episode_0044

In the past… or should I say, in my previous life, I was a person who would try anything.

Even if things don’t go well, let’s just try our best.

If it doesn’t work out even after trying, then it really isn’t possible.

Let’s give up then.

I think I’ve lived my life with this mindset.

But as we live, there are things that seem possible but don’t, and things that seem impossible but do.

Because of this, confusion often arose.

Can you really do just a little more?

Is it possible?

No, give up?

Come all the way here?

As a person who has difficulty giving up, I always found myself in this dilemma and had a hard time figuring out when to give up because I felt like the time I had invested was wasted.

This makes people very tired.

If the answer is set in stone, it would be nice if someone could teach it to me.

When you try your best but the final result is disastrous, it is natural for people to become frustrated.

I was like that too.

So when I woke up in this body after I died.

I wanted to live this life comfortably without putting in too much effort.

The guy I met happened to be a court tutor, which meant he had a job that brought him money and fame. He also had special powers that others didn’t know about, and his family seemed to be doing quite well.

I thought that if I just took care of a few things that came up, I would soon be able to live comfortably.

So I waited.

May your memories come back.

May your abilities blossom.

But the situation did not improve at all.

Above all, I always felt like I was being dragged around by someone, which made me feel dirty and unsatisfied with everything.

If this continues, won’t I be the only one who suffers?

This is a second life that I have finally been given.

So I decided to try just a little bit, just one more time.

At least, the body and head I have now seem to possess talents that are far superior to others.

“Me?”

“Are there more than you?”

“It’s there. Outside.”

“Dallot? He has a lot to do. If it’s learning swordsmanship, you can replace him, but you can’t do the work that’s left to Dallot.”

Angelica’s expression twisted subtly.

I can’t interpret that expression because it’s the first time I’ve seen it.

“I’ve never taught anyone before…”

“You don’t have to teach anything in particular. Just show me how you first learned the sword and how you practice.”

I don’t know what the average male body is like in this world, but I think Adrian’s body is pretty great.

His muscles are as strong as those of a strong athlete, and his strength can be called monstrous.

The fact that this is possible without consciously using mana is a self-evaluation that this body is closer to a warrior than a normal magician.

That doesn’t mean I’ll focus on swordsmanship, but now that I can use magic, I should delve deeper into that when I have time.

I saw.

That day in that forest, a number of giant monsters were chasing Delua, drooling.

If a world is one where such people appear so calmly, we absolutely cannot remain still.

Besides, I am hated by people.

The original owner of this body is the type of person who wouldn’t be surprised if he were to be attacked anytime, anywhere.

In addition, he is now under surveillance by Queen Emilia’s forces.

I am not a person who can live in peace just by trusting in a single piece of paper.

“First of all, the basics, right?”

“What?”

“Tell me about your daily routine. Since basic physical strength is important, first you stretch, then do some light jogging to warm up, and then do some strength training? Surely it’s not the classic way of swinging a sword in the same position thousands of times all day?”

“What are you talking about…?”

I’m full of motivation.

Anyone would do that.

If my body can show this level of quality even when it is still, I will take off my clothes and start working out my muscles whenever I get the chance.

‘Ah… Is that why your libido has been going crazy lately?’

anyway!

I’ve been living a noble life, keeping up the dignity of a nobleman, but today, for some reason, I feel like working myself to the limit and sweating a lot.

“Hey, you want me to teach you swordsmanship? Oh, why are you suddenly taking off your clothes!?”

“Oh, don’t get me wrong. I’m just trying to change into something comfortable to exercise in.”

“……”

“Are you okay? Dressed like that?”

Angelica once again made a complex and subtle expression that was difficult to interpret.

“Okay. From today on, you are my swordsmanship master. Angelica.”

“What are you saying…”

* * *

Four people under the command of Instructor Adrian Floyd.

Ainel, Ember, Sienna, and Hannah are just coming out of the dorm’s communal bathroom after washing up.

Their room was at the very top of the women’s dormitory.

Since I joined the class the latest, unlike the other cadets, being assigned to a bad room was inevitable.

First of all, not all four of them are nobles.

“Instructor Adrian. Isn’t that really too much? You just stepped on my hand?”

After running 100 laps around the giant training ground, no one spoke, perhaps because they were all tired. But the moment they arrived at the room, the pink-haired Ainel opened fire first.

