The Academy's Barbarian-Chapter 45
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10.
In front of the Armory at the Military Faculty.
Ulan reached its destination. It was to listen to the last lecture of the day, weapon technology..
However, since I arrived about 10 minutes past the lecture time, I planned to apologize to the professor in charge once I arrived..
But contrary to concerns.
The lecture hasn't even started yet. It was because the professor in charge had not yet revealed himself..
“Why isn't the professor coming??”
“I heard you're a little late?”
“really? how much?”
“You said you'd be about 20 minutes late.?”
I thought it was late, but I'm glad.
When I silently let out a sigh of relief.
“Ulan!”
A familiar voice came.
girl with light blonde hair.
It was Ibella Elead..
‘Oh, I see······.’
Did Ybella also say that she was taking weapons skills??
Around the time I remembered what I had heard in the morning, she came running in a month. Then he greeted me happily.
“I did well in class?”
“Nothing special happened.”
After all, a lot happened.
But to Ulan, it was all insignificant, so he replied that it was nothing..
Ibela, on the other hand, was a little different than usual..
“you look a little tired.”
“it looks like that?”
“did something happen?”
“oh yeah, it's nothing. Just meet a person you don't want to associate with in the previous lecture······.”
A face dyed dark in an instant.
but for a while.
Ibella hurriedly changed the subject..
“But it's okay now! I still have stamina.”
Since he didn't want to say more, Ulan didn't bother to mention it either..
then.
all over!
Just then, someone approached from afar..
“sorry i'm late.”
A grim face and a gruff voice.
The moment he saw him, Ulan realized where he had seen him. He is the professor who supervised the first specialty test he took, the great melee..
“This is Ethan Arnoff, who was in charge of the weapon skills lecture. Before we get into the actual lecture, let me say this first..”
After a brief introduction.
Ethan said this out of the blue..
“i don't know your skills.”
“······.”
Fierce eyes that scan the crowd.
No one averted their gaze.
As if he liked this fact, Ethan smiled slightly raising the corner of his mouth..
“I don't even know what kind of weapon I'm using, or what kind of weapon I'm not good at. Therefore, today we are going to do a simple sparring to find out your skills..”
Despite the sudden Dalian Declaration, no agitated students were seen..
In the previous lecture at the Military Faculty, it was because I had already experienced a similar experience once..
“Pay attention to that first.”
He pointed to the inside of the Armory.
When I opened the tightly closed door, I saw a sight lined with various weapons..
“Show off your skills by using the weapons there. However, if you use mana, it will be treated as a foul play, so be careful..”
Using mana increases the chance of getting hurt.
That's why Edan threatened to stop sparring as soon as he used mana..
“Dalian time is 5 minutes. The format is a one-on-one tournament. If the sparring does not end within the time limit, the winner is decided according to the number of effective attacks..”
32 students enrolled in martial arts.
That's a good number for a tournament..
“Finally, I will give the last winner the qualification to become the squad leader for this semester..”
At those words, the eyes of the students shone..
Squad leader is a unique system only available in the military department. To put it simply, the role is similar to that of class president..
Also, there are many advantages.
Not only is it easier to get a shop than others, but additional points are added to grades, and the squad leader's history is recorded in the student record book later..
“Dalian starts with group 1. Diane Mortesi! Ulan Bator! from now on.”
The moment your name is called.
Ulan immediately moved on.
He chose the most familiar weapon, an axe. On the other hand, the other boy chose the long spear..
Hung! Huung!
windows that turn menacingly.
Judging from how well it spins like a windmill, it seems that he has quite a bit of confidence in his spearmanship..
But then.
“I finally got my chance.”
There was hostility in the boy's eyes..
As if he had a grudge against Ulan. He gritted his teeth and continued..
“Last time I was caught off guard and was dragged around, but this time I won't take it lightly..”
“what does that mean?”
“Don't be fooled! In the great scuffle, the subject that humiliated me in front of everyone!”
A boy growling ferociously.
Ulan, on the other hand, looked bewildered..
It wasn't a lie, it was a face I really couldn't remember. On the other hand, Ibela, who was watching from behind, knew who the boy was..
‘······Diane Mortesi.’
One of Himel's gang.
During the great scuffle, he was captured by Ulan and used as a human shield..
‘I heard you were hurt, so I thought you fell.’
I hope you passed.
Meanwhile, at that time, Dyan continued to speak with a wrinkled face..
“I ended up in the hospital for a week because of you. So I couldn't even attend the entrance ceremony..”
“······.”
“So today, I will avenge the great scuffle in this place. I will clearly carve the spearmanship of the Mortesi family into your flesh and bones.!”
eyes burning with anger.
Ulan's eyes, on the other hand, were calm..
It's because no matter how much I tried to remember, I couldn't recall it. So at the moment when I finally gave up.
