The Academy’s Barbarian Chapter 146

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One.

The day when the hot summer began.

Arsene Academy’s final exams have ended.

The test period is a total of three days.

You might think it was an extremely short period of time compared to the three-week long midterm exam, but there was a reason for this.

While the midterm exam was mostly a practical exam, the final exam was mainly a written exam.

After the final exams were over.

The school vacation ceremony soon began. Here, students were largely divided into two types.

First, the type that returns home.

The majority of these students were students whose round trip distance from the academy to their hometown was less than a week.

Representative examples include Ibella Eleaad and Delia Arpen.

Second, the type that stays at the academy.

Students whose round trip distance is more than 15 days have no choice but to remain at the academy.

Like Ulan and Noah, for example.

But even for this reason, Uhlan could not leave the academy.

“Ulan, you are subject to re-examination.”

A business-like voice echoes throughout the classroom.

It was a notification from Professor Miel.

The reason was simple. Because I received a failing grade on every test I took during the final exam period.

The minimum score to avoid failing the final exam is an average of 75 points. However, Ulan’s average score was less than 20 points.

And the result.

According to school rules, Ulan will not be able to leave the academy until he passes the re-examination.

“Then everyone, have a nice vacation and let’s meet again in 15 days in good health. more.”

After a quick school vacation ceremony.

Students left the classroom like an ebb and flow. Most of them were returning to their hometowns.

On the other hand, there were some who remained in the classroom.

Ulan, Noah and Ibella. Among them, this Bella cried out, crumpling her face.

“No, does this make sense?”

“huh? what?”

“That’s right! Ulan passed the exam at the top of his class, but he had to retake the exam. There must be a mistake!”

Ibella let out the anger she had been holding in.

Noah, on the other hand, smiled awkwardly. Because she realized that she was still in her illusions.

After a while, Ibella, who had managed to control her anger, suddenly looked depressed.

“Ugh, what is this really… … .”

It would be worth it.

The plan to head to the County of Deorg with Ulan had been foiled.

However, after a moment of despair, Ibella clenched her fists as if she would never give up.

“No, it’s okay. “I can wait.”

“what? “Wait?”

“Well, it’s just a retest. If you’re an Ulan, you’ll be able to pass right away. yes?”

Sparkling eyes turned to Ulan.

Eyes without any doubt.

“Um, that’s… … .”

Ulan, who faced this, scratched his cheek with a puzzled face. This was because I was not confident that I could pass the retest.

Ibella, on the other hand, didn’t care.

“Here, take this.”

“What is this?”

“It’s a special pass.”

With friendly explanation.

She said with an earnest face.

“They say if you have this, you can come straight to the county. So, if you pass the retest, come to the estate immediately. i’ll wait!”

After completing the request several times.

Ibella turned around.

This was because the departure time for the carriage heading to the county was just around the corner.

Some time after that.

The carriage she rode in passed the main gate and headed south. Eventually, the carriage was completely out of sight.

“hi.”

A familiar voice with no pitch reached Ulan and Noah’s ears.

A girl with golden eyes.

It was Delia. She came next to the two and suddenly looked around as if looking for someone.

“But, where is she?”

“Ibella went first.”

“First of all, you went? why?”

“Oh, that’s actually… … .”

Noah told them that Ulan had stayed at the academy to retake the exam and that Ibella had headed to the county first.

After explaining the whole story.

Delia nodded silently.

“Well, that’s too bad.”

Although she said no verbally, the corners of her mouth actually turned up slightly. Just as he was relieved that Ulan didn’t leave with Ibella.

Then.

Jump, jump, jump!

A group of soldiers waiting at the main gate approached with a stoic gait.

“Loyalty, meet the princess.”

“Meet the princess.”

The Principality’s Special Mobile Unit, Rubes.

This unit, composed of rangers who had served in the military for more than 10 years, was famous as a unit created specifically to protect Delia.

They continued speaking with an upright posture, as if to prove that they had been well trained.

“Preparations for departure are complete.”

“I’ll take you to the carriage.”

Now the time has come to part ways.

Delia looked at Ulan and opened her mouth.

“Then, let’s start school and see you.”

A face with a clear look of regret.

It’s an expression that rarely falls off its feet.

At that time, Ulan, who had kept his mouth shut until now, suddenly spoke up.

“So you’re staying in the principality all vacation?”

