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The continent of Summerforth.

This land was once controlled by seven kingdoms:

the Kingdom of Rofeille,

the Kingdom of Ansel,

the Kingdom of Paradille,

the Kingdom of Canshiep,

the Kingdom of Sheutz,

the Kingdom of Seitz,

and the Kingdom of Missian.

Over time, Ansel absorbed the other six

and changed its name to the Summerforth Empire.

Year 212 of the Summerforth Calendar

Kreiz, Wren. Come here.

Say goodbye to our father.

He taught me so many things.

He was an incredible man.

Lord Ars...

As of today, I am the master of House Louvent!

Episode 1 Reincarnation and Appraisal

Legend of Nobunaga

Good morning.

I hear something... What is it?

Oh, you silly little boy.

Who's that?

I'm surprised that man's son could have such a gentle face.

Am I... in the hospital?

Is this lady a nurse?

Looks like a pretty old hospital...

A flying dog?!

Oh, my.

I think he likes you, too.

I've set your tea over there, milady.

Thank you.

Your son is truly adorable.

You think so?

Wait, what?

Is that... me?

Year 200 of the Summerforth Calendar

In the 200th year of the Summerforth Calendar,

Ars Louvent was born in Lamberg in the province of Missian.

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World

Three Years Later

Lord Ars.

I've brought your tea.

Ars Louvent, Age 3

Thank you so much!

It turns out I died and was reincarnated as someone named Ars Louvent.

I've since mastered reading and writing,

and I've become fairly knowledgeable about this new world.

I was born in the Summerforth Empire, which rules the continent of Summerforth.

I'd never seen a world map like this, so wherever I am now, I figure it's not Earth.

There's also a technique known as "magic" that lets you conjure mysterious phenomena.

It's like the world of a video game!

The Louvent family I was born into is a noble household.

We manage a small region of a few thousand people, called Lamberg.

Our house is so big and pretty that I thought it was a castle!

We've got lots of servants who always look after us.

We also have a live-in chef who cooks delicious food for us every day.

Getting reincarnated was great!

I also learned one other thing.

I appear to have a power that nobody else does.

Hello, everyone!

Is it all right if I watch from here?

That's fine.

The young master sure comes here often, eh?

And he's only three! He'll be a real hellraiser someday.

Hey, get it right!

Darn it... One more try!

The ability I have that no one else does...

It's called...

Appraisal!

Cavalry: D

Prowess Leadership

Infantry: D

Ingenuity Strategist: D

Diplomacy Smith: D

Naval: D

Archer: B

Millais Cristal 21 Male

He has high aptitude as an archer.

That means he'd be good with bows!

E-Excuse me, Millais?

Yes, young master?

And wait... you know my name?

Um, have you ever used a bow?

A bow?

I wouldn't be caught dead with a weapon like that.

A real man doesn't shoot at his enemies from a safe distance!

All right, but...

I think you'd handle a bow really well.

Would you be willing to try?

Huh?

But...

The young master's asking.

Give it a try.

I've never even shot a bow before, though.

Millais, you should move closer if this is your first time.

No, please try it from right there.

That was luck! Just dumb luck!

Hey, Millais, try that again.

S-Sure.

You should be an archer, son!

You stink with a spear anyway!

You're a natural, man!

I-I guess using a bow wouldn't be so bad!

All's fair in war, after all!

But young master, how did you know Millais would have talent with a bow?

U-Um, well...

It was instinct!

Instinct, huh?

That's really something!

If I said, "I can see numerical values representing his abilities and aptitudes,"

I doubt they'd believe me.

But this ability is definitely for real.

Thing is, I just can't use it on myself for some reason.

Which is kind of a shame, though I'm also afraid of what I'd see.

Another delicious-looking dinner!

Ars.

Y-Yes?

I'm told you discovered Millais's talent for archery.

Yes, Father...

This is my father in this world.

He always looks a little angry, so he honestly kind of scares me.

Raven Louvent 30 Male

Leadership 86/86 Prowess 94/95 Ingenuity 44/56 Diplomacy 23/31 Ambition 67

Infantry: A Cavalry: S Mage: D Naval: D Aerial: D

Archer: B Builder: D Smith: D Strategist: D

But he's an amazing man who rose from farmer to noble using his martial prowess!

His Prowess stat is so high, he can take out ten men singlehandedly!

Ars.

Yes, Father?!

I want you to hone that instinct of yours.

You'll be the lord of this land someday.

The ability to discern the gifts of others is an important talent for a lord.

Y-Yes, sir!

That's right. I'll be lord of this land one day.

Have mine, too.

I want you growing up fast.

