Academy’s Genius Swordmaster - Chapter 184

184. Looking Back on Daily Life

#184

Upon hearing the shocking news, Ronan stood still for a few seconds. Navardoze’s parent visit? It was a word that I would not be able to recall voluntarily even if I relived my life ten times.

“…When exactly is the entrance ceremony?”

“A week later.”

“Fucked…Does the emperor know?”

“You probably don’t know yet. Huh… the letter came like this, so I can’t decide whether I should tell His Majesty or not.”

Kratyr rubbed his forehead and sighed. He held out the letter from Navardoze to Ronan with an expression as if he were showing off his internal organs. In the middle of the crimson paper, a simple line was written in cursive.

[Goes. Six days later.]

“Fuck.”

Ronan swears again. A joke letter written to a friend of 20 years didn’t seem to be like this. The problem was that no one could say anything about her unilateral notification.

Navardoze’s visit was not an ordinary one. When she visited the Empire from time to time, the day became a temporary holiday for whatever reason. Merchants closed their stores and citizens waited in their homes for a while to pay respect to Mother Fire.

‘Probably the creature closest to God. If there is such a thing as God.’

It was understandable for Kratir to feel embarrassed that such a tycoon would go to Phileon just for the sake of watching his son’s entrance ceremony. Suddenly recalling memories from his previous life, Ronan bit his lower lip.

Although he had never seen Navardoze in person, he knew that her status in the world was by no means exaggerated. The flame she exhaled as she burned Duaru, one of the three giants, could be seen thousands of kilometers away.

‘I woke up thinking it was morning. I’ve been sleeping well for a long time.’

The rising pillar of fire tearing through the sky temporarily erased the concept of night in the world. The messengers of the empire dispatched to the city of dragons saw a dead giant turned to black charcoal, Navardoze who collapsed from exhaustion, and countless dragon corpses.

Unfortunately, however, there wasn’t just one giant. Nirvana and Ahayute still remained, and Navardoze, exhausted, did not participate in the next fight.

As a result, humanity had to suffer the damage that three-thirds of the continent was not enough to lose the great wizard Lorhorn. eventually perished Kratyr, who had been groaning, opened his mouth.

“Huh…I’ll try to solve this somehow. Just thinking about it won’t change anything. I think you should seek advice from Master.”

“If it’s Master…Lorhorn-sama?”

“okay. It’s not something to be hastily decided. Come to think of it, Yeontong came in a while ago and asked how you guys are doing. He was especially interested in Asher-kun.”

Kratyr’s face was much better than before. He seemed to have calmed down somewhat. He snapped his fingers, and the space on the round table turned over to reveal teacups and snacks.

“Sorry for being late. Then, let’s share the delayed story.”

“My story is not as pleasant as it is. Are you okay?”

“What could be more serious next week when the mother of fire is visiting. It’s okay, so tell me.”

Ronan shrugged his eyebrows. Come to think of it, that wasn’t entirely wrong. In a calm tone, he began to talk about his experiences in Parjan.

****

The interview with Kritir took about an hour. He deliberately didn’t bring up the story of the end of the world, so he didn’t throw his teacup and scream.

It wasn’t that I was particularly concerned about the mental health of the elderly. I just wanted to talk at a better timing than now.

Ronan, who had a good time in his own way, headed straight to the club area. The cloudless sky was beautiful. Thinking about Navardoze’s visit, Ronan shook his head.

‘It’s a good opportunity.’

Thinking about her visit, Ronan nodded. I hated it at first, but I thought I could use it as an opportunity. I was thinking of visiting him before the time was up, but it turned out better that he himself came.

‘I have to put it down for now. What will happen in the future.’

In the first place, persuading Navardoze was one of Ronan’s goals after returning. The value of a dragon with a history of burning and killing giants was needless to say. Maybe we can figure out how to destroy the protection of the stars.

The only problem was that I couldn’t think of a way to talk to her. There was no reason for the lofty dragon to mix words with himself.

‘Should I pee during the entrance ceremony to get attention? I heard that you have a dirty personality, but what if I spit fire for talking bullshit?’

Ronan, who was worried about this and that, arrived at the warehouse connected to the club before he knew it. Suddenly, loud cheers poured out.

“Congratulations on your discharge!”

“You’re surprised.”

It was so loud that the basement reverberated. Ronan’s eyes widened. Asher and Marya and other members of the limited adventure club were still gathered against the background of the vast training ground.

“You guys…”

“Roronan. Are you feeling better now?”

Asher stuttered and asked. Longer hair was flowing over her shoulders. In one corner of her bangs, a bridge created by the winter witch was still shining white.

It was a one-month reunion. Everyone seemed healthy with a smile on their face. Marya jumped up and clung to Ronan’s neck.

“Gagging!”

“Are you really okay? you’ve been sleeping for a long time really awesome.”

“It was fine, but now it’s going to hurt.”

It was still amazing strength. The strangled Ronan’s face turned blue. Realizing her mistake belatedly, she withdrew her hand.

“I’m sorry. I can’t control my strength these days. Ahaha…”

“It’s okay. By the way, didn’t you guys go to club activities? I must have heard what the griffon was saying.”

“It ended earlier than expected. You would be surprised to find out how strong our cutie has grown.”

Marja hugged Asher tightly from behind. Asher’s face was dyed the same color as his hair. Judging by the reaction, it seems that there is still not much progress in the relationship. Braum, standing behind them, let out a hearty laugh.

