The Academy's Barbarian-Chapter 15
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7.
Around the time when Ulan faced the two-headed dragon.
In the furnace of the blacksmith in the west, the 'engraving' test in the crafting specialty field had just ended..
“Shante Arb. Class B.”
“Orti Delgi. Grade A!”
“Rakan Yufeld. Great. I never thought I would engrave such an elaborate engraving without a flaw. S grade!”
“thank you!”
The boy named Rakan had a flushed expression..
It was worth it. Out of hundreds of test takers, the S grade was the first to come out..
On the other hand, there were also completely opposite results..
“Noah Darshen. Class D.”
“······.”
It was Noah. She bowed her head in anticipation of the outcome..
“Wow, there really are people who deserve a D grade.”
“why did you choose this test?”
“let's go. I won't be able to meet you once I enter anyway.”
“A kid like that is a loser..”
Laughter poured from all sides. Noah's ears turned bright red as he clenched the hem of his clothes..
The reason Noah chose imprinting was because he judged that at least it would yield meaningful results..
Engraving is a test to select those who have the talent of a craftsman, and Noah was quite confident in his paintings..
No matter what method was used, only the craftsmanship needed to be completed, so Noah planned to borrow the power of magic to engrave the inscription..
‘however······.’
Trouble arose from the beginning.
It was a test to carve an engraving on a plate armor or shield, but the problem was that the test taker had to select it himself and carry it to the test site..
It was because of the supervisors' policy that choosing the quality of the object to be engraved was also the craftsman's talent..
As a result, the other students moved the equipment and started crafting without much difficulty. But it wasn't Noah.
‘A character with low physical strength.’
Out of all the main characters, he possesses excellent shamanistic talent, but his strength and stamina are miserably low..
In addition, there was a penalty.
Even if he acted the same as everyone else, Noah's energy consumption was much greater..
‘maybe five times?’
For example, when moving a 5kg object, Noah feels the weight reaches 25kg..
This is the penalty given to 'Noah Darshen'. This can be seen in a context similar to the 'stone head' penalty given to Ulan..
and the result.
Just picking up the smallest shield and moving it took half the time given..
However, the quality of the shield he had brought was not very good, and his stamina was considerably depleted while carrying it, and he ruined the test due to his lack of concentration..
‘Ugh, I didn't know that in the game······.’
I never thought I would be so tired of carrying a shield this big..
At least when I was doing chores in the meadow, I didn't seem to be aware of it because I was taking it easy because there was nothing to rush. Even when I was cutting firewood, I always took a 10-minute break after hitting one..
I think it'll be a little better if I get a treasure that increases my stamina..
Noah cried.
‘are you okay. there is still a chance.’
Fortunately, I was spared the F grade..
Now, if you get an S grade in all the remaining exams, you will be able to enter the school safely..
Above all, the remaining two tests are tests that can demonstrate Noah's talent..
I will get an S rank here somehow. Noah's eyes sparkled with enthusiasm..
‘Ulan must have seen it well?’
he has nothing to worry about.
Just looking at the main scenario right now, it's because he's the youngest among the seven warriors to pass the hero's ordeal. Of course it would have been graded S..
After organizing his thoughts, Noah left the exam hall..
It was because I felt like my face would only get hotter if I stayed here longer..
“Let's see, now is the time······.”
11:30 a.m..
There's still some time left before it's time for lunch..
There was also a way to get to the fountain first and wait for Ulan, but I didn't want to do that. Because it will look miserable in the eyes of others.
“Should I look ahead to the next exam?.”
Noah's second specialty test.
According to the schedule, the amulet begins as soon as lunchtime ends. So let's know the location of the test site in advance. Noah turned north.
At that moment.
Suddenly, someone caught my eye.
“uh? that person······.”
light golden hair hanging down.
A beautiful swordsman walking with her teeth tied tightly with a black ribbon. Her Noah's eyes that saw her grew as big as her lamp..
It was because it was a familiar face.
Noah blinked hurriedly three times..
━━━
[Name]: Ybela Elead
[Age]: 17
[Rating]: S
[Attribute]: Protection of the Sword
━━━
The moment a brief information appeared.
Noah's guess turned to certainty.
‘He was also a swordsman!’
Swordswoman, Ybela Elead.
One of the main characters and a swordsman genius.
And later, along with Ulan, the person in charge of the avant-garde of the seven warriors party.
It is also an essential party member when dealing with the Lord of the Abyss, 『Crying Eyeball』..
Depending on whether or not the swordswoman is a companion, the difficulty of the capture is to the point of going back and forth between heaven and hell..
In any case, there is no harm in making them allies.
So Noah was troubled.
‘what to do?’
Shall we talk right now?
Wouldn't it be vigilant if I pretended to know? While Noah was worried about this and that, Geomhee disappeared before he knew it..
