episode_0022

Gate alarm. An incident occurred that brought disaster to the cradle.

It’s not the first time, but it’s also not common.

Because they are the hopes that will protect the future. Because the seal stone is placed.

“Raise the cradle’s alert level to the maximum.”

A person who was born during the early days of the Gate incident and survived.

A hero from the past who emerged as a guardian with the gift of supernatural ability.

And now, it serves as a foundation for juniors who will lead the future.

“I understand. Principal.”

Yoram’s 17th principal, Johann von Bauken. In short, Principal Von closed his eyes.

It all started with the breakage of the seal stone. And the reason is a friendly match between two students.

However, I have no intention of blaming Deus and Luciel.

Rather, it is correct to view their emergence as two reliable pillars that will protect the future.

For now, we just need to take care of the shortcomings so that something like this doesn’t happen again.

‘Until now, the seal stone has never been damaged due to the impact of sparring between students… I was too cautious about the situation. ‘I can tell you this later when I hand over to my successor.’

I’m not too worried. Because there are no civilians here.

Everyone has special abilities. At least everyone, even the managers.

Of course, there may be differences in the level, but at least my body can be healthy.

From what I heard, it was not a high-risk gate.

In that case, the level of the monsters inside would not be that high.

‘I said there were Teacher Hunter and Teacher Tiamat at the scene.’

Although Teacher Hunter has retired from the field, his skills are still close to those of active duty.

And Tiamat is still a case of wanting to be active or a teacher.

Both are sufficient to defeat monsters and close the gate.

“Just in case, tell them to make sure that no other gates appear. In addition, evacuation work should not be neglected.”

“The student council has already stepped in and is working to evacuate toward the operating Seal Stone.”

“There must be no disruption. After all, the seal stone that was damaged this time is located to some extent in the first grade area.”

Perhaps today’s work won’t be over before dinner, thought Principal Von.

Teacher Hunter and Teacher Tiamat have entered the gate, so it will take about an hour.

Afterwards, when the subjugation is completed, it is necessary to return the students again.

Once I clean up the surrounding area, I think I’ll be able to finish it by today.

… That’s what I thought a few hours ago.

“Are you saying the gate hasn’t disappeared yet?”

In “, yes. Principal.”

“There is no news from Teacher Hunter and Teacher Tiamat?”

At first, I thought the subjugation was being delayed for some reason.

Both were excellent. Or, I still believed in them because they were people with outstanding abilities.

However, if it is delayed this much, it means that things have gone wrong in some way.

‘… If I had known this would happen, would I have made me wait instead of entering the gate?’

The gate processing methods of talented people are largely divided into two.

Go back through the gate and take out the monsters before they come out.

On the contrary, you can be fully prepared and wait outside until they come out.

The latter method is mainly used in high-risk cases.

When a strong monster appears, the side that gains the victory immediately by striking a single blow.

Conversely, the former is a gate that is not very dangerous.

Or, there are too many important facilities or civilians near the gate.

This method is mainly chosen when monsters should not appear.

This is the cradle. Regardless of whether the person has the highest level of ability, it is the second most important place after the imperial palace and institutions.

It’s not a very nice picture to see monsters wandering around in such a place.

‘If we had gone with the method of waiting outside, newspaper publishers who are anxious for provocative articles might say something to shake up the public sentiment.’

The principal of a cradle is a position where one must care about students while also considering political factors.

Therefore, it was natural that Principal Von chose to enter rather than wait.

“Is there a possibility that the gate grade determination was incorrect?”

“As far as I know, there is none. Grading has never been wrong since the beginning.”

“That’s right. still… What if? There can be a first time.”

Anxiety creeps in. This is not the unreasonable fear of an old man.

As a senior who has faced bloody battles in the past. As someone who remembers the smell of death better than anyone else.

This piercing sensation throughout his body is what allowed him to live to this age.

‘I guess it won’t work. ‘I’ll have to call for backup.’

It’s a little strange to be applying in a cradle full of talented people, though.

Aren’t most of them hopes that will take responsibility for the future of the empire?

If something happens, it won’t be about the principal’s position or anything like that.

You will spend your whole life cursing yourself and regretting it.

Principal Von immediately contacted the Imperial Intelligence Department.

There was a gate in the cradle, so I asked them to organize additional people just in case.

But what came back was unexpected: ‘It’s currently impossible.’ was the answer.

[ sorry. Principal Von Bauken. But there is no room for this either. ]

“I can’t afford it. What does that mean?”

[ Gates appeared simultaneously throughout the empire, starting near the islands a little while ago. That number alone has already exceeded five hundred. Because this was the first time on this scale, all the talented people who were on standby went into emergency mode. ]

“If… .”

[ I’m really sorry. We will send the talented people who cleared the gate to the cradle as soon as possible. Please wait a little while until then. ]

After ending the contact, Principal Pon looked blankly past the window.

