Academy’s Genius Swordmaster - Chapter 98

[ 98. Second Heart (1) ]

#98

Elizabeth, who was rubbing under Ronan’s wingbone, stopped her hand. she asked, giggling.

“…Ronan-sama. Did you originally have a core?”

“ok?”

Ronan frowned. I thought he was talking nonsense instead of applying the medicine well.

the core. Isn’t it a lump of mana that takes dozens of years to make even for those who aren’t under the damn curse? Ronan furrowed his eyebrows and shook his head.

“There is nothing like that.”

“yes? Then this…?”

Elizabeth spread her palm again and pointed to the same spot. There was definitely something in Ronan’s body. The movement of mana was vividly felt in the core that pulsated at a different beat from the heart.

‘It’s different from the normal core. what…?’

However, it felt different from the cores I had seen so far. The way mana was operated was similar to the core, but the way mana was accumulated was close to the circle.

And if I’m not mistaken, Ronan’s core was not integrated with the heart, but separate. It was like two hearts beating, but I had never seen anything like it. It was the car she had been agonizing over, sobbing.

“hot.”

“Hey! sorry!”

Elizabeth hurriedly removed her hand. I was so focused that I forgot to apply the medicine.

She hurriedly applied the potion to the rest of the affected area. Whenever the flexion or elasticity of the muscles passed through my fingertips, my face burned. It was a feeling I had never gotten used to.

‘It’s hard!’

The treatment was over soon. Ronan’s wounds were completely healed within five minutes of applying the medicine.

The burns, as well as the small bruises and abrasions she had previously suffered, had all disappeared. Like a mad lion. Ronan laughed when he saw that his skin was not even scratched.

‘The smell of money makes my head dizzy. I’ll have to discuss it with Marya later.’

It was hard to find something like this even in a fairly large workshop. If the production system was corrected and the proper vendors were found, they would surely be able to touch so many gold coins that they would be crushed to death. Ronan, who was dressed again, looked at Elizabeth and smiled.

“thanks. Thanks to you, I live.”

“Hmm, it’s not a big deal.”

“It was meticulously applied. I thought you would be reluctant to do something like this as a young lady, but it was unexpected.”

“It is the duty of nobles to help commoners in trouble…!”

Elizabeth, who said that, was unable to make eye contact with Ronan. The ears protruding through the dark purple hair were ripe red. Clearing her throat again, she opened her mouth.

“Uhm, by the way, Mr. Ronan. Something is strange.”

“Is it strange?”

“You know the core I mentioned earlier… I think you should check it out.”

Elizabeth told her what she had found out. In short, it was said that there was something like a tumor that was neither tooth nor tooth near the heart. Even alive and wriggling.

‘As expected, that piece of toilet paper…!’

Ronan’s eyes widened. Immediately after holding the Vajura, the feeling of a foreign body that he had felt inside his chest came to mind. He opened his mouth, placing his hand over his heart.

“…Am I dying now?”

“Oh, maybe not like that. It’s because it’s so unusual, so once I go back to Phileon…”

“You’ve waited a long time.”

Elizabeth was in the middle of her conversation. A familiar voice came from behind. When I turned my head, I saw Aun Fila walking away, wearing a half-burnt robe.

Aire and Tower Lord Lardan were guarding both sides of him. Aire, who had returned to her human form, had a bundle of books in her hand. Ronan waved his hand.

“Oh, are you here?”

“Sorry for being late. There are so many things to fix.”

“I know what you’ve been through.”

“Compared to you, it was a bit of a pain.”

Ronan shook his head. After fighting the great fire all night, Aun Pillar’s face was haggard as if it would collapse at the slightest breeze. In fact, even ten bodies would not be enough. said Aun Pillar.

“I don’t know what to say. Please accept my bow first.”

Suddenly, Aun Fila knelt down on one knee and bowed her head. Ronan’s face hardened. Elizabeth cried out in astonishment.

“Another top mage?”

“Thanks to you, we were able to welcome the dawn again.”

Aire was also taken aback, so it seemed that the action had not been discussed in advance. Only the tower master, Lardan, had a dignified smile while tying his beard. Ronan, who was frowning, growled with the momentum to kick his butt at any moment.

“Damn, won’t you wake up soon? What is the manager of the magic tower doing to embarrass you?”

All eyes were focused on the surroundings. The wizards who were repairing the damage in the middle of the day were also staring at the top mage who was bowing her head to the boys and girls.

Aun Pillar stood up after a long time. He opened his mouth while making eye contact with Ronan.

“Thank you for saving the Dawning Magic Tower.”

“You’re stubborn too.”

“I want to thank you again. I couldn’t greet you properly on the sea because I wasn’t in a hurry.”

Lardan, who suddenly stepped forward, gave a silent bow. After disappearing for a while, he returned and was wearing a plain shirt and pants, not the fancy robe of the Master of the Magic Tower. Recognizing its meaning, Ronan twitched his lips.

“…do you think you can’t find it?”

“okay. But there is no time limit. Because I bumped into it with all my might.”

Lardan laughed. Having lost all his mana, he said he was going to hand over the position of tower owner to Aun Pillar as soon as the situation was resolved.

