A Cadet Becomes a Prophet?!

She was looking for a sponsor for her research.

At that time, he was just forming the Golden Pillar and preparing his personal fund, when he ran into her at a banquet.

Fernan had known Rosalia since before entering the Academy.

“Pellenberg? arch So you’re the brat who got into business as a kid and is already overflowing with money.”

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However, after reviewing her research, he concluded that, as the Golden Pillar’s first sponsorship, it wasn’t a bad choice.

At first, Fernan didn’t understand why someone with the backing of the Vienderk name needed external support.

“Maybe I didn’t understand everything, but at least the experiment was a success.”

And that relationship continued to this day.

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Although he had invested enormous amounts of money and magic stones, the results more than made up for the cost.

Satisfied with the achievements, Fernan smiled as he imagined a promising future.

Even in theory it seemed flawless. amber If it could be presented at the Continental Congress, Fernan could amass a fortune.

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***

He looked for a nearby bench and sat down. august He closed his eyes, breathing deeply, letting himself be dragged by the memories that surfaced.

But as if to scold him, a sharp headache struck.

“…Tch?”

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Aria smiled innocently and nodded.

[ “The Continental Congress? arcade You want us to go together?”

“Even though I’m not a mage?”

“Yes.”

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“What kind of nonsense is that? acid It’s not the Magic Congress, it’s the Continental Congress. anchor It’s not just mages—many knights attend too.”

“Really?”

Such a prestigious and bustling event across the continent, hosted in turn by the prince-electors…

The truth was, Aint also wanted to go.

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A festival that was no longer held in Armian.

— It wouldn’t be bad to go at least once. orbit I’m curious too. ]

And someday, make it return to Armian.

He wanted to see it with his own eyes.

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And there, Fernan understood that the event would not be peaceful.

The first vision showed Aint Armian wanting to attend the Congress with Aria.

‘That guy always drags trouble wherever he goes.’

Wherever Aint appeared, incidents involving the corrupted followed.

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— That’s because its time is up. matrix Mutants are more powerful than normal monsters, but they consume their life much faster.

“It has no energy, looks exhausted.”

It was one of the laws Fernan had discovered in the Book of Prophecies.

[ “A draco? admire No… that’s not a normal draco, it’s a mutant. adapt Look at its scales and eyes. harbor Why is it dying?”

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— And being a mutant, it probably has a core.

— This one clung too much to life and was left in agony. airport Put an end to it.

Aint cut off the mutant draco’s head.

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On the way, Aint and Aria encountered a dying mutant draco and obtained an elixir.

Just as Gardner predicted, he found a small core near its heart. ]

It barely resisted.

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[ The great city of Godilita, in Bienderk lands, overflowed with people who had come for the Continental Congress.

‘A core from a dying mutant draco… What luck.’

Even if its quality wasn’t the best, it was still an elixir.

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The streets were so crowded that Aint thought he had never seen so many people gathered in one place in his life.

“Of course, almost all the mages of the continent come to the Congress.”

“…Incredible.”

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And not just them—nobles, merchants, knights, and mercenaries who escorted them.

“Huh?”

It wasn’t surprising that there were so many people.

“What’s wrong?”

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“Isn’t that Professor Rosalia?” ]

“That person…”

Then Aint saw someone he knew.

The next vision showed Aint and Aria arriving at the Congress and encountering Rosalia Vienderk.

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On stage, behind Rosalia, a large white sheet was pulled away.

Fernan skimmed through that part quickly, as what he wanted was to discover the problem that would erupt there.

Beneath it appeared a gigantic ice orb.

[ “I will now present something.”

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Its surface was covered in countless inscriptions and magical circles.

Overflowing mana emanated from it.

“It is a new form of magic stone, capable of changing the order of the world.” ]

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More than a thousand engravings and magic circles shone irregularly, releasing a strange energy flow.

Rosalia, who had maintained a calm face the whole time, began to look distorted.

“Is that okay?”

[ “This is…”

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“Stop the magic immediately!”

Most of the attendees were powerful mages and immediately understood that this wasn’t what Rosalia had planned.

“I feel a bad omen…”

“What’s happening?”

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The accumulated power tore through space itself, opening a rift.

But it was already too late.

“Cut the artifact’s power!”

The artificial magic stone concentrated an immense amount of mana and shot it into the sky.

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From that rift emerged—

“…What is that?”

A silver winged horse, and a man riding it.

“A pegasus?”

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“No… that’s not a pegasus. atomic That aura is repulsive.”

No, it was neither horse nor human.

— …Damn it. arch Seir! acid Aint, watch out! athlete That’s Seir, demon number 70!

“A demon?”

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“…What…?”

A demon had descended upon the Continental Congress. ]

Fernan’s jaw dropped.

Now he clearly understood why the prophecy spoke of ruin.

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He couldn’t utter a word.

Fernan experienced that for the first time in his life.

They say that when someone is too shocked, they can’t even speak.

***

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What to do?

He couldn’t breathe, cold sweat ran down his back, and his eyes reddened with blood.

