The Academy’s Barbarian Chapter 313

Chapter 65. face to face (4)

6.

Kazan Rudrik.

Faced with the man who introduced himself like that, Ulan closed his mouth as if speechless for a moment.

How long has it been like that?

When there was only silence for a while, Ulan opened his tightly closed mouth.

“… … “You are Kazan Ludrik?”

“Yes.”

“But how can humans who are not a long-lived species still be alive?”

His doubts were valid.

The lifespan of an ordinary human being cannot exceed a hundred years at most. It is this lifespan that cannot be overcome even if one reaches the level of a master or archmage.

Even considering all the people around her, the only ones who could survive for hundreds of years would be Deliana, who has fairy blood, or Perticia, who is half-human and half-spirit.

‘but… … .’

According to Zartoum’s records, Kazan is a human.

It is a short-lived species, identical to the Ulan. So, of course, I couldn’t help but feel puzzled.

Meanwhile, in response to the question that came back, Kazan shrugged his shoulders as if he had expected it to some extent.

“I sealed myself.”

“It was sealed?”

“Yes, I made something like this with the help of Artina and other colleagues.”

After answering, Kazan lifted the bandage wrapped around his body and spread it towards Ulan. After a while, Ulan saw this and realized that it was not a bandage.

“Is it really a talisman?”

“Exactly.”

Kazan with a smile on his face.

As the saying goes, what was wrapped around Kazan’s body was not a bandage, but an amulet. This was a fact that I knew because Noah used it often.

“However, strictly speaking, it is a bit wrong to say that I am alive. As you can see, my body is in a state that is not strange even if it disappears at any time.”

Kazan, who had retrieved an amulet that looked like a bandage, suddenly raised his arm. Immediately, Ulan’s eyes widened slightly.

“… … !”

It had to be that way.

Because Kazan’s arms were cracked like rocks weathered over a long period of time.

This wasn’t just about the arms. Cracks appeared on the face, upper and lower body, and the entire body was gradually breaking apart.

“Why is my body… … .”

“No matter how sealed it is, a mere human cannot survive for thousands of years. No, maybe tens of thousands of years.”

Kazan smiled self-mockingly as he said something meaningful. However, she could not find any trace of regret or regret in her laughter.

After a while, he wrapped the amulet around his broken arm and looked back at Ulan. Then he looked amused and said:

“Anyway, I never thought that someone I’ve never met, who isn’t even my descendant, would have my emblem.”

“It just happened to be like that.”

“Haha, it’s okay. Because I’m not blaming you. “This is better than falling into the hands of the abyss or being unable to obtain them.”

A voice that doesn’t feel fake.

Kazan reacted positively to the fact that his intentions were slightly different. Then, his expression suddenly became serious.

“Rather than that, coming face to face with me means that you have finally escaped the endlessly repeating flow of time.”

“… … what?”

And that moment.

Ulan’s expression cracked. It was because of the repeated passage of time.

No matter how clueless he was, Ulan knew at least what this meant, so he asked back with a somewhat stern expression.

“Surely you knew?”

“hmm? “What do you mean?”

“The fact that time repeats itself.”

Ulan looked at Kazan asking with a natural look on his face and growled as if telling him not to show off.

Kazan, on the other hand, burst into laughter. As if he wasn’t at all intimidated by Ulan’s momentum.

“Of course.”

Kazan silently shakes his head.

He soon met Ulan’s bright red eyes and let out a shocking word.

“Because I made it happen.”

“… … !?”

Is it because the answer was completely unexpected?

Ulan could not hide his surprise and showed it on his face. At the same time, numerous questions welled up in her mind like a fountain.

From the question of how a mere human can control the flow of time, to why they did it if it were true, and more.

When I was hesitating about what question to ask amidst the flood of various questions, Kazan, who had made a shocking statement, touched his lips again.

“I think there are a lot of things you want to ask. I also have a lot of things I want to tell you. but… … .”

