The Academy’s Barbarian Chapter 54

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3.

Istan El Deorg.

Upon hearing the news that one of the five swords of the Empire was visiting Arsene Academy, Dean Berge urgently summoned those involved in this matter.

Ethan Arnoff.

Stella Natalia.

Deeplin Chernio.

Those who know the military’s plans.

At the same time, they were also the officials who directly saw Ulan’s accident during this selection match.

“… … “An hour ago, Count Deorg announced his intention to visit the Academy through the military.”

Dean of the Department of Military Studies. Bergé Erkazan looked at the three men and women with a stiff face.

“You understand without me explaining why, right?”

The three agreed in silence.

Because there was only one reason.

“Are you coming from the county?”

“No. “I received word from headquarters on the southern border, so they will probably be leaving from the desert.”

“That’s a good thing.”

Ethan was quietly relieved.

It takes three days to reach here from the County of Deorg by horseback. On the other hand, it takes about 15 days at the earliest to get here from the southern border.

therefore… … .

“We have to come up with a solution within 15 days.”

Bergé’s eyes sparkle fiercely.

Ethan came up with an answer right away.

“First of all, we must make it clear right away that the Count must not be allowed to meet Ulan.”

“you’re right. “No matter how cold-hearted you are, your only child has been hurt.”

Stella nodded in agreement.

As she said, Count Deorg was famous for his extremely rational and cool-headed personality.

At one time, when the Count was active as a commander on the southern front, the desert pagans called him ‘Ice Golem’.

‘It was because they were famous for not taking prisoners.’

Having served as a field commander while traveling across the borders of the empire, he has never once surrendered or surrendered to the enemy.

An imperial sword that casts ice-cold eyes and slays all enemies without showing any emotion, like a golem.

This was Count Deorg.

‘and… … .’

Stella had also seen Count Deorg when she was serving on the Eastern Front.

This was her impression at the time.

‘Dangerous person.’

I felt obsession and madness from the Count.

Although I didn’t know the details, it was clear that he was obsessed with something.

It’s also scary strong. So, personally, he was a person I didn’t like very much.

“Right. “I heard your opinion well.”

Around the time Stella was reminiscing about the past.

Soon Bergé asked a question.

“But how do you make it so they never run into each other? Since he visited the Academy, he will try to find Ulan somehow, right?”

“How about putting him in solitary confinement?”

“cell?”

“No matter how parents, an outsider’s visit cannot exceed a week.”

This was the academy’s rule.

A clause that states that outsiders, excluding students, professors, and those working at the academy, can stay on campus for a maximum of one week.

“So you’re saying we should keep Ulan locked up for a while?”

“Yes, if you do this, you might run into… … .”

“No, we will definitely run into each other.”

But at that moment.

Ethan shook his head. After interrupting Stella, he immediately continued answering.

“Even if he is kept in solitary confinement, if the Count continues to insist on meeting Ulan, we have no justification for refusing him.”

Even the Count is a Master.

If he forced his way through the cell, there weren’t many people who could stop him.

“So if you’re going to hide it, you definitely have to hide it. “So thoroughly that the Count can’t find it, or even if he does, he can’t go see it.”

Ethan’s eyes shined intensely.

On the other hand, Bergé looked troubled.

“Hmm, your opinion makes sense, but there’s no better place… … .”

“Fountain of magic, Arsene.”

Then at that moment.

The person who had been silent until now opened his mouth.

Dean of the Faculty of Magic, Diphlin Chernio.

She continued answering while twiddling her apricot-colored hair with her fingers.

“A temporary situation room was set up there to investigate a recent disappearance case. “Wouldn’t it be okay to hide it there?”

Immediately after Deflin’s answer.

Ethan and Stella’s eyes widened.

“If it is definitely a fountain of magic… … .”

“I guess you can’t approach it carelessly. To enter the spring, you need permission from Dean Cernio!”

It was truly a trick.

