Academy's Barbarian-Chapter 84
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6.
By the time the first exam was in full swing.
Professor Direk has arrived at District 3..
Dark surroundings with no sunlight.
As if he was accustomed to this darkness, he lit the lamp he had prepared in advance..
roar!
A lamp that quickly emits a soft light.
Relying on the light he could barely discern an inch ahead, Direc arrived at his final destination..
“Then share the mission.”
“I'll be in charge of collecting phosphate stones..”
Syrpy responds as if he's been waiting.
Director tilted his head..
“Are you? can you do it?”
“Yes, I know the distinction..”
“It's not that, I'm asking if I can collect 8kg. My strength seems weak.…….”
Director frowned slightly..
With an unreliable expression.
On the other hand, Syrpy nodded with an unflinching face..
“are you okay. Because there is a way.”
“Ugh, I get it. then i leave it to you.”
“Yes, I'll be back when I'm done collecting..”
After answering, she took a small lamp in her hand and disappeared suddenly. She still had an unreliable back, but she soon turned her nerves off..
‘above all now…….’
no time to relax.
Just before entering this place, Direk and Syrpy drank a specially formulated potion..
It was a potion effective in preventing hallucinations and auditory hallucinations, one of the characteristics of District 3..
‘Effectiveness up to 1 hour.’
If you go beyond that, it becomes difficult..
There were no extra potions, and even if there were, drinking them consecutively would have no effect. So, Direc went straight to the lake shore..
one of two goals.
For the collection of deep polar water.
By the time we reached the shore of the lake.
Clear green water greeted Direc. The water was clear enough to see through the inside of the lake, but you must not touch or drink it..
‘There is a high concentration of magical power in there..’
Magic equivalent to an intermediate to advanced magic stone is melted into each drop of water..
That's why, just by touching the skin, the mana in the body fluctuates. After that, you will not be able to use magic for a while, and the possibility of magic runaway increases..
‘if you drink that…….’
A hundred out of a hundred, magic poisoning will happen.
So I had to put water in it to avoid contact with the skin as much as possible. It wasn't easy, but Direk had a solution..
‘Arma's Camouflage.’
Object that looks like a leather canteen.
This is an expensive magic tool that can hold all kinds of liquids up to 50L..
When in contact with the inlet side of the water surface, it has the ability to absorb water up to its maximum storage capacity..
“1I'll collect enough in time.”
Seeing the quick absorption of water, Direk put on a relaxed expression. All that remains is to watch until the water fills up..
Of course, he could have helped Syrpy to collect phosphate stones, but he didn't have to. Earlier he was so confident.
“haaam!”
Is it because I couldn't sleep last night??
Direc let out a sluggish yawn. As I gazed at the lake with a sleepy face, a somewhat unusual sight suddenly came into my field of vision..
Middle part of the dark lake.
Unlike District 3, it was particularly bright over there..
As if the sun was shining only there. In response, Direc narrowed his eyes and put the identity of that place into his mouth..
“……District 4.”
A dangerous place that can't be compared to this place.
Because if you use magic there, there is a 100% chance that your magic power will run out of control..
However, unusually, those who have reached the level of Master or Archmage do not experience any abnormalities even when using magic in the 4th area..
I don't even know why.
‘and…….’
His gaze turned over District 4..
It's the perfect center of the lake.
Unlike the other places, there was a pond filled entirely with black water..
The Fountain of Magic, Area 5.
It's a true "fountain of magic".
According to the records, the fountain of magic actually referred to only the pond near District 5..
However, as time went on, the power emitted by the fountain of magical power gradually increased, and it also had a considerable influence on the surrounding lakes..
‘and the result.’
Surroundings are seriously polluted.
To such an extent that humans cannot live.
Accordingly, the watchmen who guarded the spring renamed it the Fountain of Magic, including all areas where it had a harmful influence..
In addition, the area of the lake was divided according to the strength of the influence, which meant the first to fourth areas..
