Academy’s Genius Swordmaster - Chapter 189
189. Mother of Fire (5)
#189
It has been a long time since I cut fire. As the line created by the sword strike widened, a sudden strong wind blew. Waves of flame torn into hundreds of pieces were blown away by the wind. Ronan growled as he turned to Tyver.
“You foolish bastard, you don’t have to know the subject and attack.”
“Senior Seo…!”
Tiber’s eyes widened as if they were about to explode. His idol was in front of his eyes. Schlieffen, who had risen from the audience, murmured in a low voice.
“…it’s faster.”
In his hand was the hilt of a sword without a blade. Before long, the wind that blew away the split flames returned to them in the form of blades. Even though Itargand drew his sword as soon as he fired the fire, he was a step too late.
Didn’t Auror just bloom? Having said that, Schlieffen sat down again. I guess I need to increase my training. Tiber, who had forgotten how to speak, stuttered and opened his mouth.
“Roronan senior. It’s such an honor. To throw herself like this to save me, I really, really…!”
Tiber couldn’t believe what was happening. I couldn’t even think of the shameful thing of getting hit by a freshman and being kicked out. It was the moment when he couldn’t contain his joy and raised the corner of his mouth. Fuck! Ronan’s fist flew in an instant and hit the top of his head.
“Gagging!”
“Split what you did well. Do you want to die?”
It was a shock so strong that it would be believed even if the skull had been cracked. Tyver collapsed, holding his head with both hands.
I did the right thing by sticking it into the spire while alive, but since it wasn’t intentional, I decided to treat it as one shot. Perhaps in the distant future, when he realizes what he has done, he will pass out. Ronan, who led the sword around, glared at Itargand.
“I understand how you feel, but you shouldn’t be moderate.”
“…was careless.”
Itargandh bowed his head in disdain. Even in the midst of that, he glanced up at his mother, like a five-year-old who had done something wrong.
Come to think of it, I couldn’t identify the most important person. Taking a deep breath, Ronan looked up at Navardoze. She was looking down at herself with a dry expression.
‘what. Why are you looking at me?’
Ronan unknowingly averted his gaze because he was staring at him uncomfortably. Kratyr, who came to his senses belatedly, declared the winner.
“City match over. The winner is the Ir student!”
“Wow!”
Cheers erupted from everywhere. Something ended in an instant, and even a third party intervened, but victory was a victory anyway. A medical team rushed in and carried Tyver on a stretcher. Kratyr’s electric sound echoed in my head.
[Thank you very much. Ronan-kun.]
Everyone was chanting the name of Itargand. Ronan quietly returned to his original seat. The emperor, who had completely folded the newspaper before he knew it, let out a soft laugh.
“It was great. After all, I chose one person well.”
“It was nothing. Someone must have stopped it anyway.”
“I guess so. Still, if it hadn’t been for you, that brave boy’s hair would have been singed.”
Despite Ronan’s humility, the emperor praised him. Actually, it wasn’t entirely wrong. It was a place where outstanding talents gathered, so someone might have stopped it, but it was true that he acted the fastest. The emperor, who had been staring alternately at the arena and at Ronan, tilted his head.
“By the way, what did you do wrong?”
“yes? Suddenly, what is that…”
“Navardo is looking this way.”
said the emperor. In an instant, the hairs all over her body stood up. As he hurriedly turned his head, he saw Navardoze, who was looking this way with his legs crossed, as he said.
Her eyes were still fixed on Ronan. Eyes shimmering in the color of fire were glaring at him. The vertically narrowed pupil belonged to a dragon, not a human.
‘What the fuck is it really?’
Ronan moved his seat three spaces to the side just in case. Navardoze’s gaze followed him like a magnet. An ominous feeling was creeping up.
‘You’re saying that because you carelessly cut the fire your son shot?’
Ronan swallowed a thick saliva. He couldn’t have been angry for that reason, but a dragon was such an elusive creature that he couldn’t be careless. He couldn’t even ask why now, so Ronan decided to focus on watching the entrance ceremony for now.
The entrance ceremony went smoothly. The simple greeting ended with a score of 9:1, with everyone except Tyver beating the freshman. Because Tyver was defeated so uglyly, all the remaining sophomores gritted their teeth and engaged in sparring. with chaeng. The knife fell from the hand of the last defeated freshman.
