I Became a Blind Swordsman at the Academy chapter 287

287. East, Yue Kingdom (14)

Ayako acknowledged that I was Sierra’s student.

“Looking at her, it seems like that child has realized the ultimate in swordsmanship that she was pursuing.”

Ayako had been holding a sword for several decades.

As soon as she saw her station, she immediately recognized the principle. Just like Sword Saint Chris did earlier.

“I just learned what was taught.”

Her provocation, which Sierra wanted, had long since ended, so as her one unmanned person, he treated her very politely.

“Hmph, how many people do you think there are in this world who can twist their internal energy and still breathe without a problem? You’re blessed. That guy must have realized that and took you.”

“……”

She had only given a brief explanation to her.

This was a story she had been making up since she had just entered the academy, so there was no room for her to be suspicious.

Sierra took back who she was when she was young. As her disciple, I served her, learned her swordsmanship, and learned how to live in her world as her blind person.

Well, it was half a lie and half the truth.

Even though she told a lie, her conscience did not really prick her. Because truths that are difficult to accept are sometimes more bitter than lies.

Cough.

Ayako covered her mouth and coughed.

Although she didn’t show it, I could tell that there was blood on her hands from the subtle scent of blood coming in through her nose.

“You seem to be suffering from a chronic illness.”

“…It’s a disease that’s been passed down in the family for generations. I was lucky and had a mild case, but…”

Ayako trails off at the end of her sentence.

[ …… ]

She quietly turned her head as if she didn’t even want to think about Sierra.

“That child is now…”

“…The situation was not good.”

“Is that what happened in the end? That’s why I held you back and told you not to go out… Anyway, you haven’t been the type of person to listen to others since long ago…”

Ayako lowers her head.

Ayako wanted Sierra to remain at her home for treatment of her chronic illness. However, Sierra’s stubbornness towards her sword could not be stopped, and she eventually became a monk.

I think that was the story.

Judging by the reaction, I think the two may have had a love-hate relationship.

No matter how bad a child he is, what parent would really abandon his child? Excluding those who have ceased to be human and disguised themselves as their parents, there is no such human being anywhere.

I cupped her tea and asked her carefully to hold her mouth.

“Teacher, what kind of person was you when you were young?”

[ Well, are you asking that?…?! ]

Immediately Sierra scolded me, but I calmly continued talking to her.

“… I was curious about her personally. She didn’t want to tell me the story of her childhood.”

“My daughter… Sierra… Ever since she was little, she’s had accidents. She’s so quick to go to the government office when he disappears.”

[ Ugh… ]

“hahahaha, that’s really… Like a teacher.”

Sierra’s fists are shaking, as if she is embarrassed by talking about her childhood. I smiled broadly when I saw that.

“But, considering he grew up without a father, he grew up very well. A guy with no blood on his head defeated me with a sword, and then he said he had nothing to learn from me and studied swords on his own. Sierra… Yes, she is good at swords. “I was crazy. It was so similar to what my father did.”

“And then I ended up making Jawol.”

“Yes, Jawol… It was a beautiful sword with purple eyes the same color as Ji’s father. What kind of swordsmanship did you learn?”

“It’s called reverse heaven. They say they will go against the sky and destiny.”

Ayako laughs loudly at my answer.

Her boisterous laughter spreads faintly through the night-shaded dojo.

Ayako soon stopped laughing and took a deep breath.

“I think I know why it was made. I guess it was to beat the Sword Saint, right?”

“…How did you know that?”

“Well, he was so famous that people heard about him even in distant places… I didn’t miss any news about him. That made me even more unbelievable that you were his student. “It’s the first time I’ve heard of it.”

[ Damn old woman… If you leave home, don’t pay any attention and leave me alone… ]

Sierra’s voice, which she could not hear, burst into Ayako’s benevolent smile.

Maybe it was because she had Ayako in front of her, but the way Sierra spoke now made her feel like she was back in her childhood.

“Where is that child’s grave? If I get the chance, I definitely want to visit. I was a bad parent, but I must follow my duties.”

“Well… I actually have something to confess.”

I cheered her up and turned her head towards Sierra.

[ …Do whatever you like. ]

Sierra turned her head.

Should we say that her permission was granted?

Honestly, she probably didn’t know that Ayako would correct her. It was in that sense that she accepted entering the dojo.

But Ayako survived, and this meant a lot to Sierra.

There are things that can be obscured by the fog of lies, and there are things that cannot be obscured… This fell into the latter category.

