Academy’s Genius Swordmaster - Chapter 90

[ 90. Shoot at Dawn (3) ]

#90

In Ronan’s hand, the La Mancha that had already been pulled out was glowing. The mana leaking from the 7th circle mage’s body was so thick that it made me dizzy. Aun Fila, who looked down at the two, opened her mouth.

“I want to talk to you guys. Are you okay for a while?”

“Me with us?”

Elizabeth’s eyes widened. Aun Pillar nodded.

“exactly. They both look like freshmen, but their skills are amazing. I couldn’t suppress my curiosity about the promising juniors.”

“Junior?”

“I am also from Phileon. I’m a student in class 767.”

Ronan’s eyes widened. The fact that he was only in his early 30s with such a face was more surprising than the fact that he was an academy senior. Aun Pillar, who was fixing his mustache, looked at Ronan and said.

“Your ability in particular was very interesting. How the hell did you extinguish the fireball with a sword strike?”

“It’s just… it disappeared because I cut it into small pieces.”

“That is amazing. I understand. Everyone has secrets.”

“It’s true.”

It was a look I couldn’t believe. Really, there was nothing more to explain for Ronan, who was everything. Aun Pillar continued.

“I think the conversation is going to be a bit long. I want to take you to my office. Is everyone okay?”

“Of course!”

Elizabeth quickly nodded. It was a natural reaction. The Dawning Magic Tower, which has a high position among the Five Supreme Magic Towers. It wasn’t common to be invited by the top mage and deputy tower owner there.

“I like it too.”

Ronan also readily agreed. It was a car that had a few things I wanted to ask. A small smile spread across Aun Pillar’s face.

“I’m glad you responded. Then follow me.”

Aun Pillar took the lead and guided them. Contrary to the expectation that they would ride a pillar of fire, the three of them walked normally. The reason was that if he did not reach the point where he could transform his body into elements, he would just end up with burns.

“Space attribute magic is the only thing that can move others without any restrictions. Is Kratyr still in charge of Phileon’s principalship?”

“Yes.”

“As expected, Lorhorn-nim’s disciple. If there is someone who reaches the ninth circle next, it must be him.”

Aun Fila explained that even when her father was attending Phileon, Kratir was the principal. Anyway, he was a great old man. It is incomprehensible that he did not show up during the final battle.

Before long, they entered the main gate of the Dawning Mage Tower. Like the exterior, the interior, made of ivory-colored stone, felt antique in proportion to its long history.

The first floor, like other high-rise buildings, served as a lobby. A huge statue in the form of a blazing sun was shining in the center.

Wizards in red robes were wandering around. Whenever they met Aun Pillar, they bowed with their palms together and sent a greeting. Ronan looked around and shrugged his eyebrows.

“It’s more normal than you think.”

The atmosphere was very different from the main building of the bizarre Phileon Magic Department. There were no upside-down stairs, no suddenly controversial portraits.

As expected, Phileon’s spellcasters were strange. Just as I was thinking that, I saw a six-legged lizard sleeping on its stomach in a corner of the lobby. Ronan’s face hardened.

‘Fuck. It’s a Salamander.’

I almost pulled out my knife. If someone gave me paper and a pen to write down 10 monsters that were so damn hard to deal with in my previous life, it was a monster that would proudly put its name on the top list.

A lizard of flame that burns humans with a single exhalation. Its slim body, which seemed to be a good 3m tall, was wrapped in mild fire. Phileon’s students who had come with Elizabeth were listening to the guidance of the magician who seemed to be their leader.

“The one you are looking at now is Nancy, a salamander raised in the Dawning Mage Tower from 120 years ago. Isn’t it cute?”

“Wow, this is my first time seeing Salamander. Can I touch you?”

‘Crazy guys.’

Ronan shook his head when he saw him laughing and listening to it again. In any case, the tribe of wizards was insane. They rode the magic-powered elevator straight to the top of the tower.

****

Aun Pillar’s office was located on the top floor of the Dawning Magic Tower. Through the arched windows wide enough to fill the entire wall, I could see the still-stretching sun and the rolling dawn at a glance.

Aun Fila explained that on a clear day, you can see Rodolan, Fortress of Screams, near the horizon in the distance. The three of them sat on the parlor sofa and talked. Gratitude for the situation that just happened and Phileon’s recent situation were the main themes.

“Oh, I thought it was unusual, but it turned out to be the daughter of the Akalusia family. It deals with three properties?”

“yes. Fire wind telekinesis. The attribute I am most confident in is fire.”

