episode_0027

─ Before we begin the training, I will set one condition.

The protagonist took his time, saying he would reveal the conditions during the afternoon class, and then continued his theory class sharply.

There were many speculations and predictions within Class 1.

And so, as the afternoon classes began.

The protagonist showed up at the gym dressed in a suit as usual.

He seemed to feel that everyone’s gaze was stronger than usual, so he smiled faintly.

“Did you eat a lot for lunch?”

“““Yes!”””

There is no cadet who answers vigorously but is not so poor as to eat his fill.

Lunch was just enough to replenish my energy for the practical classes.

“Sit down.”

Let the lead actor’s voice ring out clearly in the spacious gym.

The cadets sat down, each holding the weapon they were holding. Rohan was holding a standard sword that was hanging on the wall.

“Everyone looks like they’re looking forward to this match. It seems like they’re more focused than in the practical classes that the instructor usually prepares diligently.”

I know it’s a joke in its own way.

The students of Class 1 smiled gently and listened to the instructor’s voice.

“First, before we get into the main topic···.”

The protagonist places the black training journal he was holding on the chair.

“I had lunch with the instructors in charge of other classes and exchanged opinions. I would like to explain a little about it.”

Rohan stared at her quietly.

It was thought that the protagonist was fulfilling his duties as an instructor and working hard with all his heart, so there was no way to repay him other than by focusing.

“Some instructors say that sparring between cadets is the best training. However, since the founding principle of Orion Academy is to foster power to fight monsters, there are still many pros and cons to this training method.”

The cadets roughly understood what he was trying to say.

Judging from his actions up until now, the protagonist seemed to be worried about the conflict that would arise in Dalian.

The main character’s practical lesson is to use magical power without waste in a long battle.

Or, when dealing with large monsters in groups, we have been teaching them things like implicit order and formation so that attacks do not get tangled up.

I thought that it was all reasonable and felt professional.

“This instructor believes that killing monsters and dealing with people are different things, but through exchanging opinions with other instructors, there was some agreement on the effectiveness of sparring classes.”

The next words must have been the decisive words.

All the students listening feel it.

“As Instructor Carrot said··· There are some trash among humans who are no different from monsters. If you delve into the world, you can’t avoid encountering such things.”

If you have power, you will eventually get involved in various incidents.

Since no further explanation was needed, the protagonist took a step forward to begin class.

“I will explain the conditions I mentioned last. You can think of this as a simple game between the instructor and the students.”

Noah’s tail curled into a circle, forming a question mark shape.

Likewise, there are many cadets with questioning expressions.

“I will not use weapons and will not attack. The instructor will stand and use only the index and middle fingers of his left hand.”

If you look at the way the protagonist is teaching, you can guess that he is right-handed.

There is a theory that he is ambidextrous, but it makes one wonder what that means, since he only uses two fingers.

“Due to time constraints, each cadet will be given 2 minutes. You may attack in any way you want. If you push the instructor back a step or make him use anything other than his index and middle fingers, the instructor will lose. In other words, Class 1 will win.”

The lead actor emphasized that it was a victory for the class, not an individual.

“If the instructor loses… Hmm, I can’t think of anything good. I’ll buy something delicious for Class 1.”

Noah, who was listening to the story, raised his hand.

As the protagonist looked at her, the girl moved her round ears and asked.

“What if we lose?”

That’s probably the point.

The protagonist raised the corners of his lips as if he had been waiting.

“Including Noah Frozen Heart, class 1 should try to learn not only practical skills but also theory.”

“This, theory class···?”

Despite the soft conditions, Noah was flustered and even stammered his words.

The tail gave out and stuck to the gym floor.

“Is it too difficult? Just try hard. I don’t expect detailed results like scores.”

“···.”

“Maybe I’ll achieve the condition and just take the delicious food. I don’t mind eating enough to blow the instructor’s entire fortune.”

Noah slapped his tail on the floor at the instructor’s words that he would gladly buy it.

He glanced at Ichinose, who was sitting next to him and concentrating, and then continued speaking confidently.

“Even if I lose to the instructor, don’t you think I’ll rationalize it and fool around when he tells me to try harder?”

“Do not.”

Noah’s eyes widened at the assertive voice.

Rohan and Ichinose were inwardly amazed by the protagonist’s words and held their breath.

“I don’t want to prepare for the case where he doesn’t keep it. The conditions are vague too… Will Noah not keep his promise to the instructor?”

“Keep your promises unconditionally!”

“So I’ll believe it.”

From Rohan’s perspective, this is what the situation looked like.

The lead actor has already perfectly figured out Noah Frozenheart’s personality and learned how to handle it.

As expected from the confidence Noah showed, he will not break his promise to Joo-yeon even after losing, even without any special conditions.

“Okay, let’s start class. Who’s going to be first?”

“Me!”

