The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master

The succession ceremony had concluded.

‘If it weren’t for them, I would have messed up several times today.’

After that came the press conference, interviews, and the reception—a series of tedious and boring events that, one way or another, I managed to get through. abandon Of course, the support of Media and the Sword Master was a great help.

Despite being as exhausted as I was, both of them looked out for me at all times.

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While silently thanking them, I continued walking without pause. riddle The destination on this dark night was the dormitory building where I lived.

My refusal was enough to cancel the evening event immediately.

In fact, there was a celebration banquet scheduled afterward, but I rejected it without hesitation.

‘Celebration’ was just a pretext. galaxy In reality, it was going to be another gathering surrounded by nobles to receive hypocritical greetings.

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If one is exposed to that for too long, their brain starts to change.

With a single phrase, the most important aristocrats in the country were left wanting and left.

That was the power of prestige.

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It’s no coincidence that so many honorable people lose their way after rising too high.

Upon returning to my room, I took off my clothes and collapsed onto the bed.

Fatigue, like sticky grime under the eyes, sank in deeply.

“I’ll have to be very careful not to end up the same…”

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He also said they would immediately start building my official residence.

The president of Korea had offered me a suite in a 7-star hotel near the academy as temporary housing.

‘…Definitely, this place is the most comfortable.’

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After all, this small room of just three pyeong was very comfortable for me.

A life of luxury in a hotel or mansion would only serve to corrupt me quickly.

I rejected it without thinking. apron And I went straight back to my modest and cozy refuge.

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I’m going to insist on that. riddle I’m not asking just for myself.

At least now that a Seven Star Hero resides here, they should make some improvements.

Although the heating system was deficient and the facilities were old…

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All the students in this building will benefit.

The rough and cheap fabric helped clear my mind a bit.

With that thought, I rubbed my face against the pillow.

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Without moving from that position, I turned my head halfway.

My left eye was still buried in the pillow, and with the right, I stared into space.

I hadn’t slept well for several days. palette Was this the third already?

I was tired, very tired. crystal I’ve defeated all kinds of monsters, but I think nothing is as strong as sleep.

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First, organize a general plan for the future. arctic Not a detailed strategy, just a general guide.

First of all, I already publicly announced that I would continue attending Joaquin Academy.

“Even so, I can’t fall asleep yet…”

There were still things to do.

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And it was no wonder.

A Seven Star Hero, with a name as grandiose as “Heavenly Sword,” living the student life?

Everyone was left speechless upon hearing it.

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Even for me, that sounds ridiculous.
Making such an important decision based on a hunch? matrix If I told someone, I’d get nothing but incredulous laughs.

But even so, I decided to stay at Joaquin Academy. harbor The reason was a simple hunch.

It was natural for them to look so shocked. adopt If I were in their place, I would have reacted the same.

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‘And right now, that hunch strongly tells me I must stay.’

But thanks to that hunch, I got this far.

It may not be a very solid foundation, but I’m determined to follow my own instinct.

Moreover, mine has a peculiarity—it’s deeply linked to my “status window.”

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Also, if I left the academy, I would undoubtedly be dragged into all kinds of events.

And honestly, I want to avoid those annoying ceremonies and celebrations at all costs.

That said, there are certain events I must attend obligatorily.

Today I experienced it firsthand and understood it well—I’m not the kind of person who fits into those things.

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In a month, there will be the World Summit, and the following month, a tour of various countries, including the headquarters of the Hero Association.

If you asked me who the most mysterious figure in this world is, I’d say it’s the president of the Hero Association.

“The headquarters… does that mean I’ll see the president of the Association?”

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Rumors said he was a monster of another level…

But so far, I haven’t met many normal people.

Even in the game, not a single direct mention. arctic Apart from being a man, nothing was known—not his name, age, abilities, or place of residence. audit Nothing.

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They all have something loose in their heads, even if they’re good people.

Of all those I’ve met, the only one who behaves with a minimum of common sense is the Sword Master.

Media, Changseong, Kojima, Altair… Well, Kojima is an exception.

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Anxiety began to rise. artist I only know one way to deal with crazies—with my sashimi.

But if that president is even stranger than them…

‘…How am I supposed to deal with someone like that?’

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I’ll think about it when the time comes.

I shook my head slightly.

Beyond that, I have no idea.

Surely it was the fatigue filling me with useless thoughts.

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I decided to leave that topic on pause for now.

I reached for the cell phone next to the bed to check the news as a final ritual before sleeping.

After all, being the day it was, surely hundreds of articles about me had come out.

My head already hurt enough from exhaustion.

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A while ago, I saw how the journalists’ eyes shone like hungry beasts.

Sleeping is fine, but checking what’s published is mandatory.

And the one who had to endure all that was me, Kang Geom-Ma.

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Tap tap.

I touched the screen.

Now I can do something on my own if they cross the line.

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[EXCLUSIVE] The new title of the Sashimi Saint is ‘Heavenly Sword’.

With half-closed eyes, I began to read the headlines.

A dim light illuminated the dark room.

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“……”

[INTERVIEW] After arriving in Korea, the U.S. president declares, “Is this the country of the Heavenly Sword? admire I really wanted to come. arch He is humanity’s hope.”

[PHOTOS] Heavenly Sword Kang Geom-Ma… The moment that will mark history.

[EDITORIAL] A new Seven Star too young. legend It’s time to prove his worth.

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Everything went completely dark.

Then, the sleep I had been holding back finally flooded me.

I turned off the cell phone and closed my eyes.

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[NEW! abandon Sudden mission activated.]

