Compensation θ ~ I might be late for reincarnation, but since I was born as the talented eldest son of a prestigious noble, I might be on the winning side.

My ability blossomed at the age of 4.

All the restraints from the [Shackles of the Spider Thread] disappeared, and my abilities bloomed all at once.

I was also released from the intense pain that threatened my life, and I started walking on my own after that.

A year has passed since then, and I’ve safely turned 5.

‘A normal children, usually understands words at 3, gains wisdom at 5, and their baby teeth change at 7.’

If I were a normal child, this might have been the pace of growth even in a different world. But I am a reincarnator.

‘At 1, he understands words, at 0 he gains wisdom, and at 7 he gains additional class.’

It’s probably something like this. Even though I didn’t have a language cheat, thanks to AI, learning and understanding the language felt quite easy.

That being said, it has been a busy year.

I’ve been diligently engraving [Reason], due to that I often felt down. To distract myself, I’ve also been training to build up my physical strength and magical power.

Currently, I’ve advanced up to the third [Reason], but I haven’t been able to practice much magic.

As for the unique abilities of blessings and covenants, I’ve verified them all.

Although I say that, I still don’t understand how to use the Weave God’s Blessing known as [Thread Chant]. Meanwhile, according to Ai, [Glory of the Weave God] is working passively, but its effect remains unknown. Then, the derived ability【Survival Against All Odds】 remains completely mysterious.

After all, not being able to use or know about your blessings is painful. If someone asks me, “How do you know you’re blessed?” I wouldn’t be able to answer smoothly. That’s why I’ve decided to postpone this matter.

On the other hand, thanks to the spirit mark, I’ve gained the understanding and cooperation of those around me regarding the covenant.

The favorable environment has also played a significant role. After all, the lake near the estate is overflowing with small spirits. I can use [Spirit Sense] as much as I want. I’ve gotten used to it. Regarding derived abilities, I think I’ve roughly understood them because I was able to try them out.

[Command] allows me to give coordination to capricious spirits, enabling them to act collectively.

[Aqua Cradle] is a continuous self-recovery of the mind and body. The target is limited to myself, equivalent to auto-healing and mind healing. It’s a very welcome ability for me.

However, what has garnered the most attention, or rather, stood out the most, is actually [Nectar].

“Nectar, Honeydew. Hmm.”

I remember my grandmother saying something like, “This is true nectar”, while drinking a precious high-quality green tea. In other words, it sounds like a delicious drink?

Should I try it and see if I can understand it? It’s better to do than to worry.

“[Nectar]… Nothing seems to be happening… Huh, something’s falling!”

Droplets began to fall from above, pitter-pattering. The amount isn’t enough to collect. It was immediately absorbed by my hair and clothes.

I didn’t expect there to be so little. How can I gather more?

After some thought, I decided to use a container to catch the water droplets falling on my head. I wondered if there was a suitable container. Since I wanted to taste the droplets, I preferred something clean.

Maybe a cooking bowl? No, it would be strange to ask someone to bring it from the kitchen. Then… I got it!

“Lord Lyon, are you looking for something?”

Ah, she found me. Well, I might as well ask her.

“Um, where’s the silver container you use for washing my face every morning? The one you fill with water.”

“Do you mean the washbasin? If you’d like to use it, shall I heat some water for you? Could you please wait a moment?”

“I don’t need hot water. I just need a dry container. It’s for checking the covenant.”

“I’ll prepare it immediately.”

Since the nanny called Morris, it took a bit longer, but as compensation, the container got a significant upgrade.

It was a bowl made by carving a large crystal. An almost transparent crystal glass bowl was now held above my head.

It felt like a punishment game. Well, it’s not a bucket, so that’s a relief, right?

This bowl was apparently very precious. It had been passed down through the generations. Two well-built knights were supporting it from both sides. Their pale faces might just be my imagination, right?

If I dropped it, it wouldn’t end well for the bowl, my head, or their necks.

“Alright, here we go. [Nectar]!”

Of course, one try wouldn’t be enough, so I repeated it several times until I finally gathered about a teaspoon of liquid.

Morris used a spoon made of the same material as the bowl to transfer the liquid into a transparent small bottle. The bottle was hexagonal in shape. After securely sealing it, the task was complete.

“This crystal bowl is an item that comes from Lord Connor, the third-generation head of the family.”

Morris immediately understood my story after hearing it, as he was well-versed in the history of the Duke’s family.

“Lord Connor was the possessor of a very powerful covenant. It is said that he made the blessing of rain and accelerated the rapid forestation of the surrounding areas.”

