Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 342

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 342

224. This Won’t Be Easy, Will It?

When we descended the mountain, the camp atmosphere was naturally chaotic.

It seemed nothing had been officially decided regarding the camp’s continuation.

That made sense, since even though the suspects were caught, a knight had been sacrificed.

“Set up a triple barrier.”

“Yes!”

As soon as we descended, not only the Imperial Magic Corps that had been waiting below, but also the Summoning Corps were deployed.

I had seen them in my previous life, so it had been a while.

They had been quite fierce when I met them as enemies, and they were just as fierce now.

Anyway, those five fellows and the already dead ‘Experiment Subject’ were dragged away like that, and now the matter was out of my hands.

Of course, I was curious.

Who could be their backer?

It was naturally hard to imagine that this incident was caused by just those five alone.

Whether it was a sponsor, or an organization those fellows belonged to, or something else entirely.

In any case, one thing was certain.

“Dane Sogress, thank you once again. You… may have prevented something much worse.”

As Count Aldebaran just said, the situation had been somewhat resolved thanks to me.

I didn’t know how whoever would decide on this matter would rule, but those words were correct.

“As I said before, I just did what needed to be done.”

“That’s right. But I believe that those who do what needs to be done should receive proper compensation.”

With that, Count Aldebaran brought up a topic I absolutely didn’t want to hear.

“I will recommend you as an official member of the Imperial Knight Order 2nd Division.”

What was he talking about?

Count Aldebaran went even further.

“By the way, it would be direct admission without probation. It’s unprecedented.”

“…”

Not only joining the Imperial Knight Order 2nd Division, but admission without probation.

By the way, Count Aldebaran was probably the rank just below the commander, so was this something within his authority?

But that wasn’t what was important.

“That’s fine.”

What was important now was wisely declining this offer.

“There are probably others who need the opportunity more than I do.”

I had no intention of joining the knight order.

This camp was primarily meant to utilize the free time during the Academy’s break period.

I’d rather receive other compensation; joining the knight order didn’t suit my personality at all.

Leaving the Academy to follow regulations every day in a completely restricted place?

I had already experienced that to death in my previous life.

Most importantly, it meant getting closer to His Majesty the Emperor.

In various ways.

“You deserve that level of compensation.”

Count Aldebaran was quite persistent.

So I decided to act virtuous.

“I still have Academy life remaining, and I don’t want to decide my future yet.”

“What if it’s joining the knight order after graduation?”

“As you know, I have talent not only in swordsmanship but also in spear arts, magic, and summoning arts. And who knows what other talents I might discover in the future.”

“…”

Mixing in a bit of showing off—

“Therefore, it’s too early to decide my future now. I haven’t even consulted with my parents.”

I added praise for the other fellows.

“There are probably fellows more desperate than me. Especially Diego Silron and the North team.”

“They didn’t accomplish as much as you did though.”

“They responded calmly during the first attack, and everyone worked together to reach the summit. Thanks to that, I could pursue the enemy with peace of mind.”

That was my logic.

Though it was a bit forced, it was the logic that if it weren’t for the other fellows, I wouldn’t have been able to pursue the enemy since I hadn’t received word of the situation yet.

“If it weren’t for those fellows, I probably couldn’t have pursued the enemy.”

“…”

How many people would bother to refute when someone was giving praise?

Especially when the person involved was being modest.

And one more thing.

“Most importantly, didn’t those fellows excellently carry out the camp program by reaching the summit even in this situation?”

“…That’s right.”

In the end, Count Aldebaran nodded.

“Since their accomplishments aren’t on your level, the compensation I just offered would be difficult, but I can highly value your teammates’ courage and judgment. I’ll note it in my report.”

“Thank you.”

“However, the program is suspended indefinitely. Go back immediately to pack your things and prepare for the audience. I’ve kept you too long.”

He could have kept me longer.

Anyway, I returned to the camp briefly.

When I got there, I saw the fellows who looked exhausted, having just come down.

“Dane!”

“Senior Dane.”

“Dane.”

Everyone seemed to be alive and well.

“Did you reach the summit and come down?”

“Of course! We brought food down too! This should keep us worry-free for several days!”

“Didn’t you hear the program was suspended?”

“…Let’s just try to feel good about it.”

Diego sighed.

I patted Diego’s shoulder.

“Ah, my arm’s coming off!”

“You’d better get that arm fixed quickly. You’ll have a lot of work that requires strength.”

“I know, I know it’s chronic but… Huh? Work that requires strength?”

I left Diego with his puzzled expression and approached Benatio.

“Good work, Benatio.”

“Senior. Are you injured anywhere?”

“I’m fine.”

“As expected of you, Senior.”

Such an inscrutable fellow anyway.

This fellow probably knew what had happened yesterday and today.

Still, well, I liked him this time.

He didn’t abandon the other fellows just to follow me.

That one thing I liked about him.

“Is there something on my face?”

“Something I don’t like.”

“Pardon?”

I left Benatio with his wronged expression and faced Milton as well.

“Dane, did what you went to do go well?”

“Very well.”

“Phew. That’s fortunate at least. We also went up to the summit. When we met the Knight Order at the summit and heard that the camp was suspended, my heart nearly dropped.”

Milton added while saying this.

“I heard the story. You looked out for us?”

“I didn’t look out for you.”

“Then?”

“I just mentioned it. Because we’re a team.”

“….”

Milton stared at me blankly, then suddenly chuckled.

“You’re different. Really.”

Milton is just the same in being different.

Since he left the Northern Region to come all the way here.

I was just impressed by that part.

“Thanks to you, I got an opportunity. Thank you.”

