The Academy's Barbarian-Chapter 205
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8.
A room lit by small candles.
As the flames burning quietly pushed away the darkness around them, Ian organized and delivered the story he had heard at the tavern..
After a not short time has passed.
By the time the candle had shrunk a little, the story was over. At this, Cadel Dune Shanctus muttered quietly..
“Right. Is it Schulfern?.”
Cadel and Ian came here to carry out the secret mission of Laurea, the next saint..
It is to find and secure a cat-human hunter named 'Sven Isaac'. And I finally identified the location where Sven is..
one more thing.
There is another goal that has nothing to do with Laurea's secret name. Cadel stroked his shaggy beard and asked a question about it..
“So, information about priests?”
“Sorry, but they don't have much income..”
Ian shrugged..
Originally, the two planned to join the priests of the Holy Kingdom active in the kingdom of Endrak to hear information about Sven Isaac..
but i got a problem.
It is because the priests who were supposed to join suddenly disappeared. In the sudden unexpected situation, the two paladins immediately launched an investigation..
‘and…….’
I soon found out the truth of the case..
That the priests were killed by someone's attack. Rumors spread that it was an attack by monsters, but this was not true..
‘Because the scars are different.’
Examination of the bodies of the priests revealed that most of the scars were caused by tools. Some corpses were also magically mutilated..
Witchbeasts can't use tools or magic.
In other words, it was highly likely that the attack on the priests was done by humans, not demon beasts..
‘Then who did it?’
First of all, they cannot be bandits or mercenaries..
Valuable items such as necklaces, rings, and silver coins were left on the bodies of the priests..
‘Unless you're looking for money…….’
Who the hell did this?
Even turning the kingdom into an enemy.
Cadel fell into deep trouble in a situation he could not understand at all. He was trying to guess who was targeting the priests..
“Hmmm! That's why, Master..”
then.
Suddenly, Ian's voice broke Cadel's thoughts. He let out a short cough and then revealed the reason for the talk..
“It is said that demon beasts are currently infesting Sulfern, so how about staying here a little longer and moving with the reinforcements?…….”
“disallow.”
“haha, that's right?”
A sharp answer like a knife.
I knew it would be like this too. Ian gave her an awkward smile and scratched her head. On the other hand, she let out a deep sigh..
‘Haa, I hate magic beasts.’
In order to defeat the demon, the core must be destroyed, but in order to do so, you will inevitably be covered with the demon's blood and flesh..
I already sighed heavily at the thought of removing the flesh from the armor and sword one by one..
then.
“……Ian.”
Suddenly, Cadel's expression hardened..
At first glance, an angry expression. Soon a low whisper came from him..
“grab the sword.”
“Ay, I'm kidding, kidding.”
“catch it fast.”
“oh, please take a look!”
Ian was crying.
He murmured pleadingly, as if he had guessed why Cadel had said this..
“I just said it just in case, but another one-sided beating under the guise of admonishment…….”
But his pleas were cut short.
It was because, as they were continuing their conversation, they suddenly sensed an unknown presence. Ian immediately grabbed the sword and shield with a surprised look on his face..
and at that moment.
Wow! kurlrrr!
The outer wall collapsed with a loud noise..
At the same time, attacks full of murderous intent flew in from all directions. However, this could not touch the hair of the two paladins..
“Holy Ghost! keep your servant!”
The moment you recognize the presence.
It's thanks to Ian's quick prayer..
Soon, a divine shield wrapped in light wrapped around the two paladins as if to protect them, and in the process, Ian felt a familiar yet alien power..
‘This……!’
In the past, Arsene Academy, the unpleasant magic that I felt when fighting the swamp's followers at the fountain of magic.
It is the magic of the abyss.
As far as Ian knows, there is only one human being who can use the magic of the abyss..
“Master! these guys……!”
“Abyss worshipers..”
I didn't have to tell you anything.
Cadel, who had fought numerous enemies of the Church, sensed their identities as soon as he saw them..
And in my long experience, Abyss worshipers are mad wizards who have given up on being human. In other words, they are demons unworthy of mercy..
‘then…….’
there is only one answer.
There is only condemnation.
And at that moment, the pure white aura that bloomed from Cadel's body wrapped around his sword..
“……!?”
Worshipers shivering each other.
It's a natural reaction. Because the spotless white aura meant only one thing.
“paladin master!”
“why are you here…….”
Eyes shaking as if shaken.
It seemed that they had carried out the raid without knowing Cadel's existence. The expression of bewilderment at the unexpected event is proof.
But even if I regret it, it's already too late.
The moment the worshipers sensed something was wrong, Cadel's realm unfolded..
‘twenty-nine steps.’
The shabby single room, as well as beyond the collapsed outer wall, is Cadel's domain. In the time allowed only for him, Cadel swung his sword..
Awesome! Quadduk! perseok!
A slash that tears, splits, and breaks the body (斬擊)).
