The Academy’s Barbarian Chapter 124

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3.

After Ulan joins hands with Delia.

The observer’s eyes quickly disappeared in the direction of the fog. It must have been headed to the place where black smoke was seen.

“how is it? “Do you see anything?”

“I can’t see it yet.”

There’s no way you can see it already.

Because the observer’s eyes had just entered zone 2. So it would take thirty minutes at the earliest to reach beyond the fog.

‘And even if you can see something… … .’

I didn’t plan on telling you right away.

Because I want to stay like this a little longer.

A shy smile bloomed like a flower on Delia’s lips. It was a satisfied smile.

“i get it. “Then wait a little longer.”

Meanwhile, Ulan nodded.

The fountain of magical power is so wide that it can be described as vast. Naturally, it would take some time to find the exact location.

With an expression on his face that showed he understood the situation, he was about to retrace his steps.

“… … “What are you doing now?”

Suddenly Ibella’s voice was heard.

A voice as cold as frost.

She glared at Ulan and Delia with a face as cold as her voice.

“Why are you two holding hands?”

“Oh, that’s… … .”

“I didn’t ask you.”

Ibella cut off Delia’s words as she tried to explain the situation. Then she looked Ulan in the eyes and opened her mouth.

“Tell me what’s going on.”

Eyes filled with strange pressure.

But Ulan had a calm face.

It was as if he had not felt the coldness emanating from Ibella at all. So without hesitation she answered her question.

“That’s how it happened.”

“… … .”

Some time after that.

The full explanation has been completed.

Everything from seeing something suspicious beyond the fog to Delia casting a spell to find out what it was.

Ibella, on the other hand, still did not understand the reaction. After a while, she glared at Delia with an uncomfortable expression.

“Then wouldn’t it be resolved if we stop for a moment, use magic first, and then move again?”

This wasn’t wrong either.

However, Delia had different thoughts.

“If the movement is delayed, it will be a nuisance to everyone.”

“Everyone will understand in a moment, right?”

“No, you don’t have to stop, you can easily solve it, but there is no need to do that.”

After shaking my head.

Suddenly, Delia took a half step to the side.

Then, she naturally came into close contact with Ulan, and upon seeing this, Ibella immediately twitched her eyebrows.

“What are you doing now?”

“what?”

“Is it really necessary to stick to it like that?”

“This is how you focus better.”

“What nonsense… … !”

Just as Ibella was about to raise her voice.

Delia tilted her head.

“Why, why can’t I?”

“Of course… … .”

“Do you know more about magic than me?”

A word that flew at me sharply.

Ibella was speechless for a moment.

This was because, as someone who had no knowledge of magic, she could not refute Delia’s words.

“Concentration, which is consumed by magic, is influenced by psychological stability.”

“… … .”

“And Ulan is the only one who gives me stability. “You know what I mean, right?”

Delia smiled brightly.

In other words, I’m helping Ulan, so don’t interfere and get my attention.

When Ibella realized this, her body trembled and she turned her head. It was to find out if Delia’s words were true.

“Noah!”

“Uh, huh?”

“Is it true what he said? “Is it true that you need stability to use magic?”

Ibella asks as if interrogating.

Noah smiled awkwardly.

‘Of course it’s true to some extent.’

Concentration is required to maintain the activated technique or magic, and the more stable the environment is to maintain concentration, the better.

‘but… … .’

This is only for ordinary wizards.

On the other hand, Delia is a genius. In addition, he is truly a blessed wizard who receives Mana’s love.

Therefore, even if it is your first time using magic, it is not difficult to use it.

‘It was a remarkable success last time.’

Last month, around the time when the abyss opened.

At that time, Delia used a 7-star star cluster magic, Meteor Shower. Although this was clearly the first time it was used, the meteor shower was activated successfully.

Then why did Delia answer like that?

There is only one possible reason.

‘I guess it’s to monopolize Ulan.’

Because Delia, like Ibella, has a crush on Ulan. Meanwhile, when her Noah said nothing, Bella Lee repeatedly urged her.

“Answer me. “Is that true?”

“Okay, that’s… … .”

Once again, we are faced with a crossroads of choice.

No matter whose side you take, the favorability rating is bound to go down. So, just as I was trying to give an answer as if I was having trouble.

“It’s true.”

“… … !?”

Someone intercepted the answer.

Was it because of the sudden voice?

Noah and Ibella were surprised. Then the man who spoke looked embarrassed.

“I’m sorry. “I didn’t mean to startle you.”

The main character of the voice is Count Dermore.

Seeing him lowering his head in apology, the two girls waved their hands.

“Oh, no. are you okay.”

“What did you just say…” … ?”

