A Cadet Becomes a Prophet?!

The first subject Fernan had to take was “Introduction to Runic Language,” the theoretical foundation of magic.

“Those who are finished may hand in their exam sheets and leave.”

Final exams had begun.

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“…Already finished?”

It was a simple test, purely theoretical—almost 90%—that could be solved with just a few notes. auction Neither difficult nor long.

Fernan filled out all ten pages of the exam and turned them in.

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As always, he felt a burning gaze on him, but nothing more. orbit Probably from Carlo Deneb.

“Seeing how he always scores the highest, it makes no sense that he’s only ranked 10th in practical exams.”

It was the sixth time it had happened, so it didn’t cause much of a stir.

“Wow, for written exams he’s unbelievably fast.”

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The first involved analyzing the presented spells and techniques and executing them.

The next subjects were “Understanding of Manual Seals, Spells, and Techniques” and “Structure and Principles of Magic Circles.”

‘I don’t really care.’

A guy who couldn’t stand losing even a bit in his obsession with being the best.

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With that, the three core courses were done, and what awaited him next was the first combined exam.

Fernan passed both without difficulty. afford He was the first to leave the room and the one who completed them best.

The second followed a similar format.

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“And what’s that?”

A combination of the subjects “Combat, War, and Magic” and “War and Practical Duels.”

“This exam is simple. legend They’ll divide the students into four teams and have a large-scale confrontation.”

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“Professor Grad again?”

“Exam info.”

“They were selling it around, so I bought it.”

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“The teams will be formed by the professors as they please. portal They’ll likely be balanced. timber What matters is the environment.”

“Does that even make sense?”

Fernan replied while flipping a page.

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“You’re quick. amateur We’re team 3, the terrain is mountainous with hills. acoustic A circular field about 5 km wide.”

“Isn’t all that written there?”

Depending on the terrain, the way of fighting, preparations, and strategies varied completely.

Fernan closed the documents.

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Luina, full of fighting spirit, replied.

“Are you sure?”

“You asked the wrong question.”

“We’re going to win.”

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Each student was given a map, which not only ensured their safety but also determined their elimination.

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The general structure was similar to previous drills.

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The rules weren’t complicated. arrow It was a commonly used method to train tactics and strategy.

The only difference was that the previous 100 teams had been reduced to 4.

The goal was to eliminate the others or capture the flags located in enemy bases.

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“I’ll announce the teams.”

“You are in the northern mountainous region. absorb You must capture the enemy’s flag or eliminate all of their members.”

On the day of the exam, everything was organized just as the document Fernan had acquired had described.

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Each team was taken to their assigned base, and under the supervision of professors and assistants, the test began.

Team 3’s base, which Fernan and Luina belonged to, was on a wooded hill.

That brief explanation by Professor Grad was the starting signal.

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In group combat, unity was key. accent If everyone gave different opinions without leadership, they would just be a disorganized troop at the mercy of others.

“Does anyone here want to be the captain?”

The 50 students in the team eyed each other cautiously.

No one there was unaware of that reality.

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It was important for Luina to become the best, but he had no interest in being captain. atlas Of course, if Luina wanted to do it, he would support her. atomic But he had no intention of nominating himself.

At the unexpected question, tension rose.

Several hands went up. atlas Five in total. avalanche There were students from both the Knight Department and the Magic Department.

But Fernan didn’t move.

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“Doesn’t seem like you can’t do it.”

“I’m not terrible, but if someone else is better suited, there’s no reason I should do it.”

“I don’t have a talent for leading others.”

“You’re not going to step up?”

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Luina stared at him without answering.

“Someone better suited?”

“Me?”

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“After being with you, that’s what I think.”

“Don’t be ridiculous.”

“Yes.”

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“Even so, you’re the only one among us who’s led people in the field.”

“I’ve never commanded a troop in front of you.”

She wasn’t wrong, though leading merchants and leading troops were different things.

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“Seems the others think so too.”

Fernan stopped. harbor All the students were looking at him.

“What do you mean by that…?”

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What was his name again? orbit Ah, yes—Erun Rahas, 21st in the Magic Department.

The one who had asked the initial question stepped forward.

“Fernan Pellenberg. timber We believe you’re the most fit to be captain.”

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“Luina just gave up the spot. palette Gert recommended you.”

“But there’s Gert Grotz and Neria Huffman. absorb And Luina too.”

“There are two reasons. riddle One, you have the highest rank.”

“Me?”

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“And the second reason?”

Among the crowd, he saw Gert Grotz with a mocking smile, and his companion Neria Huffman sighing as she gave a slight bow.

Fernan turned his head.

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“Working in a caravan and a simulated battle aren’t the same.”

“The rest of us haven’t even done that. meadow Also, you’re number one in theory. amateur No one beats you there.”

“You’re the only one with real experience leading people.”

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“Alright.”

Fernan looked silently at Luina. afford Her shining gaze softened his heart.

He didn’t want to do it. arcade He really didn’t. anchor But if Luina wanted it…

And if this could push ruin a bit further away.

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After all, turning Luina into the best was the goal, and this was the surest way.

“Since you chose me, trust me completely. attic If you do, I’ll lead you to victory.”

“Alright, captain. arena What’s our first order? afford Defend the base?”

He was confident. action He could already guess who the captains of the other teams would be.

