The Barbarian of the Academy - Chapter 160
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5.
Kwaaang! kurlrrr!
Dust rises with a loud roar.
Tower-like barriers collapsed like mere sandcastles. It was the moment when the labyrinth prepared for the challenger of the ordeal collapsed..
At the center of all these changes was the uhlan, a savage tribe wielding an ax in silence..
A face without any change in expression.
When he fell into a trance and concentrated only on destroying the labyrinth, his movements suddenly stopped..
It's because I heard a voice from afar.
“This…….”
Intermittent explosions and vibrations.
There is no such thing as an explosion in a completely empty space where there is nothing..
The moment I remembered this far.
Ulan had a hunch.
‘exit!’
He knew where the explosions were coming from was where he was supposed to be aiming. Ulan, maximizing all his senses, quickly identified the exact direction..
At the same time, I thought of the shortest path from where I was standing to the goal..
The straight road thus created.
A fierce rush soon began..
There was just a problem. That there are still numerous barriers on the path. But nothing could stand in his way.
It was enough to break through.
thud! cooong! Whoops―!
How many layers were piled up was useless.
The barrier collapsed like dominoes, and the labyrinth faced a moment of violent collapse..
Truly, the momentum of the collapse.
The monsters that appeared in between also met the same end as the barriers. The moment we reached the end of the straight line.
Aaaaaaaang!
An angry ax broke through the outer wall.
haze of dust obscuring vision.
The ax cut even the dust coolly. Soon after, a gigantic monster appeared. It was a monster with a familiar appearance to Ulan..
“Arvik?”
The abyssal monster, also famous as a magical predator.
why is that here?
A question like that came to my mind, but I couldn't carry on with my thoughts. As long as there's a monster in front of him, there's only one thing he can do.
oh oh oh oh oh―!
The blow that flew like a flash struck Arvik's body. A dull crashing sound. At the same time, the guy flew into a corner and was pinned down..
“Was it a bit shallow.”
Is it because I was hit reflexively?.
It didn't feel like taking my breath away. So I approached the place where he was to finish it off..
then.
I heard a familiar voice from afar.
“Ulan!”
Black-haired girl waving happily.
It was Noah who arrived one step ahead. I also saw Dillia with tears in her eyes beside her..
You came to the right place.
Ulan smiled contentedly..
Then, suddenly, the faces of the two changed..
Embarrassed look. Noah and Dillia shouted urgently without anyone saying anything first..
“back! look back!”
“The monster is coming, there is!”
I know without saying.
I felt the vibration that made the ground shake.
Just in time, the guy also screamed..
【Aaaaaaa―!】
A roar imbued with the magic of the abyss.
Ordinary people have the power to be gripped with despair just by hearing it. To Ulan, it was just a loud noise,.
quagga gaga!
At the same time, Arvik started charging..
What he's aiming for is Ulan.
However, unlike the guy who rushed in recklessly, Ulan just kept his place silently..
master's symbol.
at the center of the realm.
Soon after, the moment he entered the area.
I heard an eerie cutting sound..
squeak!
single blow. The ax seemed to cut through the air once, but the reality was different. In an instant, Arvik's body was split into hundreds of pieces..
“……!”
Tuduk! patter!
Flesh and bodily fluids pouring down like rain.
Arvik couldn't even scream.
A sight far beyond common sense. The masked swordsman widened his eyes. Like I can't believe what just happened.
But there was no time to panic.
Right after killing Arvik, Uhlan's ax flew straight for his head..
The moment I closed the gap with fearsome momentum.
Suddenly Noah shouted..
“man, don't kill me!”
“why?”
“I have something to ask!”
Ulan granted her request..
Interrogating the worshipers of the abyss to obtain information was a common occurrence in past lives..
The ax soon showed mercy.
Kwajik! Wooddeuk!
With a terrifying sound, the man's arms and legs were cut off. Truly skillful workmanship. Ulan asked, looking back at her Noah..
“can it be like this?”
“perfect.”
In this way, resistance and self-determination would be impossible..
However, there was not even a hint of embarrassment to be found in the man. Even though he lost his limbs, his man's eyes were still ferocious..
“can't get anything from me.”
“That's something we don't know yet..”
