The Academy’s Barbarian Chapter 111

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3.

Iris Senior.

Ulan’s first impression of her was ‘big.’

Of course, she wasn’t as tall as Ulan, but she was by far the biggest woman he had ever seen.

And one more thing.

There was a feature that caught the eye.

“Hey, the face… … .”

Noah spoke with an awkward expression.

It was because of the water dripping from her face. Iris’s face was soaked with water, as if she had just washed her face.

However, she didn’t seem to care at all. Anyone could see that she was lowering her head first without even thinking about wiping herself dry.

“Forgive me for being late.”

She apologizes in a calm tone.

Meanwhile, Camilla suddenly left her seat when Iris appeared. With a slightly troubled expression.

“Iris, after washing your face, you should wipe your face.”

“… … ah.”

Iris’s eyes widened slightly.

As if I realized it only then.

After a while, she answered in a dry tone.

“Because I don’t have a towel.”

“what? “Don’t you have any handkerchiefs?”

“are you okay. “If you leave it alone, it will dry out.”

“No, that’s not what I meant… … . Hey, come here first. “I’ll clean it for you.”

Camilla sighed and took out a handkerchief.

Afterwards, Camilla wipes Iris’ face.

Noah blinked several times as he looked at Iris who was still and not resisting. She wanted to take a peek at her status window.

[Name]: Iris Senior

[Age]: 18 years old

[Grade]: A

[Attribute]: Master of spearmanship

One of the names of Arsene Academy.

Iris Senior.

She is the next student president of the Arsene Student Council, which will be launched next year, and is the person at the center of various events related to the student council.

Among them, the event that Noah pays attention to is definitely the hidden event.

‘There are a total of two activation conditions.’

Among them, the most important condition is to have a certain level of familiarity with Iris. Only then can her life be saved in the hidden event.

‘Because names above grade A are rare.’

There is no harm in keeping it alive. Because it will be a reliable force when fighting against the abyss.

‘If we follow the original strategy, we have to get through the entrance ceremony event with ease and stand out.’

Then, when a new student council is formed, we secretly receive offers of cooperation.

The reason is that he did not give in to the pressure and discrimination of the existing student council and showed his conviction.

‘but… … .’

I couldn’t do that this time.

At the entrance ceremony, which was supposed to be an opportunity to meet, they messed up to the point where they were called terrorists.

As a result, Ulan stood out in a different way, and Noah had also given up on all hidden pieces and events related to the student council.

‘But I never would have thought that our relationship would continue like this thanks to the exchange meeting with Eloden.’

After all, people don’t know what’s going to happen even if they know it.

After I finished thinking about Iris.

He then turned his attention to the purple-haired woman who was meticulously cleaning her face.

‘… … Camilla Tanesia.’

A childhood friend who is one year older than Iris.

The two have been together since childhood, and I heard that their relationship is more than biological sisters.

According to a user who played as Iris, they trust each other’s words more than their own families, which means they have a close relationship.

Therefore, if you participate in a hidden event centered on Iris, it would be a good idea to become friends with Camilla.

‘Because Camilla… … .’

Because it is scheduled to turn into the final boss that appears in Iris Senior’s hidden event. To put it bluntly, I am in a similar position to Professor Direc.

And the reason you have to become friends with Camilla is because only then can you be swept up in the hidden event with Iris.

In other words, you can only participate in the hidden event by getting between two people who have an absolute trust relationship and building a friendship.

This was the second activation condition.

‘It won’t be easy this time either.’

Noah sighed.

This is because the hardships have already been overcome.

‘But there’s no need to be impatient.’

I just met Iris.

And the hidden event centered on her will be triggered after the new student council is launched next spring. There is still plenty of time to get to know each other.

Afterwards, I was about to finish thinking about it.

Before I knew it, the moisture on Iris’s face had been completely wiped away.

Her face has become much softer than when I first saw her. Next, calm purple eyes stared at the group.

“Thank you for answering my call.”

After bowing my head once again.

Iris lightly tapped her left breast.

“My name is Iris Senior, and I am a second year student at the Department of Military Studies. “At least I got to represent Arsene in this friendly mock match.”

Starting with her introduction.

Ulan and his party also finished their brief self-introduction once again. After a brief statement, Iris continued speaking in a dry tone.

“The reason I called you all today is to share the strategy and formation that will be carried out in tomorrow’s mock battle.”

It’s just as Noah guessed.

However, he did not get to the point right away.

Iris took a moment to catch her breath and then changed the topic to something else.

“But before that, I have something to tell you.”

