The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master

Salmon and other types of oily fish are also great for healing wounds, but every time I saw them, I couldn’t help but think of the siren’s clouded, gray eye from our encounter. acid So, I preferred to avoid them.

Chloe and I sat on a bench along the tree-lined avenue on campus, in a quiet area with hardly anyone around.

Lunchtime after the morning classes.

Today’s menu consisted of fried rice mixed with anchovies and green vegetables, reputedly good for strengthening bones.

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I’d decided to think of that ten million won as future savings.

No matter how much money you have, if you spend without thinking, it quickly runs out. avalanche With my merchant’s experience, I’ve never been one for unnecessary expenses.

Besides, they were pretty expensive.

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“I’m glad you like it.”

Chloe exclaimed, “So delicious!” after each bite, savoring every grain of rice. athlete With her cheeks puffed out, she looked like a hamster hoarding food.

“Geom-Ma! acoustic This fried rice is so, so delicious! galaxy The grains are so fluffy!”

I watched her for a moment. accent Thanks to SpeedWeapon’s swift treatment, Chloe had healed well from her injury and had stopped using crutches since yesterday.

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A few grains of rice clung to the corners of her mouth; she blushed when she noticed and wiped them away.

Even so, I thought that taking care of one’s body when young was crucial to avoiding problems in old age. alpha Chloe scraped the last grain from her iron lunchbox and gave her stomach a satisfied pat.

According to her, bones grow stronger when they’re broken and heal repeatedly. auction I wondered what kind of mindset could see a fracture as muscle-strengthening…

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Chloe looked at Murasame with shining eyes, seemingly more excited about it than I was, its actual owner. action Since I’d given her permission, she touched the paulownia handle, untied the cord, and examined the blade.

Then, her gaze shifted to Murasame, which lay in the corner of the bench.

“Wow, Geom-Ma, is this your first real weapon? apple It’s incredibly cool!”

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Turning Murasame in her hands thoughtfully, Chloe murmured,

With an innocent look, Chloe praised Murasame.

“It’s so good, it doesn’t seem like a Grade E.”

Seeing her delighted expression, like a child unwrapping a new toy, sent a slight chill down my spine; it was an image that perfectly fit Chloe’s yandere side.

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Sometimes, words said without malice can sting more. advance I felt my cheek twitch slightly, and Chloe noticed my discomfort.

“Oh, that’s not what I meant. altitude I mean, it’s excellent for being the lowest class… No, that’s not quite it either…”

‘…Grade E.’

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She lightly knocked her head with her fist, laughing nervously. autumn I forced a smile and replied,

“Of course! agent Geom-Ma, you were already strong with a Daiso knife! zenith With a good weapon, you’ll definitely get even stronger!”

“It’s alright. harbor Besides, the smith gave me back part of the money. anchor And he said he’d reinforce it for free if I bring the materials. abandon I guess if I upgrade it, it’ll be pretty useful down the road.”

“Well, it’s not like I’m upgrading it to get stronger…”

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Of course, monsters at Rank A or S were incredibly strong, but they were more comparable to demons. apron Honestly, encountering the demonic siren during the midterm exam was a stroke of awful luck.

Then again, maybe I just have abysmal luck… or there’s a reason behind it all.

I shook my head to clear away those depressing thoughts. alpha The main reason for upgrading my weapon was, actually—

If I think about it, I don’t really have a reason to become stronger. altitude Since defeating the siren, I could handle most mid-rank demonic beasts without much trouble.

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[Sword God’s Blessing]

== ==

Whoosh—

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If you cut it, it will cut you.

◎ Weapon Level: (1▶3) ▷ When the blessing manifests, pain is reduced by (1) level.

◎ Body Level: (7▶8) ▷ Allows the use of larger swords.

◎ Spirit Level: 4 ▷ Imposes intimidation in speech and actions.

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★【???】

※ The blessing is only activated if the sword length is less than (36+2) cm and width is less than (9+0) cm.

→[Upon reaching a 15% sync rate, the next condition is unlocked.]

☆ Synchronization Rate: 7.2% ▶ 9.3% ▷ A line of 【???】

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After reading that, I decided to focus on reinforcing the weapon.

So far, I’d avoided using the Sword Spirit’s Blessing because of the overwhelming pain it brings.

== ==

‘Pain is reduced by one level when the blessing is activated.’

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But the pain was so intense it clenched my optic nerves, so I immediately dropped the knife.

Yesterday, after reading the description, I tried activating the Sword Spirit’s Blessing without the blessing of pain tolerance…

If it really can lessen it, that’s reason enough to invest in improving the weapon.

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So far, my aimless thoughts had begun to come together with a clear purpose.

It seems that at Level 1, the pain reduction isn’t very effective. abandon Still, it was a bit less intense than the first time during the entrance ceremony.

That first day, the pain was so excruciating I screamed until I collapsed, coughing up blood.

‘It’s still at a barely tolerable level.’

