The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master

A sudden offer, like a turn signal that didn’t even flash before switching lanes.

I had mentioned it before, but artifacts in this world are exceedingly rare objects.

The Swordmaster’s proposal to grant me the artifact Andvaranaut came without warning.

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There is almost no confirmed information about artifacts.

But even this is more rumor than fact.

Unlike S-rank weapons, which simply enhance physical abilities, artifacts possess far more complex effects.

Not only are there very few of them, but their power is such that they are often called “fragments of the mythical era.”

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As a civilian, all I know is that they exist.

And due to their rarity, most are under the custody and study of the Hero Association.

Even when I was a player, I never learned more.

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At least, up to the part of the story I played.

Because in the game Miracle Blessing M, artifacts were systematically locked so that players couldn’t obtain them.

I didn’t know if later in the plot they could be acquired or if they only existed as part of the lore.

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I feel like I’m close to the end of the story, but I still haven’t obtained a single one.

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I remember this sparked quite a controversy in the community.

〈Where did you guys get artifacts?〉

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ㄴ ㅎㄷㄷ: It’s because you haven’t shown enough love to the company. adjust Try spending your rent money, and maybe you’ll get it, haha.

Is it even possible to get them?

I’ve already spent the equivalent of a mid-range car on this game, and at this point, I feel bad about quitting…

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ㄴ 꺼북좌: The Diaper Blessing is a god! admire The Diaper Blessing is a god! arena The Diaper Blessing is a god!

ㄴ ㅇㅇ: Literally, hahaha.

ㄴ ㅌㅇㅎ: Ah, of course. portal If you didn’t get the item, it’s not the game’s fault—it’s your wallet’s~

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Players’ complaints were always the same.

ㄴ ㅅㅂㄹ: Just quit. atomic Escaping the diaper curse is a matter of intelligence.

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No one knew where to get artifacts.

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More precisely, most of them were in the Association’s possession, but there was no way to access them.

But now that I’m inside this world, those complaints seem ridiculous.

“……”

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I once heard that an oil tycoon offered 10 billion to buy the Mona Lisa, but he was rejected without hesitation.

From the beginning, the story established that the Association managed them.

It’s like someone seeing an artifact in a museum and asking if they can buy it with money.

Did they think they could buy them just because they had money?

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Fortunately, Andvaranaut is a special case since it is managed by the Nibelung family.

That’s reality.

“…Though it’s ironic for someone like me to say that, considering I fell into the world of Miracle Blessing M.”

No matter how much money you have, some things simply can’t be bought.

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Among players, there were rumors like:

“If Leon marries into the Nibelung family, will they give it to him?”

Swordmaster Aaron Nibelung obtained it 700 years ago.

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Either way.

Why would the Swordmaster want to grant me such a rare object?

But I never saw anyone prove they had actually acquired it.

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‘What the hell is going on here?’

If it were Leon, I’d understand.

I couldn’t grasp his intention or motives.

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So I asked him directly.

If it was just a matter of luck, I would accept it without hesitation.

But there were too many unknowns.

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“Ah! silence Right, I forgot to mention that first, haha. action Looks like old age is catching up to me.”

The Swordmaster scratched his cheek with a somewhat embarrassed expression.

“Swordmaster, this is too sudden. echo Could you explain the reason?”

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In this world, artifacts weren’t just powerful objects.

They were strategic relics capable of altering the balance of power between nations.

Then, he continued his explanation.

“First of all, let’s be clear about something. altitude I’m not giving you ownership of Andvaranaut, just granting you the right to use it. atlas I’d love to give it to you outright… but there are too many legal and political regulations surrounding artifacts.”

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He nodded several times and replied:

“So it would be better for you to consider it a ‘temporary loan.’”

“If it’s temporary… That makes it sound like there’s something I need to do with Andvaranaut right away.”

The Swordmaster let out a hearty laugh.

