The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master

After all, among us were two of the academy’s top students, and Chloe, a member of the Auditore family, was deeply involved in the matter.

Rather than bearing the burden alone, I thought it would be more efficient to work together with those who shared the experience.

The next day, during lunch, I met with the members of my group on a bench I often frequent.

The plan was to analyze the recent incidents and discuss how to proceed.

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There was no shortage of reasons to convene.

Renting a meeting room at a café every time wasn’t practical, especially if this was going to become a regular occurrence.

Since then, I hadn’t come across anyone else, making it the perfect location for our meeting.

Although the topic was a bit heavy, I chose this spot because it was rarely visited. antenna In fact, the only time I’d ever seen someone here was when I met Abel.

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She still seemed unwell, wearing a mask and occasionally coughing softly. apron Her pale complexion betrayed her physical condition.

Chloe, who had been discharged from the hospital the day before, also attended.

When I asked her if she was okay, she smiled with her eyes half-closed and reassured me.

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“So, it seems someone in the academy is targeting Kang Geom-Ma, and during the midterm exam…”

“Enough already, I get it! crystal Why do you always over-explain things, Speedweapon? arena Can’t you get straight to the point? portal That’s why you never get first place in exams.”

I returned a faint smile.

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“Huh, Saki. attic You act all smart, but no matter how much you rely on your intelligence, hard work always beats genius. alien Do you think you’ll always stay in first place? abstract Let’s see in the next exam.”

He must’ve gone on for too long, as Saki now sported prominent dark circles under her eyes.

Speedweapon, who had been explaining the situation to Saki Ryozo before the meeting, was cut off with a sharp critique.

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She seemed worried that she’d disappointed me.

Saki shook her head, clearly tired of listening to him.

Ignoring Speedweapon’s words, she glanced at me out of the corner of her eye. matrix When our gazes met, she quickly looked away. advance Then she glanced at me again, trying to gauge my reaction.

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In fact, the proper thing would be to guide her onto the right path.

It’s normal for someone her age to be curious about such things, and I’m not so immature as to be disappointed over something so trivial.

This was likely due to what happened the previous day after morning assembly. sphere However, I held nothing against her.

Her pale blue eyes studied me, peering out from beneath her perpetually half-closed eyelids.

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When I woke up from my nap yesterday, it took me a while to “calm down” due to the undeniable signs of my masculinity’s awakening.

Although, thinking about it, I’m also a teenager in this body.

‘…’

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I’d barely managed to leave before the 30-minute mark before the building closed.

‘Guess I’m lucky.’

Despite the embarrassment, I felt oddly satisfied. arrow This 183 cm-tall, slim figure seemed to be in good shape.

Though I had no solid proof, it felt like Kang Geom-Ma validated a certain popular internet theory.

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“I told you not to call me Saki.”

Clearing my throat, I addressed the group, trying to regain focus.

“Saki, you’ve heard the explanation, but the situation’s complicated, and I haven’t gotten far trying to figure it out alone.”

Saki murmured softly, her lower lip jutting out slightly.

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“For now, I’ve been thinking about what we can do.”

At some point, the drowsy expression on her face had disappeared. armor I let out a brief sigh.

Finally, she seemed satisfied, offering a faint smile of approval.

“…Ryozo. shadow Is that better?”

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“I reviewed what we know so far to organize our thoughts and see if we can draw any conclusions. album First, we know the academy’s council of elders is targeting you, Kang Geom-Ma. antique Second, there’s the description of that instructor the control station employee mentioned.”

Speedweapon pulled out a notebook from his bag and opened it. meadow Highlighted lines in various colors filled the pages, and the neat handwriting was easy to read from a distance.

Speedweapon glanced at each of us, and I nodded for him to continue.

He rubbed the bridge of his nose and began explaining. atomic Saki already looked tired.

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Just as he was about to continue, Saki interrupted him.

Speedweapon looked at Chloe, who nodded as she coughed lightly.

“On reflection, it’s not that important that we know this. legend Since the elders hired someone without making their intentions clear, it’s likely the Auditore family will reject it, right?”

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“You can do that?”

“In this digital age, having such skills is basic, isn’t it?”

“By the way, that instructor the employee mentioned—I’m certain I’ve seen her, but I can’t remember her name. absorb So, I accessed the academy’s security system, reviewed all the instructors, both main and auxiliary—a total of 546—and couldn’t find anyone matching her description.”

She responded calmly, and Speedweapon nodded, as if unsurprised.

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“…So that’s why you sleep during classes?”

“But you’re always sleeping. timber When do you find time to do that?”

“The security system is more vulnerable in the early hours, after the guards finish their shifts. crystal It’s the perfect time to try hacking it.”

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Saki flashed an innocent smile, but I remained silent, somewhat incredulous.

“In any case, we still don’t have clear answers. galaxy And it’s not like we can march into the council of elders and demand explanations.”

“Exactly. advance Did you think it was pointless laziness?”

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Speedweapon quietly turned his head toward me. amber Then, with a sigh, he murmured.

“That would only make things worse.”

There seemed to be a strong misunderstanding about something.

“…Well, if it’s you, Geom-Ma, you probably could.”

