A Cadet Becomes a Prophet?!

Officially, it was already the third time after Bercheff and the Academy, and in total, four demons had been summoned.

The whole world was horrified by the appearance of the demons.

No one considered them mere legends of the past anymore, nor thought they were simple coincidences.

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The only fortune was that, just as there was once a hero who defeated the demons, now there was also a hope called Aint Armian.

The world was heading toward a great war, like the one a thousand years ago.

The demons were descending, without a doubt.

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A new contender for the title of Archmage.

And along with that news came another encouraging one.

【The professor of the Imperial Academy Armian, Rosalia Vienderk, challenges the title of Archmage. album Will a new Archmage be born?】

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The more powerful people capable of crushing demons, the better.

In a time where a war against demons loomed, the possibility of a new superhuman emerging represented another spark of hope.

Tap.

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Fernan disembarked from the ship alongside Hyde and Gismond.

As the main headquarters of the Cult, Eargrath was always full of pilgrims and visitors.

But that day, it was even more impressive.

The place they arrived at was Eargrath, the holy city that the first Emperor had given to the Cult of the Dragon God, and which bore the name of the first Pope.

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“Not quite, but there’s a special event coming soon.”

Gismond was astonished by the sea of people crowding the streets, with no room even to move.

“Is it always this crowded?”

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“Actually, it’s for the Great Duel of the Dragon God. afford Mages who have reached superhuman rank fight with their full power. advance Where else could you see a spectacle like that?”

“You’re right.”

“All this for the new Archmage selection?”

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Eargrath, as the holy city devoted to the White Dragon, was impeccably built.

Fernan had thought attendance wouldn’t be so massive due to transportation limitations, but he had been completely wrong.

Seeing mages at the Grand Sorcerer level in all-out combat was something that—even in a world rich with entertainment—drew crowds.

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“Wow…”

The avenues were wide and clean, and the tall buildings rising around them revealed that this was a meticulously planned city.

Gismond watched in awe.

The Academy had already seemed impressive to him, but Eargrath was on another level.

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“Of course.”

“Hop in, senior. shadow We’ll go by carriage.”

“With so many people, will we be able to move?”

The numerous statues of the White Dragon sculpted all over the city looked so lifelike one might expect them to fly at any moment.

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“What’s that line for?”

Though the crowd was enormous, the main roads were clearly divided between pedestrian and carriage lanes, so moving wasn’t difficult.

At that moment, Gismond noticed a huge line along the side of the road.

Clop, clop—

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“Tickets?”

“To enter the stadium and watch the Great Duel of the Dragon God, of course.”

“To buy tickets.”

“…They charge for that?”

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And the authority to do so, naturally, belonged to the Cult of the Dragon God and the imperial family.

“Sometimes I think being part of royalty wouldn’t be so bad, just for having that privilege…”

“The Great Duel of the Dragon God, along with the Royal Knight Challenge fights, is one of the most popular spectacles in the world. legend Of course they sell tickets.”

But becoming emperor just for an event that happened once every few decades didn’t make sense, so he had never tried.

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Who would want to miss a real battle between an Archmage and a contender aspiring to that title?

Although, come to think of it, it was understandable.

“…So that line’s for tickets, huh?”

Even in this world, getting tickets was a war.

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“Sometimes you ask strange questions, senior.”

This wasn’t a simple duel of fists—this was true magic at its finest.

“Don’t we have to wait in line?”

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Right, he forgot—it was Fernan Pellenberg.

“Special edition! accent Special edition!”

“Huh? amber What… oh?”

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【Countdown to the Great Duel of the Dragon God—the decisive day will be February 1st, in three days!】

Street vendors tossed newspapers to either side as they ran through the streets.

It was the news that Bador Erbeto, Duke of Helfen and court mage, whom Rosalia Vienderk had selected as her opponent, had just arrived in the city.

