Episode 201
54. A new semester without you (4)
“It’s been a while, Dean Irkhan.”
“haha! The last time I saw you, you were a child, but you are already this big. It’s an emotional feeling.”
The dean’s office in the Arthur Faculty’s main building.
There, Irkan Bradamante was facing a new guest.
As soon as the news of admission was announced, there were many new students who rose to stardom from all over the continent.
Among them, the most famous and popular person is… … .
It was also Theodore Lincoln.
He was the eldest son of the prime minister, who was the head of the Eurasian Federal Republic, the richest country on the continent.
Of course, it wasn’t just his status that determined his fame.
He grew up in a thorough education process from an early age, but he was afflicted by everyone for his extraordinary extraordinaryness and intelligence.
It wasn’t empty words.
He is now 16 years old, serving as an education advisor to the cabinet led by his father, Franklin Lincoln.
It also boasted a fairly high approval rating from the general public.
The decision to enroll in Nakwon Island was to the extent that it was announced that it would be useful to the national interest by accumulating a lot of experience.
Theodore Lincoln’s position in the Eurasian Federal Republic was not just the prime minister’s eldest son.
It would be safe to be called the next-generation leader who will lead the republic in the future.
Right now, Irkhan Bradamante, who can be seen as the de facto head of the Arthur family, had an encounter with him.
“You don’t know how much my heart was filled with the thought of meeting Dean Irkan.”
“I couldn’t believe it either, when I heard that Theodore was entering the school.”
Before Irkhan took the position of dean, the two had a priestly relationship.
A long relationship began as a swordsmanship teacher for Theodore Lincoln, who was only eight years old at the time.
“You are welcome though. You can learn a lot here. The professors are also outstanding talents that we all want to bring out on the continent.”
As he spoke with a benevolent smile, Theodore nodded in agreement.
“Is there anything wrong with it? There are rumors about the faculty on Paradise Island, and they sleep across the continent across the sea.”
However, it was not only the experience that Theodore Lincoln had to go to Paradise Island.
Nakwon Island is a ‘paradise of talent’ where talented people from all over the world gather.
Everywhere you look, there were a lot of knights-level warriors from any country.
A place full of white-haired sharpshooters and young wizards who dare to surpass the position of a sage.
Theodore Lincoln built relationships with many people here, hoping to strengthen his political position.
In the end, it’s a relationship.
A nation can be stabilized by a single leader, but cannot be made strong.
In order to break free from the limits of growth and develop into a more advanced country, the role of the Cabinet to assist the leader is very important.
‘Because that’s politics and society.’
In addition, I heard that last year, a number of talented people entered Nakwon Island.
Camilla, the head of the Eastern League, or ‘Hwagwonryu’, a clan that boasts the largest power in the eastern continent.
The last descendant of the ‘Black Panther’ clan, Byron, etc.
In addition, Triston’s successor, Aidan Christopher, who appeared after 300 years.
It wasn’t just the classmates who needed to be in a relationship.
A gold mine where many talented people gather.
That is what this school meant for Theodore Lincoln.
“By the way, I heard that you came on a Royal Cruise provided by the Holy Empire. Have you met Yura Esther too?”
“Ahh… … Yes that’s right.”
Throughout the voyage, Theodore remembered a girl praying in the corner of the deck.
A Canaanite temple where the god of light is the main god.
And did you say that she was a candidate for the Holy Fire Lady of the Holy Empire of Acryon, the ‘Holy Land’ where that religion originated?
Theodore Lincoln was not particularly religious.
Her divinity was enough to instill awe just to look at.
“You were very beautiful. It looks like it, but in a slightly different way.”
holy woman.
A godly manager who protects the pillar of fire that brightly illuminates the capital of the Holy Empire.
Originally, it was the principle to go to school at an educational institution within the Holy Empire.
For some reason, the temple of Canaan decided to enter Paradise Island this year as a candidate for the Holy Flower Woman.
Because the exact reason was not known, Theodore Lincoln could not take it very well.
It was because the Holy Empire recently showed signs of aggressively expanding its sect.
kind of peacock.
So… … He wondered if he was trying to accomplish what he wanted to do through the Holy Hwa-nyeo on the side of the Holy Empire.
had reasonable doubts.
‘Well, it’s useless to say yes.’
Theodore was strongly confident in his own political power.
The holy flower woman of the Holy Empire is a formidable opponent, but it is a flower in a greenhouse that grows under the light.
It cannot be compared to the one who received a rigorous education to be the right leader and leader.
“But, Dean Irkan, is there any seniors you have been keeping an eye on lately?”
“senior? Are you talking about second-year students?”
“Yeah, it’s not just professors who can learn something.”
“Ugh… … Last year, just like this year, a lot of prominent figures came in.”
Irkan Bradamante lightly stroked my chin.
“There is only one, except for students from the express class, including Byron and Camilla.”
oh oh
Theodore Lincoln’s eyes lit up.
Judging by the value of their name alone, they are capable enough to be compared to two people who do not kneel with anyone.
In addition, if the dean was paying attention, his skills were definitely guaranteed.
“I’m a student named Baek San-woo from the Eastern Federation… … .”
A name you’ve never heard of?
A student who was not on the list of key personnel handed over by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Director of the Intelligence Bureau just before admission.
“Who did you say?”
“It’s Baeksanwoo. Arthur is an undergraduate student, so I hope to see you soon… … .”
smart.
Irkhan’s words were interrupted by a knock on the door from outside. It was a call from his personal assistant.
“Sir, a visitor has arrived.”
“Who is it?”
“I am a student of Sanwoo Baek.”
Hearing this, Irkan smiled and stood up from his seat.
“They said that even a tiger would come when I said it, but it really did.”
profit-
As the door opened, Theodore’s head turned automatically.
