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Where am I?

My... mother?

No, it can't be.

My mom is much more...

I can barely move.

What's going on?

Name: None Sex: Male Level: 1\h/\h∞ HP: F\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hFire: F MP: F\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hWater: E Strength: F\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hWind: F Stamina: F\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hEarth: F Intelligence: F\h\h\h\hLight: F Spirit: F\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hDark: F Speed: F Dexterity: F

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Are those... my stats?

My level's gone back to 1.

And... no name?

Your Majesty.

No need. As you were.

"Your Majesty"?!

What a fine face he has.

His brow resembles yours.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

I believe his mouth looks just like yours.

Is this old man an emperor or something?

What in the world... is happening... to me?

What shall his name be?

Noah. Noah Ararat.

He shall hold the title of Thirteenth Imperial Prince.

Thank you.

Name: Thirteenth Imperial Prince Noah Ararat Sex: Male Level: 1\h/\h∞

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Imperial prince?

That's a title given only to the son of an emperor, a noble among nobles!

What is Noah's affinity?

Water, Your Majesty.

Then his fief shall be Almeria, a land where many of the Water Clan reside.

Fire

Water

Wind

Yes, sire.

Plus?!

What is this? I've never seen values like these!

That's one matter settled.

Cruz, show me his skills.

Yes, sire.

Pardon me, Your Highness.

By the power invested in me by the spirits,

show me this individual's true purpose and disposition.

Name: Thirteenth Imperial Prince Noah Ararat Sex: Male Level: 1\h/\h∞ HP: F\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hFire: F MP: F\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hWater: SS Strength: F\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hWind: F Stamina: F\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hEarth: F Intelligence: F\h\h\h\h\hLight: F

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What's this?

Water

The value changed.

This can't be... It's so much higher than when he was born...

Does this mean he has already awakened?

Splendid!

I've never heard of anyone reaching SS at that age!

As expected of our emperor's child!

We are witnessing the birth of a man of immense talent!

Whatever the case, I have been granted a new life

and reincarnated as a noble.

Born Blessed, So I'll Obtain Ultimate Power

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Episode 1

Thirteenth Imperial Prince Noah Ararat

Meeres Empire is a nation of warriors nestled in a craggy mountain range.

The capital is situated on an open plain.

As it enjoys its golden age in which wealth begets wealth,

a rich, resplendent culture now blooms in this nation.

Its emperor is the father to over ten sons known as the Imperial Princes,

who are revered and adored by the people as the most renowned of nobles.

Good morning, Prince Noah.

Six years after my reincarnation, I've realized something.

Name: Thirteenth Imperial Prince Noah Ararat Sex: Male Level: 1\h/\h∞ HP: F\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hFire: F MP: F\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hWater: SS Strength: F\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hWind: F Stamina: F+F\h\h\h\h\hEarth: F Intelligence: F\h\h\h\hLight: F Spirit: F\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hDark: F Speed: F Dexterity: F+F

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This is how my stats look to everyone else,

Water

Wind

but to me, they look like this.

These are additions made by my subordinates.

Noah Ararat Age 6 Thirteenth Prince

The S added to Water, for example,

came from Almeria, the fief I was granted at birth.

The others came from my maids.

In other words, I can grow stronger by gaining more subordinates.

Name: Thirteenth Imperial Prince Noah Ararat Sex: Male Level: 1\h/\h∞

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And my level...

can be raised infinitely, I suppose?

Thank you for your patience.

You look very handsome again today.

Good.

He is remarkable, isn't he?

Most boys his age would be full of mischief, but he is so calm and composed.

Perhaps that is what they call a "regal bearing."

That said, my capabilities are quite limited at age six.

Pardon me.

Evelyn is a beautiful maid who specializes in hospitality.

Evelyn Beautiful Specializes in Hospitality

The Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince have come to visit.

They say you can take your time eating before going to see them.

I most certainly cannot. He's the Crown Prince.

Take me at once.

Good morning, dear brother.

Ah, there you are.

Albert Ararat Age 29 Crown Prince, Second Prince

I had just finished my meal.

Sure, we'll leave it at that.

I see Noah is as courteous as ever.

Henry Ararat Age 21 Fourth Prince

Yes. He'll be a fine chancellor one day.

I will do my best to achieve that.

We have a present for you today.

What is it?

Open it.

N-No! It's going to eat me!

Please! Please spare me!

Please save us, Prince Albert!

What was that?

What do you think?

Nice sword, isn't it?

Y-Yes...

Pick it up.

It's a gift from the Crown Prince.

