The Academy’s Barbarian Chapter 85

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8.

All magical powers have a color.

The color of magical power possessed by each wizard varies greatly, and the magical energy in the air also has different colors.

Of course, it has not yet been revealed on what basis the colors are divided.

Still, just one thing.

There are colors for a clear reason.

‘Ashen magic power.’

The same color as the remaining ash.

No wizard can possess the magic power of this color. No, regardless of being a wizard, it is impossible for any living human being to possess gray magic power.

‘Because this magical power… … .’

Because it exists only in the abyss.

In other words, it is a magical color that can only be found in abyss creatures, monsters, or abyss worshipers who have given up on being human.

But at this moment.

The owner of gray magical power appeared before my eyes.

This is Professor Direc, who walked out of Area 3.

Right after I found him.

Noah took a step back without realizing it.

There was the fact that the color of the magic power was gray, but the essential reason was the amount of magic power.

The amount of horsepower is clearly visible even from a distance.

Noah’s face turned pale as his magic power expanded so much that it seemed as if it would explode at any moment.

‘It hasn’t turned into a monster yet… … .’

Still, I couldn’t let down my guard.

If you have that amount of gray magic power wrapped around your body, it wouldn’t be surprising if you turned into a monster at any time.

So I could hardly take my eyes off him.

This was the same for Delia.

“… … .”

A face as hard as stone.

Delia stared at Professor Direc with eyes full of strong wariness. At the same time, she implicitly perfected her magic technique.

If Professor Direc does something stupid, he can activate his magic at any time.

On the other hand, Ulan’s reaction was different.

“It’s broken again.”

Ulan sticking a makeshift magic detector into a nearby rock. Professor Direc didn’t seem to be interested in anything at all.

‘That’s natural.’

The reason Professor Direk’s current condition is strange is because Noah and Delia are the only ones who can see the magic.

Ordinary people like Ulan who cannot see magical power will not feel any sense of discomfort unless Professor Direk turns into a monster.

“Ah, professor, are you here?”

“Did you finish your business well?”

The moment I discovered Professor Direc.

The supervisors who spoke calmly were the evidence.

Even though the gray magic power that flowed from him enveloped the supervisors’ bodies, they did not seem to notice anything unusual.

“Well, are you okay?”

“Your complexion doesn’t look good… … .”

“Are you feeling unwell in any way?”

Supervisors speaking with concern.

It was worth it. Currently, Professor Direk’s complexion has turned pitch black without any color.

Additionally, his eyes were puffy, his skin was dull, and he looked overall haggard. Professor Direc nodded his head weakly.

“… … “Actually, I’m not feeling very well.”

The extremely hoarse voice returned.

So much so that it feels like scratching an iron plate.

Even just by hearing his voice and not his face, I could tell that his condition was not good.

“So, can I have you guys supervise the remaining exams? “It’s because I’ve been feeling heavy ever since.”

“Ah yes! of course.”

“Please leave it to us.”

When the reassuring answer came back, Professor Direc nodded his head slightly and sat down on a simple chair provided in the exam room.

Then he lowered his head and didn’t even make a single movement. Meanwhile, while Professor Direk joined, the second test was completed.

“I will start the written exam right away!”

“Everyone move to your assigned seats!”

The supervisors pointed to the simple desks and chairs that had already been installed.

Even as Noah and Delia sat down, they could not take their eyes off Professor Direc.

Some time after that.

After confirming that all students are seated.

“Test begins!”

The last exam of the midterm period.

The written test for magic detection has begun.

9.

Meanwhile, at that time.

A dark cave with no sunlight.

Hundreds of wizards gathered together in this sparsely populated place. Wizards of various ages, regardless of gender or age.

They had two things in common.

One is that they are all officially wanted by the Magic Tower, and the other is that they are all possessors of gray magical power.

This fact means only one thing.

It was called ‘Abyss Worshiper’.

“It’s finally today.”

“Is this the fifth experiment?”

“I’m looking forward to seeing what the results will be like this time.”

A gathering of Abyss worshipers held every year.

Today’s topic is definitely about ‘experiment’.

At this scene, Regens Outra, the organizer of today’s meeting and one of the elders of the church, watched the worshipers’ conversation in silence.

Then.

Misung’s voice knocked on my ear.

“Uh, Master.”

The owner of the voice is a girl in her mid-teens.

The girl with hair as dark as the deep sea is a disciple whom Regens always accepted.

At the same time, he was a wizard with great talent and qualities, and was also an abyss worshiper.

“Why are you doing that, Estelle?”

“What is an experiment?”

As soon as his reply came back.

Estelle asked a question as if she had been waiting.

At this, Regens tilted his head.

“hmm? “Have you explained it yet?”

“Yes, this is my first time hearing it.”

“Right. “Then let me explain.”

Experimentation is one of the church’s great projects.

This is the type of mission that every Abyss worshiper should be aware of. So Regens immediately softened his lips.

“To put it simply, an experiment means artificially opening a gap.”

“yes? A gap?”

“I’m talking about a gap in the abyss.”

“… … !”

Eyes that got bigger for an instant.

Estelle asked back as if she was surprised.

“Is that possible?!”

“possible. “As long as three conditions are met.”

“What are the conditions?”

“It’s place, materials, and ability.”

Regens’ eyes deepened.

“First of all, the location must be close to the gate of the abyss. In other words, it means that the experiment is only possible near Arsene, the fountain of magic.”

