Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 354

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 354

232. Really Pitiful

Naturally, it drew a lot of attention.

Just leasing such a huge plot of land from the Academy was enough to catch people’s eyes, and now there was major construction going on there.

Plus the constant stream of people coming and going.

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that practically the entire Architecture Department had been mobilized, along with our club friends.

Because of this, the surrounding area was almost always packed with crowds.

Since I had naturally anticipated this, I installed magic stones and activated illusion magic.

People could freely come and go inside the barrier, but unless they actually entered, nothing could be seen from the outside.

It appeared to be an empty lot with no construction, not even a single person in sight.

But inside, work was being carried out diligently today as well.

“Dane, you’re here!”

And the supervisor of this construction, Professor Santelia, had been smiling constantly ever since the construction began.

“Professor, how are things going?”

“Progress is very fast. These magic stones have truly tremendous efficiency. To think that magic stones of just this size could handle this level of supporting output – is such a thing even possible?”

Of course it is.

Because they’re specially-made magic stones.

“Please keep a close eye on the magic stones. They’re items that mustn’t be leaked out.”

“Naturally. I’m keeping watch with my eyes blazing. But really, with just these, a revolution could happen. These… obviously aren’t commercially available products.”

I spoke with a regretful tone to the expectant Professor Santelia.

“I also obtained these by chance when an opportunity arose. I had been saving them, and after much deliberation, I decided to use them for this construction project.”

“Indeed, they’re worthy of such treatment. Yes. But who on earth would… it must be some noble from the Magic Tower, obviously? I’d like to see their face at least once.”

I couldn’t bring myself to say that he was looking at them right now.

Anyway, on the surface, these special magic stones were items sold on a limited basis by a ‘mysterious merchant.’

The deal with the Grik Trading Company that supplied these materials was also made possible thanks to these magic stones.

“At this rate, about five more days should be plenty. Considering trial runs and variables and reinforcements, six days?”

Six days.

Nine days left until the festival opening.

That leaves about three days.

Since Professor Santelia was saying this, it would probably be almost exactly right.

After all, I had sought him out knowing he was a recognized figure in the architecture field.

“Who could have imagined completing such a major construction project in just six days? This is all thanks to you, Dane.”

“Not at all. In the end, construction is completed directly by human hands. I just contributed the technical aspects.”

This could be modesty, or it might not be.

To Professor Santelia, it would probably seem like modesty.

My magic was currently handling all the work that would normally require countless workers and various equipment.

But when you really look at it, the basic construction according to the design was ultimately the domain of Professor Santelia and the Architecture Department students.

You could say everything just fit together perfectly.

“Then will you have enough time to reinforce the statues during the remaining period?”

“Plenty. Last year’s biggest problem was ultimately the output. No matter how well we connected the magic stones, we couldn’t overcome that tiny gap when one magic stone was exhausted and switched to the next, causing the statue’s operation to falter.”

“But with the magic stones I can provide now…”

“At least during the festival period, no, they should move without problem for a whole year.”

He called them statues, but the internal mechanisms seem incredibly sophisticated.

“How did you design such devices?”

My master is a dwarf. I don’t know if you’d know the name, but I once learned from a dwarf master named Darbado.”

Huh.

To think it would connect like this.

Next time I go to the underground city Acrium, I’ll have to tell him about this.

“Actually, that was a work I wanted to show my master, but I ended up not being able to. On top of that, we lost contact… I heard he was in the Habarosk Mountain Range.”

“He’s probably doing well.”

After all, he’s the mayor of Acrium, the multi-racial underground city.

I should bring him there sometime when the opportunity arises.

If they’re okay with it, that is.

“I hope so. Anyway, once that’s completed… I could retire right now without any regrets.”

“You said you made it by referencing and studying Arcana texts?”

“That’s right. I couldn’t decode the writing, but after long research, I grasped and decoded the meaning of the pictures.”

A statue created in ancient Arcana.

According to what I saw in the Imperial Archive, magic was so prosperous that mechanical devices barely developed at all.

If something was still created despite that… there must be something to it.

“Could I take a look at that text sometime later?”

“Of course. I’d be happy to show it to you, Dane.”

“Thank you.”

Anyway, construction was proceeding well.

A massive pillar rose about 24 meters high, roughly a bit lower than the Imperial Palace’s Archive in terms of building height.

And the disc that would constantly go up and down around that pillar was also being steadily constructed.

The same went for the rails and safety devices to be attached to the pillar.

“Wow, you’re strong! As expected of the Combat Department!”

“Um, when this is over, could I get your communication crystal code…”

“Wow, the sunlight gives me energy!”

Our club friends were also helping out very well here.

Dorian was making full use of his muscles as befitting the Combat Department, and the Physical Fitness Club members had all turned out for the first time in a while.

“Look at those muscles…”

“What did they put on? Why are they sparkling?”

It was a bit burdensome that they were working shirtless, but whatever. At least they were putting their strength to good use.

“I’m sorry, but due to our family’s principles, it’s difficult to give out my code.”

“Ah… I see. My apologies.”

