The Academy’s Barbarian Chapter 147

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Seorik al-Ghorfant.

Face to face with the middle-aged knight in front of you.

Noah quickly remembered playing as Marquis Gorfant. He was there to negotiate with Ulan over his inclusion.

Meanwhile, around that time.

Seorik had a puzzled look on his face.

“… … “What does that mean?”

How far have you been looking into it?

As I was tilting my head at the incomprehensible words, Noah, out of his thoughts, opened his mouth.

“It means that there is no chin under those conditions.”

“You don’t even have a chin?”

“Yes, I repeat, this is not enough to be considered a privilege. “To the point where it would be more profitable not to enter the empire.”

A small palm tapped the document.

As if he didn’t like the terms he proposed. Seorik frowned at the somewhat rude attitude.

“You know one, but you don’t know two.”

“huh? “What do you mean?”

“How long do you think the grassland will be safe?”

“That means… … .”

“Six years ago, the Empire occupied the Western Gorge and expanded its territory. And now that we have regained our power, we are looking for new territory to expand into.”

Words that somehow sound like a threat. Noah, who was quick to notice, immediately nodded his head.

“Oh, I know what you mean.”

“I’m glad you understand.”

“But no matter how much power we have recovered, we probably won’t have the strength to start a war right now, right?”

“what?”

“Well, the Empire hasn’t completely taken control of the West yet, right?”

After interrupting the conversation, the question returned.

Seorik closed his mouth. Noah observed his reaction and continued his rebuttal.

“If we withdraw the military in this situation, resistance forces will definitely rise up, so why bother starting a war?”

For an instant, his face hardened.

Currently, it is known externally that the western part of the empire has been completely pacified.

However, the truth is as Noah said.

The Leuven Empire was unable to completely control the West, and as a result, it stationed a large army there.

‘… … ‘How on earth did you know?’

The inside story of the West is a top military secret.

This is not information that a single student can obtain.

But Seorik quickly regained his composure. He may have just been stabbed. So, without showing it, I cleared my throat.

“Hmm! What are you doing wrong… … .”

“No, I am speaking with accurate information in mind. If you still don’t believe me, let me give you some examples.”

Starting with that story.

Noah recited the information he had acquired while playing as Seoric.

From the size of the resistance group based in the Western Canyons to the estimated time required to completely suppress them.

As more information flowed out, Seorik’s complexion became increasingly pale.

“… … !?”

It was natural. Because there was nothing wrong with what Noah said. Seorik lost his composure as he heard words that clearly penetrating the situation in the West.

“Well, where did you get that information…” … !”

“I’m sorry, but I can’t tell you. “It’s not a matter related to this incident.”

She shook her head.

As if he had no intention of answering. Then the subject returned to its original state.

“Anyway, due to problems related to the West, the empire cannot move its army right now. “We probably won’t even be able to dream of war for the next 10 years.”

A prediction so accurate that it gives you goosebumps.

This is because the staff of the Marquis Gorfant family predicted that it would take at least 10 years to completely subdue the West.

Seorik swallowed dry saliva.

Because it was only then that I realized it. This girl is not an easy opponent.

‘then… … .’

Let’s take a different approach.

The wrinkled eyes turned sharp.

After a while, he regained his composure and asked threateningly in a voice as hard as stone.

“Then aren’t you afraid of 10 years from now?”

After the Empire completely conquered the West.

A question with the nuance of pointing the tip of a spear at the grassland. However, Noah did not blink even in response to the threatening question.

“Yes, I’m not particularly afraid.”

“what? With what kind of confidence… … .”

“Then let me ask you the question in reverse.”

After pausing for a moment.

Noah looked at Ulan.

“If we meet Ulan on the battlefield 10 years from now, how much damage do you think the empire will suffer?”

“… … .”

I was speechless again.

Ulan has defeated two of the five swords of the empire.

Moreover, the only one who can currently deal with him is the Empire’s strongest sword, Saxony Yul Orden.

What happens after 10 years in this situation?

Unlike other masters who are aging, Ulan will grow even more than now. So much so that I can easily deal with one or two masters.

“Accepting the Ulan would be a huge benefit for the empire. “With the Master and the vast grassland in our hands, our borders will become much wider.”

Currently, the northern border of the Ruben Empire borders the snowy mountains surrounding the grasslands. And the snowy mountain is filled with countless monsters and demons.

If you leave them alone, they will soon cross the border and enter the empire. The northern lords built a battle line near the border to prevent this.

‘But if the empire absorbs the steppe… … .’

The burden on the lords is greatly reduced.

As the border expands, the front line also expands, and when that happens, Ulan and other barbarians will fight against monsters on a new front.

And this is the real reason the Empire wants to make Ulan its margrave.

“On the other hand, there is nothing to be gained from the grassland.”

“that… … .”

