309 – Experienced people are good – 1
After returning from Jedo Island, the pastry club room turned into a multi-purpose room.
It’s already being used as a multi-purpose room because of crazy members, but at least chess boards and poker cards can be put in drawers. Now, huge tools that have nothing to do with confectionery have taken their place in the confectionery club room.
“If you change the scales to existing medicinal materials… No, it wouldn’t be bad to soak them in potions and ferment them.”
“That’s fine. Since only good ingredients are put together, the effect will be great.”
Majonggong speaks as if he is asking for my consent. Of course, from the point of view of a mediocre swordsman, that might be good or bad. I’m just replying appropriately because Ma Jong-gong seems happy.
“Huh, look forward to it. Something you never imagined will be created.”
In reply, Ma Jong-gong smiled deeply and dropped the scales into the potion.
‘Scale soaked wine.’
Instinctively, I came up with that idea. It’s a very disrespectful thought to the dragon who gave me something precious, but what can I do about it looking like soaked wine. Golden dragon scales 78 years old, just hearing the name makes my heart feel magnificent
‘The magnificence is a piece of sh*t.’
I shook off my crazy thoughts and looked at the precious scales and fingernails on the table. Jong-gong Ma, who had already received guidance from the mansion and had ears high in the sky, couldn’t hide his joy when he saw even the by-products of the dragon. From the wizard’s point of view, the dragon’s by-products are the highest-quality ingredients. Even something that cannot be obtained periodically, unlike blood, is even more valuable.
Jong-Gong Ma, who suddenly had such a valuable item, stunned his ears with the fantastic combination of ‘a gift from me + experimental materials that ignite the wizard’s passion’, and placed all kinds of experiment tools in the confectionery club room. .
Fortunately, he didn’t particularly hate the other members. Rather, in the case of Later, they were thrilled to be able to see Ma Jong-gong’s experiments in real time. His manager, Louise, also showed interest in magic.
‘You make jewelry with that?’
Thinking about it again is absurd. Doesn’t it make sense to make accessories with materials that even Majonggong carefully handles and magicians have their eyes on? If I had made it, I would have left my name as a madman in history.
I’m glad I came to my senses before handing it over to the craftsman. Accessories made from dragon scales and swords made from dragon claws, the latter would be cool.
Magic experiments on one side, confectionery on the other. At first, I was worried about whether this was good for hygiene.
“These days all history exams are centered on the north.”
“Let’s think positively. Where else would you learn northern history if not at the academy?”
Fortunately, the academy went into an exam period, so we avoided experimenting and baking at the same time. If it wasn’t for the exam period, I would have only experimented while the members were in class.
“Theory test is cumbersome. From the prosecutor’s point of view, can’t you just take the practical test?”
“You’re right. A knight speaks with a sword.”
Ryutis also nodded vigorously to see if he sympathized with Erich’s muttering as if he was annoyed.
In the meantime, the notebook placed in front of Ryutis did not think to turn over from the first page. The way Villar let go of his hand to the extent that he wondered if he would be bitter if he saw that.
‘A tin can bastard.’
It is a miserable figure. No matter how important military force is to a knight, he must have a basic head.
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Sera also glanced at Erich, probably thinking the same way as me. I couldn’t bear to say anything to a prince from a foreign country, but as if I couldn’t stand the fact that my beloved childhood friend changed his job to an idiot knight.
“By the way, Erich, have you decided on a sparring opponent?”
Even when Lutis spoke to Erich first, Sera could be seen startled.
No, don’t worry. In addition, surprisingly, Ryutis’s behavior is bizarre, but his intelligence itself is surprisingly good. It seems like investing that intelligence in eccentricity is just a problem.
Anyway, Erich lightly shook his head at Ryutis’ question.
“Not yet. No one really wants it, so I’m going to do whatever I decide.”
Salting that you will leave your opponent to automatic rather than manual. In the first year, the students do not know each other’s skills in detail, so they follow the academy’s decision, but in the second year, they already know everything. It’s to the point where I can figure out how weak and strong he is compared to me, and who is equal to me. In the academy, whether this skill identification is considered as part of the ability, if there is agreement from both parties, manual pointing is also accepted.
So, in the second year, a fierce battle to find a suitable opponent takes place, but Erich is confident in her skills. This older brother is happy to see Krasius’ confidence.
“Have you decided?”
“Well, that’s right.”
And then, an unexpected answer came back to Erich’s reverse question. Confidence would have increased if Ryutis had been added, but there was no way it would have been less. Did he even point out the other person directly while arguing?
“Charles Auld, you’re a very talented knight. I wanted to play with that friend again this year, so I applied right away!”
Ah.
At those words, not only me but also some members who knew the situation couldn’t open their mouths.
This cruel bastard, is he the one to choose?
***
For swordsmanship students, the practical test is more important than the theory test. Therefore, it is essential to find an opponent for a smooth and comfortable test.
Of course, you should refrain from openly choosing a minion opponent. In the first place, regardless of whether the opponent accepts it or not, too blatant tricks are an act that escapes the eyes of teachers. If you touch the planting of the teachers who make the evaluation, it can be more difficult to go comfortably.
So I was choosing my opponent very carefully—
“Sir, I’m sorry, but could you say that again?”
I didn’t know that prudence would return to poison.