The Fountain of Magic is a place jointly managed not only by the Academy but also by the Empire and Kingdom Alliance.

If you enter without permission, you are not only breaking the school rules, but also incurring the wrath of countries around the world.

“Not bad. “Is there even a justification?”

When Bergé asked, who nodded, Diphlin gave an answer as if he had been waiting.

“I think it would be okay to say that an investigation is underway in relation to the disappearance. Otherwise, I will explain it to Count Deorg myself.”

“You yourself?”

“Yes, I am somewhat acquainted with the Count.”

“Hmm, if you do that, it’s practically like a solution has been prepared… … .”

Bergé trailed off.

All the wizards he knows are not kind and demand a price for everything they do.

This is also true of Deflin.

So I asked with my eyes. If you want something, tell me now. Deflin, who noticed this, immediately burst into laughter.

“Hehe, of course there are conditions.”

“What is it?”

“I want to borrow an uhlan.”

It’s a somewhat unexpected price.

Bergé tilted his head.

“hmm? Ulan?”

“It’ll take about three days.”

“The reason is?”

“I have personal research, and I think I can finish it sooner than expected if Ulan helps me.”

As soon as the detailed reason is revealed.

Ethan and Stella questioned.

“If that’s all there is to it, there’s no need to ask the dean for cooperation, right?”

“that’s right. I guess I can just ask Ulan directly for cooperation later… … .”

Then, given Ulan’s nature, he will readily cooperate.

Stella was so sure. Bergé also seemed to feel something strange and asked with a puzzled look on his face.

“Is this research possibly dangerous?”

“Not at all. “I can swear.”

After shaking my head.

Deflin let out a short sigh.

“Phew, actually, I was hated by Ulan.”

“Hate? why?”

“I think it’s probably because of an accident that occurred during a special skills test.”

If it was an accident, I already heard about it.

The story is about a magical golem running amok and almost injuring a student.

Of course, this was self-sufficiency.

The person who caused the golem to go berserk was none other than Deflin. But there is no way Berge, Ethan, or Stella would know this.

“It seems like he’s been avoiding me since then, so even if I wanted to ask for his cooperation, I can’t.”

Deflin deliberately put on a gloomy expression.

And it worked.

“There was such a situation. I understand. “Then, let’s shorten the suspension period a little and replace it with volunteer work in your lab.”

“Oh, really?”

“okay. Instead, I will leave it up to you to deal with Count Deorg. Does it still matter?”

“sure. Sure!”

Her face turned bright red.

The day has finally come when we can take Ulan to the lab. And in a legal way! When your eyes sparkle with anticipation.

“… … “Dean.”

Ethan suddenly spoke.

K22

It was with a somewhat stern expression.

“I have one more thing to report to you.”

“hmm? “What is it about?”

“It’s about the tryouts.”

Ethan sighed briefly. He briefly explained what had happened before coming here.

After a while, Bergé frowned.

“what? abstention?”

“Yes, Delia Arpen, Ivela Eleaad, Noah Darshen. “As the three students mentioned above expressed their intention to abstain, there is currently a vacancy.”

“Why did you abstain?”

“Whoa, that’s… … .”

As Ethan sighed repeatedly and continued his report, Diphlin was lost in other thoughts.

One of three abstainers.

It was about Noah.

‘Noah Darshen.’

A barbarian shaman who entered school with Ulan.

And yesterday, in the finals of the mock battle, she was the girl who faced off against Difflin’s student, Delia.

‘Aww, that was really awesome.’

Deflin’s eyes sparkled brightly.

This was the first time in my life I had seen a shaman who could perfect a spell at such a fast pace.

Also, judging from yesterday’s battle, Noah also seemed to have a talent similar to Delia.

‘The one who receives Mana’s love.’

A genius who comes along once in a hundred years or not.

Deflin’s eyes were filled with desire.

‘This is a heaven-sent opportunity.’

Unlike Delia, Noah is not of noble blood nor has any special power. In other words, it means that there is no problem even if you experiment with various things.