The forestation began around the Spirit Lake and spread far beyond Valenfield. It expanded at an incredible speed, one that couldn’t be achieved naturally.

Indeed, a benevolent rain. The blessing of rain. That was the rare ability of Lord Connor and considered his greatest achievement.

“I examined the remaining literature in our family, and it says that Lord Connor could create a universal remedy—water that could heal all things, in addition to making rain.”

“Is there any of it left?”

“Unfortunately, given it’s been over two hundred years since then, it’s believed that everything was used up in the wars that followed. Only the tools used at the time were kept in the treasure vault.”

I looked at the small bottle on the table. It contained a silvery, transparent liquid with a mysterious color, so it wouldn’t be strange if it had some kind of medicinal effect. Well, it didn’t.

“Why did you think this was the same as the universal remedy made by Lord Connor?”

Whether it had the same effect or not couldn’t be determined without trying it, right?

“One of the reasons is that Lord Lyon is a direct descendant of Lord Connor. However, the most compelling evidence is the color of this liquid. Lord Connor’s universal remedy had another name—’Silver Crest Water,’ meaning water that shone silver-white, like the perennial snow on the peak of the Sleeping Dragon Mountains.”

Still, it couldn’t be conclusively proven with just that. To examine its medicinal effects, we needed a larger quantity. So, I decided to continue collecting it little by little.

As I repeated the process, the amount I could produce gradually increased from the initial yield. However, it was still far too little. I could think about how to proceed with the verification once I had accumulated a bit more.

By the way, the water made with [Nectar] (let’s call it Sweet Dew Water for now) was sweet when tasted. It had a smooth, honey-like sweetness that made you want to lick it instinctively. However, I refrained from doing so.

Because I had asked Ai.

《After analyzing Master’s biological response, it was determined that transdermal absorption and oral ingestion of Sweet Dew Water induce changes in cell activity and repair damage caused by internal and external factors at the DNA level. 》

Lord Connor had an extraordinarily long life. He never suffered from illnesses and had many children.

《The effects of [Nectar] extend beyond just wound healing and restoring a weakened body. With continuous consumption, it can suppress and repair the changes associated with aging and diseases, thus extending an individual’s lifespan. 》

In other words, it could enable rejuvenation and longevity. While it didn’t grant immortality, it was more than just a universal remedy. It was seriously potent stuff.

As for whether [Nectar] was the same as Silver Crest Water, I was beginning to feel that I didn’t need to investigate that further. I would probably figure it out eventually. For now, it was enough that I could create a versatile healing potion without any ingredients.

Now, I thought it might be a good time to study reading and writing.

Paper bound books were very expensive, and commoners likely couldn’t easily afford them. But here, in the heart of the ducal family, was where the foundation of knowledge lay. There was a spacious study in the mansion filled with numerous books on its shelves.

Being born into the family with wealth and privilege had its benefits. The most significant of these was the fact that I was alive and well now. If I had been born into a moderately affluent family, I would have undoubtedly died shortly after birth.

Lately, I had been diligently studying the knowledge and etiquette related to the nobility, as befitting a ducal heir. But when I tried, I found it quite challenging.

The demand were incredibly high.

Merely behaving in accordance with the established norms was insufficient; strict standards dictated that I had to move my body with perfect control, from the top of my head to the tips of my fingers and toes, with exquisite elegance that left others in awe.

They were making such unreasonable demands on an infant who had been bedridden just a year ago. Look at me now. I overachieved and acquired these skills!

As I continued to live like this, unable to leave the estate’s grounds, nearly two years had passed.

— Bio Scan Results —

Name: Lyon Hydra Valenfield Kilyam

Age: 5 years old

Species: 〆⁂

Physical Strength: Weak

Class: 【Emperor of Reason】

Innate Ability: 【Ultimate Law of Reason】

Principles: 1st Reason/2nd Reason/[3rd Reason]

Derived Abilities: 【Magic Eyes+++】【Super Sensitivity】【Parallel Thinking】【Sensory Sync】【Inverted Engraving】[Formula Users] [Parallel Activation] [Astra Projection]

Contract: 【Beloved by Spirits】

Spirit Mark: 【Water King】【Spirit Summoning (Sealed)】

Innate Abilities: 【Spirit Sensitivity】【Loved One】

Derived Abilities: 【Command】【Aqua Cradle】【Nectar】

Blessing: Weave God【Thread Chant】

Innate Ability: 【Glory of the Weave God】

Derived Abilities: 【Survival Against All Odds】

Common Abilities: 【Pain Resistance】【Mental Resilience】【Hunger Resistance】【Insomnia Resistance】[Speed Reading] [Etiquette]

Bonus: 【Customized Guide】