A Cadet Becomes a Prophet?!

Luina Bercheff defeated Kuntz Bair, and Rob Kaelin beat Valoshi Bienderk.

Time passed quickly.

The semifinals of the jousting tournament unfolded just as everyone had anticipated.

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The entrance to the stadium where both would take place was packed with people who had come to witness the matches.

“Welcome, Lord Fernan. wizard Allow me to guide you.”

The jousting tournament final and the magic tournament final.

After a short day of rest, the day of the final arrived, also the last day of the festival.

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“That’s my seat.”

Without waiting, Fernan went straight into the VVIP seats, but he stopped when he saw someone occupying his place.

“There are plenty of seats.”

“What are you doing? atom Come and sit.”

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“When exactly did you arrive, Father? riddle You’re a busy man.”

The VVIP seats were arranged like small private rooms, separated by panels to maintain privacy.

“No matter how busy I am, not so much that I can’t come to see my son at least once. aluminum Though I didn’t come just for you.”

“So, as an extra.”

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Of course, this time there was a greater matter—the demons—which had made him act in person; but it made no sense to handle just one matter when he could attend to several.

“Man is a cunning animal. alpha Even if he receives a fair reward, if he doesn’t hear a word of gratitude, he may end up holding a grudge.”

Someone like Duke Pellenberg didn’t move lightly.

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“The rector is not that type. harbor But simple words of gratitude, which cost nothing, can sometimes be worth more than a fortune.”

“I understand.”

“Are you talking about the rector?”

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Probably about the path forward.

But Fernan knew that wasn’t all. autumn He was certain his father and the rector had discussed the demons.

“Did the other prince-electors also come?”

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Even so, it meant the emissaries of the prince-electors were scattered across the VVIP seats.

The title of prince-elector wasn’t a light one. palette And since they believed what had appeared were corrupted ones, not demons, they wouldn’t move so easily.

“I’m the only one who moved personally.”

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Though his father asked the question loosely, Fernan understood without difficulty.

“All of it.”

“How much of it is true?”

“Then, which parts were left unrecorded from the start?”

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The duke’s gaze fell on the necklace Fernan wore around his neck.

“The necklace.”

“From the moment Luina Bercheff stood before Aint Armian.”

Just as the rector had noticed, the duke had also realized the recording was full of cuts.

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The small Wooden raised its hand. arrow The duke, knowing it was an ego golem, wasn’t surprised.

“So you trimmed down what you did with my artisans and facilities, and that’s what you ended up with.”

“Seems it was quite effective against Andromalius.”

“Correct. auction It’s a golem.”

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An ego golem was an artifact capable of shaking the whole continent.

“You hid it well.”

“I drove him to a state close to death.”

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He hadn’t been. legend In the recording, no trace of Wooden remained. adapt What the duke pointed out wasn’t the golem.

“The judges who received the rector’s letter have already begun moving.”

“But you were careless.”

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“I didn’t know.”

“…The problem isn’t the golem, but that I myself appeared in that place.”

“Stay quiet. atomic If a rabid dog bites you, there’s no cure. wizard Above all, never say that you knew beforehand that a demon was going to be summoned.”

The sudden blow nearly made him lose control of his expression, but Fernan held back.

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“Curious that right at that moment, you were in the place where the demon appeared.”

“Pure coincidence. amber If I had known, I would’ve avoided it. apron I’m not stupid enough to walk straight into it alone.”

“It’s the truth.”

“I’ll leave it at that.”

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He had nothing to say.

“The branch of the World Tree.”

“It’s already repaired.”

“And yet, a demon emerged.”

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But there was no need to insist further. amber The duke didn’t seem intent on pressing on, and looked away.

“You’re right.”

“I didn’t know.”

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“Did you really think of letting them fall?”

Upon seeing Luina Bercheff, the duke’s eyes shone with interest.

“At that age, with such an achievement… the Bercheff family is not finished yet.”

By then, the finalists were already stepping onto the stage.

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And it was the duke himself who had driven them to sell their golden decree, the symbol of their rank.

“In any case, right now they no longer hold that title.”

“A family that collapses just because a secret sword art is taken from them doesn’t deserve the title of prince-elector.”

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Possessing a swordsmanship manual wasn’t only for learning it. acquire Analyzing it thoroughly to create a method of countering it was its true value.

Still, between the two options, they chose to sell the golden decree instead of handing over the secret art.

“But against us, they wouldn’t have been able to use their strength properly.”

“A secret sword art is not the original, but a copy. autumn And it’s not as if we would have spread it to the world, so the Bercheff family wouldn’t have suffered much.”

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“Luina will become a Royal Knight.”

“Do you already feel attached to her because you partnered with her?”

