177. Sword Instructor (1)
After the saintess had left, Zeke Kleiman headed straight to the principal’s office.
Because he had to report that he would accept the saintess as a new student.
On the way to something, a yellow mass, presumably Rosnante, was squashed in front of the door, but he didn’t pay much attention.
The principal’s office arrived like that.
“Principal.”
“Yes, you are here. Did you meet the northern princess well?”
“Yes, she will be in my class starting tomorrow.”
“… … is it.”
The headmaster looked like he had a lot to say, but he kept his mouth shut, probably thinking that getting involved would only add to the hassle.
He took off his glasses and wiped the eggs with a cloth.
“Yeah, that’s right. I see.”
“Yes, I will go.”
“Zeke Kleiman.”
As Zeke bowed his head and was about to leave, the principal called him and stopped him.
“Yes.”
“I have one more thing to tell you.”
“What is it?”
“Hmm, how many students do you have now?”
“I know there are about two hundred people.”
“Starting next week, a new swordsmanship instructor has decided to come in.”
Zeke’s eyes widened slightly at the principal’s words.
This was good news for him too.
In fact, to teach two hundred students alone at Ramieli Academy, which may sound honorable to some, but to Zeke it was not at all.
His classes test the limits of each student at every moment with intense training.
However, the strengths and weaknesses of physical strength, physical strength, and mental strength are different for each student.
Originally, when taking classes with five students, it was possible to train according to their individual characteristics, but now it is impossible.
And the children who came to his class because the instructor was the only one left.
Where did their initial elation go? One by one, they were missing his classes or failing to train properly, using the excuse of being sick.
Zeke couldn’t be a great man to lead such children.
It would probably be more beneficial for them to go to another instructor who trains the sword at an appropriate level.
He nodded.
“okay. Then, is this a way to let the students freely choose their instructors again this time?”
“Basically, students’ opinions are the most important, but… … . It looks like you intend to take over the five people you previously held.”
“no. I’m thinking of six including the northern princess.”
“Hmm… … .”
As the principal seemed to be slightly troubled, Zeke added.
“Rather than that, they are the only students who can endure my classes.”
“No, no. I’d rather have you take care of them.”
In fact, from the principal’s point of view, it was far more desirable for those high-ranking time bomb-like beings to be half of Zeke.
No matter how much Ramiel cried for equality, it was the principal who knew best that it was just an illusion.
At such a time, even while gathering them all and giving lessons.
There was no sound of special treatment, so it was comfortable as a principal.
No, on the contrary, I receive letters every day from nobles asking for special treatment for their children, but every time the duke’s daughters and the second prince roll around, how can you treat only your own child as a shield?
‘In addition, thinking of going to the newly assigned swordsmanship instructor… … . It hurts so much… … .’
The headmaster shook his head as he gathered his thoughts.
“… … I’m like a chimney wanting to push your side, but that’s none of my business. This is a situation that needs to be negotiated with other instructors. First, let’s meet.”
“Ah, are you here now? Then call me.”
Zeke nodded.
Certainly, the quicker these things are handled, the cleaner the method without backbiting.
Whoa-.
For some reason, the instructor made a very uncomfortable face.
“Call the swordsmanship instructor!”
Let the principal go to the door and say.
Knock. Knock. Straight-.
Soon after, a knock was heard outside.
It must have been already waiting outside the door.
‘But, I didn’t know… … ?’
No matter how relaxed he was, not knowing that there was a person outside the door meant that the opponent was an incredibly talented person.
Zeke’s vigilance increased.
“I am a swordsmanship instructor. May I come in?”
“Yeah, that’s right. come in.”
The headmaster replied in a timid tone.
The strange principal’s response, Zeke wondered who the other person was and why the principal reacted like this.
Zeke turned his head to open the door and saw the man entering.
thud-
thud-
thud-
Seeing that opponent, Zeke’s eyebrows twitched.
‘He… … . what… … ?’
man who came in. No, should I say he’s a boy?
For some reason, his complexion looked weaker than Ilios.
A thick dark circle hung over the parched body.
And a young-looking face.
‘With this body… … . Teaching the sword… … ?’
What stood out more than that was the hair, which was divided into blonde and black hair starting from the top of the head.
And his pupils were also odd-eyed, with gold eyes and black eyes.
