184. Reflect on daily life
#184
Ronan stood still for a few seconds after hearing the shocking news. He said he was a parent of Navarre. It was a word he wouldn’t have been able to think of on his own even if he lived his life over ten times.
“…When exactly is the entrance ceremony?”
“It’s a week later.”
“It’s a mess… Does the emperor know?”
“You probably don’t know yet. Huh… the letter came like this and I can’t decide whether I should tell your Majesty about this or not.”
Kratir touched his forehead and sighed. He presented Navardose’s letter to Ronan with an expression as if he was showing off his internal organs. In the center of the crimson paper was a simple line written in cursive.
[Go. Six days later.]
“Fuck.”
Ronan cursed again. I didn’t think writing a prank letter to a friend of 20 years would be like this. The problem was that there was no one she could say anything to her one-sided notice.
Navardose’s journey was not an ordinary one. When she occasionally visited the empire that day became a temporary public holiday for whatever reason. Merchants closed their stores and citizens waited inside their homes for a while to pay respects to the Mother of Fire.
She said ‘Probably the creature closest to God. If there is such a thing as God.’
I could understand Kratir’s perplexed feelings that such a big man would come to Phileon just to watch his son’s entrance ceremony. Ronan who suddenly remembered her past life bit her lower lip.
Although she had never seen Navarre in person she knew that the reports of her stature were not exaggerated. When she burned her two Aru one of the three giants to death the flames she emitted could be seen thousands of kilometers away.
She said ‘I woke up thinking it was morning. ‘She was sleeping well for a while.
The pillar of fire that tore through the sky briefly erased the concept of night from the world. The imperial messengers dispatched to the Dragon City saw the corpses of a dead giant who had turned into black charcoal a Navardoje who had collapsed from exhaustion and countless dragons.
But unfortunately there was not just one giant. Nirvana and Ahayute still remained and Navardose having exhausted her powers was unable to participate in the next fight.
As a result humanity suffered not only the loss of an archmage named Lorhorn but also the loss of three-tenths of the continent. In the end it was destroyed. Kratyr who was moaning opened his mouth.
“Hehe… I will try to resolve this matter somehow. Because nothing will change if you just worry about it. “I think I should ask my teacher for advice.”
“If you are a teacher… to Lorhon?”
“okay. It’s not something you should decide rashly. Come to think of it a call came not long ago and asked how you were doing. “You were especially interested in Mr. Asher.”
Kratir’s face looked much better than before. He seemed to have come to his senses somewhat. He snapped his fingers and the space on the entertaining round table flipped revealing teacups and snacks.
“I’m sorry I’m late. “Then let’s share the backlog.”
“My story isn’t all that pleasant either. “Is that okay?”
“What could be more serious when the Mother of Fire is visiting next week? “It’s okay so tell me.”
Ronan shrugged his eyebrows. If you think about it it wasn’t entirely wrong. He began to talk about what he had experienced in Farzan in a calm tone.
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The interview with Kritir took about an hour. I deliberately didn’t bring up anything related to the destruction of the world so he didn’t throw the teacup and scream.
It wasn’t because I was particularly worried about the old man’s mental health. He just wanted to tell the story at a better time than now.
Ronan who had a good time headed straight to the club area. The cloudless sky was beautiful. Ronan who had been thinking about Navarre’s visit shook his head.
‘It’s a good opportunity.’
Ronan who had been thinking about her visit nodded at her. She was disgusted at first but it seemed like she might use it as an opportunity. She was already thinking of going to visit her before time ran out but it was a good thing that she came by herself.
‘I have to tell you at this point. What will happen next?’
From the beginning persuading Navardose was one of Ronan’s goals when he returned. There was no need to overstate the value of the dragon which had a history of killing giants by burning them. Maybe she can figure out how to destroy the star’s protection.
The only problem with her was that I couldn’t think of any way to communicate with her. There was no reason for that noble dragon to talk to him.
‘Should I get attention by urinating during the entrance ceremony? I heard she has a nasty personality and what if she spits bullshit?
Ronan who was thinking about various things arrived at the warehouse connected to the club. Suddenly loud cheers came out.
“Congratulations on being discharged!”
“Miss I’m surprised.”
The sound was loud enough to make the basement tremble. Her Ronan eyes widened. The members of the special adventure club including Asher and Marya were still gathered in the vast training ground in the background.
“you….”
“Ro Ronan. Are you feeling better now?”
Asher stuttered and asked. Her longer hair was falling over her shoulders. In a corner of her bangs the bridge that was created when the Winter Witch resided was still sprinkling white light.
It was a reunion after a month. Everyone looked healthy and smiling brightly. Marja jumped up and hung on Ronan’s neck.
“Gagging!”
“Are you really okay? You slept for an incredibly long time. Absolutely incredible.”
“It was okay but now it’s starting to hurt.”
It was still incredible strength. Ronan’s face turned pale as he strangled him. Belatedly realizing her own mistake she withdrew her hand.
“I’m sorry. I’m having trouble controlling my strength these days. Ahaha….”
“are you okay. By the way didn’t you guys go to club activities? “I think I clearly heard Griffon say something.”
“It ended earlier than expected. “Wouldn’t you be surprised to know how strong our cutie has become?”
Marja hugged Asher from behind. Asher’s face turned a color not much different from her hair. Judging from the reactions it seemed like there was still not much progress in the romantic relationship. Braum who was standing behind them burst into loud laughter.
