Episode 18 The Road to Graduation (2)
After taking Elixir, I focused on my practice.
Because I knew that there would be no major incidents in the next month or so.
He worked hard to train his body by moving his body, and he did not neglect training to control his magic.
As a result, even if you run for a long time in the physical arts class, you will no longer feel tired.
‘Using magic power can minimize the burden on the body. Now I don’t have to worry about exhaustion.’
Ernas was so poorly stamina.
That’s why I had to do a short battle every time I had a fight with someone.
When fighting Serine, fighting Schmitz, and fighting Rufus, I finished the fight quickly.
But now he can handle long-term battles.
‘Because the first test that will start in the future can be a long-term battle.’
The Lichtenauer Swordsmanship Academy conducts the test several times.
The first one of them was dangerous for Ernas because it could last for a long time.
‘I can’t move on to a cowardly scheme like a novel, so I had to focus on this part.’
With this, the preparation is over.
now… You have to try the first test.
* * *
“From now on, you will be moving to another island.”
Anneliese, the instructor in charge of Black Class 6, gathered the students together and said:
“After hearing basic explanations there, we will all go to the place where we will take the first test together.”
1st exam.
Several students looked tense at the word.
This is because, unlike the last competition, there is a clear penalty for failing the first test.
“As I said before, the first exam is the easiest of all the exams at the academy. For this reason, those who failed to pass the exam were judged ‘not eligible to attend the academy in the future’… … .”
“… … .”
“It will be expelled.”
expulsion treatment.
This is the most frightening penalty for students who enter the academy with their own goals in mind.
So, somehow, I had to pass as much as the first test.
“In the first test, all students from Red Class 1 to Black Class 6 participate at the same time. The other students will do their best not to fail the exam, so I hope you do your best.”
Half red, half blue, half yellow, half green, half white, half black, half black.
This is the first time that six classes have come together like this.
“The ship has arrived. Let’s get on board.”
“yes… … !”
We got on the boat.
We moved to the center of the large lake, and headed to the island where the Academy’s main building was located.
There was a large dance hall where the entrance ceremony was held.
“… … .”
All the other classmates had gathered in the gymnasium.
Since we were the last group of 6, we entered the last order.
“I sort it this way. Ernas, please take care of the students.”
“Yes, instructor.”
When Anne Rize moved to another place, I, the representative of the Black 6th class, took the front seat.
‘then… … .’
I turned my head to the side.
Then, his eyes met the representative of the white 5th class who was standing right next to him.
“This is Ernas Landsstein. Is this your first time meeting in person?”
A well-groomed man with silver hair.
Everything was exactly as I described in my novel, including those green eyes that looked down on people.
“I think so, Lester Lancaster.”
Leicester Lancaster.
As the heir to the Lancaster family, one of the six great swordsmanship masters, the white 5th class ‘youngjae’.
It was my first meeting with him.
‘Of course, I know everything about you, though.’
Unlike Rufus of the Ignias family, who had a simple personality, Lester is cunning and calculating.
In that aspect, it can be said that he is the closest character to Ernas in the novel.
“I heard you defeated Rufus Ignias in the last match.”
said Lester, looking at me with green eyes.
“That’s great. Rufus must have been a formidable opponent.”
“I heard that you defeated the ‘Prodigy’ of Class Blue 2.”
A prodigy in the blue class 2 and a gifted in class 5 in white.
They were the two people who received the most attention when entering the school.
“Hmm, that’s… … .”
Lester’s expression hardened slightly.
“I need to make some adjustments. In the match, our white 5th class won, but I didn’t defeat the blue 2nd class representative.”
“is it?”
“Yeah, the blue class 2 nameplate… Because it was worn by another student, not the representative.”
“I didn’t know that.”
This is a lie.
I know that Lester didn’t end up defeating the Blue 2nd prodigy.
He had deliberately brought this up and scratched Lester’s nerves.
“It doesn’t matter, because I can make a decision with him later.”
Lester said, pretending to be carefree.
“Anyway, Ernas… I was quite surprised to hear the results of the last match. I thought Rufus from the Red 1st class would win.”
“I think a lot of people thought that way.”
“Honestly, Ernas, you… Because his skills were not well known.”
A smile appeared on Lester’s lips.
“I wondered why he didn’t show his skills.”
“You must have thought that you were hiding it because your skills were poor.”
“Haha, I’m sorry.”
“I have nothing to be sorry about.”
I replied in a cold voice.
“I was hiding my skills because I was ashamed.”
“You’re good at joking.”
“Really. I didn’t want to expose my poor skills.”
“… … .”
In fact, it is true that Ernas’ skills were poor.
But Lester seemed to accept that he was making fun of him.
“It’s no use saying things like that, Ernas.”
Lester’s green eyes sharpened.
“When you defeated Rufus, it was already revealed that you were hiding a great skill.”
“Okay.”
