The Academy’s Weapon Replicator - Chapter 15

Academy’s Weapon Replicator Episode 15 Chapter

3 Fate Manipulation (6)

“Is this place…”

Aster and the others stopped, looking straight ahead. In front of them was a huge stone statue.

The statue looked both like a woman and a man. It looked like it was smiling or it looked like it was sad.

The statue’s eyes glowed and a voice rang out as if coming from within.

[Good job, adventurer.]

An extremely dry tone.

[Tell me the god you believe in. I am the custodian of truth and also the arranger of the world. I will give you the honor to face God.]

“This is the sanctuary.”

Quinier said.

The inside of the dungeon was suddenly bright with the light from the sanctuary.

“You should go, Aster. “Because you are the only one here with divine powers.”

Aster nodded and stepped forward.

[Tell me the god you believe in.]

Aster quietly recited under the stone statue gazing down at him.

“Baldur.”

As Aster answered, the light on the statue became brighter. It was so bright that when Aster covered his eyes with his hand, all the light was swallowed up and a human-like figure appeared.

The figure was very large, and its body was transparent like a ghost, so the other side was visible. However, a sacredness that was incomparable to that of a ghost emanated from it.

Baldur, the god of light, justice and purity.

He slowly opened his eyes, with white hair and a face that seemed to be carved with beauty.

Baldur sat down as if he were in a stone statue and looked at Aster.

[Aster Evans.]

Aster was surprised.

I didn’t expect Baldur to say his name first.

“It’s an honor to meet you, Baldur.”

[okay. I’m honored too. [To meet the hope of humanity.]

“The hope of humanity?”

[okay. Don’t you vaguely realize it too? your talents and strengths. That’s the weight it has to carry.]

Aster swallowed his saliva without even realizing it.

The divine power that received Baldur’s power, the talent and network he possessed.

As Aster spent time at Constell, he was getting a feel for what role he should play.

However, it is a different story to hear directly that it is the hope of humanity. That too from God.

[I can’t talk for long with the power of this sanctuary. Aster Evans, what do you want?]

Aster thought for a moment at Baldur’s words. But there was only one thing decided from the beginning.

“I want power. “The power to protect everyone, the power to drive out demons.”

Baldur nodded indifferently at Aster’s words.

[It’s you, Aster.]

And a cluster of light coming out from Baldur. It slowly gathered in Aster, and he felt that his spiritual power had improved incomparably compared to before.

[Aster Evans.]

Baldur spoke while Aster was feeling the power within him.

[Beware of Aster Frontier de Roach.]

“What is that-”

Before Aster could finish his sentence.

Baldur’s figure slowly dispersed and became a beam of light on the stone statue.

Aster turned around and saw Queenie and Jane. They didn’t seem to understand either.

“…uh?”

Jane looked around as if she sensed something strange.

There’s a problem.

Nothing has changed.

“You couldn’t conquer the dungeon…?”

I arrived at the sanctuary, the destination of this dungeon, and met God.

The dungeon has not been solved.

Only when this dungeon returns to its original cave will Frondier and Cybel be safe.

“What should I do? teacher?”

“Let’s go to the exit first. Arriving at the sanctuary means the exit is close. First, let’s go to the dungeon and contact Constell and the surrounding organizations.”

“yes!”

The three moved on quickly.

* * *

I lost strength and sat down. I can’t get used to this guy’s mana drain anytime soon.

I’m on my knees, putting my hands on the ground, and I’m still shaking. My whole body goes into convulsions.

“…It’s not over yet.”

I gritted my teeth and stood up.

A fallen Saibel could be seen from afar.

It would be nice if the poison on Cybel disappeared when Slev died, but that doesn’t happen in the game.

Even now, the poison is slowly penetrating Cybel’s body.

For reference, Slev’s dagger is saved in the ‘Workshop’.

It’s a monster that increases the level of danger vertically with just that weapon, so it would be useful.

I walked towards Cybel. Now I have to carry this guy out.

