I Became God of War's Youngest Disciple - Episode 153
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Since when was Dean Alderson a puppet??
From the moment we first met?
Or did something happen these past few days?.
You never know.
There may be personal circumstances that I don't know about..
For example, if a doll with a clone of one's memory was prepared for efficient division of labor, I would be making the biggest fuss of all time.-.
- The circuit of hope explodes.!
‘…pestilence.’
The sudden thought of the third death penalty brought me to my senses..
Then I put aside wishful thinking and faced reality..
“Hey, are you okay??”
Dean Alderson asked in a worried tone..
At that moment, I felt like I shouldn't reveal any of the information I got from the Academy..
Especially about the Demon King of the Blood Moon..
“Ruan Yeongdo?”
Dean Alderson's expression becomes strange..
Does the doll even copy the thinking ability of the original??
In that case, the person I need to fool around with now is the Archmage..
It seems like you already feel a bit out of place, which means you need to choose your words carefully from now on..
I opened my mouth in a somewhat sluggish tone..
“…I met Professor Alec.”
If you organize it in your head and then spit it out, it will be too late..
You should organize your thoughts as you speak, but your attitude should not be awkward..
I kept a calm tone on the outside, spinning my brain so tightly that steam came out of my head..
“And I saw a picture of Yeongsan..”
“Ho... … . Looks like Professor Alec came out more docile than expected..”
“He didn't seem to be in his right mind. The attitude and tone were calm, but the content of the lecture was full of madness. They even talked about the destruction of the empire. It's a dangerous idea for a professor to hold, so why aren't they fired??”
I shot back in a slightly angry voice..
Sorry Professor Alec, but I had no other excuse to bring it up..
Alderson looked at me with strange eyes and said:.
“Did you call me to say that??”
“That's right.”
“…Hmm. Then why did you ask me to call you Leone??”
I thought I would ask that.
Fortunately, there was an excuse that came to mind just before..
“The photo Professor Alec showed me had a black sun. A solar eclipse is a precursor phenomenon for the coming of the Demon King, meaning that the entire demon world is the Demon King’s domain. I think Leone would know more details..”
Alderson looked at Evan..
“That Yeongdo?”
Wasn't he brought here because he was suspected of being a minor sect leader? It seems like there is a hidden story behind it..
I shook my head..
“Evan is a trustworthy colleague and friend. He showed excellent results at the retreat, and if nothing else happens, he plans to join Heros in the future..”
“indeed… … . Is this the stage of putting your hands and feet together in advance?.”
I nodded..
I could feel Alderson's eyes scanning Leone and Evan, but.
Fortunately, these two guys were talented people that even I found it difficult to read their inner thoughts..
Leone kept a smiling face, and Evan naturally lowered his head when their eyes met..
Am I convinced?.
Did I decide to move on for now?.
Alderson said vaguely:.
“As you said, Professor Alec's ideas are somewhat radical. But he's not crazy, and he's definitely not a dreamer. The academy needs talent with diverse values. The most important thing in education is to create an environment that prevents the formation of biased values..”
On the other hand, I don't think it means being a teacher.…….
It seems to mean developing insight by looking at various groups..
“Wouldn't it be dangerous? It may be rude, but he could be a stooge of the church, right?.”
I thought it would be strange not to mention it all along, so I mentioned the denomination first..
At this point, I closely observed Alderson's expression, but there was no significant change..
According to Leone…….
Dean Alderson ‘does not know that he is a doll’.
So, a question arises here:.
Where is the real Alderson??
Is it really possible that he is already dead?.
Alderson Marvour, one of the Seven Grand Wizards of the Empire.?
“That can't be possible. Alec is not a church member. I will definitely guarantee that much..”
“…….”
Originally, I would have understood it the moment I heard that, or at least felt a sense of trust..
These are none other than the words of the Archmage..
Now, it's a bit significant..
Suddenly I thought.
If Alderson was attacked by the devil, when would that happen?.
‘…….’
Suddenly I realized that I had missed one important fact..
Now that I think about it, I didn't know.
Even when exactly the devil came down..
* * *
After talking without raising suspicion, I left the pagoda..
Leone didn't say anything, but just before leaving, he looked at me and said.
- Let’s finish everything and see you next time..
It was a meaningful statement, but I had a lot to think about so I decided to forget it..
Anyway, I had no intention of meeting Leone for the time being..
I reflected on the current situation and thought about it, but the conclusion didn't really change..
‘It's really fucked up.’
The more I think about it, the more it seems like it was more than the retreat where the nine descended, not less..
“Now you know?”
Evan, who followed without saying a word, spoke when there were few people around..
“Why is the Academy already halfway done?.”
“did you know?”
“To some extent. She didn't know that even Dean Alderson would fall for her..”
“…….”
“I told you, right? You won't be able to escape the academy.”
I was thinking about what to say, but then I saw a bench under a streetlight..
“Shall we sit down for a bit?.”
“good.”
we sat on the bench.
Of course, they didn't sit next to each other, but were seated at the end as if there was a wall between them..
Although it was a bit comical…….
Suddenly, it occurred to me that my relationship with Evan is exactly what it looks like now..
We can sit on the same bench and talk, but we are somewhat distant from being friends..
I asked in a muttering tone..
“Is Dean Alderson really dead?.”
“well. I don't know about that either. Still, it may not be a situation where movement is possible..”
“Who would have thought that the Great Wizard of Seven Colors had already been defeated by the Demon King?.”
“Because the opponent is the devil. It's not just impossible.”
“…offering.”
I forgot that word.
The biggest question: How was the Demon King summoned without a sacrifice?.
