Academy’s Genius Swordmaster

284. Jingun (2)

#284

“Come to think of it, I have a question.”

said Ronan. He was sitting on the ice floor so cold that the skin on his butt would peel off if he stood up, waiting for Haeju’s ceremony. The savior who was gathering strength shrugged his eyebrows.

“hmm? What do you mean?”

“This bastard. Who killed it?”

Ronan’s gaze was fixed on the giant trapped in the ice from earlier. No matter how many times I watched it, it was incredibly powerful. Eight wings and a size the size of a dragon showed that this giant was on a different level from the likes of Ahayute and Duaru.

“What are you talking about all of a sudden?”

“So… wait a minute. It’s disgustingly disgusting.”

Ronan, who was about to speak, frowned. After drinking the giant’s blood, he felt unwell. I have to say that my stomach seems to be dancing. The overall sensation was gradually clearing.

“It is strange. If this is enough, even the king of bald heads would believe it, but he wouldn’t have been hurt even if he was pushed to the ground.”

“That’s right.”

The savior’s eyes narrowed. Certainly, Ronan’s words were persuasive. Most of the giant’s body was buried in ice, and it was sealed and turned away a long time ago, so I didn’t think of that. Raising his index finger, Ronan continued.

“And the wounds are unnatural for him to have died from a fall. You don’t get hurt like that unless you’re fighting something. That too fucking violently.”

His fingers pointed to the scars carved on the giant’s body. There was no consistency in the traces left evenly throughout the body.

There were cuts and stab wounds, as well as burns from fire. What was presumed to be a fatal wound was a huge hole in the abdomen, and the clean cross-section seemed to have been hit by the dragon king’s beam.

“Did they come from space? Or is there something that protects this planet?”

“Well… I’ve never thought of it like that until now.”

“That’s strange.”

Ronan licked his lips. Finding out now didn’t change anything, but it was strangely nerve-wracking. Suddenly, incomprehensible experiences or phenomena that I had seen so far passed through my mind.

Things like the huge shield that surrounds this planet, even though no one installed it, or the ‘Seniel’ mentioned by the elf Sarante, who became a rock in the past. The strange existence that Ronan himself was said to have settled in the heart of a bird without his knowledge was still unknown.

Of course, the most mysterious things were set aside. Ronan, who was touching his chin, asked a question.

“I’m asking just in case.”

“hmm?”

“Is there such a thing as a treasure that turns back time?”

The savior narrowed his brow. Suddenly, he looked like he was asking what kind of stupid thing he was talking about. He scratched his chin and shook his head.

“…I can’t say for sure, but I think it’s probably not. If such a thing existed, I would not have lived such a regretful life.”

“That’s right.”

Ronan twitched his lips. I thought I would know if I became a savior, but it was just a pity. It’s been three years since he lived his second life, but he still doesn’t know the identity of the marble that Adeshan gave him.

‘It’s all over anyway.’

Of course, the present situation, which has progressed to this point, was not known. I didn’t need all of them, so if there was such a thing as a guardian angel to protect the stars, all I had was a wish that all those fucking bald heads would be kicked out. Suddenly, the savior snapped his fingers as if remembering something.

“really. As soon as Haeju is over, let’s go somewhere with me.”

“Where are you going?”

“Red Desert. Have you ever been there?”

“Eh?”

Ronan raised his eyebrows. It was a name I knew. Because Dainhar, one of the leading demons on the continent, was there.

I had been with Schlieffen about three years ago. The memory of slicing up Nebula Klagier, who slaughtered the natives, was still vivid. Come to think of it, that place was also covered with strange machinery like here.

“I know, but why are you there all of a sudden?”

“The most well-preserved ruins of the Dyinhar Empire are there. It will help thwart Abel’s plan.”

“her.”

Only then did Ronan realize that the name of the empire that sent mankind to the stars was the same as the Devil’s Land. The savior who was finally ready sighed.

“Huh… it’s barely over. Can we start soon?”

“As much as you like. But you say it as if I was afraid and stopped the time.”

“Wasn’t it? I thought you were asking a strange question.”

The savior raised an eyebrow. Ronan smiled unconsciously at the humorous smile he had never seen before. In both hands of the savior, sparkling mana was pulsating in the form of a sphere so that he could not look at it properly.

“Are you sick?”

“Heavily.”

“I knew the fuck would happen.”

Ronan sighed and looked ahead again. There was no further conversation. The savior put a hand on Ronan’s back.

“If you can’t stand it… Umm no. Just be patient.”

“shit. If you can’t even talk…”

Ronan, who was at a loss for words, was about to say something. The savior thrust the orb of mana he had collected so far into his back.

“……!”

Ronan’s eyes went white. It didn’t take long to figure out that my father wasn’t lying. A beastly roar echoed from the depths of the stars.

****

【Are you sure she’s dead?】

“Yes. I’m sure.”

Hearing Navardoze’s question, Adeshan nodded. The eyes of the two women were on Basagia, a giant whose face had been split in half.

The corpse of a giant lying in the middle of the battlefield looked like a whale washed ashore. Zaifa, who delivered the finishing blow, was still perched on his shoulder. Adeshan called him.

“Sir Zaifa.”

Jaifa met her eyes and nodded. Suddenly, he fixed the sword in reverse and rammed the spear into the giant’s neck.

hooked! Blue blood spurted out with the sound of flesh cutting, but there was no response. Seeing this, Navardoze finally let out a sigh of relief.

【Haa… It was a lot of hard work. You did really well.]

“It’s all thanks to everyone’s hard work.”

Adeshan was silent. The declining sun was spreading the summer sun in the western sky. After the battle, the allied forces were diligently collecting the bodies of their fallen comrades.