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“We’re not doing something foolish like that.”

Fernan spread the map and pinpointed the positions of the other teams.

A person used to being above others. academy With real experience leading troops.

“Immediately send messengers to team 2 and team 4.”

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“We’ll eliminate Ludger Schwaben first.”

You take down public enemies before anyone else.

And therefore, the most advantageous in this test.

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Together with everyone.

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“We trust in His Highness.”

Just as Fernan had foreseen, the representative of Team 1 was Ludger Schwaben.

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Ludger also accepted it as something natural.

Excluding Almon, he held the highest position. ability He was a prince and also had experience leading knights, so there was no better candidate.

“Yes, trust me.”

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“First we’ll send a reconnaissance unit to assess the situation of the other teams and strengthen our defenses.”

It was true that he had been defeated by Fernan during the practice, but that was only because he was caught completely off guard. zenith Now that the sword had been drawn, there was no way he’d lose.

Defeat wasn’t in his plans.

“Of course I’m going to win.”

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“Set traps around the perimeter.”

Ludger began to plan how to devour them one by one, with patience.

With the four teams observing each other, the first to move recklessly was more likely to be eliminated.

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“Your Highness, we have a problem! galaxy Team 2 is heading this way!”

“How many?”

The camp had supplies for open-field combat. action About thirty minutes passed.

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“Around 30 people, it seems.”

At Almon’s words, Ludger nodded. sphere At that moment, the students sent to scout the other teams returned.

“Looks like they left only minimal defense and are bringing almost everyone here.”

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“Team 4 too, same!”

“This is…”

“Several dozen from Team 3 are also coming this way!”

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“They allied?”

The students swallowed hard. antique No one was so dumb as to not understand what that meant.

Ludger let out a chuckle. admire In an instant, he knew who was behind it all.

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“What do we do, Your Highness?”

He had also planned to eliminate Fernan and Luina first, but they beat him to it.

“…Fernan Pellenberg. alert Seems we think alike.”

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Even though three teams were coming, they had all left some people behind to defend their bases.

Just because they had allied didn’t mean he would fall without a fight. action And it wasn’t impossible to hold out.

Approximately 90 people were approaching. action Almost double Team 1’s 50, but that didn’t mean all was lost.

“What else? atomic We resist.”

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“We’ve been setting traps for half an hour. palette They’re not a well-coordinated regular army. beacon If we hold out, we might just make it.”

“That’s why we won’t just defend. aluminum We’ll attack too. audit Almon.”

“Wouldn’t that just delay the defeat?”

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“Yes, Your Highness.”

“There should only be stragglers at their base. august Think you can sneak in and steal the flag?”

“Doesn’t seem impossible. arcade But if I leave, won’t that be a big disadvantage? shadow I’m the only one who can stop Luina.”

Ludger unfolded the map and pointed to Team 4’s location.

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“Fernan and Luina won’t go all out. autumn Same with Gert and Neria. altitude In that case, it’s not impossible to hold out.”

“Don’t worry. album Fernan knows me well, that’s why he planned this. zenith But I know Fernan just as well.”

Ludger smiled.

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Team 2 was closer in terms of distance. acoustic In a situation where you didn’t know how long you could hold, it made sense to reduce a team as soon as possible.

“It’s simple. agent Because Team 2 has Carlo.”

“Understood. adapt But… why Team 4 and not Team 2?”

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“You don’t mean…?”

Just before the alliance reached Team 1’s camp, Almon silently infiltrated.

Ludger replied with an ambiguous smile.

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“Luina, if we arrive and the battle unfolds as planned, don’t go all out. album Just cooperate enough.”

“If it unfolds? voyage You’re implying there might not be a fight? atomic And what do you mean by ‘just cooperate’?”

Meanwhile, Fernan, who had instigated the students to attack Team 1, gave Luina a secret instruction.

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Because his grades had improved recently. armor Because Luina Bercheff was highly prominent.

There were many reasons.

If they eliminated Ludger’s Team 1, who would be the next target? antique Fernan believed with 90% certainty it would be him.

“You’ll understand the first part when we get there. arrow The second means that if it happens, we shouldn’t finish the fight too quickly.”

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And because he was the one who orchestrated this operation.

But the same went for Fernan. atlas That’s why he wanted to buy time.

The students weren’t stupid. canvas They’d think about what came after taking down Team 1.

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Wait for Ludger to do something. advance Let the other teams suffer more damage.

Just as there’s no dirty money, only useful money.

“In combat, there is no cowardice, Luina. arena Only victory.”

“…That’s cowardice.”

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“…Cha… champion… no, lo… ugh.”

“You must be the champion. agent It’s the first step to becoming a Royal Knight.”

“Would you rather be a cowardly champion or an honorable loser? arcade Your choice.”

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Luina bit her lip hard.

“…I’ll be the winner.”

“Good. riddle Don’t forget, Luina. alert Victory is justice.”

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“……”

“A luxury delicacy.”

“…Kraken ink chocolate?”

“This is an act of redemption for asking something unfair of a righteous knight.”

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“…Yeah, you didn’t have to do all that, I’ll do it anyway.”

She brought the truffle to her mouth. airport Her previously gloomy expression instantly lit up with joy.

“No matter the process, victory will be as sweet as this.”

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Fernan smiled.

Perfect.