Chapter 449: Reincarnated as a Genius of the Most Talented Family
327. I will call your name (1)
Professor Cross is rich.
Lich can theoretically live forever.
And Professor Cross has lived for hundreds of years under various identities since his life as Saul Hangston.
As long as people live, they will feel emotions when they meet someone and mingle with society.
And along the way, Professor Cross either loved someone, was loved, or… … .
-It’s probably been over 30 years since then, but you wouldn’t say you don’t remember, right?
Professor Cross’s expression is not very good.
Even if it was a communication error, if it was an audience, the face onlookers would be anxious.
And, as expected,
“I wonder why you are bringing up past events again.”
The counterintelligence agent holding the crystal ball blurted out words that made his eyes widen in surprise.
Regardless, Professor Cross added:
“Do you still hate me because of that time?”
The emperor swallowed silence for the first time.
Because of that, the counterintelligence agent is visibly fidgeting.
“His Majesty the Emperor’s sister, Cassandra… … .”
-Don’t mention that name so carelessly.
“We just couldn’t connect with each other. There’s no other reason.”
-Don’t you think the reason it didn’t work out lies on your side?
“… … Well, I think His Majesty the Emperor would know the answer better.”
What on earth are these two talking about?
If I had to guess, I’d say something happened between His Majesty the Emperor’s sister and Professor Cross.
It seemed like a place where old feelings were burned out in a place of congratulations.
And then a long, long silence followed.
The counterintelligence agent holding the crystal ball was pitifully covered in cold sweat all over his body.
“your majesty.”
I changed the subject.
-Dane Sogress, um. Speak.
An atmosphere filled with a strange sense of relief, as if the breath you had been holding in was bursting out.
“I’m just curious. What happens to the garrison here in this case?”
So my question was only intended to change the subject and I didn’t expect an answer.
But the answer I heard was quite unexpected.
-We plan to dispatch a suitable person to fill the vacant position of Garrison Captain. If there is anyone who immediately comes to mind, it is Dane Sogress, whom you know very well.
Someone I know well.
-I gave the order to dispatch them as soon as I heard the report, so they will arrive there in a few hours.
“I see. Thanks to the prompt orders from His Majesty the Emperor, the borders will always be safe.”
-hmm.
Anyway, it seemed like my first ever communication with the Emperor was about to come to an end.
Compensation was promised.
I’ll probably call you when the time comes.
But what I’m more curious about is what happened between Professor Cross and the Emperor.
Of course, I didn’t specifically ask when the call was over.
Because it’s someone else’s story.
That too is an extremely intimate and personal story.
I learned not to ask questions like that.
Rather, Professor Cross tilted his head at me first.
“… … Aren’t you curious?”
“What?”
“Just now. When we were communicating, with His Majesty the Emperor.”
“I wasn’t going to ask unless you told me first.”
“Anyway, you’re such an old man. When I was your age, you know? If I had a question, I couldn’t sleep until it was answered.”
Professor Cross, who had been muttering in embarrassment, suddenly sighed and confessed his secret.
“Well, as you might have guessed, there were marriage talks between Cassandra, the current emperor’s sister, and me.”
“I almost became a royal person.”
“That’s right. It almost worked out, but it didn’t.”
I don’t think it’s because he’s rich.
I think there’s a more complicated reason than that.
“The fact that I was a richie is known only to Cassandra. And yet she loved me. That woman.”
That would be the love of the century.
“That’s why I barely managed to stop him from becoming a richie. I was just becoming an adult and was still very immature.”
If it’s Richie and Richie’s love, then that too seems precious and worth watching.
“So you really became rich?”
“If that were the case, I would have been chased here and there, not to mention being unable to communicate with the emperor.”
Well, that’s true.
“Anyway, I loved you, but I couldn’t love you more. It’s partly because I’m a richie… … Even if I wasn’t a richie, I couldn’t help it.”
I said it jokingly.
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“It’s not like he’s awakened some kind of divine power.”
“… … How did you know?”
“……Really?”
“… … .”
Is this real?
Even in the recently popular ‘fiction’ in the capital, the love story that has become a fad is ‘the love between a wizard and a priest.’
It is a well-known fact that magical power and divine power are in conflict and repel each other.
“You’re not joking, are you?”
“If that was a joke, I would probably be in the palace by now. I wouldn’t have had to meet you like this.”
“Then that Cassandra… … .”
“He refused the path of the priesthood, cursing his lot.”
Although the word curse is often used colloquially, it has a different feel when used in reference to a priest who possesses divine powers.
“So how can it be accomplished? It is impossible. Unless I return to being human and give up the path of a wizard, or unless the divine power disappears from that side.”
Professor Cross added a word.
“Well, come to think of it, it seems like it would be the cleanest thing for me to give up the path of being a wizard. Even though I don’t know how to go back from being a human to a lich.”
Professor Cross looked at me with a self-deprecating laugh and tilted his head.
“Why are you looking at me like that? Are you pitying me?”
