〈 Episode 258 〉 Wow! Double the nightmare! (4)
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A nightmare lives in Aplia.
The object that a nightmare points to changes with the passage of time. The first is Roselle van Trias.
Roselle van Trias.
As one of the elders of the Gray Magic Tower and the person who raised the Gray Wizard, he gave his students terrible nightmares. Although its notoriety has been greatly diluted only now…
『Rossel van Trias.』
『Huhhhhhhhhh…!』
If you whisper the name of ‘Rossel van Trias’ to Aplia’s graduates… they will jump up from their sleep and run to the lab.
A series of endless lectures.
A mountain of tasks that give no time to rest.
Students who have received better grades than others and have some strength on their shoulders are viciously kidnapped to the lab, telling them not to rest on their laurels.
This professor is truly worthy of the name Nightmare.
However, now Aplia’s nightmare has become a name for someone else. Graduates may not believe it, but… it’s surprisingly true.
The second nightmare is Rania Van Trias.
As expected of Nightmare’s best student, the classes she took on had an unusual amount of assignments. It is said that new professors who become professors at a young age are often more motivated, but that is not particularly true in Rania’s case.
Of course this is possible.
I became it, so you can too.
From her perspective, this is ‘natural’.
Since the way of thinking is broken, there is no way the class could be normal. The students taking the class just shed bloody tears.
『Is there a nightmare that surpasses Professor Rania?』
『There is no way.』
『Say something that makes sense.』
It is a nightmare that will forever be remembered in history.
It is clear that there is no better professor than her.
The students thought so and gave Rania the title of Aplia’s Nightmare. However, if there was one thing they were mistaken about…
『It is possible for you!』
The point is that there is no such thing as only one nightmare.
『Shall we start with a light warm-up today?』
『I will run next to you. Just having someone running alongside me helped me train. My training instructor always ran next to me.』
『Now, one or two! One or two!』
The nightmares increased.
A nightmare armed with innocence and goodness has appeared.
Galahal, the hero of the holy spear.
It didn’t take long for the person who taught the morning class to be called ‘Aplia’s Nightmare’.
Insane amount of training.
A restraining magic tool used only by knights on the battlefield.
The devil’s voice whispers with a bright smile that you can do it.
『This is all I can teach you.』
『I hope this will be of help to you.』
The most vicious thing is that the teachings cannot be rejected. Galahal is an active warrior, and it is a tremendous honor to be taught by him.
‘The effect is also certain…’
It is as effective as it is painful.
Tearing up their muscles every day, the combat magic students were approaching the body of a first-class knight.
“Miss you.”
『I miss Professor Rutia so much…!』
『He was the only light…!』
Students shed tears of blood as they recall a person who was blunt, but a truer professor than anyone else.
『I hate Professor Rania, who turned the Galahal warrior into a nightmare. Why this ordeal?
『Isn’t it the root of all evil?』
『Professor Rania is at the center of all events.』
A stinging glare falls on Rania.
But, as always.
Rania never cared about what others thought.
2.
『One, two, one two!』
A cheering sound is heard outside the window.
If you slightly open the window and look outside, you can see Galahal running with the students on the playground. It was an expression of great satisfaction.
“You are teaching well.”
Galahal seemed to have adapted well to Aplia.
After looking at that for a while, I returned my gaze to my table. There, documents related to Galahal received from Kalt are piled up.
Sarah.
I read the document, turning the pages one by one.
The document describes the operation in which Galahal participated and brief information about the operation.
『I checked, but I didn’t find anything particularly strange.』
Kalt said so.
If Kalt, who served as my aide on the battlefield, said so, it is normal that there is nothing to be salvaged from this document.
‘but.’
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There are also things that Kalt cannot find.
Even more so if it’s related to a hero.
Many people make a mistake.
The starlight that a warrior has is infinite. A warrior can do anything, and there are no limits to a warrior. A warrior is someone who can do anything if they have the determination.
“There’s no way there’s anything that comfortable.”
Smiling bitterly, I flipped through the report.
