Noble Reincarnation: Born Blessed, So I'll Obtain Ultimate Power (貴族転生 ～恵まれた生まれから最強の力を得る～)

Examinee Number 20, come forward.

The knight selection exam is the empire's largest annual event.

Go get 'em!

Come on, man! I've bet it all on you!

The official name of the nation everyone calls "the empire" is the Meeres Empire.

"Meeres" is an ancient word meaning "warrior."

Indeed, in the Meeres Empire, a nation of warriors,

military might is the one and only path to merit-based success,

and that success is decided by the knight selection exam.

The exam draws the attention of many in the empire,

but this year, in particular,

sees a prince personally serving as the head judge, a first in history.

People have gathered at the venue in droves for a chance to see him.

Enough!

It's just no use!

Wow... No one can even lay a finger on him.

So that's the Wise Prince...

This year's exam is considered far

more exciting than those of past years.

What's important is the outcome.

The knight selection exam is for choosing worthy soldiers.

I look forward to seeing

what sort of fighter Noah chooses.

Examinee Number 152, come forward!

The sun will be setting soon.

No particularly noteworthy candidates today, I suppose.

The next test will be the last of the day!

This... won't... stop me!

I-I'm so sor—

Stop right there!

Master!

Boy, she's really done it.

She actually wounded the prince!

The law's gonna come down hard on her.

Let her go.

B-But, Your Highness, this woman just...

I said, let her go.

O-Of course.

What's your name?

M-My name is Shirley Grantz.

You pass.

I didn't name my standards, but she's clearly an instant pass.

She passed?

He's forgiving the woman who wounded him?

How generous His Highness is!

Born Blessed, So I'll Obtain Ultimate Power

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That's some fine armor. Do you own it?

Y-Yes. It's been handed down in my family for generations.

Anyway, um...

what did you mean when you said... that I passed?

What is my sentence?

For wounding me "by mistake," you mean?

Yes.

There is no such thing.

I told you to attack me, after all.

Stand. Use that thrust on me again.

What?

If you are a knight, then follow my orders.

If you'll excuse me.

Come.

One... more...

What is this? It won't budge!

This is what I could have done if I'd really wanted to block your attack.

You did not wound me "by mistake."

A knight's job is to follow orders.

I wanted to see if you would execute my orders faithfully.

I don't need a knight who's going to hold back for fear of me.

You came at me in earnest twice, even after wounding me.

You have what it takes.

Your resolve was that strong?

I, Shirley Grantz, swear my undying loyalty to you for the rest of my life.

Good.

That exaggerated gesture I've seen in plays...

It's not formally recognized, but it gets her intent across.

Name: Thirteenth Imperial Prince Noah Ararat Sex: Male Title: Wise Prince Level: 1 / ∞ F+F Fire: F F Water: E+S Strength: F+E Wind: F Stamina: F+F Earth: F Intelligence: F+F Light: F Spirit: F+F Dark: F Speed: F+F Dexterity: F+F Luck: F+F

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As far as people go, Shirley has raised my stats the most.

Pardon me.

Good Croy Emperor's Doctor

I've brought the doctor.

Now you're here?

This is a bit much.

Thankfully, the strike didn't hit any bones or organs.

What a relief.

What is it?

Oh, well... I was impressed that a cut could be treated in that way.

We have no doctors in my village, you see.

Is that so?

Then what do you do with your sick and injured?

We have our elder pray for them

or exorcise the root of their illness.

That's quite common in poor villages.

Pardon me.

The quickest way to become a doctor is to start as an apprentice, right?

Yes.

Shirley, here is your first order.

Y-Yes, Your Highness.

Bring the most clever, hard-working people from your village to me.

Good, take a few of them as your apprentices, please.

As you wish.

I'll cover all expenses.

Bring me anyone up to the task of being a doctor to examine villagers.

Thank you very much!

Knights don't bow like that.

You need to brush up on knightly etiquette.

Ah, good morning.

G-Good morning.

Did you sleep well?

Not very, since I was in an unfamiliar room.

I guess even the servants' quarters are luxurious under a prince.

What do you think?

That sounds nice!

Then perhaps a poor, downtrodden maiden at a ball...

Oh, that sounds lovely, too!

Reina, what's the matter?

Oh, Zoey.

And Shirley.

We were just imagining what sort of lady might become our master's bride.

What?!

He's only six years old!

That's very naïve, Shirley.

The other princes were married before they turned fifteen.

Oh! What about the daughter of Anju of Almeria?

They're in the master's fief!

Yes! She would be a good fit!

Really, this is so rude.

That's just how loved His Highness is.

You've seen all the cafés that have sprung up on the street

in front of the house, haven't you?

It's because so many girls gather there

hoping to see the prince, or if they're very lucky, to catch his eye.

Wh-What a way to live.

Evelyn says all the time

that there is no prince anywhere who's kinder than our master.

You love him yourself, don't you, Zoey?

You do?

Er, no...

Liar. You've even started studying magic lately,

all for the master.

Y-You misunderstand!

I just want to be useful to him!

I'm happy just to be able to serve him.

If you'll excuse me.

You have to admire her.

She's just so cute!

The knight selection exam is complete.

Here is the report on this year's knight selection exam.

Thank you.

Thanks to your screening method,

all of this year's new knights are excellent.

The knights have expressed their gratitude.

Tell them that I'm grateful for their help in running it as well.

You honor us.

Shirley, see our guest out.

At once.

I'll be on my way, then.

Thank you for taking the trouble to pay us a visit.

We're both knights.

Such formality is unnecessary.

Oh, I beg your pardon!

I see.

He sent you to see off this lowly knight as part of your training.

His Highness did this for me?

As your senior, let me give you a word of advice.

You can't go wrong if you stick with him.

You'd best work hard.

I will.

Every time I spin around, the cold wind blows