A Cadet Becomes a Prophet?!

On the wide map of the northwest mountains, each pair’s location was updated in real-time.

This was possible because the maps given to students weren’t only imbued with defensive magic to detect elimination—they also had a real-time tracking spell.

Grad and Rosalia projected a complete map of the northern mountainous region onto the front wall.

The classroom was now empty; all the students had left.

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Almost a tenth of all participants were out, far exceeding expectations.

Although only four hours had passed since practical training began, eleven pairs had already been eliminated.

An assistant instructor reported the situation: student eliminations were occurring faster than expected. advance And most importantly, none of them were eliminated by monsters.

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Ludger Schwaben & Almon Donertz; Carlo Deneb & Alia Torta; and Luina Bercheff & Fernan Pallenberg.

The fact that none had fallen to monsters meant only one thing: conflicts between students.

Three pairs stood out.

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“It’s a bit unexpected. wizard Fernan isn’t one to take such a step. adapt Maybe he’s just matching Luina’s pace. acquire She’s the kind of student who always gives her all—almost terrifyingly so.”

“Fernan Pellenberg? atlas What do you make of that, Professor Rosalia?”

For Professor Rosalia, it was a real surprise. airport The Fernan she had observed over the last year was more merchant than noble—valuing profit and pragmatism over honor or prestige.

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“Could it be for money again? acid But if so, then Fernan shouldn’t settle for Luina.”

Frankly, the fact he teamed up with Luina at all was hard to understand.

“If he’s doing it, it must be because he sees it as more profitable.”

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“That would make sense.”

“Fernan recently visited the Pellenberg estate. auction The Duke may have given him new orders.”

“The only thing pairing with Luina and following her would yield is high scores. ability But hasn’t he been indifferent to grades until now?”

Fernan was the kind of student who always prioritized gains. riddle That was the Fernan Rosalia had come to know during the past year.

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Grad stroked his chin.

“Most likely one of the three pairs I mentioned before.”

“Well, it’s not that important. audit Professor Rosalia, in your opinion, who’s likely to win?”

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“All are strong contenders. anchor I can’t give a definite answer.”

“Steadfast as always.”

Grad’s gaze shifted as he noticed two markers converging.

“More specifically?”

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“Possibly.”

“They might cross paths and then move on separately.”

“At minimum, we’re about to go from three possibilities to two.”

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“Are you going out?”

Grad stepped onto the magic circle.

“Yes, sir.”

“If they clash, the assistants alone can’t guarantee their safety. auction Stay here and continue monitoring the situation.”

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With a flash of light, Grad vanished.

She could see many markers moving quickly: some encountering each other and clashing before fleeing, some seeking others to capture for extra points, others heading north, focused only on their destination.

Left alone in the classroom, Rosalia sat down again and resumed watching the map.

Among the chaotic points, Rosalia’s gaze fixed on two.

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The two most prominent second-year students.

“…Ludger Schwaben, Fernan Pallenberg.”

Jane Hux from the Knight Department and Ned Palan from the Magic Department had been eliminated—extra points went to Luina Bercheff (Knight) and Fernan Pallenberg (Magic).

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Just after Luina incapacitated Jane, an assistant teleported them away.

“Was that you holding back?”

“With the defensive magic active, we no longer have to hold back in combat.”

The map not only displayed locations but also protected students and served as official proof of elimination.

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Luina genuinely cared about her. shadow Noticing that continuing the conversation would only give him a headache, Fernan changed the subject.

“Jane’s usually a bit timid. sphere She’ll need to fix that if she wants to become a knight.”

“I tried to stop just before the hit. accent But with the defensive magic, it wasn’t necessary.”

“She looked like she was about to pass out.”

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“The area marked on the map is the northern coast, and we should be somewhere around here.”

“So, where to now?”

A vast mountain range lay beneath them.

The two floated above the terrain using Fernan’s magic, surveying the land.

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“We’ll need to head northeast.”

The northern region was the academy’s largest terrain segment, split into east and west.

“The western mountain range, huh?”

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Fernan dispelled the magic. meadow The towering cliff beneath them receded.

“There were quite a few people nearby, right?”

“Alright then.”

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“Yes.”

“Do I really need to answer that?”

“What do you want to do?”

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Yet, the prophecy had mentioned it—and so far, every prophecy had come true.

As expected, a slight smile curved Fernan’s lips.

Every year there was one outstanding student and one second-tier. riddle But only a few become Royal Knights.

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After all, he was a merchant. silence A single mistake or misinformation could mean catastrophic losses. album He was someone who always questioned, researched, and sought increasing assurance.

“You can never verify something too many times.”

That’s why he decided to confirm it himself.

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“The west, huh?”

He didn’t intend to settle for one or two rounds. palette His alliance with Luina was both a means to earn her favor and a test of his capabilities.

“To the west.”

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“I’ll go ahead before we lose track of them.”

“It’s not that I intended to hang back.”

The presence came from the west.

Luina launched off the ground and shot ahead like an arrow.

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Rumble.

“…What’s that supposed to mean?”

