Episode 58
“… Wake up, Luan.”
I opened my eyes when I felt someone shaking my shoulder.
It was Hector.
This guy was looking down at me with a bored look on his face.
“You sleep well in front of me.”
“… “Why can’t I sleep in front of you?”
Hector answered in a slightly quiet voice.
“I’ve always wondered, why do you alternate between polite and informal speech?”
“Because that’s Banjondae.”
“… … !”
I got out of the carriage first, passing Hector, who had a shocked expression on his face.
“Seup… … .”
The cold air reached my lungs.
The air at Badniker’s home was very clean, but it was even better here.
The problem is that this clear smell is mixed with the foul smell of a wet animal.
‘… ‘Why is it so cold?’
For some reason, I was reminded of my mother’s hometown, Coland, an extreme land. Although I have never been there before.
It wasn’t like this when I was at my parents’ mansion just now.
I pulled up my collar and checked my surroundings.
I saw what appeared to be an empty lot in a terrain surrounded by forests on all sides, and there were several buildings standing tall in the empty space.
The building is divided into left and right sides, as if divided by an invisible line.
What is unusual is that the building on the left looks shabby, as if it will collapse at any moment, while the building on the right looks strong and neat, as if it had just been erected.
In the vacant lot, several people my age were standing with normal faces.
Just looking at their expressions, it looks like they’ve been kidnapped.
Do you have a dull sense of humor or are you good at adapting?
You can also see a group of close friends getting together and having a good time.
It wasn’t difficult to find Seren among those guys.
He has a very striking appearance.
I glanced over and saw that Seren had noticed my gaze and also looked this way.
I waved my hand with joy.
Seren looked at my face, rolled her eyes once, and then looked again.
“you-!”
It was the moment when those eyes opened wide.
“Jiphaaaaap-!”
A voice burst out like thunder.
It is a shout loaded with mana.
The person who shouted loudly was a man with dark skin and ugly scars covering half of his face.
The most impressive thing was his eyes, which only a veteran who had survived in the mercenary industry for more than 10 years could have.
‘It’s a major crime.’
Maybe he was a hunting teacher?
I don’t even remember the name.
Anyway, the young people who were in a daze were startled by the sound and quickly gathered in the vacant lot.
The hunting teacher looked at this with cold eyes and then opened his mouth.
“Nice to meet you, young people. My name is Tanko. Some people here will remember me as Badniker’s guest and great criminal, but you better forget that while you’re here. Also, everyone you meet in this training center other than you are instructors, so please be polite.”
Most people looked dumbfounded at the words the hunting teacher poured out.
Those who were slow to understand the situation were like that.
There were some guys who looked tearful at the rude words.
No matter how badass this place is, they are children of nobles who lived in shame in their own families.
The hunting teacher admired the reaction and smiled.
“You have nice eyes. Even if you don’t make that face, I’ll soon treat you like a dog, so just wait. Previously… … .”
Several knights came out from behind the podium and handed each leader a piece of paper.
When I received it and checked it, it was a pledge.
“Sign.”
“W-what kind of signature is it?”
One guy mustered up the courage to ask.
Tanko twisted the corner of his mouth evilly, as if he had been waiting.
“What can I do? “It’s a sign that Badniker will not be held responsible even if you get hurt, become an asshole, or even die.”
Noisy-.
And then I realized why that man was put on the stage among the many great culprits.
Because of its appearance and low tone, it is excellent for setting the mood.
When I was working as a mercenary, most of the seniors who greeted me as a rookie felt that way.
“I will warn you for the first and last time. Badniker’s retreat is harsh. You’ll hear this kind of talk ad nauseam no matter where you go to the knight training center, but the quality is different here. “The death rate at this retreat is 20 percent.”
The hunting teacher spread two fingers for emphasis.
“20 percent. Do you think that number is not that high? If you are an aristocrat who only sees numbers as numbers, you can do that. But this means that out of the four of you here right now, at least six or seven of you will not be able to get out alive.”
gulp!
A young man standing next to him swallowed dry saliva.
“You might want to ask why it’s so harsh. Of course. Basically, in order for Yeongdo to be recognized as a hero, he must go through a probationary period of at least one year and at most five years. “You can shorten that period by up to 6 weeks depending on your grades, so it would be discriminatory if it weren’t harsh.”
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“… … .”
“You are free to sign it or not, but once you do it, that’s it. This means that no matter how much you cry, howl, or how ugly you are, you cannot escape this place. Either you get out of here alive in 6 weeks, or you die. “It’s probably one of the two.”
It’s not just about setting the mood.
The hunting teacher is deliberately forcing you to choose between two options.
If you just listen to what they say, you either live or die – the survival rate seems to have dropped to 50 percent.
