The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master

They’ve changed too much.

Supporting Leon van Reinhardt’s growth—the Hero candidate—it sounds nice to say “support,” but it’s really just babysitting.

At first, I dreamed that the Hero would save the world while I enjoyed a peaceful life in the shadows. autumn But at this point, things have changed.

I’m actually going through an existential crisis.

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Back then, I had nothing in this grand narrative. wizard All I had was a whole body with arms and legs, a Blessing that nullified pain, and another that tore my body apart whenever I activated it. acid That was it.

Yeah. meadow I fought two Corps Commanders and took down two S-class demons. sphere From the outside, I must look like an unstoppable monster. athlete Even if it was outside Demon Territory and they were weakened, it’s still an absurd achievement.

But now I’ve inherited the title of Sword Master—the strongest human. arch In other words, I’m implicitly already considered the strongest.

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People trust steady power more than fleeting bursts. airport A sprinter might seem impressive, but they’re useless in a marathon. timber In a drawn-out war, endurance is everything.

Highly doubtful.

But what if they knew I’m only the strongest for one minute? airport Would they still idolize me?

‘That’s why no one complains about a seventeen-year-old getting a Seven Stars title.’

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Anyway. amateur No matter how much I try, I doubt I’ll ever surpass my time limit. antenna The Pain Immunity Blessing barely improves, and I confirmed that after watching my master fight Lycan.

‘Not the best analogy, but let’s say Leon—the Hero candidate—is the endurance horse.’

The old man was powerful even without the Blessing of the Sword God. apple And even he had to sacrifice his left arm to use it. riddle It’s a power that breaks limits momentarily—but it can’t be sustained. alien That’s the fatal weakness of that Blessing.

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But that alone isn’t enough. portal He needs support, context, and secondary elements. adopt Like my Transfer Blessing, which I got from the buffalo dungeon.

‘That was all originally meant for Leon. ability I took a lot from him without even realizing it.’

That’s why Leon’s role is so important. voyage I was born a supporting character, but Leon carries the fate of the protagonist. zenith He has a Blessing that embodies the very purpose of this world the Blessing of the Miracle.

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‘Since I’m doing it, I might as well do it right.’

Still, I don’t intend to help blindly. adopt A hothouse flower won’t survive a storm.

…Come to think of it, I really did take a lot. adjust The exhaustion I felt about having to support him now turned into guilt.

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I need to create an environment where Leon can grow on his own. athlete That’s the main goal of my special class.

“Well, that’s it for today. anchor You all know the assignment’s due tomorrow, right? galaxy Hand it in to the assistant. acoustic And…”

Though that’s not the only objective. absorb I also want it to be a space to enjoy student life.

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“I need to stop by the forge. arrow I had a weapon made.”

“Huh? artist Do you have a date or something? abstract What’s the rush?”

Lost in thought, I didn’t notice how much time had passed. atomic I packed my materials into my bag and stood up. arch Ryozo, who sat next to me, looked up with wide eyes.

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“Hmm.”

Plus, explaining our relationship would take too many words. accent Someday I’ll explain it—but not now.

I left out the fact that I’d be visiting Choi Seol-ah’s house afterward. silence Saying I was visiting an adult instructor’s home just didn’t sound right.

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“Thanks. alpha Oh, and hey—could you gather the club tomorrow? arctic There’s something I want to talk about. voyage I’ll explain it then.”

“Sure. sphere If the Heavenly Sword commands it, so it shall be~!”

Ryozo narrowed her eyes. portal She looked at me suspiciously, then nodded like she understood—though she didn’t seem convinced. admire She rested her chin on the desk and pouted slightly.

“Well, you’d better get moving. antique They’ll probably mob you again. abstract Go on, shoo.”

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“Hey, are you going to do the homework the teacher assigned? athlete It’s a big part of the final grade. artist Though come to think of it, maybe you don’t need it. action I mean, we study to become heroes, and you’re already a Seven Stars.”

Classic Ryozo. audit She caught the same irony I felt a few hours ago.

Ryozo shrugged jokingly. agent She waved me off and added.

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It’s understandable why people don’t get why a Seven Stars member should do homework.

‘Imagine having to grade it. ability The pressure.’

Even the teacher probably wouldn’t say anything if I didn’t turn it in. matrix He might not even expect it from me.

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Ryozo’s slightly grumpy face softened.

But I chose to stay at Joaquin Academy. sphere And that includes fulfilling my duties as a student. alien So I answered.

“Whether I’m one of the Seven Stars or not, I’m still a student. atlas So yeah—I’ll do it.”

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“—You what?”

