Academy’s Genius Swordsman

＜ 135. Untimely Winter (5) ＞

#135

“…this crazy old man.”

too wide That was Ronan’s first impression. The appearance of the new club far exceeded his expectations.

A field of stones was spread out. The ceiling and walls were also covered with flat stones without any bends. It was more like a runway for takeoff and landing than a training ground.

It seemed that about five of the first arenas where Nabirose and swords had been contested were pasted together. No joke, as long as the ceiling was high, a small dragon could survive.

“I’m embarrassed.”

Ronan murmured and pulled out Ymir from his waist. Kang! I tried to hit the floor with mana, but the blade bounced off with only a slight scratch.

“under.”

Ronan chuckled. I didn’t know that the request for a wide and strong body would be accepted so honestly. While I was looking around blankly, a loud voice resounded.

“hahaha, I thought I would be surprised!!”

Ronan turned his head in the direction of the sound. In a corner of the training ground, Marya was waving her hand vigorously. Behind her stood a wooden building that had been used as her home base.

“How the fuck did you move that?”

Kratir’s actions were clear. In front of the building was a long table used for banquets. The delicious smell was emanating from the food served on it.

“Heh heh, it’s one of the most dramatic scenes in my over 70 years of teaching.”

“Are you back?”

“Oh my gosh. Ronan.”

Familiar noodles were gathered around the table. All the members of the club, and those who were at the place to see off Ronan two years ago.

Ronan moved slowly. Kratir, who came first, shook hands.

“Ronan-kun. Long time no see.”

“Principal.”

“It’s been a while since I’ve come back, but the academy doesn’t make sense. I have no face.”

Kratir smiled bitterly. The wrinkles on his face were getting deeper. It looked like he couldn’t sleep well and was suffering from heavy work, as the shade of his eyes was thick.

He must have been the person suffering the most from the Winter Witch Crisis. Kratir, who had struggled to shake off his fatigue, tapped Ronan’s shoulder.

“Yes, do you like the new club?”

“Can we make something like this in the basement of the school?”

“Heh heh, it was fortunate that the construction was finished before winter came. Considering what Ronan-kun has accomplished, I can make two more.”

Kratir patted his beard and smiled. It was tired, but it was a kind laugh.

He explained the strengths and peculiarities of the new club like flowing water. Durable, fully equipped training facilities, and secret passages everywhere. Ronan nodded his head.

“thanks. I will write well.”

“Yes, yes. You just have to go back to 3rd grade right away. The action has already been taken.”

“I skipped a lot of things… Can I not take a test?”

“Nungcheong. Now, what does that mean to you? But the rest of the time will be very busy. I have to pick up as much of what I have missed as possible.”

It was very fortunate that I did not have to call Asher or Marya senior. He suddenly became a high school senior, but considering his improved abilities, it was not a business that was losing money.

There is no bird that regrets the time it was in the egg. Kratir took a look at his pocket watch and his mouth was dry.

“Then, now that I’ve seen your face, I think this old man should go… I’m sorry we couldn’t get along.”

It seemed like there was something else going on. It was like we broke up as soon as we met, but considering his location, it was a no-brainer. Ronan, who was shaking his hand goodbye, opened his mouth.

“I’ll make it easy for you soon.”

“Heh heh, how does it sound ominous? So, have a good time.”

Whoa! The space flipped over and Kratir disappeared. Ronan, who was looking at the place where he disappeared, opened his mouth without turning his head.

“Should Professor Jarrodin also just say hello and leave?”

“There is time to eat. You’ve grown a lot.”

“Okay. What else has changed?”

“Don’t be conceited that you have a core. Have you not forgotten the mana technique I taught you?”

Anyway, with regards to mana, I couldn’t stand it. Ronan chuckled and turned his head. Jarrodin, who had become a Were Worm again, stood there.

“…Jarodin?”

The dented ball looked like it could be turned upside down and used as a drinking cup. The wrist exposed outside the sleeve was reminiscent of poker. Ronan asked in an anxious voice.

“Please tell me it wasn’t because of my wife.”

“Sunya is doing very well. I recently opened my eyes.”

Jarrodin let out a low smile. Sunya was slowly but surely getting better. Excitedly, he sighed as he explained the condition of his wife.

“It’s just… because I have a lot of work to do.”

“That’s fortunate.”

“right. Compared to losing my wife again.”

He also explained that work has multiplied several times since winter came. There were several people who would really die from overwork if the Winter Witch was not dealt with promptly.

“That monster… no, did Nabi Rose get some energy?”

“Ah, it seemed like that. Did you see potential in me?”

“Good luck. Now I don’t even have to look at the price. Jaipa is also Zaipa, but how worried about you.”

