Academy’s Genius Swordmaster - Chapter 227

227. Late summer is autumn (3)

#227

The atmosphere just got awkward. Ronan pointed to the box and said.

“Why don’t we talk about this first?”

“What is this?”

“My equipment from the North. I don’t know what it is yet.”

The box from Aurora Skal was smaller than expected. It was at most the size of half a watermelon, so I had no idea what was inside.

‘Did you hear something like a hatchet?’

Ronan opened the box. A pair of black gloves was lying there.

The gloves that went up to the wrists, like those worn by knights, were made of an unknown metal. Asher tilted his head.

“…Gloves?”

“This is unexpected again.”

Ronan shrugged his eyebrows. I thought it must contain something like a dagger or a dagger. But it’s not even a weapon.

It wasn’t bad though. As I said when requesting it, it was more convenient in many ways to use only one La Mancha rather than dealing with multiple weapons.

“You did a good job.”

Ronan, who was examining the gloves, nodded. I was able to notice at once that a lot of sincerity was put into it. Thousands of tiny pieces of metal were joined together with such precision that no gaps could be seen. Suddenly, a question crossed my mind.

“But why one side? Did you run out of ingredients?”

“Ronan, here’s some paper.”

“ok?”

Asher called him. Inside the box lay a thick sheet of parchment. It must have been hidden under the glove, so it had not been discovered. Ronan read the words written on the parchment slowly.

“It’s originally a glove that’s only worn on one side, so don’t misunderstand that you took it off… try blowing mana into your hand. what is this sound?”

“Perhaps magic is imprinted on the gloves. I feel a strange aura.”

“Magic?”

Ronan brought his face closer. Indeed, when I narrowed my eyes, I could see a geometric pattern engraved on the back of my hand.

An elaborate magic circle, as if carved with hair, continued to the tips of each finger. The glove, which he slipped on, fit Ronan’s hand perfectly. I really liked how comfortable it was to wear.

‘I was told to inject mana into it.’

Ronan moved the mana as written on the paper. For an instant, the magic circle glowed softly, and a hook-like nail grew from the tip of the finger of the glove.

Clap! The claws, made of black blades, pierced the parchment with only the growing power. Asher shrugged his shoulders and freaked out.

“Hee!”

“Oh fuck.”

Ronan’s eyes widened. Ronan noticed at once that these claws were made from the broken fragments of La Mancha.

I was told to use it at my discretion, but I never thought I would use it this way. Besides, it seemed that each finger could have its nails plucked separately. When the flow of mana was cut off, the fingernails disappeared.

“This is good.”

I liked it more and more. It was an equipment that satisfies the various uses that Ronan values most in battle. The sturdy one seemed suitable for use as a defense. He turned to Asher and said.

“If I knew how to make it this well, I would have asked you to make one for yourself. I’m sorry.”

“I am fine. Enough for now.”

“Thank you for saying that. Then let’s finish talking…”

“I’ll go with you.”

The answer came back before I could even speak. Ronan raised his eyebrows. Asher’s face, which had regained peace before he knew it, was serious, no different from his own. Ronan, who was still facing him, asked the question again.

“Are you okay? It’s no joke this time.”

“huh. Rather glad I could help. You are my first friend.”

Asher did not stutter when he answered. Suddenly, before entering Phileon, the image of Asher passed before my eyes. The boy, who was unable to lift a single person properly and ran away with tears pouring down his nose at the Luna Goblin, became a confident wizard before he knew it.

‘Time goes fast.’

Ronan twisted his mouth. I didn’t know what to call this overwhelming feeling. Finally, unable to find the right words, he opened his mouth.

“okay. thanks.”

“By the way, can I go? Wasn’t it a place that didn’t allow human access itself? If you hit the dragon’s fire properly…!”

And Asher began to stutter like a ghost. The emotion from a while ago was blown away like sand. Laughing involuntarily, Ronan shook his head.

“I’ve already prepared that, so you don’t have to worry. And it’s not just the two of us, there’s one more.”

“One more? Who is it?”

“That’s…”

Ronan was just about to reply. smart. The door opened with a quick knock. Asher’s eyes widened when he saw the familiar young man.

“Sch Schlieffen?”

“I was wondering who to take as the other person, but it turned out to be Asher. I was expecting it.”

Schlieffen nodded as if he knew that. On the back of his left hand, a crest in the shape of a red dragon was clearly engraved. It was a mark that symbolized being a servant of Itargand.

“okay. Is it worth getting the engraving?”

“It didn’t hurt, but it was very unpleasant. I can definitely get rid of this.”

“Have you been deceived? If anything, I can get rid of it now.”

“It’s okay, so hurry up and finish it. I don’t like being away from Lee Lily’s side for so long.”

Schlieffen said. He was a very consistent guy. From the moment Ronan decided to go to Adren, he had the idea of recruiting this child.

In a way, Asher and Schlieffen had an oddly similar corner. Asked if he could help, Schlieffen agreed without hesitation.

Even though I didn’t talk about this or other rewards at all. When I asked if he would be okay with that, the answer that came back was truly spectacle.

– You’re asking a strange question. didn’t you ask for help

unlucky guy. Ronan murmured and smiled lightly. Although he was living a life of misfortune, he seemed to be blessed with people. After informing Asher of the matters related to the imprint, he continued.

“Departure is in three days. We’ll move to Tandrey Port at the southernmost tip of the continent with a space-shifting scroll, and from there we’ll take a ship lent by Itargand to Adren. Anyone with more questions?”

“How long will the hour take?”

