The Rebirth of the Hero’s Party’s Archmage Chapter 95

Episode 95

“Uh, did you say you got dumped by Hubert?”

At lunchtime, we met again as promised, and Logan muttered in bewilderment. Also, as promised, Lillian Karain was also there.

“Is it a problem?”

“It’s not a problem, it’s normal! Hubert: How cowardly and dirty is that guy’s personality… … “It might be better to leave it out.”

However, Lillian calmly expressed a different opinion than the excited Logan.

“Still, Hubert is a necessary appointment. “He’s the starting setter at Lionheart?”

Even Logan had no choice but to admit that.

Hubert’s position is setter.

Not only was he good at volleyball, but his ability to read the board was also excellent, so even though he was only a freshman, he was a starting player.

“I’ve been learning at school since I was young, but that’s it. Hubert, who has received professional training and accumulated practical experience since coming to school, is definitely a necessary force.”

“But they say they won’t do it, so there’s nothing I can do…” … .”

Logan had a habit of making his voice tremble when dealing with Lillian. Lane chuckled and pushed his back towards the gym.

“How should I find the other one separately? First, let’s go to the gym. “The rest of them decided to come too.”

Then he turned to Lillian and bowed.

“And Lillian, thank you for your help. “Thanks to you, I survived.”

Then Lillian gave a faint smile that only she could see and shrugged her shoulders as if it was nothing.

“I have to do this. “Because I owe you.”

“debt? “What debt?”

“There is such a thing. “Don’t ask petty questions, little boy.”

I wondered what the hell debt was, but I didn’t have time to ask more. Because three other people were waiting in front of the gym door.

As usual, Nora smiled and waved while Kayden was silent… … Oh, there was another person next to him.

Hubert of the Rohwinam school. He looked like he had chewed shit several times more than usual.

“What, Hubert! “Are you here to help?”

When Lane greeted him warmly, Hubert responded by turning his head coldly, as if showing off.

“I came here to see what kind of help you need.”

“what?”

“They say you’re trying so hard. I want to see if that’s real or a lie. “That’s it.”

In fact, Hubert himself couldn’t understand why he was here. The beginning of the story goes back to the second period recess.

– Why on earth would you help a guy like that? No matter how much I think about it, I don’t understand, Kayden. You also hate nobles!

In response to Hubert’s shouting, Kayden stroked his chin for a moment and wrote a strange phrase in his notebook.

[Lane Ludwig is something different.]

– Different? Where on earth is that guy?

[I don’t feel the contempt that nobles often see when dealing with us.]

It’s funny.

What is that kid… … .

I was about to respond firmly, but suddenly I closed my mouth as a memory flashed through my mind.

‘Now that I think about it, were there any instances where you were ignored by that guy?’

He got angry maybe once, but that was something normal cadets could naturally show.

Rather, it can be said that it is sincerity that can be shown because you think of the other person as an equal.

If he had been an ordinary nobleman in that situation, he would have called him rude and tried to kneel down.

[And the fact that Confucius with humanity quit the student council for the sake of the common people is true, no matter what his true intentions may be, so I am helping him.]

I came here to confirm the true intention… … This is to determine the truth of what Hubert said and what Lane said.

That’s just it, I’m not here to help. Even if he were to help in the first place, wouldn’t the opponent be Griffin Balor?

‘But how are you going to win with this hastily made team?’

Lillian and Kayden should have learned the basics of magic volleyball at school, but since they didn’t participate in club activities after coming to school, they didn’t immediately feel like they were strong.

To make matters worse, Confucius Inseong says that this is his first time playing magic volleyball.

If this is serious and not a joke, then where is your belief? … As I was sighing, Nora suddenly came up to me and smiled brightly.

“Then Lion Heart’s first-year super setter Hubert can provide team consulting from now on.”

“what? Do not be ridiculous. why me?”

If it had been Nora’s request, I could have easily refused… … For some reason, even Lillian came forward to help.

“Hmm, I agree. “Hubert, your goal is to see Confucius’s sincerity?”

“… … ?”

“Then wouldn’t it be right to let them do their best, whether they win or lose, and then look at the results?”

Then Logan wriggled his sternocleidomastoid muscle and nodded, and even Kayden, who could be considered an ally, said this.

[It seems impossible to refute.]

No, these are groups… … .

In the end, Hubert, pushed by the atmosphere, examined the skills of the four in a 2:2 practice match. Hubert, who watched the game closely with Lane, finally made his assessment.

