All-Master Player Of The Academy [EN]: Chapter 54

54. The All-Master Player of the Academy – Episode 54

27. The Forgotten City – 2

What could Ian possibly fear?

Of course, he was curious.

Why were they so wary and afraid of Osnen?

Kirke, noticing Ian’s curiosity, accessed the relevant data and reported.

‘Was he implying that the students were so weak that a newcomer could become their representative?’

Rakid lost that duel, and Fredon Academy’s animosity towards the Imperial Academy intensified.

From the perspective of students who knew about that incident, Osnen was someone to be cautious of.

‘How old is Osnen now?’

‘So, he’s a repeat student joining in on the kids’ games.’

‘Still, that doesn’t change anything.’

Blanche shook her head at his reaction.

“Hey, Ian. Crown Prince Osnen is one of the three strongest people on the continent. He’s the Emperor’s top disciple.”

What was he supposed to do about it, even if she said that?

But everyone seemed serious, so Ian didn’t say anything in particular.

As silence settled for a moment, Valla waved her hand.

“Hey. No way.”

“Still, he won’t actually come, right~?”

“No, but what if he actually comes…?”

“Isn’t Ian going to get seriously hurt?”

Given Ian’s personality, he wouldn’t back down.

Moreover, Osnen was also known for having a bad temper.

Those who knew about the wars he had participated in looked pale.

“Hey, Ian. Just in case, why don’t you transfer to a higher grade?”

“That’s right. Is there really a need for you to suffer?”

Everyone was trying to dissuade him.

Ian raised his glass towards them and said nonchalantly.

“Guys. I’m much stronger than you think. So don’t worry too much.”

A monster crown prince?

The Emperor’s disciple?

He wouldn’t worry even if the Emperor came.

‘What about after undergoing Rebirth?’

He would go to the Order of the Moon during the vacation and attend the Grand Assembly.

If he collected a few more sacred objects in the meantime, he would reach the level where he could undergo Rebirth.

Kirke, having finished that calculation, reported as if it were obvious.

Ian, having confirmed Kirke’s calculations, sipped his wine indifferently.

The students around him forced a smile at his reaction.

“Yeah. Ian is strong.”

“Even if he’s a monster crown prince, I think Ian can do it.”

Ha-ryun and Wildy chimed in and encouraged those around them.

As everyone jumped on the bandwagon and started saying only good things, Aranse stood up from his seat.

“We don’t know who will come yet. But we need to prepare.”

Anyway, it would be a big problem if Osnen really came.

Aranse thought that Ian, who had to face him, needed to become stronger.

That’s why Ian answered calmly.

“Yes. So let’s go to the Forgotten City as soon as the vacation starts.”

He needed to finish the work there quickly to collect even a little more sacred objects.

Aranse gave a bitter smile at Ian’s words.

* * *

Someone applying for a duel in the middle of a party.

Or suddenly, a demon appearing and attacking.

No such special event happened.

As the party atmosphere subsided to some extent, he simply returned to the dormitory and trained and slept as usual.

The party, which was nothing special, ended, and the students began to leave the dormitory after the graduation ceremony the next day.

“Hey, Ian. Are you really not coming during the vacation?”

“I’m busy.”

Park Bare was disappointed.

But there was no way to forcibly take away someone who said he was busy.

“Still, come visit the Blatzki Estate if you have time. Hey. You should eat well and rest during the vacation.”

“Yeah. Thanks for your concern.”

“No need to thank me, between us.”

He didn’t bring up the corny words, ‘What are we?’

Ian waved his hand lightly, and Park Bare left.

After that, other students such as Wildy, Oerina, Widia, Blanche, and Valla also said goodbye and left.

As they moved away, Ha-ryun approached.

“Are you busy this vacation?”

“Yeah.”

He had to go to the Forgotten City.

He had to gather the energy of the moon.

He also had to attend the Grand Assembly.

Ha-ryun was disappointed when Ian showed him the schedule he had written in his notebook.

“Make sure to come next time. Then I’ll go. Have a good vacation.”

“Yeah. Goodbye.”

As he waved his hand and left, Ian glanced at the dormitory.

The Academy staff were going inside to clean up the dormitories that the students had left.

“Ian.”

Turning around, he saw the silver-haired beautiful boy, Helid, standing there.

He seemed to have finished preparing to leave, and he bowed politely to Ian.

“Thank you.”

“What are you talking about.”

They decided to pretend not to know about the Hastings incident.

As such, Ian shook his head, pretending not to know.

“Take good care of your sick friend. And tell him that I might visit him later.”

Since there was a Temple of the Moon in the Baradis Estate, it wouldn’t be bad to visit it once.

“Yeah. And I’ll repay the Brandon Barony as well.”

Helid and Leila were nobles of the Scarlet Kingdom.

So he would be able to talk about it to Ian’s family, the Brandon Barony, and repay them.

Ian became serious at his words.

“Don’t repay that kind of place, repay me. Sacred objects or artifacts would be enough.”

“Really? I’ll get you a good one.”

Helid bowed to him slightly once again and left.

As he was watching him go, Graejin came out of the dormitory last.

“Hey, Ian. What are you going to do?”

“I’m going to the Forgotten City with Instructor Aranse and then come back. By the way, didn’t you find anything?”

Graejin held a notebook, as if he had been investigating something.

“It’s related to the Order of the Moon, but it’s all ambiguous. I’ll try to find out more.”

“Yeah. I’m counting on you.”

“Okay. And you know that if you find any relics or artifacts there, you’ll hand them over, right? The relics of the Forgotten City are also quite helpful for research.”

