Chapter 124: One-Man Victory Swordsmanship (1)
“Why did the other professors in Ferdinand’s class only call me?”
“They all did other things. Of all the people in my class, you’re the only one who’s free.”
“I wasn’t idle, I was just taking a break.”
As I entered Claubice’s office, I had a conversation with Professor Ferdinand.
“I’m in a state where I need to rest because I’ve been fighting non-stop.”
“A break is a bastard’s break. While enjoying a tryst with Serine Bastian.”
“Because it’s not a tryst.”
“So you won’t help me?”
“It’s not like that.”
I’ve been waiting for the day Ferdinand completes Amrita.
In Amrita, you can get magic power that surpasses the highest level of elixir, so it was essential for me to reach a higher level.
“Hmph, I noticed it the other day when I was taking care of the silver sword. You are a man with an extremely strong desire for material things.”
“It’s not a water bath… It is the desire to become stronger as a prosecutor.”
“You don’t have to correct them one by one.”
Saying that, Ferdinand approached the wall of the office.
Then he pointed to the decorative sword hanging on the wall.
“Do you know what this is?”
“It’s a device that opens a secret passage.”
“… … .”
Ferdinand frowned.
“How did know?”
“I can tell just by looking at the atmosphere.”
“Suspicious… … .”
Of course, I know it because I have described it in a novel.
However, in the novel, he just obtained Claubice’s confidential data and it was over.
If I had known that there were materials related to Amrita here, I would have found this place first.
“Tsk, just wait.”
Ferdinand whimpered while manipulating the sword hanging on the wall.
As I pushed and pulled while changing direction, the hidden door opened with a thud.
“You are amazing.”
“It’s a compliment that doesn’t contain the slightest hint of sincerity… … .”
With a grunt, Ferdinand went inside.
Most of the things in the secret room were papers, but there were also herbs that seemed to be the raw materials for elixirs.
“It seems that Claubice was also taking on the challenge of making elixirs on her own. Of course, it seems that the recipe for the elixir was not obtained, but… … .”
Ferdinand picked up a sheet of parchment.
“It looks like you got ‘part of’ the recipe for Amrita.”
“… … !”
This is something that was not even described in the novel.
Did Claubice also try to make Amrita?
“Clauvice continued to research the recipe for amrita. At the same time, I also collected materials for Amrita.”
“Then the herbs here… … .”
“Yes, these are the materials of Amrita that Klauvice collected in its own way.”
Saying that, Ferdinand smiled bitterly.
“There is no choice with this, though.”
“… … .”
Ferdinand studied Amrita all the time.
So, you can see that the things prepared by Klauvice are far from enough.
“But, you’ve got what I couldn’t get.”
“then… … .”
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“Yes, Aernas.”
Ferdinand’s gaze went to the glass case on the shelf.
There was a bluish stone in it, but when I looked closely, there was a liquid inside.
“In the material you brought me last time… It is Gongqing Petroleum.”
“… … !”
Gongcheng Oil.
This refers to water that collects in a mineral called Gongcheongseok (空靑石).
Originally, Gongcheongseok refers to a mineral called azrite, but in this novel, it refers to a magic stone that is created where the energy of the earth is concentrated.
Gongcheongseok accepts the energy of the earth for a long time, and over time, water accumulates inside.
This water is not real water, but the liquid energy of the earth… It can be said that it is the best elixir by itself.
“Is this really Gongqing Petroleum?”
“Yes, in theory, even if you inhale just this, you can acquire more magical power than the black elixir.”
I looked closely at the bluish stones.
In fact, I had no ability to tell whether the liquid in the stone was Gongqing Petroleum or just water.
But when Ferdinand said so, he had no choice but to believe it.
“If you combine this with other ingredients, you will be able to make Amrita.”
“Have you got all the other ingredients?”
“Yeah, almost everything.”
Ferdinand said with a laugh.
“As I promised last time, I will feed you the prototype. First and foremost.”
“thank you.”
“There is nothing to be thankful for. Because it is a big risk.”
“But you can’t miss an opportunity like this.”
“… … .”
Hearing my words, Ferdinand sighed.
“Even if something goes wrong and magical power goes out of control, I can’t take responsibility.”
“I will take care of it.”
