21 – Lesson (2)
“Attention everyone. Starting today, we will be with a special guest. Class will proceed as normal, so let’s know that.”
Professor Marlborough came in not long after, probably because he arrived just as the class was about to begin.
Naturally, the conversation with Kara was also cut off, and Elvin, who had arrived with Marlboro, moved to Luna’s back seat.
There was only room next to Kara where more than two people could sit, but it wasn’t that there weren’t any empty seats at all.
“··· ···”
While Alvin moved her steps, he moved his attention to me, Luna, and finally to Kara.
Alvin put on an indescribable expression. It looks really complicated.
It must be absurd since it was an unusual and unusual combination of a wild man, a top admissions officer, and a barbarian.
“Did I talk to the professor?”
Caught between me and Kara, Luna looked back at her and asked Alvin.
Alvin was a little taken aback, then nodded her head and she replied.
“Uh… I told you. The president must have sent an official document, so all professors will know.”
“I see. Thank you for your hard work.”
“Your hardship is no more…”
Luna caught between savages and wilds. Alvin grasped her situation and said no more.
She seems to have realized that even if she said more than this, she would only be teasing her.
“I’ll tell you the news first. Those in the know will know, but the sparring is scheduled in a week.
Marlboro opened up about the upcoming schedule. It’s a sparring in a week.
It may feel like an ordinary match, but it is different when you consider the special nature of the academy.
‘Point system.’
United Academy has a point system similar to credits.
If you get good grades in various tests and events, including the upcoming Dalian, your points will increase.
On the contrary, if you commit an evil deed or a crime, your points, including your honor, will fall towards the bottom of the abyss.
Through this, you can get big and small rewards according to your grades. When it comes to rewards, most of them are material things.
However, for commoners who are not nobles, the rewards are enormous.
It’s not bad because it’s like giving a noble an honor more precious than life.
‘Wouldn’t the increase increase if it was revealed that I had worked hard?’
If you leave only that, the variance will increase, so there is a way to evaluate it fairly.
That is growth rate. At first, he was a mediocre student, but there are many cases where the path to growth is pierced.
If that happens, grades will naturally improve, and professors will pay attention.
‘Even if there is a case of abusing it, it will be caught right away.’
It is also impossible to say that it is difficult to breathe. Right now, the president is a monster-tipped swordsman, so is that possible?
Numerous figures of the deceased tried to use expedients somehow during the multi-session, but all of them were caught in the president’s line.
Of course, the number of points drops and you only taste despair.
Well, it’s not so bad because I can learn swordsmanship from the president with that opportunity.
“There is no need to attend Dalian unconditionally. However, there are many spectators and rewards will be given according to the points acquired, so be aware of that.”
“Professor. The more sparring you do, the more points you get?”
“One person can engage in sparring up to 3 times. The more similar ranks are put together, the more points you get.”
The explanation after that was as I remembered.
If the top and bottom ranks compete, the bottom rank student gets more points regardless of a win or loss.
In addition, students in the top ranks are virtually at a level where they do not get any points if they point to a ranking with a large deviation.
“Lastly, the nomination. Participants have the right to nominate anyone. Nominated students can refuse, and there is no point drop.”
You’ll be branded a coward instead.
In the game, it is replaced by a decrease in ‘Honor’.
If your reputation falls, you get various disadvantages, and if it falls below a certain level, it turns into ‘notoriety’.
If it turns into notoriety, the character’s lines will change and it will be very difficult to get cooperation from NPCs.
“If more than three students nominate a student at the same time, the nominating student will be given the choice. Here, if the nominated student nominates another student and that student accepts, priority is given.”
“What’s so complicated?”
Kara grumbled at the rules that were more complicated than expected.
It may have been a small grumble to me, but I heard it all in my ears.
Since then, there have been several rules for fairness, but I was not very interested.
‘I might be participating anyway.’
I am currently going through a period of adaptation. Of course, since he is not a formal student, he is not even in the rankings.
