Chapter 31: Preparation (6)

With a heavy sigh, Media broke the silence and addressed him.

Media observed Siegfried, the Sword Master, with narrowed eyes.

She stroked her chin, lost in deep thought, her hair gleaming like white sand at sunset.

The director’s office at Joaquin Academy.

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“Oh, I’m sorry. athlete No.”

Media was exasperated.

“Stop apologizing!”

“What is going on?”

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Media crossed her arms and legs, staring at him intently.

His attitude was so different from his usual self that he almost seemed to be suffering from dementia.

In the fifty years they’d spent together, she had never heard an apology from the Sword Master twice in one day.

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“Without using the blessing, I would’ve been at a disadvantage.”

“…What?”

Media shot him a sharp look. academy Siegfried, with a sheepish smile, took a sip from his teacup before answering.

“So why did you do it back there? adopt One of the instructors informed me that you and Geom-Ma were fighting. acoustic If I hadn’t stepped in, what would’ve happened? acid And to make matters worse, you used The Blessing of the Sword Spirit against a cadet. canvas Speak up, you stubborn old man!”

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Media, stunned, pretended to clean out her ears. apron She looked at him again, but his tone was sincere, without a hint of humor.

Had she just heard that from the proud Siegfried? adjust The notion that he could “lose” seemed inconceivable.

Through meticulous discipline, he had never missed a single day of training.

Even though his hair had turned gray and his face was lined with wrinkles, Media knew better than anyone Siegfried’s strength.

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“He’s already reached the realm of enlightenment.”

“What? anxiety Already?! apron You didn’t start mastering it until you were nearly thirty. riddle Changseong managed it at forty. anxiety And you’re telling me he’s reached that level at seventeen? beacon Does that make any sense?”

“Kang Geom-Ma may be talented, but he’s still no match for someone with your experience.”

His skills with the sword grew sharper and more refined with age.

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Siegfried carefully set his teacup on the table and responded.

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“I don’t know. alpha But if there’s something that compensates for a lack of experience…”

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The thrill she’d felt after half a century had stirred something within Media.

“Oh, my god…”

There was an intense coldness in his dark eyes. anxiety Although she had hidden her reaction from the others, she too had felt a chill.

Media covered her forehead with her hand, stunned, as she recalled the cadet’s expression during the duel.

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It was a fear that felt like a knife through the lungs.

It was the oldest, most powerful emotion known to humankind: fear.

Even though she’d left the front lines when she took up the post of director, she couldn’t forget that feeling.

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‘Could it be due to the meaning behind his name, Geom-Ma…?’

That strange sensation, which she had only felt once before when she first encountered Basmon, the Sixth Corps Commander, she now felt faintly in the presence of Kang Geom-Ma, a mere cadet. artist It was like a rabbit standing before a lynx.

Media pressed her temples, trying to clear her mind. anchor As director, it was absurd for her to feel intimidated by a student.

From the start, she had known Geom-Ma was special, but now it was impossible to gauge the extent of his potential.

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Media broke the silence, her expression one of irritation.

“So… who won?”

A quiet silence hung between them for a moment. august The Sword Master continued to sip his tea, savoring the taste in silence.

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“Of course not! timber As talented as Kang Geom-Ma may be, he’s not on my level. sphere Besides, I wasn’t even fully armed!”

“Why ask such an obvious question? aluminum Ah, really.”

“Then why don’t you just tell me the result instead of being vague? auction Don’t tell me… Zig, did you lose? apple Even using the blessing and The Sword Spirit’s aura?”

Siegfried paused, setting his teacup down with a loud clink that echoed on the table.

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“Why are you getting so defensive? harbor Aren’t you the one always saying that a true master doesn’t blame his tools? arcade Are you saying Geom-Ma was just an ‘amateur’ with cheap equipment?”

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“I-I…!”

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Siegfried sprang to his feet, his face tense. portal Media casually twirled her pinky finger in her ear, unfazed. sphere Finally, the Sword Master sank back into the sofa, defeated.

