Academy's Barbarian-Chapter 92
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9.
Right after the source of the Frost Demon Dragon is broken.
The flying dragons that filled the sky all at once fell to the ground. As if I lost my wings out of nowhere.
Not only that.
All of the fallen drakes were turned into ashes and scattered without exception..
and this moment.
The Frost Demon Dragon also faced the same fate as his followers. The huge body turned to ash, and all nine eyes lost their light..
saaaaa!
Fragments of the Frost Demon Dragon pouring down like snow.
Faced with the scenery turning the whole world into gray, Ulan collapsed backwards..
“woo woo.”
A soft breath from the lungs.
Soon, a great agony overcame the body..
As bones and flesh were being torn apart, the whole body was torn to shreds of pain. It was a reward for using much more power than was originally given..
But I didn't scream unsightly..
Because it wasn't the first pain.
Ulan has already suffered the same pain in his past life. In the final battle of his life, against the giant king Largtan.
but one thing.
There is a difference from then.
‘……live.’
When the battle was over.
Ulan realized that he was dying himself. His heart slowed down and his strength quickly disappeared like smoke..
but now it's different.
‘i survived.’
I went to the edge of death, but I didn't cross the threshold. The violently beating heart, clear consciousness, and remaining strength were the evidence..
On the other hand, the opponent, the Frost Demon Dragon, faced a certain end. Without even leaving a will to say, it turned into ashes and disappeared.
‘won.’
The moment you are sure of victory.
Even through the pain that hit his whole body, Ulan smirked. It was a smile filled with a sense of achievement..
At that time, I suddenly felt a familiar presence.
[Grrrrr.]
It was none other than a white wolf..
The guy who arrived right in front of Ulan spit out something he was holding in his mouth..
“that…….”
The only trace left by the Frost Dragon.
It is a broken source.
Even though it was split in half, a considerable amount of magic power remained at the source. The moment he realized this, Ulan figured out what Baekrang's intentions were..
“tell me to eat?”
[purr!]
White Wolves nodding their heads.
I'm surprised I never thought that a guy who is crazy about magical powers would give up the source of the demonic dragon..
Ulan laughed..
“i get it. i eat.”
The heart of the prey belongs to the hunter.
It was cold and hard like ice, but not to the point that I couldn't eat it. Because he happened to be hungry, Ulan ate the source without hesitation..
Chomp! munching!
Meal without quality.
Suddenly, Ulan wrinkled his brow..
“……It's terribly tasteless.”
of all I've ever eaten.
It's tasteless enough to be called the worst by far.
But taste doesn't matter. What's more important is the enormous amount of mana melted into the source..
gulp!
Eventually, after swallowing its source.
Ulan closed his eyes. It was to convert the mana that entered her body into his own..
‘Abyssal Magic.’
As the Lord of the Abyss, the Frost Demon Dragon possessed the pure magical power of the Abyss..
Magical power that brings fear and despair just by touching it. So the wizards kept away from the magic of the abyss itself..
Ulan, on the other hand, thought differently..
‘It's magic, it's all the same magic.’
It is enough to absorb and digest well..
fear and despair?
Having eliminated the Lord of the Abyss, there was no reason to be frightened by mere magic. That's why Ulan quickly digested the magic of the abyss..
some time after that.
After all magic power is absorbed.
Ulan opened his eyes wide..
“amazing.”
Just by devouring the source of the Frost Demon Dragon, the number of completed spirits increased by two..
Before the battle, it was only 1 star, but now it has reached 3 stars. The proof is that you have a complete set of spirits.
‘3 stars already.’
In my past life, I ate the hearts of over a thousand demon beasts and my followers, and I managed to create three spirits in my late thirties..
I never thought I could reach 3 stars with just the source..
It seems that the monarch is also the monarch.
Ulan smiled contentedly..
then.
“Ulan!”
I saw people running from afar..
Theoric, Noah and Dylia.
Watching the three men and women approaching, Ulan sat up. In order to announce the subjugation of the Frost Demon Dragon and welcome the three.
10.
Meanwhile around that time.
