Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 202

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 202

135. This Guy

It took a long time.

An incredibly long time at that.

What the hell were all these procedures for.

We had to do rehearsals, listen to various speeches…

By the way, there were two reasons for the award.

One was being overall valedictorian.

The other was-

“A student receiving an award through imperial recommendation? That’s probably the first time in almost 20 years, as far as I know. It almost never happens.”

It was none other than an imperial recommendation.

Actually, this was why it took so long.

Since someone from the Imperial Palace came directly to present the award, all sorts of additional procedures were added.

Thanks to that, I could only return to the club room in the evening.

“That’s amazing. Getting an imperial recommendation too. At this rate, won’t you already be scouted by the Imperial Palace by your second year?”

I shook my head at Priscilla’s words.

“I won’t go. No matter what they tempt me with.”

Academy life is so enjoyable.

Why would I go to the Imperial Palace like some madman.

If it’s an imperial decree, I’ll have to go and argue.

Why are you trapping someone with such a bright future in the Imperial Palace.

Anyway, thanks to that, I had to stay up all night afterward.

“Ugh, my eyes hurt.”

Physical stamina wasn’t a problem, but examining hundreds of courses and carefully reviewing their syllabi was a different matter.

I also had to plan my strategy well.

If you could take whatever you wanted, why would they call it a ‘war’?

Originally, they used to cut by grades and give priority accordingly, but they changed it to the current system because there were too many complaints.

So I had to set application priorities, and prepare Plan B and Plan C in case courses filled up.

Somehow it felt like I was planning operations as meticulously as when we went to the Mountain Range Ruins.

“I should have done this earlier if I knew it would be like this.”

They say if course registration fails, the whole semester becomes depressing.

That’s exactly what I looked like right now.

No matter how confident I was, I should take interesting courses if possible.

“3 general education courses and 4 major courses…”

A prototype schedule that was barely completed by the time the morning sun rose.

I decided on the general education courses simply.

Understanding Enemy Nations.

Introduction to Horsemanship.

History of Adventure and Discovery.

“General education courses are whatever.”

Still, I mixed things I knew well with things I wanted to learn.

For ‘Understanding Enemy Nations’, they said it would focus on Drenik, so I applied since it was a field I knew well.

I’d have to pretend to know just the right amount though.

‘Introduction to Horsemanship’ goes without saying…

‘History of Adventure and Discovery’ was because Ernest got me interested.

And for the major courses-

First was ‘Autonomous Department Overview’ taught by our Professor Keltas.

This was just something I put in because I’m in the Autonomous Department, and once I actually attend, there will be swordsmanship sparring.

It should be considered essentially a required major.

Second was Practical Spear Arts Theory.

This is taught by Professor Ingrid.

Unlike before, it’s a course that unfolds outside the training ground.

And third was Alchemy Introduction 2.

The simple reason being that I became interested in alchemy.

Now for the last one…

“Are you really going to take a Swordsmanship Department class? Really? You’re actually taking that?”

It was a Swordsmanship Department course.

“Why, shouldn’t I take it?”

Leila, who came to the club room after sunrise, had a strange reaction.

“No, that’s not it… Hmm. I feel weird about it.”

“Why?”

“I do want to take courses with you, you know? But if I take it with you, I probably won’t be able to get first place in that course.”

“What do you want me to do?”

“But you’re not the type to not take it just because of that, are you?”

That’s right.

If I didn’t take it thinking about that, it would be disrespecting Leila.

“Then I’ll apply for it.”

“It won’t be boring. The seniors will look at you unfavorably though.”

I chuckled at her completely unconcerned attitude.

“Are they still like that?”

“Yeah. Ever since I subdued the vice president that time? But I get along well with my peers, so it’s fine.”

When did she build friendships when she was stuck with us the whole time.

Anyway, taking it with Leila shouldn’t be boring. Professor Esteranza might feel a bit uncomfortable though.

“I’m looking forward to the seniors’ disgusted expressions.”

It seems Leila is looking forward to that.

“As you can see from the syllabus, there are periodic sparring sessions too. We’ll probably have to do 3 total? It’s a method where overall evaluations are given and the professor provides direct feedback for each.”

Then there shouldn’t be any reason to get picked on unnecessarily.

You can create reasons if you want to, but at least if you beat your opponent in sparring, that won’t happen.

“And designated sparring is also possible.”

“Designated sparring?”

“Yeah. You designate your opponent.”

That’s a good method.

“I don’t think there will be anyone who designates you though. There’s a skill gap, and at best they won’t even break even.”

“They just have to beat me.”

“Do you think there’s anyone among the people taking that class who could do that?”

Hmm.

Since I even beat the vice president of the swordsmanship club, that seems likely.

“So someone at your level might even spar with the professor?”

That would be a bit awkward.

Fighting while holding back is the most difficult thing.

Of course, since Professor Esteranza is at that level, I can’t guarantee I’d unconditionally win.

Anyway, my schedule was finalized.

And the day of destiny.

“Look at all the people even though it’s vacation.”

“There really are so many…”

Today, the Academy was swarming with students.

Except for students approaching graduation or those with relaxed course registration for other reasons, everyone had returned to the Academy.

So students who live far from their main houses consider this day as the start of the school term. They lose ten days of vacation compared to others.

But what can I do about it.

Course registration is important.

