Return of the Back Alley Wizard Chapter 43

Episode 43. He's a mischievous guy.

Digging up von Decullan.

The leader of Dekulan, the greatest magic powerhouse on the Eastern Continent.

His visit caused a stir in the already chaotic atmosphere of the academy.

“The head of the Dekulan family came to the Academy?”

"really?"

With classes suspended, the academy students, who were wandering around the grounds with no other choice, listened intently to the rare visit from a person they had never seen before.

“Prepare your defenses tight.”

“Not even an inch of dishevelment can be seen.”

The knights dispatched from the empire harassed the soldiers and prepared them for battle.

Parents who came to visit the affected students also wandered outside after hearing the news, but Imperial soldiers kept the academy under strict control.

The academy students who were wandering around the grounds were no exception.

In the midst of all this.

Hot, hot.

A carriage runs through the middle of the Academy Street.

Its appearance was nothing special.

Just a carriage belonging to a noble family, seen anywhere. Its exterior was adorned with decorations that were neither excessive nor inadequate.

The carriage moved along the road lined with imperial soldiers at a pace neither fast nor slow.

How much did it cost?

Heehee, hmph.

The horses let out a faint cry.

The carriage stopped at the Sage's Hall, located in the middle of the academy.

It was the heart of the academy, where presidents from generation to generation lived since the first president.

“…….”

The professors of the academy greeted the carriage.

The one who stands at the forefront is Principal Schubert.

Behind them, the academy's basic class professors were stationed, and knights surrounded the open space on all sides.

There were more professors at the Academy than this, but only those involved in the Ordeal Hall incident were gathered here.

The head of the Deculan family.

It is unknown why he came to the Academy at this time, but it was ultimately determined that it was related to the Ordeal Hall.

the other side.

“…….”

The other side had only one groom.

Even though we arrived at the academy, the carriage door didn't open.

One, no one gathered here was waiting for anyone to get out of the carriage.

Everyone knows it.

Jet black hair.

What is the identity of the man who sits diagonally on the carriage, holding the reins loosely, and exudes an air of elegance that is peculiar to a coachman?

He is the one who dug up the von Dekulan.

He was the head of the Dekulan family.

A thick, cold silence fell between the two sides.

Meanwhile.

'… … .'

Principal Schubert looked at the Pahern standing before him with strange eyes.

'This kid is the current head of Dekulan.'

Should I call it fame? Or should I call it infamy?

Although it was my first time seeing his face, I had heard quite a bit about him.

A person who has received the title of Grand Wizard, which is given only to the most advanced wizards at the age of 18.

A genius of great caliber, said to possess devilish talent.

However, what is more widely known than his brilliant talent is the evil deeds of Dekulan, which became more severe after he became the head of the household.

That is truly a giant evil.

First, it is difficult to confirm the truth of rumors at the first meeting.

However, there was one thing that I felt for sure.

'He's quite… a mischievous guy.'

Even when entering the grounds of the academy, do not step on the soil.

'All people are equal before learning.'

Under the teachings of the first president and the wise man, even the royal family got their feet dirty.

It was an incredibly arrogant attitude, but it was still something that couldn't be stopped.

The head of the Deculan family.

One of the highest ranking people who have received the title of Archmage.

'He himself sits on the stable, holds the shabby reins, and humbles himself. Who can say anything?'

The tradition of the Academy is to trample underfoot and leave no room for the opponent to challenge its attitude.

However, this action did not bring any political advantage.

That's right… … .

'Bad taste. Yes, it is bad taste.'

There was no way that someone who was not twisted inside in some way could be helped.

On the one hand, there is an undeniable dignity that is evident in that subject and its expression.

Schubert's final impression after seeing the piece was as follows:

'He's a dangerous guy.'

Even if he were an ally, such an author could never be trusted. But it was even less reassuring when he was an enemy.

It's the worst when they're allies, but it's an even more horrific nightmare when they're enemies.

Something truly beyond human.

When you think about it that far.

"Okay, let's go. What's going on at the Academy?"

Schubert broke the thick silence.

However, the head of the Dekulan family. Pahern stared at him without responding.

Let's do that for a moment.

“Hmm…….”

The head of the household touches his chin.

“……Not yet.”

The soft voice was one that could not be understood.

What does it mean yet?

Questions spread throughout the room. However, Pahern didn't give them any room to multiply.

“I heard the news. The Hall of Trials has been taken over by some worms.”

Schubert didn't respond, but glared at Pahern.

'this guy…….'

I can't figure out what's going on.

The situation of taking over the ordeal of the crown.

The identity of the intruder has never been officially revealed.

One, the imperial investigators and even the professors had guesses.

Dekulan. Surely, if that name is passed on, it will exist in some way.

A visit from the Dekulan family. The Imperial Knights and the Academy reacted so sensitively to something so seemingly trivial. This was the context.

also-

Doesn't Schubert himself know about the background?

'Bimarga.'

That the loyal fanatics of Dekulan are who they are.

Although it had not yet been verified, if the Empire's investigative powers were mobilized, it would not be difficult to uncover the truth within a few days at the latest.

Originally, it was Dekulan, and under its shadow, so many miscellaneous things were bowing their heads, so it just took time, but if you target one of them, it's easy to find.

