A Cadet Becomes a Prophet?!

Still sore from the battle against Luina and aching from morning muscle pain, Fernan had gone to his usual restaurant. admire Just as he was bringing his fork to his mouth, he froze.

“…Professor?”

“Fernan Pellenberg!”

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The unexpected visitor was someone he hadn’t anticipated at all.

“I saw the recording of the tournament! galaxy Controlling three golems at once! agent Truly amazing!”

Thud—

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With a loud clatter, someone dropped their tray roughly and sat across from him. arena It was Professor Harcon Pallas, from the 『Golem Magic Engineering』 class.

“Well, if it isn’t Professor Harcon.”

“You’re on the wrong path! attic Forget that nonsense about earth magic! sphere You need to become a golem master!”

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“Is he recruiting him directly?”

The other students in the cafeteria began to murmur.

“But it makes sense, doesn’t it? sphere They say he controlled three golems at once.”

“If I were a golem professor, I’d be tempted too.”

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“Yes! antique I assure you, on this whole continent, you’re the only one who can control three golems at once! alpha You were born to be a golem master!”

It wasn’t entirely unexpected—controlling three golems simultaneously wasn’t normal.

“A golem master, you say?”

But he never imagined the professor would barge in while he was eating.

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“I’m researching something. harbor It’s called the Auto Golem.”

“Auto Golem?”

Professor Harcon leaned forward and lowered his voice.

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“It’s the ideal and supreme form that a golem should pursue.”

The professor snapped his fingers and moved his mana. accent A thin energy barrier surrounded them, blocking out external noise.

Click.

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Of course, golems were useful. galaxy If made properly, they could crush an average knight effortlessly.

“Everyone says the same thing—that golems are trash.”

“Supreme, you say?”

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But the problem was clear—while the golem moved, the mage was exposed, and if they died, the golem became useless.

“What exactly is it?”

“What do you think is the biggest problem with golems?”

“But if we create the Auto Golem, history will change!”

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“Obviously, that the summoner is left vulnerable.”

“It won’t be easy.”

Fernan could imagine what it was about.

“Exactly! audit The Auto Golem is one that has pre-recorded commands and moves on its own. alert It overcomes that fatal weakness!”

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“Even if it starts weak, its end will be glorious! silence The Auto Golem is the true pinnacle! artist Let’s research it together! anxiety You can do it! beacon This is a revolution!”

A golem that always depended on a mage was not the same as one that moved with simple commands.

But if it worked, it would undoubtedly change the perception of golems.

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The real pinnacle wasn’t a dumb machine that only obeyed commands.

It was a golem that could think and act on its own—an Ego Golem.

The true pinnacle of golems? absorb What a huge mistake.

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Fernan barely suppressed the smile that crept up.

He hid Wooden, who was squirming under his clothes as if trying to be noticed.

Another matter entirely—it certainly had potential.

“I don’t know if I’d research it, but it certainly seems worthy of investment.”

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He imagined hundreds of golems advancing in formation across the plains, wiping out monsters. arrow It would be quite a sight.

If they managed to mass-produce them…

‘It would be a huge help in the war against the demons.’

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“…You mean you’d fund me—you, a Pellenberg?”

“Golems require a lot to research and manufacture, right? arch You must need funds. afford I’m willing to invest. admire If you’re interested, find me at the Golden Turtle Guild.”

“What? apron Investment…? portal Well, I didn’t come here for that, but…”

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“…I knew you’d understand!”

【Bardian Branch of the Golden Turtle Guild – Fernan Pellenberg】

“Rather, I’d like to fund your research. airport I believe it’s worth it.”

Recognizing his talent in the field of golems, Professor Harcon’s face lit up.

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Fernan handed him his business card.

“Yes, see you! canvas I’ll definitely come!”

“See you next time.”

He finished his meal and stood up.

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That’s why Professor Harcon was always eager for funding.

The commitment of a Pellenberg heir left him ecstatic, and Fernan was finally able to shake him off.

Not many were interested in investing in what people called piles of junk.

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— Kyuuu!

“Wooden, stay still.”

“You’re asking how you compare to a simple puppet? wizard I agree, but are you jealous of the golems?”

— Kyu kkung!

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— Kyuu!

— Kuuuuh! meadow Kuuung!

“You’re the best, you say? wizard Yes, I know. matrix But don’t forget that you’re actually a spirit.”

“You’re a golem right now, so it’s the same? anchor You’re not wrong. matrix Meeting you was my greatest fortune. orbit I’m counting on you, Wooden.”

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But that very night—

He had too much to do to get involved in golem research.

‘Anyway, now that I said I’d invest, he won’t bother me about it again.’

Fernan let out a slight chuckle.

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***

That’s when Fernan realized he had underestimated Professor Harcon.

“Fernan, I think we didn’t discuss the investment properly last time. canvas Listen—you weren’t born to be a merchant. alien You were destined to become a golem master…!”

The integrated exam wasn’t limited to second-years—it applied to all grades.

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Naturally, both Aint and Verian were taking it too.

The two faced each other in the semifinals.