Wouldn’t a weak-hearted person be discouraged by these words?
“I-I’m going back.”
“me too… … .”
As expected, some people gave up early.
I counted them with my eyes and there were four of them.
I don’t know if it’s a lot or a little.
The hunting teacher, who probably knew the answer, nodded with an expressionless face and pointed to a carriage.
“Those discharged must board the carriage guided by the drivers.”
Four people entered the carriage with unsteady steps.
Some young people could not take their eyes off the sight.
These guys were still hesitating.
However, as the hunting teacher said, just now was the last chance.
thud!
The sound of the carriage door closing was unusually loud.
“ruler. The last carriage to heaven has left. You hell-bent fools, I give you a hearty welcome and will give you my first order right away. Roll.”
A moment of silence.
“… yes?”
The moment a guy foolishly blinks his eyes and asks a question.
“Roll over, you bastards!”
A loud roar came from the hunting instructor’s voice.
* * *
On the continent, the name Badniker is generally synonymous with fear.
There are many people who fear it, not only within the Dark Church but also within the Empire.
This is because the family itself tends to be closed, the rumors surrounding it are dark, and most of those who belong to it have also been dealt cruel hands.
However, that does not mean that there are no people who have respect for Badknicker.
It is an undeniable fact that they have accumulated great achievements one after another over a short period of time.
-A fallen family that has lost its former reputation is resurrected and regains its former glory.
This reversal story definitely warms the hearts of listeners.
The Helvin family is a half-ruined family.
This may be the reason why Evan Helvin, the third son there, participated in Badniker’s retreat.
If I receive Badniker’s high-quality curriculum, wouldn’t I also be able to find something that could be a clue to my family’s revival? … There was an underlying calculation.
Then, it would be even better if you became a direct disciple of the Great Beom, or if you caught the eye of the Sanghyeolgong-gong.
“Roll over, you bastards——!”
“… … .”
And Evan opened his mouth at the sudden shout of the hunting instructor.
Roll?
But there’s nothing to do here.
No, I said roll, not roll.
‘You really want me to roll over?’
On this dirty ground?
“The five people who roll last will get points deducted! ah. I forgot to explain. Basically, 10 points are given to all spiritual leaders who participate in this retreat. “The lower this point is, the more fun life here will become.”
Immediately, one of the guys standing next to him rolled on the floor.
Evan looked at the guy with startled eyes.
He was a fine-looking boy with extremely noble appearance.
This guy must have gotten a hint that the dirty ground was his bed, so he rolled around like a bug.
Meanwhile, the other spirits immediately started rolling on the floor.
Among them, there was a daughter of the Goodspring family who seemed like she would never do something like this.
Following this crazy atmosphere, Helvin was also about to quickly duck down.
“Stop moving.”
The dry voice of the hunting instructor was heard.
The eyes, which made my stomach tingle just by looking at them, were directed in this direction, or to be more precise, towards the five people whose bodies were still clean.
“Evan Helvin, Hans Vander, Shaw Greenwood, Bruno Hammer, Laura Rossi. “One point is deducted.”
“… … !”
“Operation resumes again.”
As the five people stood there in a daze, the hunting instructor shouted.
“What are you doing! “It rolled again!”
The five people who suddenly came to their senses at those words rolled on the ground again.
The wet mud stained not only our clothes and bare skin, but even our hair.
‘Wow, I feel uncomfortable… … !’
Of course, because Evan is the son of a warrior, it doesn’t mean he’s never been covered in dirt.
This is the first time in my life that I have experienced rolling on the dirt so arbitrarily.
“and… “What is your name?”
The hunting teacher’s eyes turned to Evan’s side.
There was a blonde boy who rolled on the floor faster than anyone else.
“yes! “It’s Luan Badniker!”
Helvin was surprised.
Badknicker? It was too late for me to realize that my hair was the same color.
‘Besides, if it’s Luan, it’s him.’
The crazy guy who sold the family’s treasured sword.
I see, maybe he was already crazy and was able to do crazy things faster than anyone else?
“The answer is quick. “You were the fastest in your movements.”
“thank you!”
“I will give Luan Badniker an extra point.”
“Thank you more!”
“hmm.”
The hunting teacher looked at Luan with strange eyes and then raised his head again.
“Everyone stand up!”
Suddenly, this time, about 30 spirits appeared at the same time, almost exactly the same.
“The real classes start tomorrow. “I will assign you a place to stay today, so you can rest in your room unless there are other instructions.”
And he adds with a dark smile.
“… “Today will be the only day where you can sleep comfortably, so make sure you have a rest with no regrets.”
Evan thought blankly as he looked at that scene.
I should have gone when I told you to go earlier.
* * *
The moment he first stepped into the building called the dormitory, Evan’s face became even paler.
