Academy’s Genius Swordmaster - Chapter 68

[ 68. Jarodin (3) ]

#68

Ronan carefully picked up the book. On the half-off cover, there was a large line written on what was presumed to be the title.

“About the resurrection…?”

Suddenly, dozens of inkwells rolling around my feet caught my eye. All were empty. Three or four quill pens, speckled with hand stains, were scattered on the desk.

‘Could it be that he wrote it?’

It looked like a book written by Jarodine himself. Ronan slowly flipped through the pages.

The date and record of the day were written on each page. The first record is the year 1031 of the Imperial calendar. It was written 17 years ago.

[…Fortunately, we were able to preserve it before the decomposition progressed. I agree with the Darbat monks that the body is the vessel for the soul. As long as the bowl remains intact, Sunya will definitely return.]

‘Sugna? Is that woman’s name?’

Ronan turned his head. Adeshan was staring at the woman as if possessed, with her hand on the glass coffin.

I hadn’t noticed it before, but the woman seemed at most about the same age as Erill or a little older. Ronan, who was silent for a moment, twitched his lips.

‘…I was researching to revive my dead wife.’

As if to disprove him, in the middle of the book, the story of death and resurrection was messily written. Even information about the afterlife covered by myths and religions spread all over the continent, and even necromancy, a type of black magic.

Ronan, who laid Jarodine on the bed next to him, picked up the book again. He began to skim through the contents with the delicate movements of a newborn child.

[Today too, Sunya is beautiful, and the 22nd attempt at resuscitation has failed. The money raised by selling decorations is also slowly running out. It’s been a while since Nabi Rose came. After seeing my wife, I suggested that she go, and she punched me in the face.]

[I returned from a business trip to the north, but there was no particular result. He gave up all his positions and came out of the Manwol Magic Tower. Fame is worth less than fallen leaves rotting under the snow. I need more money.]

[With Kratir’s help, I was able to move Sunya. Starting today, I am a professor at Phileon. Currently, it is a job where you can get the most salary.]

Ronan’s expression darkened as he turned over the sheets. There was nothing pleasant to be found in the handwritten diary.

[77th Resuscitation Attempt: Diamond 2kg + Ogre Heart 432g (Failure)]

After reading it, I thought I could understand why I was so obsessed with money. The book contained details of hundreds of resuscitation attempts.

It was mainly used for magic or alchemy that required a catalyst, but the materials that went into it were a problem. For the magic he tried on the 102nd, five gold lizard skins, which were more expensive than most houses, were used as catalysts.

‘Damn it, it’s not enough even if I take 10 pieces per hour.’

Ronan skipped the middle and went straight to the backmost chapter. Looking at the date, it was written yesterday.

[I want to hear Sunya’s voice. The 144th attempt to resuscitate has to be made, but the mana of the longevity race with high purity and the essence of fresh blood have not yet been obtained. After all, I accepted their offer]

The diary was cut off there. There was a white note stuck between the books. Ronan tilted his head.

‘them? proposal?’

I felt kind of uneasy. All in all, it was unlucky white again. It was a car trying to turn the front page again to find a clue. Suddenly, Adeshan’s cry came from behind.

“Professor Kyo!”

“Shit, it’s a surprise.”

Ronan unknowingly took the note. I hurriedly turned my head and saw Jarodine sitting with her upper body raised. A dry voice came out of his mouth, which had been breathing irregularly.

“……You showed ugliness.”

“Uh… are you feeling better?”

“okay.”

Jarodine looked around slowly. He saw his secret laboratory and the two people who were hardened like statues.

In Ronan’s hand was a report and diary he had been writing for the rest of his life. said Jarodine.

“It works very well.”

Suaaaaagh! Suddenly, the surrounding mana gathered towards Jarodine. Sensing an unusual energy, Adeshan sighed. Ronan protested with his hand on the hilt.

“I don’t want you to misunderstand, but me and my senior came down because you asked me to come down.”

“Now, Professor Jarodine. Calm down…!”

