Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 163

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 163

109. The Imperial Summons (2)

What the Imperial Palace means in the Empire is simple.

The Empire itself.

That which stands above all others.

The place where the Emperor resides.

And-

We are now heading to the Imperial Palace, having received that Emperor’s summons.

“I’m going crazy. Why am I trembling so much?”

Duke Termion House.

A prestigious noble family with power second only to the Emperor.

Even right after the war ended, they had been above the Emperor, and for that reason alone, they were once kept in check by the Emperor.

The young lady of that family was trembling like that, and needless to say, the rest were no different.

“Did I really… make it big?”

Ernest was muttering in a daze, and Priscilla, who would normally curse when frustrated, had completely shut her mouth.

And Dorian was breaking out in cold sweat.

“Dane, what the hell is with you… Ernest, don’t you think something’s wrong with his heart?”

“Leila, you never know. It’s the Imperial Palace. Even Dane can’t help it. He must be frozen stiff.”

And though speculations about me continued, I was perfectly fine.

Very much so.

It was something I had expected from the beginning, and there’s no reason to tremble just from meeting some high-ranking people.

I’ve experienced far worse situations than this.

Well, still, I should maintain proper etiquette and show loyalty so I don’t become ‘that arrogant young master from Count Sogress’s house.’

For reference, I have no ill feelings toward the Imperial Palace.

There’s no reason to have any.

If it weren’t for Edward, it would have been a place I’d never have any connection with in the first place.

“But are we really okay going in school uniforms?”

“Shouldn’t it be fine? The invitation specified school uniforms as the dress code…”

“If I knew this would happen, I should have ironed it more. There’s a wrinkle here.”

It’s natural for these guys to be like this.

Well, what can you do.

This will also become an experience.

If they can endure an audience with the Emperor without fainting, even if they break out in cold sweat, it will become a great asset.

Should I say they won’t be intimidated anywhere they go?

Anyway, we, who had been the ‘direct unit,’ finally arrived in front of the massive gates of the Imperial Palace, having received an imperial invitation.

Gulp.

Who would have thought the sound of dry saliva going down could be heard so vividly.

“This is…”

“The Imperial Palace…”

Located in the center of the capital, occupying a massive area even within the capital.

The center of power and the heart of the Empire.

We are about to enter this place.

“I will tell you once more. Inside the Imperial Palace, you must never move alone, and must always move according to the guidance of your personally assigned attendant.”

Then came the voice of the Imperial guide.

“This is especially true after sunset. Furthermore, you must not carelessly touch any statues, objects, or even a single flower. Please keep in mind that if you ignore this guidance and act impulsively, all responsibility lies with the individual.”

The Imperial Palace is the Imperial Palace.

After that, unimaginable rules continued to flow out.

Deviation from designated routes during movement is forbidden.

When going out, you must always wear an identification tag proving you are a visitor.

Except for permitted items, you shall not carry anything when leaving your quarters.

Do not wear clothes with pockets or possess any separate spaces that could potentially conceal weapons.

And various other things.

Some were understandable, others made me wonder why.

All content that had been written in the invitation.

Thanks to that, I not only left my weapons behind, but also my subspace, and left Karnas entirely with Little Sister.

Simply put, I came with just my body.

Of course, there is luggage separately.

It should have arrived at our lodgings before us by now.

“Again, I repeat that all responsibility lies with the individual, and depending on the situation, immediate punishment is possible.”

The guide opened the door only after emphasizing this repeatedly.

And what we faced was…

An endlessly stretching garden path.

Sorry to Leila, but this place was so vast that Duke Termion House’s expansive garden didn’t even come to mind.

With this size, you could make several ordinary territories.

“Wow…”

When Ernest let out an exclamation, the guide explained as if he had been waiting for it.

“This ‘Eternal Garden,’ designed personally by the founding Emperor, in terms of size…”

It seems he also serves as a guide.

Well, since it was long, we walked for quite a long time. The guide explained why we weren’t riding horses.

