Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 164

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 164

110. Truly Befitting of Sogress (1)

Edward left his quarters not long after.

After Edward departed, I pondered over the word “Grand Duke” that he had mentioned.

Simply put, he was asking me to become his right-hand man who would assist him from the side. Under the premise that he would ascend to the throne as emperor.

That’s something to decide later, but honestly, what’s more surprising and admirable is that he harbors the ambition to become emperor at all.

How long has it been since I treated his hand, and he’s already looking that far ahead.

Should I call it the bearing befitting a prince?

Of course, this is something that must never be told to anyone.

Depending on one’s perspective, it could become grounds for restraint or slander against the 3rd Prince.

“It’s time to change clothes.”

Anyway, it’s about time to prepare.

I followed the visiting attendant out of my quarters and walked for quite a while again.

The place we arrived at was a tailoring room so large it couldn’t even be compared to any decent clothing store in the capital.

“Dane, you’re here?”

Leila, Ernest, Priscilla, and Dorian had arrived first.

“Welcome.”

A man wearing a monocle and sporting a stylishly groomed beard looked at me and smiled warmly.

“It is truly an honor to tailor clothing for the Young Master of Count Sogress’s family. I sincerely hope that my garments today will contribute even a small amount to the Young Master’s beauty.”

For reference, the tailoring was already completed.

Not long ago, people from the Imperial Palace had come to the Academy to measure our body dimensions.

In that sense, the formal wear was incredibly beautiful.

“Tailored from fabric woven with the finest silk, it features a texture that feels as if you’re wearing nothing at all. Each frill has also been carefully crafted…”

All the decorations attached to the formal wear with its subtle blue glow were beautiful and elegant.

Though I like formal wear, I could wear this kind of formal attire any number of times.

Leila’s reaction was similar.

“My goodness… are you saying I can take this?”

“Of course, my lady. This formal wear was made for one person in the entire world – only for you, my lady, so naturally it belongs to you. After the event ends, if you would treasure and preserve it, this tailor would be honored beyond measure.”

This formal wear must be incredibly expensive and precious, just the fabric alone.

Anyway, the four of us were all dressed in our complete formal attire.

For reference, the remaining person, Priscilla, was from the Theology Department, so she wore separate dedicated formal wear.

Afterwards, we finally moved to conduct the main event.

And during the journey, there was an impromptu lecture from ‘Hank’, who introduced himself as the Imperial Palace’s chief administrator.

“You must not raise your heads until His Majesty the Emperor commands it, your stride must be no more than two fists’ width, you must not walk too quickly, but you also must not walk too slowly. And…”

There are many things to observe when before the Emperor.

“…Therefore, since we don’t know to whom His Majesty the Emperor might speak, I ask that all of you must thoroughly memorize what I’ve just told you.”

Since he was earnestly entreating us as if his life depended on us not making mistakes, I firmly committed it all to memory.

Next, there was also a lecture about language.

Expressions like “utterly unworthy” and “deeply honored” – the same ones I had used with the prince.

“Well then, we’ll enter now.”

And naturally, there was no immediate audience.

Continuous waiting.

Still, thanks to that, we were able to have some conversations we hadn’t had before.

“The dormitory was really nice. It looked better than my room?”

“Me too. My dormitory room doesn’t even compare! Oh, I applied for a dormitory grade upgrade this time – do you think it’ll work? I’m the only one not in Danter Hall.”

“I’m really incredibly nervous…”

“Teacher Dane, my heart is pounding like this – couldn’t you cast some magic on me?”

Everyone seems incredibly nervous.

The fact that I’m the only one who’s fine in this situation must be due to the composure I gained from my previous life and the ancient mana concentrate.

“But… what kind of reward will we really receive?”

“Hmm… Imperial Palace free access pass?”

“What kind of academy is this? Maybe we’ll receive weapons?”

“Or maybe just cleanly in crowns?”

“Come on, it’s the Imperial Palace – would they really just settle it with money?”

