episode_0064

Instructor Tsunami, who has reached the end of the 5-star level.

Instructor Croshell was taken away after losing an honor duel.

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This news heated up the entire training center and brought about several changes.

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“Nice to meet you. Tsunami instructor!”

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“Uh… hmm. Nice to meet you.”

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First of all, cadets appeared around the tsunami instructor, who usually walked alone, and greeted him first.

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“That… Instructor Tsunami. I’m sorry for being mean to you last time. I know you must be very upset, but I want to help you… Yes, I was serious.”

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“Instructor Valencia… Although my anger has not subsided yet, I also hope that our relationship will become better starting today.”

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Instructor Valencia, whose cheeks were red with shame, personally apologized.

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“Instructor. Would it be okay to receive training from the instructor during the next assignment?”

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“Aleph Cadet. Welcome.”

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When cadet Aleph was assigned an instructor, he declared that he would go to the instructor due to the tsunami.

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“… Nice to meet you. Wouldn’t you like to compete with your sword sometime?”

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“Woah, it’s an honor!!”

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Richard Jang, the best swordsmanship instructor at the training center, even asked Halo for swordsmanship sparring first.

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In other words, Tsunami’s position has increased significantly.

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and… .

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“Please take care of me today as well.”

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That guy kneels before me every morning.

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Because I know that all the treatment I am receiving now is all thanks to me.

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It was a lesson I gave for Ronica, but it was a valuable opportunity for her.

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Deep down, you probably regard me as your teacher.

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I said, gesturing with my hand.

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“Are you going to greet me like that every day? As I said, it’s uninspiring and pretentious to me.”

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“Still, I want this.”

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Wow.

You resemble your disciple in your stubbornness.

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Maybe that’s why I liked him.

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“Then raise your sword. Today I will explain to you the intermediate techniques of the Wind Cloud Sword. Try to understand it as best as you can, even with your head.”

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“Okay!!”

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Today as well, I pointed at him.

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The guy who received my teachings teaches the Windwalker Sword to Ronica again.

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But it can’t be like this forever.

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I guess I’ll have to take part in my student’s education soon.

Because I’m sad to see myself disappearing every morning.

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Even if he doesn’t express it, I know that he is singing in his heart that he wants to be with me thanks to his solidarity skills.

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Now it’s time to finish the tsunami project.

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“Enough for today. And don’t come out here again.”

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“Yes?… .”

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“I am a busy person. But don’t worry. If you understand the tricks my student taught me, I will call you again and teach you swordsmanship.”

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“Yes. I will do my best.”

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Once Halo teaches the techniques of the Windwalker Blade to Ronica, I will teach her again.

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He will do his best to teach those lessons.

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This should be enough for now.

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“Okay then.”

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“Take a look!!”

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I turned around and showed the back of my right hand to the guy who was bowing his head.

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The labyrinth case is over.

Astradic was also defeated.

Crochel was made a criminal.

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It will be pretty quiet for a while.

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okay.

It’s time to be with my disciple again.

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*

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“Kyahaha!~ Joa! So small~~~”

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Morning of the 10th day.

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When I said we would go to the training together, Ronika lifted me up and rubbed my cheek against her mane.

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Although I must have been feeling sad lately because my students went to different places for their training, my original tension was restored when I was told to go with them.

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My tail also wagged at the sight.

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There was no reason to dislike it because I liked it.

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“Squaw!~ Let’s all go~~”

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“Yes.”

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“Kang!”

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Ronica lifted me up on her shoulder, held Fiona’s hand, and started the morning brightly.

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“One, two, three, four!”

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After refreshingly finishing their morning physical training, Group A of the 32nd class entered the Liberal Arts and Knowledge Center building built on the right.

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Today’s morning lesson is royal etiquette.

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Unlike mercenaries, warriors are high-quality personnel. Therefore, it is not uncommon to be called to the royal palace when carrying out national requests.

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Therefore, royal etiquette is a warrior’s virtue and an essential subject to be learned as part of culture.

