The Academy's Barbarian-Chapter 82
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1.
4Friday the 30th of the month.
a dusky dawn.
Passing through the corridors of the academy research wing, there was a person who found the lab alone. It was Director Ormine, the professor in charge of the magic detection lecture..
how long has it been like that?
After walking for a while, Direk stopped. The place where Direk arrives is his laboratory. He strode inside and immediately sat down in front of the desk..
roar!
As the candles were lit, the dark laboratory was brightly lit. Direc leaned back in his chair and opened the desk drawer in silence..
What he brought out was a letter.
The envelope had a very ornate seal on it. It is the seal of the Earl of Dermore, Direc's brother-in-law and one of the great nobles..
“…….”
Direk stared at this without a word..
He remembered what had happened three days ago, on Tuesday. He was invited to dinner by the owner of the letter, Earl of Dermore..
‘It was an invitation I couldn't refuse..’
Earl of Dermore is a sponsor who provides funds for Direc's research. So he headed to the mansion, the meeting place, without saying anything..
After dinner,.
The count revealed his business for inviting him..
「I have an urgent request for you. There are two things I want to ask for, but no matter how much I think about it, I have no one else to ask for but you..」
The reason why the Count sponsored Direc was simply because he was a professor at Arsene Academy..
Derek was well aware of this fact..
Then, the thing the Count wants to find is also something that only a professor at Arsene Academy can get his hands on..
After a while, the prediction was right.
‘Fountain of Power, District 3.’
This is the location of the object the count said.
As he said, there was no one better suited for this job than Director. Direc was able to enter District 3 in the name of research, so.
In any case, after clarifying the.
The Count revealed the identity of the object.
「Say it straight-forward. What I want to get my hands on is 'Phosphorite Stone' and 'Shim Geuksu'.」
phosphorus stone).
This is a unique stone that can only be found in District 3, and is characterized by having a material as hard as steel..
and one more.
Phosphorite has unique characteristics.
‘When light shines on it, it emits light and does not stick to other ores that exist nearby..’
and turn into a lump.
As if we were one from the beginning.
Perhaps because it has the property of attracting light while emitting light, it was named phosphate stone..
‘to the next…….’
deep water).
It refers to the water flowing from the depths of the spring of magical power. It has a dark green color like green algae and is characterized by high concentration of magical energy..
Like the Phosphate Stone, this one can only be obtained from the Fountain of Magic, District 3..
Because deep water loses all properties and turns into ordinary water the moment it touches the fog that exists on the border of District 2..
‘Neither material is difficult to obtain..’
There were so many phosphate stones that one could kick one's feet, and deep water can be easily obtained at the water's edge. So when I heard this far, I was willing to accept.
but there was one problem.
the amount of material).
【Phosphorite: 8 kg】
【Deep pole water: 35L】
Even if you simply think about it, it is not a quantity that you can carry alone. Above all, with this amount, you can't avoid the eyes of the golems guarding the spring's borders..
All items in the Magic Fountain are strictly prohibited from being taken out. If you get caught, you could lose your professorship..
So at first I declined..
Because the stakes were too high.
Then Count Dermore, as if expecting Direc's answer, presented a solution..
‘You said you would attach an assistant.’
The identity of the helper is an academy student.
And it is said that the assistant has the ability to easily move that amount of material..
‘so what i have to do…….’
Entering District 3 with a helper.
Next, after securing the phosphate stone and deep water, it was said that all the work would be over if you handed it to the helper on the spot..
one more here.
The Count added an unconventional condition. Regarding the reward that will be provided when this task is completed..
「If you successfully complete this request, we promise to provide stable research funding until your research is successful..」
the moment I heard this.
Direc quickly accepted the count's request..
Currently, his research was on the verge of success, but he could not finish it because of lack of money..
‘If money problems are solved……!’
Direk's research ends successfully.
If so, you will be able to obtain the 'magical talent' you have longed for. As if he was happy just imagining it, Direk smiled brightly..
then.
smart!
I heard the sound of breaking my thoughts.
It was a polite knock.
“excuse me.”
The door opened with a youthful smile.
The one who appeared next was a girl with gray hair.
Seeing this, Director tilted his head..
It was the first time I saw your face.
“you……?”
“I came with an introduction from Count Dermore..”
At that moment, Direc realized.
The fact that this girl was the helper Count Dermore had spoken of. Meanwhile, the girl who visited the lab gave a brief introduction in a polite tone..
“Today, I am 'Sylphy Ludhina', who will accompany you to the fountain of magic as the professor's assistant..”
At the end of the girl's self-introduction.
The last day of the midterm period has dawned.
2.
Before long, the morning dawned completely.
Ulan opened his eyes..
The first thing I saw was the white ceiling.
Then I felt the hard touch of the floor. It's because I slept on the floor with a decent bed..
“yes i read the book…….”
My head was overloaded and I passed out.
With memories of the past, Ulan grinned..
A smile with a strong sense of accomplishment.
the reason was simple.
“read all of this.”
A total of 70 textbooks.
Over the past ten days, he has managed to cram all of this into his head. This is an achievement he has not been able to achieve in his previous life..
It was natural to feel a proud sense of accomplishment..
‘There's only one thing left.’
All you have to do is challenge the written test and win.
I didn't even feel insecure.
Because the preparations are already complete. While I was warming up, I suddenly saw my watch..
“I'll have to prepare soon.”
Current time is 7:00 AM.
The test will start in 1 hour.
The last test of this midterm exam.
‘It was a 'magic detection' test.
And I heard that this test is unusually held inside the 'fountain of magic'..
‘So at least…….’
It means that we must reach the fountain of magic by 8:00 am. there was no time to relax.
After brushing off all the distractions.
Ulan quickly finished preparing.
