185. Talent Level 5
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Swoop.
Carly raised her sword to the front, preparing for the spear that would strike again.
Chaechaechaechaeng!!
The countless spear blades seemed to tear apart the space at the same time.
“…”
Nevertheless, Kali, who was under attack by nature, was just calm.
As the sparring progressed, she rather kept caring about other things. The words she heard from Esia captured her heart.
ㅡCadet Han Chun-seong, he was more handsome than I thought.
—-I think the rumors that are spreading are greatly exaggerated. Rather than revealing a woman… The feeling of women crowding around Cadet Han Chun-seong I think it’s like that?
ㅡThat’s right. The more we talk, the more I want to be polite, and I understand why other instructors praise her.
ㅡIt’s me, Carly, since you mentioned it so much, I met it myself out of curiosity. It didn’t mean anything else, why~ Carly. Are you jealous?
ㅡPh… It’s a joke, a joke.
ㅡCadet Han Chun-seong And secretly knew how to treat women? I didn’t even know there were rumors about me, but I was quite good at flattering.
ㅡThey say my heart is beautiful… I’ve seen many cadets praising and praising my appearance, but I’ve never seen a cadet who praised my heart again, right?
…
The voice of Esia’s interest continues to rise and disappear as if ringing in the ear.
‘I can’t help but evaluate Cadet Han Chun-seong positively, but… .’
It was a little surprising to me that Esia was chatty throughout lunch. He usually doesn’t talk too much, but today it was a lot.
As if talking about his feelings about the time he spent with Cadet Han Chun-seong, he seemed very excited as he talked about each and every detail.
…So, listening to Esia’s words, I felt strange.
I was happy to praise Cadet Han Chun-seong, but… to the point where I was very concerned about it.
‘Esia’s heart is kind.’
Why did Cadet Han Chun-seong say such a thing? I’ve been curious about it ever since lunchtime.
Because Esia had emphasized it to me several times, it made me feel uncomfortable.
‘And I… … ‘
He had spent more time with the cadets of Han Cheonseong than Esia, but he had never heard such praise.
The only words I heard from Cadet Han Chun-seong were words of admiration or gratitude.
Even though he asked openly before Dalian, Cadet Han Chun-seong tried to evade the answer awkwardly.
And that reaction… I hated it a little for some reason.
…
Chae-chae-chae-chae-chae-chae-chae-chae-chae! Chiing-!
Even in deep thoughts, the sparring continued. In the field of vision, colorful flames burst out due to the sword colliding with the spear blade, and I could see the Han Chun-seong cadet playing with the spear in a calm manner.
Even as I instinctively matched the sword, I suddenly felt the strength.
About 20 minutes had passed since the sparring began, but as the match progressed, it seemed that Cadet Han Chunseong’s talents were becoming more conscious again.
‘The growth rate is abnormally fast.’
From the moment he stood out, he thought that Cadet Han Chun-seong was a genius. But now, this growth rate has far exceeded my expectations.
He had grown so much that it was incomparable even to the time when he practiced together on Friday, just a few days ago.
The fact that I got clues about my past skills was surprising, but I didn’t even think that I would reach level 5 in less than two months…
Seruk!
I could clearly see the change in holding the spear, which I usually hold with both hands, with my right hand.
Wow!
The window that came out like a single light was unbelievable for a cadet who just entered this year.
The trajectory the spear extended was colorful, and even though the blade that split the wind became even sharper, it cleverly aimed at my gap.
Chae Ae Aeng!!
I had no choice but to put mana into my sword, even as I slashed the spear blade that pierced my shoulder.
“Kuh-!”
I opened my mouth softly at the sight of Cadet Han Chun-seong being pushed away as if a large subordinate came from the arm holding the spear.
Here the first sparring needed to stop.
“Let’s take a 10-minute break and then resume.”
“…Yes. Okay. Instructor.”
Even though the eyes looking at me contain a strong desire to continue the fight, I lower the window and take care of myself.
I liked the obedient answer, but my heart was filled with satisfaction.
‘I also… I like the Cadet of Han Chun-seong.’
As his growth changed every day to the extent that he could be seen, I, who taught him, felt the corresponding joy.
Rather than teaching countless cadets concepts and reasoning in the classroom, it is much more satisfying to be able to observe the growth of cadets Han Chun-seong in private lessons like this… I couldn’t help but feel it.
Above all, Cadet Han Chun-seong did not change in the slightest negatively from the state I knew. Even though he has grown and moved forward so much, there is not the slightest bit of arrogance or conceit in his will.
There was only a more intense fighting spirit, an admirable cadet who tried to advance further in the heat, and looked forward.
clap.
While storing the sword in the scabbard, he quietly approached the cadet of Han Chunseong.
Took.
A smile leaked out while sitting naturally next to Cadet Han Chun-seong, who sat down in a resting place near the training ground.
“Really… you’ve gotten stronger beyond recognition.”
“…Is that so?”
The way he seemed happy to answer my words seemed innocent and innocent. Even though he was tired, his eyes twinkled and he looked at me seemed to shine.
…involuntarily admired.
‘How can a person be this pure?’
If you’re so far ahead of the other cadets, you can’t help but show off your genius with a little arrogance or conceit.
