Academy’s Genius Swordsman

13. Practical Test (1)

#13

A small town of one hundred pagodas.

It was the most famous of the titles to refer to the Phileon Academy.

As the name suggests, there are hundreds of large and small pagodas on the site, so it was given the nickname, but in reality there were 103 pagodas.

“Our house was a dog house.”

Ronan murmured as if it was ridiculous. When I went to visit Baren, I was so busy that I couldn’t see it properly, but it was an unbelievable size.

said Marya. Asher was nowhere to be seen. This was because the martial arts and magic tests were held in different places.

“I remember the first time I came. Isn’t it wide?”

“Nimi, this is not the level of spaciousness. I will raise three dragons.”

This educational facility, larger than any other estate, was literally a small town within a city. There were lakes, rivers, forests, and mountains within the site surrounded by a separate wall, and all the facilities needed for students to live for five years were provided.

Ronan was sure that there was probably an entertainment district or a entertainment district somewhere in the dark. It consists of a healthy establishment that does not go to the main room because students are the counterparts. He said, pointing to the huge castle in the center of the site.

“Did you take the exam over there?”

“That’s right. Gallerion Main Building.”

Galerion Castle, the largest building in Phileon, served as the main building. Not only was it beautiful in terms of appearance, but it was also a pretty good fortress militarily. It was said that the practical exam of the martial arts department was held there.

“by the way···”

“why?”

“Because your outfit is messy. What are you wearing like that?”

Ronan shrugged his eyebrows. Marya was wearing clothes she had never shown before.

It was a very sophisticated and elegant uniform, but it was not unreasonable to look like a woman of an aristocratic family.

“It’s an exam I take once a year, so I need to give it some strength. not good? I said cutie was pretty.”

“Ignore that idiot because he’s the kind of guy who would say you’re elegant even if you eat soup with your bare hands.”

“Hey, how do you see it?”

Two short swords, apparently used by her, were hung from the waist of the sheep. The scabbard was also different from usual, a metal scabbard engraved with colorful patterns. Ronan, who was silent for a moment, opened his mouth.

“Well… it’s not bad.”

“Hehe, right?”

read from n̲o̲b̲l̲e̲m̲t̲l̲.̲c̲o̲m̲

Marya patted Ronan’s arm at what’s so good and started to laugh. The laughter was so loud that the rest of the people around him focused his attention.

A few seconds later, she turned white and covered her mouth.

“hot!”

“Did an insect get in your mouth?”

“Hey, be careful too. i forgot too Do you know how many nobles are here now?”

“nobility?”

read from n̲o̲b̲l̲e̲m̲t̲l̲.̲c̲o̲m̲

Marya explained that now Phileon is crowded with royalty and nobles from all over the continent.

Their faces were all distorted, because of Phileon’s rule that no outsiders and wagons were allowed to enter except for the test takers.

read from n̲o̲b̲l̲e̲m̲t̲l̲.̲c̲o̲m̲

Marya covered her mouth again and chuckled.

“It would be amazing. I want to argue with the clan, but the other person has no way of knowing which country the nobleman is from, so there is nothing he can do.”

“But what does laughing with a nobleman have to do with you? Can’t you even smile in front of nobles?”

“It’s not, but they might become our top customers in the future, so you can’t just pay the commoners for nothing.”

“What about commoners?”

read from n̲o̲b̲l̲e̲m̲t̲l̲.̲c̲o̲m̲

Marya raised her head to meet Ronan’s eyes. At this point, I couldn’t tell if I was asking because I really didn’t know, or if it was highly sarcastic. She pursed her lips and opened her mouth.

“…there are certainly many good nobles. However, there are many nobles who treat commoners like cockroaches. That’s why merchants who are growing their businesses hang on to pretense and titles. The moment you look down on you, the deal is public.”

The main source of income for the top of the caravel was trading with the nobility. As long as the estate was managed and the size of the assets was large, if the transaction went well, I could touch a lot of money.

However, in order to make a deal with the arrogant aristocrats, he had to enter with a sublime attitude.

