Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 256

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 256

168. To the Jungle (1)

Emperor Danter VIII thought.

‘He said that if I kept him close, I would eventually lose interest.’

Isn’t it interesting.

That boy named Dane Sogress.

The composure shown alongside his bold demeanor makes it seem like he doesn’t fear me at all.

What made that boy like that.

That boy, who is only 14 years old, is so detached in front of me when everyone else trembles just from facing me.

At most, only the 1st Imperial Knight Order Commander, Duke Termion, or Count Sogress show such behavior.

Can that really be dismissed as mere bravado?

“No. Absolutely not.”

The Emperor has already seen countless people. So he prides himself on being able to read at least roughly what others are thinking.

In that sense, the boy named Dane Sogress that he saw…

If he had been born in an equal position, he would have been more than enough to threaten his throne.

That’s why he wanted to keep him close.

To eliminate the bud and maintain this power for a long time.

Of course, he’s not considering rebellion.

Count Sogress is someone without such ambition.

He’s someone who values most the time spent with his family while leisurely managing his territory in the south.

However, Duke Termion is different.

Ambition exists.

Duke Termion was also the one who actually led the conflict among nobles that the Emperor once faced.

He’s silent and holding his breath now, but he might bare his claws at any time.

That’s why he accepted the ‘reconciliation’ for now.

For the Empire to become one.

More precisely—

For it to become one centered around himself.

“I hear the sons are also close to each other.”

The Emperor pondered while resting his chin on his hand.

What should he do.

To suppress the nobles and obtain that boy.

The Emperor has obtained everything he wanted so far.

However, this time doesn’t seem easy.

Both suppressing Duke Termion and other nobles to strengthen imperial authority, and obtaining the boy named Dane Sogress.

The latter even seemed more difficult.

He’s not sure why, but that’s how it feels.

“This is troublesome.”

The Emperor eventually summoned the 1st Knight Order Commander, Sir Sier.

“Your Majesty.”

“Enter.”

Sier, who entered without any particular procedure, had an enormously tall and sturdy frame.

Mount Tai.

A physique that could be described with those words.

In terms of skill alone, he’s among the top in the Empire, a master whose victory even Duke Termion or Count Sogress couldn’t guarantee.

“I called you because I’m curious about something.”

“Please speak.”

“Do you know what a fourteen-year-old boy might like?”

“…I don’t quite understand.”

“Take the sentence literally. Don’t misinterpret it, understand it as it is.”

Sir Sier fell into sudden deep contemplation.

The first reason was wondering why the Emperor would ask such a thing.

The second reason was that he couldn’t immediately think of what a fourteen-year-old boy might like.

Third, he was curious about who that boy was.

Sir Sier first asked about his third concern.

“…Is that fourteen-year-old boy perhaps Dane Sogress?”

“You guessed correctly.”

“Ah…”

Then at least the general question is resolved.

But he fell into new contemplation.

What would ‘Dane Sogress like’?

The Sogress County is the wealthiest family not only in the south but throughout the entire Empire.

Therefore, they would have almost everything, and if they wanted something, they could get it immediately.

“Wouldn’t it have to be something that even the Sogress County couldn’t obtain?”

“Hmm. What would that be? Something that can only be obtained from the Imperial Treasury?”

Even the Emperor wasn’t confident after saying it himself.

What on earth would he like.

Judging from the attitude he showed then, it didn’t seem like he would be swayed by any proposal.

“…I apologize. Nothing comes to mind even after thinking about it.”

“Hmm.”

The Emperor wasn’t disappointed.

Rather, it’s interesting.

Who would have known that a fourteen-year-old boy would make him this curious.

So he decided.

“I’ll have to activate the Imperial Intelligence Agency.”

“Your Majesty. That’s…”

“Bringing all information to the Imperial Palace. Isn’t that exactly the role of the Intelligence Agency?”

He decided to use the Intelligence Agency, which has tremendous power.

“…”

Of course, a fourteen-year-old boy had never been the top priority investigation target of the Intelligence Agency.

So it was surprising.

‘His Majesty has fallen hard.’

Sir Sier has often seen the Emperor like this.

And he also knows well that the outcome is always the Emperor obtaining what he wants.

Therefore…

He personally began to become curious.

About the boy named Dane Sogress.

Vacation has started.

Since it’s not the first semester but the end of the second semester, most return to their respective homes.

However, we didn’t do that.

Ridiculously, none of us had any intention of returning to our respective families.

“If I go back, I’ll be stuck there for two months without fail, right? With successor lessons and whatnot.”

That was Altur’s reason.

“Teachers, if I go back, hellish strength training with Father awaits me. Honestly, I want to do it, but I think adventure would be more fun.”

Dorian had a very Dorian-like reason.

“You know. My father always leaves the family to go on adventures.”

Ernest had a genetic reason.

“There’s nothing to do at home….”

“Hey, you too? Me too.”

Jenna and Priscilla had those kinds of reasons.

“Well, I have Little Brother at home.”

Leila’s reason was somewhat understandable….

“I have to go for coverage! The jungle is calling me!”

Griffin, who joined us last, naturally had that kind of reason.

And me.

“Are we really going to our Dane’s house?”

“To be precise, it’s the Count’s Castle.”

“I’ve been wondering when I’d get to visit, and we’re going like this?”

“Master Dane. I’m so excited.”

“I heard the fruits in the Southern Region are really delicious.”

The jungle is at the southern edge.

So we’re heading south, and our Count’s Castle is on the way.

So we naturally decided to stop by home.