Noah pulled out a black amulet..
Talisman of Curse.
No matter how many worshipers they are, in the end, they cannot bear the pain of being eaten away by a human soul..
‘However, if there are exceptions…….’
Worshipers who have been mind-controlled by the Lord of the Abyss or the Apostle. Neither torture nor curses work on these fanatics who have already peered into the abyss..
but that won't happen.
Because the door to the abyss hasn't opened yet.
[alarm]
*44Burn reduction skill, activation
*Intermediate Curse: 【Soul Reaper】
―The curse within the amulet slowly gnaws away at the target's soul. Consumed souls are converted into magic and accumulated..
The black amulet trembled once.
The man trembled..
Soon, dark red blood began to flow from his eyes, nose, mouth and ears. It is a phenomenon that occurs in the process of being eaten by the soul..
But there was a problem.
“……Even though I couldn't kill the star witch, apart from that, you won't win..”
Noah opened his eyes.
This is because he continued to speak calmly even while his soul was being eaten away. This means that he did not succumb to the curse.
“The day the door opens, let's meet again.”
The moment the man smirked.
Suddenly, his body inflated like a balloon..
ready to explode at any moment. Noah's face turned pale at the sudden change..
but there was no need to worry.
“get out of the way.”
Ulan, who intuited the incident, moved.
Pulling Noah, he kicked the man's swollen body like a blowfish..
oh oh oh!
A body flying wildly.
At the same time, a loud explosion occurred..
────!
The mighty power that shakes the hall.
A violently swirling shockwave swept through the surroundings, but did no harm to the party..
It was thanks to Noah, who recognized the situation belatedly, and used a defensive technique. Right after he narrowly escaped the crisis.
Noah's face hardened like stone.
‘Surely the curse was properly activated.’
But the man did not give in.
Above all, the self-destruct attack that we just witnessed is a characteristic that only worshipers who were mind-controlled by the Lord of the Abyss in the original work exhibited..
‘that is…….’
Noah's eyes trembled..
It was because of the speculation that had just passed through my mind. With a strong agitation, she brought this guess to mind once again..
『The Lord of the Abyss has come out.』
This alone was shocking, but Noah added a new possibility..
Possibility came up right after a worshiper yelled at Dillia that she was a star witch..
It is speculation that there are people who remember the past life in the abyss camp..
‘If it's one of the monarchs…….’
Back and forth finally match.
While chills ran down my spine at the terrifying speculation, it felt like pieces of a puzzle that had been scattered all over the place were coming together..
‘……I have more work to do.’
I feel like I have more homework besides finding Kazan Rudrik's records. Still, it was the most important thing, so Noah made up his mind..
‘Let's finish our business first and think about it.’
I only killed those who interfered with the ordeal.
The hero's ordeal is not yet over.
That's why the moment I tried to look back at Dillia, the challenger of the ordeal,.
“uh?”
Dillia suddenly collapses.
Noah hastily helped her up..
“D, Dillia?”
no answer came back.
It just hangs down like cotton soaked in water. Noah's eyes widened at this. After that, she shouted in an urgent tone..
“Ulan! Dilliaga……!”
“Okay. I just fainted for a moment.”
Ulan answered calmly..
Like there's no need to fuss.
Noah sighed in relief at this answer, and the two of them moved to a safe place and laid Dillia on the floor..
“I'll have to wait for you to wake up.”
“yes, i should.”
All that remains is the last ordeal.
Leaving the battle with Arch Lich aside, the two waited for Dillia to wake up..
7.
Astral Library turned into ruins.
Ulan made a bonfire. It was to prevent Dillia from losing her body temperature..
Roaring! Hwareuk!
Fortunately, there was plenty of firewood..
A book caught in battle and torn to shreds. Thanks to this, the bonfire stayed on for a long time without being extinguished..
how long has it been like that?
“……Eh.”
Dillia opened her eyes..
Eventually, when she fully regained her senses, the two soon explained how they had arrived here..
The story that he saw an ominous future in his dream, so he immediately crossed the border and came here.
Of course it was made up.
However, Dillia accepted this as the truth..
Because he blindly believed in Noah's ability to prophesy..
After assessing the situation, she bowed her head and thanked Ulan and Noah..
