Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 275

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 275

178. I Must Escape Somehow

Naturally, I don’t feel any pursuit that should have followed.

Did they complete their mission or something?

I quietly pondered what kind of mission it could have been, but I couldn’t reach any particular conclusion.

“Well, I’ll have to ask next time they appear.”

“Ask what?”

“It’s nothing much.”

We returned to the 1st garrison.

Unlike the 2nd garrison, the only thing destroyed was the supply warehouse that had burned down and completely collapsed.

“Damn barbarian bastards!”

“Did you hear the story? These guys dug tunnels.”

“Ha, they’re really incredible guys.”

If there was a slightly different scene, it was the sight of about fifty barbarian prisoners being confined.

“Dane, these are prisoners captured thanks to you.”

Owen approached and briefly told me the results of the interrogation.

“So you have the right to hear these facts too. They were commissioned by Drenick.”

I had hoped it wouldn’t be the case, but as expected.

But thinking about it, this could actually be considered a favorable situation.

“Of course Drenick will make excuses. But as a result of precisely analyzing the mechanical devices they were provided, we found a list of materials and equipment confirmed to be from Mount Drenik.”

“It will become a card to pressure Drenick.”

“That’s right.”

The war has ended, but it’s a situation where war could break out at any time.

So this incident will serve as an important card for Alteon, and furthermore for the Emperor.

“Then their original purpose was…”

“Causing chaos and kidnapping His Highness the Prince.”

Look at these guys.

They tried to use the barbarians’ hands to achieve divide and conquer.

“Then the barbarians must have… been promised farmland.”

“Additionally, it’s also to strengthen the legitimacy of the current leader. According to information sources, the barbarians’ leader changed not long ago and their approval rating has dropped considerably.”

Drenick probably has similar reasons.

“Drenick’s internal situation doesn’t seem good either.”

“What do you mean by that?”

On the battlefield, you can face most directly and nakedly how war flows.

I know well from my previous life that Drenick was pushed back so much at the end that they signed an armistice agreement with Alteon.

And I directly faced the Alteon army that relentlessly pushed back Drenick from the front lines.

Thanks to that, Drenick’s imperial authority probably weakened considerably.

I often heard stories that the Emperor’s authority had fallen significantly and the nobles’ voices had grown louder.

“Drenick probably has similar reasons to the barbarians. Originally, there’s nothing better than war for strengthening internal unity and raising central authority.”

“…Are you majoring in political science by any chance? What kind of freshman…”

“I did briefly attend military science major lectures.”

Anyway, to summarize, it’s like this.

Drenick for strengthening imperial authority.

The barbarians for similar reasons.

Their interests aligned, and Drenick borrowed the barbarians’ hands to carry out a surprise attack after various preparations.

Targeting His Highness the Prince, Edward Danter.

But that attempt came to nothing because of me.

“By now the report would have gone up to the Imperial Palace… They’re probably making similar predictions and in an uproar over there.”

There’s a good chance Edward will return to the capital soon.

No, returning would be right.

If we only look at the political situation.

The same situation won’t happen again with the installation of special mana stones to counter interference, but there are plenty of other methods.

“Anyway, thank you, Dane. I’ve already submitted a brief report about your achievements. I plan to write and submit a formal report soon.”

“I didn’t do it hoping for a reward.”

“Even so, it’s right that you should be properly rewarded. Your heroic deeds deserve to be rewarded at the Imperial level.”

Well, if they’re giving it.

But using this as an excuse to go before the Emperor is a bit troublesome.

Just preparing to enter the palace is so arduous.

“Your name will now spread very widely in the Eastern Territory too, Dane. Thank you once again. If it weren’t for you, countless people would have died. And… war would have definitely broken out.”

Seeing him smile bitterly while expressing gratitude makes me feel a bit strange too.

Leaving him behind is unavoidable, so that’s one thing, but the loneliness embedded in that bitter smile.

“If there’s anything I can help with in any way, I’ll help. As much as my strength allows.”

“Even your words are reassuring. The Sogress County is indeed different. Isn’t that right, Leila?”

“No less than our Duke Termion House. Of course.”

While I was chuckling at the siblings’ banter, a messenger happened to run over and report to Owen.

“Captain. I report to you. The mana stone operation at the 2nd garrison has all been confirmed as normal.”

“That’s a relief. With this we can breathe easy, Dane.”

“Don’t worry since we plan to install them at the 1st garrison before leaving too.”

Then the messenger added.

“However, since it was a cleanup situation, the transmission was somewhat delayed, and there was a soldier who was injured after going near the mana stone.”

“Injured?”

“Yes. He was electrocuted, but fortunately it’s not a serious injury. However, the shock was great so he hasn’t woken up yet.”

“Hmm. Tell the priests to treat him.”

“Yes, understood.”

An injured person.

I don’t know who it is, but they ended up quite unfortunate.

“The performance is certain, Dane. Thank you.”

“Don’t mention it.”

With that, the meeting with Owen was temporarily concluded.

No, it had to be concluded.

Owen is the commander of the Eastern Territory, and there are more than one or two things he needs to handle right now.

“Is it time to depart now?”

“Yeah. We’ve done everything we need to do. Ah, there’s one thing left.”

“What is it?”

“An audience with His Highness the Prince.”

A little later.

“Dane.”

“Your Highness. How is your body?”

“I’ve recovered completely. Even though I said it was fine, the priests followed me around to the end and treated me.”

