The Academy’s Barbarian Chapter 243

Chapter 55. Battle (4)

7.

A battle that continues endlessly.

The ax, as fast as a flash of light, cut down countless armies of the dead at once. He further attacked the immortal king beyond.

Quagga gaga! Quang!

A sandstorm arose with a loud roar.

Ulan was not satisfied and pushed Asteban even further. Because he realized what happens the moment he gives the bastard some slack.

‘Immortal family.’

Monsters dressed as beasts.

I’m sure they were all killed, but they were brought back to life by Asteban in the form of dead people.

Squeezing through the slight gap that Ulan had allowed.

‘The good news is… … .’

They’re not as strong as they used to be.

If the existing immortal relatives thought and judged on their own and moved, the revived relatives were like dolls without an ego.

Of course, that doesn’t mean it isn’t a threat. Because what they were targeting was not Ulan, but his colleagues behind him.

[Gaaaa!]

At that time, the family members attacked again.

Ulan immediately spread his transcendence zone and cut them down, but the dead who were in a place where he could not reach the gap immediately broke through the defense line.

[Wow! Ahhh!]

The destination of the dead is where Noah and Laurea are. But there was no need to worry.

Suddenly! Quad Deuk!

Because there was a sword of light blocking their path before they even reached their destination.

“I will not send it to the saint.”

Paladin Master, Cadel.

The sword of holy light he wielded cut down the dead in an instant.

It’s not just that.

Delia and Ibella also responded by keeping in check the dead people who were eagerly targeting this side.

Colleagues who managed to rejoin.

Thanks to this, Ulan took a breather and readjusted his stance. He was to push Asteban once again. At that time, an unpleasant voice was suddenly heard.

【It is a futile struggle.】

Astevan, Lord of the Immortals.

He, who had resurrected an immortal member of his family in the blink of an eye, had a wry sneer on his face.

【No matter how many numbers you call, nothing changes. Time has always been on my side, and defeat is the responsibility of mortals.】

Asteban declared with confidence.

Above all, clear defeat.

Ulan chuckled at this. Like it’s not even the same. She then blurted out a reply.

“You’re lying.”

【-what?】

“If the winner or loser is really determined, there’s no reason to say something like that, right?”

I guess I just took my time and waited for the outcome to be decided. On the other hand, Astevan repeated his words, saying that Ulan was useless and that he should give up.

‘That means… … .’

This means that the winner or loser has not yet been decided.

Since we don’t know what the outcome of the fight will be, these are just words meant to sway Ulan.

So, ignoring Asteban who tried to talk to him again, he pushed the guy roughly.

A mission that Noah had asked him to do.

In order to perfectly carry out the instructions to run as wildly as possible without exception.

8.

Meanwhile, at that time.

At the time when Ulan and Asteban were fighting fiercely.

Three warriors left the group.

Sven, Ian and Perticia.

The reason these three, who barely knew each other, left the group was to find the source of Astevan.

“is it so. “It’s all good.”

Ian understood the importance of this mission.

Only by finding the source of Astevan will we put an end to the endless battle.

However, there were a few problems.

“But what are we supposed to do here?”

The desert is too large.

Moreover, we don’t even know what the origin of Astevan looks like. How on earth can you find the source under these conditions?

Ian let out a heavy sigh.

But you can’t just let time pass by. Even at this moment, Ulan was fighting with Asteban’s clone to buy time.

That’s why it was a time when I was struggling to move.

“oh!”

Suddenly Perticia’s eyes widened.

Like I discovered something. Ian, who noticed this, asked back with a surprised face.

“Ho, did you find it?”

“Yes, there.”

She pointed to the middle of the desert.

The shaking sand. It definitely looks like something is buried underneath.

I never thought I would find it this early.

Ian blushed and took a step forward. Until I heard what Perticia said next.

“I’m undead.”

Holy crap.

Ian, who had approached defenselessly, was startled and spread his territory. Then he cut down the dead who were trying to attack him.

“… … “If you find something suspicious in the future, can you tell me what you found?”

“Hehe, I’ll keep that in mind.”

Perticia smiles awkwardly.

After a short battle, the party started walking again. Then this time a strong sandstorm arose and struck the three.

“Ugh! What kind of wind… … .”

A gust of wind strong enough to push the body backwards even when holding a shield. Ian looked back at Perticia, who had been using her mysterious powers, and asked.

“How can it not be done with the power of the spirit?”

“They say it doesn’t work here.”

She shakes her head.

It’s not just the wind.

“They say that not even the sun, wind, or sand can interfere with it. “This is a special space where the power of spirits cannot reach.”

