There Are Too Many Bugs in the Academy

Episode 63

22. Demon King’s Reverb (1)

Arachne, the spider corps commander of the Liberation Front.

The moment the name came to mind, it felt like the puzzles were being put together one by one.

It was said that he was able to withstand damage with Arad too well, but wouldn’t it be worth it if he was a corps commander-level monster?

Even the high-spec Aidan, who grew up as a 4th grader, was a difficult opponent.

In fact, Arachne, who appeared in the 4th grade, was no different from the Spider Queen, the boss of the intermediate dungeon Grinhel, considering only her appearance.

It’s just so incredibly large that it doubles in size.

As it was a typical harm of modeling slaughter, it was hard to imagine that this spider queen would be Arachneal.

It was also because the spider queen I was facing now was much smaller than the corps leader in the main story.

But above all, I have solid evidence in my hands.

‘The fact that the badge is dropped is the story of the unconditional commander of the corps… … .’

Knowing in advance makes it even more confusing.

This pendant is made from the skin tissue of ‘Giant’s Foot Gehellum’, who is currently the leader of the Liberation Front.

A setting similar to the Hawk X in the famous Magic School novel.

So, from the 4th grade, when they enter an all-out war with the Liberation Front, this pendant is considered a really important medium.

There are skills that are strengthened according to the number of pendants you have.

‘But this is what I’m talking about now.’

As I was at a loss for what to do, Fail approached me with curious eyes.

“It’s amazing how the pendant wiggles. It’s like it’s alive.”

“Yeah, I will.”

Of course.

‘Cause it’s okay to be alive

But it was impossible to solve this straight away.

If I say here that the spider corps leader of the Liberation Front was hiding in the gold mine.

The fact that it only aggravates the members’ anxiety was self-evident.

Well, first of all, getting out of the damn mine would be my top priority.

“Once you get all the loot, you’ve got the queen, so spiders shouldn’t be a problem.”

“Hey, are you going back now?”

“Yes. I don’t know what kind of guys there might be inside. If there’s a guy stronger than the Spider Queen…”

At my words, the members’ faces turned pale.

“This is not a matter for our students to do. It is for the dungeon management department and professors to handle.”

“That’s right. If the reason the Queen built her nest here is because there’s something more terrifying inside, it’s a headache.”

“Hey…”

As George added, one of the female members blew out a tired voice.

“Then let’s move quickly.”

The members picked up my luggage and loot one by one.

While the members were organizing their seats, I checked the status of the Artels who were still lying there.

Then someone groaned.

“Uh, work, illy… me.”

“Uh!! Are you awake?”

As if the drug had begun to fully take effect, Artel named Marily was shaking and trembling.

consciousness will return.

I gently wrapped her arms around her neck and lifted her slightly.

Her closed eyelids trembled, and she struggled to open her eyes.

“Baek, Sanwoo Baek…?”

“Relax. The spider has been dealt with.”

At those words, Marilyn burst into tears. It must have been terribly terrifying.

Even Artel, who lived for eons, could not escape the fear of death.

No, if it was set as it is, the fear would be enormous.

As if her paralysis had not yet fully resolved, she could not wipe away her tears while snorting.

“Oh, so you have Illyana too? Did Illyana bring you?”

Iliana?

In an instant, the spine became stiff.

“Illiana is missing.”

“yes?”

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Marily has a puzzled expression on her face.

The reaction convinced me that the worst had happened.

“Is it possible for Iliana to be here…?”

“Yeah, that’s right…if you haven’t heard from Illyana, how did you save us?”

“We were in Area A.”

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Marily’s lips hardened.

Artel girl wiggled her fingers, barely holding onto my collar and begging.

“Illiana, Illyana is here too. Please find me!”

“How did you break up with Illyana? Could you please explain the situation at the time?”

“that is…….”

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Marily licked her lips to answer my question.

After hearing the general story, it seems that the formation was disorganized due to an unexpected attack and was captured by spiders.

I remember the scene when I first encountered a yellow-faced tarantula, and I got goosebumps.

If we hadn’t judged quickly, we might have reached an end no different from Artel here.

“Then you only managed to evacuate Iliana safely in the process?”

As if she lacked energy, she nodded hard.

However, if it really is, there was still hope.

If Illyana had been captured, she would have been brought here just like any other Artel.

If so, it means that you are still alive and well.

Or they may have safely escaped the mine and are bringing reinforcements.

The latter would be better, but… … .

‘If it’s Illyana I know, there’s no way I’d choose the latter.’

Although she doesn’t care about everything and looks blunt, she has deep affection for her colleagues.

Judging from the behavior of Illyana I’ve seen so far.

It is highly likely that she prioritized rescuing her comrades rather than the delay while bringing in reinforcements.

That means she’s still roaming the mines.

“Baek Sanwoo, all preparations for departure are complete.”

After I was in trouble for a while, Fail, who had finished preparations, approached me.

It definitely feels like a stewardship.

You will be able to lead the remaining members well until they escape the mine.

I got Marily up and asked Fail to help me.

Seeing this, the other members also gathered one by one and raised the Artels individually.

“Mr. Fail, please take care of the members safely.”

“Isn’t Baeksanwoo going?!”

“I think my Artel friend is still roaming this mine. We need to find it together and return.”

“A friend? But…!”

Fail tried to say something, but he kept his mouth shut at my answer.

“Now that the queen has been captured, the rest of the tarantulas must have been weakened to the level of a silverback spider. George alone will be able to escort him.”

