I Became a Genius Swordsman in the Pretty Girl Game

Group Sparring.

The annual event where the new students of the academy are divided into groups and compete against each other to showcase their training progress.

This group sparring event was just one of the ways to gauge the abilities of the new students, and it wasn’t particularly important. However, this time, a statement made by Lina regarding the group sparring added an unprecedented level of significance to it.

[The most outstanding cadet among the winners of the group sparring will be given the choice to immediately join one of the parties within the academy. The chosen party will not have the right to refuse.]

Initially, there was some minor opposition to this decision.

Even if it was the most outstanding cadet among the winners, suddenly integrating them into a party could cause problems for the existing parties.

If the selected new student was too weak, it would be an issue, and if they were too exceptional, it could be burdensome for the party. Most parties already had established positions, so incorporating a new member was a sensitive matter.

Despite the lack of consideration for the existing parties, the opposition quickly subsided.

After all, the party that the winner would likely choose was the hottest party at the moment, ‘Utopia’.

Shin Se-hee, representing Utopia, expressed an open attitude, saying, ‘If Utopia can receive the choice of an outstanding first-year cadet, it would be a great opportunity to strengthen our team.’

Buzz Buzz—

“Wow, Utopia… That’s not a party you can just join because you’re a little better than others.”
“Really?”
“Yeah, my sister is an A-rank hunter, and she said she couldn’t even make it into their second team. She said you need a completely ‘special’ talent to get in.”
“Hehe, so if I’m the best here, can I join Utopia?”
“Dream on, you’re not even close.”
“Hey, I’m pretty good, you know? Hey, what’s that… a camera?”
“Yeah, they’re broadcasting it externally to ensure fairness.”
“Wow, they’re really serious about this.”
“So, this is an opportunity.”
“Opportunity?”
“An opportunity to raise our value.”

Regardless, this round of group sparring had become a significant event with a substantial reward at stake, not just a lighthearted competition.

The new students, with the chance to join the renowned Utopia, became even more enthusiastic.

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On the screen being filmed by the camera, Shin Se-hee and Lim Ga-eul sat in the caster seats.

“Hahaha, being a broadcast caster… It’s been a while.”
“Yeah, I’m not sure if I can do this, Se-hee.”
“Oh, we’re live. Hello everyone! This is Shin Se-hee from Utopia.”

At first, Lim Ga-eul seemed awkward, but she quickly got into the flow and even struck a pose.

“Hello everyone! You’re already dead! I’m Lim Ga-eul, the Narrow-eyed Mastermind!”

-Narrow-eyed Mastermind, lol!

-Long time no see! Narrow-eyed Mastermind!

-It’s been a while, Ga-eul! Se-hee, why haven’t you been streaming lately!!!

-Why now? Why now? Why now? Why now? Why now?

-Finally…

“Sorry, I’ve been busy with various things lately, so I haven’t had time to interact with you all. But it’s nice to see you again, right?”

Se-hee continued the conversation with the viewers with ease.

“Hmm, I heard this one’s a big one, Ga-eul.”
“Yes, it is! Ten groups of ten, a total of a hundred groups. That’s a thousand people sparring simultaneously, almost three times bigger than last year.”
“Wow! If there are a hundred groups, that means fifty matches will be happening at the same time today, right?”
“So, it might be difficult to watch them all.”
“Then, we’ll have to choose wisely. I heard there’s a team that’s particularly unique and special! Which one is it?”

Se-hee’s question was unexpected, but since they had discussed it beforehand, Lim Ga-eul nodded and answered.

“It’s probably Yuha’s group, right?”
“Yes, that’s right. The biggest surprise! Our Jin Yuha from Utopia unexpectedly became an instructor and took charge of one group.”
“I heard it’s a group of three special admission students and seven male quota students.”
“Oh, and there’s also the mana limit! Since special admission students sometimes have irregular mana levels that can disrupt the match, they’re matched to the average mana level of the opposing team.”
“Now that you mention it, you had that too last year, right? How was it?”
“Ugh, it was the worst. It felt like everyone else was running on land, and I was running in water.”

Although Se-hee and Ga-eul mentioned it casually, it was a bombshell for those hearing it for the first time.