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Chloe and Saki nodded in unison.

“A club? sphere What are you talking about?”

“That’s why I thought we could create our own club.”

“I agree.”

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That’s when Ryozo, lounging lazily on the bench, decided to explain in my stead.

I blinked, surprised by the unexpected suggestion.

“The clubs at Joaquin Academy have unique features. legend Not only do they offer freedom of movement, but they also provide financial support for activities. alert You know, Swordmaster—this academy emphasizes cooperation among cadets, whether it’s in real combat or anything else, right? attic That’s how they promote group activities and offer adequate benefits.”

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“Maybe as part of those privileges, clubs here are treated as institutions affiliated with Joaquin Academy. amber In simple terms⎯”

She raised her index finger to emphasize her next point.

A clear and concise explanation. arctic I nodded and listened closely to what Ryozo was saying.

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Speedweapon, spotting the opportunity, quickly finished Ryozo’s sentence.

She pouted and looked away, clearly annoyed.

“⎯Simply belonging to a club means you’re protected by the academy.”

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“Being just a cadet of the academy isn’t enough. aspect After all, there are over 2,000 students enrolled. academy The academy can’t look after everyone individually, but the number of clubs is considerably smaller. amber Moreover, there’s a special department exclusively dedicated to clubs. adapt For us, who have enemies both inside and outside the academy, clubs function as a double layer of protection.”

Who would’ve thought they actually had such a functional purpose? abstract Speedweapon’s explanation immediately piqued my interest.

Since Miracle Blessing M was set in an academy, it made sense for it to include a club system.

However, in the game, the main purpose of clubs was to increase affinity with romantic characters. alpha Because of this, they were seen as optional content that only appealed to certain players.

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“The procedure doesn’t seem too complicated.”

“You first need at least five members, draft a ⌜club creation plan⌟, and submit it to the appropriate department.”

“Are there any conditions for creating a club?”

“It’s because the academy encourages it. antenna Even so, most cadets don’t bother joining clubs because they see it as tedious. accent Plus, it doesn’t directly affect their grades.”

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Speedweapon rubbed the bridge of his nose as he answered.

I thought about it for a moment before an idea crossed my mind.

‘…The minimum number of members is five. absorb We’re short one person.’

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Speedweapon wiped under his nose with his index finger while smiling strangely. aluminum Then I looked at Chloe and Ryozo.

“By the way, would you all join this club too?”

“Of course I’d feel bad if I didn’t. arctic Isn’t it obvious? action If we didn’t plan on sticking together in this, I wouldn’t have even suggested it.”

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Chloe responded between coughs, while Ryozo nodded, tapping her temple with her index finger as if analyzing something.

“What about you two?”

“Well, technically, I owe you my life from the dungeon. harbor And someone with brains has to be involved in this, don’t you think?”

“Of course! arena If it helps Geom-Ma!”

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The sight of them truly moved me. afford As I grew older, my relationships with people had become increasingly selfish.

I lived in a society where many only associated with you out of convenience, discarding you once you were no longer useful. timber Yet these people, who barely knew me, were willing to trust me and follow me.

For the first time, I thought maybe being in this world wasn’t so bad. crystal The feeling of being trusted, of having people believe in me, filled my long-silent heart.

Even in this world, where social class distinctions were crystal clear.

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Suppressing my emotions, I looked at their faces.

“Thank you, all of you.”

“So, how about we start by deciding on a club name? acid Obviously, we still need to write the plan and find one more member, but having a name would give us some momentum.”

Speedweapon grinned broadly before asking.

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“Memories of Assassinations! crystal A name for a club dedicated to eliminating the forces of evil! acquire What do you think?”

“Well, I’m not sure.”

Chloe, looking thoughtful, pressed her cheek, covered by her mask, with her fingers. arctic Her eyes suddenly lit up.

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“Aw…”

“…Hmm, I don’t think that’s a good idea.”

Her enthusiasm deflated instantly. orbit Suddenly, Ryozo yawned and tossed out a suggestion with indifference.

“How about something like Leaf Village Patrol? arctic If you think about it, club activities are just kid games anyway. shadow Does the name really matter? artist Just make something up.”

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I rubbed my chin, thought for a moment, and then spoke.

“…Ryozo, better shut up.”

Speedweapon, clearly annoyed, scolded her mercilessly. arctic Ryozo stuck out her tongue and slumped back onto the bench.

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“…You don’t like it?”

“An exploration club, huh? admire It’s simple, but I think it works. silence I’m in favor.”

“How about an exploration club? alpha We could explore dungeons and, at the same time, discover the outside world.”

I suddenly remembered a movie with a similar name I had seen on Earth. agent It wasn’t the most creative name, but it seemed fitting. ability I scratched the back of my neck sheepishly.

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Ryozo, on the other hand, stared at me closely, as if trying to gauge my intentions. ability After a moment, she also nodded calmly.

“It’s not bad.”

Chloe nodded quickly, as if she had been waiting for my proposal.

“Me too! action I think it’s great!”

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I didn’t know at that moment that this small, seemingly insignificant club would have such a significant impact by the end of our story.