The Academy's Barbarian-Chapter 79
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magic war).
This is literally a lecture that teaches you how to fight when you encounter a wizard on the battlefield..
The main skills taught are:.
How to break the opponent's concentration.
How to observe magic spells, figure out which type of magic it is, and prepare for it.
Right before the magic is activated, how to break the composure to create gaps in the opponent, etc..
These are skills that, once mastered, will surely come in handy someday. So Magic War was one of the popular lectures representing Arsene Academy..
‘It was like that until 6 years ago.’
Professor of Magic War.
Parco Delma smiled bitterly..
about 6 years ago.
The war in the west of the empire is over.
It is certainly good news that the long war that has been going on for decades has ended. However, it was close to a sad news for Professor Parco..
After the end of the Western War, the big and small wars related to it ended all at once..
As a result, the battlefield quickly disappeared..
Since then, there have been fewer fights with wizards, and the popularity of magic wars has gradually withered..
‘Well, it's worth it.’
If you don't have to deal with a mage, you don't have to learn the hard way..
Of course, this is a foolish idea.
Unless the empire completely abandons its territorial ambitions, war will break out again..
‘But the students thought differently..’
He seemed to think that it was better to take a course that would be useful now than to prepare for a war that never happened..
and the result.
Magic Wars, which once represented Arsene Academy, had become an unpopular lecture. Now I have to worry about the lack of students.
So, in the middle of the stress, I even went through an unpleasant thing this morning..
It was because the Military Faculty summoned him from an early hour. Yes, I was able to understand and move on by yielding one hundred steps..
But the problem was then.
‘……Bergze Erkazan.’
The protagonist who ended the Western War and the Dean of the Military Faculty. He summoned Parco from the dawn of time, and he threw out these words without hesitation..
「Among the students in your lecture, there is a student who could not take the exam due to official duties. I'm going to give him a chance to retake, so please schedule the exam..」
This was a clear notice.
At the same time, it was also very rude..
No matter how much the dean is, it's not a request for understanding or a request like this..
‘Are you ignoring it as an unpopular lecture??’
To the extent that I suddenly thought of this, Parco was very displeased. So I responded like this.
「I'm sorry, but due to scheduling issues, I only have time this afternoon. If that's okay with you, I'll schedule an exam..」
it was kind of grumpy.
It was also a counterattack to the rude notice..
Meanwhile, Dean Berger seemed a little taken aback by Parco's words, but accepted it..
So, the exam was scheduled in one day..
‘I'm sorry for the party…….’
no, correct me.
Looking back, I wasn't too sorry..
The student taking the exam today is a problem student with only 4 days of attendance..
Of course, it is said that he was not able to attend the lecture because he was suspended from school for causing controversy, but that was not the case with Parco..
the reason anyway.
It's true that I didn't listen to the lecture.
By the time I finished reminiscing like that.
all over!
I could feel the popularity from afar. A tall man with his upper body naked coming this way.
soon after finding him.
Parco's eyes narrowed..
‘Ulaanbaatar.’
The first barbarian to enter Arsene Academy and the highest passer. At the same time, a terrorist who created a large number of injured at the entrance ceremony, etc..
The person at the center of all rumors.
Also among the rumors was this.
‘Are you sure you said you were an expert??’
A person who is stronger than most professors.
However, Parco did not believe this rumor..
If he's really an expert, there's no reason for him to enter the academy. So he decided it was just an inflated rumor..
then.
“huh?”
Suddenly, a person who caught Parco's attention appeared. She was the green-haired woman who appeared with Ulan..
“you…….”
“Ahaha, hello. professor.”
A woman greeting with an awkward smile.
It was Professor Stella of the actual hunting lecture..
He was also a disciple whom Parco taught ten years ago. So he asked with a happy face..
“What are you doing here?”
“I came as a member.”
“said to be an observer?”
“Yes, even if there are special circumstances, this exam is in the form of a retest..”
Attendance by an observer is mandatory for all reexaminations..
to prevent cheating.
Recalling the forgotten fact, Parco nodded as if he understood..
‘however…….’
there was a bit of a puzzle.
Because usually the observer is left to the inspector. There was no reason for the professor to take himself as an observer..
But the doubts didn't last long.
That's not what's important now.