“To be born with fire and wind is truly a gift from heaven. Do you have any plans to come to the Dawning Magic Tower after graduation? The three daughters of Grancia are also doing well, so there will be no shortage of life.”

“I’ll think about it later.”

Elizabeth covered her mouth and laughed. Anyway, she was a girl who really liked compliments. By the way, didn’t you just say Grancia? I wonder if I heard it wrong, but after tilting my head, Aun Fila continued.

“The same goes for you, Ronan. You will surely become a great swordsman.”

“thank you.”

“It is not an empty word. Your prowess will never be outdone by the Morning Star of the Empire. Please devote yourself to becoming a swordsman who cuts down the darkness of the world.”

said Aun Pillar. It didn’t take long to realize that he was a decent person. He belonged to the type of person who lives off goodwill as fuel, which can only be found very rarely.

‘For now.’

However, there were a few things that made it very difficult for me to put my mind at ease. The atmosphere was relaxed, so I thought I could get to the point. Ronan opened his mouth.

“By the way, Aun Fila, I have a question.”

“Hmm? What is it?”

“Why didn’t you help sooner? When you were almost shot down.”

The smile disappeared from Aun Pillar’s face. Ronan stared into his eyes without changing a single expression. Elizabeth

hiccuped at the sudden interrogation.

“That’s…”

“Honestly enough time to block the fireball You had enough of that.”

The more I thought about it, the more I didn’t understand. I’m not sure exactly how many wizards there are in the Mage Tower, but there must be at least hundreds. Even

if Aun Fila himself didn’t see the Fire Ball, one of them should have found it and taken action. He didn’t answer right away, just straightened his mustache. Finally, he sighed and opened his mouth, ”

…It was right after you jumped off the ship that we found the fireball.”

“yes?”

“Literally. No one in the Mage’s Tower saw the process of the fireball being launched and flying away. To be precise, the fireball appeared the moment you swung your sword in the air. At that time, it was already out of reach and at close range.”

So it was the sound of seven fireballs suddenly appearing in empty space, Ronan frowned

.

“I can swear on the honor of being a tower mage. The Dawning Mage Tower has been closely watching your airship.”

The explanation continued. Aun Fila said that the Mage’s vigilance had been greatly strengthened after the Nebula Klagie’s suicide bombing. In fact, they said that they had sent summoners to determine the ship’s location in real time long before the Airship arrived at the Mage’s Tower. “I tried

to reveal the truth as soon as the investigation was over. I was going to say it at first, but it seemed like it would only amplify the anxiety of the guests. Everyone at the Mage Tower, including me, experienced the same phenomenon.”

It was nonsense. It was the moment when Ronan was about to ask if they did drugs as a group. Elizabeth, who had been listening silently, opened her mouth.

“Could it be cognition-damping magic?”

“For now, that’s my guess. Because there is no explanation other than that.”

Aun Pillar nodded heavily. Elizabeth’s face hardened.

“Nonsense. Casting a cognitive impairment spell on such a wide range… If that’s true, you’re saying that the top mage was also affected, right?

“exactly.”

“Who the hell could do such powerful magic…”

Elizabeth murmured in disbelief. Perception inhibition, which makes it difficult to recognize the existence of a target, was basically a magic that only worked for those with lower magic resistance than the caster.

From the Dawn Mage Tower, where excellent mages are scattered, to Aun Pillar, who has reached the 7th circle, it was virtually impossible to simultaneously impede recognition.

“Did Lorhorn play a mischievous prank…?”

“That’s not going to happen. Because he was so engrossed in his research that he didn’t even attend the last tower owner’s meeting. In any case, if someone used deterrence magic on us, it must be an incredibly powerful sorcerer…”

Aun Fila dragged on. It certainly didn’t seem like a simple accident. This time, it was a car to ask about the missing person. Aun Fila, who suddenly stood up, straightened her collar and opened her mouth.

“…Then will you stand up soon? I have a meeting in the afternoon. Before that, I will show you around the Cradle of Dawn.”

“Oh my God really?!”

At that moment, the suspicious airflow flew away. Elizabeth was delighted with the momentum of almost leaving her seat.

The Cradle of Dawn was a kind of laboratory where wizards gathered to develop new magic. Originally, even after becoming a member of the Mage Tower, you had to gain experience for about five years to be allowed to enter. Ronan shook his head from side to side.

“I am done.”

“Hmm? Is something going on?”

“I don’t think it should be delayed any longer. I have to go to the library.”

