Chapter 292 – 83. Endless Night (1)
“All cadets, assemble at the Ellen Hall! The alchemy cadets are also together!”
I instructed the cadets like that. Although the faces of the cadets were tense. Fortunately, the fear was less.
‘You did a good job responding quickly.’
An urgent situation without instructors or professors. The cadets were full of excitement with a festive mood just a little while ago.
I looked around. It was already past 6:00 AM. We are passing spring and heading towards summer. Originally, the sun should have risen. It’s still night here.
This place has become a dungeon due to the barriers of the Witch’s Crusade. Even reality and time have changed. And that never-ending night. I am the one who has to lead the cadets.
After instructing the cadets. As I moved into the Ellen Hall, I was lost in thought for a while. I felt a headache.
‘Whoa… This headache continues…’
I wasn’t nervous though. I am responsible for the lives of all the remaining cadets in the battle. And more than I lined up on top of them. I have no intention of losing a single person under my command.
‘My ancestor. Afterword Atlin would have done the same.’
As a Marquis, Atlin led the last death squad in Essenmund. She didn’t want to lose even one of her men. Because that truth was conveyed to me too.
However, in the end, the Last Order sacrificed all of her life to send Atlin to Graiel.
The polar night of Seonoh, created from that despair. And in order not to waste his life, the final five nights that finally bloomed.
The White Night was Atlin’s requiem for the victims.
‘Is it time for me to think about the weight of that life too?’
Of course, the rest of the cadets are not part of the Essenmund’s death squad. Now they all believe in me.
Then I am a member of the Reinhard family. A pantheon containing the will of my mother, Agnes. From a standpoint representing the cadets of the Pantheon. We have an obligation to repay those expectations.
‘Since Pantheon has been transformed into a dungeon like this. Even if the weight is different. It’s the same situation as Atlin’s.’
So even one cadet. I won’t let you lose your life
As expected, Agnes’s rosary emitted a pale green light. I mean my thoughts are correct. And this rosary was calming the terrible headache she felt after the battle of magic began.
‘But why is this headache… Why?’
Especially when the barrier surrounding the Pantheon is completed. The headache got worse. Pantheon, which has already become a dungeon. It seems that the magical energy overflowing in all directions is affecting me.
‘A voice. Does that mean the voice has something to do with me?’
It was as if the screams of a demonic beast were echoing in my head. And I feel like that voice is talking to me.
I shook my head vigorously. I feel like I should never hear that voice. Fortunately, Agnes’s rosary, that mental stabilization, is making the voice and headache go away.
That moment. Erti, who was wearing it, hummed.
[Julian. There may not be much time left.]
[What do you mean, Erti?]
[Because I am not the main body of Siertia either. I can’t explain exactly. It just feels like […
[If it’s time. Are you talking about the destruction of the island continent?]
[No. It’s not about Island… It’s about you…]
With that shining rosary. Erti told me.
[I think this thing Agnes left behind has also reached its limit. It’s just that because you’re wearing me, the divine power contained in the rosario is still maintained…]
[Limit? Could you please elaborate a bit?]
[I am just a hunch. However, you are the only one who holds the will of Jedin and Unir together. So, the will of the child contained in the rosary. I’m just telling you to believe in yourself. Your destiny and mission…]
If it’s my mission, to resurrect the holy sword and ascend to the throne. Erti also agreed with me.
[Erti?]
And at that moment, Erti was silent. No, rather than being silent, he seemed to be focusing all his energy on helping Rosario to soothe my headache.
‘The holy sword, Erti, said this…’
Reinhardt’s blood. And it’s not just the demon king’s blood. I had a hunch that something sinister might be inside me.
‘Foolish Julian. Also, he has changed so much. I’m sure there was some kind of trigger.’
I heard that he certainly wasn’t that rambunctious when he was younger. However, at some point, the owner of my body became so irritable that even the Marquis Wilhelm could not control it.
And as long as I’m already completing synchronization with that Julian.
The reason why he was a maniac that transcended common sense. It occurred to me that it might have something to do with more than just my personality.
At that time, Agnes’ rosary resonated again. Seems to be fine It’s like don’t worry. It sounded like a kind voice.
And the anxiety I always had. He said it to Rosario, no, to Agnes.
‘I am your son. The person who stole Julian von Reinhardt’s body. Even so?’
Not synced yet. The rest of the consciousness asked her. But Rosario. As usual, that warm light green sacred power enveloped me.
Within that cozy divine power. My subconscious responded to Agnes.
‘Mother.’
Rosario’s warmth. That is the will of my mother, Agnes. Because now I am Julian von Reinhardt.
With the help of Rosario and Erti, I became clear. As it was, I entered the meeting room of Ellen Hall.
***
The faces of the cadets gathered in the meeting room were serious. An unprecedented Pantheon raid. And without the guidance of instructors and professors, only the cadets are isolated. Rather, it was natural.
‘Everywhere is full of magical spirits. There’s no way the students who are holy priests can’t feel it.’
At least, I’m lucky. It was at night because the Pantheon raid was going on secretly. So, the same cadets, but non-combatants as well, all the cadets of the arts and technology cadets left the Pantheon.
