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Episode 56. First Class
Time passed quickly after Ethan’s shocking announcement, and a new semester arrived.
New semester. The biggest concern for both freshmen and returning students was choosing classes.
Ibekah’s classes are basically unstructured. You can sign up for any class you want and take it.
Some classes had grade restrictions, but most classes had no grade restrictions.
It was an educational policy that reflected the wishes of the first principal, who wanted children to learn freely and grow freely.
Instead, there were required subjects for each department.
There were three required subjects in the swordsmanship department, but these subjects were usually taught by veterans.
The subjects taught by new teachers were usually liberal arts subjects that were not required.
However, some liberal arts subjects were as popular as the required subjects, one of which was [Understanding the Sword].
“Is Mr. Cloudy the one who is understanding this sword?”
“I think I only learned half of the course last year because the teacher changed in the middle of the year. I think I should retake the course.”
“I’m looking forward to it. Last year, the second-year seniors who heard about the swordsmanship told me to definitely listen to it.”
Currently, Cloudy Hyde is in charge of several classes, including the required subjects, but this understanding of the sword was a subject that was given to new teachers last year.
However, all the new teachers ran away, and Cloudy took over from the middle.
Because of this, many students naturally assumed that Cloudy would take over the role of swordsman again this year.
Since a newbie ran away last year, I thought a newbie wouldn’t teach again.
So everyone gathered in the classroom with anticipation and waited for the teacher to arrive.
bang-!
There isn’t much time left until class.
“I have some exciting news.”
“Exciting news? What is it? Is it Mr. Cloudy who’s in charge?”
“No, I heard that this swordsmanship understanding class will be taught by a new teacher?”
The students had the same thought when they heard the word “newbie.” Understanding the sword is a class with a fairly high level of difficulty.
The fact that such a class was assigned to a new teacher meant that the new teacher’s abilities were outstanding.
Then isn’t there only one person?
“Are you Mr. Shiron?”
“I am receiving lessons from the grandson of the Black Sword. I guess I should say it is truly an honor.”
Among the students, those with outstanding abilities did not welcome the theory.
They acknowledged his talent, but they didn’t think he was different enough to teach them.
“Until recently, you were a student at Ibeka Academy.”
“They won’t be that different from us, so how can we teach them properly?”
“We’ll just tell you what we know.”
Normally, teachers from Ibeca would be welcome in Ibeca.
But it was the same with other departments, and the swordsmanship department did not welcome teachers based solely on their backgrounds.
Since it was a group of very talented people, I didn’t feel much of a difference unless they were as skilled as Cloudy and the department head.
And Siron was someone who had felt this atmosphere of swordsmanship until recently.
“I’m looking forward to it. I wonder how you’ll teach me.”
As soon as class time started, someone came in through the front door.
“uh?”
He was someone no one expected.
Moreover, the appearance was completely different.
At the celebration party, it felt somewhat relaxed, but the way it felt now was very sharp.
“Nice to meet you.”
It was Ethan Wickers, a new teacher hired as a head teacher.
* * *
As soon as the semester started, a notification window popped up for Ethan.
-You have achieved the achievement!
-[I’m a teacher and you are… ….] You will receive likes based on your achievements.
-You got ‘1’ like!
-You have become a teacher at Ibeka Academy. Your reputation increases slightly!
The achievement came at the same time that he officially became a teacher at the Academy.
‘Okay, fame has also risen.’
The Ibeka Academy is a field of achievement.
‘This is why I chose this place.’
Ethan thought about what had happened a few days ago as he collected the likes.
It’s good that they gave me the top grade. But I never thought they would entrust me with this liberal arts subject.
‘I thought I would leave it to Shiron, of course.’
After the celebration party, Ethan went about diligently looking for a house in the Marquisate of Rond.
I needed a house to live in with my two escorts.
The house in the Marquisate was much more expensive than other estates, but it was not a big problem for Ethan at the moment.
This was because the money earned from lightweight magic in the Wickers County was enormous.
If you think yesterday’s sales were the best, today’s sales will be renewed again.
This process happened every single day, so it was like money was pouring in like a tidal wave.
Of course, knowing that this would diminish over time, Ethan planned to contact David’s superior again when he had time.
So I got a house and started preparing for the new semester. I didn’t really have anything to prepare until the new semester started, so I spent my days training.
I got a call from the principal.
-I’m going to leave the subject of understanding the sword to you.
Understanding the Sword was a popular liberal arts subject.
In fact, it wasn’t just a required subject, but so many students applied for it that it could be called a required subject.
– Isn’t Mr. Shiron better? Heh heh! Shouldn’t the head of the class be in charge of this? Are you saying that I gave you the head of the class to exploit you? What are you talking about! I gave you according to your ability. Besides, if I support Mr. Shiron, I’ll only hear stories about him sticking with the inspector.
The principal smiled and assigned Ethan to the subject of understanding the sword.
Of course, that laughter wasn’t a purely joyful one.
-Please.
‘As expected, he’s a crazy principal.’
Ethan knew the principal’s true identity.
The nickname is Ghost Sword.
It was thanks to the sword made of mana rather than a physical sword that I was able to cut down countless enemies.
He has lived the life of an underdog, just like Ethan now.
He was not a nobleman and did not receive any proper swordsmanship training until he became an adult.
But he currently stands at the top of the Academy.
