Ch.658Chapter 25. Let it Unfold (8)

Even S-class ability users, even if they’re top representatives from each country.

“Your abilities lack swing.”

“Wouldn’t it be better to use your hips more?”

“What if someone who only attacks from a distance suddenly comes in for close combat? You just got beaten like this, and you’ll get beaten the same way next time?”

It’s unbearable when others give unsolicited advice about your abilities.

Even if it comes from someone with superior skill in using abilities, that ability is their own, not yours.

“How about releasing your magical power more quickly?”

“You need to draw out your mana more calmly.”

“Imagine the magical power released from your fingertips overturning your body. Keep going like this, and you’ll end up doing a nude strip show in front of the whole world.”

But if it’s not unsolicited advice but appropriate guidance and education, even S-class users will listen attentively.

“Looking good.”

“……”

I watched the instructors attached to each S-class collaborator offering various ability guides, while sipping my iced Americano through a straw inserted between my mask.

“What’s wrong?”

“No, just… *sigh*.”

Nadeshiko looked like she had something to say but scratched her head and pretended it was nothing.

I know what it is.

“Are you wondering why no instructor is assigned to you?”

“…Why is the original coming to me directly but not saying anything?”

“That’s because there’s nothing to fix about the ability user named Nadeshiko.”

While others are enthusiastically(?) being taught something, she’s sulking because she’s not receiving any education.

But I really don’t have anything specific to teach Nadeshiko.

“Physical enhancement types aren’t something I can teach. Especially someone who has already perfectly completed today’s training course.”

“…This?”

Nadeshiko pointed at her elaborate kimono.

The kimono, which seemed dyed in a gradient from white to deep purple, was adorned with golden morning glories like embroidery, and its design and form could easily be mistaken for one made by a Japanese master.

It’s a mana skin-kimono that Nadeshiko made herself.

Moreover, the awakening seal attached to her lower abdomen was also shining, making it a magical construct that would be easy for me to criticize if I offered any advice.

She had created the outfit so perfectly that I had nothing to say.

“It’s difficult to say more to someone who’s already complete.”

“So because I learned everything through self-study, that’s it? Doesn’t this academy have any advanced courses? Like one-on-one combat with the Goblin?”

“There’s nothing like that. You’d just lose again anyway.”

“You can learn from defeat too, you know?”

Nadeshiko raised her fist, wanting a match with me.

“I acknowledge that. Like saying you fought well even though you lost, if you have the mindset to learn something even in defeat, the possibility for growth is always open.”

Of course, we could fight if she wanted.

“But right now, I’m educating others. If you and I fought at full power, everyone would be watching and wouldn’t complete their training properly.”

“Tch.”

But if we did that, those currently being educated would get distracted, and the training for everyone wouldn’t be accomplished.

“This isn’t private tutoring. It’s group training for everyone. If you want education just for Nadeshiko, deposit 30 billion won with the Korean government and Hero Association and request a night with the Patriotic Master.”

“…I think it might cost more than 30 billion now?”

Nadeshiko slightly gestured with her chin toward the other collaborators.

“Look at that. See their eyes? They look like high school girls in love.”

In the direction Nadeshiko pointed:

“Is, is this right?”

“Lower your stance more. Press down your shoulders and raise the bow upward.”

There was a Goblin instructor directly touching and correcting Atalante’s posture from behind, making her take a stance like an RPG game archer character firing consecutive arrows.

“Draw out your magical power. Think of pulling out magic along with my hand. Yes. You’re doing well.”

“Wow… so this way I can immediately put on a mana skin…”

“As long as the protective barrier doesn’t break before the ‘transformation’ with mana skin, you can transform without exposure. Still, it’s best to minimize transformation time. Next time we meet, try to complete your transformation within 3 seconds. Only spectators enjoy transformations that take more than 10 seconds.”

“Yes…!”

Or a Goblin instructor helping someone transform into a silver-armored white-caped female knight within a rainbow-colored swirl.

“Oh, come on! So can you please tell me how to do that thing from earlier? Look, I made my mana skin like this!”