The starlight of a warrior is never infinite.
Starlight is definitely consumed, and after it is completely consumed, you need to rest until it recovers. Also, there are clear limits even for heroes.
‘The absolute amount of starlight does not increase.’
Although there may be ways to utilize it and increase efficiency… the absolute total amount of starlight never increases.
and.
As far as I remember, Galahal had very little starlight. Galahal could not even hear the common whisper of the stars. I couldn’t run with starlight like Kyle.
‘If you run like that, you’ll stretch out in less than a minute.’
Galahal was that kind of guy.
A guy who wasn’t born with all the stars or wealth (??).
The guy who was called Dunjae by everyone.
However, Galahal followed Kyle’s feet with only effort. He achieved a level of strength similar to that of a superhuman, and created his own techniques.
‘I followed you.’
I couldn’t become Kyle.
It’s a cold and cruel story… but Galahal could never rise to the same level as Kyle.
Because there is not enough starlight.
Because there is no talent like Kyle.
Because there is nothing special like Chloe.
So, Galahal didn’t become Kyle.
He could not become a symbol of victory like the guy who was called the strongest warrior. I knew that very well.
“I know.”
“There are many people who had to let go because they were weak, and who had to let go because they were lacking. There really are a lot.”
Galahal told me.
“But what can I do?”
“I have my own way, right?”
“It is a path only allowed to me.”
“Is this the way? Galahal.”
I looked at the document in my hand.
There, all of Galahal’s missions over the past year are listed. And, there is no gap between missions.
Starlight is not infinite.
At some point you have to rest.
But Galahal did not rest.
It’s not just that I haven’t rested. He jumped into a mission that was not suited to his level. Those missions were flagged in red.
‘A rescue mission that someone rejected.’
Someone stronger than Galahal.
Perhaps it was a mission that Kyle and Destel refused, and that was why they had to write someone off. Those were all missions that Galahal jumped into.
I saved something that had to be thrown away.
Even though there was no way that would be possible for Galahal.
‘I achieved the impossible.’
I tried to reach what was unreachable.
I tried to hold on to something I had to let go of.
I know how to make that possible.
“transaction.”
In order to gain something, you have to give up something.
What did Galahal throw away?
The moment I shook Galahal’s hand, I realized.
“You threw away your life. Galahal.”
He gave up his life to save someone else’s life.
It was truly something Galahar would have done.
“Whoa…”
I pursed my lips and let out a sigh.
A bitterness filled my mouth. I put down the paper and closed my eyes. Why did Galahal retire, and why did Uncle Heinkel recommend Galahal to retire?
I felt like I vaguely knew the inside story.
‘We need to talk.’
Not me as Aplia’s professor.
As an ashen mage, I needed to have a conversation.
smart.
That’s when I was thinking about that.
Someone knocked on the professor’s office door. The knocking sound echoed loudly in the professor’s room where he was alone.
Sigh.
When you open the door and go out, the person standing there is Galahal. Galahal, who had a towel wrapped around his neck as if he had just finished class, smiled at me.
“As expected, you are here, Professor Rania.”
Chloe was standing behind Galahal.
“The education method you mentioned last time. “I have something in mind, so I came to tell you about it.”
“Are you talking about the reason why Galahal is visiting Aplia?”
Something I once heard from Rox.
「This is to help check the condition of the next hero and help train them. “Because Galahal said there might be something he could teach you.”
After learning the truth, the purpose of Galahal’s visit took on a slightly different meaning to me.
“···okay. come in.”
I also needed to strengthen my resolve.
3.
Receive instruction directly from Galahal.
Learn from the warrior.
When Chloe first heard that story, she was shocked. A warrior currently on active duty is like a great senior to Chloe.
Among them, Galahar.
I can’t believe I can receive instruction from someone who is said to be the most heroic warrior.
‘It’s an incredible opportunity and an incredible honor!’
For Chloe, who had to become a warrior in the future, this was an opportunity that should not be missed. Chloe slowly narrowed her gaze and looked at Galahal.
