Episode
16 Freshman Competition (3)
[Currently, the abilities acquired through ‘Ability Reproduction’ are as follows.]
[Bastian Knight Swordsmanship (Rank A)]
[Youthburg Swordsmanship (Rank A)]
[Hartmann Quick Sword (Rank A)]
[Liechtenauer Divine Magic (Rank A)]
[Eastern Magic Magic Technique (Rank B)]
This morning, I copied the Hartmann Quicksword from Schmidt.
The penalty for acquiring the Lichtenauer Renewal from Annerize last time had passed after 12 days.
‘Hartmann’s quick swordsmanship is a typical southern swordsmanship… I’m not looking for speed.’
Hartmann’s quick sword technique boasts the highest speed among swordsmanships used without magical power.
Even when I faced Schmitz, I gave up early on responding to the speed of Hartmann’s quick sword technique.
‘But you can’t defeat Rufus with just Hartmann’s quick sword technique.’
Rufus, who came from the 6th master swordsmanship, has already reached Ignias knight swordsmanship S rank.
If Ignias Knight Swordsmanship is S-Rank, it can sufficiently respond to Hartmann’s Quick Swordsmanship A-Rank.
So, I need to add one more thing.
‘Hartmann’s quick sword technique… Combine the Lichtenauer new magic.’
The Lichtenauer Renewal Skill that can only be acquired by training in the Academy’s dedicated facility.
Combining this excellent renewing technique with Hartmann’s Quick Sword technique, it is possible to close the distance in an instant and make a quick surprise attack on rugged terrain.
‘Combination of quick swordsmanship and light magic… With this, we can defeat Rufus.’
Originally, this is not something a kid who just joined the academy could do.
Shinshin Art is a mobile skill to the last, and it is not easy to combine it with other schools of swordsmanship.
But I am the author of this world.
It can be said that he is the creator of all kinds of delusions described in the novel.
‘When I defeated Serine, just like the combination of Bastian knight swordsmanship and Lorelian combat swordsmanship… … !’
Harmonize different technologies and evolve them anew.
Originally, it was something that could only be done by reaching a fairly high level, but it is possible for me.
Whoa!
Break through the rain, jump over the rugged terrain, and rush towards Rufus.
Realizing that I was closing the distance in an instant, Rufus tried to respond urgently, but it was already too late.
Still, Rufus’ Ignias knight swordsmanship is an Eastern-style swordsmanship that emphasizes form.
It is not easy to make a hasty transition from a bumpy and slippery terrain to a defense.
“You guys… … !”
He stretched out his sword towards Rufus, who raised his voice.
A high-speed dash that combines Hartmann’s quick sword technique and Lichtenauer’s new technique.
It can be finished with just one attack.
“Gagging… … !”
Through Rufus’s imperfect defense, my attack hit.
* * *
“Unbelievable!”
The professors who were watching from a high position were astonished.
Rufus, the representative of the Red 1st Team, was falling off the slope by Ernas, the representative of the Black 6th Squad.
“How did you just approach it?”
“How could a guy who just entered the school do such a new skill… … !”
“Besides, the flow from the new magic to the attack was natural! That’s why even Rufus couldn’t respond!”
This was really surprising.
Although ‘Sword Dragon Sword’ Yols said that the Black Class 6 also had a chance, no one really expected Ernas to defeat Rufus.
“My son… Were you subdued with just two attacks?”
Rufus’ father, ‘Yellow Jade Sword’ Calleon, trembled.
Among the professors here, the one that shocked me the most was Caleon.
Being beaten by Ernas, who he thought was the weakest among the children of the 6th great swordsman… … .
“It was great. The operation was well planned.”
“… … !”
Ignoring Caleon’s wrath, Yoles said.
“Ernas seems to have used other students to lure Rufus out on purpose. It created a situation where Rufus broke through the rugged terrain alone.”
“Ah, that’s right!”
“It was all because of that black class 6 students pretending to be pushed at first!”
“Serine Bastian and Schmitz Hartmann are also a tactic to lure Rufus in… … !”
The professors who understood everything were amazed, and Caleon’s face became even more contorted.
“Ernas, who was in an ambush where Rufus would pass, threw his sword and made a surprise attack. That excited Rufus, and then he completely subdued it with a sharp charge attack.”
“ah… … !”
Rufus looked completely stunned.
Ernas went down the slope and approached Rufus… He ripped the nameplate off his chest.
“Oh oh… … !”
“The nameplate of Class 1 Red… … !”
Ernas raised the nameplate high as if to see it.
Seeing that, the instructor blew his whistle.
“The nameplate of Class 1 in Red is in the hands of Class 6 in Black! Therefore, this confrontation ended with the victory of the Black 6 class!”
“Wow… … !”
In the distance, I heard the cheers of the black class 6 students.
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Meanwhile, the students in Red 1st class were all looking disbelieving.“It was a really high-level fight. It was unbelievable that it was a competition between students.”
“That’s right, Professor Yoles.”
“In Ernas, I can feel the possibility of more than a ‘prodigy’ in blue class 2 and a ‘gifted student’ in class 5 white.”
Yoles said in a calm voice, applauding along with the other professors.
“Maybe Ernas… He might be a swordsman genius.”
“… … !”
A swordsman genius.
Hearing those words, Caleon bit his lip hard enough to bleed.
* * *
“Thanks to Ernas-sama’s strategy, we won!”
“You are so amazing!”
When I joined the other students, everyone surrounded me and cheered.