Ian smiled as he stared at him.

This was not a bad condition.

“I promise.”

The worldview he used whenever he made a promise he could keep.

The worldview, one of the top five in terms of uniqueness among the worldviews Ian possessed, was activated, ‘Protection of Promise’, which could strengthen the language in exchange for keeping promises with others, and Ian pointed outside the Academy.

“I’ll be waiting at the accommodation in front of the Academy when you’re ready. I’ll come by the promised date.”

“Okay.”

Aranse walked over just as their conversation ended.

Mya-ne, who was on Ian’s shoulder, jumped down and ran to Aranse.

He hugged Mya-ne lightly and asked, putting his bag next to him.

“Is that all your luggage?”

Ian’s luggage was really simple.

One bag.

And one sword.

Even his equipment was just the light armor provided by the Academy and the throwing daggers he had made recently.

“Do I need anything more?”

“No. Well, that’s enough. Let’s go. Graejin. Have a good vacation.”

“Yes. Instructor.”

Ian and Aranse left the Academy, receiving Graejin’s greetings.

As soon as they came out of the Academy, they went to the gate at the end of the village.

When they arrived there, a magician belonging to the Academy asked.

“Intermediate Instructor Aranse. Intermediate Student Ian. Identity confirmed. Where are you going?”

“The Forgotten City.”

The magician was slightly surprised to hear the destination.

But he didn’t say anything in particular and immediately manipulated the gate.

“It’s 1,000 gold for both of you.”

Ian stopped Aranse as he was about to pay.

He had made quite a bit of money by selling Drake materials and other materials, so it was okay to pay this much.

“You don’t have any money because you’re paying for my tuition.”

“Why don’t I!”

“I know your intermediate instructor’s salary.”

Aranse closed his mouth at Ian’s words.

In the meantime, the magician who received the slip he had issued activated the gate.

Just passing through the gate had changed many things around them.

The atmosphere itself was quite grim.

“Hey!! Are you new here?! Move it, move it!!”

“You morons!! How are you going to survive in the Forgotten City with that?!”

The explorers around the gate were shouting harshly at their juniors.

Not only them, but also mercenaries, knights, and adventurers seemed to be very nervous and shouting loudly.

Aranse, observing the situation as if it were before a war, grabbed Ian’s arm.

“Let’s go.”

“Yes.”

“This place is no different from a lawless zone. There is only one rule to keep.”

“What is it?”

“Don’t trust anyone once you go inside.”

Aranse pointed to a large wall.

It was not just an average fortress wall.

And there was a tower so high that it seemed to pierce the sky in the place visible inside the fortress wall.

“There are three of those barriers in total. And there is an entrance to that tower in the center of the first barrier.”

Ian looked at the tower built high in the sky.

Aranse, noticing his gaze, began to explain.

“That tower is the predecessor of the current Magic Tower. It was the center of the Magic Kingdom. Currently, the inside of that tower is literally a magical realm.”

“Do you know about it?”

“I’ve been inside once or so. Um…… only the second floor, though. And I heard a story that there is a dimensional gate at the top of that tower.”

“I see.”

“That tower has been quite altered by the dimensional gate. And monsters come out of the tower every period. They call it Dimensional Creatures.”

“They don’t use individual names. Does that mean there isn’t just one or two types?”

“Yeah. I’ll explain more as we go. And those barriers aren’t just walls. The third barrier, which is the first barrier…….”

Aranse took Ian and walked, explaining calmly to the extent he knew.

If he hadn’t come at all, he wouldn’t have known, but if he had come, it was better to explain it clearly.

“No one knows what will happen in the Forgotten City. Also, there are many trash who come together as companions and deliberately attach them to guardians or dimensional creatures to kill them.”

“Ah.”

“So I’m telling you not to trust anyone.”

“Then, if I go in with Instructor Aranse, I shouldn’t trust you either, Instructor?”

Aranse frowned.

“Are you kidding me? You have to trust me.”

“Hahaha. I understand.”

Aranse frowned at him once again and walked ahead.

The air was getting heavier as they got closer to the barrier.

“It’s trolls!!”

“Get your weapons!!”

The Forgotten City is connected to countless ley lines [naturally occurring lines of energy].

It is commonplace here for monsters to come in search of those ley lines.

“There are many ordinary monsters here in addition to dimensional creatures. Of course, if you only consider the quality and danger of the monsters, the Miyal Mountains are more dangerous.”

Just as Aranse was speaking with pride, a group of warriors ran to intercept the monsters.

And after a while.

-Kuaaaaaah!!

-Keeeek!!

The trolls’ screams were heard.

When they returned after sweeping away the enemies in an instant.

“Uh……?”

The woman, covered in troll blood, discovered Aranse and Ian.

“Surely…….”

“Yeah.”

It was the female warrior who escorted Einshar during the Hero Festival last time.

“It’s been a while, Young Master.”

The approaching woman bowed politely.

Aranse looked bitter at that, and the female warrior, Edrian, bowed to Ian as well.

“It’s been a while, Student Ian.”

“Nice to see you.”

“Yes. But what brings you two here?”

“This guy said he wanted to see the Forgotten City.”

“Then are you planning to get an entry permit through the Biden County?”

“I was hoping to.”

Edrian thought for a moment and shook her head.

“According to our calculations, a wave is about to begin soon. I recommend you go in when the wave is over in about a month.”

Aranse looked troubled at the word wave.

“Oh dear.”

‘Wave?’

Those various things included not only dimensional creatures but also various objects.

After listening to Kirke’s explanation, Ian wanted to go in even more.