“This isn’t that bad.”

Logan and Nora knew Lionheart’s skills, but Lillian and Kayden also had unexpected skills.

“That said, it’s not that bad, but with this power, even if I die and wake up, I won’t be able to defeat Griffin Balor.”

“why?”

“Because we don’t have a setter.”

setter?

Then, the later exponents of the eight major factions who had gathered all of a sudden tilted their heads one after another.

“Isn’t that what you did?”

“That’s right♣”

“Well, I was naturally thinking that Hubert would play the setter.”

[Really… … .]

Rather than letting out a bewildered laugh, Hubert let out a roar that was closer to annoyance.

“Would you like to do it? Even if you give up everything else, you can’t give up this much. “I only give credit to wizards I recognize.”

“It’s here again, Hubert’s dirty personality★”

“shut up! Even if you could somehow compromise and give these idiots credit, it’s not you. So I don’t have to be a setter. “It’s not like I was serious in the first place.”

Hubert looked back at Lane with a provocative gaze and firmly drew a line. It was a moment of tension, but surprisingly, Lane got over it with ease.

“Is that what a setter is? Giving the ball to the spikers. “It’s not that difficult, is it?”

“You are so ignorant that it makes me sigh. “Setter is not such a simple position.”

When Lane tilted his head in response to Hubert’s annoyance, Logan added an explanation.

“If the hard receiver is the axis of defense, then the setter is the core of the offense.”

[The setter is the one who helps the spiker shake off the opponent’s blocking.]

“In the dictionary, it is said to be a position that simply throws the toss, but more comprehensively, it can be seen as a commanding tower role that directs all attacks on the court♬”

Lillian also nodded lightly and conveyed her knowledge.

“To the point where people even say that magic volleyball is a setter’s game.”

Since when did these people become so close to Prince Inseong? Despite feeling some doubt, Hubert took over the baton.

“To begin with, the term ‘spiker’ is an understatement, but each person has a different personality and different play style. “The setter is the one who coordinates all of that.”

“oh.”

“And Griffin Valor’s Maya Snark is a setter who shows overwhelming talent nationwide. “The victory itself is not established.”

“… … .”

“Now do you know who you are fighting with?”

After finishing the explanation, he became more sarcastic than usual, but Lane stroked his chin and stared into space as if he was deep in thought.

“Setter was such an important position. “It can be said that the fact that Griffin Balor is so strong now is thanks to that Maya Snark.”

“… … .”

“It must be as difficult as it is important, right?”

Logan, who was bouncing a magic ball against the wall, nodded.

“There is no need to explain that it requires both the ability to read the board and physical ability, but there is a magical reason why setter is a difficult position.”

“Magical reason?”

“This is because a competent setter can mentally calculate the math equation for Spiker.”

“You’re calculating the math equation in your head instead?”

From what I understand, there are two cases where a mathematical equation needs to be calculated.

1. When receiving or blocking an opponent’s serve or spike, you must calculate the mathematical formula ordered by the opponent.

2. When serving or spiking a ball raised by the team, that is, ordering a mathematical formula on the ball when attacking.

But instead, it was mental calculation. Was there a case like that?

“The spiker has to order the math equation to be used for the attack right before hitting the spike, but the setter can calculate it by 90% in the setup motion and then send it to him.”

“… … !”

“Then Spiker just needs to lightly order the last 10%. “If you have more time, you will have more time to avoid blocking.”

Then Lillian, who was listening as closely to the explanation as Raine, expressed a question.

“But as far as I know, didn’t the setter have to calculate the coordinate equation when tossing the ball to the spiker?”

“So setters are divided into two types.”

A type that accurately sends a toss using a coordinate equation, and a type that constructs a mathematical equation for you even if the toss is a bit vague.

“It is said that truly competent setters mix the two well according to the situation.”

Lillian, who clearly understood what Nora and Logan wanted to say, hummed and nodded.

“In short, it is an undeniable reality that a team with a strong setter dominates the game, and if the skill gap between the setters cannot be bridged, there is no chance of winning.”

Now the question is which of the four of us will be the setter… … Me and Kayden are excluded because they have limited practical experience. If so, it would be Nora or Logan.

However, judging from the previous game, Logan was a wing spiker who showed strength in spikes due to the strength of his huge physique, while Nora used her flexible body to strengthen the defense with solid receiving.

This is a challenge. Should I get another team member? That was when I thought so.

“That sounds fun?”

