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Chapter 1: Born crazy

(Wh-what is this... this luxurious ceiling?)

The Japanese high school student, Jin Onijima, who had passed away in an unforeseen accident.

Naturally, he had no knowledge of what happens to humans after death.

However, as his consciousness became clearer... though it was not easy to believe, he gradually began to grasp his own situation.

(Is this... could it be reincarnation... or maybe possession? ...No, I have no idea at all.)

I still only understand about half of my situation... but judging from the interior of the house, I can tell it's a wealthy family.

(Are those maids and butlers...? Could it be a noble family, maybe even aristocrats?)

Not an entirely wrong assumption, but it's not an aristocratic family; it's a noble one.

The house Jin Onijima was reincarnated into belongs to the Margrave of Regula.

And the new name Jin received in this new life is... Ishud.

Within about ten days of his reincarnation, Ishud has roughly grasped the world he was reborn into... and the Margrave of Regula's household.

(Looks like I was born into quite an extraordinary family.)

As the name suggests, the town ruled by the head of the Regula family, the Margrave, is on the frontier.

While the town itself is quite prosperous, being on the frontier means that there are numerous monsters, beasts that surpass regular animals, inhabiting the area.

To prevent the ferocious monsters from venturing towards other towns, the knights belonging to the Regula family, who are not adventurers but specialize in monster extermination, actively participate in hunting down these creatures.

This includes the children born into the Regula family. 

To ensure that they have ample strength, the children of the Regula family... do not attend school but instead focus on their combat training.

Starting as early as the age of six, children attend the academy. However, if you're born into the Regula family, you spend your early years accumulating combat training and facing ferocious monsters in daily battles.

Since this is considered normal in the Regula family, they are often referred to by many nobles as a family of berserk warriors, not much different from barbarians.

Ishud, born as the fourth son of the Regula family, will eventually be thrown into the battlefield as he grows older.

(Looks like I was born into a troublesome family for sure... but without smartphones or manga, if I focus on the fantastical elements like magic, I might surprisingly enjoy it until the end.)

For Ishud, who had avidly played games like Dragon Quest, there was an overwhelming curiosity about various things even after losing his previous forms of entertainment.

He didn't restrain his curiosity, and from a young age, he continued to exhibit behaviors that were far from those of an ordinary child.

Around the time Ishud turned four, Alba, the current head of the Ishud’s family and Ishud's father, with an amused expression, reported Ishud's antics to Roberto, the retired elder of the Ishud’s family and the most formidable violence implement.

"Oh... indeed, from what I hear, my great-grandson does seem to be quite interesting."

Even though he had long surpassed the age of seventy, his physique was robust, showing no signs of decline whatsoever—a super-muscular, bald-headed old man. 

Even for a child born into the Regula family of berserk warriors, coming face to face with him might warrant bursting into tears.

"If you say so, I'll take a look."

"Ha!!!"

Usually, he spent his days not in the mansion but in a modest room built on the estate, so he rarely visited the main residence.

For those few individuals, the old man seemed like a legendary figure, and it was genuinely a rare occasion for him to visit the mansion.

The servants, recognizing his face, greeted him with deep bows.

(Hmm, the education around here is still in good shape, as always.)

It's not about etiquette; the line that satisfies Roberto is the level of strength.

In this world, there exists a concept of levels and occupations much like in games.

To be employed as a servant in the Regula family, one must possess a certain level of strength or higher.

This requirement applies not only to knights and soldiers but also to the hiring criteria for servants.

By the way, every time the level exceeds twenty-five, one can change to a higher-ranked occupation. 

Roberto's level is over ninety. Judging from the fact that he's still alive, there's a possibility of surpassing level one hundred, a rarity in history that can be counted on one hand, and undergoing a fifth job change.

"Uh, is it alright if I don't get any closer?"

"Yeah, it doesn't matter. The distance might not make much of a difference, but there's no need to go closer on purpose."

From morning till night, Roberto carefully observed Ishud.

And... he deeply understood why his grandson, Alba, had gone out of his way to introduce Ishud to him.

“Tasty... Now, Alba, who is that child?”

While drinking whiskey on the head of the family's office, he questioned his grandson with a probing gaze.

“Let me make it clear from the start; I haven't done anything. Well, it's quite a stretch to say that child is born into the Regula family... I understand that. I thought since the time when he couldn't walk yet, he was a clever child like Mikhail. But among the children, he stands out remarkably.”

"Indeed, I agree."

While Roberto observed from a distance, Ishud hardly rested and continued to engage in something.

Of course, even during combat training, he exhibited behavior far from that of a typical young child.

"If born into the Regula family, one gradually assimilates into that environment. However... he is a natural from birth."

"Yes, that's true. While he seems to be enjoying himself immensely every day, it's quite clear that he's a bit crazy."

Ishud enjoys the novelty of a world with nothing but interesting aspects every day, but even from the perspective of family and servants... it's clear that he is a distinct presence.

"Hehehe... rather than succumbing to the madness of this house, a child who is mad from birth, huh...entrust Ishud’s combat education to me."

"!!!!!!!"

Even though he had proposed it himself, he couldn't hide his surprise at Roberto's offer.

Roberto, who had never given training to any of his grandchildren other than Ishud, had always observed the others from a distance, offering praise but never formal lessons.

"Yes, of course. I'll inform Ishud right away tomorrow."

Although his tone was kind, it was almost as if Alba had no right to veto it even though he was the current head of the family.

The next day, although Ishud knew of the existence of an individual called great grandfather, he came face to face with the living legend for the first time.

(Great grandfather...? Wait, this body is my great grandfather?!!!??)

For the time being, he didn't betray Roberto's concerns and didn't burst into tears.

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