Academy’s Genius Swordmaster - Chapter 65

[ 65. Sujeonno Jarodin ]

#65

Nabi Rosé was looking at Ronan with an expression that seemed to tantalize the world. She drooled and continued with a displeased tone.

“…I’ll tell you one person, so go find it. He’s usually a bad guy, but he’s got some knowledge when it comes to handling mana.

”

“He’s a spellcaster I’ve known before entering Phileon. I didn’t want to get entangled as much as possible, but I can’t help it…”

Nabi Rose closed her eyes as if to hold back a headache. Ronan, who foreboded that something was going to happen, whispered,

” Hey, Instructor. I think this is related to the curse, but can’t we just go straight to it?”

“Going. Where are you talking about?”

“The Dawning Magic Tower. I somehow got a clue.”

“No luck. As for the Dawning Mage Tower, outsiders are currently prohibited from entering.”

“yes?”

“It was a pretty famous incident, didn’t you hear? It had to do with Nebula Klazie.”

“What the fuck?”

Ronan frowned. Nabirosé said that like the Grancia family, an extensive search was carried out in the Five Magic Towers as well.

Three members of the organization were arrested at the Dawning Mage Tower. After failing to escape, they said they self-destructed by causing an explosion using mana backflow.

“I heard it was a pretty big explosion. They said that about three-quarters of the garden was blown away.”

“Did you die a lot?”

“no. There were no deaths except for members of the Nebula Klazie who self-destructed. Thanks to early detection, the damage could have been greatly reduced. But they said it would take some time to sort things out.”

“I can’t help you …”

Ronan stepped back with his forehead. It was fortunate that the explosion occurred in the garden, but trouble was unavoidable.

Even if Sarante’s ring served as an identification card and allowed access, there was a high possibility that there would be difficulties in the investigation in the confusion. Nabi Roze said.

“Looks like things have gone wrong, but first go see the guy I introduced you to. Who knows if it might help.”

“I guess so…”

“Do you remember the place where Mana took the entangled students three months ago?”

“Oh yes! Are you talking about Jarodine’s office?”

Hearing the name Jarodine, Nabi Rose narrowed her brows again. It was the expression he would make in front of a pile of paperwork piled up like a mountain.

“Yes…Jarodin. You must be tired now, so take a break and visit it. Adeshan will guide you.”

“I will. Thank you for letting me know.”

“Good job.”

Ronan left Arena 1 with Adeshan. Seeing the backs of the two walking side by side, Nabi Roze muttered in annoyance.

“It’s nice to see a taller guy…”

The late afternoon sun was shining on the campus. Unlike them, who looked like beggars, students in sloppy outfits were busily walking through the streets. Adeshan opened her mouth as she looked at the slowly ripening sky.

“I think I had a long dream. The sun hasn’t set yet.”

“Iknow, right.”

“Thank you in many ways for today. Thank you for saving me, thank you for listening to boring stories, and again…”

“It’s done. Anyway, that’s a good thing.”

“huh? what?”

“I heard that this Jarodin is an expert on mana. You might even know about the mana of the shadows that you have. I wasn’t inspired, but I’m glad I did.”

Adeshan widened her eyes. It was a day with so many shocking events that I forgot about it for a while. Only then did Adesyan recall the conversation he had with Ronan on the hill of an unknown island.

“Okay, tell me about that. Shadow mana?”

“Because I really don’t know either.”

It was true. Ronan knew only of Adeshan’s qualities and of his terrifying abilities. Adeshan pouted as if pouting.

“It’s petty.”

“What if I don’t know? But are you prepared?”

“What resolution…?”

“What are you determined to become a general? As long as I said I would help, the senior must become a general.”

“That’s right…”

“It’s not an officer of the lower level or a golden armour. only the general Only the position of reigning at the pinnacle of the Imperial Army has meaning.”

There was no smile on Ronan’s face when he said that. The sunset-colored eyes flashed fiercely. Adeshan took a deep breath and nodded heavily.

“…I never thought of anything else.”

“great.”

Ronan grinned. It seemed like it would get busier. They parted at three forks leading to each dormitory building. Adeshan looked back three times before turning the corner and disappearing. Ronan, who smoked his pipe, muttered as he looked at the spot where she had disappeared.

