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

A salaryman suffers a heart attack and is reborn in another world as Ars Louvent, the child of an aristocratic house. Though lacking in physical strength, Ars has a unique “appraisal” skill that lets him see other people’s stats and latent abilities. He puts this skill to the test by discovering a downtrodden young man with fearsome blade skills and a street urchin with a knack for magic. Has Ars found the diamonds in the rough that will help him secure his family’s fortunes?

After his uneventful life gets cut short, a salaryman is reborn in another world as the child aristocrat Ars Louvent. Using his unique “appraisal” skill, Ars discovers and recruits a fledgling swordsman named Rietz and a girl named Charlotte with a gift for magic. However, Ars’s small domain will need even more talented people if it is to survive—which is why a shy, young bookworm with an extraordinary intellect might be just what Ars is looking for!

Reincarnated as a child aristocrat in another world, Ars Louvent wastes no time in using his “appraisal” skill to recruit promising talent to his side. With the swordsman Rietz, the mage Charlotte, and the bookworm Rosell as his new vassals, Ars begins to see real hope of turning his weak domain around. Yet, the flames of unrest are spreading throughout the empire, and Ars now finds himself facing a different kind of flame altogether: his fiancee!

Now joined by his politically savvy fiancee, Ars continues striving to turn his weak domain’s fortunes around with a little help from his talented vassals. However, everything changes overnight when Ars’s father, Lord Raven, is struck by a sudden illness and the duke of Missian is assassinated. With Lord Raven out of action and war threatening at Missian’s borders, is Ars prepared to take on his father’s mantle?

As the new baron of Lamberg, Ars vow to honor his late father’s wishes by siding with Prince Couran in the Summerforthian war of succession, even as the nearby county of Plena backs Couran’s younger brother, Prince Vasmarque. When Ars’ spy intercepts a letter showing that one of Lamberg’s allies is colluding with Plena, House Louvent’s plans are thrown into disarray. But could there be more to this letter than meets the eye?

The war of succession is in full swing, Ars having recently uncovered Prince Vasmarque’s ruse. Ars then sets about finding new vassals for Prince Couran’s camp, soon stumbling upon a foul-mouthed, heavy-drinking woman named Mireille. Though Mireille’s skills rival even Rietz’s, Ars decides to test his new find by staging a mock battle. With Mireille leading one side and Rietz the other, the clash is sure to be nothing short of explosive.

With Mireille now a full member of his camp, Ars turns his attention to ending the stalemate in the war of succession. Rosell proposes that they attempt to bring the neighboring province of Paradille to their side. Given Paradille’s imperialist leanings, winning them over will require bribing the emperor to act as a mediator on Ars’s behalf. And who better to handle such a delicate negotiation than Licia, Ars’s clever new bride?

Ars succeeds in winning over the province of Paradille, along with their military force, thanks to Licia’s political prowess and mastery of negotiation tactics. Shortly after returning to Semplar, Ars receives his next mission: commanding the entirety of Canarre’s army alongside Count Lumeire in the battle against the county of Alpharda! Determined to prove himself on the battlefield, he sets out with the full support of his friends behind him.

Following a hard battle at Fort Vakmakro, Ars and his forces come out victorious thanks to Rietz’s military might, Charlotte’s sorcery expertise, and Rosell’s tactical talent. The group joins forces with Prince Couran, Samkh Castle in their sights. Unbeknownst to Ars, Tomas Grandione—Prince Vasmarque’s right-hand man—is busy putting his craftily conceived cold-blooded counter-attack into motion...

The curtain opens on the battle for Verzud, which will determine the outcome of the war! Ars and his team confer with Ruper Roozton about a plan to free the hostages in Castle Rolto, with Ruper’s pregnant wife among them. If their scheme is to succeed, however, Ars and Lumeire must act as decoys to lure the enemy out into the open. The Maitlaw Mercenaries, led by Couran, join them on this desperate rescue mission!

Despite their severe disadvantage against the strongest cavalry in Missian, Ars not only leads his forces to victory but successfully rescues the hostages, which includes Ruper’s pregnant wife! After mourning those who died on the battlefield, Ars and his companions relax in Castle Rolto’s famous hot springs. Meanwhile, Pham ends up intercepting a surprise attack on the final stronghold—Castle Staatz!

Ars’s brilliant strategic skills lead his team to victory, having captured Castles Samkh, Rolto, and now Staatz. With the dead of winter fast approaching, Ars is determined to take over the city of Velsdht itself so they can secure an incredible advantage in the war to come. In order to win this next fight, however, they will have to face off against Tomas Grandione… And when a messenger arrives from the Count of Velsdht, seeking a truce, Ars realizes there is more at play here than meets the eye.

Following an intense confrontation between Tomas Grandione and his sister, Mireille, Ars and his team successfully capture Velshdt castle. Having control over two of the three major cities of Missian brings the tides of war firmly in their favor. After returning home and reuniting with his beloved bride, Ars becomes the center of attention once again after receiving an unexpected promotion. Will he be able to use his newly bestowed powers to help find undiscovered talent within his vassals for the battle to come?

After becoming the Count of Canarre, Ars hires two exceptionally talented individuals to join the Louvent family vassals: Zaht, a highly skilled soldier and Musia, a shy girl who possesses hidden nagical abilities. As the new members of the family settle into their roles, Ars is shocked to hear the neighboring duchy of Seitz is marching on Canarre with an army of 80,000 soldiers! The surprise attack was clearly timed for after Ars’s inauguration…but why?!