59 Episode Big Hunt (1)
“You’re going into the Western Great Labyrinth?”
Canteen of the trainee dormitory.
In the small dining room where only a few trainees were sitting, Berrys Rize’s voice resounded.
“What the hell is Joles Callesius thinking? To take a trainee to such a dangerous place.”
“Certainly, the Western Great Labyrinth is a dangerous place.”
Serine, who was sitting next to her, nodded her head.
Currently, Serine and Verisrize are training together in the Valentiano class.
They don’t get along well with each other, but because they’re both honors, the professors say they’re good.
“I was surprised when I heard that he went to subjugate the orcs… I did not know that I would enter the Great Western Labyrinth. Ernas, are you really okay?”
“I decided not to go into places that were too dangerous.”
I answered in a calm voice.
“I’m only going to enter the surface layer managed by the Waldfeld family.”
“Ah, this year, the Waldfeld family sent a Graduite.”
Various rare materials can be obtained in the Western Great Labyrinth.
Among them, there are also ingredients for elixir, so strict management is required.
The imperial government requested cooperation from the six major swordsmiths, and each family took turns sending out grades every year.
“It’s the Waldfeld family… … .”
Berrys Rize, who was listening to the story, snorted.
“Isn’t it more reassuring to say that they manage it? I might hit you in the back in the dungeon.”
“Berisrize, if you do something like that, the Waldfeld family will not be safe.”
“You just have to destroy all the evidence in the dungeon.”
Having said that, Berrys Rize turned her head.
“Heinrich, are you not worried?”
“… … .”
The one Berrys Rize pointed out was Heinrich, who was sitting alone in the corner and eating.
“It doesn’t matter how they come out.”
“What?”
“If the Waldfeld family rushes out to kill me, I just have to kill them all.”
“… … .”
“And then we just have to go outside the Great Labyrinth and expose their infidelity.”
After answering in a cold voice, Heinrich resumed eating.
Seeing that, Berrys Rize made a tired expression.
“That unfounded confidence… It is still.”
After saying that, Berrys Rize turned her gaze to me.
“Ernas, it would be dangerous to move with such a careless bastard, are you okay?”
“Thanks for your concern, Berrisrize.”
“Hey, what are you worried about!”
Berrys Rize stuttered and became angry.
“Who cares about whom? From my point of view, it’s better for you guys to fight and die together!”
“You’re doing too much.”
It’s not wrong.
The six major swordsmanship masters are currently competing for the highest position in the Academy, and furthermore, for the position of Grand Duke of Lichtenauer.
After the Waldfeld family killed me and Heinrich, they were questioned for their responsibility and put themselves in a corner… Because the Schreier family of Berrisrize will benefit.
“Ernas, I’m more concerned about the monsters in the Western Great Labyrinth than the Waldfeld family.”
Serene looked at my face and said.
“No matter how much you go to the surface, if a large number of dangerous monsters come out… It can be dangerous.”
“don’t worry.”
Of course, as Serene said, it is dangerous.
It is true that the terrain is complex, and it is a more dangerous task than subjugating orcs.
“It’s the first practice, and it’s only supposed to be done on a safe route.”
“If it’s a safe route… It will be fine.”
Yes.
If it’s a safe route, there’s no problem.
The problem is… If you deviate from that route.
* * *
a few days later.
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Me, Heinrich and Joles have arrived at the Western Great Labyrinth.‘This is the Western Great Labyrinth… … .’
The Western Great Labyrinth is an ordinary ruins that simply collapse when viewed from the ground.
However, there is a huge underground dungeon beneath it.
Today we will get into it.
“Come to think of it… Have you taken all the blue elixir given this time?”
“Yes, Professor.”
“I took it.”
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Me and Heinrich received a bottle of Blue Elixir each as a reward for the last orc subjugation.Since students cannot receive monetary remuneration, they were supposed to receive an elixir based on their performance.
“You guys are already lower grades. If you keep taking elixir, you can get close to intermediate grade, but… Simply increasing the amount of mana does not mean that you can reach a higher level.”
“… … .”
“Practice using magic is important, but I think it is more important to sharpen your senses through practical experience. That’s why the Yoles class is trying to implement a practical curriculum.”
Saying so, Yoles looked at me and Heinrich’s face.
“If we achieve good results with you guys this time, we will be able to establish this method.”
“Our responsibility is huge.”
“That’s it. Originally, I was going to proceed more slowly, but because a talented student like you came… … .”
Yoles smiled bitterly.
“It’s also what we wanted, so you don’t have to worry about it.”
“Yeah, I see.”
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Meanwhile, about a dozen prosecutors approached us.Even without using Attilion’s magic detection technique, I could tell at a glance that everyone was a grade above a certain level.
‘and… … .’
She is much taller than the average height of women here in the world.
Brown hair like a lion’s mane.
And a great sword with a gold hilt worn around his waist.
They were led by Theodora Waldfeld, who looked exactly like the one depicted in the novel.
“Long time no see, Dragon Sword.”
“It’s been a while, Theodora-sama.”
Yoles and Theodora, who knew each other, shook hands.
“I think it’s your idea to take the students for practical training in the Great Western Labyrinth.”
“In my experience, this is the most effective way. Now we have to prove it.”
“I wish you good luck.”
After giving Yols a good word, Theodora turned her head.
“Hernas Landsstein and Heinrich Agrippa, I think this is the first time we have talked face-to-face like this.”
