A Cadet Becomes a Prophet?!

After returning to the Ravidus building after class, Fernan was met with an uninvited—though not unexpected—visitor.

“What the hell is going on here?!”

Apparently, Aint had followed the instructions well.

“What’s the matter, Verian?”

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“Verian Kalburdern. august Who do you think you’re raising your voice to?”

“And is that a problem?”

“What do you mean, is it a problem?! alert Are you seriously asking that?!”

“Don’t play dumb! echo Why did you tell Aint about me?”

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“But what?”

“…Sorry. absorb But still…”

Even though he understood the situation and Verian’s frustration, it was still necessary to reinforce the hierarchy.

As Fernan frowned, Verian’s body instinctively stiffened.

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Fernan leaned back in his chair.

“Didn’t we sign a contract stating that you wouldn’t talk to anyone about that? amber In return, I’d follow all your orders.”

“You’re mistaken.”

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“When you sign a contract, read each clause carefully, Verian Kalburdern.”

“And what does that mean?”

“The contract stated that you wouldn’t suffer any harm because of that matter.”

“Excuse me?”

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“In any case, consider yourself lucky that this time the contract doesn’t have any harmful clauses for you.”

A single word can be the difference between heaven and hell.

A contract can be sharper than a sword or more secure than a fortress.

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“Are you saying that revealing I was corrupted by demonic mana isn’t harmful?”

Without knowing the future, it was reasonable to think that way.

Verian’s expression clearly screamed: What kind of nonsense is that? portal And Fernan understood it.

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“Listen closely, Verian Kalburdern.”

“…And what’s that based on?”

“I’ve been listening for a while…!”

“It might be a problem with someone else, but not with Aint.”

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That way, Fernan wouldn’t have to worry anymore.

And if, along the way, they defeated the corrupted, conquered demons, and saved the world—even better.

“Both of you are isolated in your respective departments. adapt I want you two to overcome that together.”

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“Then what does?”

“That I have the record of the moment you were corrupted, and it’s in my possession.”

“You’re saying that even after what I went through?”

“Does that matter?”

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“And that, if I wanted, that record could end up in the hands of the inquisitors.”

Verian shut his mouth.

“…”

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“…What if Aint reports me to them instead?!”

Because Fernan had read his story in the prophecy book and understood his character.

“How can you be so sure?”

“He won’t.”

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Besides, Verian had been sent by Fernan. airport Betraying him would also damage his relationship with Fernan.

Through the record, Aint clearly understood that Verian was a victim too. apron And he wasn’t foolish enough to make an enemy of someone who could be an ally.

“That object on your neck is called a head, Verian. voyage Use it.”

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“I’ll just say this—Aint Armian is already pursuing other corrupted. antique If you stay close, sooner or later, you’ll meet the one who did this to you.”

“…You’re saying he already knows about the corrupted?”

“…What?”

He couldn’t guarantee when, but Aint was definitely the hero who attracted demons wherever he went.

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“And the one who did this to me…?”

“Yes.”

“You don’t really believe you were infected for no reason, do you?”

“…Can I catch them?”

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“Of course.”

“…What exactly do you want from me?”

For a moment, Verian’s eyes burned with rage.

“Stay with Aint for your entire time at the academy. beacon Then I’ll destroy the record.”

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Verian’s gaze grew resolute.

Anyway, Fernan wasn’t going to accept a no, and he couldn’t go back on what he’d told Aint.

“Understood.”

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“Now you look like a proper person.”

***

One very different from those mentioned in the prophecy book.

Thus, Aint Armian gained his first companion.

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[There has been a negotiation between the Fridian family and the Imperial Academy of Armian.]

It could’ve been about mithril, adamantite, golems, demons, or the corrupted… but it was none of those.

The next morning, Fernan received a letter from his father.

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Fernan’s eyes stopped at the end of the letter.

[Fridian will deliver large quantities of World Tree leaves, spirit stones, etc., in exchange for…]

[These are very valuable goods. voyage Therefore, the Golden Turtle Company was officially entrusted with their transport…]

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[The Fridian family has requested that you be responsible for it.]

Fernan tapped his fingers on the desk.

“Hm.”

In short, the Fridian family and the academy had made a deal. sphere In return, they would hand over World Tree leaves, spirit stones, and the like.

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The Fridian family was still considered an outsider among imperial nobility, so it wasn’t strange for them to pull strings. advance Entrusting it to the empire’s largest company also made sense.

‘The first three things make sense.’

