The Academy's Barbarian-Chapter 68
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1.
sunday evening.
After the meal, the students gathered in groups of two or three to chat or take a break in their rooms. Or there were model students preparing for tomorrow's lecture..
Ulan was one of them..
“……The message is, that's all.”
The silver-haired girl sitting next to me.
Dillia finished her long explanation..
She took a sip of the iced cocoa and looked back at Ulan..
“So far, I understand?”
“well, got it.”
Ulan nodded..
Then I replayed the explanation I had heard so far. About the 'actual hunting' scheduled for tomorrow.
‘42nd week of the month, Monday.’
So tomorrow at 6pm.
The practical test of the actual hunting lecture taught by Professor Stella begins..
The place is the forest beyond the north gate of the academy.
2It is a place where monsters below the star rank are infested..
Here, students work in pairs to hunt monsters..
‘It's not just hunting.’
The purpose of this lecture is to train excellent hunters.
Therefore, in this test, in addition to hunting skills, cooperation with colleagues in the same group, and even survival skills are evaluated..
Is that why? The hunting test took longer than other tests..
‘72 hours in total.’
The main content of this test is to survive in the forest for up to three days and hunt monsters..
At this time, students are provided with a backpack containing items necessary for survival and two types of weapons..
All other necessities had to be procured directly from the forest..
‘and the final score…….’
It is said that it depends on how long you lasted in the forest and how many monsters you killed..
This is all the information I heard from Dillia.
By the time I remembered all the explanations.
“Oh right.”
Suddenly, Dillia's eyes widened slightly..
As if I remembered something I forgot.
“Depending on the outcome, the benefits, they said.”
“what benefits?”
“1Back, sleepy, written exam, Myeonmyeonrae.”
Ulan's eyes sparkled..
It was natural. For him who passed out after reading just a few pages, the written test was a terrifying test comparable to that of a warrior..
However, it is exempt?
“I must aim for number one..”
“huh. If we're two, it's possible.”
Dillia smiled lightly..
Soon, a sense of desolation came between the two. It was because the main conversation was over and nothing to say was lost..
But there is also a moment of silence.
“Hey, Ulan..”
“hmm?”
“from now on, what do you do?”
I feel sorry for parting like this.
So I quietly asked a question. If you're free, I'm thinking of inviting you to take a walk together. Then Ulan's answer came back.
“go to the library.”
“library?”
“I have a book to return.”
and one more.
There was a reason to visit the library.
Because I promised to meet Noah in the reading room at 8:00 PM, about 10 minutes from now..
‘You said you had something important to say.’
Unlike usual, a serious face.
When I remembered Noah's expression I met earlier at the restaurant, Dillia's answer came back..
“Then I'll go too.”
There is no particular reason to go to the library..
Still, she wanted to be with Ulan a little longer, so Dillia offered to accompany her. Ulan, meanwhile, nodded her head approvingly..
“yes.”
“huh.”
After a faint smile blooms.
The two went straight to the library..
2.
Meanwhile at that time.
Noah was already in the reading room..
I had nothing to do, and I had something I wanted to organize..
crunch!
Opening the notebook, she quickly wrote down notes. It was a summary of the main events that occurred during the midterm exam..
how long has it been like that?
“ok, that's enough.”
After finishing all the arrangements.
Noah had a satisfied face.
1There are a total of two major events that take place in the midterm exams of the semester. Among them, what Noah pays the most attention to is the 'Professor Direk runaway' incident..
‘When is the last Thursday in April.’
The location is the 2nd area of the fountain of magic.
Professor Direk, who visited this place for a practical test, gives the students a difficult task and then suddenly disappears..
‘to enter the 3rd zone.’
Because I have a secret business to do..
After a while, Professor Direk returns to District 2 as if nothing had happened..
But for a while, at the end of the scheduled test time, a sudden magical power runaway phenomenon occurs and his body collapses..
‘soon turn into a monster.’
An event boss who kills indiscriminately and a 7-star monster. Here is the overall outline of the case.
If you succeed in subjugating him, you will receive a substantial reward and a 'key' with special powers..
It was this key that Noah was aiming for..
‘Of course, the difficulty is quite high.’
The opponent is a 7-star monster.
In fact, it is regarded as an event with a low success rate in the original work. So many gamers gave up the reward, but Noah couldn't..
Because I've never had a proper reward before. So I was thinking of getting my hands on something like this.
‘So this time…….’
Let's be honest with Ulan and ask for his cooperation..
For a safe subjugation, his power is absolutely necessary. Also, he's in trouble if he makes a poor plan like last time and doesn't get a reward..
Noah made a solemn promise.
then.
Ding! when!
