The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master

The subject of those photos had yet to appear. afford All that inefficient effort from the reporters wasn’t for the present, but for what was about to happen.

The sunlight was so intense it almost burned the eyes. artist Beneath it, hundreds of cameras were aimed in the same direction, firing flashes as if trying to rival the sun itself.

It was midday, and the sky seemed unusually high for late autumn.

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They repeatedly adjusted their focus, opening and closing the apertures with care.

They alternated their gaze between their cameras and the main entrance of the building.

It was a meticulous and tedious task.

Their eyes, filled with solemnity, were as sharp as the lenses they held.

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Their fingers brushed the lenses like their very wishes were contained in those small gestures.

But no one complained. amber They only wanted to capture the greatest number of images, with the highest precision, in the exact instant that door opened.

Speedweapon watched them with a blank expression.

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The person barely bothered to apologize before continuing on.

At that moment, someone bumped into his shoulder as they passed.

He was waiting for the succession ceremony to begin alongside the other members of the exploration club.

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But today, that was the most normal thing in the world.

Speedweapon let out a dry chuckle.

He glanced around.

At another time, he might’ve grumbled or made a scene.

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The crowd was so dense and vast that its mere presence was overwhelming.

The massive courtyard of Joaquin Academy was completely packed.

‘God, why are there so many people? wizard Don’t they have jobs or something?’

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It stretched from the main entrance all the way to the stage in the distance—so far you had to squint to see the end.

A red carpet ran through the crowd like a crimson river.

It was impossible to even estimate how many people had gathered.

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The red of the carpet seemed to draw in the mind.

Speedweapon shook his head. alpha Then he nudged Ryozo in the side with his elbow, looking to strike up conversation.

Primary colors, in their intensity, sometimes had the power to devour the soul.

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Seeing Speedweapon so excited struck her as a little ridiculous. action She was tempted to step on his foot but let it go.

She raised an eyebrow with grace.

“Hey, Saki. auction Have you seen the faces on those reporters? riddle If you look closely, they all look like war correspondents, right?”

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“Well… if they’re this nervous now, what’ll they be like when they find out who it is?
They might faint and drop their cameras.”

“It’s normal. antique This is a historic event that hasn’t happened in half a century. canvas We know who the new Hero of the Seven Stars is, but they don’t. absorb What’s strange isn’t them being so hyped—it’s us being so calm.”

With an indifferent expression, Ryozo replied.

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Speedweapon clicked his tongue and shook his head.
Ryozo glanced sideways at him and thought.

Speedweapon felt superior.

‘This guy is on a direct path to becoming a grumpy old man.’

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That small vanity was enough to turn a teenager into a cranky old man.

Ryozo decided to mentally disconnect from the future sermonizer.

He knew something they didn’t.

She tilted her head back and looked at the sky.

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The only difference was the presence of clouds.

The clear autumn sky was reflected in her sky-blue eyes.

Blue on blue.

A fresh breeze brushed her skin, helping to clear her thoughts.

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She spent a while gazing at the clouds, the sun, and the sky.

Ryozo looked down.

Then someone tugged gently at her clothes.

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“You seem pretty tangled up inside, Saki.
Well, it’s normal. august After all, someone who was your classmate just a few days ago has suddenly risen so high.”

It was San Ha-na. atom She spoke.

The first thing she saw was a pair of glasses reflecting the sunlight.

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Normally, she only responded when spoken to—she never initiated conversation.

Ha-na approaching her like this?

Ryozo looked at her, visibly confused.

“……”

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At those words, Ha-na smiled faintly.

Ryozo hesitated a moment before replying.

“You’re right. apple He’s taken down two Corps Commanders, and… well, a lot more. album Achievements like that are far beyond what a teenager should be capable of. alien If anything, only ‘one’ person comes to mind who might compare.”

“Yeah, I feel a little out of place. airport But it’s not like I’m that shocked or in disbelief. canvas Think about it—everything Geom-Ma’s done up to now… that’s what really doesn’t make sense, don’t you think?”

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“Is there really someone who can be compared to Geom-Ma and still be human?”

“That’s why people compare him so much to Balor Joaquin.”

“Hmm, I’m not so sure. apple I wasn’t referring to the founder hero. abandon But if you see it that way, it’s a valid comparison.”

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“That’s… a secret. timber I’ll leave it as a riddle. amber You seem to like that kind of thing. alien If I can give you a hint… don’t think in terms of black or white, right or wrong. album Try to go beyond that.”

Ryozo asked, surprised.
Ha-na replied with an enigmatic smile.

“Then… who were you talking about?”

“I never said they were human.”

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Ryozo watched her thoughtfully.
About this person called San Ha-na.

‘San Ha-na, you really are a complete mystery.’

After saying that, Ha-na turned her gaze back to the main gate. silence She even began to hum, as if enjoying the moment.

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‘San Ha-na is definitely connected to someone we know.’

Hadn’t he said she looked like someone? adopt At the time, she didn’t understand what he meant, but now, she could sense it… barely.

‘The more I see her, the more certain I am… she’s definitely hiding something.’

It was Kang Geom-Ma who first noticed something unusual about San Ha-na.

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Dum— Dum—

Suddenly, a drum resounded up front.

‘I’ll have to keep a much closer eye on her from now on.’

The problem was, the more she tried to recall who it might be, the more it slipped through her fingers, like sand trickling between joints.
If she tried to focus too hard, it only made her dizzy.