The moment when Ulan completely destroyed the source of the Frost Demon Dragon, and all the flying dragons hovering in the sky collapsed to the ground..
Noah opened his eyes..
“……!”
A flying dragon that turns to ashes and shatters.
Seoric, who was dealing with the flying dragon, was quite embarrassed, but it was a familiar sight to Noah..
This form of death meant only one thing she knew.
‘When the monarch met his end.’
Relatives are beings born by sharing power, life, and power from the ruler..
Therefore, when a ruler dies, all his subordinates also die the same way. This was the sorrow and fate given to the family..
‘that, that is……!’
Meaning that the lord of the dragons is dead.
Noah's eyes shook violently. She looked at where Ulan was headed. Then, Noah's eyes became much bigger than before..
saaaaa!
Gray powder that scatters like snow.
At the same time, the frozen mana returned to its original flow. Realizing what this meant, Noah muttered blankly..
“Seriously, knocked it down……?”
Lord of the Abyss, and alone?
without the help of any warrior?
does this make sense? Noah felt her goose bumps all over her body..
ridiculous results.
It's because I shuddered at Ulan's achievements..
But the surprises are not over yet.
【Unlocked a hidden achievement.】
【Unlocked a hidden achievement.】
A message suddenly appeared in front of my eyes.
Only Noah can see this is the original system notification..
“……?!”
Seeing this, Noah was stunned..
I deserved it.
Because the last time she encountered a system notification was about eight years ago, shortly after entering the game..
System Notification Appeared for the First Time in Eight Years.
What was even more surprising was the content..
【Achievement】: Dragon Slayer
【Condition]: Subdue the Frost Demon Dragon 'Glesia'
【Reward】: Elixir
Noah's eyes widened again..
Almighty Elixir, Elixir.
Out of all the consumables that exist in the original work, it is by far the best potion..
there is only one reason.
This is because taking it increases the trait, or one of the traits, up to twice the maximum..
even permanently.
‘but…….’
I have a little bit of a temper.
Because until you drink the elixir, you don't know what traits or characteristics will increase. That means it contains random elements..
plus one more.
Each feature has a 'penalty'.
‘If you're really unlucky, the penalty could double.’
There are actually cases.
After many twists and turns, I received the elixir and took it, but I saw a post saying that the penalty doubled..
Truly a double-edged sword.
However, even taking this into account, when I get an elixir, I tend to take it most of the time. 'Cause it's worth the risk.
When I finished thinking like that.
The following notification appeared.
【Achievement】: Those who go against the abyss
【Condition】: Subdue one Lord of the Abyss before the time of destruction arrives and the door to the Abyss opens.
【Reward】: Eighth Hero's Trial
‘It's a really tough condition..’
It's beyond difficult, it's ridiculous.
Before the door to the abyss is opened, it is almost impossible to encounter the Lord of the Abyss, but here we are told to subdue the Lord one step ahead.?
Beyond stagnant water, even rotten water is impossible to achieve, ridiculous conditions.
Noah had a look of astonishment..
However, as ridiculous as the conditions, the reward was so good that it was impossible to find the origin..
The hardening of her face is proof.
‘……Eighth Hero's Trial.’
The heroes in the original work are fixed to seven, each being a swordsman, a witch, a berserker, a sniper, a paladin, a saint, and a bard..
Occasionally, because of the fork in death, there may be six or five or fewer deaths, but never more than seven..
However, one warrior is added?
Something that never happened in the original game.
‘not bad though.’
rather good.
If the number of warriors increased to eight, it meant that the process would be easier..
‘maybe me too…….’
might be a warrior.
Noah Darschen is also a named character..
The moment when expectations soared.
her eyes turned round.
It's because I saw Ulan, who defeated the Frost Demon Dragon, stumble and fall to the ground..
“Ooh, Ulan?!”
after seeing this.
Noah, Dillia, and Theoric ran towards Ulan without asking anyone first..
some time after that.
The moment they arrived at the battlefield after the battle, Noah and Dillia's faces turned pale all at once..
Ulan's body covered in blood.
To the extent that the word full blown fits perfectly. Meanwhile, Ulan, who saw the expression of the two, said as if she didn't care..
