The Academy’s Barbarian Chapter 317

Chapter 66. Inherited Will (3)

4.

A place where only awkward silence flows.

Noah was visibly upset.

This was because they figured out the identity of the four men and women who appeared when the ceiling collapsed.

‘Masters of the Empire!’

Strong people called the Five Swords.

These are the monsters we faced last time in the Tomb of Zartoum. Noah, who made eye contact with them, bit her lip slightly as if he was nervous.

In fact, this is not the first time I have fought against the Empire’s masters. There was a battle in Zartoum’s tomb last time.

At that time, Rudrik’s family, Ulan, and other warriors participated in the fight, leading the battle to victory relatively easily.

‘But it’s different now.’

A situation where there are no Ulan or other warriors.

The only forces that can stand against them are Ludric’s two subordinates.

Of course, that side was missing Istan, but even taking that into account, there were three masters, so this side was inferior in terms of strength.

‘Above all… … .’

There was clear evidence that this battle was going to be difficult. That was the system notification message that unfolded before my eyes.

[alarm]

▶The Trial of the Hero – Challenge Begins

▶Challenge: [Ibella Eleaad]

[Time remaining until trial completion]: TBC

The hero’s trials that Ibella undergoes.

According to Noah’s experience who has played the original game countless times. This means that this battle will be the death line for Ibella.

Now that the ordeal has begun, the goal of which is to overcome the hardships of death, gain enlightenment, and grow, the battle will naturally become more arduous and difficult.

‘You have to come to your senses.’

That’s why Noah patted his cheek vigorously to regain his cool. At that moment, she was tying the amulet in her arms to prepare for the fight.

Suddenly, someone spoke to Noah.

“Why are you here… … .”

Seorik al-Ghorfant.

He is a strong man called the King of the West, an honorary professor at Arsene Academy and the guardian of Ulan and Noah.

Of the three that appear in front of us, the one who is closest to Noah. But she was not in a position to have a friendly conversation right now.

“… … Could it be that they joined hands with heretics?”

Theoric’s eyes turn cold.

It was natural to think that way.

Currently, there were two candidates for the next leader of the Desert Church by Noah’s side. Meanwhile, Noah quickly shook his head at Seorik’s words.

“No, that’s not it.”

“You’re not collaborating with the infidels?”

At that time, a voice suddenly intervened.

A brown-haired female knight, Limeren Lapidis.

She glared fiercely at Noah and Ibella with eyes full of distrust.

“Then how on earth are you going to explain this situation of being protected by Rudrik’s family?”

“that… … .”

Noah, who was about to say something, closed his mouth.

This is because Rimmer exuded a spirit of murderous intent that made his body tremble.

Noah, on the other hand, quickly regained his senses.

She, too, has been through numerous encounters with the Ulan group so far. So she answered the questions with a confident look, rather than a cowed look.

“There are circumstances that make it unavoidable.”

“circumstances? “What are the circumstances?”

“It’s hard to say right now. “If I were to explain it, even if I spent a whole day on it, it wouldn’t be enough.”

What Noah said was true.

To tell the story of the abyss and the warriors, and even the ten heroes including Kazan Rudrik, three days and three nights would not be enough.

“However, we have no intention of antagonizing the empire. “I hope you know this much.”

“No, I can’t believe it.”

Rimmer’s eyes turn cold.

She immediately cut off Noah’s words, then raised her sword and pointed in Noah’s direction.

“Staying with those who kidnapped the princess is like turning the empire into an enemy.”

Rimmer’s sword was aimed at Sirpi.

Noah sighed inwardly at the answer he received. I tried to avoid conflict as much as possible, but it seems I was destined to fight in the end.

‘Well, since the Trial of the Hero has been activated, a battle will inevitably occur no matter what happens.’

After making a cool decision, Noah focused his mind to prepare for the fight. At that time, Seorik, who had been quiet, spoke again.

“I’m giving you one last chance.”

“If there’s a chance… … ?”

“Come here. “Then I’ll pretend that what I just saw never happened.”

He stretched out his hand toward Noah.

A suggestion to abandon the heretics, turn away from Ludric’s family, and stand on the side of the empire. Noah shook his head with a bitter expression.

“I’m sorry, Marquis.”

Like you can’t do that.

Seorik’s face became as hard as stone at the refusal that came back. Next, Barka, who had been listening to the conversation in silence, smiled.

“Then there is only one answer.”

A gray-white aura wrapped around a great sword.

There was no need for further conversation after that.

The moment Barka took a step forward with ferocious momentum, he rushed towards Noah at lightning speed.

However, the raid ended in failure.

[Caw!]

A wall of flame blocking Barca.

It was thanks to Ludrick’s descendants, the strange birds, protecting Noah. With this as a signal, Seorik and Rimmer also entered the battlefield.

Then.

“Noah!”

Ibella let out an urgent cry.

Turquoise eyes pointing to the battlefield.

However, her gaze was not directed at Seoric or Rimmer, but at the wizard beyond them.