Here.

Yes, sir! I'll try!

Ever since that day, I've studied more and more about the empire.

And I realized something in the process.

The future ahead of me is not a bright one.

The rulers of the Summerforth Empire are corrupt,

and peasant revolts are erupting all over.

Various nobles are focusing on autonomy to quell the revolts,

but the nation remains in chaos.

If nothing changes, I fear the empire will fall, leading to widespread war.

If that happens, as lord, I'll have to lead our forces into battle.

Me... going to war?

Can someone like me... really keep the people of Lamberg safe?

They've all been so kind to me.

I want to protect them so badly!

The ability to discern the gifts of others is an important talent for a lord.

Oh, Lord Ars!

It's rare to see you in town all by yourself.

Out shopping, are you?

Y-Yes, something like that!

Oh, I see!

Leadership Builder: D Ingenuity Strategist: D Infantry: D Prowess

Archer: D Prowess Builder: D Cavalry

Naval: D Strategist: C Cavalry: C Strategist: D

I'm exhausted...

Using Appraisal so much at once really tires out my eyes.

Get out!

I've got nothing to sell to the likes of you!

He doesn't look like the folks around here.

Who is he?

Hey, it's a Malkan!

Don't get close.

He's filthy.

What's a Malkan doing here?

A Malkan.

They're a group of people who came to Summerforth from across the sea.

Most of them were brought as slaves...

Here.

You can have this if you'd like.

The heck?

Who would help a Malkan?

Isn't that the heir to House Louvent?

House Louvent?

Take it.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Are you all r—

Rietz Muses 14 Male

Leadership 87/99 Prowess 70/90 Ingenuity 72/99 Diplomacy 78/100 Ambition 21

Infantry: A Cavalry: S Mage: C Naval: D Aerial: C

Archer: A Builder: S Smith: A Strategist: S

H-H-He's Nobunaga!

Leadership 87/99 Prowess 70/90 Ingenuity 72/99 Diplomacy 78/100

Infantry: A Mage: C Aerial: C

Cavalry: S Archer: A Smith: A Strategist: S

Incredible stats without a single flaw!

Abilities on par with one of Japan's greatest figures, Oda Nobunaga!

He'll be a force to reckon with down the line!

Thank you for the bread.

I'll be going now.

You really shouldn't follow me.

The adults will be angry.

Please...

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World

Will you become my retainer?!

Huh?!

As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I'll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World

Y-Your retainer?

Yes!

I want to use Appraisal to gather the best of the best

and make my domain stronger!

Like... for pretend?

N-No!

I'm Ars Louvent.

I'm the son of the lord of this village.

Look! This is the Louvent family crest!

The lord's son?

I can sense great talent in you!

I want you to become my retainer!

You sense talent?

But we only just met.

How could you possibly sense that?

I just... know certain things!

I'm grateful for your kindness. I don't want to cause you any trouble now.

People wouldn't think well of you for taking in a Malkan like me.

D-Don't worry about that!

I'll figure something out!

Sorry, no.

But thanks for the bread.

H-Hey...

I might never meet anyone with such incredible stats again!

I can't let him leave!

Y-You need more than just bread, right?

Our family has an amazing chef who'll make you all the delicious food you can eat!

Steak, beef stew, meat pies, rolls!

We've got wine and cake, too!

You really are the son of the local lord...

Go on! Eat all you—

I'm terribly sorry.

We simply can't serve you the same fare as Lord Ars.

You've only been allowed into our home at Lord Ars's request.

We ask that you leave immediately after you finish your meal.

The prejudice against Malkans runs deep.

I doubt I'll be able to talk them out of it.

Let's eat together!

Lord Ars...

Y-Young master!

This man is my honored guest!

Forgive us. We'll serve him the same fare.

What were you doing in that village, Rietz?

I used to be part of a band of mercenaries.

Lots of my comrades died in battle,

and the group disbanded.

I've been wandering aimlessly since, and then I wound up here.

You didn't join another mercenary group?

I can't.

No one will hire a child with no accomplishments to his name.

I'd been with my previous group since I was little.

That must have been so hard...

Lord Ars, shouldn't you be seeing your guest off soon?

I can't do that!

I brought this man here to make him my retainer.

What?! O-Out of the question!

Think of what Lord Raven would say!

I think I understand.

We're talking about this Malkan here, yes?

Unacceptable.

Taking a Malkan as a retainer is an outrageously foolish act.

Throw him out at once.

Rietz Muses has incredible talents.

We'll be missing out terribly if we don't make him a retainer!

Listen, Ars.

Malkans are overwhelmingly inferior to Summerforthians.