“i'm fine.”
“it's okay, what's up, it's okay!”
I was hurt so badly.
It's hard to find a good place.
Dillia shouted with a face that looked like it would burst into tears at any moment. Seeing her like that, Ulan replied with a grin..
“'Cause I'm not dead this time.”
A sincere, honest answer.
The answer that it was okay was also true.
Although the body was in a mess, the mind was very clear and clear. Thanks to absorbing the source of the Frost Demon Dragon, his strength is overflowing..
Meanwhile, transparent dew flowed from Dillia's eyes. The worry about Ulan and the relief that he was safe flowed in the form of tears..
After a while, Dylia buried her face in Ulan's chest and sobbed..
“……Never again, don't do that.”
The moment he was charging alone.
Dillia's heart sank..
It was worth it. Ulan's actions at the time seemed like he was taking her bait to give himself time to escape..
“Uhlan, without it, I…….”
I couldn't even finish the back story.
Perhaps it was because of the tears shed, but her voice was locked and she couldn't come out anymore. And then, Ulan's large hand patted her on the head..
“i get it. keep in mind.”
a voice as hard as a rock.
When I heard the usual way of talking, only then did I feel a sense of relief. So I nodded without speaking..
Meanwhile around that time.
A strange sound was suddenly heard..
“gap in the abyss……!”
The wide gap closed little by little.
It is a phenomenon that occurs when the mana that maintains the gap is exhausted. That means the battle is over. Noah let out a silent sigh of relief..
But then.
Seeing the gap in the abyss, Seoric suddenly opened his eyes. And that's not all. Even the hand that held his sword trembled..
As if you saw something scary.
Noah asked curiously..
“sir theoric?”
“……don't look.”
“yes? what does that mean…….”
“never look inside!”
A cry that was spat out like a squeeze.
Despite strong warnings, Noah peered through the chasm of the abyss. It would be fair to say that he had already looked away before his warning sounded..
But nothing was visible.
Beyond the gap in the abyss, there was only pitch black darkness. What do you see? Noah tilted his head..
And at that moment, the reason why Seoric had told him not to look into the gap in the abyss was revealed..
【Noah Darshen.】
A voice heard from beyond the chasm of the abyss.
The moment I heard the dark, heavy, gloomy voice, goose bumps ran through my body..
I only heard the voice, but it was because of the creeping fear that was stronger than when I saw the pure magic of the abyss..
【Gentile, Yoo Min-ah.】
second message heard.
Noah opened his eyes.
It's because the real name that I didn't tell anyone after entering the game was mentioned..
【who lives on the border of two worlds.】
【Being loved by Mana.】
【I remembered your existence.】
The repeated voice of the abyss.
A terrible warning was soon heard.
【the day the door opens.】
【i will find you.】
The blood drained from Noah's face. Because she was a more terrifying warning than any warning she had ever heard..
The abyss has spoken once again.
【Wherever you run, wherever you hide】
【Even if I run away to another world】
【you never―.】
【can't get out of the abyss.】
and at that moment.
Countless eyes flashed..
the bottom of the deep darkness. The Five Lords and Their Relatives Who Dwell in the Abyss of the Bottomless Pit.
The moment our eyes meet.
“―――!”
With the illusion that my heart stopped, I couldn't breathe. It's like being a tiny ant, facing a giant beast.
I wanted to look away, but I couldn't.
Because I was overwhelmed by the abyss and my body couldn't move. On the verge of letting go of the pressure that oppresses existence itself.
“Noah?”
Ulan's voice was heard.
He got up from his seat and approached Noah, who was stiff..
“What are you doing standing still?”
footsteps getting closer.
Noah wanted to shout out to him not to come..
Never look into the abyss.
‘but…….’
no voice came out.
Meanwhile, Ulan has already arrived.
Then, just like Noah did, he turned his gaze toward the gap in the abyss..
and at that moment.
【Ulaanbaatar.】
Abyss has spoken.
A much darker, creepier voice than I've heard before. Perhaps because he was by Ulan's side, Noah could hear it clearly..