Jarodine raised his hand instead of answering, just as Ronan was about to pull the hilt of his sword. Exactly! He snapped his fingers in the air and at the same time a white dress was put on the naked woman’s body. Adeshan’s eyes widened.

“uh?”

Jarodine stood up. The collected mana dispersed like mist. He walked to the glass tube, looked at the woman, and opened his mouth. “Sorry

Sunya. I didn’t expect a guest to come.”

“Jarodin?”

“Forget it.”

“yes?”

“I mean forget my wife naked.”

Jarodine suddenly turned around and glared at Ronan. Blue eyes were burning fiercely in the eye sockets. Ronan swallowed at the sight of mana rising over his shoulder. “It’s not a joke.

”

Among the wizards I’ve ever seen, he was strong enough to fit within ten fingers. He couldn’t guess victory or defeat, and there was no reason to fight. Ronan raised both hands and murmured, “Okay. I’ll forget it.

”

“It must be true.”

“Yes. So calm down. You’re not planning to tear us to pieces with magic, are you?”

“…why would you do that. It happened because of my carelessness.”

He seemed to have some recollection of what he had done, judging from what he said. Jarodine pointed at the book with the tip of his chin and said, ”

But why are you holding that up?”

“Oh so…”

“Okay. Have you read the contents?”

“No. I just picked it up.”

“I’m glad.”

Jarodine stumbled over and snatched the book. It seemed that the aftermath of the curse was still lingering on his unsteady gait. He sat down on the bed as if collapsing and continued, “…You are the first students here

. .”

“It wasn’t intentional.”

“I know. And if you’re not stupid, you’ve probably noticed what I’m doing.”

Ronan and Adeshan nodded as they faced each other, and Jarodine let out a deep sigh,

“Please. Keep it a secret.”

“Of course. Who are you telling this to in the first place?”

“Hagisa, that’s right…Does Ronan have a ring right now?”

“yes?”

“I thought it would be better to extract something like this now. Would that be okay?”

Ronan laughed. “Even though he came to his senses, his obsession did not change.

He took out a ring from his pants pocket and held it up. Sarante’s magical power was subtly leaking from the jeweled ring.

“Do whatever you want. It was a little late, but it worked out well.”

“Thank you. I’ll do it as soon as possible.”

After receiving the ring, Jarodine sat down at the desk. He began extracting magic using a precise tool.

Ronan and Adeshan stood side by side in front of the glass tube. Adeshan looked up at Sunya with a sad look and opened her mouth.

“It’s so beautiful. Let’s go. That’s right.”

“Yeah what.”

“You’re still young…what happened?”

“Well…”

Judging by how clean the body was, it was assumed that he was killed by a soldier or poisoned. Ronan clicked his tongue slightly. Since he had never experienced love between lovers, he couldn’t fully sympathize, but he couldn’t help but feel dirty. The two of them strolled through the secret spaces of Jharodine, Adeshan looking around with the energy of moving the whole place in her mind throughout the walk, a habit that underpinned her

insight

. I’m anxious.’

On the other hand, Ronan was just staring at the floor without saying anything. Unsure of the anxiety. The so-called intuition antenna was sending a warning. ‘Even though I’ve never been in love… I’ve seen a lot of

people who lose their lives because of love. ‘

Among the punishment soldiers, it was not difficult to find those who had been caught for killing an cheating lover or killing someone for a lover. Ronan considered love as a kind of poison. Love made dragons commit suicide and the empire’s morning star became a patient with dementia

. He turns even the best person in the world into a ruffian who is not afraid to do evil.

Jarodine was already irreversibly addicted. Judging by the contents of his diary and his actions, he literally did anything to save his wife. ‘ It was a great thing to do.

‘If those bastards come to seduce…’

That increased Ronan’s anxiety. If Nebula Klage approached him with a sure way to save his wife, he would do it instead. If you suggested doing something, Jarodine would do it even if he knew it was wrong

.

Ronan reached into his inner pocket and accidentally touched the note he had been carrying, when Jarodine’s voice echoed in the darkness,

“It’s… done.”

“Already?”

