NOVEL NEXT chapter 54
54 – Swordsmanship Faculty Sparring Competition (2)
Meanwhile.
The aftereffects of Edgar Mullick’s special lecture were still not gone.
At the center were representatives from other countries.
“I need to tell the royal family about this as soon as possible.”
“You mean right now?”
“yes. The risk is also a risk, but first of all, the ＜Demon Lair＞, which will be a clue to the case, is near the border of our Kespa Kingdom, right? We should try diplomatically to see if there is room for a joint attack.”
“indeed. It is also Lilian-sama.”
“Prepare the communication crystal ball right away.”
“yes!”
The Kingdom of Clef is leading the way with the most clues in the current case.
Right now, one instructor in the military academy is giving a special lecture on this topic.
In order not to fall behind, I had to move a little faster.
There was also a radical opinion that some should form a continental union to strengthen their vigilance.
“Wow, even though it’s a model monster, it’s really threatening.”
“It’s a third-tier magician. If it was real, we would have all died instantly?”
Not to mention the cadets of the military academy.
What cadets usually see in their practice in lectures are mainly ‘monsters’.
Even that, the maximum is an intermediate level monster.
From the higher or the highest level of monsters, the level rose rapidly and it was difficult to see them because they were rare.
However, through the special lecture, we were able to confirm the majesty of the Witchbeast—and even the third-tier Witchbeast.
Regardless of the previous grade, it was bound to be a huge shock.
“But you mean Instructor Edgar catches it by himself?”
“Yes, this is what the demon hunting unit directly testified to.”
“under… “I think I’ll take instructor Edgar’s class next semester, too.”
“hey. “The Department of Archery is not a liberal arts course, so why take a swordsmanship class?”
“… “The instructor in charge is handsome.”
“… … .”
Even though a day had passed since the lecture ended, yesterday’s story was still the topic of common interest at the ＜Invitational Symposium＞.
and.
There was someone who could not forget yesterday the most.
‘… ‘He really is an amazing hero.’
Bellaria Kleppe’s shock did not go away easily.
I thought it would definitely be an ordinary and common lecture.
He too, like Bellaria, thought he was doing something boring according to the given situation, just as he had been instructed above.
‘I planned everything myself. While getting approval from my father and the president-.’
But Edgar was a self-willed hero.
Instead of moving as planned, he composed his own lecture.
Boring and uninteresting contents were reassembled in a special and fresh way.
Unlike Bellaria, he was a person who did not throw himself into boredom.
‘… I’m curious.’
That made me even more interested in him.
Interest turned into admiration, and admiration turned into interest.
What kind of hero he is and what kind of instructor he is.
Before being the 3rd princess of the kingdom, as a prospective cadet, I was extremely curious.
so.
She stood up from her seat and said.
“I have to tell my father.”
“… yes? What do you mean?”
At the sudden declaration of the princess, the maid in charge was surprised and asked back.
Bellaria Cleppe continued with a strange smile.
“I have to enter early in the second semester. As a first-year cadet in the Swordsmanship Faculty.”
It was the first time she ignited her will.
* * *
＜Swordsmanship Faculty Dalian Competition＞ is one of the main events of the invited symposium.
The reason is simple.
Because the number of students in the Faculty of Swordsmanship is the highest in the military academy.
The bigger the group, the higher the level of interest, which naturally becomes an indicator of popularity.
While other faculties often hold contests at different times, the Faculty of Swordsmanship and Magic Faculty have held annual tournaments, and their popularity has always been at the highest level.
Is it because of that?
There were as many heroes as clouds in the ‘Fencing Department vs. Gymnasium’ where the first round of the tournament was held.
“The competition is more popular than I thought.”
As I stuck out my tongue at the huge crowd, Akina nodded.
“Because of the size of our faculty. Perhaps, if it had not been for Instructor Edgar’s special lecture, the greatest number of heroes would have gathered in this competition.”
“Originally, watching a fight is the most fun.”
“that’s right. Do you know me well?”
The Swordsmanship Faculty Grand Gymnasium has a large empty lot in the center, and spectators are piled up around it.
Since it was a place created for the purpose of watching Dalian games and watching, fortunately, there were no accidents such as forcing seats.
We moved to the pre-assigned ‘special instructor’s seat’.
The highest-ranking seat at the front of the Great Gymnasium.
It was so close to the gymnasium that it could be said that it was almost 1.5 floors, so it was a golden seat where you could even see the sweat drops of the fighting cadets.
“But senior, isn’t this a place where only second-class instructors and above can enter? I know I have to watch it in general seats if it doesn’t meet the requirements… .”
“I knew that, so I asked the administrative office in advance. Edgar became an instructor.”
“… Is the part going to be that simple?”
“Didn’t Edgar say instructor’s name, so the chief administrative officer just gave him permission?”
“… … .”
It was almost like I knew why.
It must have been because the symposium hit the jackpot through special lectures from the first day, and the reactions of people from around the world were also favorable.
It was because the third-class instructor belonging to the Swordsmanship Faculty raised the status of the Faculty and Military Academy at the same time.
