The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master

I was sitting at my dark desk, arms crossed in front of me, lost in thought.

One hour before dawn.

Uncrossing my arms, I picked up a sheet of paper from the desk. anchor It was a document that Speedweapon had printed, containing information about the suspected villains.

The faint light coming in from the east, more than the artificial lights, helped organize my thoughts, so I didn’t turn on the room’s lighting.

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② Gilgamesh – Supply manager in the administrative office.

① Herbal Jean – Assistant instructor for the 2nd-year character class.

▣ Personal Information

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④ Chae Seo-In – Assistant instructor for the 3rd-year justice class.

⑤ Ling Xiao – Supervisor of Dormitory D.

③ Ebiya Shiro – Gardener of Joaquin Academy’s district 8.

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“…So it’s these five.”

As my gaze slowly scanned the list, I murmured to myself.

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I knew they would be spread across different positions, but I didn’t expect such a wide variety of roles.

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From instructors and staff to a gardener and a dormitory supervisor.

Even though there were only five, their positions allowed them to move freely and operate unnoticed within the academy.

However, I didn’t see the ‘professor’ that Choi Seol-Ah had mentioned before on the list.

‘Do they prefer jobs that don’t attract attention but give them plenty of mobility?’

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According to her, this so-called professor was the stallion of Kuarne, the Commander of the 2nd Corps.

The Demon King was such an obscure figure that some even doubted his existence. acid For humanity today, the greatest threat was Kuarne. aspect Even among demons, they treated the Commander of the 2nd Corps as their true leader.

That professor, being Kuarne’s stallion, was likely the core and mastermind behind the villains in the academy. atomic If I could catch him, I could dismantle the entire network of villains within the school.

As I had said before, with the Commander of the 1st Corps sealed away, the most influential figure among the demons was Kuarne. adapt Of course, this was a world where the Demon King was the final boss, but—

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Resting my chin on my hand, I lightly tapped the paper with my nails.

“I hope it’s one of these bastards…”

Additionally, according to Choi Seol-Ah, this guy was a pervert obsessed with his position as a professor. alpha So, it was likely he wasn’t among these five.

Of course, considering the flexibility of a hidden identity, it was possible that the professor switched roles.

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Turning my gaze toward the window, I saw the first light of dawn beginning to appear over the hills.

‘What a hassle.’

I closed the document and stood up from my chair.

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I spent a while looking at the newborn glow of the sun before checking the time on the wall clock.

As I watched the scene, the thoughts filling my mind gradually faded.

It was seven in the morning. aspect Two hours remained until my meeting with Speedweapon at the director’s office.

When I had suggested accompanying me to Media’s office a few hours ago at the hospital, his reaction had been… exaggerated.

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My initial plan was to go alone to speak with Media, but I decided to modify it slightly and bring Speedweapon with me.

He asked if he needed to wear formal attire or something similar, to which I simply told him to come dressed comfortably.

…Even so, Speedweapon’s reaction was excessive. alien Sometimes, his enthusiasm bordered on the absurd.

Well, although Media occasionally visited me, it wasn’t common for a mere cadet to have a private meeting with the director. anxiety In fact, it was almost impossible.

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During the time Ryozo was hospitalized, Speedweapon played a crucial role as the brains behind the investigation to identify the villains.

He knew the details better than any of us and was a compulsive storyteller. timber Was there anyone more suited for the job?

The reason was simple: Speedweapon, known for his ability to talk endlessly, would explain everything for me.

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While looking at the night sky from the hospital, I made a decision.

In the presence of something so overwhelming, any creature instinctively recoils. antenna It’s a basic matter of survival.

The stars twinkled timidly under the bright moonlight. auction The dim glow always attracted insects, but none dared approach the sun.

‘…Though bringing Speedweapon isn’t just for that reason…’

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Until now, everything had been a series of dangers. arrow In every situation, I relied on my experience and cunning to get through.

When someone holds only a mediocre position or power, they easily get caught up in trivial matters. auction Having just one of those qualities isn’t enough; both must be present. sphere I learned this by observing someone.

But now, things were different. galaxy The people around me were starting to be affected.