They cannot have "incredible talents."

Even Father believes the conventional wisdom about Malkans.

But...

I believe this man will be indispensable for Lamberg's future.

I don't know anything about Malkans as a whole,

but I'm positive that Rietz has god-given talents!

If you doubt me, why not test his abilities yourself?

What makes you so sure of his talent?

I just know certain things.

I'll admit you recognized Millais's talent for the bow.

Yes.

It's just like that.

My instinct is telling me that he has unprecedented talent.

If you insist, I'll test him.

If he proves talented, I'll employ him as a soldier.

Thank you, Father!

Even if he starts in the rank and file,

knowing Rietz, he'll quickly make a name for himself.

Then my father, who believes in meritocracy, will have to promote him!

The test will be simple.

He'll fight in a mock duel with me.

If he wins, he passes.

Um, but Father...

He's just fourteen years old.

And you're blessed with god-given skill in battle yourself.

I'm not sure he stands a chance against you under the current circumstances...

Did you not say he's talented?

He is...

Prowess 70/90

Prowess 94/95

We won't fight on even footing.

I'll give him a handicap.

A handicap? This might work out, then.

Understood!

Do you agree to that, Rietz?

Er... Y-Yes.

Let us proceed, then.

Um, Lord Ars...

Why are you fighting so hard to take a Malkan as a retainer?

Is it pity?

Rietz...

Do you not want to be a retainer for House Louvent?

If you don't, I can tell my father to call this off right now...

Not, that's not it.

The offer to be your retainer makes me happy.

It's the best offer I've ever had in my life.

It just... feels sort of unbelievable, honestly.

We Malkans are persecuted wherever we go.

I need you, Rietz!

I'm going to be lord of this land someday.

When that time comes, I want you by my side helping me!

I'll do my best.

Who's that?

Looks like a Malkan.

I hear the young master brought him here.

Millais, practice swords.

Gratz, bring an hourglass.

Y-Yes, sir!

Take a sword.

Y-Yes, sir!

If you can land one blow against me before time runs out, you'll win.

Father's Prowess stat is surely the highest in the land...

But if he only needs to land one blow, Rietz might just have a chance!

By the way, you haven't told me your name.

We're about to duel. Identify yourself.

Rietz Muses.

I am Raven Louvent, master of House Louvent.

Show me what you can do.

That strike...

Even with a practice sword, it'd have cut me in two if it hit me!

H-He's fast!

He swung again so quickly after such a powerful attack...

It's no use! Father's too strong!

Who the hell is that Malkan?

Even when the lord goes easy on us,

we can barely hold on to our swords, let alone land a blow on him.

But that Malkan is actually keeping pace!

And Lord Raven is going all-out, I believe.

Rietz!

Still, not even he can land a blow on the land's greatest swordsman.

What's the matter? You have little time left.

I want you by my side helping me!

At your insistence, then... I'll give it my best.

Rietz... His expression has changed.

I know just what you're trying!

Not bad at all, but—

It's over.

It grazed him?!

That guy just landed a blow on Lord Raven!

Just who is that Malkan?!

You've won.

As promised, I'll employ you as a soldier.

Amazing! Rietz really is gifted!

Congratulations!

That was a magnificent fight!

Father, thank you!

You were right.

I sensed true talent in Rietz there.

He may become a top-class swordsman in the future.

Your ability to see people's talents is the real thing.

You might have some exceptional power of your own.

I was worried about how you'd fare in the chaotic age to come...

But you may yet become a great man.

Me? A great man?

You could become a powerful noble...

Or perhaps even the emperor himself.

The emperor?!

I'm joking.

The throne is too lofty a goal for the lord of such a small domain.

If you simply carry on the Louvent name for another generation, that's enough for me.

Hey, you were pretty awesome!

Where did you learn how to fence?

Would you have a mock duel with me, too?

I wanna know just how strong you are!

Uh...

Me, too!

Rietz! How are you doing?

I don't look strange?

I've never worn anything like this before.

No, it looks great on you!

Really!

Rietz, I heard you were taking on servant duties, as well.

I want to help as much as I can.

You don't have to go that far!

We're only a very small domain.

Still... having a liege to serve is like a dream to me.

If not for you, Lord Ars, I'd likely have died on the streets.

I truly can't thank you enough.

I will spend the rest of my life repaying this debt to you.

Okay!

Let's do great work together!

And so my quest to build the strongest domain began.

Rietz, if we want to protect Lamberg, we'll need more talented people!

Yes, it would be best to have someone with magical talent...

Magic?!

Fantasy!

Yes!

L-Lord Ars?

Next time: "Above and Below."

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