211 – Pat and Matt (1)
After Porori was attacked by a hunter, I called Rod and Luna and explained the situation.
Ellie was also included here, and since she was the owner(?) Of Porori, she needed to know the extent of the situation.
“He’s a blue devil and completely stealthy… So he’s quite dangerous.”
“You said before that the devil can’t detect his presence, right? Then isn’t he very dangerous?”
After hearing the explanation, Luna expressed her opinion in a serious voice.
What she said is absolutely correct: hunters are the most dangerous among assassins.
Due to its unique nature as a devil, it is virtually impossible to detect its presence, and complete hiding is also possible.
It means that if you put your mind to it, you can assassinate everyone, including the emperor.
“It’s dangerous. But that’s why you won’t be able to come forward easily.”
“What does that mean?”
“The technique of hiding itself is a magic that requires a high level of concentration. Moreover, rather than disappearing from existence, it is easy to be easily affected by detection magic.”
Rod is right. At first glance, the hunter’s abilities may seem like a scam.
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However, detection magic has a weakness: it is helpless. Unless the magic is neutralized, it is always detected.
Also, it’s not like there are no countermeasures, like I temporarily sprinkled blood. Defense is quite possible.
“If he has that much power, he’ll save it until the very end. If he loses that power, it’ll be a huge loss. However, with that level of hiding ability, it’s clear that he’s lived for quite a long time.”
“Shouldn’t we be on guard?”
“It is impossible for demons to approach the Academy because it exists as a monument. The best route would be to the outskirts of the forest.”
The Academy is safe from demons thanks to the presence of the monument.
I don’t know the exact principle, but when the Academy collapsed, the monument was first neutralized.
After that, hell began. For now, you will be safe from demons until that day comes.
“Does the monument keep the devil out?”
“I’m not sure because it’s been so long, but they say it blocks lifeless beings. So it can block not only demons but also undead.”
“······?”
It was when Rod was answering Ellie’s question. Luna blinked her eyes as if she felt something was strange.
And then, looking at me, it is a face that has doubts about me.
‘Why are you looking at me?’
Do you really think I have something to do with the devil? What on earth are you looking at?
Or, you may have had doubts after seeing the bloodless greatsword being lifted safely.
You must have read the description of the Bloody Greatsword with emotion, so you must have vaguely noticed my unique constitution.
‘But he’s not the devil.’
The heart beats normally and the color is clear.
Although they are caught because their skin is unusually white or their eyes are bright red, they are no better than devils.
It’s just an appearance that can be found anywhere. Moreover, it is steadily accumulating divine power.
“For the time being, Ratatosk will have to stay in Elijane’s dormitory. It will be dangerous if he stays in the forest and is attacked by the devil again.”
“Yes, I will.”
“Shivar, you should not enter the forest if possible.”
“······Yes.”
I answered a beat late. Visiting the forest is a must, even just to dig up medicinal herbs.
Of course, we will have to make thorough preparations to prepare for a surprise attack. Just because you’re a hunter doesn’t mean you’re perfect.
What is more dangerous is the higher-ups. A devil who, like Lord, has sodomy but is leading the collapse of the Academy.
I wanted to gather information about him somehow, but the opportunity rarely came up.
‘Should we lure the hunter to the station…’
Or you could just secretly tell Luna. She knew some of my secrets.
Afterwards, we talked about various things and then dispersed.
“Shivar.”
“Huh?”
“You climbed the monument with your bare hands before, right?”
And Luna asked me. This is one of the misdeeds I committed as soon as I entered the academy.
It was quite difficult to climb up without any mana. I remembered that I was scolded by Rod as well.
“Yes. But why?”
“Um…No.”
Luna seemed to think about it for a moment and then passed it on. If it’s bland, it’s a bland response.
I just tilted my head and let it go. But my mind was filled with monuments.
‘If I climb now, will my faith be full?’
I felt tempted for a moment.
“If you do that again, I will cut down the monument myself so you will know.”
“··· ···”
Rod spoke firmly and put it aside.
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After an eventful weekend, weekdays have come again.
This means that you must take academy classes. Even though the class itself is useful, it is common to skip it.
Anyway, even if you listen to it, it will all be swept away as soon as you start practicing. Other students probably feel the same way as me.
“Cryptography is one of the most important studies. It is essential to learn it, especially since you will soon become a talent that the country will be watching.”
Godin, the narrow-eyed wizard, is giving a lecture diligently. I don’t know about anyone else, but I listened to Godin’s class diligently.
Otherwise, you may not be able to obtain the magic you will obtain later. Now that I think about it, I’m curious how the collaboration with Jane went.
I thought I would have to visit Jane soon to check on my progress and also check Godin’s magic.
“There are various languages in the world, and there are also codes tailored to those languages. You can also mix some kind of code with magic. If you do that, you can throw your opponent into great confusion.”
This is information and content that you should listen to very carefully. In order for wizards to rise to the top, they must be proficient in cryptography.
Wizards who fight directly on the front lines are secret and naval, and response is important, but not the wizards in the rear.
In this world, language is magic. Therefore, if you do not set a password, security can be easily breached.
‘Was the barrier or formation like that?’
It’s closer to math than language, but let’s move on. In any case, the need to use a specific language remains the same.
In any case, as magic develops, cryptography naturally develops along with it.
Accordingly, the ability of a person to decipher is also important. In Soul World, it was treated as a kind of ‘puzzle’.
‘My head really hurt from solving the puzzle.’
It might have been better if it had been a riddle, but it was so difficult that it gave me a headache.
Should we call it a neungji issue? Even if you could solve it, it was meaningless if you didn’t know the language of the country.
For this reason, the future would be easier if people had diverse backgrounds. In particular, in the East, the language structure itself is different, so one person is essential.
