ocean-life Chapter 57.1 - The Visit (1)
Chapter 57.1 - The Visit (1)
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It was the last week of March, on a bright Friday afternoon.
The sun hung high in the sky as Ulan returned to his dormitory after a rigorous training session. His mind drifted to the lunch appointment he had scheduled for noon.
Sssplash!
After finishing a shower with cold water,
as he was drying his body with a dry towel, his attention was drawn to something near the window.
[Grrr. Grrrr]
There, basking in the sunlight, lay a wolfnone other than Bai Lang, the white wolf.Alll latest novels at novelhall.com
Its presence in the room had become a consistent occurrence since its unexpected visit two weeks ago, a behavior that Ulan found increasingly peculiar.
As Ulan quietly observed the white wolf, he recalled several facts he had learned during the past fortnight.
'I guess it's because it's a spirit beast.'
The white wolf sustained itself on mana. While it did consume regular food like fruits, bread, and meat, its true preference undoubtedly lay in mana.
It was three days ago that Ulan realized this
when Noah visited his room.
It's a Mana stone distributed during the magic detection class. I've taken your share as well.
Observing the flow of mana inside the Mana stone and submitting a report were part of the task. In other words, it was an assignment. However, Ulan could not complete the assignment normally.
As soon as Noah left, the white wolf suddenly swallowed the Mana stone. As quickly as a child puts candy in his mouth.
'And then, changes occurred.'
First, its physique grew slightly.
It was a subtle change, nothing significant. Its fur also gained a shine, and its teeth and claws grew a bit.
These changes didn't happen when the white wolf ate fruits or meat. Based on this, Ulan concluded that mana was its primary source of nutrition.
'However.......'
It seemed that Bai Lang could not absorb the mana that was lingering in the air like the Axe of Gluttony, Gula. As he reflexively looked at Gula.
[Grrrr! Grrrrr!]
Suddenly, the white wolf stood up.
Its fur bristled and it growled ferociously. Its crimson eyes turned to the axe Ulan had been looking at, the Gula.
'Of course, it was only natural.'
Because Gula was embedded like a thorn in the nape of the white wolf's neck, and if Ulan himself were the white wolf, he would have broken it in anger.
But Bai Lang didn't do that.
It would be more accurate to say it couldn't.
Because Gula had the power to absorb mana, and rash contact would result in losing mana instead.
Whether the white wolf growled or not, Ulan grabbed Gula and strapped it to his waist. Then, he looked at the wolf and said, "Alright, I'll be back."
Normally, Bai Lang would respond with a yawn or a nod, but today's reaction was different from usual.
Slither!
The white wolf suddenly turned into a pale white mist; then, the mist, as if it were alive, writhed and melted into Ulan's shadow.
"It's always a convenient ability," Ulan laughed.
As it turned out, Bai Lang could turn into mist at any time, and when it did, it could pass through walls and seep into certain places.
This is also one of the facts he had recently learned.
"Well, do whatever you want."
After speaking in a casual manner, he headed straight for his destination.
After a while, Ulan, who arrived at the cafeteria, searched the interior of the cafeteria, cutting through the bustling crowd.
As if looking for someone.
And then.
"Ulan. Over here."
A familiar voice called out to him.
A girl of a fairly small build; with tousled silver hair and golden eyes as still as a lake Dilia Arpen.
"Were you here first?"
"Huh, yeah. I didn't wait long."
A faint smile tugged at the corners of her mouth.
However, when Ulan tried to sit across from her, Dilia said with a pout, "There, no."
"......?"
"Here, sit."
Right next to Dilia.
Ulan tilted his head, "Why?"
"Food. Ordered in advance."
The white fingers tapped on the table.
On the table was a menu. The food would be served to the number indicated on the menu. And the menu was attached to her seat next to her.
"What did you order to eat?"
"Ulan, favorite, meat."
"How much?"
"Ten servings," Dilia held up ten fingers as she said so.
Perfect. Ulan smiled.
It wasn't difficult to move seats, so he immediately sat down next to her.
Dilia smiled in return.
As if she was finally satisfied.
"And, this, take it."
Ulan smiled silently at the sight of them worrying about him as if it were their own business.
At that moment,
Thunk!
the cafeteria suddenly fell silent.
The students, who had been bustling around, all froze, and the murmurs quickly died down.
There was only one sound that reached their ears the sound of heavy footsteps.
Clop! Clop!
Soon, a red-haired young man appeared.
Dressed conspicuously in a white coat and hat, he drew attention. The young man's gaze then fixated on Ulan, the barbarian seated in the center of the cafeteria.
"Ulan Bator, is that you?"
"Yes, that's me."
"I am Rodeil Urbakan, a member of the Special Operations Unit. I've been tasked with escorting you to the first zone of the Fountain of Magic."
As soon as he answered,
the cafeteria was immediately in an uproar.
"What, Special Operations Unit?"
"If it's the Special Operations Unit, then surely..."
"One of Dean Deflyn's soldiers?"
Before the murmurs could fully subside,
Rodeil's gaze fiercely flashed.
"How ......dare anyone speak ill of our commanding officer's honor?"
With an intimidating momentum,
the cafeteria was once again enveloped in silence. Meanwhile, having heard Rodeil's words, Ulan tilted his head and asked, "So you're saying I have to move now?"
"Yes," Rodeil nodded.
Ulan furrowed his brow, "I heard it was in the evening."
"Circumstances have arisen. I ask for your cooperation."
"What circumstances?"
"I cannot tell you that."
A firm answer came back.
However, there was a hint of urgency in his voice. It seemed that it would be troublesome if he didn't hurry up.
Of course, that was not something Ulan had to worry about.
"I'm sorry, but I can't do that."
"......what?" His eyes trembled with agitation when...
Ulan replied calmly, "I have an emergency too."
"What is it?"
"My meal hasn't been served yet."
An answer that was completely unexpected.
Rodeil laughed in disbelief, "Don't worry. Your meals will be provided by the Special Operations Unit."
However, Ulan's reaction was indifferent. Of course, if he had to choose between a meal that would come out later and a meal that would come out soon, the latter would be the obvious choice.
At that time, Rodeil added an explanation, "We will provide you with food that is much tastier than what you usually eat at the student cafeteria. So, for now..."
He was about to ask for Ulan's cooperation to go with him.
But the next moment, Ulan was gone.
What happened? Where did he go? As he was looking around in confusion,
Ulan's voice soon came from the entrance of the cafeteria, "What are you doing? Why aren't you guiding me?"
"......."
Rodeil looked dumbfounded.
At that moment, a cheerful laugh was heard.
"Pfft! Haha."
"Phew, that's so Ulan."
It was Ibella and Noah.
Dilia also smiled, covering her mouth.
After a while, the three girls waved to Ulan without hesitation.
"Take care, Ulan."
"See you in a week."
"Later, see you."
With warm farewells, Ulan turned around.
He then followed Rodeil, who had finally come to his senses, out of the cafeteria. He was headed to his home for the next week, the Fountain of Magic.
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