Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 285

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 285

182. You Said It Was Danter Hall, Right?

I didn’t particularly question Soltier, no, Saul Hanston, or go to meet him right after the entrance ceremony.

Even though it was somewhat surprising and absurd, it wasn’t really something to get angry about or demand answers for.

The contract is still months away anyway, and whatever Saul Hanston does in the meantime doesn’t really matter.

Though he does seem rather impatient by nature.

“Well, he’s lived a long time.”

Come to think of it, having lived for hundreds of years like that, it wouldn’t be strange for him to have another alias or two.

He must have built up his career after faking his death.

“Let’s just go to the dormitory.”

If he has business with me, he’ll come find me on his own.

The composure I gained after obtaining the third ancient mana concentrate really helps at times like this.

In the past, wouldn’t I have gone to find him out of curiosity about this matter?

Anyway, since the entrance ceremony was over and there were no other particular matters, I headed toward the dormitory.

“You too can create a one-of-a-kind perfume in the world by joining the ‘Beautiful Fragrance’ club!”

“An interesting and exciting academy life, join our ‘Historical Research’ club!”

“Come on, come take a look! We’ll read your fortune!”

“Freshmen! These are the essential items for living at the academy!”

As I walked, I could feel that same bustling atmosphere from my first year.

Right, it was exactly like this.

Seeing the expressions of freshmen full of excitement, I feel somewhat excited too.

Has it already been a whole year?

I wonder what kind of incidents will happen this semester.

I always feel like I’m walking into incidents myself, so now even if something happens, I just think ‘oh well.’

“The Academy Swordsmanship Club is actively recruiting new members!”

Among all this, there was one club recruitment booth that was particularly crowded, and when I looked, it was the Academy Swordsmanship Club.

For some reason, they were looking in my direction and sending obviously passionate gazes.

I heard they still haven’t escaped from that small club room we used to use.

“Even a rotten fish is still a fish.”

Still, they have the reputation they’ve built up, so maybe that’s why freshmen are flocking to them.

“Excuse me… are you Senior Dane Sogress by any chance?”

But then, three freshmen approached me with expressions full of embarrassment and asked.

How did I know?

Because I was called ‘senior’ for the first time since coming here.

“Yes, that’s right.”

“Kyaa! We, we are freshmen who newly enrolled in the Magic Department this time…”

And then came a series of introductions. They were young masters and ladies from families I’d heard of once or twice.

The fellows asked me with expressions full of anticipation.

“If, if you’re not busy, could we possibly ask for… an autograph?”

An autograph.

I had practiced like crazy while replying to fan letters.

I suddenly get goosebumps.

It’s been quite a while since I replied to fan letters, I wonder how many have piled up.

I put that aside for now and readily nodded.

“Of course.”

Looking at those sparkling eyes, I couldn’t refuse.

“Um… when will the ‘Romance’ club start recruiting members?”

“We’ve all already agreed that we’ll apply there!”

“We really want to join the ‘Romance’ club!”

“…”

I spoke clearly to the three freshmen who seemed very expectant.

“Everyone, let me be clear, it’s not ‘Romance’ but the ‘Magic Summoning Exploration Spear Swordsmanship’ club.”

“…”

No matter how you look at it, that name is cooler than ‘Romance.’

The world just doesn’t know it yet.

“Please wait just a little longer for new member recruitment.”

“Really? You’re going to recruit?”

“Yes.”

“Awesome!”

Of course, I don’t know how many will pass.

If I don’t like them, I might not select anyone.

But anyway…

“Hmm.”

This is a bit of a problem.

I need to go to the dormitory to rest, but now other freshmen are gathering around me one by one…

“It’s Senior Dane Sogress!”

“Right? The senior who has multiple talents?”

“I’m jealous, I wanted to enter the Autonomous Department too!”

“Senior! Please give us an autograph too!”

“How was it when you went to the Imperial Palace?”

I was completely surrounded.

What should I do about this?

In the midst of this, I notice that the swordsmanship club booth, which had been bustling just moments ago, is now completely empty.

They’re even looking at me with eyes full of despair and anger.

Instead of looking like that, come and help me get away.

I need to go to the dormitory.

I realized something.

Freshmen are scary beings.

How can they keep a person stuck in one place for a whole hour?

I tried to slip away appropriately, but looking at those sparkling eyes, I just couldn’t do it.

“Phew.”

After barely escaping after a whole hour, I finally arrived at my beloved dormitory, Danter Hall.

Who knew I’d miss the dormitory this much?

Ding.

When the elevator, which I was also riding for the first time in a while, arrived at the 9th floor, familiar faces I hadn’t seen in a long time welcomed me.

“Did you almost abandon the dormitory? Long time no see, Dane.”

“Hey. Long time no see.”

Droyan from the Alchemy Department.

“Oh. Dane actually comes here. I heard you’ve been running around everywhere lately?”

“That’s how it turned out.”

Scal from the Combat Department.

“…Help me install some traps.”

“That’s the first thing you say when you see me?”

Aneld from the Shooting Department.

“Dane. Why are you so late?”

And even Priscilla, whom I see all the time.

“What do you mean late? I see you all the time. Are we having a party or something?”

“It’s not that, someone’s moving into the 9th floor.”

“Really?”

“The dormitory office just informed me.”

That’s welcome news to hear.

Then I should prepare an initiation ceremony.

“What about poor Aneld? He prepared so hard, but Dane didn’t fall for any of it, so he couldn’t even have a proper initiation ceremony.”

