All-Master Player Of The Academy [EN]: Chapter 89

45. Instead of Cinderella – 1

Danju, included in the group descending for the investigation, examined the surroundings of the mine and was startled.

Alongside the corpses of the Blue Moon assassins, there was the carcass of a massive dog.

“It’s a bit different from what I saw.”

When Danju saw it, the monster was in a terrible state.

Much of its fur was missing or dirty, and there were hideous wounds and sores all over its body.

Of course, it still has scars, but it looked much better than before.

“Did you do this?”

Ian responded by lifting Myaane.

Myaane yawned on his hand, and Danju reached out to touch Myaane.

“Myaa~.”

“Is that even possible for a spirit of light?”

“I heard it can absorb energy. I saw it had the energy of other beings earlier. It absorbed that.”

“Ah, I felt that too. But I don’t feel anything now. It’s just a corpse. So, how do we dispose of it….”

“They’ll take it to the Magic Tower or somewhere to study it.”

There’s no interest in a corpse that doesn’t even have the energy of the moon left.

It would be better to sell it and receive artifacts or holy objects.

As Ian moved his feet, Danju followed him.

“It seems like we’ve caught all the guys here. Did you find out anything?”

“Yes.”

After sharing the information he had obtained through torture, Danju groaned.

“Dolche is going to the capital of the Scarlet Kingdom? Why?”

“I don’t know.”

“I’ll have to go to the Forest of the Unspoken. If I ask the guys there, I might get some answers….”

The warriors belonging to the Forest of the Unspoken often travel across the continent to become stronger.

They also share information they’ve obtained, so maybe something will come up.

“Can the Sword Flower Unit figure that out?”

Ian smirked and asked, and Danju nodded.

“We’re not on good terms with them, but we do exchange information.”

“Then, while you’re at it, I’d like you to investigate the organization called Pandemonium and that person.”

“It’s like I’ve become your subordinate.”

Ian shrugged at the grumbling Danju.

“I saved you, didn’t I?”

“That’s not because I couldn’t do it!”

“Either way, it’s a fact that you received help. Don’t deny reality.”

Danju was speechless when hit with facts.

While he was hesitating, Euri approached.

With a flushed face and tears welling up in his eyes, he repeatedly bowed to Ian and Danju.

“I’ve reported about you two to the Order. And Paladin Flat is safe too… I really don’t know how to thank you….”

“Forget the thanks. Let’s just say the Sword Flower Unit doesn’t owe the Sun Order anything now.”

“I think you should give thanks after bringing something in both hands [meaning, show gratitude with a tangible gift].”

Although they both spoke coldly, Euri’s expression did not change.

Even while he was rejoicing, the paladins and priests continued their investigation of the surroundings.

Watching this, Ian went outside.

“Then, since we’ve all finished our business, let’s part ways. I have somewhere to go.”

“Are you returning to the academy?”

“No. I’m going to the Brandon Estate.”

“What’s there to see there?”

Ian stared intently at Danju.

Danju was unfazed by the gaze.

“You’re not going to say something like you have to protect your family in this situation, are you?”

“Protect what?”

Ian scoffed and turned his body.

“I’m going to destroy it with my own hands.”

“Then it would be better to go together.”

“Do you think I can’t destroy one measly barony?”

“I can destroy a place like that on my own. The problem isn’t that, but do you think the kingdom will stay still if you kill a noble of the Scarlet Kingdom?”

“What if they don’t stay still?”

“At the very least, they’ll strip you of your noble status. And they’ll pressure the academy to expel you….”

Danju, who had been talking for a while, tilted his head.

“Come to think of it, isn’t that bad? Making the Scarlet Kingdom an enemy….”

Ian would have a huge enemy called the Scarlet Kingdom.

Then the academy would feel burdened by Ian.

If that happens, the place where he can be will disappear, and he will naturally come to the Sword Flower Unit.

Danju twisted his lips into a smile, but Ian ignored him and turned his head.

“Priest Euri.”

“Yes?”

“Can I borrow a Sun Steed?”

The crimson steed he pointed to was neighing fiercely.

As Ian pointed to the Sun Steed, which was much larger than a normal horse and possessed greater stamina and strength, Euri nodded.

“It’s not difficult, but the Sun Steed is very violent and cannot be ridden without a skilled paladin….”

“I’ve learned horsemanship to some extent.”

“I’m still worried….”

But Ian was firm, and he eventually accepted his request.

Taking Ian to where the Sun Steed was, he asked a paladin for help.

