Academy’s Genius Swordmaster - Chapter 226

226. Late summer is autumn (2)

#226

“Tell me how to get to Adren. If possible, by means of arriving alive.”

“what?”

Itargand frowned. It was a completely unexpected question. he asked in a suspicious tone.

“Why are you suddenly going to Adren?”

“Well, to put it simply…”

Ronan’s explanation continued. He was the son of Navardoze anyway, so it seemed okay to say.

There were so many reasons to go to the Dragon City. First of all, what Barca said in the sea of ghosts bothered me. It was already several months ago that the head of the church brought up the story of contacting Adren at the meeting, so it was not surprising that some kind of conspiracy was already underway.

Even from the data of Barca that had been compiled over the past two days, information that some believers had already entered Adren could be derived. I don’t know what’s going on there. However, as the story came from the head of the church, the possibility that he himself went there and still remained could not be ignored.

The most urgent task given to Ronan now was to somehow obtain the blood of the cult leader Abel. Cain, his father, had only a year or so left.

‘At this point, the world is pushing me to go.’

Also, even if I couldn’t meet the religious leader, it wasn’t a business that would lose money. Because Alibrihe, an early member of Nebula Clazier, was there.

Unlike Elcia, he said he was staying in the church, so it was very likely that he knew in detail about the leader’s whereabouts and the Bald Advent plan. Itargand said.

“Definitely not normal. At that point, shouldn’t the military step in at all?”

“i think so too. But the question is whether Adren will accept it.”

“Well, that’s how it is.”

In fact, as soon as the Church’s conspiracy was revealed, Ronan requested that the Imperial Army be dispatched to Adren. As a secret agent, he had the authority to mobilize soldiers for any reason related to Nebula Klazier.

‘I’ll definitely be rejected. It’s good if the messenger doesn’t die.’

However, Ronan knew that Adren would not accept the request. The most powerful race in the world and the city built by their forces didn’t care about the empire. Even more so after Navardoze left Adren to stop the enemy from above.

She called the current dragon king an extremely ‘dragon-like’ dragon, but that simply meant that he had a dog-like personality. Itargand said.

“Actually, going there is not difficult. All means of transportation to the gateway are allowed except space magic. The only problem is the immigration check.”

“It sounds obvious, but can’t you just go in?”

“okay. Only dragons and their servants are permitted entry. If they show even the slightest hint of suspiciousness, they will be reduced to ashes on the spot. Perhaps even if we gather only the people who died at the gateway, we will be able to build a nation.”

“Fuck.”

Ronan spat out a curse. It was so strong that it was embarrassing. Security was very thorough, perhaps because it was the place where the Dragon King and the Hetzlings lived.

‘What the hell?’

I couldn’t think of a way to get through the immigration checkpoint. It was while he was thinking about it for a long time. A lightning-like idea passed through Ronan’s head.

“wait for a sec. I just need to be your servant Temporarily only for judging.”

“What?”

“You literally put your mark on me. I don’t know why you were thinking about this.”

“Looks like you have no idea what it means to be a servant. Engraving is not just a picture. It’s a kind of magical restraint that contracts a master-servant relationship…you can’t believe it.”

Itargand’s eyes widened as he continued to speak. It was belatedly that he realized Ronan’s meaning. Ronan, giggling, tapped the hilt of his sword.

“okay. It’s a ‘magical’ restraint. I can cut magic Wouldn’t it just be enough to cross the judging table and get rid of the imprint?”

“Funny. Do you think that would be possible?”

“I guess I will. Wait a minute.”

Suddenly, Ronan went out of the training ground. When he came back, he had a large crow in his hand. A crow that had been kidnapped while sleeping on a tree crowed vigorously.

“Caw! Aww!”

“Now, put your mark on him.”

Ronan held out his crow. Itargand’s brows narrowed violently.

“…that’s embarrassing.”

“hurry.”