‘Not every territory in the empire has a seal stone, so the appearance of a gate is not strange. However, it happened simultaneously to the extent that all talented people had to be mobilized… ? Has anything like this ever happened?’

Things are never the same as before. different. Definitely different.

This is like. A large-scale attack by some malicious entity.

I feel like I have been thrown in front of a very organized invasion.

“What on earth is going on… .”

The evening sky is getting dark. Perhaps because it was cloudy, not even the stars or the moon could be seen.

Literally pitch black darkness. It’s quiet and slow. But there was clearly a rush.

*

Same time. Other teachers at the crib also realized something was strange.

This gate is more than enough for two teachers, but there is still no news from Teacher Hunter and Teacher Tiamat.

Meanwhile, other gates continue to be created like mushrooms.

“From now on, we will move in groups of 4 instead of groups of 2.”

“But… Then the number of people becomes too short?”

“I have requested external support, so I just have to hold out until tomorrow.”

They also know about simultaneous gate expression.

At the same time, I also know that all of the Empire’s talented people are talented people.

The importance of the cradle goes without saying. Of course support will come.

They are doing their best to ensure that nothing happens until then.

“It is better to wait rather than enter.”

“Let’s let monsters come out of the cradle? That is absolutely not possible!”

“I also agree with what Teacher Ruler said. Monsters must never set foot in this sacred cradle. Isn’t it obvious what’s being said?”

If the imperial palace and institutions are the heart of the empire, the cradle is a symbol that promises the victory of those with extraordinary abilities.

There, guardians who slaughter monsters are born.

As long as they are there, no matter how flooded the gate is, you can survive in the end.

This belief is deep in the hearts of the people of the empire.

But, monsters appear in that cradle and create havoc?

How will the people of the empire react when they hear the news?

No matter how effectively you block it, there are some things you can’t help but see.

“I understand. If so, from this next gate you will enter in groups of 4. Still, just in case, I will leave more than a certain number of teachers.”

“Mr. Smith! Sir, please remain in the rear with the detachment!”

“Ah! Okay!!”

Another gate opens its disgusting mouth! and open it.

Teachers who can be said to be survivors and veterans are going over to it.

I will organize this as quickly as possible and come back to protect my juniors and students.

Meanwhile, Professor Smith, who was in charge of monster behavior, called the dispatch team.

“Mr. Smith. All members of the contingent, excluding the student council, have completed gathering.”

Starting with Luciel, the 4th grade valedictorian and detachment leader, the 4th grade vice president serves as the unit commander.

In addition to the two fourth-year students who are part of the contingent, a second-year valedictorian and second-grader were added.

“Student Council President Neferti! The acting chairman is left to the general affairs manager… Ughhh!! … Wow, here we are!”

“ character. wake up. President. Student Council Vice President Kassar also completed the meeting.”

Third year senior, Neferti and junior Kasar also returned to the detachment.

“Will the student council be okay?”

“Yes. teacher. Other executives are doing their best!”

“Then I’m glad… Hmm. First of all, you know everything about the current situation, right?”

-Nod

There is still no news about the two teachers who entered first.

From then on, entering the gate will be done in groups of 4, not in groups of 2.

Originally, support from outside should have arrived, but the situation outside is also the worst.

“… Therefore, we have to endure with our own strength until at least tomorrow morning.”

“Huh, Mr. Smith. Can we also enter when the gate appears?”

“That’s… .”

Teacher Smith is so embarrassed that he scratches his head as if he is dying.

Originally, entry was correct. That’s right, but the situation is very different from before.

Even though the gate is not in the high-risk category, teachers are still unable to return.

That means there has been some kind of change that is clearly different from before.

Students who do not yet have practical experience cannot be put in such a place.

Aren’t these people even very excited about the future?

“For now, wait.”

“When you say waiting, do you mean waiting for a monster to come out of the gate?”

Mr. Smith looked even more embarrassed at Luciel’s question.

It’s not another student, it’s Luciel. She is the princess of the empire.

That’s why ‘monsters are roaming around in the cradle.’ It will be sensitive to.

At the moment, Mr. Smith was pondering what answer he should give here.

“Mr. Smith!”

Finally, the four teachers who were waiting approach.

“I think we should also enter.”

“Yes? No, weren’t you at least supposed to stay just in case?”

“I said so. Look over there.”

Another gate. The problem is that it looks different from the previous ones.

Just looking at it is dangerous. The ratings are also showing that they are higher than before.

If you leave it like that, monsters will truly run rampant in the cradle.

“For now, we’ll go in and block it. We ask returning teachers to come along when they have time.”

“Ah… All right. Is there any support for the dispatch… .”

“The contingent must take our place. Acting as a fortress in preparation for the end.”

Mr. Smith saw off the last remaining teachers.

Then I raised my head for a moment and looked up at the night sky.

Still, there was only black darkness without a single ray of light to be seen.