The Academy’s Barbarian Chapter 343

Chapter 69. clash (7)

10.

“There is a potion in the saintess’s backpack!”

It was Ian’s voice.

After apprehending the situation at the rear, he once again let out a thunderous cry.

“Please use it on Ibella! “It’s a potion with a healing spell, so simple first aid will be possible!”

“… … !”

If you have the potion, you can save Ibella.

After hearing Ian’s explanation, Sirpi hurriedly searched Laurea’s backpack and found the potion. But there was a problem I hadn’t even thought of.

“Ah!”

This is because the moment I touched the surface of the potion, I felt a hot pain as if I had touched fire.

There is only one reason. It was because of the sacred symbol engraved by Laurea herself.

“shit! Of course… … !”

Ian, seeing this, crumpled his face.

That’s a kind of safety device put in place to prevent unauthorized beings from using the potion.

This was probably done to prevent anyone other than the hero from using the potion. At this, Ian turned to the side and shouted urgently.

“Sven!”

“Ugh! “Why are you calling me?”

“I will block this area, so go and use the potion on Ibella!”

Sven should be able to touch the potion.

At Ian’s request, Sven opened his eyes and shouted as if asking what he was talking about.

“what? But on your own… … .”

“It’s okay if it’s just for a little while!”

First of all, saving Ibella comes first.

Sven, who understood Ian’s meaning, thought for a moment and then nodded.

“… … okay. “Then just hang in there.”

Immediately after giving his decisive answer, Sven ran towards the rear at high speed.

Then, he snatched up the potion that had fallen on the floor and immediately applied it to Ibella’s wound. Then, after a while, she noticed that Bella’s complexion had improved considerably.

“Are you feeling better now?”

“For now, I put out the urgent fire. But it seems difficult to completely cure it with potions alone.”

“Then how…” … .”

“I guess I should use a healing spell.”

The most obvious thing is to receive Laurea’s healing spell. Her divine power is so effective that even her severed arms and legs can be reattached.

But it is impossible in the current situation.

Therefore, Sven came up with the second solution that had the least possibility.

“Or join Noah.”

“No, Noah?”

“okay. That guy must have some clever tricks. “This is a guy who has overcome countless difficulties together with Ulan.”

So there must be a solution.

Sven believed so.

After the conversation ended, just as I was getting up to join Ian again, Ibella suddenly turned around.

“Ugh! S, Sven… … ?”

“You managed to come to your senses.”

Perhaps thanks to Laurea’s potion, Ibella quickly opened her eyes. Her complexion was still pale, but it was fortunate that she had regained consciousness.

“But you shouldn’t move yet. “Because we barely provided first aid.”

“But if it continues like this… … .”

“are you okay. it will work out somehow.”

Of course, dealing with the giants with Ian alone is quite difficult and arduous.

Still, it wasn’t enough to kill him, so Sven shrugged his shoulders as if it wasn’t a big deal.

“I’m resting here for the time being. “He’s going to have a hard time doing it alone, so I’ll help him.”

After finishing what he had to say, Sven turned around.

Just as I was about to move to join Ian, I suddenly heard a voice grabbing my foot.

It was Sirpi Rudrik’s voice.

“… … wait for me.”

“why? “Is there anything else you want to say?”

“I have a way.”

“How?”

Sven tilts his head as if wondering.

Sirpi answered with a somewhat stern expression.

“How to escape from here.”

“really? But by what means?”

Sven asked back with a surprised face.

It wasn’t just that.

Ibella, who had been quietly listening to the story, looked at Sirpi with her eyes wide open.

Sirpi, receiving the attention of both of them, began to talk in a calm tone.

“I am a shadow caster.”

A magician who literally manipulates shadows.

This belongs to a fairly rare category.

Even in the Desert Cult, shadow casters are few and rare.

Of course, that doesn’t mean the reviews are good.

Most of the techniques used by shadow casters are not very helpful in battle.

This was also one of the reasons why Sirpi had the least power among the religious leader candidates. However, it may be helpful in the current situation.

“And among the spells I can use, there is one that allows you to move beyond the shadow that is in contact with the shadow.”

This is a technique called shadow passage.

Through this, Sirpi can freely move between shadows.

In fact, when I cooperated with Professor Direk in the past, I was able to freely visit the 2nd and 3rd areas of the Fountain of Magic through this.

“You can move beyond the shadows?”

Sven and Ibella’s eyes widened somewhat at Sirpi’s answer. It was because I had seen an ability similar to the technique that Sirpi had just mentioned.