【Archmage Vardor Erbeto arrives in Eargrath.】

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“It’ll be a unique experience. armor Challenges for the title of Royal Knight or Archmage are such rare events that most people never witness even one in their lifetime.”

Precisely because they were few and powerful, they were special.

“So, only three days left.”

After all, superhumans who surpassed the limits of humanity couldn’t be “mass-produced.”

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The carriage moved forward until it reached the great white temple at the center of the city, where a colossal statue of the White Dragon greeted them majestically.

It was the main headquarters of the Cult of the Dragon God—the Grand Sanctuary.

Gismond heard Fernan’s murmur but wasn’t surprised.

“That statue is enormous and beautiful. anchor If I sold it, how much do you think it’d be worth…?”

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The three met Jace Vines, the saint of the Cult of the Dragon God, who had recently returned after pausing his relief efforts.

“Big brother!”

“It’s good to see you. riddle We’ve been waiting for you.”

After all, he was already used to him relating everything to money.

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“He’s waiting inside.”

“And His Holiness?”

“Understood.”

“Senior, get some rest first. airport You too, Hyde.”

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“His Holiness was very glad to hear you were coming.”

The priests guided Gismond and Hyde, while Fernan followed Jace into the sanctuary.

“Yes, young master.”

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“There’s good news, but I’m not the one who should tell you. anxiety I’m sure you’ll be happy when you hear it.”

“That sounds promising.”

“Did he really expect me?”

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Jace led him to the Pope’s Garden, one of the most sacred places in the Grand Sanctuary.

If the Pope himself wanted to say it in person, it had to be something important.

It was a small garden next to the papal office, with a fountain that sprang into a central pond and a sculpture of the White Dragon roaring elegantly.

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“Hohoho, I’m glad to see you, my child.”

“I greet Your Holiness.”

“Welcome.”

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As always, he conveyed a serene warmth, a sense of peace similar to that of a kind grandfather.

The Pope welcomed him with his usual kind smile.

‘Though my real grandfather loved money more than his grandchildren, so maybe not quite.’

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The grandson also loved money more than his grandfather, so it didn’t affect him much.

In any case, returning to the point—no matter how kind that old man from the neighborhood seemed, he was still the Pope.

In the end, even though his grandfather loved money too much, it wasn’t like he hadn’t cared.

He had taught him many things; in fact, one could say that more than half of who Fernan was today was thanks to him.

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If one let their guard down and laughed too carelessly with him, they could end up with empty pockets.

It was true that his nature was gentle and compassionate, but behind that smile lay centuries of experience and magic.

That’s why, when meeting His Holiness, one had to keep their mind completely clear.

In fact, after meeting with the Pope, many wealthy nobles ended up donating large sums to the Cult without really knowing how it happened.

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A cup of coffee and several sweets were already waiting for him on the table.

Fernan sat across from the Pope.

“I’m so glad to see you after such a long time. autumn Please, sit.”

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“Thank you, Your Holiness.”

“I prepared the coffee you like so much.”

“You’ve changed quite a bit.”

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“I heard about your performance in the Kingdom of Linelt. autumn What dark times we live in—the demons descend into this world as if it were their home.”

“I didn’t do much. alien We were able to stop them thanks to Aint Armian.”

The Pope stroked his white beard as he spoke.

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“Being more of a merchant doesn’t erase your identity as a mage.”

“You’re still just as modest. apron Though I believe it’s time you acknowledge your own merit…”

“I’m a merchant, not a mage.”

“Just as I, being Pope and servant of God, am still a mage at heart.”

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“It seems you don’t share my view.”

The Pope let out a small laugh, shaking his head.

“Is that so?”

The Pope took a sip of his hot tea.

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It hadn’t always been this way.

“In any case, I thank you for having defeated the enemy of the Cult. apple This incident has made me reflect deeply. aspect We should be the ones, above all, to understand the nature of demons first, and yet…”

In the war a thousand years ago, the priests of the Cult were the ones who traveled across the continent searching for traces of demons and corrupt beings.

