I Will Be the Only One Who Heals at the Prison Academy - Chapter 328



328 – Castles for the Dead #1

328 – Castle for the Dead #1

“My hometown was a country with beautiful flowers. It was a place where colorful wild flowers bloomed every season, and deer and rabbits quenched their thirst along the stream flowing through the forest.”

Luke looked at the bonfire and began to talk calmly.

About the scenery of Clarice Village.

It was a story about how kind-hearted the lady and uncle who lived there and her grandparents were.

“But they said that Grandfather Mangtae lives in the Forbidden Forest. An old man who eats children. We… Yumi and I went into the forest and eventually met.”

“Is it Grandpa Mangtae?”

“Okay. He was my teacher. He had serious wounds on his body his his his his. What… , Actually, this is not important. Yumi and I learned a lot from him. It was a fun time.”

Luke’s eyes seemed to be looking into the past beyond the blazing campfire.

Is this a flashback to a childhood that cannot be returned?

It’s different from me, where my head starts to tingle when I recall memories from long ago.

“That might have been the problem. After learning this and that, I ended up fighting a group of thieves who were mistreating people near the village. It was because of a sense of justice that bordered on brutality.”

Young Luke had talent.

He fought against the thieves and won a great victory using the sword skills he learned from his teacher.

“However, after some time, thieves invaded Clarice Village. It was a night when houses were burning and people were screaming everywhere. “I still remember that time.”

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“…”

“Fortunately, there was Midas in the village. I mean the principal. At that time, my hair was less bald. Anyway, most of the bandits were defeated… “I was on the verge of losing someone precious to me.”

Wow.

Luke clenched his fists.

The palms of his fists turn white.

“Yumi was dying that day. It’s my fault. If I hadn’t fought the thieves for no reason… If I hadn’t given it to Yumi that day…”

“Give it to me?”

“That was the strength I received from my teacher. At the same time, it was also said to be a curse. I ended up handing Yumi her curse that I should have taken on. Thanks to that, Yumi survived…”

“Can you explain in detail what that is?”

“They said it was a curse or a power, but actually, I don’t know what kind of power it had. But what is certain is that Yumi has changed a lot since that day. “The reason he went astray this time was probably because of my choice at the time.”

“…”

“… Actually, this is the story. I didn’t do it to anyone. Because only I know the whole story of that day. There will be no work for anyone in the future.”

“I see.”

It was an interesting story.

To sum up the story, Luke’s teacher gave Luke ‘something’.

And it continued from Luke to Yumi.

There’s only one thing I can guess here.

The return of eternity.

Couldn’t that have been handed down from Luke, who was supposed to be the main character, to Yumi?

‘Avon’, a swordsman who was at the extreme level of what humans can reach.

If he was an infinite returner from death, this would explain his strength.

Also, if it were the original D&A, Yumi would not appear.

Perhaps it was because he was destined to be killed at the hands of thieves that day.

That’s why Luke was obsessed with being a ‘hero’ and being ‘helpful’ to other people.

Wasn’t it to wash away the guilt?

But.

Something has changed in the situation.

Variable.

According to Luke, there was a variable called ‘Midas’ in Clarice Village.

And as far as I know, the reason Headmaster Midas headed to Clarice Village at the time was at the request of Cain Arkwright.

I said I was looking for something in that town.

A small change that occurred like that.

Did that ultimately make me burn with the dragon’s flame and lead me to this place?

I asked.

“Why did you tell me something you never told anyone else?”

“… Why? When I look at you, I think of my teacher. Probably because you are Master’s son. Victor. “I recognized you at a glance the moment I saw you.”

“Is that why you started a fight with me?”

“That’s because I didn’t know Ludens’ rules at the time. This sword is in many ways a memory from a long time ago for me. “I was angry because you tried to take it from me.”

“I guess so.”

Luke was an orphan.

But I grew up like an adopted son under my father, Avon.

It is natural to be angry if the ‘Teacher’s Sword’, which symbolizes those memories, is confiscated.

On the contrary, I was raised like an adopted son by Cain, my enemy.

The two of us were destined to face each other in Ludens.

It was like that in reality.

When I thought about it that way, it was ironic in many ways.

“Anyway, I will take responsibility for Yumi.”

Luke showed determination.

Now I no longer doubt him.

However.

I was so tired in many ways that I decided to close my eyes for a moment.

“Departure is tomorrow morning.”

* * *

The snowy mountain Skadia was always a place with dark clouds.

So even though it was morning, it was as dark as evening.

The road from the halfway point to the summit.

We headed to the ‘safe zone’ there.

「Highland Rest Area」.

Although it was full of ice, it was a place where the dead could not invade because it had a mysterious energy.

“Look at this.”

Luke pointed at something in the ice shelter.

It is the trace of a charred bonfire.

“It doesn’t look old. “It’s been a long time, less than a month.”

I nodded to Luke’s evaluation.

“It is as you said. There is a high probability that it is Yumi’s traces. Did you go through the safe zone?”

“There are also ashes from the burnt incense stick. And seeing as there are empty bottles of bandages and potions here and there, it seems certain that Yumi was here.”

Luke was also a very smart guy.

Just as he said, we were able to find many traces of Yumi’s stay here.

“It’s the worst.”

I confidently assessed the situation.

Luke asks him.

“Why?”

“No matter how Yumi is, she doesn’t have infinite resources. It would be wise for her to establish a base in a safe area. However, there are three safe areas on this snowy mountain. The first is where we lit a bonfire yesterday, and the second is here.”

