The Academy's Barbarian-Chapter 280
60page. road to the desert (7)
14.
Appearance of an unexpected person.
At the sudden appearance of Istan, the Ulan party put on a dazed expression, no matter who said it first. Then Istan spoke again..
“Seeing you're here, you must have seen the letter..”
Information about the detour was only written in a letter he sent to the county. This means that the Ulan party stopped by the county.
Meanwhile, Istan's words quickly brought the party back to their senses. Ybela then asked Istan a question on behalf of all..
“everything, why are you here……?”
A convocation order has been declared in the empire.
As a result, not only the wizards belonging to the Mage Tower, but also the masters called Ogum had to gather at the headquarters of the southern front..
On the other hand, since this place was quite far from the headquarters, it was natural to have questions. Then Istan said in a nontrivial tone.
“The Northern Beast Sword hasn't arrived yet. Thanks to you, I got some free time.”
Lightsaber of the East, Limer Yen Lapidis.
Swordsman of the West, Theoric Al Gorfant.
Blindness of the South, Istan el Deorg.
These three were close to the south, so the call-up order was declared and they arrived at the front right away..
On the other hand, the North was not.
It was natural. Just looking at the map, you have to move from end to end of the Imperial Territory, so it will take a considerable amount of time to reach the southern front..
“So I came here with the justification of looking around the front line. Also, to prepare supplies for you guys..”
After explaining why he was able to leave the headquarters of the southern front and come here, Istan drew an arc around his mouth as if he was having fun..
“But I never thought I would face you.”
It would take more than two days to travel from the county of Deorg to here on horseback..
On the other hand, Ulan's party arrived in just one day, so of course it's natural to be surprised..
“There would be no wagons to come here, and the roads would have been quite rough, so how could they arrive so early??”
“ahaha, that's…….”
“There was something like this.”
Noah bursts into laughter with an awkward face.
Then Dillia let out a deep sigh..
Perhaps because of his complex expression, Istan changed the topic without further questioning..
“Instead of standing, everyone should sit down. It's been a long time since we met, so let's treat you to a cup of tea. I also have a story I want to share with you.…….”
Before Istan's words were finished.
rumble!
A roar echoed through the tunnels..
The party all looked at Ulan, the epicenter of the sound, and Ulan, who received everyone's attention, scratched his head as if he had no face..
“I'm sorry. I'm a bit hungry.”
“Well, since I ran that distance without stopping, I must be hungry..”
He even moved with Noah, Dylia, and Sirpy on his back. No matter how monstrous your stamina is, it's only natural that you'll be hungry..
“Then you'd better prepare a meal.”
“thank you for your consideration.”
Istan put away the teacup he had brought out earlier and ordered his henchmen to prepare a meal. Then, simple dishes were set on the table..
White bread and black pudding, vegetable-stuffed stews and beef jerky, and more. Eventually, when all the meals were ready, Istan laughed awkwardly..
“It's a wire, so there's not a lot of variety, but if there's not enough, feel free to tell me. 'Cause you've got enough.”
“Then I'll eat it thanks.”
Scared to finish Istan's words, Ulan didn't hesitate to start his ravenous meal..
The other party also picked up bread one by one following Ulan, probably thinking it was their last meal before heading to the desert..
Of course, Syrpy, who vomited up everything she ate before coming here, was an exception..
In the middle of such a quiet meal, I heard a voice that suddenly broke the silence..
“Oh, come to think of it, I have something to tell you.…….”
“There, Count. if…….”
It was Istan and Noah..
The two spoke at almost the same time, and soon they faced each other with their eyes wide open. It was Istan who spoke up after that..
“tell you first.”
“yes? but…….”
“It's okay. If it's a desert subject, I'd rather hear you first..”
As Istan said, Noah's question was right on the theme of the desert. So he accepted Istan's consideration and opened his mouth..