The time when I was immersed in thoughts while looking at the lake in a daze.
“Eh?”
Suddenly, Director's eyes widened..
It was because I sensed that an extraordinary change had taken place in the Fifth District I had just been watching..
“wait, it's clear now…….”
sleep was disturbed.
Of course, when the wind blows, only the surface of the pond can sway..
But that's District 5.
It is famous for being a place where no light can reach and even the wind does not blow..
Because of this, there was such a legend..
When Arsene's waters sway and waves rise, that's when the door to the abyss opens..
‘did i see it wrong?’
Direk blankly blinked his eyes.
He looked again at the surface of District 5..
Then at that moment.
Once again the sleep rumbled..
“……!”
I didn't see it wrong.
I saw it for sure this time.
Why is the water surface shaking? Was the wind not blowing a bad record??
Feeling all sorts of doubts rising, I kept my eyes on District 5 ever since..
And since then, I've had a strange feeling.
what should i say about this?
Would you say that as time goes by, a hazy feeling comes over you like a wave? I felt like I was falling asleep quickly..
‘I want to keep seeing you.’
Why is my sleep rumbling.
what the heck is inside Questions that I wouldn't normally have thought of popped up in my head..
When I couldn't take my eyes off you.
【Who wants to look into the abyss.】
Suddenly I heard a strange voice.
No, rather than saying I heard it, it would be more accurate to say that it resonated in my head..
Normally, I would have been startled or wary, but the current Direc wasn't like that. I just take the voice indifferently.
【keep your eyes on the abyss.】
【This is the only way to the truth.】
【come. give me what you want.】
The more I hear your voice.
I felt like I was being sucked into my consciousness..
At the same time, my body became heavy and I became languid. The moment when consciousness was about to disappear.
“professor!”
An urgent call suddenly heard.
At the same time, someone hugged her waist..
“Calm down, professor.!”
It's a familiar voice.
the moment you realize this.
Direk woke up.
“what……?”
The first thing I saw was clear green water..
Soon after, he saw Sylphy desperately hugging his waist. Direc, who blinked her eyes, muttered blankly..
“now what's the situation?”
“He suddenly tried to enter the lake, so he quickly came and blocked it. be okay now?!”
“……I was trying to get into the lake?”
“that's right. don't remember?”
doesn't fly there's no way that's the case in the first place.
He knew better than anyone else the dangers of the lake in District 3, that is, Deep Deep Water..
But above all, there was clear evidence.
“this is…….”
where he currently stands.
If I had taken one more step forward, I would have been close enough to fall directly into the lake..
gulp!
I swallowed dry saliva in a chilly mood.
Then I tried to recall what had just happened, but strangely I couldn't remember. There are only memories of staring at the lake..
‘I think I heard a voice.’
A voice that calms like a wave.
But I only remember hearing the voice, I couldn't recall the content..
Could it be that the effect of the potion has passed and the auditory hallucinations have been heard? While I was thinking about it, Syrupy's voice rang in my ears..
“Phosphorite, I've collected them all.”
A sack full of phosphorite.
All in all, 10kg seems like a decent amount..
It must have been difficult to find because it was dark, but I never thought I would find it in such a short time. It was the moment when I understood why I was only confident..
“It seems that the deep polar water is also full..”
Arma's stomach no longer absorbs water.
Direk carefully closed the lid and pulled it ashore. But she couldn't move far.
Of course.
The effect of Arma's camouflage is just to put 50L of water in a canteen. 'Cause I can't make it lighter.
some time after that.
After completing the collection goal, Direc asked a question he had been curious about..
“How are you going to carry it now??”
“yea use this.”
What Syrupy took out of his arms was a stone that emits a mysterious green light. Direc knew at a glance what it was..
“Is it a hearthstone??”
“Yes, it originally moves towards the main gate, but the Count used his hand to move it to the northern outskirts..”
