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The official announcement was corrected within hours, clarifying that first-year students would also be included. arctic In just one day, the participants were selected.

“From the first year, there are three.”

Rosalia reviewed the documents.

Aint Armian, Aria Fridian, and Verian Kalburdern.

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Moreover, it fulfilled the rector’s order that Aint Armian had to participate no matter what.

It was evident that most first-year students had been frightened by the unknown enemy called demons.

In truth, that number was appropriate. orbit First-years were still inexperienced and required too much supervision on the battlefield.

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‘Valoshi isn’t here…’

‘It must be because they’re demons.’

If Aint Armian managed to stand out in the battle against them, even just by making a name for himself, the Schwaben would boil with rage.

Probably because of her, but that wasn’t Rosalia’s concern.

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Upon confirming with surprise that all those who met the requirements had applied, Rosalia handed the documents to Professor Grad.

“And in the second year, there are twenty.”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“All of them? beacon Everyone applied?”

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“There are cowards. apron They just don’t want to be left behind.”

“At least among the second-years, there are no cowards.”

Grad, after double-checking the papers, let out a short laugh.

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And with the top ranks signed up, the others didn’t want to be left behind either, fueled by rivalry.

“Who do you think? portal Fernan Pellenberg and Luina Bercheff, who took all the honors this time.”

“Competitiveness is also good fuel. armor Who are they?”

When they signed up, Carlo Deneb and Almon Donertz, who had fallen behind, rushed to apply as well.

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“He changed his mind when he heard Aint Armian was participating.”

“The only one missing was Ludger Schwaben.”

“Destiny, I suppose.”

“Amazing, the Armians. beacon Anyone could’ve been emperor, but that family held the throne for almost nine hundred years. aspect Even after losing it a century ago, they still carry a weight that’s impossible to ignore…”

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The pride of being descendants of the First Emperor remained a flame in the hearts of the imperial people.

Though it’s not as if they were deified, which made it even more peculiar.

“The merit of the First Emperor was too great.”

“Of course it was. sphere He defeated the Demon King and the demons, saving the world.”

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No one could deny that it was that very flame that sustained the Armian dynasty for so long.

In the chaos where demons roamed, they couldn’t guarantee the safety of twenty students.

Even if it was just defense on the walls, even if Altrierc had its elite, this wasn’t a simple duel—it was real war.

“In any case, twenty will be hard to manage.”

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“Still, can you say that so lightly?”

“I don’t care. alien I already warned them not to expect safety, so they’d better be prepared.”

Even if they’d been told their lives couldn’t be guaranteed, it was still the instructors’ mission to ensure everyone returned alive to the academy.

That’s what Grad believed.

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“I don’t mind fewer problems. adopt Besides, you always get to be the villain, Professor, so I’ll gladly let you.”

“Then what do you suggest?”

“Cut from the top. agent Reduce them by half. portal I think I could manage with about ten. arctic What do you think?”

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Grad snorted hard.

Rosalia shrugged.

“It’s annoying, but I don’t hate you.”

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“It won’t be ten, but thirteen. atomic Including the first-years.”

“In second year, the top three are pairs, right? portal Don’t split them. afford Take all three groups as they are. adapt Better to have fewer than ten in total.”

“And I need to correct something.”

“What is it?”

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“Is it really necessary? absorb Everyone should take responsibility for their choice. academy In the end, they’ll blame you.”

“I’d rather be insulted. shadow Dreaming of dead students is worse.”

Not a bad idea.

“And do you think the rector will stay quiet?”

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“Then it’ll be done.”

Grad scratched his neck in frustration.

“That’s why we need to resolve this quickly and head to Altrierc.”

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Honestly, she didn’t care much. acoustic Neither about the expedition nor the students—it stirred no particular interest in her.

Rosalia nodded.

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“Understood.”

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“If anyone disagrees, beat me. academy Then you can go.”

From the twenty qualified, they would cut it down to the top three of each year.

‘Six?’

Only the top three counted.

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The students fell silent.

“……”

“Because that’s the maximum I can take responsibility for.”

“Why only six?”

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“……”

“No, sir.”

“What’s that look? amber Got a complaint?”

‘Is he sentimental?’

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He didn’t seem the type, but Fernan sensed the professor Grad’s firmness and calculated quickly.

Gert and Neria, whom he had planned to bring as support, would be left out.

‘If he picks the top three from each department, that would be me, Carlo, Ludger. alien And Luina, Almon, and Alia.’

