The Academy’s Barbarian Chapter 47

(One)

Chapter 14. What does it matter?

One.

First Thursday of March.

It was a particularly chilly morning, perhaps because it rained early in the morning.

A crowd of about two hundred people gathered in the training hall of the Military Studies Department.

Boys and girls with young faces.

They were freshmen at Arsene Academy.

“As previously announced, today we will be holding a selection contest for the right to participate in the mock contest!”

A shout that echoes throughout the training ground.

It was Ethan Arnoff, a professor in the Department of Military Studies.

He explained the day’s schedule step by step with his characteristic grim face.

“First of all, there will be a preliminary round in the morning! “It will be conducted in a format where participants from each class will compete against each other and then select a certain number of people.”

After pausing for a moment.

He glanced at the schedule.

“Next, after lunch. In the afternoon, the top 10 finalists who will participate in the mock battle will be determined through the finals.”

Top 10 people.

They are qualified to participate in mock battles and are given the opportunity to receive investment from nobles of each country.

“Finally, we select the strongest among the top 10 and then entrust the selected person as leader. “Do you have any questions about the content up to this point?”

No questions were asked.

Instead, the intestines became agitated.

“The strongest among the top 10?”

“Then it’s as if the leader has been decided.”

“Of course it’s those barbarians, right?”

“that’s right. “I heard you’re an expert?”

The preliminaries haven’t even been played yet, but the results are already being predicted.

It would be worth it.

Because this rumor has been going around recently.

『Ulan is a skilled expert.』

I don’t know where the rumor came from.

However, this rumor quickly spread throughout the academy. And now it is almost accepted as fact.

No, correct me.

Actually, I know where the rumor came from.

At least that was the case with Ethan. Because this rumor was leaked by Ethan himself.

‘To be exact, I spread a false rumor.’

He spread the rumor at the direction of his superiors.

Instructions came directly from the dean of the Military Studies Department, Bergé Erkazan, and the military department of the empire.

Hide the true power of Ulan, make up false information and spread rumors. The reason why the higher-ups gave this order was obvious.

‘If the truth is found out, there will be chaos.’

Not 9 out of 10 times, absolutely.

First of all, there are many experts in the empire.

Even if we only look at the officially calculated numbers, it is as many as the number of freshmen gathered here.

‘But the Master is different.’

If the Expert is a tactical weapon that can change the course of battle, the Master is a strategic weapon that can even change the flow of war.

To put it mildly, there was a saying like this:

It is said that the number of masters is the power of a nation.

Also, in special cases, a Master who goes beyond human limitations has greater value than an Archmage.

If in this situation.

What if Ulan turns out to be the Master?

‘Fierce competition will begin.’

A neutral force that does not belong to any country.

Moreover, if the Ulan are successful in appeasing them, more than 10,000 barbarians will follow them to the borderlands.

The Empire did not want this situation.

So I just hit the player.

By spreading false information, we prevent competitors from easily obtaining the truth.

‘Of course, I’ll get caught someday…’

Just as you cannot cover the sky with your palm.

Someday the truth will be revealed.

But it still doesn’t matter. Until then, the Empire had planned to capture Ulan somehow.

“Sleep, be quiet. “I’m not finished talking yet.”

After getting out of my thoughts.

Ethan spoke again.

“Please note that this selection process has been changed so that other faculties can also apply. So, if you want to participate, don’t worry.”

“······.”

But there were no applicants.

Of course. In preliminary competitions and mock competitions, the results are determined solely by combat ability, rather than based on each individual’s specialty.

A training ground shrouded in silence.

As if Ethan had roughly anticipated the situation, he got to the point with an indifferent expression.

“Then the preliminaries will begin now.”

The current time is 10 am sharp.

After all eight classes’ preliminaries are over, lunch time begins. Ethan said as he took out a box full of his magic beads.

“The battlefield is the entire training ground. Fight until there are three or fewer people from each group. “If you’re someone who has experienced the Great Battle, you’ll understand what I’m talking about, right?”

Of course I understood.

Some students grinned.

“For your information, the order has already been decided. Yesterday, the professors in each class had a ladder climbing competition. “First of all, the first order starts from class 2.”

As soon as Ethan finished speaking.

Students from class 2 rushed in.

A total of ten students. Among them, only three can advance to the finals. Meanwhile, Ibella looked at the turntable and muttered.

“Well, we’re the last ones.”

