Chapter 127: To the Climax (1)
After returning to the academy, I first had to head to the president’s office.
It was because he had been called by President Aldbaut.
“The Palace Ministry wants to give you a special reward. By defeating Claubice Landstein, you contributed to the stability of the South.”
“A separate reward was given by the palace… … .”
“It’s probably to give you more strength.”
For the Ministry of the Interior to directly nominate and reward me is the same as advertising to the world that I will become the Grand Duke of Lichtenau.
but… From the point of view of the Ignias or Agrippa family, it would be quite dissatisfying.
“Apart from that, the academy also decided to bestow a white elixir on you.”
“It’s not black.”
“You know that too, don’t you? The black elixir cannot be bestowed by the academy alone.”
Among the elixirs, the black elixir using black elixir is the highest grade, followed by the white elixir.
I received the white elixir for my achievements in the war with the Waltfeld family last time.
“Aernas, it seems you have already reached the advanced level of the graduate.”
“you’re right.”
“But aren’t you close to reaching your peak?”
“… … .”
“Since we defeated Claubice Schreier and Salvatore Atillion, we have no choice but to think so.”
Aldbaut stared at my face.
“While working at the academy, I’ve seen many swordsmen with outstanding talent. However, this is the first time a swordsman has such tremendous talent as you.”
“President… … .”
“I don’t think there is a student more worthy of the title of ‘genius’ than you.”
genius.
As he put those words into his mouth, Aldbaut’s eyes lit up.
“Aernas, it’s a very happy thing for the academy to have a genius like you appear.”
“… … .”
“If there is anything I can help with, let me know. I will support you as much as possible.”
Aldbaut was also one of the figures burning with ambition in the present chaotic situation.
After stabilizing the empire by subduing other masters of swordsmanship, they want to solidify the academy’s authority by producing Archduke Lichtenauer.
‘If that happens in reality, the academy’s status will skyrocket.’
Fortunately, Aldbaut had no worldly desires.
Aldbaut just wants to make the Academy even greater.
I don’t want to enjoy power while holding a territory or a private.
Aldbaut’s only wish was to maximize the academy’s authority as the empire’s best educational institution.
‘so… I can’t help but wish that I become the Grand Duke of Lichtenau.’
The best student in the academy will become the next most powerful person next to the emperor.
This alone increases the academy’s authority.
If Rufus, who had worse grades than me, becomes Archduke of Lichtenauer… The academy’s status is about to fall to the ground.
“Then, President.”
“Um, something?”
“Please allocate more budget to the Ferdinand class.”
“… … .”
Aldbaut was silent for a moment.
Since Ferdinand had only been doing archaeological research that was not practical, he was not getting a large budget from the academy.
“Actually, Professor Ferdinand is conducting some kind of research with me.”
“Is this really what you need?”
“You can do that.”
“Hmm, then I can’t help it.”
Eventually, Aldbaut nodded.
“Okay. We promise maximum support for the Ferdinand class as well.”
“thank you.”
With this, we have secured enough budget.
Now, all you have to do is wait for Ferdinand to complete Amrita.
* * *
After the interview with Aldbaut, I headed to my inn.
In the past, he used to hang out with other students in the trainee dormitory, but now he has passed the 3rd exam and is free from his status as a trainee.
So, instead of the trainee dormitory, they had to head to a separate dormitory.
‘It’s not wide by any means… It’s my own space.’
The accommodation given to me was a separate, independent dokchae.
I was able to practice magic or take a break without worrying about the eyes of others.
‘I left the academy right after being assigned, so I couldn’t use it for a few days.’
I went inside and unpacked my things.
Then, I drank the white elixir I received from the president’s office and sat cross-legged.
“… … .”
After practicing magic for a long time using the Black Heaven Demonic Training Method, I slowly opened my eyes.
I could see that the magic power of Mana Heart had increased a lot.
It was a satisfactory result… It also felt like it was not enough to reach the climax.
‘at last… You have to take Amrita to challenge the climax.’
I wouldn’t mind if I was given a black elixir right now, but I wouldn’t mind taking one or two white elixirs.
I had to take Amrita to get to climax quickly.
‘Until Professor Ferdinand completes Amrita, I have to keep practicing.’
Thinking so, I went outside.
This is because if you practice indoors, your accommodation will collapse.
I held the sword in one hand and slowly raised my mana.
With ‘Changroe God’… Let’s try it.’
Dismissed!
There was a sound like electricity bouncing, and my whole body was enveloped in blue energy.
It was the same blue aura that spread to the sword and to my body.
According to my thoughts, the Shinge of Light will be a good practice for mastering the unity of body and sword.
‘Changroe God, as the name suggests, is a spirit… It’s an energy that specializes in speeding things up.’
I took a deep breath and soared into the sky.
Then, it started flying over the academy, kicking off the roofs of nearby buildings.
I continued to jump and speed up… Ionian swift swordsmanship was performed.
“Haap!”
Fain!
He moved while slicing through the air with a sword with blue aura.
Ionian speedy swordsmanship is a swordsmanship that continuously moves in all directions and attacks without stopping, so the synergistic effect was great when combined with the god of lightning.
‘Keep going like this!’
Pod! Papapat! Fain!
I continued to run through the academy, swinging my sword endlessly.
It seemed that he could move faster than before, perhaps because he had absorbed the magical power of the white elixir.