Looking towards me and Heinrich, Theodora said in a dignified voice.
“Actually, I watched a non-radio show last time. Both of them are promising players with great skills.”
“… … .”
Heinrich’s expression hardened slightly.
Heinrich was defeated by me on the non-radio system, so it wouldn’t make me feel very good to mention that.
“The Gorts of our family also seemed to have been stimulated a lot. I hope you will continue to work hard in the future.”
“thank you.”
Theodora’s attitude toward us now was quite exemplary.
On the surface, he looked like a warrior with a decent personality.
But I knew Theodora’s heart.
‘In my mind, I’m only thinking about how to kill me.’
Theodora is Gort’s aunt and teacher, and she lives in the West to support Gort.
It has become difficult to intervene inside the academy since the second test, and now he is trying to kill me himself.
‘I even hired an assassin from the Blood Sword Presbytery, but that failed too. Because I appeared here in such a situation… … .’
Now I have come to the Western Great Labyrinth, managed by Theodora.
Serine said she couldn’t do anything because she couldn’t take care of it, but she never did.
Theodora was ready to get rid of me from here.
“By the way, Dragon Sword.”
“Why are you doing this, Theodora?”
“The academy said they would go in like this, right?”
“you’re right.”
“It’s a little troublesome.”
Theodora looked at Yols and said.
“If you go into the Great Labyrinth and there is a problem, we are responsible.”
“Not likely.”
“If you’re going in alone, it’ll be fine. But this time, they are still taking young students. Besides, these guys are the heirs of the master swordsman… If something happens, it’s hard to get a hold of it.”
“Hmm… … .”
“I’ll give you three grades. That will give you peace of mind.”
In front of Theodora pretending to be kind, Yoles shook his head.
“Theodora-sama, that’s difficult.”
“Why?”
“This is an academy education. You cannot educate students in the presence of the Waldfeld prosecutors.”
“… … .”
“Also, I believe that if Graduate is to truly grow, it has to be risk-taking.”
Saying so, Yoles looked at us.
“I am protected by the swordsmen of the Waldfeld family and explore the Great Labyrinth… … . It’s like a picnic, not an actual training.”
“Swordsman, if that’s the case, you shouldn’t even have to go in.”
“Don’t worry. I am not accompanying you as a guardian.”
“Hmm… … .”
“As I have already documented, I will be waiting at the entrance. I do not accompany students.”
Hearing the word of refusal, Theodora thought for a moment.
Then one of the swordsmen waiting behind Theodora raised his hand.
“Can I speak?”
“what?”
“I wonder if these students are qualified to enter the Great Labyrinth, and I would like to try it here.”
“It’s a test.”
Theodora smiled.
“Good idea.”
“Theodora, what are you going to do?”
“I want to see how much my skills have improved since the last non-radio. If you haven’t progressed at that level, you’re probably not worthy of entering the Western Great Labyrinth.”
“… … .”
It was an obvious word.
Theodora’s purpose is to see with your own eyes how far I am now.
The guy who just came up with the idea must have already talked to Theodora.
“Uh… … .”
“I don’t care, Professor.”
I spoke to Yols who was worried.
“I will pass the test.”
“Ernas, are you okay?”
“With the cooperation of the Waldfeld family, it will be easier for us to proceed with the practice in the future.”
Saying that, I turned my gaze to Theodora.
“I would like you to bring up one representative from there. I will prove my qualifications in Dalian format.”
“good night. You’re still at the lower grades of Grade 8, so we’re sending out that level as well.”
Theodora gestured to the prosecutor who had just spoken.
He looked to be in his mid-30s.
Although he is a junior in Graduate, he must be a veteran who went through a lot of struggles under Theodora.
“Take care of yourself, Carlos.”
“Yes, Theodora-sama.”
A swordsman called Kalos came forward.
“I will not use the sword. Even though I’m a junior in the same grade, I’m a lot older.”
“Are you from the academy?”
“right. The grades were mediocre, though.”
They talked lightly and drew their swords.
As they stood facing each other, Theodora raised her voice.
“Start!”
Paah!
After kicking the ground, Carlos rushed in.
The linear movement was quite intimidating.
‘A heavy attack unique to northern swordsmanship will come.’
Just before Carlos swings his sword.
I used the Lichtenauer new magic to leap into the air.
“… … !”
Confused, Carlos hurriedly turned around.
He was taking a defensive stance against an attack from the air.
‘It’s no use blocking, Carlos.’
I raised my magic.
Then, by combining Lichtenauer’s new skill with Balahail Heavy Swordsmanship, he delivered a powerful blow in the air.
“Ugh!”
Aww!
Carlos’ sword flew away.
With his broken wrist, Carlos groaned and sat down on the spot.
“Hey, this guy… … .”
“Thank you for not using the sword, senpai.”
As he spoke with a casual expression, he drew the sword from the blade.
It seems that the other side has conceded to me and I just didn’t use the sword, so there is no reason why I shouldn’t use the sword.
“How are you, Theodora?”
I turned my head to look at Theodora.
It had ended much sooner than expected, so her expression hardened.
“Are you satisfied?”
“Ernas Landsstein… … .”
Theodora said, looking at me with an aggressive look.
“You can’t compete with a lower grader. I was hoping to present a higher level opponent.”
“A higher level opponent.”
I said looking straight at Theodora.
“Then, will Theodora-sama deal with you?”
“… … !”
Theodora’s eyes widened at my outspoken remarks.