The Barbarian of the Academy - Chapter 5
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3.
The center of the world and the continent's only neutral zone.
The fountain of magic, the place where 'Arsene' exists.
There has been a top-notch educational institution known for producing many talented people since ancient times..
‘Arsene Academy.’
Where Ulan aimed to enter.
Although I was excited by the invitation much faster than expected, I quickly regained my cool..
It's because I was worried about one thing..
“i'm still not enough.”
Ulan knew his level well..
So it was intuitive. If you take the entrance exam like this, you will never pass..
“To be honest, I don't have the confidence to pass the entrance exam. I appreciate the suggestion, but it is better to try after gaining more knowledge.······.”
“don't worry about that.”
Ajuh cut off his words abruptly..
“The letter of recommendation I mentioned earlier refers to the documents required for admission to Arsene Academy. Because the entrance exam itself will be difficult for you.”
she added an explanation.
Arsene Academy says anyone can apply. However, this is limited to the 'people' of the kingdom and empire beyond the steppe..
Ulans, on the other hand, are barbarians..
Therefore, it is impossible to take the entrance exam, let alone enter the school, through the usual method..
“However, if you have a letter of recommendation from a great noble, the story will be different. If you submit a letter of recommendation, your status will be guaranteed, and you will be exempted from the written test, which is one of the hurdles of the entrance exam..”
You do not have to take the written test.
Ulan's eyes widened at this word..
However, even for a moment, Ulan asked again as if he had a new concern..
“But a man named Earl of Dermore would write a letter of recommendation so easily.?”
“No need to worry about that either. Ulan, have you ever heard of me leaving the steppe to wander the world??”
Of course I heard.
Ulan nodded..
“Back then, I accidentally saved a kid's life. He was a good boy. It is hard to believe that he is of noble blood..”
As if recalling the longing past.
Ajuh made a vague expression..
“Anyway, in exchange for saving his life, he signed a pact with me. He says that if one day he inherits the family, he will grant any one wish within his power..”
“Then the little boy······.”
“Yes, Earl of Dermore.”
After the hidden story.
Ulan roughly understood the situation. Then he asked with a slightly subtle face.
“But I'll be fine?”
“what did you mean.”
“Even if you use my one and only wish······.”
“Does not matter. It would be better to use it for buds that bloom rather than for weeds that will wither soon..”
It seems that Azuh has already made a decision. The confidence in his voice was proof.
“hey ulan.”
Azuh spoke again..
“This world is much wider than the meadow.”
Pointing the sky with a stick.
she grinned.
“leave the meadow See and learn a lot in the wide world. Eat all the knowledge you can to expand your world.”
After Azuh's words.
Ulan then understood the meaning behind her attire. Today is the end of half a year of teaching. That is, the day of farewell.
soon after realizing this.
knelt down and bowed his head.
“thank you for the teachings.”
This was the utmost gratitude, respect, and courtesy as a warrior. Afterwards, when Ulan got up and was about to leave the cabin.
“take these.”
Azuh's voice caught my feet.
She took out an ax and a book. When Ulan looked at him with his eyes asking what it was, Azuh explained step by step..
“It is an ax that was refined with the bloodstone found in the cave. It possesses the property of becoming harder the more blood it contains..”
Bloodstone is an ore used by shamans as a medium for their magic. I know it's an expensive item, but I never thought I'd make an ax out of it..
Ulan swung the ax lightly..
The weight is right and the length is just right..
Of course, it wasn't comparable to the ax I used often in my past life, but there was no doubt that it was a useful weapon for the time being..
“Next, in this book, I wrote down the lessons I hadn't been able to teach you. Don't neglect your studies until you go to Arsene Academy..”
“I'll be grateful, ajuh.”
without hiding the joy.
Ulan smiled brightly. Ajuh nodded his head wordlessly and looked out the window..
“It is late today. If you're going to leave, do it after the blizzard has stopped. You'll also need to say goodbye to Ark and the other warriors..”
“I will.”
Ulan nodded obediently.
After a while, he left the cabin.
A violent blizzard raged fiercely, but Ulan walked steadfastly. As if he would not give in no matter what hardships he faced in the future..
4.
Long after Ulan left.
By the time the fierce snowstorm subsides for a while.
sabaksabak!
With the sound of stepping on the warm snow.
There was a guest who visited the cabin.
girl in thick fur.
She was a mysterious girl with blue eyes and hair as black as the night sky..
she knocked on the door of the cabin.
Knock Knock!
exactly three times.
then he said his name.
“Master. I'm Noah.”
a softly broken voice.
Soon a cough was heard from within. A sign that it's okay to come in. When I opened the door and went inside, Azuh started talking to me..
