Academy’s Genius Swordmaster - Chapter 231
231. Sea Road, To the City of Dragons (4)
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It was hard to confuse the vicious presence. It was the black man’s mana seen in Aurora Skal. Goosebumps ran up the arm holding the hilt.
‘Could it be that they are still around?’
It could be very dangerous without knowing the identity. Ronan hurriedly turned to Asher and Schlieffen and said.
“Do some research around here. hurry.”
“Now?”
“okay. Urgent.”
The two were puzzled, but followed the instructions. Along with Adeshan, the two most powerful detection networks in Phileon Academy spread out in all directions. Asher, who had his eyes closed, stammered.
“There is no one within a 5km radius of the bar. Are you sure.”
“A radius of 3 km… Kuh hmm.”
Schlieffen, who was about to speak after him, shut his mouth. Glancing at Asher as if indignant, it seemed Asher had better detection abilities.
“I’m glad.”
Upon hearing the report, Ronan let out a sigh of relief. It seemed that he had already finished his errands and left for somewhere. As he looked down at Drahavie’s corpse, he frowned.
“What the fuck did you do?”
The part that connects the neck and body. Blood and sea water were gushing out from the inside of the hole that was wide enough to feel cool. Judging by the fact that there were no wounds except for the hole, it seemed that he had been hit by a single blow.
Considering its size and the thickness of its scales, it was a strong dragon that could not be compared to Lando Heisel, but it was unbelievable that it went so easily. It was the car he was trying to bring his face a little more.
【Keep… Ugh!】
“It’s a surprise.”
Draharbie’s head, which was hanging in the distance, wriggled. Confused by the sound similar to a whale spouting water, Ronan cursed.
I thought he must have died, but it seemed that he was still breathing. He stepped on Drahavie’s neck and jumped onto the wing on the other side.
Because the left wing was placed in front of the face, the composition was able to be framed as if facing each other. Looking at it like this, it was a really big dragon.
Huge as big as a palm fruit, bright yellow eyes were glaring at him. It was important from here. After clearing his throat once, Ronan opened his mouth.
“Drahavie-nim. Are you okay?”
【Yes. Are you a member of the organization?]
“Yes. What the hell did you do with this kind of injury?”
【Ahhh. I’m so glad Did he leave…]
Ronan calmly imitated the green tusk gang members. Asher and Schlieffen swallowed dry saliva.
Drahabie, who was lying down, was still oblivious to the condition of her son, who was lying on his wing. He coughed up blood and continued.
【Tell my son…Tell Lando Heidel…Run away from Adren…That spear, that spear…】
“Yes? Are you a window?”
【He…is going to use it to kill His Majesty…Maybe…even worse…]
“Your Majesty? Are you talking about the Dragon King? Please speak a little louder.”
Ronan asked, but no answer came back. Before long, Drahavie started talking gibberish like an old man with dementia.
【This venomous dragon…the butterfly of the sea…ahh…】
It seemed that the end of the mind was imminent. window? it’s a window Suddenly, the incident at Aurora Skal came to mind.
‘That box.’
According to Didican, the Black Man ordered a weapon that he was confused about whether it was a pillar or a spear. The box containing the weapons could only be moved with six strong men. Ronan remembered how he had blown the heads off two of the Green Tusks with a single drop of blood on the box.
‘Did I get hit there?’
I wasn’t sure because I had never seen the inside of the box. However, if the hypothesis is correct, it was a truly heinous weapon.
To pierce the dragon’s scales, known as one of the hardest materials in the world, like paper. Ronan asked with a somewhat impatient tone.
“Do you know the name of that dark bastard? Who are you?”
【A great deal… right in front of your eyes… full of regrets… dotted with…]
“Hey, poisonous dragon!”
【Lando… Heidel…】
Ronan asked for help, but no answer came back. The light faded from Drahavie’s eyes as she last recited her son’s name. Scratching his head, Ronan spat on the floor.
“What the hell is this…”
It was difficult to understand the current situation. From the black man to the plan to kill the dragon king with an unknown weapon. I couldn’t come to my senses as the stories that I couldn’t accept one by one were pouring in.
One thing was certain: I had to go to Adren first. At that time, Schlieffen, who was looking at Landoheidel, shook his head.
“This one died instantly. Seeing as there is no heart, there must have been no time to scream.”
“okay. Should I say it’s a relief that I didn’t see my son dead…”
Lando Heidel’s heart and its surroundings were completely cut out. It was much smaller than Drahavie, but the hole was the same size, so it looked relatively serious. Ronan, who looked at the corpses of the two dragons, clicked his tongue.
“Oh shit.”
