Episode 104
Just like Luan Badniker was waiting for today’s sparring for some reason.
Hunting teacher Tanko was also secretly looking forward to this time.
Maybe even more than Luan.
In this sparring match, it was always Tanko who chose to attack first.
As soon as Luan decided that he was ready, he rushed at me like an animal.
That wasn’t the case today.
‘… … .’
Tanko’s spirit is no less than that of a wild animal.
His highly developed senses caught the sense of incongruity without logical verification, and made Tanko hesitate to rush forward.
Of course, it was a feeling of discomfort that couldn’t be explained, so Tanko wasn’t sure.
Is it a simple illusion?
fault.
At that moment, Luan’s new form came right in front of us in an instant.
Battling the outstretched fist with his palm, Tanko regained his stance.
Luan’s movements are clearly different from yesterday.
The power and speed also increased, but what Tanko noticed was that the unnecessary things disappeared from the movements.
It was a smooth administration that left one with admiration.
‘then.’
Tanko’s eyes changed.
I decided to put aside the minor discomfort and doubts and focus on the person in front of me.
Papapot!
They exchange attacks and defenses quickly at close range.
In the process, Tanko realized that he was naturally using both arms, but decided not to think too much about it.
At this point, I even forgot that it was the spirit that the other person was supposed to teach.
Somehow, I remembered the time when I was tested as a great warrior while traveling through the eastern prairies.
And Tanko felt a strange feeling.
‘It’s hard… … .’
Close combat with an opponent became burdensome.
This distance was the distance that Tanko preferred and was most confident in, as he had learned from dozens and hundreds of battles.
I was confident that I would beat down whoever the opponent was if they approached this distance, but not now.
I would like to adjust the spacing to two steps, or three steps if possible.
Bah!
Such impatience soon led to the next offensive.
Tanko’s roundhouse kick hit Luan’s chest.
“… … !”
That’s what I thought, but looking again, it looks like he crossed his arms in defense just before that.
However, because the impact was not completely absorbed, Luan’s body flew away, slightly floating off the ground.
The most surprising scene in this sparring occurred in the next moment.
Luan, who took a pose in the air, landed on a tree.
I don’t mean stepping on a tree branch.
I temporarily landed on the outside of the tree, standing completely horizontally. And just before the body is thrown downward.
Kwazijic!
Luan’s new form flew towards Tanko like lightning.
Tanko will admit it later.
At this moment, I completely missed Luan’s movements.
Bye!
The moment I reflexively felt the touch of my outstretched fist, there was a tremendous sound.
“omg!?”
“W-what… … ?”
The attention of the leaders who were immersed in sparring was so intense that it caught the attention of the leaders.
Tanko did not calm them down.
I couldn’t afford that.
“… … .”
He looked down at his hands for a moment.
What is meant by original attack?
This refers to a movement that directly moves and strikes while clearly recognizing the opponent’s presence.
So Tanko didn’t just attack.
Luan just randomly came and hit the fist that was placed on the designated path.
‘As you please… … .’
Was that technology just unfinished?
Was he unable to handle his own speed due to lack of skill?
If not, on purpose-.
“I lost.”
Luan’s voice was heard through the dust.
Tanko looked at him with confused eyes and belatedly asked.
“… “Are you okay?”
“hmm. “That’s right.”
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Luan stood up with an innocent face and spoke in an embarrassed tone.
“I think I broke my arm.”
* * *
What happens to the guy who gets hurt during the retreat?
Of course, discharge is not permitted.
You don’t know if you’re about to run out of breath, otherwise, even if you lose one of your limbs, it’s impossible to leave midway.
The injured Youngdo is taken to the infirmary in the instructor building… First of all, my goal was to become an instructor who would act as a member of the council here.
“It’s not broken.”
Junian said with an indifferent face.
“It’s just a slight crack on the ulna side.”
“aha.”
