The reason why Abel recognized Levaltz at a glance was simple.
It was because it was almost identical to the description in the game.
‘Although the illustration felt a bit rougher.’
It’s not a picture, it’s an illustration, so it was natural that there was a slight difference.
“Hmm.”
Levartz looked at Abel with a strange smile on his face.
It was a gaze that might feel burdensome depending on the person, but Abel didn’t care much.
Because there was a corner that attracted interest.
‘No one is looking this way.’
Levartz’s appearance was distinctive enough to be noticed from a distance.
Basically, the fact that it was an eyepatch itself was not common, and its muscular body was as good as a cowl.
Considering that he was an outsider, it was enough for the cadets to be interested in him even if they didn’t know his identity.
However, none of the cadets in the training room paid any attention to Levartz.
Even those who were training nearby were the same.
It wasn’t without guesswork.
‘Is this the vice-captain’s ability?’
Levartz’ game name was ‘The Silent Judge’.
It’s a fairly grandiose name, but no one raised objections to it.
His family’s vision and overwhelming skills passed down from generation to generation were something everyone could recognize.
When I reached that point, Levartz opened his mouth again.
“It’s impressive, from what I’ve heard.”
Abel pondered for a moment on what to say, then carefully opened his mouth.
“… … Is that so?”
“okay. Not many people know who I am and keep their cool when we see each other like this.”
After saying that, Levartz straightened his body leaning against the wall and continued.
“There is nothing more important than the basics. If you keep working hard, it will definitely help you a lot in the future.”
“I will keep that in mind.”
“okay. Then we’ll see you later.”
As if he had finished talking, Levartz moved his steps before he could hear the answer.
Curiously, no one paid attention to him until he left the training ground.
‘Beyond killing the presence, it feels like there is no presence at all.’
Abel hadn’t even noticed Revaltz’s existence until he spoke to him directly.
Even though I was leaning against the wall right next to me.
But Abel knew that wasn’t all.
‘What’s more surprising is that he can maintain those abilities while fighting.’
That is why it is called the Silent Judge.
Levartz was able to demonstrate similar abilities, if not to that extent, even while riding Gigant.
Imagining the scene of an invisible enemy attacking in a chaotic battlefield sent chills down my spine.
It was comforting that there was no way to turn such a person into an enemy.
“Abel! Are you feeling better?”
At that time, Daniel came over and talked to me.
Abel said as he lowered his training sword.
“Have you seen anyone before?”
“huh? who? Who has come and gone?”
“no.”
Apparently, he was also completely oblivious to Levaltz’s existence.
Abel raised his sword again and said.
“Let’s do sparring. We don’t have much time left, so it’s a one-shot match.”
“okay!”
Daniel immediately forgot the conversation and raised his sword excitedly.
So the morning training time passed quickly.
* * *
The cadets were huddled together on the wide expanse of land.
They talked excitedly.
Even the instructors who would normally have paid attention to him didn’t touch him this time.
“When are you going to start?”
“well. Will it come soon?”
Abel gave an appropriate answer to Hena’s question.
Henna and other cadets were excited as well.
It was a worthy situation.
It was because the Griffon Knights were going to appear riding Gigant soon.
Of course, Abel felt the same anticipation.
‘I’m looking forward to it.’
In fact, it was only natural that his affection for Gigant was unrivaled even compared to others.
It was to the point that his interest in Gigant itself was greater than his admiration for Gigant Rider.
‘All Gigant of the Griffin Knights were above the Centurio level. The vice-captain’s is Militum, and the captain’s is a custom Gigant.’
The Militum is a top-tier aircraft in the General System.
Tito, Miles, Centurio, and Militum were in order, but actually, when it came to the level of Militum, there weren’t that many even in the Empire.
Not to mention the custom aircraft.
‘It’s not the best grade Gigant just because it’s a custom aircraft.’
In other countries, it was common to call a custom aircraft after remodeling a Centurio or even a Milles-class Gigant.
Of course, the performance was superior to the standard grade.
However, in the Empire, aircraft that performed more than Militum’s performance were generally called custom aircraft.
In other words, it is said that it is actually one of the strongest aircraft in existence.
Even in the empire, the number of custom aircraft did not exceed 10.
‘Things will be a little different in the future.’
The peaceful era will soon end.
The resulting winds of change will change everything in an instant.
Right now, right now, it wasn’t a story that corresponds to this moment.
cooong, cooong-!
It was the sound of the ground shaking that woke Abel from his thoughts.
Abel reflexively turned his head toward the source of the sound.
“Wow… … .”
Abel unknowingly burst into admiration.
The source of the sound was a gigantic gigant that was walking towards it.
Gigant, who was walking in the front, was stronger, bigger, and more beautiful than any aircraft he had ever seen.
The silver body was thick and angular throughout.
But if it felt dull, it was absolutely not.
‘It’s like a beast trapped in a cage.’
If the time comes to do so, it is a beast that will break us down and jump out at once.
That was the first impression Abel had.
Each joint moves surprisingly smoothly, but the movements of the arms and legs are carefully angular.
It was proof that both the perfection of the aircraft and the rider’s proficiency were close to perfection.
On Gigant’s chest, a pattern embodying a griffon was engraved in intaglio.
‘Maybe it’s not just a simple pattern, there’s magic imprinted there as well.’
