The Academy’s Barbarian Chapter 122

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6.

Immediately after mentioning the word student council.

Iris looked at Ulan with a rather nervous expression. Her Ulan, who was looking at her blankly, soon tilted her head.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

“… … yes?”

“What is a student council in the first place?”

I was speechless for a moment.

I never thought a question like this would come back.

However, after looking embarrassed for a moment, Iris calmly began to answer.

“Student council is an organization created to represent students. And they are the ones who hindered you in this game.”

“Hindrance?”

“Yes, Cliff Anton, who prevented you from leaving the base, is also a member of the student council.”

I remember hearing that he was the student council president. When Ulan silently nodded her head.

“Anyway, I have something important to say about this. Can you give me a moment?”

Iris spoke again.

On the contrary, Ulan had a subtle expression.

It was natural. After all, the mock battle is over, so what more can we talk about?

But then.

There was someone who intercepted the answer.

“yes! Okay.”

A black-haired girl suddenly approached me.

It was Noah. She looked at Iris, her eyes sparkling like stars.

‘This is definitely an opportunity!’

Opportunity to join a new student council.

Noah’s eyes brightened as he sensed that the opportunity he had missed at the entrance ceremony had been given again.

As if he wasn’t going to miss it this time.

Meanwhile, Iris was quite taken aback by the sudden intrusion. However, he soon regained his composure and nodded his head once.

“I didn’t ask you, but… … . all right. Cadet Noah is also going with us. “I was planning on calling you later anyway.”

It seems Noah also has something to say.

After thinking for a moment, Ulan also turned around.

This is because I felt a hint of curiosity from Noah, who suddenly joined the conversation.

Afterwards, the three headed to the balcony.

Then the two girls, Ibella and Delia, who were watching this scene, stood up.

It was to follow Ulan.

But at that moment.

A voice was heard holding the two of them to their feet.

“I’m sorry, but can you wait a moment?”

Camilla Tanesia, third year student at the Faculty of Magic.

Iris’s childhood friend and a wizard who guarded the defense line with Delia during this mock battle.

“Senior Camilla?”

“Why all of a sudden… … ?”

“I have something I want to say to you.”

It’s a lie. I don’t really have anything to say.

However, there is only one reason to stop the two.

It’s to help Iris.

‘Cheer up, Iris.’

Camila smiled as she watched the door to the balcony close.

Until Iris achieves her goal.

To keep the two juniors who were showing dissatisfied expressions right in front of me here.

7.

The balcony was surprisingly spacious.

The view was open and cool, and the wind blowing from all directions also made me feel good.

Additionally, the wide-open view of the academy was enough to grab attention.

The weather was so good that you could even see the entrance to the Fountain of Magic in the distance.

While I was quietly watching this.

Iris spoke to me.

“I heard it from Cadet Ibella.”

“What do you mean?”

“About the student council’s atrocities.”

After letting out a short sigh.

She frowned.

“Not only did I disturb you during the entrance ceremony, but I never thought I would disturb you during a friendly competition as well. “I had no idea their atrocities were to that extent.”

“Entrance ceremony? Hindrance?”

Ulan asks in a puzzled tone.

At that time, Noah whispered softly.

“I told you last time. “I’m talking about the person who burned the script I wrote and poured water on Ulan during the entrance ceremony.”

“Was that guy a member of the student council too?”

Noah nodded silently.

At the same time, Iris looked this way.

Standing with her back to the railing, she glanced at Ulan and then turned her gaze downward.

“First, let me apologize.”

She bows her head respectfully.

Iris’s apology soon followed.

“sorry. “The reason you were deployed as a base defense force in this mock battle is because I accepted the student council’s proposal.”

If that’s the case, I’ve already heard it.

You said that Ulan was deployed to the base as a condition for the student council to participate in the mock war.

“It was something I did to somehow get the cooperation of the student council, but I never dreamed that the situation would turn out like this. Of course, even if you don’t know, it doesn’t mean the mistake goes away… … .”

With a bitter expression, Iris bowed her head even deeper.

“This is all my fault. “I’m truly sorry for causing you this unpleasant experience.”

The student council was the one who did the most wrong, but it was difficult for Iris, who accepted their conditions, to avoid mistakes.

Therefore, Iris was prepared to take any criticism kindly. But after a while, Iris was faced with an unexpected answer.

“Okay, I understand.”

“… … yes?”

“I accept the apology.”

Ulan responds calmly.

Iris looked dumbfounded at the sight of her accepting the apology so easily.

On the other hand, there was a reason for this answer.

Even though it was slandered by Cliff Anton, it was resolved well in the end.

Also, my reputation was not tarnished in the process, and since I received such a polite apology, I have no regrets left.