Originally, he tried to take responsibility for unsealing Vajra and turned himself in, but he added that he was temporarily suspended due to the dramatic dissuade of other wizards. said Aun Pillar.

“As soon as the case is settled, we plan to have a grand banquet. Of course, you are the main character. Please rest and wait.”

“Oh, that would be a bit difficult. I will go back today.”

“that…! How could I not stay for a few more days?”

“First of all, I am a student. If I’m late again, the Talking Lion will put me in the oven and bake me with cookies.”

Ronan explained the circumstances of having to go back in an appropriate way. To be honest, I had already secured grades, so it didn’t matter if I went a few days later, but I didn’t want to put more pressure on busy people. Elizabeth also nodded silently beside her, as if she had the same thought. Aun Fila said with a sigh.

“Then… there is nothing we can do about it.”

“Let’s play dirty next time. Then I will tell you what a banquet is.”

“Still, you should accept this.”

Aun Pillar, who had been rummaging through her arms, took out something. It was a very luxurious box used to store expensive trinkets, but there were two sun-shaped badges inside.

The badge, which looked like it was carved out of a whole diamond, changed color depending on the angle at which it received the light. Aside from the expensive look, the energy exuded was unusual. Elizabeth’s eyes widened.

“This is a first-class Mage Tower medal…!”

“Is it good?”

“I’m not at the level of discussing that. Almost no one in my family has received one…!”

It was a medal given to those who made great contributions to the Mage Tower, regardless of status. Elizabeth stammered like an incompetent child while explaining the effect of the badge.

To be honest, most of the words I couldn’t understand, such as having official access to most of the facilities in the Tower of Dawn, and having the right to attend the ‘High Lemien’ exchange, which is only open to high-ranking wizards.

“It’s good anyway.”

Ronan shrugged. Seeing that none other person, Erzebet, the daughter of Akalucia, was making a fuss about it, it certainly seemed to be something out of the ordinary. Aun Fila said as he put the badge on Ronan’s shirt collar.

“Of course, even without these items, your relationship with the Dawning Mage Tower will not change. But as you live, you will feel it. That most memories come from material things.”

“I agree with that.”

“I have imprinted some spells, so I hope you use them wisely. Please accept it.”

Aunt Fila, who had put a badge on Elizabeth in succession, smiled softly. Ronan nodded.

“Then I won’t hold back. What a pity Phila. I have a request for you.”

“of course. I will do anything I can do.”

“This book. give it to me.”

Saying that, Ronan took out the Vajra from his back pocket. Everyone except Ronan’s eyes widened as if they would pop out.

“That can’t be…!”

“yes. This is Bajura. Originally, I was going to just carry it, but I was stabbed by my conscience.”

“Wait a minute. that’s troublesome You know very well that it is not an ordinary book.”

“It’s just an ordinary book now. Look.”

Suddenly, Ronan picked up Vajra’s cover and began to shake it wildly. I couldn’t feel the evil energy of the past in the black book that fluttered helplessly. Sensing that the presence had actually disappeared, Aun Fila cautiously opened her mouth.

“…Where are you going to use it?”

“I’m just… looking for something.”

Ronan did not dare to say that he would go after the devil who wrote the book. Because they were too tired to accept such unconventional information. Aun Fila sighed while resting her forehead on her forehead.

“…Good. Take it.”

“As expected, it’s a distribution like the next Topju.”

“I just want you to return it to the Mage Tower after you’re done using it. It is a book that is dangerous enough even if the ego is destroyed.”

“To say it twice is nagging. Trust only me.”

Patting his own chest, Ronan rolled up the Vajura again and stuffed it into his back pocket. It was the car they were about to move to ride the airship. Aire, who had been standing still, opened her mouth as if she had waited.

“Wait, I have something for you too!”

Aire held out the bundle she was carrying. The bundle, as big as an adult’s torso, was filled with old books that must have been there for hundreds of years.

“These are all books written by Sarante. There are many good books, so take them and read them.”

“Sarante?”

This was another unexpected gift. The books written on the basis of Sarante’s vast knowledge would undoubtedly be useful.

“thank you. What are you going to do now? You are free.”

“I’ve been thinking about it, but I’m going to buy it and keep working. It was also Sarante’s request and…”

“And?”

“I also like books.”

Aire laughed bashfully. It was a sound that Sarante would love to hear. Laughing Ronan accepted the bundle.

“Good for you.”

“Come again. At that time, I will introduce you to a lot of interesting books.”

“If possible, please do something unrelated to the curse.”

After that conversation, Ronan returned to Phileon. Elizabeth, who still had a schedule to explore, remained in the Dawning Tower. She waved her hand side by side with Zion de Grancia to see Ronan off.

“Go with caution! And be sure to check out the core!”

“Is that your sister’s fiancé?”

“What are you talking about? I only have Adeshan unnie…!”

Elizabeth lightly pulled both sides of Shion’s cheeks. Shion tilted her head.

“Ahhhh?”

Ronan laughed at the appearance that almost reminded me of sisters. It was unimaginable that they were the daughters of Akalucia and Grancia, who had an antagonistic relationship.