Fridian had entrusted the transport to the Golden Turtle Company. beacon And requested Fernan Pellenberg as the person in charge.

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It was true that Fernan had earned his fame young through his work in administration.

‘Why me, specifically?’

But the last part didn’t.

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He found no clear answer.

‘They said if I can’t take responsibility, they at least want me to accompany the transport. shadow Am I really that important?’

But he wasn’t the only competent one in the company.

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The class was held in the indoor coliseum, not the regular classroom. apple A wide space with ten platforms, ideal for duels and festivals.

Today was “Studies on Magical Creatures and Monsters,” a joint class between the Magic and Knight Departments.

He stored the letter and left. acoustic His morning class was about to begin.

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The professor hadn’t arrived yet, and the students were paired off, chatting.

“You’re late.”

Fernan sat beside Luina.

“The professor isn’t here yet.”

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“I arrived just on time. orbit That’s not being late.”

True. audit A minute had already passed.

“The professor is the one who’s late.”

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“Time is a valuable resource that shouldn’t be wasted.”

Luina slightly furrowed her brow but said nothing more.

“You should learn the virtue of punctuality.”

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Soon after, the professors and assistants entered through the main door.

Second-year professor of “Studies on Magical Creatures and Monsters,” Balmon Atra, quickly took attendance. accent No one was absent.

“As I mentioned last time, today’s topic is cooperation.”

“We’re a bit late, so let’s take roll immediately.”

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“Let’s set aside the unsolvable cases. zenith What’s important is how to deal with the others—those that are natural enemies of either a knight or a mage.”

“There are monsters and creatures that can’t be fought alone. adjust Some have extremely tough hides that weapons can’t penetrate. atomic Others have high magic resistance. palette And some are just too strong, or you’re too weak.”

Each magical creature or monster has its own characteristics, and knowing their weaknesses is vital.

Tap tap tap. autumn With a gesture, words appeared on the board.

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Since the great war against the demons, cooperation between knights and mages had become the standard not only in the empire, but across the continent.

“Could you bring it out, please?”

“That’s why you’re taking this class, and why second-year students are paired for joint sessions.”

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Hack hack. agent The professor of “Golem Magic,” Harcon Pallas, stepped forward coughing.

“I doubt any of you are unfamiliar with this. agent Maybe it’s your first time using them, but you’ve definitely seen them before.”

“Gladly.”

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“These are the academy’s official class golems.”

—!

The size and shape of the golems varied. wizard Each one mimicked a different monster or magical creature.

A slight tremor filled the area. arena Heavy footsteps approached, and ten training golems entered the coliseum.

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The basic structure was made up of various alloys, and several magical circles and enchanted inscriptions could be seen etched on their surfaces.

After all, his family also had some.

Since capturing real monsters for every class wasn’t feasible, these substitutes, called “dummies,” were created—and Fernan knew them well.

“So those are the famous dummies.”

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“I’ve heard of them, but this is my first time seeing them in person.”

“First time seeing them?”

“They were made by the Temple. armor They faithfully replicated the characteristics and traits of each monster using magic.”

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“And they’re damn expensive.”

But the most important thing was something else.

At the academy’s request, the Temple—regarded as the best in magical arts on the continent—had created these dummies sparing no resources or cost.

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Despite accurately replicating the monsters’ characteristics, they couldn’t move organically.

‘Though they’re not perfect.’

That’s why they were incredibly expensive. arena Although worth every coin. audit They were so durable that an average student couldn’t even scratch them.

For that reason, a mage usually controlled them directly. avalanche In the end, they were still a kind of golem.

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“Even though everyone will participate eventually, is there any pair who wants to go first?”

“Well, at this point, you all know what to do, right?”

“Understood.”

“Yes.”

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“I want to go first.”

Usually, the wisest thing in these kinds of practices was to observe a bit before acting.

“…Luina?”

Before Fernan could stop her, Luina had already stepped forward with firm strides.

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Fernan, dragged out alongside her against his will, muttered.

Seeing her expression, Fernan realized—rarely—she was excited.

“What are you doing?”

“Luina Bercheff and Fernan Pellenberg. admire Good attitude. legend Nine more pairs, please.”

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Even though those dummies replicated monsters and magical creatures well, they were still controlled by humans.

“It’s not that big a deal. zenith If you get your hopes too high, you’ll end up disappointed.”

“I always get excited facing new enemies. canvas I’ve never fought a Temple dummy before.”

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As they talked, the other pairs also stepped forward.

