The Academy's Barbarian-Chapter 81
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7.
“……Dylia Arpen?”
Ibela's tone hardened..
A voice as cold as cold eyes.
But it wasn't just her who changed..
“…….”
As soon as I became aware of Ibella's existence,.
Suddenly, Dillia also shut her mouth tightly..
A heavy silence followed.
Is it because of the gloomy atmosphere? Noah rolled his blue eyes..
‘Yes?’
what? Why is the atmosphere suddenly like this??
It's just a chance encounter, but both keep their mouths shut and don't say anything..
just stare at each other.
This is beyond awkward, and it can be described as a cold air flow..
When the cold silence continued.
“oh, that's right.”
Suddenly, Isabella opened her mouth..
As if something I had forgotten came to mind.
“Come to think of it, I said I would be discharged today.?”
The news that Ulan spoke during the day.
Then Dillia's eyes narrowed..
As if asking how you know that. Faced with this, Bella replied with her grin..
“I heard from ulan.”
“to uhlan……?”
“huh. A 'friend' from the same lecture is leaving the hospital this evening.”
The word “friend” was particularly powerful.
However, only Dillia noticed this. The proof is that the silver eyebrows twitch once..
“I've been talking to Ulan a lot lately, so I've heard a lot of stories..”
“…….”
talk often.
Dillia's eyes narrowed at these words..
A very uncomfortable expression.
But even for a moment, Dillia said in a calm tone as if she had never made that expression before..
“that's me too.”
“what?”
“Because I also, every day, had a conversation.”
Dillia covered her cheek with the palm of her hand..
Then he laughed and said.
“I didn't have to, I said yes, but he came to visit me every day..”
it's actually a lie.
I never said I didn't have to come..
Quite the opposite. Because I was bored, it was Dillia who begged me to visit her every day. But it's true that he came every day, so it doesn't matter.
Dillia thought so.
“…….”
On the other hand, Evelyn's expression was not very good..
Eyes that burn quietly. It was like watching the flames of jealousy. But the burning eyes soon faded..
“Well, Ulan is very considerate..”
Ibella smiled and shrugged her shoulders..
As if acknowledging Dillia's words.
Then both eyes flashed fiercely. As if I had a chance to counterattack.
“I also exercise alone with Ulan every morning these days, and every time it's time to go home, he walks me to the girls' dormitory..”
Strictly speaking, this is not true..
On the way back after the exercise course, it's just that the girls' dormitory comes out first..
Still, if you look at the shape alone, it's right to take you away, so it's probably not a lie..
Isabella thought so.
“……alone?”
This time, Dillia's complexion hardened..
A rather displeased expression. It seemed that he didn't like the fact that the two of us were doing something together..
Meanwhile around that time.
Watching the conversation between the two from a distance, Noah suddenly felt strange..
‘oh what is this?’
I'm sure we're having a normal conversation, but it feels like the atmosphere is getting worse? I can't explain it well in words, but it felt like that..
‘and somehow…….’
Looking at Ybela and Dillia now, it feels like they're competing to see who's more special to Ulan..
why?
Noah tilted his head..
Then, around the time I made a puzzled expression.
“Noah.”
“……uh?”
“I'm hungry. let's go eat.”
Ibella took Noah's hand..
Judging by her stiff face, it seems that she doesn't want to talk to Dillia any more..
“ugh, yes okay.”
After a sudden nod.
Noah wanted to follow Ibella. But then, her tiny palm grabbed her wrist..
“not yet.”
dripping speech.
It was Dillia. She continued her speech, holding her Noah's wrist tightly..
“We, the conversation, are not over.”
That's it. Noah hadn't answered Dillia's question yet..
With Noah in between.
The two glared at each other once. As if exchanging a strange war of nerves.
‘It's like the main character of a love triangle.’
But it wasn't a very pleasant feeling..
No matter what choice I made, I felt like I was going to fall out with one or the other. The desolate atmosphere that seemed to suffocate here was a bonus..
“Leave him alone and let's go.”
“A little more, together, I want to talk.”
The two of us talked at the same time.
At the same time, the two pairs of eyes turned this way..
As if forced to choose quickly. Noah stomped her feet, crying inside her..
At that moment.
The voice of salvation has been heard.
“what are you doing here?”
low pitched bass.
I saw a tall man standing with his back to the sunset.
