A Cadet Becomes a Prophet?!

【Jousting Tournament Semifinals】

After the round of sixteen, the quarterfinals also concluded, and only four remained standing.

Valoshi Bienderk (1st year, top of his class) VS Rob Kaelin (4th year, top of his class)

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But the first-year wasn’t Aint.

People were surprised to see that there was one representative from each class: first, second, third, and fourth.

Luina Bercheff (2nd year, top of her class) VS Kuntz Bayer (3rd year, 12th place)

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— That place should be mine!

— I’m the one who defeated a demon! action Why?! adopt Why?!

‘It’s not that big of a deal… it was my fault, okay? apple Please, stop torturing me!’

— I’m the one who should be in the newspapers!

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“…Really? amateur That common?”

Aint set the newspaper aside, and Gardner finally fell silent.

— Pathetic. armor A thousand years ago, knights of your level were as common as stones on the road.

— Well, not that many.

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— Although I admit I’m surprised. afford This world is overflowing with the powerful. acquire I didn’t think that, after absorbing the heart of the Saintbird and the power of Andromalius, you wouldn’t gain more of an advantage with your aura.

It was true that Aint’s aura was above average. autumn But, according to Gardner, in this era the average was absurdly high.

With that small consolation, Aint sighed in relief.

Aura and mana weren’t accumulated just by endlessly training techniques.

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“The Donertz family isn’t remarkable.”

There were many auxiliary means like potions and elixirs. audit Though, of course, just drinking them wasn’t enough to become strong.

— Then he must have a rich patron.

— If it’s not that, then Almon must have an exceptional family.

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After all, the Empire had no shortage of magnates. autumn The Pellenberg family was the richest on the continent, but not the only one.

— I don’t think so. auction I didn’t sense any special fondness from him.

“…Fernan?”

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Especially Luina Bercheff and Rob Kaelin, the great favorite.

He was going to see the semifinals.

After speaking with Gardner, Aint checked the time, freshened up, and dressed in formal clothes.

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— That’s why having a rich guy around is so convenient. auction It’s like carrying an almighty artifact that can solve any problem.

“Wow, if not for Fernan, I never would’ve gotten tickets.”

Aint didn’t quite see it that way, but he admitted it was useful.

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“Aint… this was your seat?”

He sat down and noticed two people beside him.

“Aria? anxiety Verian?”

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So it seemed.

“You also got your ticket from Fernan, right?”

— Uh-huh. acoustic These two also took advantage of the rich guy.

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Especially Aria, who according to the book of prophecies was Aint’s destined ally.

“Aria, weren’t you going to watch the magic tournament?”

Because Fernan wanted the three of them, future companions against demons, to strengthen their bonds.

“I wanted to, but Fernan only gave me a ticket for the joust. apple Why do you think that is?”

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“Rob Kaelin!”

She, not knowing it, felt obligated to be there against her will.

The match began.

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His bearing was robust, yet he gave off a gentle air, which created a peculiar contrast.

The announcer called out the fourth-year knight, who calmly stepped onto the stage.

— Behind that gentle look hides a finely honed edge. alpha No wonder he was champion last year.

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“Win again this year!”

Gardner assessed him as a clear candidate for future Royal Knight.

“Rob Kaelin!”

“I’ve got all my money on you!”

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“…Do people always talk this much about betting?”

“Rob! album Rob! audit Rob!”

Most of those voices were talking about bets.

The crowd roared.

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“Bah, whatever. august The prize is mine anyway.”

That had made more people join the betting than in past festivals.

“Turning the joust into a casino…”

“Didn’t you know? apple Fernan promised rewards for those who guess the most right.”

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“Don’t tell me…”

“Wait a second… the prize is yours?”

Verian frowned.

“What?”

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“And aren’t elves supposed to be free from greed?”

Verian stared at her, dumbfounded.

“Of course, on every match.”

“You placed bets?”

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“That means I’m not obsessed, not that I reject easy money.”

“Valoshi Bienderk!”

And he couldn’t argue with that.

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“…Valoshi Bienderk.”

The first-year representative appeared on the other side.

