All-Master Player Of The Academy [EN]: Chapter 244

244. He Was Here – 2

The people gathered at the mansion were speechless.

A massive dragon.

A dragon with wings large enough to cover the sky.

Bearing six vicious horns.

With claws and teeth sharper than any famed sword.

And scales tougher than any shield.

A boy was walking confidently towards the evil and fearsome dragon from legends.

“Ah… Aaaah…”

Bishop Olstea clasped his hands together.

The one who recognized the Great Demon that no one else could see at once.

The one who fearlessly advanced towards that mighty evil.

The one who strode forward with a dignified gait, bathed in sunlight.

Could this be?

“A hero…”

Was Fredon Evian, who fought the Demon King to save the world in the past, like this?

Olstea trembled with joy.

“Bishop! Please take cover!”

Flat commanded the Holy Knights to support Ian, shouting at Olstea.

However, Olstea shook his head.

“I cannot take cover! I must watch from here!”

The Sun protects, and the Sun watches.

He must witness the birth of this hero before his very eyes.

And.

He must help the hero who is trying to fight this mighty evil.

“All priests! All Holy Knights! Pray! Protect Saint Ian! The Apostle of the Sun!”

At his forceful cry, the Holy Knights and priests nodded.

They were afraid.

They feared those wings that sought to cover the sun.

They feared those scales that resembled pitch-black darkness.

And what about those wicked golden eyes?

What about those claws like blades?

And what about the dragon’s presence that filled everyone with terror?

But they must not back down.

“The light of the Sun is here~”

“Overcoming our weakness~”

The priests began to chant.

And divine power began to gather.

While preparing the divine power to shatter those black wings that were darkening the surroundings, the Holy Knights also took up their weapons.

“The Sun will be with us!”

“Even if this worthless body is destroyed at this moment, it does not matter!!”

They maximized their divine power and aura.

Even if they could no longer wield a weapon after this battle, it was fine.

They would defeat that evil dragon.

They would help Ian and save this world.

While the Holy Knights and priests were trying to give their all, the members of the Philaike Knights hesitated.

“…Ugh.”

As Ian had said, Selim was a real demon.

Moreover, he was a mighty dragon so large and obviously evil just by looking at him.

So, should they help Ian?

“Aaaaargh!!”

Towards the knights who could not make a decision, Olstea shouted resolutely.

“You are also humans blessed by the Sun! So fight! And protect!”

Having heard the cry filled with holiness, the knights of the Philaike Knights finally made up their minds.

“All troops, prepare for battle!!”

The commander of the Philaike Knights drew his aura blade.

Starting with him, all the knights coated their weapons with aura.

Seeing them, Selim.

No, Gehern, one of the Seven Deadly Sins of Hell.

He laughed as if they were pathetic.

“Hahaha… Such insignificant creatures.”

A tremendous energy surged from the massive dragon.

It was being converted into Fear, the unique power of the dragon race, but thanks to the divine power of the priests and Holy Knights, they were able to withstand the Fear.

“Yes. You are just useless bugs anyway. I will trample and devour you… and I will destroy the world myself.”

Gehern slowly turned his head.

His golden eyes landed on Ian, who was approaching with his sword.

“And the beginning will be you.”

He raised his massive forefoot.

The black energy began to surge on the leg covered in scales.

“Now disappear. You insignificant thing.”

Mocking him as if he were worthless, Gehern slammed down his forefoot.

The massive forefoot, the size of a building, aimed at Ian’s entire body in one go.

“Did you think you’d be any different from the other demons?”

Ian, who easily dodged his attack, slashed Gehern’s neck.

The neck, thicker than an average tower, was severed.

As another incomprehensible situation occurred, Gehern tried to say something, but his head and torso were already separated.

“Uh…”

The people who had been prepared to die fighting here until just now were taken aback.

That mighty one.

That evil dragon who was trying to destroy the world had his neck cut off so easily.

Therefore, their resolution to risk their lives just now felt very awkward.

-Thud!!

In the meantime, Gehern’s head fell to the ground, and black blood gushed like a fountain from his severed neck.

“It’s dangerous! That is evidence of evil!!”

The ground touched by that blood would be tainted.

And starting from there, demons from hell might pour out.

“This was it! O Sun! The reason I came here! The reason we are here!!”

As the place where the blood fell rotted and turned black, transforming into the mud of hell, Olstea tried to purify this place with all his might.

But.

Demonic Divine Art, Chapter of Destruction.

Sword Control.

Ian’s sword flew through the air.

It brushed past the corrupted earth touched by the blood, engraving sacred patterns.

“This is…”

And a faint light was emitted.

The light filled with holiness purified the land tainted by Gehern’s blood.

“Good heavens… Good heavens… Such a miracle…”

Olstea knelt down completely.

With a moved expression, he sobbed and prayed.

Ian approached the severed head.

“Huff… Haa… Haa…”

Facing Gehern, who was on the verge of annihilation, Ian flicked his sword.

“Where is Rubellin? Well, I don’t think you’ll answer even if I ask.”

At his question, Gehern forced a chuckle.

And squeezing out the last of his life, he sneered.

“Soon… He will… step forward…”

That was the end.

The one who had become a Demon Dragon by slaughtering countless dragons and devouring Great Demons.

Gehern, who was called one of the Seven Deadly Sins and had seized people’s talents to make them his power, slowly disappeared.

The Demon Dragon’s corpse was stained with darkness and vanished.

