035. Zeroth Tarbella (3)
For a long time, courage was like a symbol of the main character.
Whether it’s games, movies, novels, or comics.
There is no hero without courage.
Even if you are a coward, you eventually overcome your fear and act courageously.
So was Ackerman.
The first principle of action that motivates him was also courage.
He mustered up the courage to stand in front of Zeros.
The opponent is the captain of the assault force of the Royal Knights.
Just standing in front of it makes your skin stand up.
It was a great life.
To spew out murder against only cadets, Ackerman felt that even if something was wrong, it was very wrong. How the hell did that person eat?
“Go back to your seat. pupil. I never say it twice.”
“Instructor, you do it in moderation.”
He worried about Cain behind Ackerman.
Even Ackerman, who is usually lazy, changes his eyes at critical moments and becomes like a different person.
“huh. You are cheeky.”
After saying that, Zeroth swung the sword down.
“It just went well. Class time is coming to an end. Finally, I’ll check if I’ve mastered what I’ve learned today. Get your posture.”
Zeros balanced as if he was about to jump out.
“Ackerman, it’s okay. stop it.”
Cain got up and stopped Ackerman. She didn’t want things to escalate. This is a problem for her and Zeros to solve.
Ackerman didn’t listen.
Since they have already witnessed Zeroth’s atrocities, they will see the end. No matter what Cain said, Zeroth went beyond what Ackerman could tolerate.
“That’s enough, Instructor Zeros. I think it goes too far.”
Gilead, well aware of Ackerman’s stubbornness, acted worse.
Gilliot, who came to mediate, was also showing strange speculation. The situation was heating up.
Now retired, but at one time he was also a member of the Royal Guard.
If he made up his mind and fought against it, even if he was Zero, he would not be an easy opponent.
“The conduct of the class is my responsibility. Chief Instructor at Gilliott. I know it’s already been said.”
However, even Zeros was not a person to give up easily. As long as the royal family is looking after him, at the academy he is the only child in the world.
“How about showing respect to the senior members of the Royal Knights? Instructor Zeros?”
“I know you’ve been retired for over 10 years.”
Zeros created enemies from all sides.
They grunted and bared their teeth at each other.
“It’s a very honorable thing to bring family problems to class. Sir Zeros.”
An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.
Eventually, Gilliott started to go hard too.
Determined and serious, Gilliot is a force that cannot be ignored. either by force or by speech.
Abella and Tarbella.
Tarbella can never stand above Abella.
The position of leader of the Royal Knights always belonged to Abella.
Zeroth always wants the best.
Tarbella, born with brilliant talent, was reluctant to admit that she could never be the best. It’s like your dream is blocked just because you’re a branch family.
Zeroth grinds his teeth every time he closes and opens his eyes every day, and hates Abella.
Talking about his family is no different from a reverse to him.
That’s why he took the class as an excuse to take out his anger on Cain.
Since it is formally a ‘class’, the only excuse is that the teaching method was somewhat rough.
Zeroth’s eyes and mouth trembled. It was a change in facial expression that came about as he managed to suppress his anger.
“… … Misunderstanding. Instructor Gilliott.”
Finally, Zeros let out a big sigh and said with a smile. It was a cruel smile.
In any case, the academy had to slowly erode away.
You don’t need to make too much fuss from day one.
Zeroth glared at Cain behind Ackerman, then looked away.
Zeros took a step back. Even Gilliot didn’t provoke him anymore.
Cain was good enough up to this point, but not Ackerman. Dare, the word rose to the tip of his chin.
“However. There’s still time left for class, so here’s a review and a lesson for this rambunctious cadet. Do you have any objection, Instructor Gilliot?”
Gilliot and Ackerman’s eyes meet. The two of them bonded quite a bit last semester.
Gilliot knew from the look in his eyes that Ackerman wanted permission.
With Ackerman’s temper, he had to give Zeros a shot to relieve his anger.
‘It wouldn’t be bad to experience it at this point.’
Ackerman has no chance of winning.
When you realize the wall and feel the limit… … will grow Ackerman is that kind of guy.
“None.”
* * *
Ackerman was indeed a first-year combat ace.
It was because he was struggling ‘quite’ even against the overwhelming power difference.
As usual, just looking at Cain’s face makes the judges twitch, so Zeroth is angry to the point of his head.
In that situation, what kind of a new chick would fight, and even angered Gilliot, a former member of the Royal Guard, which made Zeroth’s stomach boil.
It was commendable that he had endured this much against such a Zeroth.
–Wow!
But that’s for a while.
As Zeroth’s spectacular sword dance unfolded to the point of exclamation among the cadets, Ackerman began to collapse helplessly.
No matter how much my opponent was a cadet, there was nothing to look after. In the beginning, I was just trying to see my skills for a while.
Zeros did not give a chance and drove Ackerman into a corner.
‘It’s too strong for an opponent in the beginning.’
