The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master

“Ha… I’ve been the director for almost twenty years, and this is the first time I’ve encountered something like this.”

“…”

In the director’s office at Joaquin Academy, Siegfried and Media were deep in thought, reflecting on a young man.

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That had been Kang Geom-Ma’s response when offered a spot in the highest class, the Star class.

“No, thank you.”

Media sighed deeply, pressing her fingers to her temples.

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That class was so exclusive that getting in was said to be as hard as reaching the stars in the sky, hence its name.

Not only was it unprecedented for a student of merit to be placed there, but Kang Geom-Ma had also bluntly rejected the honor ceremony for being the top of his class.

When Kang Geom-Ma had been named the best in the class, the academy elders had been outraged. accent But after watching the video of how he wielded the sashimi knife, they were left speechless.

Media recalled the expression she had seen in the infirmary. canvas The boy with black hair and a confident attitude had shown no nerves, even when facing the heroes of the Seven Saints.

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“Hey, Siegfried.”

Shaking off her thoughts, Media turned to Siegfried.

The swordsmanship he had displayed was enough to impress even Media, one of the Seven Saints herself, something that hadn’t happened in over half a century.

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“At first, the academy elders were furious, but after seeing the footage from the test, they couldn’t deny it. apron Are you still upset that Geom-Ma surpassed your granddaughter as the top of the class?”

“….”

“Our Geom-Ma?”

“Let’s be honest, don’t you think our Geom-Ma is incredible?”

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Kang Geom-Ma.

Siegfried frowned in annoyance.

Siegfried, the Sword Emperor, fell silent.

“Questioning the assessment of a space that carries the will of the founding hero is foolish. admire The academy has deemed him the best, and we simply have to accept it. antique It’s just that…”

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If his physical strength had been exceptional, he could have accepted it.

If his experience had been vast, it would have been understandable.

If his technique had merely been excellent, it would have made sense.

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But what this young man, barely of age, had demonstrated with his sword was something else.

It was the state of sword enlightenment that Siegfried himself had pursued his entire life.

A movement that seemed to embody the very concept of “cutting.”

Yet when he had unlocked Kang Geom-Ma’s energy channels, he felt something unsettling.

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Was it just a coincidence? aluminum He wanted to deny it, but he couldn’t shake the thoughts from his mind.

The young man’s body was so fragile, as if something foreign had been forced into it, leaving it in ruins.

The idea that, at his age, he was feeling rivalry toward a young man the same age as his granddaughter left him uncomfortable, like a thorn stuck in his throat.

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At that moment, Media, who had slouched back in her chair, muttered something, breaking his trance.

Media crossed her legs and swallowed, gazing lustfully. artist Siegfried furrowed his brow and shook his head.

“Do you know what young people today would call a woman like you?”

“And on top of that, he’s got a cute face… and the way he cut down those enemies to save that girl was simply… If I were ten years younger… No, do you think I still have a chance? riddle Hey, old man, what do you think!”

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“Alright, tell me. auction What do they call me?”

Only then did Media straighten up in her chair, fixing her posture.

“When did you start obsessing over young people? august Do you have an account on Sungstagram or something? apple Why are you always bringing them up?” [1]

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In the days that followed, Media’s influence granted me two extra days of rest. admire According to her, “you need to take care of your body while you’re young.”

“B*tch.”

That day, for the first time in half a century, Siegfried, the strongest man on Earth, ended up with a scratch on his face, courtesy of a “b*tch.”

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Despite her carefree attitude, it was clear she had a strong sense of responsibility as an educator. august She seemed like someone who balanced care for the students with a reasonable approach.

Facing me was a door with a plaque that read.

Even though I had declined Media’s offer to join the Star class, I managed to negotiate my way into the Wolf class.

⌜⎯Rang(狼)⎯⌟. [2]

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“Phew…”

My goal was to get through the academy years without drama, far away from the conflicts of the upper classes. autumn This arrangement suited me just fine.

In exchange, they agreed to keep my position as the top student and the events of the test a secret. abandon I didn’t want to attract any unnecessary attention or controversy, so after thinking it over, I accepted.

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As I entered, I felt the brief stares of the others as they glanced at my name tag before quickly turning back to their conversations, acting as if I hadn’t even been there.

The students were chatting happily.

I slowly opened the door to the classroom, trying not to make any noise.

Although the exterior of the building had a gothic style, the inside was modern and clean, with long rows of desks facing a green chalkboard.

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‘Oh, should I sit there?’

I pictured myself sitting in the last row, gazing out the window as the spring sun warmed me.

As I considered where to sit, I noticed an empty spot in the back row.

They were literally ignoring me, but it didn’t bother me. legend Silence responds best with more silence. wizard That’s the way life works for those on the sidelines.

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I settled into a seat in the third row. arcade I relaxed my tense shoulders and stared out the window.

‘…’

I should stop being so dramatic and just sit anywhere.

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I saw a pair of canaries whispering sweet nothings on a tree branch. airport I found myself staring blankly at the birds’ mating scene for a moment.

While watching, absorbed in the scene, someone gently tapped my desk.

Knock.

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“…Ex-excuse me.”

I turned my head to see a girl standing nervously in front of me, stammering.

She was a small girl with reddish-brown, slightly curly hair, with a puppy-like expression. abandon There was something endearing and youthful about her.

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As soon as our eyes met, her face flushed, and she quickly turned her head away with a soft squeak.

“…”

After a few awkward seconds, I decided to break the silence.

“…”

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“Oh, that.”

When she mentioned the test, I remembered the events. attic She was the girl who had almost been crushed by those psycho twins.

