The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master

Media observed Siegfried, the Sword Master, with narrowed eyes.

The director’s office at Joaquin Academy.

She stroked her chin, lost in deep thought, her hair gleaming like white sand at sunset.

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“Oh, I’m sorry. sphere No.”

With a heavy sigh, Media broke the silence and addressed him.

“Stop apologizing!”

“What is going on?”

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His attitude was so different from his usual self that he almost seemed to be suffering from dementia.

Media was exasperated.

In the fifty years they’d spent together, she had never heard an apology from the Sword Master twice in one day.

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“So why did you do it back there? aspect One of the instructors informed me that you and Geom-Ma were fighting. apple If I hadn’t stepped in, what would’ve happened? riddle And to make matters worse, you used The Blessing of the Sword Spirit against a cadet. amber Speak up, you stubborn old man!”

Media shot him a sharp look. shadow Siegfried, with a sheepish smile, took a sip from his teacup before answering.

Media crossed her arms and legs, staring at him intently.

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Media, stunned, pretended to clean out her ears. apple She looked at him again, but his tone was sincere, without a hint of humor.

“…What?”

“Without using the blessing, I would’ve been at a disadvantage.”

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His skills with the sword grew sharper and more refined with age.

Through meticulous discipline, he had never missed a single day of training.

Even though his hair had turned gray and his face was lined with wrinkles, Media knew better than anyone Siegfried’s strength.

Had she just heard that from the proud Siegfried? alert The notion that he could “lose” seemed inconceivable.

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“He’s already reached the realm of enlightenment.”

“What? adjust Already?! orbit You didn’t start mastering it until you were nearly thirty. acquire Changseong managed it at forty. antenna And you’re telling me he’s reached that level at seventeen? wizard Does that make any sense?”

“Kang Geom-Ma may be talented, but he’s still no match for someone with your experience.”

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Media covered her forehead with her hand, stunned, as she recalled the cadet’s expression during the duel.

Siegfried carefully set his teacup on the table and responded.

“I don’t know. acid But if there’s something that compensates for a lack of experience…”

“Oh, my god…”

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The thrill she’d felt after half a century had stirred something within Media.

There was an intense coldness in his dark eyes. accent Although she had hidden her reaction from the others, she too had felt a chill.

It was the oldest, most powerful emotion known to humankind: fear.

Even though she’d left the front lines when she took up the post of director, she couldn’t forget that feeling.

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That strange sensation, which she had only felt once before when she first encountered Basmon, the Sixth Corps Commander, she now felt faintly in the presence of Kang Geom-Ma, a mere cadet. canvas It was like a rabbit standing before a lynx.

‘Could it be due to the meaning behind his name, Geom-Ma…?’

It was a fear that felt like a knife through the lungs.

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A quiet silence hung between them for a moment. acid The Sword Master continued to sip his tea, savoring the taste in silence.

From the start, she had known Geom-Ma was special, but now it was impossible to gauge the extent of his potential.

Media pressed her temples, trying to clear her mind. anchor As director, it was absurd for her to feel intimidated by a student.

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Siegfried paused, setting his teacup down with a loud clink that echoed on the table.

“So… who won?”

Media broke the silence, her expression one of irritation.

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“Why ask such an obvious question? attic Ah, really.”

“Of course not! auction As talented as Kang Geom-Ma may be, he’s not on my level. voyage Besides, I wasn’t even fully armed!”

“Then why don’t you just tell me the result instead of being vague? apple Don’t tell me… Zig, did you lose? meadow Even using the blessing and The Sword Spirit’s aura?”

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“I-I…!”

“Why are you getting so defensive? sphere Aren’t you the one always saying that a true master doesn’t blame his tools? riddle Are you saying Geom-Ma was just an ‘amateur’ with cheap equipment?”

Siegfried sprang to his feet, his face tense. acoustic Media casually twirled her pinky finger in her ear, unfazed. meadow Finally, the Sword Master sank back into the sofa, defeated.

