The Academy’s Barbarian Chapter 271

Chapter 59. Disturbance (5)

8.

A spirit of the abyss that suddenly appeared.

The spirit told every detail of what had just happened in Perticia’s lodgings.

Everything from what Rimmer said to the fact that he had Mahyang’s pendant as Noah had guessed. That’s when the whole story came to an end.

“what? “You’re leaving early today?!”

Ybella screamed in surprise.

I heard that Perticia was scheduled to leave the academy at 3 am. Noah then reflexively looked at her watch.

‘… … The current time is 1 am.’

So there are about two hours left.

A fairly tight schedule.

Noah frowned. But at the same time, he was relieved. If he hadn’t been the spirit of the abyss, he would have been pinned down.

At that time, Delia tilted her head.

“But the more I think about it, the more it seems strange.”

“huh? What are you talking about?”

“No matter how much you care about your nephew, is there a need to rush like this?”

I can understand that Perticia’s uncle is trying to be overprotective of her, but even so, he pushed up the schedule for two days so much.

I couldn’t sympathize with this.

“Ahaha, that’s… … .”

Noah laughed awkwardly at this reaction.

I wanted to answer something, but I couldn’t. And there was no need to answer. Because the suspicion didn’t last that long.

“So what are you going to do now?”

Ulan’s soft voice was heard.

Noah responded as if there was no need to worry about the words that flowed out as if to change the mood.

“You have to do as I said earlier.”

“… … “I never thought I would actually do it.”

Ybella sighed.

A plan that Ulan came up with before returning to the Academy. The plan was to disguise themselves as a third force and kidnap Perticia.

It was an extreme method, but it is the only solution for now. So, it was time to talk about the details of the plan.

“But, there is a problem.”

Delia suddenly objected.

She explained the anxiety that suddenly arose while receiving everyone’s attention.

“Secondly, how are you going to deceive the eyes of the lightsaber, even if you attack the other guards?”

Lightsword of the East, Limer Yen Lapidis.

As one of only five masters in the empire, she is famous for her sharp eyes.

On the other hand, the Ulan group stands out too much, in a good way or a bad way. That’s because you could just look at Ulan’s size.

“Besides, you’ve already encountered the lightsaber of the East a few times, right?”

But can it really be faked?

After Delia’s question came out, Ibella shook her head as if it made sense. Noah, on the other hand, smiled with her confident face.

“I am aware of that problem. So, I’m thinking of changing my plan a bit.”

“How are you going to change it?”

“First of all, only the Ulan are participating in this kidnapping plan. Since the opponent is the opponent, it would be right to go with a small number of elites.”

This is not the only reason.

First of all, Delia’s existence is also a problem.

Her magic is star cluster magic that uses star magic. And currently, the number of wizards who have mastered star cluster magic is so small that it ranks in the top five.

In other words, if Delia participated in the kidnapping plan, the risk of her identity being discovered would increase.

“You also have to exclude me and Ibella.”

The opponent is Limer Yen Lapidis.

This is the Master’s article. Moreover, royal guards will definitely be dispatched to protect Perticia.

So, it was obvious that Noah and Ibella’s skills would only hold Ulan back. Meanwhile, around that time, Ibella and Delia were in trouble.

“But Ulan is a bit…” … .”

“Isn’t it too noticeable?”

Both points were true.

To be honest, among the group gathered here, the one who stood out the most was Ulan. However, Noah had a solution.

“are you okay. “Because this solves it.”

“what is that?”

“A talisman of disruption. “If you attach this to your body, you can temporarily fool the other person’s eyes.”

To put it simply, it makes you see illusions.

A technique that causes the appearance of the object to be mistaken according to the surrounding environment or thoughts at the time, immediately after the object with the talisman attached comes into view.

“Of course, a master would be able to detect the target’s true appearance in a matter of seconds, but… … .”

Noah, speechless, glanced at Ulan.

