097. Hungry Party (2)
According to the ＜Warrior’s Kingdom＞ game setting, the time when magic engineering developed rapidly was 100 years ago.
After Thanatos was sealed 100 years ago and the demons disappeared, peace came, and all the trembling monsters were wiped out.
Thanks to that, the supply of ‘Magic Stone’, which can be obtained by killing demons and monsters, increased, and it is said that technology has advanced rapidly since warring wizards and scholars began to study in earnest.
Mana management and storage became much easier due to magic stones, and the efficiency increased rapidly by attaching them to weapons.
It must have been around that time that the practical world was born in earnest at the academy.
I am now looking at the advanced magic engineering in front of my eyes.
Proof of this was that he was confidently holding a greatsword taller than his own height as a weapon despite his diminutive body, which seemed to be less than my shoulder height.
There was a high probability that the weapon was made light with magic engineering or that the power was maximized.
‘It’s definitely amazing.’
There is a clear difference between what you see in the game and what you see in real life. Even if you don’t think anything on the monitor, when you actually see it, you’ll think, ‘How on earth do you lift that heavy thing?’ Because that’s the first thing that comes to my mind.
“Is this the rumored Arren Blackfire?”
As I was warming up on top of the arena, gray-haired Lloyd started talking to me. A confident smile, characteristic of a failed student, spread across his lips.
It looks like a seungnyang with food right in front of its nose. The other failed students under the training ground also looked down on the 282nd, including me.
That’s a gap of one year.
It is a structure that inevitably differs in experience and absolute power.
In addition, the gap was widened even more because of the weapon grafted with magic engineering. Sophomores who have just come up are helplessly hunted.
“Rumors always inflate.”
Lloyd smiled and turned his back. It was the attitude that there was nothing more to see.
My poor-looking Purifier may have played a part too. Compared to Lloyd’s dazzling great sword studded with sparkling magic stones, the Holy Sword was ordinary.
The holy sword is a weapon from hundreds of years ago. Of course, there is no way that something like magic engineering has developed.
“Aren.”
“yes?”
Before the start of the sparring, Gilliot came up to me and spoke softly.
“That shouldn’t be used. Do you know?”
What he is talking about is the sealing sword, Acheron. Certainly, it would be against the law to use a sealing sword in sparring with cadets.
-huh. I said I was active for a while. What a disappointment.
Maybe I was expecting it, but Acheron was sad. He’s a strange guy with a sword subject.
“Absolutely.”
I readily nodded. Because I didn’t say that I couldn’t use the holy sword.
“Are you ready?”
“Yes.”
“That’s right.”
Following Gilliott’s instructions, they exchanged greetings and faced each other with a distance. Take out the holy sword and put it forward.
Lloyd smiles condescendingly at my seemingly ungainly weapon.
I hear a buzz around me. The dropouts seemed to be betting whether Lloyd would knock me out in seconds. It is the same process as is customary for a failed student party.
On the other hand, my classmates were frozen. The atmosphere on both sides was quite different.
“Whoa… … .”
slowly close and open your eyes In an instant, the surrounding noise was blocked, and all my senses turned to the sword and the opponent.
It feels like there are only the two of us in this space.
The more you sharpen the ‘Descendant of the Sword Master’ trait, the more your five senses and concentration will improve.
“start!”
The battle has begun.
At the command, Lloyd dragged his right leg behind him and crouched down. It was a movement that made all the muscles tense like a spring and exploded at once.
Before long, the magic crystal embedded in his great sword began to glow. It is an efficient medium that can emit 10 mana with 1 mana.
“Eat this!”
–!
Lloyd spurred the ground with a heavy blast. It was unbelievable explosive power from such a small body.
Lloyd arrived in the blink of an eye. The wind he created was truly a storm, and the greatsword he would wield was destructive.
Awesome!
The magic crystal emits light. The digging speed of the greatsword is combined with the power of the magic stone to produce formidable power.
It is obviously a destructive force that will crush even rocks in an instant. An ordinary cadet would not be able to withstand a single blow and would be defeated.
“… … ?”
However, that’s all.
No skill, no help from magic engineering was needed.
an honest blow.
The swordsmanship I had practiced thousands upon thousands of times during the vacation lightly blocked Lloyd’s decisive blow.
Lloyd’s pupils shook in disbelief.
In his eyes, my sword was very ordinary, and I was just a chick who had just entered the second year.
But Lloyd wouldn’t know.
The fact that the chick was a descendant of a dinosaur, and that it was an ordinary black Tyrannosaurus tooth!
–!
give strength The core’s mana is going out in chunks.
