Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 25

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 25

 

 

 

8. It Was a Pleasant Time (2)

 

 

Just as Arabella finished her Magic Analysis, Sidrain had also just finished breaking all the seals. It didn’t take very long.

After all, he was a Magic Tower Master and an 8-Chain Mage.

‘I wonder what will come out. Hmm, dragon relics? No, while there’s evidence that Arcana actually existed, dragons are treated as complete fiction…’

Whatever it was, it seemed certain that something he didn’t know well would emerge.

And finally, the seal was broken.

Crack, crackle-

What he had thought was just a somewhat large ‘stone’ gradually developed cracks in its outer shell, then broke apart piece by piece, finally revealing what was inside.

“…A bracelet?”

It was a silver bracelet.

Just a bracelet in the truest sense – no special decorations, no particular patterns.

It was such an ordinary bracelet that it wouldn’t look out of place on any street vendor’s stall.

“It’s a bracelet.”

“So it is.”

But given that it had been surrounded by Magic Sealing, it was too early to be disappointed.

Unless whoever cast this seal had the bad taste of sealing useless objects and making whoever discovered it later suffer, it probably wasn’t an ordinary item.

Whooom.

Sidrain drew up his mana and reached his hand toward the bracelet.

Then he performed Component Analysis on this bracelet for a while. It would be more accurate with proper equipment, but this should be enough for simple component analysis.

Or so he thought…

“Hmm. It’s not working.”

Sidrain honestly admitted it wasn’t working.

“Since it only responded to your mana, it seems you’ll have to wear it.”

He could manage the seal somehow.

But everything after that was Dane’s responsibility.

After all, it was an object that only responded to Dane in the first place.

“Wait, before that. Risk Assessment is essential for this type of object.”

“Ah. Because of Curse Magic.”

“That’s right.”

He learned something new again.

Always check for danger before wearing unknown objects.

“Most are fine, but it’s an occupational habit.”

Sidrain cast several spells to examine the bracelet, confirmed there were no problems, and handed it to Dane.

“Try wearing it.”

Click.

Dane put the bracelet on his wrist.

And in a strange sensation, he finally drew up his mana.

Then…

Amazingly, the bracelet began to react.

Whooom whooom whooom!

This time Sidrain could see it too.

The sight of it vibrating and being enveloped in blue light.

And even more-

Unfamiliar letters were also appearing on the bracelet’s surface.

“This is…”

Sidrain recognized these letters.

More precisely, he only recognized them.

Letters that no one in this world could read.

Because…

“It’s Ancient Runic.”

Because it was ancient.

“Runic used in the old Magic Kingdom, ‘Arcana.'”

Even Dane was somewhat surprised at this point.

Arcana.

He knew about it from what Big Sister had told him.

An era when everything was made of magic.

Then one day it suddenly disappeared.

All that remained were a few relics, stories passed down orally. And just one line of code.

“Haha.”

Sidrain let out a hollow laugh in bewilderment and slumped down on the bed.

He couldn’t believe what he was seeing.

This had transcended the realm of talent.

‘I was trying to take such a fellow as my disciple.’

This was… a completely different dimension of story.

The Ancient Magic Kingdom Arcana.

He knew this kid’s mana was different from others, but who would have thought it was something like this.

“Runic possesses power through its very form. Until now, no one in the world has been able to imbue Ancient Runic with mana.”

Sidrain said this with conviction.

“The fact that mana dwells in that runic means the mana you possess isn’t ordinary mana, but Ancient Magic.”

Only then did Dane realize.

Why he had been able to move so comfortably in Crescent Forest.

“So that’s why I could move so comfortably in Crescent Forest.”

“Right. That place is also imbued with Ancient Magic. But if that forest’s mana descended from Arcana, then that explains it.”

He had heard from Mother before.

That Crescent Forest had changed like that after some mages stayed there briefly in the very distant past.

It was a story he had dismissed as just a fairy tale…

Then could all the phenomena up until now be explained by the single reason of possessing the mana of this Ancient Magic Kingdom?

Dane was somewhat confused.

“But it can’t explain everything else.”

Then Sidrain spoke.

“Analyzing Magic Rearrangement Code in such a short time, the sense to maintain magic, analyzing codes and checking weaknesses, making another fellow’s Summoned Beast submit to you… all of these can be called your innate talent. Not because of that mana.”

Ancient Magic.

That was certainly something amazing.

Compared to other mages, the density and purity of mana was tremendous, allowing him to use magic without circles and accomplish many things with high affinity.

But as Sidrain said, not everything was thanks to that mana.

“In short, you were born with talent that matches that mana.”

Sidrain looked at Dane with a strange emotion.

“You enviable little fellow.”

He was envious.

Even without Ancient Magic, if he had possessed such talent, perhaps he might have reached the dream realm of 9-Chain by now.

“I see.”

Meanwhile, Dane nodded as if somewhat pleased.

Though to Sidrain it seemed like a very indifferent reaction.

“Tsk, tsk.”

It seemed rather fortunate that he said he wouldn’t become a disciple.

This was talent beyond what he could handle.

At some point, without him even noticing, the boy would surpass him.

And just as the fellow said…

With such talents added to that ancient mana, it would be a waste to focus on magic alone.

‘By the way, could there be descendants among his ancestors who came from Arcana? How curious.’

In any case, one thing seemed certain.

This fact must not be revealed right away.

‘At least it should only be revealed when this fellow reaches a level where he can withstand the world’s storms.’

So Sidrain made up his mind.

Only he would know.

“By the way, I don’t think I can see anything more from this bracelet. Not right now, anyway.”