Since he had received great help in this matter, he could at least lend him the Sun Steed.

As the paladin separated the Sun Steed from the carriage and put on the saddle, Ian climbed onto it.

“Ihihihing!!”

Was it because he wasn’t the original owner?

The Sun Steed neighed roughly and shook violently.

But that was only for a moment.

The animal language used in the Icalrd Plains, a world in harmony with animals, was used.

Thanks to the skill that can tame any animal, the Sun Steed’s resistance stopped.

“Woah. Woah.”

The paladin, Euri, and Danju were speechless at the sight of the Sun Steed becoming docile in an instant.

“Myaa~ Myamya~ Myaaaa~.”

Myaane was jealous as Ian stroked the Sun Steed.

She rubbed her body against him as if asking to be stroked too.

“Are you good with animals too? The Sun Steed isn’t usually that tame….”

“This is cute. Well, see you next time.”

Ian said leisurely and shook the reins, and the Sun Steed ran.

As he got further and further away, Euri stared blankly and said.

“Who on earth is that person?”

“……That’s what I’m saying. Ah, this is not the time for me to be doing this.”

Danju immediately turned around and chased after Ian, and Euri and the paladin, watching him, took the remaining people and headed in the direction he went.

* * *

After coming down from Kiledi Mountain and arriving at the main road, Ian shook the reins even harder.

At this speed, he would arrive within the direct control of the Brandon Estate in an hour.

The first village he arrived at was Bekan Village.

A village on the outskirts of the Brandon Estate, a plain village with nothing special.

Looking at the wooden fence blocking the main road, Ian shook the reins even harder.

“Huh?! Uh oh?!”

As Ian came running from the main road, the soldiers in front of the wooden fence raised their spears.

“Stop! Stop!”

“A Sun Steed?! Are you from the Sun Order?! The Sun Order is not allowed to enter the Brandon Estate right now!”

At the guards’ shouts, Ian pulled the reins and stopped the Sun Steed.

“What are you talking about? The Sun Order has the authority to enter any estate in the Scarlet Kingdom.”

“……Huh?”

“That voice is……?”

The soldiers tilted their heads and looked at him carefully.

Then, they were horrified and stepped back.

“I, isn’t that Young Master Ian?!”

“You remembered me.”

“Of course……. But what brings you here?”

“Am I not allowed to come?”

“That’s not it, but…….”

The soldiers looked at each other.

They seemed to be wondering whether to open the way or not.

“Is there a problem?”

“Young Master, I think it would be better for you to just go back this time……. Um, you helped the Baradis County before, Young Master.”

“I did.”

“Because of that, the Baron went to the Baradis County, but he was turned away.”

Eldan would have found out about Ian, and that’s why he would have been even more angry.

Ian’s father, who had no way of knowing that, was eventually humiliated and returned, cursing him in every way.

Because of that, the atmosphere of the estate deteriorated further, and his other sons were openly revealing their nasty personalities.

“We heard too. They say many places want Young Master Ian.”

Many places want Ian.

Originally, in this case, they would give benefits to the family and ask them to persuade him.

But he was blocking all the benefits of going to the Brandon Estate.

Because of that, they say they curse Ian every day in the mansion.

‘They say even the king is cursed when he’s not around.’

“Anyway, just go back.”

“What if I don’t want to?”

“Hmm. In that case, we will open the way, but…….”

According to rumors, Ian has the power of a master level.

On top of that, the strong from all over the continent are eyeing him.

How can ordinary soldiers stop such a person?

The guards readily opened the way.

“I’m worried that Young Master will have a hard time.”

“That’s unnecessary worry. And take this and buy some food later.”

He took out a gold coin from his pocket and flicked it.

While the soldiers who received it were happy, Ian shook the reins.

“Kirke, what is the financial situation of the Brandon Barony [a territory or rank of nobility]? Can we recover the inheritance his mother left behind?”

“What are the problems within the estate?”

“What are the points that are not?”

“Amazing.”

Even in this situation, it means that they are eating well, sleeping well, and playing well.

Ian exclaimed and ordered.

“Measure the value of the Brandon Estate. Sell it and take it.”

He had obtained funds of tens of thousands of gold just by wandering around the Forgotten City for a few days.

But the estate that the Brandon Barons cherish like their lives is only worth that much.

That’s the reason why they have been scolding Ian so much and acting so high and mighty.

He laughed at the absurdity.

“Hahaha!! Amazing? Daring to make me laugh.”