She whispered in a nearly inaudible voice.

“About… the test… thank you.”

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“It was nothing. abandon Anyone would have done the same.”

I looked at her curiously, but she avoided my gaze, staring at the wall. timber It was obvious she was incredibly shy.

Why was she speaking so formally if we were the same age?

“…Yes.”

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“No! echo I mean it, thank you so much.”

Though I’d instinctively drawn the knife without thinking specifically of her, I couldn’t deny that, in part, my intention had been to save her.

Although I said it humbly, my comment was tinged with hypocrisy. anxiety The bitter taste of that lie lingered in my mouth.

The girl shook her head and spoke with such sincerity that I couldn’t help but smile. agent Before I knew it, a fatherly grin had spread across my face.

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“Now that I think about it, we haven’t introduced ourselves. apron I’m Kang Geom-Ma.”

“Nice to meet you, Chloe. armor I didn’t expect us to end up in the same class.”

“My name is Chloe…”

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“Yes… same here.”

It wasn’t a name I remembered hearing before. arrow If I hadn’t known it, despite playing through half the game, it meant one of two things. arena Either she was a background character like me, or she would show up later in the story.

She murmured her name softly, almost like a whisper.

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After thinking it over for a moment, I ruled out the second option.

‘She’s just an extra, like me.’

The main storyline in the second half of ‘Miracle Blessing M’ focused on the battle against demons. atom At that point, a petite, delicate girl like her didn’t seem like she would fit in. matrix Besides, there was an honorific attribute given to each person in the class.

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“By the way, could you keep what happened during the test a secret?”

I smiled, feeling content.

“Eh? armor Oh, of course, don’t worry.”

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Chloe started to say something awkwardly, but she was interrupted.

Chloe nodded without asking why.

⎯ Shwip

“…By the way, if you don’t mind…”

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A booming voice echoed through the classroom.

“We’ll talk later.”

The classroom door swung open.

“Everyone, take your seats!”

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She nodded slightly and returned to her seat.

I mouthed the words to Chloe in silence.

“First of all, congratulations on being admitted. avalanche You’ve been chosen to continue the legacy of the founding hero, Balor Joaquin. apple Take pride in that.”

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The instructor, a bulky man with a shaved head, scanned the room as if trying to memorize each face. legend His eyes briefly stopped on me before curling his lips into a smile. academy Then, with determined steps, he grabbed a piece of chalk.

After proudly introducing himself, he smiled, satisfied, despite looking nothing like someone named “Wonbin.”

“There won’t be any classes today since it’s the first day. atomic Instead, we’ll have a simple physical training session. abstract Go get changed and meet on the training field in 30 minutes. atom If you have any questions, now’s the time.”

“Sorry for not introducing myself earlier. acquire I’m Lee Wonbin, the lead instructor of the Wolf class, and I’ll be in charge of you for the next year.”

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“It’s simple. 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, and 10 laps around the training field.”

My jaw almost hit the floor in shock.

“Instructor, what kind of physical training are we doing?”

A student with piercings raised his hand.

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Come on, do they really think there’s no catch in this basic training? acoustic It’s obvious that the bald instructor is out to make us all bald like him. arctic Just because he’s bald, he’s determined to make us suffer the same fate.

As the students headed to the locker room, I approached the instructor.

Among the students, I heard some murmuring, “That sounds easy.”

“If there are no more questions, get changed and meet at the training field. adapt That’s all.”

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‘How does he know my name?’

“What is it, Kang Geom-Ma?”

“…Excuse me, sir.”

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But there was something more urgent than that.

“Hmm.”

“I don’t feel too well…”

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…That damn perverted director.

“Ah, I see. armor For someone like you, being the top of the class, this training probably isn’t enough, right? antenna So, how about you train with the Star class instead? action The director has authorized you to attend any class you want.”

The instructor squinted his eyes before a sly smile appeared on his face.

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“That’s the spirit! silence Alright, go get changed, and I’ll see you on the field!”

“No, sir, what I meant was that I suddenly really need to use the bathroom. orbit But now that I think about it, this training plan is perfect. athlete I’m impressed by your excellent judgment, haha.”

Apparently, my response pleased him because he laughed and gave me a firm pat on the back.

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“D…d…damn it… this is… impossible.”

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The insults swirled in my mouth.

I responded with an enthusiastic “Yes, sir!” before trudging off to the locker room.

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Some of the boys ran enthusiastically, and the girls followed, laughing and chatting as if it were a stroll.

The students ran after the instructor on the vast training field.

“Yes, sir!”

“One, two, three, four! alien Come on, faster! matrix Move!”

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The constant pounding from running made my stomach churn, and I could feel the bile rising in my throat.

I felt like I was going to die. airport In fact, I was already half-dead.

“Please…”

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I caught my breath with difficulty before turning to her.

“Huff, huff… Are you okay? amateur You don’t look so good.”

I finally understood what it meant to see the sky turn yellow. aluminum With my insides so unsettled, the world around me also seemed tinged with yellow.

When I lagged behind a little, Chloe approached me.

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“How many laps have you done?”

“I’ve done nine laps.”

“I think five. armor Chloe, what about you? harbor You seemed to be behind…”

“I’m… fine.”

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“What?”

“…”

Chloe clasped her hands to her chest and cheered me on before running ahead again.

“Come on, you can do it!”

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Despite her short stature, she ran like a speedy squirrel.

1: Reference to Instagram.

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2: “Rang” (狼) means “wolf” in Korean and refers to the Chinese character 狼, which also means “wolf.”