The Academy’s Barbarian Chapter 127

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8.

In the dark darkness.

With Noah’s question, a heavy silence fell into the hall. Ulan, looking at her Noah in silence, remembered what she had just said.

“You remember your past life, right?”

One word that hits the nail on the head.

It seems like he discovered the secret.

However, Ulan did not immediately confirm the decision.

“Why did you decide that way?”

“that… … .”

Noah blurted out his words.

As if he was thinking about what to answer.

After a while, she seemed to think of an appropriate answer and spoke with sparkling eyes.

“You know. Have you ever heard the saying that if you have a long tail, you’re bound to get stepped on?”

“This is my first time hearing it.”

“No matter how hard you try to hide it, if you repeat suspicious behavior, you will eventually be found out.”

A detailed explanation followed.

Ulan tilted his head.

“What does that have to do with my question?”

“Well, to put it more simply, I found out thanks to Ulan providing me with a lot of information.”

The first suspicions began with Uhlan’s desire to enter the academy. Just looking at this, it was a completely different development from the original.

‘And starting with this… … .’

Ulan showed an unconventional move.

He reached the level of master faster than the original, saved Ibella, who was destined to drop out, and even saved Delia from an attack by an abyss worshiper.

In addition, he already knew information about the Lord of the Abyss, and freely used techniques that could never be used at the current time.

Noah was convinced of this.

That your guess is right.

“So, let me ask you again.”

With bright blue eyes flashing.

Noah pursed his lips.

“Do you remember your past life?”

After finishing her question, she closed her mouth.

Actually, it didn’t matter if I didn’t hear an answer. Since this much evidence was available, it was safe to say that Noah’s guess was correct.

‘but… … .’

Noah wanted to listen.

Directly from Ulan’s mouth.

For some reason, I feel like that’s the only way it will feel real. When I was waiting for an answer with such a nervous face.

“okay. “It’s as you guessed.”

Ulan pursed his lips.

The answer I was waiting for soon came.

“I remember my past life. Everything from the seven warriors to the abyss.”

“… … .”

It was like that too.

Noah’s eyes wavered.

At the same time, there were rising questions.

The question of how on earth one retains memories of past lives. Just as I was about to ask this, Ulan suddenly spoke to me at the station.

“And what about you?”

“yes? What?”

“I’m asking if you are the same as me.”

Bright red eyes shined seriously.

It was a valid question.

The fact that Noah felt strange about Ulan’s current actions can be interpreted to mean that Noah also knew about Ulan’s past life.

“Well, let’s say it’s similar.”

Meanwhile, Noah smiled vaguely.

Unlike Ulan, who readily acknowledged the secret, she had no intention of revealing it.

‘There’s nothing good to be revealed.’

No matter how much you think about it, there are more losses than benefits.

Of course, I couldn’t hide it forever, but I still didn’t want to be the first to say it. Afterwards, it was time to naturally change the subject.

Ulan blurted out.

“Did you say earlier that if your tail is long, you will get stepped on?”

“yes? Ah yes. “It was like that.”

“Now that I think about it, I know a similar word.”

“Similar words?”

“It’s an old saying passed down from our tribe.”

Right after saying something out of nowhere.

Ulan continued his story.

“If you see a suspicious tail in the stable, cut it off immediately. “It might be the tail of a monster pretending to be a horse.”

“… … “It’s not similar at all?”

Noah retorted with an absurd expression on his face.

That was natural.

Aside from the commonality of including the word tail, they had completely different meanings.

Then.

“Noah.”

Ulan suddenly calls her name.

He spoke in a dry tone.

“I also want to ask you something.”

“huh? “What is it?”

The moment I was asking something insignificant.

For a moment, I felt ominous.

It was a hunch.

An instinctive feeling that I must get away from this topic as soon as possible. A thought arose that I had to change the subject immediately.

However, there was no time to react.

Because Ulan’s question was faster than that.

“Who are you?”

“… … yes?”

Noah was taken aback for a moment.

This was partly because the question was unexpected, but more than that, it was because I remembered hearing Ulan’s question from someone else.

Some time after that.

Noah recalled the memory.

“Who are you?”

A question asked by Laurea, who came to the base during a friendly mock battle. Noah, recalling his memories of that time, hesitated for a moment and took a step back.

