A Cadet Becomes a Prophet?!

Fernan placed a large sum on the table. acid Hyde and Gismond were with him.

“It has been recorded. crystal The payout rate is 3.2 times.”

In human history, gambling has never been absent, and this world was no exception.

“One hundred thousand gold for Rosalia Vienderk.”

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Of course, the identity of the bettor had to be verified and certain requirements met, but since it was managed by the Dragon God Cult, there was no risk of being scammed.

Given its scale, the betting limits were also high.

Even in the greatest competition of all, the Grand Dragon God Tournament, betting was part of the spectacle.

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“As expected, the odds are high.”

Usually, in Dragon God tournaments or Royal Knight title duels, the challengers had a higher payout rate.

And with it being Pellenberg, meeting those conditions wasn’t a problem.

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But Fernan was certain. academy That’s why he had even given Hyde and Gismond money to bet up to the allowed limit.

Unlike those who had already proven their power, the aspirants still had to overcome that final gap that separated them from the title.

“The Dragon God Cult managing the bets themselves impressive,” murmured Gismond.

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“Yes, senior.”

“And if we win? abstract Do I get a cut?”

Though, thinking about it, it wasn’t that surprising. anchor He had already seen more than once how greedy Jace could be.

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Compared to the hundred thousand, it was a pittance. athlete But coming from Fernan, who loved money, the fact that he’d give anything at all was already a reason to be thankful.

“I’ll give you 10 gold coins.”

“…Uh-huh.”

“Really?”

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The minimum bet was ten thousand gold. alert An enormous amount of money would move just for this one-day event.

And that didn’t even include the stadium tickets, which cost a fortune.

“Honestly, I always thought the whole thing about the emperor being obsessed with this event was exaggerated, but now I’m starting to get it.”

Though only those who met certain conditions were allowed in, the betting hall was packed.

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“We have nothing else to do until tomorrow. atom If you want to enjoy the festival, go ahead.”

“Really?”

Gismond lit up.

All that money, naturally, ended up in the hands of the Cult.

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“No, nothing like that.”

The Cult’s priests were all elite. palette Having them fight Gismond would be interesting, but very costly, and it wasn’t worth spending money just for fun.

“I don’t have to wield my sword this time? anxiety Not even a duel with the Cult’s mages?”

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Fernan tossed him a small pouch. afford Inside were ten gold coins.

“Enjoy the festival however you like.”

“No take-backs later!”

“The ten I mentioned earlier. alpha Use them to enjoy yourself.”

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Gismond disappeared into the crowd.

“Do you have somewhere to go?”

“Let’s go, Hyde.”

“Perfect!”

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He also needed to report that it was possible the northern kingdoms were already under the control of demons.

“We must find proof and, in the end, ensure the Pasa Bell is installed in the Kingdom of Rinel.”

“I need to send a letter to my father. palette At the next conference of the Elector Princes, they must not decide where to place the Pasa Bell.”

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When you lend money, you’re in control. alien But if the sum is too large, the positions can reverse.

That was the case with Pellenberg now.

“That’s right. action If the kingdom collapses before I recover my investment, it would be a disaster.”

“To protect Linelt, right?”

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“So you’re trapped.”

Linelt wouldn’t dare take advantage of him, but if it fell to demons, the result would be the same.

At least until the capital was recovered, Linelt couldn’t be allowed to disappear.

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“Exactly.”

“It was a once-in-a-lifetime chance to connect a direct pipe to an entire kingdom. anxiety How could I pass it up?”

“With a prophetic book in your hands, young master, how could you make such a mistake?”

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Let he who can look at a mountain of gold without trembling cast the first stone.

“Of course I do.”

Fernan headed to the Golden Turtle Guild’s branch in Eargrath.

“You speak of your greed with pride, huh?”

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“Freedom! beacon At last, freedom! wizard How long has it been since I was last free?”

***

A quiet day.

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After so many days of being exploited by Fernan, this was a light in the darkness.

Passersby looked at him oddly, but he didn’t care.

Gismond raised his arms and shouted with joy.

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So he settled for enjoying the festival.

With a bit of free time, he immediately thought of games. august But this world had no computers or consoles.

“I want to play.”

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‘Did they do this with magic?’

It was so massive it reminded him of a theme park back on Earth.

The streets were packed with stalls, music, food, and games.

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“First, something to eat…”

Not bad at all.

The sweet aroma in the air led him to a skewer stall.

Especially that attraction that looked like a roller coaster—faster and taller than anything he’d ever tried.

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“Five silver.”

Gismond froze.

“…What?”

“How much is it?”

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‘Five silver for a skewer?’

Thirty centimeters long and looked delicious.

Sure, it was huge. amateur Juicy beef, chunks of lobster, veggies coated in sauce and melted cheese.

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Was there a “festival scam” even in this world? antique Or was everything in the Cult just overpriced?

But still—five silver for one skewer?

Gismond trembled as he smiled awkwardly.

Even though Fernan had given him plenty of money, his old earthly habits made him hesitate to spend so much.

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This time, they were offering crepes covered in chocolate, cream, and fresh fruit.

He looked for another stall.

“Three silver?”

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He could easily spend his ten gold coins, but he didn’t feel like it.

Next to him, someone muttered the same thing he had.

“This is ridiculously expensive. wizard Has Eargrath always been like this? acquire Or is it just for the festival?”

