The Academy’s Barbarian Chapter 230

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9.

Saaaaa!

White ash scattering in the air.

The three groups that had been spewing ferocious energy just now instantly turned to ashes. Sven, who landed late, looked at this with a blank face.

‘… … ‘I couldn’t see a thing.’

I don’t even know how Ulan swung the ax or how his family members met their end.

I just followed his instructions and jumped and landed, but the battle was already over.

A question that arises again and again.

Sven, who was worried, eventually couldn’t hold back his pure curiosity and asked a question.

“What on earth did you do?”

“I fought and won.”

Ulan answers in an indifferent manner.

When the obvious answer came back, Sven frowned and made a sullen expression.

“You’re not asking that.”

“Then what are you curious about?”

“I want to know how you defeated the monsters.”

Eyes of different colors stared at Ulan. It was with eyes full of curiosity.

Ulan silently nodded at this.

He soon revealed the whole story.

“Simple. “I just waited for them to enter my territory and dealt with them all at once.”

“If it’s a domain, then the master’s domain?”

I have heard this while traveling through the battlefield.

When you pass the rank of advanced knight, overcome the expert barrier, and reach the level of master, each person has something called a ‘realm’.

I also heard that unless you are the same Master, you cannot visually follow what is happening within the area.

‘but… … .’

I don’t think that’s everything.

That’s because I heard that Cadel, the benefactor who saved him, was also a strong master.

Unlike Ulan, he struggled even against a monster wearing a beast mask. On the other hand, Ulan defeated three monsters at once.

‘There must be another reason.’

Sven was sure of that.

And this was spot on.

“Well, it’s a little different.”

“How is it different?”

“Because what I used was the transcendental realm.”

What is that again?

Sven made a puzzled expression at the unfamiliar word. Then Ulan shook off the ash from her ax and answered briefly:

“You can understand it as opening another area within the master’s area.”

An area is one huge circle.

There is an owner of the area on the central axis, and each person has different spacing from the center to the perimeter depending on their skills or experience.

And the transcendental area refers to a separate circle that blooms from the center of this huge circle.

“It’s a technique created to deal with enemies who can move even within the master’s domain.”

“Well, is that possible?”

The realm of mastery alone is great, but is there something that goes beyond that? When Sven asked in surprise, Ulan just nodded silently.

It meant it was possible.

“By the way, you can do this too.”

“what? No, on what basis… … .”

“Because I saw it myself.”

What on earth did you see?

I asked back with a puzzled face, but this time there was no answer. Because Ulan, who had grabbed her ax, turned away.

“Let’s move again.”

Conditions for getting out of the labyrinth.

This means resuming the search for Noah. Sven had a disapproving look on his face because his doubts were not answered, but he walked on without saying anything.

‘Because I don’t think he’ll answer anyway.’

So I focused on Noah’s search.

Also, right now, escaping from here was more important than resolving my doubts.

How long has it been like that?

Sven, who was following the scent, repeatedly stopped while trying to get his bearings. Ulan, who was observing this scene, suddenly spoke out.

“I guess the smells are mixed.”

“… … how did you know?”

“It just seemed that way.”

I don’t think I have a great sense of smell, so how did I know that smells mix?

I’m tired of being surprised now.

Sven nodded obediently.

“That’s right, I’ll be honest.”

With a short sigh as a signal, he revealed why it was difficult to track down Noah.

“This guy named Noah has a very light scent. “It’s also because the smell on the other side is strong.”

“What if it’s the other side?”

“The one who is called a saint.”

“Right. “Is it Laurea?”

Ulan’s eyes flashed low.

The strong smell also meant that it was easy to track. After thinking for a while, he decided to change his search goal.

“Then let’s join him first.”

“uh? Is that okay?”

“do.”

“But as I said earlier, there is no other way to escape here than to find that guy named Noah… … .”

“That’s true, but if we join Laurea, we can clear away this darkness.”

Then we will be able to secure visibility and finding Noah will be easier. Sven finally understood what he meant and nodded his head wordlessly.

Some time after that.

The sound of two footsteps disappeared into the darkness.

10.

A place full of pitch-black darkness.

Laurea, left alone in an unfamiliar space, blinked. She soon searched her memory and quickly recalled what had just happened.

