Academy’s Genius Swordmaster - Chapter 111

[ 111. Blood wets the sand (2) ]

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“Yes, I hope you are.”

The attention of the members was focused. Ronan’s index finger was pointing at Schlieffen, who was sitting at the table sharpening a knife. Schlieffen, who had been silent, spoke only after finishing his grooming.

“It’s disappointing. Did you just call me to say something like that?”

“Listen first. It would be a pretty good trip.”

“Anyway, during the vacation period, classes for the successor are scheduled, so it is impossible. Bring another member.”

“It’s an heir class…I see. It’s a pity.”

Ronan licked his lips. Suddenly, he rummaged through his inside pocket and took out a piece of paper the size of his palm.

“I also prepared a small reward. Oops, it fell.”

Ronan artificially spread his fingers. The slipped paper landed on Schlieffen’s sword. His eyes widened.

“This…!”

On the paper was a picture of Iril smiling broadly. However, the feeling was completely different from the general picture.

Even though it was black and white without color, it was full of liveliness as if a part of reality was cut and pasted. Schlieffen’s pupils vibrated rapidly.

“Anyway, I got it… Take the class well.”

Ronan, who picked up the painting again, was on his way to the other members. Schlieffen, who suddenly grabbed him by the shoulder, rose from his seat.

“for a moment.”

His voice was absolutely sincere. Ronan desperately suppressed a laugh and turned his head.

“What?”

“Come to think of it, broadening one’s knowledge is also a kind of empirical study. Time will run out as time goes by, so maybe this is your last chance. If there is no other option, let me cooperate.”

“You’ll be fine. I’ll give it to you when I’m done.”

A companion has been decided. The members who escaped the selection let out a sigh of relief.

If you think about the incidents you’ve been doing with Ronan, it’s hard to even imagine what would happen if you stayed together for close to a month, even if it was two or three days.

‘It’s fortunate.’

Ronan was also relieved. Recalling the incident two days ago, Ronan raised an eyebrow.

‘It’s definitely a good invention. Didican.’

Didikan came up to the surface to deliver weapons to Ronan and Adeshan. A machine that turns a moment into an eternity is hanging from his waist.

Ronan invited Didikan over for a meal and asked him to take a few pictures of him and Iril. I had no particular intention at the time, but I had no idea things would turn out this way.

In any case, it was a good thing. This time, I really needed Schlieffen. Dainhar was not an easy place to take youngsters in order to gain practical experience.

Ophelia was a bit better, but it was an unfavorable environment for her to play an active role in the land where the intense sun was always shining down. After completing his business, Ronan looked around at the members and said.

“I had a lot of trouble during the semester. You’re going to get busier, so take a good rest.”

That’s how summer vacation started. Most of the members were scattered according to their own goals. Asher went to Nimburton where her parents were, and Marja left for Falchion in the far east for long-distance trade.

Braum also headed to the northernmost part of the Empire to meet his family. Ophelia, the only one who did not return, sat down in the club building.

“Ophelia, where are you going?”

“Yeah…my parents are going to say something…if you’re here, you won’t run into Balzac…” ”

Well, there was that madman. A lot of trouble.”

“No… I’ll be guarding this place.”

She yawned and waved her hand as if to say not to worry. Ronan and Schlieffen spent two days preparing before departing for Dyinhar.

There were many things needed to safely complete the month-long journey. The meticulous Adeshan helped prepare for the trip.

“I like to make and sell sleeping bags at the guild. Since the temperature difference between day and night is large in the desert, make sure to bring thick clothes… I would have made them for you if I had known in advance.”

“are you okay. Oh, I’m sorry I burned the school uniform I’ve been working on.”

“don’t mind. I’ll fix it again. Did you pack all the potions and scrolls?”

The two traveled all over the island, stocking up on supplies. The two days passed in an instant.

A clear morning without a single cloud. Ronan said goodbye before departing from the front gate of the secluded Phileon.

“Then I will go.”

“Pun!”

On his back was a backpack the size of his torso. Sheeta, who was riding on her shoulder, also flapped her wings as if to say hello.

Sita was also one of the companions on this trip. A voice mixed with concern flowed from Adeshan’s mouth with a smile.

“huh. be careful. Dainhar… I’d like to stop it if I’m of the same mind, but there must be a reason.”

“It won’t be a big deal. What do you do on vacation?”

“I decided to go back to my hometown with my father. I have to say hello to my mother and brothers. I think I’ll be right back at Phileon after that.”

“why? I’m going to take a little more rest before I go.”

“Whoa… I have to work harder as I fall behind. Because I have almost no mana in my body right now.”

Adeshan scratched his cheek as if he had no face. In fact, her realm was still confined to a sword user. It was because he had blown away all of the existing mana at the time of awakening the mana of the shadows.

‘It seems like it’s soft, but it’s tough. It’s a good quality.’

Ronan smiled. He was a great man who would have risen to a high position even if he had been born with ordinary talent instead of shadow mana.

“that’s right. I am also practicing how to use both weapons. It must be unfamiliar.”

“Ah yes. I was surprised when two of them came. Adeshan nodded

. She was given two weapons, including a longsword. The other weapon that Doron had made for her was something new to Adeshan, who had wielded only a sword her entire life. But

judging from her ability, nothing could be as good if handled well. Ronan smirked as he shook hands with Adeshan, “See you later. I

wish you success.”

