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The Academy's Barbarian-Chapter 67

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7.

General ward of Military Faculty.

Ulan, who visited Istan el Deorg's hospital room, tilted his head with a subtle expression..

“that's really good?”

“It's okay. This isn't even hurt.”

Istan with a light smile.

but was not convincing.

Because his body was wrapped in bandages. His complexion was also rather pale..

“If you think it's a reward for peeking at that level, you're cheap. never mind.”

A very different way of speaking than before.

Istan laughed as if it didn't matter..

But that's only for a while.

Suddenly, a smile disappeared from his lips. Then he bowed his head towards Ulan..

“……I'm sorry.”

“hmm? what are you saying all of a sudden?”

“My apologies for calling you a barbarian. It's late, but please forgive my rudeness.”

an apology never thought of.

Ulan was not particularly offended or angry. I wasn't even young enough to get angry over something like that..

But there is no reason not to accept an apology. So she gladly nodded her head..

“Got it. accept the apology.”

“thank you.”

After bowing my head again.

Istan's words continued.

“Next is your turn to keep your promise..”

A promise to wash away the honor that Himel had stained. Meanwhile, as soon as he finished speaking, someone came to the hospital room..

“Ah, father. called... … omg!”

A young man who came in with a very shrunken face and was startled as soon as he found Ulan.

It was Himmel Deorg..

What happened to this guy here? When she suddenly narrowed her eyes with such a question.

“i called.”

“you?”

“Yes, for a proper apology, there must be someone who has tarnished his honor..”

immediately after answering.

Istan scattered cold eyes..

At the momentum of the master's anger, Himel's complexion quickly turned blue..

“Now, I'm ready to apologize.”

All that's left now is the person to be apologized for.

All they had to do was move together to the place where Ulan's friend was. So Istan turned to Ulan. He wanted to ask for directions to the place..

but it didn't have to be.

jump!

with an unexpected visit.

Because the party has arrived.

“Ulan, you found me…….”

Isabella Elead.

As soon as she saw Ulan, she turned bright, but closed her mouth shortly after..

“…….”

Your face hardened quickly.

It would be natural. Now, there were two people in the world that Ibella hated the most in the world..

It wasn't just her who was upset..

“……Ibella?”

Istan asking blankly.

I hadn't seen her in the past few years, so she had covered up quite a bit, but the girl in front of me was definitely Ibella..

“why are you here…….”

The moment I mumbled with a puzzled face.

Suddenly, there was a speculation that passed through my mind..

“Come on, maybe the friend you talked about is……!”

“exactly. Isabella Elead.”

Ulan's answer at the end.

A heavy silence enveloped the hospital room..

Istan with a clear expression of bewilderment, Himel staring with a pale face, and Ibella blowing cold air..

Around the time when the awkward silence lingered.

“……Wait a minute, clear things up.”

Istan managed to speak out..

A bit confusing.

Istan, who banged on the table with a furrowed brow, soon finished his thoughts..

“According to you, does Himel mean that Ibela was dishonored and disrespectful??”

“that's correct.”

“Right. thanks for the answer.”

Scared to finish answering.

Istan's eyes suddenly changed..

“Himmel Theorg.”

“……yes?”

“Kneel to Ibella.”

“me, why me……!”

Himel retorted at the sudden remark..

No, I thought so. But at that moment, all of a sudden, the voice didn't come out of my mouth..

“If you did it, I already heard it.”

The intangible power that tightens your breath.

It was because Istan lived..

The terrifying momentum that the master was determined to emit, Himel gradually turned blue..

“Get on your knees to Ybela right now and tell her all the atrocities you've committed. apples are next.”

The disrespect I heard from Ulan is just the tip of the iceberg. That's why Istan wanted to hear everything about what had happened..

However, Himel did not follow the instructions..

The guy with his fists clenched tightly with a resentful face. He shouted, as if he was still awake, with his petty pride at the forefront..

“……I don't like it.”

“what?”

“What's wrong with calling a low bloodline low?! I am… … kook!”

and at that moment.

With a single scream, Himel's body floated into the air. It was because Istan, who had reached the limit of his patience, kicked him..

Courage! Quaang!

Himel flew right into the corner.

But it's not over yet. Istan grabbed Himel's head, who was moaning in pain, and threw him straight to the floor..

Starting with a loud vibration.

At the same time, Istan also lowered his head..

“I'll apologize instead.”