But I couldn’t increase the distance.

The reason was simple. She was currently holding hands with Ulan.

“Hey, what do you mean all of a sudden?”

Noah laughed awkwardly.

Then he tried to pull out the hand that was being held.

To get out of this situation, and to run away from Ulan’s questions.

But it was impossible.

This was partly because Ulan did not let go, but the more fundamental reason was because of the name that escaped his lips.

“Stranger, Yumin.”

“… … !”

“Do you think I’ll say something like this?”

Noah froze.

It’s not just his facial expression that hardens.

All movement stopped, even breathing was forgotten, and even thinking stopped.

A tremor transmitted through the hand held.

It is a feeling of agitation. The silence that came again seemed to separate Ulan and Noah.

Face to face with this.

“Noah.”

Ulan called his name again.

He spoke in a grave tone, his voice breaking the silence.

“To me, you are a suspicious tail.”

At that moment, Noah realized.

Why did Ulan mention the old sayings of the tribe?

“But I don’t want to cut off the tail. “Even though it’s suspicious, I believe there are no monsters in my stable.”

Bright red eyes flashed.

“So answer me.”

“… … .”

“So that I can trust you.”

With a calm voice.

A powerful voice struck my ear.

A word that conveys the will to never back down. Still, when Noah did not open his mouth, Ulan finally issued an ultimatum.

“This is more than the last barrel.”

Ulan had already made up his mind.

This is because, now that the enemy called the abyss was right in front of him, he had no intention of leaving his companion hiding a suspicious secret by his side.

‘Even if I did this… … .’

What if Noah doesn’t reveal the secret?

There’s nothing you can do about it then.

There is no choice but to cut off the suspicious tail.

Ulan’s eyes turned grim.

Meanwhile, around that time.

Noah closed his eyes tightly.

This is because I realized that what Ulan just said was an ultimatum. The moment she realized she was cornered, she slumped her shoulders.

“Haaa.”

A sigh filled with resignation.

However, the lingering feeling did not last long.

I thought about it briefly before, but I expected a day like this to come someday.

Of course, I didn’t know it would be this fast.

“Do you really need to hear it?”

“Of course.”

The answer came back without hesitation.

Noah sighed again. Because she realized that she could no longer avoid it. After a while, she lowered her head and kissed her lips.

“… … “I did it because I was scared.”

“what?”

“The reason you didn’t reveal the secret.”

With a trembling voice.

Noah muttered helplessly.

“Because it’s obvious that the moment I reveal my secret, the way people look at me will change.”

The moment she finished speaking.

Suddenly, Ulan’s eyes became harsh.

It’s because of a guess that suddenly occurred to me. After a while, he held onto the ax and asked again.

“… … Could it be that he was an Abyss worshiper?”

“Well, that’s not it! “Never.”

“really?”

“I’m serious, so put the ax away!”

A cool sensation felt on my neck.

Noah screamed as if he was scared.

Actually, if you think about it, Laurea also said something similar. Noah is not on the side of the abyss.

Then there will be no problem.

Ulan took down his axe.

“Then it’s okay.”

“… … What?”

“I won’t change.”

Unless you’re on the same side as the Abyss.

And as long as she reveals the secret, Ulan will not be hostile to her. Of course, there will be no change in perspective.

But Noah thought differently.

“no. “Are you sure it will change?”

“How can you be sure of that?”

“Well, even if it’s me, I think I’ll change.”

A confident answer.

Noah smiled bitterly.

“Of course, it doesn’t matter now. “If you don’t reveal the secret right away, you will be kicked out of Ulan’s stable.”

Cutting off a suspicious tail would mean not recognizing him as a colleague.

That was difficult.

Even if the way people look at themselves changes, even if they end up being hated, it’s better than being abandoned by Ulan.

‘To deal with the abyss… … .’

The power of the seven warriors was essential.

So Noah strengthened his resolve.

“that’s right. “It’s just as Ulan guessed.”

“That means… … .”

“My name is ‘Yumin.’”

The real name popped out of my lips.

Noah placed his hand on his chest and revealed his identity in a calm tone.

“And now, I am an unfortunate player who has been possessed by the body of Noah Darshen, a named character from the first half of the Arsene Continent.”

“Possession? player?”