Ronan left those words and turned around. Not long after leaving the southern gate of the archipelago, Schlieffen crossed his arms and saw two green ghost horses standing next to him like statues. “It’s late. Ronan

. .”

“I’m on time man. You came out early.”

“Go ahead and load up. We have to cross the Southwest Checkpoint before sunset.”

“Let’s do that. Little Duke.”

The two of them put on goggles and got on the ghost horse. Sheeta, who was confused by the last race, took a seat in Ronan’s backpack instead of competing with the ghost horse for speed. Fang! As soon as he pulled the reins, the ghost horse shot

out .The destination was Carlyle. It was the closest town to the red desert where Dyinhar is located.

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The road to Dyinhar was long and complicated. The fact that it took that much time even riding a ghost horse proves the distance. At least

Carlyle There were roads up to this point, so you could use ghost horses and other vehicles, but the next problem was that you had to use two bridges to cross the Red Desert to Dyinhar

.

“Pumpump…”

Ronan cursed at the markedly different weather. The farther south we went, the lower and lower the sun felt. Sheeta, panting from the heat, took refuge in her backpack again. On the fifth day afternoon

, Arriving at Carlisle, there are a few sloppy buildings built over the haze rising wasteland.

Most of the things they need have been packed, so they take a short break and set off right away. ” They

don’t even look back. Damn you bastards.”

Ronan laughed at the one step that seemed cheerful somehow. Actually, just the fact that I could escape this heat felt like I was freed from hell. The two people and one dog started their road trip like that. Walking side by side with

Schlieffen Ronan suddenly frowned

.

“I am OK.”

Ronan’s head was covered with a wide-brimmed, round hat. This was the reason he was able to endure without going crazy even in this heatwave. The moment he took off the hat, it seemed that the sunlight that penetrated the top of his head would cook his brain. On the other hand, Schlieffen’s head did not have anything on it

. His figure as he walked under the scorching sun looked like a lump of sugar that would crumble any second

.

“Damn it. Adeshan took yours, so you have another one? I’ll give you ten seconds, so you decide whether to use it or not. Ten…nine…”

Ronan, taking out the same hat from his backpack, quickly counted down. Schlieffen At the count of two, he silently picked up his hat, and the two of them started walking again.

“How long will it take to Dainhar?”

“About six days. Two days are to be spent on the desert. As I said, did you bring a sleeping bag and leather clothes?”

Schlieffen nodded. It was fortunate that the rest of the items were brought. The two of them walked without stopping. It was thanks to the usual inhuman physical training. Ronan, who was looking around quietly, muttered in a nostalgic voice.

” It’s been a while, by the way, Southwest.”

Memories of my wandering childhood came flooding back to me. The desert and its surroundings were not very colorful. Plants that were knee-deep in length grew here and there in the desolate land. The sky was blue and the soil and vegetation were yellowish

. Because of this, green could only be found near a water source that appeared occasionally. Suddenly, Schlieffen opened his mouth, “Is

that a new weapon I got this time? It was made by a Doron craftsman.”

“Huh? Ah, this.”

Schlieffen’s gaze stayed on Ronan’s right waist. A sheath that he hadn’t seen before was dangling. Ronan nodded. Sensing the energy rising beyond the scabbard, Schlieffen frowned

. It must be dangerous, as long as you make something like that.”

“That’s right.”

As we walked, the surroundings started to get dark. The steamy air quickly cooled and the wind picked up. Ronan, seeing that the sun had completely disappeared, stopped in place. “Let’s camp here today. I’ll go first

. I’ll be vigilant, so keep an eye on it. Keep the knife by your bedside so you can pull it out at any time.”

Ronan asked with a serious expression. Schlieffen, who sensed the incomprehensible beauty of skill, shrugged his eyebrows

.

“No. It’s enough to be careful about monsters after entering the desert. Instead, there are losers all around here.”

“A loser?”

“Yes. They are idiots who tried to challenge Dainhar and then fell out. They are like hyenas.”

Ronan clicked his tongue as he recalled the journey of his previous life. They were an unpleasant race just by imagining them. Adventurers who risked everything to try but failed, and eventually became thieves because they couldn’t let go of their lingering lingering fortune. Their main prey was to challenge Dainhar

. After hearing Ronan’s explanation, Schlieffen nodded slowly,

“I see. Then, is there no problem with Bear?”

“Huh? Of course. Just grind it up.”

“I get it.”

Suddenly, Schlieffen pulled the hilt of the sword, and Ronan swung his sword in the middle of the darkness without a second to say anything. Shuah

! ?”

Schlieffen did not answer. Before long, an explosion was heard in the distance. Quaaaa! A whirlwind that had risen under the moonlight soared skyward. Urgent screams and cries rang out sporadically

.

“…all!”

“Damn…mo…move…!”

Ronan’s eyes widened. Judging by the sound, it was quite far away. Schlieffen fired three more swords without further explanation. Bang! Bang! Bang

! Three tornadoes rose again with an explosion. Schlieffen muttered as he looked in the direction where he shot the sword.

“For a thief, his skills are good. I dodged quite a lot.”

“Crazy child. Did you sense that it is there now?”

“It’s not impossible if you expand your senses with mana. He’s coming this way.”

Only then did Ronan notice the malicious movement and footsteps. Roaring! Suddenly, a cluster of what appeared to be ten lights bloomed all at once in the darkness.

It didn’t take long to notice that they were torches. Well done to bring this kid. Having said that, Ronan pulled both sword hilts at the same time.

“It’s great. I was curious about the performance.”