Jin Yuha as an instructor?

-What? Is it true that Jin Yuha taught the cadets? Is this for real?

-And special admission students, too?

-Wow, it’s impressive, but… Is he really qualified to teach others?

-But don’t you think it’s worth a shot? Imagine Jin Yuha standing next to you and saying, ‘You’re better suited for a sword than a bow.’

-From that day on, my goal would be to become a sword master!

-We knew he was a genius, but… Wasn’t he in the same position as those new students just a year ago?

-No, he was worse off. He was constantly mocked and ridiculed for entering through the male quota system.

“Indeed, when Jin Yuha first entered the Velvet Hunter Academy a year ago, everyone had doubts about him.”

“Male gender.

DPS position.

And a clean, blank slate of a past with no previous records.

Every time he faced the world’s harshest prejudices and peeled off a layer of thick preconceptions, he then finally climbed to his current position.

Now, almost no one doubts his skills.

It’s just another step, another verification process for the position of an instructor.

-But isn’t it like carrying too much weight with the mana limit for special admission students and seven male quota students?

-Yeah, I wonder if Yuha can handle it.

“Hey, there! Our junior is coming out over there!”

At Lim Ga-eul’s shout, the camera turned towards the stage.

Step.
Step.
Step.

With her usual expression and a calm, tension-free stride.

Jin Yuha appeared, dressed in a suit that matched the other instructors.

Shin Se-hee and Lim Ga-eul were left speechless, taking a deep breath.

‘No matter what he wears, he’s a sight to behold…’
‘Jin Yuha…’

And this admiration wasn’t limited to just the two of them.

“Waaaaahhhh!!!”

The space reverberated with cheers as Jin Yuha made her entrance.

-It’s been a while since we’ve seen Yuha on the broadcast…

-Yuha’s suit game is strong!

-Crazy, look at the kids screaming!

-But it’s understandable, his beauty is on another level. Why does he keep getting more handsome every time I see him?

-I agree, every time I think he’s reached his peak, he surpasses it again;;; His gaze seems deeper, and his aura feels different…

-Yeah, I remember thinking, ‘Wow, damn, he’s so handsome.’ But now, I feel like I wouldn’t even be able to open my mouth if I stood in front of him, just staring at his face.

“Then, let’s begin the group sparring!”

And so, amidst the expectations and concerns, the first match of the Velvet Hunter Academy’s group sparring began.

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‘Well, I know I shouldn’t think about it, but Lina’s scale is truly something else…’

I let out a dry laugh as I surveyed the group sparring venue.

Fifty matches between a hundred groups.

Common sense would tell you that holding such a large number of matches in a single space was impossible.

But, as expected of Lina.

She overcame this spatial limitation with magic.

In the auditorium, there were fifty doors, each leading to a training ground with expanded space through magic, where the matches would take place.

The matches were broadcasted on a hologram screen.

“Hmm, your lineup is quite interesting.”
“Oh, Instructor.”

At that moment, the instructor of the team we were up against greeted us. I remembered her as the instructor who conducted quite popular tactical training classes.

“No matter how I look at it, it doesn’t feel like a cohesive team. And why are there only nine of you?”

She tilted her head, puzzled by our team’s positions.

Tank (Cheolbyeok) – DPS (Alice) – DPS (Hwarang)

Jin Yuha’s team had the three special admission students forming a triangular formation at the front.

The remaining six male quota students stood far away, looking clueless and clumped together.

“One person is out due to an early injury, and the other six…”
“What? So, you’re saying it’s a 10 vs. 3 match?”
“Yes, well… That’s how it seems.”

I scratched my cheek and replied.

“Hmm, the male quota students can be a bit of a problem. So, this match is an easy win for us, right? To be honest, your contribution was significant in your team’s victory last year, wasn’t it?”

The instructor smiled and spoke. Since there was a substantial reward for the instructor of the winning team, everyone was highly motivated.

“Well, the mana limit matching the opponent’s average is quite a big penalty…”

I turned my gaze to the screen displaying our team’s match.

And at the end of my sight,

“This time, we also have a key player who can change the situation. The existence of a Queen.”

There was a woman with flowing silver hair and blue eyes.