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Episode 74. The Third Lesson (2)
“Huh. Huh. Huh.”
Mason did a very clean barbell squat.
He has already made up his mind.
I’m going to punch that fucking teacher in the face, no matter what.
And at the same time, I had that thought.
I felt like I wanted to fulfill the teacher’s expectations. So I imagined that cold-blooded smile being directed at me.
It was a complex and subtle emotion, but in essence, it stemmed from a desire to be recognized.
“Keuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!”
That’s why I put in even more effort.
The students were taken aback by Mason Yellowwood’s serious attitude and spirit.
Mason Yellowd, who has never really listened to his teachers and has always ignored them, is now studying so diligently?
And this grueling yet simple physical training class?
Mason repeated barbell squats, paying no attention to the students’ puzzlement.
Compared to the other students, Mason had a pretty perfect posture.
“hmm.”
Ethan saw Mason like that.
Mason was following the exact pose that Ethan and his two assistants had demonstrated.
Ethan just passed by, even though he thought he would be praised for it.
“shit.”
Is this not enough?
But instead of swearing again, Mason did another barbell squat. Next time, he was sure to get a compliment.
I was determined to hear the words, “Well done,” from Mr. Ethan Wickers.
“Posture. Your posture is messed up. Straighten your back correctly. Come up using only your thighs. When you come up, pay attention to your butt. Don’t just sit down and stand up.”
Ethan carefully observed the students’ postures with the Eye of Horus.
– Increases proficiency with the Eye of Horus.
-You will be able to see more information with your eyes!
The Eye of Horus was a commodity and was technically an item, but it was used as a skill.
‘The higher your proficiency, the more things you see.’
Ethan worked hard to improve his skills and focus his energy on his eyes.
“Hey, Mr. Ethan!”
Then, Yuna Garnett, who was doing barbell squats with Ethan, called him.
Honestly, I found it funny.
But when I actually tried it myself, that thought completely disappeared. The posture was especially difficult. I knew it in my head, but it was hard to physically reproduce it.
Besides, it was too heavy and difficult.
“I’m really going to die.”
Yuna Garnet, who never got excited and was always calm, spoke in an urgent voice. As Ethan got closer, Yuna Garnet spoke in a voice that only Ethan could hear.
“I, I can give you a small favor. No, I can give you a big favor. So, teacher, make that number ten. If you tell me that you have done all ten… … .”
“Student Yuna Garnet.”
Ethan looked at her and said.
“I am richer than you think, student. Do you think that there is nothing that money cannot do?”
At Ethan’s words, Yuna looked at Ethan with an earnest expression.
But Ethan was cold-hearted. As if there was something here that couldn’t be exchanged for money.
“It’s seven. If you don’t come down, you’ll stay at seven forever.”
“Eww!”
The classroom was hot.
The heavy breathing and occasional groans of students who have finished a round of training.
The barbell squats continued and now only the last set remained.
“How weak you are. Do you realize now? You pretended to be a great prosecutor with such a body. How ridiculous is that?”
The students felt helpless.
How helpless they are without mana.
How much they relied on mana.
But only one.
There was a student whose eyes sparkled.
Ron Bears, who had been pushed forward by Ethan, stepped forward. Ron Bears had heard advice from Ethan earlier.
And he also said that this class could be a class for him.
“I’ve been doing stupid things up until now.”
Ron muttered and took up his position.
Ethan said.
He said that he abandoned his physical body, which could be considered his greatest strength, relying on his weak mana.
I stopped training and only focused on honing my mana and swinging my sword.
He said that it was like trying to make one’s body smaller by somehow trying to wear clothes that didn’t fit.
It was only then that I felt like my eyes were opening.
But at the same time, no one had told Ron anything. All the teachers and students who had approached him to become close to him had told him to learn swordsmanship properly.
But Ethan was different.
He was the only person at the Academy who told Ron that he could become stronger on his own.
“He said he would make me really strong.”
Then it will become stronger.
I will return proudly to the chieftain and the villagers. I will become the best warrior of the clan who graduated from Ibeka Academy, not the shabby one I am now.
So I thought I’d show you here.
“one!”
“Ugh!”
So I started doing barbell squats with all my might.
Since it was the last group, the students who had trained before knew how heavy that barbell was. They had to use all their strength to sit down and stand up without any mana.
Lower body strength was important, and in particular, balance throughout the body was important.
If that balance is lost, incorrect posture is bound to result.
Then, like ghosts, Shudlen and Yerika came and poured out cold eyes and piercing words.
“oh.”
But Ron was different.
It went down steadily from the start and got back up very easily.