‘Let's just say hello after entering the school later.’
Because there are still many opportunities.
No, after thinking about it, I couldn't even say that there were so many opportunities. It was because of the character story of 'Geomhee' that Noah remembered..
‘2Dropped out right before the school year?’
Geomhee leaves the academy due to an incident. He has to hurry to make an acquaintance. Then, someday, when the door to the abyss opens, you will be able to borrow the power..
After thinking about swordplay like that.
Noah headed for his original destination.
After confirming the location of the test site where the two tests were to be held, I turned around. It was to head to the fountain where I was supposed to meet Ulan..
Meanwhile.
Noah's steps stopped again..
Just like the swordswoman I saw earlier, it was because I saw a person who seemed familiar to me for some reason..
“Big! Then let them know.”
Middle-aged man talking to supervisors.
After stroking his handsome beard, he turned around to see if he had finished his words. Noah blinked quickly..
━━━
[Name]: Direc Ormine
[age]: 42
[Grade]: B
[Attribute]: Grace of Wind
━━━
‘Oh, it was Professor Direk.!’
Magical Flow and Detection.
Director Ormine, a professor in charge of the training and utilization of wind elemental magic. He's not the main character, but Noah remembers him for a reason..
‘Because it appeared as an event boss.’
Professor Direk turns into a slaughter-crazed monster during a certain event at Arsene Academy. I remember that the reward was pretty good too..
‘He is also the brother-in-law of the Earl of Dermore..’
What else was unusual about it??
As he searched his memory for a moment, there was information that suddenly passed through Noah's mind..
‘Wait, come to think of it, wasn't he the superintendent of Ulan's <Magic Detection>??’
Apparently it was.
His major was also magic flow..
In the meantime, Noah heard the conversation of the assistant supervisors in his ears. These were the voices of those who were with Professor Direc earlier..
“Professor Direk is also very special..”
“Why is the test content suddenly changed??”
“At first glance, I heard that the contents were leaked.?”
“what? really?”
“Yeah, that's why they said they changed it completely.”
The moment you hear the conversation.
Noah's eyebrows narrowed slightly..
The character Professor Direk is a character who is immersed only in his own research and does not particularly care about other things. That's why I only slightly modified the questions I had given in the past for the entrance exam..
‘However, the content of the test was completely changed.?’
Today, when Ulan takes the exam?
Is this really a coincidence? no, it's not a coincidence.
As far as Noah knew, there had never been anything like this before..
‘······I have a bad feeling.’
I can't explain it in words, but I felt an ominous feeling. I'll have to tell Ulan about this. After thinking, Noah hurried on his steps..
8.
Fountain in Examination Square.
Ulan looked around. It's because Noah didn't see it. He stood and waited, then found a suitable seat and sat down..
Thinking of eating first.
After that, the moment I opened the lid of the lunchbox.
“sorry! a little late?”
Noah has arrived.
She sat right next to Ulan..
A savage boy completely stripped of his upper body and a girl with black hair, which is rare on the continent..
With a rather unusual combination, the two drew the attention of other students. Ulan and Noah didn't pay much attention..
“how was the exam? good job?”
“Both received an S grade.”
“Oh, it's Ulan too.”
as expected.
Noah was honestly amazed. Then the question came back, this time.
“how were you?”
“Well, I'm a little lower than Ulan.”
“I understand. it's not your area of expertise.”
Ulan nodded..
“so the rating is?”
“······I must hear it?”
“curious.”
Noah sighed at Ulan's questioning..
okay. You'll know when all the tests are over and the results come out anyway, so let's let you know in advance..
With a half-resigned expression.
Noah's mouth opened..
“It's grade D..”
“······.”
Silence fell for an instant..
Only the sound of running water from the fountain can be heard. Ulan's eyes trembled. On the other hand, Noah's ears gradually turned red..
how long has it been like that?
Ulan let out a heavy sigh..
“Noah.”
called her name.
with a very serious face.
“It was a short time but it was fun.”
“hey. I haven't got any results yet?”
“Say hello to Azuh.”
“So it didn't fall!”
Noah sat down and put on a puzzled expression..
I try to hide my reddened ears.
“Phew, let's eat.”
I'm hungry and I have something to tell you.
Noah, who started eating, told Ulan what he had heard about the conversation between the supervisors..
Eventually, when all the talk was over, Ulan replied with a calm face..
“Right.”
A milder-than-expected response.
Noah frowned and asked..
“······that's all?”
“What else do you need? If the contents of the test were leaked, isn't it correct to revise it??”
“No, I'm sure you have a plan.!”
a powerful voice.
It is a cry that comes from a strong conviction.
Ulan tilted his head..
“why are you so sure?”
“that, that······.”
