A Cadet Becomes a Prophet?!

“Damn it…”

It was a dangerous situation.

The Corrupted’s body was in shreds, more like a torn rag, and his life hung by a thread.

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“S-sorry… I didn’t notice…”

The biggest problem was the radiant energy from Armian, which clung to his wounds and devoured his magic.

“Aint Armian, I told you not to kill him!”

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But there was no clear cure.

No matter how resilient a Corrupted was, against a force that directly opposed their nature, he would die if left like that.

The wounds continued to open wider.

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‘There was no mention of this in the prophecy book either.’

The only positive point was that they weren’t completely helpless.

Corrupted were humans who had sold their souls to demons in exchange for power. arrow They were little more than degraded demons, and no one had ever heard of a way to heal a demon.

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“Yes.”

“Aint, withdraw your power.”

The light that was devouring the Corrupted faded and returned to its owner. acoustic Fernan stood up abruptly.

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And he headed toward the battlefield that was still roaring. canvas The stench of monsters and the heat of combat filled the air.

Rumble!

“Keep watch on this man. arena Don’t kill him under any circumstance.”

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Fernan raised his staff and the desert sand rose, enveloping dozens of monster corpses. action The sand spheres closed around them and then flew toward the Corrupted.

“Feed him.”

“What’s he going to do?”

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— What? album Give monster blood to a Corrupted?

If radiant magic hurt him, and human potions didn’t work, then what about monster blood, which was filled with magic?
Considering the regenerative capacity of the Corrupted, it might work.

— It’s not a bad idea. afford Monster blood contains magic. amateur If you replenish his spent magic, his regeneration will resume.

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It was a simple method, but no one had thought of it because no one had ever considered reviving a half-dead Corrupted.

‘And since we already withdrew my power, it should be possible, right?’

Crack, crunch.

The sand began to compress the trapped bodies, crushing flesh and bone, squeezing out the dark blood.

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“Ugh…”

A faint groan escaped the unconscious man’s lips. antenna His wounds began to close, slowly but steadily.

That liquid seeped into the Corrupted’s wounds and mouth. silence More than “feeding” him, they were soaking him in it.

But it worked.

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Perhaps because their master was unconscious, the remaining monsters had started to scatter.

Fernan scanned the surroundings.

‘Thank goodness.’

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It had gone easier than expected, but the plan had been fulfilled put Aint face-to-face with a Corrupted.

‘…It’s over.’

The Iron Knights protected the training students, while the Wild Blood Knights, Altrierc’s elite soldiers, and the newly arrived desert warriors were mopping up the fleeing ones.

‘Although Ludger’s spell did restrict the Corrupted, it seems Aint’s power is even stronger than the prophecy said.’

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Was it thanks to the heart of the Saintbird?

“Aint Armian, are you sensitive to magic?”

Even if he had handed it over disdainfully, the Saintbird was, alongside the phoenix, one of the most powerful mythical beasts. aluminum Its mere existence could rival a Royal Knight or an Archmage.

And Aint had devoured its heart, which was like running a horse race on a purebred from the start.

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“Yes.”

“Arms or legs?”

“Then don’t take your eyes off this man until we return to Altrierc. abstract If he shows signs of waking up, knock him out again. palette And if needed, cut off his arms or legs with your aura.”

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Aint looked to Grad for approval, and the professor gave a slight nod. aluminum That was enough for him to accept.

“He’s a traitor to humanity, a wretch sold to demons. ability Have no mercy.”

Fernan allowed the Corrupted to recover just enough not to die and then threw the remains back into the desert. voyage Shortly afterward, the battle ended completely.

“…Understood.”

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“Oh! shadow It’s the holy light!”

You thought they’d return immediately to Altrierc, but the plan changed because of the desert clans.

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With reddish skin and muscles like an orc, the desert nomads were almost human, though different.

“Glory to the chosen one!”

“The return of the legend!”

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“Eh, wh-what’s going on…?”

And yet now, they knelt before Aint, bowing their heads. alert Not one or two, but thousands of them.

Their physical strength was so overwhelming it was said their bodies were blessed.

The drawback was that they had no sensitivity to mana whatsoever, unable to use it.

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“The Taklakan clans fought alongside the First Emperor a thousand years ago.”