‘I hope we can get to know each other a little better this time.’

In order to prepare for the apocalypse, it was a plate that would not be enough even if we joined forces. He coincidentally got on the same Airship West Wing that he rode when he came to the Mage’s Tower.

The captain recognized Ronan and seated him in a special seat where only the royal family would sit. When I said I would pay for the ferry, I couldn’t because I screamed loudly, asking if I wanted to see him jump off.

The fireball didn’t come this time. Aun Pillar, who turned into a firebird, escorted the airships until they left the airspace.

****

It was around noon the next day when Ronan arrived at Phileon. Thanks to getting enough rest, I wasn’t too tired or tired.

He was able to write and submit reports on club activities with ease. Ronan was delighted that the more he wrote, the more his writing skills improved.

-Phii~

Marfez, the dream bird, was full and happy, so the only person who wasn’t happy in Varen Panasir’s office was Baren.

They were sitting face to face in front of the table where they always had a conversation and were talking about this club activity. After carefully examining the report, Baren looked at Ronan and said.

“Okay, Ronan. So… it would be a story that you were at the center of the incident at the Dawn Tower.”

“What is it?”

“They accidentally entered the Forbidden Zone, almost got eaten by Vajra of Destruction, one of the three forbidden books, and even though they were caught up in Hell Prominence and other top-level flame magic, they said they escaped dramatically… Is it correct that I understood that?”

“Exactly.”

Ronan nodded confidently. Baren took a sip of black tea with trembling hands and took a deep breath. He stretched out his hairy finger and pointed to a black book lying on the table.

“That book…is the baju of destruction.”

“Yes. Isn’t the real thing more ordinary than you think? It’s really only when I think of the hard work I put into catching it…”

Ronan began to tell the story of the time he caught Vajra. Quite realistic and exciting descriptions followed, but none of them reached Baren’s ears.

Clink! The teacup fell from his hand and shattered. Consciousness seemed far away. Varen’s large body leaned forward.

“Ah ….”

“What is it all of a sudden?”

Baren barely stood on the table. Ronan approached with a worried expression on his face. Seeing the Vajra in his hand, Baren jumped up from his seat.

“Huh! Get it out of the way!”

“Hey, why are you screaming? scare people.”

“Do you mean that? What the hell are you doing, going to research materials and then bringing something like that? I am…! I am…!”

“You used the potion well, Baren. It killed the effect.”

“Don’t talk back! I have to make sure this time. Sit there!”

Baren was almost crying and talking. It seemed like he was in a lot of trouble. While arguing about the safety of the students and the safety of the school, he crouched down with his palms covering his face.

“Keheung geuhuh… what would have happened if it was really wrong…”

“Damn it. Could it be that I’m so weak? The size is distracting.”

Baren didn’t answer. Only low sobs could be heard from under his mane. Ronan knew this state would last for at least an hour.

‘I can’t help it.’

Ronan took out the present he had prepared in advance and left the room. It was exactly two hours later when Baren gathered his mind and raised his head. Ronan disappeared without a trace, and a book lay on the table.

“…Hmm?”

It was a very old, yellowed book. The cover of the book had a clear title, ‘Basics of Herbology’. Beneath it was written the name of the supposed author.

“Sarante… Remation?”

Judging by the surname, it was the name of an elf. Varen wiped his eyes once and opened the book.

“This is…!”

His eyes widened as he turned each page. On the yellow parchment, the usage and growth method of herbs that he had never even imagined were described in detail.

****

‘It would be nice to use it well. It was a good book. ‘

After leaving Baren’s office, Ronan headed straight for the club building. The Bajura of Destruction, which once terrorized the Empire, was tucked away in the back pocket of his trousers, the size of a newspaper in every bathroom.

‘Those smart guys will figure out anything.’

Ronan was thinking of throwing Vajra to Asher or Ophelia. I read it all the time I rode the airship, but there was only a list of contents that I couldn’t understand at all.

‘Come to think of it… I have to ask about this tumor too.’

Recalling what Elizabeth had said, Ronan narrowed his brows. Nabi Rose or Jarodin would have known something.

In fact, he was still haunted by the anxiety that this lump might simply be part of a terrible disease. The origin of the birth was such a reluctant existence that I couldn’t help it.

‘…wait for a sec. If this is a core, isn’t it possible to draw mana?’

Suddenly feeling curious, Ronan stopped in place. Depending on the manifestation of mana, joy and frustration would mix, but whatever it was, it was better to be hit first.

I’ll just have to check it out soon. After drawing La Mancha, Ronan stood up.

Suaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa strange breath leaked out. When I tried mana training, I could definitely feel that something new had settled in my heart.

‘good.’

He tried to draw energy from the mass he felt in his chest, not from the existing heart. It wasn’t that difficult because my senses were open.

Before long, a whitish aura slowly rose through La Mancha’s blade. Ronan narrowed his eyes and spat out a curse.

“…Fuck?”

White mana wrapped around the blade. An all-too-familiar glow leaked from the flow reminiscent of white mist.

Twinkling. Ronan’s head turned pure white at the sight of him, completely identical to Nebula Clazie’s mana.