Academy’s Genius Swordmaster - Chapter 23

23. For my sister (2)

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Schlieffen continued to talk with Iril for a long time. To be precise, it was close to what Irill said one-sidedly.

“By the way, Ronan and I look similar in age. oh! Are you also entering Phileon this time?”

“ah. Mmm. It is.”

“Wow! There are all these coincidences. Please be nice to my brother!”

“uh. uh uh hmm.”

Ronan looked at Schlieffen with pity. What came out of Schlieffen’s mouth was now more of a reaction than words. “ouch.” “Ugh.” “Wow!” Same stuff.

‘Love is so scary.’

Ronan shook his head as he looked at the morning star of the empire who had become a patient with dementia. At first, he was angry at him for daring to harbor feelings of admiration for his sister, but now he felt sorry for him.

Then Erill pointed to Schlieffen’s knife and said,

“wow! By the way, the knife is really cool! Are you familiar with knives? So, can you recommend a good store? My brother needs to buy a knife right now.”

“Sister please.”

Ronan rubbed his forehead and sighed. Iril was looking up at Schlieffen, her eyes twinkling. Schlieffen, who had been looking at her eyes without saying anything, managed to open his mouth.

“knife.”

It was a word with many meanings. Schlieffen, who was rummaging through the pockets of his uniform, took out something. It was a metal plaque that gleamed in platinum.

Schlieffen held out the metal plate to Erill.

“first of all. take it Compensation…for my mistakes.”

“You made a mistake on me, so why are you giving compensation to your sister?”

“Wow! thank you! But what is it?”

Iril fiddled with the metal plate with a curious expression on his face. On the front of the plaque was engraved a figure of a knight stepping on a dragon. It was the crest of the Grancia family, one of the great families that divided the empire.

Ronan’s eyes widened. He knew the identity of the metal plaque. It was a kind of traumatic certificate often used by aristocratic families. Prove that you will receive the goods first and pay the price later.

Considering the fact that the more prestigious the family, the greater the value and utility, the Grancia family’s bill of lading had an enormous value. In fact, it was no exaggeration to say that it was a one-time free voucher that could be used throughout the Empire.

It was too much to be a reward for destroying the black iron sword. said Ronan as if he was amazed.

“You idiot… do you know what this is?”

However, Schlieffen continued talking without even looking at Ronan.

“The store. At the western end of the workshop street…there is a blacksmith’s shop that has been making treasured swords for the Grancia family for over 500 years. Originally, it is difficult to get in and out… but if you show it, you will be able to enter.”

“wow! really? Can you tell me where that is?”

“The…the artisans are on vacation now, so we’ll have to find them in a few days.”

“Are you really insane?”

“My younger brother’s… broken sword… is all my fault. Please…make a good sword no. I beg you to save me.”

It was the car Schlieffen was about to turn. Erill said, holding his hand again.

“Thank you very much! Thanks to you, I think I can get a good sword. thank you!”

“……!”

It seemed that Ronan would never forget the look on Schlieffen’s face at that time. He staggered away like someone who had been hit in the head with a club.

Illil smiled and said.

“I was worried because he looked scary, but he was a very nice person. thank god!”

Ronan didn’t say anything. Iril put the hand he had received from Schlieffen into Ronan’s hand.

“ruler! Ronan. Noona didn’t understand what he was talking about, but you can write well on your own, right?”

“…maybe.”

Ronan put the card into his inside pocket. Originally, I wasn’t interested in the equipment, but there was no reason to refuse to give it away for free.

What’s more, the secret forge that has been making weapons for the Grancia family. Ronan stuck out his tongue.

“As expected, love is scary…”

Since he said it was vacation time anyway, he planned to visit the smithy only after he entered school. Ronan and Iril moved to the downtown area again.

****

Brother and Sister Ronan moved to the largest hair salon in the islands this time. Although Ronan had no idea, it was originally a place with such a high reputation that even nobles had to make reservations and wait at least three months.

“welcome. The name of the person who made the reservation is…”

“Huh? Why are you like that?”

“Whoa, Director!!”

