21 Journey to the academy | Part II (2/2)
”Why?” I flinched.
”Knowledge is knowledge, kid. You know, this is not just an ordinary book. It includes the vulnerability of the beasts all those past heroes have destroyed. Also, my lesson is all about learning to fight against these creatures.”
”...I see.”
”It's almost dark and gloomy we'll talk about this later.”
After a long trip, we managed to get to this place, this is about twice the size of our town. The coachman then went to ”Heks” the beast. It's a four-legged furry beast. It was a beast. These coachmen like to call themselves beast tamers which were hired from an independent organization called ”The Guild,” and dubbed ”The Renegades” by Knights such as Sir Rad and the others.
Originally, the renegades were a group of retired, if not physically incapable, are veteran and older knights forming a brotherhood. They were knights that found a way to earn for a living by rendering their service to the people in the kingdom. Sometimes they hunt monsters who went astray, rumbled outside a city, or hired to guard merchants or noble guests.
Now, even capable Knights are joining the brotherhood. That's the reason why Knights like Sir Rad and the others detest these group of people. Although, they are participating in the war. They are rising in numbers, while the Knights are shrinking.
”Leave your things. We 're just going to eat here and start our trip to the academy right after.”
The coachmen hurled themselves before a four-story tavern. We had a tavern in my hometown before, but the previous Lord did not want to make stupid people waste his hard-earned money. He said we must learn how our money should be saved. People didn't fight and listened to him instead. In comparison to the tavern that stood before me as if a colossal manor were made of wood and boards and not stones but on the second floor upward.
”Understood.”
Sprigg returned to being silent now, who distracted me when all the conversations were regarding fairies. Yeah, she assured me that everything she considered necessary would help me improve my magical capacity. Otherwise, I'm alone. How ridiculous it is. While I know she's just floating around me. I can't help but realize that I'm abandoned since I have temporarily constrained our whole thought communication.
After a bit, we went into the tavern and searched for a place to wait for our meal, and the coachmen went to the stables and checked for their beasts and wooden carriages. Overlapping chatters were heard throughout, as though there was a huge feast honouring an incredible accomplishment. Cheers and ales and songs are heard within, where citizens sang the glory of a great hunt.
”Do you recognize this song, child? You seem to enjoy this somehow?”
”Ah... huh? No, the melody is just fun and interesting.”
”This is the song of the heroes' great hunt. When we get to the academy, be sure to read it. So, you'll enjoy it more.”
I agreed, staring at the men shouting praises. I held my eyes wandering to the people within the pub, and the ladies served almost full ales to the next floor. They were gorgeous young, grown-up ladies with black hairs.
”One more thing, child. Since you're in charge of protecting Bradrick 's daughter, I'm going to tell you her assigned class. Don't worry, all classes will start a week later. So, you still have a lot of time to get to know her.”
”That sounds all right.”
... and after that, the food is served. Along with the harmony which people sing, I enjoyed the warmth of the soup and bread. Then people started to stand up and perform inside the circle and dance the night away with their ales and wines. I spent the night with one goal in my mind, to look for my siblings and to start another life after the loss of 20 Luner. Although this is only once in a while, I get to enjoy the warmth of my heart when people meet to celebrate. I will relax because I won't know what to expect when we enter the academy.
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