Novels online

The Academy's Barbarian-Chapter 171

(4)

8.

A hill where countless stars twinkle.

In a desolate place where all he could hear was the sound of the wind, Ulan stared blankly at the silver-haired girl in front of him..

golden eyes quivering.

The moment I saw your increasingly reminiscent face.

“……!”

Suddenly, my mind flashed.

Afterwards, he realized what Dillia had said. At the same time, I realized that she saw herself as her opposite sex, not her ally..

Then I was speechless..

I had no choice but to.

The Dillia Ulan remembers in her past life wasn't like this at all..

‘I had no interest in men at all..’

It would be accurate to say that I am not interested in the opposite sex..

To that extent, Dillia distanced herself from men and distanced herself from them. She was, according to Ulan's memory..

‘however…….’

Being confessed to by Dillia.

I didn't expect this at all.

And in all my moments, this was the first time I had ever received such a heartfelt confession..

It was natural to be upset..

then.

Dillia's eyes met again..

face flushed red.

Along with the expression hardened by tension, I could see the wet eyes..

Eyes staring only at Ulan.

As if waiting for an answer, Ulan reflexively moved his lips..

“I am…….”

but couldn't say.

The moment the voice escaped my lips, a small hand covered my mouth..

“……are you okay.”

On tiptoe, staggering Dillia.

Then he shook his head.

“You don't have to answer now.”

A slight tremor was transmitted from the palm of my hand..

like a very nervous person.

After a while, Dillia took a deep breath and tried to answer calmly..

“I just wanted to convey my heart.”

Of course, I also want to hear the answer..

but now is not the time.

You can tell just by looking at Ulan's expression right now..

‘embarrassed face.’

Confession is an unexpected reaction.

This means that the mind is not ready..

I'm not at all happy to hear the answer in this situation. That's why I mentioned the reason why you don't have to hear the confession's answer right away..

“And now there are more important things.”

“if it's important……?”

“abyss.”

The moment the short answer is over.

Ulan's eyes flashed fiercely..

As Dillia said. As warriors, the two had a mission to stop the abyss.

“So someday, when I close the abyss and finish all my missions, I want you to answer me then..”

“are you okay though?”

“yes i can wait.”

rather that's good.

Right now, even Dillia isn't ready to hear an answer. Dillia, who nodded her head willingly, muttered in a small voice..

“Also, it is advantageous.”

“to be advantageous?”

Ulan tilts his head in puzzlement.

got caught With a small smile on her lips, she put her hand on her chest and said,.

“I'm half human and fairy.”

referring to what we already know.

Dillia pointed to her cheek..

Clear skin without any blemishes. He put out a face like a white jade and continued talking..

“My lifespan is over hundreds of years, so I never grow old until Uhlan is alive..”

this is also true.

She is a long-lived species).

He is a blessed being who spends most of his life while maintaining a youthful face and body..

“And growing up.”

this was also true.

Jangsaengjong achieves physical growth through mental growth and enlightenment..

“Even if you don't fall in love right now, in the future you will definitely grow as much as the other kids.”

both body and mind.

The white cheeks were dyed reddish.

After a while, she closed the gap in front of her nose and said with a face that turned red..

“So remember right.”

to make me a little better.

Dillia smiled lightly..

It was an expression of enduring shyness..

At the end of all the conversation, when silence returned, Ulan, who had been listening to the story in silence, suddenly asked a question..

“Can I just ask?”

“yeah what?”

“why do you like me?”

Ulan could not understand.

No matter how much I recalled memories of Dillia in my past life, I couldn't think of any reason for her to like me..

Then then.

Dillia's lips softened..

“……It was the opposite at first.”

“opposite?”

“I thought Ulan liked me. She's that she said that when she took the entrance exam.”

We will be together in the future.

When I heard that, my gaze naturally went to me..

I was curious at first.

However, as time went by, curiosity turned into interest, then into interest, and eventually into affection..

“When I came to my senses, I was always looking at Ulan, I always thought of Ulan, and I wanted to be with him anytime, anywhere..”

Then I suddenly realized.

the identity of this emotion.

The feeling of liking someone. The moment she realized that she further liked Ulan, Dillia was overcome with a happy mood..

“that's why i said.”

After surviving an abyss worshiper's attack.

When admitted to the academy's ward.