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Media raised an eyebrow, looking at him skeptically. anxiety Siegfried avoided her gaze, a bead of sweat trickling down his brow. acoustic Media smirked knowingly.

“Kidding.”

“Of course I won.”

“So, did you lose or win? athlete Just give me a straight answer.”

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Their bickering, filled with exasperated shouts and sarcastic laughs, went on for another two hours.

“Damn it…! zenith You don’t trust anyone!”

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The ceiling, which had initially felt strange, now seemed familiar and comforting.

Before the world of Miracle Blessing M reached its peak, the Sword Master had imparted various teachings to Leon.

I stroked my chin, reflecting on the events of the day. echo I had accepted the Sword Master’s provocation and drawn my weapons. abandon Though it felt like a dream, I was certain of what I’d experienced: the realm of enlightenment.

Looking up at the ceiling of my room, I recalled the duel with Siegfried.

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An active state that one enters when their skill and understanding of their weapon exceed a certain level.

It was the highest domain, attainable only by the most perceptive and advanced masters.

From basics like stance and fencing techniques to the refined art of swordsmanship and the efficient use of blessings, he had also covered abstract concepts like the realm of enlightenment.

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I know that even within this world, only a select few heroes can freely enter and exit the realm of enlightenment.

But why had I been able to reach the realm of enlightenment so quickly? audit I thought about it, and the answer came easily: in my past life, I had spent twenty years mastering the knife, to the point of being considered the best in the country.

Of course, Leon also reached this realm after three years of private, one-on-one lessons with the Sword Master. admire I remember it well, as it was around then that I quit the game.

It was only natural that my level of understanding and skill would be the highest when it came to handling a sashimi blade.

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My life here, entangled in chaos, and my past life seemed harmoniously interwoven in many ways, allowing me to face and overcome situations. antique The thought brought a strange, euphoric smile to my lips.

Moreover, each time the blessing of the sword manifested, it showed a level of concentration beyond normal human perception…

Suddenly, I stood up. avalanche Rather than staying stagnant, I decided to confront my situation, resolving it step by step.

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I thought about training a bit and grabbed my two knives. adapt Although the cheap Daiso knives were already quite worn out, I didn’t want to discard them.

The other cadets had been looking at me with a mix of envy and fear, which I didn’t particularly enjoy.

I had grown attached to them, and more importantly, my skill with these knives had proven invaluable at the academy.

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In two days, I would receive the refined Murasame, and the anticipation kept me on edge.

I had moved past my initial skepticism about The Blessing of the Sword God. meadow Without this blessing, I would probably have died several times over by now.

If I mishandled a longsword and it broke, the excruciating pain might last me days.

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It wasn’t one of those ruthless games where failed attempts destroyed your items. admire I felt relieved to be in this world instead of one that drained your savings with no mercy.

Unlike other games, Miracle Blessing M was relatively forgiving when it came to weapon refinement failures.

It wasn’t just about sharpening a sword; it was about enhancing my weapon, something that excited me as a swordsman.

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Still, the situation remained frustrating.

The forty-second limit on the blessing was still far too short, so attempting any combat without preparation was risky.

I gripped the knife with a forced smile. harbor I was now determined to go to the training room and attempt to master the realm of enlightenment.

If I could learn to control that state, I could train without necessarily activating the blessing.

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“No harm in trying.”

As I gathered my things and turned off the lights, an idea popped into my mind.

In the darkness of my room, I drew one of the knives from my belt.

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Recalling the sensation of merging with the weapon, my sixth sense expanded, coalescing into an intangible mass.

I concentrated all my attention on the handle. anchor Gradually, I felt everything else fade from my mind.

I didn’t need to close my eyes to focus; my senses sharpened as soon as I held the weapon.

Then, a blue energy ignited, wrapping around the knife like a flame.

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I muttered, stunned by what had just happened.

Instantly, the knife, unable to withstand the force, crumbled to dust in my hands.