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4.
Laurea and Ian.
The two greeted each other with smiling faces.
Meanwhile, Noah, who found Ian, looked surprised for a moment and then asked a question.
“huh? Is it okay if I walk already?”
“I’m a bit strong.”
“Still, I was thrown to the ground… … .”
“Haha, it’s okay.”
Ian smiled cheerfully and answered.
But even for a moment.
He suddenly narrowed his eyes and glanced in Ulan’s direction. Then he uttered a word that made you feel his bones.
“Of course, if someone hadn’t pushed me to the ground, I would have recovered faster than I am now.”
“I apologize for that.”
Ulan bowed his head slightly.
As if there is no shame.
Then, Delia and Ibella spoke with curious faces.
“But why did you do that?”
“that’s right. “Was there any reason?”
Yesterday, Ulan threw Eloden’s cadets, including Ian, upside down in a mock battle.
However, since they had not yet heard why it was like that, the two asked as if they were curious. Ulan briefly explained the reason.
“This is to prevent the use of prayers.”
“A prayer?”
As soon as Ibella asked, the explanation began.
To block a prayer, you have to make it impossible to speak, and the easiest way to do that is to bury your head on the ground.
Meanwhile, after Ulan’s explanation was over.
The hall was filled with awkward silence.
Even Noah had a bewildered expression on his face, as if he had no idea that was the reason.
Then.
Ian sighed.
“ha. What’s more infuriating than anything is that there was absolutely no reason for me to be thrown to the ground in the first place.”
Right after frowning.
He glared at Ulan.
“Because the moment I clashed swords with you, the orb I had in my arms was also shattered as a result of the collision between the Aurors.”
“Well, that was it.”
“Why did you do that when you knew that?”
Ian shouted in protest.
If the marble is broken, it is virtually the same as being eliminated, so why on earth was it thrown to the ground?
Faced with eyes demanding an explanation.
Ulan responded calmly.
“Just casually.”
“W-what?”
A ridiculous answer.
Ian shouted in an absurd tone.
“Inadvertently?! No, who in the world throws people upside down on the ground without even thinking about it?!”
“I will be careful next time.”
“no! it’s okay. “From now on, I won’t have to fight with you again!”
Ian nervously answered.
I had no choice but to compete because of the special circumstances of a friendly mock battle, and I never wanted to fight Ulan again.
There was no fight in the first place.
But at that moment.
“huh? “I guess that’s not it?”
There was someone who suddenly joined the conversation.
It’s Laurea. She looked at her Ian and Ulan and smiled meaningfully.
“There will be another fight soon.”
“Hey, senior? What does that mean… … .”
“I asked Ulan for it. “I want you to teach me until the day I return.”
“… … yes?”
A dazed face.
Ian blinked. As if you don’t understand the current situation.
Laurea, on the other hand, smiled brightly.
“Fortunately, I received permission from Ulan.”
“No, with my permission?!”
“huh? “Is that important?”
“It’s the most important! “The person involved did not give permission, so who is going to proceed with the work as they please!?”
Ian jumped up from his seat.
The will to never receive instruction is evident. Laurea immediately asked back.
“Then you won’t do it?”
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“of course!”
“You’re throwing away a rare opportunity to be taught by a master like this?”
“He’s a master, he’s a brat, and that monster has no common sense at all! “If I were taught, I might die!”
A violent rejection reaction that comes from one’s true feelings.
The moment I made a truly disgusted expression.
Tuk-tuk!
A large palm tapped my shoulder.
It was Ulan who had already arrived.
“do not worry.”
“yes? What… … .”
“Because I won’t kill you.”
“… … .”
I originally wasn’t planning on doing it, but the answer I just gave made me not want to do it even more.
Ian took a step back.
With the intention of increasing distance from Ulan as much as possible. In response to this, Laurea raised both hands.
“Phew, good. Then you don’t have to.”
“Really? Really?!”