I will stay by Ulan's side. She said she would always be with him forever..

“but…….”

happiness didn't last long.

It was because I realized that this relationship started from an illusion. But even so, there was no change in his heart toward Ulan..

“I know it's an illusion, but it's already grown too big to erase this feeling.”

To the extent that I can't keep it in my chest.

So I took out my heart.

I put this sincerity into my voice, shaped it in the form of a confession, and delivered it to Ulan..

“I did.”

When Dillia finished answering all the questions, Ulan bowed his head towards her..

“thanks for the answer.”

Of course I didn't fully understand.

Above all, Ulan had never seen her as a woman..

However, it definitely touched me that Dillia's confession was not impulsive, but sincerity that she pondered over and over again for a long time..

‘so that…….’

I realized that I couldn't answer right away.

As much as she pondered, it was the duty of Ulan to think deeply before answering..

“Like you said, I'll seriously think about it until I knock down the abyss..”

“yeah, that's fine.”

Dillia nodded..

with a satisfied expression.

When we saw each other like that,

Suddenly, Dillia wiggled her fingers. As if you have something to say.

“……Hey.”

“hmm?”

“Helena told me before, I've been particularly attached since I was little..”

“attachment?”

“Yes, whether it's a person or a thing, if you're attached to one thing, you won't even pay attention to anything else..”

I heard it and it seems so.

Just from what I saw in my last life, Dillia was madly preoccupied with finding a medicine that could cure Rudine..

‘after that…….’

After Rudine passed away, he clung tenaciously to Ibela, who was his mental support at the time..

When I thought of that time.

Dillia opened her mouth again..

“So let me tell you this one thing.”

“……?”

“Even if in the future Ulan rejects my confession, I will not give up on Ulan..”

After giving a bold answer.

Dillia stuck her face out..

“I swear to Mana, never.”

Golden eyes that shine tenaciously.

It was a familiar look to Ulan..

Because it was the same face I saw in my past life when I was looking for clues about a cure..

“All I wanted to say is this.”

After she finished speaking, she spread her palms toward Ulan with a much more relaxed face..

But I didn't wait as long as before..

Like a hawk snatching prey, it quickly reached out and embraced Ulan's arm..

“Let's go back now. It's almost time for the banquet to end, and everyone will be waiting.”

A smile bloomed on her lips..

It was a sincere smile.

The day the banquet of the Principality of Alpen ended.

With Dillia's confession, the relationship between the two that started as a misunderstanding became intertwined with a new bond..

In the name of sincerity and obsession.

9.

The day after the banquet.

A large carriage arrived in front of the royal castle..

A carriage waiting for someone.

After a while, the castle gate opened and three men and women appeared. Those returning to the academy by carriage were Ulan and his party..

“I haven't forgotten anything?”

“does not exist.”

At first, I had very little luggage..

When I was completely ready to leave, two women approached me from afar..

Helena and Rudine.

Perhaps he came to see Dillia off. Meanwhile, Ulan looked around as if looking for someone..

“Didn't the king of Arpen come??”

“Well, it seems so.”

Ergent hasn't shown his face once since the banquet was over..

I guessed the reason.

He must have judged that his duty as the king was more important than seeing off Dillia..

‘But it might be better.’

It would be better than showing up hastily and then making the atmosphere bad for no reason. Around the time I guessed the reason for Ergent's absence.

“Then go back carefully, sister..”

“Yes, you too, don't overdo it.”

Dillia and Rudine's conversation is over..

Pushing back the wheelchair, she added with a face that suddenly reminded her of something she had forgotten..

“Oh, and wait until next year.”

“Yes? next year?”

“I will work hard to recover my health and enter Arsene Academy..”

It seems that what was said at the banquet yesterday was not just said. A new goal was born, and the expression full of vitality was evidence.

Looks as strong as before.

Dillia had a soft smile on her face..

“yes i will support you.”

“huh!”

After saying goodbye.

The group climbed into the carriage.

Soon the carriage started, and Dillia waved until Rudine was out of sight..

Meanwhile around that time.

Noah let out a short sigh as he leaned back against the padded backrest..

‘now with this…….’

It's like vacation is over.

After arriving at the academy over two days, the opening ceremony was scheduled for the next day. And after the course registration period, the second semester begins..