It was Ulan.
“won't go in?”
“……!”
“Ulan!”
The moment I found Ulan.
The complexion of the two girls suddenly brightened..
Soon after, the two approached Ulan's side without asking who came first. As if Noah didn't care. It was Ibella who spoke first after that..
“The thing that was called during the day worked out well?”
“yeah, it wasn't a big deal.”
“you can ask what happened?”
“I just took the re-exam.”
“Yes? condition?”
“There was a subject that I hadn't taken the test yet. That's why I'm on my way to retest.”
Magic War and Pursuit.
Ulan briefly explained the reason for taking the retest and the process. After a while, this Bella nodded her head as if she understood..
“I see I did well on the test?”
“Both received an S grade.”
“wow, really?”
Ibella's eyes widened..
That's right.
'Cause getting an S rank isn't easy.
Each semester, each class, only one grade can be received. In other words, it means that only 1st place can be obtained..
“It's also Ulan. really great.”
Ibella bursts with admiration.
When the conversation was cut off for a while, there was a person who did not miss this gap and dug in..
cock cock!
A girl who stretched out her slender fingers and stabbed Ulan's side. It was Dillia..
“what?”
“I'm discharged.”
“it looks like.”
“……otherwise, nothing to say?”
Dillia had a sullen expression. As if he didn't like his nonchalant reaction.
but for a while.
Ulan's question soon resumed..
“Is your body okay??”
“huh. now I'm fine.”
“the headache?”
“That too, a lot, got better.”
After that, the question continued..
It was just a question of health, but Dillia's complexion noticeably brightened. This meant that Ulan was interested in him..
Meanwhile at that time.
Noah had a puzzled look on his face..
‘what?’
There is something that catches the eye for a moment.
The change in the expression of the two girls.
First of all, as Dillia's complexion brightens, Ibela's face hardens like stone. Conversely, when Bella smiled, she made a sullen expression, as if Dillia was uncomfortable..
‘What can I say? a bit of a mood…….’
seem to be wary of each other.
Then I suddenly had this idea.
I think it's like putting the person you like in between and keeping your rivals in check..
But Noah laughed..
‘ah, please I must be mistaken.’
Opponent is that uhlan.
A barbarian warrior who only knows how to fight.
There was nowhere that Ibella and Dillia could feel rationally..
‘Of course Ibella could be.’
Even in the original work, Ulan and Ybela were more like colleagues and less like family. There was a time when Geomhee openly said that he was the most trusted comrade..
It also has a characteristic of muscularity, and since I received a lot of help from Ulan this time, it wouldn't be strange to have a crush on it..
‘But Dillia…….’
has little contact with uhlans.
In the first place, it is not revealed what kind of opposite sex she likes in the original work. So she's in secondary creation, she's mainly she's hooked up with Bella and.
So Noah judged.
At least it won't be a chronological problem.
When I made such a willful decision.
rumble!
There was a booming sound from Ulan's ship..
reminder to eat something.
And the moment I heard this, Ybela and Dillia started talking to each other without asking anyone first..
“Oh, are you hungry? Let's go eat.”
“I, cooking, pre-ordered.”
Immediately after speaking at the same time.
Two pairs of eyes collided in the air..
However, no conversation took place between the two. Just look at Ulan again and talk.
“Ulan, you like whole turkey.?”
“Honey gummy, stew, more, delicious?”
an additional clash.
Different eyes brightened fiercely. Subsequently, the two looked up at Ulan in unison and asked:.
“What will uhlan eat?”
“Ulan, which one is better?”
which dish to choose?
It's just a question, but there was a strange tension in the eyes of the two girls..
Then Ulan opened his mouth.
“That's it, there's no need to worry.”
“……!”
Answer without hesitation.
The two swallowed dry saliva at the words that sounded as if they had made a decision a long time ago. When I waited for an answer with my ears pricked up.
Ulan said with a grin..
“It's enough to eat both.”
Truly a simple answer.
On the other hand, the two of them had a blank expression. As if I didn't expect to hear an answer like this.
“uh, that's…….”
“That's right.”
Certainly, if it was Ulan, it would be possible..
No, on the contrary, if you ate both, you might as well eat more. Still, it wasn't the answer they wanted, so the two of them put on a puzzled expression..
but that's for a while.
Evela and Dillia's eyes widened..
“……!?”
