The Academy’s Barbarian Chapter 55

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5.

It was some time later that Ulan, who had fainted, came to his senses.

To be exact, it was thanks to the inspector who came to bring him dinner that woke him up. He looked at Ulan with a bewildered expression.

“No, why leave a perfectly fine bed…” … .”

I guess it means sleeping on the floor.

Ulan, who guessed what was going to happen next, responded as if it was no big deal.

“I fell asleep while reading a book.”

“… … “On the floor?”

“exactly.”

The inspector had a subtle expression.

But I quickly understood. Since he is from a barbarian tribe, he may be more familiar with the floor than a desk.

After ending quite a few misunderstandings.

He looked at Ulan again.

“Your statement has been properly conveyed to the superiors.”

While Ulan was unconscious.

The inspector general has done his job properly. All the collected data was handed over to Dean Bergé, and the date of the committee’s convening was confirmed.

“The committee meeting will be held in two days. We will take extenuating circumstances as much as possible to reduce the punishment, so just remain calm until then. “Don’t get into an accident.”

“I understand.”

Ulan nodded obediently.

Unlike when I first met him, Ulan has been quite obedient these days. That is why the inspector general trusted Ulan and turned around.

“Then rest. “See you again in the morning.”

Finally, goodbye.

The inspector left the room. Afterwards, Ulan ate the meal brought by the inspector like a crab.

Cleanly without leaving a single crumb behind.

Even though he drank all the water, Ulan looked somehow dissatisfied.

The reason was simple.

“… … “It’s not enough.”

The amount of food was not enough.

Of course, it’s not the inspector’s fault.

He also took great care to prepare more than two servings. However, the problem is that Ulan usually eats more than 5 servings.

Is that why?

Grumble!

There was an uproar on the ship asking for more food.

Ulan licked his lips with regret.

“I wish I had something more to eat.”

I wanted to go to the restaurant and get more food, but I couldn’t.

Doing so would violate the restrictions not to leave the dormitory or encounter other people.

“But even if it stays like this… … .”

It is difficult. When I was hungry, I lost concentration and, above all, it was difficult to fall asleep. So, as I continued to worry.

Saaaaa!

A cool wind blew outside the window.

The smell of the forest was felt at the same time.

“ah.”

Ulan reflexively raised his head.

His gaze was directed to the vast forest behind the dormitory, beyond the window. The moment I saw this scenery, a memory suddenly came to mind.

“that’s right. Come to think of it… … .”

Something I learned while taking a walk a while ago.

Inside that forest, there were many trees full of fruit. And among them were some of Ulan’s favorite fruits.

When you take a big bite, this fruit has a sweet scent and cool juice gushes out. When I thought of this, my mouth started watering.

“Shall we at least fill my stomach?”

Ulan stood up.

For a moment, I thought it might be a violation of restrictions, but that wasn’t the case. Because the forest was right next to the dormitory. In other words, it is safe to say that it is included around the dormitory.

Also, there is no need to worry about encountering other people.

The current time is 7 PM.

The professors have already left work, and all other students are already in the dormitories, cafeterias, and libraries. There was no way anyone would be wandering around the dark, deserted forest.

After thinking this far.

Ulan smiled contentedly.

“I guess I can come back for a bit.”

Right after finishing Miraculous Logic.

He opened the window wide.

A wind laden with the scent of the forest. Ulan, who had swallowed this much, jumped out the window.

Taaat! Pabababat!

However, it did not fall straight to the ground.

If that happens, someone might hear the noise and come. So, while clinging to the wall, I quickly went down to the ground.

Eventually, after reaching the ground.

Ulan disappeared into the forest in an instant.

His destination is the interior of the forest.

It was right inside the ‘Eastern Forest’.

6.

Similar time.

Noah headed to the library.

The original plan was to stop by Ulan briefly to say hello, but it ended up failing.

This was due to the current suspension Ulan received.

‘Then I won’t be able to see you for a while.’

The total period of suspension is 30 days.

Is it because of the thought that I won’t be able to see Ulan for another month? Noah felt empty for some reason.

But even for a moment.

Arriving at her destination, she quickly shook off her distracting thoughts. She then bowed her head towards Erban, the librarian sitting on the first floor.

“hello. “Librarian.”

“Ah, you’re a student Noah.”

Librarian in charge of a library exclusively for new students.

Ervan welcomed Noah with a smiling face.

It was natural. For the past few days, Noah has been going in and out of the library every day and making eye contact.

They also greet each other politely every time.

A markedly different attitude from other students who ignore the librarians. I couldn’t help but be liked.

“You’re here at the right time. “The material Noah was looking for the other day has just arrived.”

“Wow, really?”

Noah’s complexion brightened.

Four days ago from now.

Noah went to the library to do some research. To investigate the connection between Sirpi Rudrik and Kazan Rudrik.

‘But it wasn’t here.’