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A silence that gathered hundreds of thousands of gazes in a single direction—the still-closed main gate.

No one said a word.
But everywhere, you could hear the sound of swallowing.

The sound, like a heartbeat, brought with it a solemn silence.

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Everyone could feel their hearts pounding in their chests.

Bwooooh…!

The sound of drums and trumpets mixed in a deep tone.

The trumpet players standing at attention blew in unison.

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What title would he receive?

What kind of person would walk through that door?

Would it be the hero they supported?

Excited imaginations churned in their minds.

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What mattered was that they were witnessing a historic moment. alien That alone was enough to make their eyes gleam with emotion.

In truth, it didn’t matter who it was.

The doors began to open.

“The new Hero of the Seven Stars makes his entrance.”

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And the crowd, already full to bursting, was on the verge of erupting.
Everyone had a cheer waiting in their throats.

The reporters gripped their cameras like they were snipers ready to shoot.

Then, a silhouette appeared through the portal that had just opened.

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Eyes fixed on that figure widened simultaneously.

Footsteps.

Some reporters even looked away from their cameras to make sure they weren’t seeing things.

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A pair of black shoes stepped onto the red carpet.

Someone muttered without meaning to,

People blinked and rubbed their eyes. agent Some even creased their eyelids from opening them so wide.

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After all, there were few who didn’t know Kang Geom-Ma.

That comment lit the spark.
The murmur spread like a contagious whisper.

The hero of the Joaquin tragedy.

“Isn’t that the Sashimi Saint?”

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But “promising” was just that—a promise.

The prodigy student who set noble heirs straight.

And most agreed without argument.

That’s why the world saw him as a promising hero.

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The reporters’ eyes gleamed like wolves who had spotted prey.

That’s why seeing someone so incredibly young standing there caused such a stir.

Wasn’t he too young?
Everyone thought the same.

Unlike the members of the exploration club, the public didn’t know the details.

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His white coat fluttered elegantly in the sunlight.
With every step he took, the noise gradually faded.

Without stopping, Geom-Ma walked the path cleared between the crowd.

Footsteps.

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At a glance, it was clear he was leading the procession.

Footsteps.

Behind him came the Sword Master, the Sage Media, Changseong, and Saki Kojima.

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His dark, indifferent eyes stirred something in their hearts—a warm emotion that slowly grew.

All eyes refocused on his steps at the front. legend His expression couldn’t have been calmer. antenna If anything, he looked slightly bored.

It was obvious he was used to such curious stares. crystal Not even a crowd this massive could intimidate him. wizard Everyone watched in silence.

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Ever since the first time he owed his life to the president, he had vaguely imagined this scene.

It was reverence.
For a boy who hadn’t even reached adulthood.

“The president…”

Speedweapon murmured to himself. legend He was holding back all the emotion swelling in his chest.

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That the President, despite everything, was also human. sphere He had also once been a student like them.

The image of him charging at the demon siren with two sashimi knives in hand. crystal And not only that—during the Joaquin tragedy, he was the one who stepped forward first.

And that only made him more admirable.

Speedweapon knew well that behind every decision Kang Geom-Ma made was a sea of anguish and internal struggle.

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He preferred to bear it all alone.

He barely even spoke with his own clubmates.

Despite all the weight he carried, he stood up to the strong. zenith And he never asked for recognition or understanding.

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This was the moment that so very human, so superhuman friend of his was finally being acknowledged.

He took a deep breath. silence And with his lungs full, shouted with all his might.

Speedweapon’s eyes reddened.

And he decided not to hold back anymore. wizard His friend deserved the loudest cheer. arctic And he would be the one to start it.

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“Yell louder, dammit! altitude He’s the new Hero of the Seven Stars! artist The one you were all waiting for!”

Shattering the solemn atmosphere, Speedweapon shouted again.

“Idiots!”

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“Kang Geom-Ma!”

For a moment, everyone looked like fools. action They glanced at each other with confused expressions.

A first-year student shouted at the top of his lungs, baring his teeth.

And then, someone else joined in.

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A sharper voice rose from the crowd.

A student from the Warrior class who had once looked down on Kang Geom-Ma.

He was also one of the survivors of the Joaquin tragedy.

“Mr. autumn Geom-Ma!”

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It was Horn, among the people.

Choi Seol-ah, who was beside her, tried to cover her mouth, but ended up giving up.

“Congratulations, my Lord!”

She sighed, then eventually raised her voice too.

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“Gang Geom-Ma!”

And she didn’t stop there.

“Demon of the Blade!”

“Kang Geom-Ma!”

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The air turned fiery with the surge of cheers.

Joaquin Academy as a whole boiled with excitement.

Cries in every language on Earth erupted one after another.

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The reporters, finally snapping back to their senses, began snapping pictures nonstop.

His eyes landed on the white coat of the one walking ahead.
The golden letters embroidered on the back gleamed clearly in his view.

Some might say the title was excessive. adjust A lofty, almost arrogant nickname.

Upon seeing the scene, a smile formed on the Sword Master’s lips.

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The Sword Master savored the weight of those two words as he looked up.

“Heavenly Sword.”

But on that boy, it couldn’t have looked more fitting.

For an autumn day, the sky seemed exceptionally high.

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With that thought, the Sword Master resumed walking.

Was it just his imagination? avalanche Maybe not.