drenik and came back?”

 

Then she patted my head.

 

“Well done, our son. You weren’t… shocked, were you?”

 

“I’m fine.”

 

I had helped Delward at that time and assassinated the Drenik assassins in return.

 

Mother was worried about the shock of my first assassination.

 

“Mom deliberately didn’t give you direct assassination combat training… I didn’t know you could handle it well on your own?”

 

“I was a bit surprised too.”

 

“Still, only when absolutely necessary. Understood?”

 

Mother will probably always hold onto me and earnestly advise me even when I’m thirty or forty.

 

All mothers seem to be like that.

 

Anyway, I spent a peaceful time with Mother today, enjoying these tranquil days….

 

The next morning, I went for a walk with Herman.

 

“Young Master, aren’t you tired from the morning?”

 

It wasn’t me putting on airs as the young master, just a simple walk.

 

“Why, are you tired?”

 

“I always wake up around dawn. This is perfect timing. I was able to escape from the Head Butler’s duties. Are you alright, Young Master?”

 

“Lately, I’m fine even without sleeping for several hours.”

 

By the way, my stamina has noticeably improved since obtaining the ancient magic power.

 

The fact that fatigue recovers quickly even without sleeping for several hours is proof of that.

 

“Oh, Young Master! How was the banquet yesterday?”

 

“Lendo. Chopping firewood from the morning? You’re working hard.”

 

“Of course. It’s what I do every day.”

 

I thought this was perfect timing and opened my subspace.

 

“Should I chop all of this?”

 

“What? You’re going to help?”

 

“Just getting some morning exercise.”

 

And what I took out was a sword.

 

An Arcanium sword.

 

“…Young Master, surely you don’t mean to chop firewood with a sword?”

 

I chuckled at Lendo’s incredulous expression.

 

“Just watch.”

 

Crack!

 

Craaack!

 

A moment later.

 

Lendo’s face was filled with shock.

 

“This is impossible….”

 

Firewood pieces cut cleanly with each strike.

 

Before I knew it, a pile of firewood had accumulated like a mountain beside us.

 

“How can you do that with a sword instead of an axe….”

 

Herman asked urgently.

 

“Yo, Young Master. That looks like a good sword, but didn’t the blade get chipped?”

 

I held up the Arcanium sword to show them.

 

The sword, which emitted an even more magnificent green light as it caught the sunlight, was perfectly fine.

 

“It’s fine.”

 

And it cut very well.

 

Chopping firewood barely even transmitted the feeling of cutting.

 

“Thanks to this… my entire morning is free now. Ha, hahaha.”

 

Lendo was amazed but also happy and laughing.

 

“What kind of sword is that, Young Master?”

 

“A sword that can’t be used at night.”

 

I patted Herman’s shoulder.

 

“Let’s go eat breakfast. How about stew?”

 

“Good. Will you be eating at the castle?”

 

“No. Since we’re already out, let’s eat outside. Let’s go to Mrs. Fidei’s Inn.”

 

That was when we were about to start walking.

 

“Oh, Young Master?”

 

It was the mister who had gotten thoroughly drunk at the banquet the day before yesterday and fell asleep in an empty wine barrel at the castle.

 

“I was actually on my way to the castle!”

 

“To the castle?”

 

“Yes! We were grinding wheat at the mill when we heard strange sounds, so I thought I should report it! It sounds like vibrations, and also like something cracking!”

 

His expression looks quite urgent.

 

Then there might not be time to go to the castle, report it, and bring people back.

 

“Let’s go together right now.”

 

When we arrived, we could see quite a lot of people gathered in front of the mill.

 

“Ah, from the castle already…”

 

“Young Master came first for the urgent situation. Move the people back first! It might collapse!”

 

Amid the urgent voices, I moved forward.

 

“Y-Young Master?”

 

I can definitely hear it.

 

Creaking sounds.

 

The sound of something cracking.

 

Of course, even if it collapses, I can withstand it sufficiently, which is why I’m moving like this.

 

“It’s fine.”

 

I entered inside, leaving the worried Herman behind.

 

The inside was surprisingly intact.

 

It was a bit dusty, so I drew up mana to sweep it away, but there didn’t seem to be any particular problems.

 

Probably-

 

That’s how people would have felt.

 

But not me.

 

“This is…”

 

My sensing ability, sharpened by the Ancient Mana Concentrator, gradually begins to pick it up.

 

Traces of cracks visible in various parts that only I could see.

 

“If we’re not careful, it’ll collapse.”

 

The timing is just right.

 

It’s time for morning exercise.

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