Their heads are headed in the direction of Ibella.

Istan said with a confused face..

“I heard everything Himel had done. All that tarnished your honor, and all that was said with nonsensical bullshit..”

“…….”

“I am truly sorry to you. I will make sure this never happens again. I swear by my name and family.”

Istan lowered his head again. It was a neat apology that threw away all pride and honor..

But Evela was expressionless..

As if I didn't feel any excitement.

after so long.

“……how can i believe that?”

Soon the cold voice returned..

It was with eyes full of disbelief.

“You said the same thing when you picked up my mom and me. I'm sorry I left you alone, I'll be with you from now on.”

“that…….”

“But you abandoned us again. Do you know how much humiliation and persecution my mother and I suffered during this time??”

After following Istan to the castle.

The terrible bullying began.

Not only did he suffer all sorts of discrimination and verbal abuse from the countess and her retainers, but he was often ignored even by the butlers and maids..

there is only one reason.

It was because my mother was a commoner..

“For the lowly, the mansion is a luxury, so I lived in a warehouse full of bugs. Meals were inferior to those of the servants.”

a calm voice.

Eyes mixed with intense anger and resentment stared at Istan..

“I wanted to run away, but I couldn't. For the reason that honor would fall if it became known that the Deorg family had low bloodlines..”

There wasn't even anything to complain about..

Istan, the only mother and daughter can rely on, abandoned the two and went to the battlefield..

After so many years.

Taking advantage of the slackening of her watchful eye, Ibella finally fled from the county..

“The reason I entered Arsene Academy was because, strictly speaking, that woman was beyond her power..”

I didn't know Himel would enter the school together, but.

Meanwhile, after the story is over.

Istan looked quite shocked. As if hearing this for the first time.

“I didn't know. I hope it will be that much…….”

“yeah, you wouldn't know 'Cause to you we'd be just trinkets in a drawer.”

At the end of the sarcastic tone.

Ibella glared at him fiercely..

“i can't forgive you never.”

“…….”

Istan shut his mouth.

Of course, he had some excuses too..

At the time, he was suffering from ashes syndrome, so he couldn't even take care of himself, let alone his family..

But I didn't have to say.

Whatever the reason, the fact that you broke your promise and left the two unattended will not change..

But then.

Isabella opened her mouth again..

“……On the other hand, not my mother.”

“Idelin……?”

“Mom is still waiting for you to come back. She said she was foolish, she said she wouldn't come back to you but she was useless.”

So I was left alone in the county.

Someday, if Istan comes back, there should be at least one person left to meet you..

Hate for Istan remains.

But not Idelin. Her mother was still waiting for Istan. So this Bella added her words for her mom.

“So if you are truly sorry for your wrongdoing and want forgiveness, pray to your mother, not me. And go and stay with her mother.”

All I could say was this.

oh and one more.

“Don't make me feel intimidated.”

“……It's a threat?”

what is that again?

Istan's eyebrows twitched..

In response, Ibella exposed all of Himel's threats..

She threatened her mother, Idelin, with the pretext of her safety, and even forced her to withdraw from the preliminary round..

After some time, after all the talk is over.

Istan's face crumpled like a demon. On the contrary, Himel had a bluish expression..

“……Was it true?”

“that, that's it…….”

“I asked if it was true.”

no answer came back.

Seeing that he didn't deny it, Istan gnashed his teeth. It's because I realized from Himel's reaction..

That Ibella's story is true.

and at that moment.

“This wormy bastard!”

Himel's head is stuck in the wall.

Aaaaaaaang!

The ward shaking with a loud sound.

Doctors and nurses came to see the sudden roar, but they had no choice but to leave without saying a word. It was because of the life that Istan emits..

Awesome! quadruple!

The face that penetrated the wall.

Himel passed out just like that..

To the point where it's okay not to die. Soon after, Istan once again bowed to Ibela..

“I am so sorry. I have no face to see you.”

“…….”

“Don't promise me this time. I will take responsibility for Idelin's safety..”

A voice full of sincerity.

Life flowed out at the same time.

“I won't let the servants ignore you and Idelin either. I'll make Himel's mother and her retainers pay the price they deserve..”

The ferocious momentum stabbing the inside of the hospital room.

Ibela shrugged her shoulders as she ran rampant regardless of the target. But the shrinking time was not long.

“……Ulan.”

