The Academy's Barbarian-Chapter 55
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5.
It was after a considerable amount of time had passed that the stunned Ulan came to his senses..
It was precisely because the inspector who had come to bring him dinner had woken him up. He looked at Ulan with an absurd face..
“No, why leave a bed that is fine…….”
It must be that you are sleeping on the floor.
Ulan, guessing what was going to be said, replied in a tone that said it was not a big deal..
“I fell asleep reading a book.”
“……from the floor?”
“exactly.”
The inspector had a subtle expression..
But I was soon convinced. Since he is from a barbarian tribe, he might be more familiar with the floor than the desk..
After a lot of misunderstanding.
He looked at Ulan again..
“Your statement was properly conveyed to the upper level..”
While Ulan passed out.
The Inspector has done his job properly. All the collected data was handed over to Dean Berger, and the date for convening the committee was confirmed..
“Two days after the committee meeting. I will minimize the punishment by extenuating the circumstances as much as possible, so just stay calm until then. don't crash.”
“Got it.”
Ulan nodded obediently.
Unlike when we first met, Ulan has been listening quite well lately. So the inspector trusted Ulan and turned around..
“Then rest. see you again in the morning.”
at the end of goodbye.
The inspector left the room. Afterwards, Ulan ate the meal brought by the inspector like a crab..
Clean without leaving any crumbs behind.
He drank all the water, but Ulan was somehow dissatisfied..
The reason was simple.
“……not enough.”
Amount of food that is not enough.
Of course, it's not the inspector's fault..
It was because he had put more than two servings with care in his own way. However, the problem is that Ulan usually eats well over 5 servings..
Maybe that's why?
growl!
The boat was clamoring for more food..
Ulan licked his lips with regret..
“I wish I had something to eat.”
I wanted to go to the restaurant and get more food, but I couldn't..
If you do, you are violating the restrictions of not leaving the dormitory area and not bumping into other people..
“But even if it stays like this…….”
It is difficult. When I was hungry, my concentration dropped, and most of all, it was difficult to fall asleep. So while continuing to worry over and over again.
saaaaa!
A cool breeze blew outside the window.
I felt the smell of the forest at the same time.
“ah.”
Ulan reflexively raised his head..
His gaze was directed beyond the window to the vast forest behind the dormitory. The moment I saw this scenery, there was a memory that suddenly came to mind..
“that's right. Come to think of it…….”
Things I learned while walking in the past.
It was that there were many trees bearing fruit in the depths of that forest. And among them were Ulan's favorite berries..
When you take a big bite, the fruit with a sweet scent and cool juice gushes out. When I remembered this, my mouth watered..
“Should I fill up my stomach?.”
Ulan got up.
For a moment, I thought it might be a violation of the restrictions, but it wasn't. Because the forest was right next to the dormitory. In other words, it is safe to say that it is included around the dormitory..
There is no need to worry about meeting other people.
Current time is 7pm.
Professors have already left work, and it is time for all other students to be in dorms, cafeterias, or libraries. There was no way anyone would roam the dark, deserted forest..
After thinking this far.
Ulan smiled contentedly..
“I can go for a while.”
Immediately after finishing miraculous logic.
he opened the window.
A wind full of the smell of the forest. Ulan took a deep breath and jumped out the window..
Taat! pababababat!
However, it did not fall all the way to the ground..
If that's the case, someone might hear and come. So, clinging to the wall, I quickly descended to the ground..
Eventually, after reaching the ground.
Ulan disappeared into the forest in an instant..
His destination is inside the forest.
It was right inside the 'East Forest'..
6.
similar view.
Noah went to the library.
The original plan was to stop by Ulan briefly to say hello, but it failed..
It was because of the current suspension that Ulan received..
‘Then I won't see you for a while.’
Total suspension period is 30 days.
Is it because of the thought that I won't be able to see Ulan for another month? For some reason, Noah felt empty..
but that's for a while.
Arriving at her destination, she soon brushed off her thoughts. She then bowed her head towards the librarian, Ervan, who was sitting on the first floor..
“hello. librarian.”
“Oh, you're a Noah student..”
Librarian in charge of freshmen library.
Ervan greeted Noah with a smile on his face..
It was natural. Noah has been going in and out of the library every day for the past few days, taking a picture of his eyes..
And I greet you politely every time.
A completely different attitude from the other students who just ignore librarians. I had no choice but to buy a crush.
“You've come just fine. The material Noah was looking for just arrived..”
“wow, really?”
Noah's complexion brightened..
four days ago.
Noah went to the library to do some research. In order to investigate the relationship between Sirpi Rudrik and Kazan Rudrik.
‘but it wasn't here.’