“However, the most important use of passwords is, of course, in communication. Even if you overhear a communication, if the passwords are mixed in, it takes a lot of time to interpret them. Passwords are essential even to save time.”
“Professor. So it doesn’t matter if I don’t know the other person’s language?”
“That’s not true. The password is based on the language of the country. It will have to be decrypted and interpreted.”
Deciphering a code means obtaining information. And information has priceless value.
In order to obtain a single piece of information, you have to collect clues scattered all over the place, but what about passwords?
If you just decode it, you can swallow up all the information. This means that the entire situation of the war can be turned around.
‘It depends on how you use it.’
Of course, this only increases the probability, and does not mean that you can unconditionally gain a benefit.
You may have missed the timing because it was too late to decipher it, or you may be so incompetent that you are harmed even if you know it.
But even if you don’t know what to do, just knowing the information is a huge profit.
“This is the end of today’s class. However, there will be practice this Friday. It will be practice using the password taught today.”
“Practice?”
“Is it training again?”
Students groaned when they heard that there would be practical training. Because it was obvious that I would swallow it.
Until now, there were many cases where we struggled no matter what we did, but not anymore. First of all, they started by putting me at the top.
It’s not that I don’t understand, but I’m so helpless. I felt a little sorry, so I just kept my mouth shut.
“Teams are divided into two teams, and the theme is conquest. The rules are also very simple. Out of a total of 10 conquests, who can control more conquests?”
“The team with Mana Sivar will win.”
After hearing the explanation, Kara chuckled and muttered. She says it’s half true, even if it’s embarrassing.
Intellect is meaningless in the face of overwhelming force. This is the reality I have shown so far.
“Have the professors also given up?”
“Well? First, let’s listen to the rules. I hope we can be on the same team. We have never been on the same team until now.”
Kara grunted and voiced her displeasure. Come to think of it, she has never been on the same team as Kara until now.
It is said to be for balance, but it feels like it is being discriminated against. I also want to be on her team as much as possible.
“It may be unfortunate, but Kara, please bear with it. There is nothing you can do to maintain balance, right?”
“You’re saying you end up on the same team every time, right? I’m jealous, I’m jealous.”
“Heh.”
On the other hand, Grace was a team every time. This applies not only to exams but also to practical training.
I wondered if I was lucky or if the professors guessed it on purpose.
They have even started living together and plan to become a team no matter what.
“In this exercise, the battle of numbers, or brains, is more important than force. The time until complete domination varies depending on the number of people.”
“Hmm?”
“To put it simply, it takes a long time for one person to dominate, and the more people there are, the less time it takes to occupy. It’s a kind of game-changing.”
But after hearing the rules Godin brought up, my thoughts changed a little. This was similar to not only me but also other students.
Seeing everyone whispering and sharing their opinions, they must have felt like it was worth doing. In fact, in this exercise, occupation is more important than force.
“Also, the distance between the command center and the occupied area is quite long. Therefore, the importance of communication is bound to be maximized, and the same goes for passwords.”
“··· ···”
The more I listened, the more I tilted my head. In that case, it is disadvantageous to travel alone.
Even if I occupy it alone, the moment I leave, the other team will take over.
However, it is difficult to plant it in one place like Jibakryeong. The front is a front, but the command’s strategy is more important.
‘The professors really used their brains.’
During the last final exam, it was treated like a siege weapon, and it looks like they have managed to balance it somehow.
Furthermore, my team had a huge advantage in the final exam, even if it wasn’t me. It all ended when those idiots spread out and slept.
More than anything, it is interesting that the future I know is constantly changing thanks to my existence. What kind of rules will follow next?
“I will not give the password arbitrarily, but the team will agree and create it ourselves. We are planning to rent some time on Thursday afternoon. Now, we will announce the team.”
I focused on Godin’s words about announcing the team. One way or another, the team is important.
Strategy is a strategy, but it is meaningless if the weapons used to implement that strategy are poor.
Of course, it is obvious who we will be on the same team with. You can probably tell by looking at Kara’s sullen expression and Grace’s confident expression.
However, Godin’s statement that no one knows what’s going on in the world gave us a fresh shock.
“Team 1. Karas, Luna Estel, Sivar, Kara Mayer Hectorsdottir, Grace Aria del Verce…(Omitted).”
“What?”
“That’s a team?”
“Are you kidding? This is ridiculous!!”
It wasn’t just any Avengers thing, it was a complete destruction of balance. The students also shouted, as if they thought this was wrong.
This was a completely unexpected result, so even Kara looked bewildered. Is this correct? The expression you want.
Still, the corner of his mouth twitches a little, showing that he is quite happy to be on the same team as me.
“······No matter what, wouldn’t it be meaningless if it were like this?”
“That’s right. I think it’s too harsh…”
People who were on the same team also expressed doubts. What on earth were the professors thinking when they formed a team like this?
Godin also seemed to have responded to this expectation, maintaining a sly smile despite the strong backlash. It’s a face that says everything is on your mind.
“Okay, now. Calm down. As I said before, this is more about head-to-head combat. Moreover, if you don’t follow the command’s orders, your strategy may go awry. Collaboration is the most important.”
“What is collaboration? There’s a tiger among the flock of sheep.”
Antonio grumbled from behind. There is no analogy as perfect as that.
But as I said before, no one knows what’s going on in the world.
“Oh, I forgot something.”
Godin clapped his hands as if he had forgotten something, drawing attention.
Soon, he glanced at me and opened his mouth while maintaining a sly smile.
“Please note that the use of official language characters is prohibited in this exercise.”
“······?”
“Please understand that this division is also divided by country.”
Det?
It was when I heard that rule and blinked.
“······I’m the only one who knows our language…?”
There is another person in a similar situation to me.