“I’m sorry.”

It was an apology to the old boss. Her will was never carried out. There would never be a windy day in the life of Adeshan on the same boat.

Ronan stood in place for a long time. He returned his steps only when the clouds turned red.

Before going to the dormitory, I thought to stop by the club building. Suddenly, I thought of Ophelia, who had left to study blood magic.

‘Come to think of it, it’s been a while since I haven’t been contacted.’

The last letter came just before leaving for the Baidian Mountains. Ronan groaned. An ominous feeling reared its head.

‘Could this mosquito-like girl eat and splatter?’

I’ll have to do some research, but it seems certain that something has happened. The car had just entered the club building. Ronan’s eyes widened at the sight of the boy looking at the map with his hands behind his back.

“You are late. Ronan.”

“…I have nothing to say now.”

Schlieffen had already changed into a neat school uniform. Ronan, who saw his neatly combed hair, clicked his tongue as if he was sorry. It was in perfect contrast to herself wearing rags that could no longer be called clothes.

“This place is still dirty. You and your colleagues do not understand the concept of the act of cleaning.”

“Seeing that you can afford to say such a thing, you must be in good health?”

“My treatment was over exactly five minutes after you woke up. The quality of the healers here isn’t bad either.”

“Good job. So what’s going on? I’m sure you didn’t come here to point out cleanliness.”

“Take it.”

Schlieffen approached and held out an envelope. The luxurious envelope, like an invitation to an imperial ball, had the brand of the Grancia family stamped on it.

“what’s this?”

Ronan carelessly opened the envelope. Contrary to expectations, there was only one plain piece of paper inside. Ronan’s eyes widened when he took out the paper and opened it.

“You…”

“You must remember the condition that the frequency of participation can be adjusted.”

Schlieffen’s personal information was written in elegant handwriting on the club membership application form. The corners of Ronan’s mouth trembled as if convulsing. The continent’s best talent came into their arms. That too much faster than expected.

“of course. Welcome to the entrance.”

Ronan, barely controlling his emotions, held out his hand. Schlieffen did not respond to the handshake.

“There is one more condition.”

“What?”

“Compete with me every day. Regardless of club activities.”

“I would have done that even if you didn’t tell me.”

Ronan snorted. Only then did Schlieffen hold Ronan’s hand. Ronan’s eyes widened.

‘This baby ….’

It was a touch that seemed to touch the heel. His unripe palms were covered with hard calluses. It was a stratum created by the accumulation of unfathomable efforts.

‘I can’t even catch up with it.’

Ronan laughed. After shaking hands, Schlieffen suddenly activated Silent Scroll. A hoarse voice came out of his mouth.

“Then let’s talk about Miss Erill’s moving plans. Now that I am a member, I must be qualified.”

“Can’t you change your clothes and come back?”

Schlieffen shook his head. Ronan had to listen to the madman’s plans until the moon rose.

****

The day was bright. It was overcast, but there was no sign of rain. Grey-white clouds, giving a cool impression, were evenly spread across the sky.

Ronan and Adeshan went straight to Jarodin’s office. His office was located in Tower 41 on the outskirts of Phileon. Adeshan, who was not yet awake, stretched and said.

“Ummm… It’s been a while since I’ve seen Professor Jarodine…”

“Come to think of it, I’ve met him before. What exactly are you doing?”

“I know you as a professor in charge of mana management in the Department of Magic. I’m friends with Instructor Nabi Rose.”

“Does our instructor have any friends?”

“He says he doesn’t…but when I see him say it sometimes, I think he’s right. Seeing how they seem to be ignoring each other but subtly admit it…”

Adeshan continued. During class, he said that sometimes there are students who fall into a state of paralysis because their mana gets tangled or their core hardens.

In some cases, Nabi Rose can solve it, but when all the methods are ineffective, he eventually asks Jarodin for help.

It was the same when Adeshan visited the other day, and Jarodin said that he released the mana that Nabiroze couldn’t release even with his best efforts, with a single gesture.

“I guess I have great skills.”

“huh. It’s not the martial arts department, it’s because she’s in charge of managing mana in the magic department.”

