Academy’s Genius Swordsman

26. Banquet

#26

After seeing off, Ronan returned to the banquet hall with Sita. The main hall of Gallerion Castle had been transformed into a perfect place for a party.

“I’m just chattering.”

“Baya~”

The atmosphere was completely different from when I visited when I took the practical exam. Ronan looked around the banquet hall and muttered as if he was shocked.

“Should I also quit my swordsmanship and learn magic…”

Birds of light were flying and chirping. The enchanted ceiling reflected the blue sky above the roof.

Ten long tables, each fifty meters tall, crossed the hall. The dishes and drinks from each region were embroidered on the table.

Ronan picked up a leg of a snow crab that had been grilled in butter. It was the last leg left, and as soon as the plate emptied, an intact snow crab appeared on the plate again.

Even the taste was awesome.

“Looks like a ghost is grabbing your nipples and twisting them.”

Students in uniform were walking between tables, chatting with people they had met for the first time today.

As they were still students, they couldn’t hear the clinking of drinks, but they were excited as if they were drunk.

“It feels like a dream to join Phileon Academy like this.”

“It really is. This is my last chance, so I applied with the feeling that it was really over…

Some students even burst into tears.

Ronan thought it was good enough. The first effort I made while preparing for the entrance exam was never satisfactory.

Then, a familiar voice came from behind.

“Hey, Ronan.”

“Ha…what else is today?”

Ronan sighed and turned his head. Unsurprisingly, Schlieffen in a school uniform was standing with her head stiff.

The dignity emanating from his body was still there, but somehow his expression was not very good. Ronan took a bite of the snow crab and said.

“Why do you look like that? Do you want poop?”

“Has Ms. Iril returned home?”

“ok. I just came looking for you.”

“Where do you live? What are you riding back?”

Ronan frowned.

“You know what to do about it.”

“I don’t think I was sent without an escort. If so, then you are not human.”

“escort?”

Ronan tilted his head. At that moment, Schlieffen’s expression hardened. He wiped his face once with his right hand as if trying to keep his composure, then continued.

“…I asked the old woman, but it seems to be true. This is unimaginable for aristocrats. Ronan, do you know why an accident is an accident? It was an accident because it happened in an unexpected situation. Take action now. How long has the wagon gone? The nearest mercenary guild is on West Boulevard. No, just lend me my words. You guys right now…!”

Schlieffen began to lay out the steps Ronan had to take, with a very quick and precise pronunciation.

Ronan’s eyes widened at the sight more interesting than any circus. It could be said that it was the exact opposite of when I met Illyl.

Of course, Ronan did everything he could. He hired a carriage from the carriage guild with the highest credibility in the system, and the driver he pulled was a retired swordsman of the rank of Sword Expert. Of course, there was never a single accident.

“No, as long as a Wyvern doesn’t come and snatch the wagon, is it okay?”

“They say that if the Wyvern comes, you will be hit.”

However, Schlieffen insisted on hitting the troops to escort some upper rank. Considering the existing measures and security in the vicinity, it was an obvious overprotection.

But Schlieffen didn’t listen as if he had waxed his ears. Ronan, who could not hear, said while tapping Sita.

“Sita, do you remember the smell?”

“Byeah!”

“Follow me home and come back tomorrow.”

Sita spread her wings as if waiting. After leaving Ronan’s shoulder, Sita quickly became a black afterimage and escaped through the window of the banquet hall.

Schlieffen was still giving his Japanese speeches. Ronan said.

“Now calm down, man. I just sent an escort.”

“···bodyguard? Maybe the bird that sat on your shoulder earlier? Just kidding…”

“It’s not just a bird, it’s a fantasy species. Don’t worry, I’m stronger than most mercenaries.”

Ronan nodded with a serious face. Schlieffen, who was glaring at Ronan with a very questionable look, opened his mouth.

“…it would be better if there were some mercenaries. Be sure to tell me if you need to. Don’t be proud of yourself.”

“By the way, what are you going to do with my sister, trembling like this?”

“········”

Schlieffen turned away without answering the question. So, annoying guy. Ronan, who muttered like that, was looking around for food. A loud voice echoed through the banquet hall.

“Uh-huh! Here’s today’s hero! This is it! Junior!!”