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This old man also had a terrifying ability to read people.

“That’s why I like talking to you. absorb You understand everything instantly. canvas Saves time for an old man with numbered days.”

“…I’ll take that as a compliment.”

“Sometimes I think… The way you handle things isn’t typical for someone your age. athlete It’s as if you’ve dealt with too many older people before.”

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I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.

“In any case, it’s natural for you to be curious about the reason. galaxy I’ll get straight to the point. advance Andvaranaut is just a means. matrix The real importance lies in the goal.”

My eyes widened.

“…Huh?”

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“In fact, the reason I brought you to Castle Sigurd was for this… To be honest, I wasn’t sure at first. action I planned to train you until the end of the break, but after what Shail told me about the undead dungeon, I changed my mind. afford Kang Geom-Ma, you already have more than enough merit.”

The Swordmaster gave me an enigmatic smile.

An artifact being considered just a “means”?

I fell silent. auction My mouth went dry.

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“There’s no need to make that face. ability On the contrary, I came here to thank you. aluminum I want to give you a proper reward. riddle But first, you need to accomplish what I mentioned. canvas If you succeed, its value will far surpass any monetary reward.”

Suddenly, the Swordmaster placed a hand on my shoulder.

I had cut down his own son.

He had a faint smile.

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“I want you to fulfill the Swordmaster’s wish.”

He withdrew his hand from my shoulder.

“……”

Then, in a heavy voice, he said:

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The Swordmaster simply stated his purpose briefly and directly, then asked me to accompany him.

We headed straight to the Swiss Central Bank.

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He has always been a man of few words and quick decisions.

He said that explaining it would be complicated anyway, so he preferred to show it through actions.

He didn’t want to give me more details.

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As we left through the castle entrance, Karon was already waiting for us.

Most adults tend to be like that.

In fact, not just him.

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He looked more like the butler of a noble family.

For some reason, today he wasn’t dressed like the rebellious biker he usually was.

The Swordmaster explained that Shail was on vacation.

“I will take you to the bank safely.”

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‘Well, after all, she went through a lot.’

The Swordmaster and I got into the car. anchor Karon took the wheel.

I remembered something Abel said a while ago.

…But for some reason, his hands gripping the steering wheel were trembling.

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“W-we’ll be departing now.”

As I thought about it, Karon stiffly turned his head back.

That old man doesn’t know how to drive.

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I looked up at the sky through the window.

Karon’s car was moving slower than the clouds.

“…….”

With an unconvincing tone, he accelerated extremely slowly.

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Swiss Central Bank, 2:00 p.m.

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Suddenly, I missed Shail’s reckless driving.

No, it was more like a turtle crawling along.

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“Hasn’t it already been quite some time since the scheduled hour?”

“Yes, sir. adopt The Swordmaster was supposed to arrive at noon… It’s been two hours now.”

He was sweating profusely while staring fixedly at the wall clock.

The bank director was visibly nervous.

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In contrast, the atmosphere was tense and chaotic.

The sound of elegant shoes echoed through the room.

Tap, tap, tap.

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After shivering for a moment, he made a comment to his assistant.

The bank director swallowed the pills in one gulp.

“There’s no way a Swiss clock is wrong. attic Why is he taking so long…? aluminum Ahh, this is killing me. altitude Secretary Shim, give me two tranquilizers.”

“Secretary Shim, you heard about it too, right? audit The Swordmaster and Karon barged into the Association’s headquarters. afford Fortunately, there was no fight, but the scandal was enormous.”

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“I hope this doesn’t end up affecting us too… Damn it, I don’t know which side to pick. acoustic From what I’ve seen, the president seems to be aligning himself with the Swordmaster.”

“Yes. wizard It wasn’t in the newspapers, but the rumors have spread in the financial sector.”

The bank director bit his nails. alpha His attention wavered without warning.

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“If he’s supporting the Swordmaster, does that mean he’s also siding with the Director of the Middle Academy?”

