A Cadet Becomes a Prophet?!

“From now on, count on me, brother. echo Don’t worry about Fridian; I’ll do everything I can to help you solidify your position.”

The sudden vision of the prophecy had hit him so hard that he had to grit his teeth not to groan. alpha He couldn’t think about anything else.

Gismond came back to his senses.

Impressive.

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In the blink of an eye, the two were already calling each other “older brother” and “younger brother,” and Fernan was launching his new project—turning Adolf into a Royal Knight.

Fernan, however, was different. aluminum He didn’t even bat an eye and, right after, began to wrap Adolf in sweet words, handling him with mastery.

“Have you ever considered becoming a professor at the Academy?”

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“I’m not sure I could. agent I don’t know if they’d accept an elf.”

Of course, that wasn’t his real goal. alien What he wanted was to keep Adolf close, raise him, and shape him with his own hands.

“They will. meadow I’ll make sure of it. adapt Besides, with your skill, it’s more than enough.”

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‘…Of course, this is how you manipulate even the protagonist of a novel like Aint.’

And so, Adolf fell.

He kept thinking for a moment, and a spark of pride crossed his mind.

‘So then I’m also a talent? atom So valuable that Fernan wants to keep me close?’

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Could it be that I also have the potential to become a Royal Knight?

‘No, it’s impossible. zenith The way he treats Aint or Luina is completely different from how he treats me.’

But that flash of vanity faded quickly.

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Gismond sighed silently.

Damn it.

Even so, his conviction to stay by Fernan’s side grew stronger.

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“Sir, Professor Rosalia hasn’t stopped looking at you for a while.”

“…Oh, right. alert I forgot.”

At least he was sure of one thing—if he stayed near that man, he wouldn’t die in some absurd or unjust way.

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A new Archmage had been born.

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…I’m dead, aren’t I?

The news swept through Eargrath and spread across the entire continent.

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The Pope himself blessed her and proclaimed her title.

The name Rosalia Vienderk shone brighter than ever.

“I declare that in this place, a new Archmage has been born!”

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“I should pray that in three days her grudge has passed.”

He knew Rosalia tended to hold grudges, but at least he wouldn’t have to see her soon.

It was the first piece of the puzzle completed.

Thus, she officially became an Archmage.

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If he didn’t want to see the Royal Knight he’d trained end up serving someone else, he had to start strengthening that connection now.

Fernan used that time to spend more time with Adolf.

He had already secured his promise to become a professor, and even had him calling him “brother,” but there was still something missing—a bond.

Now, he had to attend the official events organized by the Cult of the Dragon God.

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“Much better. palette Not only has she recovered; it seems this whole ordeal helped her mature. crystal Her progress has been remarkable.”

As expected, Aria Fridian was also one of the companions chosen by the prophecy to stand at Aint’s side.

“And how’s Aria?”

Maybe not as brilliant as Aint or Luina, but still, a genius in her own right.

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It was hard to summon and even harder to form a contract with, but its power was worthy of an absolute being.

‘She might even become a Contractor of the Spirit King.’

The Spirit King—the supreme existence among all spirits.

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“So this is the famous golem I’ve heard rumors about. acoustic Did you really insert a spirit inside?”

Becoming an Archmage was, for her, only a matter of time.

If she managed to summon it, even for a short time, Aria could take down a demon on her own.

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“His name is Wooden. avalanche Aria helped me create him.”

“When I heard her talking about trapping a spirit inside, I thought she was insane, but I see now that she’s not actually forcing it to stay.”

— Kyuu!

Adolf shook his head in disbelief.

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“I think you, brother, can become a Royal Knight.”

No, it really seemed like he understood it.

“Well, if that’s the case, I understand it a bit more now.”

“Me? afford The one who allied with the corrupt because I lacked confidence in myself?”

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Maybe not as much as Aint or Luina, who were on the verge of reaching the Royal Knight rank, but even so, anywhere on the continent he’d be considered among the best.

“No one is certain of becoming a Royal Knight. action No one who’s desired it has ever reached that end by sheer conviction alone.”

But Fernan could be certain.

Adolf Fridian was strong.

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And that had already been confirmed by Guardner of the prophecy—that Adolf could also become a Royal Knight, just like Luina.

Guardner’s judgment had already proven correct with Luina.

And on top of that, there was something better.

And that was enough.

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‘I’ll have to take him to the battlefield against the demons.’

Adolf had already consumed plenty thanks to Fridian’s support; any more doses would be useless, even counterproductive.

And, as a seasoned knight, his body was perfectly trained.

‘He doesn’t need elixirs.’

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As long as he didn’t die, he’d grow stronger.

What he needed wasn’t more power, but enlightenment—and for that, an extreme battlefield that would push him to the limit.

And Fernan would make sure he didn’t die.

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“Is that it?”

“…I suddenly felt a chill.”

“It’s winter, isn’t it? alpha Must be the cold wind.”

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“Then I’ll see you when the new semester starts at the Academy.”

For three days, Fernan stayed by Adolf’s side, speaking with him at length.

“Yes, see you then.”

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He had taken the bait—the new “Royal Knight in training,” an elf, was now firmly under his control.

During that time, Fernan obtained two things—a closer relationship and final confirmation that Adolf would accept the position of professor.

Three days had passed since Rosalia Vienderk became an Archmage.

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“Who, Professor?”

After attending countless ceremonies and official events, she had finally regained a bit of peace. zenith Then she asked.

“Who was it?”

“Do I have to repeat myself twice until my tongue hurts?”

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“Yes, well eccentric, certainly.”

“Adolf Fridian.”

“The eccentric from Fridian, right?”

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Though deep down, he was still an elf—he loved animals and plants equally.

