Reborn as the Genius Son of the Richest Family

Chapter 757: Octavia seeking ally

Princess Octavia squinted her eyes. ”Do you perhaps know about the Aubert company? They recently visited the lake a few days back with their prodigy Mauricio and we were all quite impressed by their prowess. Mauricio could be considered as one of the best youngsters in his generation!

Oh, how he would have been a perfect ally. Unfortunately, I was not the one that secured their allyship. I tried, but they were quite loyal to the Mammalian Mermen camp.”

It seemed that the Aubert Company and this Mauricio prodigy was truly well regarded within the New Sparta community. It made sense. They were a part of the conglomerates once upon a time.

”Mammalian Mermen camp?” he asked.

”They’re a different group of Mermen that has a close resemblance to aquatic mammals like dolphins and whales,” answered the Professor. ”They’re being led by your brother, correct?”

”Yes,” Princess Octavia confirmed. ”Now if my dear brother was able to solve the problems of our lake before I do, then he’ll have the support of the majority of the Mermen, making him our leader.”

Princess Octavia was ambitious, the complete opposite of Serena who just liked to spend her time lounging in the Nation of Reborn.

”Have you considered allying with other companies?” Michael asked her.

”Yes, I have. The Mezol family has taken my interest. Perhaps you’ve also heard of their prodigy. His name is Pietro Mezol,” said the princess.

The professor was the only one who seemed familiar with the Mezol family. ”They’re quite famous on the Western coast,” he said.

”Exaclty. They seemed to fit our needs the most. We need a steady supply of krill and algae, which they can provide. The only problem they can’t solve is the pollution in the water, but that can be done later.” said the princess.

They need krill and algae? ChatJK5, does modern agriculture have solutions for those?

[Yes, Michael. But they will involve massive machineries that will require electricity.]

That’s... doable, he thought.

”Is that the only reason why you want to ally with the Mezol family?” he asked the princess.

”The fact that they’re pretty strong as well makes them a very good candidate for my ally. Their prodigy, Pietro Mezol, is the only one who can stand a chance against Mauricio Aubert.”

”I saw him recently. He participated in the Brownblood swordsmen tournament recently,” the professor recollected. ”And it just so happens that Mauricio is also in the same tournament.”

Princess Octavia clapped her hands. ”Perfect! This will give a chance for Pietro to show that he’s stronger than Mauricio! They’re bound to end up in the finals—oh how exciting!”

Michael kept his lips sealed. As much as the princess would like to hope, he knew for a fact that Jaku would win the tournament.

”What I would like you to do is to help me recruit Pietro and the other Mezol family as my allies!” said the princess.

But just as Michael and the professor were about to speak, the giant bubble containing them shook as a gust of water burst into the throne room.

A female Merman with a squid-like face and a human-like body rushed inside.

”Princess! There’s urgent news. Pietro has been knocked out of the swordsman tournament in the first round!”

This sudden news knocked the water out of the princess’ gills. She couldn’t utter a single word.

”...ah...”

Her whole plan hinged on trying to recruit the second best prodigy that could stand a chance against the Auberts. Yet, he was just knocked out in the first round?!

”Who defeated him?” she asked her hurriedly. ”Has he inherited Davy Jones’ luck and met Mauricio in the first round?!”

The squid mermaid attendant shook her head.

”Is it someone from the famous human families?”

”No, princess. It’s an unknown swordsman. . And it’s a demi-human.”

”A demi-human?!”

Her surprise was warranted. Although she tried to be unbiased, many people think that demi-humans were the unevolved versions of the Beastfolks. After all, they had no Dao Heart, which meant that they couldn’t use any Aubility Powers.

”How did a demi-human defeat Pietro? He’s in the second stage of Body Formation!”

”We don’t know, princess. The Werewolves aren’t saying anything. The only thing we know is that the fight ended extremely fast.”

Michael couldn’t help but think of a dark-scaled Dragonborn with a penchant for doing everything fast so that he could have more time to sleep. Only he could do something like this.