The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master

The place I chose was the bench where I first met Abel. absorb I hadn’t returned there since that day, but being far from the noise and with a perfect view of the spectacle, it seemed like the ideal spot.

The heat had begun to wane as the sun dipped behind the mountains. beacon Even so, the dense crowd kept the air stifling, so I looked for a quieter spot.

“Haa, now I can finally breathe a little.”

I felt a little guilty for leaving the other club members to enjoy the festival while I sat comfortably… but judging by what I had seen, they were having plenty of fun without me.

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I sank onto the bench, feeling the tension and exhaustion of the past three days slowly melt away.

As I massaged my stiff neck, I opened the status window for a quick check.

I didn’t want to interrupt the mood, and, in any case, I’ve always preferred being alone. attic If anyone asked where I’d been, I could just say I went to the bathroom. album Besides, Chloe, who had initially seemed a bit annoyed, was now smiling cheerfully, which put my mind at ease.

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[Blessing of the God of the Sword]

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Flash—

If you cut it, it will cut you.

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◎ Body Level: (12 ▶ 14) ▷ Enables the use of larger swords.

◎ Weapon Level: (5 ▶ 6) ▷ When manifesting the blessing, pain is reduced by 2.5 levels.

◎ Spirit Level: (8 ▶ 10) ▷ Imposes intimidation in speech and actions.

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▷ You can faintly perceive the voice of 【???】.

▷ Two lines of 【???】 can be read.

☆ Synchronization Rate: (21.3 ▶ 24.7)%.

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[※ The blessing is only activated if the sword has a length of less than 39 cm and a width of less than 10 (+1) cm.]

★ 【???】

→ [Upon reaching a synchronization rate of 25%, the following unlocking conditions will be met.]

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It was an effective way to motivate someone. adapt Even I couldn’t help but feel a small sense of satisfaction as I saw my stats improving.

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“Why does this seem to get longer every time?”

At first, the description had been brief and straightforward: “If you cut it, it will cut you.” sphere But as the stats increased, the explanations became more detailed. auction It reminded me of how game interfaces add complexity to keep players engaged.

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I still wasn’t sure if this synchronization was a lifeline or a poisoned chalice, but I knew it was tightly bound to the Blessing of the God of the Sword.

“The synchronization rate has increased a lot.”

It was steadily climbing without slowing down. crystal My confrontation with Mao Lang must have had a significant impact. legend Every small event seemed to accelerate its growth.

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I stared at the status window a while longer. portal My body and spirit levels had risen, and the weapon level had improved thanks to the Eternal Seori I received from Mansur. afford The difference between a luxury sword and a cheap one was undeniable…

“Will it be enough to just keep going like this?”

It also increased after that dream.

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“…”

The orange hue of the horizon had vanished completely, and the commotion from the parade was beginning to die down. arch Yet the excitement lingered in people’s eyes.

The stats seemed to suggest that everything I was doing was right. palette But there was something unsettling about it, as though someone—or something—was guiding this growth, constantly pushing me forward.

I closed the status window and looked around.

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‘Lately, I’ve been feeling confused about my real age.’

Unlike the bustling parade, the fireworks were something I genuinely looked forward to. athlete If they hadn’t interested me at all, I would’ve just gone back to the dormitory to sleep. alert But there’s something about fireworks that excites even adults.

“It’s almost time for the fireworks.”

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Despite being known as the best with a blade in the country, I was little more than a butcher with knife skills. wizard At worst, I didn’t even reach that.

In a world full of monsters, superpowers, and magic, at least the sky resembled the one on Earth. abandon Not that I particularly missed my past life. sphere It had been a decent life, but I couldn’t say it was fulfilling—it had been full of ups and downs.

I tilted my head back and looked up at the sky. album The stars, hidden by the sun, were beginning to twinkle faintly, and the moon was growing sharper in shape.

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He had kicked me out as soon as I’d gained a minimum level of skill with the sword. amber He’d said he couldn’t teach me anymore, that the best lesson was real-world experience—the battlefield. avalanche He didn’t give me a letter of recommendation or even a single coin.

“Now that I think about it, it’s been over twenty years since I last saw my master.”

