Munchkin of the Summoning Academy

Ice and Snow Hell (1)

I feel uncomfortable or not.

Medusha, who was facing a new conversation partner, was very excited.

For the first few minutes, I was worried that I might be doing everything I didn’t even need to say…

By the time the boy chatted for more than an hour, he felt sorry for Maria.

Meanwhile, the train that had left the capital was running toward the northwest.

The sunny weather is a bit annoying.

I stopped the cart passing by the room to give Maria some rest.

The wagon driven by the train staff was loaded with various snacks.

“Medusha. Is there anything you want to eat?”

“Um, I like jelly and candy! Drinks… because I’m thirsty…”

A staff member who recognizes Medusha before even placing an order and delivers it to them.

If you leave it alone, it will have the momentum to bring the entire cart.

Medusha, who was chatting with excitement to the point of burning her throat, emptied everything as soon as she received her drink.

When I get another one from the staff, Maria on the other side asks carefully.

“I, by the way, where are you going, Count?”

“Just call me El Cloud.”

I don’t think Maria is malicious, but…

My face heats up because I am called Count by the nobility.

Immediately after receiving her consent with a light smile, the destination was revealed.

The proud Medusha chatted for over an hour without revealing our destination.

“I’m going to ice and snow hell.”

“Ah, do you want to catch a pet strong in the cold attribute?”

Any proper summoner would think so.

As I watched Medusha nod, I pondered a little, then calmly confessed it.

“There is, too… I have to earn tuition first.”

“yes?”

“I didn’t know that S-rank pet holders wouldn’t get a scholarship, so I’m trying to catch wild pets from Ice and Snow Hell.”

It ended up revealing her plans for the future, but there’s nothing wrong with deceiving Maria here.

Christine next to her is the heir to the White family.

And the White House is the Great Lord who has all the rights to the Ice and Snow Hell.

In other words, hunting wild pets without her permission will result in poaching.

I have to be honest about the situation, whether it is late or early.

though not necessarily like that.

When I saw Maria’s expression, I felt a little refreshed.

‘Because your family abandoned El Cloud. I can’t even pay tuition.’

It’s almost as if the last line was said so openly.

However, the fun of watching Maria’s expression is only temporary.

I immediately gasped inwardly with a small regret.

As I had thought before, Maria at that time was at an age where she could barely walk.

Is it right to give her a pin cup like this?

Still, the harvest was not very good.

Maria seemed unaware that the El Cloud family had fallen so much.

It seems that her grandfather, Marie Westwall, did not tell the story properly.

‘but. It’s not something I’m proud of for not helping my son-in-law…’

As if in a big shock, Maria hardened.

Thanks, I’m sorry about that.

I quickly waved my hand not to worry too much.

“Still, thanks to Professor Ersa’s attention, I was able to receive a half-price scholarship.”

“Eh, the El Cloud family is a prestigious family that even talked to the Duke of Beltern.”

Somehow, it’s the same as what Medusha said.

Damn Duke of Beltern.

They give me all of the Oman pages because I put in a marriage talk once before I was even born.

While the goddess sitting next to her averted her gaze slightly as if she was sorry.

I complained with full sincerity.

“The downfall of our family was a bit dramatic.”

In fact, our family was a bit strangely destroyed so quickly.

Even though he didn’t have much money, he said he was a family with a long history…

At that time, I couldn’t even walk properly, so I don’t remember anything.

The El Cloud mansion I know was half-collapsed due to poor maintenance, and the garden and cemetery are indistinguishable.

All money-making estates have been lost for a long time.

Few vassals survive on the cost of maintaining dignity from the royal palace.

“That… that’s a lot of work…”

Maria is stunned as if she understood the reaction I had shown on the day we first met.

Christine White, who was on her lap, furrowed her eyebrows.

Maria, who had not been able to speak for a long time, chewed her lips, then spoke in a hard voice as if she had made up her mind.

“I can’t. Don’t go to the ice and snow hell, come with me to the Westwall estate. I’ve told the Lord…”

“No. Please don’t.”

I didn’t want to hear that much, but I ended up leaving.

I had no choice but to answer with a smile on my face.

The former Earl of El Cloud… So my father died of tuberculosis.

Tuberculosis!

Not some 2nd century ago. It’s really surprising that you could die like that in this day and age.

I know that we must hate the rich man who killed his pretty daughter, but…

If the Westwall Marquess had only helped once, he wouldn’t have died in vain.

If no one else knows, you can’t get his help.

Even if only my name remains now, I am Count Elcloud.

Maria, who understood what I meant, did not recommend any further.

A cold, frozen atmosphere again.

This time, even Medusha can’t release it easily.

The train, which had been running in silence, suddenly arrived at the next stop.

Our destination, the ice and snow hell, is north.

And the Westwall family estate is to the west.

This train is going to head north, so Maria has to change to another car.

After waking up Christine, who was lying on her lap, she greeted me and Medusha as well.

