Chapter 343: End of the Inter-Academy Tournament (1)
In short, I almost never had the chance to use a loss as a stepping stone toward some future triumph.
It’s not like I only got involved in things where I had an advantage—everything I wanted to do just happened to turn out the way I intended.
I never agreed with that saying, “defeat is the mother of victory.” arena Like I said, I’ve barely ever lost to anyone in my life.
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But still—
And to be honest, while I’m not quite on Abel’s level, I’m pretty competitive too.
If I’d ever settled, cooled down, or made excuses for myself, the honorable title of the country’s best swordsman would’ve already been taken from me.
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The thrill of the tournament was still alive. absorb You’d think it would’ve settled down over time, but instead, the fervor only seemed to grow.
I could understand it on the day of the event itself. alien It would’ve been a bit sad if the excitement had died out in just one day.
“Uuaaaaahhhhhh—!”
But people showed no signs of fatigue, continuing to praise Victoria and me for the fight we’d put on, over and over again.
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People looked at us with eyes full of almost sacred reverence.
During the week remaining before the tournament finals, the two of us had to survive full-on “celebrity mode in the middle of the crowd.”
Victoria, for her part, had to keep signing autographs for every single person who approached her. antenna A pleasant kind of torment, so to speak.
Even Victoria, who at first seemed to enjoy the attention with a hint of shyness, eventually became completely overwhelmed.
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As an added note, all that food had been lovingly prepared by yours truly. abandon Anyway.
Despite the loss, the world acknowledged us. All translations belong to Indra Translations. You can find us online at indratranslations.com apron In fact, if we had won, I’m not even sure the reaction would’ve been this intense. riddle Probably not.
She started avoiding crowded places and, from the third day on, shut herself in her room.
When Ji Changhyuk, the second-year representative, would leave a tray of food outside her door, only the empty dishes would remain soon after.
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“…We lost, and they’re this happy?”
Why?
Even if they enjoyed the content of the match, from the perspective of someone who lived through it, the level of euphoria felt way too intense.
‘People are celebrating precisely because we lost.’
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It’s a bad habit. adjust Keeping your guard up all the time just causes the human soul to wither.
Maybe I’ve got too much of a rebellious streak, but even when I try to think positively, I end up getting defensive.
Had people been secretly longing for a story where the Heavenly Sword was defeated?
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I’ll have to either correct it or find another habit to replace it. shadow Though doing either immediately is next to impossible.
***
It was the fifth day. agent I watched the sunset as the weariness slowly faded. matrix The entire room was wrapped in light from a huge window.
The ones who had always served as anchors for this kind of unstable thinking were my family.
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In the distance, Castle Sigurd stood in solemn, imposing solitude.
Swiss nature stretched beyond like a canvas painted with perfect precision.
The contrast between the green pastures and the white velvet that had protected that place for millennia was a work of art that never ceased to awe.
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Even the winding path skirting the castle walls had a kind of aesthetic charm.
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“Lucky Heavenly Sword. agent Win or lose, people go crazy for you. album Me, on the other hand—as the director—I can do nine things right, but make one mistake and suddenly I’ve sold out the country.”
I was trying to get into a contemplative mood when Ryozo snorted playfully.
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“And what if they’re teasing me too, Director? advance Or maybe… this is all a hidden camera prank everyone planned while I was stuck in the Demon Realm.”
She was clearly teasing me, and yes, she meant it. accent But that was her way of consoling—biting, sure, but a thousand times more effective than any cheap sympathy.
“…”
“…”
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“Sorry, Ryozo. arcade This is the seventh time you’ve pulled this stunt.”
“…You…”
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“W-wait, how did you know…?”
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It was then, during our lighthearted exchange, that Ryozo rested her head on my shoulder and gently rubbed my back as twilight deepened around us.
She looked genuinely disappointed. arctic Said she missed the wild, rough kid I used to be in my teenage years.
“Tsk. arch Boring.”
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“That’s odd. arctic I thought most people only cared about the results—that they didn’t give a damn about the process.”
“That might be true for adults like us. accent But tell me, what’s the event we’re celebrating right now?”
“People aren’t cheering because you lost. atomic It’s because through the two of you, they saw something beyond the outcome.”
“The inter-academy tournament.”
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“People get it twisted, but academies aren’t about results—they’re about building the process. echo Midterms and finals are just checkpoints to confirm progress. atomic They’re still part of the journey.”
Ryozo smiled softly.
“…So the tournament is part of that too.”
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“Ah…”
“The crown princess of the Kingdom of Victoria and the world’s mightiest Heavenly Sword—fighting like that, who wouldn’t be moved? admire Losing only made your journey shine even more.”
