Academy’s Genius Swordsman

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#59

“Why are you here?

“Have you come? Ronan.”

It was still an unlucky waitlist. The long hair at the back stood out as if it had not been taken care of. Schlieffen looked at Ronan with sharper eyes and opened his mouth.

“Let’s talk.”

“Conversation?”

“okay. wait.”

Suddenly, Schlieffen pulled out a scroll the size of a finger from the front pocket of his school uniform. Shoo! As the scroll unfolded, a translucent cube surrounded the two of them.

It was a silent magic that blocked the noise from going out. Ronan chuckled.

“You are very meticulous.”

“It’s good for you to get into the habit of being careful. Because rats are literally everywhere.”

Schlieffen took out three more identical scrolls and held them out to Ronan. The price would be considerable, but it was like a wealthy man. Ronan, who accepted the scroll, grinned.

“Don’t write well. But I guess you’ve been through some new hardship that you haven’t seen before? Your face has been cut in half.”

“I can’t deny it. There has been a major purge until today.”

The haggard Molgol looked like someone who had stayed up all night for days. Fatigue dripped from the rested voice. Schlieffen explained what had happened in the last month at the estate of Grancia.

“There were nineteen traitors, five of which I dealt with. The rest were either imprisoned in the family’s dungeon or sent to Rodolan.”

“It’s less than you think. Who is the duke?”

“Let’s be free. Still, he told me to thank you. He added that he would be compensated soon.”

“I’m glad. When I only heard the word 4 years, I thought it was really fucked up.”

Ronan sighed in relief. I can’t say for sure, but it was probably less likely that the duke would be killed than in the original history. Schlieffen continued.

“But there is a problem.”

“What problem?”

“It seems that the search method using gold is no longer working. After the full moon, no one has been unable to follow the verses you have given. More than half of them.”

Ronan frowned. In a letter to Schlieffen, he wrote, ‘The advent of the stars is the day of the arrival of the stars.’ I was told how to search using the phrase.

“Isn’t that just a matter of catching them all?”

“In that case, twelve people were arrested in that way in the previous fortnight. I think it is highly unlikely that there will be no traitors among about half of the staff.”

“Have you tried Ahayute asshole?”

“okay. Nothing really changed. It is speculation, but it seems that the ban has been lifted or the contents have been modified.”

“…I’m not sure I’m saying this, but is it possible to change the prohibition remotely like flipping the palm of your hand?”

“Common sense is impossible. But after thinking about it, I realized that it was not so impossible. There were four more traitors out of the escort knights alone…”

Schlieffen pursed her lips. Behind the dark blue eyes, distrust and anger were swirling. He seemed to be able to guess at least a little bit of what he had experienced in Grancia.

“Shit.”

Ronan pulled out the cigarette. If Schlieffen’s words were true, things were usually not bothersome.

‘Is the church also moving? This is a pain in the butt…’

It was as if there was no special extraction method except for his own ‘sparkling’ mana. After thinking for a moment, Ronan exhaled a cigarette smoke. There was no answer right away anyway.

“Huh… I’ll have to find another way. So what about the other half? Isn’t it safe to cut everything with the minimum number of people left?”

“There is no reduction in staff. Everyone is working normally, except for those who have been purged.”

“Eh? why?”

“If there was a member of the gang among those sent out, it would disturb the outside, not Grancia. The shadows cast on Grancia are handled by Grancia.”

Schlieffen said calmly. One corner of Ronan’s lips rose. He was also a good kid without luck.

“Baby, that’s pretty cool.”

“It is natural. Anyway, this is the end of my case. Thank you for the help you gave Grancia.”

Soon the cube disappeared. Schlieffen, who was just about to move, ran his index finger across the table. Seeing the thick dust on his fingers, he frowned.

“Are you staying in a place like this anyway? The pigsty would be cleaner than this.”

“I can’t give you any compliments. If you twist it, you bring a mop and a dishcloth and clean it up, man.”

“There is no reason for that. let’s just go I look forward to seeing you in five days.”

“What do you expect?”

“Isn’t it just that you aren’t interested in your studies? Intermediate evaluation.”

“Aha.”

I’ve been busy lately, so I forgot. Ronan soon realized that the Phileon Academy was entering the midterm evaluation period. Schlieffen was talking about the intermediate evaluation of ‘Practical Advanced Swordsmanship’, the subject in charge of Nabirose.

