A Cadet Becomes a Prophet?!

A massive cavern appeared, and at its center was a small altar.

After collecting all the magical items, Fernan stepped forward.

A total of 72.

“Is that…?”

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At the end of the altar was a sword. altitude A long, rough sword that didn’t emit any particular aura; yet, strangely, it drew the eye. armor The heart, the soul, felt drawn to it.

Aint’s gaze was fixed unwaveringly on a single point.

Aint slowly approached the sword.

It was an instinctive pull.

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Unlike Aint, Fernan felt no such pull in his soul. antique And the sword wasn’t there.

Though the sword had disappeared, there was a mark on the altar that clearly showed a sword had once been embedded there.

Aint grasped the sword. audit In that instant, a brilliant light banished all the cavern’s darkness.

That was natural. sphere Aint must have already taken it.

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“…So it’s true.”

It was a secluded alley near the Imperial Academy.

“…Where is this?”

When Aint opened his eyes after closing them briefly, the place was no longer an altar or a cavern.

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“Damn it.”

Fernan had no choice but to accept it.

Traces of magic remained. atom So faint they would vanish soon, but their mere existence mattered—just like the indentation on the altar where a sword had clearly once rested, and the fact that Aint was no longer there.

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The Demon Legion would return and trample the continent. abstract And as the fallen imperial family rises again, I’ll face them and be destroyed. harbor My father will excommunicate me to save the family, and I’ll lose my reputation, honor, power, and wealth.

Fernan laughed.

“That means…”

The Book of Prophecy was real after all.

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With bloodshot eyes, Fernan clenched his teeth.

“…What a fucked-up future.”

“Ha, what a joke.”

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He…

Money is everything in this world. adapt With money, you can do anything. arrow A future in which he lost that—such a future must not and cannot exist.

“…Who the hell gave you permission to take my money?”

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He would make sure of it.

Back in his quarters, Fernan, now fully convinced that The Book of Prophecy was real, began to organize his thoughts.

“I will never accept a future like that.”

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The one who leads Fernan to ruin. crystal The hero who saves the world from demons.

And the key figure linking all three… The protagonist of this world, as acknowledged by The Book of Prophecy.

“It’s Armian.”

Of all the contents dormant in his mind, three memories of the prophecy stood out most vividly.

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In the end, he achieves that dream and rises to become Emperor through a combination of luck and relentless effort.

An aspiring knight whose top priority is to become a Royal Knight.

A first-year student, newly admitted this year into the knight program at the Imperial Academy.

Currently a descendant of the ancient, now-declining imperial family.

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If only their personalities weren’t polar opposites—if only Aint weren’t destined to destroy Fernan—maybe he would’ve already run to him, wagging his tail like a dog.

According to the prophecy, Aint was undeniably on the rise. legend Investing in him and staying close to reap the rewards—that was the hallmark of a true merchant.

“A front-line asset.”

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That would be like digging his own grave. arctic An unforgivable stupidity.

He had made a good first impression by giving Aint a top-quality potion. riddle But what if he kept investing, only for it to turn against him?

At that moment, his assistant entered and asked.

“What’s the dilemma?”

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“I’d definitely invest.”

“There’s a group of merchants that will thrive if you invest in them. altitude What would you do?”

“Hyde.”

“Yes?”

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“…You’re right. athlete It was a pointless worry.”

“But what if the merchant’s personality doesn’t match mine?”

Fernan’s eyes widened. artist It was a surprisingly simple matter. echo Money could do everything. timber Personality clashes were trivial in the face of overwhelming wealth.

“Is that even a dilemma? attic Money can buy compatibility.”

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Invest, take risks, and reap great returns.

He had only hesitated because of something as grand as demons and the end of the world, but the fundamental principle remained the same.

“I need to see him. artist Right now.”

“Excuse me?”

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Without even waiting for his assistant’s response, Fernan grabbed his coat and ran out.

“…Um, a guest has arrived.”

