Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 90

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 90

 

 

 

49. We’re Already Accomplices

 

 

Delphion was relieved for now.

The 3rd Prince, Edward, seemed fine.

At a glance, he didn’t appear injured or in any difficult situation.

But-

“Your Highness. Do you know how worried I was?”

He had to address what needed addressing.

No matter if he was a prince, considering all the thoughts that came to mind during the search, he couldn’t help but question him.

“I’m sorry. My enthusiasm got ahead of me.”

“Your Highness…”

But that was enough.

At his words about enthusiasm getting ahead of him, the rising anger subsided and pity took its place.

“Nothing happened. I just got lost in the search and wandered aimlessly until I came here and met these friends.”

At the Prince’s introduction, Delphion looked at the three Academy students who were with him.

A student with silver hair and a sturdy build caught his eye first.

His height and build suggested he was at least eighteen.

Wait.

Silver hair?

“Dane Sogress. The youngest son of a family you know well.”

“Ah!”

Delphion nodded at the mention of the Sogress County.

“I am Delphion Onet, Captain of the Imperial 4th Knight Order.”

“Dane Sogress. The eldest son of Sogress County and a first-year student in the Autonomous Department at Imperial Academy.”

At Dane’s introduction, Delphion recalled the rumors that had reached even the Imperial Palace.

What was it they said-

That he had tremendous talent, and all those many talents were equally outstanding.

At first, he thought it was nonsense, but thinking about it, the Academy professors weren’t fools.

“How is the Count doing?”

And one more thing.

Count Sogress was one of the people Delphion greatly respected.

“He’s spending peaceful days in the Southern Region.”

“Hmm. It reminds me of when we roamed the battlefield together. It feels like yesterday when I was dispatched to the battlefield and was moved witnessing the Count’s prowess.”

Delphion smiled warmly and shifted his gaze to the side.

“Ah.”

This was also a face he knew.

“Are you perhaps Lady Leila Termion?”

“That’s right. I’m the eldest daughter of Duke Termion House and a first-year student in the Swordsmanship Department at the Academy. It’s an honor to meet the renowned Imperial Knight Captain.”

Like Edward, Delphion was well aware of her impressive swordsmanship and victory at the Danter Cup.

And one more person.

“Uh, Ernest Dylan… sir. I’m the el, eldest son of Baron Dylan House and a first-year student in the Exploration Department at Imperial Academy…!”

There was also this fellow named Ernest who was trembling quite a bit. Baron Dylan House. A family somewhat famous for exploration.

Not much in terms of prestige or scale, but well-known among scholars.

“Today Your Highness has met children from precious and distinguished families.”

“Yes. That’s right. Even though I was rude, they welcomed me very pleasantly and shared many stories with me.”

At Prince Edward’s words, Delphion could finally put all his worries to rest.

“It would have been wonderful if I could have entered the Academy too, don’t you think?”

“…”

Looking at Edward’s face full of regret, Delphion couldn’t bring himself to mention rules and history.

“Still, since you met such good people, today can be called a precious day.”

“It seems so, Your Highness.”

Apart from the regret, his mood seemed better than usual.

It didn’t seem to be simply from meeting peers his age.

But asking for the reason was a matter for later.

“Your Highness, I apologize, but now is the time to move again.”

“Ah, right. We originally came here with a purpose.”

Delphion carefully added.

“If you feel ‘uncomfortable,’ we could finish for today and return to the prepared lodging.”

At those words, Edward firmly shook his head.

“No. I’m not uncomfortable. Let’s continue the search. That’s what we came here for in the first place.”

Edward said this and turned his head to the three people.

“Thanks to you all, I was able to enjoy leisure time to my heart’s content.”

“Not at all, Your Highness. It was an enjoyable time for us too. Above all… meeting Your Highness was a very good time for me as well.”

Dane smiled meaningfully as he said this, and Edward responded with a grin.

“Dane Sogress. Meeting you was great fortune.”

Fortune?

At those words, Delphion inwardly tilted his head in puzzlement.

But that was only momentary, and he simply assumed it was said because of meeting a peer friend who was hard to encounter while living in the Imperial Palace.