“Yes, there are personal circumstances.”

“Right. Have a nice trip.”

He nodded and said as if to see me off.

It was a blunt send-off, nothing special, but Delia smiled brightly. As if she was just happy to be seen off.

Afterwards, I was about to turn around.

“Delia! “Take this.”

A voice was heard holding her feet.

It was Noah. Quickly closing the gap, she took out one of her red pouches and handed it over.

“What is this?”

“It’s a talisman I made.”

“charm?”

“Yes, I’m giving it to you because I feel uncomfortable for some reason, so don’t take it away from my body at any time.”

No sooner had Noah’s instructions ended.

Delia’s face hardened.

“Tell me the story, in detail.”

Her predictions tend to be accurate.

Delia, who blindly believed in this, wanted to know what the future Noah saw was, but could not get the answer she wanted.

“Sorry. “I want to tell you, but like I just said, I just feel uncomfortable.”

Noah scratched his cheek with an awkward expression.

Of course, the prophecy is a lie. Because her only purpose was to hand over the amulet.

There is only one reason for this behavior.

This is because Delia will face the trials of a hero during this summer vacation.

‘In every ordeal, there is a turning point in death.’

There is nothing wrong with having insurance.

That’s why Noah made the amulet while sleeping less for two days. So that you will be safe even if the death threshold is triggered.

“What’s in here is a self-defense device.”

“Self-defense department?”

“It’s a talisman that protects the body. “If you tear it, the technique will automatically activate, so if you feel the slightest danger, use it right away.”

Noah asks with a worried face.

Did he sense genuine concern on her face? Delia smiled slightly.

“… … thank you. “Okay, I’ll take it.”

End with a sincere thank you.

Delia got into the carriage.

Afterwards, the carriage carrying her quickly left the academy and headed toward the eastern border.

“Then shall we go too?”

“I will do it.”

Ulan nodded.

Immediately after the decision to retake the exam, he asked Noah for help. He asked me to teach him so he could avoid failing.

Noah readily accepted the request, and the two decided to head to the library. As I was walking along, I happened to run into the housemaster.

“Student Noah, please take the letter.”

“Oh, yes. thank you.”

After suddenly receiving the letter.

Noah confirmed the sender of the letter.

In fact, there was no need to check. She had only one place to send her letters.

‘The Count of Dermore.’

A great nobleman who wrote letters of recommendation to Noah and Ulan.

He was also the leader of the Ruben Empire investigation team that recently came to investigate the spring of magic.

“What does it say?”

“It’s just a normal greeting. “I told you to stop by the mansion when you have time.”

With the words of hosting a meal.

Noah shrugged his shoulders.

“Of course, I have no intention of going.”

“why?”

“I have a lot to do this vacation. “I also have something to ask Ulan personally.”

“A favor?”

“Yes, it is very important.”

Noah nodded with a serious face.

She tried to reveal what she was asking for, but couldn’t. It was because of a voice that suddenly came between the two.

“It’s been a while, both of you.”

A deep, familiar voice.

Ulan and Noah turned their heads without any hesitation. Where their eyes met was a middle-aged knight with a beard.

“Can you give me a moment?”

A man with sparkling serious eyes.

He is one of the five swords of the Empire and a master who once had a friendly duel with Ulan.

It was Seorik al-Ghorfant.

2.

A cafe located near the restaurant.

Perhaps because the school holidays had just ended, the cafe was quiet. Soon after, the ordered drink came out, and Ulan immediately drank it.

Gulp! Gulp!

As soon as the cool drink goes in, my hot body feels like it cools down a little. Afterwards, he regained his composure and stared at Seorik.

“What do you have to say to me?”

Finally, ask about business.

Noah, who had suddenly come to the cafe together, glanced at Seorik. However, there was no eye contact with Seoric.

Because his eyes were focused only on Ulan from the beginning.

“I heard what happened in the friendly mock battle.”

Without putting a drink to your mouth.

Seoric asked with a stern face.

“I heard you revealed that you are a master?”

“exactly.”

“Why did you do that?”

“Because the opponent challenged with all his might.”

The answer came back without hesitation.

Soon Seorik figured out who Ulan was talking about. Ian Marcus. He is the knight closest to master in the Holy Kingdom.

“Ha, of course it’s not that I don’t understand how you feel… … .”