It’s not that it’s bad, everyone has to be like that. People usually do that. So I was thinking of accepting it even if it was a little embarrassing. Cadet Han Chun-seong wasn’t like that at all… It just looked admirable.
“then. Probably, among the cadets enrolled this year, there will be no cadets that will surpass Han Chun-seong. I can say this.”
“Isn’t that… giving me too much attention? Hey, I’m happy that Instructor Carly praised me like this, but I’m only a common rank… .”
Despite being praised, Cadet Han Chun-seong is more humbled and embarrassed.
Seeing that, I firmly shook my head.
“If you’re at the level of a cadet with Han Chun-seong, in fact, your common rank doesn’t matter much anymore. Even now, you are showing that you are training and focusing like this. Just looking at this, I think it will be almost difficult for the cadets who entered this year to catch up with the cadets Chunseong Han. And how admirable this look looks to me right now… Cadet Han Chun-seong probably doesn’t know my feelings at all.”
Even though I reflected the feelings I felt, I really fell in love with Cadet Han Chun-seong.
I want to continue to praise him more, or I have a desire to give him a prize. I want to raise that self-esteem more, and I want to make myself feel even more special.
“Ahahahaha… .”
They laugh awkwardly and feel embarrassed as if they don’t know what to do.
My heart was filled with a sense of refreshment and satisfaction.
‘It’s Esia’s conversation… that could be the case.’
Because Cadet Han Chun-seong’s attitude toward others doesn’t change much. It felt strange to be obsessed with all of that.
If Esia treated the cadet of Hancheon Castle so kindly, that kind of heart could be praised.
Then. I could see Cadet Han Chun-seong staring at me.
“Instructor Carly. I have one favor to ask of you.”
“ask?”
“Yes. I want to take on the challenge again when I go to Dalian again.”
“A challenge, what do you mean specifically?”
With a pretty serious look in his eyes, I wondered what the hell he was talking about.
“Hasn’t it been quite some time since I got a clue about the skill a few weeks ago? I kept feeling that I couldn’t perfect my skills. Now that I’ve reached level 5, I think it’s possible to complete the skill.”
At the words that followed, I paused.
“Cadets of Han Chun-seong. Regarding skills, I remember that I said once before, but there is no need to be so impatient. Of course, he would have gotten better after reaching level 5 of his attributes. I think we can go really slow.”
It’s good to see the self-confidence.
However, there was a feeling that it was premature. The attitude of being full of confidence and inspiring more willpower after reaching the 5th level of the attribute feels admirable, but I think that is too much. There was no need to take the risk now.
It could already be said that its growth rate was so fast that it was incomparable to other cadets and that it was strong enough.
“Of course, I remember what Instructor Carly said. I don’t plan to overdo it right now. However, if you overdo it a little… I wondered if I could try it.”
“Somewhat unreasonable… .”
“Yes. I have no intention of destroying my body. Instead, I wonder if I could try training for the skill again. I have faith that my body can withstand it now.”
repeatedly expressing their opinions.
The desire to challenge your skills. But I gradually narrowed my eyes.
‘exactly… .’
There will be a big difference between level 4 and level 5. Like the last time, there won’t be any side effects like losing consciousness while manifesting the skill, or severely damaging the body.
However, even thinking about it, I didn’t like that word very much.
“… … .”
Cadet Han Chun-seong, who still looks into my eyes and conveys his strong will. His upright disposition and spirit of improvement were dazzling to me.
Even now, as if he was waiting for my answer, he cautiously made eye contact with me.
‘Even the way he asked me for permission means he thought it over carefully before speaking to me.’
But. My heart is already hardened to one side.
Even though our eyes met, I finally shook my head cautiously.
“I don’t want to see Cadet Han Chun-seong get hurt.”
“Instructor Carly. It won’t hurt that much.”
When I expressed my opinion again, as if I wanted to continue with my words, I let out a small smile.
“I know that. The body of the Cadet Han Chun-seong has become much stronger than before, and that he can withstand the power of powerful skills. But if you accept it as it is, Cadet Han Chun-seong will definitely want to see what’s next. That’s why I don’t want to accept it.”
It would not be very dangerous for me to manifest the power of the skill and receive it.
As cadet Han Chun-seong said, there is a good chance of completing the skill. It was a sign that he was awakening to reason and expressing mana with the nature of a spiral.
‘By the way.’
If you accept each one like that… After that, I was a little scared.
‘Because then, I’m sure it’s going to be overdoing it unconsciously.’
It was said that the moment you allow the first time, it is the same as allowing the next one. More than anything, I wanted Cadet Han Chun-seong to become more mature than he is now.
When you can calmly control your mind. I wanted to step towards the next one.
“…Instructor Carly.”
Didn’t you think I would turn down the request? Looking at those trembling eyes, he cautiously reached out his hand.
Seruk.
Carefully holding Cadet Han Chun-seong’s hand, I expressed it as if I were opening my energy.
ㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡ!!
A feast of mana that swallowed space in an instant.
“… … !”
With my eyes wide open, I smiled lightly.
…Actually, I didn’t think I would show openness to the cadets who just entered this year, but I felt like I had to show it to soothe them.
“Cadet Han Chun-seong. Instead of skills… I’ll teach you something else.”
Looking at the cadet Han Chun-seong, who was overwhelmed by energy… he carefully grabbed his hand.
Why did Kali’s words sound so lewd to me?