The Academy’s Barbarian Chapter 240

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One.

A space filled with heavy silence.

Across the wide-open swamp, an undead waving a red robe stands alone.

Astevan, Lord of the Immortals.

The moment Noah encountered the quietly burning blue eye light, he swallowed dry saliva without even realizing it.

‘… … What really matters is now.’

After shaking off all the obstacles, we finally arrived at our final destination. Now all that’s left is to confront Asteban directly and subdue him.

Noah recalled the information he gained while fighting Asteban in the original work. He wanted to be of some help in the battle that was about to begin.

‘Probably the first attack… … .’

A horror-type curse.

Necromancy that causes hallucinations.

Black magic that isolates the opponent.

It’s definitely one of the three.

The moment when his behavior patterns were analyzed in detail based on the experience gained from the original work.

Coo! Coo coo coo coo!

Suddenly the ground shook violently.

So bad that I couldn’t control my body.

“What, what? earthquake?!”

“Is this Asteban’s work?”

Each member of the group lowered their posture.

It was to prevent falling. Meanwhile, he looked at Noah on the other hand. Because she thought she would let us know the cause of this phenomenon.

“Noah?”

But no answer came back.

To be precise, it would be correct to say that there is no time to answer. Currently, Noah was sitting down in his seat, preparing a technique.

After a while, a total of nine amulets were scattered in all directions. When all the amulets were wrapped in fire and reduced to ashes, miraculously, the earthquake stopped immediately.

“The shaking… … .”

“It seems like it’s completely gone.”

“What happened?”

The group asked questions as if they were puzzled.

After finishing using the technique, Noah took a deep breath and gave an answer.

“This is Astevan’s necromancy.”

“Necromancy?”

“Yes, it is a spell that causes a kind of hallucinatory effect in a certain area and then causes various confusion to the opponents within the range.”

In fact, the ground did not shake at all.

Noah, who knew this fact through the original work, used the amulet to completely burn off the necromantic magic attached to the group.

Meanwhile, unlike Noah, who responded as if it was no big deal, the other party members’ reactions were different.

“How did you know that?”

In particular, Delia opened her eyes wide.

It was natural. What Noah couldn’t find even with her eyes, which can observe the flow of magical energy, Noah was able to grasp it very easily.

“I’ve been through it a few times.”

“what? “Have you experienced it?”

“Sorry, I’ll tell you everything later. “For now, let’s focus on the battle with Astevan.”

As Noah said, even if we put all our focus on Astevan, it wasn’t enough. Delia nodded, trying to suppress her curiosity.

Then.

Suddenly Ulan narrowed his eyes.

“Then is that also a hallucination?”

“yes? “Which one?”

“It seems like the swamp is moving.”

A huge swamp spread out ahead.

Just as he said, the entire swamp area could be seen writhing. Then, high waves began to rise from the center of the swamp.

Waves as black as pitch black.

Feeling uneasy for some reason, Delia immediately raised her star’s magic power.

“… … “Everyone, come back!”

It’s not a hallucination this time.

With the thought that she had to stop it somehow, she chanted a protection spell. But at that moment, a cry was heard stopping her actions.

It was Noah’s voice.

“No, don’t worry about those waves!”

“what? What, what do you mean… … .”

“Even if it touches the body, it doesn’t have any effect other than feeling uncomfortable. “What we have to watch out for is the fog beyond the waves!”

Fog that was hidden by the waves and was not visible.

The exact name of that thing that looks like just an ordinary fog is ‘Fog of Corruption’.

One of Astevan’s unique spells, it is a terrible black magic that rots the body the moment it touches the fog.

‘Besides, there’s something even worse.’

Once the body begins to rot, it cannot be healed even by divine power. The only solution is to cut out the rotten parts.

Therefore, we must not allow fog to fill this space. Noah immediately looked back at Laurea and shouted.

“Laurea! Please hurry and pray for purification. “We must purify this fog before it engulfs the entire space!”