He said that Nabirose asked for Ronan’s well-being at least once a day. Why can’t I wake up, can I not eat food, what if I wake up and become a fool, etc…

After losing to Jaifa, he said that he had to pay twice as much for drinking with him. Jarrodin sighed and tapped Ronan’s shoulder.

“I bet he is the person who cares the most about you. Treat me well.”

“I know. After all, he is a very affectionate person.”

“It’s not like that, Professor Jarudine. There is a student council president.”

At that moment, a cute little girl suddenly intervened. The corners of his eyes, raised like a cat, were familiar. With her dark purple hair behind her ear, she spoke softly.

“My sister Adeshan wrote letters almost every day. Can’t even my family do that?”

“That was a lot of honesty. I’m glad I didn’t resemble that monster while I was teaching.”

“If it wasn’t for the Winter Witch, I would have been able to use it every single day…”

Jarrodin shook his head as if in agreement. The woman who was listing Adeshan’s achievements other than Adeshan’s achievements clenched her fists in anger. Ronan, who was staring at her, tilted her head.

“Erzebet?”

“Oh, it’s been a while. Ronan.”

At that moment, Erzebet turned her head. Seeing her for the first time in a long time, she had become a complete young lady.

It was indeed the young girl of the Akalusia family that showed a smirk in every gesture and tone of voice. Ronan, who was examining Erzebet’s face, frowned.

“What is that wound?”

“Ah, you’ll find out at once…”

Erzebet’s eyes widened. There was something like a red speck on her neck.

Ronan, who had been injured in various ways, knew that it was a scar from frostbite. Erzebet smiled bitterly and stroked the scar.

“It’s the scar left by the witch.”

“Are you not erasing it on purpose?”

“Fufu, you’re also quick-witted.”

At the entrance ceremony last year, she was devastated by the Witch of Winter. Even the flame magic passed down directly from Aun Pillar could not melt the witch’s ice.

“I watch it whenever I feel relaxed. It worked pretty well.”

“It’s strong.”

“I don’t plan on getting treatment until this winter is over. It would be nice to have a chance to get revenge, but now I can’t even go near it…”

Erzebet licked her lips. As long as the Winter Witch was inside the shell, there would be no chance of a re-challenge. Ronan thought about something for a moment, then opened his mouth.

“Would you like to go with me this time?”

“yes? Are you going with me?”

“Originally, I was only going with Asher, but I can take one more person with me. So···.”

Ronan briefly explained what he had planned. Erzebet’s eyes widened. She said as she grabbed Ronan’s sleeve with both hands.

“I will go. please take me yes?”

“okay. Instead, there are conditions.”

“Conditions?”

“Come into our club.”

Having said that, Ronan showed a solemn expression as if not to even dream of compromise. He was a talented person who had his eyes on him earlier, but he could not miss this opportunity. Erzebet, who had quietly blinked her eyes, tilted her head.

“Am I already a member of Ronan’s club?”

“Eh? When did you come in?”

“It’s been a while since Ronan-sama left. Adeshan unnie gives private tutoring every day, and there is something I really envy. So I just…”

Erzebet scratched her cheek. It was a very honest reason to join. It was no different than a bachelor who bought flowers he didn’t like every day to seduce a florist.

“Then what?”

“Fufu, did you promise?”

The transaction ended abruptly. Then a familiar woman walked out of the club building. A turkey, as if it had just been taken out of the oven, was in her hand.

“Eri. Can you take this?”

“senior?”

“Oh, you’re here, Ronan.”

Adeshan smiled softly. Erzebet, who had telekinetically moved the turkey to the table, snorted and clinged to her.

“Oh my God, the student council job is hard, but what do you do when you lift something heavy like this? Did you even cook yourself?”

“Eri worries about me too much. It’s something I love to do.”

The members were busily moving around the building, carrying food and drinks. I thought it was all the dishes on the table, but it didn’t seem like it. Ronan, who suddenly felt empty, shrugged his shoulders.

“Can’t you see Baren?”

It was strange. Even so, Secret isn’t the type of person to fall into a position like this. Adeshan clapped as if he remembered something he had forgotten.

“Ah, you still asked me to tell you I’m sorry. You are very busy developing new potions these days.”

“Potion development?”

“yes. It should be said that it is an entry-level version of the Snowflake Pearl, but you said that you are making a cold-resistant potion that anyone can drink.”

Adeshan said that there is no one in the island who does not know about the Lion and the Dream Workshop. Baren, who was constantly conducting research, joined hands with the top of Marya’s Caravel to distribute his special potion throughout the continent.

“okay. You have come out.”

It seems like yesterday that I was so impressed by the history of club activities that I ripped off my mane, but I never knew the future of a true person. Ronan rolled up his sleeves and entered the kitchen.

“I’ll help. What can I do?”