Itargand sighed and placed a hand on the crow’s wing. For an instant, the bottom of his palms glowed red. The rampaging crow calmed down.

“Cut?”

“It’s done…”

Itargand withdrew his hand. The imprint of a geometric shape was revealed. It looked like an earthquake mark from an iron, but it wasn’t hot. The bewildered crow spread its wings and roared.

“Chaaaaaaagh!”

“Wow!”

Surprised, Ronan grabbed the crow with both arms. I almost missed it. Itargand’s power was shared, so his strength was as good as that of an ostrich.

“This bird head. You can’t be quiet!”

“Cut! Aww!”

The crow writhed in bird droppings and struggled. Unbearable, Ronan tugged at the hilt. Sugak! A sharp sword stroke lightly brushed over the imprinted surface.

“… Kiki?”

The crow, whose strength had been released, stopped resisting. Itargand’s brow wrinkled. I felt that the bond with the crow had disappeared.

“oh my god.”

His sword skills, which were close to divine, did not leave even the slightest scar on the crow. In the place where the imprint disappeared, only black feathers remained and glistened. Itargand muttered in dismay.

“Such…inconceivable things happen.”

“Uh… that’s right.”

Ronan was no different. I thought it would be something, but I didn’t expect it to be solved this easily. Scratching the back of his head, he spat out.

“This works.”

****

Time passed quickly. Red ripe dragonflies began to fly around the campus after the last performance of Cicada.

The sky, sweltering in the heat, was shining with a deeper blue. Autumn, the season of plenty, is approaching.

Ronan did not leave for Adren right away. Since the place is a place and the religious leader is entangled, I had to prepare thoroughly before going. The equipment requested from Aurora Skal has not arrived yet.

‘It’s better than rushing to get fucked.’

He decided to do everything he could. He provided the Imperial Army with information related to Nebula Klazier and strengthened the security of Iril’s house. The news of small branches being wiped out came infrequently.

Of course, personal training was not left out. The sparring between the members of the limited-class adventure club proceeded without missing a day. Ronan ducked down to avoid Marya’s horizontal slash and struck her wrist with the back of his sword.

“Ugh!”

“It has definitely grown. It’s still a bit slow.”

“I knew we would lose this time too! Rush together!”

With her cry, members of the staff rushed from all sides. Asher’s ice, Elizabeth’s fire, and Ophelia’s blood magic were linked and poured out. Braum rushed to the right place and raised his shield.

“oh.”

Ronan gasped in admiration. Judging from the flowing connection, it seemed that everyone had a very fruitful summer vacation.

All the friends I see in just two months have grown up. Marya was now not a merchant, but a swordsman, and had a reputation among the aristocrats, and Asher and Erzebet were the first students to receive love calls from all the magic towers.

Braum, who was in his senior year, said that he had already decided on his career path, but he was taking his first steps in the Imperial Knights, which he said was difficult. Ophelia succeeded in deciphering one of the ancient blood magics, and there was nothing to say about Schlieffen. Watching the onslaught that flew by, Ronan grinned.

“I am glad to meet you.”

It was sincere. The comrades in front of him were one of the driving forces that inspired him to save the world. Ronan tugged at the hilt.

“Then try harder.”

The sword forged at the Aurora Skal was much lighter than before. Ronan responded to their efforts with all his might. Chow! Scattered sword strikes tore away the magic that was approaching from all sides. Before long, the smashed members were rolling on the floor.

“Aagh! decomposition! Why doesn’t the knife fit!”

“What are you doing every day… hee hee…”

Whining echoed from all directions. Except for Schlieffen, the win rate of the members converged to 0%. It was true that they grew up at a rapid pace, but it was natural in a way because Ronan was the same.

The result didn’t change no matter how many times I tried it, but it wasn’t a meaningless action. Ronan, who took turns looking at the exhausted members, nodded.

“good. decided.”

“What are you deciding?”

