Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 284

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 284

181. The Empire’s Greatest Talent

Just as Professor Keltas said, all the applicants to the Autonomous Department failed.

Certainly, it’s a place that requires high skill levels, too high to apply with just romantic motivations alone.

The problem was that among them, there were quite a few talents who would have easily passed other departments…

So discussions were held at the Academy level.

Discussions about whether these people should be given a chance for relief.

“We absolutely cannot set a precedent.”

However, the Principal declared it absolutely impossible, and unfortunately all Autonomous Department applicants were rejected and had to wait until next year.

Would it really end just like that?

Anyway, I became a second-year student who was almost the only one at the Academy who didn’t receive any juniors.

“Well, it doesn’t matter.”

I didn’t come to the Academy to play senior-junior games.

Anyway, when recruiting club members, I’ll probably stumble upon at least one decent freshman.

I’m not particularly bothered by it.

“Come on, freshmen come this way! Hey, don’t touch that statue…”

“Kyaah! This kid fainted!”

“Geez, I told you not to touch it!”

It just reminds me a little of my freshman days.

Right, I walked down that street lined with those statues.

The memories come flooding back.

Back then, I never could have imagined that all sorts of things would happen to me over the course of a year.

“Our Youngest gets sentimental sometimes too.”

In the midst of that, I heard a voice and turned my head to see Little Sister standing there.

And she looked very haggard too.

“Are you okay?”

“That damn thesis is tormenting me.”

Do people all end up like this when they experience the extremes of studying?

Little Sister looked so pitiful that Father and Mother would be horrified if they saw her.

Big Sister would probably tease her.

“What happened during this time?”

“Our Youngest, don’t even think about graduate school. Got it?”

I could roughly guess the reason, and whatever it was, I definitely needed to avoid it.

“But why did you come out without resting?”

“I’m the top output of our Summoning Department.”

“Ah.”

By the way, Little Sister also participated in the entrance ceremony last year, when I entered as a freshman.

She probably drove away those guys who were indiscriminately promoting clubs with her summoned creatures.

“So this time it’s mandatory participation too. Sigh.”

“Will you be okay?”

“Of course. Who do you think I am? I can subdue undergraduates with just a gesture.”

It’s been a while since I thought someone looked pitiful.

“Should I ask Priscilla? How about going to the temple?”

“I don’t have time. I barely made time today. That damn thesis.”

She must really be busy.

Well, I’ve barely seen anyone except Big Sister lately either.

So I took out an item and handed it to her.

“Ah. Sister, try eating this.”

“What is it?”

“A tonic.”

“…What kind of tonic?”

“Try it. Someone I know gave it to me.”

By the way, that person is Viscount Otier.

When we acquired Count Altair’s facilities and business last time, we discovered several medicines that were discontinued due to business viability issues, and this is one of them.

It’s an item I brought back from the remaining inventory – additional production is difficult due to the enormous amount of materials required, making it commercially unviable.

Gulp, gulp.

“Oh. Ooh.”

And surprisingly, Little Sister’s eyes became bright and alert.

“What is this, Dane?”

“Does it work well?”

“This is no joke. Give me a few more of these.”

When I took out all the tonics I had from subspace and handed them over, Little Sister’s face brightened.

“Perfect. With these… I can go three days and nights easily…”

Her muttering with sunken eyes was somewhat frightening.

Actually, this type of tonic works by borrowing tomorrow’s stamina, so it’s better not to use it unless really necessary.

I only gave it to her because she looked so bad.

“Hmm.”

So I raised my sensing ability with a thought that just occurred to me and examined Little Sister.

As expected, her mana was almost depleted.

At this rate, it wouldn’t be strange if she collapsed during the entrance ceremony.

This isn’t a problem that can be solved with a priest’s divine power or tonics.

It’s more serious than I thought.

So I made a decision.

“Little Sister. Just stay still for a moment.”

“Huh? Why all of a sudden?”

“Just, I want you to have strength.”

I said that while taking Little Sister’s hand and sharing my mana with her.

The fourth ancient magic power concentrate.

