Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 211

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 211

142. Aren’t Those the Guys?

Surprisingly, there was no particular commotion at the camp.

Everyone seemed to be sleeping soundly from exhaustion. Professor Ingrid returned after seeing Elta and Hugerd each enter their tents.

“Phew. I feel completely drained.”

“You’ve worked hard, Professor.”

“It’s thanks to student Dane. If it weren’t for you… it’s horrifying just to imagine.”

Last semester, and this semester as well, Professor Ingrid that I’ve observed is someone who cares deeply for her students.

Though she does favor me somewhat, it’s clear that she fundamentally loves the disciples she teaches.

So rather than getting angry, she would first check if anyone was hurt.

“Student Dane, you’re really not injured anywhere, right?”

“Of course. I’m perfectly fine.”

“I find it hard to believe. How could you defeat seven Bainwolves alone and remain completely unharmed without a single scratch…”

Professor Ingrid’s eyes sparkled.

“By any chance, don’t you really want to seriously focus on just spear arts as your career path?”

I shook my head only after a moment, at least pretending to consider it.

“I’m sorry, but I want to learn more diverse things. For now, at least.”

“I see… I was imagining what would happen if you poured all that effort into spear arts alone. Then truly, the greatest spear knight in the Empire’s history would emerge from the same family for two consecutive generations.”

The greatest spear knight in history.

That’s naturally Father.

And if I really focused only on spear arts, perhaps that might come to pass.

But as I’ve pondered before and reached a conclusion, I don’t want to neglect any of the talents I currently possess.

If anything, I want to do even more things in the future.

Well, still, if I had to choose the one I like most among them…

“By the way, I heard you’re also very skilled at swordsmanship. Who taught you swordsmanship?”

Swordsmanship.

“I practice on my own, and at the Academy I’m learning from Professor Keltas Redfield.”

“Whether it’s talent or something else. Later, when student Dane becomes great and leaves his name in history, future generations might suspect he sold his soul to a demon.”

I burst into laughter at Professor Ingrid’s joke.

Sold his soul to a demon.

That’s an amusing speculation.

Come to think of it, I did kill a demon, that is, a member of the demon race, not long ago.

The essence I extracted from that creature is probably being processed by Big Sister somehow by now, so I should visit soon.

“Anyway, thank you. Student Dane, I should contact my senior later too.”

“Don’t mention it.”

Professor Ingrid showed a good-natured smile and suddenly said.

“Oh right. If you want to spar, tell me anytime. I’d welcome student Dane with open arms. I saw you fighting earlier, and… honestly, it got my blood pumping.”

I was a bit surprised by those words.

Professor Ingrid is a Penta-grade warrior.

For such a person to get fired up watching my pure spear arts was quite gratifying.

It made me think I hadn’t been neglecting my training.

Of course, the foundation of my spear arts includes Father’s teachings along with my previous life’s experience, and even swordsmanship principles, so naturally my growth is faster than others.

Even so, for Professor Ingrid to show such favor is no easy matter.

“I’ll pay my respects soon.”

“Good. I should take it seriously too. After the war, honestly, there aren’t many spear users worth fighting as equals. When you’re a professor, people say things like maintain your dignity…”

Professor Ingrid’s eyes sparkled.

“With student Dane’s level, your comprehensive ability is… honestly, I can hardly believe it as I’m saying it, but you’d at least match Quad-grade knights.”

That’s a good evaluation.

“Thank you.”

Of course, it would be more than that.

If magic and summoning arts were mixed in.

And if the power of my mana were added.

“I’m looking forward to it, the sparring.”

Professor Ingrid means her body is itching for action too.

Of course, she didn’t seem to be suffering from war trauma.

That would be a problem beyond just having an itchy body.

Sparring with a Penta-grade spear knight.

I’m also sparring with Professor Keltas, a former Hexa-grade knight.

Perhaps I’m the only one at the Academy sparring with both Hexa-grade and Penta-grade opponents?

The next day dawned, and the camping class ended as if nothing had happened.

“It’s such a shame. It would be nice to stay just one more night!”

“But I want to go back quickly and take a shower.”