“Yes, I will speak to Lord Shanktus instead. Cadet Ian ran away from the opportunity to be taught by the Master.”
“… … !?”
Ian’s face turned pale.
His teacher, Lord Shanktus, had a habit of saying that if you meet a strong person who has something to learn from you, you should bow your head and ask for guidance.
But what if today’s incident reaches Lord Shanktus’s ears? No matter how positively I imagine it, I can only see a terrible future.
“Ugh, ugh!”
Ulan or Master?
Ian, who was conflicted, eventually made a decision.
“Ha, I understand. I will be taught! “You can take it!”
The reason for the choice was simple.
Because I judged that the time to learn from Ulan was much shorter than the time to be tormented by the teacher.
If both are hells, a short hell is better.
Ian thought so.
But did they say that even if you are cornered, there is a place to escape? In a split second, Ian thought of a trick to avoid Ulan’s teachings.
“Since I am a warrior, I have no intention of avoiding the teachings of the strong. but… … .”
“but?”
“Senior, as you know, you haven’t recovered your health yet from yesterday’s battle, right?”
Just use the injury as an excuse to receive instruction as late as possible. Ian smiled inwardly and continued to answer.
“In this condition, just being escorted by my senior is too much, so I will only receive lessons from Cadet Ulan after I feel better… … .”
But before the words were even finished.
Saaaaa!
A halo of pure white light enveloped him.
At the same time, something amazing happened.
“… … uh?”
In the blink of an eye, the minor wound disappeared, and the pale complexion returned to its original state.
Is that all there is?
My body also became much lighter.
As if he had never been hurt in the first place.
“how is it? “It’s resolved now, right?”
She held her hands together as if praying.
Laurea asked back with a grin.
The moment Ian heard her words, he realized what happened. With a dazed expression on his face, he cried out, his body shaking.
“Isn’t this a foul?”
“yes? “You mean it’s a foul?”
“No, you used a holy relic!”
Remedium, a healing relic.
This is the name of the earrings worn by Laurea.
And if you pray with the power of this holy object, the healing effect increases significantly.
Just like Ian right now.
“I was just praying for you to recover quickly?”
Laurea smiled brightly.
As if it was purely a favor.
Ian tried to argue again, but no words came out. It was because of a terrifying presence that suddenly felt behind me.
“I’m glad you’re feeling better.”
“… … !?”
“Then let’s start right away tomorrow.”
I feel like my heart is sinking.
On the other hand, Ulan and Laurea laughed at the same time.
As if the desired goal was achieved.
“… … Holy Ghost. Your knight does not yet want to become a star in the sky. “If you hear my voice, please have mercy on me.”
Please, really please!
Ian closed his eyes and prayed.
Since becoming a paladin of Eloden, today is the first time I have prayed so earnestly.
Some time after that.
A familiar voice was heard.
“Oh my, everyone is already here.”
“I’m sorry for keeping you waiting.”
Camilla and Iris.
Additionally, two other players arrived.
Rand Philius and Emil Dirbel.
They are hunters who have played their part in both the attack and defense units.
“Then let’s go inside.”
At the end of Iris’s words.
The group headed into the restaurant.
5.
After arriving at the reserved room.
The food was prepared as if we had been waiting for it.
“Uh, but… … .”
The amount was quite large.
That would be natural.
The dish prepared today was made under the assumption that all players in the mock battle would attend.
In other words, it means a meal for twenty-four people.
So when I first saw this, I thought, ‘Can I really eat all of this?’
But as soon as the meal started, Iris soon realized that she was worrying for nothing.
Munch! Tsk tsk tsk!
A barbarian who devours dishes ravenously.
It was thanks to Ulan.
He devoured the food at a rapid pace, as if he had starved for over ten days. A truly barbaric sight, throwing away all manner of table manners.
However, no one pointed this out.
‘Of course, of course.’
Because Ulan is a master.
