The Academy’s Barbarian Chapter 180

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6.

After the opening ceremony began.

About a dozen students gathered on the platform in front of the broadcaster’s seat. Representatives and vice-representatives from classes 1 to 8. Among them, I saw a familiar face.

“Ah, Ulan.”

A welcome voice knocking in my ear.

Ulan also tried to respond to the greeting, but was unable to. Suddenly, a loud shout was heard throughout the hall.

“hello everyone!”

“hello.”

Two men and women with different moods.

They waved their hands at the students gathered widely on the podium and in the main stadium.

“My name is Edeline Ruodefield, a third-year student in the Faculty of Magic who will be broadcasting today’s sports meet!”

“This is Milion Gorbeil, a third-year student in the Department of General Studies who was also broadcasting.”

After a brief introduction, Edeline naturally continued the proceedings smoothly.

“Anyway, I feel this every time, but I think it is truly a great blessing to be able to watch a broadcast like this at such a large event.”

“That way, you are exempt from participating in sports events.”

Million responds with a grumpy tone.

As the saying goes, if you participate in the broadcasting team, you will automatically miss the sports day and receive above-average scores as well as additional points.

“Hey, Cadet Million?! “It’s being broadcast now!”

“I said it knowingly. “It’s true.”

“Ugh! Although it’s true… … .”

I noticed that she was speechless.

The good news was that almost no students heard this statement, as everyone was preoccupied with the opening ceremony. So I quickly changed the topic.

“Oh, anyway, let me introduce you to the people who will make this year’s sports day shine!”

“Representatives and vice-representatives of each class must appear in the order assigned.”

I’m afraid those words will end.

The first handsome blonde man took a long stride forward. Edeline’s eyes twinkled as if she knew who he was.

“The representative of Class 1 is Cadet Calvine!”

“Yes, that’s right. Calvine Wilongu. “He was a third-year military student and was an ace in name and reality, winning five events last year alone.”

“Yes? But why is it in past tense?”

“Because it will happen soon.”

He adjusted his glasses and looked at the center of the podium. Edeline also looked in that direction and soon let out a short exclamation.

“… … ah.”

A barbarian man with reddish brown hair.

A person who performed well in a friendly mock match against Eloden Academy last semester. Edeline, who was in charge of broadcasting at the time, nodded silently.

As if I understood what he meant.

“Okay, next is the vice-representative of Class 1! “This time too, a fairly famous person appeared.”

“I am introducing. “I am Delia Arpen, a genius wizard who ranked first in the first semester of first year.”

Immediately after Million finished speaking.

A small-sized female student walked out.

A girl with silver hair and golden eyes that shine brightly as if soaked in moonlight.

Kalbain smiled in remorse as he saw Delia receiving all the attention of the students.

‘As expected, it’s a good thing I appointed you as vice president.’

To put it bluntly, the reason I chose her as vice president was because I needed a sign. She was also someone who could easily be used as a mascot.

‘And one more thing.’

There is a hidden purpose.

Among the many sports competitions, there are sometimes events in which the opposing team nominates players, and in this case, the representative and vice-representative are excluded from the nominations.

‘therefore… … .’

Just by appointing someone who at first glance seems distant from the movement as vice-president, you can gain quite an advantage.

In other words, it is a strategy of its own.

“The next representative of Class 2 is Cadet Pelion Whalders, a second-year student in the Military Studies Department!”

“Like Cadet Kalion, he performed outstandingly at last year’s sports day.”

“yes! And the vice president of class 2 is also said to be a pretty famous student in another sense!”

“That’s right.”

After nodding.

A calm introduction soon followed.

“This is Tisha Lapidis, a new student who transferred to Arsene Academy just fifteen days ago.”

No sooner had the vice president’s introduction ended.

A girl with hair as white as snow jumped down from the stage. Million said with an awkward expression on her unexpected behavior.

“Hey, Cadet Lapidis?”

“yes?”

“There’s no need to go down.”

“Oh, then I’ll go up again.”

Perticia came up whining.

She returned to her original position and smiled brightly as if nothing had happened.

A pure charm that exudes.

Coupled with her beautiful appearance and bright smile that are not easily seen, most of the male students looked at her with fascination.

“Hmm! “Let me introduce the next class!”

As the audience’s attention focused on Perticia, Edeline briefly cleared her throat.

It was to brighten the surrounding atmosphere.

“They are the ones who can definitely be called the eye of the typhoon in this sports day. “These are the representatives and vice-representatives of Class 3!”

“The representative is Cadet Iris Senior, a second-year student at the Department of Military Studies, and the vice-representative is Ulan Bator, a celebrity who needs no introduction.”