“As Ernas-sama said, they were embarrassed when they counterattacked with confidence!”
“Certainly, the Red 1 and Class 1 looked better on average on average, but as we pushed hard, their formation quickly collapsed!”
“Yeah, like I said before, they were out of stamina because of Rufus’ hell training.”
Rufus thoroughly trained the Red 1st class students.
However, they did not give them adequate rest, so they were all very tired.
If we attacked that point, I thought that half black would be able to overwhelm one half of red.
“Serine-nim and Schmitz-sama took the lead and destroyed the formation of the Red 1st class.”
“Oh, yes.”
Hearing Chloe’s words, I turned to Serine and Schmidt.
“Both of you did a great job. This victory was possible thanks to you guys doing my part.”
“No, I just… … .”
“I just moved according to Ernas-sama’s instructions.”
Serine and Schmidt looked embarrassed.
“Ernas-sama, won’t you praise me?”
Chloe talked to me with a smile next to me.
“While Ernas-sama was away, I was the one in charge of all the students.”
“Ah, Chloe did a great job too.”
It was Chloe who understood my strategy best in this confrontation.
His skills as a swordsman are a bit lacking, but Chloe is the best in this area.
“Not only Serine, Schmidt and Chloe… You all worked hard.”
I looked around the other students and said.
“With this we had our first victory. Now we will be given an elixir.”
“Elixir… … !”
Elixir, an elixir that enhances magical power.
In this competition, the winning class is given an Elixir.
You will be taking elixir for the first time.
“Still, I’m worried.”
Schmidt muttered.
“We haven’t learned enough techniques yet. Will I be able to properly absorb the magic of Elixir? … .”
“Don’t worry too much, it will work out.”
Schmidt’s heart was understandable.
Seniority law is also included in the academy’s curriculum, but we’ve only been in for less than a month.
If you are not a person who has been training in the technique before entering the school, you will not be able to absorb enough of Elixir’s magic.
‘Serine, who has learned the Eastern-style magic practice, can absorb magic properly, though.’
and… I, too, have mastered the Eastern-style magic training method from Serine by ‘reproducing ability’.
I can’t absorb 100% of Elixir’s magic, but at least half of it will be able to settle in me.
‘Then you’ll get closer to being a grader.’
A swordsman who manipulates magical powers, Graduate.
When you reach that point, the real fight of the swordsmanship academy will begin.
* * *
“Ugh… … .”
Rufus woke up on the bed.
Looking around, I could see that it was the Academy’s infirmary.
“Damn it, then… … .”
Bandages were wrapped around his body.
Rufus bit his lip, remembering the fall from the match.
“Ugh… … .”
I felt severe pain near my ribs.
It was the spot where Ernas’ attack hit.
“Is there a crack in the bone… … ?”
“Yes, you bastard.”
“… … !”
Hearing the stern voice, Rufus took a deep breath.
The door to the infirmary opened and his father, Calleon, entered.
“Ah, Father, I… … .”
“Aren’t you ashamed to lose to Ernas Landsstein?”
“Ugh… … .”
Rufus bit his lip.
Losing to Ernas, whom he had looked down on for so long, was a shame without any excuses.
“There is no face… … .”
“Your loss to him has ruined all plans. You should have taken the first Elixir.”
At Caleon’s accusation, Rufus had no choice but to bow his head.
“Damn, if I had known this, I would have made a stronger appeal that he cheated on the entrance exam. He should have been expelled from school.”
“Ah, Father, that’s all.”
Rufus carefully opened his mouth.
“They say that I cheated on the entrance exam… It seems to be unreliable.”
“what?”
“Because I feel… Ernas was definitely a talented guy.”
I could see and feel it in person.
Ernas was far superior to Rufus’s new magic.
The rushing attack that followed in the Shinshin Art was also very natural.
Ernas was clearly a skilled swordsman.
“There is no reason to cheat. He was a guy who could take the top place in the entrance exam based on his pure skills.”
“… … .”
“Ernas Landsstein… All this time, he was hiding his true talent.”
So, there is no need to delve further into the negligence of that guy in the entrance exam.
It would just be pointless.
“Surprisingly. How can you so easily acknowledge Ernas’s skills?”
“I can’t help but admit that I’ve been defeated like this.”
Feeling humiliated, Rufus clenched his fists.
“Until now, the reason Ernas had avoided confrontation with other swordsmiths was not because he was afraid of revealing his poor skills.”
“… … .”
“I just wanted to hide my true talent for future competition at the academy.”
In the past, Ernas canceled a match with Rufus because he injured his hand due to a broken teacup.
At that time, Rufus laughed at Ernas for being a coward, but… That wasn’t it.
“He is more ambitious than we thought. I have been preparing for a long time in order to rise to the top of the 6th great swordsmanship.”
“… … .”
“Father, give me another chance. Next time, I will definitely defeat Ernas with my own hands.”
Rufus bowed his head deeply.
But Caleon sighed and answered.
“I want to give you a chance, but… That is a difficult situation.”
“yes?”
“You know the ‘Gift’ of the white class 5, right?”
“genius… You mean Leicester Lancaster?”
Heir to the Lancaster family, one of the six great swordsmiths.
He is the head of the White 5th class.
In today’s match, he defeated the Blue 2nd class led by ‘Shindong’ and won.
“He will move before us.”
“then… … !”
“okay.”
Caleon nodded and said.
“Before we can move, Ernas’ neck could be blown away.”