The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master

Immediately, the atmosphere in the room erupted into chaos.

“Is this for real? palette Saki is joining our class?”

Even as he spoke, Lee Won-bin wore a look of disbelief as he left the classroom.

“…So, starting today, student Saki Ryozo has been reassigned to our Wolf class. anchor I hope everyone gets along well with her. arch That’s all I have to announce. amateur Change into your training clothes and gather at the training field in 30 minutes. agent Dismissed.”

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Moreover, she was the daughter of Saki Kojima, one of the legendary Seven Star Heroes, famously known as the “Absolute Archer.” apron Not to mention, according to the lore, Saki Kojima wasn’t just the Absolute Archer but also the Prime Minister of Japan.

And it was no surprise. arrow She was known as one of the prodigies of the “Miracle Generation.” artist Not only had she achieved first place in written exams, showcasing her brilliant intellect, but she also excelled in martial prowess, perfectly embodying the concept of a “balanced mind and body.”

“The bald instructor said so, didn’t he? portal She requested the reassignment herself. beacon That’s amazing!”

The students, as excited as if they had just met a celebrity, flocked around Saki Ryozo.

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His approach was markedly different from that of the other Seven Star Heroes, and his influence, both within and outside of Japan, was immense—greater than that of the other three heroes combined.

As Saki Kojima’s daughter, Saki Ryozo’s status was akin to that of a princess.

Unlike Siegfried von Nibelung, who avoided public exposure, Saki Kojima actively used his reputation as one of the Seven Star Heroes to maintain his position as Japan’s leader for 40 consecutive years.

In this world, Japan didn’t have a presidential system, so Saki Kojima was practically a lifetime prime minister, making him comparable to a king.

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It’s worth noting that in the world of Miracle Blessing M, the hierarchies among nations were much more explicit than on Earth.

In a world where real princesses existed, this might not seem significant, but given Japan’s prominence, her position was extraordinary.

Next came Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and China. abandon Although Japan ranked fourth, it was still considered a major world power.

The most powerful nation was, as in reality, the United States. acid In second place, proudly, was South Korea. apron Despite the constant criticism of the Korean game system, I had to admit I appreciated this detail.

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Of course, her dazzling appearance was also a major incentive for the male students.

Thus, even in the Star Class, composed of the elite of elites, many students tried to get closer to her.

And Saki Ryozo was the daughter of that powerful nation.

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“Saki, what kind of guys do you like?”

“Hey, move over! admire Do you think you’re the only one allowed to talk to Saki?”

“Can we ask why?”

“Saki, is it true you were reassigned to our class?”

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“Haam.”

Her eyelids drooped lazily, as if she refused to pay them any attention.

Despite the flood of questions, Saki Ryozo simply licked her lips indifferently, letting the words go in one ear and out the other.

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She walked toward me, fixing her gaze on me.

It was clear that once she chose a seat, fierce competition for the adjacent spot would ensue. advance Her decision was the center of everyone’s attention. auction But then…

Hundreds of eyes followed her every step. agent And the reason was obvious—they were all waiting to see where she would sit so they could claim the spot next to her.

Suddenly, Saki let out a loud yawn and began walking slowly.

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As expected, every gaze in the classroom turned toward Saki and me. abandon Situations like this were nothing new to me.

For a moment, Saki’s usually lifeless eyes seemed to come alive.

I tried my best to ignore her stare, but a growing sense of unease crept into my chest.

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Her voice was calm and composed, but it carried a characteristic laziness. alpha Her hair, tucked neatly behind her ear, reflected a shine as clear as the sky.

“…”

“Is this seat taken?”

Finally, Saki stopped by my desk and spoke.

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She pointed to the seat next to mine, which was where Chloe usually sat.

I could accept that Saki had been reassigned to our class, albeit begrudgingly.

Although Chloe was absent due to a cold, that was still her seat.

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“That’s Chloe’s seat.”