So Deflin made his decision.

Let’s contact Noah soon, build a friendship, and then use him for various experiments.

‘But for now…’ … .’

Ulan comes first. I’m curious about the talent that earned Mana’s love, but I’m even more curious about the body that holds two magical vessels.

‘I have a lot of time anyway.’

There is no need to be impatient.

A time when my mind was at peace like that.

Upright!

The pointed ears moved once.

‘what?’

At the same time, the eyes got slightly bigger.

After a while, Difflin’s eyes turned to the huge forest visible outside the window.

‘Just now… … .’

A very fleeting moment.

Deflin sensed that the flow of magical energy was distorted as if it were exploding. Her place is the huge forest she is currently looking at. It was the ‘Eastern Forest’.

That place is also the place where the mock battle will take place a month from now.

‘Who did that?’

Unless it is an unusual place like a fountain of magic, the flow of magic power does not become distorted. Unless someone artificially interferes.

‘It means that this phenomenon occurred on purpose, but for what purpose?’

When you tilt your face with curiosity.

This time he suddenly sniffed.

Likewise, there was a strangely familiar smell coming from the eastern forest.

‘This smell is definitely… … .’

A wizard who has reached a great level.

Among them, a smell that only those who have walked around the battlefield can smell. It is the lingering scent of a demonic beast.

‘It’s quite a strong presence.’

But was there a magician with such a strong presence at the Academy? Deflin tilted his head. A time when I was surrounded by fresh questions.

Suddenly I heard Bergé’s voice.

“Dean Chernio?”

“Oh, yes?”

“Is there anything outside?”

“Um, no. “It’s no big deal.”

It’s not a big deal, it’s a big deal.

Regardless of the nature of the beast, the presence of the beast within the academy was a significant risk factor.

If left alone, there may be victims among students. Or, an unfortunate incident could occur where a demonic spirit invades during a mock battle.

But Deflin smiled brightly.

“For some reason, it feels like it’s going to rain.”

And decided.

I decided to just pretend not to know.

If this fact is made known, there is a high possibility that Deflin will take over the investigation immediately. This is a dangerous and unprofitable action.

‘I hate troublesome things.’

Not long after that.

The flow of magical power also calmed down again. The lingering scent of the demonic beast also disappeared everywhere. In other words, there is no need to worry about the devil appearing right away.

‘therefore… … .’

For now, let’s just focus on Ulan.

Finally, an extremely selfish judgment.

Deflin laughed again.

Then he pretended to listen very intently to the discussion about the students who abstained.

4.

Meanwhile, around that time.

The statement investigation that lasted for two hours has ended. The inspector, who was writing down detailed statements in his notebook, nodded as if he understood.

“Right. “Is this what happened?”

Ulan and Himel. A notebook that records all conversations and situations that occurred between the two. They even secured a voice recording device.

“I heard you well. “If all the statements made so far are true, the punishment will be much reduced.”

“Then I’m glad.”

“However, we have to convene the committee again with reference to the statement, so until then, I hope you follow the constraints explained earlier.”

“I understand. “Keep that in mind.”

Ulan’s refreshing answer.

The inspector smiled in satisfaction.

“I will come again soon. “Rest.”

From now on, it is the military’s turn to step forward.

Based on the obtained statements, a plausible reason was made up, ultimately creating a reason why Ulan had no choice but to do such a thing.

With this purpose in mind.

The inspector left the room.

Sigh! thud!

The door closed quickly.

Ulan lay down on the floor and looked at the ceiling. Then he recalled the story about ‘pharmaceuticals’ that he had heard from him earlier.

‘Measures regarding suspension.’

At Arsene, suspension is not just a suspension of studies. Since it is the second most severe punishment after expulsion, various restrictions are imposed.

first. During the period of suspension, attending any type of lecture, including auditing, is prohibited.

It was a rather fatal measure for a freshman who had just entered the academy. Of course, Ulan didn’t really care.