“It’s not serious, so just rest here today. “If it’s here, it will be better tomorrow at the earliest, or the day after tomorrow at the latest.”
“Aren’t you going to give me a potion?”
“That’s why you are.”
Junian clicked his tongue and said.
“Do you know how much a bottle of potion costs? “It’s a waste to spend money on a wound like this.”
“Then what about healing with holy power?”
“I’m sorry, but I’m not good at that.”
but.
He’s not a Heretic Questioner for nothing.
He is probably a talented person with an aptitude for combat.
I nodded and looked around.
There were four beds in the infirmary.
“Where is Hans?”
“Hans? ah. The guy who was brought in the day before yesterday. “His condition improved so much that we sent him back to his dorm.”
“okay.”
This means that there are no intruders.
“Then I’ll just leave. Take your medicine and sleep well today.”
“Instructor, you are a Heretic Questioner belonging to the Church of the Sun, right?”
Junian, who was about to leave, glanced at me and asked.
“Yes, but why suddenly?”
“I heard that Aton’s followers are particularly sensitive to musical instruments.”
“It’s a rumor.”
canard?
As I blinked, Junian continued speaking.
“Whenever the cult members do something dirty, you can smell it, and if you want to become an Inquisitor, you have to learn how to smell well. what… “As you have a lot of experience with the instrument, you will feel it better than an uninitiated person.”
aha.
“Then, have you ever felt anything like that during this retreat?”
The moment Junian turned his head and saw me, I realized that my prediction was correct.
The eyes were filled with suspicion, but they were not the way to look at a person who was talking nonsense.
As expected, Junian at this time was also feeling something out of place.
‘then… … .’
There is no need to talk too much here.
My job is to give this person just a little bit of confidence.
“What do you want to say?”
“I’ll say it bluntly. “A church member has infiltrated this retreat.”
“… … .”
Junian blinked his eyes.
“… haha.”
He let out a soft laugh.
Of course, the laughter didn’t last long.
“… Listen carefully, kid. I am a serving priest and inquisitor, but I am also a high-ranking criminal. “He’s from the Badnicker family.”
“… … .”
“Be thankful that you are of Badniker blood. Otherwise, you would have paid for the insult.”
I spoke without heeding the current Heretic Questioner’s fierce threats.
“The priest might be holding a ritual to summon the demon lord here.”
“hey.”
Junian interrupted me.
“Can’t you tell the difference between heaven and earth?”
“… … .”
“Watch your mouth. A guy who would tremble at even a low-level demon, let alone a priest, what? “Demon King summoning ritual?”
“I understand that you may not believe it readily. But I also infiltrated the retreat by order.”
“That’s a ridiculous lie. “You hid the information from me, a major criminal, and only shared the information with you, Badniker’s incompetent child?”
“… … .”
Actually, this was something that puzzled me too.
Even if no one else knows, wouldn’t it have been okay to tell Junian about this operation?
It’s not because he’s a great criminal, but because he’s a member of the Church of the Sun.
There is absolutely no chance that Junian is a member of the Dark Church.
‘Are you thinking about saving face?’
This is my expectation, though.
Not only the Iron Blood Duke, but even his family – surprisingly, he may not take the title of Grand Criminal very seriously.
“You know why, right?”
“What do you mean?”
“Isn’t there a famous saying from the head of the family?”
“… … .”
Junian closed his mouth, but he must have realized what I wanted to say.
– Possibility is latent in the blood.
Ludwig’s case proved that iron-blooded workers give their children dangerous work as well.
So now I am acting while repeating to myself.
I received a special mission from Iron Blood Prince and infiltrated the retreat.
“Forget lip service. “Please provide more solid evidence.”
“Is that so? There was one of the knight instructors whose level of skill was unrecognizable, right? “A man too strong to be called a knight.”
“… … .”
“This is the person who infiltrated with me during this operation.”
After selling his father’s name, he also sold his younger brother Luke’s name.
Junian closed his mouth.
I guess so.
