The Barbarian of the Academy - Chapter 340
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4.
A group of Ulans swallowed by darkness.
On the other hand, Noah, who was left alone, looked down the crack with a blank face. As if the accident stopped in a very sudden situation.
Then, as soon as he realized the reality, his entire face changed into a devastated expression..
“······.”
surprise, bewilderment, fear, etc..
Various emotions welled up, but they did not last long. The wavering eyes quickly calmed down and Noah quickly regained her composure..
‘I'm feeling strange.’
In the past, she would have been stamping her feet and making a fuss, but now she is very calm and rational..
‘Maybe it has changed a little since I've been through so many things with Ulan..’
Noah realized what had happened.
When you face any difficulty or hardship, if you just want someone to solve it for you, the problem will never go away..
‘So let's think.’
To understand the current situation and to solve the problem further. Taking a deep breath, she looked once more into the darkness beneath the rift..
I was trying to figure out what could have caused this to happen all of a sudden..
‘The ground suddenly collapsed.’
Without any warning, it swayed for a very short time and then collapsed. I didn't feel any physical interference or magic flow..
Was it a coincidence then??
Noah shook his head at this question..
‘there's no chance.’
If it really happened by chance, it wouldn't be able to explain the sudden, powerful gust of wind just before the rift collapsed..
Moreover, considering that the seven warriors at the center of the rift were not affected by the gust of wind, this incident was not an accident even more..
‘pre-planned work.’
Noah's eyes flashed once..
As if you found some clue.
Then, suddenly, I opened my eyes wide. It was because of what Dillia had told her earlier..
「I just realized it, but I can feel an unusual flow of magical power down here. I think the giant king is a little lower.」
Around the time of detecting Largtan's presence.
Dillia had said this, pointing deeper into the basement of the temple. As I recalled this, I remembered a fact I had forgotten..
‘Wait, come to think of it, the reason why the heroes got caught up in the collapse was while chasing the giants, right?.’
Noah's eyes widened..
It was because it was only now that he seemed to know who the truth of the incident was. After clearing her confused mind, she continued her guesses..
‘I hope all of this······.’
Was it Largtan's intention??
Noah thought so. Of course, it's not certain, but considering only the clues given so far, it's a good enough guess..
‘Also similar to the original.’
Only the seven warriors always face the giant king Largtan. This was a fixed condition that did not change throughout all rounds of the original work..
‘Then you have to join us as soon as possible.’
If the guess I came up with is correct, there is currently no way to break the curse prepared by Largtan..
Abyss Chain's effect decreases as the number of cursed targets increases, but conversely, if there are fewer targets, a significant debuff is applied..
‘as it is······!’
Things in the original will be repeated..
The warriors would be cursed and knocked unconscious or seriously injured, so there was a good chance that Ulan would be left alone to deal with the Largtan..
Can't wait to see that happen.
The moment your blue eyes were stained with determination.
“hey.”
Suddenly, I heard a voice that awakened my thoughts..
The owner of a crude tone. It was Muak Rudric who had come to his side before he knew it. He revealed the reason for calling Noah with his characteristic dry tone..
“Sirfi Rudric is missing.”
“yes? that means······.”
“Probably swept along.”
Muak pointing down the crack.
At the same time, I remembered something I forgot.
It was the fact that Syrpy was with the other warriors as a guide..
‘this is different from the original.’
In the original work, Syrupy's existence itself was not highlighted that much in the first place. In other words, her existence itself is a kind of variable..
However, it was not a variable enough to reverse the situation, so Noah immediately brushed off his thoughts..
“Sirpy will be fine, don't worry.”
“how can you be sure of that?”
“That's because there's Dillia..”
The greatest wizard of all time, Dillia Arpen.
She has magic that significantly slows down her fall. Also, Perticia can use a similar method by using the wind spirit..
It is safe to assume that the fall itself was unlikely to result in injury or loss of life..
‘The problem is largtan.’
If you run into Largtan as soon as you fall, and even a battle breaks out, the situation will be much worse than expected..
After talking with Muak, Noah turned around and went to Istan and Seorik. Just in time, they both looked at Noah as if they had something to say..
“what are you going to do now?”
“of course i have to go down.”
Noah answers without hesitation.
but there was a problem.
“by what means?”
“that······.”
Noah was about to say something but closed his mouth..
It's because I'm speechless.
First of all, the crack that Ulan and his party fell into was much deeper than expected. So I couldn't even dare to go down through it..
‘Then you have to find another way.’
The problem is that Shirpy, who served as a guide, also fell with Ulan's party..
‘Of course, there are muaks, but······.’
Unfortunately, he revealed that he didn't know the geography of the place all that well. In other words, the current situation is that the guide itself has disappeared..
A situation where you can't do anything.
However, Noah did not give up. When I was struggling to find a solution.
Hwareuk! roar!
Suddenly, a hot fire soared..
The snow-white flame gnawed away the darkness in an instant and soon took shape..
[mow! Aaaaaaaa!]
With its wings spread wide, it has the shape of a huge bird. Seeing this, Noah got out of her thoughts and muttered with a surprised face..
“monster bird)?”
The true identity of the flame is a mysterious bird of the Desert Church and one of Rudrick's followers..
It wasn't just Noah who was surprised by the sudden appearance of a mysterious bird that had disappeared until now..
“Lou, Rudrick's family!”
“Non-standard grade demons!”
The imperial army with a startled expression.
It would be natural. Most of them had long fought against the heretics on the desert front..
“there's one more behind me!”
“order! get ready for battle!”
As they said, there was another member of Rudrick's family behind the rogue bird. A snake sitting coiled up and flicking its thin tongue.