At my words, George pulled out the rapier and nodded.

“Don’t worry.”

“I trust you will do well.”

I tapped him on the shoulder and pinned Aradwa back to his back.

“As soon as I find a friend, I’ll leave right away. Once you’re upstairs, the first thing to do is to contact the dungeon management department.”

“Okay. Sanwoo Baek, please be safe.”

I gave Chuck a thumbs up and walked towards Area B, where Illyana was wandering.

‘… … Nothing special will happen. Because I also caught the queen.’

The title of Master Alchemist is not an understatement. It is a title that only those who have mastered not only crafting, but also combat using alchemy can wear it.

Besides, I was in the upper class of the Arin Faculty, so archery shouldn’t be that bad.

But even so, the uneasiness that slowly rises from the other side is unavoidable.

‘Just do it safely!’

I begged earnestly and ran through the cold tunnel.

* * *

Unlike other Artel, Illyana is not used to the emotions of ‘fear’ or ‘fear’.

This was partly because of Illyana’s extremely blunt personality, but precisely because of her special bloodline.

Iliana Noel.

She was a noble lineage in the blood of Artel the High Priest.

A messenger of disaster that has been passed down from generation to generation.

After the coming-of-age ceremony, I had to go back to Arhalten and perform the Heavenly Order to pray for the well-being of the tribe based on a strong bond with the forest.

Ever since I was a child, I have been completely excluding the feeling of fear.

So Illyana couldn’t express how she was feeling right now.

A land fairy of the unfortunate race that was almost annihilated in the old great war.

First of all, the demon king’s demons were crazy, so most of them became the descendants of the demon king or were brutally murdered.

Prince of the Kingdom of El Dorado, Aaron Nortonhale was one of them.

He was once a valiant warrior who was the first to overthrow the Demon King as a member of the expedition.

After being defeated, he was eroded by magic and completely corrupted.

After that, he was locked up in the gold mine here and produced the weapons of the Demon King’s army, but eventually he met his end at the hands of the warriors who were with him.

However, it was difficult to understand the fact that the protagonist in the tragedy was living in front of his eyes.

‘What are you talking about with the humans in robes?’

Suddenly, the prince of the land fairy and the tarantula appear abnormal.

It was clear that both cases had something to do with them.

I didn’t know that it might be something that would shake the world’s peace again, so I couldn’t get over it easily.

“…What is Yuga? …You …Didn’t …Go.”

“If … we got it, it is said that this is Paradise Island ….”

The more I held my breath and approached, the faint conversation became clearer.

Iliana’s ears twitched and fluttered.

“Is that true?”

“Yes, I need your strength again. I would like you to make Gaelum-sama’s armor with your hands.”

“Gailum, that’s a name I haven’t heard in a long time. How much time has passed?”

“300 years.”

“It’s a long time for a mortal being. All my old companions must have already turned to dust.”

Illyana, who was concentrating on the conversation, was startled by the name ‘Gailroom’.

‘The Liberation Front… … !’

I heard that there are still remnants of the Demon King’s army defeated by the heroes outside the continent.

‘Invading Paradise Island. Since when?’

Illyana’s head began to spin rapidly.

If the Liberation Front had flowed in, unleashed tarantulas in the gold mine, and resurrected Aaron Nortonhale.

This was incredibly important.

Illyana bit her lip.

I thought it was too easy. Because it wasn’t something he could handle on his own.

Rather, it was best to go outside and leave it to the professors.

‘Are the kids somewhere else?’

We can’t just wait in a situation where we don’t know what they’re going to do here.

Illyana carefully turned and headed in the opposite direction of the boss room.

Still, I tried not to miss the conversation as much as possible.

“Okay. Lead me there. I don’t want to stay a single moment in this damn mine.”

“Anyway, we’ve released a candidate for the commander of the corps. Even if it’s still an adult body, if you’re weak and nurtured here, you’ll definitely become overwhelmingly strong.”

At that, Aaron laughed with a cracked voice.

“Ha! The Demon King’s army has also fallen quite a bit! A guy who can’t handle even a single rat properly is a candidate for the commander-in-chief?”

Aaah-

His eyes gleamed.

Illyana, who had carefully slipped back, stiffened as if her whole body was being tightened.

“Artel…my dear friend, where are you going?”

“……!!”

He was calling himself.

“I wanted to try putting Artel alive in the furnace one day. I wondered what kind of metal would be smelted.”

Aaron’s mouth opens wide. A chilly chill emanated from it.

“You’ll find out only today.”

Aaron Nortonhale slowly approached her. Even though it was within reach of her right away, Illyana couldn’t even move a finger.

Like a herbivore facing a wild beast.

He just shivered and stood still.

“Is human blood subtly mixed? This will be a valuable ingredient.”

The sensation of stroking his own hair with his twisted arm.

It firmly awakened an emotion she had never been accustomed to in Iliana.

“Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah-ah-ah.”

overwhelming fear.

The moment when her mind was about to collapse completely in the rushing despair.

“Your body will make good-colored metal… ah-ah-ah-!!”

As if hit by something, Aaron Nortontail’s body flew backwards and crashed.

Rumbling – Kwagwagwang!!!

Then came the clear sound of thunder.

‘This?’

She turned her head as if possessed by the familiar feeling.

A boy running in the dark.

“Illiana!!!”

The owner of the Thunder Woong Lioner, the guardian of Artel, has arrived to fulfill his duty.