The Academy’s Barbarian Chapter 356

Chapter 71 Crossroads (5)

8.

Last night in the desert.

The group settled down near the bonfire and prepared food to appease their hungry stomachs. It was a time when each person faithfully fulfilled his or her role.

“Oh, by the way.”

Ibella, who was preparing the meat she received from Sirpi, suddenly turned to Noah. She then spoke to her, saying that she had remembered something she had forgotten.

“I suddenly remembered it, it was just yesterday. “Didn’t you go out for a moment while sleeping in the early morning?”

“huh? “Uh, it was like that.”

Noah nodded his head absentmindedly at the suddenly thrown topic. Then Ibella’s question continued again.

“Did you have any business?”

“Ugh, I just can’t sleep.”

“Is that really all it is?”

Ibella asked again with narrowed eyes.

Noah was momentarily taken aback by the appearance as if he was interrogating him. So, at that moment, I was nodding my head without realizing it.

“… … lie.”

A cold voice was heard.

Delia’s voice. She was glancing at her Noah, with an expression similar to this Bella’s.

“You were there with Ulan.”

I almost took my breath away for a moment.

How on earth do you know that? I understand that everyone was asleep at the time?

At that time, a question appeared in Noah’s eyes.

An answer came back that would resolve this.

“I took out insurance just in case.”

“Bo, insurance?”

“okay. “I wanted to monitor if there was a child approaching Ulan while I was asleep.”

With Delia’s answer, translucent eyes appeared on her palm.

The Eye of the Watcher, a type of observation magic.

It is a high-level magic that even has a recording function. Judging by the way he spoke, he probably sprinkled it around the barracks before going to sleep.

“But you’ll get caught.”

“Noah, you can’t believe that Ulan too…” … .”

Following Delia’s answer, Ibella spoke with an expression of confusion. Noah shook his head vigorously and was about to give her an answer.

“are you okay. “Noah is innocent.”

A voice came in to help Noah.

None other than Perticia. Delia asked back with her eyebrows furrowed at her appearance.

“Not guilty? “What’s the evidence?”

“The wind spirits told me. “Nothing happened other than counseling for concerns.”

“Consultation for concerns?”

“It’s a question about the original world.”

At Perticia’s answer, Delia and Ibella’s cold expressions returned to their original state.

Because it was likely enough.

In fact, Noah had a lot of concerns about returning to the original world after everything was over.

“Ah, that was it. I also… … .”

“As expected, it was a misunderstanding, I see.”

The two girls, who realized that they had been mistaken and misunderstood, apologized to Noah for their sudden suspicion.

The peace regained like that.

On the other hand, Noah, who was on the edge of a cliff just a moment ago, broke into a cold sweat without realizing it.

‘It seems like it’s getting worse… … .’

Jealousy, possessiveness, desire to monopolize, etc.

The girls’ feelings for Ulan were on the verge of explosion, as if they were about to explode at any moment. I’m worried that if things continue like this, bloodshed will break out.

‘No, it actually happened.’

At the Desert Church’s banquet, Ian and Sven were properly scolded for laughing.

When Noah thought back to that time, he felt a chill in his stomach. That’s when she looked at her girls with concern in her eyes.

Shoooo! Pow!

Suddenly, a loud noise was heard and white lights spread across the pitch-black night sky. At the same time, the group’s eyes turned to the place where the sound came from.

“huh? what?”

“It looks like firecrackers?”

“no. That… … .”

This is a signal flare mainly used in the Holy Kingdom.

The person who shot it was none other than Sven. Ibella asked back, as if puzzled by his sudden behavior.

“What are you doing all of a sudden?”

“I fired a signal bomb.”

“No, I know that because I was watching, but I was curious why they suddenly fired a flare.”

Just as Sven was about to say something, someone answered before him.

It was Ian.

“Ah, this is to inform the location to those who came from their home country to visit the saint. “They must have been waiting since last week.”

According to the original plan, Ulan and his party should have arrived a week ago.

However, when Ulan fell unconscious in a battle with Largtan, the schedule went awry, and as a result, the timing for joining was off, so they fired a signal to join now.

“Ah, that’s what it was.”

After explaining the whole story.

Ibella nodded as if she understood. Then Perticia, who had been quietly listening to the story, suddenly spoke to Ian and Laurea.

“Then are you going back to the Holy Kingdom?”

After explaining the whole story.

Suddenly, Perticia looked at Ian and Laurea and asked about their future steps. At this, Ian nodded her head without hesitation.

“Yes, unlike you, we are not cadets of Arsene Academy.”

