189. Mother of Fire (5)
#189
It’s been a while since I cut down the fire. As soon as the line created by the sword strike widened, a strong wind suddenly blew. Waves of flame were torn into hundreds of pieces and blown away by the wind. Ronan growled, looking back at her Tybur.
“You stupid bastard, you should know the topic and attack it.”
“Stop, senior…!”
Tyber’s eyes widened as if they were about to explode. His idol was in front of him. Schlieffen stood up from the audience and muttered quietly.
“···It’s faster.”
In his hand was a sword without a blade. Before long, the wind that blew away the split flames came back in the form of a blade. Although Itar Gand drew his sword as soon as he opened fire, he was one step too late.
Aren’t only the Auras blooming? Schlieffen muttered and sat down again. I felt like I needed to increase my training. Tyber, who had forgotten how to speak and was dumbfounded, stuttered and opened his mouth.
“Ro, Ronan senior. It’s truly an honor. “To throw yourself like this to save me, I really, really…!”
Tyber couldn’t believe what was happening. I couldn’t even think about the shameful incident of being kicked out by a freshman. It was a moment when he couldn’t control his joy and raised the corners of his mouth. Sigh! Ronan’s fist flew in in an instant and struck the top of his head.
“Gagging!”
“Don’t worry about what you did well. Do you want to be a bitch?”
The impact was strong enough to believe that my skull was cracked. Ty Burr fell over, holding his head in both hands.
He did something that deserved to be pinned alive in the spire, but since it was not intentional, we decided to treat this as just a blow. He’ll probably faint when he realizes what he’s done, even in the distant future. Ronan swung his sword around and glared at Itar Gand.
“Yumma, I understand how you feel, but you have to do it in moderation.”
“···It was reckless.”
Itargand lowered his head as if he had no shame. In the meantime, he glanced up at his mother, just like a five-year-old child who had made a mistake.
Come to think of it, I couldn’t identify the most important person. Ronan took a deep breath and looked up at Navardose. She was looking down at herself with her dull expression.
‘what. ‘Why are you looking at me?’
Ronan avoided his gaze without realizing it because he was staring at him to the point of being burdensome. Kratir, who came to his senses belatedly, declared himself the winner.
“Okay, the match is over. The winner is Ir student!”
“Wow!”
Cheers erupted from everywhere. It ended in an instant and a third party intervened, but the victory was a victory anyway. Medical staff rushed over and carried Tyber onto a stretcher. Kratyr’s voice rang in my head.
[Thank you so much. Ronan.]
Everyone was chanting Itargand’s name. Ronan quietly returned to his original seat. The Emperor, who had completely folded the newspaper before he knew it, let out a low laugh.
“It was amazing. As expected, I chose the right person.”
“It wasn’t a big deal. “Someone would have stopped it anyway.”
“I guess so. Still, if it weren’t for you, I would have singed at least a handful of that gutsy boy’s hair.”
The emperor also praised Ronan for his humility. Actually, it wasn’t entirely wrong. Because it was a place where so many outstanding talents gathered, someone might have tried to stop him, but it was true that he was the one who acted the fastest. Suddenly, the Emperor, who had been looking back and forth between the arena and Ronan, tilted his head.
“But did you do something wrong?”
“yes? What is that all of a sudden…”
“Navardose is looking this way.”
said the emperor. In an instant, the hair on my entire body stood up. As he hurriedly turned his head, he caught sight of Navarre looking this way with his legs crossed, just as he said.
Her eyes were still fixed on Ronan. Eyes sparkling with the color of fire were glaring at him. The vertically narrow pupils were those of a dragon, not a human.
‘What the fuck, really?’
Ronan moved his seat three seats to the side just in case. Navardose’s gaze followed him like a magnet. An ominous feeling was creeping in.
‘Are you really saying this because I carelessly cut off the fire my son started?’
Ronan swallowed thickly. I couldn’t possibly have been angry for that reason, but dragons are such unpredictable creatures that I couldn’t let down my guard. Since he couldn’t ask why right now, Ronan decided to focus on watching the entrance ceremony.
The entrance ceremony went smoothly. The brief greeting ended with a score of 9:1 with everyone except Tybur defeating the freshmen. Because Tyber lost so badly, all remaining second years gritted their teeth and engaged in sparring. Cheer up. Finally, the knife fell from the hand of the defeated freshman.
