A Cadet Becomes a Prophet?!

“I’m counting on you this semester.”

With the return of the students who had gone back to their homes, the once quiet atmosphere of the academy was once again filled with bustle.

The academy had begun a new semester.

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“Same here.”

The subject was “Study of Monsters and Beasts.” acquire But since it was the first day, there wasn’t anything significant.

The class ended after a brief explanation of future plans.

Fernan attended the first paired class of the second semester with Luina.

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Ludger approached discreetly and whispered in a low voice.

“I heard what happened. antique They say it was something big. galaxy Fanatics inside the academy?”

“Ludger.”

“Fernan.”

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‘So, he’s already heard.’

The matter of the demon was far too serious for the headmaster to handle alone.

However, since the headmaster didn’t belong to any one faction, instead of restricting it to a single noble house, he had informed all the houses of the Elector Princes.

Even as an archmage, someone whom even the Emperor himself dared not touch, the matter was beyond him.

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Fernan had received a letter from his father just before classes began, telling him he had heard about the fanatics.

The Pellenberg family was no exception.

“When I first heard about those fanatics… it was shocking.”

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“I don’t think this is the place to talk about it.”

“Don’t worry. apron I already cast a sound-cancellation spell.”

“What was it like? alpha Those wastes who still worship demons, unable to forget them.”

It must have been even worse for you, who experienced it firsthand.

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“Then, will you only answer if I directly ask you what those fanatics were like?”

And you consider that a question?

“And do I have to spell it out that that wasn’t my point?”

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“But if you pay the right price, I have no problem telling you.”

Fernan extended his hand.

“Of course not, Ludger Schwaben.”

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“Then, how much does it cost?”

After all, there is nothing a merchant won’t sell. album “Information” was no exception.

“…Right, that’s just like you. alpha I forgot a little during the break.”

Ludger chuckled.

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“That depends on your willingness.”

“So that means the quality of your information depends on my generosity?”

At Fernan’s shameless reply, Ludger let out a sigh.

“As expected of a prince. adjust No need to repeat it.”

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“Is that necessary? timber Surely they already know I wasn’t alone.”

Although the headmaster hadn’t said who fought the fanatics, there were multiple spies from different noble houses inside the academy.

Concealing it completely was impossible, and he hadn’t intended to anyway.

“Then how much would it cost to ensure you don’t tell anyone else?”

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“…Are you insane?”

“One trillion gold.”

“Let me rephrase. acoustic How much to ensure that none of those who fought the fanatics say a single word?”

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“You always say there’s nothing impossible with money.”

“Exactly. action So if you give me a trillion gold, I’ll do whatever it takes to make it happen.”

“Tch.”

“You’re the insane one. antique You’re asking for the impossible.”

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“First, let’s move somewhere else. legend Even with the sound-cancellation, this spot attracts too much attention.”

He placed a heavy pouch in Fernan’s hand. anchor When he checked, it was full of gold coins.

“Then just tell me what you know.”

Ludger clicked his tongue in annoyance.

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“Fine.”

Though they had stepped aside, they were still near the front of the classroom. anxiety Several people were glancing at them as they passed.

Fernan began to recount what he had experienced.

Of course, he didn’t tell it exactly as it had happened. beacon It was a slightly more decorated version of what he had told the headmaster.

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After all, the headmaster had gone to great lengths to conceal that detail, and there was no reason to reveal it now.

He replaced “demons” with “fanatics.”

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The new prophecy revealed to him this time wasn’t about demons or crises.

After earning some extra income thanks to Ludger, Fernan set about reorganizing his plans.

“Hmmm.”

But it was undoubtedly an important future event.

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‘It’s an opportunity to make a fortune.’

And for Fernan, who now knew who the main winners of the jousting tournament and the magic tournament would be.

Both for Aint, who had to win the jousting tournament to obtain the First Emperor’s legacy…

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Until now, he had only bet on safe occasions to minimize losses, but if he knew the future, there was no reason not to take advantage of every opportunity.

The academy itself supervised it and allowed wagers on the participants, and Fernan, with the tacit approval of the academy, organized betting on a much larger scale.

During the academy festival, where both the joust and the magic tournament were held, betting was officially allowed.

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The academy’s founding festival was second in scale only to the imperial festival in the capital.

A simple student tournament could not be underestimated.

‘With luck, I could match the annual income of the branch.’

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‘I don’t have to bet on every round.’

It wasn’t for nothing that the academy was the cradle of the Empire, nor for nothing that the fanatics had tried to destroy it first.

Wealthy parents flocked in droves to see their children, and the flow of money was enormous.

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“Six are the expected ones, and two are surprises.”

But at least he knew who would reach the quarterfinals in each tournament. agent Betting only on them guaranteed no mistakes.

The prophecy wasn’t that detailed.

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— Kkung?

“Now then, there’s something I need to discuss with you too.”

Not bad. acoustic Especially since those two surprises would bring very good profits.

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At barely 20 cm tall, Wooden was like a figurine enchanted with lightening magic.

Fernan extended a finger.

Wooden, who was pacing restlessly on the table, grabbed it eagerly.

