Reincarnated as a Genius Prodigy of a Prestigious Family - Chapter 93

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Reincarnated as a Legendary Talent Genius of a Noble Family Episode 93

52. It’s Time to Come

The day the Imperial investigation team that had caused such a commotion at the Academy departed.

With the fact that they had no particular findings, the strange incident that occurred at Saint Aimar’s Hall was gradually being buried in the atmosphere.

“The Imperial investigation team didn’t find out anything either?”

“Then does that mean it was a natural phenomenon?”

“Who knows. I heard somewhere that old undead often go berserk when they disappear.”

The fact that the investigation team came but discovered nothing was followed by speculation that there must be a good reason for it.

Indeed, the theory that Saint Aimar, who had become undead, went berserk, turned the hall into chaos, and then disappeared gained strength.

Along with the rational reason that there was no other way to explain it since no traces of intruders were found.

It was disappointing for some students who had been expecting something exciting to happen at the Academy, but the majority were breathing sighs of relief.

Because it wasn’t as big a deal as they had worried about.

Thus, the truth isn’t always revealed.

“Your Highness, we shall depart now.”

“Yes, Sir Onet. Let’s go.”

And the investigation team left the Academy.

Fortunately, the expressions of the investigation team heading to the Imperial Palace were not dark.

Delphion spoke to Prince Edward, who was walking alongside him.

“I will prepare the report and submit it to Your Highness.”

“Please do. I’m worried His Majesty will be disappointed.”

“I think it will be fine. No traces of intrusion were found, and we discovered no particular internal anomalies… Above all, considering the cases of old undead going berserk, I think it’s a reasonable conclusion.”

“Hmm.”

“Most importantly, didn’t Your Highness gain a great harvest?”

At those words, Edward smiled and raised his hand to show it.

“I’m curious what reaction His Majesty will show.”

“Honestly, I still can’t believe it. That Your Highness’s hand has been healed. Even after gathering all the priests from across the continent, as well as mages and even shamans, they couldn’t solve it…”

Delphion clicked his tongue.

Delphion was someone who had witnessed all the efforts the Imperial family, including the Emperor, had made to heal the 3rd Prince’s hand.

That’s why it was even more unbelievable.

The fact that a mere 14-year-old boy had healed that hand.

“I still can’t believe it either. Honestly, I still feel like I’m dreaming. Like I’ll wake up someday and be back to that trembling hand.”

At Edward’s words, Delphion smiled warmly and reassured him.

“It’s stark reality, Your Highness.”

“Really? Then shall I have you hit me once?”

“Y-Your Highness?”

“I’m joking.”

Edward curled up the corners of his mouth as he looked at the flustered Delphion.

Delphion soon subtly retaliated.

“At first, honestly… I was worried that Your Highness might have gone wrong somewhere.”

“Is that revenge for just now?”

“Haha. I’m joking. Anyway, it’s tremendously good news. Now Your Highness can do anything you want to your heart’s content.”

Edward nodded.

There were countless things he wanted to do as soon as he returned.

“First, I want to eat comfortably with one hand, and shower without anyone’s help. Then I want to write a letter to His Majesty. Comfortably, without strain.”

It was a very modest wish.

“Ah, I also want to climb the spire. I was secretly envious. Of grabbing the ladder and climbing up. Now I can go up without an elevator.”

The unexpected wishes continued.

“I want to tend the flowers in Ortenion Garden, and shake hands firmly with the soldiers guarding my palace. And also…”

Delphion smiled warmly.

How long had it been since he’d seen the 3rd Prince this happy?

Then Delphion was startled by the Prince’s words that suddenly reached his ears.

“And I want to surpass my brothers soon.”

The 3rd Prince.

Not only was he far from imperial power compared to the 1st and 2nd Princes, but public opinion was that he couldn’t even function as a person.

That Prince was now making a resolution.

“I’m a bit late, but still, if I’m going to be a prince anyway, I should have this much ambition.”

“…”

An impossible resolution.

But somehow.

‘Your Highness…’

Strangely, it didn’t seem like complete nonsense.

Delphion also responded as if making a vow.

“I will help you, Your Highness. If you’re curious about swords, please just command me anytime, day or night.”

“Yes, I’ll have to see whether I have talent with swords or not… But I should at least try swinging one. I’m counting on you, Sir Onet.”

Edward thought of Dane as he said this.

The amazing boy who had healed his hand.

And…

His first ‘friend.’

“Indeed, the Imperial seal alone isn’t enough.”

“Pardon?”

“Sir Onet. I’m thinking of visiting the Academy again soon, could you help me? I’m troubled about the method and timing.”

Delphion’s eyes widened.

“The Academy, you say? Ah, if you want a reinvestigation…”

“No, that’s not it.”

Edward wore a smile full of anticipation.

“I want to meet my friends.”

The Prince left, and our club gathered together again.

This time not in Bonia Forest, but in our Club Room 506.

“We really met His Highness the Prince… right?”

Ernest looked at the Imperial seal the Prince had given as a gift with a dazed expression, as if he couldn’t believe it.

Leila was the same.

“…What on earth is happening since we enrolled in the Academy?”

I’m a bit puzzled about that too.

I didn’t know it would be this dynamic.

And it’s too early to be surprised.

“He said he’ll come visit soon.”

“…Really?”

“Yeah. He said he’d come secretly.”