Aster and his party should have arrived at the sanctuary by now. And you’re probably panicking because the dungeon hasn’t been solved.

This dungeon is one of the unresolved dungeons in Etius.

Even when Aster meets God in the sanctuary, the dungeon remains the same.

Gamers tried many different methods, but the dungeon was never solved.

So I can’t expect this dungeon to turn into an ordinary cave.

Let’s go out quietly.

“Whoa.”

I took a deep breath and put Sibel on my back.

…It’s so damn heavy.

Normally, Frondier’s body would be fine, but Cybel’s paralyzed body was completely limp, and I was depleted of mana.

Is this what it feels like to try to carry something with an exhausted and dehydrated body?

let’s go.

I tried to mumble, but I couldn’t even get it out loud.

* * *

Cybel slowly opened his eyes.

Feels like floating in gentle waves. However, I soon realized that I was being carried on someone’s back.

‘…Frondier.’

Cybel tried to call him, but no sound came out. I feel no strength in my whole body. I can’t move a single finger.

Still paralyzed.

‘…Is it lucky that I opened my eyes?’

There was no physical discomfort.

Fortunately, Cybel was able to remain calm because she did not know that the poison she had been poisoned with was serious.

Looking at the sight before my eyes, it seemed like I was still inside the dungeon.

“…Gasp…Gasp….”

Frondier’s tired voice.

‘It looks difficult.’

Frontier’s back was wider than expected.

Strong muscles and skeleton.

I always looked weak and lethargic. He’s a man.

“…It’s heavy.”

bad guy.

“Ugh, there’s a rock in my shoe.”

Frondier’s body tilted significantly once and then regained its balance.

It seemed really difficult, so Cybel decided to think as positively as possible.

How long did you walk?

Frontier stopped.

I wondered if it would be difficult, but then I saw that the dungeon had become brighter.

This is not the light from outside. The sacred energy is materialized.

‘…This is a sanctuary.’

Cybel had a hunch.

I’ve heard it before. Some dungeons have a sanctuary at their final destination.

A precious place where you can come face to face with the god you believe in and amplify its power.

‘This is the destination.’

The stone statue said.

[Good job, adventurer. Tell me what god you believe in. I am the custodian of truth and also the arranger of the world. I will give you the honor of facing God.]

‘Frondier will not have divine power.’

Still, if this is a sanctuary, if you talk to any god, you will have a chance to meet them. And if you’re really lucky, you might even receive divine powers.

‘What kind of god does Frontier refer to?’

Cybel, curious for some reason, pricked up his ears.

“I am.”

Frondier opened his mouth.

“I don’t believe in God.”

‘Eh?’

Cybel couldn’t believe his ears.

The statue simply asked.

[What is the reason?]

The reason why the stone statue is called the manager of truth is because it can know the god that humans believe in.

Therefore, it is meaningless to name another god in front of a stone statue.

From the moment the stone statue saw Frondier, it already knew that Frondier did not believe in any gods.

‘You don’t believe in God?’

These words were very shocking to Cybel.

In this world, most people do not receive divine power.

But not believing in God is a completely different story. Does it make sense to not believe in God when God exists?

‘Then what did you say during the Mystiltein incident?’

-I’ve never been afraid of anything like that.

That’s not bravado or form, but because you really don’t believe in God?

“Because I believe in humans.”

‘…!’

Those words settled in Cybel’s heart.

Every word Frontier said piled up in layers.

“I believe in human will. I believe that they put all their effort into building each day. There is no room for God to intervene there.”

These words are so dangerous that if anyone in the church were to hear them, they would be branded as heretics.

But to Cybel, those words were like a huge wind. The wind that peels away the fates that surround her one by one.

“Everything today becomes tomorrow. “I believe this truism.”

Frondier’s words cut into Cybel’s heart like a knife.

…was it so?

Did I do that too?

I felt ashamed of myself without knowing why.

“I don’t believe in God.”

