The Genius at the Swordsmanship Academy chapter 79

79 A practice partner who doesn’t need to watch (1)

All the boys in the room were boys.

In front of them, Belid lowered her voice and said.

“Of course, I am not going to kill Ernas Landsstein.”

Everyone swallowed their saliva at Belid’s words.

“It’s difficult to follow up, and we could all be expelled from school.”

“… … .”

“But if you injure yourself and leave them incapable of doing anything for months… He moves away from the seat of the Grand Duke of Lichtenauer.”

They attack Ernas in a group and inflict injuries.

That was the trick they were plotting at this meeting.

“With this achievement, we will be able to seize power in the faction of Berrisrize.”

The ones who are here now are the students who have been wandering around without ever being able to join any faction.

Like Velid, there are students who tried to join the Ernas faction.

It was the faction of Berrys Rize that they finally settled in after wandering around.

“Currently, Berris Rize-sama’s aides are female students who have been assistants since the days of Green 4th class. Those of us who joined the faction late will inevitably have a weak position.

“… … .”

“But if we take care of Ernas, Verisrize-sama will recognize us and become closer.”

The goal of the boys here is to take the place of the girls around Berrisrize.

As a result of looking at various factions, the one that seems to be the easiest to break into was the Berithrize faction.

The Rufus faction was completely controlled by Rufus, making it difficult to fight for power within.

Heinrich’s faction was also in second place, Camillo, who thoroughly managed the faction, so it didn’t seem like it would be easy.

The Gort faction… It’s been down lately, so I wasn’t interested in the first place.

So they all crawled under Berrys Rize together.

With the ambition to seize the initiative of the Berrys Rize faction.

“Thank you for taking care of Ernas, the thorn in the eye, and Verisrize-sama will also open up to us.”

“… … .”

“Maybe you don’t know? You might have a personal crush on some of us.”

Some students smiled sinisterly at Belid’s remarks.

This isn’t just because Berries Rize is a good-looking girl.

Beris Rize is the only woman among the successors of the six great swordsmiths.

Even if he becomes Grand Duke of Lichtenauer, he will never marry the princess.

That is why everyone is dreaming in vain in their minds.

He said that there might be a future where he would form an alliance with Berrisrize and enter the center of Imperial power.

“The great position of Archduke Lichtenauer is at stake. If we make a big contribution, there will be a reward.”

The great position of Archduke Lichtenauer is at stake.

This paralyzed their sense of reality.

If they had maintained their rationality properly, they would not have had the delusion of becoming the husband of Archduke Lichtenauer and gaining power.

“so… Let’s trample Ernas Landsstein.”

And Belid also has a bad feeling for Ernas.

He had a grudge that he went to ask to be included in the Ernas faction and was rejected.

From an objective point of view, Belid’s fault for changing her attitude was bigger, though.

“If you fight one-on-one, you won’t win, but… If we all attack at once, no matter how hard he is, he won’t be able to stand it.”

The only ones here right now are those who passed the second test.

No matter how great Ernas was, he thought that if several Graduates were attacked, he would not be able to resist.

“We’re going to put an end to that arrogant guy with our own hands.”

At the voice of Belid full of resentment, the male students around him nodded.

* * *

I came back to the trainee dormitory by myself.

The other guys have to camp in the Angela class until they learn the Lichtenauer Renewing Skills.

‘You have to learn Lichtenauer’s new art. Because it is useful in many ways.’

Chloe, who already knows how to use the new magic, and Schmidt, who is quick-moving, will be able to learn Lichtenauer’s new magic in no time.

Serene won’t take too long… The only thing I’m worried about is the sluggish Viola.

‘Until it’s all over, I’ll just have to get personal guidance from Angela.’

With that thought in mind, I ate alone in the dormitory cafeteria.

It was late, so I was the only one in the restaurant.

“… … .”

But as I ate, I felt a strange presence.

Even if I didn’t use Attilion’s magic detection technique, I could tell that some guys were still watching me.

This is because, as he grew up as a graduate, his senses became sharper than before.

‘Who is it?’