“Ugh, the wolves were howling so much last night. What was that all about?”

Professor Ingrid seemed to have chosen to call the two aside for a private talk rather than embarrassing them in front of all the students.

And when we returned, she would definitely make an issue of this incident.

“…Thank you. Dane Sogress.”

“If it weren’t for you, my son and the eldest son of House Norland would have… probably died.”

A few days later, Baron Norland and Baron Belatier came to the Academy and expressed their gratitude to me.

Each holding something in both hands.

“I didn’t do it expecting a reward, and I don’t want to receive compensation for something that was natural. I’ll just accept your feelings. I’m glad your sons are safe.”

“But… this makes us feel uneasy.”

In the end, the two nobles, no, the two fathers, only left after pressing various things into my hands.

When I opened them later, they were an incredibly precious dessert set and some Armasan tea leaves that are supposedly quite difficult to obtain.

I understand that feeling.

Our Father also said he was ‘summoned’ to the Academy several times.

Anyway, having obtained something delicious, I went to visit Big Sister’s research lab.

“My goodness. Where did you get this dessert set? This can only be obtained from a very famous confectionery in the Western Region.”

When I roughly explained the whole story, Big Sister’s expression became strange.

“…Right. There are often cases where fathers come to the Academy because their children caused trouble.”

Is she remembering old times?

For reference, the Imperial Academy’s authority is quite strong.

That’s why they can order the heads of families to come and go. Of course, it’s not just a matter of authority.

“Still, you did a good deed. Well done. Seven Bainwolves.”

“They were manageable.”

“Among undergraduates, you’re probably the only one who would say that?”

Big Sister smiled and patted my head, then gestured as if she just remembered something.

“Oh right. You know that demon essence you left with me last time? I’ve reached a rough conclusion about it. Let’s go inside.”

Going inside, I saw the demon essence inside an analyzer equipped with my custom mana stone.

“It was a completely new structure, so the analysis took quite a bit of time, but it’s almost finished now.”

Rustle.

Big Sister handed me a thick analysis report.

“Want to take a look?”

I took the analysis report and examined it carefully. Though it was thick, it didn’t take very long to review.

“This is amazing. So this is the structure of demon mana.”

“Yes. The cohesiveness is much stronger compared to the mana of this continent, and the variability is considerable too. The way that demon created weapons with that black mana you saw is probably a characteristic stemming from such properties. Perhaps… it might be a trait unique to this particular demon.”

Big Sister’s eyes lit up.

“So I’ve been thinking, and it seems like we could make some decent items with this.”

“For example?”

“Utilizing variability. With this kind of structure… I think we could probably create various things? Except for weapons, of course.”

I agree with that last statement.

Creating weapons imbued with demonic power is a somewhat different matter.

“We can’t distribute them externally, just reference prototypes.”

“That’s a good idea.”

“These days, thanks to our youngest, this sister is getting inspired to invent things.”

At Big Sister’s words, I let out a chuckle.

“Oh right, Sister. What about Ernest’s bow you mentioned before?”

“Ah, that’s right. It’s finished but I forgot. Should I call Ernest over now too?”

A little later.

Ernest, who had just finished his lecture, came to the research lab, and Big Sister brought out a bow from inside.

“Wow!”

Ernest’s eyes sparkled.

The dark blue bow looked quite impressive.

“First, I emphasized portability by making it foldable, and made it as light and elastic as possible, but the bow stave was made by a craftsman I know, not me.”

Indeed, it seemed like quite a good bow.

Even though it was made foldable, the joints looked sturdy, and it had considerable elasticity.

“Stringing the bow isn’t too difficult either, and you can adjust the tension by tightening it like this.”

“This is really an amazing bow…?”

But with this level of technology, no matter how I look at it, it doesn’t seem like this Empire’s technology.

“By any chance, is the craftsman you know from Drenik?”

“Huh? You figured it out right away? That’s right. A craftsman who switched sides during the war.”

As expected.

For reference, Alteon and Drenik’s weapon systems are quite different.

Of course, it’s not like everyone in Alteon wields magic-enchanted weapons, and it’s not like everyone in Drenik uses weapons with mechanical engineering.