Hearthstone, a magic tool that can only be used inside Arsene Academy. Besides, if you move to the outskirts, you won't be noticed by others..
“Also, a carriage will be waiting at the north gate, so you don't have to worry about the rest..”
Direc was relieved by the added explanation..
It's because the means of transportation to the mansion are perfectly equipped. Afterwards, before leaving, Syrpy suddenly spoke with a curious expression on his face..
“I have a question.”
“what?”
“There are magic stones near the border to Area 4. Did the professor collect them??”
“magic stone?”
“Yes, most of them were top-notch magic stones. I guess there were about six of them..”
Six Supreme Mana Stones.
The moment he picked it up, a light of greed passed through Direc's eyes. The highest quality magic stone was an extremely expensive item, and it was also a necessary material for his research..
Maybe that's why?
Direc said with a clear cough..
“Big! Yes, that's right what I've put together.”
Lies spit out with a natural face.
Without changing a single look in his eyes, Direc continued his answer..
“The last time I stopped by, I had a lot of luggage, so I left it here for a while..”
“Oh, so it was. All right.”
After silently nodding.
Syrpy turned around..
“Then I'll excuse myself.”
“i get it. Say hello to the Count.”
“yes. please be careful.”
at the end of a short goodbye.
She used the Hearthstone, holding on to Arma's stomach and the sack full of Phosphorite..
Faaaaaaa!
A white halo of light that soon bloomed.
After a while, Sylphy disappeared without a trace. Then, at that moment, Direk kicked the ground. I had a place to stop by.
‘I said it was near the border of District 4.?’
Direk walked briskly with a half-doubt on his face. After a while, he arrived at the place Syrpy had spoken of and immediately opened his eyes..
“……!”
Sirpi's words were true.
Top-notch magic stone that emits brilliant light.
There were as many as six mana stones arranged at regular intervals. Direc murmured, blinking his wide eyes..
“who has this here…….”
However, there were other things besides the magic stone..
Neatly trimmed chickens, rabbits, and even deer. It's a scene that looks like it's about to offer someone a sacrifice..
“Were you planning on doing some kind of ritual??”
It was a plausible guess.
However, he soon brushed off his thoughts. 'Cause that's not what's important right now.
The only thing that matters is the top-notch magic stone in front of you. Looking at this, Direc swallowed his saliva..
‘No one sees anyway.’
Also, there was no video recording device..
So even if you take it, you won't get caught.
‘Even if there is a back…….’
There is a hole through which.
It's enough if you put the blame on Syrpy, who has been here with you all this time..
Right after thinking this far.
Direc threw away all hesitation..
“uhh, uhhh.”
At the end of a greedy laugh.
In the blink of an eye, he stuffed six of the finest magic stones into his pocket..
“I'm lucky today.”
After that, all the animals presumed to be sacrificed were thrown into the lake, and they slowly turned around..
Is it just because I'm in an overly happy mood and lack of attention? Something he hadn't noticed.
Puss! pass!
The gray smoke that flowed from the mana stone began to seep into his body. However, without knowing this, Direc moved his elongated steps..
To District 2 where students are.
7.
Meanwhile at that time.
The exam hall in District 2 was in full swing with explanations related to the second exam..
“2The car test is a kind of treasure hunt.”
“It's all about finding a substance with a constant flow of magical power around here and submitting it..”
“The fewer the bends in the magical flow, the higher the score, so please take the test carefully..”
“Then I will start the test now!”
The call of the supervisors as a signal.
The students immediately kicked the ground..
2The time limit for the primary test is 30 minutes..
There was not enough time to take the test without using magical power..
So you better move fast.
With this idea in mind, the students busily wandered around and started exploring..
But unlike other students.
There were also people walking around leisurely as if they were taking a walk. It was the Ulan party who achieved significant results in the first test..
This was for a reason.
“this should be enough.”
“I, too, will do it with this.”
5 minutes from start of test.
Noah and Dillia achieved their goal.
The two are loved by Mana.