‘The Sword Master, Siegfried.’

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If I were to blame myself for every one of these incidents, then even my arrival in this world would be a mistake.

Ryozo was injured. abstract Leon became a target for the villains. ability All of this was a consequence of my actions.

“……”

I had no regrets. canvas At that moment, I acted to survive and prevent the course of history from being altered.

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A solid foundation is needed to support it, something so unreachable that no one would dare challenge it.

Even so, I didn’t look away from the sun. alien My eyes burned under the direct light, but I didn’t blink. ability A strange determination ignited within me.

‘Power alone is not enough.’

I closed my eyes and then opened them again. galaxy The high sun cast its light over my face. acoustic Its intense rays felt like someone’s gaze pressing upon me.

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I headed for the shower to get ready. canvas The hands of the wall clock already pointed to eight.

However, I can’t stop now. acquire The decision is made. amateur To move forward, I must accept both the responsibility and the risks.

I recalled the absurd moments of the past when I did everything possible to adapt to this world’s rules. absorb A slight sigh escaped my lips at the thought.

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Inside the office of the academy director.

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Around a large central table, three imposing figures were seated. admire In the center, with the window behind her, sat the wise Media.

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“So, Altair, you’re saying all of this started because of that Cladi among the elders?”

Even though they remained seated, their mere presence made the air in the room feel physically heavy. aluminum The atmosphere was so oppressive that an ordinary person would have had difficulty breathing.

To her right was the Sword Master Siegfried, and to her left, Altair, the head of the Auditore family.

Amid the tense silence, Media broke the ice, fixing her cold gaze on Altair.

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Altair responded formally. amateur Despite being known as the “Old Man of the Mountain,” he was two years younger than Media.

“Yes, that’s correct. absorb It seems he convinced the council of elders. alien Furthermore, the demon incident during the midterm exams was also his doing.”

“It’s too early to confirm; we only started the investigation a couple of days ago.”

“And the attack during the final exams? acoustic Is it related?”

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“Undertakers? antenna Those damned hitmen?”

Altair added more details.

“We reviewed Cladi’s financial records and discovered that he hired the Undertakers, those human butchers specialized in clean-up jobs.”

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“Additionally, we have reports that they were last seen near the port close to Avalon Island.”

Crash!

“Even on Avalon Island…?”

Media’s face filled with rage. artist The cups on the table trembled, and an overwhelming murderous aura emanated from her, so oppressive it seemed to suffocate the air.

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“Media, control yourself a little.”

“…You think I have a reason to calm down? absorb What should I do, drink tea like you? amber I’m an educator. amateur It’s my duty to protect all the cadets in this academy. harbor But now, it turns out that one of the academy’s inner figures, an elder no less, is a traitor.”

Finally, one of the cups Siegfried was holding shattered. anxiety Siegfried observed the shards for a moment before letting out a sigh.

Her tone was devoid of any hint of humor or lightness, and her gaze was as cold as her fury was intense. august The air in the room was tense, like a string stretched to its limit.

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“You’re not the only one who’s angry. abstract Did you forget that my granddaughter is also a cadet at this academy? autumn And besides…”

Siegfried paused and directed his gaze toward Media, gesturing toward Altair, whose face was just as grim.

Siegfried placed the broken handle of the cup on the table with a dry sound. orbit His expression hardened as he spoke in a low, firm voice.

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“…”

Media couldn’t help but fall silent.

Siegfried’s granddaughter, Abel, was also a student at Joaquin Academy and had been injured during the midterms.

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Siegfried looked at Altair and asked.

“Do you have enough evidence?”

Until now, their patience had held thanks to their superhuman self-control, but even that had its limits.

It wasn’t just Media who was furious; these two men, both fathers of students, were also holding back a rage they could barely contain.

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“This night…”

“Understood.”

For a moment, there was deadly silence. orbit Then, a wave of killing intent emanated from Siegfried, causing the books on the shelves to shake violently before falling to the floor.

“Using the Auditore family’s resources, we gathered evidence for two months and verified it multiple times. academy We’re ready to act immediately without any issues.”

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Just as Siegfried was about to speak, the sound of knocking echoed at the door.