‘here… Accommodation?’
A lot of accumulated dust, stairs that creak every time you walk, and a roof that barely protects against wind and rain.
Didn’t I say pig pen incorrectly?
“for a moment! “I think you misguided me there.”
At that time, a spirit who seemed to have similar feelings to Evan spoke to the driver who guided him.
The knight said with a crooked face.
“What’s wrong?”
“Isn’t this a warehouse, not a dormitory?”
“It’s not.”
“what?”
“The accommodation is right. “This is where you will stay during this retreat.”
“What… … !”
“And Bruno Hammer, you get points deducted for being rude to the instructor. “1 point deduction.”
He was the guy whose name was called once earlier.
Bruno’s face turned red at the knight’s dry voice.
Evan swallowed his saliva quietly.
My score almost got cut again.
I don’t know what this score means.
‘Everyone, let’s live for the time being.’
By the way, I wanted to wash myself first before going to my room.
As I rolled around on the dirty floor, I felt like grains of sand got into my underwear.
“Uh, how do you wash…?” … .”
Another guy asked the driver.
His tone was strangely polite, as if he had just seen something.
Evan also listened and focused on the conversation.
“Bathrooms are open only twice a day. When you wake up and right before you go to bed. “It means you can’t wash now.”
“Well, that…” … .”
So you want me to stay like this all night?
Evan’s body trembled.
Of course, I didn’t have the courage to protest directly to the instructor.
I had no choice but to trudge to my assigned room.
When I opened the door to the room numbered ‘3’ and went inside, I saw two beds and two desks.
What was unusual was that the bed and desk looked as if they had been combined.
It looked like there was a roof over the desk, and a bed on top of it… I don’t know why it was designed that way.
‘… ah.’
However, the moment Evan saw the appearance of the room, he realized.
There was no choice but to cram two desks and two beds into this narrow space.
‘Nonsense… … . ‘Stay here?’
The house of Evan’s dog, Dux, is bigger than this!
I felt dizzy, but I didn’t have the confidence to argue with the driver like the guy named Bruno just did.
I don’t know what it was, but I didn’t want to lose points.
Evan had no luggage, so he sat down on the first floor bed on the left.
Suddenly-.
At that time, the door opened and someone came in.
“ah… … .”
This is the guy who was standing next to you earlier.
Luan Badnicker.
Evan hurriedly greeted politely.
“Well, nice to meet you. My name is Evan from the Helvin family. “You are Badniker’s master, right?”
Even if the opponent is a crazy person who sold the family’s treasured sword, Helvin is almost like a fallen nobleman.
Anyway, this means that this side should be polite first.
Luan looked around the room with a calm gaze, then looked at Evan and said with a grin.
“Evan Helvin. “You’re famous.”
“yes? Me?”
“Not yet?”
Luan tilted her head and said.
“Anyway, please take care of me. “I use the one on the right here?”
“Oh, yes.”
“And you can speak comfortably. From now on, we will eat dirt together and behave like dogs.”
“What is that… … .”
Luan didn’t answer, but giggled unpleasantly and quickly went up to the second floor.
‘He doesn’t seem like a noble person.’
Actually, that was the same for Evan, so I didn’t really want to argue with him.
I was embarrassed because I had no idea what type of person the roommate I would be staying with during the retreat was.
[-iced coffee.]
“Huh!”
At that moment, I was startled by the voice I suddenly heard.
[Preach to Yeongdo. Those who want to eat should use the restaurant from 18:00 to 19:00. more.]
“W-what is it?”
“It’s communication magic.”
Luan said casually.
“They probably placed communication crystals in the lodgings in advance. “It’s over there.”
There was a crystal embedded in the place Luan pointed.
“It’s a communication tool and light. “It sure looks like there’s nothing useless in this room.”
“… “Heh, heh.”
“Come to your senses and let’s go get something to eat.”
“Oh, yes.”
Evan followed Luan and tilted his head.
‘Why does it look so familiar?’
A conclusion was quickly reached.
It’s a bad nicker.
Perhaps you received some hint before the retreat?
Evan thought it was a bit cowardly.
Finding a restaurant was easy, you just had to go where you could smell the food.
In fact, Evan had starved since lunch today, so his stomach was almost sticking to his back.
‘I don’t think the food will be delicious… … .’
Still, I had prepared for this in advance.
Even if it tastes bad, it doesn’t matter as long as it’s not unclean or lacking in nutrients.
However, Evan ended up not knowing what kind of food was served.
“Evan Helvin, you are not allowed in the restaurant.”
“Uh, why… Right?”
I almost spoke informally.
Then the driver standing in the restaurant spoke with a dry gaze.
“Youngdo with less than 10 points cannot enter the dinner restaurant.”
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