“Wah ha ha! It’s only been a month, but it seems like a long time since I’ve seen you. How was the sword festival?”

“It was fine in its own right. If I talk in detail, I’m sure the atmosphere will become solemn, so I’ll do it next time. Are you good at handling the shield now?”

“Haha what are you talking about? So far, no one in my senior class has been able to pierce my Brahms!”

Braum tapped the great shield slung over his back. It was the shield that Ronan had matched in Gran Cappadocia.

Seeing that he even gave it a name, he seemed to cherish it quite a bit. One corner of Ronan’s mouth went up in a smirk at his confident appearance.

“okay?”

“for a moment…!”

Ronan tugged at the hilt. Braum’s hand moved reflexively. Kaaaang! There was a crackling sound as sparks flew in the air.

“oh.”

“Wow wahahaha…! Did you see it? I blocked it!”

Ronan pursed his lips in admiration. The white blade stopped against the shield. It was a really light swing, but I couldn’t imagine how to block it.

“That’s quite right, Braum.”

“It’s still a terrifying quicksword. I’m glad that the day will come when I can stop Ronan’s sword!”

Braum smiled as he leaned back. As much as it was nice to see her purely happy, it was a pity to have to share the sad news. Ronan, who was scratching his head in shame, opened his mouth.

“I’m sorry about that.”

“Wahhahaha…um? What do you mean?”

“Next time, ask Doron directly instead of another blacksmith. If you have that level of skill, I will make it for you.”

Braum tilted his head at the incomprehensible sound. At that moment, a vertical white line was drawn across the Great Shield. Clink! The shield, neatly divided into left and right sides, fell to the floor.

“Damn! Brahms!”

“It’s sharper than I thought… I need to be careful.”

Ronan murmured as he looked at La Mancha’s blade. Originally, it boasted excellent cutting power, but after becoming a holy sword, its performance became much more ferocious.

“Oooh! How could I or my partner have to go through this? I am…!”

Braum’s screams filled the training ground. He was on his knees, clutching a fragmented shield. Shedding tears was the look that anyone would misunderstand that even a lover was dead.

Suddenly, the shadows cast beneath his feet began to stretch. It was a phenomenon I had seen before. Before long, a silver-haired girl appeared tearing through the shadows.

“Braum…noisy.”

“Huh! i’m sorry Are you awake?”

“huh. Because of you.”

It was Ophelia, the only vampire in Phileon. I wondered why I couldn’t see it, but it seemed that he was sleeping inside the club building.

She caressed Braum’s neck gently. Her white fingers circled around the carotid artery.

Braum, who had stopped shaking his bowl, stiffened like a mouse before a snake. Ophelia turned to Ronan and waved goodbye.

“Hello Ronan…you’ve gotten stronger lately. What’s the secret?”

“You have to go through a lot of shit. But you stone…”

Ronan extended his index finger and pointed at Ophelia. A white, manly stone was stuck in her side. It was definitely a stone I had seen a lot somewhere. cried Marja, wide-eyed.

“Ah! Where did you go!”

Asher’s face turned white as well. It was a stone that only three people, including Ronan, knew about. said Ophelia, stroking the stone.

“These days… it’s a stone I use as a pillow. It’s pretty… and I like it because I can feel the magic.”

“…pillow?”

Ronan frowned. Come to think of it, Ophelia probably didn’t know the sad story that that stone was originally an old elf.

He could have had nightmares, but it didn’t seem to have happened yet. But should I just see that as a punishment for being punished? Ronan, pondering something, stopped Marja from trying to get the rock back.

“Why stop? That…”

“I know. But wouldn’t it be happy if I became a pillow for a beautiful girl? Come to think of it, I think they’re about the same age.”

“…a madman.”

Marja looked up at him with contempt. Still, Ronan did not back down. No matter how you think about it, that was a happy ending for Sarante who became a rock.

“Come to think of it, where did that baby lizard go?”

“lizard? Ah Itargand has returned to Adren to prepare for admission. They said they would return the day before or the day of the entrance ceremony.”

“I see…”

Ronan laughed. Judging by the benign response, it seemed that he had no idea what was coming along.

Anyway, it was nice to see everyone’s faces after a long time. Suddenly, Ronan realized belatedly that he was missing the boys and girls in front of him. I felt it even during my time as a punishment soldier, but it seemed that humans are creatures that cannot survive alone. said Ronan.

“Anyway, as long as you had a good time. It’s been a while, but please let me know how the academy works.”

“of course. But before that, there’s something I need to do. Your body is completely fine now, right?”

Marja asked. Ronan shrugged at the vague question.

“to do? Well, that’s true, but…”

“Then fight against us. Earnestly.”

“ok?”

Ronan raised his eyebrows. The proposal was always made by himself, but it was the first time he was invited.

“What kind of wind suddenly blew?”

“Come to think of it, I haven’t had a sparring since you lifted the curse. We worked really hard too.”

Marja’s tone was serious. Ronan looked around at the other members. Everyone was glaring at them with determined expressions on their faces.

Various emotions could be read in eyes of different colors. Tension, fear, a strong desire to win, etc… Ronan smiled and nodded.

“Whatever you want.”

I thought that one member was chosen well. Ronan tapped the hilt. Through the cracks in the scabbard, a glow of sunset leaked out as if replying. I was already exhausted, but sometimes I thought this would be okay.