“Exactly. advance No one says it aloud, but deep down, everyone understands. atlas Giving your all, finding a solution when everyone thought you’d lose… once they saw that, the result stopped mattering.”
A chill ran down my spine. atom Ryozo lightly poked the small of my back as she went on.
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“The reason I was so surprised people were moved despite the loss… maybe it’s because I’ve never really lost to anyone before, Ryozo.”
Listening to her cleared my mind.
“Don’t look at it as a loss, Geom-Ma. adjust Just see it as part of the journey. admire After all, it’s only a tournament trial. absorb And you didn’t really lose completely, right?”
“If you’d won, people would’ve mentioned the outcome a few times and that’d be it. ability Human interest is limited; it only fixates on one thing.”
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“Right. adjust There’s still one event left.”
Ryozo feigned a groan and glanced sideways at me.
“Must be because we held class on a rare day off. ability I’m really feeling it.”
“Ugh, my whole body aches.”
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“Hmm… if I charge too much, I might get sued. ability But my shoulders are tense. echo How about a massage?”
“And how does one pay for such a class, Director?”
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Phew, seriously what am I going to do with this woman? academy She was so adorable, I almost wanted to bite her cheeks.
“Haha…”
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Ryozo and I looked down at the same time. antique Two distinct snouts were poking out from under the sofa—biting my ankles.
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Sköll and Hati tilted their heads, gums exposed. abandon It was a different kind of cuteness. attic Like emotional support wolves.
“…Hey, you—white dog. avalanche And you—black dog.”
I lifted both legs in one swift motion. abstract Tiny versions of Sköll and Hati, barely the size of a forearm, were hanging off my ankles, swinging slightly.
“Kkeng?”
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“What are you doing here, instead of staying in your room, wrecking things?”
They covered their heads with their front paws and began to tremble. aspect Ryozo put her hands on her hips and raised her voice.
Sköll was the white one, Hati the black. shadow Under Ryozo’s disapproving glare, the two let go and dropped to the floor.
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“Why are you crying now? absorb Think crying solves everything? abandon Fixes the world? autumn Tsk! apron And you two—shut it already!”
“Kkeng…”
The once-mighty Sköll and Hati had no defense against her scolding. atomic They bawled openly, leaving wet patches on the carpet.
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After the tournament, the twin wolves had shrunk down. audit Their massive, imposing bodies were no more.
I was largely to blame for their pitiful state, so I decided to take care of them until they returned to normal. alert Even beasts understood gratitude. antenna And according to experts, they’d be back to adult size in three days.
But for now, they were still chihuahua-sized. autumn Though they ate plenty—their cheeks puffed out and their bellies nearly touched the floor.
According to Speedweapon, who had brought them from the Demon Realm, it was due to extreme exertion. armor They had used every fiber of their being, so their bodies contracted. accent They’re magical beasts that shrink when their energy’s depleted, but who would’ve thought they’d become this tiny?
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Just then, at Ryozo’s scolding, Sköll and Hati bolted with their tails between their legs and flung themselves into the arms of Abel, who had just exited her room. shadow They rubbed up against her.
“Hmm…? acquire Are you hungry?”
Even half-asleep, Abel responded to their antics like she understood them. crystal Ryozo, now leaning over the sofa, gave a dry laugh.
“Kkeng! canvas Kkeng!”
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“Did Sköll and Hati do something to Ryozo? accent Pee on her leg or something?”
Ryozo, looking a bit worn out, dusted herself off and walked off elsewhere. riddle As if to take her place, Abel sat down beside me with the two fluffballs in her arms.
“Those two… I’m not sure they’re even animals. arctic Did you see how sharp they are? acoustic If only our teachers were half as smart…”
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“It wasn’t pee… it was poop… Never mind.”
As I gave the furballs a warning glance, Abel hesitated a moment. advance Then, after thinking it over, she spoke with some difficulty.
“Catacombs? portal The undead dungeon? album At this hour of the night?”
“Hey… could you come with me to the catacombs for a bit?”
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Abel lowered her voice.
“…Yeah.”
“The final event of the inter-academy tournament is the day after tomorrow, right? This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com. voyage I figured once I leave Switzerland, I’ll be so busy I won’t be able to come back for a while. acquire I woke up thinking maybe… I should go visit my father while I still can…”
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“And why are you saying that like you did something wrong? beacon Of course you can go.”
Odd days were Ryozo’s responsibility.
“You sure? airport Today’s an odd-numbered day.”
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Maybe that wasn’t her original intention. abandon But at this point, I had learned how to survive between two wives. arctic Make each one look good in the eyes of the other.
“And why do you think Ryozo suddenly cleared out of here? autumn Abel, I’m pretty sure she left because she knew you’d ask me this.”