【the one who overcame the ordeal.】
【Heir to Kazan Rudric.】
【Glesia's Subjugator.】
Just by looking into your eyes.
The abyss penetrated the essence of Ulan.
【the day the door opens.】
【When two worlds merge into one.】
【I will find you first.】
followed by a dire warning.
Just like Noah.
Faced with this, Ulan just stood there and looked into the abyss..
‘no matter how much…….’
Nothing can be done in front of the essence of the abyss and the five lords..
Noah thought so.
But it didn't take long before I realized that it was an illusion..
“the desired sea―!”
A cry that reverberates through the battlefield.
Noah and Theoric's bodies flinched..
Thanks to a voice as loud as a shout, I finally escaped the intimidation of the abyss..
At the same time, Noah turned his head..
It was because I was afraid to meet the abyss again. Theoric had a similar reaction..
Ulan, on the other hand, was different..
“I am! here it is―!”
Banging my chest with my fist.
He still stared into the abyss.
“You can't even run away! I have no intention of hiding!”
Even if we just meet, the eyes are terrifying.
Despite the overwhelming presence and countless malice of the Lords of the Abyss, Ulan did not shrink in the slightest..
“So feel free to come.”
Rather, it took a step forward..
Then, holding on to the gap that was gradually shrinking with both hands, he pushed his face toward the gap in the abyss..
“Someday when the door opens, I'll split your heads before anyone else!”
Staring at countless eyes.
Ulan roared with intent to kill..
“everything without leaving a single thing―!”
A powerful voice that shakes the abyss.
It is a cry of proof and a roar of warning from those who have already subjugated a lord..
and in the distant future.
Sending you to hell that will color the world―.
It was a declaration of war by barbarians.
interlude. signs of change
interlude. signs of change
1.
Immediately after arriving at the fountain of magic.
Dipplin couldn't contain his excitement..
It's because I witnessed the monsters in the form of shadows raining down at the entrance to District 2..
Guys called demons.
The fact that it appeared was the same as the opening of the rift in the abyss normally..
‘What kind of guy came out??’
Perhaps, there is a possibility that the Abyss's followers really came out. So, with a face full of anticipation, I hurried my steps..
Eventually, the moment we reached the entrance of Area 2.
Suddenly, her steps stopped..
‘what? horse power…….’
Dipplin can't see magic.
However, since he had reached the level of an archmage, he recognized that the magical flow had hardened..
That means you can't use magic before this..
‘It will be difficult to go further.’
Dipplin's eyes narrowed..
Knowing that it is an area where magic cannot be used, there is no wizard in the world who would set foot there..
So, instead of entering the second area, I stood and used my magic. After a while, two spheres of light emerged..
『Eye of the Beholder』
The magic of seeing distant scenery.
some time after that.
The scene taking place inside District 2 was captured in Dipplin's eyes..
‘me, that……!’
Big purple eyes.
A look of surprise was evident on her face..
I deserved it.
What came through the eyes of the beholder was a scene filled with monsters that had never been seen before, filling the sky..
When I was staring blankly at this.
Suddenly, I saw a person confronting the monsters..
It was Marquis Seoric Al Gorfant, one of the Five Masters of the Empire..
‘I wondered where you went…….’
I thought you were fighting here.
She observed the battle with interest..
But even for a moment, his purple eyes widened again at the scenery he could see beyond Seoric..
“……!”
A dragon as large as a mountain).
It is because of the discovery of a monster with nine eyes that exudes a sense of intimidation just by its existence..
right after seeing it.
Dipplin shuddered..
‘Perhaps the Lord of the Abyss……?’
It was not an exaggerated guess..
If there was energy and intimidation enough to momentarily shrink the archmage himself, there was nothing in particular that came to mind except the Lord of the Abyss..
then.
Aside from the dragon, there was one more thing that caught her attention..
‘wait, that's…….’
Shirtless man wielding an axe.
As far as Dipplin knows, there's only one person at the academy dressed like that..
‘Ulaanbaatar.’
A monster who became a master at a young age.
In addition, the owner of a very mysterious body that possesses as many as two bowls of magical power..
However, the moment he found Ulan, Dipplin's eyes were covered with regret..