“Keugh… lost.”
“no. With a little tweaking, it could be much better. Certainly, the level of these freshmen is high.”
“Is that so?”
“then. In particular, it is not enough to call you the seed of talent. So why don’t you join our tourney club?”
However, it did not happen that the freshmen were depressed or in a bad mood. With the exception of a few monsters, it was a natural match to lose. The skill and attitude of the seniors, who couldn’t believe it was a year difference, inflated their expectations and sense of belonging to Phileon. The entrance ceremony ended with a short speech by Navardoze.
【It was fun. May the flame of the beginning brighten your future.]
Hwareuk! Flames rose from the air and consumed her form. When the flames died down, only the chair that Kratir had prepared remained.
Before long, the loudest cheers since the establishment of Phileon broke out. No one present could have imagined that seeing Navardoze was not enough, and that they would be blessed by her. After the entrance ceremony, the freshmen moved to the banquet hall, guided by their seniors. Ronan looked back at the emperor and said goodbye.
“Then I will go, Your Majesty. See you again soon.”
“okay. It’s been a lot of trouble. By the way, where did Navardoze-sama go all of a sudden?”
“Iknow, right. I was going to ask her what she did wrong, but she suddenly disappeared… I should ask Ir.”
Navardoze was staring at Ronan until the end of the entrance ceremony. I thought he would say something, but he would leave like that. He was about to get his butt off the chair.
【There is no need for that.】
“Heo-euk…!”
A voice came from the left. Ronan sighed and turned his head. Navardoze, who had disappeared, was sitting with his legs crossed next to him.
Even though Itargand was still in the arena, she was still staring at Ronan. Her red hair gave off a nice scent she had never smelled before.
Ronan was so surprised that he was dumbfounded. The emperor rose from his seat and bowed his head politely.
“The Emperor of the Empire meets the Fire Mother.”
【It’s been a while. I finally came.]
“Because I couldn’t get over it. Next time, I’ll meet you at the imperial palace.”
【I’m sorry at that time. I couldn’t even read the letter you sent. Turns out, that crowned idiot cheated on my son.]
Navardoze said with a tone of regret. It was a story during the Winter Witch Affair. Come to think of it, Itargand was dispatched to Rodolan because the emperor asked Adren for support.
‘A crowned idiot?’
It seemed that there was something similar to the boss in Adren, the city of dragons. I don’t know if it’s stronger than Navardoze. The emperor shook his head left and right.
“no. Itargand-nim was also very helpful.”
【Thank you for saying that. But I know Itargand was still too young to be of much help. The person who really brought spring back to you is the child next to me.]
“Without a doubt, he made the biggest contribution.”
【If the opportunity arises, please visit us again. I want to talk to this child today.]
“I see. Please be healthy.”
After bowing again, the emperor rose from his seat. Just looking at the head of the most powerful nation on the continent, you could tell her status.
The emperor completely closed the newspaper and left with his bodyguards. After confirming that the surroundings had become quiet, Navardoze looked back at Ronan.
【Ah.】
“Ah, yes.”
Ronan shrugged at the sudden call. Touching her chin, she crossed her legs the other way around.
[There is something I want to ask you. Please answer honestly.]
“Yes?”
【About what happened last night. You glossed over the reason why you didn’t fall under my spell because of your simple constitution. Do you remember?]
“Ah, that’s what…that’s right.”
Ronan nodded. She was still wearing a revealing dress, so it was difficult to look her in the eyes and talk.
[It wasn’t quite wrong. But I know it’s a little different in reality.]
“Yes? What is that all of a sudden…”
【To be precise, cutting mana is your ability. Isn’t that right?]
Ronan’s face hardened the moment he heard that. How does this charming wife know that?
“How did you know that…?”
【As expected. Now it’s explained. Without that, there’s no way I would have felt a sense of deja vu for a person I wouldn’t have lived with in my twenties.]
It was an inexplicable sound. Suddenly, Navardoze stretched out his hand and began to caress Ronan’s face. The red dragon’s hand was much warmer than a human’s. she continued.
【I’m sorry. I know your father.]
“…Father?”
【okay. I never thought we would meet like this.]
In an instant, my mind turned white. It felt like lightning was striking somewhere deep in my skull. As she gently brushed Ronan’s nose, she smiled heartily.