“Make good use of it. It’ll be hard to return to the Northern Region.”

“…Whether you’re teasing me or whatever, I’m in a good mood right now.”

Then the fellow said.

“Let’s meet again.”

As if he had already joined the Knight Order.

“No. Let’s meet later if possible.”

“Huh?”

“There’s a reason for that.”

Seeing him again means coming to the Imperial Palace again.

There’s only one reason for me to come to the Imperial Palace.

An audience with His Majesty the Emperor.

So I’d prefer not to see him for as long as possible.

I’m serious.

Audience preparations are always tedious and frustrating as usual. Though my expression remained calm, preparing for something that wasn’t particularly welcome over a long period of time wasn’t exactly pleasant.

“Please, today I hope there won’t be any incidents of looking directly at His Majesty the Emperor.”

Chief Clerk Hank, whom I met after a long time, earnestly requested again.

No, he tells me to raise my head and keeps making me speak, so what am I supposed to do?

“We’ll see.”

“….”

I silenced Hank with just one word, then checked my attire. Then the waiting attendant quickly rushed over and pulled my hands away from my clothes.

“You look best just as you are now.”

This damn audience doesn’t seem to reflect my opinion even a little bit.

But what can I do.

The other party is none other than His Majesty the Emperor.

There are things in this world that are difficult to overcome, whether physically or by birth.

Of course, that doesn’t mean I’ve obediently followed the Emperor’s words.

“This audience will be conducted in His Majesty the Emperor’s private drawing room.”

Now what is this about.

“Private drawing room?”

“Yes. Gloriously, His Majesty the Emperor has personally ordered a meal to be prepared.”

I wonder if I might get indigestion during the audience.

An ordinary person probably wouldn’t be able to put anything in their mouth no matter what was served.

The other party is the ‘Mad Emperor’, isn’t he.

He’s been quiet lately, but in the past he was an emperor who would order someone dragged out and beheaded if things didn’t go his way.

Well, some say that was a means to strengthen imperial authority after the war….

Anyway, the important fact right now is that I’m facing that His Majesty the Emperor.

And at a meal, no less.

“Just the two of us, myself and His Majesty the Emperor?”

“You must observe proper etiquette. In sentences where His Majesty the Emperor appears, words referring to His Majesty the Emperor must always come first.”

“I see.”

“This is very important etiquette. I hope you won’t make mistakes during conversation.”

Hank repeated his earnest requests over and over.

I’ve heard this before, but surely you naturally memorize all these earnest request items, right?

“Since a meal will be conducted together today, you must also pay careful attention to dining etiquette.”

“Yes.”

“You must not pick up utensils before His Majesty the Emperor picks up his utensils first.”

“Yes.”

“When eating food, you must keep your mouth closed and chew softly and slowly. Think of chewing once every 2 seconds. And also….”

Earnest requests that continued without rest.

I suddenly had this thought.

What if I make mistakes during the actual audience because I’m tired from all these earnest requests?

“Ahem. There’s still a bit more, but since this isn’t your first audience, I’ll stop here.”

“Thank you for sparing me.”

“Pardon?”

“It’s nothing.”

Anyway, I had my attire checked once more and finally headed to the audience chamber, no, the place where the audience would be conducted.

Its name: the ‘Rose Chamber’.

It’s actually a place full of roses from the entrance.

However, they’re not ordinary roses but artificial ones.

And made of gold, at that.

Since it’s the Imperial Palace, it’s a bit much to call it extravagance, but rather it should be called majestic.

Though I think I might get indigestion if the inside is also full of these golden roses.

“Please enter.”

And the moment the waiting attendant opened the door-

Instead of the long table laden with dozens or hundreds of dishes I expected, I faced a surprisingly ‘modest’ single table.

Of course, it was clearly a luxurious table decorated with all sorts of ornaments and definitely made by a renowned craftsman.

And one person sitting in front of that table.

“I greet His Majesty the Emperor.”

Given the setting, I bowed my head deeply instead of kneeling.

This too was something Hank earnestly requested.

An earnest request not to disturb the neatly ironed carpet by kneeling unnecessarily.

“Dane Sogress.”

Emperor Danter VIII opened his mouth toward me with that characteristically heavy voice.

“Raise your head and look at me.”

When I raised my head, I could see the Emperor’s face.

A face with a faint smile at the corners of his mouth.

“Have you been in good health all this time?”

“I nearly wasn’t in good health. As you well know.”

“Then since you say you are in good health now, it is truly fortunate.”

The Emperor finally chuckled and asked me.

“Thanks to you. But now you seem accustomed to audiences?”

“Rather than being accustomed, I am enjoying the novelty. Thanks to that, my nervousness seems less noticeable.”

“Your tongue flows as smoothly as your talent.”

I was wondering how to interpret that statement when I gave up.

Because the Emperor had just offered me a seat.

“Sit.”

.

An attendant who had been hiding like a shadow approached and gently pulled out my chair.

Hank had said so.

The attendants around His Majesty the Emperor should be treated as ‘non-existent people.’ They are no different from shadows, so there’s no need to react to them.

Given how earnestly he emphasized it, I should listen well.

“Bring what has been prepared.”

Then, as I took my seat, at the Emperor’s words, two more attendants appeared silently from somewhere and placed a tray covered with a silver lid on the table.

Hank had also said this.

Even if the Emperor offers food, decline it as much as possible and don’t put it in your mouth.

But-

“This is your favorite thing. Is that correct?”

The situation had changed somewhat.

“That is correct.”

I looked at the strawberry tart displaying its brilliant beauty inside the tray.

Ah.

This won’t be quite easy, will it?

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