“Well, we can figure that out slowly. But don’t go telling anyone about it. I’ll keep it secret too.”

“Yes, I will.”

Sidrain resolved to collect as many related documents and materials as possible once he returned to the Magic Tower.

This was also a kind of challenge for Sidrain.

He wanted to help this audacious yet talented, enviably gifted… and most importantly, likeable little brat.

And there was one more thing.

‘My blood is boiling.’

The desire for research that he thought had disappeared when he became Magic Tower Master seemed to be reviving.

Someone once said.

A mage is a profession that studies for life.

He thought there was nowhere higher to climb, having reached 8-Chain, and that he’d spend his remaining years wandering…

“This will be interesting.”

It was then that Sidrain’s lips curled up at this new driving force in life he’d gained in his old age.

Beep- Beep-

At the sharp beeping sound, Sidrain urgently turned his head.

“A monster attack?”

Sidrain reflexively drew up his mana.

‘I’ll earn my keep.’

His body had almost fully recovered anyway, so a small monster could be dealt with in a single gesture.

But Dane very calmly got up and took something out from his chest.

“What’s that? Isn’t that a monster coming out right now?”

“It’s a crystal orb. Big Sister contacted me.”

“…That sound came from there?”

What kind of notification sound is that?

“There are about 100 notification sounds, but I like this one the most.”

Sidrain looked quite embarrassed.

Well, what monsters would there be in this pastoral territory.

Sidrain cleared his throat nonchalantly and casually asked.

“Ahem. Hmm. That’s a crystal orb?”

“Yes. Ah, this. It’s definitely a crystal orb.”

‘Something like that existed?’

Though Sidrain didn’t know it yet, this was a compact crystal orb that was already spreading like a trend among young mages centered around the capital.

Dane first answered the crystal orb’s call.

“Just a moment. Yes, Sister.”

-Dane, is anyone next to you by any chance?

Dane glanced at Sidrain and continued speaking.

“Is it because my mana is ancient mana?”

-…How did you know?

Dane briefly explained the situation to the flustered Arabella. Then Arabella’s surprised voice could be heard.

-So, so you’re saying you coincidentally analyzed a stone you obtained with the Magic Tower Master, and it turned out to be something presumed to be from an ancient magic kingdom, and you discovered that you, Dane, possess ancient mana?

“Yeah. Though the method was different from yours, Sister.”

Arabella had analyzed the mana itself and found matching codes to discover that Dane’s mana had the properties of ancient mana.

Sidrain had unsealed the magic to reveal an object that only responded to Dane’s mana, and discovered that the object bore traces of an ancient magic kingdom.

Though the paths were different, the destination was the same.

So Sidrain was a little, no, very much surprised.

‘She figured that out through magic analysis…?’

He had heard she was a genius.

But magic analysis was a field so difficult that even skilled mages found it hard to handle the instruments.

Yet not only had she accomplished that, but she had also discovered it was ancient mana?

“Just what kind of family is this…?”

Meanwhile, Arabella asked Dane.

-Anyone else who knows?

“No one.”

-Good. Dane, listen carefully. Magic Tower Master, please listen as well. I think it would be better to keep this secret. If it’s revealed, Dane won’t be able to handle it right away.

At those words, Sidrain nodded.

“Ahem, hmm. Miss Arabella. Can you hear me?”

-Yes, I can hear you well, Magic Tower Master. Let me greet you for the first time.

“Nice to meet you. Don’t worry about keeping it secret. I was just about to mention that matter anyway. If this gets out, not only this young child but the entire family could face chaos that would be hard to handle. Is this call being recorded by any chance?”

-No. It gets deleted as soon as the call ends.

“Good. It would be best not to leave any evidence related to this. I plan to look into it a bit more secretly once I return to the Magic Tower.”

-Thank you for helping us.

“Not at all, Miss Arabella. I feel a sense of duty as a mage.”

Sidrain then casually asked.

“By the way, I’ve been hearing talk about it quite often lately, have you decided which Magic Tower to go to?”

-No. Not yet. But I don’t think I can go to Niruksion Magic Tower. I’m sorry. It doesn’t have the field I want.

“…”

So that’s where this little brat’s boldness came from – he learned it from this big sister.

“Ahem. Hahaha. That’s understandable. Fine. Well, it’s not like I asked because I absolutely wanted you to come to our Magic Tower…”

Sidrain, who had been flustered, decided he didn’t care anymore and handed the crystal orb back to Dane.

-Dane, anyway, let’s talk about the details again soon. Got it?

“Yeah. Sister. Take care.”

-Sister loves you very much, my little brother?

“Yeah, me too.”

The siblings’ loving conversation ended.

“You have an amazing sister.”

“Right? Oh, and this crystal orb was made by my sister.”

Compact crystal orb.

A kind of trend artifact spreading rapidly among young mages.

“Amazing, right?”

“Ahem. Hmm. Amazing indeed. I know it well too. All my peers use this. What do they call it again?”

“Compact crystal orb.”

“Right, compact crystal orb.”

Sidrain was sensitive to trends.

More precisely, he hated being told he was behind on trends.

But no matter what, it was somewhat burdensome to keep up with the abbreviations and trends that young mages used these days.

“Then do you use it too, Magic Tower Master? Then could I get your crystal orb code…”

“Hmm. I don’t really use that stuff even if I have it. When you reach 8-Chain, you don’t get hung up on communication. If it’s urgent, wouldn’t they come find me?”

“Ah… Yes…”

Sidrain deliberately avoided Dane’s suspicious gaze.

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