Academy's Barbarian-Chapter 54
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3.
istan el deorg.
Hearing the news that one of the five swords of the empire was visiting Arsene Academy, Dean Berger urgently summoned those involved in the matter..
Ethan Arnoff.
stella natalia.
Dipplin Cernio.
Those who know the plans of the military.
At the same time, they were also officials who saw Ulan's accident in this selection match..
“……1Time ago, Count Deorg announced his intention to visit the academy through the military..”
Dean of the Military Faculty. Verze Erkazan looked at the three men and women with a stiff face..
“You don't have to explain why?”
The three affirmed with silence.
Because there was only one reason.
“Are you coming from the county??”
“nope Got a call from HQ on the southern border, so they're probably leaving from the desert..”
“That's fortunate.”
Ethan was quietly relieved..
It took three days by horseback to get here from Count Deorg. On the other hand, from the southern border to here, it takes about 15 days, even if it is fast..
therefore…….
“We have to come up with a solution within a fortnight.”
Berger's eyes are shining fiercely.
Ethan immediately gave an answer..
“First of all, let's make it clear right now, we can't let the Count meet with Uhlan..”
“you're right. No matter how cold-hearted a person may be, it's because his one and only child was injured..”
Stella nodded in agreement..
As she said, Count Deorg was famous for his extremely rational and calm personality..
At one time, when the count was active as a commander on the southern front, desert pagans referred to him as the 'Ice Golem'..
‘It was famous for not making prisoners..’
Having served as a field commander throughout the borders of the empire, he has never been surrendered or surrendered by an enemy..
An imperial sword that scatters ice-cold eyes and slays all enemies without showing any emotion like a golem..
This was Count Deorg.
‘and…….’
Stella, too, had seen Count Deorg around the time she served on the Eastern Front..
Her feelings at the time were.
‘dangerous person.’
I felt obsession and madness in the Count..
Although I don't know the details, it was clear that he was obsessed with something..
It's also frighteningly strong. So he was a person I personally didn't like very much..
“Right. I heard your opinion.”
When Stella reminisces about the past.
Soon, Berger asked a question.
“But how do you make sure the two never run into each other? Since he visits the academy, he will try to find Ulan somehow.?”
“Why don't you put me in solitary confinement??”
“cell?”
“No matter how much parents are, outsiders can't visit for more than a week..”
This was the academy's rule.
A provision that outsiders, excluding students, professors, and those who work at the academy, may stay on campus for a maximum of one week..
“So, are we going to keep Ulan locked up for the time being??”
“Yes, we will meet…….”
“No, I will definitely meet you.”
but at that moment.
Ethan shook his head. He cut off Stella, then immediately continued his answer..
“Even if he puts you in solitary confinement, if the Count persists in insisting on seeing Uhlan, we have no reason to refuse..”
Even the count is a master.
In the case of a forced break through to Solitary, few could stop him..
“So if you want to hide it, you must definitely hide it. So thoroughly that the Count could not find it, or even if he found it, he could not go to meet him..”
Ethan's eyes shone intensely..
On the other hand, Verse had a troubled expression..
“Uhm, your opinion has a point, but there's a place for it.…….”
“Fountain of Magic, Arsene.”
At that moment.
The one who had been silent all this time opened his mouth.
Dean of the Faculty of Magic, Dipplin Cernio.
She ran her fingers through her apricot-colored hair and continued her answer..
“A temporary situation room was set up there to investigate a recent disappearance case. Could I hide it there??”
Right after Dipplin's answer.
Ethan and Stella's eyes widened..
“If it's definitely a fountain of magic…….”
“You may not be able to access it casually. You need permission from Dean Cernio to enter the fountain.!”
It was a graveyard.
The Fountain of Magic is a place jointly managed by the Empire and the Kingdom Alliance as well as the Academy..
If you enter without permission, you are not only breaking the school rules, but you are also incurring the wrath of the world..
“Not bad. Is there any reason?”
Verze nodded and asked, and Dipplin gave an answer as if he had waited..
“I think it's okay to say that an investigation is underway in connection with the disappearance case. Or I'll explain it myself to Count Deorg..”
“you yourself?”
“Yes, I'm familiar with the Count..”
“Umm, if you do that, it's practically the same as if a countermeasure has been prepared.…….”
Berger muttered.
Every sorcerer he knows does no good, and demands a price for everything..
The same goes for Dipplin..
So I asked with my eyes. If you want something, say it now. Upon realizing this, Dipplin immediately laughed bashfully..
“Hehe, of course there are conditions.”
“what is?”
“I want to borrow a uhlan.”
It's a bit of an unexpected price.
Berger tilted his head..
“hmm? uhlan?”