“There is no word on how long the supplies will be provided, and we have to pay taxes that we will not have to pay in a hundred years.”

Noah shrugged his shoulders.

After that, I was about to continue talking again.

“… … “I’ll end my thoughts here.”

Seoric suddenly stopped talking.

He had a very tired expression.

“I’ll ask you straight.”

“yes? What?”

“Don’t pretend not to know.”

Cool eyes glanced at her.

Then he asked for the main point.

“What do you want?”

Finally, the answer I was hoping for came.

However, Noah couldn’t just reveal what he wanted, so he looked at Ulan. Noticing this gaze, he silently shook his head.

“Don’t worry about me.”

“still… … .”

“You said it earlier, right? “I’ll leave it to you.”

Noah is much better at negotiating in these situations. And if it were Noah, there would be no unfavorable conditions placed on him.

So Ulan answered.

“I trust you.”

A statement that conveys full support.

Noah smiled lightly again. Afterwards, she sweetened her lips to repay Ulan’s trust.

“There are three main conditions.”

“Tell me.”

“First, please provide detailed explanations for all privileges. As I mentioned earlier, this is an explanation of how long we will provide material support.”

“I understand. “I will definitely convey that.”

The first condition was quickly resolved.

All I have to do is modify what I said earlier.

After a quick consultation.

Noah spread out two fingers.

“The next condition is a request to recognize Ulan as a monarch, not a margrave.”

“Gu, monarch?!”

A perplexed expression appeared on his face.

Seorik asked with a puzzled look on his face.

“That means turning the grassland into a principality…” … ?”

“Yes, that’s correct.”

Belonging to the empire, but requesting that independent autonomy be guaranteed and recognized. At Noah’s request, Seorik shook his head as if troubled.

“That’s impossible.”

“Why?”

“That’s because the imperial family and military want to expand the actual boundaries of the empire.”

Not as a principality, but as an imperial territory.

Noah understood what he meant at once.

“Oh, if that’s the case, you don’t have to worry.”

“What do you mean?”

“Because Prairie has no intention of being recognized as a principality forever. “I just said that because I needed time to adjust.”

“How long will it take to adapt?”

“Yes, the grassland tribes have lived in a place far from the civilized world for over hundreds of years.”

Language, culture, and even ways of thinking are all different. In this situation, if you blindly absorb into the empire, most people will definitely not be able to adapt.

“Planting the imperial flag doesn’t mean you become a civilized person overnight, right? That’s why I said I needed a period of time to adapt.”

First, we must recognize it as a principality and slowly integrate it with civilized society over time.

This is what she wants to say.

Seorik nodded silently.

“I understand what you mean.”

“thank god.”

“However, this is not an issue I can discuss arbitrarily. “I need permission from the imperial family.”

A voice that possesses special power in the imperial family.

Noah shrugged his shoulders.

“Then you can ask permission.”

“what?”

“Is that so? “It’s not something that has a time limit anyway, and the fate of tens of thousands of tribesmen depends on it, so we have to make this decision carefully.”

“… … .”

As expected, she is not an easy girl.

I thought he would get scared and back away if I mentioned the imperial family, but I never thought he would even blink.

This was around the time when Seorik swallowed a low groan.

Noah was lost in thought for a moment.

‘There was no need to go this far in the first place.’

The empire will fall within the next 20 years.

This is partly because the imperial family has lost power, but it is also because the door to the abyss has opened.

‘therefore… … .’

It just means that it doesn’t matter if you accept the conditions that Seorik first proposed.

The empire will fall anyway.

But Noah didn’t do that.

‘It might be different this time.’

Ulan remembering his past life.

And the two monarchs were defeated before the door was even opened yet. In other words, the empire may not fall.

Therefore, these negotiations must be properly concluded for the sake of the empire’s survival and for the sake of Ulan.

After making up my mind like that.

Noah spread out three fingers.

“Then I will tell you the final condition.”

Third condition.

What will come out this time? Eyes filled with tension and curiosity looked at Noah.

Soon Noah opened his mouth.

With words I never thought of.

“Please prepare to face the abyss.”

“… … Poetry, the abyss?”

“Yes, soon the gates of the abyss will open and countless monsters will sweep across the continent. So, I would like to ask you to prepare for this.”

Demands flowing out of nowhere.

Seoric hastily stretched out his hand.

“Now, just wait a moment.”

“why?”

“What do you mean, the door to the abyss is opening? “Do you think something like last time will happen again?”

“Yes, it already happened recently.”

“what? “It was opened recently?”

Looking at Seorik, who was surprised, Noah told him about a recent incident that occurred at the Fountain of Magic.

Everything from Abyss Erosion to Swamp Master.

After some time, when the whole explanation was over, Seorik blurted out his words with a stiff expression on his face.

“How in just one month… … .”