While preparing for the theory exam, I was surprised by the sudden call from the head teacher of the swordsmanship department, but when I heard the call, I was more than surprised. Thanks to that, I even committed the rudeness of questioning the head teacher, who is also a titled aristocrat.
“Ryutis student named you as the opponent for the practice test.”
Nevertheless, the head teacher answered kindly as if he understood.
Honestly, at this point, I hoped that he would be angry and say it was a joke rather than a friendly answer. Please.
“I’m not good enough. I can’t be a match for Ryutis.”
I made a counterargument while barely holding on to my slowly fading spirit.
Yes, I am lacking. Can a single student deal with the prince of the kingdom of knights? This is clearly a situation where the master points out the sewage. Of course it’s true that it doesn’t work.
“You’re too humble. If you’re lacking, few students will act like people.”
However, the head teacher seemed to like the legitimate counterargument, and he began to explain the justification for me as a sparring opponent.
There is no need for justification, so I will stop. Tell me that I will do something that is not in my line. I have no intention of sticking with a prince for two years in a row.
‘Are you doing this on purpose?’
For a moment, I had a reasonable doubt. Princes also have to practice sparring anyway, so it could be a trick to leave it to someone with experience rather than leaving it to someone else.
No. It shouldn’t be. Didn’t you really roll like a dog last year? How worried were they that the royal family would get hurt, or that their aim for a quick defeat would not be discovered? I was lucky enough to be able to defeat it without getting caught, but there is no guarantee that that luck will continue this year.
Damn it, if I’d known this was going to happen, I would’ve just pointed at Erichna. Then she would get points for challenging Gosu and losing valiantly.
“…Just a little bit, I’ll think about it a little longer.”
“Yes. You have to choose your opponent carefully. I hope you reach a good conclusion.”
“Yes, thank you.”
The good conclusion that the head teacher says is that I will accept it without hesitation. But I don’t think it’s a good conclusion if someone sacrifices.
Not long after, I received another call from the head teacher. I haven’t thought of a suitable reason for rejection yet, but it’s embarrassing.
“You’ll get a good score if you show a good performance against a difficult opponent.”
I even used points as bait, but I wasn’t particularly interested.
Of course, if the head teacher directly talks about the score, he will give it a pretty high score. It will be a score that is difficult to obtain with normal effort.
“I don’t have the confidence to look great.”
I still hate it. It’s better to get less points and not to do it.
“You underestimate yourself too much. As a teacher who’s been watching you for a year, I guarantee you, if it’s you, you’ll definitely show a good side. I’m not ashamed to introduce you as my disciple.”
At those words, I flinched for a moment. Introducing yourself as one’s pupil means that you can get a letter of recommendation from the head teacher with a high reputation for swordsmanship.
…No, no. Anyway, this isn’t it. Besides, it would be nice to have a letter of recommendation from the head teacher, but it doesn’t matter too much if you don’t have one. You can’t see blood when you overdo it.
“It’s embarrassing. Rather, I’m concerned that it will tarnish the teacher’s reputation—”
“And there were a lot of people who felt like me.”
The head teacher gives me something before I finish my words. His teeth trembled at his firm will to never accept rejection, but he gave in to the eyes telling him to see and talk about it.
I don’t expect much. It’s probably a letter of recommendation from other teachers in the swordsmanship club. If the head teacher’s recommendation and other teachers’ recommendations are also added, it means that the entire swordsmanship department certifies that he is a talented person.
But I don’t want to do it even if it’s certified by the academy, not the swordsmanship department, but…?
‘Is it a dream?’
As soon as she saw the piece of paper the head teacher handed her, her eyes widened. The letter of recommendation is correct, but it is not a letter of recommendation in the name of the teacher.
Only two craftsman recommendations. But each one is an unusual name.
‘Chief of the Inspection Department?’
First of all, the head of the inspection department. In fact, rumors about the head of the inspection department are famous. A legend, not a legend, that the head of the inspection department remembers talented students and drags them along upon graduation. In fact, last year’s student council executives entered the administration or the military without taking any exams under the direction of the inspector general.
To be honest, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t expect to hear such rumors. The head teacher’s letter of recommendation is simply the endorsement of a celebrity in the swordsmanship world, but the head of the inspection department is the endorsement of an incumbent tycoon. The level must be different.
And the other one—
‘Rheutis.’
I was surprised in a different way than when I received the recommendation from the director of the inspection department. I never thought I would get a letter of recommendation from Ryutis.
Formally, a letter of recommendation from a foreign prince cannot affect the empire. However, it is only an official position, and the fact that the imperial aristocrats have been recognized by the royal family of another country is an implicit additional point. People would wonder what the hell he was doing that even the royal family recognized.
Aside from that, you can show off your deep connection to royalty in the social world. An object that can be used for multiple purposes even if I don’t dream of becoming a bureaucrat or a soldier.
‘…You bastard.’
At the same time, indescribable emotions soared. If you just asked for a match and wrote a letter of recommendation, doesn’t that mean you know how much I want to avoid sparring?
Did you point it out knowingly? If I get a letter of recommendation, do you think I’ll forget it all and like it?
“I cannot betray my faith. I will do my best.”
That’s right. I forgot the past The cowardly me who avoided being pointed out died, and only the knight who confidently accepted the challenge remained.
Rolling for free is different from rolling for a fee.
I will be determined to risk my soul for the sake of poor Ryutis.