Ulan chuckled and said.

“Does not matter. “That’s enough.”

I knew you would say that.

Noah smiled silently at the reassuring answer.

This completes the overall outline of the plan. Ulan pounded his ax and muttered.

“Now we just have to wait for dawn to come.”

“No, there’s one more thing to fix.”

“what?”

“Originally, we were going to pretend to be Abyss Cultists and kidnap Tysha, right?”

A third force that Ulan tried to disguise.

This was the Abyss Worshiper.

This was because he was a public enemy of the Empire, the Holy Kingdom, and even the Alliance of Kingdoms, and it was thought that there would be no harm in impersonating him.

“But you shouldn’t.”

“The reason is?”

“because… … .”

“I guess it’s because I found out that the Count of Dermore is collaborating with the Abyss Cultists.”

At that time, Delia intercepted the answer.

Noah smiled brightly and nodded in response to an answer that accurately captured the essence.

“that’s right. “That’s correct.”

Now that we know that Count Dermore is collaborating with the Abyss Cult, if you claim to be an Abyss Cult, you will inevitably arouse suspicion.

If Perticia’s kidnapping is successful, it will definitely reach Count Dermore’s ears.

“So we have to call ourselves a different force.”

A force that can deceive not only the imperial family, but also the Count of Dermore and even the Lord of the Abyss.

At Noah’s explanation, Ibella asked back with her eyes wide open.

“There is such a force?”

“Yes, the conditions are perfect.”

“really? What?”

Ibella asked with a surprised face.

Noah immediately turned around. She then pointed towards the girls’ dormitory.

“that.”

“uh? That… … .”

The direction Noah’s finger was pointing.

That was the room that Sirpi Rudric entered earlier. With that, the eyes of his companions widened slightly. It was only then that he understood Noah’s intentions.

“Tonight, the Ulan will become infidels.”

So let’s make the Desert Church responsible for kidnapping Perticia. Noah, who thus revealed his entire plan, grinned.

It was a very evil smile.

9.

Early morning that day.

The time when everyone is asleep.

A shabby carriage quietly left Arsene Academy. Eventually, as we reached the edge of the forest, twenty horses followed us from all directions.

“Thank you for your hard work.”

“From now on, we will be the escort.”

Knights wearing silver armor.

Their swords and shields had the Lapidis family emblem engraved on them, but they were all new.

As if he had never been through a battle.

That was natural. Because their true identity was not the Knights of Lapidis, but the Royal Guards protecting the imperial family of the Ruben Empire.

Meanwhile, after the joining of the Royal Guard.

Rimmer, the female knight who was driving the carriage, entered the carriage. Then she looked at the white-haired girl sitting across from her.

“The princess.”

“… … why?”

“If you’re sleepy, you can sleep. “Get a good night’s sleep and it will be there when you wake up.”

It takes about two hours by carriage from Arsene Academy to the Imperial Castle.

Enough time to close your eyes for a moment.

So I spoke to her as if she were considerate, but Perticia shook her head with a sullen look on her face.

“joy! “I’m not sleepy at all.”

“Is that so? All right. Then, I will assist you until you arrive at the imperial castle.”

After answering, Rimmer immediately raised his entire body’s senses. This was to check whether there were any dangerous elements around the carriage.

‘Fortunately, there’s nothing special.’

Rimmer was quietly relieved.

But as soon as I could finish thinking about it, something unexpected happened. A thick fog began to cover the forest road.

“Captain, this is… … .”

“It’s not a natural phenomenon.”

Around that time, the Royal Guard also recognized the incident.

However, I wasn’t particularly embarrassed.

“All in assault formation!”

“Be very alert to your surroundings!”

“If there’s anything suspicious, cut it down!”

Instead, he shouted as he increased his running speed as if he was used to this kind of thing. With the intention of quickly escaping from the fog that covered the surroundings.

It was then.

[Aww wow!]