So, I arranged materials in the central library, the largest library in the academy. And today, the fourth day, it seems that the books have just arrived..
Meanwhile, Ervan, who was rummaging through the shelf, took out a book and held it in front of Noah..
Somewhat old and shabby book.
Soon the title of the book caught my eye..
【Kazan Rudric Biography】
At the same time, Noah's eyes twinkled..
Of course, it cannot be said that it perfectly matches the information you are looking for. Still, if you know the records about Kazan, you might be able to get some clues..
The moment I grabbed the book like that.
Suddenly, Ervan spoke up..
“It's fine in the library, but if you're going to borrow it, you'd better put it in your bag. All books related to the desert kingdom have been designated as banned by the empire..”
I knew right away what you meant.
It must mean that professors and students from the Empire might look at you badly..
Noah nodded quickly..
“yes, thank you for your concern.”
“no. Then study hard.”
receiving a warm welcome.
Noah headed to the reading room on the second floor. It was actually easier for her to rent and go back to her dormitory, but she didn't really want to go back today..
A roommate who shares a room with her.
It was because Velkina and Ludisant were particularly fussy today. When I thought of Belkina like that, my brow wrinkled..
‘Ugh, I really want to change my room.’
I'd rather be with Ulan.
At least Ulan isn't fussy or meddling with others. Noah, who grumbled inwardly, soon sat down in a suitable seat..
‘well, now…….’
Shall we read the biography of Kazan Rudric?.
with curious eyes.
Noah immediately opened the book..
7.
Kazan Rudric.
A hero representing the ancient desert kingdom.
Born with a blessed body, he is said to have the ability to fight and even communicate with animals..
So he created an army of beasts and was called the King of Beasts. After reading this far, Noah looked a little surprised..
‘what? It was a hybrid character.?’
Kazan is a great hero and great warrior.
Of course, I thought he was a pure warrior like Ulan, but I never thought he was a mix between a druid and a warrior..
It was quite surprising. Noah continued to read the book with a curious expression on his face..
Combat ability that reached the level of a master.
And even the power to command the beasts.
Kazan traveled all over the desert with his legion, incorporating the scattered tribes into the kingdom and bringing them together..
and the result.
The desert kingdom has grown to its largest size since its founding in just three years. Compared to the empire of the time, there is no shortage.
However, the glory days were not long..
This is because the 'seven-day catastrophe' suddenly came to the desert at that time. And at this point, Noah's eyes sank low..
‘One of the great events that took place on the continent.’
7disaster of work. This incident is one of the biggest rice cakes in the original story..
It was an event that took place throughout the ancient desert, and records say that the night lasted for seven days and the morning never came..
‘……But the record was all.’
Other than that, there is no other record that explains the 7-day plague. That means no one knows what happened during this period..
Noah focused on the book again with calm eyes. Maybe there's a clue about the 7-day plague here..
However, there was no detailed record in the book. There is only a record that more than half of the desert kingdom was blown away after the seven-day catastrophe ended..
After that, the desert kingdom walked the path of downfall..
A civilization that was as prosperous as an empire declined in a week, and the population was reduced by more than half..
What's even more horrifying is that after the disaster, a terrible plague broke out. In addition, the drought and the attack of the undead continued.
It's a real disaster.
The fallen kingdom was again scattered into tribes. And from this time, Kazan also began to change little by little..
The great hero of the desert kingdom, Kazan.
He left the lost kingdom and wandered the desert. He avoided contact with humans as much as possible and only communicated with animals..
It's been so long.
When Kazan reappeared in the world, it was not the beasts that followed him. Monsters of bizarre shapes with magic all over their bodies.
It was a demon.
‘huh? Why did the witch suddenly come out??’
Noah had a puzzled look on his face..
It was natural. A monster is a creature with a different species and nature than beasts..
A monster that has no ego and only wants to destroy everything around it with runaway magic..
That's what magic is. They are completely different from animals and cannot be tamed at all. This was common knowledge until now..
But Kazan has tamed the Witchbeast.
Even fully controlled. It's amazing to see this fact, but there's something even more surprising.
“……uh?”
Noah couldn't believe his eyes for a moment..
It's because of the phrase 'I changed a beast into a beast.'.
Of course it is possible.
After injecting a huge amount of mana into the beast's body, if you make it go wild, a beast is born..
However, what surprised Noah was not the method of turning the beast into a beast, but the act itself..
because this…….
‘It's just like the heathen do.’
Cultists of the Southern Empire.
Those who claim to be descendants of the desert kingdom are persecuted by the empire and the Holy Nation..
Not simply because their religions are different, but because their doctrines and purposes are harmful to humans. At the same time, Noah was reminded of the purpose of the pagans.