A girl with light blue hair and a young man with reddish brown hair. With the appearance of the two men and women, the hall was suddenly enveloped in desolate silence.

It was because of some inexplicable feeling of intimidation.

On the other hand, Edeline and Million in the broadcasting booth continued to talk to each other without paying attention.

“Cadet Ulan, the vice-representative of Class 3, is also famous for proving that he has reached the level of a master in the last mock battle!”

“But there is nothing to worry about. “The use of mana and aura is restricted during sports events.”

So you can rest assured.

The two broadcasters were talking like that, but the quiet atmosphere remained the same.

It was natural. Even if you don’t use mana or aurors, the pressure that comes with the name Master is no joke.

“I think he’s probably the strongest ace and candidate for the championship in this sports day.”

“that’s right. For your information, the professors used to place bets during last year’s sports day, but they said they won’t do that this time!”

There is only one reason.

This was because it was very certain that Ulan would win. Additionally, it was also a moment when Camilla’s predictions were correct.

“Rather, Cadet Edeline.”

“yes? why?”

“It looks like Representative Iris Senior wants to say something.”

As Million said, Iris on the podium waved her hand and pointed to the voice amplifying device.

Then he immediately opened his mouth.

“Can I just say one thing?”

“Oh, yes! “As much as you want.”

As soon as Edeline answered.

The voice amplification device installed on the podium was activated. Then, Iris let out a short voice as if testing, and then got straight to the point.

“As you all know, the winner of the sports competition has already been decided. So, if your life is precious, don’t overdo it and abstain.”

“… … yes?”

“I warned you in advance.”

After finishing what she had to say, she closed her mouth.

A chilly atmosphere, as if cold water had been poured on it.

As the already quiet hall became even quieter, Edeline looked at Iris as if she were resentful.

Iris, on the other hand, was calm.

‘Because it was absolutely necessary.’

Because it was a duty that one had to have as a person who witnessed the power of Ulan with one’s own eyes.

Meanwhile, the two broadcasters, who did not know Iris’s true intentions, hurriedly continued the proceedings in an attempt to change the dark atmosphere.

“Okay, let’s move on to the next one!”

“The cadet who represents Class 4… … .”

Some time after that.

All classes have been introduced.

Edeline looked at the schedule that had been handed to her in advance and spoke out her next schedule.

“Next, it’s time to decide the match schedule!”

“Like last year, we plan to proceed by drawing lots. Then, please draw lots in order, starting with the representative of class 1.”

Class 1 representative, Kalbain Wilongu.

He looked at the box in front of him with a nervous look on his face. And it wasn’t just Calvin who was nervous.

‘maybe… … .’

Most people here are probably thinking the same way as you. He’s probably hoping to avoid playing against Class 3 at all costs.

‘First of all, winning is impossible.’

Kalbain clearly saw the last friendly mock match with his own eyes. That’s why he was able to make a statement. The winner of this sports meet is Ulan.

However, even if I don’t win, I don’t want to be eliminated in last place. I wanted to get at least one win, and I wanted to be more greedy and get two wins.

‘So please, I hope it’s not just class 3!’

With earnest prayers, lots were cast.

Afterwards, according to the instructions of the broadcasters, lots were drawn, and the once somewhat noisy arena became quiet again.

‘what? ‘Why is it so quiet all of a sudden?’

Calvin narrowed his eyes and raised his head.

As I felt my heart pounding due to an ominous feeling. After a while, his face was filled with dark despair.

『Class 3』

The moment when concerns became reality.

Calvin unconsciously sat down in his seat, and the representatives of all classes except Class 1 and Class 3 each breathed a sigh of relief.

Meanwhile, at that time.

Delia suddenly remembered an old memory.

This is something Noah often muttered, and it was a perfect fit for this situation.

“I’m bored.”

A word that resonates like an echo.

This is because the voice amplification device was not turned off after Iris warned everyone earlier.

But no one burst out laughing at Delia’s words. Everyone was just relieved that they wouldn’t have to face Class 3.

Some time after that.

After the specific match schedule is decided.

A speech by Bergé Erkazan, dean of the Military Studies Department, which hosted the sports day, followed.

“Let each person demonstrate their skills to the fullest in a safe situation. Of course, don’t forget that the most important thing is ‘safety.’”

During the speech, the word safety appeared dozens of times. Yet his gaze was always fixed on Ulan.

“… … “I will conclude what I am saying with this.”

Finally, right after all the speeches were over.

Arsene Academy’s sports day has begun.

7.

The first match is between Class 1 and Class 3.

While the stadium was being prepared, Iris briefly explained to Ulan the format of the match.

“The class competition will be held over a total of three times, and each class will select one event of their choice.”

“Then who decides on the one remaining event?”

“It is decided by the management.”