“It’s like…” … .”

“It’s like the bridge of light used by Laurea.”

Sven muttered softly.

‘Bridge of Light’ is one of Laurea’s unique prayers and is a spell that allows you to travel anywhere where sunlight, starlight, or moonlight touches.

An ability similar to instantaneous movement.

The Shadow Passage ability that Sirpi mentioned was also slightly different in terms of conditions, but the effect was almost similar to that of the Bridge of Light.

However, there was one question.

“We know something similar, though.”

“Isn’t that type of magic or incantation usually only able to be moved by the caster alone?”

First of all, the Bridge of Light was like that.

So I asked back as if I was puzzled, and soon Sirpi’s answer came back.

“In general, yes. but… … .”

“but?”

“It’s a different story when you use castings.”

Fetish.

This is an object imbued with a curse or magic. It is a catalyst that amplifies the magic when using it.

After answering, Sirpi took something out of her pocket and handed it to Sven and Ibella.

“huh? what’s this?”

“It kind of looks like a fingernail?”

“that’s right. These are my fingernails. “It was pulled out intact.”

With the answer returned, Sven and Ibella’s expressions became somewhat reluctant. As if he was hesitating whether he could have something like this.

Then.

Sirpi added an explanation.

“If you use a technique while holding this on your body, you can all move together.”

All the way to the end where shadow and shadow are connected.

And now, this place is filled with the darkness of the abyss, so the entire space is in shadow.

This means that you can use the shadow passage to move as far outside the crack as possible. Sven looked at Sirpi as if he was puzzled.

“No, if there was such a good technique, why didn’t you use it a long time ago and keep quiet until now…” … .”

I was about to ask him if he had kept his mouth shut.

Sirpi looked back at Sven. He then revealed why he had been forced to remain silent until now.

“It was something that required determination.”

“… … .”

A very short answer.

Sven, on the other hand, kept his mouth shut.

Because it’s a familiar look.

The look in the eyes that could only be seen on soldiers prepared to die. In other words, those were eyes that only those who risked their lives could have.

“are you okay. “Now that I have made up my mind.”

Shadow passage is one of the forbidden techniques.

The reason it was designated as a banned technique even though it had no particularly unethical effect was because the cost required to activate it was the user’s vitality.

So Sirpi also used the shadow passage only when it was deemed absolutely necessary.

‘Of course, when moving alone, you don’t need as much vitality as you think… … .’

As with all types of witchcraft, the larger the scale, the greater the cost.

Considering this, if you want to use the Shadow Passage for all of the people present, you will have to sacrifice the majority of Sirpi’s life force as a price.

Moreover, this is not the only problem.

‘We don’t have enough power to move everyone.’

The point is that there is a limit.

There are only seven people who can move Sirpi by sacrificing all their main strength and vitality. This means that at least one must remain here.

This is truly a harsh choice.

It’s like forcing a sacrifice.

But there was no need to worry. As I said before, Sirpi has already made up her mind.

‘I must stay.’

That is the wisest choice.

Even if you survive anyway, there is nothing to do. Now that Arena Rudrik is gone, there is a high possibility that the next leader will be Muak Rudrik, whose power is still strong.

‘Whereas I have nothing.’

No support, no strength, nothing.

Because there was no future, Sirpi was able to decide his own fate with a lighter heart.

Also, saving the warriors was like carrying on the legacy of his ancestor Kazan Ludrik, so it can be disguised as a good cause.

‘therefore… … .’

Let’s risk our lives to evacuate them.

Sirpi decided to do so. So he turned to Sven and added:

“Instead, I need time to prepare the technique.”

“Leave it to me. “I will earn you as much money as you want.”

“And since the magic’s effective range is narrow, Ulan must also be nearby. that… … .”

“I will deliver that.”

Just as I was about to continue speaking, Ian suddenly broke into the conversation. Sirpi asked back with a surprised face.

“yes? But how… … ?”

“Among the ancient sacred prayers, there are some that have the power of a message. “This is my first time using it, but it will work out somehow.”

A sacred spell that allows you to convey simple words or thoughts to someone far away. After answering, Ian immediately recited a prayer.

Then, Ulan, who was fighting Largtan from afar, suddenly glanced this way, and Ian nodded. Ulan also nodded his head.

“It seems like you understand roughly.”

“Yes, I think it was delivered correctly.”

With this, all preparations are complete.

All that needs to be done now is to complete the shadow passage technique while the warriors bide their time.

