The Academy's Barbarian-Chapter 168
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1.
The morning just past dawn.
Dillia hurriedly left the room..
Originally, she would have been in the middle of a dreamland, but today was an exception..
there is only one reason.
I heard that Rudine, who had been unconscious for many years, had awakened..
Immediately after reaching the North Tower.
She sprinted down the stairs at once..
Neither the high stairs nor the rough breath that rose to the tip of her chin could stop Dillia..
Eventually we reached the top of the tower.
Dillia opened the door without hesitation..
“……!”
I immediately opened my eyes.
It was because the scenery in the room was different from usual..
Among them, the biggest difference was that the girl, who had always been lying in bed, was sitting sideways with the help of a lady-in-waiting..
“……ah.”
Then our eyes met.
A girl with golden eyes as bright as golden hair. She was her half-brother, Ludine Arpen, whom Dillia considered her family..
The moment I looked into her eyes.
I was momentarily speechless..
There were so many things I wanted to say, but strangely, my voice didn't come out. In the meantime, Rudine, who had been absentmindedly, pursed her lips..
“sister……?”
a tight voice.
At the sound of Rudine's voice, which she thought she might never hear again, Dillia's body trembled as if it had been struck by lightning..
Then Rudine stretched out her hand..
Hands as dry as a bare branch.
It looked like she was reaching out to hold it, so I caught her hand without realizing it. Then, a faint smile bloomed on Rudine's lips..
“thank you.”
“……uh?”
“For coming to me.”
A sudden thank you.
Dillia looked at the maid who was supporting Rudine. She asked if she had told Rudine that she had been visiting her tower every day..
But the maid shook her head.
I mean you didn't say.
“i remember everything.”
Rudy, who spoke to me again then.
Dillia asked with her eyes wide open..
“remember, do?”
“Yeah, my body was stiff and I couldn't move, but oddly enough, my mind was perfectly fine..”
“……!”
“That's why I know why I had to stay in a place like this, and why my sister couldn't visit me for a while..”
Because he came and told me every day.
I remember how he came to read me every night, how I combed my hair and wiped my body with a wet towel every day..
And before leaving for the academy.
Dillia had been looking for Rudine..
When Dillia said she remembered all of this, her face froze in surprise, and Rudine continued with tears in her eyes..
“So someday when I open my eyes, when I can move my body, I really wanted to tell you.”
thank you for being by my side.
The reason why Rudine, who was trapped in an immobile body, was able to endure until now was because of Dillia who came to visit her every day..
“Thanks for saving me, sister..”
“Rudine…….”
My eyes suddenly become hazy.
Dylia, who felt a surge of emotions at the same time, hugged Rudine tightly. Rudine, too, buried her face in her arms of Dillia..
an unexpected miracle.
The two sisters hugged each other at their reunion after many years and burst into tears like children. Tears of all kinds of emotions flowed down my cheeks..
continue without hesitation.
2.
The next day when Rudine woke up.
Dillia wanted to hold a banquet right away..
In order to celebrate a happy event, and to express my gratitude to Ulan and Noah, who helped me in many ways, I thought of setting up a small place..
But things went a little wrong.
“……Sorry.”
With Ulan and Noah in front.
Dillia bowed her head in disrespect. Originally, she wanted to hold her banquet, albeit small, among her close friends, but circumstances changed..
there is only one reason.
It is because Ergent, the king of Arpen, intervened and changed the host to the royal family..
In other words, it was the sound of the plate getting bigger..
A shadow fell on Dillia's face because she unintentionally put a burden on them both..
“Originally, there was no plan like this…….”
Dillia apologizes again and again.
Ulan, on the other hand, didn't care at all..
“i'm fine.”
“still…….”
“As long as I can eat delicious food, I don't mind increasing the number of people..”
An answer with sincerity, not consideration.
did you notice this?
Dillia smiled lightly and lowered her head..
As if thank you for understanding. In the meantime, Noah, who had been silent, spoke as if urging.
“Change your clothes sooner than that and come out.”
“okay. I will be back.”
“oh! I'll help too, princess..”
Helena, who was waiting, caught up with her..
After the two of them left the room.
Noah remembered what he had just heard from Dillia about why Ergent intervened in the party..
‘What's the reason, it's obvious.’
It must be to announce the fact that Dillia has risen to the level of a great mage. No matter how you think about it, that's the only reason.
‘King Ergent has a goal.’
Escaping the rugged mountain range and advancing southward, expanding the territory to the plains bordering the desert..
If we can do that, we will be able to secure stable food and build a safe city away from the influence of demons..
‘only if you do that…….’
There are forces that inevitably collide.
Descendants of Rudrick, the Desert Church.
And in order to deal with the heretics full of beast trainers and shamans, magic power is not an option, but a must..
‘As a principality with almost no magic power, it is impossible to confront the Desert Cult..’
But now this is a thing of the past.
Because an archmage named Dillia was born.
‘So the real purpose of the king is…….’
Through this banquet, it will be officially announced that Dillia has become an archmage, and at the same time, it will be intended to hint at advancing to the southern plains..
and one more.
There is another reason Ergent was able to make this decision. Yesterday, I figured it out from Ulan's first question..
「what is a sire?」
Starting with an out-of-the-box question, Ulan confided in the entire conversation he had with Ergent..
Through this, Noah realized.
The fact that Ergent had marked Ulan as Dillia's sire.
‘Well, it was a misleading statement..’
Because I asked for Dillia out of the blue..
But that must mean asking permission to be with you as a hero and comrade..
Knowing Ulan's personality, Noah finished the recollection as if it was not a big deal..
some time after that.
squeak!