It was about an hour after the death of the giant Basagia that Navardoze returned. She returned with Lorhorn and the Allies’ best forces, Prince Orsé of the Shadows.

【Sorry for being late. I never thought three of them would come down at once.]

“Don’t say that.”

It was too late for an emergency, but no one was blaming them. Because the four of you were on your way back after defeating two giants who had descended from another place.

“The second was really close. Ronan fought with his friend’s blood almost drained. I managed to win somehow.”

said Lorhorn. It was a battle so loud that I don’t want to think about it again. He assured that it would take at least hundreds of years for the place where the battle with the giants took place to regain its original appearance.

As evidenced by the fierce battle, the faces of the four men looked more scruffy and tired than before. Orse looked around and muttered in surprise.

“Still, it’s quite good. You’re almost dead.”

It was pure admiration. Hundreds were killed and close to a thousand were injured, but compared to the tragedy at Adren, the damage was negligible.

It was possible because everyone took on their role. Still, if there was only one person who made the most of it, it would have been Adeshan, who was in charge of command in place of the commander who died on the way.

Using the mana of the shadows, she efficiently gave orders and placed personnel in the right places to minimize human casualties. It was a phenomenal achievement for a student who was not an Imperial Army officer and was about to graduate from Phileon Academy, but she was not satisfied.

After all, the fact that innocent lives were lost hasn’t changed. Adeshan, who was biting his lower lip, shook his head.

“…I could have saved more.”

“I have a lot of greed. Why are all of that kid’s friends like this?”

Seeing that reaction, Orsay laughed. Here, the child song was, of course, referring to Ronan.

As for the wizard named Asher, why are there only those who are overly humble compared to their abilities? Schlieffen, who had suddenly moved the dead body, asked Navardoze a question.

“Come to think of it, what happened to Dreemur? Doesn’t the fact that the giants have descended mean that the front line in the sky has been broken through?”

【Don’t worry about that. Ajdahaka, I told that child in advance that if a giant attacks, don’t try to stop it, just let it pass. It will probably come down as soon as it is ready.]

Navardoze said. It was an existence that could not be killed by ordinary means anyway, so it was a strategy to conserve power by passing it through without wasting useless power.

“The word coming down is…”

[Yes. It means to join forces. I’m calling a meeting for a while, so can you gather the people?]

Navardoze smiled lightly. Adeshan did just that. Not long after the message was sent, key figures from the Allied Forces gathered in one place.

All tents had been blown away, so the meeting was held in the middle of the ruins. Navardoze, who was looking at the faces of the participants, opened his mouth.

【good. start the meeting To say the conclusion first, we must give up defense and launch an all-out offensive.]

“…yes?”

【I’ve been thinking since I heard the news that I found their stronghold. But after these three battles, I’m convinced. At this rate, we have no chance of winning.]

Navardoze looked back at Adeshan. She had delivered the news that Balzac had found the headquarters of Nebula Klazier and died while he was unconscious due to the descent of the giant.

The Shadow Grand Duke, who lost his only brother, kept his seat without saying anything. The people who heard the truly unconventional proposal began to hum.

“An all-out offensive in this country. What is that…”

“Mother of fire. Are you serious?”

【okay. I mean it.]

Navardoze nodded.

【To put it bluntly, the reason we can stand against them is thanks to the diligent donation of blood by that child Ronan over the past three months. There is still a bit of room left, but long-term warfare is too dangerous at a situation where you don’t know how many giants are left or when Ronan will return.]

“I, Navardoze-sama, are right. If we keep going like this, more will come.”

“Assel?”

People’s attention was focused. It was very unusual for Asher, who was always quiet, to step up first.

Now that everyone knew his strength, no one looked down on him when he was young or small. Asher, who had been breathing heavily, opened his mouth.

“Those giants are coming because they are called from this world. It is said that they are constantly sending signals somewhere, but it is most likely the main headquarters of the church.”

voice was trembling. Asher remembered the hometown of the giants he had seen in the Dragon City. The shadows were invading other worlds through portals that periodically created in the sky. Zaifa, who had been quietly listening to the story, asked a question.

“If we invade the base and kill and destroy all of them, then those bugs won’t come down anymore?”

“Oh maybe. Anyway, the medium will be there…”

“Then there is no need to worry. I am in favor.”

Suddenly, Zaifa raised one hand. It meant that they were in favor of the general offensive. If you didn’t trust Asher, who communicated directly with the giants, no one would trust you here. One by one, the people who were contemplating on their notice began to raise their hands.

“…I agree. After all, we must hurry up and make a decision.”

“I agree as well. It was something I had to go for, even for the sake of the hostages.”

“I agree. Ronan, I don’t know if he can make it on time.”

Navirojee, who had been quietly listening to the story, raised her hand. His voice, which sounded dry, was dripping with concern for his disciple.

Less than a minute later, the show of hands voted unanimously. Even after waiting, the disagreement did not return. Navardoze smiled.

【good. If so, let’s open it right away without wasting time.]

“You mean open it?”

Adeshan tilted her head. Isn’t it usually correct that the expression starting or starting should be used in this case? But Navardoze had not made a mistake.

【okay. We can’t just be dragged around forever. Lorhorn!]

“Yes. Mother of Fire.”

Lorhorn, having been called, stepped forward. He called his disciple, Kratir, by clapping his hands.

“Then let’s do it, disciple. Do you remember the coordinates?”

“of course. Master.”

Normally, Kratyr, as the headmaster of Phileon Academy, was dignified, but in front of Lorhorn, he only looked like an immature disciple.