How to Live as a Knight After the Ending - Chapter 100



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Episode 100. Ancient Ruins (2)

“There are a lot of people gathered here.”

Ossian got out of the car and spoke in a calm tone, looking at the people bustling around him.

Some members of the North Blinders organization looked at Ossian with discontent at his attitude.

Why on earth was this guy with them? Their eyes looked like they were asking why.

In particular, the eyes of the members of the organization who were injured for several weeks after being beaten by Ossian were hot.

Of course, Ossian didn’t care whether it was like that or not.

The members of the organization had no choice but to swallow their anger at the sight.

Wasn’t it none other than Director Balud who brought that man?

They were united in their loyalty to Balud and did not complain, believing that the director had his own agenda.

Objectively, Ossian was a strong problem solver, so it was true that the probability of danger decreasing when he was with them.

“Wow. It’s really bustling.”

Illua, carrying a large bag on her back, had shining eyes.

Although she was not a very large woman, she caught people’s attention because she was carrying an expedition bag as big as her upper body.

Balud’s men were itching to ask why he was bringing so much.

But it was impossible to even talk to Balud because he had given him a solemn warning beforehand.

-Do not speak to the client.

-Is there a reason for that?

-Wouldn’t you be scared if you were asked with such a fierce face?

It was a cruel thing to say, but it was also true.

“Do I really need to pack that much?”

So at that moment, when no one else could ask, Ossian asked.

nice!

The members of the organization clenched their fists inwardly at Ossian’s actions of scratching an itch.

“Uh, these are the materials needed for exploring the ruins, this is an emergency rescue kit in case something happens inside, this is a magnifying glass, this is the decryption text, and this is also… … .”

“Aren’t most of them useless?”

“That’s not it! They’re all useful! … … Maybe.”

“Even if you ask me to carry it later because it’s heavy, I won’t do it.”

“There are many people who will listen besides Mr. Ossian!”

Illua’s gaze turned to Balud’s subordinates.

The subordinates averted their gaze and coughed in vain.

‘No. If you want me to listen, then don’t bring it.’

‘If you have a use for it all, why are you already trying to pass it on to someone else?’

This moment, where even common sense criticism was not allowed, was just resentful.

“Don’t bother others and take care of what you have.”

Of course, Ossian didn’t have anything like that.

‘This guy. He’s better than I thought.’

‘How can they do something we can’t do so calmly?’

Balud’s men gradually began to like Ossian.

Yeah. It was a long time ago, when guys meet each other, they fight and end up breaking something.

They dress up as formally as possible and act as if they are modest, but they are still Northern Norse.

The machismo that was stirring inside him was inevitable.

“Mr. Ossian, don’t you feel sorry for me, your employer?”

“I’m trying to protect you because I feel sorry for you.”

“Both of you, focus. It looks like we’re about to start.”

Balud mediated between Illua and Ossian, who were bickering.

The place where the people were gathered was a large open space. Beneath the open space was a large cave that seemed to have half collapsed.

It was the entrance to the ancient ruins discovered by the Archaeological Federation.

‘An ancient ruins in the middle of the city.’

Who would have thought that there would be ruins so close to this remote place where no one visits?

It really felt like Tirna was that big.

“Okay! Those with tickets, please gather here!”

The men from the Archaeological Federation shouted through a loudspeaker.

It was finally time to start. Those who had been checking their weapons and preparing moved when they felt it was time.

“Wow. There are a lot of interesting people.”

Illua did not hide her true feelings.

Just looking at the faces of the people gathered here, it was understandable.

The warlocks wearing black robes were warlocks belonging to the Warlocks’ Union, and the wizards stationed elsewhere had a logo drawn on their robes.

‘That’s the logo representing the magical education institution [Grand Cloister].’

[Grand Cloister].

It occupies one of the two educational institutions in Tirna.

If [Caligo Biblio] was an institution that educated and taught black magicians, [Grand Cloister] was a place to teach general magicians.

Although it has a long history, surprisingly, the Caligo Biblio was built first.