There is only one thing left. There are only questions.

“I’m just a little puzzled.”

“Which part do you mean?”

“Why is the student council trying to interfere with me so much? Do you have any grudge against me?”

There was nothing to guess at all.

Of course, during the mock war, Cliff Anton spoke hateful words about barbarians, but unfortunately I couldn’t remember it.

At the time, I was thinking about a solution as to how I could get out of the base.

Then Iris’s answer came back.

“It’s more about hate than resentment. Currently, Arsene’s student council is steeped in aristocracy. “Even if something goes wrong, it’s still very wrong.”

Stiff tone of voice.

Soon Iris shook her head.

“No, I should say that it is rotten from the root. “The Arsene Student Council has been buttoning things up wrong since it was first established.”

Student Council.

This literally means a group of students, and it is a group that represents all students and strives for various conveniences and welfare.

However, the Arsene Student Council was a bit different.

Since ancient times, students were mainly from the nobility, and because of this, the student council only sought convenience for the nobility, not all students.

As a result, this rule arose.

To run for the election to elect the student council president, you must be from a noble family of an empire or kingdom.

In other words, if you were a commoner, you did not even have the option of running for student council president.

“Surprisingly, there were no major problems in the beginning. “The only goal of students from commoner backgrounds was a diploma, and the student council did not want to get involved with commoners.”

In other words, their scope of activity was different.

So, each person adapted to the given environment and lived without invading each other’s territory.

“But the recent situation is different.”

Now, beyond giving preferential treatment to nobles, they have begun to openly discriminate against them. As a representative example, last year, a commoner student was framed and made to drop out.

This is the exact anecdote I told Ibella after I was eliminated in the mock battle. Meanwhile, Noah, listening to this, suddenly remembered the original story.

‘that’s right. Now that I think about it, Ibella from the original had a lot of ties to the student council in many ways.’

According to Ibella’s original character story, she drops out of the academy at the end of the second semester.

This was directly caused by a conspiracy hatched by Himel Deorg, but Arsene’s student council was also somewhat involved.

‘In the first place, the conspiracy itself was created by Himel with the help of the student council.’

Of course, that won’t happen anymore.

Thanks to Ulan’s activities, Himel, the main culprit of the conspiracy, dropped out, and furthermore, his relationship with Count Deorg became much better than in the original.

Around the time Noah was lost in thought.

Iris continued speaking.

“This is wrong. “Even though we come from different backgrounds, we are all equal students at Arsene Academy.”

A voice filled with great power.

Her eyes looked at Ulan.

“I plan to run for student council president next year. To change this student council. So, this is what I am saying… … .”

Iris hesitated for a moment.

She soon spoke cautiously.

“If you become student council president, may I invite you to become student council officers?”

“yes? Me too?!”

“of course.”

Noah asked as if he was surprised.

Iris smiled brightly.

There was a reason for everything.

‘Ulan, and Noah.’

By accepting the only barbarian in the academy as an officer of the student council, you can express your will to show the students a different course of action than the previous student council.

And one more thing.

There was a fundamentally important reason.

‘For reform, strength is needed.’

Considering this, if Ulan, the academy’s only master, joins the student council, it is clear that he will be a strong force.

Meanwhile, around that time.

Noah tried hard to keep his mouth from opening.

‘No, what kind of rice cake is this?’

Who would have thought that an offer would come not only to Ulan, but also to himself. It is truly an opportunity that has rolled in like a vine. He had to catch it at all costs.

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

To be honest, I wasn’t interested.

So, just as I was about to reject the offer, Noah noticed this and quickly struck out.

“Oh right.”

Blue eyes opened wide.

As if I remembered something I had forgotten.

“I heard that there are special benefits for joining the student council. Can we also receive special benefits?”

“of course. If you are a student council officer, you will be provided equally regardless of grade.”

“Preferential treatment?”

Ulan shows interest.

Iris did not miss this.

“yes! First of all, the biggest perk is that all tuition fees are waived. “A scholarship is provided until graduation, and a dignity maintenance fee is also provided.”

It means that financial problems will be solved.

This can be seen as an excellent benefit for Ulan and Noah, who do not have suitable sponsors.

“They are also entitled to use facilities that are not available to regular students. A representative example would be the fountain of magical power.”

Ordinary students cannot enter the Fountain of Magic.

Even if you enter, it is only possible if you are accompanied by a professor and have a clear purpose.

This is a generally known fact.

On the other hand, student council officers are different.

They can tour the Fountain of Magic only in Area 1, and can enter and exit freely even without the professor.

“Of course, you have to stop by the guard post and write down the purpose of visiting the Fountain of Magic.”

The moment Iris’ story ends.