“It'll take about three days.”
“The reason is?”
“I have some personal research, and I think I can finish it ahead of schedule with Ulan's help..”
As soon as the detailed reason is revealed.
Ethan and Stella questioned.
“If that's simply all, there's no need to ask for cooperation from the dean.?”
“that's right. I guess I'll just have to ask Ulan for help later.…….”
Then, given the nature of Ulan, I will readily cooperate..
Stella was so sure. Verse also asked with a puzzled face if he felt something strange..
“Is this a risky study??”
“Not at all. I can swear.”
After shaking my head.
Dipplin let out a short sigh..
“Phew, I actually hated Ulan..”
“hate? why?”
“It's probably because of the accident that happened on the specialty test..”
I have already heard of this accident.
The content that the magic golem ran amok and almost injured a student..
Of course, this was self-inflicted.
Because it was none other than Dipplin who caused the golem to run wild. However, there is no way that Bergena, Ethan, and Stella know about this..
“Since then, he seems to be avoiding me, so even if he wants to seek cooperation, he can't..”
Dipplin deliberately put on a gloomy expression..
and it worked out.
“There was such a situation. Got it. So let's shorten the suspension a bit, and replace it with volunteering in your lab..”
“oh really?”
“okay. Instead, I'll leave Count Deorg's opponent to you. Does it matter though?”
“sure. Sure!”
A blush came over her face..
The day has finally come when we can take Ulan to the lab. And in a legal way too! When eyes filled with anticipation sparkled.
“……dean.”
Ethan spoke abruptly..
K22
It was with a somewhat firm expression.
“I have one more report for you..”
“hmm? what is it?”
“It's about the contest..”
Ethan let out a short sigh. He briefly described what had happened before coming here..
After a while, Bergé frowned..
“what? abstention?”
“Yes, Dylia Arpen, Ybela Elead, and Noah Darshen. Due to the aforementioned three students withdrawing, there are now vacancies..”
“What is the reason for the abstention?”
“Whoa, that's it…….”
When Ethan, who sighed repeatedly, continued his report, Dipplin fell into other thoughts..
one of three abstainers.
It was about Noah..
‘Noah Darshen.’
Barbarian shaman who entered with Ulan.
And yesterday, in the finals of the mock battle, she is the girl who faced Dillia, a disciple of Dipplin..
‘ah, that was awesome.’
Dipplin's eyes shone brightly..
It was the first time in my life that I had ever seen a sorcerer who could complete magic so quickly..
Also, judging from yesterday's battle, Noah seemed to have similar talents as Dillia..
‘Mana's Lover.’
A genius that might come out once in a hundred years.
Dipplin's eyes were stained with desire..
‘This is a heaven-sent opportunity.’
Unlike Dillia, Noah is not of a noble lineage and has no special power. In other words, it means that no matter how many times you experiment,.
So, Dipplin decided.
Sooner or later, contact Noah and build a friendship, then use it for various experiments..
‘just now…….’
Ulan comes first. I'm curious about the talent that received Mana's love, but I'm more curious about the body that holds two bowls of magical power..
‘I have a lot of time anyway.’
No need to rush.
When I made my heart so peaceful.
snap!
Pointed ears moved once.
‘what?’
At the same time, slightly enlarged eyes.
After a while, Dipplin's gaze turned to the huge forest beyond the window..
‘just did that…….’
very fleeting moment.
Dipplin sensed a phenomenon in which the flow of magical power was twisted like an explosion. Her place is the huge forest she is currently looking at. It was the 'East Woods'..
This is also the place where the mock battle will take place one month from now..
‘who did it?’
Except in a unique place like the spring of magical power, the flow of magical power would not be distorted. Unless someone artificially interferes.
‘It means that this phenomenon was created on purpose, for what purpose??’
When I tilted my face with curiosity.
This time I sniffed suddenly..
Likewise, it was because of the strangely familiar smell coming from the eastern forest..
‘this smell is obvious…….’
A wizard who has reached great heights.
Among them, a smell that only those who have been around the battlefield can smell. It is the reverberation of the demon.
‘It's a pretty strong presence..’
By the way, was there a magic beast with such a strong presence in the academy? Dipplin tilted his head. When I was surrounded by fresh doubts.
Suddenly, Berger's voice was heard..
“Dean Chernio?”
“oh yes?”
“is there anything out there?”
“uhm, no no big deal.”
It's not a big deal, it's a big deal.
Aside from the Witchbeast's star rating, having a Witchbeast in the academy was a significant risk factor..
If left alone, there may be victims among students. Or, in a mock battle, there may be an unfortunate incident in which the monster invades,.
But Dipplin grinned..
“I feel like it's going to rain.”
and decided.
just pretend not to know.
