I Killed an Academy Player - Chapter 29

[ Runia Aden (1)]

Her sturdy body and radiant aura are majestic.

The perfectly vertical posture was upright and confident, as if filled with a strong core.

Her long hair came down to her waist.

Even though all the buttons on her jet-black suit were undone except for the solar plexus, revealing her voluptuous curves, it was probably because of the aura this woman was giving off that went unnoticed.

heroine.

I don’t know who gave it to me, but is there another nickname that represents this woman as much as this?

-Lots!

The monster that was pierced through the horse’s head collapses.

The first-class monster ‘Durahan’ that was protecting Arisha died in vain. Even if it was a surprise attack, was he really a semi-special knight to kill this sensitive monster with a single blow?

“Oh, sister…”

Heroine Runia Arden. From dark blue eyes, graceful facial features, straight legs to raised physical features.

The two sisters shared similar characteristics that could be seen at a glance.

However, the atmosphere it gives off is completely different. There was a difference between a tiger and a rodent.

Unlike Alisha, who has a gentle and warm impression, Runia only has a coldness and sharpness that stagnates the air.

Showing unconcealed hostility toward his own younger sister, Alisha.

“What is that? Why didn’t you step back when you saw the Dullahan? Why didn’t you fully check the enemy’s strength? Above all, what is that stupid sword?”

He pressurizes Alisha with only his voice as if he is shooting. The coldness and contempt in her expression are so powerful that once you encounter them, you will never forget them.

“I’m sorry…”

“Stop. The consequences of your actions are solely your responsibility. It doesn’t end with just a few words. Realize that your carefree actions have put the soldiers who trusted and followed you in danger. ”

“Yes…”

As the intimidated Arisha reflexively drooped her shoulders, the back of Runia’s sword struck her arm like a whip.

“Ugh…!”

“The prosecutor of Aden must always be confident.”

“Four four…!”

Anyone who sees them will think that they are superiors and subordinates in the military, not sisters. Actually, Adenga has that kind of atmosphere.

Actually, I think it’s closer to a gangster organization than an army.

“But… your colleague is in danger and you don’t even think about helping.”

Runia’s sharp gaze turned to me. Did you get caught? I was watching Alisha like I had no time to spare.

However, Runia soon returned her gaze to me, as if she had no intention of questioning it.

In front of Runia, female swordsmen in suits lined up in front of her.

“Master. All the monsters in the vicinity have been eliminated.”

“Shall we chase after the fleeing monsters?”

At first glance, those who follow Runia Aden appear to be a group of swordsmen wearing weapons, but they are the elites of the Aden dojo.

Speed Sword Jenny Dual Sword Shirin Wave Sword Lina Charm Sword May Illusion Sword Milia.

The elites of Aden, all of whom are second-class knights. Commonly known as the Five Swords.

Each and every one of them is on the same level as Arisha or higher.

“There is no need to chase the monster. We will return like this.”

“I understand, footnote.”

The five swordsmen bowed their heads without disagreement to Runia’s words. They gave relatively warm greetings to Alisha, who cowered in front of Runia.

“It’s been a while, miss.”

“Ah, hello. Sisters…”

-Tak!

When I tapped the ground with my sword sheath to see what I didn’t like, they immediately changed their names.

“Are you injured anywhere?”

“It’s okay, Sister Jenny.”

As the names were briefly sorted out and the monsters’ nest was being cleaned, Alisha, who was squirming as if she was restless, carefully approached Runia.

“What are you doing here?”

“It’s confidential.”

“Then how long are you planning to stay…”

“It’s confidential.”

“………….”

There is a heavy silence. These sisters’ conversations always have this atmosphere.

“Of course, I didn’t come to see my blood relatives look so ugly. It’s just a pity that I have no choice.”

“Ugh…”

Unlike before, his shoulders don’t droop. This is because he knows that as soon as he does that, every Seoul knife hitter will hit him hard.

Runia soon turned her back on Alisha and approached me with a fierce presence.

“I am Runia Aden, the first sword master of Aden’s divine sword.”

“…….”

Hmm, if I explain it like this, I should also make a formal introduction.

