Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 326

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 326

213. Not Very Interesting

Immediately after returning to the factory, I explained the general situation together with Sidrain.

“My goodness, you really did it. My benefactor.”

Viscount Otier was truly greatly surprised.

Before we left, he had been full of worry, but now his face was filled with smiles.

“Now we just need to establish product distribution. The demand will probably explode, so please prepare well.”

“How could there be any question? Starting with the capital, we’ll supply our products to countless places. So if possible… I hope there won’t be people suffering because they can’t buy medicine that exists but is too expensive.”

I smiled at Viscount Otier’s wish.

Naturally, we’re not running a charity.

Developing pharmaceuticals costs an enormous amount of money, plus production costs money, and distribution costs money too.

But Viscount Otier doesn’t seem to be thinking of making huge profits from this.

I respected his words.

If money is needed, I’ll just provide it.

If I had wanted to make money from this, I would have brought in our family. That would have been more certain.

“For now, let’s predict demand and check the overall Empire situation first. Then we’ll establish Otier Pharmaceuticals branch offices in major regions.”

Viscount Otier nodded at my words.

“While doing that, we’ll check endemic diseases and particularly severe illnesses in those regions and develop medicines.”

“There’s a lot of work to be done.”

“It’s the work I’ve been dreaming of.”

As always, Viscount Otier brought up his daughter’s story with a blissfully happy smile.

“And my daughter, she wrote me a letter. She said she’s grateful and that she’s proud of me.”

He’s certainly a father to be proud of.

He practically devoted his entire life to saving his daughter, and even succeeded when everyone said it would be impossible.

“Everything is thanks to you, my benefactor. If it weren’t for you…”

“Don’t cry and make the atmosphere weird, let’s work.”

“Yes.”

Though it’s a bit troublesome how he tears up at the drop of a hat.

Anyway, this matter is now wrapped up.

Now Grik Trading Company will contact us once the mana stone installation is complete.

Then we just need to distribute our pharmaceuticals.

“Tuva.”

And another person needed for this work.

“You called for me?”

The former assassin who made a contract with me and was dispatched to Otier Pharmaceuticals.

“You heard, so you know what needs to be done, right?”

“I will protect the Viscount.”

With Codename Tuva here, I can rest assured about Viscount Otier’s safety.

Even if not as much as me, he’s plenty strong.

“Well then, let’s get to work now.”

The negotiations are finished, and now we just need to start distribution.

Then, as Viscount Otier wishes, there will be fewer people who must suffer because they lack money even when medicine exists.

And now I…

It’s time to go meet the dwarves.

Underground City, Acrium.

With dwarves and other minority races gathering one by one until they now exceeded a thousand people, material transport was in full swing today as well.

“Good, good. Check the mine cart operation!”

“It’s running well! Rail inspection is also complete!”

“Moving it right away!”

Mine carts moved ceaselessly along the long, massive rails connecting the surface to the underground.

Darbado looked at the mine carts moving in lines, carrying materials, and smiled with satisfaction.

“Who would have thought the material transport problem would be solved this quickly.”

We almost had to lay entirely new rails, and if that had happened, the population wouldn’t have grown this rapidly.

In the worst case, internal conflict might have erupted over insufficient food supplies.

Thanks to this, the inter-racial harmony he had been most concerned about was also progressing, albeit slowly.

“Mayor, we’re currently checking food supplies. Overall, materials are quite abundant.”

The proof of that was the vampire who just handed him a report.

This was a race that had failed to take control of this underground city, but somehow things worked out and they ended up living together.

“Mm. That’s good. The reserves are excellent too, and there shouldn’t be problems going forward. How’s the cultivation situation?”

“We’re checking the growth rate of the seeds. For now, the wheat seeds have successfully sprouted.”

“Good. Maintaining artificial sunlight isn’t easy, so focus on that for now.”

“Yes, Mayor.”

And Darbado had become mayor through everyone’s support.

In fact, there wasn’t really anyone else suitable.

It felt like he had somehow ended up shouldering this responsibility, but what did it matter.

Their homeland was trying to grow more prosperous than before.

‘This city will become a city protected by a god.’

Darbado looked toward the temple of ‘Alberg’ where the dwarves’ god had once been enshrined.

Though that’s past tense now.

A different being now occupies that place instead of Alberg.

What did it matter.

Multiple races had gathered, so it would be better than just the dwarves’ god.

Though the being there hadn’t moved or spoken since then, everyone knew it was someone to be feared.

In that sense, he was thinking of offering appropriate tributes from now on and asking this ‘guardian’ to protect the city.

Ah, of course…

There was someone else who had reclaimed this city and laid the foundation for its prosperity.

“The city is developing quite well.”

“Dane?”

But that fellow was standing right in front of him now.

“When did you arrive?”

“Just now. The entrance was open.”

“Those guard bastards just let you…”

Just as Darbado was grinding his teeth and about to call the guards through the communication crystal.

-Mayor! D-Dane Sogress just passed through the 4th entrance.

Came the report.

Darbado shouted in disbelief.

“Dane Sogress passed through just now? Just now?”

-Yes, yes! He just passed through!

The distance from the 4th entrance to here is considerable.

But he just passed through?

“I rode a mine cart. I saw a rail that didn’t seem to be in use…”

“…”

That area should have been completely cleared out.

There shouldn’t have been any mine carts either.

For reference, mine carts are incredibly heavy.

Anyway, what an absurd fellow.

“Never mind. I just met him.”

“-Right, right now? How….”

“Focus on security. Communication over.”

Darbado let out a sigh.

“At least give us a heads up before coming. You scared us. Of course, you can come anytime.”

“I’ll do that.”

Dane chuckled as he looked down at the panoramic view of the underground city, Acrium.