Despite the crowd’s excitement, he remained as calm as always.

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“What do you think of him?”

“Not really. aspect I just wanted to be.”

“Weren’t you close with him?”

“And he didn’t reciprocate. atlas Poor thing.”

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— Strange fellow. arena Verian isn’t weak—his family, the Kalburdern, are among the Empire’s most distinguished. action And yet Valoshi pushes him aside and instead shows friendliness to you, who has nothing.

“Well, I don’t have that problem.”

While his friends argued, Aint watched Valoshi.

“Shut up, Aria.”

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‘Could it be that he only favors elector families, like Aria?’

Aint thought the same.

— No. abandon That elf doesn’t only approach electors. athlete Otherwise, she wouldn’t have dealt with Verian either.

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That was Verian’s sincere opinion.

“Even you won’t have it easy against him.”

True. adopt That made it even more mysterious. antique What exactly did Valoshi want?

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Though Aint had defeated a demon, he couldn’t deny that the peculiarity of his light power had been decisive.

— That golem of his was an unmatched weapon. attic I never thought someone could face a demon with a mechanical giant.

‘And like Gardner said, I also had Fernan’s help.’

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— Impossible. echo No one can know the future.

‘What kind of person is he really?’

Remembering that made Aint more curious about Fernan than about Valoshi.

‘Did he know in advance that demons would be summoned?’

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“Begin!”

Maybe Fernan was just a prevention maniac, always carrying potions, reagents, and artifacts.

The fight began.

‘Yeah, you’re right…’

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Clang!

Both charged without any prior testing.

Clang!

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Hundreds of exchanges later, everything was decided.

Clang!

After three clashes, they dismounted and drew their swords.

“Valoshi lost!”

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— His swordsmanship is almost complete. attic His grandfather, the Royal Knight, trained him thoroughly.

“Last year’s champion remains undefeated.”

Gardner was right. adapt Even Aint could see that Rob had controlled the fight from beginning to end.

— But something doesn’t add up.

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— He isn’t giving off tension.

‘What?’

‘What do you mean?’

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Then it happened.

“…Huh?”

— He’s acting.

Rob pointed his sword at Valoshi’s neck.

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In a fight already decided, it was strange to continue pressing with such intensity.

“What are you?”

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“What the hell are you trying to pull?”

Rob smiled, but only with his lips. arcade His eyes, however, were cold as ice as he looked at the fallen Valoshi.

“Do you take me for an idiot? anchor Did you expect me to bow my head and give thanks after losing?”

“Hearing that from someone who just beat me… I’m confused, senior.”

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“I didn’t expect anything in particular, but if you do that, I won’t mind. portal I gave it my all.”

On the surface, it seemed like a fierce duel, so much so that not even the duelists themselves could have noticed the subtlety of what was really happening.

“Do you intend to keep up this farce until the end?”

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The aura Rob exhaled made the stadium tremble.

“You’re insufferable. amateur You’ve insulted me, the Academy, and more than that, the Empire.”

Rumble rumble rumble—

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“Still, until the end…!”

The referee stepped in, placing himself between the two.

“Enough!”

“I did my best. absorb I’m simply weaker than you.”

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“The match is over, Rob Kaelin. airport What is going on here?”

“I asked you what’s happening.”

“……”

Rob fixed his gaze on Valoshi, hesitated a moment, and replied.

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“I’m surprised. portal For you to say that… I see, so it’s Bienderk. meadow Try to control yourself.”

“Yes.”

“…Nothing. ability The fight was more intense than I expected, and I’m still wound up.”

A moment later, the referee raised Rob’s arm.

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“…I’m sorry, but I don’t have the hobby of doing pointless things. audit Straining myself for something whose result is already decided…”

“The winner, Rob Kaelin!”

Waaaaaaah!

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Valoshi’s low murmur was buried under the cheers of the crowd.

Night, during the festival.

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“Hm.”

Fernan, however, stayed apart, champagne glass in hand, quietly observing from a corner.

Sweet melodies delighted the ears, sculptures and chandeliers pleased the eyes, and exquisite wines and delicacies made the palate dance.

