Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 162

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 162

109. The Imperial Summons (1)

“Do you see something?”

At Herman’s question, I nodded my head.

“Over here… There are cracks in the retaining wall and central pillar.”

Traces of deterioration from the passage of time.

The cracked areas seemed to cry out that they couldn’t be left as they were.

The problem was that these crack marks were only visible to my eyes.

“Cracks? I don’t see anything…”

Whether it was due to my sensing ability, I had to concentrate and follow the sounds I picked up to barely make them visible.

These cracks started from the inside, not the outside.

I could understand why other people hadn’t discovered them yet.

“If we leave it like this, it wouldn’t be strange if it collapsed within a few days.”

“A-Are you serious?”

“Yes. We need to do something – whether replacing the retaining wall, reinforcing it, or building a new mill. Reinforcement seems to be the top priority for now.”

Mills are important in the territory.

Since it’s impossible for every household to have their own mill, we place one mill per district for everyone to use communally.

Given the daily production limits, if one stops operating, problems could arise later if not immediately.

Most importantly-

People could get hurt or die.

It was fortunate that it wasn’t a large building, though all the internal equipment was quite heavy.

“We need to call workers. We should also report to the castle.”

“The report to the castle should have gone in by now, and workers will arrive soon.”

“Good.”

While saying this, I concentrated again and found several additional crack locations.

This time, not just I but other people would be able to see them too.

“Here, here, and… here. Additional repairs will be needed.”

“H-How did you figure that out?”

Of course, I knew this because I could see it with my eyes, but these were in such hidden corners that others might not notice.

“I just saw them.”

When I shrugged my shoulders, the territory residents who came to watch made blank expressions.

“We’re alive thanks to Young Master…”

“Truly amazing. How did you see all that?”

“Even with thorough inspections, we couldn’t see those things…”

It wasn’t really their fault.

I just see things that others can’t.

Since I solved it thanks to that, I suppose it worked out well?

Ah, since I just thought of it, this is perfect timing.

“I should go around checking the mill and other major facilities. Just in case.”

“That’s a good idea, Young Master.”

While I was at it, I took a tour around the entire territory as morning exercise.

It was quite vast, but traveling on horseback didn’t take too long.

“Mill No. 3, cracks in the retaining wall side. Not severe, but repairs are needed.”

“Damaged parts inside the waterwheel. This was why the speed was slow.”

“The smoke supply can’t work like this. We need to clear this chimney. Ah, there are cracks in the bricks here too.”

Sensing ability is truly amazing.

I’m catching everything that others can’t see.

Thanks to this, the expressions of people who called themselves craftsmen were all colored with shock, but they hadn’t done anything wrong.

“Young Master, how exactly did you detect all this?”

Just like at the first mill, the territory residents asked, but I simply smiled in response instead of answering.

“That’s our Dane for you. He’s a genius, isn’t he?”

“There was a reason he was so famous from childhood!”

“Ah, he’s so cool…”

Usually at times like this, you should keep your mouth shut and stay quiet, and they’ll interpret it themselves.

Isn’t that right?

It would be ridiculous to explain about sensing abilities and such in front of them.

“Amazing, Young Master. You’ve caught dozens of issues just this morning. This should keep us worry-free for a while.”

“That’s fortunate. Since we prevented problems.”

“Of course. Now everyone will eagerly await Dane’s return every vacation.”

That’s true too.

Since I’m the only one who can see these things right now.

I could come during every vacation to do repairs, and maybe continue checking even after graduation, depending on how things turn out?

Well, it’s a good thing.

Father always emphasized duty as a member of the Count’s Castle, and I’m now fulfilling one of those duties.

“Herman, help out a bit.”

“Of course, Young Master.”

Naturally, I didn’t stop at just inspecting.

“Just hold it there, Young Master.”

“Like this?”

“…You meant holding it with magic?”

I made full use of my talents.

Just like now, while the retaining wall was being removed, I used gravity magic to support the small rafters on the ceiling-

“Answer the call.”

I summoned several strong summoned beasts to help with the work.

“Kruuu.”

“Kyang!”

Several territory residents fell backward in surprise, but since they were deeply linked with me anyway, there was no chance of harm.

“G-Goodness… So summoned beasts can be used like this too.”

“Look at that strength. Lifting that so easily. Young Master! Please tell it to move this over here!”

“Aren’t we looking too much like country folk?”

Thanks to this, the work proceeded very quickly and efficiently.

Especially, they played a big role in moving materials and replacing heavy retaining walls.

“Phew.”

And except for work that needed to be observed over a longer period, the repair work was completed in an instant.

“Done!”

“Hooray! Can we use the mill again now?”

“No noise from the waterwheel!”

“No smoke leaking either!”

Herman looked at me and smiled brightly at the sight of the cheering territory residents.

“The Count and Countess will be very proud. Look at this.”

Expressions as refreshed as if a painful tooth had been pulled.

A woman holding a wheat basket with a joyful expression looking at the finally repaired mill.

Children bathing in the river below the well-functioning waterwheel.

“Everyone is happy, aren’t they.”

In my sense of accomplishment, I too smiled contentedly.

“Um, Dane.”

Then one territory resident approached.

“We have some bread and stew that we baked this morning. I’m not sure if it’ll suit your taste, but would you like to share a meal with us before you go? I heard you’ve been out since morning doing inspections like this until now…”

I readily nodded at those words.

“That’s welcome news indeed.”

Bread and stew.

In my previous life, it was an incomparable feast.

Of course, it still is now.