Before returning, the person who said this was none other than Junian.
“I understand that the instructor cannot accept it. A ritual to summon a church member, much less a priest, and a demon lord in the land of Badniker. However, do you know that I was attacked by the cult on my way home?”
“… … .”
“I will tell you this much clearly. Badniker is no longer a safe zone.”
Something is changing in the Dark Church.
Considering their position on the continent and the power of their forces, it would be safe to say that times are changing.
I’m not saying this for nothing.
From the incident in the Jewel Mountains to Hariba’s incident and the tragedy at the retreat… … .
I am making this assertion as someone who was involved in all three incidents.
“Of course, nothing is certain right now. That’s why I need the instructor’s help. So if you don’t understand, just treat me like a crazy person. “If you do anything, you can report it to your family.”
The last words were a bluff, though.
“… … .”
Junian closed his mouth.
Although his expression was still expressionless, I realized that this person was conflicted.
And what conclusion might come out?
“… “If this is a lie, I swear on Aton’s name that I won’t let it go.”
The fact that he even brought up God’s name means he was sincere.
Even though Junian looked like that, he seemed like a pretty devout believer.
So I said with a smile.
“great.”
“so? “What do you want from me?”
“It’s not grand. for now-.”
I gave Junian a brief explanation of the operation outline.
* * *
I was promised cooperation from Junian, who was a doctrine teacher, heresy inquisitor, and instructor for this retreat.
As a result, the win rate has increased by 20%.
If you add Luke to it, it’s worth it to fight against a priest… … .
I thought it was still not enough.
The priest has a special move.
A self-destructor that summons the devil by sacrificing itself.
In technical terms, it is a method of “simultaneity, equanimity, equanimity, equanimity, equanimity, turmoil,” and so on, and one more person is needed to make sure to prevent that disaster.
Of course, there are conditions that must be met for that to happen.
As strong as Luke or Junian.
A being that can be trusted unconditionally.
There are only two conditions, but it is not easy.
First of all, Yeongdo is eliminated in the first round. Even the strongest Charon is difficult to consider as an instructor class.
In the case of Seren, the destructive power of one hit is greater than that of an instructor, but since there is a risk of losing one’s life, let’s pass… … .
There may be talented people among the instructors.
‘Well, that’s fine.’
During the retreat, I saw several instructors who sympathized with Juan.
Although not all of them may be the priest’s minions, the possibility that they may have been subjected to manipulation such as brainwashing cannot be ruled out.
‘but… … .’
I laughed.
Actually, I’ve already decided who the final character will be.
He is at least as strong as Luke or Junian, and in a way, he is a man who can be trusted more than them.
If I could just get that man’s cooperation, my odds of winning would be over 90%.
The problem is that the author is not at this retreat camp right now… … .
‘I can’t help it.’
I saw a ring on my finger.
A black ring received from Sanghyeolgong.
Ugh-.
When I injected mana, there was an immediate response.
And just like before, I was moved to a certain room.
The difference is that it was a little darker than the last time I came.
“… What. you.”
A quiet voice was heard.
At the place where the sign was heard, there was Assad, who looked disheveled.
I think he was sleeping while lying on the sofa, but when I looked at the book that had fallen, it looked like he had been using it as an eye patch… … .
First of all, I’m glad.
If I had met my father according to the ring’s proper function, the story would have been longer.
The person who can directly solve what I want right now is this great wizard.
“hello.”
“… Luan Badnicker.”
Assad yawned and said:
“I guess I’m on a retreat right now.”
“I have a favor to ask you.”
“ask? To me?”
“yes.”
“I’m trying to leave the training area for a moment, so please release the barrier.”
Assad responded to my words by rubbing his eyes.
“What are you going to do?”
“There is someone I need to meet.”
Information shared by Assad before returning.
Another insurance prepared in addition to Luke Badnicker.
-Sword teacher Calzac.
That man is the final piece of my plan.
fantasy,