“Ah, he really is the worst human being. That’s.”

Amber immediately struck back.

Even she, who usually had a manly personality, couldn’t bear it today without getting into trouble with him.

“How dare you… How dare you disparage our Ilios Adventurers… Tsk.”

“That’s right. I told you that we saw Baron Schnell’s scar too?”

“What is our Schnell again?”

“Eh? That’s not important right now! Look at this. There’s a wound on the back of his hand… He’s really a psychopath. ”

Hannah took a low-grade potion out of her belongings and handed it to Ainel.

“At least put that on. So that it doesn’t get hurt.”

“, thank you.”

“What. Until yesterday, I was wondering what would happen, but in the end, all four of you here were assigned to the same class. Please take care of me in the future.”

“Oh, now that you mention it, that’s right! Could this be… fate!?”

“The worst thing is that that damn instructor is included in that fate.”

“Ah… haha…”

The four of them continued to curse Adrian until he fell asleep.

And then, little by little, a friendship began to sprout.

But no one knew how long this friendship would last.

Because Adrian’s training going forward will be hell.

* * *

Strength, endurance, agility, flexibility.

A body that lacks nothing.

Even when we were sharing a bed, I couldn’t help but be surprised.

“It’s too bad that the outdoor lighting hasn’t been installed yet. Let’s just warm up here.”

He was running around the mansion like crazy and he was coming this way.

His scent flutters in the breeze and tickles my nose.

“What are you just standing there blankly?”

“Oh, no.”

The Adrian I knew wasn’t like this.

I’m not talking about an eccentric personality.

Compared to back then, he had grown much larger, his entire body was filled with solid muscles, and his eyes no longer had the characteristic madness.

‘Wow… that was a man.’

Of course, the changed appearance is not as noticeable as the distinct personality change.

“Let’s start the real swordsmanship training tomorrow. How was it? With this body, do you think I can become a knight?”

I don’t know what suddenly came over me, but Adrian Floyd asked me to teach him how to use a sword.

‘I… am a body that can’t even use mana properly…’

“Why is there no answer?”

“You’re… an enchanter.”

“I know. I’m an enchanter and my family is Floyd. Why, swordsmanship is the family’s secret, so you don’t want to teach me?”

“That’s not it.”

“Then?”

“Just…”

“Ah, are you upset because it seems like I’m the only one getting stronger? Don’t worry. The promise I made still stands. If I see your mana circuit, I’ll fix it right away, so don’t worry.”

“That’s not it…”

I don’t know my own mind either.

Since I have accepted him as my collaborator, it is not bad for me if he becomes stronger.

Of course, I have no intention of dragging him into our family’s competition for the position of head of the household.

“Magic… Show me. You said I can use it.”

“Oh, by the way, there was magic too. Well, if you want to see it, you can.”

Adrian stood in the middle of a dark, unlit garden.

And in an instant, the magic came into play.

‘That’s ridiculous…’

It was amazing.

Flames appeared faster than anything I’ve ever seen before.

But the flames disappeared in an instant, and a huge chunk of ice had formed in the same location.

“Oh my, I almost died from the heat. I already felt uncomfortable because of the sweat.”

He seems to be trying to cool off with ice he made himself.

‘Freely manipulate two elements…’

I can’t count how many times I’ve been surprised when I see him today.

In addition to his incredible physical abilities, he can manipulate the elements so freely that even expert elemental wizards would be put to shame.

Besides, he’s Floyd.

They can also use special magic called enchantment, which only they can do.

‘……’

A place in my chest feels strangely tingly.

Could this be because of my jealousy towards him?

Or maybe it’s because of my disappointment in myself for not being able to do anything.

“Angelica. Your family specializes in the element of wind, right? Swordsmanship is also related to it.”

He nodded.

For some reason I don’t want to open my mouth.

“So, if I can control the element of wind, does that mean I can use your family’s swordsmanship? Where…”

A very serious face.

On the palm where the ice had disappeared, a storm-like whirlpool was now being born.

“That’s…”

What the heck?

Who are you?

How far do you plan to go to crush my pride?

I remember growing up once hearing that I was a genius.

There was a time when you were expected to be the next head of the household due to your brother’s lack of talent.

But how is he now?

Don’t you have such great talent that it makes me feel ashamed of my past self who was full of pride?

‘Can someone like me really aim for the throne?’

It’s a day where my head feels very complicated.