No matter how much he strengthened it with magic engineering, it could not be compared to the karma that a human devoted his whole life to.
Also, this body is a swordsman who has been training while being hit by the cold wind of winter. There are areas that can never be crossed with only the body reinforced by the great sword’s own specs and magical powers.
The magic power from the core turns into the driving force for the monster called the holy sword to rampage.
A purifier soon dyed in an ominous and dangerous color. Who could think that this sword was the holy sword that condemned ‘Evil’?
Crack!
My sword energy wrapped around the holy sword began to gnaw at the blade of the greatsword that touched it.
“Oops! what!”
Lloyd hurriedly backed away. Embarrassment is on his face.
The area of 3 stars reached during vacation was already complete. My swordsmanship, developed with the characteristics of a descendant of a swordsman, was not something a normal student who failed to go up to the 3rd year could handle.
The failing students are only playing their part in the 282nd class, which has just come up… … .
blown away
Three slashes followed. shoulders, back, ankles.
Every time the attack hit the greatsword, the dark red sword spread viciously and shattered Lloyd’s arms.
Charle.
Pieces of the shattered greatsword are scattered on the floor. Finally, the magic crystal that produced the formidable power was also broken.
“No, no way… … !”
Lloyd plunged his broken greatsword into the ground and fell to his knees. No matter how much I strengthen my body, it is impossible to block all of my attacks with the image that the world is slowing down.
The match was won.
It was trivial to even call it sparring.
My skills far surpassed his, even when Lloyd was so confident. That’s it.
expected The moment you raise the proficiency of the holy sword and reach 3 stars… … Among my sophomores, no one can beat me. I don’t know about ‘properly’ grown up Ackerman, Cain, or Ponte.
Among the failed students, there is no name. It’s just a small role for the ‘Seungnyang Party’ episode at the beginning of Act 3.
“That, stop!”
As I approached to finish, Giliot hurriedly interrupted me.
“Aren, step back.”
For a moment, I was so focused on the sword that my hand moved on its own. This is because the immersion intensified from the moment I reached the perfect three-star rating.
It seemed that he still needed more training to control this part.
“Cadet Lloyd. Are you okay?”
“Uh, uh… … Ahh. I was about to die what?”
Lloyd managed to calm his trembling limbs and answered.
“What is this absurd?”
Gilliot saw fragments of a greatsword scattered across the floor. It’s the first time I’ve seen him look so flustered.
Certainly, the combination of the Holy Sword and the descendants of the Sword Saint was devastating. Except for Ackerman, the main character, no, I wondered if it would be a potential that could be compared to Ackerman.
Except for the ‘Way of the Warrior’ trait, I dare say so.
Contrary to expectations, the cadets who were watching the bland match were quiet as if they had been splashed with cold water.
Words will never come out
In history, there are only a handful of times a rookie has defeated Seungnyang.
“The winner is Aren Blackfire.”
Gilliot acknowledged my victory with a trembling face. Still in disbelief, he continued to stare at me.
The defeated Lloyd trudged down and lowered his head.
“Aren.”
I was about to follow, but Gilliot caught me.
“Yes, Instructor.”
“You, this guy, what the hell happened to you during your vacation?”
Gilliot’s dark eyebrows twitched, demanding an answer.
“What do you mean?”
“Take off the pretense. Guy Lloyd, even if you look at him like that, he’s top-notch among the group of failed students. I deliberately paired it with you, who has the best skills.”
Listening to what Gilliot said, it seemed that he honestly never thought I would win.
“I trained hard.”
There were no instructions. Even if I was given a fraudulent trait, it was purely my ‘effort’ to bring it into bloom.
Gilliot stared at my sword.
“Not even Acheron.”
Gilliot tilts his head. It seemed that the result was quite unbelievable.
“It’s amazing too. It amazes me every time I see it.”
Now, hiding my true skills has gone beyond water. He showed his overwhelming skills in front of Gilliot, in front of the cadets, and in front of a herd of jackals.
I couldn’t even call it luck. I can’t fool anyone anymore.
Actually, I couldn’t help it.
If you think about the episode that will happen in the second semester of your sophomore year, it’s time to raise your grades. In the third year, you just have to act like you’ve stopped growing.
“Good job. Aren. He is also my dear disciple.”
“yes? Since when did I… … Ugh!”
As if he didn’t want to hear it anymore, Gilliott slapped my back with the palm of his pot lid.
“Okay, next! Cain Abella!”
Cain comes up as the next hitter.
“Wonderful.”
She crossed with me and smiled. It was a smile that made people feel proud.
“You do well too.”
“yes. thank you.”
Cain confidently went up to the gymnasium.