It’s definitely a special space.

When Ian first arrived here following the white wolf, he thought this place was an illusion.

It was a natural decision.

Because just a little while ago, they were in a demonic palace full of dead people.

‘but… … .’

This place was not an illusion.

The wind carrying the heat and the sand flowing down with the wind were all real.

So, I suddenly heard this speculation.

I thought I might have really gone beyond space and arrived in the desert in the southern part of the continent.

‘But is it really necessary?’

Rather, fighting in the magic palace seemed much more advantageous to Astevan. Just when I was thinking about the unanswered question, the strong wind stopped.

How long has it been like that?

After walking for a while, the group arrived in front of a tall hill. And at that time, Sven, who had been silent until now, spoke for the first time.

“stop.”

Sven’s pointed ears pricked up.

Seeing that his eyes became sharp, he seemed to have discovered something. Ian recalled what happened earlier and asked carefully.

“Are you really undead again?”

“I don’t know. “I’ll go first.”

After answering, Sven immediately lowered his posture and headed to the top of the hill. He then stopped tall at the highest point of the hill.

But it was a little strange.

Because Sven, who had reached the top, just stood still without moving.

“Sven?”

No answer.

Ian, who sensed something was strange, climbed the hill with Perticia. Then she continued her speech towards Sven.

“No, why is there no answer…” … .”

But at that moment.

Ian was speechless.

Where Sven’s eyes are directed. It was because I discovered the scenery beyond the hill too late.

“… … !?”

A pitch-black, empty space.

It was a place filled with pitch-black darkness, so much so that even the sunlight reflected on the sand was swallowed up in one breath.

Looking at the scenery that gave him an uneasy feeling just by looking at it, Ian swallowed dry saliva without realizing it.

“I don’t know what that is… … .”

“It seems dangerous to keep going.”

“that’s right. “Even the spirits don’t want to go.”

Sven and Perticia also expressed similar opinions. Then, Sven’s pointed ears twitched again, as if sensing something strange.

“Step back!”

Sven pushed Ian and Perticia away.

The two rolled down the hill, and Sven followed them down.

“Ugh, I’m dizzy.”

“What are you doing all of a sudden?!”

An unexpected attack. Ian, who rolled on a sand dune, protested by spitting out the sand in his mouth.

Sven answered calmly.

“Calm down and look over there.”

“There’s something over there…” … !”

“Darkness is coming.”

The hill where the group was just a moment ago.

The place had already been completely buried by the darkness that rolled in like a wave.

If Sven hadn’t pushed me away in time, I would have been swallowed without a move. With an eerie feeling, Ian muttered absentmindedly.

“The desert… … .”

“It seems to be getting narrower.”

It was just as Sven answered.

The desert surrounding the group is a sight where the space itself is gradually narrowing. Ian was speechless at the sight of the world’s borders being pushed back.

What kind of phenomenon is that again?

What on earth is going on here?

All kinds of questions swirled around like a whirlpool, but there was no one who could resolve them.

But this much was clear.

‘… … ‘The origin of Astevan.’

The shrinking space and the origin of Astevan are related in some way.

I had that strong intuition.

‘I have to tell everyone.’

In particular, Noah might be able to find the source of Astevan through this clue.

Ian decided that way.

“Ugh, it’s coming all the way here!”

“I’d better go back first.”

Just then, the darkness that had been engulfing the desert had arrived right in front of the group. The group made a decision as they saw the space getting smaller and smaller.

Let’s go back to where everyone is.

9.

Around the time Ian and his group chose to return.

The fierce battle between Ulan and Astevan was becoming increasingly fierce.

Quagga-ga-ga-ga! Coo!

A loud noise that shook the hall.

A tense battle with no compromises. This was the same where Noah was.

“haha!”

Ibella, who was cutting down the dead with a sword imbued with a holy spell, stumbled in her seat.

Breath rising to the tip of my chin.

A tired look was evident on his face.

Of course. Before coming here, she and her group had already fought a fierce battle at the throne of Asteban.

“Now, I don’t have much magical power left.”

Delia is having a hard time too.

As she assessed her remaining magical power, she made a dark expression. Furthermore, I finally realized it. The more time passes, the more disadvantageous this side becomes.

Then.

Ulan, who was fighting at the front, was pushed back for an instant. Then, blood poured out on the floor as if he had been hit by Asteban’s blow.

“Uh, Ulan!?”

Laurea shouted in surprise.

Of course, Ulan seemed to not care and resumed the battle with Asteban, but blood continued to flow.

He must have taken quite a big hit in the battle that just took place. Laurea, having decided thus, hurriedly tried to escape from his magic armor.

