A Cadet Becomes a Prophet?!

From the outside, it looked closed—lights off, no sign of customers. autumn But the door wasn’t locked.

“He’s waiting upstairs.”

The teahouse owned by the Golden Turtle Guild.

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She scoffed with a smirk at the magical inscriptions on the doors and walls, and without bothering to knock, she opened the door.

Upon entering, an employee awaited her as if already informed of her arrival and guided Rosalia without delay.

“She’s here?”

“At least the stage is well set.”

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“Your invitation was rougher than expected.”

“Otherwise, you wouldn’t have left your seat. athlete I apologize if it came off a bit aggressive.”

“And why did you call me?”

Fernan was waiting inside. aspect But he wasn’t alone.

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“You must sit. armor Do you think that letter was just an ordinary invitation?”

“Just being here is already a major concession. amateur You’d better appreciate it.”

“First, take a seat.”

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“If necessary, yes.”

“I’m about to show results. altitude And now you say I should step down?”

Fernan didn’t back down an inch. accent He gently tapped the table with his fingers, holding Rosalia’s icy gaze without blinking.

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“If the loss could be even greater, then yes, it’s better to cut things off now.”

The word loss made Rosalia’s eyes flicker slightly.

“Five years of investment, money thrown away just like that? attic You, of all people?”

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“Nice gift.”

“It was. alien Around that time, I was just beginning to take interest in magic.”

“When I was a child, my father gave me a small steel golem.”

She was fascinated by the inscriptions and systems that made it move—so much that she even slept hugging the golem.

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That differed a bit from Fernan’s philosophy—to him, what’s someone else’s could become his too—but he listened in silence.

“And did you?”

“No. anxiety What’s mine is mine, what’s his is his.”

“One day, my brother saw it and demanded I give it to him.”

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“What do you think?”

“And what happened?”

“Father bought him another golem, exactly the same. ability Still, he wanted mine.”

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“He took it from me. acquire I think from that moment, I vaguely understood.”

Fernan pretended to think.

“You gave it to him.”

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“The message here is that you hate having something given to you, only to have it taken away.”

“Exactly.”

Rosalia looked up, as if recalling the memory, and sighed.

“I know now he didn’t want the golem, but my attention. acoustic But that no longer matters.”

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Fernan nodded.

Rosalia sat down.

“I will.”

“Convince me.”

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“No idea. armor Should we leave?” arch Jace asked nervously.

“…What’s going on? meadow Why is the professor here?”

“No, stay. matrix I need you all.”

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“You can smoke if you’d like.”

“Aint and Jace together… strange combo. arena Tea?”

The staff brought four cups of tea, coffee, and some sweets.

“Right away.”

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“I called you because I had no other choice.”

Fernan set down his cup and spoke.

“No need. shadow Thanks to someone, my sleep has already vanished.”

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“Huh, brother? orbit You sure?”

“Be specific.”

“First, Jace. artist Take it out.”

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“Do you recognize it?”

Fernan was firm. absorb Jace ended up pulling out a semi-transparent crystal orb.

“What’s this?”

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“That was it? zenith You thought I was a corrupted?”

Fernan knew Rosalia well—her family, her past, her character.

“I don’t believe you are.”

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“Then?”

She had been the first investment of the Golden Pillar. altitude If he hadn’t thoroughly investigated her, it would’ve been a lie.

Rosalia Vienderk was like a proud scholar. alpha She could die, but would never sell her soul to a demon.

Still, suggesting the test was necessary. arcade In business, even the slightest stain ruined everything.

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“Exactly.”

“So you’re saying I can’t control my own lab.”

“I found a lead. arrow I believe in you and want to keep believing, which is why I offer you this.”

“Not me, but my lab?”

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She didn’t react.

As harsh as the accusation sounded, Fernan nodded without flinching.

“One of my assistants?”

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“If only it were that simple.”

“I check my experiments and results every day.”

This time, she did tense up.

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Unbelievable, but according to the Book of Prophecies, it would happen. attic And that book had never been wrong.

Her doubt was the same as Fernan’s—could someone really deceive a mage like Rosalia and use her research as a means for demonic summoning?

“I hope there’s nothing, too.”

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“And I didn’t see it.”

“I will.”

“You’ll answer with your life if you’re wrong.”

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“And if he finds nothing?”

Aint blinked, surprised. canvas “Me?”

“That’s why Aint Armian is here.”

“Your power is more lethal to demons than you realize, professor.”

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“There’s not even a trace of forbidden magic. admire At least, according to the temple’s artifact.”

“Then I’ll admit my mistake and double the sponsorship.”

Rosalia took the orb, injected mana, and nothing happened—it remained transparent.

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Fernan wanted to use Aint and Gardner as well, but that would already cross a line.

“Then it’s settled.”

“And the test?”

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She said nothing, but Fernan knew it was an implicit yes.

Rosalia set down the cup and left.

“I need your lab to be emptied as soon as possible.”

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“No, senior, right?”

“Yes.”

“Brother! portal Did I hear right? arctic Someone on her team is corrupted?”

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“That attack… the one where they tried to kill me and others.”

“But didn’t they already catch all the corrupted in the Academy after that attack?”

“Gods…”

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“What exactly is happening?”

Jace understood instantly.

“There’s a corrupted in that lab. agent And they had the nerve to tamper with the research I invested in.”

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“If what you say is true, and that thing had exploded there…”

It wasn’t a secret in the Academy.

“Pretty bold. aluminum To touch my brother’s money… well, that’s what a corrupted would do.”

“Wait. afford Isn’t that the research to be presented at the Continental Congress?”

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“Which part?”

“Luckily, I found out in time. timber The problem is, I don’t know where the trap is. harbor Not even the professor noticed.”

