The Barbarian of the Academy-Chapter 28
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5.
Meanwhile at that time.
Around the time Ulan was staring at the fountain of magic.
About 20 students appeared not far away. These are the students of class 2 who went on a field trip earlier..
“Ugh, sorry! Professor Miel.”
A strange voice came out of nowhere.
The professor in charge of class 2 at the head. She bowed her head with her face in disbelief..
“I missed my appointment a little because there were some students who caused dizziness. I'm really sorry.”
“no. For that reason, I can't help it.”
Professor Miel generously forgave.
I guess I'm about 10 minutes late.
“Did anything special happen inside??”
“yes Everything was fine except for what I said before.”
“What is the horsepower level??”
“0.8% below last week's average.”
“Well, nothing to worry about..”
Two professors having a conversation about District 1.
Then, I suddenly felt a warm gaze. Noah reflexively turned his head, and soon saw a young man glaring at him..
Eyes full of contempt and regret.
Noah was quite taken aback. Because he was the first face I saw. So he opened the status window to confirm the identity of the young man..
━━━
[Name]: Himel Deorg
[age]: 19
[Grade]: B+
[Attribute]: Grace of the Sword
━━━
Himmel Theorg.
It is a name in memory. In the first place, Count Deorg's family was very famous. It had to do with the main scenario..
‘and······.’
Himel is Deorg's official heir and Ibela Elead's half-brother..
The moment he realized this, Noah realized.
That the man was glaring at Isbella, not himself..
‘I think something happened between you two.’
seldom comes to mind.
The moment I tried to think of Ibella's character story step by step as I narrowed my eyebrows..
“Then we'll go back first.”
“yes, you worked hard.”
The conversation between the two professors ended before I knew it..
Class 1 students moving their steps.
Only then did Himel reap his ferocious gaze..
Soon after, when the sound of Ibella's exhaled sigh knocked in my ears, I heard Professor Miel's cry..
“Now, let's enter the first area of the fountain of magic, Arsene! Move in groups as instructed before.”
You're finally in.
The students swallowed dry saliva..
A face with a clear expression of tension. According to Professor Miel, they gathered in groups of three, three, five. Ulan's Joe was the same..
Eventually, the moment you cross the wall of protection.
The students tilted their heads..
“huh? what?”
“nothing happens?”
Because it was different from what I expected.
I thought there would be a big change, but surprisingly nothing has changed. So the moment I tilted my head.
“Wait, for some reason my body feels a bit heavy.”
“ugh! Why is my back suddenly itchy??”
“what? Itchy? i'm stinging?”
Some students started twisting.
At first, it was three or four people, but later it spread to ten people. When the students were perplexed, Professor Miel explained in a calm tone..
“It is proof that the flow of magical power has become unstable. From tickling to itching and stinging, each person feels different..”
Professor Miel's tail moved around..
Maybe he feels special too. At that time, a student asked with a curious face.
“How do you feel, Professor??”
“It's similar to when it's time to break out.”
No, how do you know if you say that??
The student who asked the question made an awkward expression. At that time, Professor Miel's words continued again..
“Don't use magic, look closely at the flow of magic within each body..”
I'm afraid to finish his words.
Students closed their eyes and concentrated.
And soon he had a surprised expression on his face.
“Straighten up, it's completely different from usual!”
“Magical power seems to be splashing in all directions.”
“That's what happens when you're swept away by the unstable flow of magical power. If you use magic at this time, there is no choice but to increase the chance of failure..”
Magic has the principle that a certain amount of mana must be accurately flowed through a certain path to activate normally..
However, if you are affected by the unstable magical flow like now, of course, proper magic cannot come out..
“It's not just wizards. Anyone who handles mana suffers from the same symptoms. The same goes for blacksmiths, craftsmen, and warriors..”
Professor Miel's gaze turned to Ulan..
“So there is no need to force it. I'm sure by now it's itchy or stinging and I'm on the verge of going crazy.”
“no, i'm fine.”
Ulan silently shakes his head.
Professor Miel didn't believe it..
“Yeah, it wouldn't hurt to put up with it once in a while. If you can hold out until you get out of Area 1, I'll give you a shop..”
Arsene Academy has a point system.
If you collect stores, you will receive various benefits, and on the contrary, if you accumulate penalty points, you will clean the bathroom or be taken to the student guidance department..
“then i will.”
there was no reason to refuse.
Because it was a chance to get the store for free.
The moment a bet was established with Professor Miel, a student raised his hand..
“Professor, are there any exceptions??”
“exception?”
“Yes, I read in a book a long time ago that if you reach the level of a great mage, you can use magic even in places where the flow of magical power is unstable..”
“saw it correctly An existence that has reached the level of a great wizard. Or beings who have reached the level of masters do not suffer from symptoms in the first zone..”
he was right.
Because Ulan did just that..
