186 Mother of Fire (2)
#186
“…hello. Mr. Navardose.”
“Ro Ronan?! “Why are you here!”
Itargand let out a sound that was close to a scream. When I opened my eyes slightly I saw Navardose’s still frozen face. It seemed as if flames were pouring out of the red blazing pupils at any moment.
【you.】
“Uh well…so…just do your job. “It’s nice to see.”
Cold sweat ran down my temples. An incident was taking place that deserves to be counted among the top five shitty things you can experience in life.
“Why since I don’t have parents I secretly longed for a relationship like that between the two of you… I do have an older sister but haha… After all it’s better to have a mother right?”
Ronan muttered nonsense desperately avoiding her gaze. As expected no answer came back. Navardose who was looking him up and down frowned.
【you. How is it moving?】
“That’s because I have a somewhat unusual constitution.”
【It’s constitution.】
Ronan let out an awkward laugh. I couldn’t decide whether to tell the truth or not. It wouldn’t have been as tragic if she had hastily said that she knew how to cut magic and was classified as a dangerous molecule and turned into ashes. Suddenly Navardose’s eyes twinkled slightly.
【Don’t you know who I am?】
“Gagging!”
Something invisible strangled Ronan. His body slowly rose into the air. Asher’s telekinesis was so powerful that it made him look like a child’s joke.
“Nava…Le Doje…!”
【I didn’t ask you to make a pun or anything like that.】
This was really not fun. The energy blooming above Navardose’s shoulders was distorting the space around him. The entire plaza seemed to be covered in haze.
‘Shit…!’
Ronan gritted his teeth. It was an awkward situation. Even now if he stretched out his right hand he could hold the hilt of his sword. If he wanted to he could escape by cutting off his telekinetic powers or even hit him with a punch. However it was obvious that if he did so he would face certain death.
【I will ask again. How did you escape my magic?】
Navardose continued. The tightening force became stronger. He had to make a decision quickly before he ran out of blood to his head. Ronan was about to say something. Itargand who was shocked and dumbfounded cried out in horror.
“Pin it on mother! “This is the man I was talking about!”
【That human? no way….】
“yes. He is the human who saved me and encouraged me to attend Phileon. “This is Ronan!”
【omg…!】
Navardose’s eyes widened. The power that had been squeezing Ronan disappeared. He collapsed on the floor and coughed dryly.
“Gagging…! Keck! Damn it…!”
“I’m sorry. Are you okay? “I can’t believe I did this to the benefactor who saved my son…!”
Navarro stamped his foot. The murderous spirit covering the plaza disappeared in an instant. Ronan who was tying his neck stood up.
“Phew…yeah it’s okay.”
“I’m so glad everything happened… I’m so glad.”
The voice that was so oppressive as if it was oppressing the soul had returned to its original friendly voice. she said tapping her son’s forearm.
“I should have told you sooner. “You almost got into big trouble.”
“Oh my mother acted so suddenly…I’m sorry.”
“…Phew no. I did act rashly. “I’m sorry for blaming you for no reason.”
Navarre shook his head and admitted his mistake. The name I had been concerned about earlier seemed to be his son’s nickname. Navarre who had regained his composure turned to Ronan and said
“…There is no need to introduce yourself. Call me whatever name you want. “I’m sorry again.”
“It’s Ronan. “It’s really okay so you don’t have to.”
“Yes nice to meet you. Ronan.”
Navardose laughed. Looking at it like this she was just a pretty-looking wife. Suddenly I wondered how many mortals in the world would see her like this.
‘I almost got left behind.’
Of course regardless of the fact that it was over it was a truly dangerous situation. Ronan silently let out a sigh of relief.
She had a gut feeling that she shouldn’t show up this time. Ronan knew she could separate flesh from her own bones with just as much effort as scratching her back. He looked around at the students who had stopped and opened his mouth.
“What happened to all these people over there?”
“Don’t worry. All I did was slow down the time within the range for a moment. “Once the spell is lifted you will continue what you were doing without any problems.”
Navardose explained that their health would not be affected in any way and that Ronan was the only human currently moving in Phileon. Goosebumps ran down my spine once again. This meant that Kratir an 8th circle wizard was also affected by this ridiculous magic. Navardose continued.
“I guess I should say thank you first. He is my last child. When she heard that the corrupted frost elemental had almost fallen upon her she thought the world was falling apart. “I don’t know how to thank you.”
“It wasn’t a big deal.”
“It’s okay to be a little more proud. If it weren’t for you many people would have lost their lives. “How fortunate we are that we did not have to destroy Glacia’s kingdom.”
Ronan swallowed her thick spit. The calm tone of voice was not mixed with false statements or exaggerations. Glacia was the name of the Frost Spirit King. The one who made her contract was a transcendent being who throughout her history had a significant number of believers who placed her on their three fingers and worshiped her as their god.
Navardose treated the glacia as a button that could be pressed. I could see why her savior had bothered to go to her to offer her apology.
“Ir has been talking about you a lot. I said I learned the extent of the world. I want to be as thankful for this realization as I am for saving my son’s life. “It took me a very long time to shake off my arrogance as a dragon.”
“you’re welcome.”
“Hehe you are humble. “That is also a virtue we will never be able to possess.”
Navardose laughed. She was truly happy about the change in her son’s values.
In many ways she was a completely different person from what she expected. Ronan said she honestly expected that when Ithar Gand returned after being defeated by the Witch of Winter she would be purged and hang over the fireplace. Why isn’t something like that common? An incompetent bastard like you is not one of our clan! Same development.
Emperor Navarro was in the midst of praising Ronan. Suddenly red light leaked from inside her hood. Shocked she frowned.
