Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 295

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 295

190. I’ll Pass On Everything I Have

Our departure time for the Western Region was naturally decided to be during vacation.

We judged that the break given after midterm exams would be too short to make a trip to the Western Region and back.

“Look. There’s a desert between Mount Ariella and here in the central region where we are now. Considering crossing this desert, a week wouldn’t even come close to being enough.”

“Teleport still wouldn’t work, right?”

“Dane said so before. It’s impossible unless you install platforms in advance. And the conditions for platform installation are incredibly strict, right?”

That’s correct.

Teleport may seem omnipotent at first glance.

But it’s not easy.

Big Sister, who is the greatest inventor, barely managed to complete a platform from the Southern Region to the Capital over several months.

If my mana stones were added, the performance would improve a bit more, but I can’t call busy Big Sister just because I want to explore and ask her to install platforms.

“It’ll be another big adventure, right?”

“Even if there’s no Dragon’s Lair, it’s our first time in the Western Region. It should be fun.”

Now they excitedly make plans among themselves without me having to suggest going.

Especially, Jenna’s enthusiasm was tremendous.

“What kind of necromancy would be helpful if we go to the Western Region? Hmm, should I summon the soul of a desert expert for necromancy? I’ll briefly necromance them, get only the important tips, and send them away!”

“That sounds good, Jenna. But can you summon just about any soul with necromancy?”

“Advance preparation is needed. Hmm, there aren’t many people who died here at the Academy so it’s a bit difficult, but if I go to public cemeteries or places where battles occurred, there are many souls. So from there…”

Altur’s enthusiasm is no less impressive.

“Crossing the desert would require tremendous stamina too. I’ll have to run even harder.”

Anyway, the trip to the Western Region was decided, and we plan to prepare diligently until then.

Meanwhile, Ernest quietly approached me.

“Dane, did you have some conversation with Father?”

“Why?”

“Just wondering. Father suddenly apologized to me, saying he was sorry for not being able to pay attention to me.”

Ernest continued with a somewhat surprised expression.

“He said to wait just a little longer. In a few years, once he finishes the family’s task, he’ll come back to focus on the family and go exploring with me.”

Exploration still doesn’t get left out in the end.

By the way, what could that lifelong task be?

“Actually, I’ve felt disappointed and regretful at times… but I know how important the family task passed down through generations is. I was thinking of inheriting it someday too.”

Ernest’s eyes sparkled.

With an expression as if he were dreaming.

“Completing a map of the entire continent. That’s our family’s lifelong task.”

That is impressive.

A map of the entire continent.

But my impression stops right there.

“Anyway… I ended up having various conversations with Father. It was the first time we talked for so long. Thank you, Dane.”

“What did I even do?”

“Just. I don’t think I could have even thought about this before.”

Ernest has changed a lot.

Incomparably from when we first met in the Garden of Mist.

I feel a bit bitter thinking I interfered in someone else’s family affairs.

But I’m glad it seems to have reached a positive conclusion.

“Anyway, now that we’ve made plans, I’ll go to the research lab for a bit.”

“Ah. To meet Viscount Otier?”

“Yeah. I want to check the progress on the hair loss medicine development.”

In the midst of all this, I have no time to rest.

Now that we’ve decided on the Western Region trip, it’s time to focus on current matters.

Since today’s lectures must be over, I left through the Academy Main Gate, using one of my abundant outing passes.

“Just how many outing passes do you have?”

“Does the Autonomous Department give out separate outing passes?”

“No way. These are so precious. The kids are desperate because they can’t get out.”

And the guards greeted me warmly today as well upon seeing me.

“Don’t come back too late. You know the Swordsmanship Department guys all got confined last time for not meeting their outing pass deadline, right?”

“Hey, this is Dane we’re talking about. He’ll handle it well on his own.”

“That’s true.”

I chuckled at their reaction, greeted them, and headed out to the Capital Streets.

“Should I buy some tarts to bring them?”

I provide good salary conditions and work environment, but I thought this kind of thing might be necessary when employing people.

But that was only momentary.

Buzz buzz.

The communication crystal rang urgently.

-B-benefactor? Are you available for communication right now?

“What’s the matter, Viscount Otier?”

-Right now our factory is full of servants sent by nobles!

“Servants sent by nobles?”

-Not just servants, but nobles who came directly themselves!

What could this be about suddenly?

The factory has been operating continuously, but there shouldn’t be any reason for them to flock like this.

“Ah.”

I thought of one possibility and wrapped up the communication.

“I’ll come right away.”

And shortly after.

It was true.

Servants of nobles.

Even nobles who came directly themselves.

All of them were gathered in front of the factory, shouting.

“Viscount Otier! The Count said he’ll pay whatever the price, so please give us even a prototype if you have one!”

“Is no one inside? This is urgent! Time is of the essence!”

“We’ll do anything! Please come out for a moment!”

I observed the situation briefly, then entered through the back door to meet Viscount Otier.

Viscount Otier was trembling slightly.

“Are you alright?”

“I-I’m fine. I’ve never appeared before so many people…”

Viscount Otier still avoids meeting people except for me and the factory’s key personnel.

It’s because of his face that seems melted due to the aftereffects of the epidemic.

“I’ll handle it. By the way, are all those people… wanting ‘New Dream’?”

The hair growth agent, or rather ‘New Dream’ which we’ve designated as a hair loss medicine for now, is being developed in utmost secrecy.

By the way, New Dream is still in the development stage.

In terms of development progress, it’s about 30%.

Testing of key ingredients hasn’t been conducted yet, and above all, safety must be proven through clinical trials.

Therefore, I naturally thought people with thinning hair on top had urgently come after hearing news about New Dream.

“That’s… it’s not because of New Dream.”

“It’s not because of New Dream?”

