How the Shadow of the Marquis Lives

Episode 24

monday.

The start of a new week is always raucous, but this week was particularly bad.

One announcement made Everwhale, to be exact, the new students infested.

＜Notice＞

– A large number of ghouls occurred at the graves of giants and the ruins of Mt.

– Conducting off-campus classes for new students with the cooperation of the Jeonghwa Church.

– Target: Those who applied themselves among first-year students

Everwhale is located in the center of the continent.

To the west of Everwhale is the human empire Somerga, to the south the beast kingdom Jakarta, and to the north the fairy palace Glacier Baengnyeong.

And the name of the eastern land is the tomb of the giants.

The place where all the giants who wanted to rule the world in the past were slaughtered.

The dead bodies of giants buried in the ground became mountains, fields, and deserts over hundreds or thousands of years.

Currently, the eastern land was a zone with numerous mountain peaks and various rough terrain.

The spirit of death rising from the huge corpse gave birth to numerous monsters, and the eastern land became uninhabitable.

“Hey, are you going?”

“of course!”

The response of the first graders was exactly divided into two.

It is usually much later to venture into the graves of giants. You have to learn at least one semester, or at least one year at the latest, for the first mission to come down.

However, thanks to the request of the Jeonghwa Church, this opportunity arose.

There were students who were delighted with that fact.

“hmm… … i kinda… … . I am still a bit scared.”

“Wouldn’t the graves of giants be reached by our ranking… … .”

“Is that right?”

There were students who were not confident in their abilities.

It is certain that the Purification Church’s request for cooperation was a rare opportunity. But not everyone is looking forward to that opportunity, and not everyone is disappointed.

However, it was true that at least that announcement made the academy noisy.

In that heated atmosphere, Xi’an was also looking at the notice with a twinkle in his eyes.

Of course, he was expected.

“The ruins of Mount Kurt.”

It is called Kurt Mountain because it is the corpse of a giant named Kurt.

The mountain was right at the entrance to the tomb of the giants, at the entrance. As it is the beginning, safety is definitely guaranteed.

Otherwise, there was no way they would let the new students in.

To that huge demon realm.

‘If it’s a ghoul, it’s an undead monster.’

The undead are tricky monsters, but that’s okay.

To put it in perspective, which of the monsters isn’t picky?

As long as you knew the correct way to deal with it, there would be no problem.

He looked at the application form with expectant eyes.

There was nothing particularly difficult about it.

However, Xian’s body stiffened after seeing the end of the application form.

*Caution: Apply in a team of 4 people.

“hmm… … .”

He swallowed his saliva and looked around.

“Hey, come with me.”

“So what? Do you have any other team members in mind?”

“There are about five people that come to mind. Do I have to choose two of them?”

“I know a lot of people.”

I could see first-year students cheering in harmony everywhere.

that buck

Xian slowly approached the two students he was talking to.

And tapped them on the shoulder.

“Are there any seats left?”

“draft!?”

“Mi, sorry! Our team is full! ha ha ha… … !”

However, when both of them saw Xian, they jumped outside in fright.

Xian frowned.

Obviously, I just said that I had to save two people.

‘Four people… … . No, 3 people besides me.’

he sighed.

Only 3 students in 1st grade.

how to save

* * *

The limit that must be filled by 4 people.

Over an early lunch at a restaurant, Xian thought of people he might talk to.

At least Ran, Allen, and Ergé talked about it.

If possible, seniors would also have Damian and Julio, but it was limited to first graders, so there was no choice.

In the first place, he doesn’t even want to talk to Damian, and Julio is strangely avoiding himself.

‘Are these three people after all?’

There were no more.

he tasted it I think Yeomno told me to make many colleagues on the first day of admission.

I didn’t care about that at all because I was devoted to training alone whenever I had time.

Of course I don’t regret it.

The most important thing to him right now is to train myself.

Even if he goes back to the time of admission, he will spend the same time training.

‘Still, it’s inconvenient at times like this.’

When there is a class you want, but you need to fill the number of people.

Either there are no rumors spread by the crazy boy, or it is known that the rumors are false rumors through his own actions.

I wish I could have done one or the other, but I haven’t yet.

The days spent in Everweil were still too short to dispel rumors.

First of all, I have no choice but to seek it out through someone I know.

The first he went to was Allen.

“Sorry, I won’t be going there. I have something else to do.”

However, Allen rejected the offer with a bitter smile.

It seems that the fact that the dark circles are slightly visible in the eyes is really selling out these days.