Still, I was too careless this time.

You don’t hide your skills and show them off in front of so many people. As a result, the plan to appease slowly over time came to nothing.

Dean Bergé urged that Ulan must be captured immediately, and the military department, which heard the news, was also keen to secure Ulan.

‘There is no time to delay.’

We have to secure Ulan somehow.

Accordingly, Seoric gathered his staff and devised a plan to bring him into the empire.

Then Ulan spoke up.

“Is that what you called me to tell you?”

“… … Nope. “I have other real business.”

After shaking my head lightly.

Seorik pursed his lips.

“I don’t have the talent to talk back, so I’ll get straight to the point. “Please understand.”

“I will listen.”

“As you may already know, you are currently the center of attention in Arsene.”

From the moment it was revealed that Ulan was the Master.

Many people tried to contact him. Of course, the meeting never took place.

This is because there was an incident that occurred at the Fountain of Magic and because I had to prepare for final exams, I refused to meet everyone.

“And I am also in charge of recruiting you on behalf of the Ruben Empire.”

“If it’s inclusion… … .”

“Become the sword of the empire, Ulan.”

No sooner had Seorik finished speaking.

For a moment, the hall was engulfed in silence.

It’s because of a sudden proposal. Meanwhile, Seorik, who made a bombshell statement, took out a thick document from his bag and placed it on the table.

“If you swear to become the sword of the empire, I will offer you the privileges listed here.”

Seorik whispers with a serious face.

Ulan, on the other hand, looked at the documents silently.

‘Sheep… … .’

There are too many.

If you try to read it all, you won’t have enough time even if you read it throughout the vacation. More than anything, I felt dizzy looking at all the text messages.

“… … .”

So Ulan didn’t look at the document for long, but looked at Seorik in silence. As if to summarize only the main points.

On the other hand, Seorik swallowed a low groan.

This was because of Ulan’s calm reaction.

‘I never thought you wouldn’t even blink an eye when I told you that I would provide you with preferential treatment.’

It’s as if he doesn’t have any material desires.

Judging by the lack of interest in the response, it seemed like recruiting them would not be easy.

‘But even so… … .’

Now that we’ve come this far, we can’t back down.

Seorik strengthened his resolve.

After a while, he recalled the details of the preferential treatment written in the document and spoke out.

“Say it bluntly. “The Ruben Empire wants to make you a margrave.”

“Margrave?”

“okay. If you accept the offer, the northern steppes will be protected under the imperial flag.”

After nodding.

Seorik gave an impassioned speech.

“Also, the military is planning to provide enormous support to all tribes in the grasslands. Then there will be no need to go around looking for food in the winter.”

“Uhm… … .”

“That’s not all. “We will be exempt from taxes for the next hundred years, and if anyone wants to join the military, we promise to treat them the same as the imperial army.”

There were many other perks.

However, since I couldn’t talk about everything here, I selected only the important ones and explained them.

“Next, we will also provide you with the privilege of graduating from Arsene Academy early.”

Ulan is a strong master.

Even if you stay at the academy, you won’t be able to learn anything. So, if you can easily get your diploma, you will definitely be happy.

Seorik was so sure.

“… … .”

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

As soon as he finished saying “graduation,” he frowned. Seorik continued to speak, whether he knew this or not.

“Finally, I will grant you one wish.”

“A wish?”

“Anything is possible as long as it doesn’t challenge the authority of the imperial family. “There are various other benefits, so read them slowly.”

After finishing everything he had to say, Seorik tried to hand the documents on the table to Ulan.

However, the document disappeared from nowhere.

what? Where did it go?

He looked around in confusion and soon found a person reading a document.

“Well, I heard you right.”

A girl who has remained silent all this time.

It was Noah.

As Seorik continued speaking, she grasped the entire contents of the document.

“Isn’t this a bit short of a privilege?”

“what?”

“Is that so? “I wrote down the tax exemption as a privilege, but Grassland has never paid taxes to the empire in the first place.”

Along with a poignant rebuttal, Noah quickly found loopholes in the documents.

“Also, the part about providing food and supplies is ambiguous. “There is no word on whether this is a one-time thing or whether support will continue to be provided at regular intervals.”

“Well, that’s… … .”

“It’s not just that. It doesn’t even make sense to be protected under the imperial flag.”

Noah continues speaking step by step.

She countered with a smile on her face.