There was a sound of a door opening..
Dillia, who had left the room to change clothes afterwards, stuck her head out..
“……All changed.”
“come in quickly.”
“Yes.”
She is approaching cautiously.
Dillia's outfit soon caught my eye..
From a pure white blouse to a black velvet long skirt and a red cape that slightly covered the shoulders..
Dress neatly and neatly.
‘no wonder.’
'Cause it's the clothes I chose.
Noah smiled contentedly..
This was to keep the promise he made earlier that he would pick out Dillia's clothes..
“For some reason, it's not awkward, it's not?”
Dillia, on the other hand, was restless..
It must have felt awkward wearing a different outfit than usual. Noah shook her head..
“no, it's much better now.”
“me really?”
“Ulan thinks so too?”
Noah looked back at Ulan..
Dillia and Helena are the same..
Even the most ignorant Ulan knows what to say in a situation like this..
“Goes well.”
“huh. Well, with this, let's do it.”
Only then did Dillia smile broadly.
It was unbelievable that he was a person who had been thinking about it until just now..
‘But it fits really well.’
Maybe it's because my body has grown, but I think my clothes are coming back to life. When I looked at Dillia with eyes full of envy.
smart!
I heard a knock on the door.
They were the royal tailors..
“excuse me.”
“I'm trying to measure the two of you, can I ask for your cooperation for a moment??”
“Ah yes. I'll go now.”
After answering, Noah pulled Ulan by the arm. Ulan had a disapproving expression on his face, but he moved his steps obediently..
Meanwhile around that time.
There was a person who looked at Ulan and Noah alternately with meaningful eyes. Dillia's exclusive maid was Helena Orvant..
“……princess.”
“why?”
“This is your only chance.”
“what a chance?”
“A chance to snatch Ulan..”
A word that came out of nowhere.
So, as I looked at her curiously, Helena soon revealed the reason for saying this..
“I heard about life at Arsene Academy. By the way, I heard there are two female students besides the princess in the party.?”
“oh that's…….”
I knew at once who was talking..
Isabella and Laurea.
Of course, Laurea went back to Eloden Academy, but it is certain that she still has feelings for Ulan..
“Also, Noah-nim is a bit suspicious.”
“uh? Noah why?”
“It was like that the first time I saw you, but the way you keep glancing at Ulan-sama seems to have a heart for some reason..”
Helena's eyes shone sharply..
Dillia, on the other hand, shook her head..
“that's never.”
“Princess, there is no absolute between a man and a woman..”
“Noah is different. Because, Manae, I put my name on it, and even swore it..”
oath of mana.
Those words left Helena speechless..
For wizards and shamans, the oath of mana was such an absolute promise..
‘still…….’
It was the same as feeling suspicious.
So when I narrowed my eyes.
“I know what you mean.”
Dillia nodded silently..
Helena must have said this out of concern for herself..
“But, don't worry, you don't have to.”
“princess?”
“I also have something in mind, because.”
Golden eyes shone brightly..
Eyes with strong will.
It was the face of someone who decided to do something..
3.
that evening.
The banquet hosted by the royal family has begun.
A large crowd gathered in twos and threes.
Not only the nobles, but also the rangers belonging to the royal family participated in the banquet dressed in formal attire..
It was the same with Noah..
Because she was wearing a gorgeous dress that fit her body with the care of a royal tailor..
‘on the other side…….’
There were also people who were no different than usual..
After letting out a short sigh.
she glanced to the side and said.
“Ulan hasn't changed from usual..”
“You didn't have clothes that fit?”
“No, you have to speak properly..”
Noah shook his head..
Then he said in an absurd tone.
“I managed to find one that fits, but Ulan said it was uncomfortable and tore it up..”
“Because it was uncomfortable.”
Ulan answers confidently.
Around the time when he sighed again at his shameless attitude, as if he did not know what his fault was. Ulan, who looked around her, asked curiously..
“Rather, where is Dillia??”
“I'll be in the middle of preparing.”
“still?”
“Yes, it's a princess who came back after a long time, and I also have to let people know that I've become a great wizard, so there must be a lot to prepare for..”
and one more.
There was a reason for the delay.
“Also, I heard that Princess Rudine will attend this banquet. So, the preparation time should be doubled..”
“Right.”
Ulan silently nodded..
I mean I understood.
While waiting for Dillia to arrive, I was looking around the venue..
“ah.”
I met a familiar face.
Young people with a surprised expression.
They are the ones who judged Ulan and Noah as kidnappers and arrested them and put them in prison..
Now that all misunderstandings have been resolved.
Rangers bowed their heads.
“I'm really sorry!”
“I thought you would be a true friend of the princess.”
“I apologize for the rudeness!”
Literally three with their heads on the ground.
Ulan replied as if he didn't care about the strong sincere apology..
“I'm fine don't worry.”
“but…….”
“You guys were just faithful to your duties as soldiers. So no need to apologize.”
his answer was sincere.
In addition, Arpen's Rangers are reverse heroes who faced the abyss with Ulan in their past lives..
I have no intention of rebuking you for this.
“Thank you for your generosity.”
“Thank you.”
They also bowed their heads with sincerity, probably recognizing Ulan's heart..
After a period of apology.
Rangers spoke cautiously.
“if you don't mind…….”
“Would it be alright if we could guide you?”
“It will be the first time you have a banquet in Arpen..”
An offer with no reason to refuse.
Also, it seemed like there was still a long way to go before Dillia arrived, so she nodded her head willingly..
So, the two of them moved forward, with their trusty guide at the fore. In order to fully enjoy the banquet of the Principality of Alpen.
40page. banquet
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