The location was tricky.

Currently, the Fountain of Magic is managed by Arsene Academy, the world’s best educational institution.

In addition, the Academy was declared a neutral zone through consultation between the Empire, the Holy Kingdom, and the Alliance of Kingdoms.

Because there was so much attention, it was an unsuitable place for Abyss worshipers to operate.

“Next, you need six highest-grade magic stones. “For the purpose of placing one at each pole of a six-pointed star.”

The tricky thing is the ingredients as well.

The highest quality magic stone is not a material that can be obtained just because you have money.

While the amount supplied each year is limited, there are as many wizards as there are who want it.

“Finally, all you need is a caster with the knowledge and ability to open the chasm of the abyss by utilizing the two conditions described above.”

“… … The last condition is the most difficult. “Are there any wizards like that in the church?”

“There is only one.”

“Who are you?”

“Difflin Chernio.”

He is the Dean of the Department of Magic at Arsene Academy and an Archmage who has lived for over a hundred years.

Although he is not a member of the denomination, he is a person who has established a close cooperative relationship with the denomination.

That was Deflin Chernio.

Meanwhile, Estelle closed her mouth when Deflin’s name was mentioned. As if there was no room for rebuttal.

But even for a moment.

She tilted her head again.

“But is there a reason to go to such lengths to open the abyss?”

“What did you mean by that?”

“Even if you force a gap to open, that doesn’t mean the door to the abyss will open. But why spend a huge amount of money… … .”

Are they trying to widen the abyss?

Estelle asked curiously. Regens responded by stroking his beard.

“If you just look at it like that, it would feel meaningless. However, this experiment is in line with the secret wish of our denomination.”

“yes? “In what way?”

“The more gaps open, the faster the door to the abyss opens.”

“Really?!”

“okay. “Maybe in this era we will see the gates of the abyss open.”

Estelle had a blank expression on her face at this answer.

When I first heard the explanation, I thought it had nothing to do with the Gate of the Abyss, but this changes the story.

The heart of Arsene. Opening the gates of the abyss has been the church’s long-standing wish and mission.

“okay. so… … .”

Everyone is paying such attention to the experiment.

Estelle nodded as if she finally understood. Regens lightly patted his student’s head and smiled.

“And there is another reason besides this.”

“For what reason?”

“Securing the Abyssal Creatures.”

“Oh, something like Candira?”

“that’s right. When a gap opens, we use animal carcasses, etc. as bait to lure the abyss creatures beyond the gap into this world.”

The moment I heard the answer up to this point.

Estelle suddenly opened her eyes wide. As if I realized something. After a while, she let out a trembling voice.

“That doesn’t mean that even Candida, which is currently being fostered by the church… … .”

“They are all guys who fell through the cracks.”

Regens said as if driving a wedge.

It was the moment when the reason why the Abyss worshipers were able to control the Abyss creatures even though the Abyss Gate had not yet been opened was revealed.

Then.

Estelle’s eyes sparkled again.

“I have one more question.”

Eyes shining with a passion for learning.

Soon questions poured in.

“If we use humans instead of livestock as sacrifices for the Abyss creatures, will we be able to summon more powerful Abyss creatures?”

“Of course. The grade of the offering is determined by its magical power concentration. “The thicker the concentration, the more powerful abyss creatures appear.”

As soon as Regens finished answering.

Estelle said with a curious look on her face.

“Then, if you sacrifice a wizard… … !”

“It may vary depending on the level of the wizard being sacrificed, but assuming he is a high-level wizard, he should be able to summon a descendant of the Abyss.”

“… … yes? Guo, your family members?!”

The descendants of the Abyss refer to the direct subordinates of the leaders who rule the Abyss. They are true monsters, completely different from ordinary magical beasts.

“And when the abyss opens, if there are more wizards around, there is a possibility that the lord of the abyss will react.”

“… … !?”

Estelle looked more than surprised but astonished.

Summoning the Lord of the Abyss to this world was also one of the secret wishes pursued by the church.

But even for a moment.

The answer came back, pouring cold water on my excited mood.

“But realistically, it’s impossible.”

“yes? why… … .”

“Think about where experiments are done. Then the answer will come out soon.”

The moment I heard those words.

Estelle looked like she had finally realized.

Because the place where the abyss opened up was none other than Arsene Academy.

A neutral zone that attracted the attention of various countries.

What if a wizard is sacrificed here? As a result, the descendants of the abyss appear? Then there will definitely be a large-scale investigation.

“… … “Something difficult will happen.”

“yes. That’s why I don’t try.”

If that happens, the position of the Abyss worshipers will become even narrower. Perhaps the Empire will decide to pursue the church.

So that won’t happen at all.

Regens drew a clear line.

Some time after that.

Near the end of the conversation between the two priests.

There was a report that came out of nowhere.

“Elder. “I received a call from Cernio.”

“They say the experiment will begin soon.”

Start the experiment.

Regens’ eyes sank at this report.

It wasn’t just that.

Not only Estelle, who learned what the experiment was, but all the other abyss worshipers in the cave flashed harsh eyes.

“I’m looking forward to seeing what the results will be this time.”

Hundreds of pairs of eyes shining in the dark.

The worshipers all looked south. The center of the continent and the place where this experiment begins.

It was the place where Arsene, the fountain of magic, was located.

Chapter 22. a changing future

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