208 – Cudalin
Two assassins with eight layers of light.
Their beams of light were distinctly different from those of Ceylon or the right arm.
If only Ceylon and the light on his right arm were like a well-maintained sword.
Their beams of light were like magic swords covered in blood.
Ledar realized at once through the difference.
They are the ghostly Harasin.
That position is probably eight arms.
The two arms move together.
It was very unusual.
Each of the eight arms of Harasin symbolized one sect.
They were different in their methods, inclinations, ideologies, everything.
That’s why we were completely separated from each other.
So the number of cases where they move together is two.
In carrying out a certain plan, the two factions completely agreed.
Either the being that can’t even go against eight arms ordered it to do so.
Whatever it was, it was an emergency.
It was an emergency.
Now it felt like a good thing for Ledar.
‘What the hell is that… ‘
A man with two eight arms on his sides like an escort- no, like a servant.
Maybe a woman.
She was a person with a neutral beauty that could be considered either way.
Redar’s attention was focused on her.
Are you distracted by that beauty?
How nice it would have been if that was the reason.
‘I can’t see… ?’
Ledar couldn’t see the ray of her light.
It was the incompetent who were widespread in the world.
Throughout Redar’s life, there were countless numbers of people who did not have the ray of light she had seen.
Right now, most of the people I encountered while walking on the streets of Arien were people who did not have a ray of light.
By the way.
The case was somewhat different for her.
She couldn’t see her beam of light, it wasn’t because she was incompetent.
Because she hid her own beam of light.
Hiding her beams of light from her own eyes.
That was different from simply climbing to the level of a master and freely capturing one’s power.
All through Ledar’s life.
Only one person was able to do that.
Ceylon.
Ledar remembered what he looked like when he hid his power.
‘… No.’
Then a clear difference is found between the two.
If Ceylon’s way of hiding her power is to put it in her pocket and hide it without a trace.
Her method was to cover the eyes of others.
It may be an expression that is rude to Ceylon.
If Ceylon deceives the eyes of others with subtle tricks.
She overshadowed others with overwhelming power.
Ledar kept her gaze fixed on her, expanding her field of vision to survey her surroundings.
“… !”
In one instant, I saw an image of thousands of pairs of arms covering people’s eyes and ears.
How should I describe the form of that ominous power?
‘The power of negation… ‘
Everyone in this area had their senses denied.
Just like fire burns things around with just its presence.
She was denying the things around her just by her existence.
It’s dangerous.
Ledar’s instinct furiously warned him.
She-
That thing is more dangerous than anything I’ve ever seen in my life.
I have to run away.
“You are omnipotent.”
Just like that, Redar was about to follow the advice of his instincts.
She talked to Ledar.
Ledar felt the pressure as if he was being held by dozens of pairs of arms.
“You managed to see through that and face me. Almighty eyes. I see. It’s not like it got such a grandiose name for nothing. It’s a pretty useful power, isn’t it?”
She has silver on the outside and black hair on the inside.
Silver eyes as cloudy as mercury.
Contrary to her mysterious appearance, her atmosphere was light and arrogant.
“By the way, that’s kind of unpleasant. A kid like you can see through my power.”
“… “
Ledar didn’t say anything.
An unholy force was restraining his actions.
It was as if her innumerable arms were caught in a tangled web.
“Hmm… “
She stroked her chin and looked Redar in the eye.
She then puts her hand in Redar’s eyes and she smiles mischievously.
“I think I’ll pull it out.”
“Cudalin-sama.”
Then she stood with eight arms beside her-
A tired-looking woman opened her mouth.
“What do you plan to do?”
Then the eight-armed line on the other side of her-
The mean-looking man continued.
“Do you want to remove it?”
“I also want to pluck out those cheeky eyes… “
Called Ku Darlin, she made a bloody noise with a lively tone, and then she shook her head.
“That’s not what we came here for. Nerds guys. Those scoundrels are our target. If we openly mess with him and stir up the Great Council, our plans may go awry. More than anything-“
Cudalin approached Ledar.
She raised her finger and she tapped his pupil-cornea.
“It’s not yet ripe. It’s such a waste to catch and eat the cubs of the red lions like this now. So- let’s release him this time.”
Kudarin was putting a huge black jewel on her hand before she knew it.
“Because if you want to slaughter, you can do it anytime. There’s no need to be in a hurry.”
It looked like the eye of something, and it resonated with the power of Cudalin.
Black light.
The contradictory colors spilled out of the jewel, engulfing Ledar.
After a while.
“… What?”
Ledar was staring blankly at the front.
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There were just passers-by on the street.
“…”
Ledar rolled his eyes here and there.
“What was I doing… “
I must have missed something important.