“It was said that he made a terrifying charge. I heard that they quickly narrowed the distance regardless of the rough terrain, and then defeated Rufus with one blow.”
“Where did you hear that?”
“There is a way to know everything. Aren’t you also quite convincing the people inside the academy?”
“… … .”
It’s true that Ernas had sprinkled money on some of the Academy’s faculty.
But since the novel doesn’t detail who they are, I can’t contact them first.
There is information that I know as a writer anyway, so I don’t need it.
“Is it Northern Gortes’ Assault Swordsmanship? Or Southern Adrian’s Assassination Swordsmanship? I’m curious as to which school of swordsmanship it is.”
“… … .”
Lester was trying to figure out what kind of sword I used.
But when I didn’t respond, I shrugged.
“Well, it’s been well hidden for so long, so I don’t want to reveal it here. We could be attacked by our weaknesses.”
“That’s significant, Lester.”
I looked at Lester’s face and said.
“Are you willing to attack my weakness?”
“Haha, I didn’t say that.”
Lester shrugged.
“but… In this first test, students sometimes collide with each other.”
“… … .”
“If you happen to be, you may be disqualified from the first test because of interference from other students. So you better be careful.”
The first test is to catch academy instructors scattered in the wide mountains.
Students must find the instructor and attack.
However, it is not easy because the instructors are constantly moving and running away, and they do not come under attack.
furthermore… Difficulty increases if other students are disturbed.
“Although it is said to be the easiest test, it is said that it is relatively easy. If you are interrupted by others, you may not pass the exam. In fact, there have been many instances of this in the past. so… … .”
“You might get kicked out of the academy, so be careful.”
I interrupted Lester.
“Thanks for the advice. Don’t let me read it.”
“Hmm… … .”
Lester’s expression hardened slightly.
I tried to scare you as hard as possible, but it didn’t work at all, so I felt uncomfortable.
“You are an interesting person, Ernas.”
“Thank you for appreciating me that way.”
When I responded coldly, Lester smiled bitterly.
“The white class 5 and the black class 6 will start from a location close to the test center… If we meet, please be kind.”
“It is me.”
Having said that, I approached Lester.
“I’m counting on you.”
“… … .”
and… He smiled and held out his hand.
* * *
‘This guy… What’s going on?’
Lester was perplexed.
Now, all the students are lined up in an orderly manner in the gymnasium.
But now, Ernas approached as far as leaving the line and asked for a handshake.
‘The black class 6 guys are also making an expression of surprise.’
Serine Bastian and other students were looking at Ernas with a surprised expression.
‘Is this some kind of provocation?’
I don’t know the details, but it’s probably not a good idea anyway.
But I couldn’t help but shake hands.
“… … .”
Now, the students of White 5th class are also watching the situation.
If Lester doesn’t accept a handshake here, he’ll be disappointed.
‘I can’t disappoint them.’
Lester considers himself a person who deserves to rise to the top of the 6th master swordsmanship.
That’s why I’ve been working hard to show a bold and relaxed side in front of others.
I want to be a person who others will obey, rather than someone who uses violence to subdue others like Rufus in Red 1st class.
So I had no choice but to accept a handshake here.
‘I can’t help it.’
Lester glanced over the podium.
A detailed description of the first trial will begin soon.
If you are scolded by professors or instructors, you will be humiliated, so it is better to end the handshake as soon as possible.
“Please, Ernas… … .”
Because there was some distance, Lester had to leave the line and shake hands.
So the two held hands.
“… … ?”
But, after a while.
Lester felt embarrassed.
Ernas… He didn’t want to let go of his hand.
‘what? Why are you doing this?’
It was no use trying to get my hands out of it.
Ernas was holding it so tightly that he couldn’t let go of his hand without forcing it away.
I didn’t want to show such an ugly appearance in front of other people.
‘I think the event will start soon!’
Seeing the professor coming up on the podium, Lester broke into a cold sweat.
It would be a huge disgrace to even be pointed out by a professor.
‘Ernas! What the hell are you thinking?!’
I desperately looked at Ernas, but… He only had a cold smile on his face.
* * *
‘A timid boy.’
Watching Lester roll his eyes, I snorted in my mind.
‘That’s about your bowl, Lester.’
Lester considers himself a bold and laid-back brainstormer.
However, compared to Ernas in the novel, it is one number lower.
There are countless scenes where he gets caught up in Ernas’ scheme and is embarrassed.
‘Besides, I don’t really care what other people think.’
Now, Lester must be worried about being pointed out by professors and instructors.
But I didn’t care about that at all.
No matter who gets scolded, I get what I want.
[Attempting to ‘reproduce ability’ for the character ‘Lester Lancaster’]
[The level of understanding of the character ‘Lester Lancaster’ is 75%.]
[Judgment: Success]
[Acquires the main ability of the character ‘Lester Lancaster’.]
After a long handshake, the ability to reproduce was finally started.
6 slot, 6 swordsmen is it?