‘It was short but a lot happened.’

Treasures needed to face the abyss.

Completed Einer's orb, stayed out with Ulan, and even helped Dillia pass the hero's ordeal..

and the result.

Dillia reached the level of a great wizard faster than the original. In other words, it is an added force that will definitely help in future Abyssal Wars..

‘And nothing else has changed.’

Noah, who was out of his mind, looked at Dillia, who smiled at him from the other side..

She was now clinging to Ulan. She even hugged her arm tightly. Then suddenly Ulan called her name..

“……dilia.”

“why?”

“isn't it uncomfortable?”

“yes i like this.”

Dillia laughed bashfully..

A smile full of sincerity. Seeing this, Noah quickly found out that Dillia had changed..

‘speech.’

Originally, she used a snappy tone due to a trauma she suffered as a child..

A habit mentioned in the original.

But what is it, the way I speak has suddenly changed since this morning..

‘no, not exactly…….’

Say that only to Ulan.

Because I used the same stilted tone to Noah, Helena, and even Rudine..

and one more.

There are visible changes.

The fact that they are excessively close to Ulan, just like now. Noah, who found a different appearance than usual, spoke naturally..

“Come to think of it, it was yesterday.”

“Yes?”

“where did you two go?”

When I was called by Helena yesterday.

On his way to where Rudine was, Noah soon realized that Ulan and Dillia had disappeared..

‘and…….’

returned at the end of the banquet.

It was after that that Dillia's attitude changed from usual. So I called to find out what happened yesterday..

It was Dillia who answered Noah's question..

“to see the stars.”

“star?”

“Yesterday, there were no clouds at all. So, I went to see the stars, I came.”

That's why it's not surprising.

Noah tilted his head and asked..

“that's all?”

“well that's…….”

Ulan silently blurting out gossip.

Looking at the reaction, it seems that something happened. So I tried to ask a more detailed question..

but there was no need.

Dillia's answer was much faster.

“To Ulan, I confessed.”

“……uh?”

“I like it.”

I haven't heard an answer yet.

After explaining in a small voice, she continued with a smile on her face..

“Now, I decided not to hide it.”

Honest feelings towards Ulan.

From the moment this was revealed, she made up her mind. Even if Ibela and Laurea become enemies, Ulan cannot give up..

“I have no thoughts of being taken away by others.”

An answer with strong determination.

Dillia hugged Ulan's arm tightly..

Like you have no intention of letting go. Meanwhile, Noah grasped the current situation in Dillia's answer..

and realized at the same time.

That Dillia's penalty had manifested.

‘……Obsession.’

obsession with things or people.

Dillia Arpen's only penalty.

Even just looking at his eyes, I could feel a considerable obsession, so I said that..

The moment I realized this.

‘what? suddenly…….’

My heart felt tight.

As if crushed by a large boulder.

At the same time, my heart became impatient.

Because I felt like I was suddenly overtaken by Dillia, who I thought was on the starting line with me..

“…….”

a feeling of tightness in the chest.

Noah bowed his head in silence..

Whether or not he knew her feelings, the carriage ran coolly down the straight road..

the destination of the three.

towards Arsene Academy.

interlude. back to the academy

1.

Meanwhile at that time.

The academy, three days before the start of school, was imbued with a secluded atmosphere. And there were even more secluded spaces in the campus..

Fountain of Magic, Arsene.

Due to the disappearance of Dipplin Cernio, the dean of the Faculty of Magic, people have become rarer these days..

But today was a little different.

Because there was a guest who visited the fountain of magic.

Seeing the figure of a middle-aged man striding towards the entrance, the Arsene guard guarding the door immediately blocked his way..

“This is a restricted area.”

“who is not permitted…….”

can't get in.

The moment I was about to say that.

“can this be?”

The other person popped something out.

The guards who accepted this without hesitation opened their eyes wide after a while..

“……!”

What the man handed over was a piece of paper.

It was an appointment.

A letter of appointment stating that the authority to manage the fountain of magic will be granted. At the bottom, the official seal of the imperial family was clearly stamped..

“I'm sorry…….”

“May I check your ID??”

“Of course.”

A man willingly handing over his ID.

The guards, who compared it with the contents of the appointment letter, immediately saluted in a motionless posture..

“yes! Has confirmed.”