The child that 【■■ talked about was you. Why didn’t I find out sooner? They look like this.]
“Huh?”
Ronan raised his eyebrows. It was as if I hadn’t heard some important words.
“Could you tell me just one more time?”
【huh? What do you mean?]
“The name of that father.”
【Ah, that’s what ■■ means.】
“…What is it?
Ronan frowned. I couldn’t make out the words that referred to my father’s name. It was like the language of shadows experienced in the world of images in the past. He soon came to a conclusion and spat out a curse.
“This damn curse…”
It seemed that the information was being controlled by the curse. Seeing the suddenly grim expression, Navardoze widened his eyes. Ronan said, holding out a fountain pen from the front pocket of his coat to her.
“Would you please write the name of the person you just said here on the palm of my hand?”
【Why?】
“I can’t hear that name now. I have some personal circumstances.”
【what? Eh, I got it.]
Navardoje began writing on Ronan’s palm. It felt strange to be tickled. Before long, as she removed the pen, Ronan flipped his hand over. There were no words written on the rough palm. Ronan gritted his teeth when he saw the black stain as if ink had been spilled.
“Fuck.”
【Could it be that you can’t even read the handwriting?】
“I think so.”
Ronan sighed. I wondered why the name was so popular. It was the car that Navardoze was trying to answer. Suddenly, her horn began to flicker slowly.
[Ah, is it starting again?]
Navardoze clicked his tongue. It was the same ominous red as the one I had seen last night. Ronan tilted his head.
“What happen?”
【It looks like the offensive has started again. I would have gotten sick of it if it had been broken that much, but it’s
really tough.] Navardoze’s voice was thick with annoyance and fatigue. Judging by the reappearance of the word offensive, it seemed like the same thing as last night had happened.
Mana was gathering around her. Somehow, this time, it seemed like he was about to leave suddenly. An urgent Ronan raised his hand and asked a question.
“Can I go with you too?”
【Hmm?】
“I want to know as soon as the opportunity arrives. About my father.”
Navardoze raised his eyebrows. It was an unexpected reaction. After thinking for a moment, she opened her mouth.
【For a mortal to handle it… No, if it’s the person’s bloodline, it’ll be fine. Do you really want to come with me?]
“Yes. I don’t know what.”
Ronan nodded. If not now, he did not know when he would meet Navardoze. Just then, a familiar voice came from under the stands.
“I will go too. mother.”
The two lowered their heads. Itargand, who had approached before I knew it, was looking up at the audience. It seemed that he had come to see his mother’s horns glowing. Navardoze shook his head.
【Thank you for your heart, but I’m fine today. Spend time with your new friends.]
“Hao…”
【Someday, even if you don’t like it, it’s something you’ll take over. As I said yesterday, enjoy the immaturity of childhood.]
Navardoze said in a friendly voice. From what he said, it seemed he hadn’t even been to Itargand.
“…All right.”
Biting his lower lip, he shook his head. Not long after Itargandh turned and walked away, dozens of students swarmed around him.
“Did you say come? The match was really cool!”
“Hey there… do you have a girlfriend? No, just…because a friend asked me to ask.”
“Brother. They used a lot of fire. Could you tell me if it was the effect of the sword or your own magic?”
It seemed like he was just waiting for the right moment to talk to him because he wanted to be close. Recalling himself three years ago, Ronan involuntarily laughed. Navardoze, who was watching his back, muttered in a faint voice.
【I wish I had more friends. It’s an unfamiliar concept to a race of dragons
that only they know. By the way, aren’t you too negative about your own race?”
【You don’t know how great the work you did for Eir is. hey I feel like I want to kiss your cheek right now.]
Then you can do it. Ronan had to hold back the words that rose to his throat. If it wasn’t for Adeshan, who was looking at us with worried eyes from the audience seat on the other side, I would have tried my best, but it was just a pity.
【It’s been a long story. then let’s go together It won’t take long.】
“If there is anything I can help with, I’m happy to help. But where are you going?”
【Dreemur. It is the place where the sky thins and it is the frontline on which I fight.]
With those words, Navardoze snapped his fingers. The flames that bloomed in the air swallowed the two of them. When the people around them who noticed the change turned their heads, the figures of Ronan and Navardoze had already disappeared.