“From the moment you pass through the door, no one can make eye contact with His Majesty who is seated.”

In short, whoever it is, the Emperor must look down on them, so crawl accordingly.

Thanks to that, after walking for a very long time, the place we arrived at was naturally not the audience chamber but the Imperial Villa.

“This is where guests visiting the Imperial Palace stay. Unpack your luggage here and wait until an attendant comes to find you. Again, moving without an attendant is forbidden.”

Amid repeated warnings, we each entered our respective lodgings.

“It’s luxurious.”

A huge room filled with luxurious furniture no less impressive than our club room.

Just in terms of area, it’s large enough for dozens of people to lie down.

I thought that everything in the Imperial Palace is big…

“There are several spells cast here.”

I also confirmed that spells were cast on this room.

From heating, cooling, humidity control to ensure guests stay comfortably, to a simple teleport platform for emergency escape.

The preparations are thorough.

Is this what makes the Imperial Palace the Imperial Palace?

“Hmm.”

The bed is incredibly soft too.

Though it’s natural that everything would be good.

Anyway, we’ll stay at the Imperial Palace for two days.

The schedule is as follows.

Before evening, we’ll have an audience with the Emperor and receive awards, which could be called the main event.

After that, there will be a banquet as an extension of that, and then we’ll leave the Imperial Palace at lunch the next day.

“It’s fortunate it’s not long.”

The rules are already strict enough.

Thinking about that, I thought I’d wither away if I stayed for several days, but fortunately it’s only two days.

Knock knock.

The sound of knocking on the door.

I thought an attendant had already come, but it wasn’t.

“Your Highness.”

“Hahaha, Dane Sogress!”

It was Edward accompanied by Sir Onet.

“How long has it been?”

“It hasn’t been that long.”

“Hmm, saying it like that makes it less moving than I expected. You’re still so calm. Hahaha.”

Edward seemed to be in a very good mood.

“You must have had a hard time coming here. From your perspective, it must have been unnecessarily vast and unnecessarily full of rules. I’m sorry to say, but it will be even more so when you have an audience with His Majesty the Emperor.”

“No problem.”

“Mm. I knew you’d answer like that.”

Edward seemed strangely confident.

Was it because this was his home?

“How are the quarters?”

“I was just about to look around.”

“It shouldn’t be bad for staying. The preparations against enemies and intruders are solid, so you can rest assured. I specially asked my administrative officer to arrange the best room for you. Do you know? This room is originally where the head of foreign delegations stays.”

“I am deeply grateful for your consideration.”

“Well, such words… Right, this is the Imperial Palace. I understand.”

Edward sighed even as he said this.

“When we’re alone, would you please treat me like a ‘friend’?”

“I will do so, Your Highness.”

“Yes. Later on, please drop that ‘Your Highness’ title too.”

“I’ll try my best.”

“Mm. Good.”

Edward naturally took a seat at the table in the living room area.

“Sit down. The tailor is preparing formal wear right now, so we have some time left.”

I was wondering when we’d talk about this anyway.

Edward opened his mouth as soon as I sat down.

“The full story has been revealed. Not everything, but to some extent.”

“Is that so.”

“Yes. Professor Denabo, that man was the mastermind behind all the incidents in this subjugation campaign. You could say he was the direct commander.”

Edward continued slowly.

“He seems to hold quite a high position within the secret organization.”

“Seems to…”

“I’m just speculating. But many things became certain. He confessed that he gave the orders himself, and the reason he did so was… to achieve the organization’s purpose.”

The organization’s purpose.

“A new world?”

“Yes. More precisely, the Empire’s destruction. And opening a new world to save all those who suffer.”

Edward’s expression looked quite serious.

To save those who suffer.

All of them, no less.

What a fanatical idea this was.

Of course, all ideologies in the world are like that. Ideologies are called ideologies because they’re unrealistic.

However, if that ideology approaches as a direct threat, the story changes.

“So we decided to imprison him indefinitely in the underground dungeon. Without release.”

“That’s definitive.”