Of course, I told my parents in advance, and I heard from Father that all the kitchen stoves in the Count’s Castle had been mobilized for the first time in a while.

Thanks to that, I became the focus of my friends’ expectations.

Anyway, the journey wasn’t too far.

About ten days riding horses.

Big Sister had set up a teleport platform, but due to mana limitations, not everyone could use it.

“Puhihihing.”

So Chiron seemed to be in quite a good mood too.

A fellow who usually played with magical beasts in the forest was now running across vast lands, so he couldn’t help but feel good.

Karnas flew around energetically next to me for about half a day each day.

To think that the fellow who could barely float in the air at the beginning of the first semester is now flying like this – what a change of times.

He did rest in my arms from time to time, but this was something.

“…A dragon?”

Meanwhile, the disbelieving gaze of one newly joined fellow was a bonus.

Well, he’ll believe it on his own once I have him shoot some flames later.

Anyway, on the tenth day of riding horses, we were finally able to arrive in front of the Count’s Castle.

“Our youngest!”

“Son!”

And we received an enthusiastic welcome from my parents.

“Wow… Dane’s parents really cherish Dane.”

“Completely different from my father.”

“I thought Count Sogress would be strict, solemn, and serious.”

Such reactions were understandable.

His name was so renowned on the battlefield, and once he swept through, the Drenik Empire’s army would all perish.

Even I find my father’s doting appearance somewhat surprising.

So how much more so for the other fellows.

“But what are those people?”

“What’s in the baskets… flower petals?”

The usual ‘welcome committee’ I had seen before was there too, so I couldn’t bear to lift my head.

“No, even though we told them not to, the territory residents voluntarily organized a welcome committee for our youngest, didn’t they?”

“Everyone loves you so much, Dane.”

I know.

I know very well.

But when they all come rushing out like that, it makes me a bit embarrassed….

“First place for two consecutive semesters! Well done, Young Master Dane Sogress!”

“Danter Cup victory! See you at the celebration!”

“Young Master, please stop by later! I’ll prepare snacks!”

Still….

I can’t help but feel warmth in my heart.

The fact that there are people who welcome me like this every time I return to the family.

While nobles would be busy cursing first, our territory residents still genuinely welcome me.

Above all….

The existence of parents that was hard to imagine in my previous life.

That’s why I love this life so much.

“Oh, so you’re Dane’s friends I’ve only heard about! I’ve seen Leila before, but this is the first time seeing the rest!”

“Greetings, Count!”

Even though I told them to think of him like a friend’s father, it seems it’s not easy for everyone, as they formally pay their respects.

The person who was flustered instead was Father.

“You don’t need to be so formal….”

Seeing him look dejected, Father probably wanted to be a ‘friendly friend’s father.’

How could that be easy, Father.

You’re a Hexa-class person called the Empire’s greatest spearman.

“I heard it took ten days, you all worked hard. Let’s go inside quickly.”

On the other hand, Mother personally guided my friends with a gentle smile on her face. Watching that, Father whispered in my ear.

“Your mother, you know, her voice only becomes so loving at times like this.”

“If Father would just cause fewer accidents, you could hear the same voice.”

“…Somehow you’re starting to resemble your sisters in speaking facts.”

Father then lamented to himself that there was no one on his side in this family, then quickly ran over at Mother’s gaze.

One way or another, he’s definitely a doting father.

“Wow… the castle is really… so neat and cool.”

“This is unbelievable. What are all these garden flowers? This is my first time seeing such a big garden.”

Admiration continued while passing through the garden, and only Ernest kept his mouth tightly shut while taking in the architecture of our castle and the garden scenery.

He’ll probably hide somewhere later to sketch again.

“Puhihing.”

And Chiron seemed to be in an even better mood for some reason. Is it because he smells my scent here?

“So this child is Chiron?”

In the midst of this, Mother approached.

I tensed up for a moment, but Chiron surprisingly didn’t guard against Mother.

He’s a fellow who usually picks fights with strangers first.

“You look like a mischievous child.”

“Puhihihing.”

“Please take good care of carrying our Dane around.”

And Mother surprisingly petted Chiron.

Chiron offered no resistance whatsoever, even closing his eyes and rubbing his face against her touch.

As expected of a legendary assassin (former).

Did this fellow instinctively recognize that his breath could stop without anyone knowing if he made a wrong move?

“Now, everyone come this way.”

After that, Mother personally guided my friends to their rooms one by one, replacing the head butler.

Everyone had awkward expressions at first, but that was only momentary.

“Wow, the room is huge!”

“This is the best guest room. Choose whichever one you like.”

“Then I’ll use this one! Thank you! Leila, want to share?”

“Sounds good.”

Starting with Priscilla and Leila choosing a room, the other fellows also quickly picked rooms they liked.

Mother watched that scene warmly and said to me.

“Everyone seems so lively, that’s good. They look like good friends. Stay close for a long, long time.”

“Of course.”

“By the way, how many days are you planning to stay?”

“We’re probably planning to stay for about two to three days before leaving. We’ll stop by again on our way back.”

“Alright. The jungle is a dangerous place, so prepare well. If you need anything, feel free to ask.”

“Of course.”

Now then, I should also go to my room and unpack my luggage…

“Son.”

…or so I thought, but I heard Father’s voice from behind me.

When I turned my head, Father’s grinning face was waiting for me.

“Travel fatigue should be relieved through sparring, shouldn’t it?”

I knew this would happen.

But well, it’s something I was waiting for.

Actually, I’ve been feeling a bit restless lately too.

“Please lead the way.”

“Alright.”

And so, as soon as I returned home, I ended up sparring with Father.

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