“No, that’s not it. I just thought that new questions would be added every time I visit His Majesty the Emperor at the Imperial Palace.”
“… … .”
Anyway, it’s a surprising fact.
Rich, Saul Hangston was in love with the current Emperor’s sister.
No, it’s not past tense but present progressive tense?
“Don’t you want to see it?”
“… … I wonder how you live.”
“If you want to send a letter, just tell me.”
“… … .”
My magic power is a bit special, so I can move freely within the palace without any restrictions.
“Whew. Anyway, that’s how it turned out. It ended with me rejecting it, not Cassandra.”
“You protected him. That way, only the professor… … .”
“No. I really refused, not for show. Otherwise, I felt like you would kill me.”
“… … .”
“Would you believe me if I said I was in danger of death when I was a rich man? He surrounded me with magical powers in all directions, blocking me from using them.”
Hoo, Professor Cross muttered as he sighed.
“I cursed him too. When I said I was leaving. He’s quite talented, so if we stay close, one of us will die. What can I do?”
It seems like the two broke up for very realistic reasons.
But there may be other complex reasons that I don’t know about.
Anyway, after a long sigh, we decided to get back to the main topic.
“Now that we’re done here, are we really going to cross the border?”
He was talking so brazenly about crossing the border, after having just busted a smuggling ring.
“That’s right. The distance is a bit far though.”
Roughly speaking, it takes about half a day to get from here to the point leading to the menstrual period.
“Is it okay if I take a break?”
“It doesn’t matter. It’s just half a day. By the way, do you have class on Monday?”
“Professor, you have a lecture.”
“Good. Let’s handle the field trip. I found out that there is a good system.”
I don’t think returning late will be a big problem with this.
There will be a dormitory roll call at night, but I think I’ll be able to get back before then.
But time was ticking away all the time, and then a counterintelligence agent came up to us and asked us a question.
“May I ask where you two are going?”
“I came to the East for a short research and field study.”
“I see. When are you leaving? If you don’t have to leave right away, how about spending a day at the accommodation we have prepared for you?”
It’s nice to hear that.
Camping outside is one thing, but it’s a world of difference from sleeping in a bed, no matter how old it is.
“If we let you two go like this, we will be committing an act of disrespect toward His Majesty the Emperor.”
What kind of nonsense is this?
Well, since it’s a Buddhist temple, I guess I can stay for a while and leave.
“Okay. I’ll stay for a while and leave tomorrow morning.”
So we decided to stay a day in the turned-up border guard barracks.
By the way, the border guards are in chaos right now.
They began to be questioned by counterintelligence agents who arrived shortly after, excluding only the minimum number of personnel required for security.
“This is a conspiracy! I didn’t do anything! Let go!”
And the captain of the garrison was dragged away only after three of those great counterintelligence agents had attached themselves to him.
At this point, it feels more like I’m rolling rather than being dragged.
I heard that after that person leaves, someone I know will be appointed captain of the garrison. I wonder if that person is the one I’m thinking of.
“This is it.”
Meanwhile, we were guided to our accommodations, which surprisingly turned out to be the captain’s quarters, which were clean and tidy.
“We have collected all the important documents and items, so you can rest comfortably. We have also changed the bedding.”
“That’s fast.”
“Because it’s a counterintelligence unit.”
By the way, Professor Cross will be staying in the captain’s residence, and I will be staying in the vice captain’s residence.
There was no significant difference between the residences.
All I need is a bed to lie down in.
“Okay, I’ll be leaving. Get some rest.”
And as soon as the counterintelligence chief left, I opened my arms, took out Karnas, and put down the mini golem.
[Whew, I can finally open my mouth.]
“Kkuruk!”
Of course, before that, I didn’t forget to put a spell on it to prevent any sound from escaping, and to lock the door.
[Crossing the border will be delayed by about a day.]
“Are you sad it’s late?”
[No. So much time has passed, what good would it do if a little more time passed?]
I hear your garrison has some time to spare before they can start digging.
However, there is no time to delay leisurely.
“We have to leave quickly as soon as the sun rises.”
[That would be good.]
“Kkuruk!”
After packing a snack for Karnas, I chuckled as I recalled what had happened today.
This damned never-ending series of accidents and incidents.
Well, that makes life more interesting, doesn’t it?
Normally.
But it’s fun.
This is a life that is faithfully following the path I have wanted, so I have no reason to be dissatisfied.
In the midst of all this, I sensed footsteps approaching my room.
It’s not from the counterintelligence agent who gave me various guidance.
It’s a bit more brash, confident, and, crucially, a gait I know.
“I have to go back in, Karnas.”
“Kkuruk?”
Luckily, Karnas finished his snack and took the guy into his arms.
And then, not long after, I heard a knock on the door, followed by a voice I knew well.
“Dane, it’s me! Edward.”
The person coming as captain of the garrison is someone I know well, so this is it.
Isn’t this someone you know so well?
fantasy,