Noah jumped up from his seat.

A girl walks out with brisk strides and stands in front of the instructor.

“You have 2 minutes from the moment you attack. Show your power.”

“Is it really okay to do whatever you want?”

“Yeah. Don’t worry about the damage to the gym. If you’re going to talk about that, then this isn’t Orion Academy.”

The protagonist stared at Noah with his right hand in his pocket.

Noah was already smiling innocently, as if he was happy, while rolling his shoulders.

“I know. I think I already know why my dad told me to go out into the world.”

“Really?”

“My dad is not good at teaching. I’m glad I met you, teacher.”

“Thank you··· But I won’t sympathize with you so easily.”

The reason I can talk about Seolho Daeje so lightly is because Noah is my daughter.

“Cadets waiting move behind the instructor. To ensure a safe distance.”

Seeing the students of Class 1 moving around in a hurry and finishing their move.

Noah, who finished his warm-up, raised his magical power.

Chuhwaaaa …

A misty cold air flowed out from the girl’s body.

The opponent is a strong man who cannot guess the gap between them, even if he is not as strong as his father.

Noah has no intention of going to class empty-handed like usual.

Give it your all.

“Fimbulvetr.”

Noah Frozenheart’s right index finger.

The ring began to change shape, making a creaking sound.

What he held in his hand was an axe made of ice.

Noah twirled the huge axe, which had to be lifted with both hands, with one hand.

“Sup.”

The girl takes a sharp breath.

At the same time, boom! The floor shattered and Noah disappeared.

Puhwaaaa …

The pure white cold air was blown away by the strong wind of the clash, revealing the two figures.

Noah’s grim axe was held between the protagonist’s fingers.

“The destructive power is already far beyond the average of a cadet. The magical power emission is particularly excellent.”

“!”

“But it’s not good to breathe as a prelude to an attack. There’s too much of it from the tail to the muscles.”

The lead actor appeared relaxed while making his point.

Noah continued to kick, using the axe, which would not come off no matter how hard he applied force, like a bar.

“It’s also great how you respond quickly without panicking.”

“Huh!?”

Noah’s foot misses the target as the protagonist slightly shakes the axe he is holding.

Noah let go of the axe, spun around, and landed on the ground.

He summoned his weapon in the form of a ring.

And then summon again.

Boohoo! Boom! Phew!

As the protagonist tried to catch the axe he had swung in an instant with his fingers,

Noah jumped back and took a stance.

“···.”

A low posture like a quadrupedal beast, with an axe resting on one’s shoulder.

Noah’s eyes darken as he watches the main character.

Sharp molars were visible.

“It looks like a wild beast.”

Noah did not respond to the main character’s sentiments and instead began to cry and freeze those around him.

Kkarduduk!

The area surrounding the main character is thickly frozen, but the place where he stands is not affected.

Noah tenses his thighs and kicks the floor.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

He runs around the gym making a lot of noise.

Although it simply moves in a straight line, it moves at an incredible speed that is difficult for the cadets to see with their eyes.

In the place where Noah passed, frost formed and ice froze.

They made quivering, sharp-pointed skewers.

It poured down like arrows on the protagonist.

Pavabababak!!!

A cold breeze spreads throughout the gym.

Noah kept attacking, repeatedly swinging and throwing his axe.

Every time the axe moved, the gym shook and a loud noise was heard, “Woong! Woong!”

Did he feel like he had an opportunity to move around so fiercely?

Noah landed behind the protagonist and swung his axe roughly.

“Everything is a movement that follows intuition.”

“!!!”

The protagonist caught the axe that Noah swung towards his waist with his fingers.

The sharp blade seemed to almost touch the suit.

Noah didn’t think it was a waste.

It just happened as the lead actor intended.

“Profit!”

Noah transformed his axe into a ring and swung his fist and extended his foot.

The sound coming from the tower was so loud that the ice was shattered and scattered, but Jooyeon accepted Noah leisurely as if she was playing with a child.

“The gaze is focused only on the attack point to the point of stinging. Noah needs to learn how to use this as a trick.”

“···.”

“I guess I need to think about whether I should develop my intuition-driven movements or systematize them.”

The main character’s words conclude.

Ring ring ring ring!

The alarm sounded indicating that two minutes had passed and Noah stopped moving.

The protagonist placed his hand on Noah’s head.

“Noah. Are you satisfied?”

“Yep!!!”

The girl spits out cold air with the aforementioned face.

It seemed like a lot of fun to be able to run wild for the first time in a long time.

Seeing the tail swish from side to side, I guess that’s better than not being able to push even one step forward.

“I will also work hard on the theory!”

“Excellent.”

A cool acceptance of the result. The protagonist smiled and patted her head.

Then, he uses his magic power to shatter all the ice in the gym and organize it.

The protagonist’s gaze turned to the cadets.

“Next.”