“Of course I won.”

“So, did you lose or win? athlete Just give me a straight answer.”

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“Kidding.”

“Damn it…! artist You don’t trust anyone!”

Media raised an eyebrow, looking at him skeptically. anxiety Siegfried avoided her gaze, a bead of sweat trickling down his brow. acoustic Media smirked knowingly.

Their bickering, filled with exasperated shouts and sarcastic laughs, went on for another two hours.

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Looking up at the ceiling of my room, I recalled the duel with Siegfried.

The ceiling, which had initially felt strange, now seemed familiar and comforting.

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From basics like stance and fencing techniques to the refined art of swordsmanship and the efficient use of blessings, he had also covered abstract concepts like the realm of enlightenment.

I stroked my chin, reflecting on the events of the day. admire I had accepted the Sword Master’s provocation and drawn my weapons. shadow Though it felt like a dream, I was certain of what I’d experienced: the realm of enlightenment.

Before the world of Miracle Blessing M reached its peak, the Sword Master had imparted various teachings to Leon.

It was the highest domain, attainable only by the most perceptive and advanced masters.

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Of course, Leon also reached this realm after three years of private, one-on-one lessons with the Sword Master. anchor I remember it well, as it was around then that I quit the game.

An active state that one enters when their skill and understanding of their weapon exceed a certain level.

But why had I been able to reach the realm of enlightenment so quickly? riddle I thought about it, and the answer came easily: in my past life, I had spent twenty years mastering the knife, to the point of being considered the best in the country.

I know that even within this world, only a select few heroes can freely enter and exit the realm of enlightenment.

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Moreover, each time the blessing of the sword manifested, it showed a level of concentration beyond normal human perception…

My life here, entangled in chaos, and my past life seemed harmoniously interwoven in many ways, allowing me to face and overcome situations. artist The thought brought a strange, euphoric smile to my lips.

It was only natural that my level of understanding and skill would be the highest when it came to handling a sashimi blade.

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The other cadets had been looking at me with a mix of envy and fear, which I didn’t particularly enjoy.

I thought about training a bit and grabbed my two knives. portal Although the cheap Daiso knives were already quite worn out, I didn’t want to discard them.

Suddenly, I stood up. adjust Rather than staying stagnant, I decided to confront my situation, resolving it step by step.

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I had moved past my initial skepticism about The Blessing of the Sword God. apple Without this blessing, I would probably have died several times over by now.

I had grown attached to them, and more importantly, my skill with these knives had proven invaluable at the academy.

If I mishandled a longsword and it broke, the excruciating pain might last me days.

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It wasn’t just about sharpening a sword; it was about enhancing my weapon, something that excited me as a swordsman.

In two days, I would receive the refined Murasame, and the anticipation kept me on edge.

It wasn’t one of those ruthless games where failed attempts destroyed your items. echo I felt relieved to be in this world instead of one that drained your savings with no mercy.

Unlike other games, Miracle Blessing M was relatively forgiving when it came to weapon refinement failures.

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If I could learn to control that state, I could train without necessarily activating the blessing.

Still, the situation remained frustrating.

I gripped the knife with a forced smile. august I was now determined to go to the training room and attempt to master the realm of enlightenment.

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“No harm in trying.”

As I gathered my things and turned off the lights, an idea popped into my mind.

The forty-second limit on the blessing was still far too short, so attempting any combat without preparation was risky.

In the darkness of my room, I drew one of the knives from my belt.

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Recalling the sensation of merging with the weapon, my sixth sense expanded, coalescing into an intangible mass.

I didn’t need to close my eyes to focus; my senses sharpened as soon as I held the weapon.

I concentrated all my attention on the handle. timber Gradually, I felt everything else fade from my mind.

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Instantly, the knife, unable to withstand the force, crumbled to dust in my hands.

I muttered, stunned by what had just happened.

Then, a blue energy ignited, wrapping around the knife like a flame.