I’m not going to point anyone out, and no one will be pointing out me.
I don’t think it would be bad to sit next to the rod and watch the fight.
The final reward is useless to me anyway, and the stats won’t go up anyway.
“Does anyone have any questions?”
Sug-
At those words, an unexpected person raised his hand. She was kara
She was still holding her chin and making a sullen expression.
“Yes. What question?”
“If you listen, it seems that those who belong to the upper ranks are at a disadvantage, isn’t it? No, isn’t it?”
Kara used to use short words out of habit, but she quickly changed them to her own honorifics.
She doesn’t say anything rude or rude either.
I tend to show minimal manners to older people.
The moment you curse yourself for being a savage, you’ll start talking nonsense again.
There is no such thing as Marlboro, so I will continue to use honorifics from now on.
“That’s not the case. In sparring with top ranked players, the points will be different depending on whether or not there is a win or loss.”
“You mean you have to win unconditionally?”
“That’s true, but there’s also a way to impress spectators.”
Dalian is one of the important turning points in player ‘nurturing’.
Depending on the type of play, the number of sponsors and teachers differs depending on the points learned.
In particular, since Luna even has her title of ‘Senior Admission’, she must be getting a lot of attention.
Of course, you don’t have to choose unconditionally. It doesn’t matter if you go alone, and it doesn’t matter if you choose a method of upbringing that doesn’t suit your inclination.
This is just a recommendation, and you are free to choose. What kind of person will Luna be chosen by?
‘Since it’s a knight, there are many options.’
It’s still a long article, but it’s more like an apprenticeship.
To become a real knight, you will need to learn more.
‘I want to learn a skill as well…’
Currently, only the can is insanely strong and the inside is empty.
The victory in the sparring with Alvin was also suppressed with overwhelming physical specifications.
In that sense, I wanted to play a big role in Dalian, but now I am going through a period of adaptation.
It is unknown whether you can participate in a situation where there are no points or anything.
“Professor. May I ask you one more question?”
“Questions are always welcome. So what questions?”
When I was feeling sorry, Kara raised her hand and asked.
Then she gave me one glance and asked a well-intentioned question.
“Is it okay to apply for sparring to someone who is going through an adaptation period?”
“······What?”
At Kara’s question, Marlboro hardened her complexion, and Luna looked at her in great bewilderment.
Not only them, but other students were no different.
“Are you trying to challenge that wild man to fight?”
“What the hell are you thinking? That won’t help at all.”
“Your warlike personality isn’t going anywhere.”
Kara was one of my biggest concerns. Since I am also involved here, I can’t help but be interested.
A savage applying for sparring with a wild man. It’s a strange combination that seems to match something.
‘I’m embarrassed.’
To be honest, I’m also very embarrassed.
Currently, she should be paying her attention to Luna, but the situation suddenly sparked me.
It seems that he was curious about me after watching the sparring with Alvin.
“Quiet!”
When the lecture room became cluttered, Marlboro put her to sleep with a scream filled with magical power.
He looked back and forth between Kara and me in the quiet atmosphere.
It seems that the complex expression on his face is quite troubled.
“I think I know why you ask such a question, but I’ll answer first. It’s possible.”
“As expected.”
Kara grinned at the positive answer.
It’s a face that’s already looking forward to it.
“But, as I just said, the requesting party will have to approve it. I think this is the key.”
“Did you hear that?”
“··· ···”
Kara looked at me and smiled. I just stared at her with her mouth shut.
It is useless to make excuses that you do not know what Dalian is. Because I already had the experience of going through sparring with Alvin once.
Fortunately, Kara shrugged her shoulders as if it didn’t matter if she was mistaken.
“From the look on your face, you don’t seem to understand. Can you explain?”
“··· ···”
At Kara’s request, Luna looked at me. It is a complex expression.
After thinking about it for a while, she expressed a clear rejection to Kara.