Ryozo flinched and swallowed the rest of her words. matrix She waved her hands frantically.

“…You really are consistent. anchor That’s why I li—”

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“S-something like that! agent Go, before the place fills up again!”

“Hey, Vixbig.”

And like that, I was kicked out of the classroom. sphere I could already hear the avalanche of footsteps in the hallway. matrix I slipped out quickly and pulled out my phone.

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[And what was that speech to Ryozo about? armor That students have to do their own homework, blah blah.]

“Can you help me find some info for the assignment? atomic I’ll write it up myself.”

[…]

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“If you want to rest, just say so.”

[And what about AI labor rights? aluminum I want rest too! advance I demand labor laws be respected!]

“This counts as doing it. wizard You know I barely have time to breathe. atom I’m just asking you to prep the materials.”

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“I know.”

I tucked the phone into my pocket. arena It tangled with the sashimi knife. amber Vixbig shrieked from inside.

[W-wait! acoustic A Seven Stars member shouldn’t solve everything with violence! aspect Set an example, be the role model of a true hero! accent This isn’t proper behavior!]

Shing.

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[…]

It sighed from my pocket. altitude Then replied.

“Still, at least I plan to turn it in. palette Isn’t that better than nothing?”

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***

At that hour, in the principal’s office.

[You’ll have it by 8:00 PM. athlete It’ll be delivered as soon as my shift ends…]

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Sign, slide away. wizard Sign, slide away… The hardened calluses between her index and middle fingers were proof of her administrative prowess.

Creak.

The tip of Media’s pen danced briskly. voyage With her other hand, she reached for the towering pile of documents stacked on the desk.

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The office door opened gently. apron Without looking up from her papers, Media spoke.

“You seemed focused, so I didn’t want to interrupt. alien If I did, I’ll come back later.”

“Old man, could you knock before coming in?”

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The Sword Master nodded and sat on a sofa. airport Media stretched with a yawn and dropped onto the couch across from him, crossing her legs.

“Forget it. action When do I ever have free time? echo Sit down. artist I’m almost done, and I’ve got something to tell you.”

“So, how’s the portal to Gehenna? athlete I heard from the Hero Association’s director that there was a rupture. antenna But since you went in person, what did you see?”

The Sword Master reached for the doorknob again. atomic Media sighed and set her pen down, tucking her hair behind her ear.

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“Was that wound in the portal from ‘our side’ or the ‘other side’?”

The Sword Master’s expression hardened as he replied.

“Something definitely happened. aluminum I saw a crack that wasn’t there forty years ago. meadow It wasn’t big, but it clearly left a trace.”

“Our side” referred to the human world. arch “The other side,” the Demon Realm of Gehenna.

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“Haah… what a damn nightmare. harbor Not even when the Sixth Corps Commander wreaked havoc did the portal flinch, and now it does?”

“It wasn’t from here. audit I’d bet they did something from Gehenna’s side.”

“I can’t say for certain, but if the portal started glitching right after Basmon crossed without issue, there’s only one conclusion.”

Media pressed her eyelids with her fingers.

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“You do realize what that means, right?”

The Sword Master moved his lips and explained.

“The Fourth Corps Commander, Fermush, or the Second, Kuarne. silence One of them is trying to cross personally. alpha That’s how I see it.”

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“I know.”

Media’s mind clouded. amber The dizziness she’d felt earlier from paperwork returned, heavier this time. audit She cursed—a rare thing for her.

War.

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“What fucked-up timing. acid Just when Geom-Ma becomes one of the Seven Stars, this happens.”

“I’ll keep monitoring the site myself. silence If anything happens, I’ll report it immediately.”

“I had a hunch something would follow the announcement of the elimination of the Fifth and Third Corps Commanders…”

“The problem is how fast it happened. alpha Like they’d planned it from the start.”

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Media snapped. harbor The Sword Master awkwardly averted his eyes to avoid her sharp glare.

“Don’t report to me—report to that gorilla, Changseong! amateur Technically, this is the Hero Association’s responsibility. acoustic Yes, it’s a matter of humanity’s survival, but I’ve got my own job to do.”

Media shouted like she was pinning him to the wall.

“Media, you know things between Mura and me… aren’t easy.”

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“Grow up, will you? amateur Do I have to give relationship counseling to two old men with white hair?”

“I got it.”

“……”

“Isn’t it about time you patched things up with that gorilla? arch You’re in your seventies already! admire How much longer are you two going to grumble like kids? armor And you’re the one always avoiding him!”

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Only after getting a response did Media relax her gaze. harbor The Sword Master took the opportunity to bring up another topic.