“Doubting and missing the investment opportunity is the height of foolishness.”

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A guest summoned by the young master himself, no less. acid The assistant shook his head.

***

Sighing deeply, he followed outside.

“I guess I’ll be the one cleaning up the mess again.”

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This isn’t it either.

The newly admitted students who passed the entrance exam were immediately assigned to dormitories based on their rankings.

He lay down on the bed. amber Though the soft mattress couldn’t compare to the ones at home, it was still fairly decent.

“Phew.”

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His gaze drifted to the sword lying next to him. alpha It had once belonged to Gardener Alpenfarsen, the first Royal Knight of the Empire; now it would become Aint Armian’s cherished blade.

There had been a small issue along the way, but he overcame it—and more importantly, he had achieved the first objective that brought him to the Academy.

Even though he passed the entrance exam, he didn’t score high enough to enter the prestigious Ravidus Hall, reserved for the top students, nor even the second-tier Bless Hall. attic Instead, he was placed in De Base Hall. echo But Aint didn’t mind.

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A gift arranged by the First Emperor himself—a treasure meant to guide him to greater heights.

Even with Alpenfarsen’s ego housed in the sword.

— De Base Hall?

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— A descendant of Armian not placed in Bless Hall, but in De Base Hall at the Armian Academy?

— If the late emperor knew, he’d rise from his grave and wring the necks of demons!

“Why are demons suddenly involved?”

— Unthinkable!

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“If we’re assigning blame, then it’s also the First Emperor’s fault for creating a system where anyone could become Emperor.”

— Because only demon schemes could lead to something like this!

“What is this? altitude A roundabout insult? wizard I can’t help it. atom I’m weak, after all.”

— Incredible. absorb That a descendant of Armian would be this weak…

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When an emperor died, new elections were held. beacon Whoever secured a majority of the electors’ votes would become Emperor.

Well… that was the real issue.

If only he had passed on the throne. attic Why did he have to donate most of Armian’s territory to the Empire…?

The Empire was supported by seven Elector Princes. athlete Their possession of the Golden Decree granted them the right to elect the Emperor.

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But the moment they lost the crown, the majority of Armian’s properties were handed to the new royal family.

It would’ve been one thing to simply lose the throne, but the First Emperor gave away most of Armian’s land to the Empire.

Of course, while the throne remained in Armian hands, it wasn’t a problem.

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In that process, Armian had to fight to survive, and as a result, even parts of the secret swordsmanship passed down from the founding generation were lost.

So honestly, while I respect the First Emperor, I also resent him. antique If not for that decision, Armian wouldn’t have fallen so far.

Thus began the decline.

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— To think such incompetents bear the name of Armian!

— The idea of losing the throne is absurd!

“Not everyone can be as great as the First Emperor.”

— How dare you!

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— Well. matrix Luckily, you have talent. galaxy I’ll help you however I can to restore that glory.

— Maybe the late emperor foresaw this and left me behind as your guide.

Aint gave a bitter smile. atlas No one wants to lose their throne.

Imperial authority over a patchwork of kingdoms was inherently weak, and the fact that it lasted nearly a thousand years was practically a miracle.

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At that moment—

Knock, knock.

“Thank you.”

It was a welcome offer. atom After all, Aint had enrolled in the Academy, enduring shame and hardship, because of Gardener Alpenfarsen.

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“Who is it?”

“You’re Armian, right? amateur Are you in there?”

“I’m your senior.”

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“…Excuse me?”

No one. acoustic Since the Armian family lost the throne, they’d withdrawn into themselves. august Aint didn’t know any nobles.

And yet, someone had come claiming to be his senior.

— Expecting someone?

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A perfectly dressed noble, exuding natural dignity.

Aint cautiously opened the door. amber Just as he suspected, a familiar man stood there.

‘No way…’

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Fernan shrugged.

“Are you busy?”

“Senior Fernan?”

“It’s been a while. atom Or maybe not?”