Ulan had a puzzled look on his face.

Because they were all unfamiliar words.

When Noah looked like he didn’t know what was going on, he sighed and muttered.

“It seems like it’s going to be a long story.”

“Still, I want to hear it.”

“Yes, I have no intention of hiding it either. but… … .”

“but?”

“Wouldn’t it be better to have a detailed conversation after we get out of here? As Ulan knows, this is not a place that will be good for you if you stay for a long time.”

It is a valid opinion.

This is where abyssal erosion occurred. As Noah said, there was nothing good about staying there for a long time.

And one more thing.

Before the erosion occurred, Delia said that an abyss had opened up. Then this is not the time to leisurely listen to stories in places like this.

“i get it.”

Ulan nodded.

As if he would accept Noah’s offer.

“Then let’s talk again over the weekend.”

“yes? If it’s the weekend… … .”

“I will listen with Laurea.”

This is what Noah heard.

I’m going to borrow the power of the projection eye. In other words, Ulan does not yet trust Noah.

“is it so. “I do that.”

“Okay, I promised.”

Unlike Noah, who nodded his head resignedly, Ulan smiled contentedly. Like she’s happy to finally be able to find out her secret.

After finishing the conversation with Noah.

Ulan quickened his pace again. He wanted to find other colleagues. Afterwards, he expanded his senses to the limit and explored the surrounding area.

I felt a familiar figure from afar.

‘That… … .’

Four men and women.

The moment I recognized this fact.

Ulan realized their identity. And this was the same for the other party.

“Ulan! “It’s here!”

Laurea’s voice was soon heard.

After some time, when we arrived at the place where we heard the voice, everyone in the group was gathered there.

“Were they all together?”

“Yes, Laurea found it first.”

“really? how?”

Noah asked back as if he was surprised.

It was worth it. Because Laurea did not have the hunting skills like Ulan.

Then then.

Laurea approached Noah and stretched out her hand to Noah’s face. Then she patted her eyes and smiled brightly.

“Like this.”

“Oh, no way… … !”

“What you’re thinking is probably right.”

At those words, Noah realized.

The reason she was able to see into the darkness.

‘Projection eye.’

Eyes that see through the essence of all things.

Thanks to this, Laurea was able to easily find her companions beyond the darkness of the abyss.

Because the abyss itself has no essence.

That was when I understood the situation.

“By the way.”

Laurea spoke again.

Narrowed eyes. She glanced at Ulan and Noah with an uncomfortable look on her face.

“Why are you two holding hands?”

“Oh, this is…” … .”

There was nothing I could do because I couldn’t see in front of me.

Noah tried to answer like that. But there were others who reacted before him.

“what? What are you talking about?”

“What did you just say?”

The main character with a sharp voice.

It was Ibella and Delia.

Noah hurriedly shook off Ulan’s hand at the two girls’ reaction. I had a bad feeling.

But it was already too late.

“Hehe, it’s no use. “I saw it all.”

Laurea clings persistently.

At the same time, the two girls grabbed Noah’s arms.

It must have been the same thing to not be able to see in front of you, so I was wondering how I got there.

And that moment.

“Oh, come on!”

Noah shouted urgently.

An explanation was added afterwards.

“I couldn’t see, so I just borrowed your hand for a moment. There is no other meaning! never!”

If I tell you this, you will understand.

That it wasn’t intentional.

However, the ferocious spirit of the two girls did not diminish one bit. After a while, the two asked in voices full of chills.

“… … really?”

“Manae, do you swear on your name?”

No, you just want me to swear with something like this?

Noah had an absurd expression. However, he could not refute this. If he did that, he could have predicted what would happen.

“okay! I swear to this world and Mana in the name of Noah Darshen! Is that enough now?!”

Immediately after the proper vows were made.

The two girls hugged Noah without any hesitation. Then she smiled brightly, as if she had been showing off her evil spirit for some time.

“After all, we are friends.”

“I also believed in Noah.”

“… … .”

The change in attitude is top-notch.

It was absurd, but I didn’t say anything. Anyway, the situation was resolved.

After the commotion was over.

“Okay then, let’s get to the point.”

Laurea opened her mouth.

The darkness that currently colors Area 2. It was a story about the phenomenon of abyss erosion.

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

fantasy,