I Noticed That It Was an Academy After 10 Years

212. That’s Not How War Works (Complete)

“Soldiers! The war is over!”

Everyone had a brain freeze?

Everyone has a question mark above their heads right now.

Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment at Carlinz’s statement, which declared the end of the war while standing on top of the castle wall, which was clearly visible to everyone.

If you went somewhere and suddenly came back and declared the end of the war, of course you would be surprised.

But, well, I understood Kalinz’s feelings

As long as Harpas is dead, the Harpas Church will no longer be able to rampage.

“What does that mean? And this stench…”

Archbishop Pierre looked at us in turn with a puzzled look on his face. A face demanding explanation of the situation. I stepped forward and opened my mouth on behalf of Kalinz.

“We have defeated Harpas.”

“What?”

“Harpas?”

“How?”

The embarrassed murmur grew loud enough to be heard even from the castle walls. It was natural. If I were to say that I had slit the head of the enemy leader, of course I would have no choice but to react that way.

So I guess I have to show the evidence.

I turned my head and looked at Lennie.

“Lenny, show me.”

Leni, hearing me, nodded his head, stepped forward and held high the head of Harpas, which had been cut in half. The head that remained without being split in half because Lennie’s sword was cut diagonally.

Once again, it seemed like the devil’s body was strong.

I got hit like that and my head was torn off.

It’s a bit ugly because a lot of the feathers are pulled out.

“Well, that… !”

“I feel an incredibly evil energy… !”

The paladins, perhaps sensitive to the power of the devil, unknowingly drew their weapons and pointed them in this direction. That means Harpas’ head is that ominous.

When I turned to look at the archbishop, Archbishop Pierre frowned and looked at his head before asking me.

“Is that the head of Harpas?”

“Yes.”

“How did you catch it? There’s no way that cunning devil would reveal himself so easily, right?”

It was an obvious question. It is also the most dangerous question.

We kissed in advance. If you get caught, it will be a pain in the ass.

Geren beat Lenny directly in the name of sparring with her and made her listen.

After all, if you are strong, you don’t need to use your brain.

“Do you remember putting a curse on the saint? She extracted the energy of her curse from the saint’s body and tracked down Harpas. She then called out to Harpas from the place where Harpas was supposed to be. “She did so through the Book of Wishes.”

“The Book of Wishes… !”

“Did that really exist?”

“I don’t know.”

“Is that really true? Book of Wishes? This was the first time I knew it was a real thing-“

“I will guarantee the existence of that book with my name.”

Nice support fire.

When Principal Merlin, the principal and archmage of Calon Academy, became a witness to my words, the buzzing atmosphere was instantly calmed. It was natural.

Because doubting Principal Merlin’s words meant challenging his authority. In this world where the power of authority was very strong, no one could carelessly doubt his words.

“He obtained the legacy left behind by Andras, hidden in the academy, and became the owner of the Book of Wishes. Even though he could use the Book of Wishes for himself, he willingly used all of his wishes to subdue Harpas.” ＜ Br﹥

Principal Merlin was speaking with his voice lowered than usual. Judging by the majestic sound of his voice, it seems like he even uses magic. Thanks to this, the effect was amazing.

“…You are willing to use such an item to subdue the devil…”

“If it were me, I would have been complaining for the rest of my life and asking for money to live…”

“I didn’t even know that… “

What kind of atmosphere is this? Why are you reacting like this?

“This young man did great things.”

“Right! Even though this guy was a bit boring, he fucked Harpas like a man!”

Now that the old people are backing up fire, people are now looking up at me with eyes filled with awe. I thought it would attract attention, but I was a little embarrassed that it attracted attention like this.

“Long live Lord Quartz!”

“Hurray!”

Who was it? An unknown soldier shouted my last name and cheered, and people who were caught up in the atmosphere shouted my last name one by one and shouted for independence.

Oh, I don’t know. Whatever happens, happens.

The war is almost over anyway, so all that remains is clearing out the remaining remnants and returning.

There’s no need for us to clean up the remnants anymore, we can just leave it to the Holy Knights.

The enforcers are a bit annoying, but the enforcers are basically given power by Harpas, so they won’t be that much of a threat anymore without Harpas.

In the first place, wasn’t Harpas’s death a real mental breakdown and moral bread?

Anyway, this means that this war can end here.