Because you can see the flow of magical power with your own eyes, you can find a substance with a constant flow of magical power without resorting to cumbersome methods..
Ulan, on the other hand, was not.
“Eh.”
Ulan looked around with his brow furrowed. But no matter how hard I tried, nothing worked.
Was it that I felt sorry for him??
Dillia spoke softly..
“Shall I, a little, help?”
“no. I will find it alone.”
1Same answer as in the car test.
Anyway, I'm stubborn in strange places.
Dillia made a sullen expression. But this time I wasn't as stubborn as before..
“I just want to hear if there is a distinction..”
At this rate, it seemed that I would not be able to achieve my goal even after the passing of days. And it was Noah who answered this request..
“If so, it's surprisingly simple. If the flow of magical power is stable, it means that the material itself is close to perfection..”
“close to perfect?”
“Yes, so it means that you need to find a material that is less affected by external stimuli as much as possible..”
“an external stimulus…….”
Ulan muttered quietly..
Noah pointed to the pebble he found 5 minutes into the test and said,.
“This cobblestone has a fairly constant flow of magical energy. There is almost no curvature. So, it will be fine even in the slightest external stimuli. through the example I…….”
Let me prove what I just said.
Noah tried to say.
But at that moment.
swish!
Suddenly, Ulan snatched the pebble..
A pebble stolen in the blink of an eye. Noah, who had been absent-minded for a moment, hurriedly reached out her hand..
“wait a minute……!”
I had an ominous feeling.
And Noah's premonition turned into reality.
Kwadeuk! booths!
Cobblestone shattered with a clatter.
It wasn't just broken into pieces, it was completely powdered. Watching the debris fall to the floor, Ulan tilted his head..
“It's not?”
“……!”
“I guess I picked the wrong one.”
Ulan muttering indifferently.
At the same time, Noah's eyes grew as large as the lamp..
“uh, what are you doing?!”
“I tried external stimuli.”
“No, I'm not talking about external stimuli, I'm talking about magical power. horsepower!”
“horsepower?”
Ulan frowned..
like what are you talking about now.
“You can't use your magic today?”
“Ugh, so you handed this out!”
Noah, who was crying, took out an iron skewer..
This is the tool that the supervisors were handed out before beginning the description of the second test..
It's a simple magic detector..
If you bring this to the surface of an object, a weak magical response occurs at that moment..
And the main content of this test is to calculate the magic flow of the object based on the reaction that occurred at this time..
“Ha, I'll explain how to use it from now on. Once this skewer is attached to the object…….”
But before the explanation is over.
Kwadeuk! softly!
Ulan's simple magic detector picked up a nearby rock. With the sound of rocks being ground, the skewer got stuck close to the handle..
Truly formidable strength.
Ulan clicked his tongue low and muttered..
“I guess this is a joke too.”
“……Wrong usage.”
“Then it wasn't stabbing, it was cutting??”
“Rather, let's get rid of the idea of using it as a weapon..”
Noah sighed..
I can't see the end in words.
“First of all, Dillia and I will show you a demonstration, so follow it and…….”
Then I shut my mouth again.
It was because Dillia, who had been with her until just now, had disappeared without a trace. where did she go? The moment she looked around.
“Dylia is over there.”
Ulan pointed in one direction.
Right near the border between District 2 and District 3. Dillia stood there, idly staring blankly toward District 3..
“dilia!”
When Noah called out his name in a loud voice, Dillia immediately turned her head away..
“What are you looking at from a while ago?”
“a little nervous.”
“District 3 is?”
Dillia nods silently.
she muttered with a hard face.
“……Something bad is coming.”
As soon as Dillia's answer is over.
A thin shadow fell from the direction of District 3. After a while, along with a gray haze, I felt a clear presence..
and at that moment.
opponent's identity revealed.
“that……!”
A man whose complexion turned black.
A man who for some reason exudes a menacing gray haze.
It was Professor Ormine..
22page. a changing future
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