“What I wanted to ask about is the trend of the pagans. At first glance, it was said that they wanted to expand their power beyond the desert.…….”
“Well, so far there hasn't been a large-scale battle to say this. However, there are local wars happening here and there..”
Istan then replied that an all-out war would not take place until the previously mentioned breast sword from the north arrived on the southern front..
“Hmmm, that's right. Then it would be better to move quickly before an all-out war breaks out..”
“That's correct. Because there won't be anything good to stand out for nothing.”
Istan nodded as if agreeing with Noah's words. When Noah shuts his mouth, it is Istan's turn. he said with a serious face.
“……Ulan.”
“hmm?”
“Can I ask you one favor?”
“what is it?”
“It's nothing else, I'm a little bit worried about what I've been through in the recent battle..”
Istan, whose eyes flashed fiercely.
he started talking right away.
“As Cadet Noah said earlier, the pagans are currently deploying troops to the frontlines to expand the power of the Desert Church..”
And Istan personally led his soldiers in several local battles to prevent them from heading beyond the desert..
“But the reality is a bit different..”
“different?”
“To put it bluntly, the pagans at the time didn't look like invaders at all..”
“that's what, i mean?”
“Every one of their expressions and actions was more like a fugitive than an aggressor. It's like something chased me out of the desert.”
After completing the explanation of the.
Istan turned to Sirfi and asked..
“So I have something I want to ask you…….”
“I don't know.”
But before he could even finish his words, Sylphy shook his head resolutely..
In response, Istan and Ulan pulled out their swords and axes at the same time, and Sirfi, who saw this, stepped back with a frightened face..
“I really am! Because I don't know everything about me. It's already been a year since I left the desert in the first place..”
So, I do not know the latest information.
Ulan turned to Dillia at Sirpi's desperate explanation. Then, Dillia, who was observing Sir Py, nodded her head..
“yeah i'm not lying.”
With her reply, Ulan and Istan retrieved the weapons they were aiming at Sirfi..
Syrupy sighed in relief, and the two men looked in the direction of the desert..
“Then too…….”
“I'll have no choice but to go see it myself.”
heart of the desert.
The site of an ancient oasis and the birthplace of a new leader. I had an intuition that only by going there would I know the whole truth..
“So will you please?”
“Got it. Don't let me deal with it.”
“Thank you. then accept this.”
Seeing Ulan willingly accepting the request, Istan handed over the signal flare he had prepared..
“What is this?”
“signal flare. Shoot it and my men will find you in half a day, no matter where you are in the desert..”
“……yes?”
At Istan's words, Noah asked blankly..
I deserved it.
No matter where Ulan's party is, subordinates are coming. Doesn't that mean that there are Istan's men all over the desert??
And this guess turns out to be true.
“Because I served in the desert for a long time, I have quite a lot of eyes and ears planted here and there..”
Istan with a meaningful smile.
He turned his gaze back to Ulan, leaving Syrpy with a startled look behind him..
“Or, it's okay to use it when you need urgent help locally. So even if it's not my request, use it if you need it..”
“I'll keep that in mind. instead…….”
“instead?”
“We also have a request.”
Immediately after flashing bright red eyes.
What Ulan brought up was none other than the story of Count Demuel Ron Dermore..
Noah also revealed the fact that the Earl of Dermore was related to the Abyss worshipers and, furthermore, to the Lord of the Abyss..
“Of course, it's not easy to believe…….”
“no i believe.”
Before Ulan could answer, Istan shook his head. After that, he muttered in a serious tone with his face darkened..
“'Cause I've been researching him too.”
“yes? that word…….”
“Because I heard that the person who helped him enter Arsene Academy was Demuel Ron Dermore..”
Istan glanced at Sirfi..
Shirfi turned his head away as if he was intimidated by his gaze, and Istan sighed repeatedly..
“But I never thought I was collaborating not only with the Abyssal Worshipers, but also with the monsters of the Abyss..”
