Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 199

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 199

 

133. What Should I Do in the Second Semester? (1)

 

Paracelsus is an alchemist.

 

And a renowned alchemist at that, well-known in Drenik.

 

However, when he refused the Emperor’s insane demands to turn silver into gold and create an elixir of immortality with mercury, he became a fugitive.

 

Alchemists are not gods.

 

They simply draw out and combine the inherent powers of materials according to established laws.

 

Creating completely different substances is the domain of gods—this is the claim of alchemists including Paracelsus.

 

But how could that argument work before an Emperor?

 

Anyway, Paracelsus continued his life on the run until he met Delward and left for Alteon at his suggestion.

 

Though he had to wash his identity clean and was reduced to running a general goods shop because of Drenik’s assassins, his current situation was actually better.

 

Of course, that didn’t change the fact that Paracelsus was still an alchemist.

 

In that sense…

 

“I can’t believe you actually obtained this.”

 

He couldn’t believe that ‘Roksinna’s Tears,’ called a dream-like substance among alchemists, was right before his eyes.

 

Honestly…

 

He coveted it.

 

Gulp.

 

Saliva naturally went down his throat.

 

A dream substance that no alchemist would refuse.

 

According to various documents, and according to the ‘secret books’ that only a few alchemists could access—

 

“It’s a divine substance.”

 

Not only could it break curses, but it could also approach the realm of material creation.

 

Such an omnipotent crystal.

 

No one knew why, how, or where it came from, but that made it all the more coveted.

 

“You said it was embedded in a demon’s forehead.”

 

Then it was related to demons or the Demon Realm, making it even more precious.

 

What demons exist in today’s world anyway?

 

“Sigh…”

 

Paracelsus thought of Delward and the kids waiting outside.

 

He just needed to close his eyes once.

 

Just close his eyes once.

 

“…”

 

But he couldn’t bring himself to do it.

 

He was an alchemist.

 

And he was also Delward’s friend.

 

Paracelsus knew.

 

He knew what efforts Delward had made to cure his mother’s illness.

 

To turn all those efforts into bubbles because of his own greed?

 

That was impossible.

 

“Phew.”

 

Though he coveted it somewhat, it was something he shouldn’t covet.

 

“Still, this is unbelievable.”

 

Paracelsus was newly amazed by the fact that this crystal had been taken from a demon’s forehead.

 

A demon.

 

He thought they had all disappeared from this continent, but to think someone fought and defeated such a demon to obtain this.

 

“Dane Sogress…”

 

Having set up a general goods shop in the heart of the capital, he had often heard that name.

 

A genius among geniuses.

 

The Academy’s legendary freshman.

 

The pride of the Sogress County.

 

A boy with insane talent who monopolized all kinds of nicknames.

 

“To kill a demon at that age. What does he plan to become when he grows up?”

 

With pure curiosity, Paracelsus finally drew up his mana with his hands.

 

* * *

 

The combination naturally took considerable time.

 

It wasn’t like introductory alchemy where you mix ingredients and something pops out.

 

He had given various explanations before going in, but anyway, it was certain to take a long time.

 

But the waiting time wasn’t anxious. After waiting this long, what was a little more time?

 

Rather, thanks to this, we could enjoy some leisure.

 

My friends went to the Academy dormitory while they were back, and Leila and Delward stayed to catch up on their overdue conversations.

 

And I am now…

 

“Benefactor.”

 

I met Viscount Grax Otier, whom I had previously invested mana stones in.

 

The man who had staked everything to treat his daughter’s illness.

 

“Have you been well? I’ve been receiving the regular reports you send. The research has progressed considerably.”

 

His expression looked very good.

 

A face that seemed to have melted away from traces of infectious disease.

 

But even that was covered by a bright smile.

 

“That’s all thanks to you, benefactor. The drug development is more than halfway complete.”

 

This was gratifying.

 

My investment hadn’t been wrong so far.

 

If completed and tested—according to Grax, they just needed to finish the ‘clinical trials.’

 

After that, depending on the situation, if they started sales, they could at least reduce suffering in this world.

 

Especially, they could save soldiers suffering from high fever due to festering and rotting wounds on the battlefield.