“I’m sorry, but that sounds like a hard time.”
“Why?”
“Because Sivar could easily think of violence.”
That’s a pretty reasonable reason. Currently, others, including Luna, consider me blank.
White paper that can easily be dyed in any color. It means you can get lost on the wrong path.
But does she know? It’s been a long time since I’ve been bitten by violence.
To survive in the wild, violence is not a means but a necessity. He was not human, but he was accustomed to killing himself.
Even though Kara doesn’t know if she knows that, she retorted with a dumbfounded expression.
“You know that’s a strange word? Do you think it’s violence when a person punches another person?”
“Dalian is different from violence used to survive. Sivar must be made aware that violence is a means, not a necessity.”
“Then I’m going to have to fight more. I have to set a direction. If I say no, the rebellion will only get stronger, right?”
A relentless battle between spear and shield continued. My ears perked up at a pretty interesting debate.
“Enough! Let’s stop arguing! We are in class now!”
“Eh…”
“··· ···”
But Marlborough’s restraint cut the debate short.
Both Luna and Kara backed away in displeasure.
Looking at their expressions, it seems that neither of them gave up. I’ll fight again during the break.
“The period of determining the targets for sparring is possible from today. Also, from today, afternoon classes are being replaced with self-training. Until then, I hope you will train hard.”
With those words, Marlboro began his full-fledged lesson. His subject is basic combat.
It may seem strange to say that basic combat is an academy where talented people from all over the world gather.
However, practicality is the biggest advantage. Experience is hard to find even with money.
“In any fight, always watch your feet. If nothing else, you’d better get your shoes right, before you slip and fall unsightly.”
For example, things like that. This is one of the useful tips in the actual game.
Other equipment is similar, but shoes in particular greatly increase agility and evasion rate.
Moreover, even ‘Movement’, which can be called the basic skill among the basics, is upgraded.
‘It doesn’t matter because I’ve always been barefoot.’
I’ve already gotten used to being barefoot. It’s much better to go barefoot than to wear shoes.
I’m still wearing shoes, but to be honest, it’s uncomfortable. So, without Luna’s knowledge, I threw it off.
The same goes for socks. Fortunately, Luna seems to have been so focused on her class that she didn’t notice.
“Keep in mind. No matter what martial arts you learn, no matter what skills you hone, you’ll have to train your movements first. Then…”
Marlboro’s basic combat lessons lasted quite a long time.
The more I listened to the contents of the class, the more texts I saw in the game came to my mind.
Is that why? Or is it because it is an ordinary theory class?
As I sat still and listened to the theory, the class ended before I knew it.
“Today’s theory ends. Does anyone have any questions?”
“··· ···”
“If you don’t have it, I’ll end it here.”
With that said, Marlboro left. At the same time, the classroom was buzzing.
Next time will probably be Godin’s Magicology. I know one explanation is intriguing.
“Hey, hey. Admission chief.”
“Call me Luna. And no.”
“You know what I’m talking about?”
“Aren’t you going to challenge Bonama or Sivar for sparring?”
The unfinished argument between Luna and Kara also continued. Do you want to fight with me like that?
It’s me. At times like these, it is best to remain still.
“Then how am I supposed to give permission?”
“No matter what you suggest, I won’t accept it.”
“Are you stubborn too?”
“Sometimes you have to be stubborn.”
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As before, voices rose and the atmosphere became overheated. A fight in which no one backs down.
Because they were two people with a high level of interest, other students also looked this way.
They pretend not to, but I saw it all. Originally, the most interesting thing was the Buddhist view across the river.
‘I’m bored.’
Alvin, who is also in the back seat, is only watching as soon as the two of them start arguing.
She could spark herself, so it’s obvious that she pretends not to know as much as she can.
I was thinking about going out at this point.
“Excuse me.”
“?”
An elegant voice stuck in my ear. I, of course, and the two people who were arguing turned their heads.