“I shall escort you, Your Highness.”

Delphion brought a horse that one of the knight order members had led over to Edward.

‘…Hmm.’

And he observed.

Usually, Edward would struggle with weak hands and barely manage to mount his horse.

But now he was mounting the horse without any problem at all.

‘Is the pain less today?’

This wasn’t a question to ponder here, and certainly not something to voice aloud.

That was an open secret of the Imperial Palace.

“Let’s return, Your Highness.”

“Yes. Ah, wait a moment.”

Edward, who had mounted his horse without showing any signs of struggle, turned his head toward the three people.

“We’ll meet again soon. Dane Sogress, Leila Termion. Ernest Dylan. I’d like to have deeper conversations soon.”

Edward, who had accurately stated all three names, added.

“Yes. It would be good to meet you all once more before returning to the Imperial Palace.”

Edward asked Delphion.

“That would be fine, wouldn’t it, Sir Onet?”

“Of course, Your Highness.”

“Hmm. His Majesty would understand this much.”

Leila and Ernest smiled awkwardly, while Dane wore a meaningful smile.

“Well then, farewell.”

With that, Edward departed, and when they had gained some distance, Delphion, who was riding alongside him, carefully asked.

“Was there truly nothing wrong?”

“Hmm. Nothing wrong. It was just an enjoyable and surprising time.”

“I see.”

“Did you discover anything in the investigation?”

“…To be honest, we barely managed to do so because we were looking for Your Highness.”

“…Sorry about that.”

“Not at all. Actually, I don’t think we’ll find anything anyway.”

Just as Delphion said, there didn’t seem to be much they could discover from this search.

Because there were no traces or evidence to be seen.

However, it wasn’t entirely without gain.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve seen Your Highness smile like that.”

“Is that so?”

Edward’s smile upon meeting his friends.

That alone seemed to make it strangely worthwhile.

“Mm. I met some good people. I hope to see them again.”

Of course, there was another reason why Edward was smiling like this.

‘Hm?’

Delphion then suddenly looked at Edward’s hands holding the reins.

Today in particular….

His hands didn’t seem to be trembling.

“Sir Onet.”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

“I’m in a good mood, so what kind of gift would be suitable for those friends?”

“A gift, you say….”

“Sogress County, Duke Termion House. One friend is from Baron Dylan’s house, but still, ordinary items probably won’t satisfy them.”

Edward pondered deeply as he said this.

“I’d like to give them something precious if possible, wondering if there’s anything good. Mm, there is something that comes to mind….”

“May I ask what it is?”

Edward grinned.

“Yes. How about ‘that thing’?”

When Delphion tilted his head in confusion, Edward whispered in a voice so low that the other knights traveling with them couldn’t hear.

Then Delphion’s expression turned to shock.

“Y-Your Highness.”

“Mm. Seeing your reaction, it would make a perfectly fine gift.”

“But still, something of that much….”

He had to swallow the words ‘I’m not sure if it’s worth that much’ that were about to follow.

Because Edward had such a delighted expression on his face.

‘To think meeting friends would be such a joyful occasion.’

In a way, it was heartbreaking.

It was a natural reaction from Delphion, who didn’t really know what had happened to Edward’s hands.

“That’s what we’ll do then. Mm, Sir Onet. Contact the Imperial Palace and have them bring the item.”

“…Understood, Your Highness.”

It might seem excessive, but what of it.

Delphion decided to think positively about it.

And besides, weren’t they Sogress County and Duke Termion House?

‘Perhaps thanks to His Highness the Prince, relations between the two houses and the Imperial Palace might improve.’

Even if it might just be wishful thinking.

 

 

As the Prince’s party moved away, Leila and Ernest simultaneously collapsed with vacant expressions, muttering blankly.

“We’re crazy….”

“Dane is crazy….”

“We’re crazy too for staying with him till the end….”

Well, sorry about that.

But still.

It was indeed a crazy thing to do.

Not only did I lay hands on an Imperial heir, but I also manipulated his mana as I pleased.

“Should we… quit the club?”

“We’re already accomplices….”

The two now had expressions of ‘whatever happens, happens.’