“I guess so.”

“I guess Professor Miel chose his turn well.”

Ulan nodded silently.

Actually, it was a good turn for him.

While I was watching the battle between the 2nd class.

Suddenly, Ibella spoke up.

“Hey, Ulan.”

“hmm?”

“Who do you think will make it through the preliminaries? So, not in class 2, but in our class.”

“It’s me, you, and Noah.”

Immediate answer without hesitation.

It was an answer filled with strong confidence.

“what? Noah?”

On the other hand, she tilted her head.

It was accompanied by a puzzled expression.

“But isn’t he physically weak?”

“Fighting is not done with physical strength.”

“When you say something like that, it somehow seems incredibly unconvincing…”

Ibella smiled awkwardly.

Ulan, on the other hand, remained serious.

“Noah has talent as a shaman.”

This was an obvious fact.

Even out of all the shamans I’ve met in my past life, I’ve never come across anyone as skilled as Noah.

Among them, what Ulan values ​​most is the speed at which the technique is activated.

‘Shamans are at a disadvantage in battle compared to wizards.’

There is only one reason.

This was because the time to activate the spell was significantly longer than that of magic. Of course, I don’t know why such a difference occurs.

‘But Noah…’

Completes the technique faster than magic. On the way from the grassland to the academy, Ulan had seen such a scene several times.

So I declared with certainty.

“I also have quite a bit of combat experience, so I’m sure I’ll pass at least the preliminaries.”

“really? That’s surprising. “It doesn’t look like that.”

Turquoise eyes turned to Noah.

With a gaze full of curiosity.

Meanwhile, around that time. Noah, who was alone in the corner, frowned and looked sullen.

‘Mr. Woo. ‘Can you hear everything!?’

The reason she was alone was simple.

Because each department has separate seating areas.

As a result, Noah suddenly found himself alone and his shoulders trembled with an angry look on his face.

‘I even heard something like that…’

You can’t fall.

Even if you come here, you will somehow pass!

While I was reaffirming my resolve, Ibella’s voice was heard from far away again.

“Anyway, I was really surprised.”

“what?”

“Ulan’s skills.”

Ibella suddenly showed her face.

Then he clenched his fists.

“I always thought I was at the level of an advanced knight, but I never thought I would be an expert.”

In this case, it is understandable that he fainted.

Because the level of expert is that great.

When her eyes sparkled with longing.

Noah also nodded in agreement.

‘Originally, Ulan should be pounding on the expert wall by now.’

Afterwards, he became an expert at the age of eighteen.

According to the original story, yes.

On the other hand, currently, Ulan has become an expert a year earlier. Of course, it wasn’t surprising. Because I had a guess.

‘It’s probably because I got Kazan.’

The imprint of a hero, Kazan.

Since I received the blessing of being called a rare fraud item, I could somewhat understand the fact that it had surpassed the time limit of about a year.

That was around the time I was finishing my speculation.

Suddenly, a shout was heard that shattered my thoughts.

“Next turn is class 1!”

“Students from Class 1 who wish to participate in the preliminary round should gather at the training site immediately!”

Ethan and other professors shout.

As soon as these words were finished, the surrounding area suddenly became noisy.

“what? If it’s class 1, it’s definitely…”

“You’re in the class where Delia Arpen is, right?”

“That’s right! “Let’s go see it quickly!”

“Ah, I have no choice but to see this.”

Star Witch, Delia Arpen.

This is an opportunity to watch the genius wizard who is highly anticipated by everyone fight. It was natural for the students to be excited.

‘Then I’d like to take a look too.’

Because this is my first time actually seeing it with my own two eyes.

With a face filled with anticipation.

Noah quickly got up from his seat.

2.

Meanwhile, at that time.

The atmosphere at the training ground was quite brutal.

The battle hadn’t even started yet, but the formation had already been completed.

A formation of nine students forming a tight siege, with Delia Arpen at the center.

The moment I saw this scene.

Students from other departments booed.

“Wow, isn’t that a bit too much?”

“Do you really want to do that?”

“Boo! “It’s disgusting, it’s shameful!”

“Are all Class 1 guys just cowards?”

Repeated booing and ridicule.

On the other hand, the students surrounding Delia did not blink an eye. It’s because everyone knew it. What a powerful monster Delia Arpen is.

Then.

Suddenly, Ybella burst into laughter.

