The Academy’s Barbarian Chapter 205

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8.

A room lit by a small candle.

As the quietly burning flames pushed away the darkness around him, Ian summarized and relayed the story he had heard at the tavern.

After some time has passed.

The story finally ended when the candle had shrunk slightly in size. At this, Cadel Dune Shanktus muttered softly.

“Right. “Is it Schulpern?”

Cadel and Ian came here to carry out the secret mission of the next saint, Laurea.

The task is to find and secure a Myoin hunter named ‘Sven Isaac’. And finally, we identified the location where Sven was.

One more thing.

There is another goal that has nothing to do with Laurea’s mission. Cadel stroked his bushy beard and asked a question about this.

“Then what about the priests?”

“Unfortunately, there is not much income there.”

Ian shrugged.

Originally, the two planned to join the priests of the Holy Kingdom active in the Kingdom of Endrak and listen to information about Sven Isaac.

But a problem arose.

This is because the priests who were supposed to join suddenly disappeared. Due to the sudden unexpected situation, the two Holy Knights immediately began investigating.

‘and… … .’

It wasn’t long before the truth of the incident was discovered.

The priests were killed in an attack by someone. Rumors spread that it was an attack by demonic beasts, but this was not true.

‘Because the scars were different.’

Examination of the priests’ bodies revealed that most of the wounds were caused by tools. Also, some bodies were damaged by magic.

Demonic beasts cannot use tools or magic.

In other words, it was highly likely that the attack on the priests was the work of humans, not demons.

‘Then who did it?’

First of all, they cannot be bandits or mercenaries.

Valuables such as necklaces, rings, and silver coins remained on the priests’ bodies.

‘Unless you’re aiming for money… … .’

Who on earth did this?

Even while turning the Holy Kingdom into an enemy.

Cadel fell into deep trouble in a situation he could not understand. He wanted to guess who the enemy was targeting the priests.

“Hmm! So, Master.”

Then.

Ian’s voice suddenly sounded, breaking Cadel out of his thoughts. He briefly cleared his throat and explained the reason for his conversation.

“It is said that Schulfern is currently infested with demonic beasts, so why not stay here a little longer and then join the reinforcements and move on… … .”

“Not permitted.”

“Haha, I guess so, right?”

An answer as firm as a sword.

I knew it would be like this too. Ian smiled awkwardly and scratched her head. However, on the contrary, she sighed deeply.

‘Ha, I just hate demon beasts.’

To defeat a demonic beast, the core must be destroyed, and to do so, you will inevitably be covered in the demonic beast’s blood and flesh.

I was already sighing at the thought of removing the flesh from the armor and sword one by one.

Then.

“… … “Ian.”

Cadel’s face suddenly hardened.

At first glance, the expression appears to be angry. Soon a low whisper was heard from him.

“Hold the sword.”

“Hey, it’s a joke, a joke.”

“Catch it quickly.”

“Ugh, just take a look!”

Ian was in tears.

He murmured pleadingly, as if he had guessed why Cadel had said this.

“I’m just saying this just in case, but another one-sided beating under the pretense of admonishment… … .”

But his plea was cut off midway.

This is because, as I was continuing my conversation, I suddenly sensed an unidentified presence. Ian immediately grabbed his sword and shield with a surprised expression.

And that moment.

Kwaaaaang! Crrrrr!

The outer wall collapsed with a loud noise.

At the same time, attacks full of murderous intent came from all directions. However, it could not touch a single hair of the two paladins.

“Holy Ghost! “Guard your servant!”

The moment I recognized the presence.

This is thanks to Ian quickly praying.

Soon, a sacred shield wrapped in light surrounded the two paladins as if protecting them, and in this process, Ian felt a familiar yet foreign power.

‘This… … !’

In the past, at Arsene Academy, the Fountain of Magical Power, I felt the uncomfortable magic power I felt when fighting the swamp clan.

It is the magic power of the abyss.

As far as Ian knows, there is only one type of person who is human and uses the magic of the abyss.

“Master! These guys… … !”

“You are an Abyss worshipper.”

There was no need to say anything.

Cadel, who has fought many times against the Church’s enemies, sensed their identity as soon as he saw them.

And from long experience, Abyss worshipers are crazy wizards who have given up on being human. In other words, they are devils who are not worthy of mercy.

‘then… … .’

There is only one answer.

There is nothing but condemnation.

And at that moment, the pure white aura that bloomed from Cadel’s body wrapped around his sword.

“… … !?”

Each and every worshiper squirms.

It’s a natural reaction. Because the spotless white aura meant only one thing.

“Paladin Master!”

“Why are you here… … .”

Eyes that shake as if agitated.

It seemed like they carried out the attack without knowing of Cadel’s existence. The evidence is the expression of confusion due to something unexpected.

But even if you regret it, it is already too late.

The moment the worshipers sensed that something was wrong, Kadel’s territory unfolded.

‘Twenty-nine steps.’

Cadel’s territory is not only the shabby single room, but also beyond the collapsed exterior wall. In the time only available to him, Cadel swung his sword.

Suddenly! Quad Deuk! Push!

A slash that tears, cuts, and destroys the body.