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But there was one problem.

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“Keohum. Nice to meet you all. This is Gregory, the instructor in charge of the 32nd royal palace etiquette class. Due to some circumstances, I am finally able to teach you.”

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“Oh. That instructor… .”

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“Ugh… … .”

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Instructor Gregory.

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It was a class taught by the same cruel instructor who had dismissed Fiona during the second exam for being rude.

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Ronica’s embarrassed appearance.

Fiona’s face crumpled.

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Of course it couldn’t be good.

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Because the bad relationship that day was quite intense.

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For reference, Instructor Gregory was receiving treatment for a head injury caused by the mana bullet I threw, so an assistant instructor was teaching on his behalf.

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It’s amazing that I received detailed diagnosis and treatment with just that.

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Thanks to this, this is instructor Gregory’s first training.

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He went up to the podium and began teaching.

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“You will know basic royal etiquette, so I will skip it, and I will teach you how to converse with the High One through kingdom history and fashion.”

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I definitely don’t like the content of the training.

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I can’t believe I’m going to skip all the basic greetings and etiquette and just teach in-depth topics.

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In other words, they are ignoring the common people.

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This is because commoners do not know basic etiquette.

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Perhaps this is to discriminate and evaluate them by offering classes that only nobles can follow.

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With this guy’s personality, that’s more than enough.

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It’s one of the 30% corrupt instructors that Tiana heard about.

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Look.

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At the same time as training, we are examining each cadet one by one. To my eyes, it seemed as if those who appeared to be nobles and commoners were being divided in advance.

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Soon, his eyes turned to Ronica and Fiona.

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“… Hmm?”

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An expression as if he had seen something he couldn’t see.

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But the same goes for Ronaka and Fiona.

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The two guys also made eye contact with Instructor Gregory with uncomfortable expressions.

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Soon, Instructor Gregory chuckled.

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It feels like it went well.

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He suddenly cleared his throat and changed the topic of education.

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“Keuhum. Come to think of it, I didn’t understand what level the 32nd cadets were. So, anyone who does not know how to greet the royal palace should come forward for a moment.”

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Is this really meant to teach basic etiquette?

Or is it just that commoners should come forward on their own?

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It’s probably the latter aimed at Ronica… .

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“Heng. I learned how to organize things from Grandpa Hysterion.”

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There was no damage at all.

Because Hysterion taught me this and that.

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“… I’ll be back.”

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“Oh. Fiona. Should I be careful just in case?”

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“Yes.”

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So, 6 out of 40 people came forward.

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Naturally, Gregory’s gaze towards them was not kind. It’s like, ‘I can’t believe I have to point out these guys, ugh.’ It feels the same.

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He looked at the children in front of him and opened his mouth.

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“Tsk tsk. A lot has come in.”

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Talking to myself as if to be heard.

This is clearly sarcastic.

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Accordingly, the noble cadets watching from behind began to chatter amongst themselves.

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“Giggle. I guess they are commoners.”

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“He was acting a little unsightly for some reason.”

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“It must have cost a lot of money to enter the training center, but they are like unfilial children who have neglected their parents.”

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“Did you think my little guys would succeed if they came here?”

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More than half of the comments seem to be sarcastic.

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Thanks to this, the commoner cadets in front of them couldn’t even raise their heads and just stood there awkwardly.

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This person blushes as if he is embarrassed.

This person secretly clenches his fist as if he is angry.

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The corners of Fiona’s normally expressionless eyes were slightly distorted, expressing displeasure.

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Perhaps Gregory was aiming for this kind of atmosphere.

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Drawing a line between commoners and nobles.

So-called public hunting for commoners.

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“Because your level is low, we cannot teach together, so we will have you receive training separately from an assistant instructor.”

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They said they would take separate training.

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It is a clear act of discrimination.

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“Off!… That hair loss guy is doing it again!”

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Ronica, who was looking at Fiona with concern, whispered softly and her anger burned.

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At this time, Gregory looked at the commoner cadets and looked away for a moment when he sensed something strange.

