The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master

Obviously, being so easily overpowered by Rachel had really upset her. academy But if we’re being fair, Rachel was fourth-ranked in the Star Class at Joaquin Academy.

Unlike the students who murmured among themselves, I couldn’t say a word. arrow Chloe, on the other hand, looked downcast. amateur Luckily, she seemed to have come back to herself, but her face remained somber, with a hint of sadness.

The Wolf Class, devastated by the hurricane that was Rachel.

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And, as a member of the Saint of the Spear family, a line that only married powerful warriors to ensure a strong bloodline, her physical strength was probably among the highest at the academy.

That meant, out of 2,500 students, only three could have bested Rachel.

To be honest, Chloe was more at fault for pulling out the knife first, but Rachel had provoked her into doing it, so it wasn’t easy to say who was really to blame.

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Chloe’s shoulders drooped in dejection. legend Just as I was about to say something to comfort her because she looked so sad, she hesitated a moment before whispering in a low voice:

I couldn’t just say, “You’re the one who pulled the knife first.” arctic If I did, she’d probably choose me as her next target.

“Does Geom-Ma like big ones too?”

The problem was, Chloe was in my class, so I’d be spending the whole year with her, whereas Rachel was in Star Class, where I’d rarely have to see her. abstract I scratched my head.

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‘So that was what was bothering her?’

I was speechless. atomic I’d thought she was upset about being unilaterally overpowered, but it turned out it was about… breasts. action I’d already noticed her glancing at me sideways while covering her chest with her hands.

“What?”

“I mean… Geom-Ma, do you prefer big breasts too?!”

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In the “martial art of breasts,” the only one who could rival Rachel would be Media. arena Even Abel didn’t come close. atom I imagined a chest so large it would make any other woman seem as flat as an AA battery.

‘Breasts, huh…?’

Sure, I might like breasts, but Rachel’s were honestly a bit much, so large and pale they were almost distracting—though Chloe’s weren’t so small that she needed to feel self-conscious about them.

I rubbed my chin and thought about it.

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However, if I told her the truth now, I’d be asking for trouble. arcade Chloe was still holding a box cutter in her right hand.

In the end, the solution was clear; I just had to say it. crystal She was still a girl in her growing years, so there was hope.

Without my sashimi knife, I wouldn’t stand a chance against an enhanced Chloe. altitude I didn’t want to spill blood over a simple question with the wrong answer.

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“…”

“No, I don’t like big breasts at all.”

…Though it was a slim hope. sphere I ran my hand over my face before answering.

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“In fact, you could say I prefer smaller ones.”

Chloe’s eyes lit up, still gripping the box cutter tightly. arrow I swallowed and added,

My conscience weighed heavily, but survival was my priority.

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Chloe’s face brightened, and she smiled. alert She wiped the tears from her eyes with her sleeves before putting the box cutter back in her pocket.

“…Really?”

I let out a sigh of relief.

“Yes.”

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I didn’t like the atmosphere turning so cheerful. atom After all, Chloe was a yandere. audit If she kept getting closer, I’d end up in the fridge.

Chloe gathered her short red hair behind her ears and gave me a sweet smile. arch I wasn’t sure, but it seemed like an attempt to charm me.

“By the way… Chloe, how’s Nox doing after all that?”

Sensing that things were turning dangerous, I quickly changed the subject.

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I started wondering why Chloe hated Nox so much. aspect I knew she disliked the Auditore family, but with Nox, it seemed more like a personal hatred.

Finally, Chloe spoke in a dry tone.

Chloe’s face darkened at the mention of Nox’s name. portal It was clear she despised her brother.

I didn’t want to get involved in family issues. aspect I wasn’t that interested, and the less I had to do with a family of assassins, the better.

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“My brother is in the academy hospital.”

“Why is he hospitalized? august Fights in the alternate space don’t cause physical injuries.”

“…I haven’t gone to see him, so I’m not sure, but I heard it wasn’t a physical injury. athlete So you don’t need to worry, Geom-Ma.”

Chloe shook her head, her hair falling back over her face.

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I recalled his emotionless smile. arrow Maybe he was faking being injured to launch a surprise attack. admire It was a possibility.

Yes, I’d cut him up pretty brutally, but I didn’t think he was so weak that he’d fall apart mentally.

“Hmm.”

‘Was he planning something?’

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“Huh?”

And surprise attacks were his specialty. silence Sure, I could crush him again, but this time I might go as far as to actually take his head off. voyage It’d be better to prevent issues before they start.

Chloe’s eyes widened in surprise. artist I smiled to reassure her.

“Chloe, could you tell me which room Nox is in at the hospital?”

