Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 87

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 87

 

 

 

46. A Splendid Outing (3)

 

 

The Academy was thrown into chaos once again.

It was due to the Imperial Investigation Team’s visit.

It’s not common for the Imperial Palace to visit the Academy.

Even when they do come, they visit secretly, not marching with dozens of people carrying banners like this.

That’s why the people involved were literally trembling with fear, and even as they headed to Saint Aimar’s Hall with the investigation team, they couldn’t hide their anxiety.

“Let me summarize this again. At dawn, there was a massive tremor, and when you traced the epicenter, it led to this Saint Aimar’s Hall. And in this place where undead should normally be present, only dense divine power filled the space?”

“Y-yes, that’s correct.”

“This is absurd. And yet there’s not a single piece of evidence?”

Delphion, the leader of the investigation team dispatched from the Imperial Palace and commander of the 4th Imperial Knight Order, shook his head in disbelief.

At first, he suspected the Academy might be covering up the incident internally, but that wasn’t the case either.

He had summoned and questioned not only the duty officer from that day but all related personnel, and their testimonies were consistent.

“What a mess.”

Delphion clicked his tongue as he looked at the devastated interior of the hall.

Had the undead fought among themselves?

Judging by the broken traces and damage to the pillars, it was definitely recent.

He truly couldn’t make sense of it.

“We assume there were intruders, but… we haven’t been able to find any clues.”

“Hmm. They must have used tracking prevention powder.”

“That’s probably the case.”

Probably the case.

Maybe.

Everything was pure speculation.

What’s more, they said they didn’t encounter a single barrier on their way to this hall.

“Still, just in case, let me examine the barrier.”

“Ah, yes. This way.”

Truth be told, Delphion was equally frustrated.

The Imperial Investigation Team had been deployed, so what would it mean if he returned saying they couldn’t find any traces?

So with the desperation of grasping at straws, he approached the barrier around the hall…

“There’s nothing wrong at all.”

It was spotlessly clean without a single trace.

While Delphion didn’t have deep knowledge about barriers, he could at least tell that there was no damage or signs of tampering with the barrier device.

“We’re quite bewildered as well.”

Thanks to this, the barrier representative and the Theology Department professors didn’t know what to do.

And there was another reason for this situation.

“What do you think, Your Highness?”

“Hmm.”

Namely, the presence of the 3rd Prince.

At Delphion’s words, when the robe was removed, hair that burned like sunset with a slight mix of orange was revealed.

The distinctive hair color of the Imperial Family.

The 3rd Prince, Edward Danter.

“Y-Your Highness!”

The 3rd Prince.

Edward Danter.

The 1st Prince who already leads the Imperial Knight Order.

The 2nd Prince who is said to possess outstanding talent in magic.

Compared to them, the 3rd Prince who isn’t widely known.

Who would have thought he’d be here.

“There’s no need for formalities. I don’t want to reveal that I followed along.”

The 3rd Prince spoke calmly, reassuring the people in front of him. At the same time, he examined the barrier with deep eyes.

‘Are these traces of the barrier being melted?’

Very subtle, but he could feel something foreign along the surface.

Traces as if it had been melted and then reattached.

No one else had noticed, but the 3rd Prince had discovered it.

However-

“What do you think, Your Highness?”

“Hmm…”

He couldn’t say anything.

He lacked confidence.

He couldn’t be certain.

What meaning could there be in the words of someone like him who had not a shred of talent?

“I’m not certain.”

“…I see.”

The 3rd Prince, Edward, asked the Academy personnel.

“Have you investigated the surrounding area as well?”

“Ah, yes, Your Highness. We investigated, but regrettably, we found no traces or evidence whatsoever.”

Edward thought.

This barrier, unlike others, showed traces of being melted and reattached.

That meant someone had definitely infiltrated.

Of course, everyone knew that much.

Saint Aimar’s Hall couldn’t have been purified naturally.

“So intruders did exist, but they erased their traces with truly meticulous thoroughness.”

“That’s right. What’s even more surprising is the fact that they passed through this barrier.”

Delphion asked Edward.

“Is that such a difficult thing to do?”

“Hmm. All the barriers existing in this Academy were created by Saul Hanston. They’re excellent barriers meant to be used for hundreds of years. I recall they’ve never been breached even once.”