“I can’t do that. I have treatment… … .”

“No, I can’t allow that.”

“Noah!”

“You decided to follow my instructions.”

Noah firmly restrains him.

Laurea countered nervously.

“B-but Ulan…” … !”

“are you okay. “He will endure it.”

The Uhlan possessed amazing resilience.

Even if you get hurt, it’s okay for Ulan. He is a berserker. He was a warrior of reversal who became stronger the more he got hurt.

“So we have to conserve our strength now. “You know what happens if you activate Star Divinity when you lack divine power, right?”

『Divinity of Stars』

This literally means the act of borrowing the unique power of the star god.

As it requires the power of God, it is impossible for ordinary humans. Only beings recognized as agents of the Holy Spirit are permitted to attempt.

However, there is one thing to note.

‘Godhood requires a price.’

Usually, this is covered by divine power.

If one were to gather up all the divine power of a saint or a saint king, one could manifest the divine status of a star into the world at least once.

But what if you lack divine power?

From then on, vitality is consumed instead. In the worst case scenario, you could even lose your life.

‘So absolutely not.’

Laurea must live.

I didn’t want to let him die, even if it wasn’t just because he was fighting the abyss. I wanted to save everyone here.

So Noah looked west.

This was the direction headed by the three warriors who left the group to find the source of Astevan.

‘Please don’t be late… … .’

I hope everyone finds the source quickly and returns while they still have time to hold on. Noah desperately hoped and hoped.

Was that wish granted?

Suddenly, a welcome voice was heard.

“Noah!”

Three men and women set out to find the source.

Ian, Sven, and Perticia are back.

Noah was delighted at the appearance of those he had been waiting for so anxiously and asked back.

“Have you found the source?”

Eyes filled with a glimmer of hope.

But what came back was a negative answer.

“No, I couldn’t find it.”

“Instead, we witnessed an unusual phenomenon.”

“yes? What is that… … ?”

To Noah, who was puzzled, Ian explained in detail the phenomenon he had seen.

A space of nothingness that exists at the end of the desert.

In addition, the space itself is shrinking. The moment Noah heard this story, he suddenly felt overcome by a strange feeling.

It was kind of a hunch. My intuition is that I should not ignore this phenomenon I just heard about.

Noah quickly shook his head.

‘There’s a good reason for every change.’

If so, there must be a good reason for the space to be reduced. Why does such a phenomenon suddenly occur? When I kept thinking about it.

“… … “It just keeps crawling, endlessly.”

“Whew, that’s right. “Magic power isn’t infinite, so how can we do this?”

Magic power is infinite.

With the words uttered by Ibella, Noah suddenly turned to Astevan.

‘Wait a minute, magical power is infinite?’

A body that continues to regenerate even after being broken and destroyed by Ulan’s axe. The dead and their immortal relatives are constantly resurrected.

Facing this scene, Noah felt a sense of discomfort that he had not realized before. At the same time, new questions also came to mind.

‘If magical power was truly infinite… … .’

Then why didn’t they revive the family a long time ago?

If Noah had been Asteban, the moment Ulan and his party entered the Demon Palace, he would have revived all the immortal members and prepared for battle.

‘Are conditions necessary?’

Conditions for reviving immortal descendants.

I didn’t have to think long about what this was to find the answer. The palace and the desert. Just think about the differences between the two spaces.

‘… … Source.’

The desert is the place where the origin of Asteban lies.

Therefore, unlike the throne where there were only clones, it would finally be possible to use its original power properly.

‘and… … .’

When all sources use power, their size naturally decreases. Neither the Frost Demon Dragon nor the Swamp Lord were exceptions.

Also, all the monarchs that Noah faced in the original work were also like that. So, the goal was to obtain the magic power of the abyss by absorbing human souls.

A source that shrinks when you use force.

Space shrinks over time.

At the border of this strange commonality, Noah’s eyes widened for an instant.

‘… … !’

Her eyes shone brightly.

As if I finally realized everything.

After a while, Noah had a faint smile on his face. It was a very refreshing smile, as if all his worries had disappeared.

“Everyone please gather together.”

“hmm? “Where?”

“To Laurea’s side. And please protect Lau Lea with all your might.”

Noah ordered death.

The reason was later revealed.

“The time has come to use the Star Deity.”

“W-what?”

“That means… … !”

Following Cadel, who made a surprised expression, Laurea also opened her eyes wide. As if she was asking if this was what she was thinking right now.

Noah nodded.

“Yes, I figured it out.”

What is the origin of Astevan?

The bright blue eyes shone like stars.

It was a look filled with confidence.

fantasy,