“please take care of me.”
Ulan bowing his head with dignity.
Although he is a savage, he seems to have learned the minimum manners. Parco responded with a nod of his head, then immediately moved his lips..
to get to the point.
“There are two types of tests you will take today..”
“two kinds?”
“One is a paper test and the other is a practical test. I took a paper test while you were absent..”
Of course, the percentage reflected in grades is low.
Since the magic battle focuses on the skill of fighting wizards, of course, the practical test was much more important than the theory..
“But since I can't come up with the same problem as then, I'll replace it with a simple question..”
If you give the same questions as those already taken, you are likely to receive objections from other students in the future..
Also, because he didn't want to waste time with a note test, Parco immediately opened his mouth..
“Okay, so the first question. Suppose you encounter a mage on the battlefield, what would be your first action?.”
“When you meet the wizard…….”
Ulan's eyes calmed down..
And the trouble didn't last long.
“I'll split the head first with an axe..”
“……what?”
Parco asked in confusion..
It could have been the right answer simply by looking at the results, but it wasn't the answer he wanted. So I frowned at him and shook his head..
“No, I want you to explain the process that led to that result. How to approach the mage, how to thwart the magic.”
“Aha, that's what it meant.”
Looks like I understand now.
Ulan corrected the answer.
“Simple. If you run quickly and split the head before using magic, it will be solved..”
“…….”
It's no different from the answer I gave at the beginning.
Parco kept his mouth shut..
After a while, he opened his mouth with a feeling that somehow his head was pounding..
“……move on to the second question.”
“ask me anything.”
“Assuming that you have completed the spell and encountered a wizard who has just started chanting, how would you stop the magic from being activated??”
“I can stop this.”
It's an ax again.
“So specifically…….”
“After closing the distance with the wizard, it's enough to split the head faster than the magic can be activated..”
Stop chopping his head off!
Unable to bear it, Parco crumpled his face. he replied with a look of his patience running out..
“It's easier said than done.”
“easy for me.”
“Look! I'm in the mood to play with you……!”
“If you don't believe me, I'll show you.”
Crimson eyes glowing coolly.
I felt a sense of intimidation for some reason, and my shoulders twitched. But even for a moment, Parco let out a sigh as if he was okay..
“Whoa, I get it. I don't think there's any point in asking more questions, so let's move on to the practical test..”
I have more prepared questions, but continuing is a waste of time.
After all, no matter what question I asked, the answer would be to split my head with an axe. So Parco turned around and headed for the test site..
“This practical test is a test to find out how to subdue an opponent when put in a one-on-one situation with a wizard on the battlefield..”
If it's a skill, it's all taught in lectures.
If you make full use of it, you will be able to defeat your opponent without much difficulty..
‘On the other hand, this savage…….’
I haven't learned anything so far.
In the first place, the number of days of attendance was only 4 days, so.
Also, when you see the little ones answering the question just now, the obvious results will come out..
That was then.
“It's okay if I ask you a question?”
Ulan raised his hand. Parco nodded his head, and soon the question returned..
“How can I suppress?”
“It's simple. You can break this marble.”
The now familiar blue marble.
However, this time it was in the form of a necklace..
“Likewise, you will also have this orb. Beads must be worn around the neck, and if stored elsewhere or broken, you will be disqualified..”
“Right. I understand.”
Ulan nodded again..
Next, Parco pointed to the map of the testing grounds. There, the starting positions of the candidates and wizards were marked respectively..
“Candidates and wizards are tested at a certain interval. If I were to measure the distance, it would be roughly thirty steps..”
“Surprisingly short interval.”
“You may think so, but it will feel farther than that. wizards are not trees.”
It was the sound of fighting while moving, rather than being stuck in place like a tree. As a mage, the farther the distance, the better it will be in battle..
“The following is an explanation of the evaluation criteria..”
After a short cough.
Parco's explanation continued..
“Since the goal of Magic Battle is to subdue the opposing wizard as quickly as possible, the shorter the time taken to subdue, the higher the score..”
“Then what is the deductible factor??”
“It is determined by the number of times the opposing mage uses magic. In other words, it is important to subdue while preventing the use of magic as much as possible..”
In summary, it means that you need to defeat your opponent as quickly as possible before they can use magic to get a high score..