It was because Ulan, who stood in the way for the first time, took and suppressed the throbbing killing blow. Around the time Ibella smiled lightly at his consideration.

Istan has managed to regain his composure..

“Maybe now you won't believe anything I say. So, after returning to the county, I will send you a letter informing you of the outcome..”

“…….”

“Incidentally, Himel doesn't have to care anymore. He's leaving Arsene Academy soon..”

“……what?”

leaving the academy?

When Ibella asked back at the unexpected words, Istan answered with a firm tone..

“okay. I plan to take it with me when I return to the county after submitting my resignation letter as a borrower..”

“……!”

“I knew this for sure. That there are things to teach before teaching the sword.”

Of course, that doesn't mean that swordsmanship isn't good either. It was so bad that it was below expectations.

“Anyway, I plan to keep you on the wire until I can function as a human, so don't worry..”

At those words, Ibela had a subtle expression on her face..

I honestly didn't expect this.

After dropping the heir of the family, to take him to the battlefield. When I was momentarily speechless at the shocking news.

“Is it okay if I ask a question?”

Suddenly, Ulan raised his hand..

As if you have a question. At the sudden intrusion, not only Istan but also Ibella looked back at him..

With our eyes facing each other.

Ulan asked curiously..

“what is the relationship between the two?”

“……Yes?”

asking this now?

Rather, if you listen to the conversations we've had so far, can't you guess to some extent? When Ibella was quite embarrassed, Istan intercepted the answer..

“Isabella is my daughter.”

“wait, who is your…….”

“Even though I haven't been a father until now, it will be different from now on. I swear as Master of the Empire and Master of Deorg.”

Eyes full of determination.

Is that why? This Bella tried to argue, but she soon shut her mouth. Ulan, on the other hand, still had an expression of incomprehension..

“But you have a different last name.”

“I couldn't help it because of circumstances. But from now on it will be different. So that I can use Deorg's last name at any time…….”

The moment Istan continued talking.

A strong negative answer came back..

“No, I'm Evela Elead.”

A word to say.

Ibella spat out stubborn words..

“I have no intention of living as Deorg..”

I'll do just that.

The anger and resentment that has been stuck for a long time won't disappear overnight..

When the awkward atmosphere lingered again.

“Right. Were you father and daughter?.”

Ulan nodded silently..

As if I finally realized the truth.

In response to this, Ibella asked with a curious face..

“So what were you thinking until now??”

“While using popular swordsmanship.”

“u, fashion?”

what is this again?

When asked back as if embarrassed, Ulan explained the situation with a calm face..

“I realized it during a duel earlier. That the swordsmanship the two use are oddly similar.”

“no way so…….”

“I thought it was a popular swordsmanship on the street.”

After a very simple guess.

A feeling of quiet desolation enveloped the hospital room..

But that's for a while. Bella, who shrugged her shoulders intermittently, let out a big laugh..

“Whoops, ahahaha!”

The strongest sword representing the Southern Empire.

To think that Deorg's swordsmanship was treated as a swordsmanship popular on the streets. And even in front of the owner of Deorg.

There is no such thing as an insult.

For some reason, Ibela couldn't stop laughing at the feeling of exhilaration. Meanwhile, Istan looked puzzled..

“What does swordsmanship look like??”

“literally.”

“But I'm with Ibella…….”

I never taught the family swordsmanship.

Because the time we were together in the first place wasn't long. Then, at that time, Ibella said as if tossing.

“Deorg's sword dance).”

She barely stopped laughing, and answered lightly, as if revealing a trivial fact..

“Before leaving for the battlefield, I just improved the sword dance you taught me to match actual swordsmanship..”

“……Sword dance has been improved with swordsmanship.?”

Istan's eyes have changed considerably..

Sword dance is literally sword dance.

Dancing while swinging a sword.

A dance that doesn't go well with actual combat has been improved with actual combat swordsmanship? If true, this is an area of ​​talent that no one can match..

Meanwhile around that time.

Ibela looked back at Ulan..

“Ulan more than that.”

“hmm?”

“I also want to ask you something.”

Very nervous eyes and expression.

As if to ask any important question. After a while, she licked her tightly shut lips..

“you really are the master?”

It was a meaningless question.

Because I saw it clearly in the arena. The sight of Ulan defeating the two swordsmen of the Empire.

But even so.

Ibela wanted to hear directly from Ulan.

For some reason, it felt like it would make sense. When I swallowed dry saliva with a nervous face.

