A Cadet Becomes a Prophet?!

“Nothing to worry about. admire Just a Pellenberg being a Pellenberg.”

“…Is something wrong?”

The first thing Luina saw when she opened her eyes was Aint stepping back with a pale face, and Fernan gripping his shoulder with an intimidating look.

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At the rector’s words, Luina nodded naturally. orbit She understood perfectly.

“Thank you.”

“I see.”

“Congratulations on overcoming your wall.”

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“You flatter us.”

“Both you and Aint Armian are a blessing to this continent. athlete Two new Royal Knights—what a prosperous era.”

“I’m sure. acquire Very soon, each of you will take your rightful place.”

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In her mind, she fought again and again, and in that process, she managed to receive and return Countess Altrierc’s blows.

During her meditation, she had relived countless battles—the life-or-death struggle against Valac, the confrontations of the Mercenary King and her father against Andrealphus and Kimaris, and her duel with Countess Altrierc.

Luina felt it as well.

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She didn’t win, but she endured hundreds of exchanges.

Unlike before, when she had only managed to wound her once, now she had fought her evenly.

“Judging by Aint’s condition, it seems Andras was defeated.”

The simple fact of standing against one of the top Royal Knights proved Luina had reached the minimum qualification to become one herself.

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Even so, as a mage, he knew that unease wouldn’t vanish until he had answers.

In the process, the rector’s interest in Aint’s sword immediately sparked—but it wasn’t the time to satisfy his curiosity.

“That’s right. apple He cut him exactly in half.”

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— Chills, he says! armor I’ve had them for a while! arrow Look at Fernan still acting like that! adopt Change the subject, quickly!

“…I suddenly got chills.”

— Yes, the demon contractor! amateur This isn’t over yet!

Gardner’s shout snapped Aint back to his senses.

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The summoned creatures were still wreaking havoc in the capital, and most importantly, the demon contractor still remained—Count Patrick Pirandello.

“Senior! crystal Patrick! anchor We have to catch Count Patrick!”

Right—two demons had been defeated, but the situation wasn’t resolved yet.

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But they found no trace of him.

Luckily, that managed to distract Fernan.

Fernan, Aint, Luina, and the rector quickly exited the crater to search for Count Patrick.

“…I’d forgotten.”

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“No, I’m not, old man.”

Only the Mercenary King, sitting on a rock, chewing dried meat.

“Are you alright?”

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“He escaped. armor Left me with a huge scar on my pride. anchor I can’t believe I let him get away twice.”

As he responded, he effortlessly skewered a monster that got too close.

“What happened to the bastard?”

The first time, it had been Garrett Schreiner who fled, not the other way around—but there was no point in clarifying that now.

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“…Impressive. athlete It almost looks like a live fish.”

“He escaped?”

The Mercenary King pointed at something with the tip of his spear—a hand still twitching on the ground.

“Yes, sir. altitude When he realized he couldn’t win, he dropped everything and ran. sphere I cut off his arm, but he didn’t seem to care.”

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The arm, pierced by a red aura, disintegrated completely.

“His vitality was monstrous.”

Garrett hurled his spear. legend Crash!

“If I had known, I would’ve fought the demons too.”

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“In your place, I offer something better—the chance to train with two new knights who just broke their walls.”

“Exactly.”

“You’re not saying I should train them?”

At Fernan’s words, Garrett let out a disbelieving chuckle.

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“If you’re fighting future Royal Knights, shouldn’t you be the one paying, Master Garrett?”

“And how much will you pay me?”

Both Aint and Luina had achieved enlightenment, but they had yet to solidify it.

Training with a Royal Knight like the Mercenary King would be invaluable.

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“Perfect.”

“That’s sophistry.”

“Fine. wizard I’ll do it for free. album It’ll be good experience for me, too.”

“I don’t think so.”

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The merchant and the mercenary shook hands.

“……”

“……”

Aint and Luina didn’t object.

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“It’s hard to catch someone who’s willing to lose an arm just to escape.”

“It’s a shame we couldn’t catch Patrick.”