‘Why did you do such a reckless thing??’
If that dragon is a true lord of the abyss, Uhlan's actions are truly suicidal..
Abyss worshipers have heard that a monarch alone is capable of destroying an empire..
‘I haven't researched it properly yet..’
Deeplin licks his lips with a sad face.
It's because I'm sure of Ulan's defeat.
But as time passed, the situation changed drastically..
‘what?’
A dragon that suddenly runs away from Ulan.
Then, a pack of wolves that appeared out of nowhere blocked the dragon's path, and Ulan took advantage of this to approach the dragon at once..
simultaneous onslaught).
It was the final blow to put an end to a long battle. Soon after, the dragon had cracks all over his body, and it exploded in all directions..
and the result.
Countless ashes covered the battlefield.
The dragon disappeared without a trace, and what remained was a bloodied Ulan..
At this, Dipplin put on a blank expression..
This is because it was an unexpected result..
But that was a moment, and she nodded that she realized something..
‘It seems he wasn't a monarch..’
If the identity of the dragon was the true lord of the abyss, Ulan would have no choice but to be defeated..
Even if he is a master, it would be impossible to defeat a lord alone..
Then what was the identity of the dragon??
‘Perhaps he was a descendant of the abyss.’
Clan of the Abyssal Lord.
Diflin judged the identity of the Frost Demon Dragon that Ulan had defeated as a mere follower..
some time after that.
The flow of magical energy in Area 2, which had hardened, returned to normal. Recognizing this, Dipplin closed his eyes and opened his mouth..
“Task Force, enter Area 2.”
“yes! All right.”
Task force agents rushing in.
Dipplin also moved along.
Shortly after, by the time the rescue operation was completed.
She was left alone in District 2.
In the name of investigating what happened here and the approximate situation. Of course, the real purpose is completely different..
Walking across the ash-covered floor.
Dipplin meticulously observed the surroundings where the abyss had opened. Afterwards, taking advantage of the absence of anyone, I put the ashes of the Frost Demon Dragon into a bag..
‘slightly different from the original purpose…….’
The purpose of the Deeplin is to measure how long the Abyssal Rift is maintained. And securing the creatures of the abyss, these were two things.
Although he did not achieve this, Dipplin had a satisfied face. because he had obtained more significant results than.
‘The fact that a powerful enough follower of the abyss can come out from a crack, not a door..’
this was a significant achievement.
If my friends can come out of the gap, then I don't have to wait for the door to open, just keep opening the gap in the abyss..
‘I also obtained the ashes of my family..’
Of course, all the power was gone, but I could feel a strong evil thought in the ashes. If you use it well, you can make an interesting experiment..
End of unexpected income.
Dipplin left the fountain of magic.
After returning to the dean's office, she headed to the lab on the other side of the wall. It was to find a box to store the ashes of the Frost Demon Dragon..
But then.
“Yes?”
I felt a strange sense of discomfort.
It feels like someone has entered the lab. Of course, I only felt that way, but there was no sign of an intruder actually entering..
Is it just a feeling?
The moment I thought about it and tried to pass it on.
“uh?”
Suddenly, something caught my eye.
Safe in the corner of the lab. The place that should have been tightly closed was wide open.
The moment I saw this sight.
“……!?”
She felt her heart sink and hurriedly checked inside the safe..
What was stored inside were over twenty top-class mana stones. Fortunately, the number of magic stones did not change, but her complexion was bleached pure white..
Because there was not even a handful of mana left in all the mana stones..
the moment you see this.
“―――!”
At the end of a tearing scream.
Dipplin just lost his mind.
2.
Meanwhile, after the battle.
Ulan was evacuated to the general ward..
It was to heal the wounds caused during the battle with the Frost Demon Dragon. Also, Dillia was also hospitalized due to her magical power depletion..
some time after that.
In the evening, after various tests and treatments, the pain that covered my whole body gradually disappeared..
It's not just the pain that goes away. Big and small wounds are virtually completely healed.
“I'm almost healed.”
Stamina and strength returned to normal.
What Happened Half a Day After the Battle.
