“You guys were captured too? Kunta is happy to have many companions!”
“… … .”
The cadets prepared to sneak away, checking out the Bavarian under construction, wearing yellow hard hats and safety gear.
I was wondering if this might be an illegal work site.
However.
“Oh, it’s true that I brought them here by force, but I just brought you here as part of today’s outdoor class, so just watch quietly.”
“Is that okay?”
“You entered the academy to study, not to work. If you have to work, I should do it. Why would I make you do it?”
“… … .”
An unexpectedly affectionate consideration.
Although he has many eccentric aspects, he is a teacher who sometimes shows aspects of a true educator.
“Aren’t we students too?”
“Instructor Nari, did we do something wrong?”
Arno and Garland, who were repairing the tunnel while wearing construction equipment like Kunta, complained about the injustice.
This is unfair….
If you think about it, they are also cadets, so why do they have to do this construction work?
To such questions.
“You guys were catching criminals while I was away?”
“… … .”
“These kids… , these cadets are good at doing things at night, tsk tsk.”
“That, that, a little bit of practice….”
“So, did you do well?”
“…no.”
“Then what should I do?”
Lee Han asked with a frown, and they answered immediately to survive.
“Where should I start construction?”
“I’ll just shut up and do it.”
They sank, and Lee Han clicked his tongue.
Anyway.
‘Who do you resemble to cause such an accident, huh?’
… … Me?
A single grain of conscience that could disappear at any moment urged him to ‘take care of your conscience’, and Lee Han was silent for a moment.
* * *
The reason why Lee Han dug a tunnel in the back mountain right after waking up from a near-death experience in the Empire and being unconscious for two days and then digging a tunnel that went straight to the Academy was not because he was crazy or just to relax.
“-Recently, the instructor has observed that the royal road, including the academy, is not in a safe state. In some ways, the instructor believes that it is in a ‘state of war’.”
“… … .”
“I’m not just saying this to scare you. It’s based on facts. So, I, the instructor, felt that we needed to come up with a solution.”
“Oh, by any chance, is that the solution?”
“It’s one of the countermeasures.”
There was a bit of a lull when the wartime situation came to a close, but the children remained strong.
Well, these are guys who have already experienced an unprecedented monster terror attack.
Those who have actually experienced terrorism will probably know that Lee Han’s words are not an exaggeration.
‘If what that scheming bastard says is true, there’s a good chance we’ll be attacked again soon.’
It is now an undeniable fact that fanatics are after Pendragon.
For Lee Han, it would be enough to cut off the balls of any bastard who came, but I don’t think his disciples or other students would be able to act so boldly.
This is not a matter of determination, but a matter of the environment in which one has lived, and it may be a difference in perception due to whether or not one has experienced war.
So, Lee Han was worried from the moment he woke up.
A means to keep children safer, or.
“We’re creating a manual to prepare for emergencies.”
“What if it’s a manual?”
“A typical example is a shelter. In times of crisis, there are times when you need a place to hide for a while. And I think that if you create a shelter and a refuge for the cadets, it will definitely be helpful.”
“That is certainly true, but hasn’t there been any order from above?”
For example, the dean, or the royal family.
“Do you know when those humans will give orders? This instructor is certain that if you don’t prepare in advance, you’ll be late. The upper-level people usually only move when an accident occurs. This is an immutable law that encompasses the entire country.”
“… I don’t know if that’s true, but I know that you’ve been through a lot, Instructor.”
At some point, they began to listen seriously to Lee Han’s claims.
Because I confirmed that it was definitely a choice made after serious consideration, not an emotional decision.
“… But it’s surprising. The instructor is putting in so much effort to come up with measures for the cadets.”
“huh?”
“Oh, of course I know that the instructor is not a bad person. But to think that he would build a facility like this to save the lives of his students… That’s amazing!”
Is he from a family that values noblesse oblige?
The disciple looked at Lee Han with a somewhat moved expression, and Lee Han felt a little hurt inside.
That makes sense, because that’s why he built this bunker-like thing.
‘I did that so that I wouldn’t be bothered when I fight… .’
… … Hmm.
‘Wouldn’t it be better not to say anything?’
Sometimes it’s important not to lose points with useless words.
* * *
‘Perhaps, Master created this refuge because others were a bit bothersome, right?’
Haha.
Levy saw right through him, her faint smile on her face.
It wasn’t something like mind reading, but it was closer to a deductive ability than anything else, since she knew the man she was in love with better than anyone else, and Levy believed that her thoughts were correct.
As expected.
As soon as I receive respectful glances from others, the smile on my face becomes stronger than usual for a split second.
The awkwardness quickly faded, but Levy’s eyes remained sharp.
‘Looking at the pupils that are 0.03mm larger than usual, I guess he was quite flustered.’
Sometimes when I see things like this, I think that he is someone who is not good at hiding his feelings.
“You are cute.”
… … It was a sharp, almost scary gaze.
It meant that she had a good ability to observe others, and I thought it might be evidence of a special talent, but anyone who knew the girl’s life would not be able to lightly dismiss this observational ability as a talent.
I’ve lived my whole life only looking at what other people think, and it was more like a skill I had to learn to survive.
A talent that an unfortunate life gave me.
However, thanks to him, who offered her a helping hand for the first time in her life, the girl’s talents were now being properly utilized, and the future was promising.
…but.
‘Huh? But it seems a little different than usual…?’
