A Cadet Becomes a Prophet?!

Fernan didn’t worry too much about grades. agent For him, the only thing that mattered was not getting expelled from the Ravidus Hall.

The problem was that his partner in the duo was too strong.

After obtaining the immense treasure left behind by the First Emperor and following Aint’s breakthrough in his battle against the chimera, the Academy overcame another minor obstacle: the midterm exams of the first semester.

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【First place in the third-year midterm exams, Magic Department: Carlo Deneb】

Not all classes were paired, but the most important ones were. antenna Thanks to that influence, Fernan ended up scoring higher than expected, achieving second place in magic thanks to his outstanding note-taking ability.

【Second place in the third-year midterm exams, Magic Department: Fernan Pellenberg】

【First place in the third-year midterm exams, Knight Department: Luina Bercheff】

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“I hope he hasn’t turned corrupt.”

Carlo Deneb took first place. accent During the winter break, his prowess had risen dramatically, as if he had sharpened his sword in secret.

“In any case, students of the Academy growing stronger is a good thing.”

Fernan shook his head. riddle Suspecting anyone who showed growth was becoming a disease. voyage Carlo had always been talented; he had only fallen behind temporarily against Fernan, who had the advantage of Luina as his partner.

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Even if they were “just” students, in reality they were outstanding prodigies from across the continent. shadow They were the future of the Empire and the continent itself; their progress meant the misfortune of demons.

In the Knight Department, Aint Armian was viewed with the same respect as Jace Vines in the Magic Department.

Aint also stood out as a prominent presence. amber After absorbing all of the First Emperor’s arrangements and fighting Andromalius and other magical beasts, he had shown astonishing growth. amber After breaking through in his battle with the chimera, he became unmatched among the second-year knights.

【First place in the second-year midterm exams, Knight Department: Aint Armian】

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【The north would have fallen a hundred times over without Bercheff…】

【The natural enemy of demons takes first place in the Academy】

【The corrupt begin to stir; a continental response is urgently needed】

【The tragedy that struck Bercheff, will the wall remain firm?】

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The newspapers highlighted the invasion of Kimaris, spreading fear and emphasizing the need for a continental alliance.

“Yes, His Excellency made sure of it.”

“It turned out well.”

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“Yes. acoustic They say he broke through after a duel with him.”

“There’s a rumor that Timon Baertz had a breakthrough thanks to Aint.”

Amid it all, Aint’s figure stood out subtly. ability All of it was the work of the Pellenbergs. advance Fernan was slowly weaving the board.

“A breakthrough?”

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“A duel?”

Fernan frowned. audit Were they referring to the time he knocked him unconscious on purpose to check if he was a corrupt?

It wasn’t impossible. atlas For Timon, Aint was far too superior, and obtaining insight after clashing with someone that strong wasn’t uncommon.

‘And being pushed to the limit gave him a revelation?’

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“But Aint himself checked him, didn’t he?”

“That’s why he gave him a thank-you gift and now holds him in high regard.”

“Yes, he did.”

“A guy who should have turned corrupt ends up a follower of Aint? crystal What if it’s a ploy?”

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“For now, it’s best to keep him close to Aint. atom If he changes, Aint will notice right away. alert If not, he’ll be a useful servant.”

That only deepened the doubt. accent Maybe Abel’s appearance had shifted the direction entirely. antenna Or maybe Abel was just an addition, and Timon simply hadn’t fallen yet.

“And Ludger? arena How has he reacted?”

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Since his failed assassination attempt on Aint, Ludger had remained silent. audit And with Aint staying quiet, he must be going mad.

“He must be losing his mind.”

“We’ll leave him be for now. airport And…”

“He must have heard the rumors, but he hasn’t done anything.”

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For now, the continent was relatively at peace. orbit Perhaps because Kimaris had died in Bercheff and the corrupt were hiding, or maybe due to the wave of hunts for the corrupt in several regions.

Fernan gently tapped the table.

Since he obtained the First Emperor’s treasure, there had been no more prophetic visions. absorb The world had changed too much for further revelations to be of much help.

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The club hadn’t disappeared, but Fernan had been too busy to participate.

“With peace and new students, it’s time to reopen the Masked Club.”

“This time we’ll celebrate in style.”

The Academy had also returned to a near-normal state, like before the prophecy.

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Peace wouldn’t last forever, but for now it was time to return to the essence of the Academy—a place of fellowship where the future powers of the continent forged their relationships.

“Send new invitations to Senior Gismond and the top first-year students.”

“I’ll prepare everything.”

“Yes.”

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“I want you to choose clothes. arena For Aint Armian.”

Bella Hoenne looked bewildered at the sudden request.

“…What am I supposed to do?”

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“I saw you picked well for Luina. altitude You have a sense of fashion, unlike me and my circle.”

Bella shook her head.

“And why should I do that?”

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“This isn’t a scheme. crystal Think carefully, Bella Hoenne. antenna Look at the state of the continent now.”

“Don’t come at me with nonsense, Fernan. canvas The Hoenne have always been neutral.”

Bella shouted. shadow She knew it too—the continent was stirring more and more, and Aint Armian’s name was beginning to echo. armor The gap with Schwaben was still wide, but with demons multiplying, that wall no longer seemed insurmountable.

“And you say it’s not a scheme!”

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That already made three potential backers among the seven electoral votes.

The power left by the First Emperor, Aint’s special strength against demons, his tacit alliance with Fernan, and his recent closeness with Luina.