“For some reason, it reminds me of the special skills test.”

I think I know what you’re talking about.

It was probably reminiscent of when Ulan participated in the Great Battle. Back then, a scene almost similar to now unfolded.

“Oh right. Ulan.”

“······?”

“You’re not planning on swallowing the marble this time, are you?”

“I won’t swallow it this time.”

A resolute negative answer came back.

Last time, I swallowed it without realizing it and had a hard time expelling it. So I just thought about hiding it in a reasonably safe place.

“Battle begins!”

Then at that moment.

With a signal, Class 1’s great fight began.

The students who were forming a siege kicked the ground without even thinking about who would go first.

“Don’t stop! Just run!”

“You can’t give them time to chant!”

A face filled with firm determination.

The students arrived right in front of Delia in an instant. Then he swung the weapon in his hand without any hesitation.

“Aaaah!”

“What should I do, I can’t see it!”

Was it because the results were obvious?

Short screams were heard here and there. But this was just a useless worry.

puck! Quack! Ujijik!

With a loud noise.

Because all the weapons aimed at Delia were destroyed at once.

“W-what?!”

“No way, chanting already…!”

The moment the students holding the broken weapons looked surprised, they heard the voices of their colleagues behind them.

“Everyone step back!”

“I’ll be pouring magic on you soon!”

It looks like our wizards’ chanting has ended.

The students who were attached to Delia immediately backed away. With this as a signal, all kinds of attack magic poured towards Delia.

bang! Quaaaang! Pow!

The ground shakes and makes a loud noise.

After a while, the dust cleared. Delia appeared in perfect condition.

“Wow, this is crazy…”

“What on earth did you do?!”

At this point, the students who were watching also began to get a little agitated. Even Bella, who was unfamiliar with her magic, opened her eyes wide as if she was surprised.

Ulan, on the other hand, was calm.

The magic that Delia used was something I had often seen in my past life.

‘A curtain of stars.’

A magic that wraps the entire body in layers of star magic and protects the body as much as possible.

In other words, it is a type of defensive magic.

However, unlike ordinary defensive magic, it was very effective. It was able to block magic of level 5 or lower and even the mana sword of a mid-level knight.

And now.

There was no one who could pierce the curtain there.

‘It’s Delia’s victory.’

Even if you just hold on quietly, you will fall to the ground. While Ulan was thinking that, Noah also kept a close eye on Delia.

With a slightly tired expression.

‘Ugh, after all, star cluster magic is a fraud.’

Magic in this world is broadly classified into two.

Attribute and star cluster magic.

Attribute magic is divided into six categories: water, fire, wind, earth, light, and darkness. And cluster magic is divided into sun, star, and moon.

‘We called it 6 speeds and 3 stars for short.’

First of all, attribute magic refers to magic that maximizes the power of magic by converting magical power in the atmosphere into the corresponding attribute.

Even if you don’t have special talent, anyone can learn magic as long as they have basic skills.

Is that why?

More than 99% of wizards living in this world specialize in this attribute magic.

‘On the other hand, cluster magic is different.’

They absorb and utilize magical energy directly from the sun, moon, and stars.

The magical energy here is much more dense and purified than the magical energy spread in the atmosphere. If you really think about it, it can be seen as the difference between a diluted solution and a undiluted solution.

‘So even if it is of the same level, it is much more powerful than attribute magic.’

Just look at ‘The Curtain of the Star Cluster’ and you will see that.

The magic power itself that made up the magic was similar to the grade 2 magic ‘Magic Shield’, but its performance was comparable to a grade 6 defensive magic.

So, you may be asking this question.

If cluster magic is so good, everyone learns cluster magic, but why learn attribute magic?

The answer was simple.

‘Star cluster magic must be innate.’

It is determined from birth. Those who can learn cluster magic and those who cannot.

And Delia Arpen─.

Among them, it is by far the pinnacle one.

In other words, the game was decided from the beginning.

Then.

Delia, who had not even moved a muscle until now, pursed her tightly closed lips. Then something strange happened.

Flash!

Light enveloped the training ground like lightning.

Soon after the light disappeared.

All students’ marbles were broken.

“······!”

Beads turned into powder in the blink of an eye.

There wasn’t a single exception.

The training ground is soon filled with silence.

No one could open their mouths.

It’s because I didn’t understand what just happened or the situation itself.

“The match is over.”

At that time, Delia opened her mouth.

