Chapter 92

Sheion of the Claire family.

His name is well-known in the school.

He excels academically and is among the top in magical prowess. On top of that, he is handsome—his specifications are as high as Prince Yuri’s, yet he is also famous for being eccentric.

He is so curious that he is often described as having curiosity for limbs. Sheion always sticks his nose into all sorts of troubles.

It is said that there is no incident within the school or the kingdom that he has not been involved in.

It is only natural that he would show interest in Louisha.

Sheion often approached Louisha when she was alone. Louisha didn’t mind being with him, as he was knowledgeable and surprisingly considerate.

So, while she was surprised by his sudden visit, she wasn’t particularly displeased.

However, Sharo and Ailis felt differently.

The two had no direct acquaintance with Sheion, but they had heard of his notorious reputation.

He was called "the top troublemaker of the magic academy." It was only natural that they didn’t feel good about his presence.

"Mr. Sheion, what do you mean by 'dungeon'?"

"Hehe, that’s a good question, Louisha. But first, may I come in?"

Sharo and Ailis glared at Sheion, emitting a killing aura, as if to say, "Don’t come in," but Sheion paid no attention and calmly entered the room.

"Hehe, I’ll be a bit rude, ladies. I have no intention of stealing your prince, so please relax."

Not only did he not flinch from their killing aura, but he even made a joke.

He was quite a catch.

He went to Louisha’s side, who had just sat up from the bed, and began to explain his reason for coming, looking at all three of them.

"A dungeon. It’s a man’s romance. Louisha, you must have at least heard the name, right?"

"Well, I guess..."

A dungeon.

It refers to buildings, ruins, or caves where monsters spawn.

At the deepest part, there is a treasure, and once it is obtained, the dungeon stops spawning monsters and becomes a regular building.

Some are naturally formed, while others are man-made, but they all share the common trait that the stronger the monsters living there, the more valuable the treasure.

Most of those who challenge dungeons are adventurers, and every day, numerous adventurers face the dungeon, with some achieving their dreams and others losing their lives.

"But why a dungeon now? I’m not particularly short of money."

Louisha receives a stipend from the academy and can eat at the dorm, so while he is not wealthy, he can live a normal life.

He is not uninterested in dungeons, but he wants to focus on training to master the Dragon Eye more than anything else right now.

Louisha was about to decline, but Sheion’s next words changed his mind.

"Oh, is that okay? This ruin might be related to a hero."

Those words not only caught Louisha’s attention but also made Sharo and Ailis perk up their ears and become serious.

Louisha carefully chose his words and asked Sheion.

"What do you mean by that...?"

"Hehe, you’re interested. I believed you would come along."

Louisha often asked Sheion about various things, especially stories related to heroes, which he listened to more seriously than usual.

So, Sheion knew that Louisha was weak for this kind of story.

"Let me explain. A dungeon was recently discovered. It’s in the form of an ancient ruin, with a path extending underground, but the entrance is sealed, making it impossible to enter. The seal is quite strong, and even the adventurers can’t remove it easily."

It’s not uncommon for dungeons to have seals to select those who enter.

Forcing the seal can cause the dungeon to collapse or the treasure to be destroyed, so adventurers are prohibited from forcibly breaking the seal.

"So? What’s so special about this seal?"

"Hehe, don’t rush me, Sharo. The seal on this ruin has a familiar pattern."

With that, Sheion took a small piece of paper from his pocket and showed it to the three of them.

It depicted a pattern that seemed to be inspired by flower petals.

Sharo’s face stiffened as she said, "You don’t mean..."

"Hehe, you noticed."

Sheion moved to Sharo’s sword, "Frau Solous," which was leaning against the wall, and placed the paper next to the pattern engraved on the sheath.

The two patterns matched perfectly.

"So, Sharo, what does this pattern mean?"

"That pattern... is the 'family crest' passed down by the hero’s bloodline."

Sheion nodded in satisfaction and turned to Louisha, asking, "What do you think? Louisha."

Without needing an answer, Louisha’s decision was already made.