‘You must have been reminded of the old days. Of course, you didn’t bring me here just because of old days. Perhaps you also don’t want to push the grandson of the blacksmith.’
The Ghost Sword was once a powerful sword comparable to the Sword Saint.
As I got older, my tastes changed to more conservative ones, but my innate nature did not change.
Pushing the grandson of the swordsman? Then, in the end, it means that you accepted the swordsman’s request, and accepting that request means admitting that the Ghost Sword is inferior to the swordsman.
‘If we put it in complicated terms, it’s like this.’
Of course, we can’t be sure, but it’s quite possible.
Thanks to multiple playthroughs, I know a lot about the Ghost Sword.
And even if that’s not the case, that’s okay.
‘If you push me like this.’
Shouldn’t we just ride that wave and move forward? Besides, there was something we did at the celebration party.
‘Because I said I would become a master.’
Becoming a Master was not an easy task, but it would be more helpful to raise one’s reputation if one could say it out loud and achieve it.
First of all, let’s start with this assigned class.
Perhaps the principal didn’t have high expectations of himself.
If I can pull off half of the double, I’ll consider that a success, and if I can finish the class by the end of the semester, I’ll consider that a great success.
Ethan may have been given the position of head teacher because of his outstanding skills, but teaching these tough students of Ibekah is a separate matter.
‘That’s not enough.’
I was planning to grab everyone who came to class expecting a lecture and lead them to the end.
‘I’ll take the required major subjects as soon as possible. Next semester should be enough.’
The students’ expressions hardened when they saw Ethan opening the door and coming in.
“Everyone looks surprised. They probably expected Professor Shiron, not me.”
Some students looked openly disappointed.
Ethan saw a group of them dressed in luxurious attire and even had artifacts hanging from their bodies.
‘They are upper class students.’
In other words, it was a place where the aces of swordsmanship gathered.
Those eyes looking down at anyone were not at all those looking at a teacher.
At the sight of those eyes, all the new teachers from last year ran away and quit the swordsmanship department.
‘It’s as if they have a firm grip on power.’
In reality, that’s how things are going. The background behind those guys is what makes it possible.
Ethan looked at them closely.
‘They are all families that everyone knows.’
Each person’s family crest was embroidered on the collar. It was an obvious appeal, as if it were proof of their status.
‘It’s a kind of badge of rank. If you show something like that, regular teachers won’t be able to treat you carelessly.’
But Ethan didn’t care.
If I was going to give in to that, I wouldn’t have come here.
“Since this is the first class, I’ll tell you how the class will be conducted. The subject name is probably Understanding the Sword. What do you want to get out of this class?”
Everyone was silent at Ethan’s question.
Then one student raised his hand.
“I want to understand the way of the sword and further develop my swordsmanship.”
“They’re all the same. Each of us is learning a different swordsmanship, but the way we wield the sword is different, and the essence of the path itself is the same.”
“teacher.”
At that time, upper class students also raised their hands.
Even among upper-class students, there were separate classes. The one who raised his hand now was the action leader.
“Chen Garcia.”
“Oh, well, I’m sorry. But you said you wanted to become a master, right? Is that true?”
At those words, those next to him started giggling.
“Teacher Cloudy said that you need to work a little harder to become a master. Isn’t it too much to say that you can become a master in one year? I know you have the drive, though.”
A challenge to the teacher’s authority.
A tone of speech that is disrespectful and insulting.
Although he was insulted, Ethan looked at him indifferently without being shaken at all.
Chen Garcia paused for a moment at the sight of those emotionless eyes, but soon came to his senses at the nobleman’s hand poking him from the side.
“Only class-related questions are allowed, Chen Garcia.”
Chen glanced at the student next to him. The center of this group of upper-class students was Mason.
As Mason nodded, Chen spoke again with confidence.
“We originally came to class thinking that Mr. Shiron would be in charge. We’ll just leave. Is that okay? It’s just a waste of time. If you don’t like that, then just… … .”
“Chen Garcia, come forward.”
Chen bowed his head slightly at those words.
Shhh-.
It turned out just as I wanted.
Even with that expression, he must be really angry.
“Since it’s the first class, I was going to explain how the class will proceed, but I think it would be best to show you.”
The expressions of the students other than the upper class students were not good as Chen walked forward.
They had already seen with their own eyes what they had done to the new teachers last year.
Only the freshmen had no idea what was going on.
The smart kids knew that this was a training session for new teachers, but they probably didn’t expect them to confront the teacher so directly.
The air was heavy. Chen, who had stepped forward, looked at Ethan while standing on one leg.
“It came out.”
So it seemed like he was asking what to do.
Ethan opened his mouth with a calm expression.
“I will teach you the way of the sword, Chen Garcia. Use Garcia swordsmanship instead of Rubinade swordsmanship to attack. You too, watch carefully. From now on, for the next semester, I will teach you the understanding of the way of the sword.”
“Teacher, these days, students are not good at controlling their strength. Since you are the teacher, I think you can take it all.”
Chen said with a grin.
Ethan nodded.
-The Eye of Horus activates.
The Eye of Horus was a passive skill that was always active, but it could also be activated at any time. If you focused and focused on the eye, you could see all of your opponent’s movements.
At the same time, Chen finished speaking and unleashed his swordsmanship with all his might.
Ethan looked at the sight and laughed inwardly.
‘These days, the kids are all grown up because of me, you punk.’
fantasy,
