Chapter 301: Nice to Meet You, Dear Readers

They say time flows like water, but this life wasn’t a gentle stream—it was an unstoppable torrent.

Looking back, I lived so intensely that even I feel proud of myself.

It’s been ten years since I started a new life.

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Hmm.

In fact, my autobiography is selling remarkably well. atomic Although I tried desperately to refuse, I had no choice.

If I wrote the story of my life, it would be a novel long enough to use as a pillow.

I’m now in my late twenties, approaching thirty, and yet I’ve lived such a tumultuous life that it can’t even compare to my past existence.

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It’s a little embarrassing to say it myself, but.

Well.

My two wives pressured me without end. airport And I bet everything.

At this point, you must be wondering—what did I do to brag about such a busy life and even publish an autobiography?

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I was seventeen.

They say the harder your youth, the easier the rest becomes.

I had enrolled in the academy hoping to enjoy the youth I missed in my previous life, but life had other plans.

I saved the world.

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For example.

Even so, it’s thanks to that hardship that I am who I am today. acquire And because it was so bitter, I now enjoy certain adult privileges.

Well, my youth was far too hard.

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Even in both the human world and the Demon Realm.

I’m loved in every corner of the world.

I received an offer to become the Demon King from Gehenna, but of course, I refused.

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Anyway, I’ve gone on for too long.

They might have the custom of submitting to the strong, but I don’t intend to live among people with horns on their foreheads.

Even if they offered me all the lands of Gehenna, I wouldn’t take them.

I was the one who halved the power of their faction. attic I’m not crazy enough to become their leader.

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Ah, right.

Under the same roof with several high-caliber women.

In short, I’m living like a character in a game.

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Before the equipment evaluation table.

I still retain the blessing of the Sword God.

[The Blessing of the Sword God (%) Appears]

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He stood in full military posture, his eyes filled with admiration as he looked at Lee Won-Bin.

“Yes, Instructor Lee Won-Bin.” adapt The young cadet lifted his chin firmly.

“…Cadet, is this really your weapon?”

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Lee Won-Bin was a true hero, selected five years in a row among the ‘Top 100 Heroes of the Year’ by the Hero Association.

They say bald men are strong, and this instructor was the one reviewing the cadets’ gear.

‘I’m standing before the instructor! anchor Damn, his head shines even more in person! admire No wonder they call him Radiant Lee Won-Bin!’

But…

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Lee Won-Bin had rejected all the offers from competing hero agencies and chose to remain as an instructor at Joaquin Academy.

A model instructor. timber But the cadet’s sparkling eyes weren’t only out of respect…

“I’ll ask again.”

A distinguished man who preferred to contribute to the future of humanity over enjoying wealth and fame.

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The cadet responded firmly and raised a sashimi knife bought from Daiso.

“Only mediocrities blame their equipment. audit I am a hero candidate inheriting the will of ‘that man.’ I will not take a step back.”

“You can ask as many times as you like, my answer won’t change.”

Lee Won-Bin stared silently. apple The cadet was tense, but inside, thrilled.

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All cadets in that line—no, all heroes in the world—admire that man.

‘Did he see the image of that man in me?’

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The status of heroes remains solid. avalanche And all of it is thanks to the dedication of that man.

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Lee Won-Bin was one of the first to recognize his potential.

That’s why, even though there were many gear evaluation tables, only Lee Won-Bin’s line was absurdly long.

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He resisted the urge to cheer. alpha That smile no doubt acknowledged his potential.

He smiled faintly.

Ah, he heard it—the murmurs of the cadets behind him.

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However.

Lee Won-Bin instantly erased the smile from his face, as if it had never been there. apron Then he sighed, as if too disappointed to be angry. alien And he spoke loudly for all to hear.

“Cadet.”

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“A total of 9,432. airport Including you today, that makes 9,433.”

“Uh… no, sir.”

“Do you know how many cadets have brought Daiso sashimi knives over the past ten years?”

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“S-So many…?”

“From what I understand, it’s a battle royale in a subspace, just like ten years ago…”

“Do you know what the class assignment exam entails?”

Lee Won-Bin nodded solemnly.

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Hence, the subspace battle royale was a personally arranged event by the current academy director, Sung (13).

This year’s entrance ceremony was special.

It marked the tenth anniversary of humanity’s victory.

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“Even if you end up in the lowest class, I won’t take any responsibility.”

“Ah…”

“If you manage to survive with a sashimi knife, I’ll accept it as your weapon. athlete As you know, the grade limit for equipment is class D.”

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The cadet, finally realizing his mistake, quickly withdrew the sashimi knife and placed a proper weapon on the evaluation table.

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Lee Won-Bin motioned with his chin for him to pass.