“okay. right.”

The answer of pure acceptance came back.

At that moment, Ibella unknowingly bit her lip..

‘……too far.’

Even when Ulan thought she was an expert, Ibela honestly felt too far away..

But it was ok so far.

I was convinced that if I worked hard, I would definitely catch up someday..

but now it's different.

‘Being a master at the age of 17.’

I realized this for sure.

That Ulan is a genius among geniuses that never existed before. And that he was different from himself from the beginning..

‘What do you mean by leaving the seat next to me empty??’

Let alone the seat next to me, I think it will be difficult to follow even the shadow. The moment when a shadow was cast on Ibella's face because of a sudden gloomy mood.

“Okay.”

A large hand patted the shoulder..

A palm as big as a mountain, hard as a rock.

It was Ulan. He met Ibella's gaze and spoke in a polite, steady voice..

“you must become a master.”

As if reading her thoughts.

Ibela stared blankly at Ulan..

In fact, it has always been a question. Even he himself is unsure of his swordsmanship talent, so why is Ulan so confident??

‘……As if I had seen the future.’

So Ibella pursed her lips..

To clear up a question I've been thinking about for a long time. Just as he was about to create a voice to ask Ulan a question..

“so don't worry.”

Ulan said one step ahead.

with an unexpected answer.

“If you don't reach the level of a master by the age of 30, I'll take care of you..”

“……?!”

At that moment, Ybela's thinking stopped..

Turquoise eyes that turned into surprised rabbits. Soon, a look of embarrassment spread across her face..

That's right.

‘this, it's like…….’

what did you think?

Starting with her white ears, her face gradually turned red. But even for a moment, this Bella hurriedly shook her head..

Because it could have been your own illusion.

So I stuck my head out.

to observe uhlans.

After that, what was reflected in her eyes was Ulan with a very serious expression. At the sight of this unfeigned gaze, Bella's face heated up again..

Around the time when I didn't know what to do and stamped my feet.

Ulan groped for memories of his past life..

‘I became a master the other day around 30.’

So, in this life, you will be able to overcome the master's wall at a similar time..

Even if I couldn't, it didn't matter.

Ulan had been on the battlefield with Ybela for nearly a decade. So he had the confidence to take responsibility and raise it to the level of a master..

“amazing that's how you say.”

Istan burst out with a brief exclamation..

It's a pity, but he doesn't have the eyes to see through the talents of his opponents. But Ulan is different.

His eyes as he looked at Ibella were full of strong conviction. As if you are sure that you will reach the master unconditionally.

“Got it. then i leave it to you.”

“No, leave it to me! whatever you want……!”

“I can believe you.”

Istan's repeated words.

Was it because it sounded like they were acknowledging their relationship? Feeling her face heat up even more, Bella turned her body around..

“Although my daughter seems to have taken it in a slightly different way.…….”

“hmm? mean different?”

“Whoops, it's nothing.”

Istan laughed meaningfully..

For some reason, it seemed like it wouldn't be bad to lead that way. By the time the situation was over, Istan licked his lips again..

“Ibella.”

After calling her in a calm tone.

Istan knelt on the floor..

“I know it's not enough to ask you for forgiveness with just this. So I won't think that I can be forgiven right away.”

“…….”

“I just want you to know that things will change in the future. I promise to pay back much more than the hell you've been through, just for you and Idelin..”

no answer came back.

However, it looks much better than when I first saw it. At least now the fierce hostility has not come out.

Istan smiled lightly. There's nothing to be impatient about, I thought I'd be satisfied with this for now.

“and uhlan.”

“……?”

“Thank you for standing up for Ybela's honor. It's no exaggeration to say that it's thanks to you that I found out about this. thank you so much.”

If it wasn't for him, Istan wouldn't visit the academy, nor would I know how Ibella was raised..

so thank you very much.

It's very late, but thanks to Ulan, everything can be set right now..

“If there's anything you want, say anything. As the owner of Deorg, anything…….”

“no need.”

Ulan flatly refused..

Then he spoke calmly.

“What's the point of helping a friend.”

The way you said you did something very natural.

Istan closed his mouth at the straight eyes that did not want anything in return. This Bella, too, looked at her Ulan as if blessed with various emotions..

how long has it been like that?

“thank you.”

with serious eyes.

Istan reached out.

“If so, I promise you too. If one day you get into trouble, I will help you no matter the reason. as a friend.”

