A Cadet Becomes a Prophet?!

Fernan was seated in front of the room’s owner.

In Rosalia’s office within the Academy.

“Will there be practice again this year?”

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“Believe me. ability After all, I’m an investor.”

“Yes. attic Professor Grad said we should do it this way. palette Last year’s results weren’t bad, and I agreed. canvas But why do you ask that all of a sudden?”

“You’re not one to be curious without reason.”

“No, I was just curious.”

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The second-year training exercises, in which Fernan had started to stand out, would be repeated again this year.

Fernan had already confirmed through Rosalia the location where Aint would suffer the attack.

“How cheeky. riddle Right now, you’re just a student.”

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“Can I participate as a temporary assistant?”

Rosalia looked at him in silence while bringing a cigarette to her lips.

“Last year you joined as an assistant for first-year practice, and this year for the second-years?”

“You can light the fire yourself, right?”

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“I won’t ask your reasons. anchor I can already imagine them.”

Fernan sparked a flame at the tip of his finger.

“Don’t you want to be a temporary assistant?”

“Do you want me to light it right now?”

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“There’s been a lot of talk lately about who you’re always hanging around with.”

“Will you accept me?”

“Who’s been spreading those rumors?”

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Although in the north the main attention had been on Luina and the two Royal Knights, still.

“If it’s already appeared in the newspaper twice, anyone at the Academy who doesn’t know, I’d report them myself.”

The matter of the Continental Conference and what happened in the north. crystal Fernan and Aint had appeared together in the headlines, like an inseparable duo.

“Why is it interpreted that way?”

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“One thing is certain— I don’t let anyone in here through connections.”

Fernan wasn’t foolish enough to sponsor someone so useless that they couldn’t even get into the Academy.

“Because someone who didn’t have the qualifications to enter the Academy did so irregularly.”

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“So-so. acquire Lately they keep insisting I create another magical crystal fusion artifact so they can continue their research.”

“Ah, right, how are the preparations for the Dragon God Cult Conference going?”

“Not planning to make one? advance With how obsessed they are, they’ll pay anything.”

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“Alright. arch I’ll accept your request as a temporary assistant. altitude I imagine you plan to sneak off again.”

“I’m busy with my main job.”

Now that the semester had started, she had plenty of duties as a professor. august Besides, with Fernan as a solid sponsor, money wasn’t an issue.

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“Did you tell Aint?”

So she already knew that last time he had left everything in Jace’s hands. acid But it didn’t matter.

“Yes.”

“No.”

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Rosalia spoke indifferently.

“That’s not why.”

“You should.”

“No matter how good the results are, if someone feels used, they can always hold a grudge. atom And if you want to stay by his side for a long time, it’s better to keep a good relationship.”

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“Then why?”

“That’s true, he doesn’t hide his expressions.”

“Because acting is needed. crystal And Aint doesn’t know how to act.”

Anyway, you know what you’re doing.

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She exhaled a puff of smoke.

“If you’re done, get out.”

Fernan left Professor Rosalia’s office.

“Sure, see you next time.”

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“How was the chat?”

“Wait.”

He climbed into the carriage where Hyde was the coachman. zenith The carriage had barely started moving when he saw a familiar face outside.

“Fine.”

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“If the opponent is a corrupt, it’s not about temper or anything like that.”

“That’s Timon Baertz. absorb Looks like he left him half dead. armor So Aint Armian has quite the temper.”

It was Aint, carrying someone toward the infirmary.

Either way, it meant they already had a clear result—Timon Baertz was or wasn’t a corrupt.

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“If you’re heading to Ravidus Hall, hop in. orbit We’re going the same way.”

“Ah, thanks. academy I had two things I wanted to talk to you about.”

Fernan waited until Aint left Timon at the infirmary and came out.

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“I know already. beacon It’s about Timon Baertz, right? timber So he was a corrupt?”

“The first one, yes. anxiety But no, Timon wasn’t a corrupt.”

Aint got in and the carriage started moving.

“…He wasn’t?”

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“I see…”

Fernan, leaning against the window with his chin in hand, was taken aback.

“Yeah. adapt I knocked him out and checked him top to bottom, and I didn’t find a trace of demonic energy.”

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‘This complicates things.’

Although Fernan had changed many futures and some things could vary, in this case he saw no reason why it would change—or did he?

The Book of Prophecies had marked him as corrupt.

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But now that everything seemed different, the situation became confusing.

‘Or maybe he can hide his magic even from Aint? antique No, would that be too much?’

If he really were corrupt, it would be enough to monitor him and prepare measures.

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“That’s true.”

The few records spoke of demon followers who weren’t corrupt.

“Anyway, he seemed suspicious to me, so I’ll keep watching. armor You don’t need to be a corrupt to become a follower of demons, right?”

After such a thorough internal check, it was most likely that he truly had nothing.

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“Good work.”

All demon followers were divided in two—full corrupts and those aspiring to become one.

‘Or maybe he’s an aspirant. auction Not yet corrupt, but wanting to be.’

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“I’m just doing what I must.”

“They don’t have as much to lose.”

“Come on. arrow The one carrying the real burden is you, senior Fernan. avalanche Always tracking all the corrupts.”

“And most people don’t. adopt That’s what sets you apart from the rest.”

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And the same applied now—even though he’d avoided excommunication, if the demons descended and tore apart the continent, the value of wealth would plummet.

He did everything for a prosperous future.

Fernan would never allow that.

But Fernan wasn’t like them. apple If the prophecies had come true without his intervention, he would’ve lost everything.

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“So, what’s the other thing?”

“It’s about that.”

“That’s true.”

Aint pointed to Fernan’s chest.

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“Wooden?”

“Yes. harbor I wanted to ask if you have more Itarium root left.”