What. No big deal.
It must be light forgetfulness.
Ledar shook off his puzzled feeling and resumed his steps.
***
Sureuk.
Sureuk.
Only the rustling of papers flowed regularly in the place where there was silence.
“… “
I sat down on the sofa and watched the maid who was sorting through my papers.
“Do you have something to say?”
Maid. While Yena was sorting through the paperwork, she answered without even looking at me.
“Let me tell you… There is once.”
“If so, please tell me.”
Sureuk.
Sureuk.
A hand that doesn’t stop even once while talking.
‘Geography is multitasking…! Is this the pro vibe?’
Wait, I want to admire the tremendous efficiency that could be several times my own.
“How the hell did Yena-san become my temporary secretary?”
I brought up memories of the days I stayed at the Rebringer Mansion before entering the academy.
Jena, the handmaid of the Lebringer Mansion.
I remember that her gaze at me was just like, “What?”
She didn’t want to mess with the friend her child brought with her, but it wasn’t that bad-
The gaze when looking at such a person.
If I were to quantify the degree of liking, would it be a level closer to negative in a very subtle way from neutral?
For example, when I heard the news that ‘new instructor Ceylon is falling behind because of paperwork!’ She snorted.
It is not a relationship that will come running to help in a month.
“Let me give you a more formal answer. Or shall I tell you the truth?”
“Can I hear both?”
“There is nothing impossible.”
As Jenna went through her paperwork, she started talking without looking at me.
“Ah. She has just been appointed as a Ceylon instructor whose reputation goes beyond Arien and spreads throughout the continent. She heard that the instructor was slowing down the class due to her miscellaneous work. Instructor’s class is the light and salt that not only the academy cadets but also the people of the continent look forward to. Is such a class delayed? It’s a continental loss. Therefore, I came to the reasonable conclusion that serving the instructor is for the public interest of the continent, and researched ways to help the instructor. I heard that the instructor is doing his duty as an instructor in a barren environment without the help of an assistant, secretary, or any assistant. Ah. Is there anything more tragic than a continental talent wasting time on chores? In response, I asked the academy and volunteered to do chores for the instructor. That’s how I became Instructor Ceylon’s temporary secretary.”
I was confused for a moment.
Is that a joke peculiar to Yena?
Or sarcastic?
“Ohhhhh… That must be true.”
“It can’t be.”
“Yes!? No way!”
“Yes. I hope.”
“Then what is the truth!?”
“The academy had a manpower gap as they increased security due to the last warlock incident. And the Great Council judged that it would be complacent to accept the true Harasin but completely neglect them, so it was right to keep an eye on them.”
Unlike when giving a formal answer, he speaks in a calm tone.
“So, after all, Yena-san is my supervisor!?”
“A surveillance station. Your expression is a bit aggressive. Anyone who sees it will know that I am holding a whip by your side. Where is the supervisor who takes care of convenience while doing chores like this? Assistant. Please purify me to the level of a helper.”
“Oh… Then, could it be that Yena-san applied for this job in order to accommodate my inexperience as an instructor!?”
“No way. I was selected because I was the most suitable person for this job among the standing personnel waiting in Arien. It has nothing to do with my will. Oh.”
Jenna put down her papers and finally turned her gaze to me.
“Apart from that. Instructor Ceylon had two things to be thankful for.”
“Yes?”
“At the same time, you represent the true God Hara, who cannot be treated carelessly by even the Great Council. Someone like me is a strong person who can’t be compared. In front of you, I will be nothing more than ‘someone else’.”
Suddenly what?
Jena raised her glasses with her index finger.
“That’s me. When Ceylon Instructor ‘sama’ stayed at the mansion. In return for a favor. He bothered and showed condescension every early morning saying that he would teach him swordsmanship. In the eyes of the instructor ‘nim’, how ridiculous I must have looked. Just imagining it makes me feel ashamed and want to hide in a rat hole. It made me realize the importance of the virtue of humility. I definitely feel blessed about that.”
The lens was painted white as it reflected the light.
***
“Is this the academy you’ve only heard about?”
The main gate of Ain Academy.
Three assassins were holding the appearance of the place at a glance.
“Hmm~”
Kudarin looked at her academy for a while, and then she nodded her head once.
“It’s easier than you think.”
She placed a black jewel on her hand.
Then she is approached by two eight arms standing beside her and she puts her hand on the jewel.
Damn it-
The jewel that received the power of the three mighty assassins cracked and scattered black light everywhere.
“…”
Giant golems stand by the main gate of the academy.
They touched the black light and did not give a glance even when a stranger entered the main gate of the academy.
The barrier protecting the academy also didn’t work.
Three assassins passed the academy’s main gate as if they were coming and going.