Became an Academy End-Of-Life Genius

Winter Castle (4)

As soon as the winter castle came into my eyes, the emotion I felt was regret, not comfort.

The bloody smell I had when I first came here felt familiar now.

Even after only a day had passed since I came here, I skillfully caught the monster.

It’s a bit strange to just pass it on as a genius.

This snowfield was so familiar and friendly.

My body was adapting naturally.

As if imprinted on the body.

“Deron.”

Agnes came.

His body is covered in blood, and his silver hair that was shining brilliantly is soaked in sweat and blood.

The usual modesty and arrogance are nowhere to be found.

It’s a mess, but her face is worth seeing nonetheless.

At least it was better than being scared and frozen at the first kill.

“I salute you for your struggle.”

Saying that, Agnes rolled his feet. I put my hand on my chest. It was a military service.

I stared at it. The guides and knights were also in the same position.

It’s just that he’s drunk on battle and eaten by madness.

In their eyes, it must have seemed that I had waged a valiant battle.

There was no need to correct their misunderstanding.

I opened my mouth.

“Agnes. you worked hard too The last three did a great job too.”

“It is nothing compared to the battle of Confucius. Few first-time visitors to the Winter Castle actually faced the monsters!”

One of the knights shouted loudly. Another article collided.

“you’re right. When you first meet a monster, you feel fear at its vicious appearance, and your body hardens with intent to kill. Confucius didn’t do that at all.”

“It is commendable enough. I will report to the Count on this.”

In order to move with agility, he barely wore armor caught his eye.

The armor is dented, or has a lot of scratches.

You can tell just by looking at the armor. They are at least a few years in this winter castle. At most, those who have endured for several decades.

In the eyes of such people, the outsider must have looked like a burden.

But I was different. Because I was facing five orcs at the same time in front of them alone.

I recognized my location.

From baggage to useful inspection.

“Thank you.”

After a short reply, he turned his head. my heart is cold It was because he lost interest after the battle was over.

I guess I’ll have to stay here a little longer.

deadline. Even to get a clue to your damn fate.

**

“Wah ha ha ha!”

The Count let out a big laugh. The commanders rolled their eyes as if in bewilderment.

“You really dealt with five orcs?”

“yes. It was unbelievably brave to face a monster for the first time.”

“However, the attack was sophisticated. They aimed precisely at the vital points of the orcs and cut them down.”

At the report of the two knights, the count could not contain his laughter. Seeing the embarrassment of the commanders made me laugh.

The commanders knew. That the knight in front of you is never a person who can lie.

I just couldn’t believe the report.

what is an orc Isn’t he one of the most vicious monsters?

The force is not that strong. If you are a trained knight, you can face it enough.

However, his appearance and life are a problem.

This is a natural fear for those who have never experienced it.

The commanders knew too. Because they were like that when they first met the orcs.

However, the duke’s eldest son said he did not.

Rather, it was overwhelming against the first Orc Warriors I met.

It was possible to get drunk on the glory of victory, and it was a major that deserved cheers.

The commanders bowed their heads. The Count chuckled and laughed.

“So, what does it mean that ten orcs came to the aid?”

In an instant, the momentum changes. Not a count who thinks of his daughter’s juniors.

The eyes of the marginal white of Cardia who have been protecting this mountain range for a long time.

“I checked one orc warrior and two orcs and was fighting. Ten orcs popped out of the bush at the warrior’s shout. As if waiting.”

“That means… Orcs dug a trap?”

The knight nodded. The commanders’ expressions became serious. The orcs’ intelligence was gradually improving.

Now it has reached the point of selling the trap.

“It was never found in the guide’s investigation. That means it can’t be a coincidence.”

“Then the orcs really set traps… ?”

Seriously, there was talk. If the orcs really dug a trap, it was sure to be a headache.

“But there was something strange about it.”

One of the knights spoke up.

“It seemed obvious they had dug a trap. By the way… The orcs are more desperate than usual.”

The commanders focused on the knight’s words. Orcs are desperate. It was a natural thing to say to the monsters, but the knight in front of him wasn’t a person who didn’t know that.