“Whahaha! It’s only been a month but it feels like it’s been a long time since I last saw you. “How was the Festival of Swords?”
“Well it was okay in its own way. I’m sure if I tell you more the atmosphere will become more solemn so I’ll do it next time. “Are you any better with your shield now?”
“Haha what can I say? So far no one in my graduating class has been able to beat my Brahms!”
Braum tapped the great shield on his back. It was a shield that Ronan had given me in Gran Cappadocia.
She seemed to care a lot about it as she even gave it a name. One corner of Ronan’s mouth quirked up at her confident appearance.
“okay?”
“for a moment…!”
Ronan tugged at the hilt of her sword. Braum took a deep breath and moved his hand reflexively. Kaaaaang! Sparks flew in the air and the sound of metal exploded.
“oh.”
“Wow wahahaha…! Did you see it? I stopped it!”
Ronan cupped her mouth in admiration. Her white blade rested against the shield. It was a really light swing but I had no idea that he would still be able to block it.
“That’s pretty cool Braum.”
“It’s still a fearsome quick sword. “I’m glad I never thought the day would come when I would block Ronan’s sword!”
Braum laughed reaching up to his waist. As much as it was nice to see the pure joy it was sad to have to share the sad news. Ronan who was scratching her head shamelessly opened her mouth.
“I’m sorry about that.”
“Whahahaha…Hmm? “What do you mean?”
“Next time ask Doron directly instead of another blacksmith. “If you have that level of skill I’ll make it for you.”
Braum tilted his head at the inexplicable sound. At that moment a white line was drawn vertically on the great shield. Clink! The shield neatly divided into left and right sides fell to the floor.
“Taeuuk! Brahms!”
“It’s sharper than I thought…I’ll have to be careful.”
Ronan muttered as he looked at La Mancha’s blade. It originally boasted excellent cutting power but its performance became much worse after it became a sacred sword.
“Oooooh! How could I and my companion have to go through something like this? “I am…!”
Braum’s screams filled the training hall. He was on his knees cradling the shattered shield. Anyone who saw her with tears streaming down her face would have thought that even her lover had died.
Suddenly the shadow beneath his feet began to grow longer. It was a phenomenon I had seen somewhere before. Before long a silver-haired girl appeared tearing through the shadows.
“Braum…it’s loud.”
“Huh! I’m sorry. “Are you awake?”
“huh. Because of you.”
It was Ophelia the only vampire in Phileon. I wondered why I couldn’t see him but he seemed to be sleeping inside the club building.
She gently caressed Braum’s neck. Her white fingers twirled around the spot where the carotid artery passes.
Braum stopped shaking and froze like a rat in front of a snake. Ophelia turned her head to Ronan and waved her hand.
“Hello Ronan…you’ve gotten stronger now. “What’s the secret?”
“You just have to go through a lot of shit. But you that stone….”
Ronan extended her index finger and pointed at Ophelia. A white smooth rock was stuck in her side. It was definitely a stone I had seen many times somewhere. Marja exclaimed her eyes widening.
“Ahh! “I was wondering where you went!”
Asher’s face turned completely white when he turned his head to her. It was a stone whose identity only three people including Ronan knew. Ophelia said stroking her stone.
“These days… it’s a stone used as a pillow. “It’s pretty…I like it because it feels magical.”
“…pillow?”
Ronan frowned at her. Come to think of it Ophelia probably didn’t know the unfortunate story that the stone was originally an old elf.
She was prone to nightmares but it didn’t seem like they had happened yet. But should we just see this as something to be punished? Ronan who was pondering something about her stopped Marja from getting her rock back.
“Why are you blocking it? “That is…”
“I know. But wouldn’t it make you happy if you became a pretty girl’s pillow? “If you think about it I think they’re about the same age.”
“…Crazy guy.”
Marya looked up at him with a contemptuous gaze. Nevertheless Ronan did not back down. No matter how much I think about it that was a happy ending for Sarante who became a rock.
“Now that I think about it where did that little lizard go?”
“lizard? Ah Itargand went back to Adren to prepare for entrance. “She said she would return the day before or the day of the entrance ceremony.”
“Is that so….”
Ronan laughed. Judging by her neutral reaction it seemed like she didn’t know what was coming.
Anyway everyone was happy to see her face after a long time. Suddenly Ronan realized too late that he was missing the boys and girls in front of him. This is something I felt even during my time as a punitive soldier and it seemed like humans were creatures that couldn’t live alone. Ronan said.
“Anyway as long as you get along well that’s fine. “It’s been a while so please tell me how the academy works.”
“of course. But there is something I need to do before that. “Your body is completely fine now right?”
Marya asked. Ronan shrugged his shoulders at the unexpected question.
“What to do? Well that’s true but…”
“Then spar with us. “Seriously.”
“ok?”
Ronan raised his eyebrows. Although he always made suggestions it was his first time receiving a recommendation.
“What kind of wind suddenly blew?”
“Now that I think about it we haven’t sparred since you lifted the curse. “We also worked hard.”
Marya’s tone was serious. Ronan looked around at the other members. He had everyone staring at him with a determined expression.
He could read various emotions in differently colored eyes. Tension fear the desire to win at all costs etc… Ronan smiled and nodded.
“Whatever you want.”
I thought I had chosen one member well. Ronan tapped the hilt of his sword. A halo of sunset-colored light leaked out through the gap in the scabbard as if in reply. I was already mentally exhausted but sometimes I thought it would be okay to do this.
