The Academy’s Barbarian

Chapter 107.2 - Friendly Mock Battle (3)

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As the full-scale battle began.

Unlike the fierce fighting on the front lines, there was a place that was unusually peaceful.

"I'm bored."

The base of the Arsene camp.

Ulan, who was in charge of the defense here, yawned with a bored expression on his face. It was understandable. Unlike the battlefield, this place was really boring.

'The only good thing is…….'

He could still see the battlefield from here.

To be exact, only the surrounding area of the representatives, Iris Seniore and Camilla Tanasia, was played back as a video.

If he didn't even have this, he might have fallen asleep from boredom.

While silently watching the battlefield, suddenly, Ulan's gaze turned to the other side, "Aren't you going to watch?"

"......."

There was a young man with a sturdy build; his auburn hair was tied back, and he didn't even respond to Ulan's question.

The man's name was Cliff Anton.

He was the president of the Arsene Student Council and an intermediate-level mage who could handle the attributes of wind, earth, and darkness; he was also a master of defensive magic.

That was why he was assigned to the base.

'The only problem is.......'

In all the time since he'd been assigned to the base, he hadn't spoken to Cliff once; he had never even made eye contact with him. It was a blatant disregard.

So Ulan didn't bother to speak to him anymore.

Similarly disinterested, he turned his gaze back to the battlefield view on the screen.

'The attack force has split into two.'

There were six members in the Arsene attack force.

The first team consisted of the representative Iris, Ibella, and a hunter. The second team consisted of a warrior, a magician, and a hunter.

After a while, the battle began.

Iris, who saw the magic soldiers of Eloden, charged forward with her spear, and Ulan immediately saw her skill.

'The skills of an advanced-level knight.'

Similar to the Himmel Deorg he had fought earlier. As he watched Iris's spearmanship for a moment, a fierce sword strike rained down through the gap she had created.

Pa-ba-ba-bak!

The blade that stabbed at the vital points — it was Ibella's attack.

As an advanced-level knight, she was just as active as Iris.

And as a result…

―Kugh!

…a short scream was heard from the video.

A member of Eloden's attack force had collapsed after being hit by a strong blow. Ibella didn't miss this and broke the mana bead in her possession.

Kwa-dak! Peok!

With the vivid sound of the bead breaking, the opponent immediately fell to his knees.

A short message was then sent to the top of the screen.

[Londerina Crepito: Dead]

[Eloden Remaining Forces: 11]

The first casualty.

Meanwhile, Iris had taken out all the magic soldiers that Londerina was leading. At this, Eloden's attack force decided to retreat without hesitation.

―Don't let them go and follow them!

The first to move was Ibella.

She wasn't satisfied with her first performance and kicked the ground. Then, she stabbed the retreating enemy's gaps with terrifying accuracy.

―Go ahead! I'll take care of this.

Realizing that he couldn't escape, a boy volunteered to stay on the battlefield. He held up his shield and fought fiercely against Ibella , but he soon fell after Iris joined the battle.

[Wilbur Betiman: Dead]

[Eloden Remaining Forces: 10]

The attack force that killed two in an instant; it was a clear preemptive strike.

Ibella looked back at Iris with a faint smile. Soon, the order came down.

―It's dangerous to go in any further here. Let's wait and see how things develop before we move.

If they rushed in, they might be counterattacked by the retreating attack force and the defense force.

Iris tried to move while calmly checking Eloden's formation; considering rejoining Team 2 if necessary.

However, at that moment…

…there was a casualty on Arsene's side.

[Mond Parcheka: Dead]

[Arsene's Remaining Forces: 11]

An intermediate-level mage who manipulated fire and water.

Iris sighed at the news of the death of the 3rd year student belonging to the Student Council; but the upheaval was not yet over.

[Yuria Petron: Dead]

[Miffy Amarinno: Dead]

[Arsene's Remaining Forces: 9]

Two more casualties.

Iris and Ibella's eyes widened.

And with good reason.

Because the three who just died were all members of the 2nd attack team. In other words, the notification that was just displayed was the news that the 2nd team had been wiped out.