“You have already experienced it once, Marquis, so you are well aware of the dangers of the abyss.”

Seorik nodded silently.

Several months ago, he and Ulan and the others faced a monster that poured out of the abyss.

Furthermore, because I have encountered the abyss, I know well how dangerous the abyss is. So, I submitted a report directly to the imperial family.

“Therefore, I would like to ask for thorough preparations at the imperial level.”

“If you are thoroughly prepared… … ?”

“There are many things. “It would be a good idea to deploy a large number of troops near Arsene or to train an army to fight against the abyss.”

Like the canine brigade, for example.

Noah swallowed his words and closed his mouth.

As if waiting for Seorik’s answer. After a while, his tightly closed lips began to move.

“First of all, I understand what it means.”

After nodding gently.

He frowned.

“There is just one part I don’t understand.”

“yes? “What part?”

“How does it benefit you if the Empire prepares for an attack from the Abyss?”

“that… … .”

This time Noah was speechless.

To think about what answer to give.

Then someone intercepted the answer.

“We can prevent countless deaths.”

It was Ulan who was silent.

Seorik asked him back.

“But that has nothing to do with you, does it? Why bother including it as a condition for something that can be left to the Holy Kingdom or the Magic Tower? … .”

“If it matters, there is.”

“what?”

“Because that is my mission.”

Ulan answers without hesitation.

This is definitely correct. Because he was a warrior who remembered everything about his past life. However, Seorik, who did not know his situation, had a puzzled look on his face.

“This is a matter where the fate of humanity is at stake.”

Then Noah joined the conversation.

It was to add explanation.

“So if you want to survive, you have to step up regardless of who you are.”

An easier answer to understand than Ulan’s answer.

Seorik nodded silently.

Like I knew what he meant.

“Good. “Let me suggest that too.”

Coincidentally, the imperial family is also paying attention to the abyss.

Therefore, it is highly likely that the request to prepare for the abyss will be passed surprisingly easily.

After nodding a few times.

He looked at the two again and asked.

“But is early graduation really not necessary?”

“There is no need.”

“Yes, that’s okay.”

The two answer without even knowing who should go first.

Seorik had a puzzled expression.

“Why? It seems like you don’t have anything more to learn at the academy… … .”

“I want to gain more knowledge.”

“Knowledge?”

“exactly.”

Ulan nodded his head silently as he looked at Seorik asking with a puzzled look on his face.

And one more thing.

There is a reason why you should not graduate.

‘Fountain of magic, Arsene.’

A place where the door to the abyss will one day open.

It is a place that will later become the front line in the war against the abyss. In other words, as soon as the door opens, there is an opportunity to split the heads of the monarchs.

Therefore, I had no intention of leaving the academy. Meanwhile, while Ulan was lost in thought, Noah spoke again.

“Ah, Marquis.”

“… … ?”

“Finally, I have a small favor to ask.”

“Something?”

“I would like to be asked for permission to enter anywhere regarding matters related to the abyss.”

“As for authority… … .”

“For example, a place like the Fountain of Magic.”

I realized what you meant.

Seorik readily accepted.

“I understand. “I’ll request that too.”

“Hehe, thank you.”

Noah smiled with a carefree face.

But even for a moment, she suddenly looked concerned.

“But I’m a little worried.”

“hmm? “Are you worried?”

“As you may have guessed, professors from other countries have been contacting me continuously recently.”

“Um, that’s… … .”

Seorik let out a low groan.

There are probably some places that offer better conditions than the Empire. To obtain a strategic weapon called the new Master.

“So, what do you mean? “How about we document the conversation we had today?”

“Do you mean to write a contract?”

“that’s right. Then we will have a reason to reject proposals from other countries.”

There is no particular reason to refuse.

Seorik readily accepted the offer.

“Okay, let’s do that.”

“Oh, and to further solidify this contract, I would like to request a small deposit. Would that be okay?”

“Of course. “How much is it?”

“I think this will be enough for now.”

Noah spread his ten fingers wide.

Seorik estimated the amount.

“Ten gold coins?”

“One hundred gold coins.”

“… … what?”

The wrinkled eyes widened.

One hundred gold coins is enough money to buy a three-story mansion in the downtown area of ​​the imperial capital. It is not an amount that can be talked about so lightly.

It was a time when I was reflexively speechless.

Noah spoke again.

“Or you can give me more.”

“Ask for more here…” … ?”

“Yes, Marquis, you have a lot of money.”

Noah responds with a shameless face.

On the other hand, Seorik seemed to have stopped thinking for a moment and had a blank expression. Looking at him like that, Noah smiled brightly.

However, the look in his eyes was very harsh.

The eyes of a wild beast that has finished hunting. It had the look in its eyes that it was determined to eat the prey it had caught.

Chapter 36. second outing

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