“I don’t think he intends to win against only the weak. I don’t think you’re that cowardly.”

“A little boy who doesn’t even have proper hair is arrogant. It would be more productive to wait while wiping your neck or rags rather than doing nonsense like training.”

Of course, Ronan didn’t know what kind of test it was. At best, it was only inferred that it was a kind of Dalian. Schlieffen, not knowing this, nodded satisfactorily.

For a moment, life returned to the eyes that had flashed with anger and distrust. pervert child. After all, I’m probably the only classmate I can pour all my energy into.

“Then I look forward to it. Ronan.”

“Hey, wait a minute.”

Ronan summoned Schlieffen, who was about to leave. I almost forgot the most important story.

“what?”

“You come into our club.”

Ronan said seriously. Originally, I was going to take it a little slower, but it seemed like the plan had to be moved forward.

Considering Nebula Clazier’s long history, prevalence, and the way risk factors were removed, it was the right decision to bring in talent like Schlieffen as soon as possible. A moment of silence passed, and the expected reaction returned.

“I have no time to devote to such trivial things.”

Schlieffen turned his back, as if it wasn’t worth hearing any more. He was just about to open the door and leave. Ronan cleared his throat and spoke in a clear voice.

“I think my older sister will be moving to the island soon.”

squeak. The door closed again. Schlieffen, who activated the Silent Scroll again, stood facing Ronan. His expression was as gloomy as a person going to catch a dragon.

“Tell me. detailed.”

“no. Why do I have to tell someone who is not even a member of the club?”

“If I can control the frequency of participation, I will consider joining the party.”

“okay. Can you give me the application form now?”

“I’ll take it for you later. By the way, Isa-ni, it’s a little late, but it’s a good decision. It’s dangerous to be in such a country forever in such a horrific time. Ronan, there are many factors to consider when choosing a place to live. In the case of Ms. Iril, safety is the most important thing anyone can say. Well, here’s a map. Come on, look.”

Schlieffen began his Japanese speech, pointing to a bird’s eye view of the islands attached to the cork board. He proposed three ‘operations’ to safely bring Iril and her household from Nimburton, rather than suggesting a suitable housing site.

“This is the time to hire mercenaries. If you move with wealth, you may become a target for thieves. The wolves of the wilderness are good enough mercenaries. Wyverns are also made up of seasoned warriors who hunt effortlessly.”

“Grancia is really in trouble too.”

Ronan shook his head. Schlieffen did not care at all and continued the explanation close to the plague.

****

Time passed quickly. The day after meeting Schlieffen, Ronan wrote a separate report and submitted it to Principal Kratir.

Contrary to what he had shown to Baren, most of what he had experienced in Baidian was written there. Even the battle with Brygia and the story of Sarante. Upon receiving the report, Kratir chuckled.

“Heh heh, you did it coolly from the first promotion. Baren I can understand why that friend got sloppy.”

“Hey, that crazy bitch suddenly appeared and got me twisted, and it won’t be this much next time.”

“I hope so. I don’t want to be impeached for the second time in Phileon’s history. Anyway, I’m glad no one was hurt.”

“Then will you allow me to continue to work in the future?”

“What should I do with what I promised before?”

It was the car that Ronan breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, from the first activity, there was no such thing as a waste of time. Suddenly, Kratir said with a smirk.

“But please, be careful with that organization. If you look at Grancia’s case, you can see that it’s not unusual. It’s a matter that the Emperor takes seriously.”

Ronan also nodded heavily. After leaving the principal’s office, he made plans to go to the Dawning Tower, little by little. Due to the distance, I was planning to leave as soon as the midterm evaluation was over.

‘You have to hurry Haeju for me too. I’ll have to make an appointment.’

The next day, Marya called the members to the club building. It was to distribute the money earned by selling the by-products of Baidian. bang! Marya placed a luxurious wooden box on the table.

“Come on, take it.”

“Heyyy…! This, this, how much is all this?”

The inside of the box engraved with the pattern on the top of the caravel was filled with sparkling gold coins. Everyone’s eyes widened at the amount much higher than expected. Braum let out an exhilarating laugh for a moment.

“Wah ha ha ha! It’s amazing beyond imagination. Can the four of you share this?”

“What are you talking about? It’s personal. Now, this is you and the cutie.”

bang! bang! Two identical boxes were placed on the table. The smile disappeared from Braum’s face. Ronan, who was fiddling with his share of gold coins, nodded slowly.