I can't refuse.

Very well.

Oh? I should have known.

That sword is called Leviathan.

It is a water magic sword known as the strongest in the empire.

Around 120 people have died trying to master it.

That was close! I almost dropped the Crown Prince's gift!

Worry not.

Those not meant to wield it are killed by its curse the moment they lift it.

For most people, just carrying the box is agonizing.

I see. So one with water affinity at level SS can wield it.

This has been a valuable demonstration.

Sorry to interrupt your morning.

That despicable Crown Prince was testing me?

No. If I say that out loud, I'm dead.

Was that wise?

That sword must be priceless.

No matter.

It's better off in the hands of someone as brilliant as him.

Besides...

it's precisely because he's so brilliant

that he needs to experience being bitten by his own precious pet.

Zoey, is something wrong?

You seem unhappy.

F-Forgive me. You needn't worry.

It's all right. Speak.

Then, when you have time later—

Zoey.

The truth is... I'd like to request some time off.

Zoey Age 18 Noah's Personal Maid

Has something happened?

There was a flood in my hometown recently.

The farm where I grew up was washed out,

and my mother, who lives alone, is now out of work.

And... my relatives have told me to work in the red-light district.

They say even I could sell myself as someone who served a prince—

I've heard enough.

Very well. I will employ your mother here at the mansion.

Let's see...

I will put her in charge of locking the rear gate.

I'll pay her ten rean per month.

What? B-But, Master, I've never heard of such a job!

And that is far higher than the standard wage...

There's an unused house in the western outskirts of the capital.

You and your mother can use it.

Thank you!

Continue your work.

Of course!

A former servant of mine working in the red-light district?

If I allow that, I'll sully the title of Thirteenth Prince.

She's my servant, so she will serve me for life.

Dylan.

I am here.

There's been a flood in Zoey's hometown, Dosso.

Are you aware of it?

Yes.

Buy as much of the land there as possible.

What?

There will be villains trying to con people who've lost their livelihoods,

like Zoey's family, out of their fortunes.

Secure them before that happens.

What is it?

Oh, I am merely surprised to see you

handling a situation you've never experienced before with such foresight.

I saw more than my share of it before I reincarnated.

But I can't tell him that.

But how shall I procure the funds?

By my estimate, that would require approximately 700,000 rean.

Seven hun—

Forgive me.

I can't blame her for being surprised.

The average annual income of an adult man in the capital is 120 rean.

Even my own retainers earn eight thousand rean per year.

Emperor

Thirteenth Prince

Almeria

Add in the tax revenue from Almeria

and monetary gifts from the emperor,

and the Thirteenth Prince's household has about 500,000 rean to work with.

500,000R

That leaves 200,000.

We own land south of the capital, yes?

We'll have to sell it.

Wha—But that land was a gift from His Majesty!

To sell it without his permission would be a crime against the imperial family!

That's fine. I will accept my father's reproach.

But...

Prince Noah!

Nobles have their obligations.

Sometimes, they must sacrifice themselves

to bring happiness to as many of their people as possible.

Playing the martyr is one of the privileges of the nobility.

Yes, Your Highness. As you wish.

Also, Prince Noah...

What is it?

Dylan The Thirteenth Prince's Butler

Thank you very much.

That's right.

I forgot Dylan also came from that same area.

This goes inside.

Oh, wait. Yes, put that one in the second carriage, please.

And all of those can go in the first carriage.

Awfully busy out here.

I'm sorry! I failed to come and greet you,

Brother Henry.

Think nothing of it.

Anyway, are you going somewhere?

Yes. I'm purchasing land in an area called Dosso, which has flooded.

I'm going to inspect it.

Oh? Well that's...

Brother?

Do you intend to use the magic sword?

No, I did sense some sort of power in it, but I haven't felt it since then.

I'm just taking it with me as a test.

I see.

Is that why you came to talk to me alone?

Since Albert said such strange things, I looked into it.

It seems that sword has a will of its own.

A will?

Apparently, it only obeys the one it recognizes as its master.

I must earn its recognition.

Please! Please spare me!

It's like a mad dog.

Carry it with you if you must, but don't use it.

You will die.

How awful...

Dylan, go to the government office.

By which you mean...

From the looks of it, I'd say most of the ruined homes lost their land deeds, as well.

We'll have to purchase them based on the government office's lists.

I-I see...

I'm amazed you ascertained that from just one look.

If anything happens, I'll assume responsibility. Hurry.

It will be done, Your Highness.

Zoey, come with me. I need to know the lay of the land.