‘What is this again… … . half head… … ?’
Let’s make a questioning expression towards the principal as if Zeke is asking who this person is. The principal sighed heavily.
“… … yes let me introduce myself I am the newly appointed swordsmanship instructor, Licht Leonine.”
“… … Leonine?”
“Yes, you are the 3rd prince.”
Zeke became even more confused.
“… … In the case of the 3rd prince, the 1st and 2nd princes… … .”
The principal nodded as if he knew how to ask that question.
“Yes, he is my younger brother.”
Zeke looked at the boy in front of him with an absurd face.
As far as he knew, the 3rd prince didn’t even attend Ramieli Academy because he was immersed in magic, and lived in a small room every day doing research.
So neither Ilios nor Rosnante paid much attention to the third prince.
But that kind of guy came as a swordsmanship instructor, not magic.
Zeke couldn’t understand how this was possible.
‘In the first place, with a body like this… … ?’
“Ahahahaha. Is it okay if I speak now? Principal?”
The third prince, Licht, turned his head and winked as if he would introduce himself to the principal.
“hahahaha. It seems very strange that I came here. Originally, I heard that he had almost no expression, but did I witness a rare scene?”
Zeke, realizing that his expression was slightly broken, quickly recovered his face.
“Are you His Highness the 3rd Prince?”
“Yes, that’s right. You are Zeke Kleiman.”
“Yeah.”
“As I’ve heard, it’s a great atmosphere. hahahaha.”
“I was only surprised to hear rumors about the 3rd Prince that he was training magic.”
Zeke looked at the third prince with expressionless eyes and said.
“Hmm, that… … . Does it sound like you doubt my abilities?”
“Ah, sorry if you heard that. But, I really didn’t know that His Highness, the 3rd prince, was also good at swordsmanship.”
“… … Well, after digging one road, the other road also ended up here. I just reply.”
Zeke held out his hand to him.
This unpleasant sensation that I somehow feel from the first time I saw it.
Zeke did not ignore this intuition.
I was going to shake his hand and examine his mana and prayers.
However, the 3rd prince just stared at Zeke’s outstretched hand.
He didn’t know that it meant an implicit refusal, but Zeke made eye contact with him and didn’t withdraw his hand.
How long have you been looking into each other’s eyes?
The moment the restless principal tried to intervene.
Suddenly, the third prince burst into laughter.
“Aha! Ah ha ha ha ha ha ha! What is this doing? My head is spinning for a second. Oh right. that’s right. Ramieli Academy was definitely a place like this. Everyone is equal, and the ranks among the faculty are also equal. Was it?”
What was so funny was that the laughter, once burst out, showed no sign of stopping.
He laughed for a long time and then took Zeke’s hand.
“Ahahahaha. sorry. It’s the first time I’ve seen someone reach out to me like this.”
And.
Zeke’s face hardened quickly.
‘… … I can’t read… … ?’
Even holding his hand directly, I still couldn’t read anything about him.
It feels like groping for space in pitch-black darkness where not a single light comes in.
The 3rd prince opened his eyes wide when he saw his hardened face.
Then he nodded as if he understood.
“Ah, I understand. Yes. I do look very young. In fact, my older brother also said that he was taking the instructor’s class, so I understand why he’s so flustered. By the way, Instructor. In fact, the instructor who has such a question doesn’t seem to have a big age gap with the students, either?”
Zeke stared blankly at the third prince’s smiling face.
“That’s it. This is Ramielli Academy. A place where the path is open to anyone as long as they have the skills and no other reasons for disqualification. A place where everything is decided only by skill. Ahahahaha. by the way. Instructor Zeke Kleiman. It’s my first time shaking hands, so I’m not sure… … . Was a handshake originally meant to be held so tightly and for a long time?”
He let go of the hand that held him.
“Anyway, I heard it outside the door. He added the northern princess to the original five and taught six. He said he wants all the rest of the students to be handed over to me… … .”
“Yes.”
“Hmm… … . But, isn’t that too conscienceless?”
he asked, tilting his head.
“Well, it really doesn’t matter to me how many hundreds I teach… … . Those six students seem to be the most yolk… … . Even the northern princess wasn’t originally a student in your class, right? So, just pass one. Then, I will accept your terms as well.”
The 3rd prince looked at Zeke with interest as if asking what he was going to do.