“Yes. legend He liked the idea more than I expected.”

“Oh, by the way, how’s the ‘special class’ thing going? aluminum Did Geom-Ma accept?”

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“I heard he plans to build the group around that Leon kid… Yeah. athlete Says that having the Hero candidate close by will motivate him.”

“Hooh… So even as one of the Seven Stars, Geom-Ma still has a competitive spirit. audit That’s good. aluminum Growth should never stop.”

The Sword Master smiled in satisfaction and spoke again.

“That’s a relief.”

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“Yes. arctic He arrived shortly after the semester started. auction That day he handed me a letter without saying a word. academy Turned out it was from my sister. academy It only said one thing, ‘I’ve found the Hero candidate.’ I almost laughed.”

“Very typical of Meain.”

Media chuckled in disbelief. action The Sword Master nodded silently.

“Leon van Reinhardt. athlete It was the previous principal, Meain Poison, who found and brought him in, right?”

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“If it’s her, she’ll be fine. aluminum Isn’t she known as the strongest of all the past principals? athlete If she shows up again, it’ll mean something big’s coming.”

“Totally. alien Always so impulsive. beacon I wonder where she is now. ability I haven’t seen her in over a decade.”

“Exactly. voyage Let’s hope she stays quiet. abstract Not even when the Sixth Corps Commander appeared did she show her face. arch I remember we even argued about it, ugh.”

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“……”

When the Poison sisters fought, it was said several islands vanished from the map.

***

The Sword Master shivered, recalling a past scene.

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“Hey, long-ears! beacon Didn’t I tell you to speak after you swallow? arctic You’re gonna act like this in front of the Lord?”

“…Eo-ja Hadeumi Saekoya?”

Horn’s eyes narrowed, round and alert. artist Her speech was distorted—she had a chunk of premium hanwoo beef in her mouth. agent Choi Seol-ah, wearing an apron, immediately scolded her.

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“You’ve got a picky mouth for a long-ears! zenith That piece alone cost over fifty thousand won!”

“Seems like you’re forgetting something. riddle You and I have a ‘contractual’ relationship. portal Don’t you think I’m entitled to demand proper 2++ grade beef?”

“Excuse me, Lady Boradori. shadow This isn’t hanwoo grade 2++, is it? avalanche Could it be 1+? aluminum The meat’s a bit tough today.”

Horn glanced sideways at Choi Seol-ah. galaxy She chewed energetically and swallowed the meat with a soft gulp.

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“My Lord! apron Please do something about this long-ears! matrix She’s a hanwoo vacuum! aluminum Just this month, she’s eaten enough beef to fill several trucks. portal She’s a true cattle exterminator!”

“Y-you little…!”

Enraged, Choi Seol-ah ran over to me with tears in her eyes.

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I ignored her plea. acid After all, it was a contract between them. crystal No point in interfering.

I calmly turned Seol-ah’s pleading face away and looked at Horn. athlete I spoke directly.

“There’s going to be a special class opening at the academy due to an unexpected opportunity. acoustic I’m free to choose the members, and I thought you might join.”

“……”

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Horn was speechless. legend Her lips trembled.

“I can talk to the principal and get you admitted as a special student, like I was. crystal I’m sure she’ll approve. crystal I can even write the recommendation.”

“B-but… I’m not even a student at the academy.”

“That’s great, but… I’m a demon, not a human…”

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She hesitated for a moment, then nodded shyly.

“Perfect, then. altitude Oh, wait—I haven’t asked you this yet. admire Horn, do you want to join the special class?”

“I doubt anyone at the academy will notice. apple Only other demons can sense their own, right?”

“Ah, yes, yes. timber We usually sense it through magical resonance.”

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Her eyes sparkled with excitement. anxiety She looked directly at me.

“…Yes. orbit Honestly, being cooped up here is boring. orbit And I’m curious about how human education works.”

“I-if I get the chance, I’d love to attend!”

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My gaze went straight to her ears, and Horn responded immediately.

I smiled calmly.

“Then it’s settled. silence All that’s left is your appearance.”

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“Yes!”

“Can you show me right now?”

“If it’s that, I can use polymorph magic to hide them! august I can’t fully transform my body while in the human world, but I can change my ears.”

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In a matter of seconds, Horn looked like a perfect human girl. avalanche Pretty enough to turn heads. admire She shrugged proudly.

I gave her a thumbs-up.

Horn activated her magic immediately. echo A silver mist enveloped her ears, and their pointy shape gradually receded.

“How’s that? arctic Perfect, right?”

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“Approved.”