“Ooh, Ulan. hands…….”
It's because Ulan caught the two of them by the hand..
completely unexpected action.
Is that why? The two girls had a clear expression of bewilderment on their faces. Conversely, Ulan replied without changing his complexion..
“hungry. let's go.”
If it's too late, the restaurant will be out of business..
So Ulan moved on.
Conversation ended at the same time.
Because Evela and Dillia, who were talking in the middle of the conversation, kept their mouths shut and bowed their heads. It was with earlobes that turned red like the setting sun..
“Oh, I'm coming too!”
At that time, Noah also belatedly caught up..
Today, I have an important story to tell Ulan. So the four men and women headed to the restaurant..
8.
and that night.
After eating, Ulan returned to his room..
As soon as we went inside, a cool breeze blew. What's the wind all of a sudden? As I thought so, I suddenly saw a half-open window..
“Looks like he's out.”
The guy meant white wolf..
Because Baekrang used to disappear for a walk every night. So Ulan opened the window wide with a nonchalant expression on his face..
jump!
A wind full of the scent of the forest that will soon blow.
He leaned against the window. Then he muttered, stroking his strong stomach..
“Today was a fun time.”
A smile bloomed on his lips..
It was natural. Tonight's dinner was a time I missed quite a bit for Ulan. To the extent that memories from the past life come to mind.
‘but…….’
It did take a little while.
That there was no conversation between Ibella and Dillia. But I figured it wasn't something to worry about..
‘Maybe it was because it was awkward.’
It was like that when the two first met.
So time will pass and you'll be fine.
just like in the past life.
Just as he remembered what had happened earlier, Ulan's eyes suddenly became bitter..
“by the way…….”
after dinner.
When I was about to return to the dormitory, I suddenly heard something meaningful from Noah..
「I had a dream in which a monster emerged from the fountain of magic. A monster you've never seen before.」
If you listen to it like this, all you have to do is simply have a dream in which a monster appears. But the problem was that Noah was the one who had this dream..
That's not just a dream, it might be the future. Besides, Ulan and Noah have a job to go to the magic spring soon..
‘Understanding and Detecting Magical Flows.’
To go take an exam conducted by Professor Ormine. Remembering this, Ulan chewed on Noah's words again..
‘It's a monster I've never seen before.’
Then there's a good chance it's an abyssal monster..
The fountain of magical power was the closest place to the abyss. Also, some time ago, it was because I actually saw the monster of the abyss in the northern forest..
but nothing to worry about.
Because dealing with monsters from the depths was one of Uhlan's specialties..
‘no matter what.’
In his past life, he split the heads of thousands and tens of thousands of monsters. It is necessary to repeat the same action this time.
so I wasn't too worried.
Above all else, there were more important things than worrying about the future that hasn't happened yet..
“…….”
What his gaze reached was a thick book.
This book, which has over five hundred pages, is the textbook for the 'Understanding and Detection of Magical Flows' mentioned earlier..
And the subject was almost the only subject in the midterm exam that included a written test..
I just didn't have to see all of them.
Thanks to Noah for summarizing the points. However, even if I summarized the main points, there were over 70 chapters..
‘Less than ten days left.’
I have to read seven chapters a day so I can barely read one. Ulan took a deep breath and sat down in front of the desk with a sad face..
“……it's going to be a tough fight.”
Ulan is a warrior. So no matter what kind of fight it is, never avoid it..
So this time I stood on the battlefield.
Furthermore, with a determined determination in my heart, I turned the pages of the textbook without hesitation..
It was to start a bloody battle..
9.
Meanwhile at that time.
Around the time when Ulan was fighting the textbook.
The northern forest was tinged with a cluttered atmosphere..
I'll do just that.
Due to the casualties caused by the Abyss Worshipers' attack, the Arsene Academy's investigation team has littered the entire forest..
A forest road where the darkness of night descends silently.
There was a visitor who suddenly found the forest.
all over!
A girl with apricot-colored hair swaying and walking. It was Dipplin Chernio, the person in charge of the leader of this investigation team..
how long has it been like that?
Deflin finally stopped in place..
The place she arrived at was the end of the northern outskirts..
“I can come out now.”
Dipplin opened his mouth..
as if talking to someone.
Then, after a while, with the sound of fluttering wings, a crow appeared..
“Long time no see, Chernio.”