“Tsk, cheeky boy.”
“By the way, can I take this with me?”
“It has already been said that everything in the office can be confiscated. You don’t have to worry.”
“That means confiscating the evidence of the conspiracy that Klauvice has been perpetrating so far, I don’t think it means taking all of these as you please.”
“So you’re saying we’re going to leave this behind?”
“It would be embarrassing if you took it without permission and later raise it as a problem with the Schreier family. We’ve made peace at best, but we shouldn’t do anything that breaks trust.”
“Um… … .”
Ferdinand put on a troubled expression.
“But will the Schreyer family hand over Gongqing Oil to us?”
“hmm… How about doing this?”
“how?”
“In exchange for us taking this, we are saying that we will provide it to the Schreyer family when we can officially produce Amrita in the future.”
Anyway, if Berisrize ate Gongqing Oil right now, her body wouldn’t be able to properly control it, and her magical energy would run out of control.
It is also good for the growth of Berithrize to provide Gongcheong Oil here and then get Amrita later.
I don’t know when that will be though.
“hmm… Sounds plausible. Then let me tell the new head of the family.”
“Yes. Please.”
“After taking care of that, if you take this Gongqing Oil to the academy, you can manufacture Amrita.”
A smile came to Ferdinand’s lips.
“I can achieve the goal I have been dreaming of for so long.”
It was not uncommon for Ferdinand, who was usually picky, to laugh with such an excited expression.
“Then Aernas, let’s go back to the academy right away.”
“Is it okay if I go back already?”
“Professor Valentiano will be responsible for all sorts of follow-up, so there is no need for me to remain here any longer.”
Ferdinand shrugged.
“Originally, I am not the style to be at the forefront. I have to report it to the president, and I have to go back to the academy.”
“okay.”
“Don’t you have nothing to do in the South right now?”
“That’s right.”
Although the trends of the Agrippa and Ignias families are bothering me… It’s not like we’re going to attack right now, so we just have to go back to the academy now.
‘and… There are things I have to do at the academy.’
Aside from making and taking amrita, there are other things the academy has to do.
So it’s only right to go back to the academy with Ferdinand.
“All right. Then I will go back to the academy with you.”
“I’m glad.”
“yes?”
“Wouldn’t it be troublesome if we were attacked on the way back to the academy? It will be reassuring if you go with me.”
“Aren’t you going with the professors belonging to Ferdinand’s class?”
“Because you are stronger than they are.”
“… … .”
I’m at a loss for words.
“Aernas, you are currently a ‘major student’ who has passed the 3rd exam, but… Your stature already surpasses other professors.”
“professor… … .”
“This time, I took down Claubice Schreier. Besides, they say they even defeated Salvatore Atillion.”
Last time I also took down Mikhail Waldfeld, but then I fought alongside Yols.
But this time, when I defeated Claubice and Salvatore, I fought alone.
“To have the ability to take down a peak grade graduate alone… You are really scary.”
Saying that, Ferdinand smiled bitterly.
“Maybe you are stronger than me. I wonder what the results will be if they actually stick together.”
“Then let’s do sparring.”
“hate. Then, if I lose, I’m the only one who’ll be embarrassed, so who’s sparring for good?”
“As a professor, shouldn’t you be teaching me?”
“Didn’t I tell you many times before? I have no interest in teaching students.”
“That’s awful… … .”
This person is also a very unique professor.
“Anyway, don’t you grow well on your own without me teaching you? I wouldn’t necessarily have to teach you.”
“Whoa… That’s it. I was stupid for even bringing it up.”
I let out a sigh, but I wasn’t really complaining.
Anyway, even if you don’t learn directly from Ferdinand… Because I could learn something from Ferdinand.
‘Yes, it’s about time.’
Amrita isn’t the only thing I can get from Ferdinand.
Currently, only Ferdinand can use this special swordsmanship in this world… It can be obtained through Usrecht’s ‘Ability Reproduction’.
‘I thought I wouldn’t be able to use it properly on my own, so I didn’t pay much attention to it… … .’
If it was now approaching the climax, he would be able to properly utilize that swordsmanship.
* * *
I left Schreyer Nature with Ferdinand Class.
The South wasn’t completely organized yet, but it should be left to the other professors.