“I’ve decided who to go with for the next club activity. Follow Asher.”

“Are you talking about me?! wait for a sec…!”

Asher’s eyes widened as if they were going to pop out. Instead of answering, Ronan held him on the shoulder. Asher, who had completely exhausted his mana for the first time in a while, could not do anything similar to resistance.

“Save me!”

“Oh Asher… Damn it.”

Only mournful screams rang out. Braum, who was about to say something, passed out. The exhausted members felt sorry for him but felt relieved that they had not been selected.

****

“What do you mean by that? Are you Adren?”

“It is literally. I don’t know you, but I’ve been thinking about who to take for a damn long time.”

Ronan spoke of his plan about three hours after he had taken Asher to his room. It was to prevent him from fainting by giving him time to recover his exhausted mana and body. Asher, who was breathing heavily, continued.

“Adren is the city of dragons. Why do you want to go to such a terrifying place?”

“Well, there are several reasons. The genius wizard is scared of something like this.”

“A first-time genius…I’m not like that…”

“Don’t conscientiously say no. Because unless you’re a genius, most wizards have to commit suicide. And I heard it all from Marja, man. He said he just killed them in the North.”

Ronan patted Asher on the back as if he was proud. In fact, I heard about his performance from Marja not long ago, and it was not enough to say that he was heroic.

He virtually kept the caravel top by himself. The ferocious natives and Jager’s minions attacked day and night, but Asher’s telekinesis wouldn’t allow them to carve out a single claw mark on the top.

In fact, after a few days of sparring, I found out. Asher was seriously going to be helpful in Adren as well. Ronan continued.

“And think about it, wouldn’t you be inspired by something in the city of the most magical race in the world? It will overflow with much more valuable information than what the old friends of the Mage Tower teach you.”

“A new new order?”

For an instant, Asher’s eyes fluttered. Seeing how they reacted to the story of the new spell even after being so frightened, it seemed that all wizards were similar. Ronan nodded.

“okay. I’m going to grow up quickly by going back for a while this time. I’m sure Marya will like it too, right?”

“Why did that story come out all of a sudden?”

“Since I went to the North, it seems that the late girl developed a romantic interest in you. Really.”

Besides, Marja’s thoughts about Asher seemed to have changed. Ronan remembered Asher’s mysterious expression as she talked about her performance.

‘This little guy doesn’t even notice.’

In the past, if it was just like dealing with a friend of the same sex or a cute stuffed toy, now it’s definitely the opposite sex. At least, he seemed to recognize him as a colleague he could trust and entrust his back to. Asher’s eyes widened.

“Ma Marya…? really?”

“I don’t lie about that. If you don’t feel like it, you can decline it. Still, if I had to add one more word to be honest…”

Suddenly, Ronan’s voice became heavy. Asher sighed in a completely different atmosphere than usual. Ronan, who had been holding back, opened his mouth.

“I need your strength. Asher.”

“Ro Ronan…?”

“It feels a little different from the trips I’ve done so far. Should I say it’s cheap? I have a hunch that I need a colleague.”

Ronan bit his lower lip. It wasn’t something I had been thinking about for a long time. If you happen to get caught up in an incident, dragging a friend into a foreseen threat was never an easy task.

“But you can really say no. It’s a trip that has the potential to be more dangerous than ever. This is just my request, not coercion.”

“I am…”

Asher was about to answer. smart. Maid Lucy entered with a sudden knock. A box that looked as solid as stone was in her hand.

“Hello, Ronan. Suddenly a package arrived.”

“Oh, leave it there. Where are you from?”

“Aurora Scal… is that a place? It was sent by someone named Catan.”

“Ah, finally you’re here. Thank you as always, Lucy.”

Lucy responded with a friendly smile. An awkward silence fell as she closed the door.

The serious atmosphere in the middle of the day changed to ambiguous. Ronan scratched his chin and said, pointing to the package.

“Well, let’s break this down and talk about it.”