“but?”

“Why don’t we walk a little bit before that? “Maybe it’s because it was sealed for a long time, but it stings so much that I can’t stand it.”

While I was curious about what would be said, what I got back was a fairly nonsensical answer. Ulan thought about this for a moment and then nodded his head.

“i get it. “I will accompany you.”

“Haha, thank you.”

Kazan burst out laughing and turned his body to move his feet. I tried to help her as she stumbled and looked dangerous, but there was no need for her.

[Grung! That’s it!]

Because there was a white tiger by Kazan’s side at the moment.

Kazan walked deep into the tomb, supported by the white wolf. Ulan also silently followed behind him.

7.

Meanwhile, at that time.

After Ulan disappeared with the white wolf, each of his colleagues left in the dark reacted in confusion.

“W-what is it?”

“Why all of a sudden… … .”

A voice that breaks the silence.

Ian and Sven looked embarrassed.

Delia and Perticia were equally embarrassed. In particular, Delia’s face looked quite shocked, perhaps because Ulan disappeared right under her nose.

On the other hand, there were exceptions.

“Everyone, come to your senses.”

Saint Laurea.

She slammed her palms together, drawing the shocked gaze of the group. Then she spoke again with strength in her voice.

“There is no need to be upset about this.”

“… … what?”

“What the heck. “Does Laurea know why Ulan disappeared?”

Following Delia, who turned her gaze with a stern expression, Perticia also asked back in surprise. But what came back was a negative answer.

“I don’t know that either. But if you think about where this place is, you will quickly find the answer.”

“this place… … ? ah!”

Delia’s eyes widened slightly.

It was as if he finally realized what Laurea meant by what he said. In response to this, Laurea smiled and nodded.

“that’s right. This is the tomb of Kazan Rudrik. And Ulan was called the successor to Kazan Rudrik by the Lords of the Abyss in the past.”

Ulan and Kazan.

The two have something in common: they are tied to the role of succession. So, immediately after Ulan disappeared, Laurea came up with a guess.

“In other words, wasn’t it because the heir had some special business to attend to? Or maybe they are trying to deliver something needed to confront the abyss.”

Answer based on reasonable guess.

After Laurea’s explanation was finished, Ian and Sven were the first to react.

“Hmm, that’s a reasonable guess.”

“It certainly seems like a good possibility.”

The two nodded silently.

As if he agrees with what Laurea said. Then, Delia and Perticia, who were shaken, were gradually able to escape from the confusion.

As the speculation about Ulan’s whereabouts came to an end, Sven turned to everyone and asked.

“Then what should we do from now on?”

“… … yes?”

“Assuming Ulan has been summoned as the successor, then our work is done.”

“uh? “I guess that’s what I heard?”

Perticia blinked her bright red eyes.

The place where the group is currently is a space filled with only darkness. If it weren’t for the slight light left on the mural, this place would have been swallowed up in darkness long ago.

“Staying here is just a waste of time, so why not go out?”

Sven proposed as if seeking the consent of the other party members, but soon received a negative answer.

“That’s not possible.”

“why?”

“For some reason, I didn’t think it would be a good idea to leave Ulan here and go out on our own.”

You can’t abandon your colleagues.

This is what Perticia meant. And there was another person who supported this opinion: Laurea.

“Let’s just wait here.”

Laurea remembers the story she heard from Noah about Ulan’s past life. And what kind of end did Ulan meet?

Therefore, regardless of the circumstances, I could not agree to leaving him alone.

“But do you know when it will come out?”

“It will come out soon. “If my guess is correct, it won’t take that long.”

Laurea answers firmly.

Sven wrinkled his eyebrows as if he had a headache. This resulted in a situation where opinions were divided 1 to 2. Then, voices supporting Sven were heard.

“I agree with what Sven said. “For some reason, I think an Ulan would be able to get out even if he were left alone here.”

It was Ian.