Noah hesitates for a moment.
This is because it was difficult to reveal the source of the suspicion..
On the other hand, Ulan narrowed his eyes at Noah's hesitant appearance..
“Is that 'foresight' again this time??”
Noah often displays mysterious foresight.
As if you repeat what you've been through before or you know what's going to happen..
“ok, it's similar Anyway, it's good not to let go. Don't trust the Earl of Dermore either.!”
“Why is the Count again??”
“Note that this is also foresight.”
An ambiguous answer came back.
However, Ulan did not interrogate. No matter what, Noah's wisdom was never wrong.
“But what are you up to??”
“Well, my guess is they're probably trying to drop the uhlan somehow. So you're saying they're going to use all sorts of methods to give it an F grade..”
It was a fairly absurd guess, but Ulan calmly listened to her argument. As I said before, Noah's wisdom was never wrong..
“If this guess is correct, Professor Direk will try to get Ulan's pod somehow..”
“pod?”
“yes So, if you're being questioned in a strange way, just get out of the way. And insist that this is just my magic.”
“Shall I pass on that?”
“go over If you don't admit it, you need evidence, but a forced pod usually doesn't provide reasonable evidence..”
A smile bloomed on her lips.
It was a smile full of confidence.
“i get it. not note.”
Ulan nodded..
It was rare for Noah to say such a thing. If indeed her speculation turns into reality, she intends to follow the advice then..
some time after that.
As soon as the meal was over, the bell rang..
It was the sound that signaled the end of the lunch break..
“I have an exam in 10 minutes, so I'll get up first. See you later when it's all over!”
“Okay, see you at the meadow after graduation.”
“I haven't fallen yet!”
Noah screamed and turned around with a grumpy face. Watching her disappearing back, Ulan also raised her body..
for the final exam.
9.
Director Ormine.
A professor at the Faculty of Magic and superintendent of the <Magic Detection> test that is about to begin. His face was stained with fatigue as he headed for the examination hall..
The reason was simple.
Because I stayed up all night the night before.
It wasn't even because of research, but to revise the contents of the specialty test, which I usually don't care about..
So I must be more tired.
But I couldn't help it. It was because there was a request from the Earl of Dermore, who is the source of funds for research and his brother-in-law..
「There is one savage that is an eyesore. Do your best to make sure he doesn't pass the Arsene Academy entrance exam..」
I don't know why.
because I didn't explain.
All I had to do was send someone over and say that..
However, the count promised a price..
If this request is successfully carried out, additional research expenses will be provided..
It was a sufficient condition for Direc, who was always suffering from a lack of research funds, to roll his eyes..
Therefore, the content of the test was extensively revised..
It is so difficult and tricky that a person who is unfamiliar with magic will never be able to pass..
‘And I got an insurance policy.’
If you are a person who has not learned magic, it is a sure verification that you have no choice but to receive an F grade..
So the plan was perfect.
except for one.
“Whoops, I feel a bit excited. It's been a while since I watched the entrance exam..”
It was because of the girl walking next to him..
An apricot-colored haired girl with a cheerful laugh. Outwardly she appears to be in her mid-teens, but in reality she is twice as old as Direk..
‘Dean of Magic, Dipplin Cernio.’
The tycoon in charge of Arsene's Faculty of Magic.
Beyond the Faculty of Magic, he is one of the five most powerful within the academy. In other words, he is a person who becomes a burden even if he is only next to him..
The problem is not only.
Dipplin was too talkative..
“There must be a lot of talented kids this year, right? No, it has to be. To be honest, last year was a mess. right?”
“······dean.”
“Well, this time, the students I taught are included, so there is no choice but to be better than last year. that kid is really cool!”
“hey······.”
“Ah, I want to meet you soon. My cute and lovely Leah. wait a little bit The teacher will come see you soon!”
The conversation itself doesn't work.
Direc sighed halfway through giving up..
At that moment.
Suddenly, Dipplin jerked his head away..
“Professor Direc.”
“······yes?”
“you don't have to worry.”
“uh, what do you mean?”
“It's a special test. I'm not at all curious about the reason for the sudden revising of the exam content or what Professor Direk's intentions were..”
Her eyes curved like crescent moons..
However, the eyes did not smile at all..
So goosebumps came up. Deep, deep eyes like a dark abyss. Because it was a cloudy look that I couldn't dare to guess what was inside.
but that's for a while.
Dipplin's mouth went up slightly..
“The reason why I decided to accompany you today is just to go see the disciple I taught in the past. I won't disturb you otherwise. Come on, promise!”
Dipplin smiling like a child with his little little finger stretched out straight.
Direc, on the other hand, couldn't smile at all. I just swallowed dry saliva and nodded his hard face..
some time after that.
The two arrived at the test site..
6page. My magic is like this
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