“well, i'll remember.”

Ulan grinned as he held his hand..

As if you heard a satisfactory answer.

3last Friday of the month.

The day I defeated the two swordsmen of the empire who came to the academy unexpectedly. Ulan has a reliable friend, Deorg's Sword..

and three days later.

Ulan's suspension is lifted.

`interlude. sprout of doubt

interlude. sprout of doubt

1.

Early morning when the sun hasn't risen yet.

Ulan woke up.

It was the same day as always, but today was uniquely emotional. That's because it was the day the suspension was lifted..

[Gyareung, Gyareung.]

Leaving Baekrang talking in his sleep behind.

Ulan finished the shower with cold water. Soon after, as always, the window was wide open..

“then don't go.”

After leaving a short greeting.

I just jumped out the window.

cooooung!

I relaxed as I felt the vibration of the ground..

cool wind blowing.

It's good weather for a light run. So, I was about to head for the forest with the intention of going for a run..

“Eh?”

I suddenly felt popular..

Footsteps heard from the front door of the dormitory.

By the time I realized that someone was coming this way, the owner of the presence appeared..

“ah, ulan!”

A girl who turns bright as soon as she sees him.

It was Ibella. Ulan tilted his head at the appearance of an unexpected person..

“why are you here…….”

“I just came out to get some fresh air. I woke up early today.”

She answers with a bashful smile.

Ulan still had a puzzled look on his face..

“dressed like that?”

Evela's dress was neat.

Enough to go to lecture right now.

It's too neat to come for a walk.

Then at that moment.

Ibella was visibly embarrassed..

“no! It's annoying to go in and out of the room again! huh! So I got ready to go to class right away..”

“well, that's right.”

it makes sense.

I was thinking of running around the Ulando forest and moving straight to the classroom..

As she nodded her head in understanding, Ibella sighed lightly. A sigh mixed with relief. Then she looked at her uhlan again and asked.

“why are you already out?”

“for the same reasons as you.”

“Ah really?”

The turquoise eyes turned round.

as if a little surprised.

But he didn't look really surprised. As if I had expected Ulan's answer.

“Then I want to walk with you?”

For no reason, while curling my hair.

Ibella sneakily glanced at Ulan..

A look that has something to say. Unfortunately, Ulan was not very observant..

“no, run.”

“……what?”

Is it because it was an unexpected answer??

Ibella asked blankly. However, no answer came back. It's because Ulan started jumping all over the place..

“wait a minute!”

Isabella hurriedly chasing after.

On the other hand, uhlans that do not reduce speed.

The rush in the woods that started so suddenly stopped after quite some time. It was thanks to Ulan's sudden stop..

“ah.”

Ulan widened his eyes..

As if I remembered something I had forgotten for a while.

“Come to think of it, today is.”

“haha! what, what?”

Ibella, who had barely followed, asked back..

Around the time when he was struggling to control his rough breathing, Ulan answered in a rather nonchalant tone..

“The day Count Deorg leaves.”

istan el deorg.

Three days ago, he visited the military department's dean's office and immediately submitted Himel's resignation letter..

Application for withdrawal within one month of admission.

In an unprecedented event, Dean Berger immediately convened a committee. After more than half a day of discussion, the professors sided with Istan..

Although it was against the school rules, it was because Istan was so strong that I couldn't stop it..

and one more.

Istan revealed the shocking truth.

The story of Ibella.

「Ibella Elead is my daughter.」

At the meeting of professors from each department.

He clearly stated his relationship with Ibela. After that, he politely bowed his head while letting his master's spirit pass..

「Thank you very much.」

From the outside, it was a simple greeting, but more like a warning..

A bluff that, after today, if Ibela is discriminated against or neglected, I will not stand still..

Is that why? After the convening of the committee, the professors' eyes on Ibella were quite different from before..

After reminiscing about Istan's actions,.

Ulan looked back at Ibela..

“Is it okay if I don't go see you off??”

“……huh. I don't really want to see.”

Ibella nods slightly hardened face.

Still, compared to three days ago, his momentum had softened considerably. At that time, I almost glared at Istan as if I was watching an enemy..

After a moment of silence.

“Ulan more than that.”

Isabella spoke first.

while changing the subject.

“I want to ask you something.”

“what?”

“If you have an outing pass, have you decided when to use it??”

“permit to go out?”

