All-Master Player Of The Academy [EN]: Chapter 76

38. An Honor – 2

As usual, after volunteering and finishing the course registration for the beginning of the semester,

The first holiday of the second semester arrived.

“Thank you for coming, Ian Seongdo.”

As soon as the morning service of the Sun Church ended, Ian headed to the entrance of the Academy.

It was because of the promise regarding the confirmation of the Moon Temple site he had made before.

Aute wiggled his rabbit ears and smiled awkwardly, and Ian shook his head.

The establishment of the Moon Temple in the Academy was something he also wanted.

So, of course, he had to help.

“Myaa~ Myamya~.”

Mya Ne on Ian’s shoulder meowed happily, and Aute smiled and reached out his hand.

While Mya Ne, who was in his arms, purred, Ian received a guide map.

The magic building located in the western area of the Academy.

The area has been designated as a restricted area since it was closed 8 years ago.

“I wish we could build it in a place with a lot of people, but there doesn’t seem to be a suitable place.”

“That’s probably true. I heard they’re demolishing unused abandoned buildings because there’s not enough space now.”

“Ah. So this wasn’t persecution.”

Aute was relieved.

Of course, there are non-human races in Fredon Academy.

However, he was worried that he might be hated because there were so few of them.

“The Moon Order isn’t a cult, so why would they persecute you? Let’s go.”

Ian led Aute toward the western district.

The place they arrived at after passing through a sparsely populated area was an abandoned building that was no longer in use.

Aute, looking at the quite old building, looked back and forth between the guide map and the building’s name and nodded.

“Here it is.”

The building was older than he’d expected.

The walls were cracked, and some of the windows were half-broken.

The railing was partially collapsed, and there were holes in the roof.

“There is a risk of collapse, so the temple must be rebuilt here after demolition.”

“Demolition and new construction. The cost won’t be cheap.”

When money was mentioned, Aute shrugged.

“Yes. I did receive support from the Academy, but… the funds are actually a bit insufficient. So, I’m thinking of building a temporary temple using tents for now.”

Even if the Academy covers the demolition costs, the Moon Order must pay for the temple construction costs.

But could the financially struggling Moon Order build a proper temple?

They plan to slowly raise funds and build it gradually.

Aute smiled, hiding his embarrassment.

“And I’m thinking of asking the priests of the Moon Order to do the work. The Moon Order does a lot of this kind of work, so you don’t have to worry.”

“Then does that mean more priests will come to the Academy?”

“Yes? Yes, that’s right.”

Ian smiled slyly.

“How could the priests do such a thing? Demolition and temple construction? I’ll do it for you.”

Aute waved his hands in embarrassment at the words.

But Ian continued without changing his expression.

“I don’t know if it’s in return, but please hold a prayer meeting for me.”

“The prayer meeting isn’t difficult, but… Seongdo-nim, you’re a noble, right? Can you do such hard work?”

“Well, breaking and making things is basic.”

If you use the architecture of the Polbato Underground World, it won’t be difficult.

As Kirke said.

Even in that place where metallurgy and architecture were ahead of any dimension, he was famous as the last striker [a master craftsman or builder].

But how difficult would it be to build just one temple?

When Ian spoke, Aute was embarrassed.

“I always seem to be getting help from Seongdo-nim.”

“Anyway, I’ll take it as you’ve allowed it.”

“Yes. But I don’t think a prayer meeting alone is enough, so I’ll ask the main group to send holy objects directly.”

“Then I’d be even better. When should I start working?”

“Now, all that’s left is to hire workers and construction workers… I heard that materials can be obtained from the village.”

“I see. Then I’ll bring some workers.”

“I’ll hire the workers. I looked into the village, and there are quite a few workers.”

Ian shook his head and tapped the blueprint.

“Academy buildings are often magically protected for security reasons. If you touch it wrong, the installed security magic will go berserk.”

Immediately, the building’s blueprint showed where the security magic was installed.

Aute was surprised to hear the explanation.

“That, that would have been a big problem. No wonder the demolition cost was so high…”

“Then let’s go.”

Ian took Aute to the dormitory.

“Why are you going to the dormitory?”

“I’m going to call some idle people and use them.”

When he opened the dormitory door, Ha-ryun was in the lobby.

When Ian looked at him, he was puzzled.

“Why?”

“If you have nothing to do, help me.”

When Ha-ryun readily agreed, Ian looked for others.

But there was no one in the dormitory except Ha-ryun.

Everyone else seems to be doing personal training or writing reports.

“But what do you want me to help you with?”

“Demolition work on the abandoned building in the west. I’m going to prepare a site for the Moon Temple in the Academy.”

While the two were talking, Aute approached Ha-ryun and bowed slightly.

“Nice to meet you, Seongdo-nim. I’m Aute, a priest of the Moon Order.”

“Ha-ryun Salt.”

Now that they’ve greeted each other, that’s it.

Ian took the two straight to the abandoned building.

“Priest-nim, please rest. I’ll tell you after I’ve cleaned up.”

“I can’t do that.”

“It’ll be dangerous. It could collapse here and there.”

“I’m strong too. I can do this much.”

He raised his thin arm.

Seeing that, Ian and Ha-ryun showed off their muscular arms, which had become thicker thanks to training.

“W, well, I’m not as good as Seongdo-nims, but…”

Aute, who was also small, was very intimidated.

Ha-ryun, who was watching him, poked Ian.

“You can take good care of him.”

“I guess I have to. Then let’s check it out quickly and come out.”

Ian took the lead.

The entrance to the abandoned building was locked.

“I got the key.”

The moment Aute tried to take out the key from his pocket, Ian used unlock magic.

The locked door opens in an instant.

“Let’s go in.”