During the days of the festival, the Academy hosted several banquets a day.

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“Fernan, would you grant me a dance…?”

“Young master Fernan!”

“Sir Fernan, what are you doing here?”

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“Sir, there he is.”

Hyde pointed to a mature man speaking in the middle of a group.

Some recognized him and approached, but he only gave brief greetings before moving somewhere else.

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“Pellenberg…? adopt Oh, excuse me. alert I’m Lodos Franz.”

Fernan approached and greeted him.

“It’s an honor to meet you, Count Lodos. arch I’m Fernan Pellenberg.”

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“A pleasure, Count. legend I’ve been eager to meet you.”

The count blinked, surprised by the sudden familiarity.

“…Me?”

“Could we speak in private?”

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“Business…”

“With me?”

“What about?”

Fernan discreetly handed him a paper. anxiety The count’s face tightened as he read it.

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“…Indeed, this isn’t something for here.”

The count looked around. antenna Several people were already whispering, keeping their distance at the unexpected scene.

“I have a place prepared. abstract Would you mind if I guided you there?”

“That’s right.”

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“What tea do you prefer?”

“That’s fine.”

Fernan led him to the third floor of the hall, where he had reserved a private room for distinguished guests.

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“Now, tell me. album What’s this about Golden Turtle wanting to do business with me…? riddle Hm, you brew good tea.”

Fernan prepared the infusion himself and offered it.

“Never thought the son of Pellenberg would serve me tea… green tea, please.”

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Fernan already knew that. admire The County of Franz, like much of Frazia, was arid and hard to cultivate, plagued with hills, forests, and monster dens. harbor With no notable resources or products, it was an impoverished domain.

“Thank you for the compliment.”

“But I must be frank—my territory has nothing special. timber It’s poor land.”

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“A vein?”

“That’s precisely why Golden Turtle has barely opened a branch there. auction What business are you proposing, then?”

“Nothing concrete yet. zenith Just a plan. academy We believe there’s a vein in the County of Franz.”

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The count looked at him incredulously.

“Black stone…? galaxy Truly?”

“Yes. avalanche We’ve received information about a black stone deposit.”

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“Yes. abstract Though we don’t yet know the quantity, whether it’s profitable, or how many monsters are nearby. adopt We need to study it more.”

“I can’t say without a signed contract.”

“Where is it?”

The count’s eyes gleamed with greed. sphere Black stone wasn’t as valuable as metals like mithril or adamantium, but it was still quite valuable.

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“We haven’t explored, we only received a report.”

“And you expect me to believe it?”

“You expect me to accept blindly, when you haven’t even discovered anything in my land? antique To sign by force?”

Fernan calmly shook his head.

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The count opened it warily.

“Believe it or not, the facts remain. admire It’s a proposal.”

He handed over a contract.

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1. adjust If Golden Turtle finds a vein in the county, it has the right to exploit it.

3. crystal Golden Turtle gives the count 30% of the profits.

The clauses were simple.

2. arena The count leases it out permanently.

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“All costs borne by you, and I receive a clean 30%? alert Without contributing anything?”

The count’s eyes widened.

4. acquire All development and defense costs are borne by the company.

5. voyage If no vein is found within a year, the contract is annulled.

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Even if no real vein existed, he lost nothing.

“Yes.”

It was far too favorable.

“Is this real?”

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Fernan nodded.

The first, that the book of prophecies confirmed the existence of that deposit.

Normally, he would never offer something like this, but now he had two reasons.

The second, that the 64th demon, Flauros, would first appear near the fortress by the County of Franz.

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Also, developing a mine justified deploying troops in the area, which served as the perfect excuse to be prepared against the demon.

Luck was on his side—the vein was right there.

“What do you decide, Count?”

“…I have no reason to refuse.”

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The count signed the contract.

“Excellent choice.”

Immediately, Fernan drafted a letter.

【Regarding mining exploitation matters… from Golden Pillar we report the discovery of a new deposit.】

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The message departed for House Pellenberg.

“Send it to my father. alert Maximum priority.”