(One)
One.
Last week of March, Friday.
The time when the sun rose in the sky.
After completing training, Ulan returned to the dormitory. He remembered that he had a meal plan at noon.
Shoot!
After taking a cold shower.
While I was wiping my body with a dry towel, something suddenly caught my eye.
[Grung. purr-.]
A wolf lying by the window, basking in the sun.
It is a white wolf.
He was also an unusual guy who had not left his room ever since he came to visit us fifteen days ago.
Ulan, who was looking at him quietly, recalled some facts he had learned over the past fortnight.
‘I guess it’s because it’s a spirit thing.’
The white wolf made horse power its mainstay.
Of course, he ate fruit, bread, and meat, but what he liked most was magical power.
I noticed this three days ago.
It was when Noah came to the room.
“This is the magic stone handed out in the magic detection lecture. “I even received Ulan’s share.”
With the words to observe the flow of magic power inside the magic stone and submit a report.
In other words, it is a kind of task. However, Ulan could not perform the task normally.
This is because as soon as Noah returned, the white wolf suddenly swallowed the magic stone. Quickly, like a child putting candy in his mouth.
‘And then a change occurred.’
First of all, it got a little bigger.
Of course, it’s only slightly bigger. Also, it was confirmed that the fur became shiny and the teeth and claws gradually grew larger.
A change that did not occur at all when eating fruit and meat. Based on this, Ulan decided that the guy’s stock was horsepower.
‘but… … .’
It seemed that it could not absorb the magic floating in the air like Gula, the Ax of Gluttony. At the time I was reflexively looking at Gula.
[Grrr! Purr!]
Suddenly, the white wolf stood up.
A guy with his fur standing up and growling fiercely. The place where the bright red eyes were directed was the ax that Ulan had been looking at, ‘Gula’.
‘Isn’t it obvious?’
Because Gula was deeply embedded like a thorn in the back of the white tiger’s neck. If Ulan had been a white wolf, she would have destroyed it in a fit of anger.
But he didn’t do that.
It would be accurate to say that it cannot be done.
This is because Gula has the power to absorb magical energy, and if you contact it hastily, your magical energy will be taken away.
Whether the white wolf growled or not, Ulan grabbed Gula and put it on his belt. Then he turned to the guy and spoke to him.
“Then let’s go.”
White wolf usually answers by yawning or nodding its head. But today’s reaction was different from usual.
Slurp!
A white wolf that suddenly turned into a hazy mist.
Afterwards, the fog wriggled as if it were alive and melted into Ulan’s shadow.
“It’s always a convenient ability.”
Ulan chuckled.
Like this, the white wolf could turn into fog at any time. And in the fog state, it was also possible to pass through walls or seep into specific places.
This is also one of the new facts I learned.
“Okay, do whatever you want.”
After saying something like throwing it out.
I headed straight to my destination.
A while later, Ulan arrived at the restaurant, walked through the crowded crowd, and looked around the inside.
As if looking for someone.
Then.
“Ulan. “It’s here.”
A familiar voice was heard.
A girl of quite small stature.
The owner of flowing silver hair and golden eyes as calm as a lake.
This is Delia Arpen.
“Did you come first?”
“huh. “I didn’t wait long.”
A faint smile bloomed at the corner of his mouth.
But when Ulan tried to sit across from him, Delia said with a sullen face.
“There, no.”
“… … ?”
“Sit here.”
The seat right next to Delia.
Ulan tilted his head.
“why?”
“I got the meal in advance.”
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White fingers tapped the table.
What was placed there was an order sheet. This means that food will be delivered to the location with the corresponding number. And the order tag was attached to the seat next to her.
“What meal did you order?”
“Ulan likes meat.”
“how much?”
“10 servings.”
Delia spread her ten fingers wide.
It is perfect. Ulan grinned.
Since it wasn’t difficult to change seats, I immediately sat down next to her.
At the same time, Delia smiled.
As if he was finally satisfied now.
“And, take this.”
“What is this?”
“I listened to the lecture and summarized it.”
The next thing I handed over was a note.
It was written on every side in cute, round font. I almost felt dizzy for a moment, but I managed to hold on.
“thanks. I accept it gratefully.”
“Nothing, nothing.”
Delia waved her hand.
“And, there is another message to be delivered.”
“What is it like?”
“Ten days later, practice hunting, one.”
To be exact, the second Monday of April.
It is said that they plan to leave the academy and hunt monsters that actually live in the nearby forest.
“So, I’d like to make a team of two.”
“Are you testing cooperation?”
“huh. that’s right.”
After nodding again.
Her gaze turned downward. She then wiggled her fingers and muttered.
“I want to do it with you.”
With a voice as small as a mosquito.