“It’s because you’re His Highness the Prince. I hope you’ll accept it with peace of mind.”

Edward’s expression didn’t look very good.

“This didn’t happen because of Your Highness the Prince.”

“Yes, but it’s also true that my existence calls enemies.”

“You should blame those who exploit, not the person being exploited.”

Only then did Edward relax his expression.

“When I meet you, my heart always feels very comfortable.”

“Then I’m glad.”

“Though I’d like to spend more time with you… I have duties to fulfill here.”

With that, he showed his resolve.

“That’s why I won’t return. If the Imperial Palace calls for me, I plan to refuse, saying I still have work left to do.”

“I see.”

“Yes. I don’t want to run away.”

Eyes that shone with light.

The Prince spreading his wings looked more resolute than ever.

“I want to prove myself here, and when I return, I want to finally stand alongside you as an equal.”

“Then I’ll wait.”

“Mm. Still, thanks to your visit, I was able to steel my resolve. Thank you, Dane.”

Edward smiled broadly and spoke to Leila and Ernest as well.

“Meeting my friends in the Eastern Territory makes me feel so reassured.”

“You honor us with your words, Your Highness.”

“Just say the word anytime, Your Highness!”

With that, we concluded our meeting with Edward and finally finished preparing to depart.

Of course, there was one fellow who wasn’t ready to leave.

“Puheeheehing!”

“Whoa whoa! B-be careful there!”

“Young Master Sogress said not to mess with it!”

That fellow Chiron.

Did he think he came here to sweep through the battlefield?

“It’s still too early, you fool.”

“Puhing?”

I thanked the exhausted Stable Keeper and climbed onto Chiron.

Then, as if by magic, the fellow became docile, and I heard admiration from those around us.

“That wild fellow calmed down like that in one go…”

“I wonder if we’ll ever see such a fine horse again.”

“It looks several spans larger than what those Drenick fellows ride!”

At that admiration, Chiron raised his head high with pride.

“Puheeheehing!”

What a funny fellow, really.

Anyway, we’re leaving this place now.

Though it was brief, we saved the lives of countless soldiers, so it was a worthwhile trip to the Eastern Territory.

Of course, the Eastern Territory trip isn’t completely over.

I’m planning to do some moderate sightseeing before returning, and I want to try that steamed fish Owen mentioned.

“D-Dane Sogress, Young Master!”

In the midst of this, I heard a voice calling me and turned my head.

A soldier was standing there.

“What is it?”

“I came to… to thank you for saving me.”

“Ah.”

Honestly, I don’t really recognize his face.

But judging by his insignia, he seemed to be a soldier from the 2nd Outpost.

“If you hadn’t summoned your familiar then, I would have died to the Barbarians in front of the main gate.”

And it wasn’t just that soldier.

Several soldiers from the 2nd Outpost who had fought at that time were standing nearby, looking at me.

Wasn’t their presence alone sufficient reason for coming to the Eastern Territory?

Suddenly, I remembered those who had been with me in my previous life.

People who cried and laughed, shared all kinds of experiences together, then left my side one by one.

I see their image in these soldiers.

“I wish you good fortune in the future.”

That’s the only thing I can say to them before leaving.

With that, we departed from the encampment.

“Will they be alright?”

Leila kept looking back worriedly from the moment we left the encampment.

“They’ll be fine. When fighting with this kind of justification, the beginning is what matters. To escalate things again, they’ll have too much to handle internally, right?”

“…How do you even know things like that?”

Also, there’s no reason for us to stay.

We’ve provided sufficient help.

What remains now is up to them and the Imperial Palace.

“I suppose so. Sigh, looking at it, it seems like Big Brother won’t be returning to the family for quite a while.”

Leila finally seemed resigned as she shook her head and asked me.

“But where are we going now?”

“How about we see that ravine that’s supposedly the largest in the Empire, eat some steamed fish, then go back and prepare for next semester?”

“Great! I’m looking forward to the steamed fish.”

“Dane, Leila. I’ve spotted some exploration sites, how about it? There’s where Saul Hanston was born and where Saul Hanston carried out the ’10-Day Great Operation’…”

The two began getting excited again.

I chuckled at their appearance and gradually picked up speed.

I wonder what kind of events will unfold next semester.

At the time when Dane’s group left the encampment.

“…Gasp!”

Benatio opened his eyes after half a day.

His whole body was tingling.

Fortunately, there didn’t seem to be any major problems, but he could feel his entire body creaking.

“Damn, this is serious.”

However, the problem was that this place was a temporary prison, not a hospital ward.

‘I didn’t account for fainting.’

He hadn’t expected to lose consciousness.

So he had only prepared his outfit appropriately, and thanks to that, he was caught like this.

Someone must have discovered him, and since his identity couldn’t be verified, they locked him up like this.

“This is maddening.”

Intelligence agents must never reveal that they are intelligence agents under any circumstances.

In other words, if caught, figure it out yourself.

“Are you awake?”

Then a guard asked him.

“No identification papers, no one recognizes your face… what are you?”

A cold voice.

Cold sweat trickled down.

Currently, the atmosphere at the encampment was very tense.

Therefore, even if he were mistaken for a spy, he had nothing to say.

“Better come up with an excuse quickly. It’s going to be a very brutal time.”

The mission.

That was all that filled Benatio’s mind.

But before that, something else had to be done.

‘I have to get out of here somehow.’

Thanks to the incredibly powerful and efficient mana stone, it was a moment when Benatio found himself in an unprecedented crisis.

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