Darkness pushed in from the jungle.

The darkness, which was alive and moving like a living thing, engulfed Schulfern in the blink of an eye, and the hall was covered in darkness as it is now.

‘And one more thing.’

There was something different from before.

The ‘voice of the stars’ that had been heard all along until darkness overtook Schulfern suddenly stopped.

Laurea has been stranded in similar locations before. When she remembered what happened at that time, her face hardened for an instant.

‘… … ‘Abyss.’

Eyebrows trembling as if in agitation.

I had a similar experience when I was dragged into the abyss by the swamp ruler.

But soon Laurea became convinced that this was not an abyss.

This is thanks to realizing the crucial difference.

‘The abyss has no essence.’

On the other hand, essence exists here.

The maze-like scenery reflected in Laurea’s projection is evidence. She breathed a sigh of relief and burst into laughter.

‘Well, it can’t be an abyss.’

In this world, the only passage to the abyss is Arsene, the fountain of magic. She quickly regained her composure when she realized it wasn’t an abyss.

‘Then shall we take a look around first?’

As the space warped, they all scattered to different places, but they probably weren’t that far away.

Before the darkness overtook Schulfern, the punitive force was all in the same place. Having finished his judgment, Laurea snapped his fingers.

Good luck! Grumble!

A sacred flame burning quietly.

The pure white embers quickly cleared away the darkness, and with her vision secured, she took a step forward.

However, contrary to what I thought the group would be nearby, even when I looked around, I couldn’t even feel any sign of them, let alone the group.

“I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s isolated, right?”

Laurea frowns.

Of course, even though I was isolated, I didn’t feel particularly anxious or afraid. Because there must be Ulan somewhere here.

She also had a saying that was like a talisman.

“If there comes a time when the voice of the stars cannot be heard, when the hand of God cannot be reached, then do not hesitate to call me.”

When she remembered what Ulan had said, the corners of her mouth naturally formed an arc.

So I wasn’t afraid.

“good. “Let’s look around again.”

After lightly tapping my cheek.

She resumed moving. She wanted to find and join the other scattered group members.

How long did it take to walk like that?

Suddenly, Laurea’s steps stopped.

“Wait a minute, I just… … .”

I heard something.

After finding out the direction, she headed straight for it. But what she was waiting for for Laurea was not the scattered group.

“Ugh! “You’re undead.”

The fine eyebrows were furrowed.

Meanwhile, did you hear Laurea’s voice? Or did she sense divine power? The undead rising from the floor screamed.

[Quaaaaa!]

Of course it didn’t last long.

Because the sacred flame that illuminated the darkness around him burned his rotten body.

The undead turned into charcoal in an instant.

Laurea finished incinerating in the blink of an eye and turned around again. But she couldn’t move her steps.

[Ugh!]

[Grrr! Turn it off!]

Roaring noises heard from all directions.

When I looked closely, I saw undead popping up here and there. She crumpled her face as the number easily reached hundreds.

“Okay, this is a bit much.”

Of course, it’s not difficult to handle.

Laurea is the saint of Eloden.

You can take care of all these low-level undead just by using the Holy Purification spell.

However, there was something else to worry about.

‘You must conserve your sacred power as much as possible.’

Not being able to hear the voice of the stars means that your prayers are not reaching you. This means that divine power cannot be recovered through prayer.

Once stranded in the abyss, she realized that the only way to survive in a place like this for a long time was to conserve as much sacred power as possible.

‘If there were Ulan… … .’

I could have taken out all the undead just by giving the ax a holy spell.

Laurea sighed.

With a look of disappointment on his face.

“Whew, I can’t help it.”

It is good to conserve sacred power, but the most urgent priority is to put out the fire in front of you right away.

Just as I was about to recite the prayer of purification.

Flash!

A flash of light burst through the darkness.

The light that suddenly appeared turned the undead into ashes and quickly approached us.

‘That… … .’

A white flash racing through the darkness.

Laurea, who had been watching this in silence, opened her eyes round.

‘no way!’

Did Ulan really come?

Her eyes sparkled with anticipation.

But this quickly disappeared. This was because the person who had subdued all the undead spoke a much more familiar voice than Ulan.

“Saint, are you okay?”