Istan with a confused expression.
It would be natural. While fighting for his life on the forefront of the empire, I can't help but feel skeptical that a man called a great nobleman in the center did such a thing..
“Have you found any evidence??”
“I'm sorry but I couldn't find it. So while we're gone, I'd like to ask him to watch..”
If you get a chance, it would be nice to find physical evidence or get rid of him..
But Ulan didn't want to go that far. He was also a high-risk mission, and as much as De Muel, Uhlan wanted to kill him himself..
“Got it. It would be best to get rid of the parasites that eat away at the empire as soon as possible..”
Meanwhile, Istan must have guessed Ulan's intentions and accepted his request without saying anything..
Afterwards, the two men held each other's hands..
Finally, the conversation for each purpose ended like that..
15.
After dinner with Istan.
Ulan's party moved to the other side of the tunnel entrance under his guidance..
Exit straight into the desert.
Furthermore, near the tightly closed iron gate, Istan's prepared supplies were full. On the other hand, the party who saw this made a blank expression..
“oh what is this…….”
“Too, too many, not the same?”
As Ibela and Dillia said, Istan prepared a lot of items. To the point where I wondered if it was necessary to take it this far..
So the moment I hesitated for a moment.
Istan's words continued.
“Desert nights are colder than you think.”
A warm blanket is essential to withstand this..
Here's a windbreaker, tent, and sleeping bag to avoid the sandstorm. In addition, this was not the only item prepared by Istan..
“Also, it is difficult to find food in the desert, so I put in plenty of water and food. After all, you can't hunt and eat demon beasts..”
I'm afraid to finish his words.
For an instant, everyone's eyes turned to Ulan. Ulan, noticing this, tilted his head with a puzzled look on his face..
“what do you see?”
“no it's nothing.”
Noah covered it up with an awkward laugh..
It was because I thought that it would be possible for an ordinary person to hunt and eat demon beasts if it was an uhlan..
In the first place, Ulan was a human who hunted monsters in the abyss, took out their hearts, and chewed them up..
“Anyway, even if you have a lot of luggage, if you can afford it, take it all. are all the things you need.”
“Got it.”
Ulan silently nodded..
Because it wasn't that heavy..
Most of all, food is most of it, so considering that it loses weight as you go, taking all of it would be the right choice..
“thank you for your generous support.”
“because i promised Then I wish you no luck.”
Ulan and Istan hold each other's hands.
After a brief handshake, Ulan turned around with his luggage on his back. It was to move to the exit to the desert.
“Thank you for your cooperation, Count..”
“thank you.”
The other party also thanked Istan and followed Ulan. Then, Istan suddenly moved his lips..
“Ibella.”
high-pitched voice.
At the same time, Ibella, who was trying to sneak away, flinched. And not long after, Istan's words continued..
“Be careful too..”
“……I will try.”
Was it because of the tone of worry??
After thinking about it for a while, Ibella quickly lowered her head and answered as softly as an ant..
Considering that he usually didn't even respond to Istan's words, he seemed to have improved considerably..
“Then I'll open the door.”
“everyone please step back.”
By the time we say goodbye.
Istan's henchmen began to open the iron gates to the desert..
Chunk! jamming device!
As if to prove that it hadn't been open for quite some time, the iron door made a worn sound..
After a while, all the iron doors were opened, and a scene I had never seen before unfolded..
“right there…….”
“……southern desert.”
A world full of crumbly sand.
A place where trees, grass, and rocks are hard to find..
Am I overwhelmed by this scenery??
When everyone couldn't move their feet easily, there was a person who stepped in first.
“then let's go.”
“oh! go, go together!”
Hurrying out of his thoughts, Noah chased after Ulan, and the others followed him into the world made of sand..
I'm going to go to the middle of the day! click!
Eventually, the entire group of Ulans disappeared over the sand dunes, and the iron gate closed again..
as if nothing had happened.
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