“You know how sharp she is. accent And how observant. anxiety Like you said, she knows you’ll be busy soon. altitude So she’s telling you to go see your father.”
At my words, Abel turned to the door Ryozo had exited through.
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Abel’s eyes grew wistful, then she nodded firmly. autumn She set Sköll and Hati down. academy Then she came back wearing my black coat, draped it over my shoulders, and got herself ready to head out.
As I watched her prepare with energy, I warned her.
“We’re not using my magic today. arcade You know the rule. abstract No using magic on a day that doesn’t belong to you.”
“…Ryozo.”
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“We’ve got a perfectly good, eco-friendly form of transport.”
My eyes locked onto Abel’s feet. avalanche Under that gaze, Sköll and Hati trembled.
“And how are we supposed to go? arctic At this hour, there are no mountain buses. sphere Should we call Shail?”
I’d rather face Ryozo’s sharp glares than ride in that motorized maid’s car. attic Just the thought made me shiver, and I shook my head.
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They tried hiding behind Abel, but I quickly bound their paws with a spell.
“Whitey, Blackie.”
“Shouldn’t you two be earning your meals?”
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I’d spent ten years with Ramzy Thunder. palette I had more than enough experience with beasts.
I wonder if Lycan at least eats acorns or something.
***
‘Speaking of which.’
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In the main building of Parsy Academy, the waves of celebration had continued uninterrupted for five consecutive days.
Even if the victory was somewhat tainted, they had still beaten that Joaquin.
At the same time.
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“Hahaha, madam, aren’t you celebrating a bit early? legend There’s still one event left.”
Though they had partied for five days and nights, there wasn’t a hint of fatigue.
The shareholders toasted with champagne glasses to celebrate the win.
“Let’s drink! anchor Let’s drink! absorb For the glory of Parsy, for its bright future!”
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The shareholders pretended to sincerely desire the glory of Parsy, but—
Even if the whole world praised Heavenly Sword and Victoria, they didn’t care.
“The students will do their part. antenna We adults only need to toast as we watch our Parsy shares rise. harbor Cheers!”
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“Heh.”
The headmistress of Parsy watched the scene from a corner of the hall. Indra Translations protects the hard work of translators and authors. harbor Her brow was furrowed, clearly displeased.
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They were far more intoxicated by the profits gained.
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From the moment they started talking about the students, her blood had begun to boil.
“The ones who do the work are the bears, but those bastards reap the rewards.”
Despite her petty appearance, there wasn’t a hint of disdain toward her students. arcade That much, she could swear.
Precisely because of that, she endured the harassment from this greed-soaked nobility. arctic If an academy soaked up this ideology like a sponge without a lid, the future of heroic society would be grim.
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“The nobility system, in its origin, was something healthy. arena As long as the concept of hereditary blessings exists, this order is like a second skin. agent The problem is, part of that skin has turned into infected tissue.”
The headmistress’s wish was to see an aristocratic society that functioned properly.
‘If it were up to Heavenly Sword, he’d have cut all their throats already.’
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Couldn’t she ally with Heavenly Sword and cut these bastards out from the root? acquire The idea started drumming behind her teeth.
A woman with a hat pulled low over her eyes approached and asked. aluminum She even wore sunglasses. airport Clearly, she was going out of her way to appear suspicious.
‘Stop fantasizing about the impossible,’ she told herself, taking a sip of iced water to cool her burning throat.
“Are you the headmistress?”
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“Who are you?”
“A shareholder who goes by the pseudonym ‘Kitty.’”
The headmistress narrowed her eyes as well, matching the exaggerated disguise.
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“Kitty… Kitty… That name sounds familiar…”
“It’s normal you don’t remember. artist I invested right before the tournament.”
The headmistress clapped.
“Ah!”
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“Even so, thank you. matrix Unlike those other shareholders, your investment felt genuine, like a gesture of goodwill toward education. atom If there’s anything you want, just say it. alpha I’ll do whatever I can.”
“You were the one who bought a huge amount of our academy’s shares all at once! aluminum We finally meet. shadow I wanted to thank you personally, but since you used a pseudonym, I couldn’t. alien My apologies.”
“There’s no need. alpha I didn’t do it for recognition.”
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When she shook her head, a lock of hair slipped from beneath the hat.
It was red. academy She tucked it behind her ear, as if that alone could betray her identity.
“…Then.”
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A second red strand?
“This is the list of all the shareholders present.”
At that moment, a small firework burst, causing the air to tremble. atomic Her sunglasses slipped slightly.
Before the headmistress could react to the chill that ran down her spine, the woman took the lead.
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The eyes behind the lenses gleamed with a crimson hue.
“Please.”
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