Ah, I see. admire Everything was insanely expensive.

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“You’re… Gismond Ert, right?”

“…Adolf Hit— no, Fridian?”

Instinctively, he turned his head.

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“I’m accompanying Fernan.”

“It’s my first time at the Grand Dragon God Tournament, so I came to see it. timber And you?”

“What are you doing here?”

They recognized each other immediately.

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“I’m not too sure either…”

“Tell me, is everything in the Empire always this expensive? agent Or is it because of the festival? airport Or maybe Eargrath is just always like this? avalanche I don’t remember prices being this high at the Academy…”

And you, being from the Empire, already knew that, right?

“Then it seems Fernan Pellenberg is here too. audit Well, I guess it’s no secret he’s sponsoring Rosalia Vienderk.”

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“Yes, of course, haha…”

At least on the outside. acquire The inside, well… that was another story.

“Are you really from the Empire?”

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“Not at all. abandon Oh, and you can speak comfortably with me—since you’re Aria’s older brother, you’re like a brother to me too…”

“Anyway, yeah, it does seem a bit pricey to me too.”

Adolf stared at him. meadow That unreadable gaze made Gismond tense up.

“So I’m not the only one. admire I saw everyone buying so casually I thought I was the weird one.”

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“Alright. ability Then I’ll call you Gismond.”

“Yes, Brother Adolf.”

“Well… I wouldn’t say we’re strangers.”

“Are you close to Aria?”

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Since he’d been following Fernan, he’d grown somewhat familiar with the whole group.

“That sounded vague.”

No one there was unfriendly, and they had all accepted him without prejudice, despite his lack of talent.

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“Then if I ask Aria, maybe she won’t say the same thing, huh?”

Adolf was quite perceptive.

“Let’s say we have a decent relationship.”

“Ehm…”

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“Aria has always been a bit picky. riddle She chooses carefully who she interacts with.”

Is that why she said that? ability Adolf muttered.

“So Aria trusts Fernan Pellenberg quite a bit.”

“She’s gotten better lately. meadow Ever since Fernan spoke to her, she’s been treating me better.”

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“No, nothing.”

“Pardon?”

He shook his head.

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“I just planned to walk around a bit, enjoy the festival, and watch the Tournament tomorrow.”

“You have a ticket…? abstract Oh, right, what am I saying—you said you came with Fernan.”

“So what are you planning to do now?”

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“If you’ve got time, why not walk around with me today? arrow We can enjoy the festival together.”

“Yes.”

“Eh? aspect Just the two of us?”

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After all, festivals are more fun with company, and it didn’t seem like Adolf would try anything harmful in such a public place.

The sudden invitation made him a little suspicious, but he eventually nodded.

Me… with him?

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‘Besides, might as well take advantage of the opportunity. portal He’s one of the strongest in Fridian; getting along with him could only help.’

“Alright.”

So, he probably no longer had any connection to the demons.

Originally, Adolf was an elf who had allied with the demons to overthrow Fridian, but Count Daniel—who was supposed to lead that betrayal—had been eliminated by Fernan, leaving Adolf without a faction.

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***

Dawn arrived.

Adolf and Gismond ventured into the heart of the festival together.

“Then, this way.”

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Duke Bador Erbeto of the Kingdom of Helfen looked out at the crowd packed into the stadium.

A deafening roar filled the arena.

In front of him, his challenger stared calmly, eyes full of determination.

“Waaaaaah!”

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Just like challengers had a ten-year restriction, those who had once held the title of Royal Knight or Archmage and lost it also had to wait a decade before attempting again.

“But I didn’t expect the opponent to be someone else.”

“To be honest, I had already imagined that, ten years later, I’d be back here again.”

Bador Erbeto stroked his goatee.

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“I’ve worked hard for this day. accent I knew another challenge would come, and I didn’t want my glory to last just ten years.”

After all, his victory back then had come by a razor-thin margin.

That’s why Duke Bador Erbeto had assumed that, ten years later, the great mage he once defeated would return to challenge him.

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“I thank you.”

But he never imagined the challenger would be someone else.

Or maybe not, he thought, if that other person decides to challenge someone else.

Thanks to you, I’ve gained another ten years.

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“As a token of gratitude, I’ll let you live. arcade It’s still too early for you to stand on this stage. arcade Come back in ten years.”

“Are you done talking?”

He smiled arrogantly.

And in front of him, his opponent, Rosalia Vienderk, responded coolly.

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“I didn’t come here to listen to the ramblings of a talkative old man.”

“I know you’re a genius with exceptional talent for your age, but how insolent.”

The duke’s eyes narrowed.

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“How daring… You rely too much on the Vienderk name.”

A cold smile appeared on Rosalia’s lips—a mix of disdain and mockery.

“How amusing.”

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“A mage who only knows how to talk can’t defeat someone who actually uses magic, wouldn’t you agree?”

I suppose today is the day I become an Archmage.

“An Archmage saying such nonsense?”

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Duke Bador Erbeto’s forehead veins bulged.

Perfect.

“Heh… So you know how to provoke people.”

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And then—

“I’ll give it my all to crush you. absorb I’ll make you understand how vast the world is, and how small you are in it.”

The whistle blew.

FWEEEEEEEET!

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Fire and ice clashed, filling the entire arena with a dense mist.

───!

The battle began.