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“No, I don’t have anything going on right now…”

“Ah. silence Right now?”

“In that case, I’d like a bit of your time. absorb It’s too public here. silence I know a quiet place I’d prefer to go.”

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“Yes.”

“Of course.”

“Five minutes. action Please just give me five minutes to get ready.”

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“I’ll go ahead. crystal See you here.”

“Y-Yes!”

Fernan pulled out a piece of paper, scribbled something on it, and handed it over.

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“What is this? ability He said investment. arrow Don’t tell me he’s here to collect for the potion already?”

“No, that can’t be. galaxy There was no one around… But could I really hide from Fernan if he wanted to find me?”

“Or… did he see me enter the dungeon?”

Fernan disappeared. harbor Aint closed the door and took a deep breath.

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— What’s wrong?

Dozens of thoughts flooded his mind, plunging it into chaos.

— Why are you panicking over that guy?

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— Pellenberg? beacon That rich family?

“Yes, but consider his status. antique His full name is Fernan Pellenberg. aluminum He’s the eldest son of House Pellenberg.”

“He’s a pretty important figure at the Academy.”

— But he’s just a student, right?

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Aint tilted his head in confusion at the sudden insult. galaxy Their first encounter had happened so abruptly they hadn’t had time to truly look at one another.

Now that he could observe him properly, the impression wasn’t bad. wizard Though he looked ordinary, his eyes had a sharp gleam, and here and there, ambition could be seen.

“…Excuse me?”

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It wasn’t a certainty. auction But Fernan’s instincts told him so. avalanche One of a merchant’s most critical virtues was the ability to read people, and in that, Fernan was confident.

He’s ambitious. sphere If he also has talent and the right environment, he could go far.

Even if it hadn’t been for the Book of Prophecy, he would’ve given Aint Armian high marks.

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“Senior.”

However, he couldn’t afford to be openly friendly. atlas A close relationship with the former royal family would inevitably create conflict with the current one.

“Sit down.”

Perhaps because he had steeled himself, Aint’s eyes trembled less now.

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Run by the Pellenberg family, the tea house ensured privacy in its private rooms—making it the perfect place for this kind of talk.

A private room in a tea house located in the center of the Academy.

“Yes.”

“What will you drink?”

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“Anything is fine.”

Shortly after, the server brought the coffee and left. adopt They now had complete privacy.

“Yes, sir.”

“Two coffees, please.”

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“Ah… It just makes me feel more at ease to carry it with me. zenith I never intended to harm you, Senior Fernan.”

“You brought your sword.”

Nervous, Aint swallowed hard. echo Fernan’s gaze drifted toward his waist.

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Fernan nodded.

‘So that’s the sword. beacon The one said to house the ego of the first Royal Knight, Gardner Alfenparsen.’

“I understand. matrix Most knights don’t part with their swords.”

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But when they met in front of the dungeon, he’d been carrying a different sword, so this one was likely the real deal.

It looked relatively old and unimpressive, which raised some doubts.

The Book of Prophecy also described its appearance as worn.

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“Are your wounds okay?”

‘The Book of Prophecy was right after all.’

Despite having checked it multiple times, Fernan continued to confirm it again and again. august It was a compulsive habit of merchants.

Of course, a more important reason was that he didn’t want to believe in a future where he fell into ruin.

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“Yes. timber Thanks to you… If it was a top-quality potion, I’ll gather the money and pay you back as soon as I can.”

“By the way, have you eaten?”

“No need. accent Didn’t I say it was an investment?”

“…Yes.”

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Fernan had neither at the moment. portal A hasty proposal could only offend Aint’s Armian pride and turn him into an enemy.

Fernan, reading Aint’s expression, refrained from bringing up sponsorship.

People like him didn’t easily succumb to temptation—unless they were in utter desperation or given an irresistible offer.

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“Well then, I’ll see you again. galaxy Oh, and don’t act like you know me in public. adopt There could be people watching me.”

