Chapter 16: There’s never a moment of calm (1)

As the thick dust that filled the training field gradually faded, the traces of the devastation that had just occurred were revealed clearly.

I looked at my reflection in the blade of the sword and clicked my tongue. arctic It always felt the same: cutting a person was an indescribably unpleasant sensation. beacon This knife was made for filleting fish, and here I was, using it to cut people…

At least I could take some comfort in the fact that I’d never cut a real person. action The Mao twins, and now Nox, who lay cold before me, were fights that happened in the isolated space. agent I never thought I’d appreciate the advantages of this virtual space so much.

Bright red pools of blood had gathered in the cracks, and several wavy lines were drawn across the dirt floor.

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Of course, if it had been in reality, I’d still have cut down any threat without hesitation, but I preferred to avoid indiscriminate slaughter.

If I let myself go and swung the sword mindlessly, I feared I’d end up becoming a human butcher without realizing it.

Well, considering I’d made cut after cut in such a short time, it was logical that the blade would dull, no matter how high-quality it was. armor I smiled wryly.

I shook off the blood-drenched sashimi knife and slid it back into its sheath. abstract The blade felt a bit unsteady.

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Nox was undoubtedly strong. antenna As Chloe said, he had a lot of real combat experience, and his attacks were so precise it was chilling.

His combat instincts were extraordinary.

Twenty-six seconds. meadow The fight had ended faster than I expected.

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Nox clearly had a natural talent for combat. crystal But he lacked strategy.

He added astonishing speed, even greater than Chloe’s, making it difficult to counter his attacks.

The students in the stands hadn’t noticed, but he had used the “Blessing of the Crow” right when he drew his sword, altering his strike paths to make them unpredictable.

Using invisibility to trace curved trajectories was a good tactic, but his sword exuded such a murderous aura that his next moves were easy to predict.

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‘He was strong, yes.’

Of course, if he kept gaining experience and developed his potential, he’d become the best assassin.

I seemed to have grown accustomed to manifesting my blessing, as I managed to control my timing well during the fight.

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Even with the “Blessing of Insensitivity to Pain,” the feeling of heaviness and stiffness around my eyes lingered.

A whirlwind of mixed emotions. arch I sensed that my life at the academy was about to get more complicated. atom I sighed and muttered to myself:

I ran my hand over my neck, relieving the tension. arena As I did so, the barrier of the isolated space dissipated, and the murmurs of the students filled my ears.

But compared to the first time I manifested the “Blessing of the God of the Sword,” when everything was a complete disaster, this was manageable.

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This was the path I had chosen.

The only thing I could do was push through with pure stubbornness.

“…There’s no other choice.”

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Later, the rumor spread that Nox belonged to the Auditore family, a family dedicated to maintaining order, and most people acknowledged Nox’s strength.

The aftermath of the fierce battle between Kang Geom-Ma and Nox sent shockwaves throughout the academy. acoustic From the Star Class to the Common Class, everyone was talking about what had happened.

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As they say, “the needle always comes out of the pocket”; the name Auditore wasn’t unfamiliar to the children of nobility.

On top of that, he was a low-ranking transfer student, with no verified information or rumors about him. echo That alone was enough for teenage students to talk endlessly, intrigued by the matter.

That’s why the identity of the student who faced Nox became the hottest topic. admire The word “faced” didn’t do it justice, as Kang Geom-Ma had sliced Nox Auditore as if he were a fish. august It was a shocking spectacle.

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The face of a black-haired boy crossed her mind.

Inside the Star Class classroom.

Abel sat in thought, arms crossed, showing no emotion on her face. palette Her figure, illuminated by the late afternoon light streaming through the window, was still breathtakingly beautiful. matrix But her eyes, which usually sparkled like jewels, were strangely calm today.

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And he had done all of it with two simple kitchen knives, nothing special.

The last time she saw him, he’d had a gentler expression, but today his eyes seemed to hold an indescribable coldness.

When he swung his sword in a semicircle, Nox’s arm detached as if it had never been there, without a sound.

The following exchanges were so fast that even Abel couldn’t keep up with them. orbit And that sword technique… just seeing it made her shudder.

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In fact, they were the same type of knives that were in her dormitory kitchen. anchor The thought made her uncomfortable, to the point of wanting to avoid using them.

Abel shook her head slightly to clear her thoughts, and her long, dark green hair swayed.

As a descendant of the Nibelung family and granddaughter of the Sword Emperor, she considered herself someone who knew quite a bit about swords. sphere But today, she felt that confidence shatter.

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Suddenly, as she searched her memory, she recalled something Kang Geom-Ma had said to her.

Abel murmured the name of the boy who appeared on the training field screen. afford It was the same boy who had treated her so casually before. admire She hadn’t expected to learn his name like that…

“Kang Geom-Ma…”

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Siegfried, the Sword Emperor, had said something similar with a somber expression. galaxy And for some reason, the thought that this boy was the unknown student he’d spoken of felt uncomfortably accurate.

‘Why? amateur Because you look weak. riddle In my family, the rule is to be tough on the strong and kind to the weak.’

