< 120. Hill of the Four Seasons (1) >
#120
After completing their business Ronan and Schlieffen returned straight to the island. Since I was riding a regular horse instead of a ghost horse it took much longer than when I came to Dainhar.
It’s already been seven days since I spent all my time on horseback except for sleeping and eating. It wouldn’t be strange if mushrooms grew on his butt. Ronan who got angry for no reason poked Sita who was dozing in her backpack.
“Hey you get down now too.”
“Bye!”
Sita frowned and stuck her head into her backpack. Judging by his calm demeanor it seemed like it was hot.
Even after leaving the desert the southern heat did not cool down. It was a dry landscape of short grass and wasteland. Ronan’s gaze which was gradually becoming more liquid landed on Schlieffen.
“You damn bastard…what kind of steel is your noble groin made of? “It doesn’t hurt at all?”
“This is no problem.”
He still maintained an upright posture. Although he looked tired his characteristic dignity as a great nobleman was not worn in the slightest. Ronan shook his head as if he was tired of her.
“I’m jealous. “When I was a soldier I also rode horses a lot.”
“I’m just worried that Ms. Iril’s portrait will be damaged. “Pick up the pace.”
“You crazy bastard.”
Every ten minutes Schlieffen took Iril’s picture out of his front shirt pocket and looked at it. Ronan unable to see what was happening pulled the reins.
It was the moment when the horse rushed out and overtook Schlieffen. fault! Ronan stretched out his hand like lightning and snatched the picture of Iril he was looking at.
“This guy! “What are you doing!”
“Hahaha precious things disappear like the wind!”
“Stop! “I won’t let it happen if the painting gets damaged!”
Ronan rushed forward as quickly as if he were an Imperial cavalry unit. A thoughtful Schlieffen chased after Ronan. Before he knew it the sword in his hand was changing into the shape of the wind.
“Pyeongung.”
Sita who had woken up due to the commotion tossed and turned in frustration. The haze in full bloom in the sky signaled the arrival of late summer. They arrived at the islands on the fifteenth day of their journey.
****
The first place Ronan tried to visit after returning to the Islands was Separazio Secret’s office. The reason he went all the way to a foreign place like Dain Har in the first place was to receive favors from him. Ronan said widening his eyes after hearing the unbelievable answer.
“What you went on vacation?”
Since Zarodin was not in the office he had to ask other students or educational staff to find Sepharazio. Asher who was called home from reading a book spoke hesitantly.
“Uh yeah…that’s because it’s vacation.”
“Where the hell did the person with five curses suddenly go?”
“I think he said he was going to the North. He said he had discovered a new curse. “I heard they’ll probably come just in time for the first day of school…”
“Because it’s unlucky.”
Ronan sighed. This was an unexpected variable. I was planning to rush to Haeju during summer vacation but it seemed like I would have to re-plan. Suddenly his eyes landed on the house standing behind Asher.
“Did you really move well?”
“Ugh. “Thanks.”
Asher nodded his head. The new place where he and his parents moved was none other than Ronan’s next door. When safety and convenience were considered top priorities there was no place like this.
It is said that the move took place while Ronan and Schlieffen were visiting Dinehar. The members including Marya and Braum helped out. Ronan who was scratching his head as if he had no shame continued.
“What thanks. “I couldn’t help you with anything… So is Marya in the system now?”
“huh.”
“That’s good. Take it.”
“Huh?!”
Suddenly Ronan stuck his hand into Asher’s pocket. Asher startled screamed. Ronan took his hands out of his pockets and turned his back.
“Say hello to your parents. “I’m going.”
“Ro Ronan. what’s this?”
Even though Ronan’s hand was gone he felt a thick foreign object in his pocket. It was only after Ronan left that Asher took out the items in his pocket and checked them.
“This is…!”
Asher who was pale tried to say something but Ronan had already disappeared from sight. Ronan who heard the news from Asher immediately headed to the market.
“There’s nothing wrong with having a lot of money. cancer.”
The purpose was to raise money with the loot taken from Dainhar. Marya’s presence meant that the upper part of the Caravel was staying so at least she didn’t have to worry about being slapped with a price.
“Here we go it’s ice! “It’s full of rock ice that was just frozen by an 8th circle ice wizard!”
“Let me show you something! “Five parasols and only one silver coin!”
Despite the melting heat the market’s unique bustle showed no sign of subsiding. It was a landscape that contrasted with the wasteland I had seen for nearly a month. While Ronan was wandering around looking for her top a familiar woman caught her eye.
