Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 201

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 201

134. This is Driving Me Crazy

We had dealt with major incidents twice during the vacation, and thanks to that, we had a period of rest for a while.

Actually, calling it a rest period was misleading – it was closer to a ‘training period’ where each of us supplemented our lacking areas and studied.

“Oh, it works! Two consecutive shots!”

“You cannot call a horse ‘teacher.’ I’ll hit you more!”

“Should I really bring a hammer?”

Northern Atalia Island.

And the Habarosk Mountain Range ruins.

It seems everyone felt a lot after visiting these two places.

And while doing various training during the remaining vacation, I-

“I didn’t expect to see you again so soon.”

“Indeed.”

I briefly entered the Imperial Palace to receive official commendation related to this Trillion Cult ‘subjugation.’

It was quite ironic considering how I had struck various poses while being seen off before going east.

“His Majesty the Emperor was very seriously pleased.”

“Which should I focus on – the former or the latter?”

“In your case, focus on the latter. He was angry that the heretics, who were thought to have disappeared, were sprouting again, but that anger wouldn’t be directed at you, would it?”

That’s true.

“And His Majesty the Emperor made it clear about this matter. Since it was carried out through me, I should personally give the reward.”

Does that mean I can interpret this as His Majesty the Emperor beginning to seriously support the 3rd Prince, Edward?

Well, since the first report was made at the prince level, that must be right.

Therefore, what the 3rd Prince bestowed upon me was-

“A guardian shield made only in the Imperial Palace’s exclusive forge.”

It was a splendid arm guard.

More precisely, it was designed so that a shield would deploy from the arm guard.

“The wearing method is simple. The activation method is…”

Clank!

“…As expected of you.”

“It’s not difficult.”

I admired watching the shield deploy from the guard covering my forearm.

This was an item incorporating Drenik’s technology.

Naturally, the Alteon Imperial Palace would deny it.

Drenik’s mechanical engineering was like an Achilles’ heel to Alteon.

They were pushed back tremendously in the early stages of the war because they couldn’t cope with various weapons made with that mechanical engineering.

Of course, this couldn’t be said to contain only Drenik’s technology.

“It can be specially set to respond only to your mana. Yes, just maintain it for a little while in that deployed state.”

The power of magic was definitely incorporated as well.

“Not only the material, but it also has self-repair magic and magic that deflects attacks with repulsive force. Since your sister is the Empire’s most famous inventor, you’d know best.”

“It’s an excellent item. In this case, I think I should use the word ‘deeply grateful.'”

“Haha. Yes. It’s official, after all.”

Actually, for something official, the award ceremony took place in a reception room during a private meeting with Edward, but what does it matter?

I received a wonderful gift.

It seemed like it could easily block one or two attacks if activated in an emergency.

I had been somewhat worried about this since I almost got hit by the demon Kenneth’s attack.

“And thanks to you, we were able to eliminate the heretics. Though we haven’t completely rooted them out yet…”

By the way, regarding the Trillion Cult, after interrogating the remnants, it was said that all but some of the leadership had been eliminated.

It was natural since Viscount Eliva’s territory, which they used as a base for revival, was destroyed.

In that sense, I’m more curious about something else than this.

“Then what will happen to Viscount Eliva’s territory?”

“For a while… it will become a dead territory. For the time being. It’s difficult to turn those brainwashed by the heretics back into ‘territorial residents.'”

Probably a considerable number of people living in the viscounty were brainwashed, so it couldn’t be helped.

It’s unfortunate, but there’s nothing more I can do about this.

“The Viscount Eliva family is quite shocked right now, but they’ll return soon to restore the territory. He’s remarkable. Ah, he said he’d like to formally express his gratitude to you.”

I shook my head inwardly.

If he insists on doing so, I can’t stop him, but it would be sufficient to do it later after focusing on territorial restoration.

It wasn’t something I did to receive a reward.

Just one thing.

I was only concerned about the children.

“Anyway, I’m glad to meet you again with good news before you go east. The Duchess feels the same way.”

“It’s thanks to your help.”

“I’m too shameless to hear such words, aren’t I? From what I heard earlier, unimaginable things would have happened if it weren’t for you.”

Well, that’s true, but-

Still, what I’m grateful for is what I’m grateful for.

Anyway, after finishing the private meeting with Edward, I left the Imperial Palace.

Watching the sunset behind the Imperial Palace gives me a strange feeling.

Somehow, it seems like this will become as familiar a place as Duke Termion’s mansion.

And after a few more days passed.

“Karnas. What kind of dragon are you exactly?”

“Kyurik?”

“No matter how much I search through records, nothing comes up.”

I was currently searching through books written in ancient Arcana language that I had gathered from here and there.

Actually, I had obtained quite a bit of information.

After obtaining the third mana concentrator, when I looked through books I had read before, the number of words I could read had increased.

But regarding Karnas specifically, no particular conclusion was reached…

“Ah.”

I recalled the book I had taken from the Imperial archives.

That book I had forgotten because I had been receiving so many things lately.

“Where was it?”

I finally found the ancient Arcana book that had been pitifully shoved into a corner of the subspace after searching through it.