“… … ?”

“It’s about you.”

Where Iris’s finger pointed.

It was Ulan. She glanced at Ulan and then continued her words in a dry tone.

“I’ll be honest. You are insurance.”

“insurance?”

“Yes, I heard that there is a very talented person at Eloden Academy. At first glance, I heard he was an expert.”

If that’s the case, I know who it is.

Paladin, Ian Marcus.

He is one of the warriors, and as Iris just said, he is an expert and the strongest among the Eloden representatives.

“But unfortunately, we don’t have the power to deal with him. If Himel deorg had been there, I would have left it to him… … .”

He is no longer at Arsene.

This is because he submitted a withdrawal application and left the academy. Of course, it was not an arbitrary choice, but a result of Count Deorg’s choice.

“That’s why I called you.”

Himel is a high-level knight.

Ulan, who turned Himel into a blood clot, would naturally be at a higher level than that. There was also a rumor going around among students that Ulan was an expert.

Meanwhile, the explanation was roughly finished.

Suddenly, Ibella joined the conversation.

“Then can I understand that Ulan’s role is to deal with Eloden’s Expert?”

“No, not that.”

“yes? then… … .”

“As I said before, he is insurance. So unless it’s an unavoidable situation, I won’t have to ask you for help.”

huh? What does this mean?

They select him as a player but don’t ask him for help.

Questions appeared on everyone’s faces.

“… … .”

Meanwhile, Ulan narrowed his eyes.

It’s because I felt it subconsciously.

Iris Senior is not very friendly towards him. However, that did not mean it was hostile.

So, if I had to explain Iris’s current attitude in words, I could express it like this.

‘You’re on guard against me.’

I don’t know the reason for the warning.

Ulan looked at Iris in silence.

But apart from that, she never once turned her gaze towards Ulan.

After some time, when the surroundings became quiet.

Iris returned the topic to the original topic.

“Then let’s get back to the main topic.”

She turned her body halfway.

Then, she approached the wall and unfolded a map she had prepared in advance.

“This is a map of where this mock battle is taking place. As you can see, the terrain is divided into two.”

The terrain is largely divided into two.

Highlands to the north and dense forests to the south.

Each terrain had clear pros and cons.

First of all, the terrain in the north is rough, so defense is advantageous. The terrain itself was like a natural fortress.

On the other hand, it had the disadvantage of being difficult to join.

Most of the trails are steep hills or canyons, so it will take quite some time to join them.

Next, the south is a plain area surrounded by jungle.

Although it is not advantageous in defense, it has the advantage of being able to join quickly whenever you want. Of the two, Iris pointed north.

“Our Arsene’s camp is to the north.”

From the looks of it, it looks like they have already decided on a base.

Next was an explanation of the rules.

“There are two conditions for winning this friendly mock match. One is to capture the flag, and the other is to annihilate the hostile troops.”

Conditions that are easy enough for even Ulan to understand.

No special questions were asked. Thanks to this, Iris was able to continue her explanation.

“So we divided the force into three.”

First, the base where the flag is installed.

Second, a defensive unit to defend the gateway.

Third, an attack unit whose purpose is to break through the opposing camp’s defense line and capture the flag.

“Where are we stationed?”

“I will explain that now.”

After briefly clearing his throat.

Iris’ finger pointed at the map.

“First of all, the attack force was made up of people with good mobility. The members are as follows.”

The total number of attack units was six.

The main members included Iris herself, Yvela, the remaining warriors, two hunters, and a wizard.

The attack team will be divided into two groups, and each group will be led by Iris and another upperclassman.

“Next, the defense units were mainly deployed with wizards and snipers to take full advantage of the terrain. The composition is as follows.”

The defense unit consists of four people in total.

It is a combination that includes the wizards Camilla and Delia, as well as the shaman Noah and a sniper.

They are responsible for intercepting enemies approaching the base from high altitude hills.

“Finally, there is a rule that there must be two forces guarding the flag at the base. That’s why I placed you and Cliff Anton.”

“Cliff Anton?”

“Yes, he is a third-year student in the Department of Magic and is said to be a master of defensive magic. He was also the winner of the Arsene Mock Match the year before last.”

With Iris’s answer.

Camilla added further explanation.

“By the way, I am currently serving as the president of the Arsene Student Council. Of course, you won’t encounter new students.”

As he said, Ulan looked like he had no idea who Cliff Anton was. By the time the conversation ended like that.

“Wait. “I have an objection!”

“I have a question.”