“Huh?”
Ronan shrugged his eyebrows. At first she thought she had seen something wrong. It was a loose outfit that could not be reminiscent of her usual appearance but she was recognizable thanks to her unique bronze skin and assertive body.
The woman was eating ice cream on bread in front of a street vendor. When her merchant saw her eating all her bread he put her hands together and opened her mouth.
“Geogeomseong… do you like her mouth?”
“He is a Sentai Sword Saint. “One more please.”
The merchant’s face brightened. The woman who paid with her coin accepted her new ice cream. Ronan walked closer to her and waved her hand happily.
“Instructor Butterfly Rose!”
“Ronan? “It’s been a while.”
“I almost didn’t recognize you. “You wear her clothes… very freely.”
Butterfly Rose was wearing a white sleeveless blouse and black wide pants. Her bare shoulders were attracting the attention of passers-by. It was truly an avant-garde outfit that might be recognized two centuries later.
“Who cares? “I just need to be comfortable.”
“That is correct. “I like that aspect of the instructor.”
“I was just looking for it and it worked out well. “Come here.”
“yes?”
Nabirose took a bite of ice cream and motioned to Ronan. It was the moment he approached tilting his head. Sigh! Rose the butterfly that flew in like a snake seeking its prey grabbed Ronan’s ear and twisted it.
“Gyaaagh! “Why are you doing this?!”
“Why? “Do you think it makes sense not to say hello to your teacher before vacation?”
“You didn’t hear it from senior Adeshan!”
“Words only have meaning when spoken directly. “It’s a shame.”
Ronan screamed for the mayor to leave. Judging by the force with which she twisted her ears it seemed like she was really sad. She didn’t care whether people’s attention was drawn to her or not.
“If you want to atone go to the Gallerion Pavilion right now. “Because Adeshan is devoting himself to training every day to show you.”
“What your senior is back already?”
“okay. He will be waiting for you to arrive so be kind to him. Did you understand?”
“all right. “I’m going damn it so just let me go!”
Ronan nodded her head quickly. Finally with butterflies I relaxed my grip on his hand. As she wiped the ice cream that had fallen on her chest she opened her mouth.
“Anyway I’m glad you look healthy. I can see in her eyes that her skills have improved. “If you brought a sword we could at least spar.”
“Damn it… But I even brought a gift for the instructor so it’s difficult to do this.”
“gift?”
“Now take it.”
Ronan placed something in her hand. Nabirose’s eyes widened. A black magic stone that only came from Dainhar was sparkling in her palm.
“…Where did you get this?”
“Just take it. Because I think I will be indebted to you in the future. “Then I’ll leave!”
“Wait a moment…!”
Ronan’s figure had already disappeared through the crowd and was not visible. For a moment she thought about going all out and catching him but she soon decided against it. I laughed out loud as I was fiddling with her magic stone.
“…what the hell.”
****
Ronan returned after selling ten Dainhar magic stones to the top of the Caravel where Marya was. She had over a hundred left at home but as she did not have enough money from the upper house to make immediate payments she had to be content with just that. It was quite a sight to see the Caravel father and daughter’s eyes widening as if they would pop out.
“…It really is a Dainhar magic stone. It’s also of the highest quality… It’s meaningless to ask how you got it right?”
“Well that’s right.”
“I understand… Since you are busy I will send the settlement money to your home. Would you like to lead the caravel operation with my daughter in the future?”
“Dad please!”
Marja her face bright red lunged at Duon. Ronan later realized that it was an invitation to marry Marja.
After explaining where she should hit to effectively inflict pain Ronan led her on her way. A luxurious cane was held in his hand.
The destination is Gallerion Pavilion. This was the first arena where Nabirose’s classes were usually held.
-Kang! Kagagak!
-Pow!
Even before entering the arena I could hear a bustling noise. When I opened the door I saw a girl fighting with two magic engineers. Ronan muttered in a voice filled with admiration.
“It seems like you’ve grown taller….”
The rumor that women grow taller quickly seemed to be true. Ade Shan didn’t even notice Ronan coming in and he was focused on training.
Every time he moved his body his ponytail-like hair fluttered. The wet nape of her neck was sprinkled with white light from her sweat. The sight of Ade Shan effortlessly dodging the onslaught of knights made her look like someone with five eyes.
Unlike Ronan who used her natural reaction speed and body vision to dodge she predicted the future based on her unique insight. Ronan frowned at Adeshan’s crossbow in her hand.