No sooner had Ibella finished her question.

The Count’s answer soon came back.

“All actions such as constructing a magic formula, calculating the required magic power, and allocating it require a high degree of concentration.”

The Count answered as if driving a wedge.

“In order to achieve maximum concentration, the practitioner’s psychology must first be stable. So, we can say that what that girl said is true.”

“Ugh, I see.”

Ibella resignedly resigned.

Count Dermore was a wizard of considerable skill, so he decided that what he said was correct.

Of course, I didn’t go away obediently.

Leaving behind her, who was looking for an opportunity to counterattack with a very angry face, Noah silently breathed a sigh of relief.

‘Phew, thanks to you I survived.’

Thanks to the count’s timely response, he was able to get out of a difficult situation.

So, it was around that time when I felt relieved again.

“More than that, Miss Noah.”

“Oh, yes?”

“How is life at the academy?”

Suddenly the Count asked how I was doing.

Noah smiled and answered.

“Thanks to the Count’s consideration, I am having a good time. “I made a lot of friends.”

“Thank goodness. “Is there anything uncomfortable?”

“It’s okay so far.”

“I understand. So, if you have anything to ask for later, please let me know. “You are the disciple of my dear friend.”

“Yes, thank you for your words.”

Ending with a formal conversation.

The count returned to where the investigation team was. Then Noah, who was looking at the count’s back, soon narrowed his eyes.

‘… … lie.’

It is a blatant lie to say that you are a disciple of a precious friend. The basis for this can be briefly explained by recalling what the Count’s purpose is.

‘The purpose of the Earl of Dermore.’

It is to bring back to life the daughter who unexpectedly passed away from an illness about three years ago. Furthermore, she seeks a vessel to contain her daughter’s soul.

Here, the vessel is the human body.

Additionally, the owner of the body must be around the same age as the daughter and be able to manipulate mana. Only then will the plan’s chances of success increase.

‘In other words, the Count being nice to me… … .’

This is because they see Noah as their daughter’s vessel.

Knowing this well, Noah always kept a reasonable distance from the Count. That was the time when he was shaking off his idle thoughts about the count.

‘Oh, that’s right.’

A memory suddenly came back to me.

Another girl that Count Dermore had chosen as a candidate for the vessel came to mind.

‘Sirpi Ludrik.’

A person who uses the pseudonym Shilpi Ludhina.

However, he is actually a descendant of Kazan Rudrik and one of the successors of the Desert Church.

He was also someone who wanted to investigate separately, but gave up because there was no appropriate information or data.

‘Come to think of it, I haven’t seen a barrel lately.’

To be exact, I haven’t seen him once since Eloden’s exchange group visited. Of course, there was a vague reason why.

‘Well, he’s a pagan.’

It wouldn’t be good to meet the cadets of the Holy Kingdom who absolutely hate the Desert Church.

That’s when I ended up guessing arbitrarily.

The instructor who was explaining the fountain of magic to Eloden’s cadets turned around.

“This is the end of District 1.”

The destination has already arrived.

This was like a notice that the field trip would soon end. Of course, the Ulan party who decided to cooperate with Count Dermore and his investigation party was an exception.

“Then, we will end today’s tour here. If you have any questions… … .”

Even before she finished speaking.

Someone raised their hand. The girl with turquoise hair was Laurea.

“Oh, Cadet Laurea? “Do you have any questions?”

“no. “It’s not a question.”

“yes? then… … .”

“I also want to look around District 2.”

“… … yes?”

The guidance professor asks blankly.

She responded with a puzzled face.

“B-but that’s…” … .”

“The chasm of the abyss.”

Laurea interrupted again.

She mentioned the incident that happened in District 2 last month, and her bright yellow eyes immediately flashed.

“I want to look into the place where the incident occurred. “I got permission just in case.”

At the end, Laurea’s smile.

Ian, who was nearby, took something out of his arms.

Three envelopes. It contained a permit permitting entry into Area 2.

“… … !”

It was a real permit.

The seal of Diphlin Chernio, Dean of the Faculty of Magic, stamped on the permit proved this.

“Hey, when did something like this happen…” … .”

“I received it yesterday. “We have seniors who are thoroughly prepared.”

Along with Laurea’s answer, Teron, the student council president of Eloden, shrugged his shoulders.

Then Professor Insol was quite embarrassed.

This is because a situation occurred that went against schedule and a momentary loss of judgment occurred. Count Dermore, who was observing the situation, joined the conversation.

“Please allow me to extend the field trip.”

“Ship, Count?!”

“It’s a problem that even Seongguk needs to know anyway.”

Brown eyes looked at Laurea.

The Count’s answer continued.