In the first place, when playing the game, the purpose of this episode was not to win.
All you have to do is fight as hard as you can. The degree to which you get a bonus if you feed an effective hit there.
That said, the power difference is overwhelming.
Our main character, Ackerman, poured all the ‘flame cutting’ and ‘water dragon’ that he had learned so far, but all to no avail.
Every time I was blocked by a simple action, I rolled on the floor.
‘It’s frustrating.’
For me, who played so much, Ackerman’s battles were just frustrating.
In fact, Zeroth’s weak point was his back. After blocking the attack using the diamond, if you attack the waist, you can easily land an effective hit.
Of course, it’s something I know because I’ve played several times.
“Uh, uh. Oh what to do That’s why only Ackerman will lose!”
I don’t know why I’m here, but Hoya is moaning next to me.
“No, ha. Ackerman! Fight better! Ha, is there any way!?”
It’s noisy.
I didn’t like Ackerman’s frustrating fight and Hoya’s loud noise next to me.
“Yah… … what should we do. Ackerman is going to be in big trouble.”
“What, what is it? Let go of this.”
“What can I do?”
hey you crazy guy… … !
Isn’t this guy who has never talked to me so naturally shaking my shoulder around and whining?
I knew he was a crazy guy, but he would do this to me too.
‘ha.’
It seemed to me that the sparring would be over or that I would be able to get away from this damned Hoya by providing some help.
can’t do it
Well, it’s kind of like helping you get a bonus.
“Empty. waist.”
“yes?”
Hoya looks at me with a puzzled face. I was looking towards Ackerman.
“It’s empty here.”
I raised my hand and pretended to cut Hoya’s waist.
It means to be taken aback.
Hoya, who was raising a question mark above his head, tilted his head.
“Take a good look. Instructor’s movements.”
Clearly, Zeroth’s attacks were fast and accurate, but the left side of his waist was always empty.
Hoya, who was carefully observing Zeros’ movements, finally said, “Ah!!” he shouted.
“Oh, thank you! ah… … with? was it Oh, anyway! thank you! thank you!”
Hoya trembled for a while and then hurriedly disappeared somewhere.
He’s a really crazy guy.
Hoya, who had disappeared, appeared behind Zeros before he knew it. To be precise, the square of Zeroth, the place where Ackerman can be seen from the front.
Then he stabbed his side with his own hand.
I sighed, rubbing my forehead. I didn’t give you a hint to tell you in such a stupid way… … ?
nod
As if Ackerman understood something, he exchanged glances with Hoya.
‘What the hell are they?’
It was like Dumb and Dumber.
… … Did I say that I could only go to Seoul somehow?
I don’t know how he figured that out, but Ackerman kept his distance from Zeros and got into a stance.
It was a new special move, Geumgang.
It spurts mana all over the body, creating a shield as hard as an adamantine in a very short time. It is one of the defenses devised by Ackerman, who has a lot of mana to the point of ignorance.
Underestimating the power of the Geumgang, Zeros struck down the sword with a face that said, “Let’s see,” and luckily, it caught him off guard.
The sword bounced off, Ackerman didn’t miss that moment and fired the sword with his side.
–!
In that brief moment, Zeroth strengthened his arms to block the sword. His eyes were full of contempt.
“A really annoying guy… … !”
bang!
Zeros instantly exploded his magical energy and blew Ackerman away.
“Ahh!”
Ackerman rolled on the floor. But there was a smile of repentance on his lips.
Zeros had no choice but to be swayed by Ackerman’s wit, who had done as he had taught him.
It is an ambiguous situation to spit curse words and praise.
Eventually, he gritted his teeth and said, ‘Today’s class is over. Let’s all prepare for the future.’ He said and left the gym.
With blood dripping from his hands.
Gilliot silently wrapped his arms around Ackerman’s shoulder, and Ackerman and Cain went to the hospital with their friends.
Ackerman’s performance, Cain’s endless fall, and awakening as Cain’s flame spear. The opening of the second act, where all of this would happen, was completed safely.
There were some twists and turns(?), but the results were satisfactory.
‘It was good.’
Thanks to the hard work at the end of the first semester, the story was flowing on the right path again.
All you have to do in the second semester is to be comfortable and watch out for Zeros.
Class ended, and all the other students left. I left the gym only after cooling off my sweat in an empty gym.
* * *
Have a nice day. Although it has become hot, it is not as humid as the Korean Peninsula, but rather warm.
Warm sunshine, a story that flows without problems. A strong holy sword. It couldn’t be better.
The road back to the dormitory was a flower road itself.
I walked the road with a happy heart.
walk
I’m walking… … .
weird.
‘Hmm.’
Someone is secretly following me. like a cat
I couldn’t hear footsteps, and I could feel the minute waves of magic here and there.
Pong, pong, pong… … .
If I left it alone, it had the momentum to follow me to the end with the leap magic.
