chapter 100
world tree (1)
The Black Dragon Knights first approached the cadets who were standing in a row.
Only then did the cadets come to their senses due to the menacing pressure from the Black Dragon Knights and each took up their weapons and started attacking.
Among them, there were quite a few cadets who smoked blue mana.
At first glance, it seemed that the Black Dragon Knights were being pushed back.
When the fight actually took place, the way it unfolded was the exact opposite.
The cadets began to be subdued one by one by the energy united like an iron wall and the Black Dragon Knights, who moved like one body. The attacks of the cadets with auras did not even scratch the shields of the Black Dragon Knights.
The jecheon gold rush of about 60 people was enough to block even Princess Riena’s attack.
Naturally, the promiscuous struggles of the mediocre cadets posed no threat.
“what…?”
“…”
“Aura users are so vain…”
Everyone opened their mouths and stared blankly at the scene unfolding before their eyes.
“stop.”
Carol declared a halt.
At the same time, regardless of their will, everyone in this place stopped moving.
The situation of the cadets was dire.
All the shield magic of the armor that was handed out in advance was broken, and there was a clear look of bewilderment due to being subdued immediately. Fortunately, there were no injuries requiring treatment.
“I won’t bother explaining at length. Follow me. Do not doubt. I will start class from now on.”
Of course, except for a few, the cadets here knew nothing about Carol’s martial theory. I needed a lecture from the basic part.
Unlike the first time, the eyes of the cadets were full of seriousness.
“You must have a lot of questions. Before explaining the boring theory, let me tell you what goals you should pursue. Let me just show you.”
Carol took Gram out of subspace. The Black Plasma was too conspicuous and difficult to explain due to the nature of the Black Plasma itself, which spewed out its own thunderbolts.
On the other hand, it was safe to say that Gram was a peerless treasured sword except for its appearance, probably because it was a vessel that contained demons who had risen to the rank of count.
“This is the stage of putting the aura into the sword. You will have seen it a lot by now. It seems that there are quite a few people who have already entered. Next is the Aura Blade, which is said to be the symbol of the Master. Some of you may have seen it.”
Exclamations came from all over the jet-black river that surrounded Gram. From the master, he was treated well wherever he went in this world.
“In addition, Aura Blade can be implemented without a sword in this way.”
At Carol’s gesture, dozens of jet black swords floated around. Some of the cadets flinched at the unrealistic scenery.
“Has anyone seen the next Aura Blade?”
The cadets tilted their heads at Carol’s question. The story of the Master’s next step was something that only appeared in history books. Of course, no one saw it in person except for those who had been with Carol.
“If you go beyond Aura Blade, you can make stars with a sword like this.”
Geomwan. The cadets, who had a developed sense of humor, were shocked to see the destructive energy surrounding Carol’s sword.
“Some people just feel it. If you can get past even this, you will finally be able to cut anything you want to cut. I haven’t quite reached this point yet.”
At Carol’s low-pitched voice, the sounds around her suddenly subsided from a certain moment. I couldn’t even hear the cries of grasshoppers.
Carol pointed her finger up. Everyone’s eyes turned to the sky. Gram had already been put into subspace, and Carol was obviously empty-handed.
Underwater martial sword
This is called the heart sword.
The moment Carol made up her mind, the cloud directly above her split in half. As if cut with a knife, the cadets fell silent with a stunned expression as they watched the cloud split in half exactly in an instant.
“Don’t just target Auror Blade. Of course, that may be a realistic limit for some people. Even if you cultivate your whole life, you may not be able to reach the upper level. Even if that is the case, set your goals high. If you try and try and it doesn’t work, that’s unavoidable. But don’t prescribe limits. That’s why I showed you this.”
Everyone forgot to even breathe and looked at Carol slowly. He knew that he was a hero of the empire, but it was only now that he realized the weight of that title.
“Then let’s start with the boring theory class.”
To the children of this world who have different martial arts systems.
In order to properly teach martial arts, Carol had to teach the theory first.
‘I never thought I’d end up doing something like this.’
With a small sigh inside, Carol slowly began the lecture.
* * *
“Professor Carol?”
After the fairly long class, Princess Riena walked towards Carol with a mischievous look on her face.
“Good job.”
Carol couldn’t hold onto and teach all the students one by one. There was no need to.
Not only Princess Riena and Yulia, but also Stella and Aria were able to explain the basics to others.
Of course, thanks to Yulia’s beating up Caspal like a dog, it seemed that others had a little difficulty approaching her.
Originally, at least one person holding the military discipline was necessary.
“huh. Everyone is incredibly passionate.”
Everyone was uplifted by the transcendent feats such as strong fantasy and mind sword that Carol had shown. Throughout the lecture, without anyone in sight, Joey’s eyes were shining and he listened intently to hear even a single word from Carol. Thanks to this, I was able to learn not only the theory but also basic examinations to some extent.
“It should be. We still have a long way to go.”
It was relatively quick to learn, but since the cadets themselves were natural talents, they took it for granted that they were the center. It wasn’t easy to put all the things together.
In that respect, the Black Dragon Knights were better. Thanks to the constant repetition of similar training in the first place, the system was already set.
‘next….’
Watching the cadets leave, Carol revised the plan in her head.