An unexpected voice was heard.

Of course, it was Lane Ludwig who said that.

“Setter, I’ll do it.”

For a moment, silence spread across the hall, as if cold water had been poured on it. An explosive uproar immediately followed.

“Confucius, have you been listening to us until now?!”

“You said you never played magic volleyball even as a child! “Are you not planning on winning?”

[Really… … .]

“Ahaha, I agree★”

Lane, who instantly became the center of the commotion, raised both hands to calm his teammates.

“This is something I’ve created, so I can’t leave something important to you.”

“Even though… … .”

“And we have the best first-year setter on our team. “I think I can learn everything from him for 10 days?”

When Lane pointed at Hubert with his chin, attention instantly turned to him. Before Hubert had time to panic, Lane grinned and held out his hand.

“Hubert, you said you can’t play as a setter, but you can teach me, right? “We’re on the same team now.”

* * *

“So, are the preparations going well?”

Casena Page asked.

Since Lane was busy practicing volleyball from early morning until late at night, it felt like it had been a long time since we sat face to face in the classroom.

Cassena was also busy with work as a moderator. It was even busier because one student council officer was missing.

“well.”

Lane held up his arms full of scratches as evidence.

“I feel like I’ve been trying hard, but I don’t know if it’s going well.”

Kassena looked at the wounds with worried eyes for a moment and, ahem, cleared her throat in a dignified manner.

He then glanced cautiously at the other cadets, especially at Hubert, then brought his lips close to Lane’s ear and whispered softly.

“Is this a secret?”

“?”

“This is absolutely, absolutely, absolutely secret?! “You can’t tell anyone!”

what? Why are you going to shout so that everyone can hear? … My head is ringing, but not at the level where my eardrums are about to burst.

“My mom is away for a while, so I’ll be acting president in the meantime.”

“Acting president? “Where have you been?”

“Shh! I don’t know. “Something big happened, so all the administrators were dragged away and they haven’t come back yet.”

administrator? The eyes narrowed slightly.

Is it not something to do with the university, but something to do with the city? … Maybe we’ve found the bodies of Rivadin and the Special Task Force.

I thought something annoying might happen, but Kasena smiled as if to tell me not to worry.

“That’s how it is, so don’t worry too much! Even if Lane loses and loses the right to participate in the festival, I can just reject the result! With the authority of the president! “Because I’m the acting president!”

Then, he gave a thumbs up as if to tell me to trust him and stood up on his crutches. It’s time to go to the executive committee.

Nowadays, Kassena is able to walk with only one crutch. Her recovery was quick, thanks to her hard work in rehabilitation and the drinking of Chai Haak’s Magic-Protein.

When I looked at the back, I laughed briefly because it was so absurd.

‘He’s a very honest person, so he probably meant it.’

Even if I really lose, I am a person who will recklessly reject the result. Without even thinking about the repercussions that would follow.

‘To prevent that from happening, we have to win the match a week later.’

And so one week later, the day of the decisive battle finally arrived.

* * *

Since it was Griffin Balor’s final match, as per tradition, the match was held at Griffin Balor’s first gym.

Those who had never seen Griffin Balor’s gym couldn’t help but gape as soon as they set foot here… … That’s right too.

“Wow, it’s so big…” … !”

“There’s shine everywhere… … !”

“The magic equipment is all the latest model… … !”

As it was a place where the youth of the five generations and the ten generations of generations passed through, sponsorship activities by OBs were also active, and the facilities were truly unrivaled.

Also, even though onlookers were coming in one by one as evening approached, the training of the noble cadets was orderly and without the slightest disruption.

Cadets practicing spikes, cadets practicing serving, cadets practicing toss… … .

“Hold your stomach tight! Are you calling that a spike just now? again!”

Griffin Balor moves smoothly under the guidance of second-year tiger professor Elin Ludwig. The disciplined and detailed training was enough to make onlookers gasp.

“Can Confucius Inseong win?”

“I know. Griffin Balor’s power this year was incredible… … .”

“You idiot! So, I’m here to cheer you on! “What if we get scared first?”

Then Rowinvelt Kanwer, who had been eavesdropping on the onlookers’ stories, laughed heartily as if it was amusing.

“Our Master Ludwig, you have become a hero to the common people?”

Yorse, a third-year cadet with a rather large body and a friendly appearance, responded to the sarcasm.

“You were expecting this situation. “Only the person being revered has changed.”

Jors Bautel.