“You young fellows. Money is the best, after all.”

“Priscilla, is it okay for someone from the Theology Department to say that?”

“I don’t know. Whether anyone hears or not. Those old men from the Grand Temple aren’t here anyway.”

I’m curious too.

What will they give as a reward?

First, what’s confirmed from the subjugation is a large amount of crowns and the right to choose from Imperial Palace treasury items.

But the reward we’ll receive for contributing to catching those secret society fellows is separate.

Actually, whatever they give, what’s more important is that we received an Imperial invitation to come here.

Political perspective aside, it can be said that we’ve made our abilities known externally and gained recognition.

“But if we get crowns, what will everyone do?”

“Well? I’ll probably buy exploration equipment. What about you, Leila?”

“I’m going to buy furniture. For my personal use. I’ll put it in my dormitory room.”

“I should buy some alcohol.”

“Priscilla really doesn’t seem like she’s from the Theology Department…”

“Teacher Ernest, isn’t her unadorned appearance charming though?”

Amid our chattering conversation, Hank’s voice could be heard.

“Everyone, please stand.”

Finally, we’re going in.

To have an audience with the Emperor.

“Please review the matters I mentioned earlier once more. No mistakes whatsoever must occur.”

We passed through the waiting reception room and finally faced a massive hall.

A long hall.

A massive door visible at its end.

When that door opens, the Emperor will be visible.

“This hall is called the ‘Hall of Glory.’ Usually, after walking through this hall, one faces ‘glory.'”

That glory probably means His Majesty the Emperor.

“Therefore, stepping on this place itself is as good as being promised great glory.”

Glory, huh.

Let me see what kind of glory it is.

Hopefully it’s a magnificent glory that will make me feel good.

“Well then, shall we go?”

We finally took our steps.

Toward where His Majesty the Emperor awaits.

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The Empire’s retainers, lined up beside the throne with bowed heads, glancing at the door that would soon open, thought:

Please, may whoever enters through that door not displease the Emperor’s mood today.

Emperor Demanis Danter.

He who would be written in history books as ‘Emperor Danter VIII’ was receiving these evaluations:

Sometimes a tyrant.

Sometimes a sage ruler.

And sometimes…

A mad ruler.

‘I think at least five people have been dragged away from before that throne.’

‘What on earth displeased him…’

Emperor Danter VIII is a fearsome emperor.

He does not tolerate mistakes.

Mistakes made against oneself are even more so.

That said, he’s not just a frightening person either.

He’s quite reliable with rewards and knows how to handle people.

But sometimes he gives orders like a madman to drag someone out and behead them for no reason at all.

‘It’s fortunate he essentially ended the war, otherwise he would have been a mad king.’

Incomprehensible punishments.

But no one can rebel against him.

The power of an emperor who ended a long war is tremendous.

Anyway, today some Academy students have been invited, they say.

Sogress County, Duke Termion House, Baron Dylan, Marquis Neriel, and even Viscount Artak.

Particularly the first two families have a history of opposing the Emperor’s noble purges after the war.

And for good reason, since Emperor Danter VIII eliminated various nobles for all sorts of reasons after finishing the war.

‘I hope nothing bad happens.’

‘Sigh, surely he wouldn’t spill blood involving students too?’

‘That youngest son of Sogress is said to have such tremendous talent… could he be planning to cut it off from the root?’

The Academy students are still kids. More precisely, youngsters who haven’t even inherited titles yet.

But…

If it’s an emperor who occasionally does crazy things, the story might be different.

“Entering now.”

Thud!

At that moment, the doors opened and finally today’s audience ceremony protagonists entered one by one.

Leading was Dane Sogress, the greatest contributor to this subjugation and who made great contributions to capturing forces threatening the Empire.

Behind him was Leila Termion.

Following were Priscilla Neriel, Ernest Dylan, and Dorian Artak entering.

Each of their formal attire was dazzling, and everyone inwardly gasped in admiration at the appearance of Dane Sogress leading them.