“Oh my…I guess I’ll have to go back today. “Somehow the attacks are getting more intense.”
“Are you having fun?”
“okay. They’re annoying guys. “This is why I don’t often go to Adren…”
Navarro made an incomprehensible sound and I took off her hood. A pair of horns appeared along with her red hair.
She obviously wasn’t visible when she was wearing the robe but it seemed like some kind of hallucination spell. The horn beautifully curved toward the sky was slowly blinking an ominous red color reminiscent of a poisonous mushroom. She let out a sigh as if she was annoyed and said as she faced Ronan.
“Then now tell me what you want.”
“Suddenly?”
“okay. You should reward me for saving my son. “Did you think I would just get over it?”
Ronan’s eyes widened. This like her personality was unexpected. I thought saving her life would be a reward but I never thought she would give me something extra. She thought for a moment before Ronan opened her mouth.
“Then…could you please spare some time later? “About a day.”
“Time? “There’s nothing that can’t be done but… will that work?”
“yes.”
Ronan nodded her head. She didn’t want anything from her in the first place. For her just buying Navarre’s favor was already a huge reward.
“…an interesting choice. Most mortals want something they can touch. “As expected you are something different.”
“I have a story to tell you.”
“okay. I’ll try to get it out soon. Umm anyway…”
Suddenly Navardose’s eyes narrowed. She drooled as she studied Ronan’s face. Ronan embarrassed shrugged his eyebrows.
“Why are you doing this?”
“Have you seen me before anywhere?”
“…Am I Mr. Navardose?”
They both tilted their heads at the same time. This was truly unintelligible. She searched her memories to see if by chance she had ever come across one wandering around polymorphed but the chances of that happening were remarkably low. Navardose’s energy is not something that can be confusing. She waved her hand first.
“no. Let’s talk next time. “Please keep today’s incident a secret.”
“Don’t worry I won’t say anything even if my tongue is pulled out.”
“Thank you. “I’ll see you tomorrow.”
Navardose raised his tiptoes. Itar Gand’s face turned red with the sound of her skin lightly touching her.
“Oh mother…!”
“Enjoy the immaturity of childhood. “Son.”
Navardose who reluctantly kissed his son’s cheek turned his back. Contrary to expectations that she would change and return to her true form she used her space magic to leave her spot.
Seaaaa…the space around Navardose became blurry and her figure disappeared. Soon the mana that was prevalent in her atmosphere disappeared and time which had been stagnant began to flow at its normal speed.
“Ahaha let’s go together!”
“hmm? “Hasn’t the moon’s position changed a bit?”
The cool night breeze passed by my cheek. The students who had stopped continued their actions as if nothing had happened. As Navarre said she didn’t even seem to know that she was under a spell. At that time a shadow flew through the darkness and landed on Ronan’s shoulder. It was Sita.
“Bwahaaaat!”
Sita spread her four wings and began to look around in all directions around her. Suddenly the presence of Navarre disappeared and he seemed to sense her confusion. She laughed because it looked like a new recruit taking on guard duty for the first time.
“are you okay. “It’s all over now.”
“Bwawoo…?”
Ronan stroked her sita gently. Sita then opened her narrow eyes and rubbed her face against the back of Ronan’s hand. He said looking back at Itargand.
“Then shall we go back soon? name.”
“…don’t call me that.”
“Take a look. “Itargand is honestly too long.”
“I told you not to call me. And if you tell anyone what you saw today… I will burn you to death.”
“It’s scary. “It’s okay to spit fire so just don’t kiss me.”
“this guy!!”
Itargand unable to bear it any longer roared. Even if the cry came out through human vocal cords a dragon was still a dragon. The students’ attention was drawn to the magnitude of the window shaking.
“Aaaah!”
“What?!”
It seemed like he was feeling quite ashamed as his ears turned red. After laughing once Ronan left the plaza while bickering with Itargand. A halo of light flowing from the full moon blanketed the campus in a cozy way.
****
The morning of the entrance ceremony dawned. The sunlight seeping through the curtains was thick. Maybe because so much happened last night I ended up sleeping later than usual.
“Ugh…I still can’t believe it….”
Ronan muttered as he stretched her. The sight of the Mother of Fire apologizing in embarrassment or smiling sweetly seemed like nothing more than a dream. That is also a very unrealistic dream.
‘What are you going to wear today?’
By now there had probably been a notice that Navardose was visiting Phileon. In many ways it will be the greatest entrance ceremony ever. Ronan who muttered that was in the process of getting up. dripping. A knock on the door rang out.
“Ronan. “It’s me.”
“Oh Lucy…come in.”
“Please open the door. “I can’t use my hands…ugh it’s pretty heavy.”
“hmm?”
Ronan opened the door. Lucy dressed in her maid uniform was holding a luxurious box in her hands. He tilted his head as he was handed the box.
“It’s heavy. What is it?”
“Phew…I survived. I don’t know either. “You come from a place called Farzan?”
“Farzan?”
“yes. I have to clean the main square so I’ll come back later. Have a nice day today.”
Lucy bowed politely and left. Al Login’s name was written in large letters on his invoice. I heard that his condition was much more serious than that of Jaipa but he seemed to have somehow survived.
“The old man has a tough reputation.”
Ronan chuckled. I was worried on the inside but it was fortunate. But apart from that she had no idea what was inside.
“What did you send me so that it was wrapped so tightly?”
The surface of the box was enchanted with the same sealing magic that was on the emperor’s edict. Ronan opened the box in confusion. His eyes widened when he saw the contents.
“oh. “Fuck.”