* * *

When I returned after having a late breakfast, I received great praise from Father.

“Well done. Dane, that’s exactly what a Sogress should do. Indeed. If you’re born with Sogress blood, you should naturally know how to look after the territory residents. Well done.”

Father’s praise made me feel even better.

“I just did what I was taught.”

“Well. No matter how much we tell you in words to look after and care for the territory residents, it takes quite a big heart to actually do it. Well done.”

Father said this while patting my head, even though I had grown quite tall.

“If you continue growing like this, there won’t be any problem with you succeeding me later.”

I was a bit flustered by those words and shook my head.

Successor, huh.

“My sisters are here though.”

“I’m not saying this just because you’re my son, Dane.”

Father looked at me with quite serious eyes.

“You’re developing the qualifications for it. Of course, I’m not saying your sisters are lacking. Both Arabella and Claire are excellent. But they’re not quite like you.”

Father looked out the window at the Count’s estate.

“Do you see them? All those people are ones that Sogress must take responsibility for. That’s what being a successor means. Not being a person in power.”

“…”

“Of course, nothing has been decided yet. Just don’t lose that heart.”

I’m honestly not sure about being a successor.

I’ve never really thought about it.

However, I agree with Father’s words.

Even if not as a successor, if you’re born with Sogress blood, those are people you should naturally take responsibility for.

“Then Dragon Tail will become yours, Dane. I’ve decided to pass this spear to the true successor of Sogress.”

Father didn’t forget to mention this either.

“Of course, you’ll have to surpass me in spear arts too. Indeed. That’s how it should be.”

I couldn’t bring myself to tell Father that I use my Arcanium sword for cutting trees, splitting firewood, and making skewers.

Let’s not mention it.

He shouldn’t know how I handle that fine sword.

“By the way, how’s academy life?”

“You seem to be asking that pretty late?”

“Do I? Haha. Well, we should keep in touch more often. Your sisters contacted me constantly during their first year too. So, do you have any friends you like?”

“I do.”

“Oh, really?”

“Ernest, the eldest son of the Dylan family. He’s incredibly capable when it comes to exploration.”

“A boy?”

“Yes.”

“Tsk.”

Father clicked his tongue.

“Who else?”

“There’s a girl named Priscilla Neriel.”

“Oh! That sounds like a girl’s name?”

“Yes. But she’s in the Theology Department.”

“…Any other friends?”

“There’s Dorian Artak…”

During the introduction of my friends, Father’s expression wasn’t very good.

After I finished introducing my friends from Danter Hall 9th Floor, Father asked.

“Anyone else?”

Father, do you think your son just went there for social activities?

Wait.

Could he be thinking about his son’s love life?

“How about Leila?”

As expected.

“We’re just friends.”

“…Why can’t you make use of that handsome face?”

“Ah, I did receive a lot of fan letters.”

“Exactly! You should meet one of them! Free love is all the rage these days!”

Why is Father so disappointed about this?

I don’t really think much about it.

“Anyway… Well, focusing on studies is good too. Everyone gets married around twenty these days.”

Father came to a reasonable conclusion and patted my shoulder.

“If anything happens, make sure to tell this father first, okay?”

Hmm.

I avoided answering.

Perfect timing as Mother entered the room just then.

“What were you two talking about?”

“Ah. I was praising him for what happened today, Lily.”

“I came to talk about that too. Dane, you did very well. Continue to look after the difficulties of the territory residents like that.”

Mother also said I did very well.

“But how did you notice that? Even people who’ve been doing that job for decades couldn’t see it.”

“That’s what I’m saying. Our Dane is amazing, isn’t he? Hahaha.”

I think my sisters would be happy if I told them about this.

“By the way, Dane. When are you planning to leave?”

“I’ll probably leave in a few days. There’s going to be an invitation from the Imperial Palace soon. I also made plans to hang out with my friends.”

At the mention of the Imperial Palace, Father thought for a moment before speaking.

“Right, the Imperial Palace. Hmm. When you have an audience with His Majesty the Emperor… just say what you want to say.”

What I want to say?

“His Majesty the Emperor has a saying he uses most often. That he can hear the sound of gears turning in people’s heads.”

Ah.

I understand what he means.

“He dislikes those who hide their true intentions that much. It might be natural for someone who’s an emperor, but speak honestly.”

That’s good advice.

“I will.”

Both Father and Mother know what I need to do.

There’s nothing to hide anyway.

“Does His Highness the 3rd Prince care for you?”

“Of course.”

“Then that’s fine. I’d like to tell you not to get too deeply involved… but things might be a bit different from our time.”

A slightly wistful smile seemed to cross Mother’s face.

Different from our time.

She’s probably talking about the conflict between the Imperial Palace and major nobles that arose after the war ended.

“Still, it might be right to end that in our generation. Our life is our life, and Dane’s life is Dane’s life.”

“That’s right. Dane, so don’t worry about it and do what you want to do.”

The uncomfortable relationship between the Imperial Palace and major nobles.

I don’t know what kind of influence that will have on me.

But it doesn’t matter.

I’m just going to do what I want to do anyway.

In any case, I was spending quite peaceful and enjoyable time at the Count’s castle that I had returned to after so long…

“Be careful on your way back.”

“It feels like you stayed for such a short time, you’ll have to stay longer during the next break!”

I returned to the Academy with Mother and Father seeing me off.

And right after I returned-

“Dane, Dane! You’re here!”

Thanks to Ernest making a fuss as if he had been waiting, I was able to find out.

That an invitation had come from the Imperial Palace.

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