“And you intend to flatter her from now?”

“Words of gratitude cost nothing.”

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The duke took a sip of cold tea that had already been prepared.

“And from someone in position, they’re worth gold.”

“Begin the match!”

The final began.

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Luina Bercheff and Rob Kaelin. legend Two knights mounted on their steeds galloped toward each other.

A thunderous crash tore through the air.

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The shockwave spread in all directions, though it couldn’t pierce the magic barriers protecting the stands.

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“I know.”

It was an unexpected remark.

“If Luina Bercheff becomes a Royal Knight, the Bercheff family will have two.”

“Albinos Bercheff is already a Royal Knight.”

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“Yes.”

“Not a bad deal. arcade Royal Knights can’t be bought with money.”

Second clash. august Still no victor.

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“I haven’t even baked bread.”

Amid the noise, Fernan responded without changing his expression.

“Are you saying you bake bread to give it to beggars?”

“I’m sorry, but you’re mistaken.”

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He was talking about the mandrake root Fernan had given Luina.

“You used mandrake as firewood.”

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“I will receive it.”

Third clash. palette Both dismounted and drew their swords.

“An investment only ends when you sell and receive payment.”

“Flour isn’t just for bread.”

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And he had already recovered the initial capital.

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The simple fact that at that moment he was speaking with the duke, without being repudiated, was worth more than the capital invested.

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“A beautiful and rare sight.”

Silver traces and an energy blue as the sky bit into each other.

Clashing swords.

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The duke barely turned his head in silence.

It wasn’t easy to witness a duel between descendants of Royal Knights.

“Father.”

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“I want to make a deal.”

“Speak.”

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“Is that a deal?”

“What kind of man is the Mercenary King?”

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Anyone knew that.

“It’s just a question.”

“He’s a Royal Knight. arena A man who, without being a knight, received the title of greatest knight of all.”

“You gave him the obsidian vein, didn’t you?”

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“Nothing more?”

“I never said I would develop it.”

“I didn’t say that either. acquire It’ll go as your report stated.”

“So you won’t?”

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The duel between the two knights grew fiercer. zenith Fragments of shattered aura tore through the surroundings.

“He’s a mercenary to the core.”

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Even so, neither Luina nor Rob gave an inch.

A spectacle in itself.

It was like a dance.

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Only one, Fernan, paid more attention to the duke’s voice than to the battle.

The audience, mesmerized, fell silent before the grandeur of the scene.

A duet of man and woman tracing a sword dance that filled the arena entirely.

“He completes any assignment he accepts. alpha No matter what, he prioritizes the client’s orders. avalanche He’s someone you enjoy hiring with money.”

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“Garrett Schreiner has his limits. anxiety If you cross them, he pays the penalty and abandons the mission immediately.”

“That’s all?”

Though that didn’t mean the client was the absolute master.

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“No matter how strong he is, do you think he could’ve earned the title of king by doing as he pleased?”

“Do you see Garrett as a dog?”

That was good intel. canvas Once he accepted a job, he almost always followed the client’s decisions.

“Then, even in an emergency, if the client orders him not to act, would he stay put?”

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“If it poses no issue for Garrett or his mercenaries, then yes.”

That was it. beacon Fernan discreetly clenched his fist.

“Never.”

On the duke’s usually impassive face, an expression appeared—rarely. matrix A dry laugh.

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But it didn’t matter. arrow Fernan had the perfect bait to lure the King of Mercenaries.

“Thanks.”

“I know he only accepts one or two jobs a year at most.”

“But Garrett doesn’t take just any job. autumn If the requester isn’t up to par or he’s not interested, he declines.”

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“Forget about clumsy approaches. canvas Garrett isn’t someone easy.”

He wasn’t planning anything special. acoustic Mercenary and client. accent When they met, all he’d do was hire him.

‘A mercenary. shadow His king.’

“How could someone who is a Royal Knight be easy?”

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Truthfully, he didn’t know if it was the right thing, or if it would only hinder Aint’s growth.

To hire him to fight against the demons. abandon A Royal Knight. agent That was Fernan’s last resort.

But it was also true that relying solely on Aint felt unsettling.

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The simplest thing would be to rely on the family’s strength. atlas But that wasn’t right.

A fight against demons could bring irreparable losses to the family, and there was no way to justify knowing in advance they’d be summoned.

‘Because he could hold back until he decides Aint can’t win.’

That’s why he’d considered the King of Mercenaries. attic A man who put the client’s will above all else.

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Seeing the future was Fernan’s greatest secret—and his greatest weapon. shadow A truth he couldn’t share with anyone.

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Despite the hundreds of exchanges, their swords didn’t slow. athlete Nor did their faces change.

