The Academy's Barbarian

Chapter 6: Noah Darshen (1)

Chapter 6: Noah Darshen (1)

Noah was a disciple of the shaman Azur, but she had a secret; a secret she hadnt told anyone, and never would - she was not of this world.

'Yoo Min-ah, she was 18-years old and a high school student.'

This was Noah's true identity; an ordinary high school student in South Korea, she became a girl named Noah because of a game she used to play and enjoyed.

A classic game with a very high degree of freedom and dozens of main characters; players must choose one of them, train them, and then stop the Rulers of the Abyss and monsters from invading the continent.

And this game was also the game that Yoo Min-ah had played for over three years of her life.

'So I was just trying to access the game as usual...', and when she woke up, she was in the world in the game.

At first, it was strange and she was confused, but now she has gotten used to it. That's right, she first woke up in the game about 8 years ago.

In this way, Yoo Min-ah possessed one of the main characters, 'Noah Darshen'.

[Name]: Noah Darshen

[Age]: 16 years old

[Grade]: A+

[Attribute]: Blessing of Mana

Information about the character appeared when she blinked her right eye three times in quick succession. Her eyes twinkled as she looked at Noah Darshen's status window.

'It's not a bad character.'

Noah had received the 'Blessing of Mana'. This meant she had a natural talent for witchcraft and magic. It was also a rare trait, with only two in the entire cast of main and named characters.

'However, her grade was only A + because of her poor physical strength and the difficulty of her initial development.'

Noah's story was truly bizarre.

She was a character who travelled as a slave from continent to continent, happened to learn magic, and later recognised her talent and made a name for herself.

'But I can't do that this time.'

No, she didn't like that. The reason was simple. She didnt want to live like a slave.

So, using the game knowledge she had accumulated over the years, she deviated from the character's story. And it was a chance encounter with a named character who had her own part in the main scenario.

'The great shaman Azur.'

Noah became her disciple, escaping the fate of slavery. Over the next eight long years, she learned powerful spells.

So far, so good.

But she didn't expect this to happen.

'But why...'

Is this man next to me?

Noah bit her lip and looked to her side.

Roughly tied up reddish brown hair.

Flaming crimson eyes and an unwavering gaze. Even in the dead of winter, this young man walks with his powerful, muscular upper torso on display.

Ulan, the Hero of the grasslands.

Noah glanced at him and blinked her left eye three times. Soon after, Ulan's information unfolded before her eyes.

[Name]: Ulan Bator

[Age]: 16 years old

[Grade]: SS+

[Attribute]: Protection of the God of War

Ulan, a barbarian warrior character named after the Mongolian capital, 'Ulaanbaatar'. He possessed excellent fighting power, enough to be called the pinnacle of a warrior character.

He was also one of the famous names in for the following reasons.

'Ulan is the only named character with limited user play among the seven warriors.'

While all of the other warriors are playable as the main character, only Ulan was a character with limited user play.

The reason had to do with his role in the main scenario.

It's one of the clichs we're talking about, Ulan is a named character who faces the end in place of his comrades in danger.

This character can be summarized in a few words.

'A simple, ignorant warrior character who is strong, courageous, and unyielding in his beliefs.'

The point to note here is 'ignorance'.

Ulan is the epitome of an ignorant warrior, full of muscles even to the brain. So it was far from studying, magic, or learning.

'But suddenly.'

Why did he become a disciple of Azur?

Why is he going to the academy?

Is this a hidden branching point? Or is it the butterfly effect created by deviating from her characters story?

Noah was confused.

But besides this, there was one more thing that bothered her.

'Arsene Academy.'

An academy is an educational institution, that is, a school.

And Noah or Yoo Min-ah had no fond memories of school. Rather, it was full of nightmarish memories.

When she became a high school student, she refused to attend school and became obsessed with gaming, all because of bad things that happened to her at school.

'.......Should I just run away like this?'

Noah's face darkened.

In her mind, a part of her really wanted to run away.

But she couldn't.