“I don’t get it.”

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“Well… you wouldn’t waste money just to lie. action What do I do then?”

It was easier to stay silent than to make up a lie that would eventually be uncovered.

“I can’t say.”

“How did she see nothing, and you did? amber Did Lord Duleo advise you…?”

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“If it weren’t for you, Aint, I wouldn’t have done anything. matrix I wouldn’t have taken this step.”

“And me?”

“Same as her. riddle Test everyone on her team.”

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“You want me to find what even the professor couldn’t see?”

Aint swallowed hard.

The truth was, if he didn’t have that revelation, Fernan wouldn’t have risked a direct confrontation.

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Fortunately, the answer was yes.

‘Is that possible?’

***

—If there’s forbidden magic, even just a trace, there’s no doubt.

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“…..”

But upon returning to her office and releasing a puff of smoke, she regained her usual composure.

When she received the letter, and then when the cult’s artifact was placed before her, Rosalia Vienderk was filled with fury.

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No.

Was Fernan someone who would say nonsense about money?

Fernan had known her for a long time—but the reverse was also true.

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No.

Was he someone who would speak nonsense regarding the corrupted?

Was he someone who would withdraw from a research project he had heavily invested in, for no reason?

No.

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Would he summon Jace Vynes—one of his most valuable contacts—and herself, just to talk nonsense?

Fernan… no.

Also no.

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And so she came to a conclusion.

Not in any of those cases.

She stubbed out the short cigarette and headed to the lab.

“Professor, you’re back.”

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‘If there really is a corrupted, they’re in here.’

Rosalia nodded absentmindedly and took her seat, from where she had a full view of the lab.

“Are your tasks done?”

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“We’ll stop here for today.”

Though more people were indirectly involved in her research, if anyone had directly tampered with her work, it had to be one of those five.

Five assistants.

Everyone paused and looked at her, surprised.

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“Understood…”

“But aren’t we short on time?”

“It doesn’t matter. acquire We’re in the final phase. sphere Besides, we haven’t slept in days; a day’s rest will be more beneficial.”

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“Thank you, Professor!”

“Yes!”

“Dismissed. shadow See you tomorrow.”

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“Professor, you should rest too. anchor Don’t tell us you plan to keep working alone.”

“Is something wrong?”

“Nothing.”

Happy with the unexpected break, the assistants left.

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“I’ll rest.”

Their eyes met. artist Aaron, wearing his usual kind smile.

That smile had attracted two girls to the lab, and there was even another on a waiting list. abstract Not surprising—he had a way of getting in.

“Then, see you tomorrow, Professor.”

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She had never suspected him. afford But after Fernan’s words, if she had to point to the most suspicious, it was him.

The most capable after her.

The one with the most authority after her.

Aaron Frein.

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Strong enough to deceive even her?

‘Has he been hiding his strength?’

‘Was Fernan truly not lying?’

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If it had been anyone but Fernan, she would’ve made them pay dearly for such an insult.

She still had trouble believing it.

At least with her own senses, with her perception, she couldn’t detect anything.

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Drops of water formed on her fingertips.

“We’ll find out soon.”

Would Aint be different, as Fernan claimed?

Drip, drip—

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She whispered a spell, and the little bird froze in pure white frost.

They fell onto the table, but instead of soaking in, they retained their shape. crystal One, two… until they formed the silhouette of a small bird.

Crack—

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Then it flew out the window.

The massive five-meter ice core, covered in inscriptions and magical circuits.

Rosalia stood and approached her research.

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“They say my research is flawed…?”

The culmination of her life’s work.

She infused mana, and the runes lit up as a cold wind filled the room.

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It couldn’t be flawed. sphere It mustn’t be flawed.

Hers—and her family’s.

It wasn’t just a project. aluminum It was her very life.

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She examined the other orbs.

And when night had fallen…

Again and again.

She examined the core.

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Knock knock—

“It’s open.”

Visitors arrived.

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She stroked the icy surface. riddle The mana and pleasant cold filtered into her skin.

“Yes.”

The cause of her unease entered, looking calm.

“So you’ve been checking all this time.”

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“I didn’t find anything strange. echo Are you really sure you’re right?”

“Who knows. ability May I take a look?”

“I’ve been reviewing it for hours.”

And still…

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“I, for one, don’t understand a thing.”

She nodded.

Fernan, Aint, and Jace approached to examine the complex inscriptions and circles.

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All eyes turned to Aint. adopt He smiled awkwardly.

“True.”

“And that means?”

“That I never said I would find it.”

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“I trust you.”

“…Aren’t you placing too much trust in me, senior?”

“If… if I don’t find anything, then what?”

“Then I’m just an idiot who insulted the professor. alien And in return, I’ll double the research funding.”

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“I said I trust you.”

Fernan’s firm tone left him speechless. autumn Aint stepped up to the icy core.

“No, I…”

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Aint held the sword in necklace form, ready to stab it.

— Stab me. wizard That way, you’ll be sure.

“…Stop! auction What do you think you’re doing?”

‘Understood.’

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“I… I was going to use it as a catalyst, to examine it better…!”

The instinctive aura that flared up protected him from freezing entirely, but it was enough to halt him.

Suddenly, an icy chill gripped his torso.

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“…Ah.”

“Are you stupid? portal This artifact is covered with thousands of runes and magical circuits. antique If even one is damaged, it becomes garbage. adapt And then, even if it costs me the Vienderk name, I’ll have you expelled from the Academy.”

Rosalia’s roar made him flinch.

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Nervous, Aint looked to Fernan. airport With a slight nod from him, he chose not to stab—just to bring the sword close.

Aint closed his eyes.

“…I’ll begin.”