“Your Excellency Earl of Dermore.”

“Welcome to the fountain of magic.”

His true identity is Demuel Ron Dermore..

He was a wizard who was ordered to manage the fountain of magic by Chartrand, the crown prince of the Ruben Empire..

“can i go in now?”

“Yes, just state the purpose of your visit.”

“It's a place that will be managed in the future, so I came here thinking I should take a look around..”

“okay. All right.”

The formalities were soon over.

The guards immediately opened the entrance to the Magic Fountain. Then, he spoke to the Count, who was about to move on..

“However, I would like to recommend that you do not enter beyond the second area..”

“I think you know why.”

“yeah don't mind.”

After nodding your head with a smile.

The Count stepped into the Fountain of Magic.

Eventually, he reached the border of District 1, and despite the advice of the guards, he strode toward the other side of District 2..

how long has it been like that?

Suddenly, something popped out of the count's pocket. A doll made of clay and stones.

It was a small golem..

In the blink of an eye, the golem climbed onto the count's shoulder and immediately flashed red eyes..

“I can feel the nostalgia.”

human language that followed.

But the Count was not surprised..

Because I know what a golem really is.

“Are you talking about the magic of the abyss??”

“Yes, this is the place closest to the abyss..”

One of the Six Lords of the Abyss.

Weeping Eye, Lacus Klamanduratus.

This was the identity of the small golem..

To be precise, Lacus's thoughts were nothing more than the Golem's body. In other words, the expression of an alter ego of the main body would be accurate..

“Oh, I see, master.”

“……?”

“I have a report for you.”

sudden message.

Lacus flashed red eyes as if he saw through the Count's report..

“Is it about the eastern jungle??”

“Yes that's right.”

Hunter, Sven Isaac.

Originally, the Count wanted to get the Abyss Worshipers to get rid of him. But he couldn't finish it as easily as he thought..

“They're collecting information, but it's quite difficult to pinpoint the base..”

“that's right.”

Lacus nodded..

as if agreeing.

“Among the seven stars, he has the best ability to hide his presence..”

Sven Isaac is the best hunter of the Myoin tribe..

He is famous for being elusive and leaving no trace. Lacus was also aware of this problem and came here to solve it..

“but no need to worry.”

Red eyes glared through the mist.

Land Beyond District 3.

where is the center of the lake.

“Anyway, if I call Jim's followers and send them to the jungle, everything will be resolved..”

“I'll let you know.”

The count bowed his head respectfully..

Then, as if he suddenly remembered something he had forgotten, he looked back at Lacus and said,.

“And there were additional reports.”

“what is it?”

“There is a group in the Eastern Jungle that is gathering information about Sven Isaac..”

Except for the Abyssal Worshipers?

Lacus' eyes shone..

“what kind of guys?”

“They say they are the priests of Eloden..”

Seongguk is looking for Sven Isaac.

Lacus frowned at the new report. As if this short report alone had a rough idea of ​​what the situation was going to be like.

“Tsk, looks like the stranger played a trick.”

A look of disapproval in the eyes.

Even the displeasure was buried in the red eyes.

“what should I tell you?”

“take care of everything.”

“……yes?”

what did you just hear?

The Count asked blankly..

“You mean the priests of the holy kingdom??”

“They're the ones to deal with anyway. Whether you deal with it later or get rid of it now, the result won't change.”

Lacus' answer didn't change.

blazing eyes.

At the firm order, as if there was no room for negotiation, the count nodded with a firm face..

By the time the conversation was over.

The two finally reached their destination.

Fountain of Power, District 3.

It was the very place where Dipplin Cernio opened the gap in the abyss in the past. After completing a huge magic circle on the floor, the Count opened his mouth..

“then let's start.”

“I won't allow it.”

With Lacus' answer at the end.

The pure magic of the abyss permeated as if disappearing into a magic circle. Then, not long after, the air split in half..

The morning three days before school starts.

An abyssal rift opened in District 3..

Unfortunately, no one knew about this.

except for one.

[Grrrrr!]

White Rang of Mimu.

The white wolf, hiding in the thick fog, caught sight of everything unfolding in the distance..

for his master to come back.

everything without leaving a single thing.

2.

The morning just dawned.

The sound of cutting the wind was heard from the training ground of Istan el Deorg, the owner of Count Deorg..