“Is this it?”

“Kyurik!”

Karnas gently landed beside me and read the book together with me.

I’m not sure if he’s actually reading it though.

Anyway, after inferring words and organizing for a while…

“Oh ho.”

It was confirmed that Karnas was quite a unique individual even among dragons.

“Are you a mutant too?”

“Kyurik?”

A dragon mutant.

According to the Arcana people’s expression-

Mini dragon.

Chiron is like that, Bulbark is like that, and this fellow is like that too – somehow only mutants seem to gather around.

Is it because I’m a mutant?

I remember Leila casually telling me that I’m a one-of-a-kind mutant.

Well, it was closer to a compliment though.

“A mini dragon, huh….”

Anyway, Karnas was a much more impressive fellow than I had thought.

Though small in size, the total amount and quality of mana he could contain was comparable to that of ordinary adult dragons.

He even occasionally manifested ‘special abilities,’ they said.

Should I say it was an ability that only a few among ordinary dragons could possess?

So far, there was only the mysterious flame that could ignite swords and melt anything made of mana….

“I’m looking forward to it.”

“Ki-reuk!”

Seeing him lift his chin with an “ahem” expression, it seemed like he’d handle things on his own without me worrying.

Afterward, I organized the information I had obtained from Arcana’s ancient texts and immediately went to find Big Sister.

“…Every time you come, you bring me an armful of something?”

I handed Big Sister the demon’s mana concentrate and the notebook containing information about the ancient Arcana Kingdom.

“My goodness, what is all this….”

And Big Sister looked as happy as she could possibly be.

“Are you that pleased?”

“Yeah. Actually, I’ve been seriously considering lately whether to give up all my current inventions and just research the Arcana tools and lifestyle that our youngest brought me.”

Then Big Sister would become a pioneer in a new field that no one had ever attempted before.

And she would probably reign as the sole authority for quite a long time. There’s no other source of information besides me.

“This character decoding table must be treated as top secret. If this ever leaks out….”

Well, it might be beneficial for academic advancement, but considering the chaos that would be transmitted in the process, she was right.

And the monopoly of information.

Why would I give away something so incredible for someone else’s benefit?

“Anyway, thank you, Dane. But this demon’s mana essence… where on earth should I use it?”

“Just having it would definitely make you the Empire’s Holy Church’s number one target.”

“Oh my, how scary.”

Of course, Big Sister wouldn’t be afraid of such things.

“Thanks to this, many good items will come out. I’ll have to give you a proper profit share later, won’t I?”

“Forget it. What profit share? Just make me something amazing later.”

“That’s already taken care of. Just wait. Ernest’s bow was almost completed anyway.”

That was welcome news to hear.

Soon that fellow Ernest’s confidence would rise even more.

“And he’s going on expeditions, right? A big bow would be difficult, so I made it foldable. The elasticity drops just slightly, but compared to the portability, it’s really nothing of a disadvantage. Come pick it up together soon.”

“Got it.”

“Oh, and are you planning your class schedule properly?”

Suddenly I felt like I’d been hit on the head.

Class schedule.

I had completely forgotten about it while doing this and that during vacation.

“Course registration was probably… tomorrow? I told you, didn’t I? That it’s a war. First semester for freshmen is relaxed because the school leaves it fairly open, but not from second semester.”

Well, I was confident about choosing anything, but still, since I was going to take classes anyway, shouldn’t I pick only interesting and substantial lectures?

If I messed up, I’d end up taking only classes that others didn’t take.

Especially, Professor Gabius’s lectures were absolutely out of the question.

“I need to hurry.”

I headed straight to the club room. And I encountered shocking news.

“What, you still haven’t done it?”

“So Teacher Dane forgets things too.”

“Plan it out now at least. Upper-year students like me do it before first semester even ends.”

“Dane, want to take Exploration Department courses with me? There are always spots left in Exploration Department courses!”

Everyone except me had planned their course registration.

You guys… why didn’t any of you tell me?

“Course registration is something you do yourself.”

“Right. It’s self-service.”

“Teacher, how about Combat Department lectures? I’m curious about Teacher Dane’s combat skills.”

“Still, since Dane is in the Autonomous Department, there are many things he can take, right? He should be able to take them without year restrictions.”

That was true.

So actually I wasn’t too worried, but the problem was having to pull an all-nighter since it started tomorrow.

I had to examine all the lectures, carefully check the syllabi, and then decide on second semester courses.

But the world wouldn’t leave me alone.

Knock knock knock.

Someone knocked on the door, so when I opened it, a person wearing a staff badge was standing there.

“Student Dane Sogress? So you were here.”

“Ah, yes. What’s the matter?”

“Second semester is starting soon, and we’re planning to present Student Dane Sogress with an ‘Outstanding Student’ award on the opening day of second semester.”

Outstanding Student award?

“So we need some advance preparation, and since the student happened to be at the Academy, I came to find you. If you’re available now, shall we go to the Dean’s Office?”

This is maddening.

I prepared myself with tears in my eyes.

If they’re giving me an award, I have to go.

Surely they wouldn’t spend the whole day preparing?

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