He is also a member of the Ten Munseok clan.

Maya Snark, who was sitting on the bench and wearing a knee pad, clicked her tongue in annoyance.

“The situation does not change just because the people below are making noise. “Just trample on that arrogant arrogance and that’s it.”

It was then that the cheers turned towards the door. Challengers who had lost their cowardice appeared.

Of course, I thought there would be an outpouring of irresponsible support, but muffled exclamations came from all over.

That irritated Maya’s ears.

“W-what is that…” … !!!”

“Those six people are one team… … ?!”

“The first-year golden generation in one place… … ?!”

Even Maya, who confirmed their identity, couldn’t help but raise her eyebrows in embarrassment for a moment, because it was a team with a combination that no one expected.

Hubert of the Rohwinam school.

Lillian of the Rivendell School.

Logan of the Chaihak School.

Nora of the Melev School.

Kayden of the Harimun School.

A scene where the late exponents of the eight major schools, which are at the top of the first-year class, gathered together… … But what was even more shocking was the identity of the person walking from the center of the line as if leading them.

“How could Gongja Inseong make that squad…?” … ?!”

Lane Ludwig, as the successor to the Sedoga family, shouldn’t he be the one standing in opposition to the school’s disciples rather than uniting them?

“Ugh… … .”

Elin Ludwig looked at her nephew and sighed as if she couldn’t stop him, then blew the whistle to get the players lined up.

The 11 players selected as the starting lineup for this year’s Griffin Valor were so elite that it made no sense for them to lose.

Lionheart’s captain Bradley, who knew this better than anyone else, let out a short sigh.

“Maya Snark at setter, Joers Bautel at middle blocker, and wing spikers Sandra Keppel and Gertrude Panton… … “He has the potential to become an ace no matter which team he joins.”

Even excluding those three, the only player who is truly fearsome is this year’s Griffin Balor. Christa Warden’s absence on the pretext of student council work would be a good thing… … .

Meanwhile, the team that faced Griffin Balor was truly humble.

There is no need to discuss that Hubert, Logan, and Nora are good, but isn’t volleyball a sport played with six people, not three?

‘Kayden was in a music club, and Lillian wasn’t in any clubs at all… … Confucius learned about humanity only ten days ago.’

And in contrast to Griffin Balor, who had a total of 11 players, including hard receivers and replacements, the challenger team had only six players.

“Even an outsider in magic volleyball can see clearly where we are inferior.”

Christa Warden was startled by the voice that suddenly reached her ear and turned around.

“Society, Chairman… … ?!”

It was Valencidis, the student council president.

Not only Valencidis, but also Vice President Felix Drake was there, and as soon as we met, he asked a strange question and sat down.

“So, who are you here to support?”

“yes?”

“You seemed angry at that loser last time. “I’m curious about what you’re doing hiding in a corner like this.”

“Soo, I’m hiding. “It’s not like that!”

“Is it true that you are angry?”

At that question, Christa could only bite her lip miserably.

“… … “I wasn’t angry.”

It is unclear whether he was angry or not in the first place. Maybe Christa was angry with herself at that time.

Why couldn’t he step forward like Lane Ludwig back then? As a student council officer at the moment when the student council and the student council president were ignored.

Lane threw away his student council badge without a moment of hesitation. He gave up his personal honor for the sake of the student council. But he said he was… … .

“… … .”

Valencidis looked at Christa quietly and smiled quietly. This guy is also a noble worth keeping an eye on.

“Both players, greetings!”

It was around that time that Professor Ivan had the athletes from both sides salute. He is the advisor to Snakemast, the third gym’s magic volleyball club.

In order to make a fair decision, it was natural that he was chosen as the referee rather than Elin, who represented the nobility, or Owen, who represented the school.

There was no sign of sincere kindness, just a superficial handshake. The only difference was the handshake between the captains.

“Rain, I was so excited that I couldn’t even sleep! Let’s have fun with each other today!”

Following the tradition of Griffin Valor, where a person with a high status becomes the captain, Sandra Keppel, a second-year student but a descendant of the Five Generations, is the captain.

“If you set expectations like this and then disappoint me, I might feel worse than I thought!”

“Even if you’re shocked, I don’t know.”

“Ahahaha! After all, Lane is fun! Oh, by the way, you know it’s against the law to use Bell Sidious, right?”

“Yeah, I know. “You shouldn’t use the Magic Eye.”

“Oh my, you’re smart! “I like our Lane because he’s always smart!”

