Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 189

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 189

 

127. Let’s Go Up

 

Near the border.

 

More precisely, near the Habarosk mountain range.

 

The front line that blocks the monsters that occasionally descend from the Habarosk mountain range, and blocks the Drenik Empire army that might break through the mountain range and swarm in the future.

 

We arrived at Count Gangpar’s castle.

 

It looks somewhat rough, but it’s a place with faithful functions as a defensive fortress.

 

The existence of a moat, and devices that distinguish between the outer castle and inner castle but allow the outer castle to primarily block enemies.

 

Located in the warm Southern Region and having somewhat inland characteristics, it feels a bit different from our count’s castle.

 

That doesn’t mean our count’s castle has inferior defensive power though.

 

Anyway, after entering the castle, we went into the castle with generous hospitality.

 

And Priscilla couldn’t take her eyes off the back until the very moment she entered the castle.

 

“…Dane.”

 

“Yeah?”

 

“I think I need to go there.”

 

The rescued children and adults, as well as the priests and knights of the Holy Church, will stay in the outer castle for now.

 

Because treatment and living space are needed.

 

However, Priscilla was able to enter the inner castle with me thanks to her achievements in this rescue operation.

 

I felt like I fully understood her feelings.

 

“Go ahead. I’ll handle the explanation.”

 

“Thank you…”

 

Then Dorian also stepped forward.

 

“I’ll also go with you to help, Teacher Priscilla.”

 

“Dorian.”

 

“I don’t have divine power, but I still know how to use my strength, so please just tell me to do anything!”

 

His intention is obvious, but that makes him seem more trustworthy and strangely cute.

 

Priscilla readily nodded, and soon the two left the procession heading to the castle and turned back.

 

“Those two look good together.”

 

When Leila casually spoke from beside me, I shrugged my shoulders.

 

“That’s how everyone ends up.”

 

“Hmm. This is serious.”

 

Delward also chimed in from the side.

 

“Huh? What are you all talking about?”

 

Only Ernest, who seems clueless about this, tilted his head.

 

Youth.

 

I’m not sure about it though.

 

Anyway, the remaining four of us entered the castle and received generous hospitality from Count Gangpar.

 

“Welcome, everyone. You’ve come well to the castle.”

 

I can see where Ron Gangpar’s strong impression comes from.

 

Unlike Father, his facial features that look as hard as if forged from steel are impressive.

 

“Is Count Sogress doing well? It feels like yesterday when the Count and I fought back-to-back on the battlefield. He must be very proud to have such a grown son. Moreover, I hear you did the work that our count’s castle should have done, so what a wonderfully raised son he is.”

 

“I only did what needed to be done.”

 

I didn’t do it expecting a reward.

 

But Count Gangpar seemed to want to compensate us with something to save face.

 

That makes sense, since as Ron said, they were completely unaware of what happened in the nearby territory and only dispatched the knight order after we informed the Imperial Palace.

 

The fact that the Imperial Palace got involved is an important political point.

 

“Really, is there nothing you want?”

 

He asked with a somewhat troubled expression, so I decided to accept appropriately.

 

“Then just giving us small help for our journey would be sufficient. May we dare request some supplies?”

 

“That much should be given naturally even without being a reward. I’ll tell the head butler, so take as much as you want.”

 

Count Gangpar then asked subtly.

 

“Is there really nothing you need?”

 

Actually, we have almost everything.

 

We have family members who support us solidly from behind, including our house, and even without family, we have enough money and force to solve things with our own power.

 

Therefore, we can’t request something that would continuously help us, but…

 

“Then next time, may I formally request when we need Count’s help?”

 

It’s possible to leave a debt for deeper future connections.

 

“Next time, you say?”

 

“That’s right. Actually, it feels a bit wasteful.”

 

I continued with a grin.

 

“To ask for just anything from someone who rules this count’s castle, famous as the best defensive fortress, just because nothing comes to mind immediately.”

 

“…”

 

Count Gangpar looked at me and finally burst into laughter.

 

“You’re much more bold than expected.”

 

“Did you feel that way?”

 

“Indeed. At least it’s not rhetoric befitting a fourteen-year-old. Count Sogress taught you very well.”

 

Our Father getting praised from distant lands again today.

 

Well, it’s not wrong.

 

I was sufficiently influenced by the various speech education that Father emphasized from childhood.

 

It’s just that because I reincarnated and have memories of my past life, I utilize them much better at the right time and place.

 

“Good. Instead, you must do so. You must save my face. If you just make a request, I’ll drop everything and rush to you and your friends who did my work for me.”

 

“I will certainly do so.”

 

With this, I’ve secured one more person after the Prince.

 

I’ll request when I’m planning something big later.

 

Still, it’s Count Gangpar after all.

 

“Make sure of it.”

 

Though it was a bit scary since Count Gangpar emphasized it somewhat strongly.

 

Anyway, I continued the meal like that, and during this, a messenger rushed in during the meal and delivered welcome news.

 

“The currently dispatched 1st Knight Order has suppressed the first group of heretics. Detailed battle results will be delivered by communication soon.”

 

“Good.”

 

Count Gangpar’s 1st Knight Order.

 

They had suppressed the Trillion Church.

 

“Tell them to suppress them completely before the forces dispatched from the Imperial Palace arrive.”

 

“Yes, Count.”

 

Is the worry about that side over now?

 

If the Empire’s army and Holy Church join here, there will be much less to worry about.

 

Taking the opportunity, I returned to my room and communicated with Edward.

 

-Really, why are there so many incidents before going to the Eastern Region. Still, Dane, I heard it was resolved very well thanks to you. I just got contact from the count’s castle. They said the suppression is mostly finished.

