The Genius and Calamity of the Villainous Noble: A Brilliant Prodigy Unaware of Their Reincarnation as the Game's Antagonist Defies the Scenario and Dominates with Talent and Hard Work - Chapter 2.15

After returning from the entrance ceremony—

“A-Are you serious…?”

Maria looked at me with pure disbelief after hearing the list of courses I planned to take.

“Of course, I’m serious. Dead serious.”

The subjects I intended to study included Military Strategy, Public Service Studies, Geopolitics, Agriculture, Fisheries Science, Chivalry, Martial Arts, and Magic Combat.

Honestly, the academy truly lived up to its reputation as the pride of the great empire.

The variety of courses offered was nothing short of astounding.

“That… doesn’t sound like a course selection for a ducal heir.”

“Military Strategy and Geopolitics are relevant, aren’t they?”

“…Taking one of them is one thing, but both? That’s pretty unusual.”

“You need geopolitics to plan military strategy properly. If you don’t understand it, how would you know which locations are strategic strongholds that absolutely must be defended?”

“That’s the kind of decision you leave to advisors, though. Even so, those two at least make sense. But the rest? Public Service and Chivalry? What on earth are you thinking? You’re the one who hires people with those qualifications, not the one studying them.”

“I figured it’s important to understand my subordinates’ perspectives.”

“Shouldn’t you be studying Imperial Governance or Diplomacy instead? There are plenty of far more relevant subjects you should be focusing on.”

“And what exactly do you expect me to learn? I’m already hailed as the most capable head in the history of House Reinhardt. Do you seriously think there’s a teacher here who surpasses me? If anything, I should be the one teaching.”

“…That’s… actually a fair point.”

Maria tilted her head slightly but ultimately nodded in agreement.

“Still, you definitely need to study governance. Just look at yourself right now.”

However, the moment she actually looked at me, she stopped nodding altogether.

Her gaze was fixed on my current state—

Wearing cheap, plain clothes, sipping on some low-quality alcohol.

What exactly is there to complain about?

“Also, why are you drinking? You’re underage.”

“Who’s going to punish the Duke of Reinhardt for something so trivial? As long as I’m competent when it matters, it’s fine. When I’m serious, my charisma is off the charts.”

“…Are you sure about that?”

“Absolutely. Otherwise, they wouldn’t call me the greatest head of House Reinhardt in history. Don’t underestimate how exceptional my family is.”

The depths of this world—

House Reinhardt had long surpassed human limits, stepping into the domain of the divine.

Honestly, the fact that I had theoretically completed the concept of immortality was outright absurd.

For the previous heads of my house to have brought the theory this far before me… They were true monsters.

**“I’m already managing my duties as the head of my house perfectly. There’s no point in wasting time learning things I already know.

Instead, it makes more sense to study things I’d normally never encounter.”**

“I… guess that makes sense?”

Maria still seemed doubtful, but after a moment, she reluctantly accepted my reasoning.