“Dane.”

In the midst of this, there was a voice calling me.

It was Altur.

He said he was going to the main house, and it seems he’s back.

But his appearance looks a bit strange.

His previously fine face now had a dark bruise on it.

“That’s a face with a story behind it?”

“…Father hit me. When I told him the situation, he gave me a punch first thing.”

Altur sighed.

“He called me a pathetic fellow.”

“Why?”

“He said I should have let go of those ties long ago. He asked why I was so foolishly unable to let it go.”

As far as I know, the Diomet family’s influence isn’t that great.

From Altur’s perspective, he did it to save the family and advance his career, but from the family head’s perspective, it seems it wasn’t the case.

“Anyway, I got hit a couple times for being pathetic. The bruise won’t fade.”

“Go see Priscilla.”

“I’ll just leave it.”

Altur’s expression still looked much more comfortable.

Well, he might receive some cold stares, but his heart would be more at ease than before.

It’s his own choice, so there’s no need for me to sympathize or anything.

“By the way, Dane. Are you taking magic classes this time?”

“No.”

“I, I see…”

“Why the dejected expression?”

“De, dejected! It’s not like that.”

It seems like he is dejected though.

Since he says he’s not.

“…I was wondering if we could take classes together…”

“What did you say?”

“Ah, no. Nothing. Well then, good luck with course registration.”

What a bland fellow.

“Magic Department and Archery Department, move this way! Everyone must be in their designated locations for the course registration system to function properly!”

“Students who received markers, move immediately! If the student number written on your marker is different, you must report it right away!”

In the midst of this, the staff members shouted at the top of their lungs, and my friends and I each received a marker with our student numbers written on it.

“Amazing. We register for courses with this?”

“I’ve only heard about it, but seeing it in person is even more amazing.”

The marker had a keypad that could input numbers from 0 to 9, and above it was a crystal that projected and displayed text using mana.

“Now, I’ll explain again! Everyone please pay attention! From now on, you will move to designated locations and course registration will proceed within each magic field! According to each major…”

To summarize the course registration method, it goes like this.

First, for convenience, students from several majors grouped together move to the same location.

And here, course registration proceeds according to the order guided by the staff.

The order involves listing the codes for each class by major, and inputting those codes into the markers each person received.

“Press the number pad, like this? Oh, it appears!”

“It really works. Amazing.”

When I pressed the keypad, numbers were really projected using mana.

“Hey, Dane. This thing on the back… isn’t that your Big Sister’s invention mark?”

“You’re right.”

Just how many items has Big Sister invented so far.

Seeing these inventions being used throughout the Academy, it must be at least several hundred, right?

Anyway, the codes for each lecture are only revealed when it’s your turn, and after revelation, you get 10 seconds of leeway.

And when the 10 seconds are counted down, you quickly input to secure that lecture.

“Only kids with fast hands will succeed at this.”

“If you forget the code because you’re nervous, that’s the end of it.”

“It’s brutal, brutal. If you get confused, ugh.”

Both freshmen and students who have already experienced this shudder.

Actually, I don’t really see a fairer method than this.

Though kids with fast hands have an advantage, at least there’s no discrimination based on grades or other factors.

By the way, to prevent various forms of cheating and interference with others’ course registration, mana is completely restricted within the magic field.

“Autonomous Department will move together with Swordsmanship Department! We’ll proceed in the lecture hall on the 1st floor of Lacktail Building!”

And I was assigned to the same space as the Swordsmanship Department.

I immediately felt a gaze.

The former president of the Academy Swordsmanship Club.

Conrad Sion.

His glaring eyes are so, so scary that I can’t even meet his gaze.

“That senior is weird.”

“Don’t mind him and let’s just move.”

Thanks to me, he stepped down from his presidency and became a fallen figure, so it’s understandable.

Still, seeing that he didn’t take a leave of absence shows admirable courage.

Normally, one would take a leave out of embarrassment.

“So this is a magic field.”

Leila entered through the rippling magic field at the entrance of the lecture hall.

Then, as if her mana was really restricted, she looked at me with surprise.

I also went inside.

But…

“It’s real. Amazing. A very high-level mage must have cast this, right?”

My mana was perfectly fine.

Far from being restricted, it was circulating perfectly well throughout my body.

Usually, ‘restriction’ means blocking release, forcibly controlling flow, or preventing proper function even when released…

It seems none of these three are being applied.

Probably, it’s because of my ancient mana.

For now, I stayed quiet.

Honestly speaking, it’s because I think things might get worse.

Originally, when you should keep your mouth shut, you should keep it shut.

It’s absolutely not because I want to give up this advantage.

This damn course registration.

“Dane. Let’s smile and see each other after this is over.”

“Sure.”

It’s all Swordsmanship Department everywhere. I felt gazes but didn’t even care.

However, one thing does concern me.

That guy, Conrad.

He was whispering with the guys next to him while glancing at Leila.

What is he trying to do.

“Now, I’ll guide you through the course registration precautions once more. Please listen carefully and be careful to avoid any unpleasant incidents…”

The staff member’s voice was no longer audible.

Because it seemed obvious that Conrad was trying to do something.

Don’t tell me he’s trying to interfere with course registration?

Look at this guy.

This is good timing that I’m not affected by the mana restriction.

I slowly drew up my mana.

So secretly that no one would notice.

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