‘Even more than Count Sogress in his youth. How can his eyes be so clear?’

‘Silver hair and green eyes… he inherited them directly and they’ve become even more vivid.’

‘I heard he’s a freshman, but his physique is incredible too.’

‘Should I look into a marriage proposal with our daughter after the audience ends?’

From Dane’s appearance in formal attire flowed an elegance and beauty that was truly unapproachable, along with dignity and strength.

If the word ‘noble’ were to be sculpted into reality, it would probably feel like that.

Thanks to this, the hearts of nobles with daughters were stirring.

Step, step.

Just as Hank had said, walking slowly, Dane’s group finally arrived 30 paces before the Emperor’s Throne and stopped.

Then, with his head bowed, Dane spoke.

“Dane Sogress, Leila Termion, Priscilla Neriel, Ernest Dylan, and Dorian Artak dare to meet His Majesty the Emperor.”

A short and simple greeting.

It was exactly as Hank had said.

A moment of flowing silence.

The emperor on the throne looking down at them, Emperor Danter VIII, waited briefly before finally opening his mouth.

“Raise your heads and look at me.”

As soon as those words fell, the five heads lifted, and finally they could see the Emperor’s face.

The first impression was this.

Strong.

A beard that was groomed but couldn’t hide its roughness, graying hair, brilliantly shining eyes, and a prominent nose.

In addition to this-

“So you are the students who achieved such remarkable feats.”

Even a heavy voice that seemed to come from deep within a cave.

“The Empire’s future is bright.”

And the Emperor was clearly smiling.

Though they couldn’t raise their heads, the ministers who sensed this breathed sighs of relief inwardly.

At least it meant he was pleased for now.

“We have merely devoted our loyalty to His Majesty the Emperor and the Empire.”

Also, the student called Dane Sogress who answered this was using appropriate expressions.

The atmosphere was very harmonious.

At this rate, the audience ceremony would end well in a pleasant atmosphere, and there would be nothing more to worry about.

“Interesting.”

Everyone thought so until the Emperor continued speaking.

“Are there not two children here from families that once questioned my opinions?”

Instantly the air froze.

“Is that not so? Two families that rebelled against me, who ended the war and led the Empire to peace, and their children… are now before me.”

The Emperor was clearly smiling.

But how many people would take that smile at face value?

Unless they were fools, they would know.

The fact that Emperor Danter VIII right now… wasn’t actually smiling.

“Of course there’s no evidence of rebellion, no evidence of plotting. But it still remains a great wound to me. I never expected the two greatest families to rebel against me.”

The war had ended.

And the Emperor’s noble purges began. An extremely political reason to check nobles who had gained power during the long war.

In the midst of this, two families, Duke Termion House and Sogress County, came forward opposing such noble purges.

The reason was simple.

They couldn’t cause another war.

And so-

The two families made an enemy.

With the Emperor himself.

Outwardly loyal, but their true feelings, well.

Everyone says the same thing.

Someday, the Emperor will draw his sword.

Before Termion and Sogress become too powerful.

In the midst of this, children from both families now stand here before the Emperor.

‘This is terrible…’

Leila trembled.

Father Duke Termion had already earnestly warned her to be careful.

Since she couldn’t refuse an imperial command, he urged her to go but not to displease the Emperor.

But it seems she had already displeased him before even trying.

Her very existence.

‘What should I do.’

She couldn’t keep her mouth shut forever.

As the daughter of Duke Termion House, she needed words that could resolve this situation.

But nothing came to mind.

This tension that made her breath catch…

It was then.

“Then it might turn out like this.”

Dane, who had been standing right beside her, finally opened his mouth.

The Emperor looked at Dane at those words.

Dane Sogress.

The genius boy who helped the 3rd Prince and achieved countless feats in this subjugation.

He was already watching with interest, curious what words he would bring forth.

“Speak.”

At the Emperor’s words, Dane answered.

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