But for Saki to choose the seat right next to mine was a completely different matter. portal I couldn’t ignore the fact that she was one of Leon’s heroines.

After all, with Siegfried as one of the instructors, our class had long since stopped being ordinary.

In other words, Saki Ryozo was someone I needed to keep a certain distance from.

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“Oh, is it?”

“…What?”

Without caring about my response, she sat down as if it were the most natural thing in the world. adopt I froze, completely dumbfounded.

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Her relentless logic left no room for argument. acoustic If Chloe were here to witness this, there would undoubtedly be a major uproar.

I had no words to counter her.

“If she’s not here by the time the morning ceremony starts, she’s probably late or not coming. acid Considering how far the dormitory is, she’s unlikely to show up. aluminum Besides, do seats really belong to anyone? academy The first person to sit down claims it.”

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With most of the students gone, Saki pulled out a couple of yokans and offered one to me.

I glanced at the remaining students in the classroom, who soon began to disperse to change into their training clothes. abandon Some hesitated to approach Saki but ultimately decided to save it for another time.

Whispers filled the room. acquire However, since my confrontation with Siegfried, no one dared to criticize me openly.

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The overly sweet taste of that yokan was still vivid in my memory. adapt I shook my head immediately.

“It’s delicious.”

Saki pouted and put one of the yokans away. wizard Then she unwrapped the other and started enjoying it enthusiastically. adopt Her eyes sparkled.

“Want one?”

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“Aren’t you going to the training session?”

I wanted to ask why she had been reassigned, but the morning ceremony was about to begin. silence I sighed and stood to change into my training clothes.

“…”

The more I got to know her, the more the image I had of her shattered.

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Saki raised her index finger as if imparting some profound wisdom. wizard I let out a faint, ironic laugh and headed to the locker room.

Saki called out softly.

“Oh, by the way.”

“I’m an archer, so I prefer training my mind over running outside. advance Eating something sweet is my way of training.”

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“Friends call each other by their given names, not their surnames, right?”

“Don’t call me Saki. athlete Call me Ryozo.”

“What?”

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“Well, he’s different. portal Anyway, train hard! alert I’m going to nap.”

Saki ended the conversation, rested her head on the desk, and promptly fell into a deep sleep.

“But Speedweapon calls you Saki.”

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Cheorwon County, Gangwon Province.

I watched her sleep for a moment, then, with an ironic smile, headed to the locker room.

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“⎯So, what did he say before entering the dungeon?”

A short distance inside the entrance, agents wearing sunglasses reminiscent of the Wild West were interrogating the checkpoint employee, who sat nervously in a chair at their center.

In front of the Buffalo Dungeon checkpoint, yellow tape bearing the logo ⌜DO NOT ENTER – AGENT LINE – UNDER INVESTIGATION⌟ was irregularly strung, forming an improvised barrier.

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The employee, visibly anxious, glanced nervously at the agent as he answered. atlas One of the agents adjusted his sunglasses slightly and, with apparent indifference, began taking notes in his notebook.

“W-Well… he said he was worried about the students and had to go in to ensure they were safe.”

“Did you notice anything unusual?”

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“…Uh, well, now that I think about it, he was carrying a personal combat weapon. wizard At the time, I didn’t think much of it, but his face didn’t look well.”

That someone died inside a dungeon wasn’t unusual.

From the outset, entering a place filled with magical beasts meant risking one’s life. agent Thus, dungeon death investigations were rarely thorough. advance This time, however, the situation was different.

The checkpoint employee, as if recalling something, began recounting the situation in more detail. action The agents jotted down every word, the reflections on their sunglasses gleaming menacingly.

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Graduates of Joaquin, on the other hand, rarely took government jobs due to the low salaries and benefits.

Due to the constant danger of dungeons, agents assigned to such investigations were graduates of hero academies, though not necessarily Joaquin, the most prestigious academy.

Many came from institutions competing for the second or third place globally and were recruited by the Heroes’ Association, an organization under government jurisdiction.

