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Episode 321. The Third Lesson (1)
“Wow, you told me not to worry about the rest. This is no joke… … .”
After dealing with the Marquis Dren, one of the three families of the Twelve Stars and her grandfather’s enemy, Jerrika went on to gather information on the Marquis Scriabin and Marquis Ekis.
Since Ethan had told her to move as she pleased without thinking about what would happen next, Yeerika was moving quite boldly.
But the story I heard during that process was extremely shocking.
“All the Twelve Houses, except for the Marquis Scriabin and Marquis Ekis, are on good terms with the Wickers House. In this case, these two houses are practically isolated.”
This created an environment that was even more convenient for revenge.
“The two families will unconditionally try to unite.”
They also know about Yeerika and that Ethan supports her.
The Wickus family is the new Twelve Star family that pushed out the Marquis of Dren.
“The Wickus family has established good relations with all the families except for those two. They have sufficient justification, and even if they attack, no one will mediate or block them.”
The power of the giant Wickus must be stopped with only the power of the family.
“Of course we will try to join forces.”
Yeerika will be able to deal with the two families more easily.
“Because it would be easy to cause discord.”
There was a definite element that could drive a wedge between the two families.
All you have to do is spread a secret rumor that one family has made a deal with the Wickers family behind their backs and is helping them deal with the other family.
If they do that, the two will end up fighting each other instead of joining forces, and Yeerika will be able to easily destroy both families.
“Of course I have the ability. But it doesn’t matter. I’m not trying to finish it in a short period of time.”
Yeerika regained her composure after dealing with Marquis Dren.
I also learned how to handle and resolve things behind Ethan’s back.
“The less damage I have to do, the better. I want to get revenge without hurting anyone, but I want to make sure none of my people get hurt.”
Yeerika intended to follow Ethan’s ways thoroughly.
* * *
“You practice all day long. You were in that spot yesterday, and you’re in the same spot today.”
“I was there the day before yesterday too.”
Training grounds within Ibeka Academy.
There was a student who stood in a corner, holding a sword and practicing so as not to disturb others.
Sigh!
Bang-!
It was Oz Razor who was training with the special golem given by Ethan.
While the training center was packed every day for the Introduction to Practical Studies class, it seemed like Oz never left the training center.
“But what is that?”
“Golem… …like that?”
“Can a golem move so naturally? And where did it come from?”
“When I asked to hear it… … .”
Even among students, there was talk of a special golem.
Special golems had already been sold to several high-ranking noble families, so some students had already trained using special golems during their vacations.
“Wow, there’s something like that?”
“A deal from the Wickes family.”
“If it’s the Wickers family… …then it’s Mr. Ethan’s family. So, did Mr. Ethan give it to you personally?”
“There’s a saying that goes, “The person you hate gets an extra piece of bread.” You were so challenging in the first class, but you were diligent in the second class, so I guess that’s why they gave you that.”
The students took a quick look at Oz while practicing on their own.
Oz’s serious attitude and determination gave them a very strong motivation.
At the same time, students without special golems thought at the same time.
-I need to ask my parents to buy me a special golem!
Oz was inadvertently promoting the sale of a special golem.
Meanwhile, in another training ground, Mason was listening to the story of Oz leaving.
Wedge-! Wedge-!
Mason’s movements were much more refined than before. Originally, his swordsmanship was at a level that few within the academy could match, but now it was safe to say that he was the best.
It was on a level that couldn’t even be compared to the previous Oz or Max.
“Not enough.”
But Mason was not complacent.
With Oz’s talent as seen before and Max’s training from Ethan, he thought he could easily keep up with him.
“Right now I’m one step ahead, but don’t think that’ll last forever. This is just a brief reversal.”
That’s why this moment was important. This moment ahead of Oz or Max.
“To keep this difference… … there has to be something more certain.”
This leading position had to be maintained.
No, even if you catch up, you have to create your own unique characteristics through those differences.
“I was humiliated countless times by my brothers during the vacation.”
His older brothers were quite unlucky and would try to put him down whenever they had the chance, but their skills were definitely there.
He wasn’t as mentally weak as I was.
Rather, they tend to get away with it in a cheeky manner, so there were a lot of people who followed them.
Mason thought it was all stupid.
But that wasn’t the case. They were all my brothers’ talents and methods. I had to give up the very idea that some methods were superior and some methods were inferior.
Because of this, Mason endured humiliation and learned under his brothers during the vacation.
It was quite a joyous event for the brothers when Mason came in with his head bowed.
I was worried because Mason, who I thought was clearly broken, came back to life, but when he volunteered to learn from me, I was happy and decided to let him do it.
I rolled over, thinking that it would be over by this point, but that was a mistake.