Koo-Woong, Kung-!
Behind the captain’s Gigant, one after another, other Gigants followed.
Behind the leader’s right was Militum, which seemed to belong to Vice-captain Levartz.
On the other side was a Centurio-class Gigant.
‘It’s amazing.’
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It was a truly incredible power.
Especially when you consider that the riders who will be riding in it are among the best in the empire.
‘It must be a power that can easily push a small duchy or small kingdom.’
It was even more surprising considering that the Griffin Knights were one of the three Imperial Knights.
Of course, not all knights had the same strength as the Griffin Knights.
Unlike Griffin, other knights did not select only Gigant riders.
It’s not like it’s losing power, though.
Whoop, whoop, whoop!
Not long after, all Gigant stopped.
The distance between the cadets and Gigant was quite far, but it was so huge that there was no difficulty in observing it.
Abel stared intently as if he were going to engrave that figure into his eyes.
“Everyone shut up. Go to Paris.”
In the heightened atmosphere, Kaul spat out words and stood in front.
“The Griffin Knights came here for the sake of you growing buds. So never do anything rude and stay calm. Got it?”
“yes-!”
“good. Then, first of all, sit quietly and watch.”
Kaul said that and stepped aside again.
I didn’t even have to ask what to watch.
It was because as soon as he retreated, a Gigant stepped forward.
coo-!
Gigant, who was holding a long spear, took a stance, widening his distance from the other knights.
The cadets were also learning Imperial Spearmanship during the lecture, but for some reason, I felt a strong sense of intimidation.
It must be said that even though it is the same spear technique, it feels completely different.
thud!
The feeling intensified as Gigant began to move.
Starting from a position with the spear slightly forward, Gigant turned the spear a full circle.
Woo woo woo woo!
A long spear clawed through the air and stabbed in front at high speed.
Whii profit!
Clearly there was nothing in front of him, but the cadets felt that Gigant was fighting an invisible enemy.
coo-!
Gigant swung the spear again and again without stopping.
Abel paid more attention to the movement of Gigant itself than the spearmanship.
‘It’s incredibly soft.’
No matter what kind of magic was applied to the joints, the movement was on a different level.
To the point where it felt as if a gigantic person, not Gigant, was moving while wearing armor.
Whoo!
Gigant swung his spear a few more times before returning to his original position.
coo-!
Then, this time, Gigant with a blunt weapon stepped forward.
He also showed off the weapon skills taught at the academy, and admiration erupted everywhere this time.
Abel watched as if possessed.
The knights demonstrated their weapon skills a total of 5 times, and each one was a precious time for Abel.
In particular, the knight’s demonstration of using a huge sword was impressive.
It was very different from what Abel was learning, but it was helpful in many ways.
‘I’ll have to try this and that during training tonight.’
For some reason, I felt like my body was on fire.
It was after the weapon skill demonstration was over that Kaul came out again.
“Now, it’s your turn. Those whose names have been called, please come forward.”
As if there was not much time, Kaul quickly continued his story.
“Abel. may. shallot. Luke. violin.”
Upon hearing the name being called, all the cadets realized what their turn was next.
It was because it exactly matched the number of people selected for the special map announced earlier.
Abel immediately got up and went to stand in front of the cowl.
“Now, five of you, go to the place where the Gigants are lying on the right side and get into your aircraft.”
“yes!”
The place Kaul pointed to was not too far away.
Abel, along with the other cadets, walked quickly towards the place where Gigant was lying.
Normally, we would have exchanged a word or two as we went, but everyone kept their mouths shut.
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Just by looking at their faces, you could tell that everyone was nervous.
‘I’m a little nervous.’
Although Abel had a big heart, it was difficult to remain calm even at a moment like this.
Isn’t it an opportunity to receive guidance from the knights who can be called the pinnacle of the empire?
It was only natural that my heart was beating like it would explode with anticipation and excitement.
‘Who will guide you?’
It was good to receive guidance from the captain or vice-captain, or a knight who used a giant sword was good.
In fact, it didn’t matter who guided me.
There wasn’t a single rider among them who wasn’t great.
“It’s here-!”
When we reached our destination, the instructors waiting there waved their hands and shouted.
“Now, everyone will know at a glance what your Gigant is, right? There’s no time, so get on board right away. Because the maintenance has already been completed.”
“yes!”
“All right!”
Abel went to his Gigant without delay.
Unlike the usual lecture, Abel’s exclusive machine, Lupus, was lying in the middle.
Abel immediately climbed the ladder and went into the cockpit and lay down.
Ugh-.
As soon as I put my hand on the core, I heard a terrifying voice.
-Abel. What are the unusual auras nearby?
It was Lupus’ voice.
Apparently, he felt the energy of the knights for a long time and seemed to be wary.
Abel briefly summarized the current situation to Lupus.
-Ah, that’s it. They are the knights of the imperial family.
Rufus replied in a voice full of strange inspiration, then fell silent.
Abel focused on waking Gigant instead of talking further.
coo-!
It didn’t take too long to wake up with the aircraft fully operational.
The other cadets also woke up at intervals of a few seconds, and soon headed to the place where the knights’ Gigant was waiting according to the instructor’s control.
And when you arrive in front of it.
– Cadet Abel. see you again
A familiar voice came from Gigant in front of Abel.
It was the voice of Vice-Captain Levartz.