“Oh my…”

Leila muttered.

“It’s fortunate that Imperial family members can’t enroll in the Academy. I’m already trembling…”

“I really almost fainted back then.”

The two seemed to have found the encounter with the Prince quite difficult.

“How can you be so calm about it?”

Of course, I wasn’t really.

“Well, you know. The Prince is human too.”

“Yeah, he’s human. But he’s not an ordinary person, is he?”

I’ve experienced all sorts of things on the battlefield. Even getting into fights with quarrelsome nobles was just a side note, so this much was nothing.

Of course, it was my first time meeting royalty too, so I was a little nervous.

“Phew. Anyway, really… ever since meeting you, Dane, it feels like all kinds of things keep happening.”

“Right. I thought when I enrolled, I’d just study moderately and do some moderate adventuring…”

I chuckled at my two friends’ vivid impressions.

Anyway, the Saint Aimar’s Hall incident passed safely. The Imperial investigation team returned empty-handed, and we weren’t suspected of anything.

Rather, we formed a deep relationship with the Prince and could reach out to him if needed.

Plus the Imperial seal that could be useful anywhere.

Considering the ‘help’ the Prince promised as ‘compensation,’ what we gained this time was truly enormous.

Ah.

And one more thing, separate from the Prince matter.

“It’s about time for her to come.”

“Huh?”

Knock knock.

Right on cue with the knocking sound, I said.

“Come in.”

It was Priscilla.

“What? What interesting story were you talking about?”

Since there was nothing to hide, I briefly explained to her.

And after hearing the rough story, Priscilla burst with frustration.

“I should have joined just a little earlier! Then I could have seen His Highness the Prince too!”

So that was why she was frustrated.

I thought she was disappointed about not getting the seal.

“Leila, you saw him, right? Huh? What did he look like? He was incredibly handsome, right? Right?”

Priscilla grabbed Leila’s shoulders and asked urgently. It was an atmosphere where you’d have to say he was handsome even if he wasn’t.

Of course, the Prince was indeed handsome. Plus that bright red hair created a mysterious atmosphere.

“He was handsome.”

“As expected…”

Priscilla slumped down with an expression like she’d lost everything in the world. It would have been better if she was disappointed about not getting the seal.

“If he’s that handsome, he should be preserved…”

I quickly changed the subject at that dangerous remark.

“Anyway, as I mentioned before, Priscilla is now a member of our club too. Let’s all get along well.”

“Ah, right. I joined the club. Please take care of me, everyone!”

Priscilla has quite a lively personality with no major rough edges.

Well, she does make some risqué remarks sometimes, but I can control that.

Anyway, with Priscilla’s joining, our club’s diversity increased even more.

“So when are we doing our next club activity?”

“We should do it after midterms.”

It’s been about a month since enrolling in the Academy.

The Academy’s system consists of 4-month semesters and 2-month breaks forming one complete term, then repeating with 2 semesters per year.

So that means there’s only one month left until midterms.

“It’s fine. Freshmen are supposed to have fun anyway. If you slack off and then get serious around third year, graduation should be possible, right? I’m living proof. For reference, I played around until fourth year!”

A truly exemplary senior.

Of course, no one here believed her.

I’m not the type to slack off, Leila is incredibly competitive, and Ernest has a personality that tries hard at everything.

“…Come to think of it, I have midterms too. Damn.”

Well, actually Priscilla is more of a problem than us. She’s a senior after all.

“I have to go on ascetic practice, and temple practicum too… When will I prepare for midterms?”

Since the topic of ascetic practice came up, I asked.

“You said you’re going during break?”

“Yeah. I haven’t decided where yet, but I’m thinking of going where Saint Aimar did his ascetic practice. Why?”

“Can we go there too?”

At those words, Priscilla’s eyes widened.

“Crazy, you want to follow along on ascetic practice? So what you said back then wasn’t a joke?”

“Why would I joke about something like that?”

Northern Atalia Island.

The place where Saint Aimar found the treasure the Emperor coveted after his ascetic practice.

I’m planning to look for traces of the ancient magical kingdom, Arcana, there.

“…Are you insane? Why would you want to follow along on ascetic practice?”

“It’s adventure, adventure!”

Thankfully, adventure addict Ernest backed up my words. Whether he backed me up or not, I was planning to go anyway.

“Well, sure. Adventure is good. It won’t be boring if we go together. Anyway, ascetic practice is sometimes done in groups.”

“Then it’s settled. We’re going together?”

“Fine by me. But know this: you obviously can’t use Teleport and you have to leave your Subspace behind. You can only bring exactly one ascetic practice backpack certified by the Holy Church.”

I shrugged at those words.

“That sounds interesting.”

It reminds me of undercover missions.

I survived about a month on just one bottle of water and a few pieces of bread, right?

“My goodness… isn’t this a golden opportunity to gain adventure experience?”

Ernest naturally agreed—

“…Yeah, even if I tried to stop you, you’d go anyway. Fine, let’s go. Let’s go.”

Leila also decided to follow along as if she had no choice.

So our vacation schedule is set.

Priscilla still muttered as if she couldn’t believe it.

“If three students from three different departments other than Theology Department say they’re following along on ascetic practice, the professors’ expressions would be quite a sight to see…?”

Well, you know.

Our club isn’t exactly an ordinary club.

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