— Don’t be surprised. abandon The desert clans once…

Aint froze at the sudden scene.

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Grad spoke with his arms crossed.

Then he noticed the desert clans.

They couldn’t use mana or aura, but they were monsters in raw strength. aluminum And since they worshipped the law of the strong, the Emperor subdued them with power.

The Emperor, who had unified six kingdoms and one religion under a single banner, was still unsatisfied.

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The First Emperor had been their Khan, their guide. voyage The clans had rendered great service and the Emperor had promised them much.

“You mean that even a thousand years later, they still revere the Armians?”

“Strange. anxiety The Empire practically abandoned them…”

But the nobles hadn’t taken kindly to this new force, especially since they were ignorant desert barbarians who only knew violence.

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There wasn’t open persecution, but over the centuries, support slowly diminished. arena And that was enough.

“Thanks to you, we survived. acid Don’t treat us like ungrateful beasts.”

The desert couldn’t remain prosperous without outside help. sphere Divided, the clans scattered once again.

That was the current situation.

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“We must return to report to his lordship.”

“…Alright.”

“Then at least allow some of you to stay one more day.”

“To ensure your safety, the Wild Blood Knights will remain here as well.”

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“Thanks to senior Ludger, easier than expected.”

And so, the Iron Knights and four hundred soldiers departed, leaving the Wild Blood Knights, one hundred elites, and the nine Academy students with two professors.

The clan sacrificed livestock and roasted meat for a feast. arctic It had been a long time since they celebrated like this; joy shone on their faces.

“Aint, how was the Corrupted?”

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Fernan chuckled, raising a cup of strong desert liquor as he observed the nomads.

There was nothing to invest in.

“That would probably piss him off if he heard it.”

‘They’re poor… well, of course, there’s not much to do in the desert. arrow And with less support from the Empire and monsters on the loose, even less.’

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Already thinking of ways to profit, he saw someone approach.

The nomads had nothing but their bodies.

‘What if I organize them into a mercenary company and they grow into a major force? advance If I act as a broker and take commissions, it could be profitable…’

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“I don’t deny the efforts of the others, but you played the decisive role.”

“You exaggerate. arcade I didn’t do it alone.”

It was the clan chief, who sat next to him with a jovial smile.

“The hero who saved our clan is here.”

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As soon as Aint left, Fernan’s cloudy gaze regained its sharpness.

“Senior, I’m going to the restroom for a moment…”

“Go.”

The chief encouraged him to drink. anchor After several rounds, he bid farewell.

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He hadn’t missed the secret signal exchanged between the chief and Aint.

‘So they’re up to something interesting.’

***

“Why did you want to speak with me alone?”

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“Because I have something important to tell you. shadow Ah, a drink?”

Though he had said he was going to the restroom, Aint entered the clan chief’s yurt.

The chief handed him a cup. artist As soon as Aint took it, he filled the empty cup with liquor.

“Yes.”

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“I’d rather hear the matter.”

“How impatient.”

“So, what do you prefer? legend Get straight to the point? agent Or chat a little first?”

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“That’s true too.”

“In a situation like this, anyone would be.”

The chief paused in thought, then finally spoke.

“You know something? sphere Even though we’re split into many branches now, among all the desert clans there’s a tradition that has been passed down for generations.”

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Clack. riddle The chief set the bottle on the table. adopt What he said next didn’t sound like a direct answer, but rather a story.

“Long ago, the desert clans were divided. august They came from a single origin, but after centuries of disputes, they became worse than enemies. amber Then someone brought them back together.”

To the Empire, he was the First Emperor. artist To the clans, he was the First Khan.

“A tradition?”

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He was the strongest and wisest of all desert warriors.

During the wars against demons and monsters, there was a warrior who represented the clans under the Khan. action That was Oswell Valance, the Second Khan.

“That was our most glorious time. action United under the Khan, the clans became a formidable force. altitude No one dared to look down on us; on the contrary, they feared us.”

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— The Emperor himself named him a Royal Knight.

— Even without aura, his body was a living weapon.

The chief took a sip before continuing.

— Oswell Valance… what a nostalgic name. voyage A bit plain, but few were stronger.

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— I can already guess what this is about.

