Academy’s Genius Swordsman

23. For my sister (2)

#23

Schlieffen talked with Iril for a long time after that. To be precise, it was close to what Iril said unilaterally.

“But you look the same age as our Ronan. oh! Are you going to enter Phileon this time too?”

“ah. uhm. That’s right.”

“Wow! All these coincidences Please be friendly with my brother!”

“uh. uh Well.”

Ronan looked at Schlieffen with pitying eyes. What came out of Schlieffen’s mouth was now more of a reaction than a word. “Ouch.” “Ugh.” “Wow!” same things.

‘Love is so scary.’

Ronan shook his head as he looked at the morning star of the empire who had become a patient with dementia. At first, he was angry at the fact that he had dared to have feelings for his sister, but now he felt sorry for him.

Then Iril said, pointing to Schlieffen’s sword.

“Wow! But the knife is so cool! Do you know anything about knives? So, can you recommend a good shop? My brother needs to buy a knife right now.”

“Sister, please.”

Ronan rubbed his forehead and sighed. Iril was looking up at Schlieffen with her eyes twinkling. Schlieffen, who looked into her eyes without saying a word, managed to open his mouth.

“knife.”

It was a word with many meanings. Schlieffen, who was rummaging through the pockets of his uniform, pulled out something. It was a metal plaque that flashed platinum.

Schlieffen held out the metal plaque to Iril.

“priority. take it This is my reparation for my mistake.”

“I did something wrong, but why are you rewarding my sister?”

“Wow! thank you! But what is this?”

Iril fiddled with the metal plate with a curious expression on her face. On the face of the hand, the image of a knight stepping on a dragon was engraved. It was the coat of arms of the Grancia family, one of the great families that divided the empire.

Ronan’s eyes widened. He knew the identity of the metal plate. It was a type of credit card often used by noble families. Proving that you receive the goods first and that the family will pay the price later.

Considering that the more prestigious the family, the greater its value and utility, the billboards of the Grancia family had tremendous value. In fact, it was no exaggeration to say that it was a one-time free exchange voucher that could be used throughout the Imperial Territory.

It was too much of a reward for ruining the Black Iron Sword. Ronan said as if he was stunned.

“Crazy bastard, do you know what this is?”

But Schlieffen continued without looking at Ronan.

“The store. At the western end of the workshop street, there is a blacksmith who has been making treasure swords for the Grancia family for over 500 years. It is difficult to get in and out at first, but if you show it, you will be able to enter.”

“Wow! really? Can you tell me where it is?”

“He … now the artisans are on vacation, so we will have to find them in a few days.”

“Are you really crazy?”

“My brother’s… the broken sword was all my fault. Please… make a good sword, no. I beg you to save me.”

Schlieffen was about to turn around. Illyl took his hand again and said.

“Thank you so much! I think I can get a good sword thanks to you. thank you!”

“··········!”

It seemed that Ronan would never forget the expression Schlieffeen had made at that time. He staggered away as if he had been hit in the head with a club.

Illyl smiled and said.

“I was worried because it was scary, but he was a very nice person. thank god!”

Ronan said nothing. Iril handed the card that Schliefen had given him to Ronan’s hand.

“ruler! Ronan. Noona didn’t understand what I was talking about, but can you use it well on your own?”

“···maybe.”

Ronan put the card in his inner pocket. He had no interest in the original equipment, but there was no reason to refuse to give it away for free.

Besides, it’s a secret forge that has been making weapons for the Grancia family. Ronan stuck out his tongue.

“After all, love is scary…”

It was said that it was a vacation period anyway, so I thought I would visit the blacksmith only after entering the school. Ronan and Iril moved to the downtown area again.

****

The Ronan siblings this time moved to the largest hair salon in the Islands. Ronan was completely unaware of it, but it was originally a place with such a reputation that even nobles had to make a reservation and wait at least three months.

“welcome. The name of the person who made the reservation is…”

“yes? Why?”

“Wow, Master!!”

But for some reason, the clerk ran to somewhere as soon as he saw Iril’s face. Before long, an old gentleman with a pair of scissors in his shirt pocket approached them. He was the director of the salon.

