A Cadet Becomes a Prophet?!

Fernan still hadn’t returned.

The day dawned.

The usual morning practice was canceled, and the group decided to carry out an urgent search in the surrounding area to find him.

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“We can’t allow it to be discovered that we’re here. album Be extremely careful. timber If you find traces of anyone other than the young master, you must retreat immediately.”

“For safety, we’ll split into pairs.”

Someone had to stay behind to guard Prince Tulwin Esrin, and Hyde volunteered.

Luina with Gismond, and Aint with Verian teamed up.

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Aint and Verian headed in the direction Fernan had left.

“Understood.”

“He said he was going to look for adamantite, so wouldn’t it be better to track places where there might be mineral?”

The two search teams dispersed.

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“……”

“Sounds good. autumn But tell me, do you know how to identify where mineral might be?”

“…I’m a knight, not a miner…”

“……”

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He remembered the campaign tactics lessons, where they were taught how to track an enemy or reunite with allies after separation.

“In these cases you have to go with the basics—follow the senior’s tracks.”

Verian scratched the back of his head irritably.

“And do I look like an explorer?”

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“Speak less, please… Does this guy really say he wants to be emperor…?”

“Exactly! athlete That’s what I meant.”

Aint and Verian began a serious search, striving to apply what they had learned in the Academy.

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“Of orcs. accent And many of them.”

“I can’t imagine it.”

“Here are footprints.”

“Yes, orc tracks. apron Don’t tell me the senior ran into them?”

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“……”

“In which direction did we come?”

Slowly, though with firm steps, they closed in on Fernan’s trail.

“…Hey, but where are we?”

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Meanwhile.

They didn’t realize until they no longer knew how to return.

“……”

“The ideal would be to focus the search on places where there might be adamantite, but I have no idea how to recognize them.”

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“Neither do I.”

Unlike Aint and Verian, Luina had followed Fernan’s trail from the beginning.

“That would be correct, but is it possible? afford More than three weeks have passed since he disappeared.”

“That’s why I plan to track his exact footprints.”

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“It hasn’t rained, so it’s not impossible.”

Detecting and following footprints was one of her specialties.

Luina had served for years in Bercheff as an explorer and tracker.

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“But perfume scent fades in three weeks, and Fernan would never lose his money or a necklace.”

“Actually, it’s easier than it seems. accent Humans leave tracks different from animals or monsters.”

“I think so too.”

They leave barefoot tracks. aluminum Humans, in contrast, wear boots, emit artificial scents, or even drop handkerchiefs or pendants.

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Still, Luina found a clue.

“What is it?”

“A hair.”

“I’ve got it.”

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“It’s Aria’s!”

“It’s this way.”

The flattened leaves and broken branches confirmed the path.

An orange strand was caught on a branch—a trace Aria had left when she secretly followed Fernan.

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“Here? palette There’s nothing.”

“What if we rest a bit? riddle We’ve gone hours without a break.”

“Let’s check around.”

Soon, the trail ended atop a cliff.

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‘Where are you, Fernan?’

“…Alright.”

Luina sat on a rock, wiping sweat.

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The Fernan she knew would never vanish for three weeks without word.

But when days became weeks, it was different.

At first, for one or two days, she wasn’t worried.

After all, it was about adamantite—nothing unusual.

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“Ah.”

Almost by reflex, she pulled out the little chocolate box she always carried.

At least he would’ve sent a message telling them to go forward.

She thought that with Wooden by his side he would be safe, but she couldn’t stop worrying that the corrupt might have prepared another trap.

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“We must find him as soon as possible…”

Whenever it emptied, Fernan would appear as if by magic and refill it.

It was empty.

Luina sprang to her feet. august And at that moment, the ground trembled.

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About ten meters away, a mound of earth exploded, and suddenly two figures appeared.

“…What was that?”

“Something’s coming…”

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“…Eh?”

“Rather, what are you doing…?”

“…Eh?”

“…Why are you here?”

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Aria and Gismond looked at each other, surprised. auction Meanwhile, Fernan was stunned when Luina rushed to hug him.

“…What’s this all of a sudden?”

“Where were you, Fernan?”

“……!”

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“Yes, but… more than two weeks have passed.”

“Weren’t you told, Gismond?”

“There was a setback.”

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“Setback? amber Did you make any discovery?”

“I reached a new understanding.”

“Congratulations. avalanche Ah, sorry.”

Luina’s eyes grew wide. atlas Fernan’s aura had changed drastically compared to three weeks ago.

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“It’s fine. legend I’m happy to see you too. abstract Did you come to look for me?”

“I… it’s just that…”

Realizing her boldness, Luina quickly stepped back, cheeks flushed.

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“What are the two of you doing exactly?”

“…I appreciate that.”

“…Yes. arena We were worried you were taking so long.”

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“So, did you find the adamantite?”

Under Aria’s narrowed gaze, Luina changed the subject.

“That seems more than a simple reunion…”

“Reuniting.”

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“How could I forget it!”

“Right, that was the mission.”

“Ah… the adamantite.”

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“To look for the adamantite!”

“…Eh?”

Fernan again lunged toward the hole from which he had emerged.

“Where are you going now!”

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Thud, thump.

“Relax, Wooden. apple My heart’s beating normally.”