“thank you so much.”
Even if I thank them a hundred times, it's not enough.
Because he came to help me even while breaking the rules of the academy..
“I will definitely repay this favor.”
So Dillia promised.
If one day the two of them fall into the same crisis as he did, then he said he would help without hesitation. By the time the conversation ends in a warm atmosphere.
“Well, now, I'll have to look for it.”
“huh? looking for what?”
“The way, the way out, the way, the way.”
Dillia asks back as if asking why she is asking something obvious. Meanwhile, Noah had an awkward face..
There is only one way to get out of here.
Because it's just to pass the ordeal.
‘but how do i explain this?’
In order to explain the ordeal, it is necessary to reveal even about the seven warriors. While thinking about what to do, Ulan, who had been silent, opened her mouth..
“this is an ordeal.”
“test?”
“It can be said that it is a place to verify whether a warrior has the qualifications to stand against the abyss..”
“……!”
Ulan's words frightened Noah..
I didn't even try to hide it, and I didn't expect to throw a stone fastball like this..
“Warrior? Qualification?”
Meanwhile, Dillia had a puzzled face..
Like I don't know what you're talking about.
“Can you explain more, in more detail??”
“sorry i can't tell.”
“what? why?”
“Because I promised not to.”
When we shared all the truths and secrets.
Laurea said she needed to be prepared. So he promised to keep it a secret until all seven warriors had gathered..
right after thinking about it.
Ulan stared at Dillia..
“The day will soon come when everything will be revealed. So now I want you to follow me.”
“…….”
A fine brow furrowed.
As if the question is not resolved, it feels awkward.
But that was short-lived, and she nodded her head relatively willingly..
“okay.”
face of determination.
Dillia got up from her seat..
“I will challenge the ordeal.”
Although there were some unanswered questions, she decided to comply with the request..
Because they came to save me.
‘and Ulan…….’
I can't do anything to harm myself.
He also promised to clear up any questions sooner or later. Dillia believed Ulan's words. So he put all his doubts aside and asked again..
“what can i do?”
“oh i'll explain.”
Noah started to talk..
It was an explanation of the last ordeal.
After the detailed story, Noah summarized the explanations he had given so far..
“In short, we just need to fight against the Arch Lich out there and emerge victorious..”
“me alone?”
“huh. 'Cause we're not challengers.”
Afterwards, Noah even added an explanation that when the challenger faces the final trial, all outsiders will move outside..
Dillia nodded silently..
As if I understood the explanation.
“Alright then take this.”
“charm?”
“Yes, it will help you in case of emergency.”
There are two main types of amulets.
One was a magical power that could supplement the lack of magic, and the other was an amulet that destroyed the magic spells that the opponent had chanted..
In addition to this, Noah handed over all the amulets that could be useful in battle. This is because the last ordeal, Ark Lich, was such a powerful opponent..
“thank you. well, i'll get it.”
Did you feel that you were worried about yourself??
Dillia smiled softly..
Meanwhile, Noah, who finished delivering the amulet, looked back at Ulan and asked as if jokingly.
“Ulan has nothing to give?”
As soon as Noah's words were finished,.
He strode towards Dillia. Then, all of a sudden, he hugged her tightly..
“……!”
Golden eyes that have turned into big ones.
Dillia's pointy ears trembled with a startled expression. Then, her low-pitched voice pierced my ears..
“I believe you.”
“Ooh, ooh, uhlan?!”
“you will surely pass the ordeal.”
Unlike Dillia, who struggled with her arms as if in a panic, Ulan continued her conversation calmly..
“So challenge yourself.”
“I, I, oh, that's it…….”
“I'll wait outside.”
After you've finished what you wanted to say.
Ulan patted his shoulder as if encouraging..
Then, Dillia sat down on her seat as if her legs gave out, and Noah muttered with an awkward smile..
“really the best buff.”
“buff?”
“there is such a thing.”
Noah turned away..
For some reason, with a calm expression.
After that, not a short time passed, and Dillia got up again..
“Well, I'll go.”
her final ordeal.
Gazing at the firmly closed door beyond the Astral Library, Dillia stepped forward..
To prove the warrior's qualifications.
38page. star witch
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