Professor Ivern flicked a coin as Sandra laughed and slapped Lane on the back.

The back.

The challenger team has the right to go first.

Up to this point, it was a typical development that could be seen anywhere, but the next moment, a suffocating silence covered the hall.

“The first serve… … Confucius of character?!”

After receiving the ball from Professor Ivern, Lane immediately activated the ball’s magic power.

Buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu… … !

Immediately, the magic ball that emitted a blue force field bounced bouncily on the floor and was caught in Raine’s hand.

“That guy is the first serve…” … .”

Christa also touched her chin as if she was puzzled by that, and Valencidis slightly raised his eyebrows.

“Isn’t this a common option?”

“The first serve is so important that it can set the tone for the set at once.”

“So it’s also used to suppress steamships.”

“yes. “Normally, we don’t use beginners.”

There is only one case that can be thought of.

When faced with an important situation later, does it feel like they are skipping this turn because it is the lane’s serve turn so as not to lose the flow to the opponent?

But as if mocking that calculation, Lane took five steps back from the end line.

“Crazy, that can’t be right…” … ?!”

“I’m thinking of doing a jump serve…” … ?!”

Professor Owen, who took a seat among the crowd with the Lionheart players, could not help but narrow his eyes.

‘The jump serve is truly the domain of the skilled. ‘It’s not at the level of basic skills like receiving or spikes?’

There is a saying in magic volleyball:

Receive 3 months, spike 6 months, jump serve 12 months.

In a double sense, it meant that you learned it at that stage last, and it also meant that it took a long time to master it.

‘Are you saying you can do that when you’re just a toddler, Raine Ludwig?’

Griffin Balor’s players currently standing on the court also knew better than anyone else about the difficulty of the jump serve.

Therefore, the three people standing in the rear quietly took a step forward and formed a new formation.

A clear judgment based on long experience. There is no way a 10-day beginner could do a jump spike serve or a jump floater serve.

Hubert, who patted the back of his head in preparation for a serve mistake, also nodded to Griffin Balor’s choice.

‘Of course they would judge it that way. ‘Because that’s the norm.’

I once thought so too.

Until you teach that monster yourself.

“Good serve, Confucius!”

Taking Logan’s encouragement as a signal, Lane takes a step forward, lifting the ball in his palm high into the sky.

One step, two steps.

On the third step, the body is lifted high into the air by kicking the ground heavily. That series of processes… … It was so soft.

‘Perfect help… … ?!’

The moment she saw that, a chill ran down the spine of Maya Snark, who was standing at the forefront.

“Take a step back, take a step back——!”

Everything ended before Maya’s urgent cry ended.

The magic ball crossed the air, scattering blue afterimages, and crashed into the corner of the court line, spewing out a painful electric current. The next moment, it bounced loudly and rose up to the duplex railing.

Cold sweat beaded on Gertrude Panton’s forehead as she looked blankly at the corner the magic ball had taken.

‘No, I’m not kidding… … .’

In the silence that overwhelms the crowd, as if God had taken away sound from the world for a moment.

“… … Court in!”

The moment the two assistant referees who judge in and out at the end line of the court shouted that.

“Nooooooh touch, ayeeiss───!”

Logan excitedly clenched his fists in both hands and shouted, breaking the silence and at the same time cheering for the gym to leave.

‘Is it talent?’

Owen, who knew better than anyone else that Lane Ludwig was a beginner, couldn’t help but laugh.

‘Is it talent? Are you saying this is an overwhelming, or rather, violent talent?’

However, Elin Ludwig, who had expected a roughly similar situation to unfold, had a smile full of complex emotions appear on the lips, but it was quickly erased.

“Rowyn.”

At Elin’s name, the boy who had been sitting awkwardly on the bench stood up as if he had been waiting and warmed up by lightly running in place.

Lowinbelt Kanwer.

He was a short but sturdy third-year cadet, and his gym uniform was a bit unusual. It’s true that it’s Griffin Balor’s gym uniform, but the color combination is reversed.

If Griffin Balor’s gym uniform is white with complementary colors of brown and gold, can we say that it is the exact opposite?

This was not a special case, but a proof that the wearer, Rowinbelt, was the team’s hard receiver.

“You can catch the same serve just now, right?”

In response to Elin’s question, Rowinvelt glanced at Lane Ludwig and smiled leisurely.

“If you only deal with it two or three times in person, you can raise it easily while digging your nose.”

fantasy,