I heard a bell from the clock tower.
The sound announcing the hour at 8 p.m. Noah immediately recalled the promise he had made to meet Ulan..
There's only one reason I called him out.
I have something to tell you right away.
Hunting test scheduled for tomorrow.
The second major event occurs during midterms in this exam, in which Ulan participates..
right after thinking about it.
Noah's expression hardened noticeably..
‘……The Abyssal Worshiper Incident.’
Abyssal worshipers are literally those who worship the abyss..
Their purpose is to open the door to the abyss and call the beings of the abyss. Furthermore, it can be said to be blessed by Abyss and become an apostle..
‘In the beginning, it's quite a troublesome enemy.’
Abyss worshipers are mostly wizards.
Most of them are mad wizards who are obsessed with forbidden magic. It was a very powerful enemy in the beginning..
The problem is that these abyss worshipers pass through the northern forests the day after tomorrow, after all..
Not alone, but in a group.
Right after thinking this far.
Noah opened his notebook. It was to recall the flow and outline of this incident once again..
‘The incident started around 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday..’
Suddenly, a strange change occurs in the forest..
The forest suddenly turns into a maze, hallucinations, and so on. It was the work of the Abyssal Worshipers who discovered the existence of the students..
‘The purpose is to kidnap students.’
To prepare an offering to the abyss.
However, it was not revealed in the original work why the students were chosen as sacrifices..
In any case, as a result of the battle.
All five members of the task force escort are killed and 16 students are kidnapped..
‘In fact, if you look this far…….’
not so important.
There is no decent reward, and to be honest, the dead task force agents and kidnapped students don't have much impact on the main scenario..
But the real problem is different.
This is because the Abyssal Worshiper incident is the 'division point of death' for a certain named character. And that name is a person that even Noah knows well..
‘……star witch.’
This is Dylia Arpen..
She is given a 'possibility to die' in this case. Of course, she doesn't die unconditionally, but in the middle of the battle, she dies at random..
‘Still if here…….’
If Dillia loses her life?
the situation becomes very difficult.
As one of the seven warriors becomes vacant, the warrior party is created as if it were 'six' from the beginning..
Even if all seven warriors join forces, a tough battle will be fought with six people? This seemed to mean that the difficulty level would increase rapidly..
‘So never let me die.’
The best way is to not attend the test at all. In this way, you will never encounter an Abyssal Worshiper, and you will be freed from the danger of death..
Even though tragedy strikes that every student except Dillia is killed or kidnapped, it's still better than losing Dillia..
‘but…….’
I can't use this method.
In the first place, there was no way Dillia would follow her own words. And in fact he had reasons not to use this method this time..
A person whose existence itself is a variable.
Because there was Ulan.
‘So I asked to meet you.’
With the intention of providing information about this case and passing on useful items,.
By the time I finished organizing my thoughts.
thud! cooung!
Suddenly, heavy footsteps were heard..
Even if you don't see it, you'll know who it is. Noah laughed and got up from his seat..
“Welcome, Ulan. waiting…….”
The moment I was about to say hello with a smile.
Noah closed his mouth..
I had no choice but to.
Because of the girl who is staring fiercely at Ulan's side, that is Dillia Arpen..
“me, ulan?”
“……?”
“why is dilia here……?”
“He said he had something to do. never mind.”
No, how could you not pay attention when you are staring at me like that??
Around the time Noah made an awkward expression.
“What else can I say?”
Ulan asked why he called.
Yeah, that's not what's important. Noah regained his composure and let out a short cough..
some time after that.
I opened my mouth with a serious face.
“I saw an ominous future.”
“……!”
“The next night, something terrible will happen in the forest beyond the north gate of the academy..”
Faced with Ulan's hard expression.
Noah delivered the full story.
A story about abyss worshipers. and the time and purpose of their raid.
At the end of a fairly long story.
Laughter was suddenly heard..
“It's all, absurd, story, just.”
The one who burst into laughter is Dillia.
She looked at Noah as if he was bewildered. As if telling nonsense.
“That, tell us, to believe?”
“…….”
On the other hand, Noah reacted calmly..
It was the reaction I expected from the moment Ulan appeared with Dillia. So she answered in a calm tone..
“Then I'll prove it.”
“what, proof?”
“On the day of the exam, five agents from the task force are dispatched to escort the students to safety..”
With the unexpected words of Noah.
Dillia narrowed her eyes. It was because she knew what her intentions were..
It must be an attempt to prophesy something that can be confirmed immediately tomorrow, so that the story just spouted will be credible..
“There are two wind attribute wizards in the task force agents, and the rest are wizards specializing in earth, fire, and light attributes, respectively..”