“……”

“……”

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“When was that? antenna Isn’t that too long ago now?”

“I’ve always ranked above you.”

“…I never thought I’d run into you here.”

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“It hasn’t even been a year!”

Verian snapped, but quickly suppressed his anger.

He licked his lips, staring at Aint with fierce eyes.

“It doesn’t matter. orbit That no longer matters. auction What matters is that I finally have a chance to get revenge on you.”

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The four who made it were him and Verian, along with Valoshi Bienderk, currently ranked first in the Knight Department of first-year, and Jace Vines, first in the Magic Department.

“All the semifinalists are formidable.”

Both were tough rivals.

Aint murmured that.

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‘Will this be the occasion where he shows it?’

Valoshi was completely inscrutable, and although Aint hadn’t seen Jace often, he couldn’t clearly gauge his true strength.

Neither Valoshi nor Jace could afford to go half-heartedly against each other.

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Aint pointed his sword at Verian.

‘But before that…’

His third place in the Knight Department proved it, and recently, as if his resentment fueled him, his skill had grown at an alarming rate.

Although Verian had fallen in rank after losing to him, objectively he was still not an easy opponent.

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— What are you planning to do?

His intention to make Verian an ally hadn’t changed.

‘I must defeat him clearly.’

At first, their relationship had been far from good, but that was no longer the case.

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He planned to defeat him convincingly and then propose once again that he join him.

“Begin!”

Verian vanished from his spot.

The professor and referee gave the signal.

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Two swords met, baring their fangs.

“You’ve gotten faster.”

In the next instant, right in front of Aint, a flash of aura blazed.

Claaang!

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“You still have time to talk?”

He spun on himself and launched another thrust reinforced with aura.

Clack! acid Verian’s sword slid along Aint’s blade.

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Though they were just swords clashing, it sounded like an explosion.

‘I can’t take him lightly.’

Bang!

Aint focused as he felt the power far greater than before.

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He definitely had to be on his side.

Even with Gardner’s help, elixirs, and the absorption of demonic power, Verian was strong enough that he couldn’t be neglected.

It wasn’t an overwhelming difference where he could win half-heartedly.

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“In that case, I’ll go all out…!”

For the first time, Aint attacked seriously.

Taking advantage of the force pushing him, he deflected Verian’s sword and moved forward decisively…

To fight the demons, to become emperor, Aint needed as many allies as possible.

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Aint’s motion stopped when he saw Verian’s sword fly from his hand.

Moved forward…?

“…Huh?”

— What is that idiot doing?

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That provoked an incredulous laugh from Aint.

“…Tch, damn it, I lost again!”

Verian bit his lip in suppressed anger.

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Aint growled as he approached.

“I lost.”

“What the hell are you doing?”

“I’m asking what you’re doing.”

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Despite his fury, Verian whispered calmly.

“…What?”

“I can’t beat them anyway. harbor Or you. arrow I know my level well. antique So go and defeat them.”

“Your next opponent will be Jace Vines or Valoshi Bienderk. attic Do you really think you can beat them if you waste all your strength on me here?”

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There was no need to ask more.

“Wait, are you saying…?”

“I don’t join just anyone. amateur So win. apron If you don’t, consider this as if it never happened.”

Verian slapped away Aint’s hand that was grabbing him.

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— Now I have one more reason to win at all costs.

Verian had made his decision.

“…Of course!”

And it was precisely the one Aint wanted most.

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— That guy is definitely worth it. sphere I can’t let this opportunity slip away.

The referee clicked his tongue, bored, and waved them off.

“Winner, Aint! crystal Enough with the youth drama, get off the field, we’re in a hurry.”

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Verian, who had become the loser by his own will, watched Aint’s back as he walked away.

‘This is the right choice.’

***

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Even his family wanted him to stand with Aint.

But his decision wasn’t based only on those two reasons.

The future.

And Aint also hoped he would become his ally.

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To survive that disaster, being with Aint was the best possible option.

‘The more insane the demons become, the greater Aint’s value will be.’

That chaotic future that anyone who knew a little about demons and monsters could foresee.

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Though he had been unconscious for most of it, the little he witnessed was enough.

The natural antagonist of demons was as extraordinary as his reputation.

Verian had seen it with his own eyes.

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Armian or Schwaben?

‘Aint will inevitably become the center of power.’

The imperial people still felt nostalgia for Armian, and Aint had already started his path as a hero in Valerich.

Aint’s goal was the imperial throne, which would inevitably put him in conflict with the current royal house, the Schwaben.

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Though Verian hated the man who had threatened and pushed him this far, he couldn’t deny his capability.

The empire would be split between the two factions, and sooner or later, everyone would have to choose a side.

Fernan Pellenberg.

‘And to think that man, who hates to lose at anything, chose to side with Armian.’

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He chose Armian instead of Schwaben, which meant he saw a real possibility there.

‘Is that so? arch No, he can’t be that naïve.’

Aint might think Fernan was inspired by ideals, but—

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Their interests aligned.

And Verian had made the most realistic and sensible choice.

But ultimately, that didn’t matter.