It was a luxury that the opponent who was supposed to turn into an enemy had disappeared, but I couldn’t help feeling uncomfortable. That father and son died overlapping each other. Even considering that he was an enemy, it was a very tragic death.
Of course, that’s what I’m going to do, but I’ll do it. Ronan, who was examining the corpses and drawing estimates, opened his mouth.
“Assel. If there are any empty bottles or barrels, please move them here.”
“Yes? Why sick?”
“I need to get some poison. Also pull out teeth. Seeing it earlier, it seemed like it would be useful.”
“Ah devil…!”
“Then will you give me a funeral?”
Asher’s face went white. Either way, Ronan raised his sword and began to dismantle the venomous dragon. How many chances would there be to get the material for the dragon?
The poisonous air was boiling over the sea, so only Ronan could work. He took five oak barrels worth of venom-tooth hides and miscellaneous by-products. Someone’s voice was heard from behind Schlieffen, who was blowing away miasma with the wind.
“Hmm. Interesting too.”
“hmm?”
It was a small voice that could be called an auditory hallucination. Schlieffen hurriedly turned his head, but there was no one on deck. It was the same even when I tried to sharpen my senses.
“…Did I hear that wrong?”
“Hey, keep sending the wind. Poison is rising.”
Schlieffen looked back again. It was about three hours later that the work was finished. There was no sign of the black man until the red whirlwind sailed again.
****
The red whirlwind carrying Ronan’s party ran for two more days. The time was delayed by a day because of a sudden storm.
Still, the messy hull has been cleaned up a little. The strong wind and rain washed away all the blood stains on the deck and mast.
After the storm had departed, sunny days followed. It was the evening of the week since the voyage had begun. The boat, which was advancing with a favorable wind, suddenly stopped.
“What is this all of a sudden?”
“Looks like you’ve reached your destination.”
“You arrived? nothing?”
Ronan looked around. But no matter how hard I strained my eyes, I couldn’t see anything resembling land. Only the setting sun of a huge southern country hung on the horizon, setting the sea on fire.
“…Did I drink too much poison?”
Ronan and the others looked at the map that Itargand had drawn. Unless all three of them went blind, this was certain. It was around the time that the blade of doubt slowly turned toward Itargand.
“wait for a sec.”
Suddenly, a fact flashed through Ronan’s mind. Almost all dragons had wings and could fly through the sky.
He slowly raised his head. A massive cumulonimbus cloud obscured about half of the sky. It seems to be floating quite high, but at that scale, it was difficult to properly estimate its actual size.
“…no way.”
“Roronan. Isn’t that what I think?”
“I guess that’s right.”
Sensing something, the three looked at each other alternately. It was a foolish idea, but no matter how much I thought about it, there was no other option. Ronan patted Asher on the shoulder.
“Everyone’s lives are at stake, so please do it delicately.”
“Hey! really?”
“Then there is no other way. I wonder what would have happened if I hadn’t brought you.”
Asher looked like he was about to cry, but Ronan was stubborn. I thought there would be an entrance for outside guests only, but it was a mistake to expect such consideration from the dragon.
“Then I’ll try…”
Asher, who soon resigned himself, let out a sigh. He trudged along and sat cross-legged under the mast.
It seemed to be his own preparation for precise manipulation. As he closed his eyes and chanted an incantation, the hull slowly began to rise. said Ronan, turning to Schlieffen.
“Then let’s do our thing.”
“hmm.”
Schlieffen pulled the hilt as if to reply. The ascending sloop soon entered the cumulonimbus. Nothing could be seen in the thick cloud.
The two of them were vigilant in all directions with all their nerves on edge. If Asher’s concentration was broken by being attacked in the air, it would have a very bad ending. Their weapons were ready to fire at any moment.
“Ugh…”
It was in the middle of the 20-minute ascent. Asher, who had been concentrating, groaned lightly. The rising sloop swayed slightly.
“what’s the matter?”
“I can feel the strong presence. It seems fitting that Adren is over here.”
Hearing that, Ronan focused his mind. Indeed, it was felt that the airflow around them had changed. Conversation Wings fluttering, a small roar… The sound that came from beyond the cumulonimbus cloud was tapping on the sensitive eardrum.
Fortunately, there were no threats. A few more minutes passed like that. Suddenly, the curtain of clouds that covered all sides disappeared, revealing an open space. The stagnant sunset poured over the deck. Ronan and Schlieffen’s eyes widened.
“Oh fuck.”
A huge island floated in the middle of the sky. Magnificent buildings rising in jagged rows were shining in the sunset.
It was a sight reminiscent of the Dreemur that Ronan had seen once, but the scale was dozens or hundreds of times different. Various dragons were freely roaming the air around the island. Then Asher opened his eyes and exclaimed in admiration.