As Ian said, he and Laurea are members of the Holy Kingdom. Therefore, he had no reason or justification to return to Arsene Academy.

“But I’ll see you again soon. As long as the last remaining Lord of the Abyss remains in the Empire.”

Eye of the Abyss, Lacus.

Laurea’s eyes brightened seriously when she mentioned its existence. Then she suddenly turned her gaze to Ulan and spoke as if making a request.

“We will probably be able to meet again in 15 days, so please don’t do anything reckless until then.”

“hmm? “Are you talking to me?”

“… … “Who else is doing reckless things here other than Ulan?”

She responds with an expression of exasperation.

In fact, I had already committed a reckless act before, so I couldn’t help but ask.

Then.

“don’t worry. Because we are there.”

“We will keep a close watch!”

Delia and Perticia suddenly joined in and responded with strangely happy faces.

Of course. I heard that one of my annoying romantic enemies was away for fifteen days at a time.

Laurea also frowned as if she realized what the two’s true intentions were. So, just as she was moving her lips to say something.

“Someone is coming.”

Suddenly, Ulan pursed his lips.

Having reached the level of a superhuman, he now possesses much keener senses than Sven.

Thanks to this, I was able to notice the group approaching here earlier than Sven.

“Someone is coming, maybe a demonic beast?”

“No, it’s a human.”

The number is around thirty.

There was a mix of high-ranking knights and experts, and the leader among them was the strong master.

After this explanation, Ibella unconsciously showed a wary expression. Then suddenly Ian burst into laughter.

“There is no need to be so cautious.”

“Yes? what do you mean?”

“I told you earlier. “It is said that there are people nearby who have come from their home country to visit the saint.”

With the answer that came back, Ibella recalled a memory she had forgotten for a while. The fact that Sven had fired a signal just before we started eating.

It was around this time that I looked embarrassed.

The group of about thirty people that Ulan had mentioned came into view of the group.

After a while, those who appeared were about thirty knights armed with silver armor and shields.

They are none other than comrades who fought together against Asteban during the Siege of Schulfern.

It was the Knights of the Holy Kingdom.

“I meet the saint.”

Among them, the middle-aged knight at the head knelt in front of Laurea and bowed his head.

Leader of the Holy Knights.

Ian’s teacher and Eloden’s strongest force was none other than Paladin Master Cadel Dune Shanktus.

9.

Immediately after joining Cadel.

Before returning to the castle with him, Laurea and Ian briefly talked about what had happened in the desert.

As a result, Cadel’s expression changed moment by moment.

When he first announced that he had joined Muak, his face was stiff, and when he told the story about Kazan Ludrik, his eyes became interested.

How long has it been like that?

As the roaring bonfire died down and the embers almost disappeared, Laurea’s long story finally came to an end.

“A lot has happened.”

Cadel, who had listened to everything that happened in the desert, quietly lowered his head. Then he said a short word mixed with exclamation.

“As expected, you are amazing. “It’s been less than half a year since you defeated the Immortal King in Schulfern, and you’ve already defeated the lord of the giants.”

This was an admiration full of honesty.

Even among all the saints of all time, there has never been one who has accomplished something like this in a short period of time. Laurea, on the other hand, scratched her cheek with an awkward expression.

“Ahaha, thank you for thinking highly of me, but I wasn’t very helpful this time.”

“hmm? What do you mean?”

“On the way, I fell into the giant king’s trap and became nothing more than a lump of luggage. Moreover, it is as if Largtan was subdued by Ulan alone.”

“… … yes?”

Cadel asks blankly.

To him, Laurea briefly explained the level of superhumanity that Ulan had reached.

As the story continued, Cadel’s eyes grew wider and wider. She looked even more surprised than when she heard what had happened in the desert.

After the whole story was explained.

“Is that so. That’s amazing. I never thought there would be another realm beyond the Master… … .”

Cadel repeatedly expressed his admiration.

It was with heated eyes.

Of course. He is a knight who has inherited the noble mission of being a Paladin Master, but he is also a warrior who pursues strength.

“If I get the chance, I’d like to join.”

“I do not care.”

“Haha, I’m glad the answer is refreshing.”

Did you like Ulan’s answer?

Cadel burst out in arrogant laughter. As the conversation was ending, the Holy Knights who had been on guard suddenly approached the bonfire.

“Captain.”

“They say the carriage has arrived.”

At the mention of the carriage that followed, Laurea opened her mouth as if she sensed what would happen next.

“I think it’s time to go back.”

“Yes, I was worried that you might be tired from the forced march through the desert, so I prepared a carriage for you. “I will take care of you.”

Cadel bows his head respectfully.

