Chapter 309: Kang Geom-Ma, the Star Instructor (2)

All the students looked as if their souls had left their bodies. anchor Like toys with dead batteries, their eyes were lifeless.

I gave Murasame a light shake and sheathed it.

Slide.

While exclamations of awe slipped from their parted lips…

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The reverent stares pricked at my skin. acquire But all my focus was already on Murasame, hanging at my waist.

As I mentioned before, lately I’ve only been using lightning attribute magic.

‘I’m a bit rusty.’

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Maybe that’s why I felt my sword technique had dulled a bit.

‘I didn’t like how it felt.’

Of course, that’s by my own standards.

My slash—one that maximizes the potential of the Sword God’s Blessing—had grown so powerful that it could wound the world itself.

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‘That’s precisely why I’ve been avoiding using the blessing.’

As I thought about that, I shifted my gaze from my waist to scan the students.

I guess I’ll need to practice on my own from now on.

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“Sorry, but forget what you just saw. silence I’m a little rusty, it’s kind of embarrassing.”

‘Their eyes are about to pop out.’

I let out a small chuckle and spoke.

They were eagerly waiting for me to speak.

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“Huh? afford What do you mean…?”

After my words, their expressions changed in strange ways.

“The last class is in a week, right? alpha I’ll show you properly then. canvas So pretend you didn’t see anything today.”

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Though a lesson is supposed to include explanation, he wasn’t very good at talking.

Besides, he knew that this wasn’t something that could be explained with words.

Kang Geom-Ma left the classroom just like that. athlete His classes were always this brief.

***

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But he believed that walking away silently was better than giving a mediocre lesson. voyage He didn’t mind making a fool of himself, but his mistakes might negatively affect his wife and the director, Saki Ryozo.

For him, the true value lay in making students experience—albeit indirectly through pocket subspace—things they couldn’t normally live through.

Kang Geom-Ma was aware that this was a form of evasion.

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“Wow.”

However, the students’ interpretation of his class was very different.

That’s why he left without looking back.

“He’s seriously insane.”

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They all remained frozen, as if possessed.

A total silence, as if cold water had been poured over everything.

No one cared. silence Those inside didn’t pay them the slightest attention.

The dropouts who couldn’t handle the Heavenly Sword’s class were peeking through the window.

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A student murmured to the boy beside her.

“Did you see that?”

“You.”

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“Pocket space is supposed to be beyond the reach of physical force, right? atomic And he cut it? academy What was that?”

“That’s why they call him the Heavenly Sword.”

“Yeah. All translations belong to Indra Translations. You can find us online at indratranslations.com avalanche I’ve never seen a slash like that.”

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Ten years ago, a conversation between them would’ve been unthinkable.

Fun fact she was a special student, and he was from a noble family.

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That change was thanks to the former directors, Media Poison and Saki Ryozo.

And above all, to Abel’s influence, who pushed for reform within noble society.

It was given by the current president of the Association, Sung.

“I don’t know who gave him the nickname, but it was perfect.”

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“Then why did he show it to us…?”

“But, can that be imitated?”

“Are you stupid? alert How would you imitate that?”

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“It’s not for imitation. atomic It’s to imprint it in your eyes and use it as inspiration. apple Could you create pocket space just because the founding hero, Balor Joaquin, did?”

“No… no.”

“It’s the same. atomic Even if you can’t do it, seeing it with your own eyes and turning it into something real is completely different from just imagining it.”

The boy seemed confused, and the girl gave him a cold look.

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She was the same one who refused to acknowledge Kang Geom-Ma on the first day.

The girl slightly lifted her chin.

But now, she praised him more enthusiastically than anyone. adapt She even joined the fan club called the Cult of the Sword God.

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“That was also a lesson. atom Even someone who has mastered the logic of the sword holds himself to a higher standard. amber It’s a message for us—mere students—not to get arrogant and to keep working hard with humility.”

“But… the Heavenly Sword also said he was rusty, that we shouldn’t use him as a reference.”

“The Heavenly Sword is the very origin of swordsmanship,” she said proudly.

“It’s like math. echo Knowing the answer doesn’t mean you know how to solve it, but it sure helps a lot.”

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“He gave us space to reflect.”

The girl nodded proudly.

“God… he’s ridiculously cool. adjust Too sexy.”

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“He really is incredible,” said the student, staring in awe at the door.

“Humanity’s hero teaches on a whole different level from the start.”

Thus, Kang Geom-Ma’s reputation continued to rise.