Golden eyes moved cautiously.
“… … what do you think about it?”
“I agree. Rather, it is what I hoped for.”
Ulan answered without hesitation.
Even in my past life with Delia, we got along quite well. It was the perfect partner to test cooperation.
“huh. Then, I will apply.”
Did you like the answer without hesitation?
Delia’s complexion brightened.
Afterwards, the conversation was coming to an end. Suddenly, I felt a familiar figure behind me.
“Ulan! “We are here.”
“It’s no big deal. “I never thought you would come first.”
Noah Darshen and Yvela Eleaad.
The two approached Ulan with smiling faces.
But even for a moment, as soon as Delia and I made eye contact, their laughter disappeared.
“… … .”
The silence that came for a moment.
Noah’s eyes trembled as if he was embarrassed, and Ybella looked strangely uncomfortable.
Of course, it was Delia who reacted the most violently. Because as soon as she saw her Noah, her eyes lit up like a sensitive cat.
When the awkward atmosphere continued.
“I called everyone.”
The reason why this place was created has been revealed.
The three girls’ eyes all turned to Ulan, and he answered in an indifferent tone.
“I will be leaving the dormitory for a week from today. So, I wanted to say hello in advance.”
As soon as those words were finished.
Questions poured out all at once.
“what? “What does that mean?”
“You’re leaving for a week, where are you going?”
“Wasn’t the suspension going to be lifted in just three more days?”
Ibella, Delia, and even Noah.
The three each asked questions with surprised faces.
Ulan answered Noah’s last question.
“It is separate from the suspension.”
“What do you think is happening?”
“You once got swept away by a wave at the Fountain of Magic. “I started looking into it, and he said he needed my help.”
I received a call two days ago.
It was through the inspector in charge.
The person who requested cooperation was the Dean of the Military Studies Department, Bergé Erkazan. In exchange for the Ulan’s cooperation, he promised them compensation in return.
‘They said they would acknowledge all days of attendance for lectures missed during the period of suspension.’
That’s not all.
Dean Berge said that assignments will also be processed as submitted. Regardless of the results of the investigation, just by cooperating for a week.
Not a bad offer. So I accepted it.
And there was another reason for willingly accepting cooperation.
‘He has the eyes of a warrior.’
Stiff and straight eyes.
He was completely different from Dean Deflin, who always lied and never revealed his true feelings.
In other words, it means trustworthy.
In this way, Ulan revealed everything about the fact that he would be staying at the Fountain of Magic and the compensation that Dean Bergé had promised.
“It’s good that the number of days of attendance is recognized.”
“that’s right. If he didn’t do that, Ulan would definitely have received an academic warning.”
“I’m really glad.”
The three breathed a sigh of relief.
Ulan grinned silently at the sight of people worrying about him as if it were his own.
Then at that moment.
Tuk!
The restaurant suddenly became quiet.
All the students who were busy moving around stopped, and the murmuring soon stopped.
There was only one sound.
There was only the sound of heavy footsteps.
Jump, jump, jump!
What soon appeared was a red-faced young man.
It was quite a striking outfit, including a pure white coat and hat. Afterwards, the young man’s gaze turned to Ulan, a barbarian sitting in the center of the restaurant.
“Ulaanbaatar, right?”
“That’s right.”
“My name is ‘Rodale Urbakan’ from the Special Task Force. “I am tasked with guiding you to the first area of the Fountain of Magic.”
No sooner had he finished his answer.
For a moment, the restaurant was buzzing.
“what? Special task force?”
“If it’s a special task force, it’s definitely… … .”
“Aren’t you Dean Diphlin’s private army?”
Even before the whispering stopped.
Rodale’s eyes flashed fiercely.
“… … Who dares to utter the dean’s name without permission?”
A fiercely swirling force.
The restaurant was once again enveloped in silence due to the terrifying pressure. On the other hand, Ulan, who heard Lo Dale’s words, tilted his head and asked back.
“So you’re saying we have to move now?”
“Yes.”
Rodale nods.
Ulan frowned.
“I heard it was dinner.”
“A situation arose. “I ask for your cooperation.”
“What’s the matter?”
“I can’t say that much.”
A firm answer came back.
However, there was a hint of nervousness in his voice. As if you don’t hurry or you’ll be in trouble.
Of course, it wasn’t something Ulan cared about.
“I’m sorry, but I can’t do that.”
“… … what?”
Eyes that tremble as if in agitation.
To this, Ulan answered calmly.
“I have a problem too.”
“What’s going on?”
“The meal hasn’t been served yet.”
A completely unexpected answer.
Rodale laughed as if he were helpless.
“do not worry. “The special task force will be responsible for providing your meals.”