“Ugh… I lost.”
“no. I see room for much improvement with just a little bit of refinement. “The level of these freshmen is definitely high.”
“Is that so?”
“then. In particular, you are worthy of being called a seed of talent. So, why don’t you join our jousting club?”
However, the freshmen did not become depressed or upset. Because, except for a few monsters, losing was a natural outcome. The incredible skills and leadership attitude of the seniors, who were only one year apart from us, inflated their expectations and sense of belonging at Phileon. The entrance ceremony ended with a short speech by Navardose.
【It was fun. May the flame of the beginning brighten your future.】
Good luck! Flames rose in the air and engulfed her form. Where the fire had died down, only the chair that Kratir had prepared remained.
Before long, the loudest cheers since Phileon was built erupted. No one present could have imagined that not only would they see her in Navarre, but they would also receive her blessings. After completing the entrance ceremony, the freshmen moved to the banquet hall under the guidance of their seniors. Ronan turned to the Emperor and said goodbye.
“Then I’ll go, Your Majesty. “See you again soon.”
“okay. Thank you for your hard work. “Anyway, where did Navardose suddenly go?”
“Iknow, right. “I tried to ask her what I did wrong, but she suddenly disappeared, so I guess I should at least ask her.”
Navardose was staring at Ronan until the moment the entrance ceremony ended. I thought he was going to say something, but I never thought he would leave like that. He was just about to get his butt off the chair.
【There is no need for that.】
“Huh…!”
A voice came from just to the left. Ronan took a deep breath and turned his head towards her. Navarre, who had disappeared, was sitting next to me with his legs crossed.
Even though Itargand was still in the arena, she was still staring at Ronan. Her red hair had a nice scent she had never smelled before.
Ronan was so shocked that he was completely speechless. The emperor stood up and bowed his head respectfully.
“The Emperor of the Empire meets the Mother of Fire.”
【It’s been a while. You came in the end.】
“Because I just can’t get over it. Next time, I will meet you at the imperial palace.”
【I was sorry at that time. I couldn’t even read the letter you sent. It turns out that the idiot wearing the crown cheated on my son.】
Navardose said with an expression of regret. It was a story about the time of the Winter Witch Crisis. Come to think of it, the reason Itargand was dispatched to Rodolan was because the emperor requested support from Adren.
‘The idiot with the crown?’
It seemed like there was a similar boss in the dragon city of Adren. I don’t know if it’s stronger than Navardose. The emperor shook his head left and right.
“no. Itargand was also a great help.”
【Thank you for saying that. But Itargand knows that he is still too young to be of much help. The person who truly brought spring back to you is the child next to me.】
“Without a doubt it was the biggest contribution.”
【Hehe, I’ll visit again when I get the chance. I want to talk to this kid today.】
“All right. Please stay healthy.”
The emperor bowed again and stood up. Just seeing the head of the most powerful country on the continent do that was enough to know her status.
The emperor completely folded the newspaper and left with his bodyguards. After seeing that his surroundings had quietened down, Navarre looked back at Ronan again.
【Hey.】
“Oh, yes.”
Ronan shrugged his shoulders at the sudden call. She was smoothing her chin and crossed her legs in the opposite direction.
【There is something I want to ask you. Please answer honestly.】
“yes?”
【About what happened last night. You glossed over the reason why you were not affected by my magic, saying it was simply due to your constitution. Do you remember?】
“Ah, that’s right… that’s right.”
Ronan nodded. She was still wearing a dress that showed off her curves, so it was difficult to look her in the eye and speak to her.
【It wasn’t completely wrong. But I know that in reality it is a little different.】
“yes? What is that all of a sudden…”
【To be precise, cutting down mana is probably your ability. Isn’t that right?】
The moment Ronan heard those words, his face hardened. How does this charming lady know that?
“How did you know that?”
【As expected. Now it finally explains. Otherwise, there is no way I would have felt déjà vu for a person who would not have lived until I was 20.】
It was an incomprehensible sound. Navardose suddenly stretched out his hand and began to caress Ronan’s face. The red dragon’s hands were much warmer than those of humans. She did what she said.
【Hey. I know your father.】
“···Father?”
【okay. I never thought we would meet like this.】
In an instant, my mind turned completely white. It felt like lightning was striking somewhere deep inside her skull. She smiled fondly as she gently brushed the bridge of Ronan’s nose.