And the other one is in the “Ice Citadel.”

This means that there is a high probability that Yumi is based in the safe area of the Ice Fortress.

“If it’s an ice fortress…”

“This is where the ‘Wizard of Death’ exists.”

Luke looked cold at my calm conclusion.

The guy asks a question with a very serious face.

“If you’re a wizard of death, you’re on par with the fire dragon Fairybane, right?”

“Okay. However, in some cases, the opponent will be more complex and difficult. He can treat the being he kills like a doll. He will be a huge seller.”

If Fairybane was a single powerful entity.

The Death Wizard was actually a good opponent, even if called a ‘hive’.

He is strong himself, but he also summons many of his subordinates.

So, forming a party with members with wide range skills is a standard strategy.

“If you’re not careful, you might have to fight him.”

I said that if I were to be careful.

Probably 100 out of 100, there is a high probability of having to deal with a death wizard.

The reason Yumi hid in the safe area of the Ice Fortress was probably because she wanted to use the boss of this northern field as her shield and bodyguard

“… Can the two of us capture an entity of the same level as Fairybane?”

Luke said as if he was quite nervous.

A fire dragon that 16 people gathered together and managed to defeat.

Luke and I defeat the strongest player in the same local field?

I shook my head.

“If you think about it with common sense, it’s impossible.”

“…”

“If you use common sense, that is.”

“Is there any way… ?”

“Do not knock it down.”

Compared to fire dragons, wizards are opponents with whom one can communicate.

Since it’s that kind of setting, you can skip the battle through conversation.

It was an NPC whose likeability was also open.

Yumi probably established her base in the “Ice Fortress” In that way.

That guy seemed to have some expertise in the likability system.

In the first place, even if you defeat the Death Wizard, he won’t die.

Infinite resurrection.

“But, if we have to fight… ?”

Luke asked.

I just answer seriously.

“We must destroy the source. All you have to do is find the source containing the wizard’s remains somewhere in the ice castle and destroy it. There is no need to deal with a wizard.”

The ice fortress is big.

In fact, the ice fortress itself is more like the real beginning of the north than this snowy mountain.

It was difficult to find the “Source” Hidden in that wide map, but I knew everything about the spawn area anyway.

I decided not to tell Luke about the location for now.

I didn’t completely trust this guy.

Because I’m not a fool either.

Luke said.

“Instead of fighting confidently, you dig into your opponent’s weaknesses and catch them off guard. After all, you are the Master’s son. He looks like he’s going to do it fair and square, but you’re the guy who will do anything to win.”

It was Luke rubbing his nose.

He even laughs, as if it was an awkward compliment.

… It’s more of a compliment, right?

With that feeling, we were able to arrive at the fortress located at the top of the snowy mountain.

As the name “Ice Castle” Suggests, it was a castle made of ice.

It’s almost honest.

“It’s cold.”

However, thanks to the “Hot chocolate” I had taken in advance, it was safe to say that I didn’t feel the cold at all.

“Let’s go in through the back door.”

I found a route to the basement of the castle nearby.

Although it was originally covered by a “Heavy ice rock,” My strength had already exceeded 40, which is the entry requirement for the hidden route, so I was able to clear the ice rock somehow.

Hwaaa-.

Luke was amazed as he removed the rock and felt the wind blowing out of the exposed hole.

“I can’t believe there was a path leading underground in a place like this. That’s amazing! A shortcut?”

“It’s a shortcut, but it’ll be more difficult than going through the main gate, so you’d better be nervous.”

The main gate route was easier, but if we went in through the main gate, Yumi would notice that we came.

Anyway.

We entered through an underground passage.

It was a passage like a dark ice cave.

Clatter, rattle.

In the underpass of the ice castle, there were a lot of spiders that looked like hand bones.

It looks quite scary.

“It’s a bone spider.”

Insect and undead monster.

They were dangerous because their health was very low but their attack power was high.

Those guys attack Luke.

━Geaaagh… !

━Gi-Ik… !

“These guys… !”

Luke swung his sword at the charging bone spider.

However, I felt puzzled.

“…”

Actually, it was a feeling of doubt that I had felt since dealing with zombies.

It was like that during the Named Monster Skeleton Knight.

“Why?”

Why do monsters only attack Luke?

I was almost ignoring it.

I knew it was because of my mood.

Seeing dozens of bone spiders clinging to Luke’s arms and legs and attacking him, I thought it wasn’t just a bad feeling.

“What is it?”

Semi-mixture?

No, the effect has already disappeared.

If the effect had remained, Luke would not have been attacked by enemies either.

“… No way. Luke, please rest here for a moment.”

I went ahead, leaving behind Luke, who was catching his breath.

In front of me, there were skeletons holding weapons that seemed to be guarding the underpass.

As I remember, the level of skeletons that appear in this underpass is around 60.

They are strong guys.

Zech.

I walked towards them.

I don’t forget to put my hand on the sword at my waist with the intention of cutting it if the situation arises.

━…

━…

But.

The skeletons didn’t attack me.

It’s safe to say that we’re ignoring it.

“What is it?”

“Victor, it’s not dangerous…” ” !? I will help you… !”

Luke is coming soon.

When they saw him, the skeletons’ blue eyes glowed and they pounced on Luke, making the sound of their bones clattering.

━Grrrr!

━Gayaaah!

“Wow!”

The rusty blades of the skeletons were pointed at Luke.

When I saw that, I was convinced.

“Only I am not attacked by the undead.”

Why?