“Above all, we will accompany you to Area 2, so there will be no danger.”

No, it’s actually more dangerous.

Noah tried hard to suppress what he wanted to say. Meanwhile, the conflicted professor soon sighed and nodded.

“… … All right. Then only cadets who have received a permit will be allowed entry.”

There are three entry permits.

In other words, there were only three cadets who could enter Area 2. And it was as if this had already been decided.

Teron Schlagen, the student council president of Eloden.

The next saint, Laurea Lo Charpel.

And finally, to our escort, Ian Marcus.

After the final number of people was decided.

The group was divided into two.

A group heading out after a scheduled field trip and a group entering the second area. The two groups walked towards their respective destinations.

“Then we will enter right away.”

Take Professor Insol’s words as a signal.

Ulan and his party walked briskly along with the imperial investigation team. Last month, a place where a chasm in the abyss opened and monsters poured out.

To the fountain of magic, area 2.

4.

Meanwhile, around that time.

Fountain of Magic, Area 3.

Is it because there is no sunlight due to the thick fog? The area around District 3 was so dark that it was impossible to see even an inch ahead.

Then.

Grumble!

A small flame bloomed, gnawing away at the darkness.

The identity of the flame is magical power. Soon, a crying sound was heard near the magic lamp.

“Oh my, it’s Saksin.”

A weak voice kept coming out.

The owner of the voice was a girl with apricot-colored hair wearing a gray robe.

Dean of the Faculty of Magic, Diphlin Chernio.

She groaned and waved the staff in her hand. She was going to draw her magic circle on the floor.

About that time had passed.

The staff that had been moving constantly stopped.

“Phew, we’re almost done now.”

Now all you have to do is place the magic stone and engrave it. Sighing, Deflin sat down on a nearby rock, probably thinking of taking a break.

After wiping the beads of sweat from my forehead.

She tilted her head as she looked at what was placed in the center of the magic circle.

“What on earth is that anyway?”

The identity of the object is a black pendant.

It was an item that Ertel, an abyss worshiper, had given to him three days ago to be used as a sacrifice in a ritual to open the chasm of the abyss.

“I tried to find out what it was… … .”

In the end, the identity could not be revealed.

All I could find out was that the magic power of the abyss existed within the pendant.

And after entering Area 3, black smoke continued to emanate from the pendant.

This is the magic power of the abyss mentioned earlier.

“Well, it has nothing to do with me.”

Ordinary wizards feel fear and fall into confusion just by seeing the magic power of the abyss.

Deflin, on the other hand, was different.

Of course, she used to be similar, but after interacting with the Abyss worshipers, she didn’t really mind seeing that.

After lightly shrugging his shoulders.

Difflin turned his attention elsewhere.

“I’m more excited about this time.”

Eyes that sparkle like stars.

Her current interest was focused on the abyss that was about to open.

Because today, there are a lot more baits prepared to catch the attention of abyss creatures than last time.

‘Last time there were about two.’

Delia Arpen and Noah Darshen.

With just the presence of the two girls who were loved by Mana, as many as a thousand abyss creatures came out of the cracks.

In addition, a huge dragon, presumed to be a member of the Abyss, also appeared.

‘But this time, in addition to the same conditions as last time, two new baits were added.’

First of all, the imperial investigation team.

They are all made up of mid-level wizards, and their leader, Count Dermore, is also a wizard of considerable skill.

Although it wasn’t as strong as Deliana or Noah, it was enough to attract the attention of the abyss creatures.

‘And the second bait… … .’

Student delegation from Eloden Academy.

One of the most noteworthy ones is Laurea Lo Charpel, who is said to be the next saint.

‘The Abyss worshipers say that the Lords of the Abyss have a terrible hatred for the believers of the Holy Spirit.’

Moreover, if she were to be the next saint, she would be the agent of God who is closest to the Holy Spirit. She is the perfect bait to excite monarchs.

‘so… … .’

Yesterday afternoon, when a cadet named Teron Schlagen came to collect his permit, it felt like a pumpkin had been rolled into him.

Accordingly, without any hassle, three permits were issued as he requested.

After finishing reminiscing up to this point.

“Okay then, shall we finish the work?”

I have to finish the job at least before the imperial investigation team enters Area 3.

Diphlin jumped off the rock and headed straight to the magic circle, holding on to his magic lantern.

It was to resume work.

But is it because I was too absorbed in the work?

There was something she hadn’t noticed.

Boundary between Zone 3 and Zone 2. A small sphere was approaching from beyond the thick veil of fog spreading over the water.

A sphere that emits soft light.

It was the ‘eye of the beholder’.

Chapter 30. If your tail is long, you’ll get stepped on.

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