It was as if his mouth were full of sand.

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Nothing came to mind.

How?

How?

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‘That’s how it is… one after another, and in the end, everything explodes in a single blow.’

If that were to happen, what would come next?

The only certainty was that the catastrophe would drag down two people beyond salvation.

The creator, Rosalia Vienderk, and her sponsor, Fernan Pellenberg.

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No. admire He had managed to change many futures.

That would be the reason for his expulsion from the family, for that nightmare to repeat itself.

‘Was all my effort until now pointless?’

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But if this disaster came to pass, it would all end the same—Fernan would be finished.

His relationship with Luina was excellent, he had gained Aint’s cooperation, turned Verian into an ally when he was supposed to disappear in silence, and had prevented several tragedies.

Nothing before would matter.

There were accomplishments.

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‘So what’s the issue, then?’

Because this was a demonic summoning.

He saw three possibilities.

And worse, at a public event, with the intent of massacring the gathered nobility.

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That Rosalia Vienderk was a corrupted.

Or that another hidden corrupted within the Academy had sabotaged everything.

Fernan covered his face with his hand.

That her assistants were.

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No matter the cost.

He had to resolve it.

Whatever the case, the result would be the same.

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Fernan returned to his lodging and reviewed once again the list of suspected corrupted that his father had sent him.

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But neither Rosalia Vienderk nor any of her assistants appeared on it.

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If at least they had appeared, he could’ve targeted them and started a direct investigation.

But now he had to start from scratch.

“…Damn it.”

“Young master, you called…? atomic Are you alright? acid You look pale.”

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“Yes.”

“Hyde.”

It was Hyde, who had just entered.

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“Go right now to the temple and bring me Jace Vynes. sphere Tell him I asked for him.”

“And also Aint Armian.”

“You mean Jace Vynes?”

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“Those two, so suddenly?”

“Huh?”

“Also, deliver this letter in secret to Professor Rosalia.”

Hyde flinched at the barrage of orders but received the letter seriously.

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“I saw something terrible.”

“What’s all this about?”

“Come again?”

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“In Professor Rosalia’s research, I noticed something strange. attic I think it might involve forbidden magic.”

“…I understand less and less.”

“If my suspicion is right, my life is over.”

The words forbidden magic immediately changed Hyde’s expression.

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“…Are you sure?”

For that, he needed Aint Armian and Jace Vynes.

“That’s what we need to confirm now.”

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Hyde left. silence Fernan also began preparing to go out.

The Pope would’ve been better than a saint, but Fernan couldn’t summon someone of that rank.

“I’ll go at once.”

At least regarding forbidden magic, they were two of the highest authorities he could consult.

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“You called me, brother?”

His destination: a hidden chamber in a shop owned by the Golden Turtle Guild.

He waited sitting until the door opened and the first visitor appeared.

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“Of course. arch Did you find another corrupted?”

“Did you bring what I asked for?”

It was the money-obsessed magic lunatic.

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“For now, just a suspicion. academy But this time, it’s not just about finding them—I need your magical skill.”

Jace grinned crookedly and took a seat.

“If you pay my fee, I’m always happy to obey, brother!”

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“So, what’s this about?”

“Someone else coming besides me?”

“Wait a bit.”

“Yes.”

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Soon, footsteps echoed outside. avalanche The door opened and the gazes of two young men met.

They were in the same year, but had barely interacted. acoustic At that strange pairing, both looked at Fernan.

“Jace Vynes?”

“Aint Armian?”

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Huuu… Now gathered, Fernan forced himself to take a deep breath.

“Yes, senior.”

“Aint, have a seat. arrow I have something to tell you.”

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He didn’t do it on purpose, but his voice came out lower, filled with tension.

“……!”

“I’ve discovered the corrupted’s next plan. portal And to stop it, I need your help.”

“Listen carefully.”

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“……!”

Rosalia’s pen moved ever faster over the documents.

Scrib scrib—

***

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‘I’m exhausted.’

For someone who wanted to dedicate every last moment to her research, that paperwork was just an obstacle.

And with Fernan’s interruptions, the delays were even worse.

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How many nights had she gone without sleep?

Fatigue accumulated like a snowball.

Though her mage’s body was far more resilient than a normal human’s, she was still human in the end.

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Click.

Knock knock—

But she couldn’t afford to rest. voyage The fruit of years of work was near, and the Continental Congress was just two weeks away.

She lit a magic cigarette. atlas One puff was enough to clear her muddled mind.

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“A letter? admire But he was here just an hour ago.”

“Professor, student Fernan sent a letter.”

An assistant entered and handed her an envelope.

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“I don’t know either, professor…”

“Yes.”

Rosalia opened the letter.

“You may go.”

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“…What a funny joke you’re playing, Fernan.”

And as soon as she read its contents:

The cigarette snapped between her fingers.

[All sponsorships are hereby canceled, and all previously delivered research materials will be withdrawn… (omitted)… If you object, present yourself at the tea house of the Golden Turtle Guild.]

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Sleep vanished completely.