I don’t know what it was, but I knew it wouldn’t work anyway.

The next one to visit was Erje.

“sorry! The day after tomorrow, people from my hometown will come up… … .”

She too was rejected.

If that’s the case, there’s nothing you can do about it. I don’t know where her hometown is, but it will take at least a few weeks to a month or more to get here.

I couldn’t ask someone from my hometown who was coming up so hard to follow me.

In the end, the only thing left is Ran Asla.

Still, there was a little hope.

Ran Asla is popular. Every time I see him, he hangs out with a few students.

If she comes in, the rest of the staff will easily be filled.

I thought that.

“go away.”

A rather strong answer came back from her.

he opened up

Being picky is no joke. He wasn’t the kind of person who would do anything for a favor.

At least the scrapped acquaintances were wiped out.

Xian, who frowned for a moment, used a last resort.

“You want me to team up and get to know someone? Huh… … For students’ autonomy, I announced that they should apply as a team from the application stage. Can I, the instructor, intervene?”

It was to consult with Instructor Tail.

I was told to consult without hesitation if anything happened.

“I am not asking you to form a team. I will convince you, so please introduce yourself.”

“You can just grab someone nearby and say that. Aren’t you shy enough?”

“Most people run away when I talk to them. The rest of us who don’t run away are the ones who challenge us to a duel.”

“… … .”

Instructor Tail said nothing for a moment.

From what I’ve seen so far, I know very well that Xi’an is completely different from the rumors. However, it did not seem to have spread widely to students.

He was silent for a moment, imagining Xian’s gritty school life.

“… … Then how about something like this. Don’t just accept the duel, put a condition on it. Let’s be a team like the ground. If this doesn’t go right, I’ll look into it then.”

“oh.”

Hearing that, Xian’s eyes lit up.

Isn’t that a nice idea?

The students who challenged the duel anyway are still overflowing.

These guys are still challenging themselves to a duel. It is said that they are confident enough in their skills.

In other words, there is a high possibility that they will be interested in this extracurricular class.

Xian nodded.

“I will give it a try.”

* * *

＜The duel has ended.＞

＜’17’ win＞

＜The ranking changes with the challenger’s victory.＞

The ring on the man’s hand glowed and changed its number.

What was originally 17 became 9.

“Big!”

Seeing the ninth-place finisher lowering his head, male Ian Belchester swallowed cheers.

Finally, ninth place, single digits!

‘The water has risen recently.’

I feel it myself too.

Since entering Everwhale, he has been getting stronger every day.

In particular, the recent variance has been large.

As if he had attained enlightenment, his skills were running wild.

I couldn’t help but feel confident.

In the meantime.

‘Who is that guy?’

Ian found someone.

He is probably the most famous among freshmen.

It was Cyan Agrid.

‘Did he say he wasn’t that cheap… … .’

Countless rumors about Xian surfaced.

The rumor that there is no such thing as a very crazy person.

‘Who are those guys behind?’

And the men and women who follow Xian like goldfish poop.

he snorted.

They must be like subordinates running errands. Originally, these guys didn’t go alone.

He looked away.

The thought of avoiding it because it is dirty and avoiding it because it is scary.

But then, another thought came to me.

‘If I catch that bully… … ?’

how much do you feel

The thrill of breaking the nose of a guy who didn’t know how high the sky was. My fame that will resonate in Everwhale.

The number 1 ring on his hand was annoying.

The fact that he was still in first place was proof that his skills were really strong.

But he wasn’t bothered either.

‘I’m in the single digits now.’

9th.

1st place or 9th place is the same single digit number, how big of a difference can there be?

In fact, when he was 17th, I confirmed that the difference between 11th and 20th was not that big.

That’s why I skipped over it and attacked the 9th place.

‘Worth it?’

In either direction, the results were positive.

Calculation that there are enough possibilities.

If he truly educates the idiot and steals the number one ring, he will instantly emerge as a hot topic among freshmen.

“draft.”

I came to my senses.

Ian was able to find himself blocking Xian’s way before he knew it.

Xian and his subordinates looked at him with questioning expressions.

“Let’s have a duel with me.”

He held out his hand with magic in the ring.

The number of 9 shining.

Xian looked at it for a moment, then willingly joined hands.

“I will.”

＜The duel has been established. ‘1’ vs ‘9’＞

‘good.’

He moistened his lips as he watched the Colosseum magic unfold.

He said he was confident enough, but that didn’t mean he wasn’t nervous.

He took out a staff about two inches long from his waistband and aimed it at it.