Saul Hanston.

The legendary mage who created all the barriers existing in the Academy.

Not only is there a lecture hall named after him, but he’s someone known to everyone in the Empire.

The 3rd Prince seemed to possess extensive knowledge indeed.

“I don’t know who it was, but they’re quite skilled.”

And this also meant it was a dangerous matter.

“Your Highness, the fact that they breached a barrier installed by Saul Hanston means they could neutralize the Imperial Palace’s barriers as well.”

“That possibility is quite high.”

Edward’s expression darkened.

Because of this, Delphion felt sorry for him.

‘If only His Highness had been granted even one more talent.’

Delphion liked the upright and honest 3rd Prince. That’s why he felt sorry for him having to live each day without confidence, lacking any talent.

Edward felt the same way.

‘If only I had some kind of talent.’

He had almost forced his way into joining this investigation team.

Because he wanted to be helpful.

Because he wanted to catch his father, the Emperor’s attention.

With his natural keen eye and his usual interest in barriers and space, he had discovered something, but that was all.

Of course-

‘But how on earth did they do it? With the knowledge I have, it’s impossible to explain….’

Even if they had awakened some kind of talent, they wouldn’t have been able to figure out that this barrier was passed through with a combination of ancient magic power and the legendary creature dragon.

It’s something that couldn’t even be considered in the first place.

“But we can’t go any further than this, so it’s ultimately a wall.”

Edward spoke with genuine regret, and at these words, Delphion and the others sighed.

“We investigated for two days and nights to find traces of the culprit, but… they’re truly elusive.”

“It might be the work of an outsider. If they can pass through this kind of barrier with almost no traces, infiltrating the Academy would be nothing to them.”

Then Edward let out a slight groan.

Delphion asked urgently.

“Your Highness.”

“Ah, I’m fine. It’s the usual pain.”

“If you feel even the slightest discomfort, please tell me. We’ll return immediately. The investigation is important to me, but above all, Your Highness’s well-being is more important.”

Delphion whispered in a voice so small that others couldn’t hear.

Likewise, Edward secretly massaged his hand so others couldn’t see and shook his head.

“I came here because I wanted to, and I don’t want to be rude to you. My hand is fine.”

“Your Highness.”

“Come now, I’m really fine.”

The mysterious pain felt in Edward’s hand.

It was an inexplicable pain that had been tormenting the Third Prince since he was about five years old.

Because of this pain, Edward couldn’t hold a sword or form hand seals for magic.

He was fortunate if he could barely manage to eat, and he would wake up from sleep every night.

Perhaps, because of this, he might have missed even the opportunity to recognize his talent.

That’s why Edward was more desperate, and why he always lived buried in the library.

“…If it gets even a little worse, you must tell me.”

“Mm. I’ll do that.”

Did he become strangely urgent because of the pain in his hand?

Edward thought.

‘I need more clues. I should look around more.’

Meanwhile, Delphion asked a few more questions without noticing the Third Prince’s thoughts.

He couldn’t return like this.

“…So there were no footprints or anything in the nearby traces. You said it was around 5 AM?”

“It was around dawn, so it must have been about then.”

“What about magic detection?”

“Nothing was caught.”

The conversation continued for some time after that.

“Strange. No matter how I look at it, it’s strange. His Majesty the Emperor, even if not alarmed, has shown some interest in this matter….”

“Um, Captain?”

“Mm. We should reinvestigate the surroundings once more….”

“C-Captain?”

Delphion turned around at the urgent voice calling him.

“What’s the matter?”

“W-well, that is… H-His Highness is not here.”

A chilling sensation crept up his spine.

“His Highness?”

Delphion looked around.

He wasn’t there.

He wasn’t here.

The Third Prince who had been there just moments ago was nowhere to be seen.

“Stop the search! Find His Highness immediately!”

At this moment.

The purpose of the investigation team that came to investigate Saint Aimar’s Hall changed to searching for the Prince.

 

 

Having returned from our outing faster than expected, we headed toward the vicinity of Bonia Forest to ease our disappointment.

On the way, the Academy was full of murmuring as expected.

Most of it was talk about the Imperial investigation team procession that had just entered through the Academy’s main gate.

“We really played on a grand scale.”

It was just as Ernest said.

Who would have thought that an Imperial investigation team would be dispatched for our club’s first activity.