“Dean, it’s been a while.”
A voice without a single hesitation. Every time you break a syllable, you feel the conviction you hold in your heart.
Baek Sanwoo of the Eastern Federation.
That was his first meeting with Theodore.
* * *
Theodore Lincoln?
why is he here
As soon as dawn came, I visited the Arthur Faculty with the intention of seeking the faculty’s cooperation on the corrupted ancient Artel.
When I entered Irkan Bradamante’s dean’s office, a freshman was also there.
Let me be a little dumbfounded
Theodore, who had been sitting in his seat, jumped up and bowed his head.
“Nice to meet you, senpai. My name is Theodore Lincoln, a new student this year.”
“Ah, um… … It is called Baeksan-woo.”
As we suddenly exchanged greetings, Dean Irkan looked at me and burst out laughing.
“I was just talking about you. How could you come at a time like this? Come on, sit down.”
I sat down next to Theodore. Something strange was going on.
“You must have heard the rumors too. You are the son of the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Eurakia.”
“Yes, I heard.”
There’s no way I don’t know its name.
Not just because I heard the information from Swallow Weiwei.
Theodore Lincoln was one of the NPCs who played the main role in Acts 4 and 5.
He was a good person who helped the player against the beasts of the Spanish Empire towards Artel.
Of course, behind the scenes, there was a desire for power and the purpose of laying the groundwork for winning the next year’s election for the student council president.
As a result, he was a junior who became an important helper of the protagonist until the very end of the game.
“So what did you come here for? There is still a little bit left before school starts.”
“Oh, that’s… … .”
I glanced at Theodore at Irkan’s question.
He was a forerunner, and a companion who played a very important role in Aidan’s journey.
It’s a different situation now.
Besides, Theodore’s most powerful advantage was political power above all else.
There’s no way he, who has just entered school, can stand against the forces of darkness that are gradually approaching.
Theodore Lincoln also noticed my gaze.
“Oh, then I’m sorry.”
He got up from his seat and said.
He’s also a natural born politician, so he’s very quick-witted.
“I’m sorry, Theodore. It’s a very important story.”
“no. After all, I only came to see the dean today.”
He was almost kicked out, but he didn’t show much displeasure.
instead.
“You said it was Baek San-woo.”
“Oh, yes.”
“Please come and see me once the semester starts. There are many stories I want to hear.”
Theodore handed me a note and said,
What is written on the paper is the address of Theodore Lincoln’s manor dormitory.
‘Are you sure he’s already approaching me? … ?’
Theodore Lincoln is a very interesting mechanic companion.
Based on Theodore’s standards, the more great talents are recruited, the more favorable they become.
Because it was a companion that amplifies the effect of additional options given to the entire club.
So that’s it.
I already had a slight smell and felt like they were searching for me.
“Oh, of course! I’ve always wanted to visit you too.”
“I’m a junior, so you can call me comfortably, senior.”
“Well, then, Theodore-sama.”
It felt incredibly awkward.
I feel like I can understand why Illyana was startled by the word ‘senior’.
“I’ll just go. See you later, dean, senior.”
Theodore was polite to the end and after finishing greetings.
I suddenly left the dean’s office.
“He is a very polite friend.”
“right? Previously, when I was a swordsmanship teacher, I was a student who taught. I was really young back then, but I’ve already grown up like this.”
“Is that so?”
It must have been something like that with Irkhan Bradamante.
In the main story, there was no contact with the deans, so it was natural that I did not know.
“So, what was the purpose of finding it in such a hurry? As long as I can send Theodoro out too… … , I think something is important.”
“Yes, not important.”
time is running out I immediately brought the subject out.
“Dean, please call a central meeting immediately now. Paradise Island is dangerous.”
* * *
Yura Esther, a preliminary candidate for the Holy Fire Woman of the Holy Empire of Acryon, lay on the bed and tossed and turned.
The dormitory she was assigned to was truly the pinnacle of luxury.
The bed uses shape-memory fabric that automatically adapts to the user’s body shape.
The size of the room was also incomparable to the place where he lived in the Holy Empire.
Of course, this does not mean that the Holy Empire is weak, but that does mean that this manor dormitory is huge.
So is that so?
It is the second day since we arrived at Nakwon Island. Yura couldn’t sleep properly.
‘No, it’s not because it’s just an unfamiliar environment.’
Something, something uncomfortable.
It wasn’t a bed or a physical problem. This is physiological… … So, it was emotionally uncomfortable.
Acryon is the holy woman of the Holy Empire.
Although she is only a preliminary candidate, the word is ‘preliminary’. As soon as she graduates from Paradise Island, Esther will be officially recognized as a holy flower girl.
Yura Esther was the only candidate for the holy fire woman this time around.
Therefore, only Yura Esther could use ‘Protection of the Pillar of Fire’.
Using the temple as an amplifier, the power to unfold a dense boundary barrier with divine power.
Of course, Paradise Island is full of all kinds of dungeons full of magic.
There were even reports of wild demons appearing in unexplored areas in the south.
It was only natural that the pillar of fire’s protection reacted sensitively.
“It’s not your typical magi.”
It is faint but felt.
In fact, it has been a long time since I’ve gotten used to detecting magic as a candidate for the Holy Fire Woman.
Unless it’s a level of magic called the Three Great Evil Gods.
She didn’t react like this to normal Magi.
In other words.
The energy felt from the far side of the sea was ‘evil’, different from simple magic.
“… … .”
Besides, the stimulus that was not even a speck at first was getting stronger as time went on.
Even if you don’t even dare to predict what it is.
If it stays like this, I have a feeling that something really big is going to happen.
“I can’t.”
Yura Esther got up from her bed and muttered.
“Let’s go see Elijah sister.”