The howl of a wolf was suddenly heard.

It was a common sound you could hear in a forest at night, but this was a bit different. Because the sound of wolves was not just one, but dozens or hundreds.

Rimmer, who was inside the carriage, seemed to sense an unusual atmosphere and stuck his head out the window.

Is that why?

She didn’t even realize it.

The fact that Perticia’s complexion brightened for an instant when she heard the howling of the wolves.

And that moment!

[Grunt!]

A pack of wolves surrounded all around and kicked the ground all at once. He then thrust his ferocious teeth towards where the royal guard and carriage were.

“Knights, into defensive formation!”

“We fight while protecting the carriage!”

Although they might have been taken aback by the sudden attack, the Royal Guard calmly prepared for battle.

Then he cut down the wolf that was attacking the carriage. The knight’s countenance hardened as he delivered the next slash.

“This… … !”

This is because the wolf, whose body was cut in half, turned into fog and dispersed. The moment he saw this, the knight guessed the wolf’s identity.

“leader! “These guys are all magic beasts!”

“what?”

It wasn’t just the leader of the Royal Guard who frowned at those words. Rimmer also looked momentarily embarrassed.

This is the territory of the empire.

It is not an area where demonic beasts appear.

That would obviously mean that someone had released the magical beast on purpose. The moment Rimmer, who sensed this fact, narrowed his eyes.

“… … !”

A suspicious presence caught my senses.

A strange sign of presence was felt from inside the forest, which was infested with hundreds of wolves. At this, Rimmer immediately stood up.

“The princess. “Please excuse me for a moment.”

“yes? Where… … .”

“There is a suspicious guy. “It’s dangerous, so you must never leave the carriage.”

With this answer, Rimmer came out of the carriage. At the same time, the popularity felt inside the forest became stronger.

Not long after that, the owner of the secret ship was caught in Rimer’s sight.

“That… … .”

A person dressed in pure white robes.

He wore a red mask on his face, and in his left hand held an object believed to be a witchcraft tool.

Seeing its suspicious appearance at first glance, Rimmer silently grabbed the hilt of the sword. After narrowing the distance appropriately, I planned to hit his head in one go.

But then.

The other person kissed his lips.

The moment Rimmer heard the words that came out, he felt as if his body had become as stiff as a stone statue.

“Half man, half spirit.”

“… … !?”

“Perticia Eve Al Reuben.”

Just two words.

But Rimmer was astonished.

Of course I couldn’t help but be surprised. The masked being even mentioned Perticia’s identity and real name, which not even the Royal Guard knew about.

“I will take you with me according to the order of the leader.”

Meanwhile, whether Rimmer was surprised or not, the masked figure continued speaking in a blunt tone.

Then the number of wolves surrounding the area doubled. Rimer and the Royal Guard were the first to realize this phenomenon.

The person wearing the mask is the one controlling this wolf. The moment he recognized this fact, Rimmer’s eyes turned cold.

‘We must capture him alive.’

Originally, he didn’t want to leave Perticia’s side, but things changed.

I had to catch that guy and find out how he knew Perticia’s identity.

‘First, cut off the legs.’

To prevent escape.

Having set his purpose like that, Rimmer took a deep breath. Then, the Royal Guard took advantage of the opportunity to gain time and kicked the ground in an instant.

Faaah!

The gap narrows in the blink of an eye.

At the same time, Rimmer, who expanded his territory, literally reached right in front of his opponent at once. Finally, he swung his sword and was about to cut off his leg.

“… … !”

The sword that was cutting through the air stopped for an instant.

Rimmer then hurriedly took a step back.

This is because the moment you were about to cut down your opponent, your instincts gave you a warning. If you don’t back down from here, you may end up facing the opposite effect.

And Rimmer’s instincts were correct.

Quaaaaaaaaaaa!

The ground where she was about to step caved in with a loud roar. Afterwards, the person responsible for the ignorant attack appeared.