“Leave that to me!”

At that time, Ian stepped forward instead.

Laurea thought it would be right to save her strength for the battle with Astevan.

After answering, Ian immediately knelt on the floor and prayed.

“Holy Ghost. My star. “Give me strength to defeat the evil that denies you!”

Then did you notice this?

The mist of corruption flew towards him along with the jet-black waves. But he couldn’t interfere with Ian. Noah’s response was far ahead.

Pababababat!

Amulets scattering in all directions.

Soon, while the barrier she created blocked the fog, the prayer of purification was completed.

Then something amazing happened.

“The fog… … !”

The fog that had come so close to me disappeared as if it had evaporated. Furthermore, not only the waves but also the black swamp evaporated in an instant.

At that moment, everyone in the group realized.

Even leaving aside the detailed reasons, victory can only be achieved by following Noah’s instructions.

“Next is necromancy!”

Afterwards, similar situations were repeated.

Noah quickly responded to all of Asteban’s attacks and even accurately predicted the spell he would use next just by looking at his actions.

Thanks to these activities, the party gradually narrowed the distance from Asteban’s throne.

The remaining gap is about 100 steps.

At this sight, Astevan’s blue eyes wavered like a candle in the wind.

【What is this-.】

I couldn’t help but be embarrassed.

All of the black magic and necromantic magic that Astevan has used so far are unique spells that he created through his own research.

In the first place, it hadn’t been long since he came out of the abyss. In other words, this is the first time that a unique spell has been used.

【But how do you know?】

Moreover, beyond simply knowing the existence of unique spells, he knew not only the detailed effects but also the method of destruction.

It’s truly crazy and crazy.

When Asteban’s face crumpled, someone suddenly caught his eye.

【That is-.】

A black-haired girl who commands the warriors at the center of the group. She, along with the Star Agents, is one of the Abyss’ greatest threats. The variable Lacus mentioned.

【-gentile.】

The moment Asteban confirmed Noah’s existence, he felt it instinctively. That she was the one who figured out her own unique spell.

Immediately after realizing this.

Astevan kept Ulan and his party in check as they approached, while quietly raising his magic power without anyone noticing.

There is only one goal.

It was to get rid of the stranger.

2.

Meanwhile, around that time.

Noah calmly blocked Asteban’s attack. At the same time, I slowly moved forward and narrowed the gap with him.

It’s about eighty steps to the throne.

Was it bothersome to move forward one step at a time? Ulan looked back at her Noah in frustration and spoke to her.

“Not yet?”

“Yes, you have to wait a little longer.”

Noah answers firmly.

Ulan looked tantalized, but did not refute. Because in this battle, he promised to follow Noah’s command.

“… … i get it. “Wait.”

A feeling of elation that makes your whole body heat up.

Ulan closed his mouth, suppressing the fighting spirit that made him want to run out and fight right away.

Then Noah glanced at him and sighed inwardly.

‘I understand Ulan’s feelings.’

Throughout all the battles so far, he swung his ax ahead of anyone else.

He was always at the forefront when fighting monsters, demonic beasts, and even the Lord of the Abyss. Because I had the strength and skills to do so.

‘But this time is an exception.’

Astevan, Lord of the Immortals.

Unlike other monarchs he has faced so far, the ‘Master’s Domain’ itself does not work for him.

To be precise, this means that expanding the master’s domain is meaningless. Because Asteban can move freely within the area.

‘So you shouldn’t move hastily.’

He even casts all kinds of magic and curses without any additional chanting.

Therefore, even if you close the gap and approach the area, there is a high possibility that you will be exposed to all kinds of magic and curses in the process and be counterattacked.

Noah has seen this situation countless times in the original work. Therefore, he chose a step-by-step approach rather than aggressively rushing in.

‘But so far so good.’

The group realized what each person had to do and moved according to Noah’s command. Thanks to this, I was able to narrow the distance without taking any damage.

‘Just a little more… … .’