“Oh wait. Lay down your weapons, both of you..”
Edan suddenly broke into the training ground.
As if he had come to his mind late, he explained an additional rule that he hadn't mentioned before..
“I forgot to tell you, this sparring is a way for each person to choose the other's weapon..”
“······yes?”
“So, observe your opponent carefully and choose the weapon that seems to be the most clumsy. That way your odds of winning will increase. Ulan, it's you.”
As soon as Edan's words finished,.
Diane crumpled her face..
‘no, where is that!’
It was natural. If that's the case, it's as if you've already been exposed to what weapons you're good at..
To make matters worse, Diyan is clumsy with all weapons other than spears. That's why he took weapon skills to learn various weapons..
But I never thought this would happen.
Around the time I made a puzzled expression.
Unexpected words came to his ears..
“pick a window.”
“what, what······?”
“Seemed to handle it well.”
an unexpected answer.
Diane put on a blank expression. On the other hand, Ethan, who was watching the situation, said interestingly..
“are you really okay?”
“it's okay.”
“The Mortesi family is famous for spearmanship.?”
“Our tribe is famous for fighting.”
Ulan replied coldly..
With confidence that it doesn't matter what weapon the opponent uses. Ethan burst into laughter at his arrogant attitude..
“i get it. then take care.”
After roughly answering.
Ethan looked back at Dyan..
“it's your turn Choose Ulan's weapon.”
I'm afraid to finish his words.
Dean inevitably sharpened his teeth..
‘That cheeky savage bastard!’
If you just saw it, you would know.
that he is skilled in spearmanship.
Even so, the fact that he chose the spear means that he has the confidence to easily defeat himself. It was like an insult to Dyan..
‘dare to ignore me?’
Eyes that glow with poison.
Dyan grabbed the window tightly..
‘Yeah, if you come out like that······.’
I have thoughts on this too.
Dyan, who kept her mouth shut, took a stride. It's because there was an object that caught her eye while she was looking inside her at the Armory..
some time after that.
Diyan came out of the armory and threw something in his hand in front of Ulan..
Tuuk!
An object that fell with a heavy sound. Ulan stared blankly at the object Diyan threw..
“This······.”
A rectangular object resembling a box.
It had these letters written on it.
【the pinnacle of swordsmanshipⅢ】
-Imperial intermediate swordsmanship included!
-580A vast amount of material that goes beyond pages!
-Recommended for skilled swordsmen!
So to put it simply······.
It was a rather thick book..
11.
A book placed in front of Ulan.
Is it because of a somewhat absurd situation??
A brief silence enveloped the training ground..
But the silence didn't last long. A sudden sharp voice shattered the silence.
“Professor, I have an objection.!”
A voice full of anger.
It was Ibella. She glared at Diyan with scornful eyes and exclaimed in an argumentative voice..
“That's not a weapon. Let me choose again for a fair match!”
As soon as her cry ends.
The other students also nodded..
“Well, anyway, that's not it.”
“that's right. how to fight with books?”
“No, I think it would be possible for that savage.······.”
A plethora of opinions pouring in.
Ethan accepted Ibela's words..
“I don't know who put the book in the armory, but that's not a weapon. So give the proper weapon to the uhlan······.”
choose again don't play.
I meant to say that. But Ulan's answer came one step ahead of him..
“i'm fine.”
“······what?”
“You can use this as a weapon too.”
Shaking off dirt from books.
Ulan recalled memories of a past life..
One of the Lords of the Abyss.
‘Memories of dealing with the monster called 'The Ruler of the Swamp'.
At that time, there was a very annoying characteristic of the people he was in charge of..
‘Mineral weapons didn't work.’
Steel, Silver, Spirit Stone, Blood Stone, etc..
All weapons made by smelting minerals did not work at all. Weapons made of wood, divine power, and magic were the only means to get rid of them..
‘but······.’
At the time, Dillia was away..
The only warriors by his side right now were the swordswoman Evela and the fainting saintess. A tense situation in which the swamp's followers have narrowed the siege.
Then there was hope that I accidentally found.
An object that is not made of a mineral and that is believed to exert considerable power when wielded.
It was the bible.
‘The result was a great success.’
over a thousand pages thick.
Heavier than a hand ax.
It was perfect for use as a weapon. Thanks to this, Ulan killed all the people of the swamp and managed to break through the encirclement..
By the time I finished the last flashback.
Ethan asked with a frown..
“Are you serious about that??”
“I'll show you if you're curious.”
how to fight with books.
Ulan said with a serious face. After a while, Ethan burst into laughter at her absurdity..
“hahaha! good night. show me where.”
It doesn't matter because you're fine.
As soon as his permission is lost.
clap!
Dyan aimed at the blade of the spear..
to be able to run at any time. At this sight, this Bella looked anxiously at her uhlan..