It wasn’t a bad suggestion, of course. He might learn magic one day, and there was a good chance that this valuable experience would come in handy in the future.

However, the purpose of his visit to the Dawn Tower today was to find clues about Haeju. Aun Pillar said in a voice dripping with regret.

“Then there is nothing you can do. If you need any help, please come anytime. I will do my best to help you as a senior at Phileon Academy, not as an assistant manager.”

“Thank you even for the words.”

“I really have something to give you.”

Aun Fila, who was rummaging through her inner pocket, held out a flat box made of metal. Inside were five scrolls the size of an index finger. Ronan tilted his head.

“What is this?”

“It’s a scroll I made. If you go to Phileon Academy, you will definitely do a lot of dangerous practice, so use it in case of an emergency.”

Aun Fila explained that his favorite magic, including Prominence Bird, was imprinted on it. Ronan’s face hardened. If it wasn’t for his own deafness, what he gave was no magic suitable for self-defence.

‘…As expected, wizards are insane.’

Prominence Bird was a magic that was used even when fighting Ahayute. It wasn’t something that could be handed over like vegetables picked from a garden unless they had gone crazy.

“thank you.”

Of course I didn’t refuse. Ronan laughed and put the metal carton in his inside pocket. To be honest, I liked it. Quite a bit too. said Elizabeth.

“You worked hard, Ronan-nim. How long are you planning to stay in the Magic Tower?”

“Okay. Even if you can’t do it, three or three days?”

“Huh, it’s similar. I’ll see you again when I get a chance.”

“okay. Eating together with friends and eating together. Don’t be alone all day.”

“It’s useless meddling!”

The three of them all got into the elevator and headed downstairs. Since the Cradle of Dawn was on the upper floor of the library, Ronan had to let them go first. As the elevator was about to go down again, Aun Pillar looked back and said,

“Be careful not to read such wicked forbidden books.”

“A forbidden book?”

The conversation did not continue because the elevator went down immediately. Ronan tilted his head.

‘What are you talking about all of a sudden?’

Rather than a warning, it was a tone of advice for the elderly. Soon the elevator stopped. The moment the door opened, a panoramic view of the library unfolded before my eyes. Seeing his majestic appearance, he laughed.

“…that’s amazing.”

The huge library with the largest collection of books on the continent occupied six floors of the 24-story Mage Tower.

The ceiling of the library, which is a combination of six floors, was located at an unfathomably high place.

Books were lined up along the round walls. Similarly, dozens of bookshelves in the shape of cylinders rose up to the ceiling.

The sunlight streaming in through the scattered windows provided the best light source for reading. People were choosing books while standing on a platform floating in the air.

The corner of Ronan’s mouth went up. It wouldn’t be strange if there were at least one or two clues about his curse here. Looking at the city of books, he brushed his bangs and murmured.

“Let’s try it.”

Ronan went straight into action. The first step was to find the librarian Sarante said. If you tried to gather information at random, it would not be enough to search for a year, let alone three days.

The problem was that it was difficult to find a librarian because the library was so large. There were a lot of bespectacles who looked like original librarians wandering around, so it was difficult to deduce based on appearance alone.

Maybe I should grab one and ask. It was the car I was thinking of. A woman’s voice came from behind.

“Is there a book you are looking for?”

“Hmm?”

Ronan turned his head. A small girl was standing there. His short orange hair and Asher’s short stature were impressive.

“It looks like you’re from Phileon Academy. If you need anything, let me know.”

“Couldn’t it be…that’s the

librarian?” The girl nodded. Seeing his young face, Ronan let out a drool

.

“I couldn’t believe that I had any contact with Sarante, who lived in seclusion hundreds of years ago. His voice was also innocent, and at most he looked like himself or slightly younger. Ronan asked as if he was very doubtful.

” there is?”

“yes? no. There are many people who help, but I am the only librarian.”

“Um…then that’s right, well, wait.”

Ronan, who was rummaging through his pockets without a word, took out a ring. The jewel in the middle of the silver ring was shining. It was like a keepsake from Sarante who told me to show it to the librarian at the Dawn Tower. The librarian’s eyes widened when he saw the ring. ” That

‘s…!”

“My friend told me to show this to you. Does anyone know?”

“Uh, how… such… nonsense…”

I didn’t think I would be that surprised to encounter a dragon while taking a walk. The librarian, who was looking back and forth between the ring and Ronan, suddenly grabbed his wrist and said.

“I know better than anyone. Follow me.”