“W-Was an honor to meet you!”

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He watched intently as the cadet hurried away.
And let out a slight laugh.

“May the blessing be with you, cadet.”

Though many cadets had brought sashimi knives, today felt different.

“Are you finally showing yourself today?”

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Currently, he moved between the human world and the Demon Realm, fulfilling the role of a universal regulator.

His disciple, literally the most pride-worthy in the world.

Even when he came to the academy, he only dropped by to see his two wives and left immediately.

In almost three years, the times he had shown his face could be counted on one hand.

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Perhaps because of that, the guest lineup at today’s entrance ceremony was spectacular. adopt Not to mention the former heroes of the Seven Stars.

‘Today is the tenth anniversary.’

Just like the current academy director—also one of Lee Won-Bin’s disciples—Saki Ryozo had mentioned that there was a high chance he would attend today.

Because of that, he hadn’t attended entrance ceremonies either.
But today—

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Now, each one is a prominent figure in their field; disciples so precious that even glancing at them feels like a crime.

The entire golden generation from ten years ago was present.

‘You’re the only one missing.’

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Hmm. autumn Looks like I won’t be leaving early this year either.

While stretching his cheek with a silly smile, his gaze settled on the cadets lined up before him.

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Except for a few key facilities, most of the buildings were reduced to bare steel frameworks.

The Academy had been left half-destroyed after the Second Great Human-Demon War.

From that day on, even though humanity had won, Joaquin Academy would vanish into the shadows of history. autumn That its 700-year tradition would end here.

People said.

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As universal law dictates, pessimistic predictions never come true.

“Who, idiot?”

“Ah, you dumbass…”

“Hey, did he come today?”

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It had been expanded so many times that it was now twice its original size.

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Before, it was already as big as three football stadiums combined, but now it looked like it could hold an entire village.

The training grounds were boiling with people.

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“Saki… I don’t know about her personality, but her skills are scary good.”

Indeed.

A boy with dyed hair and the energy of a delinquent let out a breath in awe.
His name was Speedweapon. abstract This is being narrated.

“Wow…”

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Despite all the worries, Joaquin Academy had risen from the ashes. album Perhaps it had even surpassed its former glory.

“Saki became a person thanks to marrying him. aspect Don’t you remember how she was at the Academy, Speedweapon? matrix She was totally insane back then.”

A blonde woman, clad in tight clothes that revealed her voluptuous figure.
She was Rachel of Mura, a distant relative of Speedweapon and currently one of the most famous heroines alongside All Mute.

A voice chimed in.
Speedweapon looked away with an indifferent expression.

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The two bickered as usual.

“Rachel, do you really have to dress like that with so many people watching? attic Why do I always get second-hand embarrassment?”

“And you, why are you dressed so stiffly? anxiety Anyone would think you came from a funeral.”

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Attendance at the entrance ceremony had become a tradition for both organizations, but this year, they had insisted on coming personally.

Since arriving in Korea yesterday, they hadn’t stopped fighting.

Speedweapon came representing the Hero Association, and Rachel as part of Lancelot Company.

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“Chloe, are you taking her side?!”

“P-please don’t fight…!”

both shouted in unison.

A red-haired woman tried to step in between them.

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The Auditore clan, already wealthy, had amassed enough fortune to leave assassination behind.

“N-no, that’s not it…”

Chloe Auditore da Sicilia.

She came from a noble assassin family, but rose to success as a food industry magnate.

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With a troubled expression, Chloe pointed behind them.
Speedweapon and Rachel turned slowly like broken toys.

“Haha……”

And the air grew heavy.

“……”

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Speedweapon had known them since his student days, so he wasn’t too fazed—but anyone else would be stunned.

Two women stood there. airport Both so beautiful they stole your breath away.

Moreover, both were at the height of their beauty.

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To Speedweapon, however, those two were like goddesses of death.

Men who looked at them had expressions as if they’d lost their souls.

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“L-Long time, Abel.”

A sword genius who rose on her own merits despite being the “granddaughter of the Sword Master.” album The Swordfighter, Abel von Nibelung.

The tall woman’s voice shattered the silence. alert Rachel, still holding Speedweapon by the collar, let out an awkward laugh and let go.

“What are you doing?”

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“Haha. riddle Abel, you’re getting more like the Sword Master every day.”

She brought a hand to her forehead and shook her head.

“We met last week in the U.S. atomic What do you mean ‘long time’? arrow And how old are you two? avalanche Still bickering like this? antenna Everyone knows you’re his friends. shadow If you act undignified, what do you think it looks like to him?”

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Where legends of a past era were reuniting.

Abel’s eyes sharpened.

“What do you mean by that, Speedweapon?”