“Hmm…I’m not a good opponent.”
The crossbow which was completely black from its bow to its rope was a new weapon she received from Doron. Ronan thought it was a very good weapon. If you know how to shoot properly it will have a tremendous synergistic effect with Adeshan’s ability to control the opponent’s movements.
However this time Young’s opponent was not good. The mana of the shadow did not work on a non-living magic engineer.
Huh! At that time the knight behind Adeshan lowered his sword vertically and slashed. Adeshan hurriedly rolled to the side to avoid the attack. Kang! Sparks flew from the tip of the knife that hit the floor.
“Ugh…!”
Adeshan quickly stood up and aimed at the knight who had slashed. Since the sword was still raised there was an opening.
She pulled on the handle of her crossbow calmly aiming for her head. Her crossbow was fired and hit the magic engineer’s head. Quang! A small explosion occurred and the knight’s body tilted backwards.
…thud! The fallen knight puffing smoke out of his eye sockets let out a mechanical voice.
[Confirmation of damage exceeding a certain amount. blackout.]
“Good…!”
The knight’s movements stopped. Ade Shan clenched her fists and shouted in delight. At that moment the knight standing in her corner swung his sword.
“ah…!”
I was so intoxicated with victory that I couldn’t bear to see it. The blade was already at hand. It was a distance that could not be avoided or blocked. It was the moment when Adeshan closed his eyes. Kang! The voice of a magic engineer was heard along with a loud metallic sound.
[blackout.]
“…huh?”
Adeshan cautiously opened his eyes. thud! The staggering knight fell as if he were collapsing. A pure white dagger was stuck in the thin joint connecting the neck and torso. A familiar voice was heard from far away.
“Sir it’s been a while.”
“Ah Ronan!”
Adeshan’s face brightened. Ronan strolled over and pulled out Ymir which was stuck in her knight. He looked back at the knight Adeshan had defeated and whistled.
“You shot me some? “I was surprised.”
“Uhm…it’s still not enough. “You almost got pinned just now.”
“No I’m not just saying this it’s true. “Not everyone does this.”
Ronan pointed the tip of his chin at the knight. The crossbow that Adeshan fired was stuck right in the knight’s eye socket. At most a gap the size of a finger. Even if you shoot from a standing position it is difficult to hit but what was accomplished in such a melee was not simply a matter of effort.
“Anyway it’s completely black. “You look like a naughty boy.”
“It was a little hot. But compared to the people who live there it’s no different from a snowman.”
“That’s right are there any injuries? “Did you really go all the way to Dainhar?”
Suddenly Ade Shan came close to her face. The distance was so close that her breath could touch it. After closely examining Ronan’s complexion she stepped back in embarrassment.
“Hot…! Sorry. “It’s going to smell like sweat…!”
“are you okay. By the way do you have some time? “Did I perhaps disturb you?”
“No I was just about to take a break too.”
“That’s good. “Take it.”
Nodding his head Ronan held out his wand. It had a luxurious appearance as if only nobles would use it. Adeshan tilted his head.
“It looks very expensive…Why are you suddenly doing this…?”
“It’s a gift. Because it is a weapon that only a smart person should use. Would you like to squeeze the handle tightly?”
“huh?”
Adeshan did just that. Sigh! Suddenly seams appeared on the smooth surface and the staff stretched out. Adeshan’s eyes widened as he saw a snake-like figure made of steel that could easily climb 2 meters.
“Whip? “Is this really a whip?”
“As expected my prediction was correct. Swing hard once and say ‘You dirty pig!’ Would you like to say that?”
“Hmm…?”
“It suits you very well. “If word of mouth spreads there will probably be people who come to meet me on purpose.”
Adeshan groaned in embarrassment. The reason Ronan gave her the whip wasn’t just because of her intelligence. The tall haughty-looking beauty had to wield her whip. It would be perfect if you wear long leather boots. She was dumbfounded and Adeshan who was fiddling with her whip opened her mouth.
“I don’t know what it means but… I’ll write it really well. thank you.”
“It’s okay. So should we finish training? “I also feel really dizzy.”
“Yeah good. But before that would you like to go somewhere with me for a moment? “It won’t take that long because it’s on campus.”
“ok? “Where?”
Ronan shrugged his eyebrows. After hesitating for a moment Adeshan opened his mouth.
“…Hill of the Four Seasons. “I have something to tell you.”
