The Academy's Barbarian-Chapter 218
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8.
The unexpected appearance of Laurea.
Facing her, Cadel and Ian couldn't hide their surprised expressions. After that, I couldn't speak for a long time.
“Long time no see both of you.”
Laurea said hello first..
It was with a happy expression.
The two of them barely came to their senses and asked back with dumbfounded faces..
“Why is the saintess here……?”
“That's right, I got a trust..”
“……yes?”
“City, oracle?!”
Ian shouted in surprise.
Laurea nodded silently..
Then, the head of the Heretic Inquisitor, who had been silent, handed the pure white parchment to the two. It was a sacred object that recorded the contents of the trust..
What was written there was.
『Far East end. The dead who go against the providence appear in the forest of life that has existed since the beginning, so let the world be covered with the darkness of the abyss..』
Far East End and Forest of Life.
Judging from the two clues, the place the oracle spoke of was presumed to be the eastern jungle..
According to records, the eastern jungle has existed since the distant past when the continent was formed..
Also, as it is a huge jungle, it is also called the forest where all life begins because it is full of various kinds of creatures..
But what I was concerned about was the other side..
Cadel and Ian noticed, without question, what was written on the bottom of the parchment..
“If it is the darkness of the abyss…….”
“Maybe you're referring to the monsters you saw at the Well of Magic the other day..”
“yes, i think the same.”
Laurea nodded at Ian's words..
The two of them had entered the magical fountain at an exchange meeting with Arsene Academy in the past..
And there, she dealt with the ruler of the swamp and his followers, and Laurea even stepped over the abyss..
When I recalled the memories of that time.
This time, the commander of the Knights of Eloden handed over a new piece of parchment. It was with the words that the back part of the trust was written down..
Cadel and Ian unhesitatingly unrolled the parchment, and soon the following was revealed:.
『Only when all the stars come together can we light up the darkness, O agent of the stars. Gather stars to light up the abyss in the forest of life and face the abyss.』
What refers to how to fight against the abyss.
First of all, the agency of the stars meant Laurea who received the trust. He also quickly guessed the meaning of the stars that would light up the abyss..
“This must mean 'warrior'.”
“that's right. I interpreted it that way too.”
After the exchange meeting with Arsene Academy.
Returning to the Holy Land, Laurea reported everything she had experienced at the Magic Fountain..
And in the process, he also conveyed the existence of the 'Hero' that he had heard from Ulan and Noah. With the saying that only they can stand against the abyss.
So Ian, as well as Cadel and others, were aware of the hero's existence. Cadel, meanwhile, looked rather concerned..
“But is it possible to gather the warriors of the stars in one place? I heard that most of the warriors are attending Arsene Academy.…….”
“you don't have to worry about that.”
Laurea smiled..
then explained the reason.
“I contacted Arsene Academy to ask for cooperation, but they said that first-year students were on a field trip to this area..”
“Are you talking about this area??”
“Yes, I heard that they are gathered in Flute, the border city of Endrak Kingdom..”
“Hmm, if it's a flute, it's definitely close..”
“that's right. So I asked the mayor of Murka to deliver the letter. I've sent a messenger, he'll probably join sooner or later..”
Then, like Laurea said, there would be no need to worry. Cadel silently nodded his head..
As the conversation was ending, something suddenly caught Cadel and Ian's attention..
“Me, by the way, saintess.”
“yes? why?”
“I'm embarrassed, but the clothes…….”
Laurea's sudden appearance and what she didn't notice because of the word oracle.
it was her dress.
As an apprentice saintess, Laurea originally had to wear a black robe symbolizing apprenticeship..
However, at present, she is wearing a pure white cloak. As soon as she put on her puzzled expression, Laurea pursed her lips..
“Oh, you two don't know..”
After silently nodding a few times,.
Soon she revealed why.
“I was officially recognized as a saint after an oracle came down to me. She said this is why she changed her outfit.”
“……!”
“I'll greet you again.”
Ian and Cadel look surprised again and again.