The identity of the unusual resilience is all thanks to the hero's imprint on Ulan's back..
‘Hero's Imprint, Kazan.’
the moment I remembered this.
There was a memory that flashed through my mind..
A voice heard from just beyond the abyss. Ulan muttered, narrowing her eyes..
“……Heir to Kazan Rudric.”
Abyss clearly said so.
And the Kazan mentioned here matches the name engraved on Ulan's back..
This will never be a coincidence.
Then what the hell is Kazan Rudrik doing? Could it be that besides the seven warriors, there were others who faced the abyss??
Various questions arose.
However, he couldn't find an answer even if he thought about it alone, so Ulan quickly brushed off all his thoughts..
Instead, I remembered what happened before I came here..
‘After the gap in the abyss closes.’
Deflin and the task force arrive at Sector 2..
After a brief summary of the situation, Dipplin remained to investigate, and Ulan and his party left the Magical Fountain escorted by a special task force..
‘and theoric…….’
He left the academy to report what happened in District 2 to the military. To let people know that the abyss is real, not a legend.
‘It's something that never happened in my last life.’
It was only after the door to the abyss opened that mankind became aware of the existence of the abyss..
On the other hand, this time I knew the abyss was real even before the door opened..
‘If this fact spreads across the continent…….’
There will be much better results than in the past life.
It's like you learned about the existence of an enemy that threatens humanity 20 years early..
‘But this is not enough.’
It is not enough to simply increase military power. In order to completely stop the invasion of the abyss, all the lords of the abyss must be eliminated..
And to get rid of them, seven warriors who have passed the ordeal are needed. Right after he recalled this, Ulan's eyes flashed fiercely..
‘must gather allies.’
Four warriors who are not here.
Paladins and saints, snipers and minstrels. Among them, saints and paladins were absolutely necessary..
Because, among the remaining monarchs, there were those who were completely impervious to physical attacks..
‘ghost knights.’
They are composed of ninety-nine specter knights, they are all monsters that are all one..
Furthermore, it has the characteristic of being hit only by divine power. So, in order to deal with him, a saint and a paladin had to be present unconditionally..
‘but the problem is…….’
how do you call them here.
I don't know if it's a past life, but now Ulan doesn't know the two of them at all. That means she can't call even if she wants to.
So the moment I fell into trouble again.
Suddenly the door to the hospital room was thrown open..
“Ulan!”
A familiar voice came along.
As I reflexively turned my head, I saw a face as familiar as the voice. The girl with light blonde hair and turquoise eyes was Ibella..
Immediately, her eyes met Ulan's, and she shouted with a startled face..
“Dude, how hurt are you??!”
That would be surprising.
Now, Ulan was wrapped in bandages all over his body, including his face, neck, arms and upper body..
Seeing Ibela restlessly rolling her feet, Ulan said as if it was not a big deal..
“do not worry. it's okay now.”
“what's okay is okay!”
Ibella cried out in tears..
As if you're about to shed tears.
In response to the same reaction as Dillia, whom he saw earlier, Ulan silently patted her on the shoulder..
Did these actions work??
Ibella quickly calmed down her intensified emotions. At the same time, Ulan diverted the topic elsewhere..
“but what is that?”
The basket that Ibella brought.
Inside the basket covered with pure white cloth, there was a smell that stimulated the sense of smell. Then, Ibella quickly held out the basket..
“It's a chicken sandwich. I thought you might be hungry, so I packed it.”
As soon as the identity of the food in the basket was revealed, Ulan's stomach growled..
he asked with a twinkle in his eyes.
“can i eat?”
“of course. you can eat it all.”
“Then I'll eat it thanks.”
Because I'm still hungry.
Ulan hurriedly ate the sandwich..
As a result, it took less than 5 minutes for more than 20 sandwiches to disappear..
After finishing the meal as if closing one's eyes.
Isabella has spoken again.
“What happened inside?”
“long so to speak.”
“I still want to hear it.”
Blue-green eyes stubbornly shone..
Facing this, Ulan nodded. Evela is also one of the seven warriors. Because I deserved to hear the story of the abyss.