“It seems to be developing at a rapid pace. It’s only been a few months.”

“That’s about right. The population has already exceeded a thousand.”

“The Empire doesn’t know yet. Don’t worry.”

This was fortunate news to hear.

The Empire wouldn’t look kindly on minority races gathering together.

“The vampires seem to have adapted well too.”

The vampire who had reported to Darbado flinched and trembled.

The fellow who had instantly subdued and toyed with their leader Belwood.

That nightmare seemed to be resurfacing.

“As long as we supply them with animal blood, they’re reasonably well-behaved. If they ever suck other people’s blood or cause trouble, they’ll be immediately expelled.”

The vampire hurriedly responded to Darbado’s words.

“Th-that will absolutely never happen.”

“Hmph. As if I could completely trust those vampire fellows.”

“….”

Despite saying this, seeing how he kept one nearby as a secretary, it seemed he trusted them reasonably well.

“Oh, and this is all thanks to you.”

At these words spoken in the midst of everything, Dane tilted his head.

“Weren’t you the one who united the races and gathered them here?”

“That’s true. But the reason they came here, and the reason the city could normalize so quickly, is thanks to your mana stones.”

“Ah.”

The mana stones Dane had supplied.

They were, in fact, items that could rightfully be called revolutionary.

They could run the mine cars for longer periods and maintain the lights coming into the entire city for extended times.

And that wasn’t all.

They continuously supplied mana to important power engines, growing plants and grinding wheat.

Moreover, he hadn’t just supplied mana stones, but had also provided essential facilities for the city’s revival.

“Tell Big Sister I’m grateful.”

“Of course. I’ll definitely repay this debt. To you and to your big sister.”

Darbado spoke as if making a vow.

“If you ever need us, the residents of this city and I will come running anytime.”

Dane chuckled at those words.

“Don’t all come rushing over though. If a thousand people showed up, they’d think there was a war.”

“Even if there was a war, I’d help you. Whichever side you’re fighting on.”

“War isn’t good. It’s best to win without fighting.”

Dane, who had said something that didn’t seem to suit Darbado’s position at all, gazed quietly toward the temple.

The sublime being.

The being from Beyond the Horizon.

“Since you’re here, will you meet them before leaving?”

However, today wasn’t the day.

“No. I have something to do. I just stopped by briefly.”

“Something to do?”

“Yeah. I need to go check my midterm exam grades.”

“….”

Only then did Darbado remember that Dane was a student attending the Academy.

The midterm exam results were out.

A’s in all subjects.

Simply put, perfect scores.

I wasn’t particularly worried, so there was no special feeling.

Rather, the other guys were making more of a fuss.

“How does he always do that when it doesn’t even seem like he studies?”

“It’s one of the Academy’s mysteries. It doesn’t make sense.”

“Well, Dane does read books whenever he gets the chance.”

“Don’t disguise talent as effort, professors.”

The club room had almost a funeral atmosphere, except for me.

Of course, it wasn’t because of me, but because these guys did poorly on the exam.

“You should have done better.”

At my single comment, outcries erupted from all directions.

“Wow. I almost threw a punch just now.”

“Priscilla. Wouldn’t a hit with divine power have some impact?”

“Want to try?”

“Professors, when it comes to punches, wouldn’t that be me?”

Anyway, seeing everyone come alive and chatter like this, they seemed excited.

Because right after midterm exams, the entire Academy goes into a 2-week break.

“I’m planning to visit my family this time. What about you guys?”

“Me too, my family. I’m thinking of staying for a few days.”

“I’m staying. My family is coming up to the capital this time.”

Everyone seemed to have their own plans.

And Priscilla seemed to have had a slight change of heart.

“I’m also thinking of visiting my family. Though I don’t know if they’ll welcome their cast-out child.”

“You’re not going to the Grand Temple?”

At Priscilla’s words and Leila’s question, everyone perked up their ears.

Especially Dorian.

“Yeah. I have something to think about this time. I want to have a talk with Father.”

Priscilla then asked.

“What about you, Dane?”

“I’m staying.”

I don’t have any particular plans.

Even if I returned to the family this time, Father went on an inspection tour of the entire Southern Region, so the Count’s Castle is completely empty.

“Do you have any plans for what you’ll do?”

“No, not particularly.”

If I’m bored, I could do swordsmanship training, or practice mana manifestation.

Or….

Buzz!

I could see someone looking for me.

-Dane, if you’re at the Academy now, could you come to my research lab?

It was Professor Keltas.

There’s no reason he’d call like this, so what could it be about.

He seemed a bit excited too.

“I’ll be back.”

When I arrived at Professor Keltas’s research lab, Count Enrion was standing there with him.

“Professor, Count Enrion. Good day.”

“Oh my. You’re here?”

The midterm exams must be over, so there shouldn’t be any summons for a while, but what could this be about.

“Sit down. It won’t be a long story.”

I was wondering what it was about, but as soon as I sat down, Count Enrion suddenly held out a document.

It read as follows:

[Imperial Knight Order Camp Application]

“What is this?”

“As you can see. It’s a Knight Order camp application.”

“A camp, you say?”

“That’s right. A camp. Any fellow who can handle a sword would be dying to go to this camp.”

I’ve heard of it.

Leila had told me about it.

“There was an age restriction so I couldn’t suggest it last year, but this year it’s possible. It’s a golden opportunity to learn swordsmanship at the camp and spar with Imperial Knight Order members.”

That’s somewhat interesting.

Sparring partners.

“Go easy on them there, please.”

Professor Keltas was already speaking as if I had decided to participate.

“Oh, by the way, His Majesty the Emperor might come to observe this term’s camp.”

Ah.

That’s somewhat uninteresting.

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