“Right. I remember how shocked he was when Dane created an illusion in reverse and sent it flying back at him.”

“How can someone not fall for a single trap?”

In the midst of this, Aneld suddenly got attacked and cried out with a pitiful expression.

“Why, why is everyone suddenly picking on me?”

An initiation ceremony.

I remember a year ago.

“Wait, isn’t there anyone getting promoted from the lower floors?”

“Didn’t you hear? Leila refused the promotion.”

“Why?”

“She said she’ll get promoted after taking first place overall. She said it wouldn’t be cool to get promoted just by taking second place.”

“…”

Anyway.

Well, if you think about it, Leila coming up would be right.

But since she said she wouldn’t come, the opportunity passed to the next person.

“So the next person after Leila isn’t someone getting promoted from lower floors, but a freshman?”

“Yeah. This year’s freshman valedictorian. From the Marquis Amanes family, I heard.”

“What department?”

“I don’t know either.”

“Well, we’ll find out when they come.”

Whoever it is, we need to give them a grand initiation ceremony.

“Dane, should I help you?”

Aneld asked with sparkling eyes.

The fellow was probably still bitter that during his turn, instead of me suffering through the initiation ceremony, I destroyed all his traps and ended up giving him an initiation ceremony in reverse.

“Go ahead.”

“Great. I have several traps that I improved after what happened back then. This one shoots ink the moment you step on it, detecting the pressure on the footplate…”

As we were busily preparing traps, Aneld suddenly asked.

“Oh right, Dane. I heard a new professor came to your department? From what I’ve heard, he’s incredibly famous in the magic field.”

Famous indeed.

The problem is people think he’s dead.

He’s even using a pseudonym.

“So I’ve heard.”

“What’s this? You’re in the Autonomous Department getting one-on-one instruction, but you don’t sound very interested?”

I’d prefer if he gave me less attention.

Who would have thought he’d come all the way to the Academy.

And as a newly appointed professor at that.

“If he has business with me, he’ll call or come find me.”

“You’re really fascinating the more I see you. The Magic Department kids are already talking about wanting to visit just to see his face once.”

I just shrugged and focused on installing traps.

Now-

Whoever it is, just come.

I’ll give you an exciting initiation ceremony.

Saul Hanston thought Dane would come looking for him soon.

Isn’t this different from the contract terms?

Where does this kind of thing exist?

This is cheating.

Even so, he won’t learn until vacation comes.

Things like that.

‘No matter how much you hold out, fellow. Do you even know the desperation of this body that has waited hundreds of years?’

Saul gritted his teeth.

After waiting hundreds of years, what’s a few more months?

No, that’s exactly why those few months are unbearable.

If you put warm, steaming stew in front of someone who’s been starving for days, then tell them to wait a few more hours since they’ve already starved for days, would they endure it?

That’s torture.

‘That’s why I came here. Though I didn’t expect to have to bring out my old name.’

It’s not recorded in history and most people in the world don’t know this fact, but Professor Cross’s true identity is Saul Hanston.

A thoroughly designed new life.

Living on ‘Altera’ island across the sea beyond the western edge had been boring.

Fortunately, since only 10 years had passed since ‘Cross’s’ retirement announcement, his return was natural too.

Though he never thought he’d have to bring it out again.

“Professor life.”

Saul, no, Professor Cross smiled.

Swish, swoosh.

A syllabus written in elegant handwriting.

It’s called a syllabus, but it’s essentially a ‘secret magic transmission plan.’

“Hmm. Week 1 should be fine with theory… Since he’s a smart fellow, I’ll finish theory with this and immediately move on to transmission work.”

Professor Cross, who was making plans with an excited heart, suddenly looked at the research lab scenery and tilted his head.

After a moment of consideration, he stood up.

“Still, I’ll be staying at least one semester, so this structure won’t do.”

Snap.

Professor Cross snapped his fingers and rearranged his mana.

At the same time, an unbelievable scene unfolded in his research lab that other mages would never believe.

Swoosh.

All the objects and furniture inside began to move one by one, changing positions and reorganizing themselves.

“Mm. This would be good here.”

After finishing the rearrangement, Professor Cross opened a subspace and poured out books.

Those books also floated in the air by themselves and inserted themselves into the bookshelf as a bonus.

Along with various magical tools.

“I’ve read these books hundreds of times already, but I should still maintain appearances.”

A moment later.

“Complete.”

Professor Cross’s research lab was reborn with a completely different scenery.

A massive bookshelf that’s the first thing you see upon entering.

Books packed densely on it.

A desk in front of it along with magical tools.

It’s a scene that would overwhelm anyone who enters, naturally inspiring respect.

“With this, that fellow will be impressed first.”

Professor Cross smiled, imagining Dane who would soon visit the research lab to confront him, only to be taken aback.

But…

He’s not coming.

Even after an hour passes, even after two hours pass.

The entrance ceremony must be over, though it’s not the official start of classes yet-

‘By now he should be coming, shouldn’t he?’

Out of curiosity at least.

Or even out of anger.

Or even out of disbelief.

But he doesn’t come.

No matter how long I wait.

Tick, tick, tick.

The faint sound of the ticking second hand became so irritating that it began to sound as loud as a giant’s footsteps.

“Damn it all.”

Professor Cross finally rose from his seat.

Then, leaving behind the research lab he had carefully arranged, he stepped outside with a look of determination.

“It was Danter Hall, wasn’t it?”

Dane Sogress.

To go find this arrogant, damn student.

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