 

Not to mention the poor who couldn’t even receive proper treatment.

 

“And we plan to supply it at low prices so everyone can receive treatment.”

 

“R-really?”

 

Grax’s eyes widened.

 

“Why? Isn’t that natural?”

 

Such medicines actually have vastly different profits depending on how they’re distributed.

 

But my dream isn’t to be a great merchant.

 

I have no intention of manipulating people’s hopes.

 

Rather, selling cheaply in large quantities to gain various benefits would be much better.

 

“Thank you… I was actually very worried about that part. Being in a position of having received investment, and having transferred distribution rights, it wasn’t my place to step forward, even though…”

 

And the developer of this medicine didn’t want that.

 

“Even now, there must be many children like my daughter in the world. Not all their parents may be poor, but I hope they don’t have to live with the feeling of having to give up in the face of their child’s death due to lack of money.”

 

If the world had only people like this, I think only peaceful and happy days would continue.

 

By the way, naturally Grax still doesn’t know that I’m Dane Sogress.

 

I plan to reveal it someday, but not right now.

 

For now, it’s not the time to give him anything else to think about besides research.

 

“Well, let’s wrap up for today.”

 

“Oh, won’t you stay a bit longer…”

 

“I have a lot to do.”

 

Grax muttered that my refusal was understandable.

 

“Well, you’re doing such important work. Many people must be looking for you too. Please take care.”

 

After parting with Grax like that, I bought some snacks for Karnas and a few necessary items, then returned to Paracelsus’s general goods shop.

 

“Still waiting?”

 

“Yeah. It seems to be taking some time.”

 

Leila and Delward’s unmistakably anxious expressions.

 

But what can I do.

 

I have no choice but to wait.

 

If there were going to be problems, they would have happened already, and isn’t there a saying that no news is good news.

 

“Where did you go?”

 

“Ah, yeah. I bought some things and looked around.”

 

“Good job. Dane, you need to have some leisure time too. Throughout the entire vacation because of me…”

 

I shook my head.

 

“I told you not to say things like that.”

 

It’s not that I’m doing it for you, I’m just doing it together.

 

Because we’re friends.

 

There’s no other reason.

 

“He’s a good friend, Leila. Right?”

 

Delward smiled brightly and patted Leila’s head.

 

And…

 

The very next day.

 

Taking turns guarding the general goods shop, and finally when evening came.

 

Click.

 

Inside the general goods shop, the door to the room where Paracelsus had stayed for a full day and nearly half another opened.

 

“It’s done.”

 

He casually threw out those words, but his expression was filled with excitement he couldn’t hide.

 

And in his hand was a small medicine bottle.

 

“Look at your eyes. You guys are going to collapse first.”

 

Finally, the illness could be cured.

 

Delward very carefully received the medicine bottle.

 

“Handle it carefully. There’s only one. I put in all the liquid extracted from the crystal.”

 

“Thank you, Paracelsus. I’ll definitely repay this favor.”

 

“What favor. Forget it. With this, consider the debt for helping me escape from Drenik cleared.”

 

“Then I’ll collect the debt for setting up the general goods shop later.”

 

“You damn bastard.”

 

Paracelsus waved his hand at us dismissively.

 

“I have to do business, so go now. I’ve lost two days because of you guys.”

 

“Alright, let’s go.”

 

As we were about to open the door and leave, Paracelsus called out to me.

 

“Hey, you there, the boy who speaks Drenick well.”

 

Paracelsus grinned and said.

 

“Make sure to stop by again later. So we can have a conversation in Drenick.”

 

That’s welcome news to hear.

 

“I definitely will.”

 

* * *

 

The method of administration is simple.

 

Drink all of this medicine.

 

We carefully held the medicine bottle and immediately rushed to the Duke’s Mansion.

 

“You’ve come.”

 

“Father.”

 

Duke Termion was actually waiting at the main gate.

 

“Dane, let’s save the thanks for later.”

 

“Right now the Duchess’s treatment is more important.”

 

“Yes. And… Delward, you too.”

 

“Father.”

 

There are probably many words built up between the two.

 

But right now, as I said, there’s something more important.

 

We immediately crossed the central garden of the Duke’s Mansion and headed to the annex where the Duchess was staying.