‘Second is the limitation of access area.’

Ulan cannot access any area except the area around the dormitory for 30 days.

The same goes for libraries and restaurants.

So three times a day, the inspector in charge personally brings meals.

‘Finally, the third… … .’

Contact with others is limited.

These others include not only classmates, but also students and professors from other faculties. The only person Ulan could meet was the inspector in charge.

That’s when I thought about the restrictions.

“―――!”

Suddenly, I heard a familiar voice outside the window.

When I stood up and looked outside, I saw a face as familiar as a familiar voice.

“No, why can’t I go in?!”

It was Ibella.

She is arguing with the inspector while holding a thick book.

“As I said before, Ulaanbaatar was suspended. “He is not allowed to have any contact with other students until the period is over.”

“I just wanted to say hello and have a few things to say. “I’m not trying to do anything in particular.”

“no. “Rules are rules.”

But the inspector general was adamant.

A face that shows no emotion. However, it wasn’t just cold.

“If you have something to say, say it through me. “I can allow that much.”

“… … .”

Ibella makes a sullen expression.

Then, in the end, his shoulders slumped. Because she realized that meeting Ulan would be difficult.

She said with a sigh.

“Ha, I understand. Then please at least give this book to Ulan. “This is okay, right?”

“Of course. “I’ll tell you right away.”

The inspector accepted the thick book.

Afterwards, Ybella looked toward the dormitory with a regretful expression on her face and then immediately turned around.

Some time after that.

smart!

Someone knocked on the door. It was the inspector who had blocked Ibella’s entry earlier.

“It’s lunch. And a female student asked me to pass this on to you.”

Along with the meal on a tray, he handed me a thick book. After Ulan ate his meal first, she looked at the book.

“This book… … .”

A cover that is somehow familiar.

It was written there:

【Legendary weapons in mythology (revised edition)】

It is a revised edition of the book Ulan borrowed when he went to the library one day. It was also something that Ibella mentioned and recommended at the time.

‘I said that the weapons were organized by type and even showed where they were stored.’

Recalling the memories of that time.

Ulan opened the book.

As Ibella said, the table of contents was divided into sections by type of weapon.

Swords, spears, blunt weapons, bows, magic books, etc.

I also saw the ax he often used.

“I won’t be bored for a while.”

Ulan smiled, showing his teeth. After thanking Bella in her heart, she quickly found the page where Dok2’s information was recorded.

After opening the first chapter, a familiar weapon immediately caught my eye. Just by looking at the picture, the ax looks large and heavy.

‘Axeid, the ax of great power.’

This is the ax that Ulan used in his past life.

One of the works of master craftsman ‘Kkunta’, known as the legendary blacksmith.

As its name suggests, it is so heavy that it is impossible to even swing it with any amount of force.

So, until Ulan used it as a weapon, it was installed as a symbol and sculpture of the Paladin Training Center in the capital of the Holy Kingdom.

‘It was definitely a good weapon.’

Perhaps because it was created by a legendary craftsman, the protection given to the axe was extraordinary.

It is the protection of unchangeability.

It does not rust even if it is not maintained for a long time, and the blade does not become dull. It was the perfect weapon for Ulan, who roamed the battlefield as if eating a meal.

‘But it wasn’t immortal.’

This was proven in the fight against the giant king Largtan. Because it broke while fighting him.

So in this life, I wanted a stronger weapon than the mighty axe. With a slight breeze, I turned the pages one after another.

How long has it been like that?

Ulan felt dizzy for a moment. He stumbled for a moment, but soon realized the reason.

“You’ve read too many books.”

Before I knew it, I had seen nine chapters.

Even though it is only 80% of the picture, by Ulan standards, it has already exceeded the average amount of information acquired.

In other words, it was a sign that overload was coming.

“Let’s take a look at one more thing and rest.”

Still, it’s worth holding on to.

Pressing his head with his fingers, Ulan turned the tenth page.

And that moment.