Speedweapon glanced toward the VIP section’s highest seats.

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“Hey, hey, why are you reaching for your sword hilt? apron Aren’t we classmates?”

The voice came from a woman with sky-blue hair, her arms tightly crossed.

“Enough. matrix Sit down.”

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She walked between her old classmates and sat in the seat one to the left of center, sipping her coffee.

Step.

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Speedweapon nodded at Abel’s remark.

A while later, Speedweapon sat shyly in his designated seat.

“Life’s more bitter, so coffee tastes sweet.”

“Saki? athlete She couldn’t even handle bitterness as a kid, and now she’s addicted to caffeine.”

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To her right sat Abel, and between the two of them, it seemed they were guarding the seat of honor.

From there, the entire training ground was in view.

The center seat was empty.
That place was reserved for Saki Ryozo, the Director.

But she had deliberately avoided sitting there.

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“Sa… Saki.”

Not even idol fans gaze with such anticipation.

Whether cadets or nobles, everyone seemed eagerly awaiting someone.

All eyes in the venue were fixed on that spot.

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Ryozo gave him a cold look.

It was uncomfortable sitting right next to her, but curiosity got the better of him.

Speedweapon whispered.

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“No, just… is he coming today?”

“What! airport If you don’t know, who does?! matrix Everyone here came just for him!”

“What?”

“I don’t know.”

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“He said he would come.”

It’s not because he thinks he’s a star, but because his world is elsewhere—the problem solver for both the human world and the Demon Realm.

Yes, the entrance ceremony is a global event, but it happens every year.

He, however, doesn’t attend every year.

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Speedweapon opened his mouth but said nothing and simply looked forward.

Her tone was indifferent, but her sky-blue eyes betrayed her anxiety.

“…He said he would come…”

Ryozo murmured, almost to herself.

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— Is he really coming today?

Cadets whispered among themselves.

Expectation and tension. adjust The training ground was a cauldron of emotions.

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— But you were seven back then.

— I’ve been waiting for this day for ten years.

— It’s the 10th anniversary, after all.

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A bit later.

The cadets wore bittersweet expressions.

Ryozo, who had been staring at her watch, stood up with a resigned air.

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‘Still… as Director, I must do my duty. galaxy But boys… I want to see him the most.’

Happy to have entered their dream academy, but disappointed not to see him.

Ryozo felt it too.

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It was at that moment.

Murmuring that inwardly, she stepped up to the mic.

“Welcome—”

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A shadow loomed over the training ground.

It had been a clear spring day, not a cloud in sight. autumn And suddenly, black clouds began to gather.

One by one, everyone looked up at the sky.

Wind blew, and thunder echoed as the clouds clashed. Indra Translations protects the hard work of translators and authors.

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A sudden storm, without any warning.

BOOOM! acquire BANG! adopt BZZZT!!

The sky roared, the air vibrated.
Lightning tore through the dark clouds.

With every flash, a human figure seemed to flicker into view.

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KRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!

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Unease rose across the field like breath.

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But on the faces of the golden generation, only excitement was visible.

“……”

After all, they knew who arrives with thunder.

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Some cadets covered their ears, others swallowed nervously.

The storm reached its climax.

Kyaaaaaaa…!!

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Slash—

And then—

Slash—

With that sound, the thunder ceased.

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Lightning. airport A sky divided.

FLASH!

A chain of sudden calamities.

The sky split in two, and sunlight poured like a blessing onto the cadets.

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A halo of light spread along the cloud’s edge.

Through the parted clouds, a spark flashed.

And then—

BOOOM!!!

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Everyone shut their eyes against the blinding flash.

When she opened them, her vision was still blurry.

A pillar of light thundered down, shaking the entire venue.

Ryozo was no exception.

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“Why are you so late?”

That smile of his, at least, was crystal clear.

But…

“Sorry I’m late.”

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“Idiot.”

Ryozo bit her lower lip to hold back her emotions, then smiled softly.

It had only been two weeks.

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Saying that, he turned, dragging electricity with him.

“I had business in the Demon Realm.”

Sparks like threads danced off his black coat and equally dark hair.

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천 검 (Heavenly Sword).

“Nice to meet you, dear readers.”

Two radiant characters appeared in their retinas.

He brought his lips to the microphone.

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“First of all, congratulations on your enrollment.”

“I’m Kang Geom-Ma.”

And in the other, he held a sashimi knife.

With one hand, he wrapped his arm around Ryozo’s shoulders.

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That single cry was the signal.

The world shook. arcade The cheers that erupted were louder than the thunder that had terrified the cadets before.

A heavy silence fell over the training field.

“H-Heavenly Sword!”

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《May the blessing of the gods be with you.》

It was such a clear day it hurt to look at.

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