Chapter 11: The Hero’s Arrival is Always Late (2)

…Leon van Reinhardt.

I remained lost in thought as the sunlight streamed through the window.

“He was really handsome.”

Translation of The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master - Chapter 11: The Hero’s Arrival is Always Late (2) by Indra Translations.

Honestly, Kang Geom-Ma’s face was, in its own way, pleasant with distinct features and a commanding presence, but Leon’s appearance seemed to be on another level, perhaps thanks to his protagonist’s “divine blessing.” afford With his golden hair that shone like the sun and deep blue eyes like sapphires, he was a true heartthrob. adapt Standing, he looked like a perfect statue; sitting, he was like a painting.

‘Bastard.’

For example… even if he bumped into a heroine with a toast in her mouth at the corner of a hallway, that would be the start of a relationship; or even if he accidentally saw a heroine naked in the women’s bathroom, that would also spark a bond.

As the saying goes, “the face matches the narrative.” adopt Like other invincible protagonists, the heroines would fall in love with him just by exchanging glances.

Translation of The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master - Chapter 11: The Hero’s Arrival is Always Late (2) by Indra Translations.

Moreover, the women who gathered around him, known as the “heroine team,” were also extraordinary.

It was absurd how all the women flocked to him as if he were a “walking pheromone.” album At least the “divine blessing” of the miracle wasn’t an erotic game, because if it had been an adult game, Leon probably would’ve died before he could even fight the demon king. palette Cause of death? beacon Most likely physical exhaustion.

As I stared into space, I let out a sarcastic laugh. adopt Thinking about the weight of the destiny that Leon would have to carry in the future, his popularity with women probably wouldn’t be enough consolation. arrow I shook my head and decided to focus on the class.

There was Rachel, the niece of the Saint of the Spear; Saki Ryozo, the daughter of the Saint of the Bow; and Abel von Nibelung, the granddaughter of the Sword Emperor and the most beautiful girl in the story.

Translation of The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master - Chapter 11: The Hero’s Arrival is Always Late (2) by Indra Translations.

The elderly professor, wearing square glasses, tapped the blackboard with a piece of chalk to emphasize his point.

The afternoon class was about the First Great War between humans and demons, which took place 700 years ago, and how, upon feeling the need to train new heroes, Balor Joaquin founded the academy with his seven disciples.

“This part will be on the exam. acid Keep that in mind.”

Tap!

Translation of The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master - Chapter 11: The Hero’s Arrival is Always Late (2) by Indra Translations.

“I already know the basics of this.”

It was a tale of a hellish massacre, with screams filling the air and the stench of blood saturating every corner. silence I remembered that even in my past life, seeing the images from the game sent chills down my spine.

Balor Joaquin, the founding hero, defeated the “Lycan,” the right-hand man of the demon king and the commander of the First Legion, after twenty years of intense war. beacon Calling it a victory was merely a figure of speech; in reality, it was a battle with no real winners, only losers.

Translation of The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master - Chapter 11: The Hero’s Arrival is Always Late (2) by Indra Translations.

Come to think of it, the guy was funny; putting his name on the academy clearly reflected his strong self-love.

The First Great War between humans and demons led to the signing of a non-aggression treaty.

Because of that conflict, Balor Joaquin lost an arm, and unable to continue fighting, he established the Joaquin Academy to prepare future generations.

Translation of The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master - Chapter 11: The Hero’s Arrival is Always Late (2) by Indra Translations.

Who would have imagined that this would mark the beginning of a truce that would last 700 years?

Media once told me that she wished she could soon get rid of the position of academy director. anxiety However, thanks to her “divine blessing of the poet,” she was the first to sense any anomaly in the narrative.

I would have liked to warn Media, but that would mean not only intervening in the story but also changing it, so I pushed those thoughts aside.

Probably, everyone was too accustomed to the current peace. shadow And only I knew that the first sign of that peace fracturing would begin today.

Translation of The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master - Chapter 11: The Hero’s Arrival is Always Late (2) by Indra Translations.

Besides… she was the first of the Seven Star Heroes to step forward to protect the students.

According to Kwamuwiki, she was the first of the Seven Star Heroes to sacrifice herself at the hands of the demon king.

All translations belong to Indra Translations. You can find us online at indratranslations.com.