* * *
As I expected, Cain literally tore the arena to pieces.
After getting her hands on the swordfish, she really looked like a fish out of water.
At least, it was because he shattered ‘Jerrey’, who had a familiar face among the failed students, without disturbing even a single breath.
It made me wonder what the hell had happened to Cain during the vacation.
The 282nd aircraft in a state of disarray. The atmosphere went up to the peak in the second consecutive win.
However, the heated atmosphere did not last long.
Since then, not a single student from the 282nd has been able to beat a failed student.
Both Ponte and Hoya are the main characters, even Ackerman.
Even in the game story in the first place, everyone except for Ackerman is defeated. The others weren’t expecting much, and it was bittersweet to lose to Ackerman.
I played all vacation in the first place, so it would be foolish to expect to win.
The failed student became more energetic, and it was literally a party for seungnyangs.
At the beginning of the semester, Seungnyang’s party event ended in vain.
Since Ackerman, the main character, was not active, there was nothing more to see. As scheduled, Unit 282 was completely defeated, and the first class was over.
In confusion, the cadets left the sophomore gym. The magic engineering arena that had risen was also returned to its original place.
“Then, is your appointment for the weekend?”
“okay. See you then.”
I received a carpet as a gift from Cain, and since she was helpful in many ways, I decided to treat her to a meal. I had made a promise to eat with Cain, but this time I had the opportunity to keep it.
An empty gym.
I remained to watch Ackerman’s reaction.
It seemed that Ackerman was also quite shocked. Yesterday Today. Because things didn’t work out the way he wanted.
Regardless of what happened yesterday, when it comes to the ‘sword’, he’s a guy with a burning desire to compete. He’s such a guy, but he really couldn’t even use his hands and got beaten up.
The disappointment will be great. That’s why I’m hunched over in a dark corner of the gym.
Ackerman sat with his face buried in his lap. With the most pitiful face in the world.
‘Who’s going to surprise me?’
Even as I blamed him, my heart ached.
Seeing the main character I liked so depressed made me uncomfortable too.
In the first place, I had a pretty big share in why he ended up like that.
If it wasn’t for me, I would have headed to Hereith Castle as normal, and I wouldn’t have met Elace.
After that, I would have been able to save my experience and grow up.
Damn.
Come to think of it, it seemed like it was all my fault.
Still, it was a bit of a shock to fall in love and neglect training.
Ackerman can’t do that… … .
Maybe something happened during the vacation?
Suddenly, an ominous thought crossed my mind. Did I reprimand Ackerman too much? Well, it’s already past.
Things have gone wrong, they must be made right. I am the only one in the world who knows the future.
It will be completely my responsibility to correct it.
-Tsutts… … He’s a pretty promising guy, but it’s a pity. You’re wasting your talent.
While I was looking at Ackerman, thinking about how to talk to him, Acheron started talking to me.
‘Does it look promising?’
-Isn’t it the guy you’ve seen before?
‘right.’
As if Acheron was still destined to go to Ackerman, he said something similar every time he saw Akerman. Well, I also intended to return Acheron when the time comes.
Because the main character’s sword must be what the main character has.
– Every time I see guys like that, I feel sad. If you give them a little motivation, they will fly. Tsut… … .
‘How do you know that?’
I subtly opened Acheron.
-How do you know, you know with insight close to the authority of this body!
‘Hmm. Then me?’
– Useless talk! Being able to communicate with this body itself is a talent that only comes around once in 100 years!
‘Five. Why do you give me all the compliments?’
– Hmmm. This body is originally praised. It’s just that the standards are strict.
If Acheron is like that, that’s it. When I heard that I was talented, I didn’t feel too bad.
‘So you’re saying that if I push him a little, things will go well?’
-Yes.
‘What should I do?’
-Seeing you look down like that even after losing miserably, you must have lost your senses.
Acheron asserted.
In that case, you really have to trample it to the point of falling all the way to the floor. To the extent that there are no idle thoughts, regrets, or even excuses left.
– You have to lose until you come to your senses. That guy has too many distractions.
‘As expected?’
There seemed to be a lot of worries including Ellace. I’m still confused.
sword path.
Ellace.
You’ll have to choose one or the other.
But, would Elise like seeing Ackerman collapse because of her?
I guess not.
Ackerman, whom Elace liked, is a brave, strong, and confident Ackerman who saved himself from a horde of orcs.
He wasn’t that shaky, shabby, weak boy pulling his knees together in an empty gym.
“Ackerman.”
I called the guy
“… … ?”
“Stand upright, Ackerman!”
At this moment, Seungnyang was me.