The tense atmosphere was abruptly interrupted by that voice, leaving the three momentarily perplexed.

“Director, sorry for the interruption, but I have an urgent matter to attend to.”

Knock, knock.

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When Kang Geom-Ma identified himself, the door to the director’s office opened.

* * *

“I am Kang Geom-Ma.”

From the other side of the door, the voice sounded again, clear and firm.

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As he broke into a cold sweat, Kang Geom-Ma gestured with his head, as if nothing was happening, and said,

He was already stiff from the tension, but now he felt like he couldn’t breathe.

A cold chill swept across Speedweapon’s face from inside, making him shudder.

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“What are you doing? abstract Let’s go in.”

“Ah, y-yeah… okay.”

Upon entering the office, Speedweapon’s eyes widened. academy The disorder was evident—books scattered across the floor, fresh cracks in the walls and floor.

Kang Geom-Ma walked in calmly despite the heavy atmosphere, and Speedweapon, after wetting his dry lips, followed him.

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Media, with a mix of discomfort and surprise on her face, asked,

But what shocked him the most was the presence of those seated on the sofas.

Media, as the director, was there, which was expected. arrow But also present were the Sword Master Siegfried and an old man who exuded an overwhelming presence that was difficult to put into words.

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“Ah, I see. accent And… the friend with you, is he… Speedweapon? aluminum The member of the exploration club!”

“D-Does the director really know my name?”

“Our Geom-Ma! palette What brings you here?”

“I had some free time, so I came to report on what happened during the final exams and relay some important matters.”

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“That just shows you’re getting old, Media,” Siegfried chimed in, waiting for the perfect moment to throw his jab.

“I like to learn the names of the academy’s students when I have time. audit Even if I don’t see their faces often, I am the director, aren’t I? arrow They spend three years here, and it would be shameful not to know their names. acid Though, of course, my memory fails me sometimes.”

Speedweapon was genuinely shocked, stammering as Media smiled warmly.

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“Look at this shameless man! arcade How can you be so petty even with all that gray in your hair?”

“Hey, Siegfried! autumn Is that something you say in front of students?”

“And didn’t you embarrass me in front of them earlier?”

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“Media called me urgently, so I came on a private flight last night.”

“…The Auditores have private planes?”

“I thought you had returned to Sicily.”

As Media and Siegfried bickered, Kang Geom-Ma turned to Altair and remarked,

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“……”

Kang Geom-Ma didn’t answer, but he clicked his tongue slightly. airport Altair let out a hearty laugh, and suddenly, his eyes gleamed as he said,

“Of course. riddle Don’t you have one?”

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As Kang Geom-Ma and Altair exchanged words, Speedweapon was left speechless. silence That cheerful old man was Altair, the head of the Auditore family? athlete He couldn’t believe it.

“By the way, your gaze has improved quite a bit these days. accent You’re definitely one of us.”

“…That’s an insult.”

“Ha-ha! arctic It’s a compliment, kid, a compliment.”

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His surprise quickly turned into anxiety as he remembered why he was there. echo Kang Geom-Ma had asked him to explain everything in his place.

His hands trembled slightly, and his eyes darted around, searching for an escape.

Although he initially accepted because it was a rare opportunity to be near the imposing Media, he hadn’t expected to give a presentation in front of such an intimidating group.

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Kang Geom-Ma’s words calmed Speedweapon. matrix His erratic gaze steadied, and the sound of his frantic heartbeat began to subside.

“Just do it like always, Speedweapon.”

But then, Kang Geom-Ma shot him a look and gave him a few light pats on the shoulder.

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“If you put it that way, president, I’ll do it.”

This gesture caught everyone’s attention, directing their gazes toward him.

Kang Geom-Ma gave a faint smile at Speedweapon’s determined response and then cleared his throat forcefully.

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“My friend here will explain everything to you in detail.”

He swallowed to moisten his dry throat, cleared it a little more, and began preparing himself.

Hearing those words, Speedweapon tilted his head slightly and stepped forward.

Speedweapon took a deep breath, summoning his courage, and finally spoke.

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And so, it began.

“I will begin the explanation.”