After escorting her, I returned to the train with Medusa.

It’s been a long trip and I’m getting hungry.

Trying to wake up Christine, who was still in the room, he stopped and moved to the dining room.

After enjoying dinner, we were guided to a special room reserved for customers and returned to our room.

Meanwhile, Christine did not get tired and fell into a deep sleep.

It must be difficult for a person to sleep for such a long time.

I looked out the window with a little admiration.

The viewing became a little smoother thanks to the disappearance of Maria, who occupied the window seat opposite.

However, at the time of the breakup, her expression was so terrifying that I felt a little bitter.

The train, which had left the station and headed north, suddenly entered the snowy field.

Considering the fact that I ran for about 10 hours without a break, it was a huge change.

It means that the White House’s estate, the Ice Citadel, is approaching.

The Ice and Snow Hell beyond the fortress is a unique case in which a part of another world was summoned entirely.

Changes in the current landscape were also affected by it.

The red sunset is reflected in the snowy snow, so it hurts my eyes.

Me and Medusha drew the curtains by the window and waited for the car to stop.

The end was reached shortly after the sun had set.

The train from the capital stopped at a small town.

There is still some distance to the Ice Citadel, so you have to ride a wagon.

I was contemplating whether I should wake up Christine slowly.

She had been sleeping all the time and woke up.

“Hello, we met again!”

“… okay.”

When Medusha, who was shining in the seat next to her, greeted her vigorously, Christine accepted it weakly.

Escape to the platform with two girls.

While Medusha was excitedly stepping on the snow, I glanced around the nearby hostel.

The south of the Ice Citadel is much safer than the north, but…

Still, wandering around in the middle of the night is not a wise choice.

The gates of the citadel will be closed anyway, so you should spend the night here and then go to the citadel.

It seems like my calculations are trivial.

As soon as Christine stepped on the platform, a large carriage came out to meet him.

Of course, the pattern on the side of the large carriage belongs to the White family.

‘Did you come out? The next mover…’

Why didn’t a person about her size not use the academy’s gate in the first place?

While I was thinking of such a question, Christine suddenly beckoned to me and Medusha.

“Follow me. I’ll pick you up. I’m Maria’s cousin…”

“No, thanks.”

Christine frowns slightly when she refuses because she is grateful, but the reason is burdensome.

She persuaded her again with a slightly annoyed voice.

“You want to hunt in an ice and snow hell? You don’t want to get permission?”

“no…”

This isn’t a threat.

As we boarded the carriage with a bit of absurdity, the driver glanced at us over and over again.

I wrapped the cloak around Medusha, who was drowning in the cold air.

It’s not that thick, but it’s better than nothing.

The carriage that started in silence runs through the snowy field engulfed in darkness.

Had it been about an hour?

A faint light source was detected over the horizon.

A fortress blocking the only entrance to the Ice and Snow Hell.

Ice Citadel, the domain of the White family, boasted a dignified appearance.

It is not very wide, but it is built high, steep, and thick.

Even if you pretend, it’s impregnable.

The fortress walls, which are several layers, form a number of layers.

Abandoning the castle and running away was not even thought of.

A structure that shows the will to resist until the last person.

As we entered the open gate to welcome the lord’s only daughter, we saw people busy working even in the middle of the night.

After that, the carriage, which had passed through the gates several more times, finally reached the inner city.

The residence of the lord located at the highest point of the fortress.

As I walked out, looking at the unusual interior, Christine sighed and summoned a summoned beast.

“Justin. Arrived.”

“Congratulations on returning to the estate… Hmm, did you all come together?”

Asura, whom we had met last time, looked at us and tilted his head.

At the moment when Medusha was talking to herself that it was as if she had actually won.

Seongju appeared without even escaping.

A middle-aged man coming down the stairs from the large Jangjimun.

It is not necessary to mention the silver hair that is the trademark of the White family.

Exciting facial features are set on top of a short beard.

At least he’s a decent drinker.

For some reason, I felt that way.

“Kristen! Why don’t you use a gate and trains…”

“I’m tired from the trip, so let’s go inside.”

Aha.

Why did you choose the train for this?

I couldn’t help but admire Christine’s perfect excuse.

Sleeping all the way on the train, and sleeping again when you arrive, you get about 24 hours of sleep.

But Seongju did not even pretend to listen to her.

While I was about to take her upstairs, I came out late and found Medusha and opened my eyes.

“Who are these?”

“It’s an honor to meet you, Lord White. This is Louise Elcloud.”

“Ah… the one who really fucked the Duke of Beltern?”

How did the rumors spread strangely?

Sungjoo smiles broadly after hearing Christine’s explanation and heads up the stairs.

“Come over here. If it’s Miss Westwall’s cousin.”

It was a somewhat offensive modifier to me, but there is nothing good about buying the lord’s hatred.

Me and Medusha nervously climbed the steep wooden stairs.