“Hey, Ronan! Here it is!!”

It was a really loud double-glazed window. Ronan sighed. Perhaps everyone in the banquet hall heard their voices.

“Damn it, let’s eat too.”

When I turned my head, I saw Marya and Braum waving in the distance. Students who seemed to be about 20 were gathered around them in a rush.

“So, Marya junior, is that true? Did you know that you and Ronan were originally acquainted?”

“Yes, Braum-senpai! We’ve been together ever since our fateful meeting in Marvas!”

“Oh my! What a fateful meeting! What the hell happened?!”

Ronan shook his head. No matter how exciting Braum is, he’s already friendly.

Anyway, one affinity is a girl who has reached the heights. If you have such a talent, you will become the best colossus on the continent in the future.

Ronan exchanged greetings with the gathered people. Most of them were seniors who had participated in the previous competition.

“Hello, handsome fellow. I might not remember it because it was smashed in one shot, but I call it Iris who fought you.”

“Why can’t I remember? Did you use two javelins? He held the left hand in reverse.”

“uh? No… that’s right.”

“Oh My God! Remember all that?! Me, me too, do you remember me?”

“Well. When swinging the mace, it’s good to have a little more center of gravity behind you.”

Ronan remembered the faces of his seniors as well as the weapons he was using. He even gave advice based on his own experiences, so the mouths of sophomores caught on.

“Oh my God, it’s the same genius, but how is it so different? If you have any questions, ask me!”

“Did you know there is a secret passage in the library? On the twenty-second shelf . . .”

“A phantom species lives at the bottom of the lake. When you get to know him, he will ask you for the plants needed for alchemy, so keep that in mind.”

The seniors generously poured out the honey-like information they knew. Some of the dogs were really helpful in school.

‘I owe my sister again.’

Ronan smiled. What you did simply to reassure Iril would come back with this kind of luck.

“Hey there! It was so cool…!”

“Ronan, right? May I ask for your autograph?”

“Okay. It’s a motive, but don’t be awkward and let it go.”

One by one, the motives who were noticing also gathered. It was around the time when the friendly atmosphere was in full bloom.

“Maybe, Ronan-sama?”

“ok?”

It was a husky treble that caught the eye. Ronan turned his head.

A dark purple-haired girl was approaching with her arms crossed. Looking at the robe-type school uniform, it was a magic department.

The slightly raised eyebrows reminded me of a cat. Recognizing her face, Ronan shrugged his eyebrows.

“Erzebet?”

“Oh, you remember.”

The attention of the students, who had been chattering for a moment, was focused. It wasn’t just her beauty.

Erzebet de Acalusia.

If there was Schliefen in the martial arts department, there was Erzebet in the magic department. The name of the genius who handled the three attributes alone was known beyond the Department of Magic and the Department of Martial Arts. Braum laughed out loud.

“Oh oh! You are the head of this magic department! I’m sorry, junior! You have to stand in line to talk to Ronan! Come here!”

It was a pleasant joke, but Erzbet neither laughed nor responded. She opened her mouth without looking at Braum.

“I didn’t tell him.”

-thud!

“Huh?!”

At that moment, a heavy pressure pressed down on Braum’s shoulder. If he hadn’t momentarily strengthened his legs with mana, he would have been on his knees.

“Hey, are you holding on? It’s not like you’ve grown in vain.”

“Uh, uh…!”

Braum clenched his teeth. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t move my body. It felt like a huge hand was clasping him.

“Then, excuse me.”

In an instant, the atmosphere froze. again. As Erzebet stepped forward, the group split left and right. Asher met her eyes for a moment and hid behind Ronan’s back.

“Hey, hey, hey!”

Asher could see the mana flowing out of Erzebet’s body. Dark purple mana was not found in nature. Her only mana in the world. it was an auror

‘Bur, already on the verge of flowering…!’

I tried to warn you, but no voice came out. Ronan asked, smirking.

“What is this now?”

“Sorry. Stop being angry that your precious meeting was interrupted.”

“Release now.”

“It is.”

Erzebet meekly followed Ronan’s instructions. As she gestured lightly, the magic holding Braum was lifted.