“I am a disciple of Bagua Chang (八掛槍). I am Corin Locke.”

“…….”

Runia looks at me blankly. Yes, I know. What do you want to say? But I can’t reveal my spear skills.

In this era, there are only two people other than me who use this spear. The number of people who can notice it by looking at it is limited, but it is difficult to reveal the name directly.

“If you don’t want to talk about it, that’s fine. What is your relationship with our eight-year-old?”

“Uh… I’m a friend.”

“Friend?…………Take it.”

Runia thought for a moment, then took something out of her pocket and handed it to me.

Wrapping paper with a uniquely decorated picture of a bee. I remember buying it several times because my younger sister sent me a letter asking me to buy it.

Honey bomb candy.

This candy is characterized by an explosive taste that goes to the extreme of sweetness and makes your tongue tingle.

“…….”

I guess they’re sisters, but their tastes in these areas are almost the same as ghosts.

“Let me come back.”

Runia Aden naturally gave orders to the patrol team.

* * * *

“Miss… No, Samae seems to be in good health.”

“It looks like you’ve gained some weight.”

The five swords that followed Runia comfortably called Arisha.

The reason they feel so comfortable calling her rival for the next successor to whom they are loyal is because they understand Runia Arden’s strong personality, but there is another reason.

Arisha Arden is not even a match for Runia Arden.

The Geomje chose Arisha as the next successor and personally gave her the Charm Sword, but Arisha did not show the ability to be worthy of being the next successor to Adenryu.

After the ‘incident’, Arisha Aden received everyone’s attention, but was also ruined. A weak-hearted girl is not suitable for a murder sword.

“joy.”

Runia Aden snorted and looked at the sisters who followed her. Because I felt sorry for my younger brother who was not good at correcting their thoughts.

“More than that, that boy. Does anyone know him?”

“A boy named Corrin?”

Jenny and the five swords made puzzled faces at Runia’s question.

“That boy was only a level 5 knight?”

“Level 5?”

When Jenny, who had also verified Corin’s identity, told her the grade, Runia frowned.

“That can’t be true. Was Merkava Academy’s grading test not very reliable?”

“???”

Even though he was dealing with a group of boy monsters, he was extremely relaxed.

Runia Aden noticed it right away. At first glance, it looks like they are barely holding on, leaving the level 1 monster Dullahan in the care of Alisha, but the reality is different.

Corin’s eyes were on Alisha from beginning to end, and the monsters could not even get 20% of his attention.

It wasn’t usually a seasoned thing. It’s not just a practice level. He had a unique sensitivity and obsession that was honed in practice.

Habits developed in extreme situations where one would die if not killed were not easily broken off.

Even if you throw a rock while you sleep, you’ll probably use the same technique.

‘Plus, that spear.’

At first glance, it was an ordinary spear technique, but only she could tell that she had reached the peak of the Arden style. The reaching point of that spear technique.

A warm-up process to achieve something. For example, Aden-style area cutting.

‘Are you looking at the area?’

If that’s true, it would mean that a new voice has emerged for the first time in 80 years. There is also a request received from the academy at the moment, so there will be an opportunity to do some eye-catching.

Although it was a short encounter, my sister was still disappointed and my friend was quite satisfied.

If that boy was next to my sister…

Runia Arden expressed satisfaction with a faint smile.

I think I might be able to see it this time.

* * * *

Compared to the previous episode, my friendships have expanded considerably.

I usually took classes with Ye or Lark and lunch was random. I ate it at school, but sometimes I ate it in the kitchen that was open to students.

Usually, this kind of lunch occurs when Marie brings fresh ingredients, but surprisingly, there are times when Yuel brings something like rare mushrooms from the forest.

On the day I had lunch with Yuel, I went straight to the library and started a lecture on the Ogham characters.

First of all, he seems to have memorized all the letters themselves, but he doesn’t seem to know much about their meaning or how to apply them. This is because the forest disappeared before it was properly inherited.

“It’s a mission. It’s going to make some money.”

What’s surprising is that Doron also comes to visit quite a bit. Friendship over the experience of organizing a party once? This mammonist can’t do that.