“Not enough. You’re just wearing a single mana skin like latex and thinking that’s sufficient? Have you considered moments of excitement? What happens when something suddenly bursts out from inside your body?”

“What bursts out… Aah?!”

“You have to account for it. See? When you become conscious of it, your mana skin immediately loosens. Either create space in this area from the beginning, or make it bigger.”

“P-pervert…!”

“Think about men’s cases. Consider how much more convenient this is for women.”

“…I hadn’t thought about that.”

Or a Goblin instructor explaining how to prepare for all contingencies when mana skin might come undone due to unforeseen variables.

“…I think everyone would gladly pay 30 billion if tonight’s session continued all night, especially one-on-one?”

Nadeshiko pointed at those Goblin instructors and shook her head with a sour expression.

“You wouldn’t end with just ability PT after receiving 30 billion, would you?”

“Of course not. At minimum, I’d have to teach some ability techniques.”

“Then teach me.”

Nadeshiko stretched her hand forward, released magical power, and created something.

“I’m the only one here who actually caught your mask.”

“Hmm.”

“That’s good enough, right? We have nothing else to do anyway. If it’s just teaching rather than sparring, it should be fine?”

“I’ll acknowledge that.”

Even though I had slowed down time acceleration a bit, she’s the only woman who chased after me with just physical ability and managed to touch me.

“I’ll give you that much service. Tsk. Originally, I should have charged more than 30 billion.”

“I’ll deposit that amount later, just tell me your account number.”

“It’s fine. I’ve received value worth more than 30 billion.”

If we think about future earnings, like the huge underdog bets we’ll win in esports betting.

Or if we consider assets already earned…

“Thanks to the Patriotic Master’s passionate tongue work during the night, Korean pottery taken to Japan is scheduled to be returned to Korea.”

“…You’re satisfied with getting looted cultural artifacts back?”

“That’s enough for me. Let bureaucrats handle economic issues; I’m satisfied with that much.”

Currency swaps, tariff exemptions for certain items, or extending visa-free entry periods are government matters.

I only care about creating situations that please the “Will of Hwan” by recovering looted cultural artifacts for Korea.

“So, what ability should I guide Nadeshiko on, as a physical enhancement type? I’m not a physical enhancement type myself, but I can consult on abilities as requested.”

Because she’s a physical enhancement type, there are things only they can do.

“Like enlarging body parts, or summoning ethereal warriors through awakening techniques like those Chinese ability users.”

“Like Susanoo? No thanks. I’m a woman, after all.”

“If we’re talking about elegant and dignified ability forms…”

That might be the answer.

“Will you continue fighting in kimono form?”

“I’d prefer to if possible.”

“Then the method is simple.”

I lightly tapped my Goblin club and changed my clothes.

“My goodness. Is it okay for a Korean goblin to wear a yukata?”

“I’m not Dueoksini.”

“??? Why suddenly mention the name of that mass-murdering demon?”

“It’s a thing.”

For educational purposes, I can cosplay as needed.

“For Yamato Nadeshiko fighting in a kimono, this style suits you best.”

I approached behind Nadeshiko, pulled her hair to one side, and tied it using magic.

“…What are you trying to do?”

“Sometimes changing your hairstyle alone can make you stronger?”

“What kind of nonsense is that?”

“It might sound absurd, but it’s true.”

Currently.

Nadeshiko has her hair tied and swept to one side—the so-called “short-lived hair.”

Combined with a yukata.

‘Japanimation characters with short-lived hair and kimono are invincible.’

If we add martial arts to this, it would be truly unbeatable.

“Do you happen to know judo?”

“I learned it for self-defense…”

“Then in this state, try countering as if you’re meeting an opponent’s attack head-on.”

“……”

Nadeshiko frowned as if she couldn’t believe it.

“Let’s practice once. Have an actual match with another close-combat specialist. Then you’ll understand.”

“What nonsense… *sigh*, hey, is there anyone who can have a test match with me?”

WHOOSH!

“…Huh?”

“Why is this actually working?”

Because this world is a Korean-pride “light novel.”

‘If we add the married woman attribute, no one would be able to stop Nadeshiko.’