That question was also solved.
“The absence of human sacrifice was replaced by a doll..”
Dean Alderson's dolls are indistinguishable from humans..
It can handle not only memories, habits, and actions, but also mana, so in a sense, it is a complete imitation..
Evan smiled slightly and responded.
“All academy students climb the [Tower of Asceticism]. In theory, Dean Alderson could make dolls of all the students..”
Of course, the dean said that making such a doll would take quite a bit of time.…….
If you are a senior student who has been at the academy for more than 3 years, you may be able to fit in a tight schedule..
“Even so, it is not an easy task. There will be people you share a room with, and there will inevitably be a few moments where you feel uncomfortable..”
“Ghost stories may have been spread to cover it up. You must have heard all the nonsense going around in the research building, right??”
I got a little goosebumps.
If even a mere rumor can be freely created, isn't it no different from the devil controlling the entire Cartel Academy?.
Suddenly I burst into laughter.
I came here to find out about the devil, and this was the devil..
“The situation is too messy for just the two of us to overcome it..”
“Literally hitting a rock with an egg. However, it is not easy to find collaborators. Of course, it would be impossible to leave the academy, and as far as I know, going out of the academy or contacting them all requires permission from the faculty..”
“Since the dean is a puppet, the faculty cannot be trusted either.?”
“that's right.”
Evan looked at me and said.
“… So Luan, let’s just kill the prince and princess? lets think. If two members of the royal family die, the imperial family will intervene without us having to call them. It's most definitely a way to call in reinforcements. Even if you take it out, the situation will be a mess, so it becomes easier to move secretly..”
“…….”
Am I starting to lose my mind too??
Slowly, Evan's plan to murder the royal family begins to sound plausible..
“no.”
Even so, I shook my head..
“First, let's secure trustworthy guys one by one..”
“how? You probably don't want to check each and every one to see if they are dolls or not. It takes too long, and our intentions may be discovered..”
I agree with that..
I glanced at Evan and said.
“Of course, Dean Alderson's doll is of great quality, but I already checked it when I climbed the Tower of Asceticism..”
“what?”
“It’s our [Great Family’s] specialty that even that great doll can’t imitate..”
“uh…….”
Evan said.
“God bless you?”
Then he tilted his head..
“Then, share the current situation with the other Youngdo guys.?”
“I have to hide things about you and tell you everything else. Rather than informing everyone at once, I plan to involve people one by one..”
“The risk of your tail being stepped on will increase..”
“know. But the situation right now is a battle of speed anyway..”
I looked up at the sky.
At that moment, the moon, which had been hidden by clouds, appeared..
He looks a little fatter than a half moon..
“Eight days until the full moon. Let's compete before that.”
* * *
I returned to my dorm room..
When I opened the door, I saw Hector, but he seemed to have returned earlier than usual today..
Even his face is in better condition than when I saw him before..
I talked about it all.
“Brother, can you look at me for a moment?.”
“What's going on?”
Anyway, Hector is a great power..
It didn't seem to meet Evan's standards, but I think differently..
Hector and Charon are talented talents who can be put into actual combat right away..
“How many blessings did your brother have in total??”
“8It’s a dog… … . Why is that suddenly?”
“I can show you anything?”
“It doesn't matter.”
“I'm glad.”
If he refused, I would use sparring as an excuse to drag him out and then try to punish him a little..
“……?”
Hector trembled, but then he looked at me and said.
“Most of my protection is focused on physical training, so in the current situation, all I can show is... This is it..”
Hector pulled out his sword slightly and put pressure on the palm holding the hilt..
Chaeng!
At that moment, the number of blades increased briefly..
“Is it cool? What kind of blessing is this??”
“It is the protection of replication. It's nothing big, you can clone things for a little while..”
“I think it's grandiose enough.?”
“Not really. The duration is short, and the durability is much lower than the main body... … . Difficult to apply during battle.”
“Still, it looks like a good match with my brother’s remnant sword..”
Hector nodded..
“right. So recently, I've been researching ways to naturally move in that direction..”
“aha.”
I roughly agreed and thought,.
The minimum verification work has been completed..
I can use divine protection, and I can feel him breathing, so the Hector in front of me is definitely not a doll..
“I have something to say.”
“what?”
“Do you know what's going on at this academy??”
“…….”
Hector looked at me with surprised eyes, and seeing his face made me feel a little embarrassed too..
The expression on his face was not “What are you talking about?” but “How could you…?” … .” That's because it feels the same.
“Does your brother know something too??”
“Yes, but… First, I want to hear your story first..”
I decided to do just that..
The sense of discomfort felt at the academy, the two royal family members acting suspiciously, rumors about the research building, and even the identity of Dean Alderson were all revealed..
The only thing they didn't tell us was Evan's identity, and naturally they also hid the information he gave them - the fact that the Demon King had already been summoned..
“…hmm.”
As expected, Hector was not surprised, but.
It seemed like the situation was perceived as more serious than expected..
“I know what you mean. I never thought things would go that far…….”
“I'm sure your brother knew too?”
“…The current academy is a dangerous place..”
Hector looked at me with serious eyes..
“Luan, you probably brought this up to me to get help.?”
“that's right.”
“So, could you please come with me to meet someone right now? I will bet on my name. He's trustworthy and knows a lot more about this than we do..”
“who?”
If you take Youngdo out of the picture right now, there won't be anyone you can trust or even help you with..
I was skeptical about Hector's words, but the moment I heard the name this guy mentioned, I had no choice but to change my mind..
“Barter Goodspring. Maybe that guy can help us..”
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