“The Empire is such a place. It can sometimes be lenient toward those who kill people, but there’s never any tolerance for those who threaten the Empire.”

I could feel anew that he was a prince.

Then I’ll never see Professor Denabo again.

“What happened to the other fellows?”

“They were all executed. After extracting all information. It was His Majesty the Emperor’s decree.”

“I see.”

“Professor Denabo was treated that way because his contributions to the Academy were recognized. Of course, it had to be that way. He always had to remain the Department Head of the Academy’s Magic Department publicly.”

Edward clicked his tongue as if disappointed.

“It would have been good if more information came out, but this is it for now. Ah, and as you well know… you never heard these words.”

“Of course. I never had a conversation with Your Highness today.”

Edward burst into laughter at my words and continued.

“Anyway, an investigation has begun because of this incident. Based on the information, investigations will be conducted on everyone suspected of being part of the secret organization.”

The secret organization.

Now that the Empire has begun investigating, they’ll probably lay low for a while.

“Then Your Highness has achieved what you wanted.”

“What I wanted… Yes. I achieved it. Though this is just the beginning.”

Edward raised his hand to show it.

“This was the beginning. From the day you healed it. Everything around me changed.”

“You honor me with such words.”

“It’s thanks to you. Dane Sogress. I now have gained at least some trust from His Majesty the Emperor, and I’ve been given a new mission.”

“A new mission, you say…”

“Mm. I’m scheduled to be assigned to the Eastern Front. Not immediately, but.”

The Eastern Front.

The place where localized battles with Drenik are currently taking place.

The place where rangers from both nations fight fierce battles, and northern barbarians sometimes join in, creating scenes of carnage.

“You’re going to a dangerous place.”

“It’s a dangerous place. But it’s a perfect environment for proving myself.”

Edward going to the Eastern Front.

I’m curious about His Majesty the Emperor’s intentions.

“The day I return from there, I will declare to my elder brothers. That I too will fight proudly as a successor.”

Anyway, Edward seemed to have made up his mind firmly. To participate in the struggle for imperial power.

That was enough.

I could see the determination in his eyes.

“Ah, and by the way. There’s something I should tell you in advance… try not to show that calmness of yours in front of His Majesty the Emperor.”

At Edward’s advice, I asked.

“You said he dislikes those whose thoughts cannot be read.”

“Yes. Speak honestly, or hide it perfectly. Ambiguous word choices… might invoke his wrath.”

Don’t test the waters, in other words.

“I understand well.”

“Yes. I’m sure you’ll handle it well on your own, but still, the other party is His Majesty the Emperor.”

And he’s also Edward’s father.

Ah.

I have something to give, though it’s not advice.

“By the way, I have a gift.”

“Mm?”

I took the item out of my luggage.

Long and wrapped in luxurious cloth, it was-

“This is…”

“A wooden sword.”

“A wooden sword?”

A wooden sword I had a woodworking craftsman make from the Tree of Death.

An extremely sturdy wooden sword that would never break.

The story might be different if I cut it with my Arcanium sword, but anyway.

“It should be sufficient for swordsmanship practice. First learn sword techniques with that sword, then you can handle a real sword.”

Edward was steadily training in swordsmanship.

So this would be necessary.

Practicing with a wooden sword to become familiar, then moving to a real sword is the natural order.

“…To think I’d receive such a gift from you.”

Edward picked up the wooden sword I had given him, swung it a few times, then wrapped it back in the cloth.

“I will treasure it and use it well, Dane Sogress.”

At his voice filled with emotion, I mumbled.

“If you would do that, I could ask for nothing more.”

Edward looked at me for a moment, then let out a soft chuckle.

And as if he had made up his mind, he asked.

“In the future, when I return and achieve what I desire… would it be alright if I made you an archduke?”

Archduke.

At that word, I too burst into laughter.

“Let’s talk about it after you return.”

Archduke, huh.

If it’s being this person’s archduke, it wouldn’t be too bad.

Of course, I’ll have to do everything I need to do first.

Much later, that is.

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