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But over the centuries, the vigilance against demons had weakened, and the Cult’s search capabilities had greatly deteriorated.

They were the fastest scouts, second only to the first Emperor.

“It was an age of peace, wasn’t it?”

“It was. admire Peace ended the moment the demons descended.”

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“How could the Cult remain idle while demons roam freely? album I wish to send priests throughout the continent to fulfill the Dragon God’s will and eradicate evil.”

That was something the Cult could do without involving Fernan.

The Pope refilled his cup with tea.

“I imagine there’s something you wish to ask of me, Your Holiness.”

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“But, as you know, though our devout serve God and gladly accept suffering, those who fight against the evil that threatens the world deserve proper compensation, don’t you think?”

The fact that he mentioned it directly could only mean one thing—he wanted something from him.

And Fernan already suspected what it was.

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Ah, of course.

“I would love to, but where will the servants of God get money from?”

“Then do it, Your Holiness.”

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‘Of course, those who have the most are always the ones who ask for the most…’

And, considering that its biggest client was precisely the Pellenberg family, Fernan knew very well how rich the Cult truly was.

The Cult of the Dragon God was the continent’s largest distributor of magical objects and artifacts, and enormous wealth flowed constantly into it.

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“I remembered that the Pellenberg family’s hotels are spread across the entire continent.”

Fernan suppressed a sigh at the Cult’s greed and stinginess.

“And then, while I was thinking about it, a miraculous idea came to me.”

The Pope continued with an inspired tone.

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“Of course, I’m not forcing you. apple I would never do such a thing…”

Indeed, the Golden Turtle Guild’s hotels were distributed throughout all major cities.

“If it’s not too much trouble, could you provide a room, even just a stable, for our priests? aspect We don’t ask for meals or luxuries. palette I only wish for them not to sleep on the cold ground.”

The Pope sighed with a worried expression, wiping away imaginary tears.

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Refusing at that moment would be a political blunder.

“Will you really do it?”

But accepting without conditions would imply a great loss.

“Of course, if the priests of the Cult are working so hard for the good of the continent, how could I not offer a helping hand?”

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“How could it be plain water? wizard If it comes from the spring that flows through the blessed land of the Dragon God, it can’t be considered ordinary.”

“Just a glass of plain water? arch How generous you are.”

At that, the Pope gave a satisfied smile.

“Yes. arctic And besides, I couldn’t charge them money for it. beacon A glass of holy water flowing from this sacred land will be enough.”

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“Hohoho—you’re still the same as ever. crystal Your grandfather would be very proud of you. august They say the rich are the most miserly, and you prove it well.”

Since the second Pope, the Cult had compiled its Sacred Scripture, which mentioned that in the holy land flowed an inexhaustible spring of holy water. altitude An absurd legend, yes, but irrelevant in this context.

“I still have a long way to go, Your Holiness.”

“Also, if the sacred water flows endlessly through the blessed land of the Dragon God, there will be no burden for the priests, don’t you think?”

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“Actually, I called you for another matter.”

“About Professor Rosalia, right?”

The Pope changed the subject without warning.

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“I also sent a letter to Duke Yvon, but since you’re here in Eargrath, I wanted to tell you in person.”

“Then… what is it about?”

“I know you’re connected to her, but I don’t mind. arrow Whoever her sponsor may be, the emergence of a new power is always a cause for celebration—as long as it’s not a demon’s deception.”

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“…What?”

“The Bell of Pasa.”

“What is it about?”

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That’s why corrupt beings had tried to destroy it again and again, until they finally succeeded.

It was said that when its bells rang, monsters were annihilated and demons lost a great part of their power.

The Bell of Pasa—a sacred relic originally kept in the border territory of Altrierc—.

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The Bell of Pasa had returned to the world once again.

“That bell has finally been restored.”