Hung! Whoa!

A sword attack in which an iron sword pierces the air.

The one who wielded the sword early in the morning was Ybela Elead, a pale blonde girl..

how long has it been like that?

By the time she was out of breath, she stopped swinging her sword..

breathing a bit rough.

After retrieving the iron sword, Ibella caught her breath and stared at the northeast sky. It was the direction where Arsene Academy was located..

“…….”

Today is the day to go back to the academy.

Is that why? Because I woke up earlier than usual, I went to the training ground to swing my sword..

But I couldn't concentrate.

there is only one reason.

It is because of the Ulan who broke the promise to find the county and suddenly headed for the Principality of Arpen..

‘why…….’

White teeth slightly bit his lips..

Of course I don't understand.

The fact that Ulan, who always values ​​his promise, went to the Principality of Arpen even after breaking it, must be because he has a corresponding business..

‘but…….’

For some reason, my heart ached.

I felt like I had chosen Dillia over myself, and it was painful to feel like I was rejected. So she couldn't sleep well for days..

Also, there were times when I talked to Idelin, my mother, because I couldn't suppress my frustration..

「how about you do the same?」

After listening to everything.

Idelin offered this advice:.

「It's starting school soon. So when you go back to the academy, you're deliberately cold-hearted. The key is to arouse the opponent's jealousy.」

It made sense in its own way..

It was also a chance to see if Ulan really had a heart for him. But he had something on his mind..

‘If that's the case, if we get further apart?’

Then it really becomes irreversible..

One more problem here.

That the competitor is not only Dillia.

‘……laurea.’

Eloden's next saint.

As long as she exists, it is difficult to follow Idelin's advice hastily. She must be giving Laurea an excuse for nothing..

back to square one situation.

When I let out a heavy sigh, I felt a presence at the entrance of the training ground..

“……ah.”

The moment I saw the person who visited the training ground afterwards.

Ibella wrinkled her brow..

istan el deorg.

He is the owner of this castle and Ibela's real father..

Since it was an opponent that made her feel uncomfortable just by looking at it, she soon turned around. Then, as she was about to leave her training ground.

“Your swordsmanship skills have improved..”

Suddenly he spoke.

It wasn't empty talk. The startled look on his face was proof. And I was really surprised.

I had no choice but to.

If you look at your swordsmanship right now, you were at the level of an intermediate knight, and your mana handling skills were comparable to those of a high-ranking knight..

‘When I last saw you…….’

I think it was two steps lower than now..

How can you achieve this in just a few months? Himel Deorg, who was called the genius of the sword, was not as good as this..

‘It must be because of that man.’

Barbarian Master, Ulaanbaatar.

It is clear that I was influenced by him. This was my intuition as a master..

Meanwhile, no matter what Istan said, Ibela made no reply. He just wants to pack up his stuff and leave the training ground.

In response, Istan spoke again..

“I was worried about the sword..”

“…….”

“do you have any worries?”

keen insight.

Indeed, it seems that the master is the master. How could you know that you were troubled just by swinging your sword?.

I just didn't want to answer.

So I answered with a cold face..

“nothing to do with you…….”

“Are you worried about Ulan??”

But I shut my mouth.

Because I got stabbed right in the middle. In response to Ibela's reaction, Istan continued to speak..

“If it's about a relationship between a man and a woman, I think I can help..”

“……really?”

Isabella asks in dubious doubt.

To be honest, I don't want to ask for help, but I still looked at Istan with a feeling of holding onto a straw..

With eyes full of anticipation.

However, this soon turned into disappointment..

“The next time you write, I'll include a few more hotel vouchers..”

“…….”

wrinkled face.

that doesn't help at all.

Ibella glared at him with fierce eyes. Then she let out a deep sigh. Thinking that I was wrong for expecting a guy like this.

But then.

At first he asked a question.

“can i ask you one thing?”

Random question. Before he could answer what this Bella said, she immediately went about her business..

“Do you know a student named 'Cyrpi Rudric' among Arsene's freshmen??”

name I don't know.

Ibella shook her head..

“I don't know. I'm not interested.”

“Then Sylphy Ludhina?”

The name of Ibella's few friends.

When Sylphy's name came out, she stared at Istan with eyes full of questions..

“how do you name it…….”