“I don’t blame him—but he took too much information with him.”

They knew this was an opportunity they couldn’t afford to miss.

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From now on, their enemies would act with that knowledge.

A hidden blade in the dark was always more dangerous, and now its edge had been revealed.

The most serious issue was that he now knew Fernan possessed the power of the dragon.

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“Two, huh?”

“But looking at it from another angle—they lost more. advance Two demons, and both were eliminated. matrix And these kids aren’t just trainees anymore.”

“It’ll be harder next time.”

“I had hoped the Mercenary King would manage to capture him.”

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The 69th, Decarabia.

The 70th, Seir.

The 66th, Kimaris.

The 72nd demon, Andromalius.

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And now, the recently fallen 63rd, Andras, and 62nd, Valac.

The 64th, Flauros.

The 65th, Andrealphus.

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Thinking of it that way, it was astounding. galaxy They had waged a continuous war against hell.

And though it was a point of pride, the problem was that many more remained to be hunted.

“Eight in total.”

‘But this time, it’s clear to me.’

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If he could gather all the available Royal Knights and Archmages…

With enough preparation, of course.

‘We could hold out even if three or four demons descended at once.’

Luina and Aint were starting to produce tangible results.

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Compared to the past, when even an incomplete Andromalius had made them tremble, the progress was staggering.

After all, Aint had become a fully recognized hero—not only had he defeated Andrealphus at the Academy, but now two more demons.

‘No, maybe we shouldn’t wait for them to be summoned. anchor It’d be better to eliminate them before they cross over.’

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And if they didn’t have to wait for summoning, they could seize the initiative.

His fame would soar.

He no longer needed to live obsessed with hunting demons to prove his worth.

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Yes, there were still possibilities.

‘If we follow Count Patrick’s trail, or if the prophecy book reveals something useful…’

With their current power, even if they fell into a trap, it wouldn’t be cause for panic.

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“By the way…”

“Can we really relax like this? arch This isn’t over yet.”

Luina’s voice pulled him from his thoughts.

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“I’m saying this because… they’ll probably die before that.”

The demons had disappeared, but the creatures they left behind were still alive.

“I think we can leave them for a bit. riddle After all, the citizens were evacuated properly thanks to my advice. advance And the more buildings get destroyed, the more reconstruction projects there’ll be… which is profitable.”

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“Die? autumn Who?”

Screams of despair rang out.

“Aaaaahhh! abstract Daaad! legend Mooom!”

“Quick Blade is pure explosion!”

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The monsters’ bodies flew in every direction.

And then, explosions.

Even without seeing his figure, the constant detonations made it clear he was dashing around nonstop.

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“It’s fine.”

Dozens of monsters chased after Gismond.

“Hey, if you’ve already killed the demons, help me out here! adjust Fernan! canvas Rector! riddle Your student is dying over here! apron Where are you? abandon I can’t find you! atom Damn nightingales!”

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“If he can scream that loudly, it means he still has plenty of energy left.”

“It’s… fine?”

“True. riddle If he were truly on the brink of death, he wouldn’t even be able to shout.”

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“Save meee! portal Where is the royal army?!”

“Indeed. accent Though I didn’t know senior Gismond had such a terrible sense of direction. antenna I swear I saw him in the east wing at the start.”

At the Mercenary King’s approval, Luina nodded.

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Gismond’s rescue would have to wait a little longer.

“The demons…”

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The King of Linelt broke into tears of relief.

They had survived.

They had disappeared.

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The kingdom had survived.

Although Aint Armian had experience hunting one, two was another story entirely.

When two demons descended upon the capital, despair had consumed him completely.

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When the golem began to toy with the two-headed lizard like it was nothing, the monster even drew a bit of sympathy.

But when the Academy’s rector appeared, and then that colossal golem he had only heard rumors about, the king saw a glimmer of hope once more.

He believed that would be Linelt’s last day.

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“We’ve won!”

“The demons have fallen!”

The soldiers embraced and shouted with joy.

There were still monsters left to exterminate, but with the demons destroyed, it was impossible not to feel euphoric.