If Ulan narrows the distance to a gap where he can expand his territory and creates a ‘gap’ for a counterattack, then this side will win.

And in order to create a gap, there are several things to prepare. Noah was the first to talk to the Myoin hunter.

“Sven, please take this.”

“uh? This… … .”

A total of five amulets.

This is a familiar item to Sven.

Because it looks similar to the one used around arrows when fighting against the immortals.

“Can I use it like last time?”

“Yes, and I’m not doubting your skills, but you need to land at least three shots.”

“… … “Three shots?”

“That’s how you can cast the spell.”

Base work to create a gap.

Sven immediately twitched his eyebrows at Noah’s words. Then he suddenly snorted.

“Hmph, what are the three shots? Open your eyes straight and look. “I will hit everything without missing a single shot.”

“Ahaha, yes. I will expect.”

Noah smiled awkwardly.

This was because I realized that I had hurt Sven’s pride through his reaction.

Leaving behind a reassuring answer, Noah’s eyes next turned to a silver-haired girl who was chanting defensive magic one after another.

“I have a favor to ask of Delia too.”

“Yes? What?”

“Prepare for extreme divinity.”

Extreme nova star.

It is a 7-star star cluster magic that pours enormous magical power into a narrow area.

To explain it more simply, you can understand the destructive power of a meteor shower as a magic with the power to hit everything in a range of about ten steps.

Meanwhile, Delia looked like she couldn’t understand Noah’s request for a moment.

“But, magic doesn’t work… … .”

“I will solve that somehow. So just be prepared to use it at any time.”

I don’t know what the hell she’s going to do, but Delia nodded. Because there was only truth in Noah’s words.

“okay. “I’ll get ready.”

Through this, we also obtained Delia’s cooperation.

All that remains now is to convey these plans to Ulan, Kadel, and Ian. Noah immediately tried to talk to the trio.

But that was then.

Wiggle!

Noah’s shadow moves in an instant.

However, because it was an extremely slight movement, she did not notice it. On the other hand, this Bella she was in the rear was an exception.

“Noah! Dangerous!”

Sensing something strange, she shouted urgently.

However, the shadow leapt up much faster than Noah could dodge it. Noah, who saw this belatedly, opened his eyes wide.

“… … !”

Shadows that turn into numerous spear blades and pour down.

A window of darkness.

It is one of the unique spells used by Asteban, and in the original work, it was a skill that had an instant death effect.

But there was nothing to worry about.

Because right now, Noah had an ally by his side strong enough to block even the instant death pattern.

Let’s go! Kwasik!

An ax that mercilessly destroys the window of shadow.

Soon the owner of the ax spoke.

“Are there any injuries?”

“Ha, yes. “Thank you.”

Noah smiled as if relieved.

Then, I watched the spear blade of the shadow as it turned to ash and disappeared.

Instant death pattern, Shadow Spear.

In the original work, it is a unique spell that is only used on targets with the highest aggro level. So usually Laurea was the target.

‘But I never thought they would target me.’

Perhaps it was bothersome to predict and respond to Astevan’s unique spell.

After guessing, Noah burst out laughing.

Still, I found out that Asteban was nervous through this. That means Noah’s tactics are working.

‘Okay, let’s just leave it like this.’

We’re almost there now.

Noah patted his cheek vigorously to shake off any distracting thoughts and analyzed Astevan’s spell again.

After some time, the battle began again.

Despite the flood of curses, necromantic magic, and black magic pouring in from all directions, the party continued to advance without hesitation.

How long has it been like that?

The distance between the two forces has become much closer than at first. And the moment I took another step, a familiar voice knocked on my ear.

“Now that’s enough.”

“yes?”

“This is the forty-ninth step.”

The soft whisper of Ulan can be heard.

It was a short word, but Noah understood what it meant right away.

From here, it is Ulan territory.

In other words, they are ready to fight.

Chapter 55. fierce battle

fantasy,