He seemed to regard me as a fairly useful colleague in the same industry. If there was a difficult and lucrative mission, I would occasionally suggest a party.

Doron, who has restored all his swords, boasts the greatest firepower among first-year students. He is experienced and skilled, so it is easy to work with him.

Honestly, I sucked at the previous episode as well.

In any case, I feel that the narrow personal relationships in the previous episode have broadened considerably due to Park Si-hoo’s interference.

“Corin. Speaking of mandatory first-year classes. They were looking for helpers for second-year students. This time, I participated as a teaching assistant in the Magic Department thanks to Professor Josephine’s consideration. But that Druid——” Especially since someone like Marie who wasn’t in the previous episode came here like this

. I once again felt proud that I had saved a girl from Park Ga-nom’s temper.

“That’s right, this is a potato pie. I baked it with minced lamb inside. Eat it when you’re hungry.”

Marie, who is called Potato Senior by first graders, brings something special every time she comes.

Just like a grandmother in the countryside taking care of her grandchildren, she is very generous and packs enough food for 3 to 4 people.

“There’s too much…”

“Is that so? Shall we eat together?”

When I said I couldn’t eat alone, we ate together like this and it became our dinner menu. Thanks to this, I don’t go to a restaurant in the evening these days.

“But this lamb…”

“Did you notice? It’s fresh, raw meat slaughtered today!”

“Oh…”

Excluding chickens, I understand that less than 20 livestock come every month.

Although Merkava Academy provides food that is almost free, it is sensitive to cost reduction by unifying the menu.

But raw meat. It’s raw meat, not frozen. There were a lot of foods like this that Marie brought.

“Actually, Professor Josephine helped me with the slaughter. I practiced to learn and control how to cleanly extract the blood from the livestock.”

“Oh…”

The gruesome scene of Marie drawing blood from a decapitated sheep came to mind. In fact, there is nothing more practical than trying something yourself.

“Next time, I’ll bring cows! I said they would send me three cows this time! Do you like steamed tail?”

Thump! I held Marie-senpai’s hand. He seemed surprised, but he didn’t reject my hand.

“senior.”

“Yes?”

“Just call me anytime. I will go wherever my senior calls me.”

I can’t stand steamed tail!

“So hand…”

“Yes?”

“I’ll bring it to you, so can you please let go of my hand first?”

Marie put her hat down and lowered her head. The small hand fidgeted, but I felt a subtle grip in my hand. Didn’t you ask me to let you go?

“Hmm… Corrin has big hands?”

“Because he’s a man.”

“Hmm…! It’s rough and has a lot of lingering scars… It’s a hand from hard work.”

He played with the hand he asked to let go and looked around. From an intelligent wizard’s perspective, the knight’s hand must have been fascinating.

“My dad’s hands are just like this!”

“Dad . What?”

“Yes. These are the hands of an adult.”

That’s right, an adult. Marie has a subtle sharp edge.

“It’s really cool… and adult…”

It was then. I heard the familiar voice of a senior from the Knights’ Department.

“Marie . ?”

When Marie heard the voice of Isabelle, a second-year senior, she let go of her hand and walked away before Isabelle could say anything.

“Hello, Isabelle! Have you eaten?”

“Uh, uh… But…”

“I didn’t do anything?”

“No…”

“I didn’t do anything?”

“…Uh, okay. ”

“Hello Corinne! See you next time!”

Well, I don’t know about kids this time of year.

No, I should have played with girls. Because of Mr. Park’s interference in the previous episode, I haven’t been able to date girls in three years. I

think we had a bit of a flirtation. ….. The reason I haven’t been able to date is all because of Park Ga.

It’s true.

That’s how it should be.

Anyway, it goes on like this and Marie comes to visit me the next day.

The next day, I’m heading to the restaurant with the intention of having lunch with my classmates, but an unexpected person comes looking for me. They came.

“Huh!”

“Ugh…”

Jaeger and Lark trembled like herbivores facing a wild beast. It seemed like their instinct as living creatures was showing flattery with their whole bodies to the being in front of them.

