episode_0026

Graffiti that looks like something you would see at a famous tourist attraction.

However, this is not a tourist destination, but a plateau where people do not visit. Moreover, it is a place where demons were exterminated for some reason in the past.

Judging by the lively tone of the content, it doesn’t seem like it was written by a demon… .

‘The strongest special rental is here!’

If it’s a special lease, it’s from the Human Alliance that was fighting against the Demon King’s army.

‘Commemorating the creation of the Horned Cemetery’

Does this mean that this special lease team is the ones responsible for annihilating the demons who came to capture wild horses?

‘Our friendship will be together forever!’

It seems like they got along very well with each other.

‘Linus♡Celine, please get married’

What does this mean? Were there people who liked each other among the special rentals?

But for some reason, the name looks very familiar.

Linus, Linus, Linus… .

omg?! Could it be that Sir Linus, the hero of the continent who killed the Demon King?!

It wasn’t the dragon that came here, it was Lord Linus!

If that were the case, the whole situation would be understandable. Sir Linus would have been able to unilaterally annihilate the demons like this.

“Professors, take a look here. Here… !”

“Shh! Appeared!”

Knightley was just about to tell the professors what he had discovered when Professor Orendi raised his hand.

There, in the dark forest between the meadows and the mountains. Wild horses from the Brunn Plateau appeared at the border.

Knightley opened his mouth, completely forgetting about the famous warrior party’s graffiti.

The wild horses that appeared in the sunlight shining through low clouds were a picture in themselves.

Powerful, writhing muscles and smooth fur that seems to glow on its own. Straight legs that easily spur across the meadow as if running for eternity.

There are about thirty of those beautiful horses, which roughly matches the number needed at the academy.

Knightley, who had been fascinated by the wild horse’s graceful movements for a while, suddenly came to his senses. This is because I suddenly had a strong question.

“But… How do you capture that? Surely the plan is not to recycle this cart?”

“I’m not that absurd.”

As Dean laughed, Knightley continued to question her.

“Since there are three professors, let’s say they are somehow dragged to the academy. What next?”

When Dian gave him a questioning look, Knightley continued.

“The process of training a real wild horse to ride a human is very difficult. For example, racehorses must go through the process of getting them used to harnesses from the time they are foals.”

When the topic of horse education came up, combat riding professor Anna’s eyes began to shine.

“If you jump on a wild horse without that, he will strongly reject it and struggle, so it is impossible to handle it. And the students are not professional rescuers or trainers, but they get to practice with wild horses.”

“Gye, continue. Knightley student… .”

As if she had seen an undergraduate student giving off a dirty smell, Professor Anna urged her to say the following.

“It is common sense to catch a foal and train it professionally according to its purpose. An entity that has grown without training cannot be used. Horses are very stubborn animals, and once a habit becomes established, it is nearly impossible to change it.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Professor Anna said ‘sigh’ and licked her lips.

“You… You know a lot about horses… ? I was originally very interested in this area… ?”

“These are things I heard from the stable keepers while learning horseback riding since I was young. I have no intention of going this way.”

“Ah, yes… . But there’s one thing you’re overlooking… .”

Professor Anna said, crouching down and feeling discouraged, as if she was disappointed.

“The wild horses here in the Brunn Plateau are a bit different from ordinary horses… .”

“It’s different?”

” Live in a group by uniting strongly around the head horse… . The bond and obedience to the leader are beyond imagination… . Maybe it’s to survive in an isolated and harsh environment… ? Anyway… So, compared to other wild horses, they are relatively easier to tame… . because… .”

After hearing that, Knightley offered his own guess.

“Could it be that if you just subdue the leader, the rest will become obedient or something like that?”

“Ma, that’s right… ! But despite this, the fact that those high-quality horses are still in the wild… .”

“This is probably because the effort and effort required to come up here and subdue the boss is too great.”

“Hiik?! You really seem to have talent in this field, but maybe after you graduate… .”

“Is that the leader by any chance?”

At that time, Orendi stretched out his arm and pointed in the direction.

Among the wild horses, a horse as white as an ice cap stood tall.

It has a much larger body than other horses and its long flowing mane looks like a crown granted only to the king of horses.

“That guy is the leader.”

Professor Dian, peering out from between the carts, opened his mouth.

“If you make that guy sit down, the others will automatically give in.”

“But it won’t be easy, right? If I were to step on that thing, I would die instantly. Oh my god, what are you saying so loud?”

Orendi asked when he saw the leader standing tall and controlling the group.

“Shall we use magic?”

“That’s not possible… . Words can get hurt, and above all… You have to hit it with your body and press it with force… .”

“Then it is time for Professor Anna, a combat riding expert, to step forward.”

“No. Knightley does it.”

Everyone’s absurd gaze was focused on Professor Dian’s words.

“What did you say?”

“That leader’s horse is subdued by Knightley. That’s today’s private lesson.”