There must be a reason for using such a word.

“It was different from the original Orc. So far, they have shown their will to occupy the winter castle, but now they rush in as if they must occupy it.”

The article reported so. Orc movements and actions were like that. They were frightened by something.

The monsters that line the mountain range, among them, the most numerous orcs are frightened.

At that fact, everyone in the meeting room was silent.

Should I like the fact that the orcs are frightened and run away?

Or should I despair at the fact that a creature so terrifying has appeared that the orcs, who have been struggling so far, have escaped?

It’s because I couldn’t make a decision.

The Count opened his mouth after thinking deeply.

“For now, reduce the investigation radius of the guides and switch to a two-person team.”

“All right.”

“And make sure you have as many supplies as possible in the castle.”

The commanders responded in unison. The Count waved his hand. an obvious congratulations. Everyone got up and went outside.

Inside the conference hall, the Count was left alone. He stared intently at the wall. Beyond the wall was a mountain range.

The mountain range where he grew up. How many monsters are there beyond that white mountain peak?

The Count didn’t know.

**

“It’s not like this.”

He pulled out the sword he had embedded in it and murmured.

Orc blood gushed out.

I looked down at him.

A body the same size as the Orc Warriors I had seen for the first time. A forearm that feels like it’s going to choke me at any moment.

He was clearly a dangerous opponent.

But it wasn’t enough to catch a clue.

The body, which had regained vitality for the first time, is soon returning to its original state.

where did it go wrong What did you deal with differently? Five orcs were not enough, so they jumped in against the seven.

Leaving behind the shouts of the knights and Agnes’ worries.

However, he did not feel any threat to his life.

The beating heart does not come back vigorously.

“Awesome.”

The admiration of the knights was now familiar. Dozens of Orcs have already been cut down.

I didn’t have the stamina. Rather, the more I stayed here, the more my strength surged.

“next.”

“You’ve already dealt with thirty animals… .”

“We can still do more. next.”

The guide rolled his eyes. His gaze turned to the knight who followed me.

At the same time, my gaze turned to the knight.

The knight looked at me and the assistant in turn and sighed.

“The sun will set soon. If darkness descends on the snowy field, Confucius may be in danger, so please retreat.”

Then he turned his head and looked up at the sky.

The sun was really setting. A reddish sunset covered the blue sky.

It was the color of twilight. A sign that the sun is setting and night is coming.

swallowed saliva I stared at the mountains. It seemed like there was something to be found out there.

“Deron. It is dangerous at night.”

“you’re right. You won’t even see monster attacks in the dark, so it seems good to come back now.”

Agnes and the guide added a word of concern one by one.

They both really care about me.

“ha… .”

sighed. Was it because I was too hasty?

Or maybe it was because the first clue I found was so desperate.

couldn’t figure it out

“I get it.”

As I nodded, Agnes’ expression brightened.

Blood was dripping from her sword.

It’s because they kept chasing orcs while following me.

Now she didn’t tremble when she grabbed the orc.

The feeling of cutting flesh seemed to get used to.

Intermediate Aurors and Jeolyoung helped her with such a sword.

When we reached the winter castle, the count with a firm expression was waiting for us.

He had the most serious expression on his face since I came, and I couldn’t quite figure out why.

It wasn’t just the count’s face that was serious.

The whole winter was serious. The soldiers were on the move, and the commanders struggled to command them.

The atmosphere of the fortress descended heavily.

Agnes sensed something unusual and approached Bell.

Belle was also armed with a serious expression on his face.

Bell was always cheerful. After entering the winter castle, he always carried alcohol in his arms.

There was no wine bottle in her hand.

Instead of a bottle, he was holding a crossbow.

Bel Cardia is a magician who specializes in lightning and fire.

The fact that she had a crossbow in her hand meant that she couldn’t cope with just magic.

Her green eyes twinkled.

“what happened?”

At Agnes’ question, Bell took a deep breath and said:

“Winter has come.”

in her words. I felt my heart resonate.

As if waiting for this moment.