Facing these two, Laurea gently grabbed the hem of her white skirt. Then he bent her knees and greeted her with a big smile..
“I am Laurea Lo Charpell, the saintess of Eloden. From now on, please take good care of me.”
officially became a saint.
The meaning of this fact was very great. It meant that he had the same qualifications as the King, who could be said to be the most powerful person in the Holy Kingdom..
“forgive the rudeness.”
soon after realizing this.
Cadel and Ian knelt down and bowed their heads at the same time, no matter who came first..
“Your knight, Cadel Dune Shanctus, greets the Saint of Eloden..”
“Greetings to the Saint of Eloden.”
“Ahaha, you don't have to be formal. Nothing has changed except for the change of clothes..”
Laurea laughed awkwardly, as if the sudden change of attitude between the two was awkward. After all the talk was over, she soon put on a serious expression..
“I'm sorry to the two of you who have been weary of coming a long way, but would it be all right if I moved right now to fulfill the trust??”
“Of course, lady..”
“I'll follow your instructions right away!”
It's scary before the answer is over.
The captain of the Knights of Eloden and the Heretic Inquisitor, who were waiting behind, also kicked out the door..
“Hurry up to prepare for departure!”
“go to sulfern!”
As long as the saintess had given instructions, there was nothing to hesitate about. Just as everyone was gearing up to prepare for departure, Laurea silently looked up at the northern sky..
The oracle and the army of the dead.
Further, the darkness of the abyss, etc..
It was normal to be worried about a serious war cloud, but Laurea's expression was unexpectedly bright..
The reason was simple.
‘We can meet again with this.’
Because I was able to reunite with the person I wanted to see.
A smile bloomed on her lips when she remembered Ulan, the barbarian of Arsene Academy..
and that afternoon.
The elite troops of the Holy Kingdom, including Saint Laurea, left Murka and headed north..
9.
heart of the eastern jungle.
Huge magic power raged like a torrent in this place where silence lingered. It was a powerful abyssal magic that I had never experienced before..
immediately after encountering.
Estelle Autra, the leader of the Abyss Worshipers, trembled..
‘this is it…….’
1st in the ranks of monarchs. Lord of the Undead.
It must be Asteban's true strength..
Estelle swallowed dryly at the power far stronger than Lacus they served..
Soon after Asteban appeared, he recalled what had happened..
‘A lot happened in half a day.’
While looking around the eastern jungle, Asteban suddenly said that he had insufficient troops, and then turned into smoke and disappeared as if being sucked into the ground..
Then, the magical power of the abyss that filled the forest disappeared. Around the time I was waiting for him, embarrassed by an unknown situation.
‘Undead suddenly appeared.’
Hundreds and thousands of undead emerged from the damp ground..
All kinds of corpses buried in the eastern jungle were attracted by the magic of the abyss and turned into undead soldiers. Surprisingly, not only that.
‘Each soldier possesses magical power and strength higher than that of a low-ranking knight..’
This was thanks to the strengthening of the magic of the abyss scattered by Asteban. A force equal to thousands of lesser knights.
If you add the immortals and even the hordes of demons living in the jungle, the kingdom will be more than enough to turn it into a mess..
‘If only we could continue to build troops of this size.…….’
Beyond turning Sulfern into ruins, it is possible to wage a war with the kingdoms belonging to the kingdom union, and even with the holy kingdom..
Estelle's eyes were stained with anticipation..
Eventually, when the flashback was over.
The immortals who had disappeared for a while appeared. They bowed their heads at Asteban's feet and opened their mouths..
【Report to the great king.】
【The army of the dead has captured the fortress.】
The immortal army created by Asteban.
And in less than half a day after they left the jungle, the beasts they drove out of the jungle broke through the borders of the Kingdom Union..
He also accomplished the feat of replenishing the troops by turning the soldiers guarding the fortress into undead..
【then you are the king.】
【Please give the following instructions.】
Two pairs of eye-lights that glisten menacingly.