‘Demuel Ron Dermore.’

Seeing him chanting an unknown magic, Noah quickly unfolded the amulet.

In order to activate the technique that destroyed Delia’s magic when she faced her in the Academy’s selection competition in the past.

[alarm]

*Shortcut skill 17, activated

*Intermediate Spell: 【Demon Spirit’s Gluttony】

―The magical spirit in the amulet swallowed the other person’s magic and magical power. ‘■■: Abyssal Swamp (Level 5)’ disappears.

‘also… … .’

Noah’s eyes sank low at the notification message that unfolded before his eyes. It was because of a magic called Swamp that drew the abyss.

That is the magic of the Abyss worshipers.

At the point of using it, Noah was confident. There is no doubt that Demuel Ron Dermore is the Apostle of the Abyss.

“… … .”

Meanwhile, Demuel, whose magic was interrupted by Noah’s intervention, looked at her with cold eyes.

Then, seeing the magic being chanted again, Noah took out the Talisman of Gluttony and shouted.

“Leave the Count to me!”

He was prepared to destroy everything, no matter what magic he used.

Around the time when the invisible war between mages and shamans began. On the other side, a battle of a different kind was going on.

Grumble! Quaaaaaaaaa!

Ludrick’s household and the three masters of the empire.

The battlefield, filled with flames and poisonous fog, was in the midst of a fierce battle as if it would not tolerate the approach of criminals.

The battle that continued with each other’s territories overlapping made it impossible for Muak, the desert warriors, and even Ibella to intervene.

However, she didn’t really care.

‘I have other things to do.’

Protecting Noah.

I thought it was the job of Ludric’s family to deal with the empire’s masters. From the beginning, she was powerless in the Master’s domain.

But at that moment.

An unexpected situation occurred.

Kwaaaaaaaaaaaa!

A poisonous snake that was engaged in a close fight with the masters was suddenly thrown against the wall. As a result, the axis of balance collapsed, creating a gap, and the masters did not miss this.

“Leave this to me, Lord Varka!”

Seoric swinging his sword at the monster.

Rimer, who keeps poisonous snakes in check.

The moment a perfect confrontation was established, Barca kicked the ground. To rule out anything that interferes with the battle after Ludrick’s family.

“Gotcha, heretic!”

The person he is targeting is Noah Darshen.

He is the one who has been constantly interfering with Demuel’s magic since the battle began.

But just before he blew off Noah’s head, her body was suddenly pushed back. As if someone was pulling me from behind.

“what… … .”

Immediately afterwards, a sharp sword shot out.

It was Ibella Elead’s sword.

Kaang! Kaga-ga-gak-!

Swords clashing with each other. But the standoff did not last long. This is because Bella, who felt the strong power from Barka’s strike, let go of her sword strike.

“Ugh!”

It is truly a sword strike with tremendous power.

It’s a shame that I noticed it halfway through and let it go. If I had been a little late, my wrist would have been crushed.

Although we barely escaped the crisis, it is still too early to feel at ease. Because Barka had no intention of gently sending away the intruder who intervened on Noah’s behalf.

“If you want to die first, I will do so!”

Barca’s daily steps.

And that moment.

Suddenly his appearance disappeared.

“… … !?”

To be precise, I could no longer follow his movements and sword with my eyes. The moment Bella realized this, she felt a chill run down her spine.

It was because I realized it too late.

That you’re trapped in an area.

Creepy!

Instinctive fear of death.

Ibella’s face became noticeably pale as fear overtook her entire body. The moment I sensed her death, an old memory of her suddenly came to mind.

“Abandon your family’s swordsmanship, Ibella.”

I heard it somewhere.

It is said that right before a person faces death, the memories he has accumulated so far flash by like a flash of light.

I guess this is it.

“You have a talent for swordsmanship. But your family’s swordsmanship is not good enough to hold onto the talent you have.”

However, what is currently passing through Ibella’s mind is not the memories of her birth and upbringing, but only the advice she heard from Ulan. Thinking back to her time, Bella nodded her head inwardly.

‘that’s right. So I did as I was told.’

Following Ulan’s advice, she abandoned her family’s swordsmanship and began looking for her own sword.

And this was correct.

Ever since she escaped from Deorg’s swordsmanship, Ibella has continued to grow remarkably. She went on to create a sword technique that only she could use.

‘but… … .’

We soon encountered a new problem.

Just a physical limitation.

The point was that there was a limit to the physical abilities and stamina that a woman’s body could achieve.

Ibella realized this while fighting against the descendants of Asteban, the undead lord.

‘So I found another number.’

A sword that pursues accuracy, a little different from the swords you have swung so far. A sword technique that can sever a vital point with a single strike.

The moment she found the fastest path to the answer, Ibella jumped over the wall that blocked her path and reached the level of expert.

‘It’s all thanks to Ulan.’

Ibella was able to grow and become stronger after meeting Ulan, being with him, and wanting to stand proudly by Ulan’s side.