When I tried to take a peek, there was a person entering the restaurant.

Heir to the Ignias family, Rufus Ignias.

“Ernas, haven’t you eaten yet?”

“you?”

“I am still.”

Rufus sat across from me after receiving his meal.

“Ernas, I have a question for you.”

During the meal, Rufus suddenly spoke up.

“Is it true that you are trying to dismantle the 6th Great Sword Mastery?”

“… … .”

Rufus’ eyes were serious.

“Who did you hear from?”

“From Belid Andrews.”

“… … .”

Belid is the guy who was sneaking around trying to join my faction a while ago.

When I said that I was going to overthrow the existing system, I expressed disappointment and withdrew, but later changed my attitude and approached it again.

“I heard that he is now attached to the Berries Rize side.”

“Before that, I was sneaking around trying to get into my faction. He seemed to think that if he provided information, he would receive special treatment.”

Rufus has no special treatment for anyone.

I prefer a one-top system in which I take the lead, so everyone below is just equal.

“Ernas, I don’t understand you.”

Rufus said looking straight at me.

“Our swordsmiths are the pillars of the country. Do you think this empire can survive without the pillars?”

“One of the pillars has already been broken.”

Rufus frowned upon mentioning the fall of the Lancaster family.

“Then we just have to build another pillar.”

“A new pillar?”

“You can raise the Bastian family by one level.”

“… … .”

All six swordsmiths are from the duke’s family.

The Bastian family with the title of Marquis is directly below it.

“You’re talking about promoting the Bastian to replace the Lancaster.”

“Isn’t that a bad thing from your point of view? Aren’t you close to Serine Bastian?”

“It doesn’t really matter.”

I said quietly.

“I have no intention of ending it by simply dismantling the 6th Great Sword Mastery.”

“what?”

“I plan to overthrow the current system centered on prestigious families.”

This is what I told Belid as well.

However, it seems that Belid was only talking about dismantling the 6th Sword Mastery so that Rufus would be tempted.

“… … .”

Rufus was silent for a moment.

And he looked at me with terrifying eyes.

“I understand your aim, Ernas.”

“… … .”

“After ascending to the position of Grand Duke of Lichtenauer, are you planning to wield absolute power from the center with His Majesty the Emperor on your back?”

It was similar to what Chloe pointed out last time.

“Then, it will be advantageous to you by maximizing the power of prestigious families such as the 6th swordsmanship masters.”

“It’s not just for me.”

“what?”

“It is also advantageous for the Crown Princess who will become the next emperor.”

“… … !”

That’s natural.

The existence of powerful nobles affects the authority of the monarch.

Besides, the princess is a girl who has no power yet, while the 6th master swordsman’s headmasters are at the peak of their grades… … . In this world that values swordsmanship, it becomes even more problematic.

“as it were… It is a centralized system.”

“The state, centralized system?”

central authority.

It is a political system in which the powers of the state are concentrated in the central government.

It can be said that it is opposed to the current system in which powerful families exercise autonomy in the provinces.

“Rupus, centralization is a much more developed system than the current system. If there is a systematic system, it will be of great help to the operation of the country.”

“What a nonsense! It’s the first time I’ve ever heard of such a thing!”

Rufus’ objection is inevitable.

I know the process of the decline of feudalism and the establishment of centralism in the history of the real world, but Rufus is a person who has lived only in feudalism.

“You seem to have a dangerous idea.”

“From your point of view, you have no choice but to think that way.”

“After all, I cannot make a man like you the Archduke of Lichtenauer.”

Rufus continued, ignoring that the meal on the plate was getting cold.

“Ernas, our swordsmiths will surely stop you from becoming Grand Duke of Lichtenau.”

“It is natural for you.”

After all, all swordsmiths are my enemies.

It doesn’t change the fact that they take my ideas dangerously.

“But, Rufus.”

I got up slowly.

“It has reached your ears, so sooner or later this story will flow into the imperial family and even the inside of the palace.”

“what?”

“If you know that I have these thoughts… Who on the other side would want to rise to the throne of Lichtenauer?”

“… … !”

Yes.

