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The Academy's Barbarian-Chapter 266

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13.

after returning to the academy.

Ulan's party moved to a cafe instead of completing the originally scheduled schedule. It was because I met an unexpected person..

“uh? look over there.”

“It's not Count Deorg.?”

“oh! really?”

The protagonist of the gossip conversation.

A knight guarding the southern front of the Empire and a swordsman with a reputation as one of the Five Masters..

It was Istan el Deorg..

On the other hand, Istan tilted the teacup, not paying any attention to the pouring stares. When I was enjoying my free time like that.

“……Why did you come here?”

A voice broke the silence..

It was Ibela's voice..

She looked at Istan with her eyes narrowed, but his reaction was indifferent..

Rather, he even smiled brightly and asked back in a very natural way..

“What a strange question. Isn't it such a surprise that the father comes to see her daughter??”

“that, that…….”

Isabella slurred..

If the two fathers and daughters had a normal relationship, this would make a lot of sense. However, the relationship between the two was by no means ordinary..

Yes, the two of them have been living without acknowledging each other's existence for more than ten years..

“And didn't you send me a letter? I'm going to stop by the academy for a bit on Thursday.”

“I knew that too…….”

I didn't know you would come so openly.

Ibela frowned as she received unnecessary stares thanks to that..

“Why did you come here in the first place? I bet you didn't come up just to see me…….”

“why don't you think?”

“Because it's awkward.”

Isabella Responds Confidently.

As said, the relationship between the two belonged to a very awkward axis. Istan shrugged his shoulders while nodding her head as if agreeing with her..

“So you should come back more often. That way, she will be able to do what she couldn't do as a father..”

The right words came out every phrase.

Then Ibella closed her mouth. As if she was contemplating what to answer. Istan laughed out loud at this sight..

“Of course, you are not wrong. I came to the academy today not just to see you, but also for other purposes..”

After talking with Ibella.

His eyes moved to a barbarian man munching ice on the other side..

It was Ulan.

“And one of them is you.”

“hmm? I have business?”

“okay. I want to ask for advice.”

After answering, he nodded his head with a serious face. and spoke again.

“I picked up the sword again recently, but the feeling doesn't come back, and I still feel like I'm blocked by a wall like I used to..”

“i don't know the sword.”

Scared to finish Istan's words, Ulan gave a stern answer. It's because I figured out what the advice he said meant..

Istan, on the other hand, shook his head..

“I'm not asking you to teach me swordsmanship..”

“then what do you want?”

“To be honest, I just want to gain real combat experience with you. Then somehow I think I'll be able to get my lost sense back.”

“uhm, so…….”

Ulan arranged Istan's request..

some time after that.

He asked questions to make sure that what he had organized in his head was correct..

“How many times do you want to stick with me??”

“Well, that's how it is. And to add, of course, the more sparring, the better..”

Istan grinned..

It was the expression of a person who completely revealed his true feelings that he had been hiding. At this, Ulan nodded her head as if it was not a big deal..

“Anything like that is welcome.”

“haha, thank you I knew you would say that too.”

Istan burst out laughing..

As if all your concerns were resolved. Then he asked again with a warlike smile..

“So when is it convenient? As long as you don't mind, I don't mind starting right away..”

An expression of impatient desire to swing the sword right away. Ulan also grinned. As if it's not just him who enjoys fighting.

“that's me too…….”

So the moment I tried to answer.

Suddenly, a white palm covered Ulan's mouth. As a result, the conversation was cut off, and Istan's gaze naturally turned to the owner of the hand..

“Hello Count.”

girl bowing her head politely.

She is a girl with a body as small as a squirrel, with impressive black hair resembling the night sky..

“Sparring with Ulan is good, but before that, I have something to say to the Count..”

“hmm? you…….”

“Oh, the introduction is late. I'm Noah Darshen, a shaman from the same tribe as Ulan and a classmate of Ybela..”

It's definitely a name I remember..

Although we didn't exchange a few words of conversation, it was memorable because it was a rare color hair in this area..

“yeah i have something to tell you?”

“Yes, I want to ask the Count for help regarding Ulan. If you don't mind, could you listen to me??”

“Of course. I've had help, so I'd be more than happy to help if I could..”

Hearing that it was related to Ulan, Istan nodded without hesitation..

Then the meaningful words came back.

“Oh you don't have to worry about that.”

“hmm? what are you talking about?”

“Because the Count is virtually the only one who can grant me a request..”

Having said that, it makes me curious.

Istan said with an interesting face.

“good. Then tell me what you're asking for.”

“thank you for accepting.”

I just said that I would still listen to the request, but Noah quickly lowered his head. She then pursed her lips with a smile still on her face..

“Sirpi Rudric.”

“……!”

“do you know who?”

Noah smiles brightly.

On the other hand, Istan's expression hardened quickly..

It was natural. Because an unexpected name came from an unexpected person. So when I was embarrassed, Noah's words continued.

“What I want to ask you about is Sirpi Rudric. It would be more accurate to say that it is a story about a desert pagan..”

Sirfi Rudric, Desert Cultist.

With only two clues from Noah's mouth, Istan understood the current situation. That's why I whispered as if muttering with a stiff face.

“……I'd love to hear more.”

“yes, that's what i wanted.”

This has succeeded in attracting attention.

The only thing left now is to talk to Istan and get his cooperation. Noah, who had set a goal, eagerly opened his eyes..

14.

Meanwhile at that time.

After leaving the imperial castle and returning to the mansion, Demuel Ron Dermore opened his eyes when he heard the story of his only daughter, Jurpe Dermore..