“I don’t know either. It won’t take very long though. If we’re wrong, we’ll have to fight the angry dragon or Nebula Clash, but either we die or they die, and the decision will come soon.”

Ronan said calmly. Asher’s face went white. Since there were no further questions, Ronan announced the dissolution.

“Then know that. Asher, you must stop by Ir and get his stamp.”

“Yes. okay.”

the two left Now there was only one thing left to do except to say goodbye.

Ronan took the papers he had prepared in advance and went outside. Baren was not in the office, so I had to search for it for a while. The place I found him was near the Hill of the Four Seasons, where the autumn leaves were in full bloom.

“What’s up?”

Baren, whom he hadn’t seen in a long time, was with Major Nemea, Jaifa’s adjutant. Walking hand in hand side by side, they seemed very close.

It suits you well. It’s a Wear Lion couple. Ronan approached hiding his presence and stabbed him in the back.

“long time no see. Varen.”

“Huh! Ro Ronan?!”

Baren met Ronan’s eyes and jumped up. Maybe it’s because he’s a cat, but his leaping power was extraordinary. Ronan held out the paper he had prepared in advance.

“What are you so surprised about? Excuse me during the date, but please check this.”

“Dating is not like that. With Miss Nemea, it’s just…!”

Varen spat out gibberish nonsense. It was surprising that he couldn’t pay the price like that. Nemea, who was staring at him, narrowed her brows.

“I thought it was a date, but.”

“Huh! Of course it is. but…!”

Nemea sighed as she looked at Varen as if she was pathetic. It was hard to believe that he was the same person as the man who fought with Zaifa in the imperial palace. Ronan, who was worse off, put the papers in Varen’s coat pocket.

“I will go. Read it later.”

“Wait a minute! I’ll soon…!”

“Dating is good. hi!”

Ronan walked away as if he were running away, leaving behind Baren, who was talking like he was drunk. Rather, it was a good thing. The club activity plan, which stated that he would go through the city of dragons in search of Nebula Klagie, was not something his bean-sized heart could handle.

****

The plan went ahead as planned. After completing their preparations, Ronan and Asher Schlieffen gathered in the empty lot in front of the dormitory at dawn three days later.

The campus, where the sun had not risen yet, was immersed in darkness. Adeshan, who secretly came out to see me off, asked worriedly.

“They leave as soon as they come from the North. Please be careful.”

“It won’t be a big deal.”

“What about Itargand?”

“I’m going to the south in advance to prepare the ship.”

She said goodbye yesterday, but she couldn’t sleep because she was worried because she knew Ronan’s plans in detail. Adeshan asked.

“Can I really not go with you?”

“Don’t worry and focus on your student council work. Mind control won’t work on dragons anyway.”

“That’s true…but I’m worried about something.”

“I have to go now. It’s really okay, so go in and sleep.”

Ronan kissed Adeshan lightly on the cheek. Her stiff face turned red like an apple.

“I really am. Everyone is watching…!”

“How are you?”

Ronan giggled. Since I was young, I’ve been doing it like greetings with Iril, so it’s been almost a habit since we started dating. Asher, who was watching him from behind, clenched his fists.

“……i envy you.”

“It’s dirty.”

Wow. Schlieffen, worse off, spat. I couldn’t even imagine being deceived like this by that thunder-naked bastard. He lowered his gaze and spoke sternly.

“While I am gone, you are in charge. Guard the sheep.”

“Knock it!”

Sheeta spread her wings as if telling her not to worry. The two, who almost lived in Iril’s house, had become quite close before they knew it. The commonality of being terribly tidy and liking this thread instilled a bond between them.

“ruler. receive.”

After finishing salting, Ronan approached. In his hand was a heap of expensive-looking scrolls. It was a space movement scroll to go to Tandrey Harbor. If possible, I wanted to ask Kratir, but I couldn’t because I was on a business trip somewhere.

It took seven scrolls per person to traverse the South vertically in the islands. An astronomical amount of money was consumed, which was incomparable to the rental of a ghost horse, but Ronan and Asher had a note from the Grancia family. Ronan looked back at Schlieffen and said in a slightly apologetic tone.

“Isn’t this a bit overkill? Of course, I know that Grancia lives very well.”

“Does not matter. Because saving time is important.”

“thanks. I heard about it last night, and my sister was very worried about you.”

“Miss Leeil…?”

“okay. I told you not to get hurt.”

Suddenly, Schlieffen turned his face away. The corners of his lips protruded to the side and twitched. I feel a little bad, but I shouldn’t have told you. Asher, caught in a sense of betrayal and defeat, lowered his head.

“Ooh…”

“Right. Asher.”

Then Adeshan snapped her fingers as if she remembered something. Approaching Asher, she held out a wooden box the size of her hand.

I had to tilt my head back to face him. Asher stuttered and asked.

“What is this?”

“Last night, Marja asked me to give this to you. I almost forgot about it.”

“To me?”

“huh. this is only for you Said to have a safe trip.”

Asher opened the box with trembling hands. Fifteen very small glass bottles were lined up in a row. Realizing that it was a micro-special potion for wizards, Asher widened his eyes.

“This is…!”

his face brightened up. It was a gift separate from the potion he had prepared for all three of them. The shit-like feeling was completely relieved. Ronan, who was suffocating, opened his mouth.

“Then let’s really start.”

“Go with caution.”

Adeshan smiled warmly and waved. Three people opened the scroll at the same time.

Ugh! The distorted space swallowed up their shapes along with the wave of mana. When Adeshan closed her eyes for a moment and opened them up, the three figures were gone.