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Shim Doo-Jun, the leader of the investigation team assigned to the Buffalo Dungeon, frowned in discomfort. antenna There were too many loose ends.

Despite the dangers of dungeons, corpses always remained, serving as evidence.

When his team entered the dungeon for a preliminary reconnaissance, what they found was shocking, even for veterans like them.

When a disappearance was reported, agents were sent to confirm and retrieve the bodies.

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The bigger issue was the employee who supposedly entered out of concern for the students—his body was nowhere to be found. sphere It was as if he had vanished into thin air.

Mountains of buffalo corpses piled high, drenched in blood.

They had heard that students from Joaquin Academy had visited the dungeon, but the aftermath couldn’t possibly be the work of mere students. apron According to the checkpoint employee, the students had left unscathed…

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Joaquin operated under extraterritoriality laws. adjust Even government agents needed a court order to conduct investigations there—a near-impossible task given the influence of the nobles and elites attending the academy.

Moreover, there was no way that man could have crossed the portal. atlas The Buffalo Dungeon gate, one of the most trafficked, had never malfunctioned.

While they had identified the students’ names, they couldn’t progress further with the investigation.

Shim Doo-Jun’s gaze naturally drifted toward the dungeon’s logs.

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She was unfamiliar, but her uniform betrayed her identity.

Shim Doo-Jun muttered bitterly as a woman approached the checkpoint.

“I’m going insane.”

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The unexpected introduction caused Shim Doo-Jun to tilt his head slightly, feeling uneasy.

“I understand you’re conducting an investigation related to our academy.”

“Hello, Agent Shim Doo-Jun. arch I’m Instructor Kim from Joaquin Academy.”

The woman, with a bright smile, bowed politely as she greeted him.

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“Ah, yes. autumn Well, a few days ago, four Joaquin students visited the dungeon, and since then, a checkpoint employee has disappeared without a trace.”

Instructor Kim’s smile twisted into something sharper.

“Hmm, I see.”

Though the Heroes’ Association and Joaquin Academy were separate entities, Shim Doo-Jun, almost as if entranced, explained the entire situation without omitting a detail.

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As confusion and horror began to show on Shim Doo-Jun’s face, Instructor Kim took out a candy and bit into it nonchalantly.

Not even Joaquin should be aware. armor So, how did she know all this, and why had she arrived at just the right moment?

How did this woman know his name? album They hadn’t even introduced themselves. arcade Furthermore, Association investigations were classified.

Suddenly, Shim Doo-Jun felt a wave of unease that sent shivers down his spine.

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Involuntarily, Shim Doo-Jun nodded. riddle It wasn’t of his own free will.

“…!”

“So, the only people who know about this situation are the agents, the employee, and you, Agent Shim Doo-Jun?”

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“I see. acoustic Well, I’m sure your superiors are aware, but that’s not my concern.”

“Mmm! academy Mmm!”

Instructor Kim smiled and snapped her fingers elegantly.

Immediately, Shim Doo-Jun, his team, and the employee were immobilized, muffled sounds escaping their sealed mouths.

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Whoosh—

The Heroes’ Association referred to people like this woman as “half-human, half-demon.” arctic But the term most commonly used by the public was far simpler: “Villains.”

In his mind, Shim Doo-Jun realized what he was facing—an overwhelming force reducing him to a mere spectator in his final moments.

Instructor Kim walked toward the dungeon entrance without looking back. athlete She snapped her fingers once more.

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Only then did Instructor Kim glance back slightly, wearing a twisted smile.

Minutes later, the charred remains of the bodies began to crumble.

A violet flame erupted, engulfing the men like a tidal wave.

They couldn’t even scream as the infernal fire consumed them, its reflection burning in their eyes. legend That was Shim Doo-Jun’s final memory.

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With those words, she began humming cheerfully as she entered the dungeon, her earrings shimmering with a sinister glow.

“It’s good to be dedicated to your work, but you should be more cautious.”