If this fact is notified, there is a high possibility that Dipplin will be in charge of the investigation right away. This is a risky and pointless action..
‘I hate troublesome things.’
not too long ago.
The flow of magical power also calmed down again. The demon's reverberation also disappeared without a trace. In other words, there is no need to worry about the demon appearing right away..
‘therefore…….’
Let's just focus on Ulan for now..
At the end of an extremely selfish judgment.
Dipplin laughed again..
Then I pretended to listen very intently to the discussion of the abstaining students..
4.
Meanwhile around that time.
The statement investigation, which had been going on for two hours, was over. The inspector, who had been writing down statements in his notebook, nodded as if he understood..
“Right. did this happen.”
Ulan and Himel. A notebook in which all conversations and situations between the two were recorded. There was even a voice recording device secured..
“I heard you. If all of the statements so far are true, the punishment will be much less..”
“Glad then.”
“However, since I have to refer to the statement and convene the committee again, I would like you to follow the constraints described above well until then..”
“Got it. keep in mind.”
Ulan's cool answer.
The inspector smiled contentedly..
“I will come again soon. rest.”
Now it's the military's turn.
Concocting a plausible reason based on the secured statement, and finally making a reason why Ulan had no choice but to do such a thing..
With this purpose in mind.
The Inspector left the room.
Awesome! thud!
door closed soon.
Ulan lay on the floor, staring at the ceiling. Then he recalled the story of the 'restriction' he had heard from him earlier..
‘Actions Regarding Suspension.’
Suspension at Arsene is not just about stopping your studies. As it is the second most severe punishment after expulsion, various restrictions are attached.
first. Students are prohibited from attending lectures of any kind, including auditing, during the suspension period..
For a freshman who had just entered the academy, it was quite a fatal move. Of course Ulan didn't really care.
‘The second is the restriction of the access area.’
Ulan cannot access any place other than the area around the dormitory for 30 days..
The same goes for libraries and restaurants..
So three times a day, the inspector in charge brings his own meals..
‘Finally, the third…….’
Contact with others is limited.
These others include classmates as well as students and professors from other faculties. The only thing Ulan could meet was the inspector in charge..
When I thought of such restrictive measures.
“―――!”
Suddenly, I heard a familiar voice outside the window..
When I got up and looked outside, I saw a face as familiar as a familiar voice..
“No, why can't I go in??!”
It was Ibella.
Holding a thick book, she is arguing with the inspector..
“As I said before, Ulan Bator was suspended. He cannot have any contact with other students until the term is over..”
“I just want to say hello and say a few things. I'm not trying to do anything in particular.”
“no. rules are rules.”
But the inspector was adamant.
A face that shows no emotion. But it wasn't all that sleazy..
“If you have something to say, say it through me. Because I can allow that much.”
“…….”
Isabella making a sullen face.
Then, in the end, his shoulders drooped. It was because she found it difficult to meet Ulan..
she said with a sigh.
“haha, i get it Then at least give this book to Ulan. this is fine?”
“Of course. I'll tell you right away.”
The inspector accepted the thick book.
Afterwards, Ibella looked towards the dormitory with a sad face and then turned around..
some time after that.
smart!
someone knocked on the door It was the inspector who blocked Ibella's entrance earlier..
“It's lunch. And this is what a girl asked me to give you.”
Along with the meal on the tray, he handed over a thick book. Ulan finished the meal as if closing his eyes, then looked at the book..
“this book…….”
Somehow familiar cover.
There it was written.
【Legendary Weapons in Mythology (Revised Edition))】
It is a revised version of a book Ulan borrowed from the library one day. It was also what Ibella recommended at the time..
‘They said that weapons are organized by type, and even storage locations are listed..’
As I recall the memories of the time.
Ulan opened the book..
As Ibella said, from the table of contents, the sections were divided by weapon type..
Swords, spears, maces, bows, magic books, etc..
I also saw the ax he used often..
“I won't be bored for a while.”
Ulan showed his teeth and laughed. After she internally thanked Bella for this, she immediately found the page where the ax information was recorded..
After opening the first chapter, a familiar weapon caught my eye. An ax that looks big and heavy just by looking at the picture.
‘The ax of great power, Axid.’
This is the ax Ulan used in his last life..
One of the works of 'Kkunta', a legendary blacksmith.
As the name suggests, it boasts a weight so heavy that it is impossible to wield it with moderate strength..
So, until Ulan used it as a weapon, it was installed as a symbol and sculpture of the paladin training center in the capital of the holy kingdom..
‘It was definitely a good weapon..’
Perhaps it was because of the creation of a legendary master, the blessing bestowed upon the ax was extraordinary..