Asteban faced his followers and spoke in a voice filled with longing..
【increase the size of the army.】
【that's saying?】
【Eliminate all living things adjacent to this place, the jungle, and join the undead army..】
As soon as his instructions fall.
Estelle and the Abyss worshipers' eyes widened like frightened rabbits..
It meant that other kingdoms would be invaded, not just Sulpern, which was originally planned to be invaded..
“Now, please wait!”
“That's the plan I promised Lacus-sama…….”
A few worshipers hurriedly opened their mouths.
But I couldn't bear to speak.
It's because the heads of the Abyss Worshipers literally exploded as a signal for intruding into the conversation..
“……!?”
The decapitated corpses, spewing dark red blood, fell to the ground helplessly, and soon a furious cry was heard from the immortals..
【It is our king who decides it.】
【Not the same eyeballs!】
【Know that what you have been holding your breath for so far is not because of his instructions, but because of the King's mercy.!】
After a bout of work.
Abyss worshipers, including Estelle, shut their mouths and bowed their heads..
at the same time they realized.
that something is going wrong.
【advance.】
Asteban giving orders in a dry tone.
Following his instructions, the immortals and undead soldiers moved in perfect order and began to escape the jungle..
and that time.
Abyss worshipers weren't the only ones who reacted to unpredictable circumstances. The members of Lacus, who were scattered all over the jungle, also noticed the change..
So, they remembered each and every action and word of Asteban and the immortals and delivered them to their king..
everything without exception.
10.
and that time.
The cellar of the mansion of the Count of Dermore.
Clay dolls spread out in a dark space wriggled and got up..
Soon the doll's eyes turned reddish, and the waiting Count Demuel Ron d'Hermore politely bowed his head..
“welcome, master.”
Lord of the Abyss, Rakkus the Howling Eye.
Demuel, who greeted him as if to welcome his return, soon took up business..
“Is there any progress on your plan??”
“Well, I thought it would come over if I did a little more..”
Lacus nodded..
The place he went to is the imperial castle of the Ruben Empire.
It was to fulfill the desire of the next emperor, Chartrand, and to make him an apostle of the abyss like Demuel..
“You are also the owner.”
Is it because the plan is going well??
A smile bloomed on Demuel's face as well. Then he muttered with a sneer.
“Anyway, I can't understand why you're still longing for something even though you're about to become the master of the empire..”
“It's not strange at all. In the past and now, human greed has no end..”
Lacus laughed sinisterly..
As if something similar had happened in the past. By the time the conversation was over.
so much!
Suddenly, a certain letter was engraved on the wall of the basement. Abyssal text. It was a message sent by a family member who was heading to the eastern jungle..
“This…….”
After confirming the contents of the message, Lacus' eyes narrowed. Demuel sensed something had happened and spoke cautiously..
“why do you?”
“Asteban broke his promise..”
Lord of the Undead, Asteban.
At the mention of his presence, Lacus frowned. He then looked at De Muel, who was curious, and interpreted and delivered the contents of the message..
“It is said that they will invade all kingdoms adjacent to the Eastern Jungle, including Sulfern, which they promised to attack in the first place..”
“……yes?”
he asked blankly.
It was with a bewildered expression. On the other hand, Lacus reacted calmly except for the first frown..
At this, Demuel shouted in bewilderment..
“uh, isn't that a big deal? It's completely against the master's plan..”
“No, everything is according to plan.”
“yes? what does that mean…….”
“It means that both Asteban's promise to cooperate with me and even the fact that he broke that promise were included in the plan..”
What came back was a completely incomprehensible answer.
Demuel put on a puzzled expression as if he didn't know why. Lacus must have noticed this and answered with a smile..
“You won't be able to understand right away, so keep quiet and watch. After a fierce battle, you will finally understand my meaning..”
After answering, he looked away..
Where the eastern jungle exists.
Red eyes soon flashed. Her eyes were like hyenas hiding in the dark and looking for an opportunity..
51page. unexpected reinforcements
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