‘The Agrippa family isn’t moving yet… You won’t have to worry about the southern side for a while.’
While camping with the professors of Ferdinand’s class, I was lost in thought.
‘The East is more of a problem than the South… … .’
Currently, the Ignias family is growing in power in the East.
Carleon is in the middle of giving up his academy professor position and returning to the East to recruit prestigious families.
Sooner or later, there will be a full-scale conflict with the Ignias family.
‘Before the time comes, I have to prepare.’
Thinking so, I turned my head.
Ferdinand was sleeping next to me covered in a blanket.
He had just been holding me and talking about ancient swordsmanship, but in the end he fell asleep first.
‘then… … .’
I stretched out my hand towards Ferdinand.
And Ferdinand’s hand coming out of the blanket… To be precise, I carefully touched the back of my hand.
“… … .”
I had a hard time falling asleep, so there was no response.
I was relieved and focused.
[Attempt to ‘reproduce ability’ for the character ‘Ferdinand Hornas’.]
[Your understanding of the character ‘Ferdinand Hornas’ is 80%.]
[Judgment: Success]
[Acquire the main ability of the character ‘Ferdinand Hornas’.]
[You have succeeded in acquiring Cervest White Flower Sword (SS rank), but you already have many abilities.]
[You have succeeded in acquiring the Eupolyan Subjugation Sword (S Rank), but you already have many abilities.]
[You have succeeded in acquiring Agtas Decisive Swordsmanship (S Rank), but you already have many abilities.]
[Since you currently have many abilities, you can only acquire one ability.]
[It is possible to delete the ability you currently have and acquire a new ability.]
The ability reproduction was successful, and it was possible to master Ferdinand’s swordsmanship.
Since there is only one thing I need right now, I decided to learn only one swordsmanship without deleting the existing ability.
[You have succeeded in acquiring Cervest White Fire Sword (SS Rank).]
After confirming the completion message, I let go of Ferdinand.
Then, he touched Eusrecht to check his current abilities.
— Provisional Acquisition —
[Cervest White Flower Swordsmanship (SS Rank)]
[Wald Felt Diamond Sword (SS Rank)]
[Ionian speedy swordsmanship (S rank)]
[Lichtenauer Sensitivity (Rank A)]
[Black Sky Magic Technique (SS Rank)]
— Permanent Bind —
[Kalessius Lightning Swordsmanship (S Rank)]
[Atilion magic detection (S rank)]
[Eastern magic technique (Rank A)]
A new SS rank swordsmanship was added to the vacant position.
Ferdinand’s Cervest White Flower Sword Technique was finally obtained.
‘The professor doesn’t teach swordsmanship, so I have no choice but to take it on my own.’
Cervest White Flower Swordsmanship is a one-person swordsmanship that can only be taught to one person.
However, the problem was that Ferdinand had no intention of nurturing disciples.
Even in the novel, I’ve never taught anyone else… If Ferdinand suddenly dies, his life will be cut off.
‘Even the teacher who taught Ferdinand the Cervest swordsmanship didn’t expect Ferdinand to be such a disinterested person in teaching others.’
Anyway, with this, Cervest’s white-fire swordsmanship was passed on to me.
Ferdinand was asleep, unaware of anything.
‘then… … .’
I slowly got up from my seat.
The assistant professor, who was on watch, glanced at me, but showed no interest and just yawned.
Leaving the sleeping people behind, I walked into the nearby woods.
“… … .”
Attilion used magic detection techniques to spread magic around him.
Apart from the professors of the Ferdinand class gathered in the camp, there was a magical power that approached me hiding in the dark.
What that identity might be, I could well guess.
‘Come to think of it… I couldn’t finish it with the Blood Sword Elders.’
Although he defeated Claubice, he has yet to make a decision with the Blood Sword Elders, who received an assassination request from Claubice.
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According to the setting of the novel, the Blood Sword Elders will continue to carry out the request even after the requester dies.
‘It just went well.’
This is a great opportunity.
Because you can test the Cervest Hundred Swordsmanship that you obtained from Ferdinand right away.
I lured the assassin of the Blood Sword Elders deep into the forest.
Controlling the cool white aura that was about to flow out of your hand.