With a dry voice. After hearing this, the professors quickly came to their senses.

“Wow, winner! Delia Arpen!”

The original plan was to declare the end of the battle the moment the last three people remained.

But this time it was impossible.

Because all the beads broke almost at the same time.

leaving behind overwhelming results.

Delia turned around, attracting everyone’s attention. A dull and haughty expression. Then suddenly her expressionless face cracked slightly.

This is because he made eye contact with Ulan.

Delia, who was visibly embarrassed, met his gaze again. And she pursed her little lips. It was roughly like this.

‘cheer up.’

Because it was Class 3’s turn right next.

Cheering delivered silently.

Ulan responded with a grin.

At the same time, Delia’s complexion brightened slightly.

“Phew, now it’s our turn.”

Ibella stood up and relaxed.

After maintenance of the training ground was completed.

The voices of the professors were heard.

“Finally, it’s Class 3’s turn!”

“Everyone gather at the training ground!”

The time has finally come to step forward.

Ulan immediately walked to the training ground.

Soon Ibella caught up with him, and Noah, who was alone far away, followed suit.

Eventually we arrived at the center.

Did you feel burdened by the pouring gaze? Noah secretly hid behind Ulan.

Ibella, on the other hand, leisurely looked around and muttered.

“Actually, I expected it to some extent, but…”

It also happens like this.

The current training ground is largely divided into two.

The three of us included Ulan, Ibella, and Noah, and the remaining seven students. Of course, compared to Delia, the situation was a bit better.

“Ulan, how are you going to fight?”

“Everyone take care of themselves.”

A chic answer came back.

A battle like this would require no planning. Ibella burst out laughing.

“okay. Then I will fight as I please.”

“I, too, will work hard.”

Noah, who was hiding, also unfolded his amulet.

At first glance, it is a tool for cursing.

But is it okay to place a curse on someone other than the bead? Around that time, I suddenly had that thought.

“Battle begins!”

A loud shout signaled the start of the fight.

Slam! Slurp!

Ibella quickly draws her sword. Noah also levitated all the amulets in her arms into the air.

But at that moment.

An unexpected sight unfolded.

“I surrender.”

Seven students kneeling on the floor.

It is an expression that has completely lost its will to fight. In an unprecedented situation, the training ground was suddenly engulfed in silence.

“what?”

“I really find it absurd.”

“Are you giving up without even fighting?”

“Kids these days have grit…”

When criticism from professors poured in.

The surrendered students looked at them.

“Because it’s obvious we’ll lose.”

“What, what?”

“To put it bluntly, how can you defeat a monster that has a body that size and has reached expert level?”

“······.”

The professors could not bear to refute it.

Even if you think about it with common sense, it was an unwinnable battle. If you’re going to lose, it’s much better to lose without getting hit.

“The same goes for Ibella Elead.”

“There are rumors that he withstood several battles against Ulan, and I also heard that he recently reached the level of a low-level knight.”

“Well, it’s better to fight at least once…”

“Oh, I don’t know.”

“Anyway, we give up.”

After shaking off the dirt on my body.

The students went out of the training ground. The professors sighed at this absurd situation.

“······Class 3, match over.”

“Winner, Ulan. Ibella. Noah.”

The preliminary round ended in the shortest time.

The Ulan group advanced to the finals.

3.

After the preliminary round ends.

Professors began drawing up the match schedule for the finals. Since I had to take the finals in the afternoon, it was wise to do it when I had some free time.

And that time.

Noah knelt down.

Then, with his hands firmly clasped together, he quietly prayed with a reverent expression on his face.

‘God, Buddha, God of clichés.’

Thinking of all the gods I remember.

I prayed and prayed earnestly.

‘Please, please make sure I don’t only encounter named guys. please!’

Twenty people advanced to the finals.

Here, excluding Noah, there are three names in total.

Ulan, Ibella, Dilia.

All of them are difficult to deal with.

That’s why Noah prayed.

I hope we never meet these three again!

Some time after that.

Soon the time to announce the results arrived.

“The match schedule is complete!”

“Students who advance to the finals can come here and check out their opponents!”

After praying to God until the end.

I slowly opened my tightly closed eyes.

Soon after seeing the match schedule.

“······!”

Noah’s eyes widened.

It was written there:

【Noah Darshen】-【Dilia Arpen】

God is dead.

Chapter 14. What does it matter?

fantasy,