Aute blankly watched them go inside and hurriedly chased after them.

The interior of the building was exactly what you would expect from a ruin.

There were many cracks from the entrance, and some parts of the ceiling had fallen.

“Wow… I’ve never seen a building in this state even among the Moon Temples. Why haven’t you demolished it until now?”

“Most of the Academy’s buildings are built with the support of each kingdom or institution.”

So, you have to go through a faculty meeting to demolish it.

Each time, they thought about the cost problem and the relationship with those who provided the building, and it was constantly postponed.

They were afraid that if they took the initiative to destroy it, they would ruin their relationship with the place that provided the building.

In other words, they passed it on, hoping that someone other than them would do it, and that’s how it turned out.

When Ha-ryun said that, Ian smiled.

‘This kind of problem is the same no matter which world you go to.’

Responsibility is quite heavy.

‘That’s true. Kirke, find out the location of the magic in this building. Does it match the design drawing?’

There is magic that is not shown in the design drawing.

‘What is it?’

This building used to be used as a magic hall.

So, it’s not strange that there are unauthorized magic spells that wizards have secretly cast.

When Ian asked, Kirke reported the search results.

‘There is a dimension distortion magic of the 8th circle level in the basement, and a black magic of the 5th circle level on the 3rd floor.’

While Kirke was explaining, Ha-ryun checked the drawing.

“I just need to stop by the faculty office on the first floor. Let’s go there.”

-Squeak… Squeak…

The sound of the wooden floor is annoying every time they move.

Aute looked around, listening to the strangely unpleasant sound.

He was feeling an ominous feeling that made his body tremble.

“Here it is.”

-Click!

When he opened the simply locked door with unlock magic, a pungent smell wafted out.

Rotten or damp paper.

A wooden desk covered in moisture and mold.

A rotten bed that seemed to have been where the instructors stayed.

Half-broken podiums.

Information written on the blackboard.

It seems certain that no one has entered for years without human touch.

While Aute was looking around again, Ha-ryun checked the door.

A magic circle was drawn there.

“The release of security magic is to cut off the flow by giving it magic power like this.”

-Clang!!

The magic circle engraved on the wall was released after Ha-ryun gave it magic power.

He opened the door after easily finishing the release.

“There’s nothing else to worry about here. Ian, do you think you know how to do it?”

“It’ll be easy.”

I was wondering how to do it here, but it’s not that difficult.

If the analysis of the magic circle is done, it’s easy, so I could do it right away.

“Really? Then you do the next one.”

“That…”

At that time, Aute, who was following, opened his mouth.

When the two turned their heads, he said carefully.

“The atmosphere is strange. Just in case, can I give you blessings?”

There was no reason to decline.

When the two accepted, Aute immediately prayed and gave blessings.

“It’s done. Evil forces won’t be able to reach you.”

“I see. Well, then let’s go somewhere else.”

When they came out of the faculty office and were about to walk down the long corridor again,

-Thud.

“Hmm?”

Something was heard from the end of the corridor.

Ian and his party turned their eyes towards it.

Something was lying in the corridor where nothing had been there until just now.

Something made of black, white, and red.

“That wasn’t there until just now, was it?”

“It wasn’t there. Is that the ominous feeling Priest-nim felt?”

Aute’s face was pale.

“I, it’s an evil being.”

“A demon?”

“It doesn’t seem like a demon.”

When Ian answered Ha-ryun’s question, Aute raised the Divine Mark [a symbol of faith and divine power].

“That’s not it. J, just ominous and gloomy… the soul of the dead…”

-Crack. Crack.

The something raised its body.

Black.

It was long hair that came down to her knees, and white was the dress she was wearing.

And red.

It could only be thought of as blood flowing from her eyes and soaking her body.

-Crack! Crack!!

It stood up, strangely bending its joints, and approached the three.

First is walking.

And next is.

-Kyaaaaaaaa!!

Running with a terrible scream and raising her head.

Ha-ryun pointed his staff at her, who was running madly with a dagger dripping with blood.

“Multiple Magic Arrow!!”

Dozens of magic arrows were stuck in the woman.

The staggering woman raised her head again, but Ian was waiting.

The Three Treasures of Heaven. Use So Cheongpalbujin [Buddhist mantra].

“Om Salba Jibana Gaanari Sabaha [part of the mantra].”

The mantra containing the energy of subjugation flowed from Ian’s mouth.

-Kyaaaaaaak!!

With just that, the woman screamed and scattered.

“Well, let’s go up.”

When Ian spoke as if nothing had happened, Ha-ryun asked in surprise.

“What did you just do?”

“A mantra to chase away the dead. It’s like a prayer.”

“Oh. That’s amazing.”

It was amazing, but it’s not like Ian is this amazing for a day or two.

Thanks to being adapted, Ha-ryun didn’t ask any more questions.

Both of them are calm as if nothing had happened just now.

Aute, who was watching them, muttered in a sullen tone.

“Ah, are the Academy students originally like this? T, that’s a ghost…”

“Even if it’s a ghost, it’s just an undead monster. Ha-ryun, that’s a banshee, right?”

“Yeah.”

Ian is like that, but Ha-ryun is also cold as a wizard.

Among the three, Aute, who was a priest, could only be at a loss.

“But why did the banshee suddenly appear?”

“I… I felt the energy of black magic just now.”

When Aute spoke carefully, Ha-ryun tilted his head.

“That can’t be…”

“I’m sure.”

Ha-ryun flatly denied Aute, who was sure.

“More than a hundred years have passed since black magic disappeared after the last black magician, Black Dog. But now black magic? It can’t be.”

Ian said calmly to Ha-ryun.

“Impossible things say they can’t be.”