There was no mercy in the stormy swordsmanship, and the bodies of the worshipers were cut to pieces..
except for one.
“Heck!”
Bloody Young Worshipers.
Presumably of the same age as Ian, he trembled with a hole in his stomach..
At the same time, Cadel's sword was pointed..
“I will ask.”
With a pure white aura shining menacingly, Cadel revealed the reason for keeping him alive..
“Were you the one who attacked the priests active in the kingdom of Endrark??”
Sudden attack of worshipers.
Cadell realized it belatedly.
Abyss worshipers are the ones who use tools and magic, and don't fear retaliation from the Holy Land..
“Cool, Cool! keuheu!”
Meanwhile, the worshiper, who had been regurgitating blood, glared at Cadel and Ian with bloodshot eyes..
Then growled low.
“……Dumb and oblivious dogs of the Holy Ghost.”
Eyes shining with intense hatred.
He doesn't seem to be in the mood to answer the question. Then I had no choice but to cut off all limbs and ask again. When I thought so.
Suddenly, the guy grinned..
“Sooner or later, the door will open and the abyss will arrive. When that day comes, the world of stars will come to an end and the sky will be covered with an abyss.!”
Lastly, the incomprehensible cry.
Suddenly the worshiper's eyes turned white.
“……!”
Cadell, who sensed the abnormality, quickly spread the area, but could not stop his action..
Whoa! kwaaang!
A huge explosion that engulfs the room.
However, no harm was done to Cadel and Ian, who were protected by the holy shield..
“this.”
Cadel clicked her tongue low as she gazed at the charred corpse of her worshipper. Then Ian said as if he was reprimanding.
“That's why you should have pricked yourself up a bit..”
“It's not my fault. you committed suicide.”
After exchanging trivial conversations.
The two went straight to the first floor..
It was to check the life and death of the innkeeper and other guests. Fortunately, there were no deaths. It's probably because they attacked right through the outer wall on the second floor..
Accordingly, the two paid the innkeeper for the repair of the room and immediately left the inn..
“Ugh! I suddenly lost my place to sleep.”
“I can't help it.”
Even Cadel didn't expect that the Abyssal Worship would attack. At the end of the indifferent answer, he immediately turned around..
“Now that things have turned out this way, I think we'd better go to the rendezvous today..”
“Gee, you mean right now?”
“okay. It's better than being caught up in a fuss. It's time to join again.”
Cadel reported to Laurea that the priests had been attacked and requested special assistance..
This is because manpower was needed to collect the remains of the priests and manage the empty church. Cadel turned around without hesitation..
“If you understand, let's hurry up.”
“phew, okay.”
Looks like I'll have to walk all night.
Ian let out a deep sigh..
However, he did not have the courage to complain, so he followed Cadel without a word. Thus, the two paladins were swallowed up in the darkness of the alley and disappeared..
9.
Kingdom of Endrak, Border City Flute.
Arsene's students, who arrived at their destination late in the afternoon, gathered in the auditorium of Plume Academy after a light meal..
“Did everyone enjoy their dinner??”
A familiar man on the podium.
Professor Melt, who fixed his glasses, continued talking with a smile on his face..
“Due to the late schedule, the full-scale schedule will be held from tomorrow. So, today's schedule is all about accommodation arrangements..”
Accommodation provided to Arsene's students is an empty building inside the Plume Academy. It was a clean place as it was used as a dormitory until last year..
Afterwards, Professor Melt looked over the students while saying that the accommodation was being prepared..
“Before we start allocating housing, we're going to ask you a few quick questions. Any questions please ask.”
I'm afraid to finish his words.
A few students raised their hands.
Students belonging to the Faculty of Magic. They mostly asked questions about horsepower-powered trains..
Professor Melt answered the question with a lively face, and the time passed quickly..
“Ah, they say preparations for assignment are complete. So let me take one last question..”
However, no students willingly raised their hands..
It was because most of the curiosity was solved in the previous question and answer. Then, a silver-haired girl sitting in the front row raised her hand..
“I'll ask you a question.”
little girl.
It was Dillia. Meanwhile, Professor Melt, who noticed her, gave her a hilarious smile..
It was a natural reaction.
Dillia Arpen was famous as a genius magician and one who was loved by mana..
“yes All right, cadet Dillia. Then please tell me what is your question.”
Is it a question about horsepower-driven trains??
Or magic engineering?
What kind of curiosity does this young genius wizard have? Professor Melt's anticipatory eyes twinkled..
But unfortunately neither.
Dillia had a question because the subject itself was different from the previous question..
“I heard that recently, in the city, facing the eastern, jungle, raids by witches are frequent, but is it safe here??”
Jungles in the eastern part of the continent.
Commonly known as the 'Eastern Jungle', it is a place where three countries meet their borders. The Principality of Arpen, the Kingdom of Endrak, and the Kingdom of Sern respectively corresponded to each other..