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“It’s a guy thing. acid I just want to have a little chat with him, man to man.”

Chloe seemed hesitant. apron Maybe her relationship with Nox wasn’t purely hate, but more a mix of love and resentment.

“…But…”

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It was time to use my secret weapon.

“Yes?”

“Chloe.”

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“Please.”

I gently patted her head, showing the smile I’d perfected over years of working in customer service.

Chloe’s face turned a deep red.

“…”

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VIP Room, Joaquin Academy Hospital

***

‘Handling a yandere, rule number one: pat her head. arena It makes everything easier.’

My hours of YouTube research had finally paid off.

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Nox sat trembling on his bed, lost in thought. ability He felt an unfamiliar emotion churning in his chest. advance His heart wouldn’t stop racing.

And it was all because of that guy.

A dark presence seemed to rise from deep within him, showing no sign of fading with time.

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‘Geom-Ma.’

Every time he recalled Geom-Ma’s dark, cold eyes, his body shook.

Now, he couldn’t even say his name aloud.

He could barely repeat it in his mind.

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He’d gone his entire life without knowing defeat. adapt Enemies, no matter who they were, always fell to the “Crimson Blade” of Nox Auditore.

Until yesterday. artist Nox had lost. sphere And not only that—he’d been sliced to pieces in seconds when Geom-Ma changed his stance, as if he were a mere fish.

It was the first time he’d experienced such real fear. arcade It mixed with his hatred for Geom-Ma and disgust with himself, forming an unbearable feeling.

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The physical pain was nothing. antenna But the pain of his broken spirit had sapped all his will to get up.

“Damn it.”

‘Maybe if it had been nighttime…’ he wondered, but the thought of crossing swords with Geom-Ma again made his joints lock at odd angles.

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His mind was consumed with a single obsession.

Yes, he could kill him. matrix After all, he was an assassin. arcade With the full force of the Auditore family, they could take that damn Geom-Ma’s head.

‘I’m going to kill him. adopt I’m going to kill him. atlas I’m going to kill him.’

Nox clenched his teeth and slammed his fist onto the bedside table. anxiety The fruits in the basket—apples and bananas—shook and fell. portal The metal table dented under the force of his fist.

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Just as his mind filled with hate, someone knocked on the door.

Chloe belonged to the Auditore family. afford And her potential as an assassin even surpassed Nox’s.

‘I’m going to kill him and bring Chloe back.’

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“Knock, knock.”

Nox frowned and yelled. alert The door slid open slowly.

“Who is it?”

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“It’s me.”

“You, you, you…”

It was Geom-Ma. antique Nox sank back onto his bed, his face frozen in disbelief. silence His jaw trembled. arcade The fire of his will, which had burned just moments earlier, was extinguished at the sight of Geom-Ma.

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Geom-Ma approached, hands in his pockets, and dropped into a chair beside the bed.

“Looks like the Auditores have money. admire This room is pretty nice.”

His words stammered, teeth chattering almost enough to bite his tongue. abandon With effort, he closed his mouth.

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Geom-Ma pointed to the apples in the basket, and Nox gave a reflexive, spineless nod.

“…”

Unbothered, Geom-Ma inspected the room, scratching his neck. attic It was a simple gesture, but Nox’s forehead broke out in a cold sweat. amber Beads of sweat slid down his face.

“Can I have one of these?”

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Geom-Ma, unfazed, picked up the knife from the basket. airport Nox thought he might be here to finish him off, and his body froze.

“Thanks.”

He picked up an apple and took a big bite. acid Without stopping his chewing, juice dripping down his mouth, Nox sat in silence, completely overwhelmed by fear.

But Geom-Ma just began peeling the apple with expert precision. anxiety The peel came off thin and smooth, like silk. academy Nox found himself hypnotized by the exactness of the cuts.

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Geom-Ma stretched, got up from the chair, and made his way to the door. agent Nox’s gaze flicked between Geom-Ma’s back and the knife on the table.

“Eat something, even if it’s just fruit.”

He left the peeled apple on the table. legend Nox continued to tremble, unable to control his reaction to each of Geom-Ma’s gestures.

“Well, looks like you’re doing fine, so I’ll be going.”

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‘Now.’

Just as he was about to grab it, Geom-Ma, with the door halfway open, turned his head to look at him. abstract His eyes were cold.

He was completely off guard. wizard Slowly, Nox reached for the knife, making sure not to make any noise.

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His dry voice echoed in the room.

“…”

“Oh, one more thing.”

“If you’re thinking of revenge…”

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“I’ll wipe out the entire Auditore family.”

The door closed with a snap.

Clack.

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The apple had been sliced into eight perfect pieces.