Genius Swordsman In Reverse Game

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A dark sword was drawn from Baek Seol-hee's waist. The blade pointed towards Kang Do-hee.

"A girl who only relies on her strength."

Kang Do-hee gritted her teeth.

"A girl who isn't worth anything except for one special skill."

Lim Ga-eul hiccuped with a pale face.

"A stationary archer who can't even shoot while moving due to lack of basics."

Sophia kept her mouth shut and lowered her head.

"You… I don't even need to say anything."

When she got to Lee Yoo-ri, she didn't even bother to point out anything, indicating it wasn't worth mentioning. However, at the end.

"How long has it been since you joined?"

"Two days."

Ichika responded by holding up two fingers at Baek Seol-hee's question.

"The only one barely worth mentioning has been here just two days…"

The only one who met Baek Seol-hee's standards was Ichika. Even Kang Do-hee, praised as a Hunter, didn't meet her expectations.

"I can't understand why my disciple is wasting time on incompetents like you."

The atmosphere turned cold. Baek Seol-hee looked at the hostile glares directed at her.

"Hah."

She let out a short, mocking laugh. It was obvious what they were thinking.

They must have thought they had accomplished something due to the praises they received from the world, being treated as heroes, and being hailed as rookies. But to Baek Seol-hee, they were just frogs in a well.

"Yeah, you don't want to admit it."

She wasn't the type to explain with words in such situations. She believed that one experience was worth more than a hundred words.

"Operator."

She called out to Shin Se-hee, who was sitting behind her, in a stern voice.

"Yes?"

"Turn off the life support system from now on."

"Ah, yes. Got it—What!? The, the life support system!?"

Shin Se-hee reflexively answered, then asked again in shock.

What is the life support system?

It was a magical formation installed by Chairman Lina, who was said to be unmatched in magic, after long effort. It was a device symbolizing Velvet Academy, making extremely dangerous training functional as training.

Thanks to the lack of danger to their lives, the cadets of Velvet Academy could train actively without the fear of death, creating a skill gap that other academies from different countries couldn't follow.

But now, to turn off that life support system?

"But, but…"

"I don't repeat myself."

Baek Seol-hee commanded again in a firm voice. Shin Se-hee hesitated for a moment but eventually bit her lip and decided to follow her orders. She had agreed to follow her instructions unconditionally regarding training.

Vweee—

As Shin Se-hee manipulated the training ground's system, the dense mana filling the space began to dissipate with a sharp sound.

"Don't look so surprised. You haven't even earned the qualification yet."

Baek Seol-hee addressed the party members, their faces stiff with tension. Among them was one with a complex expression.

"Jin Yuhua, step forward."

She called out to her disciple, and I stepped forward alone. She pointed her drawn sword at me.

"We're starting a one-on-one sparring match."

"A one-on-one match…?"

"Yes, just like we usually do."

I couldn't hide my discomfort at her words.

'I knew she'd be strict, but I didn't expect her to conduct the group training this way…'

The 'usual' sparring match with my master meant that I would use all my strength, without holding back, to attack her. And she would counter my attacks.

It was a simple rule, but one I couldn't replicate with Utopia. I couldn't do what my master did.

So, I was worried.

'…I wonder if they can accept this?'

Noticing my expression, Master gave me a subtle look.

"Hmm, disciple."

"Yes?"

"It seems you see your party members as infants who need your care."

"Infants…?"

Master nodded calmly.

"Yes, they are your colleagues, are they not?"

"They are."

"Then it's even more odd. As colleagues, they should be able to trust you with their lives. Do you intend to keep playing the role of their protector forever?"

Master spoke sternly, but I had my own thoughts.

'Hmm… With time, they'll definitely become stronger than me.'

From the very beginning, I had obtained superior sword skills and other traits thanks to the resources I received as a male quota student. My mental and physical development had also been instantaneous.

On top of that, I had experienced rapid growth events while hunting Demons, and I possessed 'Moonlight', a legendary weapon that even sword gods would covet.

Honestly, it was only because of these advantages that I had been able to maintain a slight edge over them for a while.

But I couldn't share this information with her.

"Disciple, I didn't take you as my disciple because of your talent."

"What…? Is that so?"

It was the first time I had seen Master, usually stoic and reserved in her speech, speak at such length. I listened intently, finding her extended conversation a bit unusual.

"If it were just about talent, then yes, the people you gathered… Well, I admit, they are monsters."

Of course, Master knew that.

"But if things continue like this, they will die much faster than you."

"What… do you mean?"

"It's not your place to figure that out. It's entirely up to them."

Baek Seol-hee glanced at the Utopia party members.

"If you still don't understand after seeing this, then seriously consider letting them go before they get caught in your battles and die."

When Master spoke so bluntly, I adjusted my attitude.

'…I don't know the details, but surely Master has her reasons for saying this.'

Yes, this was Baek Seol-hee, my instructor. She had exponentially increased my abilities through rigorous training and always watched over me.

Surely, she was seeing something I couldn't. So, to understand her intentions, I decided to give it my all in this moment.

"Then, here I go."

I gripped the handle tightly and lunged at Master.

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Boom!

With a sonic boom, Jin Yuhua's figure disappeared from her spot.

Baek Seol-hee's sword extended towards Jin Yuhua's neck without a moment's hesitation.

Clang!

Jin Yuhua tilted his sword to deflect the attack and aimed for her wrist.

Clang!

Baek Seol-hee blocked the strike with the hilt of her sword.

Screeeech! Screeeech!

Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!

The blue and dark gray swords clashed, their blades sparking as they crossed paths. The sound of metal slicing through the air was sharp.

Lee Yoo-ri, her eyes wide, was at a loss for words.

Jin Yuhua's skills were nothing new to her, as she had witnessed them during their regular training sessions.

But…

'It's different…'

It was different.

Lee Yoo-ri was gripped by a sense of horror, as if witnessing something incomprehensible.

'How…?'

Goosebumps formed on her arms.

'How can they fight like this…?'

This was a spar without the safety net of the life support system. In other words, they weren't engaging in a safe, simulated training session.

Well, that was understandable, to a certain extent. It was just a more intense, realistic way of training.

But shouldn't they be pulling their punches, so to speak, and avoiding causing actual harm? Shouldn't they be executing pre-memorized sword techniques at a safe distance from each other?

However, in this spar, such common sense did not exist.

They were both determined to kill each other, their eyes gleaming with murderous intent. It was as if they were mortal enemies, ruthlessly and mercilessly targeting each other's vulnerabilities.

Jin Yuhua desperately tried to take down Baek Seol-hee, and she showed no mercy in return.

Every moment was precarious. Life and death hung in the balance with each choice they made.

This couldn't be called a spar between master and disciple.

Flinch—

Lee Yoo-ri had already gripped and released the handle of her shield several times. Her palms were sweaty.

All her senses were warning her of the danger Jin Yuhua was in, and she felt compelled to rush in and protect him.

But the reason she couldn't bring herself to do so was Jin Yuhua's expression.

'What is that look on his face…?'

Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!

The swords clashed, their blades bending, and sparks flew in all directions. Amidst it all, Jin Yuhua's cold, expressionless face remained unchanged, his eyes as sharp as his master's.

'Has Jin Yuhua been doing this kind of madness… every day… as a matter of routine…?'

Lee Yoo-ri and the rest of Utopia's pupils trembled, their eyes quaking.

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