The two soon arrived at Tower 41. Unlike the grand thirteenth tower where Baren is located, the very simple and ugly appearance stood out. Ravens were circling and chirping above the dark tower, which somehow gave off a gloomy aura. Ronan asked, furrowing his eyebrows.

“…You came to the right place, right?”

“Eh… it’s been like this before, but why did it get worse…”

It didn’t seem strange that the tower suddenly collapsed and human bones poured out. Climbing the spiral staircase, they soon stopped in front of a door with a Jarodin plaque on it.

It didn’t feel very good that the doors were worn out either. It was the moment Adeshan raised his hand to knock. The door opened with a groaning sound.

“What is going on?”

“Kyaaak!”

A man reminiscent of a skeleton with sunken eyes and cheeks appeared. Surprised, Adeshan backed away.

“Come on, Professor Jarodine!”

“Come to think of it, you are old. Are you still working as an assistant under that monster?”

The man continued talking from behind the chain shackle. Hearing that he was Professor Jarodine, Ronan frowned.

‘professor? that one?’

I only knew that one of the test subjects had escaped. Jarodine’s skin was light brown, similar to Nabi Rose. But it wasn’t a healthy and beautiful bronze like hers, but a dull, bloodless brown like the skin of a dying pony.

“Yes…yes.”

“You are such a great student. If it were me, I would have stolen that needlessly long sword and ran away.”

“Ahahaha… He’s strict, but he’s a good person.”

“Seeing that that kind of sound is still coming out, it seems that you have never been hit by anything. By the way, why is that idiot of Butterfly Rose looking for me again?”

It was a voice that was hard to hear because it was cracked and rested. Adeshan, who swallowed saliva, continued.

“There is a student who is struggling with the expression of that sword skill. He told me to visit the professor once…”

“You must be a very promising student to have me come to you even though it’s not an emergency. Is that you?”

Only then did Jarodin turn his attention to Ronan. Ronan had to put a lot of effort into looking him directly in the eyes. The pupils, which were almost stuck in the inner sockets, were a soft blue light.

“yes. This is Ronan.”

“Nice to meet you, Ronan. So, you say your sword skills aren’t coming out well?”

“yes. Arks are a bit different, but… for now, that’s it.”

“This is a problem that swordsmen who are just entering the sword expert stage often encounter. would you like to come in first?

Come to think of it, we’ve been having conversations in the doorway all this time. Ronan nodded. Suddenly, Jarodine stuck out his palm through the crack in the door.

“1 gold.”

“yes?”

“For reference, it is per hour. I am a busy person.”

For a moment, Ronan thought his ears were wrong. Adeshan’s expression hardened. As Ronan stood still, dumbfounded, Jarodin continued to speak in frustration.

“Why are you making such a face? If you are a Phileon student, you must have a lot of money. Isn’t it common sense to have to pay for something outside of work?”

“…Could it be 1 gold per person?”

“You really have the analytical skills of a promising player.”

Ronan looked back at Adeshan. She was muttering something as she flexed her fingers with a puzzled expression. It seemed that he was figuring out what was going on in his pocket.

“Damn it…”

Ronan groaned. The amount of money that was so rotten was spent on the purchase of a house just a few days ago. I had to have an emergency fund, but the problem was that I had to travel to the faraway dormitory building.

“I don’t have money right now…how can I not?”

“There is a way. You just have to turn your back and go back. It would be better if I received only 10 gold each from Nabi Rose.”

Ronan closed his eyes. It seemed like he knew why Nabi Rose hated this guy. I wanted to immediately cut the clasp that was not the same with La Mancha and rush into the office to step on that living corpse, but I couldn’t because I was in a position where I needed help.

It was the car Ronan was moaning while touching his chin. Jarodine, who looked him up and down, asked in a puzzled voice.

“Wait…what is that in your pocket?”

“A pocket?”

“okay. Right trouser pocket.”

Ronan started rummaging through his pockets. When he came out again, he held the ring of Sarante in his hand.

Jarodin’s eyes widened at the sight of the ring. bang! Suddenly the door closed, and a rattling sound began to come from inside.

‘How many latches have you put on?’

Judging by the sound, there seemed to be at least six. bang! Soon the door opened again. Jarodine said excitedly.

“Come in. If you do my favor, you don’t have to pay a dime.”