Ibella and Delia, who had been silent until now, raised their hands at the same time. Immediately afterwards, she asked Iris a question.

“Why did you deploy Ulan at the base?”

“you’re right. “If it were deployed on the raid side, it could have a significant effect, right?”

Ulan is a strong master.

Just by being placed in a raid group, the enemy has no means to stop Ulan. In other words, it is possible to end the battle in one go.

Even if you give it a hundred steps and deploy it only in defense units, it becomes a powerful shield.

Because there is no one in the opposing camp strong enough to target the place protected by Ulan.

Right after the two girls finished asking their questions.

Iris answered in a calm tone.

“Because he is insurance.”

“No, what on earth is insurance…” … .”

“I’ll be honest.”

After letting out a short sigh.

Iris’s finger pointed towards Ulan.

“I don’t want to hear that I won with that man’s help.”

“… … yes?”

“But I called him because I had no intention of losing this mock match. “If the front line continues to be pushed back, then we will deploy it.”

After she finished answering, Ulan and the others finally understood the meaning of the word insurance. Immediately afterwards, Ibella shouted in protest.

“But that’s too…” … !”

“Of course, I have no intention of forcing you.”

Iris interrupted Ibella.

He then glanced at Ulan and said.

“So, if you don’t like my methods, please tell me right here. “I will exclude you from the selection list and select another student.”

If you don’t like it, you can leave.

That’s what Iris meant.

At those words, Ibella, Delia, and Noah looked at Ulan with eyes full of worry and anxiety.

Some time after that.

Tightly closed lips opened.

“There is no need to do that.”

“That means… … ?”

“I do as you say.”

“Thank you for your understanding.”

Iris smiled slightly when she answered that she would follow instructions. And for a split second, a light of relief passed through her eyes.

But even for a moment.

Iris said with an expressionless face.

“The business I called you to is over. “Then I’ll see you at the stadium tomorrow morning.”

Ending with a short congratulatory speech.

Ulan and the others stood up.

Some time later, as soon as she left the student center, Ibella wrinkled her face as if she had been waiting.

“No, what on earth are we going to do?!”

A brow twisted in anger.

With an uncomfortable expression on her face, she let out the anger she had been suppressing for so long.

“If you didn’t want to hear that you won thanks to Ulan, you shouldn’t have been chosen at all!”

“… … sympathy. “I don’t like it.”

Delia’s reaction was the same as hers.

It was because I thought it was very unpleasant to see him show off his useless pride, saying he would borrow Ulan’s power when it got dangerous.

“I am OK.”

On the other hand, Ulan’s reaction was different.

Even though he was practically ignoring him, he didn’t seem to be particularly bothered by the current situation.

“Because what she said is not true.”

“what? What are you talking about?”

The three’s eyes widened at the sudden remark.

Faced with this, Ulan added additional reasons for what he had just said.

“There were lies mixed in here and there.”

Ulan can tell whether something is real or false through the other person’s facial expression or reaction.

Some evidence also exists.

First of all, right after entering the room, Iris never made proper eye contact with Ulan.

Even when he happened to talk to me, all he did was glance at me, and I could clearly tell that he was lying from the changes in his facial expression and his voice.

Based on this, Ulan decided that everything she had said about him was a lie.

I don’t know why it happened.

‘There’s probably something going on.’

So Ulan didn’t care.

Now that I know that the words that ignored me weren’t true. However, it seemed that Ibella and Delia were still angry.

Seeing that, Ulan spoke again.

“I’m really fine, so you don’t have to take it to heart. “I am satisfied just by participating in the war together with you.”

I go to battle with my colleagues from my past life.

This fact alone made Ulan happy.

Even though it was a mock battle, it was a situation where he could reminisce about his memories.

“Ulan… … .”

Ibella and Delia’s eyes trembled.

As if I was strangely moved.

After a while, they both nodded.

“okay. “If that’s what Ulan thinks.”

“Instead, whatever we do, let’s win without fail.”

“Of course. “I don’t plan on losing.”

Across all types of combat.

He has never once given up on a battle. So even if it was a mock battle, I had no intention of losing on purpose.

With Ulan’s warlike smile.

The two girls’ complexions also brightened.

‘Permission to stay out overnight!’

Of course, the goal was a little different.

In the end, with such different thoughts.

Sunday night came to an end.

4.

Meanwhile, at that time.

After Ulan and his group left the room.

“Huh.”

With the sound of air being released from a balloon.

Iris fell face down on the table. In response, Camilla smiled softly and patted her shoulder.

“Thank you for your hard work, Iris.”