Watching it, Ian returned his sword to its scabbard.

“Hmm?”

The surroundings were quiet.

Not only Olstea but also Flat, the other priests and Holy Knights.

And even the Philaike Knights were staring at Ian without even swallowing once.

“Why are you all looking at me like that?”

At Ian’s question, Olstea said, trembling with emotion.

“Aaaah… Apostle of the Sun…”

At those words, Ian flatly replied.

“I am not.”

Since Gehern’s size was so enormous, everyone in the direct territory could see him.

Therefore, the events there spread quickly, and naturally, the name of the one who fought the Demon Dragon was also known.

Ian Brandon.

The owner of Fredon Academy in the north and one of the four strongest on the continent.

The story that he had killed a dragon with black wings covering the sky quickly spread throughout the Philaike territory.

“Truly. It is truly a glorious event.”

Once things had been somewhat settled, Olstea, who had invited Ian to the Sun Temple, placed a teacup in front of him.

As Ian received it and sipped the tea, he said seriously.

“But how did you come to be here, Saint [a title for a high-ranking priest]?”

Ian explained what had happened so far.

The Red Moon Faith [a religious cult].

And the one who stole the talents of people and monsters.

When he took out and showed the Dragon Staff, Olstea nodded with a serious expression.

“I had heard that there were cases of monsters having faith in the Order. I never imagined that it was related to Gehern.”

“To be exact, not only Gehern but also Kesin is involved.”

“I see. Haa. Then, may I ask one more question? How did you figure it out?”

How on earth did Ian figure out Gehern, who hadn’t even flinched at the divine power?

“And that power of purification…”

He was about to pry, but he closed his mouth.

And looking at Ian with moved eyes, he said.

“Saint. The Sun always shines on the world, but it does not flaunt it. And it silently spreads its warmth throughout the world.”

“I see.”

“So, I will be silent if you tell me to be silent. So, please tell me just one thing.”

He looked at Ian respectfully.

“Are you truly not an Apostle of the Sun?”

“I am not.”

Olstea became slightly dejected when Ian denied it.

“Then what on earth is that power…”

“Actually, I am one who has gone through many worlds, repeating countless reincarnations and past lives.”

“…Ah. Yes.”

“I just used the powers I gained while doing so.”

Ian spoke the truth without a care, and Olstea nodded.

‘He truly doesn’t want to reveal it.’

To tell a story like the novels in the marketplace that the trainee priests sometimes read.

Countless reincarnations and past lives?

He would rather believe that Ian was an Apostle of the Sun than believe that.

But there was no way to embarrass him when he was denying it like that.

In the end, Olstea could only smile.

“I see. I understand.”

“Anyway, I caught Gehern, but there are still more to catch.”

Kesin.

And lastly, Rubellin.

If he didn’t catch them, he wouldn’t be able to completely deal with the demons trying to destroy the world.

“Rubellin is especially dangerous. He is practically the one who created the Seven Deadly Sins.”

“Haa. Priest Willis of Fredon Academy reported to the main branch before. That the symbol of Rubellin, the god of demons, was discovered recently.”

“That’s right.”

“And Gehern, who I thought would be in hell, had already manifested in the world…”

Then, not only Kesin but also Rubellin might be the same.

“It’s a really big concern.”

“Well. You don’t have to worry that much.”

‘That’s what I’m saying.’

Ian put down the teacup.

It was about time to go back.

“Then I’ll be going.”

“Ah. Should I escort you to the gate…”

Ian shook his head.

Since he was going to use Warp anyway, he didn’t need an escort.

As he manipulated his bracelet and disappeared, Olstea blankly stared at the spot where he had disappeared.

“Bishop! Come outside!”

“What’s going on?”

He went outside at the priest’s call and was startled.

Numerous people were kneeling in front of the Sun Temple.

“Ooh… Apostle of the Sun…”

“Please save us…”

“Apostle of the Sun who saved us from the evil Demon Dragon…”

“Please… Please…”

It wasn’t just the territory residents of the Philaike territory.

Even the knights of the Philaike Knights and the soldiers of the Iron-Blood Duke.

Numerous people who had witnessed the miracle in this territory had gathered to bless the birth of a new hero and pray for glory and peace.

Watching it, Olstea smiled gently.

“Everyone, Saint Ian, who defeated the evil Demon Dragon, has suddenly departed.”

“Yes?!”

“What do you mean?!”

He was the one who suddenly appeared and defeated the evil Demon Dragon hiding in this place.

But he just left without receiving any thanks.

Moreover, he wasn’t even an Imperial.

People were moved by his outstanding character, which seemed to have no interest in fame.

“Aaaah… Count Ian Brandon…”

“He is the true Apostle of the Sun…”

Some even shed tears and praised Ian, and Olstea watched it with a satisfied expression.

* * *

Ian, who arrived at the Imperial Academy, opened the door.

As he entered, Sharl, who was sitting alone in the lobby, stood up and approached him.

“How did it go?”

“Oh? Ah… One person. I only beat Valla Killhart… I’m sorry.”

“It’s okay that you beat the Master. It looks like you’ve gone up to Expert.”

She nodded slightly and was startled.

The results of the competition were not the problem now.

“I heard that the Iron-Blood Duke was arrested. Are you okay? Was there anything wrong?”

Ian shrugged his shoulders as he looked at her worrying about him.

“Nothing happened, so don’t worry about it and let’s train.”