“I’m going to get a title somehow. After graduating from Phileon, I’m going to make a career out of it and become an aristocrat, so my dad won’t bow his head anymore.”

read from n̲o̲b̲l̲e̲m̲t̲l̲.̲c̲o̲m̲

Marya’s voice trembled slightly. It wasn’t difficult to imagine what she would have gone through following Duon. You must have seen all sorts of beggars.

Ronan said, folding his arms behind his head.

“I understand. But I won’t notice.”

“hey! What have you heard so far? Do you want me to take care of you just for today?”

“When someone asks, he introduces him as an untrained servant.”

Ronan giggled vulgarly. Fortunately, there was no quarrel with the nobles.

They passed through the luxurious paved streets and entered the castle. After going through a simple background check, the two went straight to the examination room.

****

The waiting room was a narrow and elongated space that seemed to have turned the hallway into a room.

Ten chairs were lined up along the long wall. On the wall opposite the entrance, there was a gate engraved with ornate patterns. It was the door leading to the exam hall.

Ten people were sitting in the waiting room. There were always ten people, such as one going out and one coming in.

The test takers, who were seated in a row of chairs, were revisiting the skills they had prepared.

Then the door opened and a muffled voice rang out.

“Come in next minute.”

“Yep! Wilkerian Odlanvi de Hayern, the second son of the Viscount Hayern! I will do my best!”

“You don’t have to say your name or affiliation~”

The practical exam is as short as 3 minutes. It took as long as 5 minutes. The boy who had been waiting in the front sprinted forward with an absurd statement.

The scenery inside the door could not be seen to see if the magic was working, and the door that entered the door closed by itself. Ronan stuck out his tongue.

“Nimi~ It’s long, it’s long. what’s that name? It’s an order.”

“Be quiet…! My legs are also closed…!”

“If you put someone in a boring place like this, you should let them chat. Hey, isn’t it?”

“Yes…Yeah?!”

Ronan pricked the boy waiting on the left with his elbow and spoke.

read from n̲o̲b̲l̲e̲m̲t̲l̲.̲c̲o̲m̲

Marya let out a small sigh. Still, I felt like an idiot for expecting a formality in a place like this.

She turned her attention to Ronan and started recreating the skills she was about to show off.

“It’s okay. It’s okay. It’s okay. It’s okay. It’s okay…”

At that moment, the boy sitting on the right caught my eye. He seemed to be the same age as him, but even if he pretended to be flowing, he seemed like the son of an aristocrat. Maragya tapped the boy’s shoulder.

“Hey…don’t be too nervous.”

“Hey! Yeah? Ah yes! Sorry Lady! Am I a little noisy?”

It felt like it was going to explode if it was poked with a needle. At first glance, it seemed that he was staring at Phileon for the first time.

Recalling memories of last year for some reason, Marya smiled kindly.

“If you are too nervous, things will not work out. Are you the first to apply?”

“No, this is the last time. I really want to go in, but I always fail because I don’t have the talent.”

Surprisingly, the boy was older than him. The last word means that I will turn 15 this year and will not be able to apply for Phileon from next year. She smiled kindly and encouraged the boy.

“Fufu, it will definitely go well this time. Cheer up.”

“Go, thank you. You are so kind. I am Derian Marshol de Mirrodin, the third son of Baron Mirrodin!”

“I’m Sen.”

She used her middle name, not her real name. As Marya asked for a handshake, Derian hurriedly grabbed her hand with both hands and waved it up and down.

Seeing the attitude of treating even a princess, Ronan vomited in vain. wow.

“Are you going to show off your family’s swordsmanship?”

“Yes, it is. This time . . . I memorized it perfectly.”

“I am looking forward to it. That sword looks really good too, was it made in the Daruan workshop?”

“oh! Recognizing this… you have a great eye…!”

The two continued to talk after that. When Marya floated the Derian, the conversation proceeded in such a way that the Dearian who was thrilled praised her beauty and dignity.