“Heh heh… this is really…”

The director also froze as soon as he saw Iril. He looked at Iril’s face and hair alternately for a long time before opening his mouth.

“Excuse me, lady. Will you give me the honor of crafting a lady’s beauty?”

“Counting the beauty… ball?”

Illyl tilted her head. Ronan said, glaring at the director.

“I’m asking if I can cut my hair. I’m sure an old man will understand…”

“So, I’m sorry. Stop without knowing…”

“Aha, that’s right! Please make it pretty!”

Illyl sat down on the chair. The director took a deep breath and then picked up the scissors. He had been trimming the hair of noble girls and ladies for over 40 years, but there has never been a more tense moment than this one.

Of course, Illyl, who came to a place like this for the first time in my life, only felt anticipation. She said turning to Ronan.

“uh? Don’t you cut Ronan?”

“I’m done.”

“…are you sure you don’t want to go to school with that head?”

“That’s right. Are you okay?”

Ronan ruffled his bangs. Her loosely combed hair fluttered in a messy manner. Iril’s face hardened for the first time since meeting his brother.

“no way! excuse me! I’ll cut my brother’s hair too!”

Illyl raised her hand and shouted. She grabbed Ronan’s sleeve and forced her to sit on the chair. Although he refused several times, his sister did not break his stubbornness.

“Oh, I’ll cut it. cut it.”

“I… the guest then? How would you like to cut it?”

Ronan sighed.

“Just cut it yourself. neatly.”

“Oh, you know…”

The hairdresser’s expression hardened for a moment. But he soon skillfully brought out a business smile. Soon the scissoring began.

‘Come to think of it, this is the first time anyone other than my sister cut my hair.’

slick slick. Every time I heard the scissoring sound, my thick hair was cut loosely. Ronan’s head began to shake back and forth.

Somehow, I was sleepy…

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In the hazy consciousness, a murmur was heard.

“Oh, this is really…”

“Hair definitely affects the impression of a person. It’s a level of transformation.”

“Oh, are you awake, sir?”

Ronan opened his eyes. It seems that I forgot to sleep. He looked around, still twitching his heavy eyelids. Next to him, Iril was looking at him with both hands clasped.

“Wow…”

“What, have you already cut everything?”

Her white and silver hair, which was somewhat excessively luxuriant, was trimmed into a sophisticated shape that gave off an urban woman’s feel. The volume was reduced by about two times, but the beauty was more than tenfold.

“… it suits you. But why is everyone looking at me?”

But something was strange. Despite Iril’s beauty, which can be said to be violent, the eyes of those around him were all towards Ronan. Iril muttered in a voice filled with emotion.

“My little brother was so handsome…”

“What?”

Ronan turned his head and looked straight ahead. In the long mirror up and down, an unlucky-looking guy was sitting on a chair and rubbing his eyes.

Ronan raised his hand and touched his head. The hair that looked like a bird’s house that was extended was neat, all-white hair. Like Professor Baren’s mane, he gave off a neat yet wild impression.

“…is this me?”

The black hair that passed over her forehead was not frizzy as usual, but was shiny. The fully exposed eyes flashed defiantly. The headmaster with a pair of scissors in the front smiled and approached.

“Today is the best day of my hairdresser’s life. Not just one, but two ore stones. Even the most dazzling gemstones.”

He said halfway through that he cut Ronan’s hair. Ronan looked at himself in the mirror, confused. Either way, it didn’t fit.

“Damn, it’s so awkward. How much?”

“I will not take any money. I just want to thank you for making this such a wonderful experience. ”

“Yes?”

“Please come again next time. Be careful and go back.”

The director politely sent off Ronan and Iril. When I came out, I felt that my gaze, which had been focused only on Iril, was dispersed. Originally, both men and women looked at Iril, but now men are looking at Iril, and women are looking at Ronan.

Ronan frowned.

“It’s a lot of pressure, but how did you survive this?”

“Uh? what?”

“···no.”

In fact, Iril had a beautiful body, so the envy’s gaze must have been familiar from her nosebleed days. Ronan made a confused expression and ruffled his bangs.

‘It’ll be annoying until I grow up again.’