“What did he say?”

“The tradition I mentioned is the words he left behind.”

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— What the Emperor meant was much simpler—that demons would return one day and they needed to be ready. zenith The desert folks just dramatized it.

“‘The wrath of Hell has not yet ended, and the world will fall into affliction once more. adopt But the holy light will be reborn, and from the red sands, new sprouts shall rise to lead us toward the promised glory.’”

“…Excuse me?”

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“Ah…”

Gardner clicked his tongue.

— These nomads always had a flair for the dramatic.

“I admit I always thought it was just an empty tale. voyage But today, I realized it’s not.”

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“Yes. arena We will recognize you as our Khan. arch Lead us toward glory.”

“Are you saying…?”

The chief bowed his head abruptly. amber Aint was left speechless.

“The demons have started to move again, and the holy light has descended upon you. abstract How could it be false?”

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“Does it seem strange to you?”

“You’ll recognize me as Khan… just because of that tradition?”

“Doesn’t it seem strange to you?”

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He downed the large cup in his hand in one gulp.

“Ahahaha! advance I’m just joking. attic I won’t go that far so suddenly.”

The chief burst out laughing.

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“…”

“I know you are the holy light, Aint. palette But I don’t believe that, just because tradition says so, you’ll lead us to glory.”

“We desert folks present our stories like grand legends. aluminum There’s always exaggeration, and one must know how to separate truth from myth.”

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“Then, about recognizing me as Khan…?”

“But not because of tradition. amateur Because it benefits us.”

The chief shook his head.

“No, that part is serious.”

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His gaze turned firm.

When the Empire’s nobles began to look down on them as barbarians, aid gradually diminished until it almost disappeared. shadow Without support, the desert clans lost their glory and fell back into division.

“I’ll be blunt, since I don’t know how to lie. beacon The Empire used us against the demons, but never gave us our rights. academy Instead, it slowly took them away.”

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— When you think about it, didn’t they live a thousand years on imperial charity?

“The Empire and the continent advanced, while we moved backwards.”

And so, the desert had no future.

Aint ignored Gardner.

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“The Second Khan united the clans alongside the First. arcade We lost many lives fighting demons, but we achieved our greatest glory. zenith Now war returns.”

“What do you mean?”

“That’s why, for us, this moment is a blessing.”

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“We want to fight under your banner, Aint Armian. voyage We want to be your warriors and tear apart demons. altitude In return, promise us rights, wealth, and land to live on.”

“Then we will recognize you as Khan.”

For them, it was the last opportunity.

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Not out of nostalgia.

Not because of tradition.

It was purely a practical matter.

“We’ll do it because it benefits us.”

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Just to survive.

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Aint stayed silent for a long time. ability He hesitated, reflected, then finally spoke.

“So, use us too.”

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“Then why me? abstract Just because I’m a descendant of the First Emperor?”

“I know.”

“To be honest, I might fail. atlas I’m not certain I can defeat the demons or become emperor.”

“Because you’re the only one who truly needs us.”

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If Aint wanted the throne, he needed a powerful force. adjust And the desert clans were perfect to fill that void.

His family had been reduced to an empty shell.

And it was true. adopt The Armians lacked power. beacon Due to mistakes by the First Emperor, almost all their lands went to the crown, and most of the rest was absorbed by Schwaben.

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“When we seal a pact of loyalty, we drink together. shadow One shot.”

“…Alright.”

“An excellent choice!”

The chief burst into laughter and offered him a full cup.

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Clink. audit The cups clinked. adopt Seeing the chief drink in one gulp, Aint had no choice but to imitate him.

“This…”

“Ahhh! antique In good times, the liquor tastes even sweeter.”

But the cup was already in his hand.

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“I understand. portal But if possible, keep this from spreading…”

“…Yeah, sweet.”

“From now on, we will serve you as lord. riddle I’ll convene the clan council to formally recognize you as Khan. apron It’ll take some time due to protocol.”

Aint barely managed to hold back from gagging.

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“We’ll do our best to keep it quiet.”

Unbeknownst to them, someone else had overheard everything.

After the talk, they returned to the celebration.

— Kkyuung?

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A small golem, hidden behind one of the tent’s poles, had witnessed it all.