‘Damn it, you’re a natural merchant.’

read from n̲o̲b̲l̲e̲m̲t̲l̲.̲c̲o̲m̲

Marya, who treated the nobility, seemed like a completely different person. It was hard to believe that it was the same person as the girl who hit her head with a chair when they first met.

Ronan pretended not to be interested, yawning or twitching, but kept his ears open to them. A nasty but strangely addictive thing is like the smell of a belly button.

As I listened to the conversation while holding back my nausea, Derian’s turn came. Marya opened her mouth with a bright smile.

“It’s your next turn, Confucius Darian. I wish you all the best.”

“Lady Sen….”

Derian snorted as if he was touched. He was still holding Marya’s hand.

At this point, the narration was also at the level of magic. Ronan slapped Marya in the back and said, “Stop! This witch!” I had to put up with what I wanted to shout.

Darian said.

“It is an honor, Lady Sen. Excuse me, may I ask for your full name? If I visit Lady’s estate the next day, I will definitely do today’s case.”

For a moment, Marya’s expression hardened. Derian was mistaken for a woman from an aristocratic family. Ronan listened with interest.

I was looking forward to seeing what choices she would make.

Are you going to pretend to be a noble by using any name in moderation, or are you going to believe in Derian’s values and reveal the truth?

read from n̲o̲b̲l̲e̲m̲t̲l̲.̲c̲o̲m̲

Maya chose the latter.

“There is no gender. Just call me Sen.”

“Yes?”

A look of embarrassment appeared on Derian’s face.

“Hey, over there… Then… by any chance… are you talking about commoners…?”

It was a tone that seemed to ask questions about the death of a spouse or parent. The power was slowly being released from Derian’s hand.

read from n̲o̲b̲l̲e̲m̲t̲l̲.̲c̲o̲m̲

Marya, who bit her lower lip slightly and then opened it, gave a contrived smile.

“yes.”

“······under.”

The hand completely fell off. Derian slapped Marya on the cheek. match! The murmur of the waiting room stopped for a moment at the sound of clapping hands.

Ronan, who had both hands in his pockets, got up.

“hey.”

“Stay still.”

read from n̲o̲b̲l̲e̲m̲t̲l̲.̲c̲o̲m̲

Marya whispered. She glanced back at Ronan and said, ‘It’s okay.’ ‘ he said with his mouth.

Ronan pondered for a few seconds and sat down. His sharp gaze remained fixed on Derian.

It was as if Derian had become a different person. I couldn’t find any emotion from before on the hardened face. Between the distorted eyelids, fierce contempt and contempt were glistening.

“dirty···.”

Derian stood up and took a handkerchief from his front pocket. It was a luxurious handkerchief engraved with the family seal. He started wiping his hands as meticulously as if he were wiping away any dirt.

“Now that I do, the common people are trying to match me.”

“I’m sorry if I offended you. Darian Ball.”

Even after being slapped, Marya did not resist. She lowered her head with both hands on her knees.

Ronan frowned. It had been less than an hour since he said he didn’t want to see his father bow his head.

“Did you say Sen? let it go This disgrace will surely be remembered.”

Gambling was a failure. Derian was one of the nobles who hated the commoners, whom Marya spoke of earlier.

Only then did Ronan realize why she gave her a middle name. If he gave his real name, he could have caused damage to the top.

After he had finished speaking, he threw the handkerchief away as if it were a toilet paper with dung.

A fluttering handkerchief landed on Marya’s head. Deerian with his collar upright spoke like a spit.

“Don’t ever see me again, you dirty commoner girl. Even if I pass Phileon, I will have to live like a dead person.”

“Keep in mind.”

read from n̲o̲b̲l̲e̲m̲t̲l̲.̲c̲o̲m̲

Marya didn’t put the handkerchief away. She made eye contact with Ronan and smiled pretentiously.

At that moment, the door leading to the examination hall opened and the voice of the guide resounded.

“Come in next minute.”

“Ttt, I want to wipe the tongue that spit dirty words…”

The called Derian turned around. Ronan, who had been staring at him all the time, pulled the hilt.