“What is that… … .”

Like the mask being, he is a person wearing a white robe and a blue mask.

Another thing to note is that he is wearing knuckle-like weapons on both hands. Meanwhile, the moment Rimmer saw this, his eyes widened.

“… … no way!”

Beings wearing white robes and masks.

And even the knuckles worn on the hands.

In the past, Rimmer had seen a group dressed like this. Rimmer, who recalled that time, finally realized the identity of the attackers.

“Desert Church!”

Her face crumpled.

Meanwhile, with Rimmer’s cry, the Royal Guards who were fighting the wolves looked surprised.

“yes? “You mean the Desert Cult?”

“But why do the pagans…” … .”

You come here and do something like this?

The Royal Guards looked like they had no idea. On the other hand, Rimmer was still looking at the masked beings with a stern expression.

‘what?’

A large being wearing a blue mask.

Looking at him with amulets all over his body, I felt a strange sense of discomfort.

It’s as if they’re intentionally wearing leather that doesn’t suit them.

‘Have you disguised yourself in some way?’

Rimmer suddenly had this thought and focused all his senses on his eyes. It was to figure out what the other person was hiding.

But just as I was about to try it.

Suddenly, the other person disappeared before my eyes.

“… … !?”

Immediately after realizing this.

Rimmer hurriedly tried to prepare for the attack.

But it was pointless. The moment I realized that the attacker was gone, I suddenly felt the pain of my internal organs being cut off in my abdomen.

“Wow! “Kwaek!”

This is because the opponent closed the distance in the blink of an eye and drove his fist into Rimmer’s abdomen.

It was a fairly powerful blow.

The shock was so great that I even lost the sword I was holding. Afterwards, Rimer pierced his knee, spitting out red blood.

“Cluck, cluck!”

Blood constantly flowing out.

Soon after, I became increasingly dizzy.

‘Oh, no… … !’

I knew I shouldn’t lose my mind like this, but there was no way to stop it.

Rimmer, who had been staggering like that, soon fell over and completely lost consciousness.

“L-Lord Lapidis!?”

Immediately after confirming that Rimmer was incapable of fighting, the Royal Guards, who had never wavered under any circumstances, began to panic.

This soon created a gap in the formation, and the attacker who overpowered Rimmer did not miss this.

“Damn it, he’s coming this way!”

“Protect the carriage!”

The Royal Guards desperately resisted.

But it was a meaningless struggle. There was no way he could survive against the attacker who rendered the Master incapable of fighting in one blow.

And the result.

The battle was over in an instant.

The royal guards who were resisting were all struck in the abdomen, and without exception, they all fell unconscious.

After all the battles were over.

The red-masked being whose legs had almost been cut by Rimmer earlier fell down in his seat as if his legs had lost strength for an instant.

“Huh, huh.”

At the same time, the mask I was wearing fell off.

The face that was soon revealed was that of a young girl. The girl with gray hair was Sirpi.

Forced to participate in this plan by Noah, she took on the role of a desert cult pagan who kidnapped Perticia.

And of course, the identity of the attacker was Ulan.

After removing the amulet from his body, he walked alone to a small carriage. Afterwards, the moment he tore off the tightly locked door.

“Ulan!”

Someone jumped out from inside.

A girl with bright red eyes like a rabbit. It was Perticia. Ulan said with a grin at the sight of her hugging her body.

“I came to rescue you as promised.”

“Yes, I waited!”

A word announcing the success of the plan.

Meanwhile, the hundreds of wolves surrounding the area turned into fog again, and then into a single white tiger.

“Then let’s move.”

Afterwards, Ulan, Perticia, and Sirpi got on the white wolf’s body and immediately left the scene. It was to join Noah and the rest of the party.

Some time after that.

After daybreak, the imperial palace of the Leuven Empire was literally shaken when it heard this news.

fantasy,