Ulan’s reaction was heartbreaking.
If I was hungry and had to choose between a meal that was scheduled to be served later and a meal that would be served soon, it would of course be the latter.
Rodale then added an explanation.
“I will provide you with much more delicious food than what you usually eat in the student cafeteria. So for now… … .”
We ask for your cooperation.
That’s what I was thinking of saying.
But the moment I closed my eyes and opened them again, Ulan had disappeared from nowhere.
what? Where did it disappear to?
When he looked around in confusion.
Soon Ulan’s voice was heard.
At the entrance of the restaurant.
“What are you doing? “I didn’t guide you quickly.”
“… … .”
Rodale has a blank expression.
At that time, a cheerful laughter was heard.
“Phew! Ahaha.”
“Phew, it’s very Ulan after all.”
It was Ibella and Noah.
Delia also smiled while covering her mouth.
After a while, the three girls waved at Ulan without any hesitation.
“Have a nice trip, Ulan.”
“See you in a week.”
“See you later.”
With a warm sendoff, Ulan turned around.
Then, he followed Rodale, who soon came to his senses, and left the restaurant. To head to the place where we will stay for the next week, the Fountain of Magic.
2.
Meanwhile, at that time.
Count Deorg, who visited the Academy, headed straight to the ward of the Military Studies Department.
There is only one reason.
This is to check the condition of my son, Himel Deorg, who is hospitalized here. After some time, he was able to check Himel’s condition.
“… … .”
Through the large glass window.
Himel was walking with crutches. Nurses were next to him, helping him walk.
“As you can see, recovery is going smoothly. “Rehabilitation treatment is progressing quickly.”
At that time, someone came to the Count’s side.
He was the attending physician in charge of Himel. He continued his explanation with a smile on his face.
“However, during the match, I received a strong blow to my head and suffered short-term memory loss. Oh, of course it’s not serious.”
“… … .”
“Except for this part, everything else falls into the normal category. “At this rate, I think it will be okay to be discharged from the hospital next month.”
The attending doctor gives a succinct explanation.
But there was no answer or response from the Count. I just look at Himel with eyes as dry as the desert.
Was the quiet silence awkward?
The attending doctor cleared his throat for no reason.
“Hmm! Then next… … .”
“What about the sword?”
“yes?”
“Are there any problems with swinging the sword?”
This is a somewhat unexpected question.
But I quickly understood. The Deorg family was renowned as a military family. The doctor quickly nodded.
“Maybe so. No one was seriously injured except her head. Of course, the exact test is… … Ship, Count!?”
The attending physician shouted in surprise.
It would be worth it. Because the Count suddenly broke into the rehabilitation treatment room.
The doctor was taken aback by the sudden action, but there was someone else who was even more embarrassed.
“Oh, father?!”
Himel’s eyes widen.
A face with a look of surprise and embarrassment. Soon, a unique emotion appeared in his eyes.
A feeling rarely seen between normal parents and children. It was a strong fear.
“W-when did you come here… … “Huh!”
Himel’s face crumpled in pain.
This was because the Count, who had snatched his crutches, punched him in the stomach. The sudden attack did not stop there. From then on, the Count swung his crutches and knocked on various parts of Himel’s body.
“Bwak! Wow! “Aaaah!”
A series of terrible screams.
Then the nurses next to Himel shouted with perplexed faces.
“W-what are you doing now!?”
“Guard! Please stop me quickly!”
What was perplexing was the same for the guards.
Unlike the nurses, the soldiers knew who the Count was.
One of the Five Masters of the Empire.
How on earth can you stop a being of that size? While his soldiers were struggling, Himel finally sat down.
“Wook! Wow!”
With a loud vomit.
Afterwards, Himel, who was shaking, soon collapsed with his eyes rolled back. He lost his mind.
“Patient Himel! “Come to your senses!”
“Hey, someone please bring a stretcher!”
Nurses shouting urgently.
The Count looked down at Himel with an expressionless face, and then quickly threw away his crutches. Then he approached the doctor again and spoke.
“Please apply for discharge.”
“But the wound is still… … !”
“Never mind. “I plan to return to the county to continue treatment.”
End with a firm tone.
The Count immediately turned around.
But then.
“Oh, no!”
An unexpected answer came back.
The Count turned his head and looked at the attending physician. A look in your eyes that gives you a feeling of strange pressure. But the doctor did not give in and shouted.
“This is Arsene Academy. Even if the Count is a parent, he can’t just take Arsene’s student away!”
“Then I guess I’ll quit the academy.”
“… … yes?”
A bombshell remark that came out of nowhere.
The Count let out a dry voice while staring at the doctor who was asking questions blankly.
“It won’t matter if it’s like this, right?”