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“Kang Geom-Ma, the state of your weapon must be weighing on you…”

I stared at the status window silently, lost in thought. zenith Chloe watched me, tilting her head curiously; to her, it must have looked strange to see me staring into the distance with such a serious expression.

As I progressed in this step-by-step growth, I started to think I might eventually find out more about who threw me into this world in the first place.

I think that as I improve one aspect at a time like this, I might uncover a clue about what this power really is.

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The red in her pupils began to deepen, shifting toward a bloodier shade.

“The blacksmith who left your weapon in this state…”

Her eyes slowly began to darken.

“…?”

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“I’m going to kill…”

“Everyone who makes Geom-Ma suffer…”

In her murmurs, delivered word by word, there was an unmistakable murderous intent. alpha Chloe had entered what could only be described as her “yandere mode.”

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I gently shook her small shoulders, and only then did she shake her head back and forth, coming to her senses. acid At that moment, the coldness in her eyes began to fade.

“Chloe.”

“Ah, sorry.”

Chloe scratched her nose awkwardly and stuck her tongue out a little.

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Chloe’s cheeks turned a deep red. amber Not knowing how to respond, I tried to stay neutral, unsure of what she found so “amazing” about this.

“…Wow, you’re amazing.”

“But if you think about it, even though it’s Grade E now, it has a high growth potential, right? riddle If you reinforce it, it could reach Grade A, or, if you’re lucky, even S. atlas Everything is more fun with a bit of a challenge, don’t you think? abandon Plus, the smith did at least have the decency to give me back ten million won.”

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At this rate, it seemed like soon I’d be able to hear even the sound of an ant crawling on the ground.

It was so well-concealed that even Chloe didn’t detect it. athlete However, my increasingly sharp senses picked up on the faint sensation.

As Chloe and I continued talking on the bench, I felt a presence behind us, hidden but noticeable.

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I turned my head and surveyed the surroundings. aspect My gaze settled on the direction of a tree whose movements seemed unnatural.

I clicked my tongue and asked Chloe to wait while I handed her Murasame. matrix I approached the trembling tree.

‘Who’s that guy?’

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The closer I got, the more it shook, and the number of falling leaves increased significantly.

“…”

With one hand, I tapped the trunk as if knocking on a door, holding Murasame with the other. apple It might have seemed like a heavy-handed move, but if my intuition was right, this person needed this level of warning.

“What are you doing?”

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“!”

“If you don’t want to die, come down now.”

I sighed, and while slowly untying Murasame’s cord, I added,

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“…”

At that moment, a boy hiding among the leaves fell to the ground. audit His red hair was tangled with twigs and leaves. anxiety Frowning, he averted his gaze.

Thud!

An awkward silence followed. arcade I was the first to break it.

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I sat on the bench, resting my chin on the arm of the seat, with Murasame partially wrapped in my other hand.

Before I knew it, my voice had taken on a cold edge. palette His face showed a mix of astonishment and fear.
Knox [1] Auditore was there, hunched over, not daring to meet my gaze.

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“Do you have some business with me?”

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She, like me, seemed perplexed about Knox’s unexpected visit.

Chloe, like a distrustful stray cat, hid behind me, her eyes peeking over my shoulder with a mixture of discomfort and hostility.

His attitude was a complete reversal from the arrogant boy we were used to; now he seemed smaller, almost afraid.

As the rope covering the blade moved in the breeze, Knox shivered along with it.

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“Do you have some business with me?”

“…”

I observed him in silence, hands behind my back, half-wondering if he had a hidden weapon. legend But not detecting any hint of metal, I figured he came unarmed. amber Not that it would matter much; if he showed any sign of hostility, I was prepared to neutralize the threat on the spot.

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Knox only moved his lips, unable to produce a sound. arch I sighed and repeated,

“No, that’s not why I came!”

“I thought I made everything clear the last time.”

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“Then why did you come?”

‘Seems like blood doesn’t lie.’

With a nervous, wavering tone, Knox waved his hand, as if to dispel any misunderstandings. altitude His mannerisms and voice reminded me of Chloe on our first day.

I hadn’t expected him to crumble so easily. action Apparently, my words from when I visited him during his illness had made an impact. abandon As they say, “bitter medicine works best,” and those old sayings usually hold some truth.

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Knox lowered his gaze, hesitating as though intimidated. shadow His body trembled slightly, as if overwhelmed by fear.

“I came because I have something to say to Chloe…”

But what could he possibly want to say to me, too? beacon Suspicion crept across my face as Knox sighed heavily and shook his head.

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“And this also concerns you, Kang Geom-Ma.”

His resigned tone made Chloe shudder behind me. adjust It was clear that Knox knew his sister well.

“Anyway, if I tell Chloe, obviously you’d find out, too… so it’s best that you both hear it.”

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Knox hesitated for a moment, took a deep breath, and finally began to speak.

“…?”

T/N:

“It’s about the Academy’s Council of Elders.”

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1: Nox’s name will be ▶ Knox from now on.