So, I arranged the materials at the Central Library, the largest library in the Academy. And today, the fourth day, it seemed like the books had just arrived.

Meanwhile, Ervan, who was rummaging through the shelves, quickly took out a book and held it out in front of Noah.

A somewhat old and shabby book.

Soon the title of the book caught my eye.

【Biography of Kazan Rudrik】

At the same time, Noah’s eyes sparkled.

Of course, it cannot be said that it perfectly matches the information you were looking for. Still, if you know the records about Kazan, you may be able to get some clues.

The moment I held onto the book like that.

Suddenly, Ervan spoke up.

“It’s okay inside the library, but if you want to borrow it, it would be better to put it in your bag and take it with you. “All books related to the desert kingdom have been banned by the empire.”

I immediately knew what he meant.

This probably means that he may be viewed negatively by professors and students from the empire.

Noah quickly nodded.

“Yes, thank you for your concern.”

“no. Then study hard.”

Receiving a warm send off.

Noah headed to the reading room on the second floor. It was actually easier for her to rent and go back to her dorm, but she didn’t really want to go back today.

A roommate who shares a room with her.

It was because Belkina Rudishant was acting particularly fussy today. When I thought of Belkina like that, my brows naturally furrowed.

‘Ugh, I really want to change my room.’

It would be better to use it with Ulan.

At least Ulan doesn’t act fussy or interfere with others. Noah, who was grumbling to himself, soon sat down in a suitable seat.

‘Okay, now… … .’

Let’s read Kazan Rudrik’s biography.

With curious eyes.

Noah immediately opened the book.

7.

Kazan Rudrik.

A hero representing an ancient desert kingdom.

Born with a blessed body, he is said to have the ability to not only fight but also communicate with animals.

So he created a legion of beasts and was also called the king of beasts. Noah, who had read up to this point, looked a little surprised.

‘what? Was it a hybrid character?’

Kazan is a great hero and great warrior.

Of course, I thought he was a pure warrior like Ulan, but I never expected him to be a mix of druid and warrior.

It was quite unexpected. Noah continued to read the book with a curious expression on his face.

Combat ability that has reached the level of a master.

Plus the power to command beasts.

Kazan traveled throughout the desert with his legions, incorporating various scattered tribes into the kingdom and bringing them together.

And the result.

The desert kingdom grew to its largest size since its founding in just three years. So much so that it is not lacking compared to the empire of the time.

However, the era of glory did not last long.

This is because something called the ‘7-day disaster’ suddenly arrived in the desert at that time. And at this point, Noah’s eyes sank low.

‘One of the great events that occurred on the continent.’

7 days of disaster. This incident is one of the biggest problems in the original work.

This is an incident that occurred throughout the ancient desert, and according to records, the night lasted for seven days and the morning never came.

‘… … However, this was all the record had.’

Other than this, there are no records anywhere explaining the 7-day disaster. In other words, no one knows what happened during this period.

Noah focused on the book again with calm eyes. There might be a clue about the 7-day disaster here.

However, there were no detailed records in the book. There is only a record that after the seven-day disaster ended, more than half of the desert kingdom was completely wiped out.

Afterwards, the desert kingdom went down the path of decline.

A civilization that was as prosperous as an empire declined in just a week, and its population decreased by more than half.

What was even more terrible was that a terrible plague broke out after the disaster. In addition, drought and attacks by immortals continued.

It’s literally like adding insult to injury.

The kingdom that fell was again scattered into tribes. And from this time on, Kazan also began to change little by little.

Kazan, the great hero of the desert kingdom.

He left the lost kingdom and wandered the desert. He avoided contact with humans as much as possible and communicated only with animals.

So many years have passed.

When Kazan reappeared in the world, it was not the beasts that followed behind him. Monsters of grotesque shapes with magical powers all over their bodies.

It was a demonic beast.

‘huh? Why does a demon suddenly appear?

Noah had a puzzled expression.

It was natural. Because demonic beasts are creatures of a different species and nature than beasts.

A monster that has no ego and only seeks to destroy everything around it with its runaway magical power.

That is the magic beast. They are completely different from animals and cannot be tamed at all. This was common knowledge known to this day.

But Kazan tamed the demon beast.

Even complete control. This fact alone is surprising, but there was something even more surprising.

“… … uh?”

Noah couldn’t believe his eyes for a moment.

This is because of the phrase that follows right below, ‘He changed the beast into a demonic beast.’

Of course, it is a possible method.

All you have to do is put a huge amount of magical energy into the animal’s body and let it run wild, and a demonic beast is born.

However, what surprised Noah was not the method of turning the beast into a magical beast, but the act itself.

Because this… … .

‘It’s the same thing the heretics do.’

Pagans of the southern part of the empire.

Those who claim to be descendants of the desert kingdom are persecuted by the empire and the Holy Kingdom.

Not simply because they have different religions, but because their doctrines and goals are harmful to humans. At the same time, Noah remembered the purpose of the pagans.