But it was for a completely different reason.

“Actually… I published a paper recently. A paper containing the process of curing my daughter’s illness and the drug development process.”

So right now, they’re not here because of New Dream, but because of ‘Dear Luna’ which is about to be released.

“I never expected it would be to this extent. I merely… published a thesis.”

Dear Luna.

A therapeutic drug named after Viscount Otier’s daughter ‘Luna’.

Luna has now almost fully recovered through this medicine.

But it turns out there were many children suffering from the same symptoms as Luna.

“There must have been many cases where the illness couldn’t be disclosed to anyone.”

Except for unavoidable cases like Duchess Termion, many people want to hide their illnesses.

Whether for political reasons or whatever else.

“Since there are so many who want it, we just need to sell it now.”

“Y-yes. However, it’s quite… difficult for me to step forward in front of them…”

I understand.

He hasn’t overcome his personal trauma yet.

However, I plan to make Viscount Otier the ‘face’ of this business in the long term, just like Count Altair was.

It would be much more effective and efficient than having the young master of Sogress County step forward.

“Let’s take it step by step. How about meeting with them one by one? It may be difficult to speak in front of everyone, but we can approach it as gradual practice.”

“One by one…”

“Yes. That way we can also instill a sense of exclusivity. We’ll handle the detailed information by having reporters announce the matters to be reported.”

“…I’ll try it. Since it’s what my benefactor suggests.”

Good.

I briefly shifted the topic to New Dream.

“How is the development progress?”

“The research data is quite detailed and accurate, so it shouldn’t take too long. We expect to produce a prototype within the next year.”

“That’s good. Once it’s made, it will be a drug that can change many people’s lives.”

Probably in various ways.

Well then, for now…

Since I’ve confirmed the New Dream matter, shall I deal with the people gathered out front?

“I’ll let them in one by one. Oh, and I plan to be present today.”

“You will be, benefactor?”

“Yes. In the long term, Viscount Otier, you will be the center and face of this business. I’ll support you from the side.”

“I will be… the center of this business…”

“There’s no one else who can take on this role. Surely we’re not going to call Count Altair again?”

Viscount Otier startled and shook his head.

“That would be unthinkable.”

“Then it’s decided.”

He still seemed to have some lingering fear.

But that was only momentary.

“I’ll do it, benefactor.”

“Good.”

I smiled and snapped my fingers.

Tuva immediately appeared.

“It’s been a while.”

Codename Tuva.

A former assassin who was with Count Altair due to debt, but has now switched sides and works for us.

He was also a former disciple of my mother, and now he was completely loyal to me and Viscount Otier.

“Tuva. Have you been well?”

“Thanks to your care. Without debt, life couldn’t be more liberating.”

Seeing his genuinely lightened expression, I chuckled and gave instructions.

“If anyone tries to threaten or shows suspicious behavior at today’s meeting, deal with them immediately.”

“Understood.”

Good.

Then shall I focus on the pharmaceutical business for a while?

Benatio had already become a celebrity at the Academy, or at least within the Swordsmanship Department.

“Did you hear? He knocked down three seniors.”

“A monster freshman has entered.”

“Last year the vice president got beaten by Leila, and now another guy like that has come this year?”

“He’s a mid-term transfer student.”

“Is that even possible?”

“How would I know. What’s certain is that his skills aren’t at freshman level.”

Mid-term admission.

Thanks to that, both his peers and seniors saw Benatio for the first time during ‘Practical Swordsmanship Exploration’.

So they intended to establish discipline while they were at it, and firmly establish the Swordsmanship Department’s internal order by correcting his arrogant attitude…

Shockingly, three seniors attacked simultaneously and were defeated.

By Benatio alone.

It was another moment of disgrace for the Swordsmanship Department.

“They say he barely lifted a finger. Apparently he’s incredibly fast or something?”

“Like when the vice president got beaten by Leila?”

“Shh, that’s taboo.”

“What does it matter. Rumors that the Swordsmanship Department is already ruined are widespread.”

Anyway, the Swordsmanship Department lost face once again, and the seniors who picked a fight with Benatio and got beaten were called in by other seniors as well as professors and got beaten again, according to rumors.

Amid all this, Benatio was only thinking about his mission, regardless of the gazes directed at him.

‘Dane Sogress. It seems like he goes outside.’

Unfortunately, even for someone from the counterintelligence unit, the Academy’s security was too strict to dare attempt anything.

Of course, he could somehow get out if he asked the dean, but that should only be used once or twice.

‘I should save that as a last resort.’

Then he needed to obtain a leave pass first.

Benatio slowly read through the book containing the Academy regulations.

“When it is determined that one has performed good deeds corresponding to the following categories, or has achieved accomplishments that significantly benefit Imperial Academy, the supervising professor may at their discretion provide the following compensation… This is it.”

The method to receive a leave pass is simple.

Do something that would help the Academy.

Or participate in events and achieve good results.

“Something that would be helpful.”

What could there be?

Just then, what caught Benatio’s eye was the plaza bulletin board.

“Please help find a missing cat… Looking for someone to help with assignments…”

A bulletin board where students post various rewards seeking help from others.

Among them, one caught his attention.

[Looking for someone to help with confession]

[Reward: 1 leave pass transfer]

“This is it.”

Benatio tore off the flyer like someone discovering water in a desert.

Confession.

Someone confessing to someone else.

Wasn’t he from the Imperial Counterintelligence Unit?

The counterintelligence unit performs all kinds of missions.

Before assassinating targets, he had learned seduction techniques to approach them.

“I’ll pass on everything I know.”

Benatio moved with confident steps.

Whoosh.

As a gust of wind blew, the flyer that Benatio was gripping tightly had the name ‘Dorian Artak’ written on it.

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