‘Turning all beasts into demon beasts.’
I don't even know why.
However, the pagans have lived only for this purpose, and there is an ulterior motive to turn beasts living in the lands of the empire and beyond into demon beasts in the future..
Is it for this purpose?.
The pagans of the southern desert are portrayed as a group that is perfectly evil even in the original novel..
‘So, does that mean there is a connection between Kazan Rudrik and the pagans??’
with new questions.
Noah read the book after that.
but there was no content.
Kazan, who had wandered the desert for 5 years with the Witchbeast Corps, disappeared like smoke, leaving only the words, 'It's time.'.
The contents of the book were all.
Noah had a strangely uneasy expression on his face..
I deserved it.
Not only did I not find the link I was originally looking for with Sirpi Ludrick, but rather new questions only increased..
That was then.
“noah student?”
Suddenly a voice calling her.
It was Ervan, the librarian. He put down a thick book on Noah's desk and said,.
“It's a book that was returned today, but I think it has something to do with student Noah's investigation..”
While listening to Ervan's explanation.
Noah looked at the book reflexively. And at that moment, her eyes widened. Like finding an unexpected treasure.
“I brought it to see if it helps..”
listening to what follows.
Noah's lips curled up slightly. After a while, she politely bowed her head to Ervan..
“thank you librarian.”
sincere thanks.
Noah turned his attention to the book..
On the cover of a fairly new-looking book, these titles were written.
【Desert cultist, Rudric's kin】
The feeling of finding the answer to an unsolvable problem.
Noah smiled and said.
“This is really the book I was looking for.”
After saying thank you again and again.
Noah immediately opened the book. It was with her eyes sparkling with curiosity and anticipation..
8.
Meanwhile at that time.
When Noah was absorbed in reading.
Ulan was currently climbing a tree.
To be precise, it would be more accurate to say that they are picking fruits by going back and forth from tree to tree using a rope made by tying vines together..
Took! Tuduk!
Ulan skillfully picking berries.
After a not short time has passed.
A considerable amount of fruit was secured. Fruits packed in sacks made from entangled vines.
“this is enough.”
Ulan smiled contentedly..
Then he sat down at the top of a tree that was several tens of meters high. It's unsettling, but it looks very comfortable.
Then I started eating right away..
munching! chomp!
Rich fruit juice flowing through the mouth.
The moderately ripe flesh colored Ulan's mouth sweetly. It was just the right amount and taste to fill a hungry stomach..
“I remember when I was young.”
Around the time before the warrior's test.
Ulan climbed trees as he does now, and often picked and ate the fruit..
“At the time, I thought anyone could.”
I found out later that it wasn't.
Of the warriors, no one climbed trees better than Ulan. Around the time when I ate the fruit while recalling old memories.
my stomach was full.
That's enough. Ulan ate only the fruit he was eating and finished his meal..
“I have some fruit left..”
Of course not much left.
three or four at most.
Still, it was a waste, so I decided to take it. You can eat it later if you're hungry, or you can give it as a gift to the inspector who is visiting tomorrow..
Ulan immediately turned around..
It was to return to the dormitory, having accomplished its purpose. But then, the body stopped. It's because I suddenly felt a strange presence in the depths of the forest..
‘pretending to be popular?’
is there someone?
With that thought in mind, I activated my spirit. Then, as I expanded my senses as wide as possible, I immediately felt the sound of someone's footsteps and breathing..
A much clearer presence.
I was intrigued by this fact..
A person who entered this deep forest at such a late night?.
‘no way…….’
Ulan narrowed his eyes..
It was because I came up with a plausible guess. After a while, he nodded his head with a serious face..
‘I never thought there would be someone other than me who came to pick the fruit..’
Deep in the forest where you can feel the presence.
There are trees full of fruit. Being in a place like that would mean that he had a similar purpose to Ulan..
‘I don't want to meet other people…….’
It's okay to just look at your face from afar.
Ulan turned. It was because I felt a sense of kinship and a sense of well-being..
When I moved by climbing trees like that.
I finally found the owner of the popular chuck. At the same time, Ulan's eyes widened slightly..
‘hmm? that guy…….’
Somewhat familiar look.
However, it was hidden in the shade of the forest, so I couldn't see my face in detail. Then, just then, the moon came out of the clouds and lifted the shade..
At the same time, the girl's face was revealed..
A slender figure and pure white skin, as if they would collapse if struck. A cute girl with gray hair blowing in the wind.
It was a face in Ulan's memory..
“Sylphy?”
Last time, the comrades who passed the ordeal together.
The girl was 'Sylphy Ludhina'.
16page. why are you out there
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