“Hwaran? ”

Hwaran came to see me in her characteristic nun’s clothes that looked like she was chained up.

“What… is going on?”

“Promise.”

“Huh?”

“Bob.” “…

Ah .”

It’s a promise that’s been going on for months.

I suspected Marie’s awakening and went to see Hwaran in the special dormitory to inquire about Lady Joséphine’s whereabouts.

At that time, I said I’d buy her a meal as a token of gratitude, but I forgot.

“Hmm…. …”

That was just a polite thing to say.

“I can’t eat with you guys today.”

“That’s right.”

“Hmm… now that I think about it, I guess I didn’t do my homework.”

“I’ll help you!”

The two quickly run away. Although Hwaran didn’t do anything in particular to the two, Hwaran was an overwhelming presence in itself, so…

“Rice.”

“Hmm… What do you want to eat?”

“Rice.”

“I’ll eat grilled chicken feet.” ……”

“……”

If I feed him that day, I’m going to become a hot chicken. Let’s see, Hwaran looks like a cat with a grumpy face… Cats like fish… .

“Would you like to eat mackerel?”

-Nod.

Okay, I guess he doesn’t like fish. There are restaurants other than the student cafeteria on the central street of the Academy.

Most of them are high-end restaurants where academics can’t even afford it, but surprisingly, there is also a fish restaurant.

“aunt! Here, please give me a piece of mackerel and abalone!”

After a while, a piece of mackerel and abalone of mackerel cooked to golden brown arrived in a stone pot. Please note that the side dishes are for one person separately. “Even if it’s Eastern continental style, it’s different from

where you lived in the Netherlands. It’s a little different, isn’t it? In addition to the peninsula style, there is also a across-the-water style restaurant in the city.”

“Across the water?”

“A store that sells raw fish on rice.”

“…is it delicious?”

“It’s not cost-effective, but it was delicious. ”

“……I want to go.”

Is this confirming that I’m taking her? Should I tell Lady Josephine?

Hwaran put aside the steaming rice and tried to pick up the mackerel in the bowl with his bare hands.

“Wait.”

“……?”

“Can you pick it up and eat it?”

“???”

His expression says, “Why not?

” “It’ll get stuck in your throat.”

“You can chew it together.”

“. ……”

Since it’s a Geumgang Buddha, there’s nothing you can’t eat, but this isn’t it.

“I’ll bone it for you. Just wait.”

Baekbanjip is a restaurant that was also a favorite in previous episodes. Both I and Park Ga-nom suppressed our nostalgia with Korean food. We cut the

mackerel flesh in half, disassembled it into pieces, and skillfully removed the backbone.

Both ends of the fish meat . Hwaran can be seen swallowing his saliva as he separates the fish meat to make it easier to eat, exposing even the small spines.

“Let’s eat.”

With that, Hwaran began to eat the mackerel alum.

The inner flesh was moist and the skin was grilled until golden brown. One mackerel is enough to fill a bowl of rice.

Because the fish is well-cooked, it doesn’t smell too fishy. Still, brushing your teeth after eating is a must. Still, it’s satisfying

to see the child eating the mackerel flesh with the bones removed. He’s only three years old. I wondered if I might be a picky eater, but that was just a preconceived notion…

“Hwaran.”

“…Why?”

“Why is there twice as much of my pickled cucumber salad in my bowl?” ”

… .”

Hwaran stared at me with an expression that said she had done nothing wrong. Then, she picked up the bowl of radish vegetables and calmly poured it into my bowl of radish vegetables. Why? What

?

Her gaze gave the answer.

“I don’t like it.”

“… ….”

“I won’t eat it.”

“…….”

“Eat this.”

He picks up the stir-fried oden in the last side dish bowl and eats it. The expression on his face that says, ‘Okay?’ is so confident.

Anyway, my daily life is It’s going like this. On weekdays, I go to the class room and on the weekends, I complete missions and clear the first precepts. In the

meantime, I’m finishing making weapons that I entrusted to Fergus. I’ll also have to solve the ‘murderer in the city of fog’

a little bit . It was early, but it was the beginning of the second act.