【So you were the child that ■■ was talking about. Why didn’t I recognize it sooner? This is how they resembled each other.】
“huh?”
Ronan raised his eyebrows. It felt like I wasn’t hearing some important words.
“Could you please say it one more time?”
【huh? What do you mean?】
“That’s the name of the man called father.”
【Ah, you mean ■■】
“···what?
Ronan frowned. Only the word referring to his father’s name was unintelligible. It was like the language of shadows experienced in the past in the world of images. He soon came to a conclusion and cursed.
“This damn curse…”
It seemed like the information was being controlled by a curse. Navardose, seeing his suddenly grim expression, widened his eyes. Ronan said, holding out her fountain pen from the front pocket of her coat.
“Could you please write the name of the person you just mentioned on the palm of my hand?”
【Why?】
“I can’t hear that name right now. “There are some personal reasons.”
【what? Uhm, I figured it out.】
Navardose began writing on Ronan’s palm. It felt strange to be tickled. It wasn’t long before she removed her pen and Ronan flipped her hand over. There were no words written on her rough palms. Ronan gritted his teeth as he saw a black stain that looked like ink had spilled.
“Fuck.”
【Could it be that you can’t even read the writing?】
“I think so.”
Ronan sighed. I was wondering what his name was and why he was campaigning like this. Navardose was trying to answer something. Suddenly her horn began to blink slowly.
【Ah, here we go again.】
Navardose clicked his tongue. It was the same ominous red as I had seen last night. Ronan tilted her head.
“What happen?”
【It looks like the offensive has begun again. If it was broken that much, it would be easy to get tired of it, but it is really tough.】
Navardose’s voice was thick with irritation and fatigue. It seemed like the same thing happened last night, as the word offensive appeared again.
Mana was gathering around her. For some reason, it seemed like he was going to leave suddenly this time too. Ronan, now in a hurry, raised her hand and asked a question.
“Well, can I go with you?”
【Hmm?】
“I wanted to know since I had the chance. “About my father.”
Navardose raised his eyebrows. It was an unexpected reaction. After thinking for a moment, she opened her mouth.
【It’s too much for a mortal to handle… No, if it’s his blood, it’ll be fine. Do you really want to come with me?】
“yes. “I don’t know what it is.”
Ronan nodded. If not now, I didn’t know when I would meet Navardose. Just then, a familiar voice was heard from under the stands.
“I will go too. mother.”
The two people lowered their heads. Before I knew it, Itargand was approaching and looking up at the audience. He must have come to see her mother’s horns shining. Navardose shook his head.
【I’m grateful, but I’m fine today. Spend time with your new friends.】
“Haona…”
【Someday, even if you don’t like it, it’s something you will take over. As I said yesterday, enjoy the immaturity of childhood.】
Navardose said in a friendly voice. From what I heard, it seemed like he hadn’t even been to Itargand yet.
“···All right.”
He was chewing his lower lip and shook his head. Not long after Itargand turned his back and walked away, dozens of students gathered around him.
“I told you to come early, right? “The game just looked really cool!”
“Um, hey… do you have a girlfriend? No, just . . . because her friend told me to ask.”
“Junior. “You used a lot of fire. Can you tell me if it was the effect of the sword or your own magic?”
It seemed like he was just waiting for the right moment to talk because he wanted to become friends. Ronan smiled involuntarily as he remembered himself from three years ago. Navardose, who was watching the scene behind him, muttered in a faint voice.
【It would be nice to have more friends. It’s an unfamiliar concept to the self-absorbed race of dragons.】
“Well, if things continue like that, I think the number will increase easily. By the way, aren’t you being too negative about your own race?”
【You don’t know how great what you have done for Ir is. Hey kid. I feel like kissing your cheek right now.】
Then you can do it. Ronan had to hold back his words as they rose up in his throat. If it weren’t for Adeshan, who was looking at us with worried eyes from the other side of the audience, he would have tried to show off his talent, but it was just a shame.
【It’s a long story. Then let’s go together. It won’t take long.】
“If there is anything I can help you with, I will be happy to help. “But where are we going?”
【Dreamour. This is the place where the sky becomes thin, and this is the front line I fight on.】
With those words, Navardose snapped his fingers. Flames bloomed in the air and engulfed the two people. When the people around them noticed the strange incident and turned their heads, Ronan and Navardose had already disappeared.