O-Of course!

So the root vegetables have already started to rot?

There'll be no harvest this year.

I still think this is dangerous, Master.

You didn't need to come this far.

If you insist on stopping me, I'll sneak out alone overnight.

But... I can't let you...

They're distributing food.

Looks like the empire is doing its job.

It's so bland. It's barely more than boiled water.

Are you all right?

This tastes horrible! Is it already spoiled?

This can't be—

We can't ask for too much.

We're just lucky we get to eat, even if it's this.

We must accept it gratefully.

But I can't believe the empire would distribute food like this...

Oh, boy. Here he comes.

Inspection!

Who's that?

The local government official, Lord Garil.

Here it is.

Hmm... Looks all right.

Thank you, sir.

Your portion is ready in the mansion.

Thorough as always, I see.

Getting kickbacks for this?

H-Hey!

Master!

Who are you, boy?

Did you hire them for kickbacks?

Huh?

You did, didn't you?

Big talk for such a little boy!

This is tough work for us, too, you know.

Taking a little something in return

is a privilege afforded to those of us who give so much!

Exactly!

You just learned a valuable lesson, boy!

To call me a child is condescending.

Getting rich off of rations intended for disaster victims is a crime.

What was that, you rotten little brat?

To insult me is to insult Sir Rowen, the ruler of this land!

Do you realize—

Tyrannizing the weak to curry favor with the strong...

Would you like to hear your sentence?

Enough of your nonsense!

Reminds me of that sword...

You rotten little brat!

It's death!

Master!

I bet you're angry that I associated you with the likes of this trash, huh?

If so, then show me your strength.

So you are the strong one...

and I am the weak one, then?

That's very small of you!

The strong only flaunt their power before the weak

because they fear someone even stronger!

If you were born strong...

If you succeeded in being born strong...

then use that power for the good of the people!

That is my privilege as a noble!

Obey me, Leviathan!

Die!

Lord Garil!

You brat!

Lord Garil!

Apprehend that child!

Wait!

I-Incredible...

I can't even see the bottom.

You are insane, you know that?

Wh-What's going on?!

Let us through!

What the...

Please save us!

Lord Garil... Lord Garil was murdered by that child!

A child?

Rowen Knight Captain Who Rules Dosso

I-I apologize for being unaware that you were visiting, Thirteenth Prince!

Sir Rowen?!

You know who I am?

Yes. I am Rowen Green.

I was only recently appointed to maintain security in this region.

I am a servant of Prince Henry's house.

Oh, my brother?

What's going on?

Sir Rowen is...

What are you people doing?!

Who is that child?

You are in the presence of His Highness the Thirteenth Prince!

What's the meaning of this?

Rowen, I'll be borrowing you for a bit.

Of course. I am at your service.

Someone hired these food distributors for kickbacks.

I punished this man, who was behind it all.

Those men are his accomplices.

Deal the punishment they deserve.

We'll start over with the food distribution.

Add more to that soup.

So much that I can stand a spoon in it and it won't fall.

Can you do that?

Yes, Your Highness! If it costs me my life!

We'll get to eat... proper food?

Long live the Thirteenth Prince!

Banzai! Banzai! Banzai! Banzai!

Prince Noah, you are incredible.

Understood. Now go.

Not only did he not get bitten, but that mad dog actually submitted to him?

He may be even more useful than I thought.

I am Noah Ararat.

I have come in answer to His Majesty's summons.

I heard the reports.

You sold the land I granted you and bought an entire village?

Here it comes...

I thank you.

Your efforts have prevented the emergence of anyone trying to take advantage of the flood.

Were this natural disaster followed by a man-made disaster,

we would have had to commit imperial resources to cleaning up the mess.

Emperor of Meeres Empire

How did you learn of this?

It was coincidental.

One of my maids happens to be from that village.

I see. Still, providence also played a part.

You mastered a water magic sword in that village, did you not?

You knew about that?

It has been some time. I would like to see Noah's abilities again.

Pardon me, Your Highness.

I guess it's not just human subordinates that can add to my stats.

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This isn't what I usually see.

Splendid!

What the...

Name: Thirteenth Imperial Prince Noah Ararat Sex: Male Level: 1\h/\h∞ HP: F\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hFire: F MP: F\h\h\h\h\h\h\h\hWater: SSS Wind: F\h\h\h\h\hEarth: F Light: F\h\h\h\h\hDark: F

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Water is now SSS, with no plus sign.

Noah.

I ask that you continue to aid me with your talents.

Of course!