“So, this is what I thought…”
“Well, it’s not bad, but it’s a little lacking in stimulation…”
Galahal can be seen talking to Rania. Perhaps, it seemed like they were having an in-depth conversation about her own teaching methods.
‘I hear some strange words, but…!’
Anyway, it will be okay.
Thinking about that, Chloe wiggled her fingers. He learned how to manipulate stars in earnest and how to manifest spells.
We are moving forward.
However, in Chloe’s mind, she could not picture herself becoming a hero.
The strongest warrior, Kyle Torben.
The most heroic warrior, Galahal.
Beings like brilliant starlight.
Those who stand in front of everyone and bring hope or victory to others. Can you be the same as those who become symbols?
That was the question that constantly pursued Chloe.
Also, a question that has not yet been answered.
Chloe slowly raised her head as she pondered the question that would have to be answered someday. Galahal and Rania were there, looking at each other and nodding as if the story had come to a close.
“It’s definitely this much… but I’m a little worried. “Isn’t it still too early?”
“You have to go through it once anyway, and it would be much better to go through it while you are there. “I have a lot to show you.”
“That’s true, but…’
“Hey, it’s because you don’t know much.”
Rania smiled mischievously.
“That kid is more of a monster than you can imagine.”
“A monster?”
“It would be quick to take a look. Chloe?”
“Yes, yes!”
Chloe jumped up from her seat.
“You know that spell you completed recently?”
“Oh, you mean the circular fireball?”
“Yeah, that one. “Let me show it to Galahal.”
Rania took the lead, followed by Galahal and Chloe. Rania arrived at the empty spell training room and activated the magic engineering golem.
“Shoot. “Don’t think about cleaning up afterward, just do everything you can.”
“···yes? At that time, he told me never to shoot inside Aplia…”
“It’s okay, just shoot once. “I will take care of everything.”
Although hesitating, Chloe moved her fingers.
Drawn in the air is a circuit that forms a perfect circle. All lines of a circuit drawn with a single brush stroke are connected.
Fluffy.
Starlight floods along Chloe’s fingers.
Starlight, like an overflowing flood, is sucked into the circuit created by Chloe. This is the moment when the starlight flowing powerfully through the circuit forms a complete circle.
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
Heat bursts from Chloe’s fingertips.
What Chloe manifested was a fireball, a basic spell. However, the platinum-colored flame floating in front of Chloe… is reminiscent of the high-level spell, Annihilation.
Sizzling flames.
The flowing flames circulate and circulate again, depicting the shape of a perfect sphere.
It is impossible to compare its heat and size with the basic spell, Fireball.
“I’ve already hit everyone, so feel free to shoot.”
Rania, who had placed a protective barrier around the spell training room, lightly gestured. Chloe, nodding her head, snapped his fingers.
The completed spell is displayed.
A platinum-colored fireball engulfs the golem.
Heat surges and white flashes strike the area.
Throw in!
When the intense heat subsides, all that remains is a pile of ashes. The golem, which can easily withstand mid-level spells, is reduced to a black ashes.
“Did you see it?”
Rania smiled, pointing at Chloe with her thumb.
“Are you going to say that’s not enough?”
“······.”
Galahal looked at Chloe with wide eyes.
What flashes in his eyes are surprise, embarrassment, and a little bitterness. However, the bitterness is quickly erased and a faint smile replaces it.
“···It eases my worries.”
Galahal’s low muttering voice cannot be heard by anyone. Eventually, Gala Hal smiled and nodded as usual.
“How can you say it’s not enough after seeing something like that?”
“yes?”
“Yes, I think we can move forward with it right away.”
Rania approached Chloe.
Then he took out a piece of paper from his pocket.
“Chloe.”
“Yes, yes?”
“You don’t have any plans during vacation, right?”
Chloe nodded without thinking.
Rania tapped Chloe’s shoulder.
“Let’s go on some experiential learning.”
“Experiential learning…?”
“huh.”
“Where?”
Rania answered briefly.
“frontmost line.”
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