But for some reason, as soon as he saw Iril’s face, the clerk ran somewhere. Before long, an elderly gentleman with scissors in his shirt pocket came up to them. He was the director in charge of the salon.

“Huh…this is really…”

The director also froze as soon as he saw Leel. He looked at Iril’s face and hair for a long time before opening his mouth.

“Excuse me, ma’am. Would you please give me the honor of crafting your beauty?”

“A craft for beauty…?”

Illil tilted her head. Ronan glared at the director and said.

“I’m asking if I can cut my hair. I’ll tell the old man to understand…”

“I’m sorry. Stop without knowing…”

“Aha, of course! Please make it pretty!”

Illil sat down in a chair. The director took a deep breath and raised the scissors. He had been trimming the hair of noble ladies and ladies for over 40 years, but there was no moment as tense as this one.

Of course, having been to a place like this for the first time in his life, Iril could only feel the anticipation. she said, turning to Ronan.

“uh? Don’t you cut Ronan?”

“I’m done.”

“…You’re not trying to enter the school with that head, are you?”

“Right. Aren’t you okay?”

Ronan brushed his bangs. The messy combed hair swayed sloppily. Iril’s face hardened for the first time since meeting his brother.

“no way! hey! My sister will cut her hair too!”

Erill raised his hand and shouted. She tugged on Ronan’s sleeve and forced him into a chair. Despite several refusals, the sister did not break her stubbornness.

“Oh, I’ll cut it. cut it.”

“Um…then a guest? How would you like me to cut it?”

Ronan sighed.

“Just cut yourself. neatly.”

“Oh, you know…”

The hairdresser’s expression hardened for a moment. However, he soon managed to pull out a commercial smile. Soon after, the scissoring began.

‘Come to think of it, this is the first time anyone other than my sister cut my hair.’

scratch scratch. Every time I heard the sound of scissors, my strong hair was being cut. Ronan’s head started shaking back and forth.

Somehow… drowsiness… came over me.

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A muffled voice was heard in the hazy consciousness.

“Oh, this is really…”

“I guess hair definitely influences a person’s impression. It’s a level of transformation.”

“Oh, are you awake, sir?”

Ronan opened his eyes. It seems that he fell asleep. He blinked his heavy eyelids and looked around. Beside him, Iril was looking at him with both hands clasped tightly together.

“Wow…”

“What, did you cut everything already?”

Her white silver hair, which had been somewhat excessively plentiful, was trimmed into a sophisticated shape that gave off the feeling of a city woman. The volume was reduced by about two times, but the beauty was more than ten times.

“…it suits me. But why are they all staring at me?”

But something was strange. Despite the beauty of Iril, which can be said to be violent, all the eyes of the people around him were directed towards Ronan. Erill muttered in a voice full of emotion.

“My brother is so handsome…”

“What?”

Ronan turned his head and looked straight ahead. In the long mirror up and down, a rather unlucky-looking fellow was sitting on a chair, blinking.

Ronan raised his hand and touched his head. The hair, which looked like an enlarged new house, had become a neat all-back hair. It gave off a neat yet wild impression, just like Professor Baren’s mane.

“…Is this me?”

The black hair that fell over his forehead was shiny, not messy as usual. The eyes that were only revealed were defiantly shining. The director, with scissors inserted in the front, approached with a smile.

“Today is the best day of my hairdresser’s life. Crafting two gemstones instead of one. It is the raw stone of the most sparkling jewels.”

He said he cut Ronan’s hair halfway through. Ronan was staring at himself in the mirror, dumbfounded. No matter how I looked at it, I couldn’t get used to it.

“Damn, that’s so awkward. how much is this?”

“I will not take any money. I just want to thank you for making this wonderful experience possible. ”

“Yes?”

“Please come again next time. Be careful and go back.”

The director politely saw off Ronan and Iril. When I came out, I felt that the eyes that were only focused on Iril were diverted. Originally, both men and women were looking at Illil, but now men are looking at Illil and women are looking at Ronan.

Ronan frowned.

“It’s very burdensome, but how did your sister endure this?”

“yes? what?”

“…no.”