Ulan looked at Gula, the ax of gluttony at his waist. It was because a memory suddenly came to mind.

‘Oh, that’s right. ‘It was like that.’

Gula has a mate.

Originally, this weapon was called the Twin Axe. So Ulan came up with the name of another axe.

‘Axe of the Demon of Destruction, Ose.’

Like Gula, an ax said to be hidden somewhere in the Fountain of Magic. And Ulan was planning to get this too.

‘I just happened to need it.’

Originally, Ulan were accustomed to fighting with one ax in each hand.

However, not long ago, in a battle with a frost demon dragon, the ax made of scurvy stone broke, and as a result, Gula was the only ax left.

‘But if you can freely travel to the fountain of magic… … .’

Finding Ose will be easier.

Ulan’s eyes sparkled like stars.

Did you feel uneasy at Ulan’s silence at that time? Noah, who was watching her, spoke to Iris again.

“There’s something else I vaguely heard.”

“What did you hear?”

“I heard that if you belong to the student council, you can use the professor cafeteria for free. Is this true?”

“It’s true. Of course, there is a limit of once a week.”

The moment Iris finished answering.

Ulan’s tightly closed mouth opened.

“summer solstice.”

“yes?”

“I will join the student council.”

“… … ! “Really?!”

Iris was surprised.

I thought he would say no or think about it, but I never thought he would make a decision so willingly.

On the other hand, Ulan had good reasons.

Being able to freely enter and exit the Fountain of Magic was a significant advantage, but you could also use the professor’s cafeteria for free?

There was no reason to refuse.

“thank you. “I already feel reassured.”

Iris, who regained her composure, smiled brightly.

It was the first sincere smile that appeared on his always business-like face. Afterwards, she clenched her fists and continued her speech.

“Then we will first win the election and then formally propose it again. “Until then, please keep this matter confidential.”

“i get it.”

“Yes, I will.”

Finally, Ulan and Noah’s answers.

The conversation on the balcony has ended.

After finishing her business, Iris headed back to her room, and Noah followed behind her.

However, it was not Ulan.

“huh? “Aren’t you going in?”

“I’m going to get some air and then go in.”

“all right. “Then please excuse me first.”

Noah tilted his head and left.

Soon, only Ulan would be left alone.

“Laurea.”

He pursed his lips.

Afterwards, he looked at the corner and said.

“You can come out now.”

“Yeah, I guess you knew.”

Then at that moment.

A voice was heard in empty space.

After some time, a white light cleared and a girl with turquoise hair appeared.

It was Laurea.

“It wasn’t discovered by others, but I guess it’s hard to fool the Master.”

Unique prayer, veil of light.

It is a sacred spell that has the effect of covering one’s body with light and erasing one’s presence. Laurea muttered as she approached Ulan’s side.

“Anyway, I came here because I was curious about what he was talking about, and surprisingly, it wasn’t much of a story.”

A story about the Arsene Student Council.

This was not a matter for Laurea, a student at Eloden Academy, to worry about. Maybe that’s why she turned around, as if she had lost interest.

“More than that, Ulan.”

“hmm?”

“When will we make room?”

“A seat?”

“What, did you just forget? “You said you and Noah Darshen should set up a place together.”

It was like that. Now I remembered.

Through a three-way meeting, we decided to uncover Noah’s secret and each of us share our secret.

“Do what’s comfortable for you.”

“Chi, for some reason I thought you would say that.”

After making a fresh expression.

Laurea spoke again.

“So how about the weekend? It was about a Sunday after the tour of the Fountain of Magic. “It happens to be a day when there are no lectures, so there will be no excuse to run away.”

“It’s okay. “Save some time.”

“Yeah, good. “Then I’ll tell you again when the exact date and time are decided.”

After the schedule for the three-way meeting is set.

Ulan and Laurea returned to their room.

Afterwards, the after-party with a friendly mock battle ended with all the dessert left on the table being swept up into the stomach.

8.

That night.

Near the southeast of Arsene Academy.

There was an abandoned mountain cabin near the border of the Principality of Arpen, also known as the Mountain Kingdom.

It was once used as a residence for border guard rangers, but it was now so old that it almost seemed like it was abandoned.

Therefore, it is a place where there are no people.

However, there was a customer who came here today.

A being wearing a gray robe.

The woman with apricot-colored hair is none other than Diphlin Chernio. She was an archmage who served as the dean of the Magic Department at Arsene Academy.

“… … .”

Immediately after opening the door and coming inside.

Difflin sat down gently on a chair that looked as if it might break at any moment. Then, a shadow suddenly appeared from the shadows in the opposite corner.

Slurp! Sreuk!

With the sound of a snake crawling on the floor.

The shadow took the shape of a girl.