Is your talent blossoming faster?
Or is it a difference in persistence?
As Levy’s observation skills explored Lee Han’s body, he began to notice a strange sense of alienation.
It’s not that anything hurts.
Simply… .
‘You look a little uncomfortable?’
It feels like you’re wearing tight clothes that don’t fit your body.
Levy tilted his head.
I wonder what is so uncomfortable.
at that time.
“Oh, you’re here just in time.”
“???”
The cadets were surprised at Lee Han’s sudden remark…
Phew.
… At that moment, ‘someone’ appeared in the empty space where they were sitting.
“!!!?”
It was a man cloaked in black, and the cadets were taken aback by the appearance of this unfamiliar stranger, but instinctively tried to draw their swords.
“Not bad. But it’s slow.”
Percussion.
“Huh? … Huh?”
“What, what is this?”
“…?”
… but they didn’t have time to draw their swords.
I clearly tried to draw my sword, but it ended up going back into its sheath.
It wasn’t their will.
Something pushed them in before they could even draw their swords.
… … at the speed of the wind that cannot be seen with the eyes.
And the person who did this is clearly,
“Do you usually wear clothes like that? You were wearing normal armor the day before.”
“There’s no benefit to selling your face. Also, I have no desire to become a clown.”
“Oh my, you’re ignoring clowns? That’s career discrimination.”
“… I didn’t mean to, ahem!”
… It must be that black man.
Unidentified-.
“Oh, it’s Sir Lark.”
… It was unknown, but it seems like it is no longer the case.
Irene Windler. A blonde, blue-eyed beauty with a bright smile pointed her finger at the man in black.
“Lark, you’re here too? Did the instructor invite you?”
“… Ah, Miss.”
“Oh, is it okay if I don’t reveal my name? I’m sorry, I didn’t do it on purpose…”
“No… You did nothing wrong, Miss. So please don’t make that face.”
Just as Irene Windler’s expression turned apologetic, the man in black took off his black mask.
All that was revealed was a strikingly handsome man with blue hair and red eyes, while the women covered their mouths with their hands.
Just as men automatically look at a very pretty woman, women also naturally look at a man with such a definite appearance and vibe.
However, while some people admired his appearance, there were even more people who paid attention to his name.
“Lark? That Lark de Duron!?”
“Go, it’s Galahad’s wraith!”
“Crazy…! Didn’t you clearly say that person was your idol?”
“… … .”
“What are you doing… , oh, you fainted.”
After all, the weight of Galahad’s name is weighty, but Galahad is also someone that anyone who aims to become a knight cannot help but admire.
But, seeing a knight who is called Galahad’s champion right in front of you, you can’t help but feel moved.
They were thrilled.
on the other way.
“What is that? Some kind of monster…?”
“Kunta, you shouldn’t call people that. … I understand how you feel, though.”
“… Is this the kind of person who can’t handle anything but our inspiration? What is it? Why are there so many monsters…?”
Those with some skill, especially the trio, were terrified.
Just as the skills of the other cadets had improved significantly compared to half a year ago, their skills, which were already at the top level, had blossomed to a full level.
So, I was starting to feel confident about my skills to some extent, but after reading that article, my confidence started to wane again.
Toouk.
“You guys are doing well. So don’t compare yourself to that guy. It’ll just make you sick.”
“Instructor?”
“I didn’t call him to make you feel bad. I just called him to show you how to look at him. Maybe he’ll come in handy later.”
“Wh, what…?”
Lee Han, as if to comfort the three boys, lightly patted their backs and shoulders and then approached the handsome guy.
“You acted like you weren’t going to come, but you came anyway, right?”
“I only came because you four thugs begged me so much.”
“Damn, you came here because of an unpleasant ‘foreign feeling’ in your body.”
“… … .”
“… Okay. I didn’t call you here to argue with you.”
“… For the first time, we see eye to eye.”
Lee Han started doing some light stretching.
It was the same with Lark.
Sometimes, there are articles that say that stretching is done roughly because it looks bad, but I can say for sure that those who don’t stretch their bodies just to look good are second-rate, or even third-rate.
The more confident you are in your abilities, the more you should think about getting your condition to the best of your ability. Where would you have time to act arrogantly?
It was Lee Han who relaxed his entire body as if he was in a yoga pose, and the cadets exclaimed ‘Wow…’ at his flexibility and dynamic muscle movements.
“Watch until the end. It’s just a simple sparring session, so I don’t know if it’ll be of any help to you.”
“…Huh?”
“Hoo!”
He spent about 30 more minutes just stretching, not responding to his disciples’ questions.
It couldn’t have been a boring time, but the cadets took it seriously.
Even a knight of my caliber was so serious about stretching that it really hit home.
“How do you want to proceed?”
“Let’s do a five-minute sparring session followed by a one-minute break. The match will be decided after about ten rounds.”
“It’s 10 rounds, so it’s going to be a bit tough.”
“Are you scared?”
“That’s true, but I’m worried about whether I can properly control my strength for 10 rounds.”
“… This thug!”
“You should have been the one who started the fight first….”
At some point, Lee Han and Lark narrowed the distance between them.
I don’t know when it was carved, but there was a circular mark carved into the ground, and they were facing each other as they entered the circle.
“… … .”
“… … .”
There were two knights who had no more conversation, and they were like that… .
Pfft!
Phew!
─Just to get a taste, I threw a punch at my opponent’s face while not guarding.