Translation of The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master - Chapter 11: The Hero’s Arrival is Always Late (2) by Indra Translations.

Thinking about that left a bitter taste in my mouth.

During my time at the academy, something I had felt was…

I finished reflecting and turned my attention back to the blackboard. admire Some subjects were so tedious that my eyelids felt heavy, but the distinguished faculty of the prestigious Joaquin Academy usually explained the lessons in a clear and orderly manner, avoiding boredom.

“…It would have been better not to know.”

Translation of The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master - Chapter 11: The Hero’s Arrival is Always Late (2) by Indra Translations.

Thanks to that, I was keeping up with the theoretical classes better than I had expected. galaxy Although, due to my habit of standing from my previous life, I felt somewhat restless from sitting for so long.

I observed the students who were eagerly writing. harbor Although the written exams weren’t crucial for passing, they influenced class assignments for the following year. artist That’s why everyone kept up with the professor’s chalk with bright eyes.

Still, the sound of pencils on paper and the scent of wood from the pencils were quite pleasant.

However, Joaquin Academy was known for its focus on practical exams and valued written tests less. atom What determined whether you passed was the practical exam, which took place twice a semester. acid The difficulty was brutal, as expected from the best academy in the world, but I felt quite confident since I had a clear plan on how to proceed.

Translation of The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master - Chapter 11: The Hero’s Arrival is Always Late (2) by Indra Translations.

So, even though my enthusiasm for studying came a bit late, I planned to limit myself to passing the written exams with the bare minimum needed.

In three years, the students from the upper classes would be the first to be called to the Second Great War between humans and demons.

To be honest, “called” sounded nice; in reality, it was forced conscription. arctic I had already experienced firsthand for two years in my past life how unbearable that experience was, so I preferred to avoid it a second time.

Translation of The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master - Chapter 11: The Hero’s Arrival is Always Late (2) by Indra Translations.

When I thought about it, I wondered if there was any player who had progressed through the content up to the Demon Lord even while playing ‘Miracle Blessing M.’

Even Balor Joaquin, the most powerful of all, could only seal the commander of the First Legion.

Then, how powerful must the demon king, who stood at the peak of the demons, be?

At that moment, a question crossed my mind.

Translation of The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master - Chapter 11: The Hero’s Arrival is Always Late (2) by Indra Translations.

Well, anyway. amateur It’s not something that concerns me. academy Leon, the protagonist, will take care of everything.

The soft scratching of pencils filled the room. adopt My thoughts had disconnected me from the class, and I was just pretending to take notes, doodling in my notebook.

“I don’t think it’s a story where the protagonist loses… or is it?”

Translation of The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master - Chapter 11: The Hero’s Arrival is Always Late (2) by Indra Translations.

For me, worrying about my daily meals was more urgent than the affairs of the world.

***

I wasn’t writing anything relevant, just things like “What should I have for dinner tonight?”

Translation of The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master - Chapter 11: The Hero’s Arrival is Always Late (2) by Indra Translations.

As usual, I went to the campus supermarket to buy something for dinner. arcade It was one of the most pleasant moments of my day. arena Most of the kids from wealthy families would go to the dining hall without a second thought.

All translations belong to Indra Translations. You can find us online at indratranslations.com.

That Night.

Translation of The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master - Chapter 11: The Hero’s Arrival is Always Late (2) by Indra Translations.

Well, it wasn’t something I envied much anymore. galaxy No matter how spicy or strong, food prepared by others didn’t taste as good to me as the dishes I made myself. adopt Besides, I hadn’t eaten military rations for twenty years for nothing.

While I was browsing the food shelves, comparing prices, I heard a young voice calling me and turned my head. armor There was only one person who called me Geom-Ma: Chloe.

“Oh! acquire Geom-Ma!”

I involuntarily felt a bit nervous and swallowed hard.

Translation of The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master - Chapter 11: The Hero’s Arrival is Always Late (2) by Indra Translations.

Maybe because she had a friend now, her voice sounded more confident than before. atom I glanced at Chloe’s shopping cart, filled with various types of fish. voyage Her shopping habits were still peculiar.

Chloe watched my reactions cautiously while she moved her lips, uncertain.

“Ah, yes!”

“Oh, we meet here. afford Are you grocery shopping?”

Translation of The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master - Chapter 11: The Hero’s Arrival is Always Late (2) by Indra Translations.