He stretched out his hand toward Laurea. He was to escort her to her carriage.

But no matter how much time passed, Laurea did not hold onto Cadel’s hand.

“Saint?”

Perhaps feeling puzzled by this, Cadel slightly raised his head and looked at Laurea.

And that moment.

Cadel’s eyes widened.

“… … !”

“Uh, that can’t be right!”

That wasn’t all. The paladins waiting behind also widened their eyes as if they had belatedly noticed Laurea’s condition.

The figure is kneeling with both hands clasped together politely, and a soft light is emitting from the body. This scene can only mean one thing.

It is receiving an oracle.

The moment he realized this, Cadel realized what he had to do and immediately shouted.

“order! “Protect the saint!”

While receiving the oracle, the saint is completely defenseless. Therefore, the Holy Knights, including Cadel, immediately surrounded Laurea.

Ulan and his party were also aware of this situation, so they entered the Four Pillars border with the Holy Knights.

Some time after that.

The light in Laurea’s body gradually became lighter and eventually disappeared completely. Eventually, Lau Lea opened her eyes with a short sigh.

“Whoa, I’m surprised. “I never thought you would talk so suddenly.”

As soon as she finished speaking, the Holy Knights, including Cadel, all kneeled down.

It was to listen to the message of the Holy Spirit. Cadel asked politely on behalf of everyone.

“What does the Holy Ghost say?”

“It was short and simple. The message was that the darkness of the abyss was engulfing the largest of human nations, so we must stop it.”

This was Laurea’s interpretation.

As always, the oracle was delivered in a complicated way. However, no one could refute the interpretation provided by the party who received the trust.

“It is a huge place among the human nations… … .”

“Then you mean the empire.”

After mentioning the existence of the Ruben Empire.

Cadel’s complexion darkened somewhat. An expression that wants to say something. After a while, he kissed his lips with a soft sigh.

“I was going to tell you already, but a strange phenomenon has been happening in the empire recently.”

“yes? “A strange phenomenon?”

“From the ear planted in the capital, news came that an unidentified magical power was observed along with a disturbing energy in the imperial castle.”

The ghost that Kadel refers to refers to the Holy Kingdom’s unofficial intelligence unit. This wasn’t the only suspicious phenomenon they reported.

“They also say that the atmosphere in the capital is brutal.”

“They say that because of the coronation ceremony that will be held soon, if anyone whose identity is unclear or who looks even the slightest bit suspicious is wandering around, they will be caught and detained.”

Additional reports from the Paladins.

Furthermore, Cardel also added additional words.

“And although it hasn’t been confirmed yet, there are constant reports of sightings of the shadow of a gigantic monster in the Capital of Dawn.”

After hearing this, it is definitely a strange phenomenon.

Above all, Ulan and his party knew that the Abyss Lord Lacus and the Abyss Apostles who serve him currently exist in the capital of the empire.

That’s why the strange phenomenon I heard about from Cadel and the paladins felt even more believable.

“It looks like my return will be delayed. sorry. They even prepared a carriage… … .”

“That is absurd. Fulfilling the trust is the top priority above all else.”

Cadel immediately shakes his head.

He immediately answered in a polite tone.

“I will report separately to the King. If you have anything else to share or help with, please let me know.”

No sooner had Cadel finished speaking.

As if waiting for the answer, Laurea opened her backpack and took out something.

Letter in a silk envelope.

She handed it to Cadel as is.

“Then please take this.”

“Is it a letter? Oh, by any chance… … .”

“no. “This is a letter to the Lord.”

“yes? “To me?”

Cadel asked back with a puzzled look.

It would be worth it. If I had something else to say, it would be resolved if I said it now, but I didn’t understand why I had to write it down and hand it over.

In response, Laurea explained the situation.

“Please open it later when you see any suspicious movement in the empire. “I wrote down what I would like to urgently ask the Lord.”

Insurance for the future.

Cadel nodded. This is because he realized the essential meaning of the letter in Laurea’s hand.

“All right. “I will keep that in mind.”

After answering, Cardell put away the letter.

With this, the Holy Knights immediately stood up. It was because of a new mission to convey the oracle received by Laurea to the Holy Kingdom.

“Then I guess we should part ways here.”

“Yes, I hope that the blessings of the stars will be with you in your future.”

“Lord Shanktus, please return home carefully.”

Finally, a short goodbye.

Cadel and the Holy Knights turned around with a solemn salute. After those who came to meet us from Seongguk returned, the night in the desert deepened even further.

And the next day.

The Ulan group, who started early in the morning, finally arrived at their destination that evening.

Right to Arsene Academy.

fantasy,