Ulan nodded..
as if I understood.
“For reference, if you can't subdue the opponent's mage until the magic is activated 10 times, this will also be disqualified..”
“I'll keep in mind.”
“good. Then let's begin. move to seat.”
After Parco finished speaking, Ulan moved to the designated spot. No, he meant to. But suddenly, in doubt, he turned his head..
“But where is my opponent?”
“is it right in front of you?”
“If it's in front of you…….”
“I'm your opponent.”
Parco answered in a calm tone. At that moment, Stella, who had been silent, interrupted the conversation..
“I, Professor Parco.?”
“why but?”
“I heard that teaching assistants played opposite roles in the exam last week.…….”
“ah, that's right It was like that then.”
After a slow nod.
Parco's eyes flashed fiercely..
“But not today. Because of the rush to schedule, I didn't have time to call the teaching assistants..”
horse had bones.
The proof was that his voice had a lot of strength in the part of making a schedule in a hurry..
“Of course I know it's not fair. So, to balance things out, I'm going to start by closing the distance between you to twenty paces..”
“twenty steps?”
“yes i agree?”
Ulan nodded silently..
As for the answer, he's a cool guy. Parco looked back at Stella and asked..
“you?”
“I have to agree. As long as the parties have agreed, there is no room for the witness to intervene. but…….”
“but?”
The moment Parco asked,.
Stella approached with quick steps and grabbed Parco's hand. Then she spoke her words with worried eyes..
“please be careful.”
“……what?”
“Never let your guard down. Don't even look at it, fight with all your might. Do you think your opponent is a monster?.”
it's a strange reaction.
To support the professor, not the test taker?.
Parco put on a bewildered expression for a moment, then burst out laughing..
“Don't worry. Because I have no intention of seeing you.”
Parco is a high level wizard.
Although I'm old and frail, I still don't have to worry about it..
Right after turning around like that.
He stood twenty paces away from Ulan..
Soon after, he opened his mouth while looking at the exam hall full of large rocks and trees..
“Make full use of terrain features to disrupt magic and subdue me. You can use anything as a weapon as long as it's in the exam hall..”
“I'll refer you to.”
“In addition, this test is being recorded, so please refrain from cheating, such as hiding marbles. If caught, everyone is disqualified.”
Ulan silently nodded..
It's explained, so it's like telling me to start quickly.
“The signal to start is asking you.”
“yes, be careful.”
Stella worries about herself until the end.
Soon she left the exam room and headed for the podium..
At the same time, Parco raised his magic power..
A magic spell completed at high speed. He pictured the fight that was about to begin..
‘The first thing to do is obvious.’
I will rush to close the distance with myself.
Of course it's not wrong.
Closing the distance with your opponent in a battle of magic was the standard of the standard..
‘but…….’
If you run blindly, waiting is inevitable.
What Ulan had to do was determine what kind of magic Parco was using and the composition of the formula to determine the true nature of the magic..
Only then will you be prepared for the next situation.
‘First make the swamp.’
3Star's earth attribute magic, swamp land.
This is a magic that literally creates a muddy swamp to hinder the opponent's movement..
After tying up Ulan's feet like that,.
Parco's plan was to spread the distance with space jump magic and pour attack magic..
‘If you've taken my class, you know what to do if you fall into a swamp.…….’
There was no way Ulan knew.
So let me take this opportunity to pay the price for not listening to my lectures..
Parco's eyes flashed fiercely..
then.
“We will start testing soon! Blowing the whistle is the signal to start!”
Stella waved her whistle..
Parco then glared at Ulan in front of him..
In order to tell the young and energetic savages the essence of the magic war.
and at that moment.
beep!
Stella's whistle blew.
Parco opened his eyes..
“……!?”
It's because I suddenly felt pain in my chest..
At the same time, my breathing was tight. As if something strong is pressing the lungs firmly.
‘what the hell…….’
vision getting blurry.
When I couldn't even breathe.
Suddenly, his gaze turned to the chest..
An object followed.
‘……pebbles?’
it's a small pebble.
A stone that can often be found on the floor of the exam hall penetrated Parco's orb and was lodged in his stomach..
last this sight.
Parco lost consciousness.
21page. cramming
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