 

“That’s fortunate. Things worked out well.”

 

-It’s thanks to you. Incidents break out wherever you go, but you solve each of those incidents amazingly well.

 

I burst into laughter at those words, and Edward felt regretful.

 

-If I had known this would happen, instead of going to the Eastern Region, I should have disguised myself and enrolled in the Academy.

 

“Is that something that happens according to Your Highness’s will?”

 

-Of course not. I’m going to the Eastern Region by His Majesty the Emperor’s stern command.

 

His voice is full of envy.

 

Well, I would be the same.

 

He’s finally been recognized and the Emperor even gave him a mission directly, but on the other hand, he’d want to play with his friends too.

 

-Ah, and His Majesty the Emperor was also very pleased.

 

“Is that so?”

 

-Of course. It’s a matter that His Majesty the Emperor rarely decided by direct command without separate procedures.

 

Heretics.

 

Whether Alteon or Drenik, they are the forces that pose the greatest threat to imperial rule.

 

If left alone, they spread like wildfire and grow like weeds everywhere, so they try to eliminate them with utmost urgency.

 

The fact that an imperial decree requiring considerable procedures was delivered directly must be for that reason.

 

And, in that sense….

 

-His Majesty the Emperor will probably set out for an inspection of the Southern Region.

 

The Emperor truly seemed to be thinking of ‘reconciliation’.

 

-It’s all thanks to you, Dane.

 

“It’s thanks to His Majesty the Emperor making the decision.”

 

This is genuine.

 

For someone of the Emperor’s stature to try to shake off old grudges that had been politically useful for so long is by no means an easy task.

 

-That may be so. But wasn’t it you who provided the opportunity and kept stirring his heart?

 

Without needing to be modest, this is also true.

 

Anyway, it’s certainly a good thing.

 

-Imperial rewards for this are also being discussed, and they’ll probably be given during the Southern Region inspection.

 

Welcome news.

 

I’ll be able to definitely save Father’s face.

 

-Hmm, by the way, I heard you’re going to the Habarosk Mountain Range, but there were various incidents along the way?

 

“That’s right. But we should finally arrive tomorrow.”

 

Now it’s truly time to focus only on the Duchess’s matter.

 

“Information I heard somewhere should be of great help.”

 

-Huh, information you heard? I don’t know who it was from, but it’s fortunate that it seems like it’ll be of great help.

 

I chuckled at Edward’s awkward pretense of not knowing, and ended the communication shortly after.

 

And so the night passed-

 

Having slept in comfortable beds, we were treated well until the next morning and finally left the castle.

 

“It was a short but enjoyable meeting.”

 

Ron Gangpar, who was seeing us off, extended his hand toward me.

 

I grasped that hand and replied.

 

“If I ever stop by, let’s definitely spar.”

 

“I’ll train harder so I can stand against Sogress Spearmanship.”

 

I grinned, and Ron also grinned as he responded.

 

A short but impressive meeting.

 

We finally set off again for the Habarosk Mountain Range.

 

“How long will it take?”

 

“We should arrive by evening. We can stay briefly in the village at the base of the mountains and prepare for entry.”

 

“Nothing will happen there, right.”

 

Everyone was looking at me with concern. I shrugged as if asking what there was to worry about.

 

“If something happens, we’ll just solve it.”

 

“…That’s also true. Well, what’s there to worry about with Dane here. Dane’s not really the type to worry about things either.”

 

That’s right.

 

I don’t particularly worry about things that haven’t happened yet, and I don’t dwell on things that have passed.

 

It’s because of my previous life.

 

When I might die tomorrow, no, in the next battle, what’s the point of worrying about various things.

 

What happened is what happened, and what’s past is past.

 

However-

 

For things that are ‘happening’ and things that ‘will happen’, I prepare more thoroughly than anyone.

 

“Let’s just focus on entering the ruins in the mountain range.”

 

“Mm. That’s a good mindset.”

 

Delward agreed.

 

We rode like that and finally arrived at a small village at the base of the mountains.

 

“Let’s leave the horses here and go up.”

 

Unfortunately, it’s a temporary farewell with the horses. We can’t take horses into the rough mountains.

 

Chiron might be possible, but that guy would probably hate it because he’d find it frustrating.

 

“Puhihihing!”

 

Amusingly, he seemed excited as soon as he realized we were going to leave them behind.

 

Right, without me it’s his world.

 

“Will the stable be okay?”

 

Amid Ernest’s worried expression, I whispered in Chiron’s ear.

 

“If you cause trouble, you know what happens, right?”

 

“Puhing.”

 

He made a cheerful sound as if telling me not to worry.

 

But I spoke separately to the stable keeper.

 

“If this guy tries to get out, just let him go.”

 

“What? What did you say?”

 

“There’s no point in confining him since he’ll just cause a ruckus, so you can just let him go. He’ll come back anyway.”

 

Even if that guy runs away.

 

He knows too.

 

That I’m the only one who can ride him.

 

“I have no idea what you’re talking about….”

 

Thud.

 

I pressed a crown silver coin firmly into his hand and said once more.

 

“Just keep this guy’s stall open. When the time comes, he’ll come back on his own and collapse from exhaustion.”

 

“…Yes well, I understand. Though I don’t get it….”

 

Who would understand.

 

This crazy horse.

 

Well, after entrusting the horses like that and asking them to feed them hay well-

 

We finally, the next day.

 

“Let’s go up.”

 

Left the village, avoided people’s gazes, and finally entered the entrance of the mountain range.

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