I knew someone was coming this way, but I didn’t know how to talk.
“I think it won’t come to a conclusion if you keep arguing like that.”
“You are…”
Luna pretended to know the person who broke into her middle. Naturally, Kara’s gaze also followed Luna.
Bangs that were neatly cut with a single character and purple hair that was grown long. She has purple eyes that match him.
Although she was objectively quite beautiful, her eyes gave off a somewhat overbearing impression.
“What are you?”
“My name is Grace Aria del Verce. Nice to meet you, princess of Tatar.”
“······Feel free to call me Kara.”
Kara, who was brusque, softened a little when she was polite on the other side.
In the meantime, the woman who introduced herself as Grace looked at me with a smile on her face.
Purple eyes filled with curiosity and anticipation. I met her face to face.
‘Ah. It’s him.’
A child who is mistreated by Delphi. As soon as I saw her face, I remembered her clearly.
If no action is taken, the woman in front of her is destined to be disgraced by Delphi.
After that, she dropped out due to her mental shock and did not appear in the story.
From time to time it is mentioned that he was virtually abandoned by his family.
As a noble, it was only natural that he was humiliated.
Delphi also tried to silence this point, but was caught by Godin.
‘It’s perfect.’
Whether it spreads to an international conflict or not, he is a person who is victimized by trash.
Did my feelings show on my face? Grace stuttered her words, looking slightly puzzled.
“What, what is it? That pitiful expression?”
“Sivar? Can I see you here for a minute?”
Oops. I hurriedly returned expressionless at Luna’s call.
Luna looked at her face and tilted her head, then asked Grace in a puzzled tone.
“Did Sivar do anything wrong?”
“Yes? That…”
Grace checked my expression again at her question. I tried my best to look as stupid as possible.
Grace said in a trembling voice.
“I-I must be mistaken. Anyway, let’s get back to the point. Are you two arguing about a sparring match with this Sivar?”
“Yeah. He doesn’t allow it at all? Somehow he thinks he’s the owner.”
“I am a protector, not a master.”
There was a hint that it was about to escalate into another argument.
Grace smiled at the two of them.
It’s a beautiful, but somewhat contrived smile.
Then she opened her mouth, clasping her hands together as if she had a good idea.
“If that’s the case, why don’t you two engage in sparring? It’s easy and simple.”
“······We mean?”
Luna asked in a slightly embarrassed tone. Kara also responded by raising one of her eyes.
“Yes. This is United Academy. If there is a conflict, sparring is the easiest and most comfortable way to resolve it, isn’t it?”
“··· ···”
Luna didn’t answer. It just glanced at me.
But silence is a sign of positivity. After Luna, Grace shifted her attention to Kara.
Kara stared at her Grace and replied with a cool shrug.
“I don’t care. No matter what plan you’re plotting, as long as I can get your approval. It’s nice to have a sparring with him.”
“Oh my. What do you think I’m up to? I’m just curious about your skills?”
“I guess so. So what are you going to do?”
As Kara joined in, the traces of distress deepened on Luna’s face.
I waited in silence for her choice. If it was a game, it would be an event related to ‘honor’.
As I said earlier, honor is very important in human relationships. I can’t help but worry
What kind of choice will Luna make? Whatever choice she makes will change her future.
“······Okay. I’ll accept it.”
After a while, Luna’s mouth, which had been heavily closed, opened.
The nuance of accepting it reluctantly.
“If I win the sparring, the sparring with Sivar will be a thing of the past.”
“Okay. I won’t lose.”
Wriggling-
Kara’s words touched her self-esteem. At those words, Luna twitched under her eyes.
Grace’s expression of interest also seems to have a premonition that it will be more interesting than expected.
“······You are full of confidence.”
“Have you ever had a real fight?”
“I have defeated monsters or battled with my master.”
“Then I’ll win.”
As soon as Kara knew her Luna had no real experience, she was convinced.