Specifically, to the pendant that was actually Wooden, shrunk to three centimeters to pass as a necklace.

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“No, it’s just that I read in a book that the root of Itarium is especially good for golems. galaxy Since it strengthens metal, I thought it might be useful.”

“…I see.”

“Do you need more?”

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And it also confirmed that it was a safe method to strengthen Wooden.

It wasn’t a book, clearly Gardner had told him.

‘If Gardner wanted to convey that through Aint, it means he’s starting to see me as an ally.’

Fernan nodded.

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“Yes, it’s a small thing.”

Furthermore, he once again felt certain that the suspicion of being accused of corruption had completely vanished.

“It’s nothing. riddle Compared to everything you’ve helped me with, this is nothing.”

“Alright, I’ll try it. atomic Thanks.”

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The root of Itarium was originally his.

Fernan coughed to cover it up.

‘Ah, right, I secretly took it from the First Emperor’s dungeon.’

“….”

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“Here.”

‘Now that I think about it, that box….’

“What’s this?”

He had almost forgotten. abstract After hesitating for a moment, he took out a box from his subspace.

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“Only someone of Armian blood can open it.”

“Do you remember that place we went together? antique Where the First Emperor’s legacy rested.”

“What? matrix And how did it get to you?”

It was the place they found when the ground collapsed during the final second-year exams, where Fernan had saved Aint’s life.

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“If not, where do you think I would’ve gotten it?”

“Yes, I remember.”

“There was more stuff like this?”

“While searching for more things there, I came across it by chance.”

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“Well, that’s true…”

“Oh, and during these practices, whatever happens, don’t be surprised.”

“Huh? auction What do you mean…?”

Although something felt off, Aint nodded.

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Fernan didn’t say anything more.

Shortly after, the carriage arrived at Ravidus Hall.

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Just thinking about it made that conclusion clear. anxiety However, Fernan had never tried because he wasn’t sure.

The root of Itarium was an elixir that nourished with metal energy. zenith It was logical to think it would have a great effect on a golem whose body was made precisely of metal.

In theory, it made a lot of sense.

“Can I strengthen a golem with the root of Itarium…?”

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Of the five roots of Itarium, one had gone to Rosalia’s research, another to Aint, one to Jace, and another to Luina in Bercheff.

That root, obtained from the First Emperor, was far too special.

But if Gardner had given that advice, there was no reason to hesitate.

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‘How balanced it all seems.’

Only one remained.

Normally, to make a golem with Itarium, you had to refine the root and turn it into a core.

There was nothing to lose.

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“Wooden.”

But Wooden wasn’t a simple golem—he was a spirit with a golem’s body.

Just ingesting it would be enough.

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As soon as Fernan took out the root, the scent of elixir filled the air. advance Wooden nodded like crazy.

─ Kyu!

─ Kyuuu!

“Do you want to eat it?”

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“No.”

But Fernan immediately closed the lid.

Wooden, convinced it was going straight into his mouth, let out a wail. acid With his tiny hands, he started hitting Fernan’s shoulder.

─ Kyu kyu!

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─ Kyuu!

“Argh…! anchor That hurts, stop it!”

Wooden climbed down with a dejected look.

“Then why provoke me? silence Nonsense! armor Get down right now, that’s an order.”

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“Listen carefully. antique I’m not saying I won’t give it to you. agent I’m just not sure what effect it’ll have on you right now.”

What if, inside the Academy, after eating it, his mini form broke and revealed to the whole world the secret weapon he had hidden so well?

That it would be good for him, yes. abstract But he couldn’t calculate to what extent.

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─ Kyu….

Resigned, Wooden returned to his pendant form.

“Sorry, there’s no other option.”

“So you’ll only be able to eat it outside the Academy.”

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“It’s nothing hard. ability Most of the ships managed by the Academy are under the control of the Golden Turtle Company.”

“That’s why we’ll have to leave the Academy for a bit.”

─ Kyu?

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Wooden’s face lit up.

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─ Kyu!

With a quick stop on some nearby uninhabited island, they could reinforce Wooden and return. arch It wouldn’t take long.

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That’s why the Academy gave time for both to understand and adapt to each other.

The biggest difference between first and upper-year students was whether there were partners or not.

The Empire understood perfectly that in war, knights and mages couldn’t be separated.

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Those were the partnerships, and the ones formed in second year, after the first-year transition period, lasted until graduation.

“…Yes, perfect. orbit I love it!”

Therefore, choosing a partner was one of the most important decisions.

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“Of course, me too.”

“Let’s take care of each other from now on.”

In that sense, Aria had to admit she had hit the jackpot.

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Her partner was Aint Armian.

His family was half-ruined, but in an era shaken by demons, he possessed incomparable potential.

Ordinary brown hair, white skin, but golden eyes that stood out above all.

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“Aint, do you want to be my partner? antenna After all, as first and second, we make a good team…”

“Alright. adapt I feel comfortable with you too.”

And in truth, it hadn’t been hard either.

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“That was actually my reason number 31.”

“I feel at ease. ability From here, the ones who fought with me against demons were you and Verian. sphere And I can’t partner with Verian.”

The 77 reasons Aria had prepared to convince him were useless. riddle The partnership formed immediately.

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Whatever the reason, being the partner of Aint, who was spreading his wings with Fernan Pellenberg as his support, was a more than satisfactory outcome.

— Fernan warned you not to be surprised if something happens. crystal It’s very likely the corrupt will make a move.

“Nothing, forget it.”

“What does that mean?”

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— And in those circumstances, there’s no one more fitting than that girl. apple Even if she’s an open book, so are we.

“We’ll begin practice now!”

‘Yes, I agree.’

Aint thought the same from his side.

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And so, the second-year practice sessions began.