“Hurray!”

“Hehe, your name will spread throughout the empire.”

“That sounds like it would be really annoying.”

“Wouldn’t that be the case?”

It’s Leni. In that case, I say no, even if it’s just empty words.

“You guys go back first. “We’ll do some more post-war cleanup before returning.”

[Are you going back now?]

“Is that okay?”

“No matter what you say, you are the number one contributor to this war. “It was a great sight to see a man defeating a cunning demon in a battle of wits in my lifetime.”

Principal Merlin patted my shoulder and smiled coolly. The sound of laughter full of satisfaction tickled my ears along with the sound of hurray.

To be honest, it wasn’t bad.

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“But is it okay to carry my head like this?”

“Originally, it would have been right to leave it to the Holy Knights, but it is useful.”

I didn’t feel comfortable carrying around Harpas’ head, which was the size of a bowling ball, but this head was useful in its own way.

If I invested the Book of Wishes in subduing Harpas, this head would become an item that would allow me to change future events to suit my tastes.

…I also have a promise with Karina.

“Let’s go back quickly.”

“Uh, nothing special has happened so far, right?”

“It’s about 3 hours at most, so nothing major will happen.”

I called Leni because I judged that it would be close to impossible to send an assassin to Karina at this time.

“But it’s a little dark in here…”

“Because it’s underground.”

We diligently made our way out of the emergency passage and stood in front of the main gate of Yeomyeonggwan. The guard was surprised when he saw us covered in dirt, and was surprised again when he saw the Harpas head in my hand.

“Well, what is that?”

“It’s the head of Harpas. I brought it as a souvenir.”

[I guess the only person who calls the devil’s head a souvenir is a contractor?]

“Yes?”

“I plan to decorate it in my room.”

If possible, I should either go to a taxidermist and get taxidermy done, or learn it and do it myself.

“Then I’ll go in.”

“Ah, yes, yes…”

With a stupid expression on my face, I walked past the guards who stood aside and opened the gate. Yeomyeonggwan was quiet. Today was Sunday, so I thought I would be hanging out somewhere, but why is it so quiet?

“Lenny. “Did something happen before you came?”

“No? Karina was sitting on the bed and reading a book? “I have no schedule today.”

Lenny and I entered the building at the same time, tilting our heads. As I pass through the lobby and reach the central staircase, I can faintly hear a sound.

Exclamations and laughter.

What? What happened to cause such a reaction? Lenny and I looked at each other and nodded.

Let’s take a look and see what’s going on.

“I think it’s probably towards the garden.”

“I see.”

We walked toward the back door beyond the main stairs. Today, the back door was wide open, and maids wearing black and white clothes could be seen beyond the open door.

It’s been a while since I’ve seen maids gathered like this.

“Karina… !”

“Huh?”

The sight of the maids shouting Karina’s name in a voice filled with emotion was completely immersed in our ears.

What? What’s going on?

Your gait naturally becomes faster.

We reached the back door in an instant, and without even thinking about who would go first, we asked Ashley, who was among the group.

“Ashley, what’s going on?”

“John, you are back!”

Ashley’s eyes were swollen when she turned her head to look at me.

Are you crying? Why?

“Everyone, can you please get out of the way?”

At Ashley’s words, the maids split into two sides like the miracle of the Red Sea and created a path. And what you see at the end of the road…

“John, I didn’t see anything wrong, did I?”

“Of course not.”

“John! Lenny! “You’re back!”

“John! Welcome!”

A voice full of joy.

I spoke while scratching my cheek, hearing a more excited voice than I usually heard.

“The curse has been lifted.”

“Are you hurt anywhere?”

Karina approaches us. She did it without anyone’s help.

I stared blankly at Karina approaching me with her own two feet.

His gait still looks precarious, like that of a newborn calf, but it will get better with time.

“Oh… !”

“Be careful. Karina.”

I threw Harpas’ head on the floor and held Karina in my arms as she tripped and fell.

Soft texture. Karina’s surprised face. And the stinging gaze felt from behind her.

In the midst of the sudden flood of information, I spoke to Karina, who was in my arms and her eyes were wide like a rabbit.

“I’ve been there. Karina.”

“…Welcome. “John.”

The most beautiful smile in the world was imprinted in my mind.

It was a day when the second semester of first year was just around the corner.