—What the hell.......

Her eyes widened in agitation; the 2nd team was not weak.

Each and every one of them was a powerhouse who had reached the level of an intermediate knight or intermediate mage. Moreover, since they were all members of the Student Council, their teamwork must have been good as well.

And yet, they were wiped out so quickly? Who were they up against?

As Iris's eyes flickered with doubt, Ulan's eyebrows furrowed as he watched the footage.

"That's......."

His bright red eyes lit up.

As if he had discovered something special.

And then, in that moment.

—......!

Ibella's expression also changed on the other side of the screen.

It seemed that she had discovered something, just like Ulan. Then, with a cry of urgency, she turned her body completely around.

—Senior!

Ibella leaped forward like an arrow.

She thrust her sword at Iris with a lunge.

The sudden attack caught Iris off guard, but she didn't parry. This was because she realized that there was no killing intent in Ibella's sword.

And it was for the best.

A flash of light flew from behind the bushes.

A blade aimed for the nape of Iris's neck, but it was canceled out by Ibella's sword.

Clang!

Iris, having narrowly avoided the ambush, quickly stepped back, her eyes widening as she realized the identity of her attacker.

―Y, you are...!

―Hey, this is quite unexpected.

A familiar voice rang out along with a surprised exclamation. A young man with ultramarine hair, armed with a hazmat suit, a wooden shield, and a wooden sword.

He grinned at Ibella.

—I never thought you'd recognize an ambush.

The strongest force of the Eloden camp; it was none other than Ian Marcus, the Paladin.

Iris couldn't help but exclaim with a surprised look on her face at the appearance of an unexpected person.

—How are you here?!

—I switched shifts. I couldn't stand being at the base all the time.

Ian replied with a smirk.

However, it was not the answer Iris wanted.

―That's not what I'm asking...!

―Haha, I know. You're wondering how I got here so quickly, right?

It was about three kilometers from Eloden's base to here. Even if he ran fast, it would take him at least ten minutes. Ian, on the other hand, appeared here only a few dozen seconds after the time to change the base's defenders arrived.

A physically impossible speed.

That's when Ian revealed his reason.

—It's simple. It's because of my senior.

—Yes? If you're talking about senior..."

—It's me.

—La, Laurea?!

Ibella exclaimed in surprise.

The next Saintess, Laurea.

Ulan narrowed his eyes at her image reflected on the screen. Laurea's presence explained why Ian could arrive on the battlefield so quickly.

‘The Bridge of Light.’

One of the unique prayers of the Saintess Laurea. A sacred spell that allows you to travel anywhere that sunlight, starlight, or moonlight touches. It was an ability that was no different from teleportation.

'So that's why he chose the plains?'

The valley has more shade than sun. So if the valley was a difficult terrain to use the Bridge of Light on, the plains were the opposite. Except for the central forest, it was all sunny.

'So that's why he was initially assigned to the base….'

It must have been to catch them off guard. If Ian had been assigned to the attack or defense force from the beginning, Iris would not have been so aggressive.

Meanwhile, Iris and Ibella also had shocked expressions on their faces. Only then did they realize that everything was part of Ian's plan. However, they were not to blame. After all, it was only natural that they would be caught off guard, not knowing about the existence of the sacred spell, the Bridge of Light.

A tense silence hung in the air as Iris and Ibella whispered to each other. Ulan strained to hear their words, but they were too soft to make out.

After a few moments, Iris stepped back, and Ibella and another attacker faced off against Ian.

—Are you ready?

Ian asked with a playful smile. He tilted his body to the side, his shield held in front of him. He twirled his wooden sword and grinned.

—Then, please.

With eyes shining with fighting spirit, Ibella also didn't back down and gripped her sword tighter.

The two former comrades faced each other, their weapons drawn. He felt a shiver of excitement run down his spine. As he watched the Sword Maiden and the Paladin warrior face off, he couldn't help but smile.

SLASH!

Ibella's wooden sword sliced through the air and it was a signal —the beginning of the battle.

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