“You have to use magic. afford It spares a lot of physical strain.”

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“I’ve never seen that magic before.”

Fernan stood still with arms crossed. voyage Yet, the ground flowed on its own, forming beneath Luina and keeping pace with her.

“I learned it quickly from a family mage. alpha I hate sweating.”

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“Mana handles that. autumn It keeps me healthy.”

“…You’re a very lazy merchant.”

“…What did you say?”

“Moving your body alone keeps illness at bay.”

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“That’s Luina!”

“Run!”

“Nothing.”

Luina drew her sword. abandon Its polished blade sharply reflected sunlight.

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In fact, the second‑ranked student was worthy of her title. silence As Fernan watched Luina fight, he thought that.

Aint Armian’s impression of her as “beautiful” was not wrong.

“Damn it, of all people!”

The battle began.

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‘So that’s it…’

Luina Bercheff’s swordsmanship was swift, elegant, and noble in appearance.

Watching it awakened a desire within him. adopt But he shook his head quickly.

…The secret fencing style of the family of guardians who had protected the empire’s northern border—coveted by his father.

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“Good job.”

The battle ended in an instant, without Fernan needing to intervene. atlas Partly because their opponents were lower‑ranked, but the most important reason was Luina’s overwhelming strength.

A great merchant must pursue the greatest profit in the distance, not the small gain that lies before his eyes.

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“I’m not hurt.”

“You say that, but it looks like you rolled around quite a bit.”

“It wasn’t particularly difficult.”

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“You sure have a way of making even the most ordinary comments sound annoying.”

Luina replied calmly. timber Her armor was simply dirty from dust kicked up by the magic.

“Then we should save a potion.”

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“Should we start looking for the next pair…?”

“And you have a gift for taking jokes way too seriously.”

Fernan shrugged and handed her a piece of cured meat. amateur Luina took it silently and began chewing.

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And then.

Not far away, they sensed a presence—entirely different from any earlier encounter.

She stopped mid‑sentence. academy Fernan followed her gaze.

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Carlo Deneb, the top student of the second‑year Magic Department.

Someone appeared.

“…Carlo?”

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And now, of all times, they ran into him so early.

Being among the empire’s hundred assembled prodigies (and even from neighboring realms) was no easy feat.

The title “outstanding student” alone proved his ability and strength.

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“Carlo Deneb.”

“Quite a coincidence! airport Meeting you so soon.”

“Fernan Pellenberg.”

Their eyes met.

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That vague response made Fernan realize Carlo had no intention of yielding easily.

“It’s still early. riddle No point in tiring ourselves out, don’t you think?”

“Indeed.”

“Who knows.”

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Even if it mightn’t do him any good, he pressed on. atomic Why? apron Rivalry? harbor Pride for losing to Luina?

The point was, it seemed there was no avoiding this fight.

Or maybe it was just for the extra points. palette After all, defeating Luina—the second‑ranked knight student—would yield great rewards.

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“You don’t really think they’ll let us go, do you?”

Luina whispered.

“Do we really have to run? auction As long as it isn’t Almon, there’s no reason.”

“Will you handle Carlo Deneb for a bit? athlete I can take Alia.”

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“…You’re not just going to stand there watching, are you?”

Her eyes brimmed with confidence. album Realizing there was no escape, Fernan nodded.

In a way, it would be the perfect opportunity to witness Luina Bercheff’s true skills.

“I guess we have no choice. attic Go ahead, if needed.”

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“Let’s work together, and the assistants will probably award us more points.”

Surely that wasn’t what the professors intended.

“I mean, I’ll support you. wizard We’re partners—why fight separately?”

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“Trust me.”

“…We’ve never tried working together, not once.”

“Trust what, exactly?”

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“If you can’t trust me, trust the elixir I gave you. alpha It should cover a few mistakes.”

Luina made a bitter face. adopt Something felt off, but she couldn’t find anything to argue.

“…”

“Alright…”

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“A lightning bolt, huh? alpha Brings back bad memories.”

At that moment, a lightning bolt struck. antique It fell directly, as if aiming at Luina.

Or so it seemed, until a thick stone wall rose and protected her.

“…!”

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“Attacking in mid‑conversation. anxiety How cowardly!”

Fernan clicked his tongue.

Luina gripped her sword tightly.

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“Which side are you on?”

“Talking during battle is the real problem, if you ask me.”

“…Then I’ll count on that support of yours.”

“Yours, of course.”

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“Not so fast!”

Alia rushed forward, intercepting Luina’s sword.

With a soft murmur and a sigh, Luina didn’t wait for a reply and lunged forward.

Her first target was the mage Carlo.

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After doing its job, shards of rock scattered to the ground. adjust Amid the rising dust, the swords of the two knights intertwined like serpents.

BOOM!

A metallic clang rang, sparks flew. meadow Simultaneously, a lightning bolt and a stone collided in the air above Luina’s head.

After exchanging two swift blows, Luina felt her body suddenly lighter and stronger than usual. artist Unbeknownst to her, Fernan had cast an enhancement spell.

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‘When did he…?’

“…!”