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The place where both eyes were directed was where Ronica was sitting.

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Tingling.

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At that, Ronica shot a knife-like look in her eyes.

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“Hmm?… .”

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It must be strange.

Because I’m still sitting still.

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This is the guy who would have targeted Ronica in the first place. It probably won’t go on like this.

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“Keohum.”

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I knew it.

The guy suddenly approached the seat where Ronica was sitting.

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“Cadet Ronica. Aren’t you a commoner? I said I was an uneducated child who grew up in the countryside.”

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These are the words I shouted during the second exam.

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I must have kept it all in, so I turned it around and woke it up, asking why it was still sitting.

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It seems like he really didn’t like it.

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But was Ronika just an ordinary child?

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He’s like, what? He said with a sharp look in his eyes.

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“I know palace etiquette.”

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“What?… Huh, indeed.”

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Gregory looked down at Ronika in confusion. Then his eyes met mine above his shoulder.

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Two distorted eyes.

It’s a clear sign that he doesn’t like it.

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“… Why did you bring animals here?”

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“I understand that if it is a small pet and does not interfere with it, it can participate in the training.”

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“Ha. That’s for me to judge. Next time, don’t include it in my education.”

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Ohh.

How dare you risk yourself and fall?

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Jerrit!

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Ronica’s eyes turned gloomy.

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Then Gregory laughed and suggested one condition.

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“But if you answer the questions I ask correctly, I will allow it.”

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“… Yes.”

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“If you make a mistake, don’t just pretend you know. Go down with them and get trained by an assistant instructor. Because that is your position. Haha!”

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“… … … .”

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Ronica’s expression becomes increasingly cold.

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The will to never focus on both eyes took root.

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Perhaps Gregory was trying to increase Ronika’s competitive spirit and then discourage her with a difficult problem.

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It seems obvious.

Because the intentions of those who are arrogant are usually similar.

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Of course, clever Ronika would know. But from his perspective, he would have no choice but to accept it.

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Because you’ll do it with me.

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I wonder what it would be like… .

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“For your information, royal palace etiquette is not limited to simple greetings. Listen carefully and guess.”

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“Please raise your concerns quickly.”

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“Tsk… It’s not polite. Do you know the length of your stride and the angle of your head that you must keep when walking through the royal palace?”

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“… … … ?”

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Ronica’s eyes widened.

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I had only heard about noble manners and a few precautions from Hysterion, but I had never heard of such trivial steps and etiquette.

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It has to be that way.

There are many people, even nobles, who do not know this.

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Unless there is an event like this, there is no noble who protects something like that.

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This is something that Ronica probably doesn’t know.

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But I know.

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In my past life, when I was transitioning from a mercenary to a warrior, I picked up a pen and studied like crazy to deal with all kinds of discrimination and disparaging people.

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Thanks to this, I know all the royal etiquette that I have no use for.

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Therefore, a small whisper came from Ronica’s shoulder.

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“Kyuu. Qrrring.”

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Ronica’s eyes widened once again. I would have never imagined that I would know something like this.

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“Hehe. You don’t know. I understand. How can an uneducated child like you do something like this?

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“Three spans. It is approximately the length from knee to toe and is intended to show a confident appearance. At this time, the neck and chin are oriented at 90 degrees, with the eyes slightly looking down.”

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“Well, what… How do you do that?… … .”

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I’m so glad I have solidarity skills.

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The strengthened solidarity skill allows you to convey a lot of information in one word, unlike a year ago.

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In other words, Gregory’s question can be answered directly.

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This isn’t even a problem.

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“Ha… okay. I don’t know where I picked it up, but I know something about it. Then tell me this too. Do you know what the gruti tea officially promoted by the royal palace means?”

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Grouty Chara… .

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Isn’t this the tea that the palace servants brew and drink every morning and evening?

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I don’t know what it tasted like, but it was a deep taste anyway.

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and… It is a symbol of steadfastness.

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“Kyung Kyung. Kuung~”

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Again, a small whisper.