Not only that.
Noah prophesied other details as well..
For example, extending the benefit of exemption from the written test from 1st to 3rd place, or that it will rain late tomorrow night..
And the moment I heard this.
Dillia turned her head away..
“There is no more, no value to listen to.”
It's nonsense..
Isn't there even a basis in the first place??
Dillia dismissed Noah as a lie, then turned her attention off completely. On the other hand, Noah did not give up and continued to speak..
“please take this next.”
“What is this?”
“It is a talisman that indicates the direction of the opponent. Of course it won't work if you get too far away, but it's still better than nothing..”
Amulet consisting of a pair.
It is a specially crafted amulet in case the worshipers of the abyss turn the forest into a labyrinth..
“Give one to Dillia..”
“……no need.”
Dillia glanced at Noah..
Meanwhile, she didn't respond. As if Dillia's opinion wasn't that important..
“And I'll give this to Ulan..”
small pocket made of cloth.
looks like there's something inside.
“If you find yourself in a difficult situation, open up. Because there will be an answer in it.”
“i get it. thank you.”
Unlike Dillia, who was clearly distrustful, Ulan calmly accepted Noah's advice..
some time after that.
After all the stories.
Noah looked a little relieved..
“All I have to say is this is the end.”
That's all you can do with this. Now all that remains is to believe in Ulan and Dylia and wait for them to return safely..
“Please be careful, Ulan..”
“keep in mind.”
Facing Noah's worried eyes, Ulan silently nodded..
That's how the sunday night ended.
3.
the next afternoon.
On the day of the actual hunting test.
Is it because of the fact that he will soon leave the academy and live in the forest for 72 hours??
The students gathered at the North Gate had a strange mixture of tension and anticipation on their faces..
And the same goes for Dillia..
‘72during the time…….’
You can stay with Ulan.
This thought kept Dillia awake all night..
It's because I couldn't sleep because my heart was pounding for some reason. Around the time when she forgot that it was a test and put on an excited expression.
“dilia.”
I heard a low-pitched voice.
It's Ulan's voice. Dillia turned her body around with a flushed face. to greet him. But at that moment, Ulan immediately suggested something..
“take it.”
“huh? This…….”
Talisman engraved with blue patterns.
It's the same amulet that Noah gave me at the library yesterday. Realizing this, Dillia frowned, and Ulan spoke again..
“You just need to wear it on your body..”
“……By any chance, I really believe in those words yesterday?”
“Believe.”
Ulan nodded without hesitation.
Noah is completely unreliable, but her prophecies are. Noah's prophecy had never been wrong before..
On the other hand, is it because of Ulan's prompt reply??
Dillia had an uncomfortable expression..
The moment I looked at Ulan and the talisman alternately with a sad face for some reason.
“Alright, everyone is here.”
A cheerful voice tapped in my ear..
It was the appearance of the professor in charge, Stella. Appearing with backpacks to distribute to her students, she took the podium while each item was distributed..
“Alright, so before we start testing, I'll pass on a few changes..”
as if you have something to say.
Soon, Stella's words continued..
“First of all, the 'preferential treatment' I mentioned earlier, but there are many opinions that in fact, 1st place is fixed, so we decided to give benefits up to 3rd place..”
“wow, really?!”
“3I can do it all the way to the back?”
“that's right. To be honest, it was meaningless to give it to only 1st place, but the story is different in this case..”
Students who respond positively.
Meanwhile, at that time, Dillia opened her eyes wide like a surprised rabbit. 'Cause she heard a similar story, just yesterday.
But it's too early to be surprised.
“Next, I will introduce the people who will protect you for 72 hours. Come on, please come this way!”
Stella waved..
After a while, five men and women in white coats appeared. And the students who saw them opened their eyes wide.
“me, that uniform……!”
“Faculty of Magic Special Forces?!”
“That's right. Originally, I was going to get support from the guards, but they came to help me because the special task force had enough energy..”
Stella answers with a smile.
Afterwards, while the five agents introduced themselves, Ulan muttered in a blunt tone..
“It's all like Noah said..”
“…….”
Dillia kept her mouth shut..
It was the moment when all the words that were dismissed as nonsense and laughed off just 10 minutes ago turned into prophecies..
A mixture of surprise and bewilderment.
With her eyes shaking as if shaken, she carefully put the amulet in her hand into her bosom..
After some time, after payment of goods.
Stella came down from the podium.
“Delivery information is here! Precautions related to the test will be given to you as you move to your destination..”
Stella went straight to the front of the pack..
Moments later, the students left the academy escorted by task force agents..
A place intended for hunting.
towards the northern forest.
19page. let the hunt begin
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