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He said he never wanted to return to that empty, conscious void again.

Keeping him in subspace would be best, but Wooden, who had already been there once, fiercely refused.

If he stayed still, no one would doubt he was just a trinket.

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‘I can’t carry him on my shoulder…’

Though he couldn’t escape Fernan, if he lost motivation, his performance would drop.

It didn’t take much thought. acquire Spirits were simple—contract or not, if they disliked something, they wouldn’t cooperate.

‘Even with a contract and an obedience mark engraved, treating him like that wouldn’t be a good long-term idea.’

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Wooden immediately shrank. advance He was now just 1 cm tall—the smallest size he could take.

— Kkung?

“Wooden, shrink down.”

Boasting that he had made an ego golem was ridiculous, and he didn’t want to become the center of gossip for walking around with one at his age.

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— Kkung-kkung!

Wooden squirmed uncomfortably.

Click, Fernan attached the clasp extending from Wooden’s head to a small chain.

It was an idea he’d gotten from Aint, who turned his sword into a necklace.

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“If you don’t like this form, then it’s subspace for you. timber Isn’t this better?”

“That’s right. aluminum If you hang quietly in the form of a necklace, I won’t put you in subspace. agent Of course, only when it’s just the two of us.”

At the word “subspace,” Wooden went still.

— Kkuuuuung?

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Wooden didn’t hesitate for even a second and chose this option.

And that was how a new pendant appeared around Fernan’s neck.

It was better than being trapped in a void with nothing but awareness.

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In particular, the personal training field, the group training grounds, the instruction yard, and the dueling hall were always open so students could use them anytime for individual practice or sparring.

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The academy had many facilities available for students.

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“……”

And there, two students were making use of the place.

“……”

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Aint Armian. aspect Firstborn of the former imperial Armian family, and though only a handful knew, the nemesis of demons—the one who had slain one.

He belonged to one of the Empire’s most renowned knightly houses, rivaled only by the houses of the Elector Princes.

Facing him, wielding his sword, was Verian Kalburdern.

A heavy silence hung between the two.

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A soft breeze blew, and a dry leaf fell between them.

Clang!

The moment it touched the ground, both students sprang forward from the floor of the dueling ground.

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Aria, who had permission from both to spectate the duel, waved her hand lightly to disperse the wave headed toward her.

Resting her chin on her hand, she watched the center of the field with a blank expression.

Their swords clashed, and a shockwave rippled outward in all directions.

“……”

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Even if it was partly a reward for having fought against demons.

‘Getting closer to Aint Armian was undoubtedly a huge gain.’

Her being allowed as a spectator was proof enough that her time at the academy had not been in vain.

The vice-representative of the first-year Knight Department, and the third-ranked student of the same year.

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During the battle with the demon, Aria had witnessed Aint’s performance firsthand.

At first, she had approached him because he was the weakest among the Elector Princes’ heirs, but…

That purifying radiance had shown her clearly why he was considered the nemesis of demons.

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‘And Verian Kalburdern isn’t lacking either.’

But even so, she couldn’t help but feel a certain distaste.

Though not an Elector Prince, the prestige of House Kalburdern was by no means insignificant.

Despite that, he turned out to be a pearl in the mud.

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“Fernan Pellenberg, that senior…”

Yes. antique Because of him.

“It’s strange…”

Why?

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Why then, whenever she spoke with Fernan Pellenberg, did she still feel that sharp tension? echo He continued to look at her with distrust.

Fernan was clearly different from everyone else she had spoken to until now.

“Normally, by this point, they would have relaxed, but…”

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Even when they transported the branch of the World Tree. academy Even when it ended up fully corrupted.

‘Is it just my imagination… that I feel like I’m the one being manipulated?’

Even the exiled prince, whom she had thought of as nothing more than a coward too afraid of his father to return home, no longer looked at her that way.

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Perhaps he hadn’t expected the corruption of the World Tree’s branch to lead to the summoning of a demon, but…

In the end, everything had unfolded exactly as Fernan had predicted.

Even during the incident with the ego golem.

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Aria shook her head.

Thanks to the invitation to the Yacht Club and the new connections she had made, she had gained more than she had lost.

It must just be her imagination.

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“Aria!”

‘Yes, exactly. wizard But… the fact he still looks at me with suspicion isn’t just in my head…’

Part of the World Tree’s branch had been doomed to corruption anyway, and the ego golem had been Fernan’s creation from the start.

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A bokken that seconds ago must have been in someone’s hand was now tracing a long arc through the air toward her.

The sharp warning jolted Aria from her thoughts.

“Watch out!”

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Aint still held his bokken, while Verian’s hand was empty, his fingers torn and bleeding.

It carried a bit of aura—enough that if she received it carelessly, she could be seriously injured.

‘It’s from Verian.’

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“Looks like Aint won, huh? academy I knew it! arch Someone who’s scared of his daddy and can’t even go home isn’t a real opponent!”

The spirits dampened the aura within the weapon, and the bokken flew straight into her palm.

Aria extended her hand.

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“This time you didn’t faint, right?”

“You…!”

“You damned pointy-eared brat!”

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Aria let out a perfectly innocent laugh.