Chapter 418

Necromancer School’s Summoning Genius Chapter 418

The harsh cold and blizzard he had just experienced seemed like a lie.

Beyond the barrier what unfolded before Simon’s eyes was the scenery of a peaceful village.

Butterflies fly and birdsong is heard. A simple thatched house is visible and people are coming and going on the roadside.

‘This is Esqail Village!’

Feels like stepping into a greenhouse in the cold.

I had only heard bad rumors about Esqail Village in the lower city of Kula but it was completely different from what I had imagined.

“This barrier.”

Meanwhile Lethe was scanning the barrier with the palm of her hand. The empty space which had nothing in it swayed and touched.

“It’s focused on keeping warm so the strength isn’t that great. Especially on the inside if you cut it with a knife it’ll tear.”

“It’s okay as long as you’re sure to keep warm.”

Here the frigidity outside was dimly visible. It was a warm spring here enough to make the sight of a snowstorm pouring down uncomfortably.

It felt as if heaven and hell were separated by just this thin barrier.

“But where should we go now?”

“Well that’s all.”

Lethe shrugged.

“Don’t be misunderstood for wandering around it’s better to wait patiently...”

“Who’s the show?”

Waiting patiently was the answer.

A middle-aged man with a short beard growing from his ears to his chin wearing a straw hat slanted over his head approached.

Simon and Lethe quickly bowed their heads.

“Rauth! I’m here to teach the children of Eskail Village. I’m Shawn Harder.”

“My name is Leah Bennet.”

Sean and Leah were of course fake identities.

“Ah! Teachers from outside.”

The man nodded and scanned the two of them.

“On a cold day like today I managed to come back without being eaten by Snow Woman.”

Simon’s expression hardened slightly.

it’s snow girl again After all was the woman I saw earlier really a snow woman?

“Wait here for a moment. I’ll call Petria.”

“Petria?”

“This is the person who will guide you. It must have taken for granted that the teachers couldn’t come because of the severe cold today.”

After saying that the man disappeared.

and after a while

“Sorry sorry!”

There was a woman running at full speed from a distance.

A girl with gray hair her forehead exposed. She was young but she looked about the same age as Simon and Lethe.

“Huh! Heh! Today...! Heh! I didn’t know you were coming...! I’m sorry...!”

“Okay it’s okay.”

Simon opened his palm.

“Are you Petria?”

Lethe asked.

“Yes! My name is Petria! I am in charge of guiding you. This way...”

Following Petria who babbled explanations Simon looked around the village.

You can see the fields and raise livestock. It was a livestock seen only in this region such as reindeer but it seemed to be used for milking or taking meat.

It’s different from Kula where people are dying in real time. The city was stable as if fully adapted to the harsh cold.

‘Hmm it wouldn’t be a good choice to bring up Kula’s story right now.’

For now it will be a topic that can be brought up after receiving the favor and recognition of the residents.

Simon decided to start with a light question.

“Petria. I’m curious about something.”

“Yes Ms. Sean! Speak.”

“Does a snow woman really live on this mountain?”

Her steps stopped abruptly. When she turned her head to stare at her with dilated pupils Simon winced involuntarily.

“Ahahaha!”

Then he started laughing out loud.

“No way! That’s just a legend!”

She said wiping the tears from the corners of her eyes. In a rather unexpected reaction Simon scratched the side of her head.

“But it’s a relief that the villager didn’t get eaten by the snow woman earlier either...”

“All the adults seem to believe that. It’s a mess every year! We have to hold a ceremony. We have to offer sacrifices. But I don’t believe in the snow woman. Ah!”

She put a finger on her lips.

“Of course it’s an absolute secret from the elders. Especially from the grandmother I’ll be seeing soon.”

“Ah yes.”

It was a small town so it was a quick trip to our destination. It was the largest building in Escayle and it was kind of like a town hall.

“Come on in.”

Upon entering statues were displayed throughout the building. The statues looked like snow women but Lethe slightly frowned as if she didn’t like them.

“Petria. What about the people called Misgenashi?”

Lethe asked abruptly.

“They are the descendants of the snow woman. Starting with Nenia Misenashi they are in charge of the village’s ancestral rites and major events.”

Having said that she smiled and pointed at herself.

“Ah! And I’m Misgenasi too. Petria Misgenasi.”

“What is it you are a high-ranking person.”

Petria’s face turned red at Lethe’s mischievous laugh.

“It’s not like that!”

“You said that the Misenashi family are descended from the snow woman but you yourself don’t believe in the snow woman?”

Simon asked a rather sharp question but she nodded with a serious face.

“Yes I don’t believe it.”

“....”

“Okay we’ve arrived. Please come this way.”

The lodging for the two was a log cabin with a spacious and quiet atmosphere.

Lethe was thrilled.

“Can we really use this house?”

“sure!”

It is a spacious and clean house with a fireplace. There were also three rooms and various play items were visible.

“At last a private room! A private room!”

Lethe walked around the house with a fevered face. Simon and Petria looked around from a little distance.

“The two teachers will be staying here from now on. You will be teaching the children here as well.”

“When can we see the children?”

“I’ll be back tomorrow. There are five of us and they’re all really really cute!”

As if Petria was happy just thinking about it her arms trembled once.

“If you go to the warehouse there is firewood and I will personally procure food and daily necessities every day.”

“It’s good.”

“Oh! And on the first day of class the elders of the village will come and observe!”

Simon’s eyes widened.

“I wonder if the people of Misenashi will come back then?”

“Yes. But don’t worry too much. It’s the first day so I’m going to observe whether or not I’m doing well before leaving.”

This was pretty daunting.

Observation class. If you do not teach properly here you may be immediately suspected and kicked out of the village.

“My house is right next door. It’s the blue roof you see here.”

Petria pointed with her fingertips.

“If you have any inconveniences or anything to ask me please let me know! I’ll run to you in one step!”

“How dare we pamper Misenashi.”

When Lethe said with a smirk Petria’s face turned red.

“Ah~ don’t make fun of me!”

“I was kidding. Thanks for caring.”

“Okay and...”

Petria looked at her toes with a little hesitation on her face but then gathered up her courage and raised her head.

“Me too...! If it’s okay with just the two of you can we come over sometime? Actually there are hardly any kids my age in town. So that...”

“Of course.”

Lette sat down in her chair and said.

“And just by looking at them you know we’re about our age so it’s okay to talk casually. Don’t say teacher just call me Leah or Shawn.”

“Ha but! How can I tell the teachers...!”

“How can I get along with the great Misgenasi?”

“Don’t make fun of me again!!”

Seeing the two girls quarreling Simon watched with a smile.

“Then I’ll be back later! Rest in peace. Leah! Shawn!”

Click!

Soon after Petria left. Lethe let out a long sigh and turned her back.

“Okay then.”

her head turned

“Now may I ask why you’re hiding here kids?”

Scared of that word.

A small boy and a girl aged 4-5 who had been hiding under the bed crawled out. He seemed scared or nervous as if he thought he was going to get scolded.

“!!”

Lethe’s expression melted at the appearance of the two children. So did Simon.

“I-I-that’s it...”

The girl hesitated. Then a boy stood up and said.

“I was playing hide-and-seek but I was hiding here because it was empty but of course!”

‘cute!’

Maybe this is the teacher’s role.

Apart from the investigation I felt like I could work hard.