“A margrave is a commander who protects the border, right? “Then wouldn’t it be more accurate to say that the empire is protected by Ulan?”

“… … .”

“Of course, the last wish you mentioned is an attractive offer, but other than that, there is really no reason to accept the offer. and… … .”

At the moment when I was giving a counterargument without any hesitation.

I was speechless for a moment.

This is because my skin suddenly felt a tingling sensation and goosebumps appeared. Then, a pressure so strong that it made it difficult to breathe weighed heavily on her shoulders.

“Leave it there.”

The identity of the pressure is Theoric’s Auror.

Soon Noah became as stiff as a stone statue.

Seorik spoke as if warning, glaring at the face that was gradually turning pale.

“I don’t remember giving permission for you to speak.”

Actually, it was a bit of an excessive reaction.

But Seorik didn’t think so.

This is because the moment I heard Noah’s words, I felt it instinctively. If I leave her alone, she will become an obstacle to her Ulan’s inclusion.

‘therefore… … .’

Even if it’s a little rough, it would be better to knock him out right here and now. After completing his judgment, Theoric mixed his Auror with murderous intent.

But at that moment.

“… … !”

Theoric opened his eyes wide.

This is because the aurors suddenly dispersed like smoke.

There is only one person here who can do something like this. He looked intently at Ulan, who was hugging Noah’s shoulder across from him.

“haha!”

Meanwhile, Noah, who had thanks to him been free from the Auror’s influence, took a deep breath.

The complexion gradually returns to its original state.

At the same time, Ulan opened his mouth.

“Then I will allow it.”

“W-what?”

“Noah is the clan’s shaman and a colleague I trust. “He deserves to be part of the conversation.”

Immediately after completing the answer as if driving a wedge.

Suddenly, the bright red eyes sank low.

“And I warn you.”

The moment I let out a stiff voice.

The spirit swirled around Ulan like a storm. It was a much more powerful force than the aura that Theoric had just emitted.

“In front of my eyes.”

“… … ?!”

“Never threaten my colleagues again.”

A force that weighs down the entire body.

Seorik gritted his teeth and held on.

Ulan’s spirit was strong enough that he had to raise all his aurors to survive. After that, he barely touched his lips.

“Mae, I swear.”

“Good.”

Immediately after Ulan’s answer.

The force that had been oppressing him disappeared like smoke.

Seorik’s eyes, barely free from the pressure, trembled wildly, as if he were agitated.

‘… … ‘I’m stronger than last time.’

The friendly duel was only three months ago.

However, in such a short period of time, the Uhlans became much stronger than before. Now it’s to the point where I’m wondering if they’re the same master.

‘If there’s this much pressure… … .’

The single sword of the Ruben Empire.

He is comparable to Saxony Yul Orden, the guardian of the imperial family and the emperor’s knight.

No, it’s much greater than that.

While Saxony was well past his age, Ulan was only seventeen.

‘He’s a real monster.’

Seorik felt cold sweat running down his back. At the same time, he was overcome by the determination to somehow embrace Ulan.

There is only one reason.

It’s because I don’t want to turn him into an enemy. Meanwhile, Ulan spoke again.

“To go back to the conversation we had earlier, I am actually ignorant in this area. So I’ll leave everything to do with the proposal to Noah.”

“But this is important… … .”

“It’s okay. “I can trust Noah.”

Ulan answers without hesitation.

Noah smiled softly at the absolute trust he gave. It was because he felt a strong bond that he had never felt anywhere else.

Some time after that.

After catching his breath, Noah lowered his head slightly while facing Seorik.

“The introduction is late, Marquis. “My name is Noah Darshen.”

“… … “I am Seorik al-Ghorfant.”

Seoric responds with a disapproving look.

However, Noah was not intimidated. Of course, the aura he gave off was scary, but it wasn’t enough to freeze me.

“Then, before we get into the conversation in earnest, there’s something I’d like to ask you first.”

“Are you talking about me?”

“Yes, this is a necessary question for negotiations. So… … .”

Because right before she came into this world.

Because the last character I played was Marquis Seoric al-Ghorfant right in front of me.

So Noah smiled brightly.

“How far have you been looking into it?”

A smile that doesn’t betray any tension.

It was a very relaxed smile that only someone who knew all the cards could wear.

Chapter 35. How far did you go to find out?

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