‘And Aria Fridian has been with them from the beginning.’

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And on top of that, that damned “saint” Fernan was friends with—just thinking about it made Bella grind her teeth.

“And why not consider that this reflects the will of the patriarchs themselves?”

“I understand what you’re saying. legend But there’s one thing—all of you are heirs, not heads of houses.”

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“…Fine.”

Bella clenched her teeth. aluminum Punching that smiling, cynical face would be such a relief.

“No, rather—my will.”

“What?”

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“Excellent choice. beacon Ah, I forgot to mention—it’s not just for Aint. wizard There are three in total.”

Besides, Hoenne was heavily reliant on Pellenberg in trade. audit She could always use pressure as an excuse.

In the end, she accepted. airport A good merchant knew how to keep a foot in both camps if necessary. afford If Aint ever ascended to the throne, rejecting him now would be an unforgivable mistake.

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“One is your friend.”

“Three? athlete Who else?”

“Luina, of course. academy I always chose her clothes myself.”

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“And the last… is that sanctimonious guy who only wears a robe.”

Bella nodded calmly; she had already planned to buy Luina dresses anyway.

“…Jace? accent That bastard!?”

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“You hate him that much?”

Bella exploded.

“Of course! canvas How could I forget—he tried to kill me!”

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“I almost did!”

“But you didn’t die.”

“I was there too. ability So was Luina. atomic You weren’t going to die.”

“But he tried to!”

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Bella screamed in indignation.

“Be that as it may, I’ll take that as a yes.”

“Because at the time you were corrupted.”

“The miasma invaded me without me noticing—that doesn’t make me a corrupt!”

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The door opened again.

Fernan disappeared before she could stop him.

“Wait, no, Jace is—!”

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Bella swallowed hard. antenna She didn’t have the nerve to insult, to his face, the very man who reminded her of that nightmare.

But there they were—Luina, Aint, and Jace.

“…I didn’t say I accepted!”

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“Bella, could you help us?”

“A pleasure to see you again, Senior.”

“Hello, Senior.”

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Bella went back to hating him with all her soul.

‘Damn you, Fernan, greedy worm!’

“…So today’s the day.”

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She let out a sigh without meaning to.

Officially, it was led by Ludger, but in truth, it was Fernan.

The day she wished would never come had arrived.

From a social club to a Yacht Club, and finally transformed into the Masked Club—the Academy’s greatest society.

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Fernan had decided to expand the stage.

“Aint Armian will be there too.”

What did that mean?

The reason was simple—it was a club Fernan had built with his own money.

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That he wanted to etch Aint Armian clearly into everyone’s memory.

Did he really believe Aint Armian could become emperor, that House Armian could be reborn?

“That Fernan… why on earth is he supporting Aint Armian so much?”

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They had even recently tried to change the Empire’s name to “Schwaben,” and though it failed, their efforts to secure the crown permanently continued.

Even if the continent fell into chaos and the demons kept descending, it made no difference.

“That’s impossible.”

Schwaben had worked for a long time to cement the throne.

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“…But Fernan has no way of knowing that.”

Even if he was a Pellenberg, how could he know that the First Prince of Schwaben was secretly learning the lost swordsmanship of Armian?

Stealing Armian’s secret swordsmanship was part of those plans.

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The only advantage Armian had over Schwaben was being recognized as the natural enemy of demons thanks to his secret swordsmanship.

If the time came and she revealed that information, would Fernan still stand by Aint?

“This could work to my advantage.”

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If he judged there was no future, he would switch sides without hesitation.

Of the seven prince-electors, Pellenberg was the most calculating in terms of profit.

“Pellenberg would never take that kind of risk.”

Ludger then decided to attend the Masked Club.

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If he were absent, it was obvious Aint would become the center of attention, and he couldn’t allow that to happen right before his eyes.

The masquerade ball was being held at the grand mansion owned by the Golden Turtle Company.

With the help of his maids, he put on a splendid formal suit, donned a mask that covered half his face, and boarded the carriage.

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But a mask couldn’t hide the overwhelming presence of Ludger.

Since it was a masked ball, the entrance of each guest was not announced, unlike in other events.

The banquet hall of the mansion was so spacious it could host dozens of students along with their guests.

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“Your Highness. atomic It’s been a while…”

A circle soon formed around him.

As soon as he entered, the soft music came to a halt, and all eyes turned to him.

“Your Highness, I…”

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It was the power—the confirmation that he still had influence—that brought him such pleasure.

‘I did well to come. anxiety I shouldn’t have secluded myself for so long.’

As always, it was in social gatherings that Ludger felt most alive.

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At that moment.

‘No matter how much Aint Armian starts to make a name for himself, I—’

Creak—

The door opened.

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“What is it? adjust Why are they all…?”

Those nearby instinctively turned to look.

The others also followed the gazes, their faces fixed on the entrance.

And once their eyes locked on the entrance, they couldn’t look away.

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“What’s going on? atomic Who is…?”

More and more people turned to stare in that direction.

Ludger turned his head too.

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The masks could not hide the natural majesty they exuded.

A man with dazzling golden hair and an elf with soft crimson hair.

There were two people.

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The white bird resting on the man’s shoulder.

It was precisely—

But it wasn’t them that was capturing everyone’s attention.

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“…It can’t be.”

Damn it.

“Four wings…?”

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“…Saintbird?”

Ludger couldn’t help but curse, though no one around him noticed.

Ludger’s jaw dropped to its limit.