260
5000 years ago.
After the Age of Calamity ended, many races dispersed to find new homes.
The elves headed north and the beastmen headed south.
And humans settled down all over the world.
Lastly, dwarves.
They made their home in the rugged Drakin Mountains of the east.
And he founded the world’s largest coal mining kingdom.
Take the warp gate to the center of the Drakin Mountains.
We arrived at Dweronia, which is considered the capital of the Dwarves.
This city, named after Dweno, who is praised as the blacksmith of God, has a history of 5,000 years.
It was the oldest city in the world.
The Lumern students who arrived at the warp gate opened their eyes wide.
From the appearance of the warp gate, it was nothing short of dazzling.
The walls were all covered in gold and decorated with beautiful jewels here and there.
“It’s huge.”
“This is the richest city in the world… … .”
Sounds of admiration were heard from all over.
Even in the eyes of the students of Rumern, many of whom were descendants of prestigious families, the splendor of Dweronia’s warp gate was something they had never seen before.
“Wow, how much is all that?”
Carl opened his mouth and muttered.
“Look at the ceiling.”
“They are great heroes, right?”
“It’s an absolute work of art.”
On the ceiling, figures of great heroes were drawn in mosaics using colorful, sparkling jewels.
Of course, there are only four heroes.
Kyle’s portrait, which was recently discovered to be real, was not engraved.
I left the warp gate and went out to the square.
Sedzen, who came out to the square, spoke to the students.
“You can’t go into Damien until evening.”
Sedzen pointed with his hand to the huge mountain next to Dweronia.
It was a mine with a huge hole in it.
And then I saw a huge castle nestled in the hole.
It was Damian, the Dwarven Hero Academy.
“Until then, it’s free time, so feel free to tour the city.”
“and!”
The students cheered.
After checking the number of people and delivering information, only the students remained.
Then the students started gathering with their close friends.
“Why don’t we get together with close friends and go sightseeing?”
“OK! OK!”
“Chloe! “Let’s get the girls from Class 1 together after a long time!”
Four girls from the first year of class approached Chloe.
Class 1, along with Class 5, had a very close relationship among students as there was not a single person who advised them to drop out.
Chloe smiled and nodded at the recommendation of her first-year classmates.
“Really? But try not to get too excited. Because we didn’t come to have fun. First, set a meeting time… … .”
“The class president is still the same.”
“but! “This is our class president’s charm.”
The female students burst into laughter.
“Shall I call Celia too?”
“Really? “I’ll go and fetch it.”
One of the female students was laughing and was about to go find Celia.
“You guys are Lumern.”
A group blocked their path.
The girls in class 1 opened their eyes wide.
“Azonia?”
It was as he said.
Ten students wearing Azonia school uniforms were standing in front of the female students.
At the head of them was a male student who was probably 190 cm tall.
The bear beast, whose entire body was armed with seemingly strong muscles, had wild brown hair and eyes.
The female students slightly arched their necks at the somewhat belligerent look.
Chloe stepped forward.
“What business do Azonia students have with us?”
The wolf beast opened its mouth in response to Chloe’s question.
“My name is Wern Damun.”
“Wern damun?”
“You were 8th among Azonia’s second years, right?”
The female students nodded.
——————
faqwiki.us
Join our Discord for new chapter updates!
https://discord.com/invite/xr7SxG5T6V
——————
Wern Damun.
Ranked 8th among Azonia 2nd graders.
In other words, he was the 8th best-performing second-year student at Azonia.
He was the largest and strongest student in Azonia.
It was when the female students looked amazed at the sudden appearance of a big name from the opposing school.
“My name is Chloe Müller.”
“That’s my first time hearing this name.”
The female students became enraged by Wern’s words.
“what? How could you not know Chloe?!”
“that’s right! “He’s an honor student competing for first or second place in our school’s magic department!”
Chloe is a world-famous hero candidate.
However, when another hero academy student made a dismissive comment, the female students could not stand it.
But despite that reaction, Wern only snorted.
“I’m not interested in wizards or summoners.”
“oh! oh! “What are you saying like that?”
“joy! “If you’re not interested in wizards and summoners, why did you talk to us?”
“that’s right! go away! “There isn’t a single one of us from the knight department?!”
At first, the female students were intimidated by Wern’s size, but soon they took on a fierce expression.
I went through all sorts of hardships in Lumern for a year.
I never felt intimidated by the fact that they were a little big and there were a lot of them.
Moreover, since they made comments that seemed to ignore their own department, the reaction was bound to be even sharper.
However, Wern did not even bat an eye at the female students’ reactions.
“Are any of you students close to Leo Plov?”
Chloe answered that question.
“Leo is my friend.”
“Good. “Let’s go together.”
Wern reached out to grab Chloe’s wrist.
Damn it!
At that moment, a wall of ice rose up in front of Wern.
Wern took a step back in shock, and the other prisoners also looked wary.
“What are you doing?”
Chloe’s voice became as cold as ice.
Wern narrowed his eyes as he saw Chloe’s mood suddenly change.
‘It looks like the story about competing for first and second place in the magic department isn’t a lie.’
Beastmen are a race that worships strength.
However, that strength was limited to ‘physical’ strength.
5000 years ago.
Aron, a brave man respected by all beastmen, was a man who achieved formidable heights solely through physical strength.
That’s why Azonia trained students with the goal of becoming the strongest warrior.
In some ways, it had similar tendencies to Seilun.
Just as those who have not mastered star magic cannot enter Seilun.
Azonia was unmanned, so the weak could not enter.
As a result of the situation, most of the Azonia students became indifferent to the honor students of Lumern’s magic and summoning departments.
Chloe also knew that Azonia students had that tendency.