There are only ten monsters in the entire continent, monsters that transcend humans. Therefore, I was more interested in other things than table manners.
“Hmm, what should I say.”
“It seems that when you reach the level of a master, you eat much more than the average person.”
“I know. “Oh, maybe it’s because I’m consuming so many calories?”
Following Rand and Emil’s words, Camilla made a plausible guess. Especially since Ulan is large, it will use more calories.
But let’s just speculate for a moment.
The other party members soon began eating as well.
This is because, if left alone, Ulan was likely to eat all the food by himself.
How long has it been like that?
After a somewhat combative meal, a delicious dessert was served along with coffee.
Cakes, cookies, and even hotcakes.
As I was reaching out to look at the various desserts, Ybella suddenly spoke to me.
“You know, Ulan.”
“… … ?”
“Do you by any chance remember?”
“What do you mean?”
“Those hotcakes. Doesn’t it look similar to the one I ate in the capital before?”
That’s what I heard.
After nodding her head, Ibella continued speaking with a bright smile on her face.
“It was really delicious. right?”
“Well, it was a memorable taste.”
“Enough to want to eat again?”
Ulan nodded, as it tasted good enough to be eaten again if he had the chance.
At the same time, Ibella’s complexion brightened.
“really? Hehe, that’s good. “Then, since we have a permit to stay out, let’s go together again soon.”
The way she tried to make an appointment with Ulan as if she had been waiting was skillful, like a hunter trying not to let go of her prey.
However, there was something Ibella missed.
That she is not the only hunter.
“That’s not allowed.”
“what?”
“You went out last time.”
Golden eyes staring at Ibella.
It was Delia. She answered, taking out the sleepover permit she had kept in her arms.
“This time, it’s my turn.”
“I don’t know what you’re talking about? “I’ve never decided on a separate turn, have I?”
“Don’t you know basic considerations?”
“Yeah, not at all.”
Although they had bright smiles on their faces, a cold chill swirled around them. Noah, who was a little far away, wrapped his arms around her shoulders.
‘Let’s ignore it and eat cake.’
This is a problem related to Ulan.
So he will take care of it.
Noah thought so. But this was purely her opinion.
“Noah.”
A familiar voice suddenly sounded.
Noah shook his shoulders in shock.
At the same time, Delia and Ibella spoke without anyone taking the lead.
“What do you think?”
“Who do you think is right?”
“… … .”
An arrow suddenly flew.
No, ask Ulan about that.
Why are you asking me?
Noah was in tears.
This is because it was certain that no matter who you sided with, the favorability rating for the other person would go down. So, I was unable to answer hastily and was lost in the moment.
“Oh right.”
Suddenly, a voice of salvation was heard.
It was Iris’ voice.
“Now that I think about it, Cadet Laurea. “When did you say the Eloden delegation would return home?”
“It’s next Thursday.”
“Your stay is surprisingly short.”
“Because I originally came on a 15-day schedule.”
Eloden’s theme suddenly appeared.
At the conversation between Iris and Laurea, not only Ian, but Ulan and the other students also looked in that direction.
At the same time, Ibella and Delia’s attention was diverted, so Noah breathed a sigh of relief after avoiding an awkward situation.
“Can I ask about the remaining schedule?”
“sure. First of all, a tour of the Fountain of Magic is scheduled for three days later, on Friday.”
This was also the ultimate goal of Eloden’s delegation coming to Arsene.
Of course, at this point, after hearing the whole story from Ulan, it has become a famously meaningless target.
But Laurea did not show it.
Instead, he answered with an excited face.
“Actually, it’s the schedule I’m most looking forward to.”
“You mean a tour of the Fountain of Magic?”
“yes! “I’ve only seen it in books, but this is my first time actually visiting.”
However, this much was true.
Regardless of oracles or investigations, I wanted to see the fountain of magical power at least once.
However, Arsene’s students, including Iris, had a slightly strange expression. Laurea, who belatedly noticed this, tilted his head.