Mason, who had a strong will and a lot of venom, endured many of his brothers’ behaviors and learned everything he could.
“I hate seeing these guys, but they help me out at times like this.”
Hooooosh-.
Mason breathed calmly.
“My routine is in the same breath as Mr. Ethan.”
Oz applauds.
Mason made it a routine to dive in the same breath as Ethan.
“Ugh.”
The one who was most worried was Yuna.
“Just relax, like you always do. Then, only one thing comes to mind.”
For Yuna, it was usually the time when she was doing the work at the top.
If this routine Ethan spoke of was just to maintain his usual composure, then there was no need to worry about what to do.
“I think this could work too.”
To think of something in one’s head.
Yuna thought that if thinking about it made her feel better, then that was a dive.
“It’s the sound of money.”
Yuna took out a bag of gold coins from her bosom and shook it.
Jjang-.
“This sound.”
Yuna snickered.
It was a playful thought, but I thought it might work.
“You can’t just jingle it every time. Can’t you just think about it in your head? After all, the important thing is the dive.”
In this way, routines were being created in various places in Ibeca, each in their own way.
* * *
Third day of class.
Everyone had dark circles under their eyes, but their expressions weren’t too bad, as if they had finished their homework on time.
“Kukuk.”
“I definitely did my homework.”
“I guess everyone really worked hard? What about the grades for this class?”
“Grades don’t matter anymore. What matters is how much you can get out of Mr. Ethan’s class! And there’s an exchange program.”
After a really hard fight, I finally got the qualification to take the course.
That’s probably why not a single person took the class in vain.
Although everyone was worried about their grades, they all looked happy because they thought they would be able to learn a lot even if they gave up their grades.
Ethan came in shortly after.
“uh?”
“what?”
“You brought a lot of things… … .”
Just like last class, he was wearing light clothing and had a wooden sword on his waist.
But he was carrying a large pouch on his back.
Looking at it, it seemed like it wasn’t just a pocket, but an artifact.
“After the second class last week, I’ve seen quite a bit about what you’ve been up to during the week.”
Ethan glanced at the students and smiled.
“You’re doing well.”
Ethan’s praise is short and concise, without any embellishments.
But for students from noble families who had heard a lot of praise wrapped in all kinds of embellishments, it actually had meaning.
Because it seems like they really appreciate their efforts.
“Yes! I worked hard!”
A loud noise erupted, shaking the auditorium.
“I know it was difficult. There may be students who haven’t been able to create a perfect routine right away. But that’s okay. The homework I gave you is extremely difficult, so it’s not something you can complete overnight. There’s a chance you won’t be able to complete it this semester, or even while attending this academy.”
Ethan looked around at the students and said.
“So don’t be too afraid to challenge yourself and create. The unfinished state holds the potential to be completed.”
Charruruk-.
A number of weapons fell out of the pocket he had put down.
“From today’s class onwards, you will not necessarily need to use a sword. This is my class as a swordsmanship teacher, but it is a class that all students in the Knights’ College take, and all students in the Magic College take. Therefore, I will not limit the possibilities and weapons that you have.”
Ethan’s words came as a huge shock to the students.
“Can we use our main weapons?”
In fencing, you use a sword.
But the knighthood department doesn’t only have a swordsmanship department.
The sword is the most basic weapon.
Whether you choose a spear, a blunt weapon, or even choose boxing and use knuckles, you will first learn the sword as a basic weapon, so you will need to acquire what you have learned with the sword by transferring it to your main weapon.
Otherwise, you would have to take classes from a teacher who specializes in spearmanship.
Weapons other than swords had many limitations in terms of growth.
Ethan’s words implied that he would remove that restriction.
To him who uses a spear, a spear; to him who uses an axe, an axe; to him who uses a blunt weapon, a blunt weapon.
“The bow doesn’t matter.”
Several students trembled at those words. They were students from a family famous for archery.
Ibekah had only one teacher who specialized in archery.
However, the teacher had a hard time teaching many students at once, and to make matters worse, there were so many students who wanted to use the bow as a secondary weapon that it was extremely difficult to register for the class.
-… … But is that possible?
Someone muttered in a small voice.
I know Ethan has some magic skills too.
But what Ethan took out now were truly countless weapons.
Can you really handle all those weapons?
Ethan chuckled at the suspicions that were raising their heads one by one and picked up his bow and arrows.
Then he lightly pulled the trigger and shot an arrow.
Wheeeeeeeek-!
Swish-! Swish-! Swish-!
I fired three shots, and all three hit the same spot.
A new arrow was fired over the first arrow and split the previously fired arrow, and the next arrow also flew straight ahead and split the previously fired arrow.
“… … .”
“Do you have any further questions?”
“doesn’t exist!”
And so the third class began.
fantasy,