Then, as I was about to leave the dormitory, I ran into an unexpected person at the entrance..
“Noah?”
black hair and blue eyes.
slender girl.
As if she had been waiting for Ulan all along, she trotted towards him as soon as she saw him..
“I don't have a good complexion..”
“yes, that's actually…….”
“Is it the dream I told you about last time??”
“…….”
Noah closed his mouth..
Then he nodded his hard face..
two days ago.
She said something meaningful out of the blue..
For three days in a row, I have the same dream every time.
It was an extension of the dream of a monster coming out of the fountain of magic that I had heard about ten days ago..
This was an ominous omen.
Noah sees the future through his dreams.
That means that today, when she visits the fountain of magic, her dream may become a reality..
“Okay. Because preparation is perfect.”
Ulan, on the other hand, didn't really care..
Because you are already fully prepared. A pair of axes mounted on the waist is evidence.
On the other hand, Noah's complexion remained firm..
“……But today's dream was a little different.”
“how was it different?”
“Ulan appeared in my dream.”
“I?”
“Yes, and as I battled monsters, I found vital points one by one..”
There are 3 monsters in total..
head, waist and buttocks, respectively..
I also added information that it will regenerate continuously unless this part is destroyed first..
“And in the process of finding it, I saw Ulan seriously injured. so…….”
I didn't feel comfortable.
Noah meant to say that. But she continued her uhlan's words one step ahead of her..
“do not worry.”
A large hand stroked his hair.
Soon after, Ulan smirked..
“As long as I know the enemy's weakness in advance and fight, I won't get hurt.”
The reason I struggled a lot while fighting the Lords of the Abyss in my past life was because it took time to find their weaknesses..
If you know your weaknesses or vitals in advance, the story is completely different. Ulan grinned, and she answered confidently..
“i win.”
An answer with strong confidence.
Did Noah feel this too??
The hard expression on his face softened little by little. Meanwhile, Ulan suddenly lowered his head gently..
“thank you.”
“Yes? what is it all of a sudden?”
“'Cause your foresight always helps.”
Just look at the Abyssal worshiper raid that happened last time. And perhaps this time also Noah's prophecy will be of great help..
In battles with monsters, especially demon beasts, it is a great advantage to know the vital points in advance and go into battle..
“yea, it's okay.”
Meanwhile, Noah waved his hand as if he didn't care about Ulan's thanks..
“Ulan helps me a lot too..”
“I? when?”
“Even when I left the meadow and came to the academy, you always protected me, and if something dangerous happened today, you would protect me, right??”
The last words sounded a bit odd..
As if asking you to protect yourself in case something happens. But Ulan nodded her head without much hesitation..
“Of course. I will protect you.”
“hehe, that's enough.”
Did you like Ulan's immediate answer??
Noah laughed bashfully. Then he immediately took Ulan's hand and dragged him and said:.
“Well then, let's go. I'm late for my exam.”
30 minutes left now.
Ulan and Noah moved quickly.
Toward the fountain of magical power, the test site.
3.
7:50 a.m..
When there are 10 minutes left until the start of the test.
The two arrived at the entrance to the fountain of magical power..
Noah relaxed, recalling the conversation he had just had with Ulan..
‘This gave me all the information I needed.’
From the appearance of monsters to weaknesses.
In addition, he made sure to appeal to him to protect himself if something dangerous happened..
‘All that's left is…….’
All you have to do is defeat Professor Direk who turns into a monster and get a reward. That's what I thought until I reached the fountain of magic..
‘however…….’
I got a new problem.
A variable that did not exist in the original work was inserted. That was a pretty big variable too..
‘……why is he here?’
Noah looked at Ulan with narrowed eyes..
To be precise, the silver-haired girl who occupied his side.
It was Dylia Arpen..
At first, I thought I was just here to see Ulan, but after listening to the conversation, I realized it wasn't..
‘alternative test.’
It was said that there was a subject that could not be tested due to unavoidable circumstances, so it was inevitably replaced by the 'magic detection test'..
‘maybe it's because of that incident.’
The Abyssal Cultist Assault Incident.
Dillia was hospitalized for 10 days due to the incident..
In the meantime, there was a subject that failed to take the test, and the magic detection test was chosen as a substitute test for that subject..
‘but…….’
This did not happen in the original.
In the first place, on the last day of the midterm exam period, only Professor Direk and the students of the magic detection lecture entered the fountain of magic..
That's why I used the word variable.
‘but it's still okay.’
I was taken aback by the sudden appearance of Dillia, but the result itself will not change..
Rather, since the name was added, it would be easier to subdue Professor Direk. Dillia's skills are just ahead of the mage level..
Around the time I managed to regain my composure.
It was finally 8 am sharp..
“It seems everyone has gathered.”
A dry voice heard at the same time.
It was Professor Direc Ormine, the professor in charge of magic detection and the supervisor of this test..
Direc, who appeared with five men and women presumed to be assistant supervisors, glanced at the huddled students and said,.
“Then, from now on, enter the fountain of magical power..”
With words announcing the start of the test.
The assistant supervisors were busy moving..
“let everyone line up!”
“The ranks are in order of attendance number.!”
“Alternate test takers go to the back!”
Ulan and Noah are near the lead.
Conversely, Dillia was the last in the back row..
At this, she pursed her lips. As if you don't like this arrangement.
However, it was impossible to disobey the supervisor's instructions, so I quietly separated from Ulan..
“Ulan, see you later.”
Dillia moved back, swallowing her regret.
As soon as she separated from Ulan, she returned to her expressionless face as if she had never smiled..
some time after that.
When the ranks of the students were completed, the assistant supervisors each moved to their assigned positions..
“then let's go.”
Soon after everything is ready.
Led by Professor Direk, a total of 26 students entered the Magic Fountain..
22page. a changing future
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