Episode 73
Episode 73
Rohan had a mental victory for a long time. Eventually, while the battlefield was being cleaned up, the teachers proceeded with the class by explaining the situation.
“But my lord… So, is it okay for Jeron to go into battle himself?”
“Of course. In a territory battle, you must ultimately capture the lord or obtain his surrender to win. so… … .”
Teachers also answered questions when asked. But there weren’t many questions. It was the same in every world. There were few students who were passionate about learning. I just wanted class to end quickly and I wanted to go back and play or rest.
Once the battlefield was cleared, we returned to the academy.
“It was amazing!”
“that’s right. “It was really cool to say things like this and that.”
“I was disappointed that I didn’t have a chance to be active. “I also wanted to be an article.”
The students chatted as they returned.
We arrived at the academy around 4 PM. There are no classes on combat training days. So everyone went back to their dorms or went out to play.
The three people, including Jeron, gathered together and ate snacks.
I worked hard and was hungry.
“I will survive for a while.”
After filling up our stomachs with snacks, all three people looked satisfied.
Soon Rohan took a peek and said.
“So what is your wish?”
“Yes?”
Jeron tilted his head.
“You made a bet earlier. I decided to grant the wish of the person who won the mock territory battle. Could it be that you didn’t remember?”
“uh. I completely forgot. Thanks for telling me. But it’s a wish… … I haven’t thought about it yet. hmm. “What should I wish for?”
“Hehe.”
“Caron, that includes you too, man.”
“Why me?”
Charon, who had been quietly smiling, was startled and opened his eyes wide.
“You were there too.”
“I never said I was betting… Grump. i get it. “The winner’s rights are natural.”
It was a very unfair expression, but deep down, Charon was also planning to ask for a wish from Zeron if he won the mock territory battle, so he only made a groaning noise.
“Well, I can’t think of anything right now, so let’s think about it slowly later. “You never know when and where it might be useful, right?”
“Where is that?”
“If I screw you up, you should have won.”
As Jeron said with a grin, Rohan clenched his fists.
The three people who were arguing like that fell silent at the same time as they watched the setting sun.
“There is now one year left.”
“When will I graduate from the academy? Has it happened already?”
“What are you going to do when you graduate?”
“I will return to the royal family and prepare to inherit the throne.”
“I will also return to the duchy and help my brother rule the territory.”
“I’m sorry I asked an unnecessary question.”
Jeron apologized obediently.
Charon and Rohan shrugged and returned the question to Jeron.
“What are you going to do when you graduate?”
“Given your personality, I don’t think you would work for the estate.”
“What’s my personality like?”
Jeron narrowed his eyebrows.
“It was twisted like a spring.”
Rohan answered as if he had been waiting.
Judging from the way Charon flinched, it was clear that he was going to give the same answer.
“Caron, is that what you think?”
“hmm.”
“Okay, I’m sorry.”
Jeron apologized again.
He thought for a moment and answered the question from earlier.
“I want to go on a trip.”
“travel?”
“Where?”
“well. “I haven’t decided where to go yet, but I’m thinking about ancient ruins or a dungeon.”
There were many ancient ruins and dungeons on the continent that had not yet been discovered. People who search for such places are called treasure hunters or adventurers.
It wasn’t a job that was looked down upon, but it wasn’t one that was in the spotlight either.
This is because it was common for people to lose their lives by being attacked by thieves or falling into traps in dungeons or ancient ruins while exploring.
However, Charon and Rohan were not too worried about Jeron.
“Dungeons and ancient ruins are dangerous.”
“It’s empathy.”
“If you’re friends, shouldn’t you be worried about me?”
“I’m not worried anymore because we’re friends.”
“yes.”
“There really are only enemies everywhere.”
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Jeron grumbled, but he didn’t look upset. Because she knew that her friends trusted her that much.
“You’re not going to go right after you graduate, right?”
“The coming-of-age ceremony needs to be over. “You also have to get permission from your parents.”
“i envy you. “I also want to go on a trip.”
“I want to go too.”
“You are the first prince. “If you go somewhere and die unexpectedly, you’ll be in big trouble.”
“Even if you say it, definitely.”
Charon frowned, glaring at Rohan.
Rohan chuckled and looked at Jeron again and asked.
“Have you ever heard of an ancient elf ruin?”
“Ancient elf ruins? “I’ve heard of elves, but what are ancient elves?”
“To put it simply, they are the ancestors of elves.”
Rohan spoke slowly.
On the current continent, various races live together.
Although there were not as many as in the mythical era, the typical fantasy races such as orcs, elves, and dwarves still formed tribes, villages, or cities.
They had minimal contact with humans.
This was especially true for elves and dwarves.
The beautiful appearance of the elves and the outstanding technical skills of the dwarves led to great greed among humans. So in the past, there were many times when people invaded their villages or cities or kidnapped them as they wandered around the continent and used them as slaves.
Because of this, wars between different races sometimes broke out in the past.
Although this has become less common these days, they are still secretly traded as slaves.
“Well, that’s roughly it, but going back to the main point, the ancient elves are the ancestors of the current elves. That doesn’t mean they look different or anything… Well, the culture and technology are different. If you look back at our history, you will see that it was much more convenient than it is now in the era of mythology or closer to the era of magic. “You can think of it as similar to that.”
“You don’t know the details either.”