Well, since Iril was originally beautiful, he must have gotten used to the look of envy since he was a snoring boy. Ronan made a complicated expression and swept his bangs.

‘It’ll be a nuisance until I grow it again.’

After that, the two siblings had a great time. After touring the famous places of the islands, we had dinner and returned to the accommodation around sunset.

Today’s lodging was [Sunset Keeper], one of the best inns in the system where the entire tower was converted into an inn.

“Now, where did this ball go? right? left?”

“Damn it!”

Sheeta returned to the dorm first and was playing with Asher. When Ronan with his hair cut came in, both eyes widened at the same time. Asher said in a trembling voice.

“Roronan…isn’t it?”

“okay. Is it strange?”

“Oh no…! It suits you very well. very.”

“Pyaaaaaa!”

Sheeta flew in and rubbed her face against Ronan’s cheek. It seemed that he liked the fact that he was much more affectionate than usual. Then Iril walked to the window as if possessed by something.

“wow.”

The sun was setting. In the special room of the sunset keeper, which has a glass structure, you can see the western main street at a glance.

The avenues, covered with pure white paving stones, were ablaze with a rosy glow. The shadows created by people pacing in the sunset were swaying like foam. She looked out the window and opened her mouth.

“You are so very pretty. There are so many beautiful things in the world.”

Ronan twitched his lips in silence. I felt like I had repaid the kindness I had received from my sister, even just a little bit.

The three of them talked until late into the night. Ronan fell asleep after everyone, including Sheeta, fell asleep. The night before the entrance ceremony went by so quickly.

****

The day of the entrance ceremony was bright.

Ronan and Asher changed into school uniforms after breakfast. The magic department wore a black robe with a cape, and the martial arts department wore a black-and-blue blazer with a white shirt and black slacks underneath.

In the case of the martial arts department, the grade was determined by the color of the tie, but Ronan, a freshman, had to wear a red tie. Iril even clapped and let out a happy exclamation.

“Aww! You two look so good together!”

“stuffy.”

Ronan undid the top button. The party moved straight to Phileon.

Unlike usual, Phileon Academy strictly controlled access after the vacation ended. The guards wearing armor checked the identity of each person.

“hmm? Hey…”

“Yes?”

The janitor recognized Ronan and started talking.

“I thought I’d seen it somewhere, but it was a friend who crossed swords with Schlieffen at that time. How are you?”

“Whatever.”

“Looking at him, he was the chief practical skill, but I wonder how he defeated the rising star of the empire. I look forward to a light greeting.”

“A casual greeting? What is that?”

It was an incomprehensible sound. Ronan shrugged his shoulders once and moved into the premises. Unlike the entrance exam day, he noticed the empty streets. “Nice to meet you, everyone. I am Crava Kratir, the current principal of Phileon Academy

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The entrance ceremony was held in the plaza where the results were announced. Irill and other observers sat in temporary seats built on the edge of the square to watch the entrance ceremony. Behind Kratir, who stood on the podium and gave a speech, familiar faces lined up

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was the interviewers who were in charge of Ronan’s practical test, such as former swordsman Nabi Roze, a strange elf with ear piercings, a werewolf, and

Gidokan. Even if you are in a position to live your life, the achievements you have made will be passed on for eternity beyond a hundred or a thousand years.”

‘I’m sorry, but there’s less than ten years left.’

A clichéd but very good speech followed. Eventually, when Kratir finished his speech, thunderous applause erupted from the audience.

“Welcome to the school, everyone on the 787th.”

“Waaaaaaaa!!”

“Thank you. Then shall we go to the next step? Your seniors are waiting for you.”

“Seniors?”

Suddenly Kratyr turned his back and made a tugging gesture at the empty air, Ronan’s eyes widening.

“What the fuck.”

The scenery on the other side of the plaza, which was obviously empty, was torn away like a curtain, revealing a plaza full of people as if a painting covered in cloth was revealed

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“If you are a martial arts major, please join the tourney club!”

“Euhaha! Who is Ronan? I’m looking forward to this greeting too!”

Filling the other side of the plaza were all students in school uniforms

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