Suddenly, something out of the blue came out.

When Ulan asked questioningly, Ibela finally realized her mistake..

“Oh, I guess I didn't hear that. Cause she had just been suspended…….”

Silent, she immediately began to explain..

permit to go out. This is a special benefit given to all new students after the midterm exam period is over..

Opportunity to leave the academy and explore the imperial capital or surrounding cities for a day. After a brief explanation, Ibella let out a clearing of her throat..

“Hmmm! So, if you don't have a schedule, why don't you go out with me??”

“with you?”

“Yeah, at least the two of us.”

After finishing her answer, Ibella closed her mouth..

A lot of tense eyes and facial expressions.

When he was impatiently waiting for an answer, Ulan nodded without thinking..

“i get it. do it.”

“me really? really?”

“Yeah, I don't have a specific schedule..”

I have nowhere else to go.

So I gladly accepted the offer..

“hehe, good luck.”

Ibella laughed happily..

It was the brightest smile I've ever shown. She took her steps again with her now relieved face..

how long has it been like that?

The sun has risen, morning has come.

Time to move to class.

While walking through the forest and chatting, the two stepped in the direction of the lion's coffin..

After that, I completely got out of the forest and passed the building of the Military Faculty..

“what?”

Suddenly, there was a sight that caught my attention..

The headquarters building of the Military Faculty. The gray-haired girl who passed in front of him was Sylphy..

However, the real reason that caught my attention was not her, but the man talking to Sylphy..

It was Istan.

2.

Meanwhile, at the same time.

Around the time when Ulan and Ibela were walking through the woods, chatting with each other. Syrpy came out as soon as the dormitory door opened..

“haaa.”

A heavy sigh escapes your lips.

The reason I left the room early was simple..

Because I couldn't sleep. Syrpi bit her fingernails with a teary face..

‘ooh, what now?’

The 3 sacred beasts of the church.

It failed to tame Baekrang, who hides in the fog. It means that the purpose of entering the academy has completely disappeared..

However, even if the mission failed, he had to report it to the church. So he sent a letter with the report to the mansion of the Earl of Dermore,.

Then, recently, a reply arrived.

with very simple.

『wait.』

order to wait at the academy.

In addition, all that was said was to comply with Count Dermore's request for cooperation. Remembering what had happened so far, Syrupy had a melancholy expression..

‘……I hope you won't be abandoned?’

Syrupy is the successor of the Order.

However, the church's laws are extremely harsh..

Most of the heirs who do not qualify are abandoned by the Church. Remembering this, Sirfi sighed once again..

‘Should I find a way to live now??’

The moment I took a step with a thought that would make me shout that it was disrespectful if the church heard it..

cooung!

bumped into something.

I thought it might have hit a tree, but it didn't. Because trees can't talk.

“are you okay?”

The man who snatched Syrpy's reeling wrist.

At the same time, she grasped the situation. That I bumped into a person while wandering around.

“Sin, sorry. think of something else…….”

When I hurriedly bowed my head and apologized.

I met eyes with the one who helped me.

A middle-aged man with golden hair and brown eyes as deep as lakes..

and the moment I saw him.

“……!?”

I thought my heart stopped for a second.

there is only one reason.

It was because of the man's identity.

‘Lee, Istan el Deorg?!’

I almost screamed.

That was natural. The man in front of you is someone you can't help but be aware of if you're from the Desert Church..

‘……heathen hunter!’

Ice golems, slayers, demons, etc..

He is the worst villain and enemy pointed out by the Church. If it was a pagan, he was a man who blew the heads of children, women, and the elderly alike..

But why is this man here?

The moment I had this question.

‘stand, no way!’

Ominous imaginations that suddenly pass through my mind.

Could it be that they found out I was hiding and came to catch me? Around the time when Syrupy's eyes widened at the sudden guess.

“Did you put anything on my face?”

Istan asked dryly..

Then Syrupy, who got out of his mind, shook his head so that he could see his embarrassment..

“no! it's nothing.”

“okay?”

“Also, thank you for your help. I have a class, so excuse me..”

After saying goodbye as politely as possible.

Hastily turned around. to get out of here. But I couldn't move her steps.

It was because Istan did not let go of his wrist..

“Hey, let go of my hand…….”

“There's something I want to ask you.”

“Mm, I want to ask?”

Eyes that sway slightly in an instant.

It's because I felt insecure for some reason. Istan's question immediately followed..