“pass this on to the kid.”

Before she could finish her sentence, he took something out of his pocket and handed it to her. It was an envelope with Deorg's seal on it..

sudden request.

As Ibella put on a bewildered expression, Istan slightly corrected what he had just said..

“To be precise, it is a letter addressed to that family..”

Eyes that twinkle fiercely.

Along with the eyes of a hunter aiming for prey, a faint smile formed on Istan's lips..

“It's because I've had a pretty close relationship with the Ludhina family since they were in the desert..”

huh? What a desert?

Was Sylphy's family on that side??

Ibella tilted her head. But Istan seemed unwilling to answer further..

“So please.”

I just bow my head slightly.

While Ibella was making a puzzled expression, there was another guest who came to the gymnasium. He was the butler of Count Deorg..

“Count, the meal is ready..”

“i get it. coming soon.”

Istan immediately turned away..

I really wanted to go with Ybela, but there's no way I can..

I know full well that she still doesn't like him. So she was about to go to the restaurant first.

“Wait.”

I heard a voice grabbing my feet.

It was Ibella. Placing her letter envelope in her bosom, she stared at Istan and continued her words..

“I have a favor too.”

“tell me don't listen to anything.”

Istan answered without hesitation..

Especially since she had never once asked for a favor. Then this Bella bowed her head abruptly..

some time after that.

I heard a voice as small as a mosquito.

“……Give.”

“what?”

“Accommodation Voucher! just ask for a few.”

I might have something to write about.

She stretched out her hand with a flushed face.

Was it because of unexpected words? Istan burst into laughter..

“What is it? why smile…….”

“I can buy you a hotel if you want.”

“that's okay.”

Ibella shook her head..

It must have been a joke anyway. Istan, on the other hand, was not joking..

“I mean it from the bottom of my heart.”

“No, it's okay.…….”

“Yeah, you'd better buy a hotel too.”

“Oh, that's okay!”

He's a kid who can't communicate at all.

Ibella screamed with an absurd face, while Istan burst out laughing as if he was happy..

Some time after breakfast.

A carriage left Count Deorg. It was a carriage heading to Arsene Academy..

3.

two days after that.

Noon when the sun rises in the sky.

A black carriage arrived near the main entrance of Arsene Academy. The soldiers escorting the carriage then dismounted..

Principality's special riot squad, Rubes.

Their main duty was to escort key figures, knocking on the door of the carriage and politely saying.

“Princess Dillia.”

“you have arrived at your destination.”

shortly after their words.

The door burst open. Three men and women came out afterwards. It was Ulan, Noah, and Dylia..

Is it because I rode the carriage for a long time??

Noah stretched with a frown on his face. Then I looked around.

“I can feel that vacation is over now.”

“yeah, that's right.”

Dillia nodded..

as if agreeing with her.

As the two said, the area near the main gate of the academy was filled with numerous carriages and crowds. They were students returning to school with the opening ceremony just around the corner..

“Then we will excuse ourselves.”

“May you be healthy. loyalty!”

Rubes' soldiers saluted politely.

Dillia nodded, and they immediately disappeared the same way they came with the wagon..

The three left alone with Jim.

Noah pointed to the front door and said.

“Then let's go too?”

I didn't have to answer.

The group, led by Noah, was swept away by the large crowd and moved toward the front gate..

some time after that.

The moment I stepped into the school.

“……Ulaanbaatar.”

I heard a hardened voice.

A voice cold as ice.

Looking at the place where the sound came from, I saw a group of men in familiar clothes..

It was Arsene's Guard..

“Do you have any excuses for violating the re-exam schedule and not returning without permission??”

“If there's a reason, don't listen.”

“oh that's…….”

It was Noah who tried to answer them..

Dillia also stepped forward to defend Ulan. but couldn't.

It was because Ulan blocked them both..

“I am OK.”

“what? but…….”

“If it's punishment, I'm prepared.”

Whatever the reason, it was true that he did not return without permission. So, if it was a punishment, he intended to sweetly accept it..

so I said it out loud.

“no.”

“Heh, it's nice that the answer is cool.”

“arrest the guy!”

“Not with a rope! bring the chain!”

A body bound in the blink of an eye.

Afterwards, Ulan was dragged into the student leadership department..

as always.

41page. transfer student