But what exactly was the intention behind his boasting like this? I couldn't figure it out at all.

One, whatever my intentions are.

“Did you come all the way here just to talk nonsense?”

Schubert peeled back a bit of the principal's skin and smiled wickedly.

A current of magical energy naturally surged in all directions.

Even the professors in the back had their expressions hardened slightly.

“No way.”

"underneath?"

The head of the Dekulan family took the momentum with a feminine attitude and answered Schubert's question with actions.

Whirik.

A lightly tapping index finger.

Crunch, crunch.

It was immediately after that that an antique carriage bearing the Decullan emblem was torn apart and torn apart.

“……!”

While the knights of the Empire immediately drew their swords, only Pahern, Schubert, and the professors remained calm.

So, when the carriage was completely dismantled.

“Please open it and take a look.”

The head of the Dekulan family nodded, pointing to the wooden crates crammed into the carriage.

“Mr. President.”

"okay."

After asking permission from Schubert, a knight walks towards the carriage.

Just as he was about to open one of the many boxes piled up.

“Open the largest one.”

The head of the Dekulan family added.

The knight looked at him for a moment, then inspected the protective artifacts before opening the largest and most ornate of the boxes.

Immediately after that.

“……!”

The knight opened his eyes wide as if he had seen something unbelievable.

At that sight, Schubert furrowed his brow and asked the knight a question.

“Tell me. What’s in it?”

"that is……."

A knight who stutters and cannot continue speaking.

It was then that the voice of the Dekulan family was heard.

“I was worried that I wouldn’t recognize that face, but fortunately, I think I do.”

A feminine voice.

"Since the Academy couldn't seem to find a solution, I took matters into my own hands. I captured the rascals who had attacked the Academy. And then…"

However, what came out at the end of those words was by no means something to be considered feminine.

“That head is the leader of the worms. He is the head of the Bimarga family.”

That statement contained a lot.

Wooden boxes piled high inside the carriage.

Judging by its size, it was not difficult to figure out what was inside.

“…….”

“…….”

A cold silence fell over the area.

The head of the Dekulan family is speaking now.

With my own hands, I have brought the heads of the vassals who swore loyalty to my family.

There are about thirty wooden boxes.

It would not be an exaggeration to say that Bimar had wiped out not only his direct line but also his collateral line.

* * *

A building near the Hyeonjagwan.

Aster sat on the rooftop, overlooking the meeting between the professors and Pahern.

'… … .'

Although the distance was far and I couldn't hear any sound, I could clearly see what was happening.

The knights, herded into the carriage, shouted something. The professors, with stern faces, looked at the dugout.

Meanwhile, the senior stared at Pahern with his principal's mask half-off.

'As expected, you beheaded Bimarga.'

It was a groundbreaking move.

However, if you think about the past life, it wasn't that special.

A cold-blooded man who would even lend a hand to those who destroyed his own bloodline if it meant making Dekulan great.

Because that was the essence of digging.

A vassal who almost gave Dekulan an excuse to tear him apart wouldn't be a big deal if he were to be beheaded.

but.

'What a coincidence.'

It was only this morning that I leaked information about Bimarga to my senior.

The truth of the story would be revealed within a month at the latest, and after it was revealed, the Empire, Dinay, Blando, and other groups of victimized students would have banded together to trample on it.

The anger would not be limited to Bimar.

Dekulan, who can be called the head.

He must have reached out to him.

But, why is it so convenient, today?

"Are you saying you're lucky? Or are you just pathologically meticulous?"

Or else… … .

Eyes scanning the professors.

One, it was only for a moment.

'No, of course it doesn't matter.'

Aster soon gathered his thoughts.

The best-case scenario is that the Empire, the Nobles, and other Houses unite to tear Deculan apart.

First, this is just a minor thing that would be nice if it worked out, but there is nothing to regret if it doesn't.

therefore…….

'No risk, high return.'

That was about it.

I just watched and watched because the risk increased exponentially when I got out there, so I have no regrets about this situation.

However, there was no other reason why Aster had come all the way here.

'… … .'

Sharp eyes scanning the dug-up area.

Although I couldn't sense it because I could sense its presence, I didn't need to sense it to feel the presence of the digger.

That's understandable.

From the moment I entered the academy until now, Pahern has never hidden his presence.

No, rather, I made my presence known as if it were a show.

Without exaggerating or boasting, just showing it off as is.

But, that presence is truly… … .

It's like a monster.

It's been a long time since I've been able to claim the title of the strongest of all time.

How can it be so evil?

But why is that?

'Dug up… … .'

A deep smile appeared on Aster's lips.

'You were human too.'

As time went by, he had declined, and so had the diggers. No, even more so.

Could it be that the existence that was so incomprehensible that we couldn't even recognize it has simply turned into a distant mountain?

'Not yet, but… … .'

It's still just a beginning.

'In this life, I might be able to grab you by the throat.'

After thinking about it that far, Aster turned around.

He leaped over the building in one leap, and before he could do it three times, he was gone in the distance.

And when the victim students arrived at the temporary accommodation.

“……Sick.”

Lunch time was over.