Bright red eyes shone.

“This… … .”

He was a bit of an unusual guy.

Two hatchets.

So far, only one weapon has been introduced per page, but here, two weapons are covered at the same time.

After a while, Ulan realized why.

【Twin Axes: Ose & Gula】

―The final masterpiece created by the legendary master, ‘Kkunta’. At the same time, it is a work called a strange work that was shunned by the warriors of the time.

The name was Twin Axe.

In other words, these two bags were a set.

Meanwhile, Ulan’s eyes focused more on the person who made the axe than anywhere else. Master Kkunta. He is the one who created the ax of great power.

Does this fact pique your interest?

He carefully read the description of each axe. First, an ax with a pure white blade.

‘It’s a perm stone.’

It is a mineral that is also in Ulan’s memories.

A mineral produced only in the Holy Kingdom and said to contain some of the power of a god. Also, as explained, it has the property of pushing out magical power.

Because it is produced only in very small quantities, it is also famous as the most difficult mineral to obtain in the world.

‘They said the Holy Sword was also made of Permanent Stone.’

One of the seven warriors.

The ‘Holy Sword Cardaron’ used by Paladin Ian was also made using this perm stone. Ulan looked at the Destroyer’s Ax with interest at this fact.

Some time after that.

Ulan’s gaze turned to the next axe.

Unlike the Destroyer’s Axe, this ax is completely covered in pitch black from start to finish.

The explanation was this.

A strange look appeared in Ulan’s eyes.

There is only one reason. It was because of the words ‘Blessing of Restoration’ at the bottom of the description.

‘If you just have magical power, you can return to normal?’

So even if it breaks, it can be reused at any time. Although it was not the sturdy weapon it was originally intended for, it still served its purpose.

As long as it can be reused even if it breaks, something solid is better. Ulan looked at the last part of the explanation with serious eyes.

The reason Twin Dok2 was ignored had nothing to do with Ulan. Ulan, who was born with great strength, is confident in his strength.

It was then.

Grumble!

A sudden nosebleed.

With a headache, Ulan stumbled in his seat. A feeling of dizziness so strong that it cannot be compared to before. It was the beginning of overload.

But I couldn’t stop reading.

The most important part.

Because I haven’t read where it’s kept yet.

Ulan, who was struggling to hold on to his senses, turned his head with difficulty. The moment I checked where the twin axes were stored.

“… … !”

The bright red eyes grew bigger and bigger.

It was worth it. The storage location was a very familiar place to Ulan.

【Storage location: Fountain of Magic, Arsene】

-It is recorded as the place where it was last seen. However, the detailed location is impossible to determine.

Is this a coincidence?

Or fate? Actually, anything was good. The moment I confirmed the twin axes’ abilities, creator, and storage location, I had already made my decision.

‘I will definitely get it.’

There are no clues yet.

If you follow the trail step by step, you will definitely find the twin axes one day.

A slightly clearer goal.

With a satisfied smile blooming on his lips.

Ulan just fainted.

【Ax of Destruction, Ose】

―An ax smelted from hammerstone.

This ax, named after ‘Perose’, the god of judgment and condemnation, has the power to interfere with magical power or cut off the flow of magical energy as it is made of permanence stone.

There is also a legend that if someone who has reached the realm of mastery obtains it, the sealed power will be released.

[Gula, Ax of Gluttony]

―An ax made from the magic stone of longing.

This ax, named after ‘Grugula’, the god of greed and predation, has the power to absorb the opponent’s magic power through the blade, as its name suggests.

Even if it is destroyed, it is said to be granted the ‘Blessing of Restoration’, which allows it to be restored to its original state at any time as long as it possesses sufficient magical power.

The properties of the Permanence Stone and the Magic Stone of Longing are opposites among opposites. So, like the two poles of a magnet, they create a repulsive force and repel each other.

Therefore, in order to use the two axes together, you must be strong enough to resist the repulsive force. And it is said that this is why it is called a strange work.

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