“Three worlds…!”
“Good job. Asher.”
Ronan tousled Asher’s hair as if he was proud. It was a landscape that I never get tired of looking at. I never thought dragons had such an aesthetic sense. Asher, who was moving the boat in a daze, stammered.
“Where is this going now?”
“I will have to go through the immigration inspection. I know where this is.”
Itargand said that there is only one immigration counter in the north of the island. Asher moved his hand and the bow turned. Still young hatchlings flew around the boat, giggling.
“Ahaha, human! human!”
“Hello hello!”
After a long voyage above the clouds, they were able to reach their destination. Indeed, a wide and long stone pier, reminiscent of a bridge, jutted out from the middle of the north face.
A white obelisk that seemed to be five stories high was telling us that this place was special. It was an immigration checkpoint that checked people from outside.
At the pier, vehicles using animals such as airships and griffons were lined up. A huge gate that even a non-polymorph dragon could pass through hung at the end of the pier that connects the island.
Asher landed the boat on the pier. It was ugly to look like a stomach lying down, but it couldn’t be helped because it wasn’t an airship. Disembarking after a week, they slowly moved toward the gate. Ronan shrugged his eyebrows.
“There were more besides us.”
In front of the gate stood five or six people who seemed to have arrived first. Judging from the colorful and unfamiliar clothes, it seemed like a messenger from another country.
Two big men who looked like sentries were blocking the gate. An old man with a long crown on his head was sitting next to him. Apparently, that old man was the judge. Schlieffen, who had been watching them closely, opened his mouth.
“The atmosphere isn’t very good.”
“ok?”
Ronan tilted his head. When I concentrated my nerves a little, I could hear the sound of arguing, just like his words.
“Go back. We are not accepting outside visitors at this time.”
“That can be! It’s a promise I made six months ago!”
“That didn’t work. But I cannot let you in.”
“This is nonsense! I will formally protest!”
The man who appeared to be a messenger began to vomit his anger. The examiner must have been a dragon or its servant, but it seemed that it was quite unfair to see him do that without fear.
However, the sentries only repeated the words to run like a machine. After a few minutes, the examiner stood up from his seat. He stepped out between the sentries and looked at the messenger.
“Examiner Vanartieil. Do you have any intention of going back?”
“At last, someone who can speak has appeared. I told you, I heard the order directly from our king!”
The messenger who saw the examiner raised his voice. An old man named Vanartier listened quietly to his complaints. It was in the middle of the messenger complaining of injustice by making gestures.
“This is not a simple matter. It is clearly a disgrace between countries. To our King…!”
“okay. All right.”
Suddenly, the examiner’s mouth fell open. The sentries turned their heads back. Wow! Flames poured from the examiner’s mouth and engulfed the messenger. Ronan and the others froze in place.
“Hee hee hee hee!!”
Asher screamed. The fire, pouring like molten iron, was extinguished within three seconds. The upper body, which had been moving vigorously a moment before, had disappeared without a trace.
thud. The herald fell silent to the floor. His tanned lower body could no longer speak.
The people who seemed to be the messenger’s party were making faces that seemed like they would faint at any moment. Frozen for a long time, they screamed and ran away.
Since no one had recovered the body, the burned lower body was still there. The examiner looked back at Ronan and the others and spoke dryly.
“next.”
“…Killing.”
Ronan chuckled. Indeed, it was an immigration screening that deserved notoriety. He turned to Asher and Schlieffen and said.
“Nothing to be afraid of. We have imprints.”
“No, right? Would that be it?”
“okay. We are the servants of the famous Itargand. Don’t be scared.”
Asher cried and asked. Schlieffen nodded calmly. Ronan, who tapped the shoulders of the two, opened his mouth.
“Then let’s check once before we go. Show me the imprint somewhere.”
“W Here…!”
Asher rolled up his sleeves. Schlieffen showed the back of his hand in silence. A pattern embodying Itargand was clearly engraved on it. Finally, Ronan lifted his shirt.
“Okay then me too…”
I wanted to take a form, so I asked for it to be engraved on my back. The examiner suddenly checked Ronan’s belly towards him, and the faces of the two people hardened.
“…ah?”
“Is it clear that it is engraved here?”
“What do you mean? You guys saw it until yesterday.”
Either way, both of them didn’t look good. Ronan frowned and reached out his hand to his back.
The imprinted part was very slightly indented, so it was possible to detect its existence by touch. He patted his back and raised his eyebrows.
“Eh?”
The imprint was not touched. Only the touch of the skin and the muscles underneath it was transmitted through the fingertips.
Asher and Schlieffen were staring blankly at Ronan’s empty back. The judge, impatient, opened his mouth again.
“Did you not hear? Next.”