The power gained from obtaining that.

“Wh-what is this…?”

And Little Sister’s eyes widened as she received my mana.

“I’m overflowing with vitality… I feel like my energy is returning!”

When I immediately raised my sensing ability again to examine her, I noticed an amazing change.

Little Sister’s mana was regenerating instantly in response to my mana.

“Dane… what kind of power did you gain while I wasn’t looking? For mana regeneration to be this fast…”

Little Sister looked at me with eyes that couldn’t believe it.

“It even seems like it’s stronger than my original mana…?”

Little Sister immediately looked around.

Then-

“Answer my call.”

She cast summoning arts and was shocked.

“Good… heavens.”

Little Sister has a deeper understanding of summoning arts than I do.

I only appear to have a high level of summoning arts thanks to the power of ancient magic and affinity.

In that sense…

A scene that would amaze such a Little Sister was unfolding right now.

“I didn’t know I could summon three Altemars at once.”

4th grade summoned creature Altemar.

A very small and cute creature that has virtually no combat power but provides continuous vitality to the summoner.

She summoned three of those creatures at the same time and didn’t seem tired at all.

“Dane, what exactly are you….”

At her incredulous look, I just shrugged my shoulders.

It would take too long to explain.

“…You’ll come to my research lab soon, right?”

“Of course. Just say the word.”

“At this level, I think it would be fine to put your name as a co-author on the paper, Dane.”

Anyway, Little Sister, who had completely recovered, and I headed to the main auditorium where the entrance ceremony was being held.

For reference, I’m not going there to watch.

I’m going there to work, like Little Sister.

I was going to sit in the grade representative seat at the freshman welcome ceremony.

“So you’re Dane Sogress. Nice to meet you.”

“Oh my. I’ve been wanting to see you like this. I can see everything up close?”

I greeted the grade representatives and spotted a familiar face.

I saw Altur, who was attending as the 6th-year representative.

“I may not look it, but my grades are pretty good.”

I didn’t ask.

“For reference, this is my third consecutive time. I’ve been sitting here continuously since my 4th year.”

“Really?”

From what I heard, grade representatives usually came mostly from the Magic Department.

Because there were many complaints from other departments, a rule was created allowing a maximum of only 2 people from the same department.

Still, seeing that annoying fellow selected as a grade representative, it seems like it’s definitely done strictly by grades.

“Oh, right. Altur.”

“Yeah?”

“What do you think it would be like if Saul Hanston were alive?”

“What are you suddenly talking about?”

Altur looked at me and tilted his head.

“They say you go crazy if you have too much talent.”

“Yeah, I thought you’d react like that.”

“I’m speechless. What, are you saying Saul Hanston became a lich and is still alive?”

How did he know that.

Well, I gave him advance notice.

Of course, whether I gave notice or not, the fact that he’ll be shocked and fall over later won’t change.

It’s Saul Hanston, after all.

“Freshmen! Please take your seats at the places marked with your admission numbers! All attendants, servants, and escort knights must exit outside!”

“Changing seats or using mana during the entrance ceremony is absolutely forbidden!”

“Hey, hey! Go back and double-check! Do you want to see club members barging in like last time?”

In the midst of this, it’s absolute chaos below the platform.

Was it like this a year ago too?

Confused freshmen and seniors controlling them, and as always, blocking the recruitment members of various clubs who were waiting like predators eyeing their prey.

“The Bodybuilding Club members are there too.”

I spotted those guys drooling while showing off their terrible muscle masses.

I heard they still haven’t gotten club re-approval.

But well, Little Sister is here.

“Answer the call.”

The summoned creature ‘Elmina’ called forth by Little Sister, who had perfectly recovered thanks to my mana, filled the auditorium ceiling.

“Kee kee kee!”

Cute appearance.

Mischievous laughter.

But a terrifying summoned creature that gives extreme itchiness to anyone who touches it.

“From this moment on, one Elmina will follow each person in the auditorium who is not authorized personnel.”

That’s so like Little Sister.

“That, that person! The ‘Ice Princess’ of the Sogress County!”