‘Converting all beasts into magical beasts.’

I don’t even know the reason.

However, the pagans have lived only for this purpose, and they have an intention to turn the beasts living in the empire and the lands beyond into demonic beasts in the future.

Is it for this purpose?

The pagans of the southern desert are depicted as an extremely evil group in the original work.

‘So does that mean there is some connection between Kazan Rudrik and the pagans?’

With new questions.

Noah continued to read books after that.

But there was no content.

It is said that Kazan, who had been wandering the desert with an army of demonic beasts for five years, disappeared like smoke, leaving only the words, ‘It’s time.’

That was all the content of the book was.

Noah looked strangely uncomfortable.

It was worth it.

Not only did I not find the connection to Syrphy Rudric that I originally wanted to find, but new questions only arose.

It was then.

“Noah student?”

A voice suddenly calling her.

It was Erban the librarian. He said, putting a thick book down on Noah’s desk.

“This book was returned today, but I thought it might be related to Noah’s research.”

While listening to Erban’s explanation.

Noah reflexively looked at the book. And at that moment, her eyes widened. As if she had found an unexpected treasure.

“I brought it to see if it would be helpful.”

While listening to the next words.

The corner of Noah’s mouth slightly rose. After a while, she bowed her head politely to Erban.

“thank you. “Librarian.”

A sincere expression of gratitude.

Noah turned his attention to the book.

The title of the book, which appeared to be fairly new, was written on the cover.

【Pagans of the desert, Ludric’s blood relatives】

I feel like I found the answer to an unsolvable problem.

Noah said with a bright smile.

“This is really the book I was looking for.”

After saying thank you again.

Noah immediately opened the book. Her eyes sparkled with curiosity and anticipation.

8.

Meanwhile, at that time.

Around the time Noah was absorbed in reading.

Ulan was currently climbing a tree.

To be more precise, it would be more correct to say that fruit is picked by going back and forth from tree to tree using a rope made by tying vines.

Tuk! Fight!

Ulan picking fruit with skill.

After some time has passed.

A considerable amount of fruit was secured. Fruits packed in a bag made of tangled vines.

“This is enough.”

Ulan smiled contentedly.

He then sat down at the top of a tree tens of meters tall. A posture that is understandably unsettling, but appears to be very comfortable.

Then he started eating right away.

Munch! Tsk tsk tsk!

Rich juice flowing from the corners of your mouth.

The moderately ripe flesh sweetly colored Ulan’s mouth. It was just the right taste and amount to fill my hungry stomach.

“It reminds me of my childhood.”

This was before I even took the warrior’s test.

Ulan, like now, would climb trees and often pick and eat fruit.

“At the time, I thought anyone could do it.”

I found out later that it wasn’t.

Among warriors, there was no one better at climbing trees than Ulan. It was a time when I was eating fruit while reminiscing about old memories.

Slowly my stomach became full.

This is enough. Ulan finished his meal after eating only the fruit he had been eating.

“There are some fruits left.”

Of course, there wasn’t much left.

At most, three or four.

Still, I decided to take it because it was a waste. You can eat it later when you get hungry, or you can give it as a gift to the inspector who is visiting tomorrow.

Ulan soon turned around.

Now that I had achieved my goal, I was ready to go back to the dormitory. But then, my body stopped. This is because a strange presence was suddenly felt inside the forest.

‘Pretending to be popular?’

Is there anyone there?

With that thought in mind, I activated Spirit. Then, as I expanded my senses as wide as possible, I immediately felt someone’s footsteps and breathing.

A much clearer presence.

This fact suddenly sparked my curiosity.

A person entered this deep into the forest so late at night.

‘no way… … .’

Ulan narrowed his eyes.

For some reason, a plausible guess came to mind. After a while, he nodded his head with a serious face.

‘I never thought there would be someone other than me who came to pick fruit.’

Inside the forest where you can feel the warmth.

That place is full of trees full of fruit. Being in a place like that probably means that it has a similar purpose to Ulan.

‘In the first place, you shouldn’t encounter other people, but… … .’

It would be okay to just look at your face from afar for a moment.

Ulan turned around. It was because I felt a sense of kinship and joy for some reason.

When I was moving around by climbing trees like that.

Finally, I found the owner of the insignia. At the same time, Ulan’s eyes widened slightly.

‘hmm? That guy… … .’

The back looks somehow familiar.

However, the face could not be seen in detail because it was covered in the shadow of the forest. At that moment, the moon broke free from the clouds and cleared away the shadow.

Suddenly, the girl’s face was revealed.

A slim figure and pure white skin that looks as if it would collapse if you touch it. A cute girl with gray hair fluttering in the wind.

It was a face that Ulan remembered.

“Sylphy?”

A colleague who passed the ordeal together last time.

The girl was none other than ‘Shilpi Ludhina.’

Chapter 16. why are you out there

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