Since ancient times, wizards have gathered together in schools to form magic towers and lead somewhat closed lives.

Because of this, it was a bit far from being easily accessible to the general public.

At that time, the black magicians founded [Caligo Biblio], an educational institution to teach and to form a union, in order to gain recognition of their rights in the world.

Their motto was simple:

Anyone, commoner or noble, who wants to become a warlock can come here.

This was truly groundbreaking, considering that at the time, wizards were the exclusive domain of the upper class.

The wizards laughed at the actions of such warlocks, but it did not take long for them to change their minds.

As the years passed, the number of warlocks increased, and many of the graduates became warlocks with outstanding talent.

On the other hand, magic’s growth has been slowed down due to its closed nature.

Long-standing history and tradition did not allow the black magicians to easily pursue them, but the wizards intuitively felt that it was only a matter of time.

So, the wizards, the schools, and the magic towers joined hands to establish an integrated educational institution under their own name.

‘That is the Grand Cloister.’

Since it was a magic academy, most of the people who belonged there were naturally quite young.

‘Similar to Elise, or maybe a little younger.’

He may seem immature as he is an academy student receiving training, but he is completely different.

In an age where mana users are overflowing like today, becoming a wizard means that you have outstanding talent.

Talent plays a big part in making age and experience ineffective.

It was safe to say that all of the academy students gathered there could do at least one person’s share.

Among them, what caught Ossian’s attention was a couple with lemon-colored hair.

They were positioned at the center of the gathered academy students and naturally led the group.

‘Judging by their resemblance, they must be siblings. And judging by the way the people around them react like that, they must be the strongest among them.’

At that moment, Ossian’s eyes met the male of the siblings.

My first impression was, what should I say, like seeing an arrogant nobleman.

His sharp and sharp impression clearly showed that he was handsome, but his sharp eyes made his personality look quite dirty.

When he saw Ossian, his eyes widened and he glared at him as if he was an enemy.

‘what?’

Ossian looked back, wondering if he had mistaken her for someone else.

But there was no one behind him.

That academy student was aiming for Ossian.

‘Do you know me?’

This was actually the first time Ossian had seen the academy student. It was natural since he had no contact with [Grand Cloister].

I wanted to ask if he knew me, but since he had already left, I decided to just leave it at that.

‘The military is also keeping an eye on it.’

On one side, heavily armed soldiers were seen.

There were many high-powered weapons that were qualitatively different from those used by the troubleshooters.

The pouches were filled with all sorts of gunpowder, and some soldiers had belts wrapped around their shirts in an X shape, and these were packed with shotgun slugs.

The helmet on his head, the foggy goggles around his eyes, and the iron mask around his mouth.

Anyone who sees this would think we are going to war.

‘They need to be careful too.’

Some hired mutants, while others brought in regular corporate employees.

Looking at it this way, North Blinders felt shabby.

That’s how important people are to exploring this site.

“We are also preparing.”

Balud snapped his fingers and gave orders to his subordinates.

The families under his command moved in unison and grabbed weapons from the trunks of their vehicles.

The men in suits with menacing expressions were armed with firearms including Tommy guns, so they created a somewhat cool atmosphere.

“The entrance is narrow and there are a lot of people, so it will take a while to get in. There is a designated number for the entrance tickets.”

“It looks like we’re pretty low priority.”

“There’s no benefit to going in first anyway. There could be dangerous traps in the ruins or many guardians inside.”

As Ossian and Balud were talking like that, someone approached Illua with exaggerated steps.

“Haha! Who is this! Isn’t this Illua who only stays in her room! Why on earth did our moldy young lady come all the way here?”

Illua’s expression changed. She shrugged her shoulders and looked down at the ground as if she had encountered something uncomfortable.

The person standing in front of Illua was a middle-aged man with a sturdy build.

The seemingly cheerful smile contained a contemptuous mockery.

Judging by Illua’s reaction, it seemed like they knew each other.