The method is a drawing of lots, and the points earned in the next three games are added together, and the class with the higher score is the final winner.

“Right. understood.”

Ulan nodded.

Then he asked back as if he was curious.

“Then what is the match we decided on?”

“It’s arm wrestling.”

Iris smiles awkwardly.

The match soon began.

The player in class 3 was, of course, Ulan, and the results were immediately obvious.

bang! Kwasik! Crack!

The opponent who took the initiative fell to the floor along with the broken desk. Fortunately, thanks to controlling my strength, I ended up fainting.

“Ooh, Ulaanbaatar! 1 second!”

To be exact, the opponent was knocked down before less than a second had passed, but Ulan didn’t really care.

After an overwhelming match.

A significant aftermath swept through the venue.

“abstention! “I will abstain!”

“No, how do I beat that?”

“I don’t want to die yet.”

A situation where people are giving up on the competition one after another.

However, no students reprimanded them. If we were in the same situation, we would all have made the same decision.

In the blink of an eye, the first match was over.

The second game started soon after.

“The next match is an event called ‘Throwing’, which the management decided by drawing lots.”

“Is it okay to simply throw a spear?”

“Yes, all you have to do is sprint 100 meters while holding the spear placed on the starting line, and then throw the spear as far as possible in the designated direction.”

After Iris’ story ends.

Camilla also added an explanation.

“In addition, you shouldn’t just throw it away recklessly. “It counts as a point only if it hits the ground or an object properly.”

“Well, I know what you mean.”

In other words, if it falls to the ground without being stuck anywhere, it will be disqualified. By the time Ulan nodded, the second game had begun.

“Dea Madonis 17 seconds, 19.6 meters!”

“Aleni Selter 19 seconds, 18.4 meters!”

“Lucain Merta 18 seconds, 17.1 meters!”

While the results of Class 1 are coming out one after another.

Soon it was Iris’s turn.

She took a short, deep breath, grabbed the spear on the floor, and kicked the ground.

After some time, the results came out.

“Iris Senior 16 seconds, 24.3 meters!”

A much better record came out.

It would be worth it. Iris was larger and more muscular than other students her age.

“Phew, that was a little lacking.”

In fact, she was full of dissatisfaction.

Probably because I didn’t get as much results as I normally practiced. Afterwards, Iris slightly bowed her head towards Ulan.

“Then please take care of me.”

“Leave the rest to me.”

Ulan confidently headed to the starting line.

The professors who were watching the referee nearby looked very nervous at his appearance.

“I ask you to be careful because you will be disqualified as soon as you use mana or aura.”

“Also, you must not use the area.”

“I’ll keep that in mind.”

After hearing all the judges’ instructions.

Ulan grabbed the spear that seemed the heaviest among the spears on the starting line.

“If you’re ready, let’s go.”

I’m scared to finish speaking.

I immediately kicked the ground.

Faaah!

He ran like a fast-fired arrow and stopped exactly at the end of 100m. He threw the spear with all his might at the same time.

Huh! Quagga-ga-ga-ga!

A spear that shoots through the wind.

The ground where the spear flew into caved in, and soon a huge sandstorm blew up.

“Knock, call!”

“W-what is it? what’s the matter?”

At a time when students were coughing at the sudden uproar, the professor who was watching the referee muttered Ulan’s record with a blank expression on his face.

“Ooh, Ulaanbaatar. 5 seconds… … .”

“what? “5 seconds?”

“Wait, what is the reach?”

I couldn’t answer the following questions.

The spear that Ulan had thrown had long ago flown past the main stadium and into the northern forest.

The referees were hurriedly dispatched to the northern forest, and only after a short period of time were they able to return to the main stadium.

Soon Ulan’s record was published.

“… … 960 meters.”

“What, what?”

“You flew that distance and got stuck?”

“Yes, I confirmed that it went through five trees and got stuck in a rock at the exit of the northern forest.”

“You couldn’t have used an auror… … .”

“no. “There was no trace of the magic response device.”

It means the result of pure power.

The venue quickly became quiet due to this absurd result.

When even Iris and Camilla, who were on the same team, were speechless, Kalbain, the representative of class 1, looked at Ulan with a pale face.

‘You crazy monster!’

Where on earth did this guy come from?

Kalbain looked bored.

‘Of course I expected to be defeated.’

However, it is not the same as total defeat.

Because he was called the ace of last year’s sports competition, Calvin had pride.

Therefore, the third match was selected as an event that could definitely be won.

‘Defeat is already confirmed… … .’

I have no intention of giving up easily.

I will definitely win the last match. Kalbain’s eyes burned with strong motivation.

And finally.

The third match has begun.

Chapter 42. a fight you can’t lose

fantasy,