chapter 19
Chapter 5 Testing(3)
… … The fact that Quinnier said the footprints were clear was her own standard. That’s for a 3rd grader.
In the forest, it is difficult to make a proper footprint. It often goes over leaves and branches.
At a glance, it’s hard to tell that it’s just a dent.
In fact, from Quunier’s point of view, just saying that Frontier was a ‘bear’ was enough to pass. I gave you the traces of the footprints and the directions.
Do not narrow the field of view with only the footprints, and if you look in the direction, you can roughly consider its volume with broken branches and removed leaves. In addition, there is an area called ‘forest’, the size and stride length of the footprints.
Considering those conditions, there is a possibility that even if it was taken as ‘bear’, it could be met.
‘Among bear monsters, inferring that it is a red bear is truly mastering the pursuit.’
Edwin seems to have noticed too, but in fact, there are many cases where even 3rd graders did not master the tracking technique properly.
It’s not even a major skill.
“Frondie, is that a divine power?”
At Edwin’s question, Queenie was also smitten.
When everyone believes that Frontier has no power, they literally believe it.
I wonder if I am receiving any kind of power?
Hunting, the god of hunting?
“It’s a secret.”
Frontier laughed softly.
There are many people who keep their powers a secret.
However, it is rare among nobles. Usually the family appeals first. So, even if you want to hide it, it is often difficult to hide it.
But the Roach family has the famous Atzier. He may have decided that hiding the Frontier was okay.
“I see… … secret… … .”
“Okay, once we know who it is, let’s move quickly. Red Bear doesn’t have to be careful.”
With Edwin’s murmur behind him, Queenie took the lead.
Frontier tilted his head from behind.
“No need to be careful, why?”
“If we approach, we will not run away, we will attack.”
“But wouldn’t it be nice if you could make a surprise attack?”
Quinier owed Frontier’s question.
“If you don’t do that, I will knock you down.”
“… … Five.”
Frontier exhales a brief admiration.
Queenie shrugged.
‘It’s been a long time, but I have to show a good side.’
My footsteps also gained strength.
* * *
“Frondie, what weapon do you use?”
“It’s a dagger. Would you like to see it?”
“Uh, this is a basic weapon. Can I use this?”
“I’m most used to it.”
After Frontier uncovered the identity of the trail, Edwin’s questions to Frontier increased noticeably.
Frontier responded kindly without any fuss. He showed off the dagger attached to his waist without hesitation.
There was no need to look hateful, and these were questions that could be answered normally. It was also something that was curious enough from the other side’s point of view.
“Come on, stop making a fuss. It all came slowly.”
“yes.”
At Quunier’s words, Frontier and Edwin lowered their posture.
As I slowly walked, I saw a bear covered in red fur in the distance.
It was a bit silly to say that I found it.
The other side was also looking towards the Frontier. It’s like they approached each other in the first place.
Quinner stepped forward.
“Well, this time the upperclassman was teaching the lowerclassman, so the frontier back down.”
“I thought I would learn teamwork in battle, too.”
“That’s next time.”
The path that Frontier will follow from Constell is the path that Quinnier has already walked.
It’s a little later when we become a team and fight together. In the first place, the position is not right now.
“Seeing is also learning.”
At that, Frontier frankly nodded and took a step back. Confirming that, Queenie went a little further.
And Edwin stayed there.
‘… … Envy you.’
He thought about Frontier. As soon as I saw it, I was amazed by its appearance.
Although it is easy to be overshadowed by Frontier’s reputation and recognition, Frontier’s appearance is quite decent.
It’s not just handsome. As if the appearance of a ‘nobleman’ should be like this, the face itself shows dignity and dignity.
There was always a languid face on top of it, creating a strange atmosphere.
There is a prestigious family called Roach.
Frontier’s older brother, Atzi, was also a formidable monster, but Edwin had no idea about Atzi.
He’s older than Quunier, and he’s already graduated from Constell. Besides, I have never faced that skill.
But Frontier is different.
Even though he always slept in class and was given the nickname ‘human sloth’ because of his sleepy eyes and languid expression. What followed is impressive.
The same is true of the words and deeds of the Mystyltaine meeting.
Someone said it was reckless, but if you only look at the results and interpret them, it was courageous enough and meaningful.
Besides, the tracking technique I showed you a while ago.
It must have been the work of a high-ranking god.
‘I should have done that.’
If we had done a little better, we could have prevented the downfall of the family.
Frontier had something Edwin would envy.
If Behertio had not fallen,
If Edwin was alone as a ‘nobleman’ even a little-
“Edwin!!!”
Edwin suddenly woke up at the shout. Queenie’s voice came from the right.
When did the fighting position change?
As he hurriedly shifted his gaze, a corpse of a bear came upon him with blood-drenched eyes.
ooh-!
“… … ah.”
The sound of the bear’s cry is dazed.
Sword, did you hold it in your hand? Was it on your back or was it hanging from your back? no time to pull No time to stop in the first place No time to escape.
uh, this
A situation where I can live
Someone grabbed his chin and his shoulder. The balance is tilted. My legs are broken and the sky is dizzy.