After that, the two brothers and sisters had a good time. We had dinner while sightseeing the famous places of the islands, and returned to our accommodation around sunset.

Today’s lodging was the one of the best inn in the island [Glowing the Sunset], in which the entire tower was converted into an inn.

“Now, where did this ball go? Right side? left?”

“Byeah!”

Sita returned to the dorm first and was playing with Asher. When Ronan, who had his hair cut, came in, the eyes of one and the other widened at the same time. Asher said in a trembling voice.

“Ro, Ronan… right?”

“okay. Is it strange?”

“Oh, no…! It suits you very well. very.”

“Bye-ah-ah!”

Sita flew in and slapped her face against Ronan’s cheek. He seemed to like the fact that he was more aggressive than usual. Then Iril walked to the window as if possessed by something.

“Wow.”

The sun was setting. From the special room of the Noeul Keeper, which has a glass structure, you could see the west side of the road at a glance.

The road, covered with white paving stones, was burning with roses. The shadows created by people walking around in the sunset were swirling like foam. She opened her mouth, looking out the window.

“It’s so very pretty. There are so many beautiful things in this world.”

Ronan pursed his lips without saying a word. I felt like I was repaying the favor I received from my sister, even a little.

The three of them talked until late at night. Ronan fell asleep only after everyone, including Sita, fell asleep. The night before the entrance ceremony went like this.

****

The day of the entrance ceremony was bright.

After breakfast, Ronan and Asher changed into their uniforms. The basic rule was to wear a black robe with a cloak for the Magic Department, and a black blue blazer with a white shirt and black slacks as the base for the Martial Arts Department.

In the case of the martial arts department, grades were distinguished by the color of the tie, and Ronan, a first-year student, had to wear a red tie. Iril gave out a happy exclamation while applauding.

“Hey! You two get along so well!”

“stuffy.”

Ronan loosened the top button. The party immediately moved to Phileon.

After the vacation, Phileon Academy strictly controlled entry, unlike usual. The guards in armor checked each person’s identity without missing a beat.

“Well? you···.”

“Yes?”

The janitor who recognized Ronan spoke to me.

“I thought I’d seen it somewhere, but then Schlieffen and I were swordsmen. How have you been?”

“Well, as it is.”

“Looking at you, you were the chief of practical skills, but I wonder how you defeated the morning star of the empire. I expect a light greeting.”

“Light greeting? What is it?”

It was an unfamiliar sound. Ronan shrugged his shoulders once and moved into the lot. Unlike the day of the entrance exam, the quiet streets stood out.

“Nice to meet you. This is Krava Kratir, the current principal of Phileon Academy.”

The entrance ceremony was held in the plaza where the admission results were announced. Iril and other spectators watched the entrance ceremony while sitting in temporary seats built on the edge of the square.

Familiar faces were lined up behind Kratir, who was on the podium and gave a speech.

They were the interviewers who were in charge of Ronan’s practical test, such as the former swordsman Nabirose, the strange elf with a piercing ear, and the werewolf Gidokan.

“None of us have any doubts that you will become the people who will lead the continent. Even if you live in mortality, your achievements will be passed down forever, beyond a hundred or even a thousand years.”

‘I’m sorry, but it’s less than ten years away.’

A clichéd but very good speech followed. When Kratir finished his speech, thunderous applause erupted from the audience.

“Welcome to admission. Flight 787 folks.”

“Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!”

“thank you. So let’s move on to the next step, shall we? Your seniors are waiting for you.”

“Seniors?”

Suddenly Kratir turned his back. He made a gesture of pulling him into the empty air. Ronan’s eyes widened.

“What the fuck?”

The scenery on the other side of the plaza, which was obviously empty, was torn off like a curtain. As if a painting covered with a cloth was revealed, a plaza full of people appeared.

“Nice to meet you! Juniors!”

“If it’s martial arts, please join the jousting club!”

“Uh-huh! Who is Ronan? I am also looking forward to this greeting!”

Filling the opposite side of the plaza were all students in school uniforms. The students who faced the freshman cheered for the sky to leave.

786 Phileons. They were seniors from Phileon Academy, who entered the school a year before them.