Eirin and Cecilia too.
‘That’s why all the remaining cadets are combat personnel.’
The magic and alchemy sects are natural. End of battle there. There are cadets of the medical school. All of them are cadets who actively participated in the reserve platoon, so they are of great help to the military.
I went into a conference room in the Ellen Building. There, the cadet representatives and the organizers of the Maryeonjeon were all gathered.
Naturally, a temporary headquarters was created. There were also cadets who had the authority of platoon leader based on the reserve platoon, especially golden wings. The compilation was not difficult.
‘They’re both serious.’
Even Chloe and Rosette, who should have been growling normally. He was sitting quietly now.
In an instant, Chloe’s eyes met. And in those eyes looking at me. I was puzzled. No, I was surprised rather than puzzled.
‘Can Chloe make a face like that?’
At that moment, the word innocence came to mind without me knowing from that expression.
Chloe, who always had bright red eyes when she saw me, plotting something. But now, for some reason, she looked at me with a shy expression that was completely different from her usual.
Shoulders and collarbone exposed above the top of the young girl’s dress. The nape of the neck above it could be seen reddening. Chloe couldn’t look me in the eye and covered her face with a fan.
‘Well… It’s not a bad meaning.’
I’ve already experienced many women. I noticed that those eyes were the ones that yearned for me. I was a little embarrassed because of the situation.
And I naturally stood next to Lilia. Lilia is her deputy chairperson. She had a place to go first, leaving her cadets to her for a while.
“His Highness Lilia. It seems that the detailed tactical meeting should start by looking around the entire Pantheon. You won’t be able to set up an operation without reconnaissance.”
“Is that so, Yulian-nim? But I think this place has already become a dungeon. It seems that the time zone has been caught in the night. No matter how many witch cadets can fly in the sky, it’s dangerous to send reckless reconnaissance…”
“I will go there myself. Until then, please give instructions from the cadets.”
“But that’s dangerous…”
“If I am in danger. It is much more dangerous for other cadets.”
To that, Rosette also replied.
“That’s right. Your Highness Lilia. The power of her magical spirit felt around Lee Elneungwan. Even if I can’t do it, it’s on the same level as the type 2 monster dungeon!”
The cadets in the conference room were buzzing. At the cadet level. Attacking type 2 dungeons is impossible. Even me, Rosette, and Chloe, who were the highest level cadets, had barely been scouting before.
And Rosette continued.
“So I will go with you! If we fly and scout, we can properly mitigate that danger!”
So Rosette said what I wanted first. Even if it wasn’t so, I was going to go scouting with Rosette.
“But… To put Yulian-sama in such a dangerous place…”
As expected, Lilia was hesitant. Although Lilia is smart contrary to her image and she has enough determination as a leader. Because her love for me is so overflowing.
‘I don’t think I want to drive my fiancé to death.’
But my decision has already been made. Seeing my expression, Lilia finally made up her mind.
“Then I would like to ask you two. Until you two finish reconnaissance, I will protect the Ellen Hall with the rest of you here.”
Aaaaa-
And through the window of the conference room. The demon’s cry was heard. Ellen Hall was already made in the form of a strong castle because of the Mayeonjeon, so it won’t fall soon.
The faces of the cadets became more tense.
I greeted Lilia with her courtesy to her princess.
“Then I’ll hurry up and go.”
Rosette also stood next to me and said hello together. For a moment, Chloe’s eyes met. Although she looked worried about me too.
Soon, he put on a determined expression as if asking to believe in himself. Instead, I gave compliments with my eyes and left the conference room.
The two of them hurriedly climbed the walls of Ellen Hall. Beyond the walls. Beasts and monsters were summoned in large numbers.
It’s dark everywhere. It’s because of the light in their eyes and the magic power that they exude. I guessed the number of heads.
In an instant, the sound of Rosette swallowing saliva was heard.
“You are too many. It’s only a type 2 dungeon with magical powers… At this level, it’s almost a dungeon that has been transformed into a Gnostic.”
Like Rosette said. The Witch’s Cross has been preparing this plan for a long time. An indicator of the danger level of a dungeon. To explain it according to the classification method, the power of the least dungeon boss is that of a count.
The size of the horsemen under his command was also the same as that of the elite enlisted soldiers of the county.
‘The contract with the voice could have created a more active dungeon.’
So those demons too. It is different from ordinary magicians. Just like the elite soldiers waiting for the command of the corps commander. It’s because they’re thoroughly forming camps and staring at Ellen Hall.
‘About 200 cadets gathered at Ellen Hall. But the enemy soldiers are at least three times that amount.’
Fortunately, the cadets are in a position to defend themselves. And since the cadets of the Magic Order decided and fortified the Ellen Hall, it could be compared to the achievements of a really small territory.
Rosette, holding a black magic wand, looked at me and said.
“Then let’s go, Yulian! Those who tarnished the witch’s name… I will never forgive them. So I will definitely protect the cadets with you!”
Rosette became a determined look. A notification from the system floated behind her.