There was no mercy in the storm of sword strikes, and the bodies of the worshipers were torn apart.

Except for one thing.

“Ugh!”

A young worshiper coughing up blood.

He, believed to be around the same age as Ian, was shaking with a hole in his stomach.

At the same time, Cadel’s sword was aimed.

“I will ask.”

With a pure white auror shining menacingly, Cadel revealed the reason for keeping him alive.

“Is it your fault to attack the priests active in the Kingdom of Endrak?”

A sudden attack by worshipers.

Cadel realized it too late.

That the Abyss Worshipers are the ones who use tools, use magic, and are not afraid of retaliation from the Holy Kingdom.

“Cluck, cluck! “Keueuu!”

Meanwhile, the worshiper, who was continuously coughing up blood, glared at Cardell and Ian with bloodshot eyes.

Then he growled lowly.

“… … “You foolish and blind dogs of the Holy Ghost.”

Eyes shining with strong hatred.

It doesn’t seem like he has the attitude to answer the question. Then, there is no choice but to cut off all limbs and ask again. Around the time I was thinking that.

Suddenly, the guy grinned.

“Soon the door will open and the abyss will arrive. When that day comes, the world of stars will come to an end and the sky will be covered with an abyss!”

Finally, an incomprehensible cry.

Suddenly, the worshiper’s eyes turned gray.

“… … !”

Cadel, who sensed something unusual, quickly expanded his territory, but was unable to stop his actions.

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu! Quaaaang!

A huge explosion that engulfs the room.

However, no harm was done to Cadel and Ian, who were protected by the sacred shield.

“this.”

Cadel clicked his tongue as he looked at the worshiper’s corpse, which had become a black lump of charcoal. Then Ian spoke as if scolding me.

“That’s why you should have stabbed him a little more gently.”

“It’s not my fault. “He committed suicide.”

After exchanging trivial conversation.

The two headed straight to the first floor.

This is to check on the fate of the innkeeper and other guests. Fortunately, there were no deaths. This is probably because they attacked straight through the second floor exterior wall.

Accordingly, the two paid the inn owner the cost of repairing the room and then left the inn immediately.

“Ugh! “I suddenly lost my place to sleep.”

“I can’t help it.”

Even Cadel didn’t expect that the Abyss Cultists would attack. After giving a solemn reply, he immediately turned around.

“Now that things have come to this, I think it would be better to move to the rendezvous point today.”

“You mean right now?”

“okay. It’s better than getting caught up in a fuss. “It’s time to join again.”

Cadel reported to Laurea that the priests had been attacked and requested special assistance.

This is because manpower was needed to collect the remains of priests and manage the empty religious order. At this, Cadel turned around without hesitation.

“If you understand, let’s leave quickly.”

“Phew, I understand.”

Looks like I’ll have to walk all night today.

Ian sighed deeply.

However, I didn’t have the courage to complain, so I followed Cadel without saying a word. Just like that, the two paladins disappeared, swallowed up in the darkness of the alley.

9.

Endrak Kingdom, border city Flute.

Arsene’s students arrived at their destination late in the afternoon and gathered in the main auditorium of Plum Academy after a light meal.

“Did everyone enjoy dinner?”

A familiar man on the podium.

Professor Melt adjusted his glasses and continued speaking with a grin on his face.

“Because it is late, the full schedule will begin tomorrow. So, today’s schedule is all about accommodation arrangements.”

The accommodation provided to Arsene’s students is an empty building inside Plum Academy. It was a clean place as it was used as a dormitory until last year.

Afterwards, Professor Melt said that the accommodation was being prepared and looked over the students.

“Before we begin assigning accommodations, we will ask you a few quick questions. “If you have any questions, please ask anything.”

No sooner had he finished speaking.

Several students raised their hands.

Students belonging to the Faculty of Magic. They mostly asked questions about horsepower-powered trains.

Professor Melt answered questions with a lively expression, and time passed quickly.

“Ah, they say preparations for assignment are complete. “Then let me just take one last question.”

However, no student willingly raised their hand.

This was because most of the questions were answered in the previous questions and answers. Then, a silver-haired girl sitting in the row in front of her raised her hand.

“I have a question.”

A girl of small stature.

It was Delia. Meanwhile, Professor Melt spots her and gives her an excited smile.

It was a natural reaction.

Delia Arpen was famous as someone who was loved by Mana and a genius wizard.

“yes! All right, Cadet Delia. “Then, please tell me what you are curious about.”

Is this a question about horsepower driven trains?

Or magic engineering?

What questions does this young genius wizard have? Professor Melt’s eyes sparkled with anticipation.

But unfortunately, it was neither.

The reason Delia had questions was because the topic itself was different from the previous question.

“I heard that there have been frequent attacks by demonic beasts recently in the eastern city, bordering the jungle. Is this place safe?”

A jungle located in the eastern part of the continent.

Commonly known as the ‘Eastern Jungle’, it is the place where the three countries meet their borders. These included the Principality of Arpen, the Kingdom of Endrak, and the Kingdom of Cerne, respectively.

And Delia is the princess of Arpen.