Boo-woong, the front paw of the wielding bear brushed the tip of Edwin’s nose.
“Fron, dear-”
Edwin’s eyes were blown backwards, and Frontier was visible. he pulled himself back
But the bear’s attack does not stop. The bear’s body has small wounds, and blood-stained eyes can’t be seen in front of it.
It’s probably a wound from Quinnier.
“Suck!”
Frontier threw the dagger faster than the bear’s next attack.
Kaang!
The dagger was pointed with astonishing precision at the bear’s forehead, but was blocked by its front paws.
No luck Clogged by the bear’s haphazardly swinging claws.
‘Dangerous.’
Quinnier hurriedly stretched out the fan.
But.
Big uh-!
The howl of a red bear.
Quinnier’s hand stiffened at the sound that made the air tremble.
Edwin, who was nearby, had hair all over his body.
Whoops!
However, at that very moment, the dagger was lodged in the bear’s left eye.
Amid the cries of fear, Frontierman did not make any foolish movements.
The second dagger was shot in the middle of Red Bear’s scream.
As if he knew the Red Bear would howl.
“… … I,”
What is that.
Can a human being be that calm?
The bear screamed in pain, and its movements became dull.
That was the end of it. Enough time for Queenie to take her life.
Bubbly-
Six blades shot from the tip of the fan were pierced vertically into the bear’s body.
All six are fatal wounds, and at least two of them would have been enough to die with just one shot of each.
Red Bear died in an instant, stood for a long time, and then collapsed for a long time.
Along with the collapse like a kugung and an earthquake, the blades of grass swayed wildly. In front of the fluttering leaves, Quinnier hurried to run.
“Edwin, Frontier! it’s okay?”
“Ah yes. it’s okay.”
Frontier’s calm voice.
He approached Edwin and reached out his hand to the man who had already collapsed.
“Aren’t you hurt?”
“… … Uh, yes.”
Edwin took his hand and stood up.
After bringing Edwin up, Frontier shared feedback on the battle with Quinier.
Meantime.
Edwin’s eyes, looking at Frontier, saw an unknown irritation and unbearable anger.
* * *
After the joint mission is over,
Constell’s private laboratory.
“I will leave the furnishings you mentioned here.”
“Oh, Edwin. Thank you always.”
Edwin placed a box full of various items on the desk.
Teacher Vinkis, who sent him an errand, was busy with his studies.
Vinkis is an extremely researcher-like person. To put it very well, yes.
To put it bluntly, she is crazy about research.
she is a summoner
That talent is specialized in ‘observation’, so he sees and remembers the skills of others and applies them to his own summons.
The structure of the summoning is ‘golem’.
Since Vinkis Teacher is a summoned beast that he assembles and builds himself, it is possible to imitate the skills of others.
Vinkis was currently making one golem.
No summons this time.
A pure golem that can move on its own is being created.
“It’s a little different from what I’ve seen before.”
“Yeah, this time it’s a metal golem.”
Metal Golem. That is, it is a metal.
Edwin, who is loved by Hephaestus, is a very friendly substance. Then to the golem.
Edwin looked at Vinkis.
“Is this for me?”
“Um, what? Did I mention that you wanted to see the real Metal Golem? I am grateful for the past.”
Professor Vinkis smiled mischievously.
She actually felt a lot of gratitude to Edwin. Edwin’s help was very helpful.
Above all, he has a lot of power and shows great talent for metal, fire, and golems, so Vinkis often gets advice.
Edwin looked at the golem blankly, impressed.
Then, next to the golem was a huge spear suitable for its huge size.
“Does this golem use a spear?”
“yes. Last time I saw Atji using a spear myself. When I saw it, I was very impressed.”
Edwin clenched his fists at those words.
Also, Aji.
Atji, Frontier.
The Roach family keeps scratching his nerves these days.
Edwin’s swordsmanship was mediocre. The talent is not there in the first place, so it is surprising that the second year average is rather.
Edwin thought. No matter how hard he tries, no matter how hard he works with the sword until the day he dies, he will not be able to become a master of weapons at the level of Atji.
I don’t feel hopeless about it though. At first, Edwin was not very interested in combat, and metal casting and golems were his specialties.
However, the golem needs a huge amount of money just to try to make it. As a fallen aristocrat, the funds seem too far away.
Edwin looked at the metal golem silently.
‘If I had the money, would I be able to make a golem like this?’
I looked at the golem with that kind of thought,
‘uh?’
Edwin paused as if nailed to it.
With Hephaestus’ divine power, he could see the structure of this metal golem at a glance. Joints, movable spheres, cores, and even the mana circuit.
‘… … This golem.’
And the many unfinished traces that can be seen in his eyes. One of the traces made it impossible to take my eyes off him.
‘I don’t have an owner yet.’
Golems, who must obey orders, must engrave the design of a master into their design.
That place is now empty.
… … In other words, if he wants to, Edwin can become the owner.