Unlike the twisting students, Ulan didn't really feel anything..
‘From the master's level, the nature of the spirit, or mana, changes..’
Mana has properties similar to water in that it constantly circulates through the body..
However, when you reach the level of a Master, your nature changes. For example, it would be similar to turning water into ice..
‘I don't know the exact reason······.’
The archmage or master's mana remains solid unless activated..
This means that if you do not use a separate skill, you will not be affected by the flow of magic power..
“For reference, there is one more class that is not affected by the effects of Area 1 besides the realm of the Archmage or Master..”
“what kind is it?”
“Those who have been blessed with mana.”
Professor Miel's eyes flashed..
“Regardless of the flow of magic around them, they build their own magic flow. So it's not affected much until the 2nd zone.”
A typical example is Dylia Arpen..
Same goes for Noah Darschen..
Just like Dillia, she was a named character blessed with mana..
However, unlike Dillia, who shows off her talent generously, Noah thoroughly hid this talent..
‘Because I don't want to get caught.’
If it turns out that he has the same talent as Dillia, he will get a lot of attention. This is not what Noah wanted.
So Noah deliberately pretended to be itchy while glancing at the other students..
“However, the two categories mentioned above have nothing to do with ordinary people like us. So just give up and surrender yourself to the unstable flow of magical power like me..”
As Professor Miel muttered in desperation, several students burst into laughter..
Thanks to this, the hardened tension was relieved. Perhaps he came up with these words to make the students relax..
I was speechless when the tension was released..
Students poured out a variety of questions related to the fountain of magic. Professor Miel answered bluntly but kindly..
how long has it been like that?
The party soon came to a dead end.
“Alright, this is the end of Area 1..”
Of course, it wasn't a dead-end road if I went over it correctly. 'Cause I saw that there was another road out there.
“Beyond that, the second area begins. But rest assured, you won't be going there unless there's something special going on..”
Looking at the lake dyed green.
Tension reignited on the faces of the students..
It was because I remembered the precautions I had heard from Professor Miel earlier and the characteristics of District 2..
“When the tour is over, let's go back soon. Class 4 is arriving soon, so I'll take turns answering the remaining questions..”
“yes, professor!”
Students answering with bright faces.
Unlike the first time we met, it was a friendly reaction. The moment we were about to walk toward the entrance together.
A sudden change has occurred.
cooong! coo coo coo!
Intense vibration that is felt as the start of a strong impact, as if a heavy object hits the ground.
“what, what?”
“earthquake? or not······.”
All eyes turned to Ulan. Maybe it reminded me of what happened in the auditorium..
“i didn't do it.”
Ulan shook his head..
Then where did the vibration originate from? The moment everyone was looking around.
“······! look there!”
A student pointed to the center of the lake..
As if you found something unusual. At the same time, everyone, including Ulan, looked away..
Soon, what was reflected in the field of vision was the entrance to the cave.
The surroundings were covered in a hazy mist, and at first glance it looked like a gigantic beast opening its mouth and exhaling..
“what? Was there such a thing?”
“I don't think I've seen it before······.”
When we exchanged opinions.
Hwareuk! roar!
Suddenly, a pair of sparks lit up at the entrance of the cave. like looking this way. And the moment our eyes meet.
creepy!
Goosebumps appeared all over the body..
The reason was unknown. Only thoughts of danger dominated my mind..
When students' faces turned pale.
Noah blinked his eyes alone..
‘OK, that's what I saw in the raid..’
That is the start of the hidden event that occurs when certain conditions are met. And the specific condition is.
‘There are three or more A-rank or higher named characters in Arsene's Area 1..’
As if it wasn't a hidden event for no reason, it's a very difficult condition..
In the limited space of Arsene Academy, it was absolutely not easy to gather three A-rank or higher named players in one place..
But Noah was lucky..
‘It's all thanks to Ulan.’
His admission to the academy without following the main scenario made things a little easier..
I was also very lucky.
Being in the same class as Ulan, Noah, and Evela was a great fortune in itself. So Noah slightly bowed her head towards Ulan..
It was a small thank you..
‘The rewards for this event are pretty good.’
All the rewards that exist in Arsene Academy are within five fingers..
Even the reward is not one.
As many as three. Among them, there is also the reward that Noah wants..
‘Treasure that boosts stamina.’
To be precise, it is a treasure that boosts physical abilities. With this, this cursed stamina penalty will go away to some extent..
Noah clenched his fists..
‘Of course, I've heard it's difficult.······.’
I wasn't particularly worried.
Because there is an SS+ grade named Ulan here. Besides, there is even a future swordswoman..
‘So let's move on to the next pattern!’
The next pattern is a huge wave. Afterwards, getting swept away by the waves and entering that cave was the direction of the hidden event..
Soon, Noah's wish became a reality. A huge torrent began to roar in the center of the calm lake..