 

Countless gazes flying our way along the path.

 

“My goodness, surely Young Master Delward…”

 

“Didn’t they say he ran away from home?”

 

“Shh, they’ll hear! Be quiet!”

 

Delward’s return was quite a big topic of conversation. Of course, that topic isn’t an important fact right now.

 

“This way.”

 

Following the Head Butler’s guidance, we finally arrived in front of the Duchess’s room.

 

Faint breathing sounds could be heard dimly.

 

And when the door opened…

 

A woman with a pale and haggard complexion, with sunken cheeks, came into view.

 

The Duchess.

 

Elba Termion.

 

“…I couldn’t tell you all, but in the past few days her condition has worsened further, and now she’s unconscious like this.”

 

Duke Termion’s dark voice.

 

The medicine Delward obtained had barely managed to slow the disease’s progression, but anything beyond that seemed impossible.

 

“Mother…”

 

Leila immediately burst into tears, and Delward tried hard to hold back his tears.

 

“According to the personal physician, she has at most a few months.”

 

“My goodness…”

 

If we had been even a little later, it would have been a disaster.

 

“Excuse me for a moment.”

 

I first drew up my mana.

 

And just like when I examined Edward’s hand condition, I examined the mana flow within the Duchess’s body.

 

Oh no.

 

It’s completely messed up.

 

There weren’t just one or two blocked places, and centered around the blocked areas, everything was completely dying.

 

When mana flow is blocked, the body’s vitality decreases, and eventually leads to death.

 

Even with just one blocked place, Edward’s hand became like that, but in the Duchess’s case…

 

There are dozens of places.

 

At this level, it’s impossible even with my power.

 

“Leila, what is Dane doing right now?”

 

“Shh. Stay still.”

 

First, we started with the medication.

 

After handing the medicine to the personal physician, we very slowly poured the medicine between the Duchess’s lips.

 

So she could swallow the medicine according to her breathing.

 

I was concerned about whether her airway might get blocked, but the personal physician had been doing his best to delay the Duchess’s illness until now, so he was handling it well.

 

“Phew. Barely half done.”

 

Now half.

 

After administering about half, we briefly checked her condition.

 

And I drew up my mana again to examine the mana flow within the Duchess’s body.

 

The flow was definitely improving.

 

Whether the intervening curse was gradually being pushed back, the blocked areas in the flow were being cleared.

 

Her complexion was also gradually improving.

 

But the curse hadn’t been completely shaken off.

 

“Now I’ll administer the remaining half.”

 

And the remaining half.

 

Even while the medicine was being administered, I carefully observed the internal flow.

 

The curse seemed to be moving from place to place like prey being hunted in a drive hunt.

 

Each time the components of the administered medicine flowed in, one blocked area was healed, and each time, the displaced curses were now gathering together.

 

It was as if….

 

It seemed to move like a single organism.

 

But one question arose.

 

Where would those curse powers being pushed out like that eventually go?

 

I couldn’t see a way for them to escape.

 

If she were a healthy person it might be different, but otherwise, the Duchess’s current condition was like a sandcastle that would crumble at the slightest touch.

 

“Ugh!”

 

Then, near the end of the medication administration, came the Duchess’s groan.

 

That wasn’t a groan of awakening.

 

“Uuuugh….”

 

It was a groan filled with pain.

 

“M-Mother!”

 

“Mother!”

 

As expected.

 

The curse power that had been pushed out from everywhere and gathered together was placing tremendous burden on her.

 

“T-this situation….”

 

Even the personal physician didn’t know what to do.

 

Think.

 

I need to resolve this situation.

 

I recalled the time when I extracted black mana from the demon.

 

But considering the Duchess’s physical condition, slowly drawing it out while creating something was impossible.

 

So I made a decision.

 

“No matter what I do from now on, you must not stop me.”

 

I stepped forward, and Delward asked.

 

“Dane? What do you mean….”

 

Shing.

 

And what I drew was a dagger.

 

The dagger Mother had given me as a gift, Night Horn.

 

A mysterious item that could absorb and accept all materials in the world.

 

With this-

 

I would suck out the Duchess’s curse.

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