A paladin with ultramarine hair.

It was Ian.

As soon as Laurea realized that the opponent was not Ulan, she clicked her tongue.

“Tch, what is it? Was it you?”

“… … “What is that reaction?”

“Disappointing response.”

“I know that when I see it. No, who did you think you were with that expression… … .”

“Of course I thought it was Ulan.”

It would have been better if I hadn’t expected it in the first place. Laurea sighed again.

But that too for a while.

She regained her senses again.

“What about other people? “Didn’t you see it?”

“Yes, I tried to find it, but the path was so complicated that I just kept getting lost.”

Laurea agrees on that point.

This space full of darkness was essentially a maze, and the path was very complicated.

“But rather than just staying still, shouldn’t I keep moving around so I can meet someone?”

“Hmm, that’s right.”

“If possible, I would like to meet you, Master. “I think it would be insufficient to protect the saint alone.”

Ian expressed his anxiety.

It was because of the beast mask.

Monsters with enough power to interfere with the Master’s domain. If I were attacked by them in the current situation, I wasn’t confident that I would win.

Meanwhile, when Ian mentioned Cadel, Laurea also reflexively expressed her wishes.

“I want to meet Ulan.”

“Hmm, maybe that would be better. “Unlike Master, he killed several monsters wearing animal masks.”

Ian nodded as if he understood.

Laurea’s reaction, on the other hand, was a little different.

“There’s that reason, but it’s also because it’s been a while since we’ve seen each other and we haven’t even talked a few words.”

So, if you are going to meet, Ulan is good.

After finishing answering, a shy smile bloomed like a flower on Laurea’s lips.

But for a moment, she noticed Ian’s gaze staring at her. So she tilted her head and asked back.

“what? “Why are you looking at me like that?”

“Because it’s a bit surprising.”

“Which one?”

“Well, the saintess, you have middle-aged tastes, right?”

For an instant, Laurea’s body stiffened.

The quiet silence that followed.

After a while, she stuttered out.

“W-what are you saying… … .”

“Everyone knows, there’s no need to hide it. No, you said it yourself.”

“what? I?”

“You often say that when you drink too much.”

Ian answers calmly.

There was not a single lie in his story. As Laurea’s face grew hotter, Ian spoke.

“Anyway, back to the main topic, Ulan is younger than the saint, right? Of course, he speaks and acts like a young person.”

“that… … .”

I can not say.

It’s not because I’m embarrassed to admit my taste, but because to explain this, I have to say that Ulan remembers his past life.

Then.

Suddenly her eyes widened.

‘And now that we’ve all gathered together.’

Due to the joining of Sven Isaac, all the warriors that Ulan and Noah had spoken of were gathered in one place.

Several months ago now.

Ulan, Noah, and Laurea agreed to reveal their secret only when all the warriors gathered together.

‘Maybe when this is over… … .’

I’ll have to tell everyone.

The secret of Ulan and Noah.

Furthermore, an important task is to begin preparations to confront the abyss in earnest.

‘What kind of reaction will there be?’

I was both curious and worried.

But what is important now is not what happens after the secret is revealed. The day will come when the secret will be revealed only if we first resolve the problem at hand.

After finishing my thoughts like that.

As I was thinking about how to answer Ian’s question, Ian suddenly grabbed my arm.

“uh?”

At the same time, the body tilted sharply.

In the process, Laurea almost fell to the floor, so her face fell.

“what? What did you do suddenly… … .”

Just as I was about to question the unexpected action.

A few strands of neatly cut hair were flying in the air. Turquoise colored hair. When Laurea’s face hardened as she recognized the situation.

【He’s a guy with good sense.】

A strange voice was heard.

At the same time, an unpleasant noise was also heard.

It was the sound of someone dragging a blade with it close to the ground.

【I was going to cut off the head all at once, but I never thought I would see through it and block it】

A creepy word was heard again.

At that time, Ian, holding a shield, blocked Laurea’s path. Then, with a serious look on his face, he whispered a warning.

“… … “Please step back, saint.”

As the other person slowly revealed himself, he had a feeling that what he had been worried about had happened.

What appeared before my eyes was a monster wearing a crocodile mask.

Because he was a member of the immortal family.

Chapter 53. breakthrough

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