Chapter 2: Expulsion

The next moment

“Haruto” suddenly woke up.

He was standing in a temple. Looking to his side, he saw the figure of his “father,” Count Ruud Springsteen.

Indeed… he had really been reincarnated into another world.

In my mind, memories of living as Yuto Sugiura in my past life coexist with memories of living as Haruto Springsteen in this other world.

I have a clear understanding of the common sense in this world, and I have memories of the experiences and events I’ve had as Haruto.

However, the memories that felt like they were truly “mine” were those of living as Yuto Sugiura. The memories of Haruto’s life in the other world feel more like mere “knowledge.”

It’s akin to the sensation you get when starting the sequel to an RPG game you’ve played before—perhaps that might convey the feeling.

“The day has finally come,”

Father Ruud said.

Today is Haruto’s 18th birthday.

In other words, today I undergo the “Aptitude Ceremony.”

In this world, people receive their ≪Class≫ and awaken their ≪Skills≫ during the Aptitude Ceremony.

As a result, they are recognized as adults and choose various paths in life.

The Springsteen family has, for generations, been bestowed with the advanced combat class ≪Holy Knight≫, earning fame as knights and adventurers who protect the country. Naturally, the same role is expected of Haruto.

“Haruto, as the heir of the Springsteen family, receive a class that you won’t be ashamed of.”

Ruud placed his hand on my shoulder and spoke.

“Yes, Father.”

I replied obediently.

“Now, next is Haruto Springsteen.”

The priest called my name.

I quietly ascended the platform. A bit later, my father followed suit.

Facing the priest across a square table with a large crystal placed on it.

“Now, I shall bestow upon you the divine blessing.”

The priest said so and waved his hands, and my body was enveloped in light.

Haruto felt the surge of magical power flowing through his body.

“Your ≪Class≫ is—”

The temple was shrouded in silence.

And in the next moment, unfamiliar words were spoken.

“—≪Analyzer≫.”

The moment he heard the class name, Haruto intuitively felt, “I won.”

Armed with data and logic, he would “hack” everything.

Whether it’s a game or life, that was Haruto’s forte.

From the name alone, the class ≪Analyzer≫ seemed to perfectly match Haruto’s playing style.

However, it seemed different to those around him.

“≪Analyzer≫…? Is there some mistake?”

Father, noticeably flustered, questioned the priest.

It seemed to be getting across that the class ≪Analyzer≫ was not what he had hoped for.

“No, there’s no mistake. Haruto, open your status.”

I checked my status as instructed.

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Haruto Springsteen

Lv: 1

Class: Analyzer

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Certainly, there it was, the class name ≪Analyzer≫ was written.

“Haruto, what kind of skills does that class have?”

Prompted by his father, Haruto looked at his skill list from the status.

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Skill List

【Data Analysis】

Skill Analysis Lv1 ←New!

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Immediately after the Aptitude Ceremony, he only possesses one skill.

I promptly decide to test its power.

“≪Skill Analysis≫.”

I murmur the skill name. The target naturally becomes my father standing next to me.

In the next moment, a screen pops up in front of me.

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Ruud Springsteen

◇Skill List

Holy Sword Lv4

Sacred Barrier Lv4

Magic Slash Lv4

Sharp Thrust Lv4

…

…

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At that moment, I was convinced of my “victory.”

In this “world,” normally, you can’t confirm the skills others possess.

However, this ≪Skill Analysis≫ makes it possible. It reveals all of the opponent’s cards. There’s no need to elaborate on how advantageous this is in a fight.

Moreover, this power at Lv1. If I allocate skill points, I should be able to obtain even more diverse information.

The skill system ≪Data Analysis≫ undoubtedly holds overwhelming potential beyond imagination.

I couldn’t help but let out a smile.

However, it seemed I was the only one in this temple who appreciated this skill.

“Nothing’s happening! How dare you pull such a worthless class!!”

Suddenly, an angry voice echoed through the temple.

The owner of the voice was none other than Count Springsteen, my father.

I was surprised by my “real father’s” simplistic thinking.

However, when I consulted the “memories as Haruto,” I reconsidered his reaction.

In this world, those who do not receive a combat class are looked down upon as ≪Mismatched Class Holders≫.

Moreover, the Springsteen family has been a lineage that has been bestowed with the highest-class combat class, ≪Holy Knight≫, for generations. If the heir apparent, unmistakably expected to receive a combat class, were to end up with a class that doesn’t seem to be combat-oriented, such a reaction is to be expected.

However, just because it’s not a “combat class” doesn’t mean I can’t fight.

In this world, not only can you acquire skills specific to your class, but you can also learn skills from other classes if you meet the conditions.

While the efficiency may decrease when learning skills from other classes, compared to the significant benefits gained from “data,” it’s a trivial matter. With the right strategy, you can cover for it in various ways.

“≪Data Analysis≫ is a mismatched class skill…? That’s your opinion, isn’t it, Father?”

I unintentionally blurted that out towards my father.

As far as his memories… went back, this was the first time Haruto had directly opposed his father.

Haruto… unlike Yuuto… was a boy obedient to his father.

Perhaps that’s why, after a moment of surprise, his father erupted in anger.

“Y-You!!! How dare you talk back to me!!”

“No. I just want to know the basis for labeling the ≪Analyzer≫ class as a mismatched class.”

“Basis!? You show me the basis!! How are you going to analyze an enemy and defeat them!?”

Wait a minute, I’m just asking for the basis of what you said. Why do I have to explain?

I was irritated by my father’s foolishness.

Of course, I had countless ways to use the data obtained from ≪Skill Analysis≫ to gain an advantage in battle.

However, at the same time, I realized that explaining it verbally to the simple-minded person in front of me would be futile.

“Then, I’ll become an A-rank adventurer within a year. Let me prove it to you.”

Digging into Haruto’s memories… Father often boasted about becoming an A-rank adventurer in just… three years.

Well, then I’ll surpass that.

If Father, with the top-class ≪Holy Knight≫ class, took three years, and I, with the mismatched class ≪Analyzer≫, clear it in one year,

It would be the most significant proof that Father is wrong.

To shut up the simpleton in front of me, I decided to set such a goal.

However, there was no way Ruud would stay silent after being told something like that.

“Enough! Don’t talk nonsense! Blowhards like you, who are incapable and boastful, are not welcome in the Springsteen family! Never set foot in my territory again!”

And so, within 10 minutes of reincarnating, I found myself expelled from my own home

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