“Soo, head professor… . It’s too dangerous… .”

While the professors were confused, Knightley, who was involved, could not say anything and just looked at Diane.

“I… I have to get on there… ?”

“Yes, Knightley. You are riding it.”

“But that… .”

Knightley looked over Dian’s shoulder at the head horse again.

A huge wild horse that is incomparable to any other horse and looks like a crossbreed with an Orger or Troll.

Knightley pursed his lips and shouted lowly.

“There’s no way you can ride something like that all of a sudden!”

“You have already learned all the basic horseback riding skills. You said you wanted to become a special agent, right? In the field, depending on the situation, there are times when you have to steal a horse and ride it, or like today, you have to catch a wild horse.”

Dian said seriously.

“If you can subdue that leader, you will be able to ride all the horses in the world. Imagine that horse becoming your favorite horse.”

“But… .”

“Get on the horse, Knightley.”

Knightley lowered his head at Dian’s words.

“As expected, it’s impossible… .”

“I will watch over you from the side. So that’s okay, right?”

“No… .”

No matter how strong my self-esteem was, Knightley was not confident this time.

If you fall off your horse and get stepped on by the hooves of that giant, your whole body will be crushed. If you’re lucky, you’ll die. If you’re unlucky, you’ll be crippled for the rest of your life.

That’s so scary.

“I think he noticed we were here?”

After hearing Orendi’s words, I turned around and saw that the leader horse was staring at me.

“If you’re not going to ride, go back, Knightley.”

At Dian’s firm words, Orendi turned to Knightley.

“Knightley. Think about why you came here. Because I want to learn in-depth courses.”

“But… .”

Dian, who was looking at Knightley’s hesitation, turned his attention to the professors.

“Ana, Orendi. Let’s get ready.”

“Okay.”

While Anna was taking the rope out of her bag, Orendi and Dian quickly discussed a plan to make Anna jump onto the lead horse.

Meanwhile, Knightley, left alone, fell into a terrible sense of self-destruction.

I shouted out loud, but I never dreamed it would be like this.

I should have expected it when I was pushed into an unbelievable place during a nighttime infiltration last time… .

While Knightley was biting his lip, the doodle from earlier suddenly appeared in his field of vision.

Graffiti written by Sir Linus’ warrior party. The story of a hero who grew up dreaming of becoming a special agent after hearing it from his older brothers as a child.

If I give up here… I become nothing.

He may become an ordinary civil servant, live a normal life, and eventually return to his family.

That’s absolutely not enough!

You can’t run away, you can’t run away, you can’t run away… .

“I will ride.”

When Knightley opened her mouth, the professors who were busy preparing turned to look at her.

“Let’s give it a try.”

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“Listen carefully, Knightley… . As soon as I got on his back, I hung a rope around his neck… .”

Anna explained as she handed Knightley the rope.

“That’s your lifeline… . If possible, it would be nice to hang it under the boat as well, but that would be difficult… . First, fasten it around your neck and keep it as close to your back as possible… . All you have to do is hold on without falling… .”

“I understand.”

“The head professor may put a noose around the horse’s neck and weaken it, but the key is you… . You have to ride on its back at all costs… . Only then will the wild horses of the Brunn Plateau obey… .”

“I’ll hold on.”

While Anna was pleading with Knightley, Orendi asked Dian worriedly.

“Is this really okay, is this?”

“It’s okay. It’s not like I’m going to kneel down directly, but Knightley is more than capable of holding on.”

“If you happen to fall, it’s a big problem.”

“I think it will be over in about ten minutes, so that won’t happen.”

Anna joined in.

“How can you be sure about that… ? It will take at least an hour… .”

“This is the intuition of a veteran who has crossed the line of fire countless times. Let’s get started.”

When all preparations were completed, Orendi bloomed blue magic power in both hands.

“Knightley. On the count of three, immediately fall on top of the horse. There’s no time to prepare. We have to take action right away.”

“Okay.”

“Good. Then let’s go. One, two, three!”

Suddenly, the large white back of a horse appeared before my eyes.

Knightley immediately untied the rope and put it around the horse’s neck, tightening his legs around the body.

The lead horse started screaming and shaking back and forth mercilessly due to the sudden ride.

Even though the horse is already very strong, the large leader horse is so determined and runs wild that it looks like Knightley is almost swung around in the air.

As the leader horse got excited, the horses of the herd got scared and ran away, while Dian just watched Knightley with his arms crossed.

“Chief Professor! What are you doing! Throw the noose!”

Anna and Orendi shouted when they saw this, but Dian remained steadfast with the noose hanging over her shoulder.

Knightley gritted his teeth and clung to the head horse’s neck and back.

Damn professor! Why don’t you hang the noose sooner!!

what?! Will you help me? Then why are you just crossing your arms?

“Do it quickly, Professor!!”

“Cheer up, Knightley~~~!”

That crazy person!!!!!!

I’m an idiot for being fooled twice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!