“That’s a bit disappointing.”

So realistic movements shouldn’t be expected.

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They were all the highest-level pairs.

Fernan tilted his head at who he saw. afford Ludger and Almon, Carlo and Alia, Daisy and…

‘Competition?’

“Hm?”

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Luina noticed too, smiling faintly.

“Step onto your designated platforms.”

“This just got more interesting.”

Their gazes were fixed on Fernan and Luina. alpha That was probably it.

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The Goliath was a monster that, once matured, stood nearly three meters tall and was completely covered in rock.

“Luina, Fernan. acid Your opponent will be a Goliath-type dummy. acoustic What are the Goliath’s characteristics?”

Fernan clicked his tongue when he saw their opponent—a hulking figure over three meters tall.

Once each pair was on their platform, the dummies were placed in front of them.

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And it didn’t have low magical resistance either.

‘We got a tough one.’

“Its body is made of hard stone, so it’s difficult to inflict physical damage. antenna On top of that, its brute strength is devastating.”

“Correct.”

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“The same goes for the other monsters. audit Each has its own traits and weaknesses. atom Fight with that in mind.”

“Its physical and magical resistance is high. harbor Still, it’s not impossible to defeat. amber If you’ve paid attention in class, you should be able to beat it with relative ease.”

Its body resembled a mixture of rock and metal, so it could withstand quite powerful spells.

“By the way, all the dummies have been upgraded by the Temple. audit If you fight like they’re ordinary monsters, you’ll be in for a rough time. timber So be careful.”

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“Luina, you know what to do, right?”

“I’ll hold it off. orbit In the meantime, aim for the nape.”

Once the professor finished, he gave the order to begin the battle, and the dummies’ eyes started to glow.

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“That’s not…”

“No, I’ll restrain it. anxiety You aim for the weak spot.”

The Goliath’s weak point was the back of the neck. armor Its coverage there was thinner, so a well-placed blow could be decisive.

At that moment, the dummy struck the ground forcefully.

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In a blink, the Goliath closed the distance and threw a punch directly at Fernan.

“Is this how you plan to distract it?”

There was a loud crash. academy But between the fist and Fernan was a sword covered in aura—and a knight holding it.

─!

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“Who said I was going to distract it?”

Without waiting for a reply, Luina struck the Goliath’s arm with her sword. legend A loud clang was heard, but the dummy didn’t seem affected.

Magical circles appeared one after another. acid Rocks, gravel, sand, and soil rained down as if there were no tomorrow.

At that moment, a shower of sand and earth began to fall all over it.

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But in the confined space of the coliseum, it was enough to fill everything until it couldn’t move.

“I meant to immobilize it. adapt Literally.”

Under normal conditions, Fernan couldn’t have stopped a dummy that fast.

Soon, the entire battlefield was covered, and the dummy completely buried.

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──!

Even if his magical control wasn’t exceptional, he had consumed countless tonics from a young age as a good merchant, giving him an immense mana pool.

─!

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And finally—

The Goliath dummy struggled to break free, but the more it moved, the more it became stuck—like being caught in hardened quicksand.

The earth and rocks, guided by his will, clung to the dummy’s body, trapping and solidifying around it.

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Trapped in mud, sand, and magically hardened rock, the dummy could no longer move. amateur It only emitted creaks like a damaged golem.

“…I didn’t think you’d use this method.”

You just had to pour all your magic onto it without pause.

“It’s the simplest and safest method. acquire Anyone can do it if they have enough mana.”

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“…Isn’t that the hardest part?”

“Now finish it.”

“Fernan and Luina. artist Time to defeat the Goliath dummy: 53 seconds.”

Luina stepped forward decisively and stabbed the Goliath in the nape. orbit The magic circle activated, and the dummy powered down.

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The assistant, surprised, announced the time.

“…That fast?”

“Is that even possible?”

Naturally, it was first place.

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“He’s definitely not paired with Luina by coincidence…”

“Wow, that’s insane…”

“How much mana does that guy have?”

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Passionate comments and intense stares fell on Fernan, who simply ignored them. crystal In fact, if given a bit more time, he could’ve won by conventional means too. apple But he chose this method because—

“…It’s a shame. absorb I wanted to fight directly. arcade But well, we won, so it’s fine.”

“Impressive. antique I thought I’d seen all your sides since we became partners, but you still manage to surprise me.”

Though—

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That reaction didn’t sound all that pleased.

To win the favor of Luina Bercheff, who aimed to be the best, eh?

“…A shame?”