‘I don't know why they didn't change weapons······.’
Maybe Ulan would be fine.
He is a strong man who has already reached the level of a high-ranking knight..
Also, considering the military power he showed in the hero's trial, he won't be defeated by something like Diyan..
So let's believe and watch.
When the turquoise eyes became clear.
“The drop of this silver coin is a sign.”
Ethan finished speaking and bounced the silver coin..
Silver coins spinning fast in the air.
While everyone's eyes were focused, a silver coin fell to the dirt floor of the training ground before long..
Took!
A dull noise as a signal.
It was Dyan who moved first.
In the blink of an eye, he closed the distance with Ulan. He followed, without hesitation, thrusting out his spear..
A spear flying through the air.
Ulan, on the other hand, read a book..
perok!
cleanly blocked attack.
Diane opened her eyes. It's not because the attack is blocked. It was because of the tingling in her hands that held her sack..
‘what? this is not a book······.’
It's like stabbing a wooden shield..
The moment I thought.
Huung!
Ulan reached out. Recognizing this, Dyan hurriedly stepped back. He saw an opportunity to attack, but he dared to give it up..
‘I can't get caught in that hand.’
Recalling the memories of being swung around like a shield.
Dyan held onto the spear tightly. Then he waited for an opportunity to attack, keeping his distance from Ulan..
then.
flutter!
Ulan's book opened wide.
‘now!’
I don't know if it was intentional or a mistake, but it's definitely an opportunity. Diyan, who flashed his eyes, stabbed his spear without hesitation..
‘Even if you have a plan······.’
It's enough to quickly back away.
Because the strength of the Mortesi family's spearmanship was to hit and run quickly. Dyan put on a smile of repentance..
‘this is over!’
Pierce the torso with the book.
A sharp spear flew in ferociously.
But at that time, the spear blade, which was advancing vigorously, stopped right in front of Ulan's nose..
snap!
as if someone caught it.
“······uh?”
At first I thought Ethan was involved..
But I didn't look closely.
It is true that the spear was caught, but it was none other than Ulan's book that caught it. It must have been that I was holding on to it while closing the book..
‘joy! With this kind of leftovers······!’
Dyan snorted and gave strength.
If he stabbed like this, it was his victory..
But the window didn't even budge..
‘what? why don't you move?’
Embarrassed, Diyan tried to retrieve the spear..
But even this turned out to be a failure. No matter how hard I tried, the spear was immovable..
Then Ulan twisted the book.
Ppogak!
with the sound of something breaking.
The spear that was caught broke in two.
“······!?”
A window broken like a toothpick.
Around the time when I was taken aback by the absurd sight.
cooooung!
At some point, Ulan was at hand.
Dyan, who noticed this belatedly, waved his hand with a pale face..
“wait a minute!”
As long as you lose your weapon, there is no chance.
So when I was about to surrender.
The title of the book reflected in my eyes.
The pinnacle of swordsmanship. The colorful cover that came right in front of me hit Dyan's face as it was..
Wow!
with cool blows.
“Aaaaaaaaa!”
A scream escaped Diane's mouth..
It was because it was a dizzying shock, as if I had been hit in the face with a steel shield..
Dyan staggers, unable to control herself. But the uhlan offensive is not over yet.
Puck! I'm sorry!
Two attacks in succession.
Blood was gushing out of both nostrils..
“oops! uhhh······!”
blood leaking from the nose.
Feeling dizzy for a moment, Dyan knelt on the floor. Afterward, the moment Ulan was about to wield the book to finish her off.
“stop! until there!”
Ethan broke into the training ground.
He patted Ulan on the back without even giving Diyan a glance..
“the winner is uhlan.”
There was no question of his judgment..
Because everyone saw it with their own two eyes.
Afterwards, while Diyan was being given first aid, Ethan suddenly asked out of curiosity..
“Ulan, I want to ask you something..”
“what is it?”
“Why didn't you hit the corner?”
It would have been more powerful.
In particular, the standard swordsmanship series was famous for its particularly blunt edges. It can even be used as a blunt weapon if used well..
By the way, Ulan never used the corner. Why? To Edan's question, Ulan answered calmly..
“If I did, my head would have been broken..”
“······.”
right after the short answer.
No one in the hall was laughing.
Because if it was Ulan, it really seemed possible.
In particular, Dyan, who was actually hit by a book, shuddered as soon as he heard this..
“Big! Then we will start the next match!”
Ethan's panicked cry as a signal.
Dalian continued.
how much time has passed?
The final battle is just around the corner.
Ulan stepped into the training ground. He gazed silently at the man across from him..
Pale blonde hair blowing in the wind.
Blue-green eyes burning straight.
His opponent was Ybela Elead..
13page. I shouldn't have done that
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