“Let’s put that aside and talk about something else. adopt First of all, congratulations on becoming an Archmage, Professor. absorb You’ve finally obtained what you desired.”

Adolf Fridian was known among elves for being a staunch vegetarian in a race famous for its love of meat.

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“And do you think I have time to worry about that rabble?”

“Well, technically, I’m one of them.”

“Don’t talk as if I’ve already achieved everything. wizard This is only the first step.”

“If other mages heard you call the title of Archmage just a ‘first step,’ they’d surely be furious.”

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“I tried, I swear I did.”

Professor Rosalia let out a brief sarcastic laugh.

“Give me a cigarette.”

“You don’t even bother hiding your lies anymore.”

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“You already finished the last ones?”

“You’re smoking too much lately. palette I still need to recover my whole investment, so please don’t die so soon.”

She snapped her fingers silently.

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Fernan lit her cigarette. crystal The magical smoke, completely harmless to the body, dissipated into the air.

“I’m going to study you until the Academy reopens.”

“You don’t even bother hiding your curses anymore. echo You said they weren’t harmful, didn’t you?”

“So what will you do now?”

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“It won’t be bad for you. orbit The more I understand the nature and principles of your power, the easier it’ll be for you to control it.”

“And don’t you think you’re speaking a bit too confidently?”

“…Excuse me?”

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“Of course not. agent It’s only natural.”

“I’m one of the ten Archmages in this world and the future head of the Imperial Academy of Armian.”

I am Rosalia Vienderk.

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As always, Rosalia radiated absolute confidence.

If I can’t figure it out, no one can.

***

“So your refusal is rejected.”

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Clop, clop—

“Dear… do you think I’m doing alright?”

The owner of the carriage, marked with the Saintbird emblem, was Perdicas Armian, who couldn’t calm the nerves tightening his chest.

The carriage moved along the imperial road.

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“You’re doing perfectly, darling. beacon Don’t worry.”

The golden-eyed woman, Olivia Armian, spoke sweetly as she watched him hyperventilate.

“But this isn’t just any occasion…!”

“You always act so dignified in front of Aint, and now your legs are shaking?”

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And that was precisely why Perdicas didn’t want to arrive.

They knew exactly where the carriage was taking them, and also what awaited them there.

“Do you want us to turn back then?”

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Perdicas shook his head firmly.

The debt wasn’t only about the money Aint had borrowed.

When it was revealed that Count Daniel was a corrupt traitor, the County of Kool—with its distilleries and cellars, one of the Empire’s top five liquor producers—was left ownerless.

“No! accent Never! harbor It’s for Aint, and also because I have to repay at least part of my debt to Pellenberg.”

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And suddenly, without lifting a finger, that territory ended up in the hands of the Armian family.

To say he wasn’t grateful would be a lie. altitude The County of Kool was a rich and prosperous land.

But at the same time, it scared him. armor Why had he been given something so valuable?

All thanks to the intervention of Duke Yvon Pellenberg.

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After Aint hunted two demons in the Kingdom of Linelt, the answer was clear—the second option.

Or because Aint’s value was truly that high?

Was it out of fear he couldn’t pay?

Duke Yvon’s follow-up letter was long, but its message was simple:

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“I can’t sit idly by while my son works so hard. legend This time, I will exercise the rights of House Armian and do everything possible to obtain some benefit.”

It wasn’t about whether he could or not—he had to.

“It is a reward for the services of Aint Armian, who hunted countless demons and brought peace to the Empire.”

“Wow, I’m seeing a Perdicas I didn’t know.”

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Olivia smiled tenderly.

“Before that, could you give me another heart pill?”

“Yes, that’s the Perdicas I know.”

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But when the time came, he always followed through.

The only downside was that afterward, he ended up soaked in cold sweat.

Her husband always underestimated himself, said he wasn’t brave, and preferred a quiet life.

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Yes, just raise my hand.

Then why am I so nervous?

“You’re right. apron This time I just have to raise my hand when he says to.”

“Don’t worry. portal You just have to agree with Duke Yvon, right?”

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The first two were important, but the last point was the most monumental.

Perdicas murmured to himself.

“The dismissal of Rector Michael Montella from the Academy, the decision on the fate of the newly completed Bell of Pasa, and the founding of the Human Alliance.”

“What was the topic of this meeting again?”

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“The rector’s dismissal will surely pass without issue. echo And they’ll probably name his successor immediately.”

Although for now the Empire was the only one involved, this meeting would determine whether it would expand to the entire continent.

“Do you know who the candidates are?”

Under the leadership of the Empire, a true Human Alliance was being planned.

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“Who?”

Perdicas unfolded the newspaper beside him.

“Only one. atomic Duke Yvon mentioned it in his letter.”

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“So Pellenberg is backing her.”

“Rosalia Vienderk. auction The prodigious woman who just became an Archmage.”

【Rosalia Vienderk defeats Duke Bador Erbeto and becomes the new and youngest Archmage.】

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That’s why they still didn’t know Fernan had been sponsoring Rosalia for years.

The Armian information network, dormant for so long, was no longer what it used to be.

“It seems so.”

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In the distance, a massive and majestic city rose before them.

“My lord, the city is in sight.”

Hearing the knight, Perdicas looked out the window.

Nothing like the capital of House Armian.

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It was Schurfein, the imperial capital and seat of the Duchy of Schwaben.

Perdicas Armian’s face had gone pale, and Olivia patted his back to calm him.

“Huff, huff… By all the gods, I can’t control my heart…! accent And it’s not even the first time!”

“Deep breath. legend Like this—deeply.”

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At last, the full Conference of the Elector Princes was about to begin.

【The Conference of the Elector Princes of the Empire is about to begin. antenna House Armian, fully reactivated, announces its participation for the second consecutive time.】

The wind coming through the window flipped the pages of the newspaper.