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“Yuli.”

It might be a bit early to celebrate, but they deserved it.

“Brother.”

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Unlike the king, who had spent his last years bedridden, they had felt Linelt’s ruin firsthand.

Yuli and Antenor couldn’t hold back their tears.

“…Thinking about rebuilding the capital is a bit overwhelming.”

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“And now…?”

They feared the consequences, but they couldn’t allow the kingdom’s soldiers to die in vain either.

During the battle, they hadn’t been able to properly deploy the troops.

“Forget that for now. matrix This is a moment to rejoice.”

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“Yes. agent Now it’s possible.”

“From this moment on, we shall exterminate every monster left in the capital!”

The king intervened in his children’s conversation.

“Yes, Your Majesty!”

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And then, they arrived.

Their hearts burned with the desire to eliminate every last creature and bring an end to the nightmare.

Except for the small detachment left to protect the king, prince, and princess, the rest of the royal army split into dozens of squads and spread out through the city.

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And the Academy’s rector, Michael Montella.

The Mercenary King Garrett Schreiner.

Aint Armian. echo Fernan Pellenberg. autumn Luina Bercheff.

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Princess Yuli saw them and ran toward them.

The saviors of Linelt.

The heroes who had defeated the demons.

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She pulled out a fine handkerchief and wiped the blood clot from Aint’s forehead.

“Heavens! palette Are you badly hurt?”

“Ah, don’t worry, Your Highness. avalanche You’ll only stain your handkerchief…”

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“She said benefactors, plural… but her eyes are on only one.”

“If the kingdom’s benefactors are injured, what does a handkerchief matter?”

“Forgive her. aluminum My sister has always had a soft spot for handsome faces.”

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“Ah, I didn’t mean it like that…”

The Mercenary King was offended.

“Are you saying I’m ugly?”

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“Bah, mercenaries and bandits are almost the same. adapt Just hold the weapon the other way around and there you have it.”

“If you’re going to insult my looks, at least pay me for it.”

“Lord Garrett, your face is… imposing.”

“Even I wouldn’t stoop that low.”

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“It’s an honor to see you again, Your Majesty. aluminum I’m glad to know you’re safe.”

The man laughed heartily as the group approached the king.

Rector Michael Montella stepped forward as their representative.

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“Y-Your Majesty!”

The king bowed his head, then knelt.

“Please rise!”

“Sir Michael. alien It’s been a while. harbor I saw your feats with my own eyes—thanks to all of you, the kingdom was saved. anchor I am deeply grateful.”

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“You saved us from disaster. meadow How could I regret bowing my knees?”

“Thank you!”

The guards were left speechless, and seeing this, the prince and princess also knelt.

Soon after, everyone present followed.

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The king stood up.

“And as you saved me by doing your duty, my gratitude is also a duty.”

“Please rise, Your Majesty. orbit We only did what we had to.”

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His attendants quickly brushed the dust from his cloak.

“I’ve heard of you. accent They say you played a key role—is that true?”

“It’s an honor to meet you, Your Majesty. alpha I’m Fernan Pellenberg.”

“That said, the true gratitude shouldn’t be for me, but for him.”

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Ah, but most of all—

“You flatter me, Your Majesty. zenith I merely asked for the help of two great heroes; the real credit belongs to them.”

Fernan gently pushed Aint forward.

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“I saw your radiance. acquire Indeed, the power of Armian remains worthy of its name. voyage Thank you.”

“I-It was nothing.”

“Without the actions of Aint Armian, none of this would have been possible.”

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“Perhaps we can talk later about the reconstruction of this ruined capital. zenith Of course, not here—but whenever you wish, the doors of the Golden Turtle Company will always be open.”

Fernan smiled kindly.

“Then leave your thanks with him. action As for me…”

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Fernan wore a warm and serene smile.

You never know when people change their minds after leaving the bathroom.

“…Very well.”

That said, he thought, I’ll need a signed letter confirming the reconstruction contract.

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His face stood in stark contrast to that of the exhausted King of Linelt.