“I heard the story. Your father was injured and is recovering in the hospital. Is that why you got the ticket and came all the way here?”

“That, that’s why.”

Illua resisted timidly, but her struggles were in vain.

“Aesong-ah. This is not a place for a weakling like you. Hand over your ticket and step aside immediately.”

“What the heck are you! I can do it too!”

“Ha. So that’s why you brought people here? That’s funny.”

The sarcasm in the man’s voice grew stronger. Ossian’s expression, who was listening from the side, hardened slightly.

“So you called the mafia? This is really surprising. Could it be that you were secretly receiving support from a criminal organization? Do you have no pride as an explorer?”

“That, that’s none of your business.”

“What? Ha! It doesn’t matter to me! It’s not like you women are joining hands with dirty people, so it’s not like our Archaeological Federation is the only one getting blamed for it!”

Balud’s men were furious at the mention of him as a dirty person.

But Balud raised his hand and stopped them.

Balud’s men had no choice but to suppress their anger.

There was no choice. If I made a fuss here, they would get beaten up because their image was not good.

Balud, on the other hand, did not fall for the provocation and responded wisely. He simply remained silent and cold as if nothing had happened.

“Huh. So you’re saying that there’s still a head that rolls around in the mud?”

The man who had deliberately provoked her laughed at Balud’s lukewarm response.

“If you come in, I won’t stop you. But whatever happens inside, it’s your responsibility. Do you think you’ll be able to come out alive, since you’ve never had any real-world experience?”

“… … .”

“Your father in the hospital is the only one who feels bad. Tsk tsk.”

Illua’s expression became gloomy and looked as if she was about to burst into tears at any moment.

Taking advantage of this, the moment the man was about to press Illua further, Ossian stepped forward.

“Hey, hairy guy.”

“What, what? Are you talking about me right now?”

The man who had been picking on Illua was furious at Ossian’s title.

Hairy. Of course, I grew my sideburns and beard long, but it wasn’t enough to warrant such criticism.

“Your tongue is long before you even start. Are you that scared?”

“This kid!”

Does it mean that it’s okay to provoke others, but you can’t tolerate it happening to you?

The furry’s face turned red and he strode towards Ossian.

Ossian slightly raised the corners of his lips toward the furry.

“Try it.”

The moment he placed his hand on the sword at his waist, a shadow suddenly appeared between the two.

It was a man with an expressionless face. The man, who appeared to be in his early twenties, blocked Ossian’s path with his unfocused, inorganic eyes.

“What are you? Get out of the way.”

As Ossian was saying something, Illua grabbed his sleeve.

“That person, that person. He’s a reinforced human.”

Enhanced human.

Ossian was also remembered. Those who made their bodies stronger based on Tirna’s science.

It was a little different from the modified humans.

While modified humans only had their bodies replaced with machines, enhanced humans felt a bit more expansive.

This is because they were the ones who artificially achieved biological evolution that transcended humans.

And what made that possible were the Life Research Institute and the Magic School that existed in Tirna.

“That’s it. It’s our turn to go in soon, so refrain from making a fuss.”

Furbo also had no choice but to step back when the enhanced human he had hired stepped forward to stop him.

“Tch. I know.”

As he watched those who retreated, Ossian carefully swept his chin with his hand.

‘He’s an enhanced human. He gives off a slightly strange feeling.’

Ossian’s eyes became sharp.

At that moment, the enhanced human turned his head and met Ossian’s eyes.

Ossian didn’t like the look in those eyes at all.

*

“Damn it. Why did you stop me? If only I had done a little more, I could have kicked that thorn in my eye out.”

“Do I really have to bother saying it in words?”

“Well, then?”

“If it’s a thorn in the eye, we should definitely get rid of it. No one will care what happens at the historic site.”

At those words, a smile appeared on Furbo’s lips.

“Hehe. I like that.”

“Don’t worry. Those arrogant troubleshooters and mafia will be torn to pieces without anyone noticing. That troubleshooter’s son in particular, I don’t like his eyes.”