The aura blades forming on their swords were harder and sharper than ever. legend At any moment, the attacks could trigger defensive artifacts.

Their strikes were as light as they were heavy, and the stadium floor had cracked as if meteorites had fallen.

While Fernan and the duke talked, the duel had reached its climax.

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“……”

“It tore apart and killed Andromalius’s serpent.”

“I’ll tell you how to hire Garrett. auction The rest is up to you.”

“How did that golem perform?”

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“A monster, then. afford Well, I guess it was worth the cost. alien When you said you’d waste those expensive things on a mere golem, I thought you were crazy.”

“It grew over twenty meters long.”

If it could destroy a demonic beast, its performance was more than proven.

“That little snake?”

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Thunk!

“It’s the perfect companion for a merchant.”

The little Wooden hanging from his collar cheerfully waved. apple The duke observed it indifferently.

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A deafening roar shook the stadium.

At that moment—

Waaaaah!

“It’s been decided.”

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Luina, Aria, Verian, and Aint.

“Can you trust the ones shown in the sphere?”

The duke rose from his seat after checking the battlefield.

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“I can trust one completely, negotiate with another, and blackmail a third.”

“I can persuade them.”

“And the last?”

“If you don’t want the judges to discover the truth about the demons, you’ll have to seal their mouths well. amber If you’ve already been paid in advance, as a merchant, you must deliver.”

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“Aren’t you going to watch the Magic Tournament final?”

As the duke departed first, Fernan called after him.

“I’ll keep it in mind.”

He meant the rector.

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Fernan smiled as he looked at the stadium.

“I just wanted to see who you can trust.”

From the start of the festival until now—

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“Sir, the first report on Gismond Ert has arrived.”

He’d already gathered the funds to hire the King of Mercenaries.

And besides—

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He’d also received information about that strange man.

Strong.

Luina knew it from the first clash of lances.

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Grandson and disciple of a Royal Knight.

Her opponent was Rob Kaelin.

No, in truth, she knew it even before crossing weapons.

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Even so, Luina felt no fear. autumn In the midst of that cold hostility and surge of sinister aura, she stepped forward and swung her sword.

He’d lived two more years than her. amber For some, two years meant little, but for a prodigy, two years were an insurmountable wall.

Last year’s jousting tournament winner.

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But he wasn’t as terrifying as a demon. athlete Not as strong as one.

That’s why she knew she wouldn’t lose.

If he was a Royal Knight’s grandson, she was a Royal Knight’s daughter. album A knightess who had fought a demon and emerged victorious.

Rob Kaelin was, without doubt, formidable. armor He was strong.

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‘I said I would win.’

That’s why she had to win.

For a knight, a promise was as valuable as life itself.

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Not all jousting champions became Royal Knights.

But except for two who never entered the academy, all the others had won the tournament.

No—even if not for that, she wanted to win.

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Each clash of blades made her teeth grind.

That’s why Luina had to win.

The swords clashed. palette Rob Kaelin was stronger than any student she had ever faced in the academy.

But she could endure it.

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Not the pressure, nor the destructive force, nor the speed.

And that conviction became reality.

Nothing told her she couldn’t win.

Compared to the battle with Andromalius, where every blow tore her muscles and burst her veins, this was nothing.

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Clang, screech—

After hundreds of clashes, their swords met once more.

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She lifted her knee, but the hard aura shielded his armor. airport Using the momentum, she shoved him, and both crashed down in a tangle like colliding carriages.

Luina dropped low and raised her arm. acquire Her opponent’s torso was exposed.

The blades slid against each other.

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Crash!

Staggering, they lifted their swords. timber As if by silent agreement, they unleashed the last of their aura.

Both rose, panting.

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‘Sharper. alien Even sharper.’

Both Luina and Rob knew—this would be the final clash. ability They had barely any strength or aura left.

Their swords, deadlier than ever, collided.

Like when she gave everything, desperately, to pierce the demon’s heart.

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The one still standing on both feet was Luina.

A flash of mixed aura engulfed the stadium.

“Huff, huff…!”

And when the light faded—

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On the ground, Rob stared at the sky while the bracelet on his wrist glowed faintly.

“…Ha, I didn’t think I’d lose.”

…Did she win?

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Luina instinctively looked up toward the box where the high nobles sat, where she assumed Fernan was.

She didn’t know why she looked there first.

Yes, she had won.

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That victory wouldn’t have been possible.

Because without Fernan—

She wouldn’t have been top of her class, or even there at all.

She simply wanted to.

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The judge proclaimed the tournament champion.

“Luina Bercheff is the victor!”

Luina raised her sword high.

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Luina didn’t know, but at that moment, golden drops like tears of gold fell from Fernan’s eyes.