“What is it?”

In response to Ayako’s question, I slowly removed her sword from her waist and placed it in front of her eyes.

“Master resides in this sword.”

“…I guess you didn’t hear it wrong, right?”

“With the Master’s consent, her soul was sealed in this sword.”

“……”

Ayako is speechless for a moment.

It was so sudden that it seemed like it took time to accept it.

Soon, Ayako, who was looking at ‘Sierra’ on the floor, opened her mouth.

“Huh… Anyway, I didn’t know that her daughter would come back as a yodo (妖刀)…”

“Conversation is also possible.”

“What…?”

“We may be able to meet in person. We may need Master’s consent, but…”

Leaving Ayako who was very surprised, I continued her conversation and secretly checked Sierra’s reaction.

Even though he had a pouty face, he didn’t seem to have any intention of refusing.

“Touch her sword and you will see her right away.”

Soon Ayako extends her hand to ‘Sierra’.

Ayako’s arms are shaking.

It wasn’t because she was old.

It was the trembling of someone who had been anxiously waiting.

“…I’ll leave the room for a moment.”

With those words, I left the room and went down the hallway.

I got as far away as possible.

So much so that I couldn’t hear the sound of her tears falling.

***

Ayako, who touched the sword and entered Sierra’s mental world, was in confusion.

‘Where is this place…’

A shallow bottom filled with clear water that reflected everything transparently like a glass mirror.

It wasn’t cold.

The temperature of the water felt warm, as if it contained Sierra’s body temperature when she was alive.

There was a purple moon in the sky.

There was a beautiful moon that captured the eyes of those she loved.

Sierra approached Ayako, who was wandering down the street.

Sensing her presence, Ayako turned her head and caught sight of Sierra, who had suddenly appeared close to her.

“… Grandmother, I guess she slept peacefully with her feet stretched out because she hadn’t had her real wife for a while. Somehow, she hasn’t aged.”

“Ah, ah…”

“Why are you crying? You haven’t cried even once.”

“You little b*tch… How can you be so obnoxious even after meeting your mother…?”

Soon, Sierra embraces Ayako, who was wiping away her tears.

“…I’m sorry.”

“No, no… It’s the fault of this ugly mother who passed on the disease… I should have ripped you off and stopped you… Deep down, I hoped you would spread your wings…”

“…I have no regrets.”

Sierra smiles brightly.

She smiled even wider, trying hard not to show her tears.

“You’re still the same… You can’t lie…”

If there were no regrets, there was no way her soul would have remained in this world.

I regretted it more than anyone else, and it was so unfair that I was filled with resentment.

Nevertheless, not even once.

Sierra never once blamed her mother or her Ayako.

The two cried and cried until they finally stopped crying and shared stories they couldn’t talk about.

Among them, there was a story about Zeto, who actively helped this reunion.

“By the way, is it true that that little boy is her lover?”

“……”

Sierra’s head turns as if she doesn’t know anything.

“Ugh… Ugh… You crazy b*tch… I never imagined that my daughter was a crazy b*tch who loved her little child a lot more than she loved her.”

Ayako gives Sierra her honey chestnuts.

Her spicy honey chestnuts were something she learned from her mother early on.

“Wait a minute…! Considering the age at death, the difference isn’t that big…!”

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“…What are you talking about?”

“Actually, she only met him after she died. It’s difficult to explain, so she says she was her student at one time…”

“Tell me in more detail.”

“If there is a ‘singularity’ in this world, he is the most mysterious person I’ve ever met. He solves problems easily, as if he knows everything about where and what is happening, and he comes back from death. “I thought it was a prophet or something, but in reality it was something even more bizarre than that…”

An alien from another world.

Sierra was still in doubt.

“But it’s true that she taught him how to use the sword. It’s true that she’s his teacher. It’s true that he fell in love with me. Heh…”

As Sierra smiled mischievously, Ayako slapped her on the back.

“How could such a tall guy fall in love with our animal-like daughter… And a ghost… I don’t think either of them are normal.”

“Oh, so you’re saying you don’t like it?”

“He’s a good mate. I’m sure he’ll regret not being able to see his grandchildren…”

“Do you want to see your grandchildren?”

Sierra tilts her head.

The strange twinkle in her eyes was like the eyes of a wild beast waiting for her chance.

At this, Ayako glanced at Sierra’s translucent lower body and shook her head.

“How can you look at your grandchildren with that body…”