It is the unchanging blessing.
It does not rust even if it is not maintained for a long time, and the blade does not become dull. It was the perfect weapon for Ulan, who roamed the battlefield like a meal..
‘But it wasn't immortal.’
This was proven in the fight against the Giant King Largtan. Because I broke it while fighting him.
So in this life, I wanted a stronger weapon than an ax of strength. With the slightest wind, I turned over the bookshelf..
how long has it been like that?
Ulan felt dizzy for a moment. After staggering for a moment, he soon realized the reason..
“I've read too many books.”
I've already seen nine chapters.
No matter how much 80% is a picture, it has already exceeded the average amount of information acquired by Ulan standards..
In other words, it was a sign that overload was coming..
“Let's take a look and rest.”
I still have to endure.
Pressing his head with his fingers, Ulan turned the tenth page..
and at that moment.
crimson eyes shone.
“This…….”
he was a little odd.
two hand axes.
So far, only one weapon has been introduced per page, but here we are dealing with two weapons at the same time..
After a while, Ulan realized why.
【Twin Axes: Ose & Gula】
―The final masterpiece created by the legendary master, 'Kkunta'. At the same time, it was a work called a freak work that was shunned by the warriors of the time..
Since the name was Twin Ax.
In other words, these two sacks were a set..
Meanwhile, Ulan's eyes went to the person who made the ax more than anything else. Master Kkunta. He is the one who made the mighty ax.
Are you interested in this fact??
He read the description of each ax carefully. First, a white-bladed ax.
‘It's a perm stone.’
It is a mineral that is also in Ulan's memory..
A mineral that is only produced in the Holy Land and is said to contain some divine power. Also, as described, it has the property of pushing out mana.
It is characterized by being produced in very small quantities, making it famous as the most difficult mineral in the world..
‘They said that the holy sword was also made of perm stone..’
one of the seven warriors.
The 'Holy Sword Cardaron' used by the paladin Ian was also made using this perm stone. At this fact, Ulan looked at the ax of annihilation with interest..
some time after that.
Ulan's gaze turned to the next axe..
Unlike the ax of annihilation, the ax covered in black from beginning to end.
the explanation was like this.
Ulan's eyes lit up..
There is only one reason. It was because of the word 'protection of restoration' at the bottom of the description..
‘They say that if you have magic power, you will return to normal?’
So, even if it is broken, it can be reused at any time. It's not a sturdy weapon for its original purpose, but it still served its purpose in its own way..
Even if it breaks, as long as it can be used again, it's okay to be hard. Ulan looked at the last explanation with serious eyes..
The reason why the twin axes were ignored was that it had nothing to do with Ulan. Ulan, who is born with supernatural power, is strong because he has confidence..
That was then.
rumble!
sudden dripping nosebleeds.
With a feeling of lightheadedness, Ulan staggered from his seat. Vertigo strong enough to be incomparable to before. It was the beginning of an overload.
But I couldn't stop reading.
best part.
Because I haven't read the archived place yet.
Ulan, who had struggled to hold on to his spirit, turned his head with difficulty. After that, the moment I checked where the twin axes were kept.
“……!”
The crimson eyes got bigger and bigger..
It was worth it. The storage location was very familiar to Ulan..
【Storage Location: Fountain of Magic, Arsene】
―It is recorded as the place where it was last seen. However, the detailed location cannot be ascertained..
Is this a coincidence?
Or fate? Actually anything was good. The moment I checked the Twin Ax's ability, maker, and storage location, I had already made a decision..
‘I will definitely get it.’
There are no clues yet.
If you step on the tail step by step, you will surely find the twin ax someday..
A slightly clearer goal.
With a satisfied smile blooming on your lips.
Ulan fainted just like that.
【Ax of Extermination, Ose】
―Ax forged with Parma Stone.
Named after the god of judgment and condemnation, Perose, this ax has the power to interfere with or cut off the flow of magical power, as it is made of prickly stone..
There is also a legend that if a person who has reached the master's realm obtains it, the sealed power will be released..
【Ax of Gluttony, Gula】
―An ax made from a magic stone of longing.
Named after the god of greed and predation, 'Grugula', this ax has the power to absorb the opponent's magic through the blade, as the name suggests..
Even if it is destroyed, it is said that it is endowed with the 'Prospect of Restoration', which allows it to be restored to its original state at any time as long as it contains enough magic power..
The properties of the Permanent Stone and the Mana Stone of Craving are mutually exclusive. So, like the poles of a magnet, they create a repulsive force, repelling each other..
Therefore, in order to use both axes together, you must be the owner of strong enough power to resist the repulsive force. And this is said to be the reason why it is called a freak work..
15page. before the storm
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