“We won’t get caught, will we?”

At Leila’s anxious words, I chuckled.

The fellow who had been so confident and bold at the furniture store was now trembling like this at the sight of the Imperial investigation team.

Well, the Imperial family is on a different level entirely, so that’s understandable.

“Don’t worry. We won’t get caught.”

Ernest had sprinkled the tracking prevention powder quite thoroughly, and they probably wouldn’t guess the existence of a dragon.

Even if they knew, how would they find out?

If we were going to be caught, we would have been exposed during the Academy’s own investigation.

“Let’s just train.”

I put aside all worries.

Even if they suspected us, we had an alibi.

Since we never actually left, we were in the dormitory.

Anyway, we arrived at Bonia Forest like that and each began our training. It was natural for us to train here now.

Since it was in front of a forest where you never knew what might pop out, there were few people around, and at most there was only the Forest Keeper Uncle who slept lazily all day and only went on patrol at night.

“Whew.”

Leila picked up her sword, and Ernest began doing bodyweight exercises. At this rate, he might be able to draw a bowstring soon.

I started my own training.

Karnas was still asleep, so rather than vigorous movements, I found a suitable spot and began arranging magic codes.

“One 4-Chain… If I succeed in arranging it this time, I’ll have two.”

Magic is enjoyable.

Because you can see the achievement.

I had already succeeded in arranging one 4-Chain magic code.

Even though I hadn’t mastered all the 3-Chain magic code arrays yet.

Ancient magic power is amazing for that reason, and on the other hand, it makes me curious.

“Hm?”

Speaking of which, as I began concentrating mana for the 4-Chain magic code array, I started to see the mana flow in human bodies again.

“This requires incredible concentration.”

I quietly watched Ernest, who was lying on the bare ground and repeatedly lifting his body.

Very faintly, but I could see it.

The flow of mana flowing within Ernest’s body.

Since humans naturally possess mana, I could see what Ernest’s current mana flow was like.

When lifting his body, it flowed toward his abdomen.

He kept shouting that you need to put strength in your abs, and it’s true.

“Whew.”

I released my concentration and sighed again.

This is no joke.

I wonder what I’ll be able to see later?

Will I even acquire clairvoyance?

Now I have two circles, but what happens when I get to three, four, and beyond?

“Let’s start with the code arrangement first.”

For now I’ll practice 4-chain magic, and I should try what I just did when I get back to the dormitory.

“For now… it’s Wind Bomb.”

The magic I’m practicing now is shooting compressed air projectiles and detonating them.

The key is to gather air from the atmosphere, hold it together, and then shoot it out.

Whiiiiing!

As I began arranging the code, intense wind started swirling around me.

As expected, it’s ancient mana.

The book said a gentle breeze would blow, but this is typhoon level.

“Wow! So cool!”

“Dane, what kind of magic is that?”

Thanks to that, the two seemed excited as they cooled off from their sweat.

“Hmm.”

And the magic was created more simply than I thought. Is it because I’ve been practicing this before? Of course, it’s several times shorter than the time it normally takes to learn.

This isn’t ancient mana, but my talent.

Because that’s what Sidrain said.

Even though it’s a bit complex, 4-chain magic code seems doable too.

Woooong!

I launched the air projectile floating above my palm as it was.

Since it was my first time, I controlled the power moderately, but-

Boom!

Judging by the sound, it seems like it could easily break tree branches…

“Ahhh!”

What?

Why do I hear a human scream?

“Dane, what was that just now?”

“It sounded like a human scream.”

I got up from my spot and immediately the two followed me.

The place where I launched the Wind Bomb was the grass field.

It couldn’t have hit a passerby.

Then does that mean someone was watching us?

Rustle.

I pushed through the grass and found the fellow who was inside.

Some fellow was sprawled out groaning.

“Uhhh… ugh.”

For a moment I was at a loss for words.

That robe… it’s the robe that the Imperial Investigation Corps procession people were wearing earlier.

But there was an even bigger reason.

“The hair color is…”

The hair is red.

There’s only one type of being I know that’s born with this kind of red color.

And one more thing.

Definitely, that strange feeling I felt when we encountered the investigation team procession earlier is being transmitted.

That’s when it happened.

Leila’s flustered voice could be heard.

“Im-Imperial Family?”

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