I remembered the customers who used to insult me when they were in bad moods and my family, who always seemed to need money. legend It’s no wonder I adapted so quickly to this world. harbor My old life wasn’t something I wanted to cling to. altitude Besides, the only meaningful relationship I had was with my first teacher.

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Adaptability was far more important than technique. admire And there was no better teacher than a life-or-death situation. alert That experience taught me self-sufficiency and composure, skills that helped me fit into this world.

‘In the end, both the academy and that gluttonous old man share the same practical approach.’

Back then, I didn’t understand why he did it, but after traveling across the country, I finally got it.

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“…”

While I continued grumbling to myself on the bench…

…Though he could’ve at least given me some money for the road. artist He was a miserly and thrifty man; it wouldn’t have been a big deal for him. voyage Maybe because of his stinginess, his hair was getting thinner.

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A chilling presence suddenly emerged. absorb Even though it was still festival season, and there were many outsiders, this felt different.

However, the distinct stiffness in my neck that usually accompanied the detection of mana was barely noticeable, as if that force had been weakened. advance If I hadn’t been in such a sparsely populated area, I probably wouldn’t have noticed it at all.

‘It’s similar to when I encountered the demonic siren.”

It was a strange, unnatural sensation—human and yet not.

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It was as though my ears emitted ultrasonic waves, recording a clear image of a 30-meter radius in my mind. academy To describe it, it felt like a three-dimensional map was being drawn in real-time inside my head.

I activated the Blessing of Transfer, spreading my perception through the dusty ground. arctic The heightened sensitivity granted by the Blessing of the God of the Sword was recognized as valid for transfer.

‘This is insane.’

I remembered using something similar during my days as a player, so I tried adapting it.

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The effect was far more impressive than I had anticipated—a sensation that transcended the five senses. arch If the sixth sense could be developed, it would probably feel like this.

Immediately, I gripped the handles of my swords.

But I barely had time to marvel at myself.

I sensed a figure approaching me.

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On Avalon Island, the terrain made it easy to erase any evidence, but here at Joaquin Academy, I couldn’t act rashly. sphere Spilling blood without clear proof could backfire later. aluminum At best, it would mean expulsion; at worst, being brought before the hero tribunal. alpha It was best to proceed cautiously.

In my right hand, Murasame. autumn In my left, Eternal Seori.

‘It’s getting closer.’

With just a twist of my wrists, I could draw them in an instant, ready to strike.

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‘Violet eyes.’

I slowly closed my eyes, focusing entirely. canvas Then, I opened them gradually. amateur A shadow appeared at the edge of my vision.

‘…That’s what one would normally think.’

Caution is an option when there’s uncertainty. echo But with both blessings active, I could discern specific characteristics about the target.

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I took a light step forward.

Screech—!

Fwoosh—!

The sound of something cutting through the air echoed, leaving only my shadow in the place where I had been.

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The piercing sound of metal tearing through the air was heard. aluminum In an instant, the distance closed to a critical point, and I saw a pair of eyes widen in shock. abandon Dull violet eyes and an astonished face belonging to a woman.

Thud!

The woman opened her mouth a second too late, raising her hands to show she had no hostile intentions. shadow She was completely defenseless.

“W-wait—!”

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A brief, dry cry escaped her lips. academy She clutched her stomach and rolled on the ground.

“Ugh!”

The woman alternated her gaze between my sword and her abdomen, her pupils beginning to dilate.

However, my sword had already pierced her flesh from the momentum of my strike.

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I was stunned. silence I had anticipated a counterattack, but her sudden halt had caused me to impale her with my sword.

“……”

“Ay, ah, I’m going to die!”

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However, her regeneration was much slower than I had expected. echo After rolling around on the ground for a while, the woman started muttering in complaint.

I thought she might be an ordinary person, but seeing the purple blood oozing from her wound made it clear she was a villain.

‘She’s definitely not human.’

Villains are considered hybrids by both humans and demons, and their blood has a distinct color. arrow Furthermore, the wound I had inflicted on her began to heal slowly. armor I let out a sigh of relief.

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“I wanted to see if I could talk to you. legend Are those the hands that defeated Lord Agor…?”

What…? academy A villain was complaining about being attacked?

“Seriously! atomic Who attacks directly with a sword without asking first?”