“… … Ugh, I feel so weak.”

Iris muttered as if complaining.

A completely different way of speaking than before.

In fact, this was her true self.

Because I was originally very timid and shy, and wasn’t used to dealing with people.

“I’m really tired.”

However, not many people knew this.

In the academy, there is only Camilla.

Iris returns to her original form only when she is alone with him, and other than that, she always maintains a blunt attitude and tone of voice.

A somewhat dual appearance.

But there was no particular reason here.

Because I was just nervous.

Additionally, the more stressed she becomes, the more dull she becomes. And today was the day when the tension reached its peak.

“But you didn’t look nervous, right? huh?”

Iris asks as if confirming.

Camilla had a subtle reaction to this.

“No, it looks like there’s a lot of it?”

“uh?! “Why, why?”

“You came here with your face covered in water.”

“Well, that is! It just so happened that… … .”

The voice gradually became quieter.

Afterwards, seeing him lower his head, Camilla burst into laughter.

“I’m kidding. “Maybe no one noticed?”

“Really?”

“huh. “I guess they thought I was just a sloppy kid.”

“Ugh, I don’t like that just like that… … .”

The dignity of being a senior is gone.

Iris was in tears.

“I even took medication to not be nervous, but why am I so nervous today?”

“I guess it’s because of this guy named Ulan.”

“… … .”

Her mouth was closed.

Because it was the correct answer.

Last March, during the freshman entrance ceremony.

Iris, who was sitting close to the stage, received a direct hit from Ulan’s shout and suffered a ruptured eardrum.

Is that why?

From the moment she saw Ulan, Iris’s tension had already reached its peak.

“that’s right. “Honestly, I’m scared.”

Iris covered his trembling shoulders.

I’ve never heard of anyone bursting their eardrums simply by yelling.

So, until today, I have never made proper eye contact with Ulan. My heart started pounding as soon as our eyes met.

And one more thing.

There was a reason to avoid Ulan.

“Besides, he was completely naked.”

“Well, that’s… … !”

Iris is greatly embarrassed.

Camilla said with a sigh.

“I still feel nervous when I see a man’s naked body, just as I did when I was young.”

“… … “It’s force majeure.”

Iris pouted her lips.

As Camilla said, ever since she was young, her body became stiff whenever she saw a man’s naked body.

But it’s not particularly scary.

Should I just say that my body feels tense?

So my attitude becomes stiffer than usual. Of course, Iris tried to fix this several times, but so far it was in vain.

“By the way, are you really okay?”

“what?”

“You mean placing Ulan at the base? “I don’t have to tell you that it’s an order from the student council president?”

It was decided to use Ulan as insurance.

This was an order from Cliff Anton, the current student council president. With the threat that if the instructions are not followed, the entire student council will not participate in the mock battle.

‘It would be difficult if the student council did not participate.’

This is because, across the second and third years, most of the top five students are members of the current student council.

In other words, if the entire student council were absent, it meant that the quality of power would deteriorate accordingly.

‘and… … .’

Since you have decided to run for the next student council president, you need to show that you are leading the students well.

If the entire student council turns their backs on me, it will only say that Iris lacks the ability to be a leader. So Iris accepted the student council’s proposal.

‘Ulan was hated by the student council.’

There are many reasons.

Ulan was largely to blame for the incident committed during the entrance ceremony and for Himel Deorg, who had a close relationship with the student council, to drop out.

In other words, Ulan was a thorn in the student council’s eyes. However, since she can’t start a fight directly, he’s probably trying to humiliate her in other ways.

‘… … ‘Childish bastards.’

Iris’ eyes became cold.

I needed help right now, so I followed their instructions, but I planned to change my tactics as soon as the mock battle started.

It was a waste to simply store that much power in a base. After finishing her thoughts, Iris looked at Camilla and smiled.

“yes I’m fine. It would be difficult if there was discord among allies before the mock battle even started. “It would be better for one person to handle the complaints.”

“Iris… … .”

“I know what you’re worried about. But this is the most efficient way, so leave it to me for this time.”

Her eyes sparkled seriously.

In this situation, no one can break your stubbornness. Camilla sighed as if she couldn’t help it.

“okay. Instead, if something difficult happens, tell me quickly. “Because I’m always on your side.”

“Yes, thank you. sister.”

A smile bloomed on Iris’ face.

As if it were very reassuring.

And the next day.

Arsene Academy and Eloden Academy.

A friendly mock battle has begun, putting the pride of the two academies at stake.

Chapter 27 friendly mock battle

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