Meanwhile, Leila was skillfully deflecting Architecture Department male students asking for her communication crystal code while focusing on her work.

“Oh, the magic here is pretty impressive too!”

“Thank you! It was easy to move thanks to you!”

Altur was helping move materials by making full use of his magical abilities, though not as much as me.

Needless to say, Priscilla was using divine power to restore people’s stamina… though I wasn’t sure if that was a good thing.

“Thank you, Saint!”

“Oh my, Saint? Aren’t you addressing me too formally?”

“Hahahaha! I feel energized!”

Everyone seemed to be pushing themselves a bit too hard.

And Jenna was-

“Enchanting…”

“So songs can be done like that…”

Making good use of her specialty, she had summoned the soul of a skilled bard and was boosting morale with a beautiful voice.

Everyone was making good use of their specialties.

It was admirable to see them doing this without even being asked.

Especially, Jenna and Altur’s stamina development was noticeable.

They’d been coming out from morning until evening doing this.

“Your club members are all remarkable without exception.”

“I’m just grateful that the Architecture Department students are helping without complaint.”

“You’re no different from a savior, so isn’t it natural?”

Of course, I planned to pay proper wages.

It would be sad not to pay people for their work.

How annoying it was every time my salary was delayed in my previous life.

Of course, as a soldier there weren’t many places to spend money, but still, not receiving fair compensation is not a good thing.

“Oh, by the way, where did that… friend from the Exploration Department go? His name was… Ernest, wasn’t it?”

“Ah, he’ll be back soon.”

Just as those words ended, Ernest entered the tent.

“Dane, I’ve looked around the area. For now, I’ve also installed traps to record intruders.”

“Good work.”

By the way, Ernest was doing what I had asked him to do.

Using his specialty to install traps for recording intruders.

“Traps? Ah. For security purposes.”

“Yes. After all… there will definitely be people who show excessive curiosity.”

By the way, nighttime security is essential.

There’s no work at night.

If you make people work at night, you have to pay 1.5 times more.

“Oh, speaking of which, there were a few suspicious people lurking around. When I made eye contact, they averted their gaze.”

“Did you recognize anyone?”

“Hmm, I didn’t recognize anyone, but… they seemed to be from the Swordsmanship Department and Magic Department.”

Yeah, I thought so.

That’s why there’s one most important thing.

“This.”

I took out a special trap I had prepared in advance.

“What is it?”

“Illusion Generator Mk3.”

“Oh, more upgraded than the one you were going to give Priscilla?”

“Yeah. It’s even better than what we use for our training.”

The Illusion Generator Mk1 I first used to sneak out of the dormitory had no physical force.

But by adding lightning magic, I implemented physical force through electrical stimulation in Mk2…

In Mk3, I even added ‘confusion’ magic to this.

It’s something Big Sister and I developed together.

“What will you use it for?”

“For intruders.”

“Huh?”

There’s a reason why I ‘deliberately’ didn’t set other traps and only set traps to record who approaches.

It’s to induce intrusion.

Click.

After installing the Illusion Generator Mk3 in an appropriate spot, I also set up a double barrier trap connected to a mana stone.

Now I just need to finish today’s work and activate this.

“What happens when you use it?”

“You’ll see when it happens.”

I declared the end of today’s work, leaving behind Professor Santelia’s expression full of curiosity.

“Yahoo! Daily wages!”

“Should we go to ‘Epe’s’ skewer place today?”

“Thank you!”

Daily wages are paid on the same day.

The period will be short anyway, so everyone works hard thinking about receiving daily wages.

“Let me remind you again, all work content and everything you hear during work reports are confidential.”

“Of course!”

I also add a reminder to maintain strict security.

Betrayal from the Architecture Department is hard to imagine.

Their festival depends on the completion of this construction.

“Dane, but are we completely withdrawing?”

I nodded at Ernest’s question.

“If even one person is here, they won’t think of coming in.”

“Ah, so… on purpose?”

“Right.”

Those guys will try to get in somehow anyway.

So I’ll secure evidence of when they come in, then trap them.

Until work starts the next day.

Then they’ll be properly humiliated.

“What if they claim they accidentally entered here?”

“That’s why I put up signs everywhere. So there’s absolutely no way to get confused. I also put up fences, right?”

With this much, the probability of ‘accidentally’ entering this place approaches infinitely close to zero.

With fences and signs.

There’s abundant evidence that makes any excuse useless.

In other words, anyone found inside here tomorrow morning will have made an intentional intrusion.

They won’t even be able to properly see what’s inside after entering, and will have to spend the night trapped.

A terrible and long night at that.

Of course, I made the fence just high enough to be reasonably climbable.

“Let’s also set up just two or three alarm devices. Something that can be disabled if you’re not an idiot.”

“Ah, okay. I’ll install them as we leave.”

“We just need to watch.”

“I feel sorry for the kids who’ll come inside. What comes out when that thing activates?”

I grinned, recalling the code of the illusion generator I finished setting up yesterday.

“Something really terrible.”

“Ah…”

Ernest shuddered as if he couldn’t even imagine it, then muttered.

“Whoever it’ll be, they’re really pitiful…”

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