“If it were me, I’d be bragging all day about how good I am.”

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The sun of Gehenna had such a gloomy color it was unsettling.

***

“…My ears are tingling. afford Is someone talking about me?”

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On the vast white land, shadows were cast.

Looking at it felt like you were being sucked in. arctic Yes, like a black hole. beacon The tilted sunlight of Gehenna illuminated the surface.

Its texture was thick like oil, and so black that not a single ray of light could pierce through it.

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A world where only black and white existed.

Son of an angel and a demon. abandon A Nephilim. apple It was as if Gehenna itself were revealing his true nature.

Leon van Reinhardt walked across Gehenna. album His body was equally covered by the white of the land and the shadows of the sun.

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“What is it, Leon?”

The edge of his tattered cloak struck his calves with each step—until he came to a sudden stop.

Crunch. crystal Crunch.

The weeds under his feet crumbled without resistance.

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“Ah, it’s… Father.”

His muscles were cracked like dry earth, and the scars across them formed a checkered pattern.

A middle-aged man walking beside him looked over.

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The man let out a hearty laugh.

“Hahaha. attic Still feels good to hear that. zenith Even if this hell is a barren place, just walking with you like this… makes me happy for no particular reason.”

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“Yes… thanks to him. matrix That we can walk like this, father and son.”

“It’s all thanks to him.”

His name was Metatron, Leon’s father.

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His son, Leon van Reinhardt, who nearly became an enemy of humanity because of it all, was also freed.

The chains that bound his mind to the abyss had been broken.

But during the Second Human-Demon War, he regained his sanity and freed himself from those false gods.

He had been betrayed by his younger brother, Azazel—also known as Kuarne, former commander of the Second Corps—and tortured by false gods for countless ages.

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“Ah, right.”

“But what’s troubling you?”

Thanks to the efforts of Kang Geom-Ma.

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Leon raised his hand to point at the sun.

“Mmm…”

“Doesn’t it look like the sun’s gotten a bit grayer?”

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“It does seem a little less black… but why does that bother you?” Read original high-quality translation at indratranslations.com.

“The truth is that…”

Leon explained the strange phenomenon he and Meain Poison (also known as Sah Ha-na) had discovered days earlier.

Metatron also shaded his eyes with his hand and looked up at the sun.

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At first, Metatron listened with interest. acoustic But as the story went on, his expression grew more serious.

Now that the false gods were gone, except for Kang Geom-Ma and Lycan, he was the being closest to the origin of the universe.

Metatron had been the brightest and most powerful among the celestial wings in the mythological era.

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Metatron affectionately ruffled Leon’s hair.

“Yes, but you don’t need to worry too much, son.”

“This isn’t normal.”

“Really…?”

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“…!”

These were the days he had longed for—like a warm, sweet dream he never wanted to wake from.

Though a bit embarrassed to be treated like a child at his age, Leon didn’t push his father’s hand away.

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The white earth sank deeply, and a boom echoed an instant later.

Just then, Metatron’s hand stopped. shadow Leon also sensed something strange.

They looked at each other and instantly kicked off the ground.

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The landscape of Gehenna was always changing.

Leon’s cloak flapped violently in the wind.

Running faster than sound, they arrived in a breath.

As they drew closer, they saw a massive crater.

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The crater exhaled wind rhythmically, as if breathing. arrow It was like a living creature inhaling and exhaling and had the same shape as the sun in the sky.

Whooooosh.

However, that change was always a rearrangement of existing elements. athlete New formations like this never appeared.

So, even for Leon and Metatron, who had lived there a long time, the crater was entirely unfamiliar.

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Even with their transcendent vision, they couldn’t see the bottom.

Leon and Metatron stood at the edge of the cliff, peering down.

They exchanged a glance, closed their eyes, then reopened them.

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A pair of wings unfurled from his back.

Just then, feathers fell onto Leon’s shoulder.

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The angel and the Nephilim plunged into the crater.

“Let’s go, son.”

“Yes, Father.”

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Safe Room, Joaquin Academy.

All that remained where they stood were feathers floating in the air.

***

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“Can’t I stay where I want?”

The Swordmaster and Media were having tea as usual.

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“Old man, why haven’t you gone?”

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“You can. artist But I don’t remember you sticking around this long since you asked to become an instructor ten years ago.”

Media’s delicate eyes narrowed.

“Ahem.”