“……what?”

He always maintained his composure, but at this moment he couldn't. Demuel stuttered back with a startled look on his face..

“Who, who came?”

“Students at Arsene Academy. Ah, I heard that you must have said that your father wrote a letter of recommendation for you..”

Ulaanbaatar and Noah Darshen.

The fruit of an old relationship, barbarians from the grasslands beyond the northern snowy mountains. And now is a significant risk for Demuel..

‘warrior and stranger.’

When the two names that Lacus, the lord of the abyss had warned about, flowed from Yurpe, he hurriedly grabbed Yurpe by the shoulder and asked,.

“Have you ever been injured anywhere? Or ask something about your body?”

“yes? No, there was none of that. In the first place, I have more questions, so I probably have a lot more questions.?”

The story of Yurpe flows smoothly.

Demuel listened to this and carefully inspected every part of her body. Then, realizing that there was nothing wrong, she sighed quietly..

“Whoa, that's right.”

It was a sigh of relief.

The tension that followed, Demuel quickly regained his composure. After erasing her embarrassed expression, she turned to Yurpe and asked a question..

“Were there only two people who found the mansion??”

“no, it was five.”

“what? say five?”

There are people besides the two of you?

When Demuel asked in a puzzled manner, Yurpe nodded and took out a small notebook..

“Yes, I asked for your name and wrote it down here to pass it on to my father..”

The notebook handed over from Yurpe.

Demuel immediately opened the notebook and identified the names of the five people who came to the mansion..

[Ulaanbaatar]

[Noah Darshen]

[Isabella Elead]

[Dylia Arpen]

[Tisha Lapidis]

Only four star warriors.

The moment I confirmed that even a stranger had come, a chill ran down my spine. For some reason, even my eyebrows trembled with anxiety..

“yurpe.”

“yes?”

“Did you tell me the reason why they came to the mansion? for the purpose of visiting…….”

“Uh, I heard you were just visiting to say hello, is there anything wrong with that??”

“……no, nothing.”

Demuel shook his head at the sight of Yurpe's worried question. But she couldn't hide the darkened complexion..

On the other hand, Yurpe chattered about what he had been through earlier, perhaps not knowing his feelings..

“Everyone was very mature. Even though I am only one year older. It's all because you went to the academy.?”

Ulan's first impression.

And Yurpe, who endlessly recounts all the stories he had with Isella..

how long has it been like that?

“Hmmm! So that's what I mean.”

After continuing the conversation for a long time, she suddenly looked at Demuel. Then she spoke softly.

“I'm also thinking about taking the entrance exam for Arsene Academy..”

“ugh, yes hmm? what?”

Demuel, who had been shaking his head mechanically, opened his eyes wide. It was because unexpected words came from Yurpe's mouth..

Meanwhile, regardless of Demuel's reaction, Yurpe continued to speak himself..

“Actually, it's been a dream since long ago. That is, before falling asleep due to a sudden illness..”

it was true.

Even before passing away, Yurpe often mentioned Arsene Academy..

As Demuel recalled old memories, Yurpe added the reason why he had to continue taking the entrance exam for Arsene..

“I want to learn various subjects that are hard to learn here, and I also want to make friends. So, I'm going to ask my father for permission..”

“well that's…….”

“will you allow?”

Bright eyes like a rabbit.

To be honest, I didn't have the slightest thought of sending him to the academy. I wanted to stay by your side forever and keep you safe.

‘but…….’

The mansion was no longer safe.

The fact that a stranger and four warriors came to see you must mean that you noticed something..

Also, Yurpe's sparkling eyes made it difficult for him to refuse the request. Demuel, who had been agonizing over this, eventually raised the white flag..

“Yeah, I'll write you a letter of recommendation.”

“Oh, it's okay! I want to take the entrance exam with my skills..”

“i get it. Then do it.”

“hehe, thank you.”

Was it because he was willing to give permission??

Yurphe smiled broadly as he clung to Demuel by the arm. Her smile was so bright that even De Muel, who had a stiff expression, laughed..

some time after that.

After talking with Yurpe, Demuel left the mansion and headed towards the basement towards the annex..

Ever since I heard that Ulan's party had come, it was a place that had always bothered me..

‘There is no sign of anyone ever breaking in..’

The latch was still on, and the guards outside the cellar said no one was here..

Demuel, after examining it several times, finally came to a conclusion..

“……Looks like you're all right.”

fortunately out of misfortune.

The basement of the annex is where the traces of Lacus and his followers are clearly visible. Furthermore, it was also the site of direct contact with the Abyssal Worshipers..

So Demuel was sincerely relieved that the existence of the cellar had not been discovered. Of course, there were others who had different ideas..

“Still can't be careless.”

A clay figure that suddenly rose out of nowhere.

He is the alter ego of Lacus. Lacus glanced around the annex with red eyes flashing..

“I can smell the spirits in this area. There is a possibility that the location of this place has been identified or discovered by the warriors..”

At those words, Demuel's complexion hardened..

Conversely, Lacus did not react so panicked. He just faced reality with a relatively calm attitude, as if the time had come..

“I'll have to move my place of residence just in case..”

“Do you have a place in mind?”

“There is nothing left to think about. There is only one good candidate in this situation..”

Lacus's eyes turned to the north..

The place where his eyes are directed is the place where Demuel stayed and the second apostle of the abyss who will soon be born stays..

“I will set the imperial castle as a new base.”

Imperial Castle of Ruben Empire.

A place that even warriors cannot easily approach.

That's why Lacus twisted the corner of his mouth grotesquely. He seems to be very satisfied with the idea he came up with..