There Are Too Many Bugs in the Academy

Episode 51

19. Triad held (1)

Recently, Nakwon Island has been very lively. It was also because of the great news of the return of the spirits and the appearance of the successor of Triston.

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Most of all, it was because of the first Nakwon School Pan-Academic Dalian Competition, commonly known as the Triad.

“Did you see the applicant lineup? It’s crazy.”

“A few seniors from our department also applied. Among them, I heard that there is ‘Yargon’ senior from Griffin Mato, who has been spotted as a candidate for the great wise man.”

The ripple effect was so great that even the Ortana Faculty, who had not been shaken for a while, heard rumors about it.

“What makes everyone so happy? Fights are useless.”

Karin, who was standing next to him, looked pathetic and shrugged.

Wizards are by nature seekers.

Although he is not unfamiliar with combat, his main values are usually to devour knowledge and uncover the secrets of the world.

In her view, who puts such a value first, the event, which was just a fight and fight, was only the cause of the commotion.

“But the booths seem to pay quite a lot. I want to visit once.”

She looked into Aidan’s eyes and said. It’s a sneak peek at him telling him to go with him.

But Aidan always seemed to be in a different thought.

Karin let out a deep sigh and screamed in Aidan’s ear.

“Aidan!! Are you listening!!?”

“Oh! It’s a surprise!! You can say it with words, with words!”

“Because you didn’t hear me. Do you know what I just said?”

I couldn’t have known Because I wasn’t really listening.

“……sorry.”

“Uh-huh, okay. What else are you doing this for? Are you still interested in the book you found last time? There was nothing special about it.”

“It is, but…”

The book, ‘The Noble God’s Representative, Player’, was found even after being punished by being banned from entering the library for a week.

Aidan took the time to read the book, which was not inflated with anticipation, but in the end there was nothing to identify Baek San-woo’s identity.

Aidan recalled the contents of the book again.

-Players are agents who carry on the will of the God who built the world, and they have the power to overcome any trials and tribulations they may face.

But if you can say that the five heroes who were active in 300 years are players.

not.

This is because they were moved by their own will, not by the direct intervention of a transcendent being.

The Great Sage Marcos described this player as a kind of will descending from high places, and Empress Maria of the Holy Empire also described it as a revelation… … .

‘At the end of the day, it’s just speculation or hypothesis. That’s what I’m asking, but am I not a player too?’

It was a fundamental question. Aidan was Triston’s successor. It was not what he intended, but a revelation came down as if it were fate.

In other words, according to the contents of the book, Aidan himself is the person who exactly fits the player.

But at the same time, Aidan is not a player.

Because the basic prerequisite of being a player is to be aware that you are a player.

The more we dig into it, the more obscure the identity of Baek San-woo becomes.

hero’s guide.

Neewoong Lioner’s contractor.

Don’t you feel extraordinary from the title?

Although he was by no means an ordinary person, his pursuit of mediocrity was a really frustrating and incomprehensible part.

‘Should I just ask? Are you a player?’

But the player doesn’t even know exactly what that means, so it can’t be premature to make a mistake.

Aidan’s expression in trouble hardened once again.

“Aidan, look at me.”

“Yes?”

At that moment, Karin grabbed Aidan’s hand and pulled him closer.

Red eyes that seem to be sucked in restrain Aidan’s gaze.

“Listen to me straight. I don’t know exactly what troubles you are having right now, but I’m a colleague before being your childhood friend. As a student at Paradise School, I can help you.”

She, who had been pouring out her words, took a deep breath and opened her mouth again.

“Obviously, there must be something that I can’t say. Still, can’t you just ask me for an opinion!?”

That was correct. Seeing her childhood friend squeezing out her recalled voice, Aidan felt like she was hit in the back of the head.

Another side of Karin that I had never seen before because she was always by my side.

yes, colleague. I had a colleague I could share my thoughts with.

He bowed his head and apologized to her.

“Karin, I’m sorry.”

“…It’s okay to know. So, what are you thinking about right now?”

But even so, it was impossible to openly reveal the identity of Baek San-woo to Karin.

Never reveal your identity to anyone. It was because it was the only taboo that Baek San-woo recommended to God in the haven of forgotten heroes.

Instead, there was one other concern I could tell Karin about.

“Ah, that’s the point…”

Aidan scratched the back of his head as if in trouble and added.

“I got an offer from Mr. Baek San-woo to participate in the triad. He said he would pay all the participation fee.”

Rather than a suggestion, though, it was almost a coercion.

Karin’s eyes widened in response to Aidan’s answer.

“What?!”

* * *

The triad, that is, the triad progressed steadily. There are only four days left until the official event.

Arthur’s great training ground was cooperated, and there was also a booth outside where you could experience various foods and weapons.

As the board grew, it was the result of preparations in earnest.

In addition, when I calculated the time, the timing of the clash between Aidan and Bernax in the main story also coincided with the timing.

With this, the confidence that I could restore the relationship that had been broken up to its original state rose.

Nice, Kim Tae-hoon!

I felt like a chimney to take Tae-hoon, who gave me the idea right away, and feed him to his full stomach, but the work wasn’t completely finished yet.

Tomorrow is the deadline to register as a participant, because so far, applications from Bernax and Aidan have not been received.