A grave voice soon heard.
It was clear human language..
On the other hand, Dipplin looked at the crow with a calm face as if he was not surprised at all..
“I hate greetings. It's not like we've seen each other for a day or two. Rather, let's hear the explanation first..”
When a rather cold reply came out, the crow bowed its head as if waiting..
“I'm sorry about this.”
“…….”
“Just to make an excuse, we couldn't help it either. Because no church can control all its worshipers..”
A crow that speaks skillfully.
He rattled his stretched beak..
“In particular, the wizard named 'Quint' who suffered this time was famous for not following the orders of the organization. so even more…….”
“If you can't manage it, you need to dispose of it quickly..”
Immediately after interrupting the crow.
her eyes went cold.
“Because of your neglect, I almost lost my precious pupil..”
“sorry about that.”
“Do you know that's all? Five of his men were also killed. You know how much money and time it takes to develop an intermediate wizard.?”
“…….”
The crow closed its beak tightly.
The time he spoke again was when Dipplin's fierce reprimand had ended for a moment..
“understood. so i will compensate.”
“It's a reward?”
“yes what do you want?”
As soon as the crow's question is over.
Dipplin moved his pointy ears slightly. As if you wished for something. But she didn't show it, and she replied in a snarky tone..
“Hmmm, to be honest, I don't think I'll feel better no matter what I do, but I think I might change my mind if it's a top-notch mana stone..”
“top quality mana stone?”
The crow tilted its head..
As if I heard an unexpected answer.
“If so, why not buy in bulk??”
“Okay, I have some circumstances..”
Dipplin frowned..
It's because I remembered the unfortunate accident that happened last month in the lab at the fountain of magic..
But that's only for a moment.
brought the conversation back to the main topic.
“So will you give it? I won't?”
“will provide Ten is enough?”
“Are you kidding me? put it on someone's nose No matter how bad it is, I have to give 30.”
“that's too much.”
“Because it's not excessive. Even 30 lives are not enough for 5 middle level wizards..”
Tense negotiations with no concessions.
After a while, it was the crow that raised the white flag..
“……i get it. I will arrange.”
“um, good Then I'll forget about this.”
Dipplin grinned..
But at that moment.
Suddenly, her eyes changed. Then she stretched out her hand towards the forest..
Faaaaaaa!
Golden light that blooms brilliantly.
Soon arrows of light were shot..
Quaang! kwaaaang!
With a roar, the forest quickly became a scorched earth. The crow asked in surprise at this sudden action..
“what's going on?”
“uhm, nothing.”
“Even if that's the case, the intent to kill is buried?”
“I just thought someone was listening, but I guess I was mistaken..”
Looking back, I feel nothing.
Dipplin shrugged. In the meantime, the crow turned the topic to another place..
“Rather, the progress of the 'experiment'?”
“The preparations are over. All that remains is to run..”
“when is the due date?”
“The exam period will end soon, so I'm going to make it a day when everyone can relax..”
Maybe I didn't like the ambiguous answer??
The crow widened its eyes fiercely..
“tell me the exact date.”
“430th of the month, Friday.”
The firm answer that came back at the same time.
Dipplin grinned and continued..
“On the day the midterm period ends, we plan to start the 5th experiment. So until then, you must send in at least six of the highest quality mana stones for the experiment..”
“i get it. deliver it as soon as possible.”
“yes i will wait.”
“Then I will contact you again soon.”
After a long conversation.
The crow's eyes were stained with sorrow..
“for the abyss and the truth.”
“yes for the truth.”
Deflin's answer at the end.
Awesome! Quadduk!
The crow's body twisted wildly..
Then, suddenly, it burst like a balloon..
Feathers and flesh scattered everywhere. Dipplin left the forest, leaving the crow's corpse behind..
how long has it been since?
A hazy mist suddenly rose from the place where Dipplin had started to use his magic..
slippery!
The fog wriggled like a living creature, then took shape. White wolf with pure white fur and sharp claws.
It was the white wolf.
[Grrrrr!]
The guy glared at the place where Dipplin had disappeared and growled low with a menacing force. Then he turned into mist again and scattered into thin air..
some time after that.
The northern forest was once again darkened..
As if there was no one from the beginning.
and time passed.
The last day of midterm exams.
4The morning of the 30th of the month was bright.
22page. a changing future
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