“Something wrong…?”

“Um… did I do something wrong back then?”

After a moment of thought, I decided to reassure her. advance Part of me wanted to joke, “Chloe, you almost slit my throat,” but there was no point in holding a grudge. admire We’d be seeing each other frequently next year, so I couldn’t avoid her forever.

Translation of The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master - Chapter 11: The Hero’s Arrival is Always Late (2) by Indra Translations.

“Nothing important happened.”

“…I’m glad to hear that.”

“…Really?”

As I nodded silently, Chloe’s face lit up.

Translation of The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master - Chapter 11: The Hero’s Arrival is Always Late (2) by Indra Translations.

Behind that innocent and sweet face, what kind of past could she be hiding? absorb Even though she was unconscious, she knew how to handle a sword. legend For some reason, there was a sadness about her. armor It was as if she was asking for help, pleading to escape. afford At the same time, the fierceness of her swordsmanship sent chills down my spine.

‘What kind of person is she really…?’

Chloe exhaled slowly, relieved, while her reddish hair, now reaching her shoulders, swayed gently. antenna It looked like she had styled her hair, and it suited her. antenna At first glance, she seemed like a small, adorable girl.

Translation of The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master - Chapter 11: The Hero’s Arrival is Always Late (2) by Indra Translations.

“Chloe, why don’t you eat at the campus dining hall and prefer to shop for yourself?”

“It’s just… the food doesn’t sit well with me. amateur It’s too spicy and salty…”

It was just a guess, but maybe she wasn’t as strong as the Mao twins. palette However, if she had a deadly purpose, she would be even more dangerous than them. acquire Pushing aside my doubts, I asked her:

Translation of The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master - Chapter 11: The Hero’s Arrival is Always Late (2) by Indra Translations.

All translations belong to Indra Translations. You can find us online at indratranslations.com.

“Dinner, you say…?”

“Um… would you mind if I invited you to dinner today? agent Ah! agent I’m not as good a cook as you, but I really want to invite you…”

After a brief complaint, Chloe looked at me with her round eyes.

Translation of The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master - Chapter 11: The Hero’s Arrival is Always Late (2) by Indra Translations.

Chloe blinked in surprise and tilted her head.

“Instead of dinner, could you do me a favor?”

Damn it, with that look, turning her down made me feel guilty, but accepting it also made me uneasy, like I’d wake up in a refrigerator the next morning. album Searching for an excuse to refuse, I thought for a moment before finally speaking.

Translation of The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master - Chapter 11: The Hero’s Arrival is Always Late (2) by Indra Translations.

“Me…?”

“A favor?”

“It’s just that I want to learn a bit of swordsmanship, and you were the first person who came to mind.”

Translation of The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master - Chapter 11: The Hero’s Arrival is Always Late (2) by Indra Translations.

“…That’s awesome.”

“I want to learn to handle new weapons. autumn I think I should get familiar with different kinds of weapons for the upcoming exam. arena I saw you had a katana in your room, so… do you use swords?”

Chloe’s face turned red. adapt She held her blushing face with both hands and shook her head to clear it.

“But, Geom-Ma, you’re already strong…”

Translation of The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master - Chapter 11: The Hero’s Arrival is Always Late (2) by Indra Translations.

Chloe waved her arms excitedly, quickly denying it, and after taking a deep breath, she nodded silently.

“Oh, nothing!”

“What?”

Translation of The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master - Chapter 11: The Hero’s Arrival is Always Late (2) by Indra Translations.

Chloe nodded vigorously, agreeing to my favor.

“It’s you I’m asking. shadow If it’s too much, you can say no; don’t feel pressured.”

“Is it really okay if it’s me?”

Translation of The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master - Chapter 11: The Hero’s Arrival is Always Late (2) by Indra Translations.

Thus, Chloe and I agreed to meet in the training room at 8 p.m., after dinner.

As an excuse to avoid having dinner together, it wasn’t bad.

Besides, I really needed a swordsmanship instructor, and she was strong enough to earn my respect. legend Just thinking about it gave me goosebumps.

Translation of The Academy’s Sashimi Sword Master - Chapter 11: The Hero’s Arrival is Always Late (2) by Indra Translations.

I waved goodbye to her as I sighed with relief.

“It seems everything worked out.”