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

When a man is reborn in another world as the eldest son of a noble family, he discovers he has an uncanny ability to determine people's aptitude.

At Raven's request, Ars and Rietz set out to find a talented mage in the castle town of Canarre. But during their search, a thief steals Ars's purse.

Intent on securing Charlotte's release, Ars and Rietz follow the slavers back to their lair and find themselves surrounded by a group of ruffians.

Three years later, Ars learns of two brothers who are adept hunters. While meeting with them, Ars notices their younger brother has high ingenuity.

Raven falls ill and reveals he has arranged a marriage for Ars. When Ars meets his future bride, he appraises her and is surprised by her ambition.

As Raven's condition worsens, Missian's governor is assassinated. Ars attends a war council with other nobles at Castle Canarre in his father's stead.

After another victorious battle, Raven returns home but is at death's door. Ars devotes himself to training, causing his friends to worry about him.

Ars becomes House Louvent's new lord. Needing information on a strategically crucial district, Ars's group meets with a notorious band of mercenaries.

After Pham completes the reconnaissance mission, Ars brings the information to Lord Lumeire, but the discerning Menas notices something amiss.

Ars and his friends arrive in the trading city of Semplar to meet with Lord Couran. At a party that evening, Couran gives a surprising speech.