Because Arsene Academy was an opportunity.

A chance for her to become stronger as a shaman.

'I have to be strong to survive.'

She must attend the academy in order to do so, and she has no choice but to hone her skills as a mage. In order to survive in this game world!

Noah's eyes gleamed with determination.

Meanwhile, around that time.

As Ulan walked down the road, he glanced at the girl walking beside him.

'Noah Darshen.'

Immediately after she got out of her thoughts, she let out a short cough and asked a second question.

Hmm! Next, have you ever been outside the grasslands? I mean not for hunting or exams, but more like visiting a village or something.

Of course, he has. However, that was a memory of his past life.

The sixteen-year-old Ulan has never left the grasslands. He hesitated, unsure of what to say, and then shook his head.

"No."

Hah, I thought it was the case.

She sighed as if expecting it.

Noah said in a serious tone.

"Then I need you to promise me a few things!"

"Promise?"

Yes. Because out here, unlike the grasslands, the laws and regulations are clear. So there is a clear distinction between what to do and what not to do.

Noah held up three fingers.

To summarize the three things she wanted to say, it was roughly this.

First. Do not use violence recklessly.

Second. If you ever need to use violence, the first thing to do is to ask Noah. If Noah is not there, then think carefully and decide.

Third. Don't steal other people's things.

There's a lot more, but for now, I need you to promise me these three things. Then there will be no trouble at all.

Ulan nodded at Noah's request. They were things he already knew.

"Are you familiar with the world outside the grasslands?"

"Not as familiar as I'd like to be, but I've traveled with my master from time to time, so I have some basic common sense."

There's a hint of pride in her voice.

Then she returned to the point.

Anyway, can you promise me that?

"I get it. I promise.

"On your name of a warrior?"

"Yes, I swear on my honor."

Name, Honor, and Oath.

Noah looked relieved at the mention of those words, and she smiled brightly, letting out a short sigh of relief.

Thanks for your cooperation, Hero Ulan.

Its Ulan.

"Huh?"

Its just Ulan. Since you are a peer of mine, I will allow you to call me by my first name."

Noah's eyes widened. As if she had heard the unexpected.

After a moment, she blinked in confusion, then smiled softly.

"Yes, I understand. Ulan. Then please feel free to call me Noah.

Okay, Noah.

Finally, an agreement.

At the same time, the mood lightened.

Noah looked more relaxed and pointed down the road.

Well then, hurry up. One more hour and a blizzard will come.

"Hmm? How do you know that?

The smell. When the scent of the icy powers intensified, it usually rains snow.

She sniffled.

That's the only way you know when it's snowing? Seeing Ulan look at her curiously, Noah smiled sheepishly.

"Anyway, we'd better find a cave or something before it snows, although the best thing would be to spend the night in town------"

Noah trailed off.

She had a slightly troubled expression on her face.

Is there any problem?

No matter how fast we walk to that village, it will take more than half a day. The road is rough.

Noah pointed to the village below the cliff.

Ulan looked towards the village. Then he asked again in a dry tone.

Cant we just get there in an hour?

Um, yes, but.

"Okay. Then let's go."

"Huh?"

Just as she asked the question blankly, Ulan grabbed Noah's arm and pulled her away. Pulled by an immense force, Noah stammered.

What, what are you going to do?

"I thought this high might be enough."

Enough for what?

Then an ominous thought flashed through her mind. Noah made a hopeful expression.

Ah, no. You are not thinking what I think, right?"

What are you thinking?

"The crazy idea of jumping off a cliff."

Noah answered honestly.

Ulan chuckled.

"I guess you're a shaman after all."

"Huh? What do you mean

"I'm surprised you can read my mind so well."

!?

Noah's face turned pale.

And at that moment, Ulan's muscular arms wrapped around Noah's slender waist. A force so powerful it took her breath away.

Ulan whispered softly, If you dont want to fall, hold on tight.

No, wait! hey! Aaaaah!

At the end of her feeling of body stiffening, Noah's scream echoed loudly.