“i get it. I'll tell you.”
After quickly organizing your thoughts.
He started talking about what happened in District 2, and by extension the Abyss..
Then Ibela looked at him with serious eyes and listened to Ulan's story..
Meanwhile around that time.
There was a person staring at the two from a little distance away. Noah was the owner of black hair as smooth as silk..
“…….”
With eyes fixed on Ulan.
While listening to the story in silence, he suddenly mentioned the name 'Frost Demon Dragon' once again..
the moment I heard this.
Noah's eyes twinkled..
‘……Are you sure.’
I didn't hear it wrong.
Ulan knows exactly what the Frost Demon Dragon really is. Checking this over and over again made my head confused again..
‘how the heck?’
Aside from the name of the Frost Demon Dragon, it is normal that even the existence of the Lord of the Abyss should not be known at this point..
But how do you know this?
As I pondered over unanswered questions, I finally came to this idea..
‘Hopefully Ulan is like me…….’
Could it be that he is a gamer from Earth??
Suddenly, such a guess came to mind, but Noah shook his head. Probably not. If it was, it would have been obvious.
‘I feel like I just want to ask.’
How do you know the Frost Dragon?.
But it couldn't be. As I mentioned before, it was strange to know the existence of the Frost Demon Dragon at this point..
In other words, the moment Noah asks a question, Ulan will probably ask the same question..
「then how do you know?」
just like this.
Then Noah, too, would inevitably have to tell her about the secret she was hiding..
Only then will Ulan understand.
‘but…….’
Revealing the secret wasn't easy.
In the world I was in, this place is just a game, and you're just game characters, there's no way I can easily spit it out..
Above all, I can't imagine what will happen when this secret is revealed. Noah pursed her lips and wrapped her arms around her..
‘……scared.’
When the secret comes out.
What if Ulan, Ybela, and Dillia's attitude towards you changes? This fact was so frightening that Noah finally shut her mouth..
‘I'm curious about Ulan's secret…….’
He didn't want to know until he revealed his secret. This is because the fear of breaking the relationship was greater than the satisfaction of curiosity..
‘Instead, let's investigate in a different way..’
Maybe there's a way to find out Ulan's secrets without revealing your own..
After making that decision.
After taking a deep breath and regaining his composure, Noah approached Ulan and Ibella with a smile on his face..
as if nothing had happened.
3.
Meanwhile at that time.
The holy kingdom of the northeastern part of the continent).
Twelve cardinals knelt in unison in the center of the Great Hall, which was blindingly bright, and bowed their heads..
The one who exists where their heads are facing is the person who is said to be God's agent.
It was the Holy King.
how long has it been like that?
After a fairly long time had passed, the sage king, who had been standing upright, staggered..
Sat down in the seat as if the strength was gone.
The cardinals reacted with amazement..
“Seo, His Holiness!”
“are you okay?!”
Supported by the cardinals, the King Seong nodded with a wrinkled face. Afterwards, after wiping the sweat from his forehead, the King Seong's lips softened..
“……The Holy Ghost has spoken.”
As soon as the message of the Holy Ghost is over,.
The cardinals all knelt again with reverent faces. This meant that the oracle had come down soon..
“On the day the door to the abyss opens, the age of humans will come to an end. Prevent the world from sinking into the abyss and prepare for battle.”
The oracle that spilled out of my lips.
The complexions of the cardinals darkened at once..
“Whoa, this time too…….”
“It's the same as last time.”
The trust comes down once a year.
However, from 10 years ago until now, the contents of the trust have not changed even once..
The door to the abyss will open, so prepare.
However, this was the first prophecy and legend that everyone knew. A fact that everyone knows, even if it is not conveyed by trust.
That means there is nothing special about it..
So, some of them showed blatant disappointment. But then, the King Seong, who had quenched his throat with cool water, shook his head..
“No, it's a little different this time.”
“that's saying…….”
“You have a new message.”
“……!”
A new trust that came down after 10 years.
The cardinals hurriedly knelt on the floor again. It was to listen to the oracle that would soon flow from the mouth of the Holy King..
After a while, the King Seong opened his mouth again..