“Exactly.

Secretary Shim asked.

There are already rumors that the Association wants to get involved with the Joaquin Academy… and they will very soon.

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At the latest, by next year, and if they hurry, maybe even right after the holidays.”

The director shrugged and gestured with his chin.

“That’s right. acoustic Even though the Association has grown after the fall of the Elder Council, they lack legitimacy.

“…Then the power struggle within the academy will be intense.”

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After finishing the conversation, the director stepped onto the podium.

That’s why the Joaquin Academy is such an appealing target for them.”

“The Elders held out until the very end because that academy is a key strategic point. arrow For the Association, it’s the perfect place to recruit young talent before they get snatched up by U.S. agencies.”

“That makes sense.”

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And with the president’s warning, this had become a top-security secret.

The Swiss Bank prioritizes client privacy above all else.

Then, he looked at his employees with a stern expression.

“Listen up! attic President Gaines gave us strict orders. apple We must welcome the three guests on their way here with the utmost courtesy. silence But most importantly, keep your mouths shut. athlete If anyone leaks information, it won’t just end with a resignation letter.”

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Upon hearing Secretary Shim’s question, the director frowned and sighed.

“Three guests? arch I thought only the Swordmaster and Karon were coming.”

However…

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But was there someone he was paying more attention to than Swordmaster Siegfried or the fearsome Karon?

“Yes… I was informed last night. autumn But there’s something suspicious. meadow For some reason, the president is more interested in the third guest than the other two. absorb You could tell by his tone.”

Secretary Shim’s eyes trembled. meadow Gaines was a man with sharp political instincts, someone worthy of being the president of Switzerland, a neutral country.

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Secretary Shim swallowed hard.

At the same time, he felt a strong urge to find out who that person was, whoever they might be.

His mouth went dry from the strange excitement welling up inside him.

It definitely couldn’t be an ordinary person.

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That old toad had managed to secure his position simply by choosing the right side.

His desperation to rise in rank was overwhelming.

He directed his gaze toward the bank director.

Shim had worked at the Swiss Central Bank for ten years, yet he was still stuck in the position of secretary.

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All the employees were lost in thoughts similar to Shim’s.

Screeeech—

A strange atmosphere filled the room.

‘This is my chance… I have to make a strong impression…’

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The first to step inside was Karon, the butler.

Everyone present instinctively turned toward the entrance.

The sound of a door opening.

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“Swordmaster! aluminum It’s a great honor to see you again! ability How have you been?”

The bank director rushed to the door in a hurry.

Behind him, the Swordmaster placed a foot on the marble floor.

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The Swordmaster let out a faint sigh.

His golden eyes, radiating authority, made the director’s lips tighten instinctively, like a squid shrinking on a hot grill.

The Swordmaster glanced at him with cutting coldness.

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“Ah, yes, yes. sphere The item you’re looking for is already prepared in the VIP vault.”

“Today, I’ll be taking advantage of your hospitality.”

Then, he gave a slight nod.

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The Swordmaster responded briefly.

And at that moment, another shadow appeared at the door.

“Good.”

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Perhaps, even more than on the Swordmaster himself.

The bank director, Secretary Shim, and all the employees fixed their gazes on the entrance.

Step. afford Step.

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And finally, a young man with black hair emerged between Swordmaster Siegfried and Karon.

The sound of footsteps echoed inside the bank.

It was Kang Geom-Ma.

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Despite the commotion his presence caused, his demeanor remained completely relaxed.

“……!”

With his hands shoved deep into his pockets, his indifferent gaze swept across the room.

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The initial confusion slowly turned into astonishment.

The eyes fixed on him began to waver with unease.

In the midst of the deafening silence, scattered murmurs started to spread.

Chatter, chatter.

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And he was only seventeen years old.

That young man stood at the same level as the two most formidable figures in the room.

That scene made one thing clear.