Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 283

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 283

180. Preparing for the New Semester (5)

Drenik’s mechanical engineering.

Something Alteon didn’t desire but now superficially doesn’t want.

Generally so-called ‘bioengineering devices’ that enhance the body, draw hidden weapons, or fire projectiles.

Or mechanisms that utilize complex mechanical structures to assist with various equipment or construction.

These are the products created by Drenik’s mechanical engineering.

Therefore, Drenik says.

Because of these things, prosperous development is possible without magic, and they can fight on equal terms with Alteon.

I only partially agree with that statement.

In reality, Drenik often struggled against Alteon’s magic and summoning arts.

There were often cases where they kidnapped Alteon’s mages or summoners.

That probably wasn’t just intended to identify ‘weaknesses’.

In fact, toward the end of the war, mages and summoners from ‘Drenik’ itself began appearing one by one.

“The mechanical engineering of those Drenik fellows is at a rudimentary level. Of course, reaching that level by human standards is impressive, but they can’t match us dwarves in terms of the ‘precision’ of mechanical engineering.”

In that sense, what Darbado showed me, saying there were devices under development since the topic came up, was truly at an incredible level.

“Do you see? These small gears and countless devices all meshing together and turning?”

Click, click.

Clank, clank.

An incredibly complex structure visible when I expanded my sensing ability.

And very minute sounds.

“This is true craftsman’s skill. It runs on a very small mana stone.”

It’s certainly impressive.

“That’s incredible.”

“Right. Dozens of parts with this kind of structure come together to complete one device.”

I’ve used Drenik’s mechanical devices, but on the other hand, I’m an outsider when it comes to structural aspects including how they operate.

“Those Drenik fellows are probably still commissioning parts from us and taking them. They can’t actually produce them themselves. Not humans on their own.”

So in short, while I would possess this technology, the dwarves would be the ones doing the actual manufacturing.

Well, that doesn’t matter.

I’m not preparing for war with this, I’m just trying to make things that I or people around me can use.

By the way, one question arises.

“Then where are my mana stones used?”

“They’re used to make mechanical devices more precise. By making the equipment that turns to create small gears like this more precise, we can make even smaller and more sophisticated gears.”

Darbado emphasized.

“Remember this. All mechanical devices start with these small gears.”

I smiled at those words that conveyed tremendous pride.

“Then I can look forward to it.”

“Commission as much as you want. I can tell you all the principles and secrets, at least to you if not others.”

He obviously didn’t mean that in the sense that I wouldn’t be able to make them even if he told me.

“I’ll make anything you want. Even seemingly impossible commissions.”

Well now.

I did well to help the dwarves.

“I’ll commission something soon.”

“Bring me anything.”

Anyway, the deal was concluded like this, and I then discovered the interior of Acrium, which is currently being rebuilt.

And I confirmed that one section had been almost completely demolished.

“Did something happen?”

“What incident. We’re currently dividing up new sections. Properly mixing dwarf-style and human-style.”

“Ah.”

“We plan to assign appropriate roles to each area.”

Then he mentioned some fellows I’d forgotten about.

“Including the vampire fellows who lived here, we’re also making areas for fellows who might settle in Acrium in the future.”

“Vampires.”

I’d forgotten about them for a moment.

I’d left the handling to Darbado, so I wonder how it turned out.

“You decided to accept them? Completely?”

“For now. Their abilities are useful, and we made a ‘pact’ using the blood of both races.”

I was a little surprised by the more bold decision than expected.

A pact between races.

Just then, vampires visible in the distance.

Their numbers weren’t that large, but they seemed to be receiving work instructions from the dwarves and doing various tasks.

“Of course there are risks. But that’s the same for them, and dwarves are a race that values faith above all else. So we won’t be at a loss.”

“What kind of pact did you make?”

“To cooperate completely while residing here and devote all their strength to Acrium’s development.”

I chuckled.

Well, those vampire fellows are probably persecuted even more than the dwarves.

Because they perform ‘blood-sucking’ acts that cause physiological revulsion in other races.

That’s their way and form of living, but that doesn’t mean we can just sit by and watch it.

“What about the blood-sucking problem?”

“We agreed to regularly provide animal blood. Of course it’ll be a bit insufficient for them, but they’ll have to endure that to stay here.”

“That worked out well.”

I think Darbado sees a bit further ahead.

Not simply an underground city made up only of dwarves, but a city where persecuted races gather in one place.

Well, maybe not, but that’s something I’ll find out later.

“By the way, that friend is also working hard.”

“Ah. You mean Jenna.”

In the midst of this, I discovered Jenna following the dwarves around and helping with work, and chuckled.

Something about having to do something or other.

Thanks to that, earlier she used necromancy to summon the soul of a dwarf craftsman, then showed work capability that even surprised the dwarves.

The problem was that human physique and dwarf technology created disharmony.

“Necromancy… How unique. I know a little about it too, but hasn’t it almost disappeared now?”

“It continues its lineage like that.”

“Many special and good fellows gather around you, Dane Sogress.”

Is that so?

“Anyway, thanks to you I’ve been able to see many things. I saw hope for escaping this damn Empire’s persecution.”

Come to think of it, it seems like it’s been quite a while since Darbado, whose mouth is rough and coarse, has cursed.

“…Ahem. Since I’m in a leadership position, it’s become difficult to just blurt things out like before.”

“Position makes the person.”

“Those damn Empire bastards. Ah, that’s refreshing.”

“…”

While Darbado was pouring out the curses he’d been holding back, I suddenly looked toward the temple.

The god of the dwarves, Alberg.

His temple.

No, what used to be his temple.