“uh, uh uh?”
“That doesn't look a little dangerous?”
“I guess I'll come this way······.”
The students quietly took a step backwards..
It must be because I felt something instinctively. And at that moment, the torrent turned into a huge wave and rushed straight towards District 1..
kuwa gaga gaga!
It's like splitting a lake in half.
As the students froze at the sudden change, Professor Miel shrieked..
“Use the Hearthstone! Right Now!”
Did I suddenly come to my senses at those words??
The students injected mana into the Hearthstone. Soon after, they were enveloped in pure white light and began to disappear one by one..
The same was true of the male students in Ulan's group..
He used the Hearthstone with a confused face. The only problem was that he was out of touch with the other four..
“Oh, no! me too······!”
The gray-haired girl who noticed this hurriedly shouted, but it was too late..
Faaaaaaa!
A light flashed, and the boy disappeared..
As a result, only Ulan, Noah, Evela, and the gray-haired girl were left behind..
A truly hopeless situation.
The girl's complexion suddenly turned pale. But not all hope is lost yet.
“Everyone come this way! hurry!”
It's because Professor Miel stayed behind..
It must have been waiting for all the students to evacuate. In response, the girl hurriedly tried to head there, but she was quickly interrupted..
quagga gaga gaga!
Waves sweeping through District 1 in an instant.
The waves accurately divided Ulan's party and Professor Miel. Professor Miel's face hardened like a stone at the sudden despair..
On the other hand, Noah called for joy inside..
If you get swept away by the waves like this, you should be able to move to the cave naturally..
‘That kid wasn't in the plan······.’
Noah looked at the gray-haired girl..
But a variable like that would be fine.
With these thoughts, Noah smiled pleasantly. Then, in an instant, I gave myself over to the rising waves..
I thought so.
But suddenly my body floated.
“uh?”
what happened?
The moment I tried to grasp the situation.
“Kehek!”
My breath suddenly became tight..
so much that I can't breathe. The reason soon became clear. It was because Ulan grabbed her by the collar first..
‘gee, what are you doing now!’
I wanted to shout, but my breath was tight and my voice couldn't come out. Just when she was feeling uneasy, Ulan bent her knee..
Then, with all his might, he threw Noah away..
whoops!
Noah flying fast through the air.
At this rate, I was going to crash into the ground upside down, but fortunately that didn't happen. It's thanks to Professor Miel's quick snatch..
“Coke, Coke!”
After spitting out a violent cough.
I blankly blinked.
It's because I've been away from the influence of the waves all of a sudden. And in the meantime, the remaining three were swept away by the waves and drifted toward the cave..
‘no, i'll go with you!’
Of course I understand Ulan's meaning.
You must have done this because you were worried about yourself..
However, this is a cause for concern. Being swept away by the waves is a simple event production. nothing to die for.
So I hurriedly tried to jump into the waves. If the current hasn't stopped, I judged that there was still a chance..
but my body didn't move.
“no! Dangerous!”
It's because of Professor Miel who grabbed my wrist..
Noah's appearance trying to jump into the waves at all costs seemed like he was trying to save Ulan and his friends..
“let go of this! I have to go too!”
“Because no! It's already too late to save.”
“No, I'm not trying to save you······!”
“I understand your concern about your friends. But if it stays like this, you'll be in danger too!”
“so no!”
I screamed in frustration.
That's not a natural disaster, it's a very special, hidden event! When I tried to suppress my desire to shout like that.
shoot it!
the waves came again.
This will be my last chance.
Noah vigorously shook Professor Miel's hand. And the moment I was about to jump into the waves.
“······ah?”
the scenery has changed.
Waves that disappeared without a trace.
Instead, I saw students sitting on the floor sobbing. The moment I blankly looked around, a familiar structure caught my eye..
“stand, no way······.”
The main entrance of Arsene Academy.
This meant that Professor Miel had used the Hearthstone. At the same time, the light of hope in Noah's eyes disappeared in vain..
whether you know this or not.
Professor Miel used communication magic.
“An emergency has occurred! At the Fountain of Magic, Area 1, three first-year students have disappeared after being caught in a magical disaster. Request Support Now!”
After completing your support request.
Professor Miel came to Noah. Then, as if trying to console him, he patted him on the shoulder..
“do not worry. friends will be fine.”
“······.”
“Let's go to the ward first. You, too, almost got swept away by a magical disaster, so you need to get tested.······.”
“······It looks like jojin.”
“what?”
“Aww! everything is ruined!”
Professor Miel was taken aback by the sight of Noah sitting in his seat and bursting into tears..
but that's for a while.
He spoke again as if comforting..
“Don't give up. still hope······.”
“no no! I'm screwed!”
Noah begins to weep loudly.
Thick tears dripped down.
It was a cry full of bitterness for missing the hidden event that I so longed for right in front of me..
10page. isolation
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