“······Did Ulan go??”
“Yes, I left the forest completely..”
Noah nodded..
Then Ajuh sat down in his seat as if his tension was relieved..
“Whoa, it's liberation at last!”
A smile that blooms on a wrinkled face.
It is a smile full of joy.
On the other hand, Noah had a face that seemed to have many things he wanted to ask. After thinking for a while, she carefully asked a question..
“me, master.”
“why is that?”
“Can I ask why you want to enroll him in the academy??”
“what? I'm asking because I don't know that now······!”
Ajuh suddenly bursts into anger.
But the anger didn't last long.
“······Well, maybe you don't know. You just came out of the exam.”
The girl's name is Noah Darshen.
About 8 years ago, Ajuh discovered by chance and took her as a disciple..
Afterwards, after teaching all kinds of magic and learning, I left to take the Shaman's test to prove my achievements, and I just returned today..
Meanwhile, Ajuh, who had regained his senses, sighed again and muttered,.
“that guy sucks.”
“······yes?”
“There is no such thing as a stone head. Even if you teach the clan's 10-year-old, he'll understand better than that.!”
Azuh shuddered..
As if you're losing your hair.
“Of course, it's not all messed up. It's quite useful for concentration and memory. But other than that, everything else is substandard..”
What to do if you have a good memory The process of remembering takes too long.
Not only that.
understanding, thinking, etc..
Below average in all areas.
no, it was just the bottom.
“Fortunately, it must have been that he knew how to do it and gave up the position of chieftain to Alc. If that's the chieftain······.”
Perhaps the future of the clan was bleak..
There was a time when I had hopes for Ulan. He believed that if he had both strength and wisdom, he would be able to conquer even the continent beyond the grasslands..
But it was a false belief.
I realized that all of Uhlan's talents were centered around strength and combat. So Ulan used Arsene Academy as an excuse to enter the school he wanted so much and kicked him out of the meadow..
At least until Alc gets his footing as chieftain, I'm going to let him roam the world..
Meanwhile, after the story is over.
Noah had a puzzled look on his face..
“But if it's just kicking them out, there's no need to send them to the academy, right? Even if I enrolled, I wouldn't be able to keep up with the class.······.”
Isn't it just like blowing a wish??
Noah thought so.
On the other hand, Azuh thought differently..
“Ulan's vessel as a warrior is very large. Among the heroes who made his name known to the world, he is by far the best.”
I honestly admit the qualities I have as a warrior.
Noah nodded, probably thinking the same thing..
“But the bowl of knowledge is too small. So I want this opportunity to know the size of the bowl he has himself..”
“ah! now i know.”
Noah's eyes widened..
“In other words, what Master wants is not for him to walk the path of learning, but for him to fulfill his mission as a warrior and warrior.?”
“yes, that's what you said.”
Ajuh nods with a smile.
Noah let out a sigh at last..
It was a sigh of relief.
“Phew, that's nice. He was worried about what would happen if he didn't fulfill his mission as a warrior.······.”
“But Noah.”
“yes?”
“What is the warrior's mission??”
“Of course, to stop the Lords of the Abyss, oh no! Ah, nothing! lol.”
As if he realized his mistake belatedly.
Noah evaded his words in embarrassment..
Ajuh frowned and tilted his head, but it was over. Other than that, it was because I had something else to say..
“Noah.”
“yes, master.”
Noah Responds Politely.
Azuh looked at her, then took out a white envelope from her bosom and handed it to her..
“congratulations on passing the test.”
“Master, this······?”
“It's the same letter Ulan took..”
A letter requesting a letter of recommendation from Count Dermore. When Noah's eyes widened after accepting this, Azuh's words continued..
“You too go to Arsene Academy.”
“······!”
face hardened in an instant.
It was because he understood the meaning of Ajuh. Noah shouted in a trembling voice..
“Ha, but I'm still lacking! Learn more from Master's side······!”
“No, you've already learned everything.”
a sincere voice.
Azuh said with a benevolent face..
“So build up your skills at the academy and come back. You are also the future of the clan..”
“······Master.”
she bit her lip.
It's because I felt it in the middle of the day.
Ajuh has already made up his mind.
after a considerable amount of time.
Noah nodded with determination..
“Yes, I will follow Master's words..”
“okay. well thought out.”
Ajuh smiled kindly..
However, even as time passed, Noah seemed to have no intention of getting up from his seat. She just looks at Ajuh with her bright eyes..
It's already over, so why don't you think about going? The moment she tilted her head with her puzzled face, she tried to ask her why.
Noah spoke one step ahead.
with a very serious face.
2page. to the academy
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