episode_0033

Aptitude body.

It is a concept that collectively refers to alien species that are hostile to humans and are defined as enemies by the empire.

There are a variety of entities, including monsters, beastmen, fishmen, and monsters, but they are essentially divided into two categories: monster species and subhuman species.

In the case of sub-races, they are non-human races that attack humans.

Originally, they were a tribe that established their own countries on each continent and prospered, but the losers were destroyed and scattered by the sword of Emperor Carolus and the Twelve Knights.

Most of the surviving subhumans were scattered to various remote areas and dungeons and fell into barbaric monsters without even a proper civilization.

Therefore, the Empire came to call these barbarian sub-races simply monsters.

Goblins, kobolds, trolls, ogres, etc.

They were typical guys that could be said to be typical.

Now only the northern beastmen maintain their own unique civilization.

Because the orcs were too aggressive, they resisted until the end and became extinct.

Originally, Ka’har was also a sub-race, but this time it was incorporated as a similar race, and its characteristics are not that different from humans, so it is not included in the lecture.

…It’s not that they’re no different from humans, they’re just humans themselves with a different skin color.

On the other hand, in the case of monster species, their ecology was more complex.

Strangely twisted asteroids that began to appear on the continent at some point.

Ugly beings that put people in fear just by encountering them, and pollute the surroundings with dark magic, turning them into barren areas.

Even the theory of their origins is controversial, and it is not even known whether they reproduce.

“…Monster species are broadly classified into three types. Necromancy species, hybrid species, void species. Each person has completely different characteristics and the way they deal with them is also different. First of all, in the case of the commanding species…”

The professor in charge of Introduction to Jeokseongseo Research continued his explanation by writing down the imperial language on the blackboard.

Command bell.

Walking corpses, ghosts shaped by condensed magic energy.

Beings that have already died are beings that are alive and moving with demonic energy in them.

Since it is essentially already dead, it cannot be easily eliminated, and to subdue it, you need a priest’s blessing or equipment that can damage the spiritual body itself.

There are several items that come to mind as it is equipment that can cause damage to the spirit body itself.

First of all, it would be more efficient to hire a priest as a companion or carry around a lot of holy water.

…Will Aimella’s sword be effective?

Hybrid.

Flesh monsters made up of all kinds of creatures mixed into a hideous form.

It is said that it has a tough life force, and that it can only breathe if its whole body is cut into pieces.

Cutting it into pieces is my specialty.

Void species.

Alien beings presumed to have come from the other side of the world.

It is characterized by a strange body that seems to contain the night sky inside its translucent purple skin.

The method of subjugation has not been revealed, and we have no choice but to remain as immobile as possible and wait for natural extinction.

How did you catch these guys… I think they died when I cut them down with the holy sword.

I guess we can only expect this from Damian.

“The cause of the monster species has not been revealed. Some scholars claim that it is the result of magicians abusing their magical powers, but the Magic Tower dismisses this as an absurd conspiracy…”

That’s the cause.

The setting is that whenever wizards consume the world’s magic power, they are beings born from the magic energy that permeates the world as if to fill the gap.

The proof is that monsters have not yet appeared in the eastern Great Plains.

The eastern wizards, also known as shamans, were all wiped out at the hands of Ka’har a long time ago.

I don’t know when the assassin from the Magic Tower will come looking for me if I keep talking about this in public.

“They mainly appear in places where the energy of death is strong, such as battlefields, cemeteries, and dungeons. Additionally, tens of minutes before it occurs, a thick magical fog forms around the area as a precursor. It can be said that it is your duty to identify and subdue this at some point.”

It was a very useful lecture for me as well.

In the game, you could just kill enemies that suddenly appeared by cutting them down with a holy sword, but you can’t deal with them that way anymore.

Although it was still a point where monsters did not occur that often.

“In the next lecture, we will lecture on barbarian sub-races, also known as monsters. In 15 days, there will be practical training on this topic outside of English, so pay attention to it. This concludes the lecture.”

It’s practical learning outside of English.

Are you going to take me to a monster habitat?

Monster habitats are usually places such as deep forests or dungeons.

Once entered, it is an environment where it is difficult for the outside world to know what is happening inside.

Since this is strictly a lecture, Nigel cannot be brought along as an escort.

…It’s the perfect place to attack and eliminate a person.

Perhaps he had come to the same conclusion as me, but Knut’s fierce glance in my direction sent a chill to my temples.

I was sure.

If that guy is after me, it’ll probably be then.

okay. I also have no intention of avoiding it.

Thinking about the future, it would be wise to eliminate any obstacles that may be holding you back as quickly as possible.

Since I have decided not to feel responsible for Hershela’s affairs, Knut is nothing but an annoying enemy to me.

The blatant stares that were trying to test my skills and the vivid sense of murder were getting to the point where I was getting tired.