Cybel is the lover of fate.

That love is like a cradle, so comfortable and comforting.

It seemed like he was quickly leading her to the grave.

“Because I don’t believe in fate.”

Those last words became an eternal echo and remained in her heart.

* * *

I wasn’t in a very good mood the whole time I was answering.

That’s also because of mana exhaustion. It’s also because I’m carrying Saibel in the meantime.

This is because the question and answer itself felt like a meaningless time.

A sanctuary that gives those with divine power the opportunity to face God.

It means nothing to me. It’s only useful for Aster.

[Isn’t there a lie in saying that you don’t believe in God?]

Why do you keep asking so needlessly? You know for sure that I don’t have any magical powers.

Are you saying that having no divine power and believing in God are different things? Does it seem strange to say that you don’t believe in God in a world where God naturally exists?

“I don’t believe it.”

[──I see.]

At that time, the stone statue suddenly lit up. The stone statue, whose eyes were the only ones shining brightly, was soon engulfed in light.

It was a sight that even I had never seen before.

“What is it?”

And the light gathered in front of my eyes and showed me a picture. I don’t know what the picture was, but it had the appearance of a magic circle.

My eyes naturally captured the shape of the magic circle in ‘Attack’.

Suddenly, all the light disappeared and the statue began to crack. It soon became a large crack.

Huge pieces fell to the ground.

“…?”

What is this? Did I make a mistake?

The moment I thought that, the atmosphere in the dungeon changed.

Strangely twisted patterns on stones and trees have regained their original form. The walls and floor returned to their original state.

The dungeon has now become an ordinary cave.

…In other words,

we conquered the dungeon.

“her?”

This kind of result has never been possible while playing a game.

I was dazed and looked at the broken remains of the statue for a moment.

‘Let’s go out first.’

I quickened my pace again.

Cybel doesn’t have much time.

* * *

Not long after leaving the dungeon, I met Aster and the others.

Cybel left it to Jane. She is a much better teacher than me.

Jane and Quinier were relieved when I explained the whole story.

It is said that most of the monsters were killed by Cybel.

After I arrived at the dormitory.

[Professor Jane: Ms. Cybel has been admitted to the hospital. It’ll probably be okay in a day.]

A message arrived on my Sage phone.

Queenie and Jane seemed to think this was the right time and asked me for the messenger address.

There was also an appropriate justification to prevent a dangerous situation like this from occurring again.

Of course, there was no reason to refuse.

[Senior Queenie: If you have any problems with your body, be sure to tell us.]

[Aster: Thank you. It’s thanks to you that Cybel survived. Rest for a while.]

“You are kind too.”

But I can’t rest.

I immediately sat down in front of the desk. First, I checked the smartwatch.

[Dungeon Completion Reward]

– Completion of the dungeon Sanctuary of Truth.

– I have acquired the magic circle of ‘Menosorpo’.

A magic circle spread out before my eyes right after the sanctuary was destroyed. The name seemed to be Menosorpho.

But I don’t know how to use it. Since I myself have no knowledge of magic circles, all I know is the name of the magic circle.

“Is there no other way to activate it directly?”

Let’s try it out later when we have time. Then you will know something.

“This is next.”

I reached for the frame containing the viscoelastic black metal cloth.

Weaving (織造) Heukcheon (黑川).

Grade – Rare

Slev’s eerie dagger

[Sleve’s eerie dagger]

Grade: Rare

Description: A dagger held by Slev. Slev’s powerful resentment became toxic. The poison acting on the blade is a magical property and cannot be erased or eliminated.

Ability details >

– Poison (Paralysis): Poisons the attacked opponent. The poisoned target is quickly paralyzed and dies if not detoxified within 24 hours.

…it is also toxic.

This trait has good synergy with weaving.

If ‘toxicity’ is added to your weave, which appears and disappears momentarily, you can inflict a fatal attack on your opponent.

“…however.”

It’s too dangerous.

Let’s not use it on people.