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‘At least that’s a relief.’

‘They were just backup anyway. alpha If they don’t come, nothing I can do. alert But…’

“There are three participating.”

“And what about the first-years?”

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“……”

“Isn’t it more dangerous for them? armor They should stay behind and let more second-years go.”

Fernan could bet his fortune and his arm that among those three was Aint Armian.

“I’ll repeat myself—the rector gave me full authority over the expedition. absorb If you have complaints, prove your worth.”

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“Yes, we were told just to bring personal belongings…”

Those muttering criticisms went silent immediately.

“If the top ones were excluded, then no one would go. abandon Are you all ready?”

“At least we’re lucky to be going.”

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“But is it really okay for them to support us this much…?”

“It’s a battlefield against demons. advance Even with the best gear, it’s a place where no one can feel safe.”

Besides, I’m your sponsor.

Luina was counting on her fingers the items she had packed.

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“…Thanks.”

“Oh, I also brought all kinds of chocolate.”

Of course, he kept that part to himself. portal It wasn’t something to say in front of the other students.

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That’s how powerful money was. beacon With money, you could buy almost anything.

“Silence!”

Gratitude aside, if just a few pieces of chocolate could earn him more favor from real Royal Knights, Fernan was willing to spend whatever it took.

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Professor Grad’s voice echoed through the classroom. accent Instantly, the chatter ceased.

The six selected students nodded.

“Now that I’ve informed you who will be participating, I’ll give you the schedule.”

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Altrierc. album If the Bercheffs were the shield of the Empire’s north, Altrierc was the wall defending the west.

The Academy had teleportation circles installed that connected to all the houses of the Elector Princes, which made the transfer possible.

“Tomorrow at dawn, we will teleport to Count Altrierc’s estate using a teleportation circle.”

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As he thought that, Grad continued.

‘Don’t tell me he reduced the number to nine just to save money…’

Of course, the cost was enormous. timber It was proof of how much the rector valued this mission.

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“The six of you will now return to your dormitories to pack. athlete Tomorrow, before five, you must be at the dimensional pavilion—no delays.”

That pavilion was the place where the Academy’s transport circles were controlled and guarded. amateur No unauthorized person could set foot there.

“…Our objective is to experience war and face demons. wizard If any of you, thinking you’re a hero, gets carried away and does something stupid, I’ll smash your face in myself. anchor Understood?”

“Yes, sir!”

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“Isn’t it interesting?”

“And since we also have to prepare, today’s classes will be taught by other professors. adapt The six of you, dismissed.”

Fernan left the classroom with Luina.

Suddenly, Ludger, who was walking behind, grabbed his shoulder as if they were old friends.

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True.

“That in the end, we’re all going in pairs. palette Don’t you think it was deliberate?”

“What is?”

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And Carlo together with Alia, third and second respectively.

Fernan and Luina, both first-ranked.

The fact that Alia, normally in fourth place, had moved up a rank thanks to being Carlo’s partner was pure luck.

Ludger and Almon, second and third.

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“It’s true.”

“We could wager—with demons and monsters in between.”

“Luina, last time you weren’t in shape, and we couldn’t really measure up. adapt But now it will be different.”

“This time it’s not a duel. album We’ll fight as allies.”

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“Why not?”

Fernan let out a short laugh as he watched Luina flatly reject Almon.

“Because we’re going to protect the Empire, not to have fun.”

“No, thank you.”

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“……”

When their eyes met, Carlo walked up with firm steps.

In moments like this, she seemed like her usual self, but something in how she treated him had changed.

Then Fernan felt a burning gaze behind him. airport It was Carlo Deneb.

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Fernan kept his merchant’s unshakable face.

An unexpected opening.

“Do you know what Aria Fridian told me?”

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Carlo continued in a low voice, almost a murmur.

“She said she was disappointed.”

“No.”

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Though the funny thing was, knowing Aria, those words weren’t provocation or mockery—they were a sincere impression.

“That it would have been better if you had gone out instead of me. aspect That I was weaker than Fernan.”

“Words from a brat who knows nothing.”

A blatant provocation.

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“The ridiculous thing was that I couldn’t deny it.”

“I lost the first-place spot.”

Carlo ground his teeth.

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“And even though it’s true, I was filled with rage. arctic I couldn’t accept that a first-year student looked down on me. apple So I wanted to beat Aria Fridian in the Magic Tournament and prove my worth once again.”

“But you lost.”

“Yes. accent I lost. airport Pathetic.”