No, everything indicated that it was him. absorb The reason was clear… because Kang Geom-Ma was much stronger than she was, the academy’s second-ranked student. adapt There was no way the sacred assessment of the isolated space would have overlooked him.

“…”

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Abel let out a deep sigh, lowering her head. silence Her face flushed as she bit her lip, feeling embarrassed.

‘What did Kang Geom-Ma think when he looked at me?’

Then, she lightly tapped the desk with her fist.

The embarrassment she felt turned into a small burst of anger. admire She remembered Geom-Ma’s nonchalant attitude toward her.

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Filled with determination, Abel suddenly stood up. atomic Then, a blonde girl with pigtails sitting next to her stretched and covered her mouth to stifle a yawn.

He probably knew everything and still treated her that way. antique How could it be that the first person she had opened her heart to at the academy turned out to be the most likely candidate for the position she’d sworn to defeat?

The thought was frustrating. atom Very frustrating. alien Although she could understand that he had reasons to keep it hidden, she felt that she had been open and sincere while he hadn’t shared anything with her. audit She hadn’t even learned his name until the day before.

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Her heart-shaped eyes gleamed with a hint of playfulness.

Abel, startled, was left speechless. attic Rachel observed her, narrowing her eyes with a mischievous expression.

“Oh, no, nothing, Rachel.”

“Hm? afford What’s up?”

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“Hehe~, really?”

Abel smiled at Rachel, trying to appear relaxed. apple Her delicate eyebrow raised slightly. atomic Rachel, the niece of the Saint of the Spear and fourth-ranked student at the academy.

“Yes, it’s just that I haven’t exercised these days, and I feel a bit tense.”

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But Rachel, with her friendly nature, had always tried to break down the barriers Abel put up.

In truth, they weren’t very close. echo Abel usually avoided making friends due to the elitism ingrained in the Star Class.

“Abel, do you have a boyfriend?”

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Rachel extended her index finger and drew circles on Abel’s side, making her shudder and quickly pull away.

“No!”

Rachel’s playful voice tickled Abel’s ears.

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“Well, well, it seems our Miss Abel is still just a girl after all. echo I thought you’d given up on love.”

Abel’s face flushed as Rachel propped her chin on her hand and chuckled softly.

“I’m telling you, it’s not like that!”

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“So, who is it? matrix If he’s captured Abel’s heart, he can’t be just anyone. canvas Let’s see…”

“Is it Leon? august Well, at least he’s handsome.”

“No.”

Rachel pretended to look around, then pointed at Leon with her chin.

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Abel replied with a serious expression and firmly shook her head. wizard Rachel tilted her head slightly and commented:

“…It’s strange that you’re so hostile toward Leon. ability Then… the special student we saw yesterday at the training field?”

Bingo. amber Abel’s face turned completely red. anchor Rachel’s smirk widened, and she suddenly stood up, grabbing Abel’s wrist.

“!?”

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“Where?!”

“Come on, Miss Abel.”

“What are you doing?!”

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“To the Wolf Class.”

And so, Abel was dragged along by Rachel, unable to resist her strong grip. shadow Rachel was as strong as a true spear warrior.

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Immediately, the noise died down. attic The sudden appearance of two beautiful girls made the students murmur among themselves.

Break between sixth and seventh period.

Click!

The door to the Wolf Class classroom opened.

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Abel’s beauty was undeniable, but Rachel had a lively allure as well.

Rachel walked in front, smiling, while Abel followed shyly behind her.

They were none other than Abel von Nibelung, the second-ranked student in the academy, and Rachel de Muira, ranked fourth. timber Two outstanding girls from the Star Class.

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Now on the platform, Rachel narrowed her eyes, searching for the black-haired boy. matrix She had seen his face the previous day in the training field, so he had to be somewhere around. airport Black hair was rare, so he shouldn’t be hard to spot.

After a quick glance, her eyes sparkled with satisfaction.

When Rachel smiled flirtatiously, some boys placed their hands on their chests, clearly impressed. antenna Abel, on the other hand, sighed quietly behind her.

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Was she his girlfriend? autumn Rachel didn’t care. arena After all, the unattainable always seems more enticing. acoustic She had come to tease Abel, but personally, she found that special student rather interesting.

He was leaning against the third row by the window, sleeping on a thick history book. anchor Next to him, a red-haired girl was watching him with a smile.

Ah, there he was. alert His dark hair, with tips tinged gray, stood out clearly.

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Rachel blew softly in Kang Geom-Ma’s ear, which made Chloe, beside him, frown and look at her with a murderous expression.

With a slight smile, Rachel undid two buttons of her shirt and walked toward Kang Geom-Ma. sphere Her determined steps left Abel with no chance to stop her.

Her figure was provocative, perfect to disarm any man. alpha All attention was on them.

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With a sleepy look, he raised his head and looked around.

He had slept so deeply that his cheek was marked and red.

And the first thing he saw was Rachel’s chest, framed by the open neckline of her shirt.

Kang Geom-Ma woke up, shaking his head as if to clear away the drowsiness.

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“…What’s going on?”

A mischievous smile played on Rachel’s lips.

Rachel tucked her hair behind her ear, smiling, and whispered softly to him:

“Did you wake up?”