Originally, if it were Shiana, she would have appeared by now and said, “Hello, Aren?” It didn’t look like that today.
It’s a pretty cautious move for saying hello before vacation.
‘I should leave it alone.’
There was no reason for me to forcefully call him because he said he would not show up. Because it’s Siana. What kind of whims would you have?
It is quite difficult to listen to her chatter for hours after being caught. If you leave me alone, thank you for me.
Shiana didn’t show up until I finally entered the dormitory.
Siana’s behavior like a stray cat never stopped.
Classes started in earnest, and it was time to go back to the dormitory as the sun went down.
After leaving the gym and walking for a few minutes, before I knew it, I began to feel a subtle wave of magic power.
Pong… … .
Pong… … .
This is the 4th day already.
Siana seems to have decided to follow me at all this semester, so she secretly follows me around.
Why did you want to go there?
I wonder why he’s so cautious that he doesn’t show up and follows me around.
Not caring will be good for your mental health.
It’s a child that I can’t understand with my head anyway, and I thought it would be like that.
* * *
It was the weekend when I saw Sianna, who kept hiding and following me around.
I vaguely thought that someday I would practice jumping magic.
I had forgotten about it for a while, but I remembered it again after seeing that Siana kept following her.
Leap magic, I thought it would be very convenient.
So, I searched through [Necrotula] and found the related content. However, I couldn’t find anything related to leap magic in the black magic book.
Only one possibility came to mind. It’s still just my delusion, but it’s worth researching.
Thanks to this, we have the materials we need for our research.
First of all, I need a magic tool that responds violently to my black magic.
It’s not like an apple that’s still, it’s because I need to have the skills to safely move a firecracker that’s exploding so that my body can take off safely.
Leap magic is dangerous enough to cause your limbs to move to different places if you make even the slightest mistake.
So you have to master it on the hardest difficulty. until perfect.
Annie had been on vacation for a day, so I had no choice but to get her.
‘Shouldn’t it be a magic tool that was discarded because it was old or defective?’
Well, I left the room with the intention of taking a walk and going to a company.
But on the way to cross the cafe street, some commotion broke out.
When I went and checked, a small tornado was raging around, and a threatening sphere of magic power was flowing in the air.
-student! Calm down, calm down!
-Shouldn’t that girl be stopped!?
– Mr. Yay. How do you dry that! I’m going to get swept away and die.
People shouted urgently. Even so, as if there was something interesting to see, you and I started to gather.
I wondered if a monster had appeared, but it wasn’t.
I didn’t feel demonic at all, and above all, if a monster appeared, there wouldn’t be a couple laughing like that.
“What am I supposed to do with that boy?”
“That’s right. But girls have great tempers too, don’t they?”
Judging from the words of the couples, it seems that the man confessed to the woman and then got dumped, but I wondered if he was going to use magic.
As I made my way through the crowd, I immediately understood what the couple had just said.
“Mi, I’m sorry. I just want to be friends with you… … !”
A man was kneeling in front of a woman.
Compared to the infinitely shabby man, the woman was so noble.
The silver hair that fell to her shoulders and the jewelry made of silver matched the girl’s white skin very well.
It was Siana.
The man was too frightened to believe that he had simply shown a crush on her. It was as if he was begging for his life to be saved.
Siana’s red eyes were filled with bright red magic power. He trembled with his fists clenched tightly as if he had received the proper heat.
“I told you I didn’t like it.”
somewhat polite speech. She was like a high-ranking witch. He must have listened to the tone of the vicious witch in the Mage Tower and followed it. During the vacation, there were also aspects of him that became quite mature.
However, Shiana originally did not do that. Her true self is closer to that of a pure child.
Right now, that figure is just a mask trying to suppress his anger as much as possible.
“My, I was wrong… … ! Please. Reap the magic! Let’s talk, let’s talk!”
Looking at the situation, it seems that even after Shiana refused, the man slobbered a few more times.
There’s no way that Siana, who hates people who bother her, would accept a man’s courtship, and if she refused once and then got soggy again, she would have offended her.
Even so, did they use such dangerous magic?
Usually, when you kick out a troublesome guy, all you have to do is make him smell the stench or at most create a small familiar to deal with.
However, the magic Cyana used now was a tornado and a magic sphere. It was a high-level magic that was only used when dealing with monsters of at least orc level.
It has enough lethal power to use against academy cadets.
‘Should I dry it?’
It was a moment when I frowned at the thought.
The tornado dispersed, and the sphere of magical power disappeared in an instant.
It seems that Cyana has dispelled the magic.
I turned my gaze to Siana.
Then our eyes met. No, Siana was already looking at me.
He looks shocked with his mouth slightly open. Like someone who saw something they shouldn’t have seen.
‘Did you see me?’
Well, at the moment when she thought she should pretend to know, Siana took a slight step back.
One step, two steps.
Siana’s expression gradually hardened as she slowly backed away.
–!
Before long, Shiana disappeared with the leap magic.