“No, that’s impossible.”
At that time, an uninvited guest broke into the conversation.
Although the repeated interruptions might have been irritating, the Count’s face remained expressionless.
After a while, the count confirmed the identity of the unexpected guest and immediately saluted.
“General Erkazan.”
“Not anymore. “I was discharged long ago.”
Berger Erkazan. The dean of the Military Studies Department responded with a salute and then opened his mouth.
“But rather, let’s go back to the main point. If you want to quit the academy, you must spend at least one semester here. “That’s the rule.”
The Count looked a little dissatisfied with the answer he received. But surprisingly, there was no rebuttal. Instead, he skillfully changed the topic.
“It just so happened.”
“What do you mean?”
“I wanted to ask the general something.”
“I have a rough guess, but what is it?”
It’s hard to stop asking questions.
The count’s eyes moved slowly. Toward Himel being carried out on a stretcher.
“I heard that the guy who made him like that was a barbarian. “Is this true?”
“Well, it’s true. But here’s the thing… … .”
“Where are the barbarians?”
He interrupted Bergé and asked.
It was a rude action, but Bergé didn’t care. There was something more important than that right now.
“What are you going to do if you know that?”
“I need to find out something.”
“I’m asking just in case. You’re not planning on engaging in a sword fight with those barbarians, are you?”
“I can’t say for sure.”
“Then I can’t tell you.”
“General.”
“This is Arsene. And as dean, I have a duty to protect students. “Violence or retaliation cannot be tolerated at all.”
Bergé’s eyes flashed intensely.
Eyes filled with firm determination and stubbornness.
It is an attitude that will never back down.
“Phew, I understand.”
The Count slumped his shoulders slightly.
Then he muttered with a sigh.
“Then I will find it my way.”
“Lord Istan!”
“Excuse me.”
The Count doesn’t even blink an eye despite Bergé’s scolding. Rather, he bowed his head politely and immediately left the ward.
“… … “It’s just as I expected.”
Watching the back getting further and further away.
Bergé sighed.
“Whew, I can’t help it. From now on, I have no choice but to leave it to Dean Chernio.”
Dealing with Count Deorg is up to Deflin Chernio and the Special Forces. Because a fortnight ago, he had agreed to do so.
‘and… … .’
One more thing, I took out insurance.
Insurance in case the worst case scenario occurs, such as if Deflin fails to deal with the Count, and Ulan and the Count meet.
Of course, the best thing is to resolve the situation without using insurance.
That’s why Bergé prayed quietly.
I hope everything goes well.
3.
After leaving the ward of the Military Faculty.
Count Deorg headed straight to the Faculty of Magic.
Because there was someone I had developed a relationship with on the battlefield in the past, and someone I could ask for help with.
But even for a moment.
The Count quickly stopped walking. It was because of a man who suddenly blocked his path.
“It’s been a while since I saw you, Your Excellency.”
A young man with a sad look.
The count immediately recognized who he was.
“Roen Pillaud?”
“I see you remembered my name. It is an honour.”
He is the commander of the Arsene Guard.
At the same time, six years ago, he was also a soldier fighting pagans with the Count on the Southern Front.
“It’s been a while. “Do you have any business for me?”
“It’s nothing special, but I came here to provide you with helpful information about the barbarians you are currently looking for.”
The Count closed his mouth.
Then I looked at Roen quietly.
As if asking me to say something. Roen, who noticed this, immediately got to the point.
“He is currently in the Fountain of Magic.”
“Fountain of magic? Why are you there… … .”
“This is to prevent contact with Your Excellency.”
Finally, the answer I got back.
The Count twitched his eyebrows.
“That sounds like a specific force was involved in this incident.”
“Exactly.”
“Who is it?”
“It is the military branch of the empire.”
“… … “I’d like to hear more details.”
The count’s eyes turned serious.
In response, Roen explained the purpose and reason for the empire’s military targeting Ulan, and even the involvement of Dean Bergé in this plan.
After the whole story is over.
The Count frowned.
“Where did you hear this story?”
“I have a useful source of information. Anyway, if you go to the first area of the Fountain of Magic, you will find the barbarian who hurt your son.”
It looks like he doesn’t want to talk about the informant.
The count didn’t ask any more questions. Anyway, all I had to do was find the whereabouts of the barbarians. So I finished my answer with a nod of his head.
“I understand. “I’ll remember what happened today.”
“I would be grateful if you could do so.”
Roen bowed his head.
The corner of his mouth twitched slightly.
A smile full of strange pleasure. It was a smile that seemed somehow pleasant.
Meanwhile, the Count, who received new information, walked straight ahead. To ‘Arsene’, the fountain of magic, a place where the imperial military is said to have hidden barbarians.
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