It was a viper.
Meanwhile, unlike the imperial army, Noah was not particularly wary or prepared for battle. Because they knew very well that they were allies.
[Shih! Shureuk!]
At that time, which direction was the poisonous snake looking?.
The place where the surviving giants fled.
The venomous snake flicked its tongue toward it and soon began to move its body, and the goose also pretended to follow him..
Seeing these actions of the two families, Noah opened his eyes wide as if remembering something..
“Are you asking me to follow you??”
Scared to ask again, the two members nodded their heads in unison. He was probably trying to guide them to where Ulan and his party had fallen..
Noah's complexion brightened.
On the other hand, the imperial army, including Istan and Seorik, reacted with a wave of disdain..
“But how can you trust them······.”
“believe. They're now like Uhlan's people..”
“······what?”
“I can swear.”
I can risk my life if need be.
Noah said that with confidence, and Istan and Seorik, who faced this determination, looked at each other with delicate eyes..
then.
Suddenly, Noah spoke again..
“I have a favor for you two..”
“hmm? please?”
“Yes, please split the advance party into two, one of which will go down underground with me, and the other will join the main unit and follow the guidance of the monster..”
The number of vanguards alone is not enough.
In order to neutralize the chains of the abyss, the main body of the Imperial Army is needed. So Noah looked back at the monster and continued..
“can i ask?”
[cack!]
The rogue immediately nodded..
As if I could understand the words.
And Istan, who saw this scene, pondered for a while and then nodded..
“i get it. don't do that.”
“Look at this. Sir Istan. Do you really intend to follow Cadet Noah's words??”
“Yes, for now it's for the best.”
Istan nodded his head in silence as he looked at Seoric who asked back in surprise..
Above all, among the fallen hero's party was his daughter, Ybela Elead. So Istan turned around without hesitation..
“I will lead part of the advance party and head underground with Cadet Noah. I ask the Marquis to lead the main unit..”
“ok, i get it believe me for once.”
Seoric answered with a shy face.
He had a look on his face, questioning whether he should still trust the rogue. At the decision of the two, Noah gently bowed his head..
“thank you for your cooperation.”
This split the squad into two.
Istan and some knights, who will move underground with Largtan with Noah, and even Seorik, who will join the main force stationed on the ground..
After all preparations are done.
Noah spoke to the poisonous snake.
“Then please guide me.”
[shudder!]
The venomous snake shook its head up and down and turned. Noah and Istan's group moved their feet following the silently crawling guy..
‘Everyone hold on a little.’
Until I bring reinforcements to join them.
Her eyes twinkled with longing as she remembered Ulan and the warriors. So Noah and his party disappeared toward the deep underground..
5.
Meanwhile around that time.
Beneath the crack that suddenly appeared, an invisible darkness spread..
After a while, a low moan was heard in the darkness where there was supposed to be nothing..
“ugh!”
A black figure tossing and turning).
The owner of the voice was Ibella Elead, one of the seven warriors..
She reflexively tried to get up, but then fell back on her knees. It was because she was suddenly struck by a strong dizziness..
“Head······.”
Ibela sat down and took a deep breath, trying to ease the pain. Afterwards, as her pain subsided, her memories gradually began to return..
‘that's right. I fell while fighting the giants.’
Sudden shakes and cracks.
Ibella fell into the deep darkness as it was. And it seems that she lost her mind due to some kind of shock during this process..
‘But you're all right.’
The hole seems to be quite deep, but surprisingly the body is fine. Other than a slight dizziness, it is safe to say that there are no injuries..
At that moment.
Something came to my mind.
‘ah! Ulan!’
The fact that she wasn't the only one who fell.
Other comrades and uhlans nearby were also caught in the rift and fell. Aware of this fact, Ibella hurriedly looked around..
“mo, everything is fine?!”
It was with the judgment that if it fell, it would be around. This judgment was correct. It wasn't long before I felt signs everywhere.
some time after that.
A familiar voice came.
“ok, it seems like that.”
“Phew, I'm fine too. My head is a bit dizzy, but I don't think it hurt thanks to Dillia..”
Voiced by Ian and Laurea.
Afterwards, Ibella recalled memories that had been momentarily forgotten by the shock of the fall..
In the process of falling right away, Dillia and Perticia used magic and spirits respectively to slow down the fall..
‘that's right. so······.’
I was able to be safe like this.
After grasping the situation, Ibella nodded once. Then he started talking towards where Ian and Laurea's voices had been heard..
“Rather, where is everyone?”
It must have been a while since the fall, but strangely, my eyes couldn't adjust to the darkness..
Of course, nothing was visible, so Ibella stuttered and reached out to find the group. Then, instead of an answer, something appeared.
Roaring! Hwareuk!
A pure white flame that burns brightly.
At the same time, Perticia was the first to come into sight. Through this, Ibela realized. That the identity of the flame that lights up the darkness is a spirit.
“Fortunately, everyone was nearby..”
Then Perticia looked around..
As she said, there were Ian and Laurea, Sven and Dillia, and Ulan nearby..
After twists and turns, after joining.
Ulan looked back at everyone and asked.
“Are we the only ones who fell?”
“Yeah, I guess. The number of people I enchanted was eight in total..”
There are currently seven warriors.
If Noah is included, the number is exactly eight. Realizing this, Ulan's party immediately began to look around..
It was to find Noah..
“uh?”
At that moment, Evela's eyes widened..
It was because it felt familiar. Accordingly, she went straight to the place, but what came into sight was hair of a completely different color from Noah's..
“you······.”
A girl who fell unconscious.
The girl with gray hair and half-shattered glasses was Sirfi Rudric..
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