His voice grew harsher.

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The second-ranked second-year student had been defeated by the second-ranked first-year.

For Carlo, who had always stood out even among the Academy’s geniuses, it was a devastating blow.

That’s why, as soon as Fernan signed up for the expedition, he reacted instinctively.

It was by a slim margin, but a loss was still a loss.

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“…This might not be the best time to say it, but I’m actually not interested in being first.”

“I realized how lazy I had become, drunk on the label of being first. attic I was an arrogant fool. sphere I won’t make that mistake again. arctic This was the first and last time I lose the top spot.”

A premonition overcame him—if he kept falling behind, he would never catch up.

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Fernan shrugged.

“I don’t believe you.”

“Think what you want.”

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Fernan headed to the Golden Turtle Company branch.

“Yes.”

“Let’s go.”

Carlo, his eyes burning with renewed determination, gave him one last look before turning and walking away.

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Bardian was the island between the two continents where the Academy was located. orbit The document was addressed to the duke, Fernan’s father.

“This is the plan sent from the Bardian branch.”

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The duke opened the papers. airport The information detailed the surroundings of the discovered vein, nearby monster nests, profitability—everything well organized.

There was nothing more urgent to send at that moment.

“A plan about the black obsidian mine?”

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It also included the amount of funds and troops needed to exploit it.

The duke rubbed his eyes.

“…What is this?”

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“Take a look at this.”

The butler leaned over the document. armor The duke’s finger pointed to the section on required troops.

“Five hundred mercenaries plus the Red Turtle Squadron and the Blue Turtle Brigade?”

“Any problem, sir?”

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“…Is the young master planning to start a war against Frazia?”

Considering that their commanders were a Royal Knight and an Archmage respectively, the power of both forces was enough to wipe out an entire kingdom.

The Blue Turtle was their best magical brigade.

The Red Turtle was the pride of House Pellenberg—their best knightly order.

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The duke, though surprised, quickly understood his son’s move.

It was the classic tactic—ask for a lot at first to ensure what’s truly necessary.

“He’s trying to manipulate me.”

“He’s not that foolish.”

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Fernan knew full well it would be overkill.

Then why send such an exaggerated plan?

“But those are also elite forces. anxiety He can’t expect to use them just to guard a mine.”

“What he really wants… is half the mercenaries, plus the Red Turtle Knights and the Blue Turtle Brigade.”

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“Except when it comes to Luina Bercheff or demons.”

“…Fernan has never acted beyond reason, right?”

“That’s right.”

“Correct.”

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Or rather, just one—demons.

“Then it can only be one of those two.”

If the mine was connected to them, that kind of troop deployment made sense.

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Fernan wasn’t someone who took on the impossible alone.

The duke let out an incredulous chuckle.

“This bold kid…”

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“Not even I was that ambitious.”

Meaning his son didn’t want to share the profits—not even with him, his own father.

And to top it off, using his men.

If he was asking for such force, it was because he had judged there was a high likelihood of needing it.

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“What shall we do, sir?”

“Send the Red Tail Order and the Blue Tail Brigade, along with one hundred mercenaries.”

They were the third-ranked order and brigade of House Pellenberg. palette Of lower level, but still among the best on the continent.

Even if he had advanced capital upon discovering the vein, it was still an insolent move.

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The butler nodded. voyage The duke’s eyes gleamed with a different light.

“It will be done.”

“Arrogant or not, if demons are involved, we can’t let them get away.”

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“There were too many hiding under my own roof.”

“We’ve identified forty-one. anchor In the purge operation, thirty-three were eliminated, and eight were captured.”

“And the demons infiltrated in Pellenberg?”

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“When attempting to interrogate them, even after destroying their cores, they all died vomiting blood due to a secondary curse.”

The butler lowered his head.

“But…”

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“Not even Master Dureleo could lift it?”

The duke clicked his tongue.

“No. august He says it’s not something that can be resolved quickly.”

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“Keep buying.”

“We’re buying in secret and steadily. athlete Although prices have skyrocketed due to the monster wave in the Taklakan desert.”

“And the war supplies?”

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It might seem like a loss, but it wasn’t.

“Yes, sir.”

Since he saw Andromalius through the recording sphere, the duke knew.

The war was just beginning.

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“Pellenberg became a prince-elector and the richest on the continent thanks to that war against the demons.”

A greedy smile appeared on his face.

The tragedy from a thousand years ago was rearing its head again.

So then, what would they gain this time?