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“Um… could you lower that… please? ability Mr. accent Kang Geom-Ma.”

The woman muttered with a groan full of pain. action I looked down and observed her.

Her body trembled slightly. agent Her eyes remained fixed on my sword. action She was clearly frightened.

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“I came to make a deal.”

“You come here on your own and dare to talk so much?”

I pointed the tip of my sword at her, and the woman flinched slightly. atlas Then, as if accepting her fate, she knelt down with her hands raised.

She addressed me with familiarity, causing a wave of irritation to run through me. wizard I frowned in anger.

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“If you let me live, I’ll give you information about the people hunting you.”

“A deal?”

She nodded. abstract I motioned with my chin for her to continue, and after hesitating for a moment, she spoke.

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Choi Seol-Ah had lived clinging to power. acoustic That was why she had become a villain.

Kang Geom-Ma sat on a bench with his arms crossed. arrow Directly in front of him, the villain Choi Seol-Ah knelt. sphere With her head bowed, she could barely glance at the tips of Kang Geom-Ma’s shoes as she thought to herself.

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‘He’s even crazier than I imagined.’

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A sliver of power. adapt That was all Choi Seol-Ah had ever desired. riddle She had no evil ideology or deep hatred for humanity.

If she were going to be devoured by the strong as a weakling, she preferred to give up her humanity to become strong herself.

If it meant wielding magic, humanity was a small price to pay. academy Because of that, the elders of high rank bowed to her power and offered her money.

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‘I had no idea things would turn out this way!’

She had built her position thanks to that mana, but everything crumbled in a single day. action And it was all because of the cadet sitting in front of her.

But recently, the power that had sustained her vanished along with the lord she served. alert Villains born as humans depend on commanders to receive mana through a contract. arcade So when the source of power dies, their subordinates inevitably lose their abilities.

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Approaching him had been a desperate gamble. legend She had lost her position among the villains and had nowhere else to go.

Choi Seol-Ah sneaked a glance to gauge the situation. beacon Kang Geom-Ma was lost in thought, silent.

‘That professor wouldn’t just let me die.’

If that was the case, it was better to beg Kang Geom-Ma for her life. echo That had been her thought! amber But as soon as she approached, she was almost skewered through the stomach.

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“You say there are villains hiding throughout the academy.”

Kang Geom-Ma pressed his temples with his fingers and finally spoke.

‘I’ve told him everything I know, except about that professor.’

“Yes, that’s true!”

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“I didn’t want to do those things. antique I think I was deceived by that demon… who’s now dead. autumn No, may he rot in hell! atomic I committed an unforgivable sin.”

Kang Geom-Ma glared at her with a fierce expression. arcade Choi Seol-Ah clenched her trembling lips and rubbed her hands together in desperation.

“And with that information, you think you can beg for your life? arch I’ve almost died several times because of you.”

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The knife swayed back and forth in front of her eyes, reminding her of the recent pain in her abdomen.

Kang Geom-Ma narrowed his eyes, observing her coldly. arch He gripped the hilt of his sashimi knife and moved the blade slightly.

She bowed as low as she could, adopting a completely submissive posture. anchor After all, coming this far had already been a gamble.

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“…”

“Besides your last sentence, it doesn’t seem like you’re lying. canvas I could kill you right here, but given everything you’ve done, that would be too lenient.”

Finally, Kang Geom-Ma spoke again.

‘Still, this is within the academy grounds. anchor He won’t just kill me outright.’

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“Huh? sphere Oh, yes, yes.”

Choi Seol-Ah nodded frantically. acoustic She had to appeal to his emotions.

At that moment, Kang Geom-Ma pointed the tip of his sword at her left ear. accent A small pink crystal earring dangled delicately from it.

“Do you want to live?”

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Choi Seol-Ah’s heart sank. adopt She tried to hide her nervousness and put on a clueless expression.

“Huh? arrow This earring? alert But this is something only women wear—”

“That, give it to me.”

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“I’ll let you live. alien But leave it here.”

Kang Geom-Ma cut her off immediately.

“Give it to me.”

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“The Stallion’s Emblem.”

“…”

Choi Seol-Ah’s eyes widened in terror. shadow Her entire body began to tremble as Kang Geom-Ma kept the tip of his sword firmly aimed at her ear.