It’s just a difference in characteristics – ordinary soldiers or poor knights swinging regular spears and longswords is the same everywhere.

“Amazing.”

I was genuinely impressed.

It’s a weapon that suits Ernest perfectly.

Under the theme of rear support, the foldable design emphasizes portability so it doesn’t hinder movement.

And it’s light with appropriate tension. When adjusted to maximum, it reaches a considerable level even if not quite like a longbow.

And there was more.

“I also enchanted it with magic. I made it a bit lighter, and also added magic to prevent contamination.”

“Thank you, Sister…”

“Thank you for what. You’re always very active, aren’t you? Please continue helping our youngest a lot.”

At those words, Ernest looked at me with slightly surprised eyes.

“What?”

“Oh, um. I’m not used to someone calling you ‘youngest’ so familiarly and like a little kid.”

At those words, Big Sister burst into laughter.

“It’ll be the same even when Dane becomes a white-haired grandfather, you know?”

That statement is correct.

To Father, to Mother, and to my sisters, I will always be the ‘youngest.’

“Oh, and arrows too. Since they’re special arrows, there are only 50 total, but if you use them while recovering and maintaining them, you’ll be able to use them for a while. Tell me if you need more.”

“Thank you!”

Ernest kept expressing his gratitude while examining the bow restlessly here and there, unable to contain his excitement.

“Dane, I think I can help you more earnestly now.”

“Help? We’re doing this together.”

I grinned and patted Ernest’s shoulder.

“I shouldn’t be doing this – I need to go practice right away! Dane, want to come with me?”

“I’ll come a bit later. Go ahead first.”

“Okay!”

With that, Ernest left the research lab, and Big Sister looked at me with a smile.

“I’m glad he’s happy. If you need weapons for your other friends, just say the word.”

“Yeah. Thanks, Sister.”

“Thanks for what. Oh, and that invention using magic stones you mentioned before? I think a proposal will be ready soon.”

“Good. Let’s discuss it together then.”

I actually have things to discuss with Sidrain regarding magic stones anyway.

It would be good to talk about it all together at that time.

“Well, I’ll be going then.”

“Okay. I’ll enjoy the dessert.”

Oh right, I need to give the tea leaves to Little Sister tomorrow.

With that, I left the research lab and headed to Bonia Forest where my friends would be by now.

“Dane’s here?”

“You’re a bit late today?”

As expected, everyone was devoted to training.

Leila was practicing swordsmanship, Dorian martial arts, Altur magic, and Priscilla seemed to be praying.

But one person was missing.

“Where’s Ernest? Didn’t he come?”

“Huh? Weren’t you together?”

“He said he’d go ahead first.”

Where did that guy wander off to in between?

Then Dorian spoke up.

“I think I saw Ernest going somewhere with his friends earlier.”

“Friends?”

“Yes, students from the same department… no, for that, they were quite big and carrying swords.”

Ernest’s friends.

And guys carrying swords.

This is…

Isn’t this the Bron Gang, those bastards who used to bully Ernest?

“Where was that?”

“Huh? They were heading west from the central plaza…”

“I’m going right now. Priscilla. Follow me.”

The Bron Gang.

Those bastards from western noble families who had been bullying Ernest since early in the Academy.

It seems they’ve been bullying him since very young age – I should have dealt with them more thoroughly back then.

“What’s wrong, Dane?”

“Ernest might be in trouble right now.”

“…Don’t tell me it’s those guys Ernest mentioned who used to bully him?”

So he told Priscilla about it too.

This is exactly why I’m taking Priscilla with me.

In urgent cases, we might need to provide emergency treatment on the spot.

“So those bastards ended up targeting Ernest again.”

“Probably.”

Those bastards were probably plotting after what I did to them.

To make Ernest, who they used to play with like a toy, go back to how he was before.

Or maybe, they want revenge on me.

But why is it?

Somehow… I’m not too worried about Ernest.

“Let’s go for now.”

Still, you never know what might happen.

“Dane, I’m coming with you too.”

Then Leila also tagged along.

I nodded and picked up the pace.

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