I thought that time would continue like that.

However, the moment she entered his territory while facing the sword of the North, Barca, and even felt death, she realized it too late.

That I am so weak.

I had to grow faster and stronger. However, Bella couldn’t do that, and in the end, death came right in front of her like now.

‘… … no.’

I don’t want to die yet.

Even if this is a confirmed death, I don’t want to end up in a place like this.

I want to stand by Ulan’s side and fight proudly with him at least once.

‘Please just a little longer… … .’

I hoped that I would be given at least a moment.

So Ibella tried to move her body.

It might have seemed like an ugly struggle, but it didn’t matter. A time when I was struggling to somehow survive.

‘uh?’

Suddenly I felt a sense of discomfort.

‘Why the sword… … .’

It must have been quite some time, but Barka’s sword still hasn’t reached him. Even though the sword attack took place within the territory.

Even if death is just around the corner, it is a strange situation. Then, there was something that instantly caught Ibella’s attention.

‘Geomro (劍路)?’

The trajectory of the sword. Or the afterimage of a sword.

He could see the path of the sword flying towards his neck. At the same time, I felt confident. I am confident that if I block that sword path, I can escape death.

Of course, it could be an illusion.

But there was a possibility of trying, so Ibella twisted her body with all her might.

‘in action!’

In order to escape from the sword road, I tried to move my body with all the strength I had in order to block Barca’s sword strike that was about to reach the end of the road.

Does this earnestness work?

Just before Barka’s sword passed through the path, she managed to twist her body. At the same time, frozen time began to flow again.

Suddenly!

Barca’s sword slices through the air, cutting off several strands of Ibella’s hair. Bella was convinced by the sword strike that barely grazed her neck.

‘I can see Geomro!’

Turquoise eyes were colored with hope.

The look in the eyes of someone who has found a way out. At the same time, this Bella raised all her senses to the limit, and was able to understand and predict Barka’s sword path.

To escape death.

To survive, she focused on swinging the sword with everything she had.

And finally-.

Ibella’s sword touched Barka’s sword.

Ga-ga-ga-ga-gak! Kaaaang!

“… … !”

A crack appeared on Barca’s face.

It was accompanied by a somewhat embarrassed expression.

“what? how… … .”

You defeated the sword attack within the area, right?

Could it be a coincidence? With a guess running through his mind, Barca swung his sword again. But again, something unexpected happened.

A great sword that cuts through empty air.

At the same time, in that split second, Ibella’s sword struck back through the slight gap that had appeared.

Barca’s eyes widened.

It had to be that way. Because this is his territory. Of course, time for those who are not masters is frozen.

‘however… … .’

Ibella moved.

He swung his sword while avoiding sword strikes within his own territory, and even counterattacked.

Seeing Ibella swinging her sword with an expressionless face and eyes as calm as a lake shining, Barca swallowed a groan as if she realized something.

“… … Could it be that you have fallen into a state of selflessness?”

Ecstasy.

A level that anyone who walks the path of the sword reaches at least once. In this state, you ignore all surrounding situations and focus solely on your sword.

Before entering the state of selflessness, Ibella remained at the level of expert. Then, there is only one meaning that she has entered the state of selflessness.

‘Master’s Wall!’

To overcome this and become a master.

Barka, who understood the situation, tried to swing his sword with all his might. He may become a tricky enemy in the future, so I want to nip his threat in the bud.

But then, there was an interruption.

“Tsk!”

Barca’s posture suddenly collapses.

As the central axis tilted, the sword strike with all his might narrowly grazed Ibella’s head.

Immediately after the turning blow failed, Barka suddenly confirmed the identity of what had disturbed him and let out a harsh roar.

“You damned infidel!”

The identity of the sudden interruption is none other than Sirphy Rudric. She had used her shadow magic to break Barca’s posture.

A terrifying killing spree that will soon explode.

However, this was a clear mistake.

────!

The moment Barca looked at Sirpi.

His gaze was focused on the moment when he had quietly stepped aside from the battlefield, and Ibella’s sword flew in, tearing the space.

Kwaaaaaaaaaaaa!

A loud roar was heard immediately afterwards.

As cloudy dust rose, something bounced off the battlefield. The man rolling on the floor with a great sword was none other than Barca.

“Bah, Lord Barca!”

“What is this…?” … .”

Seorik and Rimmer shouted urgently.

At that moment, a fierce sword wind suddenly swirled, and the dust that had enveloped Ibella and Barca flew away all at once.

Noah’s eyes widened when he saw Ibella appear as the dust cleared. Afterwards she started to have tears in her eyes.

“Ahhh… … !”

This was partly because he was relieved to see Ibella safe, but more than that, the fundamental reason was the golden aura wrapped around her sword.

It is a sword of insight that creates gaps.

The symbol that made Ibella Elead called the pinnacle of the sword in the original work. This scene means only one thing.

It was the birth of Geomhee (劍姬).

fantasy,