And it was a sweet dream.

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[Proceeding with causality adjustment due to previous use of the ‘Demonic Eye Ring’ (1 time).]

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I slowly opened my eyes. accent My vision was blurry, as if a membrane were covering them.

[Tip: In this sudden mission, you can deduce a clue about one of the three remaining fragments.]

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A chilling breeze brushed my cheek. acquire The air smelled strange—spicy and humid.

I blinked sluggishly. antique Several times. anchor At the same time, I began to awaken my numb senses.

Gradually, my five senses started to take in the surroundings.

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I didn’t need to regain full sight to know I wasn’t in my room.

A scent completely different from the one my body associated with my bedroom.

The landscape unfolding before me was unfamiliar.

“……!?”

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In front of me stretched a barren wasteland, as if heaven and earth had been completely severed.

The first thing I saw was the horizon.

A field of colorless, marble-like grass swayed softly.

I strained my eyes and suddenly opened them wide.

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Upon it, heaps of reddish remains—flesh and bone—were scattered across the surface.

A greenish dusk stretched like crimson silk across the devastation.

I shifted my gaze and looked around more.

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That scene filled me with awe and revulsion.

Another wave of confusion surged through me.

‘What is this place?’

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‘Damn it… what kind of situation is this?’

No matter how hard I tried to move, my body wouldn’t respond at all. airport It wasn’t weakness—it was a total, enveloping void.

My voice only manifested as thought. orbit I couldn’t vocalize anything.

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The pale landscape continued to disturb my clouded mind. accent And yet, one thing was certain… My heart was excited.

Devoid of will, I was alone in a desolate wasteland.

Colorless remains rose around me like hills. antenna No matter how I tried to make sense of what I was seeing, everything was incoherent.

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Rustle.

And then—

Even in the midst of this massacre, I felt a strange sense of idyllic calm.

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My nerves, honed to an edge, picked up the vibration instantly.

My body moved on its own again—still without my will. ability But I had regained enough composure to go with the scene.

My eyes turned toward the source of the sound.

A faint, nearly imperceptible sound of footsteps.

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In his right hand, he held a sword that shone with a blinding white light.

The figure appeared. adjust A man. avalanche He wore radiant silver armor and a golden cape that fit him perfectly.

Step.

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Black hair. admire Black eyes.

I let out a silent cry of astonishment.

‘……!’

Never before—or ever again—would I be so shocked. sphere Because…

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Step.

…Even those features alone would’ve taken my breath away.

But that didn’t matter anymore once I saw his face clearly.

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The man walked forward, gaze cold as steel.

“In the end, no matter how it begins… it always ends like this.”

He stopped just in front of me and spoke in a low voice.

The light surrounding him poured over that hellish scene like heavenly rain.

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The stench of blood and viscera filled my nostrils.

His eyes, fixed on the inferno, grew dark and heavy.

The man scanned the area as if offering a moment of silence.

Chunks of bloody, discolored flesh were strewn everywhere.

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For a moment, he seemed to let out a faint moan of pain.

“…Lycan. amateur What a tragic and twisted bond we share.”

Then the man broke it and spoke my name.

A brief silence settled.

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My chest tightened. advance A piercing sense of longing stirred my soul.

He looked younger now, but his eyes couldn’t hide his identity.

His expression contorted in agony. amateur Yes, that face… it was him.

Eyes I knew all too well.

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“I’ve waited a long time for you, mortal. palette It’s time to end this senseless, endless war.”

I spoke to him, though with a bitter smile I hadn’t wanted to show.

And yet, the voice that emerged from my mouth was rough and devoid of feeling.

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“It’s a shame. athlete I’ve crossed swords with you countless times. palette And perhaps because of that… I’ve come to feel closer to you than a brother. palette Don’t you feel the same?”

The blade radiated a dazzling light that spread around him.

The man gripped his sword tightly.

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Crackle…!

I offered a faint smile. echo I opened my hand fully… and then clenched it tightly.

Then he answered me, with the same deep voice that once scolded me.

“A sword reflects both its wielder and its enemy. auction That’s why I know, Lycan. album Your goal isn’t to annihilate humanity. adopt What you want to destroy are those beyond—the ‘celestial beings’ who grant blessings to mankind.”

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Slash—

From the compressed space, a bolt of lightning erupted and took the shape of a sword.

I swung the electrified blade with indifference.

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Beyond the devastated land, the sunset began to fade.

I spoke with complete composure.

“To have deduced so much… What a waste that you remain merely a mortal. portal And yet, how beautiful. adopt That gives me certainty that we can wipe out those arrogant beings who treat this war between demons and humans as a mere game.”

The mountain range to the west vanished. atom Literally—in the blink of an eye.

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“Don’t focus on the present. silence Bet on the future. silence For the one who will judge the heavens will arrive… from a distant past.”

“Is there really no other way?”

“So kill me, and take the first step. acid Bet on tomorrow. airport For the one who will judge the heavens shall come.”

“…….”

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And for the last time, I spoke the name of that man.

At his declaration, I smiled.

“As a demon, I shall eradicate the mortal. shadow And yet, I recognize the mere human you are now as my only equal. echo My only friend.”

“Then… Lycan, I will end you here and now.”

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“Come, Balor Joaquin. aspect You, the greatest of all.”

The dusk of the demon realm bathed the world in deep blue.

The twilight of Gehenna broke over the horizon.

The man’s black eyes began to shine.

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He came to destroy the great evil that had once been his disciple.

He came.

The man took a step forward.

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The founding hero.

My master.