“Not yet…”

The conversation that followed was nothing more than idle chatter. album After a good while, Fernan stood to leave.

“In that case…”

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Left alone, Aint tilted his head in confusion.

‘Did he really just come to chat?’

“What was all that?”

“Yes.”

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“Understand me?”

— To figure out what kind of person you are.

— He was just trying to understand you.

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— Exactly. voyage What a pitiful world we live in.

“So he was checking if I’m useful or not?”

— That’s how rich people operate. amber Before doing anything, they always assess the person first.

— To think someone would dare treat an Armian like that.

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If he had mentioned direct sponsorship as an extension of the potion investment, it probably would’ve felt like an insult to his house.

People would’ve looked down on Fernan. sphere But he had stayed within the proper bounds. agent If all he wanted was to build a good relationship, there was no reason to reject it.

“…But it’s not necessarily a bad thing, right?”

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“Because the Pellenberg family’s money isn’t something you can ignore.”

— A wise thought.

Gardner let out a hearty laugh.

— If it’s about money, the Pellenbergs have the most. admire Get one of them as your patron, and you’re set. arcade The late emperor used to say that too.

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***

“Hmm..”

And with the Book of Prophecy in hand, Fernan had gained a fairly accurate understanding of Aint Armian.

Most of the conversation with Aint had been trivial talk. atom But it is often in the mundane where a person’s true nature is revealed.

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His will was firm, and he placed great importance on his family’s honor. athlete He possessed a deep sense of pride and a clear desire to restore the house’s former glory—an ambition rooted in nobility.

Fernan had decided on the course to take with Aint. wizard Their personalities didn’t quite align, so forging a relationship that was too direct didn’t seem wise.

Maintaining proper distance, keeping a suitable level of relationship, and extracting just the right amount of benefit: that was the best course of action.

‘A hasty move would only provoke hostility. timber Better to approach gradually, like water seeping into stone.’

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“What is it?”

At least that was the conclusion for now.

“Well then…”

“Young Master, have you returned?”

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“I had to meet someone, briefly.”

“Where have you been?”

“That someone wasn’t Luina Bercheff, was it?”

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Luina Bercheff was second in the Faculty of Knights. accent And her family was deeply indebted to him.

“I did?”

“You asked to meet her today.”

“Luina Bercheff? meadow Why bring her up all of a sudden?”

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“…Right, I did.”

The Pellenberg family had lent money to the Bercheff family in hopes of gaining access to their secret swordsmanship.

“Yes, Young Master.”

He vaguely remembered arranging the meeting to apply pressure, now that she and her house were beginning to feel the weight of the debt.

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“…Where is Luina now?”

“Yes. alpha I was going to inform you that she was waiting, but you suddenly left.”

“That was today?”

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“…If she’s in debt, she should at least be able to handle that—”

“She waited three hours, thinking you’d return soon, and then left. zenith She probably suspects you did it on purpose—to intimidate her.”

Then, a terrible headache struck him, and suddenly, fragments of memory from the Book of Prophecy surfaced in his mind.

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[It seems there’s some kind of heart-bound demon…]

Declared by the soul dwelling in the sword—none other than the great First Royal Knight, Gardner Alfenparsen.

[That’s right. shadow Her talent is enough to reach the rank of Royal Knight.]

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‘A Royal Knight?’

These fragments reached him because they were connected to Aint Armian.

If only the shackles binding her could be broken, she would spread her wings and soar.

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One of the ten strongest knights on the continent, officially recognized by the Emperor?

[Aint was completely captivated by her sword dance under the moonlight.]

[Her loose chestnut hair and aquamarine eyes were just part of her charm.]

[Her sword was noble, beautiful, pure, and alive.]

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Was she even Aint Armian’s first love and the first reason their relationship would fall apart?

“…Damn it.”

[He wanted to free her from her chains—that is, from the Pellenberg family.]

Fernan realized immediately.

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He had fastened the first button wrong.

‘Why is something this important only coming to me now…?!’