The imperial treasury was supposed to supply elixirs and weapons according to the number of people.
‘There must be no problem with internal strength.’
Fortunately, the things Carol had to do were greatly reduced. Like Princess Riena and Yulia, they couldn’t afford to teach them in detail. I have no choice but to hit it with my attributes as much as possible.
“I….”
Caspal hesitantly approached Carol, who was lost in thought.
“What is going on?”
“sorry.”
Caspal bowed deeply and apologized. There was no frivolous look when provoking Yulia.
On the contrary, the gaze he was looking at Carol even contained awe.
‘I can’t believe there is such a martial art…’
Caspal was still brooding over what Carol had shown and taught him. For Caspal, who grew up only in the crude mercenary world, Carol’s education was truly eye-opening. It felt like facing a new world.
“Does not matter. to work hard in the future. I have high expectations of you.”
Even though Yulia beat him up, Carol never underestimated Caspal. Caspal had a chance. worth climbing to a higher level.
It wasn’t for nothing that he was chosen as the captain of the 5th Division of the Light Dragon Knights.
“Leave it to me!”
Caspal responded cheerfully. The stupid idea of winning the knighthood against Carol had completely disappeared. Respect filled the place where competition disappeared. I forgot about the beatings as if I had washed them.
“okay.”
Carol lightly tapped Caspal on the shoulder and left first. Looking at Carol’s back, Caspal stood still in place for a while.
* * *
after the first lecture.
Carol had been hectic for a while with the special professor and knights. It was never easy for Carol to lead those with strong personalities and pass on martial arts. In the meantime, there was even a complicated process of taking the elixir and distributing the armor from the imperial treasury.
Even if it was Carol who stepped into the deep end, as long as she had only one body, there were limits.
Thanks to the mobilization of more than dozens of high-ranking wizards, the knights headquarters was completed in an instant, and the construction of the lodgings for the black dragon knights and light dragon knights was completed.
Like the Light Dragon Knights, the Black Dragon Knights received full support as they changed their affiliation directly to the imperial family.
Naturally, it was decided that the headquarters of the knights would be shared by the two.
‘It’s finally finished to some extent.’
Carol swallowed her saliva. When I first came to this world, I didn’t want to be the head of a group. That’s why I gave up Bernstein’s family head position.
‘I can understand why everyone sings destiny, destiny.’
Eventually, I became the head of another group like this. It’s to the point where even Carol herself thinks this might be fate.
“No matter how you look at it, it seems that the master is not only bewitched by women. These days, the way the cadets look at their master is a bit…”
Princess Riena yawned and said.
Inside the antique Knight Commander’s room, where Carol’s taste was actively reflected, there was a sofa as wide as the bed.
“Stop talking nonsense and prepare for training. And I don’t lie down like that with a skirt on.”
Seeing Princess Riena lying on the sofa with her tail wagging openly, Carol was bruised.
“training? Will our training call us? And Sabu is needlessly conservative. It’s just the two of us anyway, so what’s up?”
Princess Riena, who had been rolling around like a drowsy cat for a while, jumped to her feet.
“…”
Lately, Princess Riena’s attitude has strangely changed. I don’t know exactly when.
‘Is it after that time?’
After talking about joining the Knights.
It felt like being honest in many ways.
‘Well, it doesn’t matter.’
He let out a small sigh and was about to speak to Princess Riena.
smart.
I heard someone knocking on the door.
“what?”
“insect! The academy professor came to see the lord.”
“Let me bring you.”
The one who opened the door and came in was someone completely unexpected even for Carol.
“Hello, long time no see.”
A beautiful appearance, clear energy, and a clear voice like jade marbles rolling on a silver tray.
It was Eliate, the animology professor.
Thanks to that, I was able to sign a contract with Black Lightning, so from Carol’s point of view, even expressing gratitude a hundred times would not be enough.
However, since they don’t come out of the forest often, and elves themselves have little worldly desire, there have been few opportunities to meet them.
“Long time no see. What are you doing here…?”
“I guess I should call you Professor. Professor Carr. I have something to tell you.”
Eliate’s face was sunk in deep thought.
Intuitively, Carol felt it too. If Eliate, who had even taught classes inside the forest, came all the way here, there must have been a request for something.
“Is there a problem?”
“Could you go to the woods with me?”
“A forest, you mean a dark forest? That’s not difficult.”
A vast forest in the academy grounds. Because it was untouched by humans, it was no different from a primeval forest.
Carol was accustomed to it anyway, as she often went there while taking animology classes.
“Yes, but… it’s deeper than Professor Carol thought.”
“May I ask why?”
“Godmother wants to see Professor Carol.”
“Godmother?”
The person who leads the elves is usually called the Great Mother. After all, it was like being invited by the king of a country.
“I can’t tell you exactly right now. It’s not for me to decide…”
“All right. Can I go right now?”
“Yes, the sooner the better.”
“Master, where are you going?”
Princess Riena, who had been listening to their conversation with prickly ears, expressed her doubts.
“I’m going to go to the dark forest with Professor Eliate.”
Princess Riena looked at Carol and Eliate alternately with strange eyes.
“Professor Eliate. May I go too?”
“hmm. At least one person, I think, will be fine.”
“good.”
Princess Riena stood up from her seat and nodded slightly.