It was even more so for someone who had a lot of power and a desire for honor, like Densk.
“Hello Instructor Akina.”
“Ah, Instructor Jackson.”
By the time you’re seated like that.
A familiar senior instructor sat right next to us.
It was Instructor Jackson, the main instructor in ＜Tristan Swordsmanship＞ this semester.
The long scar on the right side of his forehead is impressive.
I think it was probably the first time I ran into him since the instructor exam.
“Hello, senior.”
“It’s been a while since Instructor Edgar.”
Instructor Jackson was a second-class seated instructor and was much older than me, but he gave me respect, perhaps because he was conscious of my status as an aristocrat.
Akina, who was watching the scene, said something somewhat out of the blue.
“It’s just fine. There are a lot of games that the two of you will enjoy today.”
“Is this a game you’ll enjoy?”
“Yes, here.”
She brought out a pamphlet from the special instructor’s table and showed it to me.
there…
The first match of the finals today, the cadets’ match list was written.
“Among the cadets, they say it’s the Tristan sword vs. the Balut sword, right? Anyway, the result will depend on the talent of the cadets rather than swordsmanship, but this competitive structure looks quite fun.”
“This… .”
“Yeah, it just happened to split and stick together.”
＜The 1st Round of the Finals＞
Match 1: Caela – Deloque Bresca
Match 2: Mirenne Tilope – Denis
…
Game 7: Lucas Chadbell – Kenny Chadbell
…
Game 9: Reese – Jake
…
Could it be a coincidence?
All of the ‘four hot-blooded cadets’, whom I had special training for, faced off against cadets from ＜Tristan Swordsmanship＞.
I didn’t know much about the other cadets, but there were names that were familiar enough that I had heard them at least once.
‘Kenny Chadbell is the head of the department… Deloque Bresca? Is he the son of Count Breska?’
It was definitely an interesting matchup.
According to Instructor Akina, it seems that the cadets Dennis and Jake are also the main cadets of ＜Tristan Swordsmanship＞.
In addition to these, there were several cadets from the ＜Balut sword method＞ who had made it to the finals, and they seemed to be competing with cadets of another sword method.
“hahahaha. I didn’t expect Instructor Akina to be interested in such a story.”
Instructor Jackson, who was sitting next to him, burst into laughter.
Akina, who always taught the cadets with a blunt and rigid attitude, was certainly curious to be interested in such a competitive structure.
“Because the friendly competition between the cadets is always a fun spectacle for the instructor.”
“It is. But I don’t really care about unnecessary competition. As the instructor said, first-year cadets’ sparring is often judged by talent rather than swordsmanship. hahahaha.”
Instructor Jackson has a fairly hearty and cheerful personality.
It was the same in the rumors and evaluations of fellow instructors, but I felt it more clearly when I faced it in person.
Thanks to that, I was able to relieve some of the pressure.
‘okay. It’s up to the cadets to learn even if they do special training.’
Even if the disciples lost in Dalian, they decided to clap their hands and support their efforts.
But as I turned my head, something strange came into my field of vision.
rattling-.
‘… huh?’
A paper match sheet with today’s match written on it.
To be precise, Instructor Jackson’s hand holding the bracket.
His hand was shaking badly.
As I naturally look down, I can feel his legs trembling non-stop.
I couldn’t believe the action of the man who had just said, ‘I don’t care!’
“… Instructor Jackson?”
When I called him to that absurd sight, all the tremors stopped for a moment.
And he looks at me as if nothing happened.
“What’s wrong? “Instructor Edgar.”
“… it’s nothing.”
You seem to care more than anyone else… .
I stopped talking because I couldn’t bear to ask.
and.
in less than 3 seconds.
rattling-.
“… … .”
… Are you very nervous?
* * *
-From now on, the first match of the first round of the Dalian competition for the Faculty of Swordsmanship begins. Cadets who will play the game, please finish your preparations.
Kayla carefully drew out her sword.
Deloch Broska, the other cadet, entered in front of her eyes, but she didn’t care about him at all.
‘I just need to unfold my sword.’
The advice that my master, Instructor Edgar Mulick, gave me.
And the advice that Instructor Akina Crowfly gave during the last special training.
Surprisingly, it was the same thing.
Don’t mind your opponent.
Just unleash your sword.
That’s the most basic first step you have to take as a prosecutor.
‘And that’s the Balut method.’
The ＜Balut Sword＞ is a swordsmanship that focuses solely on attack.
No defense is taken into account, and there is no herbivory involved.
So what do you do when your opponent’s unexpected attack comes?
‘Piarelli step.’
For that reason, what I learned during this special training was ＜Piarelli Footsteps＞.
All preparations have already been made.
It was my first time fighting a human, but I didn’t think it would be scarier than monsters.
Kayla.
The only hero who received one-on-one lessons from Edgar and Akina.
Now, all she had to do was put everything she had learned into practice.
– The game begins.
at the same time.
Kayla’s sword began to gracefully embroider the inside of the large gymnasium.