Now that he has expressed his opinion, there is only one choice left. The group looked at Delia without even thinking about who was first.

Delia, who was receiving everyone’s attention, answered in her characteristic dry voice.

“I also agree with Sven’s opinion.”

“… … !?”

Laurea and Perticia’s eyes widened.

As if I heard something unexpected. Meanwhile, Delia had a good reason.

“There is a part that concerns me a little.”

“huh? “What is it?”

“From the very beginning, I mean, ever since I entered this space, I’ve been thinking about it.”

The softly sparkling golden eyes moved slowly and scanned the hall. After a while, Delia muttered with a very serious expression.

“I guess the flow of time here is quite different from outside.”

“yes? “What do you mean?”

“As you know, I can observe the magic that stars emit with my eyes. But now, the speed at which the magic flows is much faster than usual.”

Delia is the one who receives Mana’s love.

You can see the flow of magical power with your eyes. Therefore, it is possible to detect abnormalities through this.

Meanwhile, Perticia and Laurea asked back with surprised expressions, as if they had realized something.

“Well, that means… … .”

“Are you saying that time passes faster in the space we are in than outside?”

“I think so.”

A space where the flow of time is different.

Normally, I would have thought this was nonsense, but this is a special place. That’s why Delia’s words felt even more credible.

“damage!”

Sven suddenly perked up his ears and rushed towards Perticia. Then she grabbed her body and rolled on the floor.

“Ouch! S, Sven?”

“Step back. “Something appeared on the floor!”

In the blink of an eye, Sven took out his bow and aimed his arrow at the place where Perticia had been standing just a moment ago.

As the cloudy dust cleared, I saw that something had really appeared. At this moment, the eyes of each member of the group flashed fiercely.

“It’s me. “Don’t be so guarded.”

A rather familiar voice was heard.

A voice I’ve heard many times before. Meanwhile, the other person came forward, and the group’s eyes widened as they soon came into view.

“… … Spirit of the Abyss?”

Appearance exactly like Perticia.

To be exact, a being with a face and body shape that is almost similar to Perticia when she was young.

It was the spirit of the abyss that came with him as a reward for passing the warrior’s ordeal.

“How can you… … .”

“That’s right, I have a soul contract with Perticia. So he can move around no matter where he is.”

Even if it’s an abyss.

After adding a powerful-sounding afterword, the Spirit of the Abyss immediately looked around.

“Anyway, it’s really dark in here. “It’s similar to the space where I first opened my eyes.”

It was with a curious expression.

At that time, Laurea and Delia, who quickly came to their senses, asked questions.

“Besides, what’s going on here?”

“that’s right. “Didn’t you decide to wait outside with the other spirits?”

“ah! “I came because I have something urgent to tell you.”

The spirit of the abyss opened its eyes wide.

As if I remembered something I had forgotten. Then he immediately shouted in an urgent voice.

“We were attacked! “I need your help!”

“… … what?”

“Uh, does this mean that Noah and Ibella outside were attacked by someone?”

“huh! “There’s a big bird and a snake fighting right now, and I don’t know how much longer they can hold out, so I have to go help them quickly!”

Everyone’s faces hardened at those words.

A divine beast of the Desert Church that can only be dealt with by becoming a master. He heard the river bottom so loud that even Ludrick’s family struggled.

“Okay, this can’t be helped… … .”

“I guess I have no choice but to leave first.”

And this urgent news delivered by the spirit of the abyss was enough reason to break the stubbornness of Laurea and Perticia.

Immediately after everyone’s opinions became unanimous, Laurea looked back at the Spirit of the Abyss and asked.

“Do you know where the road leads outside is? “There is no way to find an exit here.”

“of course. “Leave that to me!”

“great. “Then let’s move right away.”

If you know the exit, there is no need to hesitate.

After completing their judgment, Laurea and the party turned to follow the spirit of the abyss. To save Noah and Ibella who are in danger.

fantasy,