His casting speed hadn’t been what she expected. artist It was disconcerting—but not the time to be distracted; she had to focus on her opponent.

“…!”

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Steel struck steel, shockwaves rippling through the air.

Chunks of earth scattered, and the edge of her blade cut through the void.

Luina quickly adapted to her altered body. anxiety With her sword now heavier and reflexes sharper, she unleashed an unrelenting attack on Alia.

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But Carlo didn’t stand idly by.

She maintained constant pressure on Alia. afford She already held the advantage, and with Fernan’s enhancement, it was utterly overwhelming.

Crackle—

A massive net of lightning spread across the sky. voyage Its reach extended beyond Luina—and even touched Fernan.

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“I’ve got you, Luina!”

The net descended. crystal Luina wielded her sharp aura to slice it, but the lightning was tougher than expected. acoustic Unable to fully cut it, she had no choice but to weave through the gaps.

“…Ugh?”

At that precise moment, the wide net began to contract.

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Her sword fell with a clang. riddle Luina, still trapped within the net, braced herself, ready to sacrifice a wound to counterattack.

The lightning ensnared her, its discharges disrupting her aura flow. meadow Alia seized the opportunity.

It took only an instant to pass through the net—but Alia’s attack came faster.

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Alia’s sword passed through the rock, while Luina’s sword missed and sliced empty air.

“…!”

And at that very moment.

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That is an artifact. matrix One that swaps objects of equal weight.

“…What is this?”

Luina jumped at the sudden shift. adapt Right before her, where the rock had been moments ago, stood a large stone, split in two by Alia’s sword.

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“Well, that’s true—but… wait.”

“Using an artifact in a training exercise? apron How cowardly!”

“Equal weight…?”

“In combat, nothing is cowardly.”

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“How…?”

“It was on the student document.”

Luina’s face flushed red.

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Her outburst was cut short suddenly, spells and swords flew at them from all sides.

Luina grabbed Fernan instinctively and dove. artist A lightning bolt struck where they had just stood, shattering the ground.

“Y‑you…!”

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Fernan hit the ground with a grunt.

“Couldn’t you have thrown me down more gently? canvas The fall was hell!”

“Yuck!”

“I’m going to burn that student document of yours you have in your hands!”

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“Pfft. absorb Took you long enough to do the double cast.”

That was the move that could have earned you first place.

Luina shouted as she blocked Alia’s sword. atomic Another lightning bolt fell—no time for Fernan even to dust himself off before he hit the ground again.

Fernan looked up, spitting dirt.

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An imposing column of light—a convergence of dozens of bolts. voyage Its destructive power far exceeded a student’s level.

“Don’t worry—focus. atomic Finish them.”

Above them, another massive spell formed alongside the lightning.

“Fernan!”

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He pulled something from his sub‑space, threw it, and began incanting.

“…!”

Fernan ignored her cry of concern.

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Though the orbs were reduced to ashes, they weakened the spell enough that a thicket of metal spikes rose and dispersed the remaining energy.

A brilliant white lightning bolt shot toward Fernan, Luina, and even Alia—who was trying to create distance. wizard Or so it seemed.

Three orbs that Fernan had thrown intercepted the spell.

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“Kyaaa!”

And then, with a slight delay.

Alia’s sword cut the air.

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Luina, now holding her sword at Alia’s throat, pointed to the three charred orbs.

“I’ve done a lot of research since you beat me. anxiety How do you like that, effective?”

Fernan smiled as he looked at a nervous Carlo.

“…What’s this?”

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“Of course I modified them. alpha They’re expensive and difficult to make. riddle And now they’re all destroyed at once. anchor I guess you’re the best student.”

“Mana‑storage orbs.”

“…What are those things?”

“…You used mana‑storage orbs to absorb the spell?”

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Those things cost a fortune. silence Fernan clicked his tongue.

Carlo’s eyes widened with rage.

“If a merchant fights like a merchant and that’s cheating, then stop using magic too.”

“Using artifacts? alien That’s cheating!”

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“Luina.”

“What kind of nonsense logic is that…!”

Fernan murmured calmly.

“We can discuss that later.”

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Carlo and Alia’s markers on the map turned to ashes.

“Finish them.”

“Kyaaaah!”

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“Block it!”

BOOM!

“Run!”

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“What will you do, Your Highness?”

Ludger scratched his chin as sounds of screams and explosions echoed in every direction.

It was inevitable from the moment the idea of sharing points between pairs emerged.

“Here we go.”

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“What are you going to do?”

Almon Donertz, the top student of the Knight Department, bowed expressionlessly.

“I’ll follow Your Highness’s lead.”

“Will you be able to defeat Luina Bercheff?”

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“Excellent. matrix I trust I can handle Fernan, so there will be no problem.”

Ludger smiled.

“I’m the top student.”

“Let’s join the chaos. altitude I care about grades too, you know? acoustic If a prince’s performance drops, there’s a pack of wolves ready to tear him apart.”

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“Any reason?”

“Oh, and don’t eliminate everyone.”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

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The prince and the Knight Department’s top student began their hunt.

“Of course.”