I am not talking about the centralization system for the real development of this world.

In order to survive in this world as Ernas Landsstein, he was only trying to take an advantageous position.

‘Anyway, all master swordsmen are Ernas’ enemies. so… I need a force to be my ally.’

Archduke Lichtenauer is a position to strengthen the position of the next emperor.

Therefore, if Archduke Lichtenauer proposes a reform plan to strengthen the imperial power, the imperial family and the royal family have no choice but to welcome it.

With the support of the imperial family and the royal family, I can occupy an advantageous position in the fight against the master swordsmen.

‘If the imperial family and the royal family support me, even master swordsmen can’t move freely.’

In the future, Gaju may come with an elite army and try to kill me.

But if the imperial family and the royal family are supporting me, taking such action is a huge political burden.

If you are hated by the imperial family, you may not be able to get the position of Grand Duke of Lichtenau even after all the hardships.

‘I told Rufus, so it will be passed on to my father, Calleon… You’ll be in trouble for a while.’

Due to circumstances, I cannot utilize the power of the Landsstein family.

Therefore, in order to keep other families in check, they have to devise a scheme within the academy.

If you can check other swordsmanship masters by just talking like now, it would be very cheap.

“Ernas… How the hell are you?”

Rufus looked at me in disbelief.

“How can you do that kind of trickery… … .”

“It’s the magic trick.”

Unknowingly, I laughed out loud.

All of a sudden, like Ernas in the novel, I started to actively use the gimmick.

Unlike Ernas in the novel, he was also equipped with swordsmanship skills.

“Don’t worry, Rufus.”

As he left the table with the plate, he told Rufus.

“Because I have no intention of destroying you with a scheming trick.”

“… … !”

If it’s an opponent who bumps into you from the front like Rufus, you can defeat it with your skills.

‘then… … .’

We cleared the table and left the restaurant.

Then, in the corner of the field of vision, I was able to find the guy who was hiding in a hurry.

‘It’s the guy who came to me with Belid last time.’

I got a rough idea of what the gaze was feeling in the restaurant.

‘Those who are in a similar situation must be working together to target me.’

Belid may now be trying to secure a position in the Berithrize faction.

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Maybe he was planning to surprise me and injure me or something like that.

‘You’re underestimating my skills.’

They know I’m a lower grade grade.

So, if several people rush in, you’re probably thinking that you can subdue it.

‘You don’t know that I defeated even the veteran graders in Lancaster’s hometown.’

They are moving hastily without properly securing information.

You could say they were dumber than Listel.

‘However… It’s not bad for me.’

Still, I really wanted to try out ‘newly learned skills’.

It would be nice to me if the guys volunteered to become practice partners.

‘Because it’s a practice partner who doesn’t need to be looked at.’

A practice opponent that can be beaten without any consideration is rare.

To catch this precious fish, I decided to give you a fishing hook.

* * *

“Velid, Ernas has entered the nearby forest.”

“okay?”

“He said he was practicing something while swinging his sword by himself.”

At the news delivered in the middle of the night, Velid grabbed the sword that had been left by the bed.

“I didn’t know the opportunity would come so soon.”

“You said you went to Angela’s class today. They seem to want to re-learn what they learned there.”

“You are a great student.”

Ernas seems to be practicing secretly in an inconspicuous place.

But, wielding a sword alone in the woods at night like this… It’s a perfect situation for Belid to surprise with his teammates.

“Aren’t Ernas’ aides not in the dormitory right now?”

“Yeah, I checked it several times. He hasn’t returned from Angela’s class.”

Serine, Chloe, Schmidt, Viola… They haven’t returned from Angela’s class yet.

In other words, there is no one to help Ernas.

“great. I don’t think this opportunity should be missed.”

Belid smiled.

If the surprise is successful here, Belid’s position will rise sharply.

After Leicester Lancaster was expelled from White Class 5, it continued to fluctuate… For this achievement, Veris Rize will be able to earn some respect.

“Tonight, we catch Ernas Landsstein… … !”

Several students left the dormitory.

With the expectation that Ernas Landsstein could be overthrown, with a confident step.