“I heard she really hates that nickname….”

“Amazing… Even if they’re ‘Elmina,’ to have so many of them….”

Overflowing dignity.

Little Sister has been rarely seen lately due to research, but when you think about it, she’s someone with fame in the Academy no less than Big Sister.

I spotted Little Sister winking at me when our eyes met and let out a chuckle.

“The ceremony will proceed with introductions of new professors by department, followed by introductions of grade representatives. When each grade is mentioned, please stand up and greet.”

New professors.

I wonder if a new professor for the Liberal Arts Department came too.

Actually, I’m not very interested in the entrance ceremony.

Even appearing as a grade representative.

Since I finished what I had to do today, I should go back and get some sleep as soon as the entrance ceremony ends.

By the way, I wonder if there will be a new guy coming to the 9th floor of Danter Hall.

Then would I have to prepare an initiation this time?

It was while I was watching the ceremony proceed amid these various thoughts.

“Next, we will introduce the new professor of the Liberal Arts Department.”

Finally, the new professor of our department was being introduced.

Some commotion followed.

“Liberal Arts Department? Another professor is being appointed there?”

“There’s only one student in that department.”

“Is it because it’s the Liberal Arts Department?”

“Wow. Then Dane will receive lectures from two people in a 1-to-1 setting? I’m jealous….”

Actually, I’m a bit surprised too.

Two professors in a department with only one student.

I can almost hear Professor Keltas’s mouth stretching to his ears at the thought of dividing, no, dumping the bothersome work on someone.

But I was left speechless by the introduction that followed.

“We introduce Professor ‘Cross’ who will be in charge of general magic education.”

It’s a name I don’t know.

An elderly old man standing up for the introduction.

“Nice to meet you, everyone. I am Cross, who has taken the position to teach magic at the Liberal Arts Department.”

“Cross? Could it be the founder of ‘Derion’ Magic Tower?”

“No way! I heard he retired?”

“My goodness… Mage Cross has come out into the world!”

Cross.

It’s a name I know too.

The founder of Derion Magic Tower, one of the three great magic towers following Nirucsion and Antalion.

“To think Mage Cross would reverse his retirement and come out into the world.”

Altur seems just as surprised.

“Why didn’t he come to our Magic Department but to the Liberal Arts Department…?”

“Is our Magic Department really going to ruin? It hasn’t been the same since Professor Denabo was taken away….”

“Shh. That name is taboo!”

I could hear the lamentations of Magic Department students, and I suddenly sensed a strange feeling.

This familiar feeling.

That Professor Cross was sending something toward me.

As if….

As if telling me to look at this.

“I am very happy to be appointed as a new professor at this Academy, and at the highly prestigious Liberal Arts Department.”

Could this feeling be…

I burst into laughter at this familiar scent of mana that I had felt not long ago.

“This is really ridiculous.”

“Furthermore, I am delighted and excited to come to this Academy with its long-standing tradition and history.”

Right, he must be excited.

He must be thrilled at the thought of transmitting secret magic that he wouldn’t have taught for several more months.

“He used a method I never expected.”

I never thought he would go this far.

Well, it is a sure method.

To meet me.

There’s no more certain way than becoming an Academy professor, especially a new professor in the Autonomous Department.

He said he couldn’t wait any longer.

I never thought he would come find me in this way.

“Cross… An incredible big shot has come to the Academy.”

Altur’s muttering.

Yes, he’s certainly an amazing person.

He’s the founder of the Magic Tower and a figure always mentioned when discussing the greatest mages in history.

Though no one would know that his true identity is—

Saul Hanston.

“This has become interesting.”

More than that, I feel sorry for Professor Keltas.

He’s probably just thinking about passing work to the new professor and taking it easy.

But that new professor happens to be not just a former Magic Tower Master, but the founder himself.

And if he knew the true identity, even more so.

“Having been given this glorious position, I will do my best to transmit my knowledge and experience.”

In the midst of this, Professor Cross, no, Saul Hanston glanced at me and continued speaking.

“To my disciple who possesses the greatest talent in the Empire.”

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