“Go right!”

The mana began to spin tight.

Preheating was not necessary.

His magical energy gathered in the staff and started to cause fire.

“You must be a wizard.”

“okay. A wizard who catches swordsmen like you.”

sorcerer and swordsman. Which of the two is more advantageous?

This is different for each person. Wizards are powerful in warfare, and some say they are inferior to swordsmen in interpersonal battles, while others are stronger in interpersonal battles regardless of that.

But one thing is clear.

A wizard who has risen to the level says that the wizard is more powerful, and a swordsman who has reached the level says that the swordsman is more powerful.

It is said that self-esteem is important.

In that sense, Ian had never thought that wizards were weak in interpersonal warfare.

[ Arcane Flare ]

Roaring!

The ball of fire fired from Ian’s staff headed for Xian’s feet.

Xian was just about to move forward. However, due to the obstruction of the flames, I had no choice but to run sideways.

‘Same!’

A good start.

Your winning pattern so far.

He created a ball of fire again and shot it puffer.

Arcane Flare, one of the flame magic techniques descending on the Flame Magic Tower.

Although it lacks extensive firepower, it is a magic that is evaluated for its destructive power at a single point.

“Suck!”

bang! Bang bang!

Fireballs were fired in succession.

The power of each of them was by no means low.

Even the skill of the magician was considerable, and the speed of manifestation and projection were also at a level that could not be underestimated.

“The aftermath is considerable. If you dodge halfway, your stance will be easily disturbed.”

“I know.”

He sneered at Xian’s words and spoke.

It was literally.

Arcane Flare is the most basic and at the same time the most useful magic among the Flame Magic Tower magics.

Among the reasons, in addition to the primary explosion, there was also a considerable aftermath.

‘If you design it considering the aftermath, you can block the enemy from approaching.’

That’s what he recently realized.

In fact, this tactic worked correctly.

With this, I was able to fight for the ring of ninth place.

“Even if I try to approach it, I’ll get tired of the magic I’m secretly preparing.”

yes, that’s right

Even if he tried to approach through this fire, it was useless.

In the meantime, I could open the distance again with the next magic I had already prepared.

A method that cannot be lost in theory.

The number one ring is also mine!

At that thought, Ian raised an eyebrow.

however.

“Good. Passed.”

“what?”

For a moment, I couldn’t understand what the other person was saying.

What was the guy who was jumping around like a water strider on the water in a shower of fire talking?

“Stop talking nonsense… … .”

The moment I tried to shoot 3 more spheres saying give up.

Ian freaked out.

Didn’t Xi’an suddenly appear before my eyes like a ghost?

Come to think of it, I heard about it from a swordsman who was educated in my family.

The master’s weight movement is so smooth that ordinary people cannot even recognize the starting point.

“Ahh!”

His hair has turned white, but he is still the ninth-ranked man.

With an instantaneous reflex speed, the waiting magic was activated.

[ Flame Wall ]

Roaring!

A thick wall of fire rose between them.

Whoa.

Ian was relieved for a moment at that reassuring appearance. He said he had passed the hangobi.

however.

Flash!

A hole was made in the wall of fire.

Xian’s hand penetrated the wall of fire and scattered the fire.

The mana that formed the flame wall was helplessly scattered by the black mana in Xian’s hand.

I came to my senses.

Xian’s sword had already touched Ian’s nape.

“Ha, surrender.”

He stammered and raised the white flag.

If it had been a real fight, his neck would have been blown off.

It was an undoubted defeat.

＜The duel has ended.＞

＜The ranking does not change due to the challenger’s defeat.＞

He sat down stunned.

The ranking remains the same as 9th.

Nothing has changed, so you might think it’s the original game.

‘Did you avoid my fire? It wasn’t that you were just exploring?’

It was absolutely nothing.

The huge wall between 1st and 9th places.

Because I’ve been acutely aware of it.

Xian looked down at Ian.

Wouldn’t you be the first to reach out to him?

“… … ?”

Ian blinked.

what is this hand

Xian said to him who was puzzled.

“Come to my team.”

“… … what?”

Ian narrowed his eyes.

Then he saw two men and women behind Xian.

The two of them were nodding with such expressions as if they felt sorry for themselves or as if they were sympathizing with each other.

“I’m going to an extracurricular class, but I need a team member.”

Ian opened his mouth.

Only then did I know

Those two people who were chasing after Xian were not Xian’s subordinates.

Like himself now, they were kidnapped by his team in exchange for defeat.