“Just once.”
But when you reach ten times, beyond two, three, four.
The students’ expressions hardened.
“Of all the students I’ve met, you have the best posture.”
Ethan said with a satisfied expression.
“Look. This is the perfect squat form that I want you to do.”
Ethan immediately winked at Yereka.
“Lift the weight.”
“Are you okay, Ron?”
“Yes, I think I can raise it more. I still have some room.”
Ron’s words that there was still time made the students’ expressions distort.
You still have the luxury of repeating that hard thing? Adding weight to it?
None of the students today did barbell squats with added weight.
Ron started squatting again with a heavier barbell.
Although it was heavier than before, the posture was still perfect and the process of sitting down and standing up was also smooth.
It was so heavy that it wasn’t even noticeable.
The sight made all the students look in awe.
The fact that Ron Beards can do dozens of barbell squats with that weight is a testament to his incredible physical strength.
But didn’t Ethan just show you?
A power struggle with that monstrous force of Ron Bears.
Ethan defeated Ron in a power struggle.
That means Ethan’s body is stronger than Ron’s, who does barbell squats like that monster.
“Ugh.”
Chen, who had been quietly listening to class since getting scolded by Ethan once, covered his mouth with both hands.
It was because my body was shaking.
“What on earth is Mr. Ethan… … .”
“How strong are you? How did you defeat Ron Bears with that body?”
I just couldn’t understand it.
Ron, who had just finished a barbell squat, looked at Ethan.
“Excellent. You’re number one today, Ron Bears.”
Ethan nodded and said so, then looked at the students.
“You guys without mana are worse than last in swordsmanship. At this very moment, Ron is first in swordsmanship.”
“Fuck.”
Mason Yellowd let out a ragged breath, unable to hide his anger.
The other students also looked impressed as they watched Ron Bears confidently return to his seat.
This was humiliating.
Losing to last place.
“I think you all know now how important the body is. When the training you did today no longer feels difficult, the path you can take will change.”
Only now did Ethan’s words hit home.
But at the same time, I felt afraid.
The progress is too fast.
It was definitely a class that I learned a lot from, but it was so difficult that I even wondered what I would do for next week’s class.
For Ethan it was just one class, but for the students it was just one of many, so he was worried that it would interfere with the other classes.
“everyone.”
Ethan smiled with a smile of conversion at the students’ tired faces.
This was a really good idea that came to mind after seeing Horus’ Eye proficiency increase.
“Are you worried about next week’s class?”
The students looked embarrassed at the words that seemed to pierce their hearts.
“You probably came here to show me the sword I fixed for you. You practiced it all week, pushing yourself to your limits, and today you had a different class.”
It was like having two assignments.
One is physical training. The other is to perfectly master the sword technique that was taught to me.
But these two assignments required physical exertion. And they also required a considerable amount of time.
It meant that this was a problem that could not be solved with passion alone.
“I’ll help you relax for the next class.”
“yes?”
Ethan is strict and cold.
If you can’t keep up with class, he’s the kind of teacher who will definitely teach you like Chen Garcia.
But he said he would relieve my fatigue.
Some students were impressed.
Does relieving fatigue mean giving yourself a bigger homework assignment?
Does bigger homework make you more tired so you can forget about the previous fatigue?
Or does it literally relieve fatigue?
I couldn’t possibly guess.
The two escorts could understand Ethan’s words that it relieved their fatigue, but they did not show it on their faces.
“I’ll give you some relief from your fatigue. Your bodies will probably feel better right away.”
After saying that, he made a long needle in his hand.
“… … !”
“That, that is… … .”
“I’m sorry, teacher! I’m sorry for showing you such a pitiful appearance!”
Chen Garcia jumped up and bowed at a 90-degree angle.
At that sight, the two escorts could quickly see what the students had misunderstood.
Ethan slowly raised his brow as he watched those students.
“Don’t worry. I’m not trying to kill you.”
“Hic.”
A strange situation was created with Chen’s hiccups.
Ethan smiled and gestured to Chen.
“Chen Garcia. You must be the most tired, right? I gave you a tough lesson before. There’s a saying that you give an extra steak to someone you hate. I’ll relieve your fatigue.”
Chen walked forward slowly, his expression fearful.
Ethan looked at the sight and smiled to himself.
“Relax.”
Then, in an instant, he placed five needles at the same time, focusing on the thighs where the fatigue was the most severe.
“uh?”
Chen opened his eyes wide for a moment.
“Fatigue completely washed away… … .”
Ethan gestured for her to continue talking.
“It disappeared.”
fantasy,