Whether Alberg permitted it or not, the place where an absolute being currently exists while craving ‘interest’.

“Did you take that into account too?”

“Ah.”

Darbado chuckled.

“The being inside there, you said it seeks ‘interest’?”

“Something like that.”

“So I’m thinking of creating an interesting city.”

This is truly the perfect answer.

“It would be nice if Bulbark came too.”

“I wonder if he would actually come.”

“Hard to say. I’ll have to try persuading him.”

Bulbark.

A half-blood of human and dwarf, and a craftsman who creates the finest items at the Empire’s greatest Termion Forge.

He must be a talent that even the dwarves would desperately covet.

But that would be Bulbark’s choice to make.

Darbado changed the subject.

“It looked interesting inside last time, shall we drop by while we’re here?”

“No.”

I shook my head.

‘Interest’, after all, requires change.

Of course, I had obtained one more ancient mana concentrate in the meantime…

Well.

Could this maintain that being’s ‘interest’?

“Next time, when I’m stronger.”

“Good thinking. But wait, is there even room to get stronger? After defeating even demons?”

Since Darbado showed an expression of complete disbelief, I lightly shrugged my shoulders.

“It’s entirely possible.”

I had also examined the underground city.

I returned to the Academy with Jenna.

Incidentally, Jenna looked extremely exhausted.

“Ugh… necromancy is really so tiring…”

“I told you not to overdo it.”

“But how can I just stand by… I have to help when I can.”

Perhaps it’s because she has a naturally good heart.

Even knowing that necromancy would bring tremendous fatigue, she didn’t hesitate to help the dwarves.

The results were, well, a bit disappointing, but what of it.

“You did well.”

“Hehe. I got praised.”

Someday Jenna will grow to handle several necromancy spells with ease.

That’s why she’s training like this now.

Anyway, preparations for the new semester are almost complete. This should be enough to focus fully on the Academy at the start of the term.

“But Dane, what are you going to do when the freshmen come in?”

“Freshmen? Why?”

“Because they’ll be cute juniors! I’m actually really looking forward to it.”

“Are freshmen coming into your Shamanism Department?”

“…I heard that starting this time, they’re blocking admission for ‘department transfer purposes’.”

Then the chances of the Shamanism Department or Exploration Department accepting freshmen keep decreasing.

Thanks to that, Jenna muttered gloomily.

“Surely I won’t graduate without getting a single department junior.”

As if I’m the only one in that situation.

The Autonomous Department probably won’t have anyone applying in the first place.

That’s what I thought.

Until I met Professor Keltas to prepare for the new semester.

“Kid. Your popularity is reaching the heavens.”

“What do you mean?”

“Take a look at this.”

Professor Keltas held out a document.

There are so many.

Why are there so many names written here?

“What is this?”

“That’s the entire list of Autonomous Department applicants.”

Professor Keltas’s expression showed his headache.

“Why did this happen?”

“It’s all thanks to you. Turn to the back page and look at their application motives.”

I was left speechless.

[Having such great respect for Dane Sogress, I decided on the Autonomous Department with the hope of spending Academy life together, even with low probability…]

[Moved by his heroic actions for the Empire, I wish to receive direct teachings…]

[With the determination to witness that tremendous talent up close…]

What is all this.

“…”

Professor Keltas let out a deep sigh.

“There are more than just one or two guys getting carried away.”

Well, whether they pass or not is up to Professor Keltas’s discretion.

“I have no intention of accepting anyone who isn’t at your level.”

“You weren’t planning to accept anyone from the beginning anyway.”

“Right, that’s… you knew?”

Professor Keltas shamelessly widened his eyes.

“It was obvious from the start how annoyed you were.”

“…This is why I hate perceptive kids.”

Professor Keltas awkwardly moved on and added.

“Anyway, the Autonomous Department is sufficient with just you alone.”

I shrugged my shoulders meaning he should handle it as he sees fit, then asked.

“How will our classes be next semester?”

“Obviously sparring, sparring, sparring.”

“Don’t you have any thoughts of adding some variety?”

“Should we go on a picnic with baskets? Ah, if the baskets had proper snacks and ‘Montfer 40-year vintage’, I might consider it.”

Professor Keltas immediately grinned and patted my shoulder.

“Don’t worry. No matter how lazy I am, I wouldn’t let talent like yours rot, would I?”

Ah, is that so.

“In that spirit, we’ll have special classes starting from second year.”

“What kind of special classes?”

“You can look forward to it. I’m planning to invite actual knights.”

The corners of his mouth curved up wickedly.

“What else is the title of former Imperial Knight Order Captain for if not times like this?”

I briefly recalled visiting the Termion Ducal Estate.

I had sparred with apprentice knights then.

It was quite an interesting experience, so this time should be fun too.

Wait.

Then this fellow will be in the middle of it all…

“Oh, by the way, I plan to supervise from the sidelines. Very ‘strictly’.”

“…”

So in the end, you’re saying you want to play around.

Well, that’s not bad.

Always facing the same people is one of the reasons swordsmanship gets rusty.

For me, who rolled around on battlefields constantly facing new enemies, this is actually something to welcome.

“And listen, we might have one more professor coming to our department.”

“Two professors for a department with only one student?”

“That one student’s talent is exceptionally outstanding, after all.”

Well, that’s true.

“The Academy managed to increase the professor quota, I see.”

“From what I heard, it’s a special recruitment being handled at the dean level. I haven’t heard the details myself. Well, we’ll find out when they arrive, won’t we?”

That’s something to look forward to.

I don’t know who’s coming, but anyway, if they’re an Autonomous Department professor, it means their skills are definitely solid.

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