“Hey, where is your hometown?”

The moment I heard that question.

Suddenly, my legs gave out and I almost collapsed. To ask such a question all of a sudden meant that I was being suspicious..

The feeling of my heart sinking. Syrpy asked as he tried to hold on to her breasts..

“that's why……?”

“It's nothing. I have something to check.”

So please answer me soon.

Seeing that look in his eyes, Syrpy tried to spit out a crudely made-up answer..

But no voice came out. 'Cause somehow he didn't seem to be able to lie to him.

“Strange. It won't be a difficult question.”

At that time, Istan's eyes became bitter..

It is the eye of the heathen hunter.

Oh, it's all over now. The moment she tried to close her eyes tightly in the feeling of being driven to the edge of a cliff.

“what are you doing?”

There was a voice that came out of nowhere.

familiar voice. Ibela was the one I saw where I hurriedly turned my head. She looked at Istan with a hard face and asked..

“I have something to do with my friend?”

“……friend?”

Istan's eyebrows twitched..

as if somewhat surprised.

“exactly. Saige caught in the torrent together.”

Ulan, who appeared together, explained the whole story..

While touring the fountain of magical power, he was swept away by the rapids and went missing. Furthermore, he went so far as to say that without Syrpy, it would have been difficult for him to break through the ruins..

After some time, after all the explanations are over.

“Right. Was Ibella's friend?.”

Istan nodded silently..

Soon after, I gently bowed my head to Syrpy..

“I'm sorry. It must have been my misunderstanding.”

“No, what was your misunderstanding?…….”

“I thought you were a heretic.”

“what? pagan?”

Isabella asks back as if it's absurd.

On the other hand, Syrpy thought he was going to stop breathing. It was the moment when his own speculation turned into reality..

“Well, there's no way a cultist could come this far. Unless there is an insider.”

“…….”

I unknowingly bit my lip.

To the point where I was even mistaken to think that everyone knows what they are talking about. When I was swept away by the desire to get out of my seat right away.

A bell sounded in the distance..

It's a chance. Syrupy's eyes flashed..

“Come on, I think we should hurry up!”

“huh? I don't have time for class yet?”

“Well, I'm not exactly sure, but I heard that today's workout starts earlier than usual..”

“what? really?”

Isabella asks back with a surprised face.

Ulan also made a serious expression..

“Then I must hurry.”

Since you can't be late from the first day you're released from suspension. Having made a decision, he suddenly stretched out his arms and hugged Bella and Syrpy..

To be precise, it was wrapped around the waist of the two and hugged like a burden, but.

“Ooh, Ulan?!”

“suddenly, what are you doing…….”

sudden sudden action.

The two girls asked in confusion. However, Ulan replied with an expressionless face..

“It's faster to do this.”

It was also much lighter than a log..

Ulan, who swallowed his backbiting, kicked the ground without hesitation. Soon after, the power sprint began..

thump thump! thump thump!

The ground shaking as if there was an earthquake.

At the same time, the screams of Ibella and Syrpy resonated, but Ulan's run did not stop..

“good times.”

The three disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Istan burst into laughter. Afterwards, as he was about to turn around, he suddenly heard a voice stopping him..

“Was today the day you left?”

A voice familiar to Istan.

It was Dean Berger. He looked at the bandages wrapped around Istan's body and continued..

“My body is not fully healed, but if there is no urgent matter, I will stay a little longer and go back.?”

“no. I have business.”

Before returning to the front line, I have to stop by the county. Recalling someone, Istan answered with a faint smile..

“I have someone to meet.”

Idela Elead.

He had to go to the woman who was still waiting for him and ask for forgiveness. And the group that persecuted the two had to be condemned as well..

“There's nothing I can do about it if there's something to see. Then I won't catch you, let me tell you one thing before you leave.”

“what do you mean?”

“The military plan you mentioned three days ago.”

“…….”

“I care about where the story came from. I'd appreciate it if you could answer me.”

Berger's eyes became bitter..

On the other hand, Istan did not give an answer as to what he was thinking. After a while, he finished organizing his thoughts and shook his head lightly..

“can't tell.”

“……what?”

“I respect the general, but apart from that, I oppose the plan of the military..”

After naturalizing Ulan as an empire, the plan is to absorb barbarians and lands on the outskirts at once..

I'm against this?

Berger frowned..