And Dillia is the princess of Arpen.
In other words, it is not strange even if you know that monsters attack frequently..
“Well, as you said, it's true that monster attacks have become quite frequent these days..”
On the other hand, Professor Melt was not at all taken aback by the somewhat out of the blue question..
I'm just continuing the story with a serious face to solve Dillia's doubts..
“But no need to worry. Because the 'Magic Barrier' developed by Flume surrounds the border of Flute..”
magic barrier).
This refers to a wall with all sorts of defensive magic inscribed on a high barrier. Of course, it was famous for being much harder than normal walls..
“In addition, there are many excellent mages on the frontlines. If the monsters cross the border, they will all be reduced to ashes at that moment..”
Is it because of his confident attitude??
The students who had looked anxious at the word that monsters appeared frequently were relieved. Dillia, too, nodded her head as if her doubts had been resolved..
Meanwhile around that time.
Ulan tilted his head from the moment he heard that monsters attacked frequently..
‘what?’
There are frequent attacks by demons?
I can't.
Ulan's eyes were stained with disbelief..
‘I'm sure I've heard before…….’
Sven from his past life would often bring up stories from his past. Among them was the town of Sulfern, where he had stayed as a child..
At the time, the guy said:.
「Except for the occasional demonic presence, it was generally a quiet and peaceful place..」
With a faint and nostalgic smile.
Sven said so.
But according to the story I just heard, Sulfern wasn't a peaceful place at all. Rather, it was more like a battlefield where you fight demons..
‘why?’
So the question arose.
Of course, Sven's story could have been a lie, but that was unlikely..
'Cause when I talked about Schulfern, he always gave me a nostalgic smile..
‘then…….’
It really means that there are frequent monster attacks..
Ulan frowned. Then, when I was thinking about the reason.
“Ulan?”
Suddenly he heard a voice calling him..
A girl with blue eyes blinking.
It was Noah. She asked, tilting her head in puzzlement..
“The room assignment is over, what are you doing??”
“……said it was over?”
“yes, i'm moving soon.”
So when I looked at the assignment table.
Soon Ibella's startled voice was heard..
“what? Ulan only has one room per person.?”
2Unlike other students, who have a single occupancy room, Ulan was assigned to a room alone. Then Noah said as if he guessed the reason..
“That's right, male students are odd..”
Then inevitably one remains.
one more here.
There was a conjecture reason.
“Also, since Ulan is big, maybe they gave one room per person out of consideration.?”
“Well, I heard it makes sense.”
Isabella nodding.
I guess I understood.
After a while, she glanced at Ulan and spoke cautiously with a clear cough..
“Hmmm! Hey, Ulan.?”
“……?”
“this, you know If it doesn't bother you, it's fine later, so you can go to your room to play.……?”
A tense expression.
Ibella held on to her pounding heart, waiting for Ulan's answer. Then a cool answer came back.
“I don't care.”
“me really?”
“okay. come anytime.”
“huh! I will.”
Her complexion turned red..
Now that I know where the room is, I'll have to sneak in later at night. Ibella immediately came up with a plan. But the plan was quickly shattered.
“Then, I'll go too.”
“and! I'm coming too.”
Because Dilia and Perticia invaded.
Ibella crumpled her face..
Why are you meddling when halfway is different? I wanted to ask that, but I couldn't..
“sleep, move fast!”
“Go to the assigned room!”
Because the move to the house has begun.
some time after that.
Separated from the party, Ulan arrived at the room assigned to him. Before long, the door opened and the scenery unfolded, and he expressed his simple feelings..
“narrow.”
narrower than Arsene Academy.
I finally understood why I had to use the room alone. Afterwards, Ulan simply splashed water in the bathroom and sat down on the floor..
“Now…….”
Shall I finish thinking about it??
Why is there a difference between Schulfern's current situation and the past life he remembers?.
However, the worry did not last long.
Maybe it's because I've been using my hair all the time, it's because I've been overloaded. Feeling a strong headache, Ulan quickly got up from his seat..
“let's sleep.”
'Cause there's nothing to do.
So the moment I was about to head to bed, my steps suddenly stopped. It was because the blanket suddenly bulged up..
“…….”
means there is something under the blanket.
what? Are you white??
Ulan held on to the blanket with his eyes narrowed. Then I just pulled the blanket off.
flutter!
A blanket soaring straight into the air.
Later, the identity of the opponent was revealed..
“hi.”
girl waving lightly.
She was a petite girl with snow-white hair. She greeted her with her bright red eyes twinkling..
“I haven't seen you in a long time since that day.”
“you…….”
Ulan's eyes narrowed..
He soon figured out the girl's identity..
As far as Ulan knew, there was only one entity capable of overturning Perticia's childhood appearance..
“how have you been?”
The guy who smiles bashfully and says hello.
It was the Spirit of the Abyss.
47page. Educational Travel
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