The two went back to Jarodine. He took out the monocle he was wearing and returned the ring that had been extracted. Indeed, as Jarodine said, there was no change in the mana exuded. “Did you extract it correctly? Nothing has changed

. ”

“I was also surprised…it contained much more magical energy than what seemed to seep out…”

Jarodine stood up. Her slender legs trembled like a newborn antelope.

More tired than before . It seemed that he had put a lot of energy into extracting mana from what he could see. He sighed as he leaned on

Ronan’s shoulder

. Thanks to that, I succeeded in responding to mana.”

“You…you don’t know how long I’ve been looking for this…You kept your promise, so I’ll fulfill the rest of it…If you’re having any trouble, come back anytime…” “Thanks.

”

“Then… will you please go back today…? I’m sorry… but I can’t seem to open my eyes…

”

Ronan turned his back. He was already nervous about the note, but it worked out. He was about to step out.

“Wait…”

“Yes?”

Jarodine’s voice caught him, Ronan answered without turning his head, and for a moment, a chill ran down his neck, like a ghost licking his back

.

A cold sweat ran down his temples, and Jarodin continued sparsely,

“Don’t forget that mana seniority… should be done every day… Twenty years may not be enough if you are intoxicated with your talent and neglect your efforts. …”

“…Oh sure, don’t worry.”

“Those with strong skills can perform exercises even in the middle of a fight. You too should devote yourself to that goal…”

Ronan then turned his head. “And you

… Nabi Roget’s assistant…”

“Your professor?”

“Did you say your name was Adeshan

?

“Obviously, I didn’t feel anything the last time I saw it…It’s not serious…I feel a different energy from you than Ronan…”

Adeshan’s eyes widened. Shortly after, the snoring started to spread softly,

and Ronan and Adeshan made their way out of Tower 41. He breathed a sigh of relief when they reached the main street where the tower was hidden

. .”

“Are you okay? Your complexion is pale.”

“It’s nothing. Hold on…”

The weather was still gloomy. The shadows created by the clouds covered the campus. Ronan reached into his inside pocket and pulled out the note he had snuck up on earlier. “What is that?

”

“I don’t know. It would be nice if it was just a note of what to eat for dinner…”

It may be grandiose, but Ronan was imagining the worst possible future. I just hoped that the identity of ‘them’ written in the diary was not limited to Nebula Climb.

Ronan took a deep breath and opened the note. Contrary to expectations, nothing was written on the crumpled paper.

“Eh?”

However, there was a red stain in the middle of the empty space. The subtle colors didn’t seem to be ink or paint. Ronan tilted his head.

“What is this?”

“What is it?”

Adeshan, who was looking at the note, shrugged his eyebrows.

“Yes…? Aren’t those bloodstains?”

“blood? Oh, it seems so.”

Ronan nodded. But the doubts were further aggravated.

There must have been a reason these things were tucked away in the middle of an important book. Even the bloodstain, which fell exactly in the center of the paper, gave off a somewhat artificial feeling.

“There must be something there…”

Ronan narrowed his eyes to observe the bloodstain. But nothing could be found out. It looks like something magical has been done, but I have no inspiration.

Should I take it to Elizabeth at least? Ronan was about to fold the note.

-Shuaaah!

“What the fuck is that?!”

“evil!”

I almost dropped the note. Suddenly, bloodstains began to spread widely as if exploding.

The red traces that spread on the paper stopped only after forming a specific shape. Adeshan murmured, calming her surprised heart.

“The map…?”

“I beg your pardon?”

Hearing the word map, Ronan looked at the note. Listening to Adeshan’s words, it definitely seemed like a map of somewhere. Then, a familiar voice came from behind.

“It’s been a while, Ronan. The lady next to you too.”

“hmm?”

Ronan turned his head. There stood a girl with a hood pulled down to the top of her head. An incredulous voice came out of Ronan’s mouth, who frowned.

“…Ophelia?”

“huh. I waited a long time.”

It was a face I hadn’t seen in a long time. It was Ophelia who left to study blood magic with Sheeta’s feather. Her red eyes were shining in the shadows created by Hood.