“huh? “Why do you look like that?”
“Well, I thought you might be disappointed.”
“Why?”
“Surprisingly, there is nothing to see.”
Iris smiled awkwardly.
“Well, that’s true too.”
“You might not know if it’s beyond District 3, but honestly, I have a strong feeling that Districts 1 and 2 are there.”
Rand and Emil also added their words.
Meanwhile, the moment she heard the three’s story, Laurea asked back as if she suddenly realized something.
“Are there any restrictions on the entry area?”
“there is. “If the purpose is a field trip, it will stop at just looking around District 1.”
“that’s right. And since an accident recently occurred in District 2, there is a high possibility that it will end after only looking at District 1.”
The ones who answered this time were Iris and Camilla.
As they said, the Fountain of Magic had entry restrictions for each area. Laurea looked a little disappointed when she heard this for the first time.
“Phew, that’s a bit of a shame. “I wanted to tour all the areas if possible.”
“Maybe if I go in person… … .”
“Those words will never come out.”
Delia and Ibella answered in disgust.
In particular, the two of them had experienced beyond Area 2, so they knew better than anyone else what a terrible place the Fountain of Magic was.
By the time the story ends like that.
The topic of conversation returned to the schedule.
“Anyway, what’s the next plan?”
“From now on, it’s free schedule.”
“Wow, that’s a good thing.”
“Then you can go see the lake festival before you return home.”
Camilla and Iris smiled.
Laurea, on the other hand, looked confused.
“yes? If it’s a lake festival… … .”
“It’s Arsene’s traditional festival.”
“This area has been prone to frequent flooding every summer since ancient times. “To prevent this, I used to pray to the lake goddess.”
“And there is a legend that a grand festival with prayers was held to comfort the goddess, and from then on the floods gradually decreased.”
When the detailed explanation continued.
Iris suddenly covered her mouth with an expression of regret. As if she realized her mistake.
“sorry. To mention another god in front of the Eloden people… … .”
Iris apologizes again and again.
Laurea and Ian, on the other hand, didn’t care.
“No, it’s okay.”
“you’re right. It is said that the gods who have existed in this world since ancient times are as numerous as the stars in the night sky.”
What they both said was true.
The believers of the Holy Kingdom recognize all divine beings other than the Holy Spirit. In other words, it meant respecting all other religions and beliefs.
Except for one thing.
‘Desert Church.’
Pagans of the Southern Desert.
Seongguk named them terrible beings that should not exist in this world.
There were two reasons.
First of all, what they serve is not a god, but a human being who once existed.
‘… … Kazan Ludrik.’
A mysterious being that is barely mentioned in the original work. The Desert Cult only worships and worships Kazan Ludrik as their god.
The act of a mere creature worshiping another human being as a god was a heresy in the eyes of the Holy Kingdom.
‘And the second reason is… … .’
This is because of the doctrine of the Desert Church.
To be exact, the ultimate purpose of the denomination.
The insane goal is to turn all living things in the world into demonic beasts.
This was the cause that turned not only the castle kingdom, but also the empire, into enemies.
Meanwhile, Noah was deep in thought.
The other students were all busy talking about the festival.
“Wow, hearing this makes me look forward to the festival.”
“Hehe, you can look forward to it. “I really worked hard and prepared properly.”
Laurea with sparkling eyes and Camilla with a proud smile. It was a time when everyone was talking in a friendly atmosphere.
Knock knock!
Someone tapped Ulan on the shoulder.
It was with a somewhat business-like voice.
“Ulan cadet.”
Iris Senior.
She approached me out of nowhere, pointed in the direction of the balcony and spoke in a whisper.
“Can you give me a moment?”
“Do you have any business?”
“Yes, there is something I want to tell you.”
Immediately after nodding.
She lowered her voice.
“It’s about the student council.”
With the word student council.
Iris’s eyes shone fiercely.
Chapter 29. Afterparty
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