“Opposed to a plan that could absorb lands on the borders of the Empire without shedding blood? Hey, I hope there's a war?”

“no, it can't be.”

“But why…….”

“Then I'll ask you one thing.”

Istan interrupted Berze.

He asked a question with serious eyes..

“Have you been to the periphery recently??”

There was no Berger shook his head..

I have nowhere to go.

After becoming the dean of the Military Faculty, he hardly ever left the academy. In response, Istan said as if he knew that..

“The present frontier is truly a total impasse. All kinds of monsters and beasts are infested, and even thieves run wild..”

Not only this.

Those who were dispatched as administrators from the central government were all relegated writers. There isn't a single decent person. Besides, the public security is a mess, so the word shit was just right..

So Istan insisted.

Now is not the time to aim for the periphery.

“Land can be expanded at any time. So right now, it's first to build internal stability..”

At this rate, the empire festers from within.

It means that there is a high possibility that only a lump will become a large, hollow gangjeong. Verse let out a low moan at Istan's direct statement..

he was right a hundred times.

But the die has already been cast.

This plan was a political issue involving not only the military, but also the central nobility and the imperial family..

So, just as I was about to explain this situation, Istan suddenly changed his words..

“Of course, I'm not comfortable either..”

“……What are you talking about all of a sudden??”

“As a person in the military, I can't stand by and watch this important secret spread openly..”

“then…….”

“yes, let me know.”

Istan nodded..

Why did you say that you oppose the plan, when you were going to tell me so meekly??

I suddenly had such a question.

And soon the reason was revealed.

“If only you would listen to my request.”

“……ask?”

For an instant, I had an ominous feeling.

Istan demanded straight forward..

“Please make one professor position.”

“…….”

“I'd rather go to the military department if possible..”

Now I understand his intentions.

Because another Master who fought Ulan, Marquis Seorik Al Gorfant also said the same thing as Istan..

The reason is obvious.

After being appointed as a professor, he must be planning to engage in sparring with Ulan in the name of lectures..

‘Anyway, the masters…….’

They're all just guys who are crazy about fighting.

Verze let out a sigh inwardly and replied with a somewhat troubled expression..

“It is not difficult to find a teaching position in itself. But you're the commander of the southern front, aren't you? The opportunity to become a professor…….”

“it's okay. The wire runs fine without me. I made it like that.”

After cutting off words with a single knife.

Istan took a step back.

“Of course, I'm not asking you to arrange it right away. Since you need to prepare in many ways to leave the front, how about next year??”

“……I'll think about it.”

“No, please promise me.”

“you really…….”

“Aren't you curious about the source??”

Berger's fist trembled..

If it wasn't for the Master, I would have punched him in the head right away. But what's urgent is this one. Berger let out a heavy sigh..

“ha, yes promise.”

So please tell me the source.

Berger's eyes flashed sharply. On the other hand, Istan's request is not over yet..

“I have one more request.”

“what, what?!”

“This is a matter directly related to national security..”

The moment I tried to raise my voice.

Istan's expression suddenly became serious..

“Last month, I heard that three freshmen went missing at the Fountain of Magic..”

Commonly known as 'Hero's Trial' incident.

Istan got straight to the point..

“At that time, there must have been a girl with gray hair among the missing students who returned..”

“That's right. obviously the name…….”

“Please share any information about the girl. this is my last request.”

“…….”

Berger closed his mouth..

Stealing students' personal information is, in principle, a wrong move. But when it comes to harming the empire, the story is different..

So it didn't take long to worry.

“Got it. will deliver soon.”

“thank you.”

Istan lowered his head slightly..

It was a greeting of thanks. On the other hand, Bergé waved his hand. I don't need all that stuff, just like asking you to quickly reveal who the source of the information is..

“All right. I'll tell you.”

Istan revealed the source of the information.

With a voice that only the two of us can hear.

and that evening.

Around the time Count Istan el Deorg left the academy with Himmel Deorg, an emergency personnel transfer was suddenly announced to the Arsen Guard..

It was with the news that the deputy commander, Loen Pillaud, was quitting the guard for personal reasons..

The moment after the announcement.

Loen Pillaud has disappeared without a trace. As if the existence itself was erased by someone.

Time passed like that, the second week of April.

For the students of the Arsene Academy, a very important period is fast approaching..

A test to check your academic achievement.

It was midterm exam period..

This is Ybela Elead's character sheet..

19page. let the hunt begin