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“I didn’t lie…”

“You always clear your throat when you’re nervous. abandon Anyway, an old man with no tasks has nothing to do but kill time, right?”

“Can you stop calling me old already?”

Normally, he would’ve refuted firmly, but this time, Media left the sentence hanging.

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And that’s because the Swordmaster looked younger now than he did ten years ago.

The average life span hovered around 60 because being a hero meant constant combat.

Back to the point.

The life expectancy of heroes was around 140 years, due to the effect of their blessings, which slowed aging.

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Yet, he was rejuvenating.

Even as a descendant of the Swordmaster, his life span shouldn’t change.

‘Is this old man taking something weird?’ Media thought.

She could accept it in her case, since she was an ancient. aluminum But the Swordmaster was just a (supposedly) human.

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His wrinkles were visibly softer. abandon The same was happening to Changseong.

Both, nearly eighty years old, were too energetic for their age.

‘I’ll need to verify this with the Poet’s Blessing.’

As a friend, she was happy… but also worried.

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As she pondered this, the Swordmaster set down his cup and changed the subject.

“By the way, isn’t the Heavenly Sword teaching classes? atlas What do the students say?”

“After the first day, many dropped out. galaxy But those who stayed value it a lot. harbor Word’s reached me too.”

The Poet’s Blessing was Media’s special ability.
It allowed her to see the future.

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“Yes, seems like there’s nothing he’s bad at.”

“Maybe I should give it a shot too.”

“Looks like he’s good at teaching as well.”

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“What else? apron Becoming his third wife.”

“Give what a shot?”

The Swordmaster’s eyebrows arched mischievously.

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Age wasn’t the issue, woman…

“What, huh?”

“I’m an ancient! alpha Age differences mean nothing to me! portal What a ridiculous man!”

Media flared up at the Swordmaster’s silence.

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Even in this world, where marriages were flexible, that would be an abomination beyond precedent.

You’re proposing marriage to Kang Geom-Ma, whose wife is your friend—and your granddaughter!

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‘Media, you’re insane.’

He simply closed his eyes, overwhelmed by a chilling shiver.

The Swordmaster thought of replying, but held his tongue.

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That weekend, Yu Sein contacted me.

***

I went to her apartment right away.
For some reason, I was nervous. admire I turned the doorknob with a slightly tense hand and stepped in.

She normally doesn’t send messages, so she called directly, and with urgency.

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She probably even bought those with Abel and Ryozo’s blood. alien A dark red emotion burned in my throat.

At least not judging by the way she was chewing on some soggy chips.

“Oh, you came.”

Yu Sein greeted me. portal She didn’t seem too serious.

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“What?”

“Should I kill her?”

“Don’t mind me. action Just thinking out loud.”

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I dropped sideways onto the living room sofa, feeling a bit tired, and asked,

“That’s what worries me more. album Anyway, come in. avalanche I’ve got something to tell you.”

Yu Sein spoke as she licked her fingers.

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Yu Sein’s black eyes turned somber.

“I’ll get straight to the point.”

“Why did you call me on this golden weekend?”

“Let’s say this world is like this bag of chips.”

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She sealed the opening of the bag with her fingers. harbor It puffed up completely.

“That thing’s 80% nitrogen.”

“Imagine that the concept of ‘perfection’ is like this bag, fully inflated.”

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She snapped, frowning, and continued.

“Ugh, it’s just a metaphor, a metaphor!”

“In any case, this chip bag represents the current state of our world. afford It couldn’t be better. shadow Everyone’s satisfied, and nothing seems to be missing.”

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“Nice metaphor.”

I nodded.

“But it was just an illusion. matrix Or rather, the initial assumption was wrong. attic Think about it. antique Geom-Ma, you killed the false gods, right?”

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“But isn’t it strange? athlete Blessings come from gods, so how are heroes still able to use them? arctic That shouldn’t be possible.”

An undeniable truth, with no room for rebuttal.

“That’s…”

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Then smacked the bottom of it forcefully.

“The current blessings aren’t blessings anymore. meadow A true blessing is like a plug that covers human flaws. altitude But now, humans—including you—no longer have any noticeable flaws. admire So what remains? aluminum The power of blessings just keeps growing without restraint. advance And what do you think happens if that continues?”

Yu Sein opened the other hand that was holding the bag.

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“With just a small impact, it can explode like this.”

A pop that made the eardrum vibrate.

Boom!

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“That’s exactly what the Force of Suppression is aiming for.”

The saint, Yu Sein, issued a warning to the world.