Dark blue hair that resembles the night sky.

Furthermore, the girl with mysterious blue eyes greeted Deflin politely as soon as she spotted him.

“It’s been a while since I greeted you, Archmage.”

“you are… … .”

“I am Estelle Outra, a disciple of Regens Outra. “It’s an honor to see you again.”

I remembered it when I heard the introduction.

Estelle Outra.

The leader of the Abyss worshipers, he is the best disciple who inherited the name of Regens Outra and has now reached the level of an advanced wizard.

“But why did you come?”

The person you were supposed to meet was Regens?

When Diphlin asked again with a puzzled look on his face, Estelle still answered in a polite tone.

“Because the teacher has difficulty moving, I had to come in his place.”

“You have trouble moving?”

“Yes, there were circumstances.”

Estelle smiles awkwardly.

There seems to be something going on.

Deflin quickly lost interest. That’s not what’s noteworthy about today’s secret meeting.

“Why did you ask to see me today? “I thought I heard you had something to ask of me?”

“I’ll tell you right away.”

Estelle’s expression became serious.

After a while, she conveyed Master Regens’ request without leaving out a single word.

“This coming Friday, please open the gap to the abyss once again at the Fountain of Magic.”

“… … I beg your pardon?”

Deflin looked bewildered.

It was worth it.

Because opening the chasm of the abyss was not a request that could be taken out as easily as just now.

This is not the only problem.

Not only are there no materials right now, but the abyss that opened a while ago is attracting a lot of attention both inside and outside the academy.

But what? You want me to open the gap again?

Deflin frowned as if it was absurd. Then Estelle continued speaking.

“Master heard your voice.”

“yes? “A voice?”

“It’s a message from the abyss.”

An even more absurd answer came back.

The only beings who can convey their voices from the abyss to this side are those with intelligence.

There is only one Lord of the Abyss.

‘Then you heard a message from the monarch?’

This is nonsense.

In theory, for this to be possible, the door to the abyss must be open, or at least the gap in the abyss must be widened.

That means it is currently impossible.

When I was about to say something negative about this.

“Lacus claman duratus.”

“… … ?”

“This is the true name of the monarch who delivered the message to you, Master. “I swear to the abyss that I will never lie.”

Estelle pounded her chest with her fist.

This is what wizards usually do when they swear to the truth. Dee Flynn saw this and narrowed his eyes.

The fact that Abyss worshipers swear by the Abyss means that the content of their oath is close to the truth.

‘So that means it’s real… … .’

Still, it was true that it was not trustworthy, so Deflin could not help but look suspiciously at it.

At that time, Estelle spoke again.

“We will cover all the materials. And since this request is sudden, we have prepared generous compensation.”

“This… … .”

“Book of Letitus. “I heard that this is what the Archmage wanted.”

Deflin’s eyes widened.

This book, which looks like an old one, is a forbidden book containing forbidden magic information.

At the same time, it was also one of the items she was trying to get from Regens.

“This is not the only reward. “I recently heard that the Archmage needs a lot of magic stones for his research, so I have prepared these as well.”

Estelle handed me a backpack.

Inside are twenty magic stones. Each and every one of them is top-notch.

The moment I saw this.

Greed formed in Deflin’s eyes.

“Hmm! hmm! Why all this… … .”

Even though he answered as if he would refuse, Deflin hugged his backpack dearly.

Like I’ll never give it back.

“I’m glad you’re satisfied.”

Estelle smiled brightly.

Diphlin’s actions were tantamount to an answer that he would grant Regens’ request.

“Oh, and for this ceremony, please use this as an offering.”

Lastly, the item she gave me.

It was a rather large pendant. A pendant with an unidentified black gem embedded on a pale gray background.

Deflin asked curiously.

“What is this?”

“This is an offering prepared by the Master.”

“What’s inside?”

“I’m very sorry, but I don’t know. But Master said that was also an arrangement of the abyss.”

When I heard the answer, my curiosity arose even more.

But I quickly lost interest. It’s something that will be used as a sacrifice anyway. It’s a waste of time to pay attention.

“all right. “I’ll keep this in mind.”

“thank you. “Master said he would contact me separately after the ceremony, so please be kind to me this time as well.”

After finishing what I wanted to say.

Estelle turned into a shadow on the road and disappeared.

Deflin is alone again.

She turned around with her backpack on her back.

Since the secret meeting with the Abyss worshiper was over, there was no reason to stay here any longer.

The day after the secret meeting ended.

Deflin returned to the academy.

Two days later, Friday.

Dozens of people gathered in front of the entrance to the Fountain of Magic. It was a delegation from Eloden, scheduled for a field trip today.

Chapter 30. If your tail is long, you’ll get stepped on.

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