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Most of the 3rd graders in Arthur’s Faculty applied to the competition, and the Ortana Faculty’s participation rate is not that low.

The reason these two did not participate was due to the pure will of the individual.

So, I almost threatened Aidan today and persuaded me to participate.

I asked for a little bit of time, but if you don’t apply by the afternoon, I’m going to force you to take me.

“Then now only Bernax is left.”

With the application form for the Triad in one hand, I headed to Arthur’s main building, where Bernax often appears.

“Oh, are you the organizer of the triad?”

“It was still boring, but thank you for planning a fun event!!”

Classes in the first and second grades are mostly held in various places including the annex and the main building, whereas the classes in the upper grades are held only in the main building.

So, all the people who talked to me were my seniors.

“Ah, yep!! Thank you!”

“Sunbaenim, let’s fight too!”

It feels like my first company life and the first day of joining the military come to mind.

In the midst of the rushing waves of seniors, I found Bernax leaving the classroom just in time after class.

“Bernax-senpai!!”

“…? Sanwoo Baek, what’s going on here?”

“I have something to tell you. Shall we move on?”

Bernax thought for a moment, then followed me without a word.

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Maybe it was because they had a very sensitive conversation about the heart of a hero and the successor of Tristone.

So I stopped on a quiet promenade to avoid people’s gaze.

“You seem to be busy with the recent Dalian tournament. What did you come to me for?”

“Actually, that’s why I came here.”

I handed the papers I was holding to Bernax and said.

“I’ll tell you straight-forward. Please participate in the triad.”

“Suddenly? I was also interested, but unfortunately, I am currently preparing for a knighthood qualification.”

Bernax looked through the contents of the participation form and smiled softly.

I knew I wasn’t going to be fishing this much. So, I was thinking of throwing a strong bait from the grass.

“Even if there is a chance to properly face off against Triston’s successor?”

At Aidan’s mention, Bernax’s gaze changed.

Of course, it was true that the magic swordsman Bernax had changed his mind because of Nordin. Because the incident Nordin committed was so serious.

However.

However, even the jealousy and sympathy sleeping in Bernax would not have disappeared.

In the main story, Bernax made contact with the ‘Liberation Front’, but it was his will that decided the corruption.

In other words, he has a darkness that has not yet been resolved.

I was thinking of digging up that part properly and selling it.

“When Bernax-senpai handed the hero’s heart, I had my own thoughts. Of course, I’m going to give the hero’s heart to Aidan. But I also have doubts.”

“What question are you talking about?”

“What will happen if Aidan and the sunbae face each other?”

flash. In that brief moment, Bernax’s eyes changed.

“Haha, you’re good at joking.”

what a joke

As the blood vessels are already wriggling.

“Do you look like I’m joking? I’m serious.”

I asked, looking straight into Bernax’s eyes.

“This is an opportunity to gain the honor of surpassing Triston’s successor… Are you really not interested?”

* * *

Come to think of it, I think there must have been a time when I had not pursued Triston until now.

As a child, I read Triston’s children’s books to the point of getting tired of reading them, and after growing up a little, I started to learn Triston’s techniques that are passed down through tradition by myself.

And finally, they reached the old battlefield where Triston last embarked with the heroes.

Paradise School, the land of death that was full of the power of the demon king in the past.

Bernax proved his skills there. They competed swords and learned magic.

He worked tirelessly to follow in the footsteps of the legendary hero, Triston, who had mastered all weapons and attacks.

However, his dream was shattered when a freshman was selected as the new Triston successor.

The moment that fact was announced.

Bernax went straight to the haven of the forgotten hero.

Looking at the remains of the idol lying in the coffin, all he felt was an endless emptiness.

everything was flawless.

Jealousy and greed boiled in my heart for a while, but later I realized that even that had no meaning.

Professor Isabella, who noticed his change, told him to rest for a while.

Bernax just stayed at school.

It was because it seemed like he would be walking on a path of no return.

So I lived my life like never before.

However, the boiling reward and passion had long since cooled down.

Should I give up everything and go back to my hometown? I think I’ve thought about it dozens of times.

By the way.

“You can get out of Triston’s shadow. Be the hero yourself, not the one who follows them.”

A word that stimulates the hardened greed. It was a temptation to shake the will that had been in a deep sleep and wake it up.

“And the first step towards that is defeating Aidan Christopher.”

At that shameless attitude, Bernax was at a loss for words.

Baek San-woo, when I first saw him, he knew that he was no ordinary person. But now this look… … .

“Baek San-woo, aren’t you Aidan’s friend?”

“you’re right.”

“But why are you telling me to trample him?”

“Do you know how a four-leaf clover comes about? It used to be an ordinary three-leaf clover, but it changes in the process of getting hurt and healing.”

He was sure of what he was talking about.

“The Aidan I’ve seen is clearly a good and outstanding warrior candidate, but it’s still a three-leaf clover. It takes trials to get four leaves.”

In a way, it was a word that raised people’s motivation, but Bernax felt rather creepy.

Baek San-woo is openly declaring that he will use him.

Without remorse, he dug up his inner weakness that he had never revealed to anyone.

But it didn’t feel bad.

Bernax looked at the paper he was holding, as if possessed.

“Baeksanwoo-san, no….Baeksanwoo.”

Then he scribbled his name on it with a pen.

“You are the devil.”