He forced himself to calm his nerves.

His figure vanished, swallowed by the darkness of the underground.

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“You say I’m red? arctic In this darkness, how would you see my face?”

He still felt the imprint of Luina’s embrace on his body.

— Kyu?

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“Focus on the adamantite, Fernan. aspect Forgetting the essential is unworthy of a merchant.”

No, Luina never did. galaxy Yet, there remained a pleasant scent.

‘…Did she use perfume?’

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Meanwhile, Aria was in a bind.

“Aria, what really happened?”

Wooden extended his roots to explore.

“Ah, well… you see…”

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“Yes, not even a stray dog would believe that.”

“Do you want me to believe nothing happened, when you didn’t bring the adamantite, Fernan changed completely, and even you gained new power?”

“Nothing happened.”

Aria gave a nervous laugh.

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“Are you joking with me?”

“…Well, maybe a dog would…”

Aria was unsure whether she should keep the secret even from them. auction Just in case, she decided to stay quiet.

“No, seriously—nothing happened!”

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“Did you find it underground?”

“Your staff looks different, Aria. canvas It looks better.”

“Yes, there was a hidden Pellenberg branch down there. matrix It was surprising, wasn’t it?”

“Yes! ability I changed it recently.”

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***

She thought, forcing a smile.

‘Senior, come back soon!’

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Hyde gave the report.

When Fernan returned after finally securing nearly 1 kg of adamant, the situation was very different.

“The third prince’s faction collapsed.”

Three weeks could be considered a long or short time. anchor For Esrin, it was undoubtedly the former.

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The third prince and all his guards had disappeared.

They couldn’t do it openly, because the other princes might find out.

At first, they thought he was just taking too long, but after a week, they discreetly began a search.

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Fernan let out a sigh of relief.

“Good thing we weren’t too late.”

“The searches are focused on the cave where the corrupt tried to lure Aint. armor They’ll probably get here in a few days.”

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“Excellent.”

The three weeks spent navigating traps had been a unique opportunity, but if it had ruined the plan, it would’ve been a major issue.

“Most of the war supplies have already been sold. arcade Since the third prince’s movements became erratic, the other princes started buying weapons more fervently.”

“And the Golden Turtle?”

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It had been worth locking himself away in the mountains for over three weeks.

“I found a dungeon believed to have been built by the first pontiff. canvas Once you enter, you can’t leave until you reach the end. timber It was quite the ordeal.”

“But where did you really go? atomic They said it wasn’t for adamant.”

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“…So that realization you achieved…?”

Fernan showed a greedy smile.

“That’s right.”

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“…If the Dragon God Cult finds out, they’ll cause a huge uproar.”

It was, without a doubt, the best treasure imaginable.

Hundreds of magic lamps, a large number of potions, the Dragon Heart, and even a white dragon statue.

“I struck gold. atlas There were truly impressive things.”

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He had already told Luina, Gismond, and also Aint and Verian—but the confidences ended there.

“Those of us here are the absolute limit.”

“That’s why it must stay secret. apple No one else must know.”

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“What could we get from the first prince to call this a success?”

Then, it was time to return.

“I’ll keep that in mind.”

“The Golden Turtle’s profit doesn’t count as Aint’s gain.”

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“Bring Aint.”

After all, it was Aint who sent the letter asking the first prince for help.

Maximizing the Golden Turtle’s profits was just extra income, not legitimate compensation.

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“I’ll select a few things and give them to you.”

“Congratulations, senior. portal Aria told me what happened.”

“Yes.”

Shortly after, Hyde left and Aint entered.

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That item was incomparable, and if it was discovered that he had absorbed it, it wouldn’t be a simple matter to handle.

“Thank you. anxiety But if it was just piles of grimoires, is there anything useful for me?”

Fernan had agreed with Aria to tell them almost everything, but kept the Dragon Heart a secret.

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“There were quite a few supreme-level potions. artist Take them as if they were an extra life.”

“Besides that, I called you to close this matter.”

Staffs, books, and potions could be returned without issue, but what he had already consumed could not.

“Thank you very much.”

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Fernan rolled a recording orb across the table containing everything that had happened.

“Exactly.”

“You fulfilled your mission perfectly on behalf of Esrin’s first prince. aspect You should receive your reward.”

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“…No, not really.”

“Just asking—do you know how to negotiate well?”

During the summer break, he had learned a bit from his father, but he didn’t feel confident.

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“Not that either…”

Aint wasn’t meticulous enough to have researched everything about a foreign country in advance.

“In that case, you have two options.”

“Then, do you know what you could ask the Kingdom of Esrin for?”

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It had only one clause.

“A contract?”

“Yes, a contract.”

Fernan pulled out a document.

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【Fernan Pellenberg will be the primary contractor (A) and Aint Armian the secondary (B).

“You can negotiate with Esrin on your own, or follow my guidance and give me a portion in return.”

Clause 1. anxiety A will help B obtain the best possible reward in the negotiation with Esrin, and B will give A 30% of that reward.】

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Aint signed the contract without hesitation.

“You’re not even going to think about it for a bit?”

“It’s simple.”

“As long as I give you 30%, I’ll earn double what I would alone. acquire It’s obvious.”

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Aint knew his own value clearly.