‘Let’s stay, maybe… … .’
A thought suddenly flashed through my mind, and I jumped off the roof of a nearby building.
Taking advantage of the rising speed, he swung his sword and changed its direction in the air.
And this time, he threw himself toward the ground while ‘kicking in the air’ with his feet.
Even in the air with no footholds, this kind of movement was possible by using the Lancer Goddess.
“… … !”
Dig! Papapat!
As he fell from the air, he swung his sword in a trance, and as soon as he landed, he twisted his body and jumped diagonally.
As I swung my sword in the air, I came to a realization.
‘Yes, Ionian speedy swordsmanship wasn’t only capable of two-dimensional movements.’
In the meantime, when I used the Ionian speedy sword, I only made two-dimensional movements while moving back and forth.
but… Wouldn’t it be possible to make a three-dimensional movement by adding up and down movement?
‘If it’s an indoor space, you can use the ceiling and walls, and if you use the window light like now even outdoors… … .’
I continued to move while organizing my thoughts.
My head was dizzy, but I never stopped.
and… A message finally surfaced.
[Your understanding of Ionian Speed Swordsmanship (S Rank) has reached a certain level.]
[Permanent belonging proceeds with the growth of Ionian speedy swordsmanship (S rank).]
[Permanent possession of Ionian Speedy Swordsmanship (SS Rank) has been completed.]
It’s the first time I’ve reached the SS rank with my own strength.
Feeling joy at that fact, I cut through the air with an ultra-high-speed slash.
* * *
“Hey, what are you doing so late at night?”
Looking out the window, Ferdinand grumbled.
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In the distance, Aernas stepped on the roof of the building and ran amok.
“It’s a shame because most of them are outside the academy. If everyone stayed, they would have gone to sleep.”
Fortunately, the area where Aernas is rampaging is empty because the people who originally lived there went on an expedition to the south.
So if you’re not a person with sharp senses like Ferdinand, it won’t bother you very much.
“Tsk… … .”
Ferdinand closed the window.
And I looked through the various instruments and materials piled up in the laboratory.
Among them was Gongqing Petroleum from the Schreier family.
“then… Let’s start slowly.”
I don’t know why, but President Aldbaut said he would allocate an additional budget.
If you use that budget to secure a few more materials, you will be able to complete Amrita.
“We should have a prototype finished within a week.”
According to what I heard from Aldbaut earlier, the atmosphere in the east is unusual.
The Ignias family, which had been subjugating the surrounding families in a relatively moderate way… It seemed that he was about to embark on military activities in earnest.
So I don’t have much time.
“Because Aernas has to complete it before running to the next battlefield.”
Ferdinand is not suited to teaching students.
He had an obligation to pass on Kerbert’s white fire swordsmanship, which he had learned from his master, to someone else, but he gave up on that too early.
But, even so… It’s not that I don’t have a desire to do something for my students.
“Wait, Aernas.”
Muttering that, Ferdinand reached out for Gongqing Oil.
I could tell that the energy of the earth swayed in the blue mineral.
“I will prepare the best elixir for you.”
For the ‘disciple’, a rare swordsman genius.
Ferdinand set about reviving the ancient elixir.
* * *
I tried to get a sense of the unity of the divine sword while training the divine sword.
My aides, including Serine, are still in the South with Professor Yols, and Heinrich and others are the same… I focused on training alone without meeting anyone.
When six days had passed since I had been engrossed in such a solitary training… Ferdinand called me.
“Did you call?”
“Yes, I called.”
When I entered the laboratory, Ferdinand greeted me with a gruff voice as usual.
“professor… When did you wash?”
“Six days ago.”
“… … .”
Looking at Ferdinand’s messy appearance, I sighed spontaneously.
However, it was a situation where Ferdinand could not be reprimanded.
“Are you done?”
“okay.”
Ferdinand raised a finger.
“There is a white liquid in a glass bottle… Amrita.”
“… … .”
Ferdinand’s voice was still gruff.
However, I could tell that it was a voice filled with deep emotion.
Is it because he resurrected an ancient elixir that had been studied for decades, or… … .
“Prototype, there is only one. I thought I could make several, but all failed and only one succeeded.”
“That’s great too, Professor.”
“joy… You eat anyway.”
Saying it grudgingly, Ferdinand turned his head.
“According to the literature, you must go through the process of stabilizing your magic power for 15 days after taking it. There may be unexpected side effects, so I will look at it from the side.”
“Are you all right?”
“It’s the elixir I made, so I’ll take responsibility until the end.”
“… … .”
I was impressed unexpectedly.
I never thought I would hear something like this from Ferdinand, who knew nothing but his own research.
“Stop procrastinating and inhale.”
“Professor, this place is so cluttered, I think another place would be better.”
“is it? Well, this place is cross-legged… … .”
When I was going to discuss with Ferdinand where to take it.
A sudden commotion was heard, and the professors burst into the laboratory.
“Professor Ferdinand!”
“What’s going on?”
“The chancellor called Professor Ferdinand! Oh, I also called Aernas!”
“Not only me, but also Aernas?”
Ferdinand frowned.
“Could it be the East?”
“you’re right!”
the professor exclaimed urgently.
“After the Ignias family destroyed the Verdier family, they say they started attacking the Bastian family!”
“… … !”
The day when Amrita was finally completed.
A full-scale war has begun in the East, where I and Serine are from.