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Ronica smiled and answered immediately.

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“It is a medicinal herb grown in land that has been damaged by towers and invasions. At the time, His Majesty King Ridze Leonis raised the country’s status by promoting it as a symbol of steadfastness, saying it was a trophy obtained after preventing an invasion.”

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“… How on earth?… … .”

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It will be embarrassing.

This is a problem that was intentionally made difficult.

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If you ask anyone here right now, 90% of them will say they don’t know.

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How would aspiring warriors know about ancient history?

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But I know.

In order for me, who was despised, to become a warrior, I had to accept even such small criticisms.

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Like Ronica now.

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“Hmm… .”

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Gregory’s eyes roll quickly.

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It seems like he wants to put Ronica down somehow by giving her a more difficult problem.

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But Ronica is not someone who can be treated easily.

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This time it is a first attack.

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“Instructor. How many more questions are you going to ask? No, why are you assuming that commoners couldn’t learn it? I feel like that ideology itself is something I haven’t learned.”

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“What?… .”

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“Other instructors are considerate of low-level cadets and teach them based on their standards. But it seems that Instructor Gregory uses himself as a standard. Is that the instructor’s correct posture?”

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“This guy, there’s nothing he can’t say clearly to an adult!! How dare you, a lowly and uneducated person, try to compete with me, let alone listen!!!”

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“Are you angry at the child? I think it’s childish for an adult.”

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“This guy… .”

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The guy was speechless.

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You yourself must have felt that your dignity was being destroyed.

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Your stomach will be quite bloated.

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Pretty fun, huh?

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“Kikikick! Kkwikkiit!!!!”

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“, profit!!!!”

“Kyaaa!! Kukihihihi!!!

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“Is this guy laughing at me?!!!!!”

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What is happening?

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The guy who had been holding back well raised one hand.

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How dare you try to use violence against my student?

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this this.

It won’t work.

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Pick!

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I snapped my fingers.

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This is a mana bullet with slightly higher intensity than last time.

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Paaang!!!!

“Hehehe!!?”

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dump.

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Instructor Gregory collapsed.

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Here, manatan is colorless and odorless.

To others, it may look like you couldn’t control your anger and fell backwards.

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“The instructor collapsed!?”

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“That… I heard it was strange from the time you got angry. I guess your blood pressure has risen.”

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“Hurry and call the congressman!!”

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Ronika and I made eye contact for a moment.

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Hehe~

Kikit!

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I just laughed.

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It was the most satisfying education at the training center.

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*

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“Huh… Running away after only a day.”

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Magnus muttered helplessly.

This is because Croshell escaped at dawn.

It’s so strange.

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The prison at the training center is made of a material that cannot be easily cut with a sword, so why is there a passage beyond the iron bars that I have never seen before?

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A secret passageway built from scratch?

Was the method of operation hidden and unknown?

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“Instructor Croshell… My sins are increasing more and more.”

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He is talented, clever, and has been in the training camp longer than he has.

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Moreover, this place was a fortress a long time ago.

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It wasn’t difficult to understand that he knew a secret passage or two.

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So I just sighed.

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“Ha… Let alone looking for it, if you report it to the center, you will hear something at this age. This is why I didn’t want to come forward.”

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Whatever it is, the training center director is also human.

No matter what you do, it can’t be good to be in a position where you get scolded and pushed aside.

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Moreover, rather than providing manpower to catch Crochel, the central nobles are sure to bite him in order to shackle him.

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Of course, I can’t help but be skeptical.

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but… … .

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“… still. Tsunami old lady. It was really surprising. I didn’t know that I would develop my own strength and overcome it.”

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I saw a faint ray of hope.

I think the right answer would be to hit it first.

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Even if it means throwing away one’s stable retirement… .

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Afterwards, the training center director began to seriously think about his route for a while.

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Should I hold on to that feeble string of hope?

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And then… I shook my head.

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“It will break the moment you grab it. For now.”

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Is there any need to think more about it?