“That’s the bottom line. “It has to be that way because we haven’t conquered it yet.”
“When was it discovered?”
“I know it’s been decades. “You’re saying you can’t go in because you can’t open the entrance?”
“You just have to break the entrance.”
Jeron said calmly.
Rohan was appalled.
“If it collapses, you’ll be in big trouble! Moreover, what happens if the manpower and funds invested over decades are not recovered?”
“I’ll either have my head cut off or I’ll be held accountable.”
“That’s why I’m worried. When you open the entrance, you never know what treasures will be inside. Do you know anything? “There may be a relic from the magic era lying dormant.”
“That’s the head of everything… No, if it gets buried, there will definitely be a lot of damage.”
“More than anything else, it is said to be the tomb of an ancient elf royal family.”
“The tomb of the ancient elven royal family?”
Jeron’s eyes sparkled.
Historically, royal tombs are full of all kinds of treasures.
I understand why you’re having a hard time.
“Thank you for the good information.”
“Well, there’s a lot more than that if you look around. There are many places where only 10% to 50% of the targets are targeted. “If you’re lucky, you can conquer a place like that until the end.”
“Hoo. friend! “Why don’t we talk in more detail?”
“Instead, let’s pretend we never had a wish.”
“Is that what you were aiming for?”
“of course. This kind of information is not easy to find. Even at the information guild, you probably have to pay thousands or tens of thousands of gold? “Even the Adventurer’s Guild treats it as a top secret.”
Come to think of it, Rohan was the second son of a duke.
Since he is a duke of the Orne Kingdom, which is not a small country but a large country, he must know a lot.
Jeron’s eyes turned to Charon.
I felt like I could get a lot of information from him.
“I am… “I don’t know much about it because I’m not interested in it.”
“no way.”
“But I know something else.”
“what is that?”
“A place where a legendary dragon may live.”
“… … !”
Jeron opened his eyes wide.
Charon said no.
A place where dragons live… The so-called Dragon Lair is a dangerous place where all kinds of monsters lurk.
Given the personality of the guy I’ve seen so far, if you tell me its location, he’ll run straight away.
“Let’s pretend this never happened.”
“why? “I will remove your wish.”
“It’s too dangerous. “You can’t force your friend to die.”
“I’m just curious. Honestly, if you put your mind to it and look for it, you’ll find everything, right?”
“That’s true, but… … .”
Jeron made the deal right away.
“I will remove your wishes and if you need help in the future, I will help you at least once.”
“Mmm!”
When Charon showed signs of concern, Jeron dealt once more.
“I’ll put it on and teach you a few more techniques.”
“Whew. “I can’t help it.”
Charon sighed deeply.
As Jeron said, if you pay a little money, you can immediately find out the location of the dragon lair. He made the mistake of arousing the guy’s curiosity, but he just hoped he wouldn’t rush at him without hesitation.
‘This guy’s mouth is the problem.’
I remembered my father’s words about not using your mouth carelessly.
Charon blamed himself and pointed out several locations.
“It’s an entirely prohibited area, isn’t it?”
“okay. This is a place where at least tens of thousands of people went missing and never returned. So, I predict that the legendary dragon may live.”
“Hmm. Well, let’s beat it up like this.”
Jeron was disappointed, but decided to end it like this.
Actually, I had no intention of making a wish from these two people.
Even if I were to make a wish to two little kids, I would end up in trouble.
However, since such good results were obtained, it is a huge win.
“But promise. “If you are not confident that you will come back alive, then you will decide not to go.”
“I’ll promise.”
When Charon held out his little finger, Jeron also put his little finger.
It was a slightly embarrassing promise, but seeing my friend’s worried expression, I couldn’t help but make it.
“Oh, by the way, Erdin, you can’t go together.”
“Why me?”
Erdin rebelled.
Jeron asked, lifting his index finger.
“I need to become an Auror Master by the time I go there. Is that possible?”
“of course! It’s impossible. Is becoming an Auror Master easier said than done?”
“That’s why it can’t be done. “It was at least 20 years early.”
“Can I become an Auror Master in 20 years?”
“It’s possible if you follow what I tell you.”
“Then I will do it.”
Charon and Rohan shook their heads as they looked at Erdin, who had made up his mind.
“You’re digging your own grave.”
“I will see you alive.”
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The second semester ended and vacation came.
Jeron returned home and announced his intention.
“I want to travel after my coming of age ceremony.”
“what?”
“What do you mean?”
Dad and Mom asked back with puzzled expressions.
Erdin spoke from the side.
“You said you wanted to explore ruins and dungeons. Oh, and you said you wanted to visit Geumdo too.”
“what?!”
“What do you mean?!”
Dad and Mom’s expressions were filled with astonishment.
My parents were not ignorant of the world.
I knew very well how dangerous ruins and dungeon exploration were, and I knew that areas designated as prohibited were even more dangerous than the former.
“You bastard… … !”
“Did you dare try to leave without me?”
Erdin smiled evilly.
My older sister also looked at Jeron from behind with a puzzled expression. At least my brother seemed to keep his poker face, but if you look closely, you can see that the corners of his eyes are fluttering.
My parents, who had been pondering for a while, spoke.
“Not until you’re 20.”
It was the greatest compromise.
But Jeron nodded as if he knew that would happen.
“all right.”
Everyone looked at each other in confusion.
fantasy,