Of course, Luna took it as a provocation and frowned at her. But Kara is always objective.
‘Unless it’s multiple rounds, Kara won’t win.’
Kara’s role is to remind her users of the importance of ‘skill’.
Because it was almost impossible to win unless there was a really ridiculous spec gap.
Her combat ability, which has been honed in real battles since ancient times, shines through to the end of the story.
‘Under the assumption that it is not an enemy.’
Anyway, the big event came to pass. Admission Chief and Barbarian Princess.
The sparring of these two will attract the attention of many people. Honestly, I’m also curious.
I know a little bit about Kara’s skills, but Luna wasn’t. As she is the senior in admissions, she was curious about her skills.
“Then, both of you, please work hard.”
“You don’t?”
“I’m a mage, so I don’t like sparring.”
Even though she seems to be sneakily avoiding it, Grace is not suitable for sparring.
A style that shines only when there is a solid front line. Investing in firepower and accuracy, casting takes a long time.
“I wish you both a good game.”
Grace met my eyes before leaving.
A beautiful look with sharp eyes that are different from Kara’s, giving off a sneering impression.
However, I absolutely do not laugh at them, I just stare at them with interest.
Then Grace smiled and turned her back to her place.
‘That causes a lot of misunderstanding.’
I stared at her from the back with her long purple hair.
It was because of that impression that I was taken by Delphi. With his conceited personality, he must have wanted to suppress it somehow.
However, even though Grace has a sinister side, she is more like an ordinary student.
He received a fairly strict education from his family, and he only shows those kinds of words and actions.
Moreover, he has a small ‘childlike heart’, so he has a cute side.
“I expected it somewhat, but it ended up like this.”
“··· ···”
After Grace stepped away, Kara said with a relieved expression.
Unlike Kara, who achieved her goal, Luna had an uncomfortable face.
I was nervous at first, but since Grace even walked away, it must be frustrating.
The funny thing is that I actually have nothing to do with it. If Luna were to win, it would all be nothing.
“······Mr. Kara.”
“Feel free to call me Kara. Anyway, why?”
“It’s okay to fight Sivar regardless of win or loss.”
It is Luna who suddenly changed her mind for no reason. Kara gave him a look of surprise.
I also looked at Luna because I had a similar mindset to Kara. She is a face determined to do something.
“Even if I win in sparring, I’ll use the opportunity to sparring with Sivar. Isn’t it?”
“I know that.”
“I’ll tell you just in case. If nothing else, don’t mess with Sivar’s temper.”
“Hmm?”
At Luna’s strange request, Kara looked at me with a strange nasal sound.
I think I know roughly what she meant when she said that. It seems that he watched the fight with Porori from afar.
But Kara doesn’t know that at all. Rather, it was a face that became more curious about Luna’s request.
“That makes me more curious? What will happen if you touch her temper?”
“The princess’s life will be in danger.”
“··· ···”
Was it something that hurt your self-esteem? Kara’s ferocious yet refreshing smile disappeared.
She must have felt intuition that she was not lying.
‘I won’t kill you though.’
I feel ashamed for nothing. She killed countless times, but she didn’t kill.
Instead, you can also commit murder if necessary. Delphi, for example.
Anyway, even if you say it’s a human being, it’s the same life, and among them, there are those who are worse than beasts.
Even when they survived in the forest, they hunted out of necessity, not randomly.
“······Really?”
Cara, thinking while erasing her smile, quietly opened her mouth.
It wasn’t the cool smile like before, but the slightly raised corner of her mouth.
She stared at me and then said something interesting.
“If you look at the face, it doesn’t look like that, right?”
“··· ···”
“Well. You’ll know it when you see it in Dalian.”
It looks like it’s going to scratch my insides. I don’t know how to scratch it.
Luna gave Kara one glance and opened her mouth in her plain voice.
“I’ve warned you. And Sivar.”
“?”
“Start with socks and shoes.”
“f*ck.”
I got caught.
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