“Heh heh…! omg! Damn…you’re all messing up your form today…”

Braum sat down as if he had fallen on the stairs. Other students ran to support him. Seeing that, Erzebet laughed softly.

“What’s so funny?”

“It’s always funny to see a flock of sheep running around. Isn’t that right?”

Hearing that, Ronan sighed. Sometimes a single word can identify a person.

It’s a very tiring day. So, why are all geniuses like this?

‘I wondered if the underwear was also purple, but it turned out well.’

Ronan put his hand on the hilt. It was a car that was trying to make this unprofessional girl look like a stripper Derian. Erzebet continued.

“I was very impressed with Dalian. The reason I came is to make an offer.”

“proposal?”

“yes. I couldn’t wait to see you degenerate into a sheep. A lion must walk in a herd of lions.”

“Tell me to understand. Keep it as concise as possible.”

“You are in a hurry. Wait a minute.”

Erzebet, who was rummaging through her arms, offered something to Ronan.

“Come on, take it.”

It was a brooch studded with a large black crystal. On the reverse side was the image of a lion roaring towards the moon. It was the coat of arms of Akalusia, a great gate that rivaled the Grancia family with Schlieffen.

For a moment, Ronan’s eyes widened. Erzebet noticed the subtle change and smiled softly.

“This···.”

“Do you know the meaning?”

“. . . roughly.”

“Then there is no need to explain. Even this weekend is ok. Come with me to visit the Acalusia estate.”

Ronan didn’t answer. Erzebet turned around, leaving behind a mischievous smile.

“Well, think about it slowly. I am alone.”

Ronan did not pull the hilt in the end. He was staring intently at the brooch that Erzebet had given him. The sound of Erzebet’s shoes echoed gracefully.

again. again. Again…

Padang!

“Damn!”

All of a sudden, Erzebet fell down with a shriek. The attention around her was drawn to her. It was a really ugly and painful fall, falling from the face with arms outstretched in front.

“Are you okay?”

How painful it must have been for Braum to say that. Erzebet got up abruptly and moved on as if nothing had happened. twice as fast as before.

Again, again, again, again, again, again!

The ears exposed through the short hair were ripe like hot iron. As she turned around the corner, Marya patted Asher’s head roughly.

“Good job, cutie! Such a naughty bitch must look at me.”

“My, I didn’t do it…?”

“Eh? Weren’t you using magic?”

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Marya rolled her eyes. There was nothing around that could cause Erzebet to stumble. Asher shook her head nervously.

“He just tripped over his leg…”

The two looked at each other, speechless. Ronan was still looking at the brooch. Marya tilted her head.

“I will break through. What is it?”

“invitation.”

“What?”

“No, it should be a compass.”

The black crystal was emitting a dim light. It meant that he was holding mana. Ronan recalled a conversation he had with Adeshan before he died.

[I was originally a commoner. Proving your talent and becoming a member of the Acalusia family. I still can’t forget what happened in that quaint castle.”

[Isn’t that a castle?]

[Well, it’s not long anyway, so let’s talk about it. So, around the time I went to Phileon Academy…]

Adeshan leaned against the rock and told the story of how he could become Adeshan de Akalusia.

Fog and gatekeepers surrounding the castle. Until he was listed on the treasures he received after completing the test of Caju and as a member of the great family.

‘I thought I would receive it only a few years after I showed my prominence as a prosecutor.’

The ideology of the Acalusia family was different from other families that pursued pure blood. They did not discriminate between race and status in recruiting talent, and even adopted boys and girls with high potential.

The brooch that Erzebet gave me was a kind of invitation to enter the Acalusia territory. He promised to give him a chance to pass the test of the state and become a member of the family.

[Is there anything good about being a noble?]

[Once the social status rises. Except for Grancia and the imperial family, no one can resist. It is also an advantage to be able to receive full support from the Acalusia family.]

Ronan honestly had no intention of becoming a member of the House of Acalusia. Even if he changed his mind later, it was an issue that had to be considered even more.

However, other secrets of Acalusia Castle were stimulating him. In the castle of the great family that boasts a long history, there must have been something to be gained, aside from status and treasure. Maybe we can get information to deal with the giants.

Ronan, who had a rough idea of his future plans, patted his chin.

‘For now…’