Every time my instinct in response to hostility sharply stimulated my nerves, I was tired of suppressing the heat.

If you want to kill me, then yes. Let’s see the end.

You want to kill me, don’t you, Knut?

I made eye contact with Knut and smiled coldly.

…It’s going to be a little harder than you expected.

—-

“You mean learning outside of English? Surely, then, I wouldn’t be able to keep up. I too will aim for that time.”

In my room, I discussed Knut with Nigel.

“If it attacks you, you have no choice but to kill it. I tolerated just glaring at you, but you can’t tolerate me running at you and saying you’re going to kill me, right?”

Knowing Hershela’s notoriety, it may sound incredibly shameless, but I didn’t want to die because of what Hershela did.

Lastly, I’ll try persuasion, but I don’t think that will work. After all, I have to kill him.

“Hmm… At that time, his skills were below Hashall’s, so if you duel one-on-one, there’s nothing to worry about… but I don’t think he’ll be that reckless. ”

“Yes. He probably has something planned.”

I had the same thought.

First of all, the power I showed to Knut was not even half of what I could exert.

His physical abilities and fighting instincts were also quite suppressed, and he could not properly use the imperial swordsmanship he had worked so hard to master.

As for weapons, only common steel long swords were used.

When I fought Kenneth at the end, it took a bit of effort.

So, if Knut were to judge my strength based only on what he saw, he would probably think it was Damien’s level.

no. If you think of it that way and let down your guard, things will be quite simple, but someone who knows about me won’t be so optimistic and attack me.

At the very least, they will have the means to overwhelm someone of Damian’s level.

“If you are attacking a monster’s habitat, the first means to think about is to lead the monster into a surprise attack, wheel-to-wheel combat… or to infiltrate collaborators in advance and launch a joint attack. In the worst case, you may be hiding your skills from the beginning.”

Nigel kept shaking his head and pointing out the tactics Knut might use.

“It seems like he has a personality that values things like warrior beliefs, so I don’t think he would use monsters or carry out surprise attacks.”

“I don’t know that. Resentment is a more passionate impulse than you might think. To the point where I don’t hesitate to throw away things like honor, beliefs, and pride.”

Nigel gave serious advice with a serious expression.

I guess that’s true. Even in a situation where the enemy is right in front of you, you probably won’t choose between means and methods.

When I think back to when I first saw Knut, it makes sense.

It’s a gaze I’ve become somewhat accustomed to now, but the hatred in those eyes was enough to give me goosebumps.

“For now, I’m glad there’s about 15 days left. In the meantime, I think we should also prepare.”

“Preparation? What should I do?”

“No matter what means the man chooses, if he is strong enough, he will be able to deal with it. So, for the next 15 days, we will provide special training in practical combat. Although Hashal’s power is strong enough, it has shown to be quite unstable.”

Special practical training?

I trembled at the unsettling feeling those words conveyed.

Doesn’t this mean that you are going to turn me into a slanderer who is no better than a piece of rag?

“Special training in practical combat doesn’t mean I have to fight you again, right? If I do that, I don’t think my skills will improve, but I’ll have to stay in the hospital for 15 days.”

I hope my voice doesn’t tremble.

Anyway, I don’t want to give the impression that I got scared after one bloody fight.

“No. Yes, we will spar, but we will not fight with real swords. The special training I mentioned is about subjugating monsters.”

“Monsters? Well, like you said, they might use them to attack you, so I need to be prepared.”

“Yes. So, it would be a good idea to visit a guild for a while and get used to it by experiencing quests to subdue monsters.”

Guild.

Hmm…well, I was thinking of experiencing it at least once anyway.

We also practice subjugating monsters at the academy, but right now the practice is the problem, so let’s take this opportunity to practice in advance.

Moreover, as I said before, you need to check the groundwater as well.

“This is a good opportunity. There isn’t much left for living expenses. Of course, I have some money saved up, but the Marquis ordered me not to spend it…”

It’s so thorough. Marquis Ludwig.

Don’t rely too much on Nigel, and earn the money you need on your own, right?

The high lord of the frontier probably doesn’t waste that little money, and instead of giving you fish, he teaches you how to catch fish, or something like that.

“Then you won’t be able to fight along with the monster subjugation request? That’s why there’s no difference from earning money yourself.”

“Yes. If it’s a really dangerous situation, I’ll intervene, but if not, I’ll just give some simple advice.”

…In other words, you just want to be around and give advice.

That should be enough. They say they will help you if it gets really dangerous.

“Okay. Then, let’s go to the adventurer’s guild tomorrow. Please get ready to go out.”

Since it’s already like this, we can just start tomorrow.

It looks like there won’t be any particularly important lectures for the time being.

The body that was starved of battle will be satisfied and become quieter, so in a way, it can be said to be two birds with one stone.

—-

The next day, I left the academy in a carriage prepared by Nigel.