“Oh, I’m just resting. You must be tired after waking up today.”

“We played a lot in two years.”

Ronan chuckled. Preparation didn’t take long. The reception to celebrate his return did not end until dawn.

****

It was the next morning when I got a call from Rhodolan. Sita, who became the size of a large dog, delivered the letter. Ronan opened the door to Asher’s dormitory and went in and woke him up.

“Get up, Asher. let’s go.”

“Uh-huh, where?”

Asher, who was buried in bed, rubbed her eyes and got up. His hair was tied on both sides and was droopy.

Last night, Ronan finally tied it up, but as soon as I returned to the dormitory, it stretched out and seemed to be unable to untie it. Come to think of it, I didn’t tell this kid.

“Rodolan.”

“···yes?”

Asher froze as if it were a statue. Ronan left the room, threatening to wear a frilled dress if she didn’t prepare within five minutes.

“It’s a club activity after two years.”

Ronan put the club activity application form in advance in the gap in the door of Baren’s office. The filthy expensive griffon aircraft became their means of transportation.

I don’t know what Nabirose said, but I didn’t really need a guide. After hours of enduring pain as if it would split his hips, at last a huge shadow appeared over the horizon of the Dawning Sea. It was the largest reef in the world, the Fortress of Screaming Rodolan.

“Damn, what’s the difference between a prisoner’s wagon and a convoy?”

Landing went smoothly. Kiik- As soon as I got off the carriage, a ferocious sea breeze ruffled my hair. Ronan, who got off first, took a deep breath and exhaled.

“Yeah, it should be like this.”

The corners of Ronan’s lips rose. The salty wind embraced the warmth of spring. It was the virtue that the Winter Witch’s curse did not reach until dawn. A trembling voice came out of Asher’s mouth, which came down behind him.

“Ro, Ronan…Is this really true? Even now…”

“Madam, I brought you here to say goodbye, but you shouldn’t. Because of her notoriety as a witch, she’s a rare wizard, but she might be inspired by some kind of magic.”

“That’s right, Asher. Show me your magic and the dignity of a senior.”

Erzebet, who got down last, gave attention. Asher, looking up at Rodolan, had an expression on her face as if she was about to jump into the sea at any moment. Ronan looked around and stuck out his tongue.

“There are too many dirty people at once.”

People of all sorts were wandering over the reef that served as a wharf. They must have all come to solve the Winter Witch problem.

At the bottom of the cliff, their ships were anchored side by side. There were very few small ships, and most of them were large cruise ships or warships.

At this point, it was hard to tell if this was a prison or a tourist attraction. Seeing the ship approaching from afar, Ronan frowned.

“Who is riding that boat, so it’s so flashy?”

A sailing boat with its hull all painted red was approaching, breaking the waves. It was a very large ship with four masts, and without exaggeration, it seemed that it would be enough to carry all the prisoners of Rodolan.

It was the car they were moving towards the fortress. A familiar voice came through the sea breeze.

“Those who came from Phileon over there, this is it.”

The three of them turned their heads at the same time. An old man in a black uniform was standing with his back. A ghastly bird-beaked mask was hanging from his waist and swaying.

“I have been contacted by Nabirose-sama. You might be able to peel a witch.”

“yes. You have to do it to know for sure.”

it was someone I knew Ronan smiled at the face he had not seen in a long time. The old man who made eye contact with him tilted his head.

“Uh? Where have we seen them?”

“I saw it two years ago. Inquisitor Karaka.”

“···Ahh! That boy back then!”

Karaka’s eyes widened. He smiled brightly and shook hands with Ronan. It seemed to welcome even an old friend.

“He grew up so handsome that I didn’t even recognize him. The girls in the village can’t sleep.”

“That would be nice. How is Cyril?”

“hahaha, of course I’m doing fine. There are so many fanatic colleagues who come in and they don’t get as much attention as they used to… but they are still taking care of them with love and concern. I’ve had my ears completely cut off and regenerated more than 20 times.”

It has been more than two years since their arrest in Gran Cappadocia, and it seems that they are still being tortured. Asher shut her mouth. Karaka said, pointing to Rodolan Fortress.

“Come on in. If you don’t have a coat, we’ll prepare some for you from the inside.”

“A coat?”

“If you go near a witch, it gets really cold. Follow me.”

The three of them followed Karaka. Whoops! As soon as the fortress door was opened, a cold wind blew out. Screams and sobbings were mixed evenly in the wind.

“Aww! Ha, don’t!”

“It’s cold, it’s cold…! Now please take it out!”

“My legs, my legs…!”

Aren’t you amazed? After muttering, Karaka put on the mask that was hanging from her waist. The pleasant atmosphere has completely changed. He opened his mouth and turned to the group.

“Welcome to Rodolan.”