Seeing these guys act like this when they didn’t even do this at Saint Aimar’s Hall, it really was a nerve-wracking situation.

But-

“Still, it worked out well.”

Everything was successful.

I did fumble around a bit at first.

But that was only temporary.

As I fixed the mana flow and gradually, bit by bit, widened the narrowed passage, mana began to flow and finally in the Prince’s hand….

Mana began to circulate.

“What exactly did you do, Dane…?”

“Just. I widened the passage near the wrist and let mana flow through there.”

The passage originally existed.

It was just very narrow, and the flow heading in that direction had weakened, so almost nothing was flowing through.

I merely widened it.

I let mana flow through very little by little, bit by bit.

Should I say I opened the floodgates?

Though it was a bit chilling when the Prince’s groans grew louder and eventually turned into screams.

“Is that possible… No. There’s no point asking you such questions anymore.”

Leila shook her head as if she wasn’t even surprised anymore.

“Leila, Dane probably has talent in medical arts too.”

“Mm. Right. Probably so? I haven’t tried it, but I’m confident.”

Leila muttered as if it was absurd, then asked me.

“Is that ancient mana too?”

“Yeah. I got another circle this time.”

“Ancient mana is incredible….”

Honestly, I didn’t expect it to work this easily either.

Of course, ancient mana helped.

But what’s important is the fact that I’ve been practicing sensing, manipulating, and arranging mana since I was young.

Without that, even with this ancient mana, I wouldn’t have thought of changing mana flow or anything like that.

Even if I had known, I wouldn’t have been able to attempt it.

Anyway, to think I’d end up forming a relationship with the Prince, and furthermore the Imperial Palace like this.

No, in this case….

Did I put them in my debt?

“…Father told me not to get involved with the Imperial Palace.”

Leila muttered blankly.

That’s also true.

They say if you get deeply entangled with the Imperial Palace, you won’t see good results.

Unless it’s an unavoidable situation.

“Well, the 3rd Prince should be fine, shouldn’t he?”

“Yeah, well, you’ll handle it somehow, Dane. I don’t know anymore.”

While Leila shook her head, Ernest still muttered with a dazed expression.

“I never knew academy life would be this dynamic….”

Actually, I think the same thing.

Just how many incidents have occurred since I enrolled?

“But are we really going to be okay? I just vaguely thought we’d be fine, but seeing the investigation team actually come here and act like that makes me a little anxious…”

At Ernest’s worry, I shook my head.

“No. They won’t find anything.”

If traces were going to be discovered, they would have been found long ago.

Besides, I even healed the Prince’s hand.

Of course, I can’t be certain if I’ve completely healed it yet, but I’m at least the only person who identified the trigger and alleviated it.

There’s no way they’d suspect such a person.

Well, it seems like we can set aside these worries.

“…The Imperial Palace said they’d do more investigation before returning, right?”

At Ernest’s question, I nodded.

“That’s what I heard.”

The investigation probably isn’t finished yet.

Naturally, it wouldn’t end in just one day.

But we won’t get caught.

“It’ll be okay, right…?”

“Since Dane said it’s okay…”

The two seemed somewhat reassured.

Well, nothing will happen.

I might meet the Prince once more before that, but the reason for meeting wouldn’t be because I was identified as a suspect.

“Let’s just focus on training for now.”

“…Doesn’t your heart even race?”

“I’m dying here…”

I chuckled at the sight of the two groaning.

And we continued our training again as if nothing had happened.

“Kyiruk!”

Just then, Karnas must have woken up as he poked his head out from my chest.

But it was a little different from usual.

He was trying to get out as if feeling suffocated.

“Huh?”

“He’s, he’s falling!”

It really happened in an instant.

Karnas breaking free from my chest.

It was completely unexpected, and just as I was lowering my body to catch Karnas.

Flutter flutter.

Karnas was falling.

More precisely-

“He’s, he’s flying?”

“Wi, wings!”

He fell very slowly.

While flapping his wings.

Then he landed gently on the ground.

“Kyiruk!”

He stretched his neck long and lifted his chin toward the sky.

With a very proud expression.

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