In other words, it is not strange to know that attacks by demonic beasts are frequent.

“Well, as you said, it is true that attacks by demonic beasts have become quite frequent these days.”

Meanwhile, Professor Melt was not at all embarrassed by the somewhat unexpected topic.

I just continue the story with a serious face in the hopes of resolving Delia’s doubts.

“But there is no need to worry. That’s because the ‘Magic Wall’ developed by Flume surrounds the border of Flume.”

Magic barrier.

This refers to a high wall with all kinds of defensive magic engraved on it. Naturally, it was famous for being much harder than an ordinary wall.

“In addition, there are many excellent wizards on the front line. “If the demonic beasts cross the border, they will all be reduced to ashes at that moment.”

Is it because of his confident attitude?

The students who had looked anxious when they heard that demonic beasts frequently appear were relieved. Delia also nodded her head as if her doubts were resolved.

Meanwhile, around that time.

Ever since Ulan heard that attacks by magical beasts were frequent, he had been tilting his head.

‘what?’

Attacks by demonic beasts are frequent?

That can’t be possible.

Ulan’s eyes were filled with disbelief.

‘From what I heard before, it’s clear… … .’

In his past life, Sven often brought up stories from the past. Among them, there was a city called Schulfern where he stayed as a child.

At the time, the guy said this.

“Except for the occasional appearance of demonic beasts, it was generally a quiet and peaceful place.”

With a faint and nostalgic smile.

Sven said so.

But according to the story I just heard, Schulfern was not a peaceful place at all. Rather, it was closer to a battlefield fighting against demonic beasts.

‘why?’

So a question arose.

Of course, Sven’s story could have been a lie, but that was unlikely.

Because when he talked about Schulfern, he always smiled wistfully.

‘then… … .’

It really means that attacks by demonic beasts are frequent.

Ulan frowned. Then, I was wondering what the reason was.

“Ulan?”

Suddenly he heard a voice calling him.

A girl blinking bright blue eyes.

It was Noah. She asked back, tilting her head as if wondering.

“The room assignment is over, what are you doing?”

“… … “It’s over?”

“Yes, they say they will be moving soon.”

So, when I was looking at the assignment table.

Ibella’s surprised voice was soon heard.

“what? “Ulanman, one room per person?”

Unlike other students who were assigned to a room of two, Ulan was assigned to a room alone. Then Noah said as if he guessed the reason.

“That’s right, the number of male students is odd.”

Then, inevitably, one person remains.

One more thing here.

There was a conceivable reason.

“Also, because Ulan is big, maybe they gave him one room per person out of consideration?”

“Well, after hearing it, it makes sense.”

Ybella nods.

I guess I understood it only then.

After a while, she glanced at Ulan and spoke cautiously, clearing her throat.

“Hmm! Hey, Ulan?”

“… … ?”

“Hey, you know. If it doesn’t bother you, you can go to your room later. … ?”

A facial expression that clearly shows signs of nervousness.

Ibella held her pounding heart and waited for Ulan to reply. A refreshing answer soon came back.

“It doesn’t matter to me.”

“Really?”

“okay. “Come anytime.”

“huh! “I will.”

Her face turned bright red.

Now that I know where the room is, I’ll secretly go find it later when it’s late at night. Ibella immediately made a plan. But the plan quickly fell apart.

“Then, I want to go too.”

“and! “I’m going with you.”

Because Delia and Perticia invaded.

Ibella crumpled her face.

Why are you meddling when the class is different? I really wanted to argue, but I couldn’t.

“Come on, move quickly!”

“Go to your assigned room!”

This is because the move to the accommodation has begun.

Some time after that.

After parting ways with his group, Ulan arrived at his assigned room. Before long, the door opened and the scenery unfolded, and he expressed his simple thoughts.

“It’s narrow.”

It is narrower than Arsene Academy.

I finally understood why I had to keep the room to myself. Afterwards, Ulan briefly splashed water in the bathroom and flopped down on the floor.

“Now… … .”

Should I even think about what I said earlier?

Why is there a difference between Schulpern’s current situation and the past life he remembers?

However, the worries did not last long.

Maybe it’s because I’ve been using my brain all along, but it’s because I’m overloaded. Ulan, who felt a strong headache, quickly got up from his seat.

“Let’s get some sleep.”

Because there’s nothing to do.

So, the moment I was about to head to bed, my steps suddenly stopped. This was because the blanket suddenly bulged.

“… … .”

It means there is something under the blanket.

what? Is it a white wolf?

Ulan narrowed his eyes and held on to the blanket. Then, I just took off the blanket.

Flap!

A blanket rising straight into the air.

Subsequently, the identity of the opponent was revealed.

“hi.”

A girl lightly waving her hand.

She was a petite girl with hair as white as snow. She gave her greeting with her bright red eyes sparkling.

“It’s been a while since I saw you.”

“you… … .”

Ulan’s eyes narrowed.

He soon figured out the girl’s identity.

As far as Ulan knew, there was only one person who could overturn Perticia’s childhood.

“how have you been?”

A guy who smiles and asks how I am.

It was the spirit of the abyss.

Chapter 47 Educational Travel

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