“Fragments of the abyss have flowed out of the world through the cracks, for the door will be opened soon. So, gather the scattered stars and let them become a lamp to light the abyss..”
After the new trust is over.
“Fragment of the Abyss?”
“what does it mean?”
“And what about scattered stars?…….”
Is it because it's a bit complicated??
The cardinals each tilted their heads..
Then, suddenly, the door to the Great Hall opened..
“Urgency! It's urgent!”
“An existence presumed to be a monster from the abyss appears from the fountain of magic! I'm assuming you've completed the suppression.!”
Paladins screaming with pale faces.
All the cardinals widened their eyes at this sudden report..
“what?”
“A monster in the abyss?”
The oracle that just came down through the Holy King.
And reports of the appearance of monsters from the abyss.
At the oddly fitting situation, the cardinals shouted in excitement..
“We need to send an investigation team right now.!”
“you're right. The fragment the Holy Spirit spoke of must surely mean that monster.!”
“His Holiness! give the order!”
but not all were like that.
Contrary opinions were also expressed.
“By the way, if it's a fountain of magic, isn't it currently managed by Arsene Academy??”
“is there any problem with that?”
“If there are many problems. As you probably know, Arsene Academy is a neutral zone..”
“It is a clear violation of international treaties if troops are arbitrarily brought in..”
Dissent was a kind of concern.
Arsene Academy is the only neutral zone on the continent..
Sending troops to a place like this would not only cause misunderstandings, but it could also be conveyed as a declaration of war against other countries..
“No, the trust has come down now, but what kind of international treaty is that??”
“that's our opinion.”
“There are many forces in Arsene Academy who are dissatisfied with the Holy Kingdom. It means that you can get caught on this one..”
“No matter what, the oracle comes first……!”
The hall quickly became noisy.
Just as the argument was about to intensify, the King Seong, who had been silent, licked his lips..
“Then let's open an exchange meeting.”
“yes? Are you talking about exchanges??”
“what do you mean suddenly…….”
“Through Eloden Academy, make a sisterhood agreement with Arsene Academy. Then we can officially hold an exchange meeting..”
It was judged that there would be no conflict or problem with the investigation team made up of students..
Not a bad opinion, but most of the cardinals expressed their concerns..
“Well, I know what you're thinking…….”
“This is a serious matter related to the trust..”
“Wouldn't it be a bit excessive to entrust that task to the students??”
“It's okay. There is a suitable candidate.”
However, there was no change in the King's attitude..
He immediately revealed the identity of the candidate..
“I'll let Laurea go.”
“……!?”
“Tea, do you mean the next saint??!”
“okay. Don't you think it's a good opportunity?”
The King Seong nodded..
“I am currently attending Elloden Academy, and I need to broaden my knowledge before becoming a saint, so I think it's a suitable candidate..”
The next saint, Laurea Lo Charpell.
Since she was raised as a saint from a young age, she possesses a much clearer brain than her peers and divine power comparable to that of a high priest..
In other words, there is no shortage of entrusting the investigation team..
On the other hand, even after the candidate's identity was revealed, the cardinals remained concerned..
“Wouldn't it be dangerous?”
“No matter how neutral Arsene Academy is, as I said before, there must be quite a few people who are dissatisfied with the Holy Kingdom..”
“In that case, Ian can also be sent along..”
As soon as the King Seong added the answer.
All the backlash was gone in the blink of an eye.
I deserved it.
The student named 'Ian' he just mentioned was by far the most powerful paladin ever since the founding of the Holy Kingdom..
Looking at swordsmanship alone, he is an expert powerhouse.
In addition, if you use divine power, you can be said to be a master..
If a person of that size could follow as an escort, there would be no need to worry about the safety of the next saintess..
“If there is no disagreement, let's do it immediately.”
Through the exchange meeting, in order to approach the spring of magical power and grasp the hidden meaning of the new oracle.
The King's wrinkled eyes shone fiercely..
The day the abyss opened.
Eloden Academy, the best academy in the Holy Kingdom, has sent an official envoy to Arsene..
With the agreement for sisterhood relationship.
24page. what happened in the capital
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