Sirpi took out another claw from her arms and placed it in the hands of the three unconscious warriors.

‘The one remaining fingernail… … .’

When Ulan comes nearby in the future, I plan to hand it over to him. Then, the seven warriors except yourself will climb up the crack safely.

Just when I was trying to concentrate on the technique.

“… … Sirpi.”

Suddenly a familiar voice knocked on my ear.

It was Ibella’s voice. She asked, looking at Sirpi with a somewhat anxious expression.

“Are you sure it’s okay?”

“Yes, I’m fine, I’m resting well.”

Perhaps he had a bad premonition.

Ybella has always had a strangely good intuition. After finishing her recollection, Sir Pi smiled and nodded her head.

‘… … Ibella.’

She risked her life to save herself.

Ibella said Sirpi was her friend. She said that she could not stand to see her die, and she further understood her situation.

This was the same for Sirpi.

For Sirpi, the first friend he made after leaving the desert was Ibella.

And a little while ago, when Ibella fell unconscious, Sirpi was finally able to face her honest feelings.

‘I want to save Ibella.’

He didn’t want to let the woman who still called him his friend die like this, even though he had lied to her countless times.

That’s why Sirpi started preparing the technique with a face full of determination, even willing to die.

Some time after that.

“This preparation is almost complete.”

“That means… … !”

“Yes, everyone please come to my side!”

After completing all preparations, Sirpi shouted at Ian and Sven. As a result, Ian gradually took a step back while dealing with the giants, and little by little, he narrowed the gap between him and Sirpi.

At the same time, he once again recited a prayer to Ulan, who was fighting with Largtan. It was to tell them to hurry up and come back because the shadow passage would be completed soon.

“uh?”

But Ulan was steadfast.

He was still fighting with Largtan, clashing weapons, and showed no signs of coming this way. Sven frowned and asked back.

“what? “Are you sure you conveyed it correctly?”

“Yes, I would, but why…” … .”

The moment when Ian’s eyes wavered once.

Ulan, who was stuck like a rock, took a step back little by little. The group breathed a sigh of relief and waited for Ulan to join them.

However, the distance did not narrow at all, and in the meantime, the shadow passage was close to completion.

“Ulan! “Come a little closer!”

Did you feel nervous about this situation?

Ibella raised her voice again and shouted.

But at that moment, an answer that no one expected came from Ulan.

“Go first.”

“… … what?”

Ibella’s face was blank.

It’s not just her. She gave Ian, Svendo, and even Syrpy a puzzled look.

Afterwards, Ibella, who managed to understand Ulan’s meaning, stuttered and spoke.

“W-what does that mean… … . You don’t mean to stay here alone, do you? huh?”

“Someone has to stay anyway.”

“Ulan!”

“If you can’t tie Largtan’s feet, you’ll have to run away and he’ll catch up to you quickly.”

What Ulan said was true.

Even if you are lucky enough to escape, it is difficult to escape Largtan. It has a much wider sensory range than Ulan.

“So go. “I will buy time.”

“no! “How could I leave you alone!”

Ibella shook her head vigorously.

As if he would not follow Ulan’s words no matter what. Then, looking at him with shaking eyes, he shouted persuasively.

“Ooh, you promised us. “I won’t do anything reckless, I won’t be left alone!”

“sorry.”

At that moment, I was speechless.

Just as knights value their honor, Ulan cited a promise he cherished, but he admitted that he broke his promise too easily.

The moment she encountered this attitude, Ibella widened her eyes as if she realized something.

“I was planning on doing this from the beginning… … .”

No answer came back.

But there was no need to listen. Because Ulan’s expression already said it all.

“Well, the technique will soon be completed! “Please come here quickly, Ulan!”

Sirpi also shouted urgently.

If things continue like this, the most powerful force in the hero party will be left alone here. This was not what she wanted, so she cried out earnestly.

Then Ulan’s answer came back.

“do not worry.”

After shaking my head lightly.

He grinned. It was the smile of someone who was confident of victory, something he had not smiled in his past life.

“I win this time.”

“No, Ulan!”

Ibella cried out as she looked at Ulan’s brightly smiling face. But her voice did not reach Ulan.

Saaaaa!

A voice that was swallowed up in the air.

Furthermore, even the hand that had been stretched out to hold Ulan disappeared, wrapped in pitch black shadow. Sirpi’s shadow passage had been activated.

Some time after that.

The battlefield was covered in the darkness of the abyss.

fantasy,