‘With a little more, I can buy the house the psychopath recommended.’

The lack of money was the intention of asking Schlieffen to help. The houses he recommended were very good, but none of them were interesting prices. The party shook hands and took money they never thought they would hold for the rest of their lives. Ronan muttered while looking at (old) Sarante on the bar table.

“I am indebted to you again.”

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Mana was slowly oozing out of the white rock. Ronan started his day every morning by wiping the stone with a rag.

As I was dealing with the delayed work, the mid-term evaluation period was approaching. Braum and Marya asked for their understanding and temporarily suspended club activities. Ronan and Asherman, who were not particularly worried about the exam, talked about various things in the club building.

“Asher. how is the exam today Did you see me?”

“Uh, yes… it’s okay.”

“But why does the guy you see so well look like? Where did you come from?”

“Ah, no… a girl has been talking to me since yesterday…”

“What kind of stupid bitch follows a dwarf like you? A year with a unique taste.”

“Oh, Erzebet…”

“What?”

Ronan frowned. Erzebet said it was only after Asher took first place in her three written exams. Ronan, who roughly grasped the circumstances, giggled.

“Well, even a girl has a competitive spirit. What do I say to you?”

“Now, ask yourself how you are studying. from whom did you learn I just did what I was told in class…”

“Unlucky bastard.”

“Ugh… to be honest, I’m scared to death. I don’t even know why people who are different from me do this…”

“Hey, what am I emphasizing? Didn’t I tell you not to be stingy? Do you think it would make you proud?”

“Hey!”

Ronan raised one hand. Asher covered her head and crouched down. Suddenly, an idea like a flash of light flashed through my mind.

‘Wait…if you do this well…’

Ronan remembered Erzebet’s behavior with the flock. Perhaps after Schlieffen, I thought that I could sign her as well.

“Good job, Asher.”

“Ouch!”

right! Ronan slapped Asher’s forehead with a chestnut and then stood up. Asher asked, clutching her forehead.

“Uh, where are you going?”

“Go to the exam. It will take a long time, so go first.”

Ronan swung his La Mancha and left the building. Today’s meeting place was not the 1st Arena, but the Phileon Plaza.

Indeed, in the middle of the plaza, students taking advanced swordsmanship were lined up in line with each other. The atmosphere was completely different from the usual ones wearing different protective gear instead of the usual school uniform.

‘What the fuck. Am I the only one wearing a school uniform?’

Even Schlieffen was wearing a robe bearing the seal of the Grancia family. Adeshan, who found Ronan at that time, waved his hand with a smile.

“Oh, here it is, Ronan. Stand by me.”

“What is it, seniors are taking this exam too?”

“Of course! Am I a true student?”

Saying that, Adeshan’s outfit was also different from usual. A long sword, which looked really good, was hanging from her waist, wearing light armor. Ronan shrugged his eyebrows.

“I like the knife.”

“hehehe, thank you. I worked hard to put it together.”

“Then why didn’t you gather at the arena and come here? Do you even play a brawl?”

“uh? I did not know? So… Ha, you’re here!”

Suddenly, Adeshan grabbed Ronan’s shoulder and turned it forward. Nabi Rose was walking with a dignified gait. Seeing Kratir following her, Ronan narrowed her brow.

“Eh? Why did he come here?”

“I really didn’t know. So, what about school uniforms… Hurry up and wear mine…!”

Adeshan, restless, untied the straps holding the light armor. Ronan, who had managed to dry her, was about to say a word. Nabirose’s voice resounded.

“Everyone has gathered. As we all know, all means are allowed on the premise that it does not kill or seriously injure the opponent. You must not leave the examination room, and the examination continues until one last person remains.”

“Yep!!”

“I will move on and explain the details. Get everyone ready.”

The students shouted again. Each of them had a voice full of sorrow. Only Ronan, who did not know English, frowned and looked around.

“Damn, what are you trying to do?”

At best, I was guessing it was a nomination system, but it seems it wasn’t. At that moment, Kratir, who was standing next to Nabirose and chuckling, spread his arms out.

“Miss Butterfly Rose, can you move it?”

“yes. please.”

“Heh heh, I’m looking forward to this again.”

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Match! Kratir clapped. Suddenly, Ronan’s eyes darkened.