That’s why I didn’t feel too bad when he said he didn’t know me.
but… … .
‘You’re trying to take me at all costs.’
Wern’s behavior was very unpleasant.
Wern said in response to Chloe’s question.
“There are no bad intentions.”
“Are you trying to take me away out of nowhere?”
“You just have to be the bait to attract Leo Plov.”
“bait?”
Chloe narrowed her eyes.
“okay.”
Wern curled the corner of his mouth.
“I know well about Leo Plov’s reputation. “I know very well that he is Rumern’s strongest warrior.”
“however?”
“But we cannot accept that he is a warrior who has surpassed even our Azonia students!”
“so? Are you planning to set a trap to take down Leo?”
“joy! Do you think they would use such despicable means?”
Wern snorted.
“I plan to apply to him for the rites of becoming a great warrior!”
Courtesy of Daejeon Temple.
Other Lumern students didn’t know what it was, but knowledgeable Chloe knew it well.
‘Azonia’s traditional ritual of pure martial arts competition.’
It was a sparring where the strongest competed with pure physical strength without borrowing the power of Aurors.
And in the Daejeonsa ritual, the loser had to follow the words of the winner.
“What do you do with something like that? “Leo is not even a student at Azonia.”
“Heh. “I just want to defeat Leo Plov and prove that the truly strong warrior lies in Azonia.”
Chloe crossed her arms at Wern’s words.
‘That’s why it’s called bait.’
It made sense.
and… … .
‘It’s annoying.’
Chloe’s face became as cold as ice.
‘therefore. Are you saying you think of me as bait to attract Leo?’
I didn’t like the method, but I liked the intention even more.
At this point, even though I knew Azonia’s tendency to not pay much attention to wizards and summoners, I felt bad.
‘You’re ignoring me so much?’
Chloe laughed.
It was a smile that would have shocked Seliana Duran if she had seen it.
“okay. “I’ll follow you.”
“Wow, Chloe.”
“I don’t think there was any intention to harm. If I don’t go, there might be trouble. “If there is a disturbance from the first day, it is a big problem for the school’s prestige.”
“B-but… … .”
“Don’t worry about me.”
“okay. “She will be treated politely as bait.”
‘You treat me like bait until the end?’
Chloe smiled brightly.
If other female students had seen that, their faces would have turned white and they would have stopped Chloe.
But unfortunately, all they could see was Chloe’s back.
Rumble-!
Azonia students surrounded Chloe.
“Let’s go. With this, I have the opportunity to be the first to defeat Leo Plov. “The reward is mine too.”
Wern left with a satisfied look on his face.
Chloe thought as she walked behind Wern.
‘I’ll freeze them all and let you escape.’
Chloe is always a calm honor student.
However, the moment the lid was opened, she turned into the most reckless person among the second graders.
The faces of the other female students who did not know Chloe’s condition turned white.
Then he ran to ask other students for help.
“Three, Celia! We’re in big trouble! “Big deal!”
Then he spotted Celia and Duran and shouted urgently.
“what’s the matter?”
When Celia asked with wide eyes, the girls shouted.
“Chloe has been kidnapped by Azonia students!”
“what?”
Celia’s face hardened.
“Who was kidnapped?”
And then a cold voice came from behind.
The female students who looked back had bright expressions.
The ones there were Duran and Howl, who were also in the first year of class.
Howl’s face was distorted viciously, and Duran’s expression was as expressionless as ever.
But his eyebrows were twitching as if he was uncomfortable.
“Tell me in detail.”
Following Celia’s words, the female students explained the situation.
Celia, who heard the story, spoke with a stern expression.
“I’ll tell the professor right away.”
“Huh, okay. Celia Gerdinger.”
“what?”
“The Azonia guys’ intentions are clear.”
Duran cracked his knuckles.
“You kidnapped Chloe Müller under the pretext of bringing in Leo Plov? “This is a clear challenge to us.”
“so?”
“Solving things by talking to professors means avoiding their challenges.”
“so? “Are you going to start a protest between schools?”
“That’s a good idea too.”
“Chloe followed quietly so as not to escalate the situation. “We must avoid escalating the incident as much as possible.”
“I’m disappointed, Celia Gerdinger.”
“what?”
“It’s not just a matter of school pride. “They messed with Chloe Müller, who you and I recognized as class president.”
Duran looked at Celia with an expressionless face.
“If you tell the professors, you won’t be able to beat them up.”
The female students whispered at Duran’s words.
“Well, if I were to interpret it… … . You’re messing with my friend! I can’t forgive! “You mean that?”
“I think so.”
“Now that I think about it, Duran was a bit harsh, but he also took care of me subtly.”
“Shut up.”
Duran spoke with an expressionless face as the female students whispered.
Meanwhile, Celia, who was thinking after hearing Duran’s words, crossed her arms.
And he nodded.
“I see. You’re right.”
“Now you understand what I’m saying.”
It was when Duran showed a satisfied expression.
“Please include me too.”
At that time, someone jumped from the roof.
It was Chen Xia.
“This is Class 1’s business, Chen Xia.”
“But Miss Chloe is also my friend? Plus, she is now our dormitory leader. “I think I have something to do with it, too?”
“joy. “If that’s the case, I won’t stop you.”
Duran crossed his arms.
Howl asked after seeing that.
“What is the operation?”
“First, we are looking for an Azonia student.”
Duran answered.
“and?”
“After we beat him up, we have to ask where that guy named Wern is.”
Chen Xia said with a grin.
“What if I say I don’t know?”
“Find the next Azonia student and repeat the process.”
Howl thought to himself as he watched Celia answering while stroking her hair.
‘How dare I get photographed by those three at once. ‘I feel sorry for that Wern guy too.’
fantasy,
