Chapter 5: The Academy is not easy (1)

Media sighed deeply, pressing her fingers to her temples.

In the director’s office at Joaquin Academy, Siegfried and Media were deep in thought, reflecting on a young man.

“Ha… I’ve been the director for almost twenty years, and this is the first time I’ve encountered something like this.”

“…”

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Not only was it unprecedented for a student of merit to be placed there, but Kang Geom-Ma had also bluntly rejected the honor ceremony for being the top of his class.

That had been Kang Geom-Ma’s response when offered a spot in the highest class, the Star class.

“No, thank you.”

That class was so exclusive that getting in was said to be as hard as reaching the stars in the sky, hence its name.

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When Kang Geom-Ma had been named the best in the class, the academy elders had been outraged. advance But after watching the video of how he wielded the sashimi knife, they were left speechless.

Media recalled the expression she had seen in the infirmary. legend The boy with black hair and a confident attitude had shown no nerves, even when facing the heroes of the Seven Saints.

The swordsmanship he had displayed was enough to impress even Media, one of the Seven Saints herself, something that hadn’t happened in over half a century.

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“….”

“Hey, Siegfried.”

Shaking off her thoughts, Media turned to Siegfried.

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“Let’s be honest, don’t you think our Geom-Ma is incredible?”

“At first, the academy elders were furious, but after seeing the footage from the test, they couldn’t deny it. amber Are you still upset that Geom-Ma surpassed your granddaughter as the top of the class?”

Siegfried frowned in annoyance.

“Our Geom-Ma?”

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Siegfried, the Sword Emperor, fell silent.

Kang Geom-Ma.

“Questioning the assessment of a space that carries the will of the founding hero is foolish. altitude The academy has deemed him the best, and we simply have to accept it. altitude It’s just that…”

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If his experience had been vast, it would have been understandable.

If his physical strength had been exceptional, he could have accepted it.

If his technique had merely been excellent, it would have made sense.

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Yet when he had unlocked Kang Geom-Ma’s energy channels, he felt something unsettling.

But what this young man, barely of age, had demonstrated with his sword was something else.

It was the state of sword enlightenment that Siegfried himself had pursued his entire life.

A movement that seemed to embody the very concept of “cutting.”

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The young man’s body was so fragile, as if something foreign had been forced into it, leaving it in ruins.

Was it just a coincidence? portal He wanted to deny it, but he couldn’t shake the thoughts from his mind.

At that moment, Media, who had slouched back in her chair, muttered something, breaking his trance.

The idea that, at his age, he was feeling rivalry toward a young man the same age as his granddaughter left him uncomfortable, like a thorn stuck in his throat.

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“Do you know what young people today would call a woman like you?”

Media crossed her legs and swallowed, gazing lustfully. autumn Siegfried furrowed his brow and shook his head.

“And on top of that, he’s got a cute face… and the way he cut down those enemies to save that girl was simply… If I were ten years younger… No, do you think I still have a chance? adjust Hey, old man, what do you think!”

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“When did you start obsessing over young people? beacon Do you have an account on Sungstagram or something? meadow Why are you always bringing them up?” [1]

“B*tch.”

Only then did Media straighten up in her chair, fixing her posture.

“Alright, tell me. admire What do they call me?”

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That day, for the first time in half a century, Siegfried, the strongest man on Earth, ended up with a scratch on his face, courtesy of a “b*tch.”

In the days that followed, Media’s influence granted me two extra days of rest. adapt According to her, “you need to take care of your body while you’re young.”

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⌜⎯Rang(狼)⎯⌟. [2]

Facing me was a door with a plaque that read.

Despite her carefree attitude, it was clear she had a strong sense of responsibility as an educator. palette She seemed like someone who balanced care for the students with a reasonable approach.

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My goal was to get through the academy years without drama, far away from the conflicts of the upper classes. atomic This arrangement suited me just fine.

In exchange, they agreed to keep my position as the top student and the events of the test a secret. artist I didn’t want to attract any unnecessary attention or controversy, so after thinking it over, I accepted.

Even though I had declined Media’s offer to join the Star class, I managed to negotiate my way into the Wolf class.

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I slowly opened the door to the classroom, trying not to make any noise.

Although the exterior of the building had a gothic style, the inside was modern and clean, with long rows of desks facing a green chalkboard.

“Phew…”

The students were chatting happily.

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As I considered where to sit, I noticed an empty spot in the back row.

As I entered, I felt the brief stares of the others as they glanced at my name tag before quickly turning back to their conversations, acting as if I hadn’t even been there.

They were literally ignoring me, but it didn’t bother me. alert Silence responds best with more silence. artist That’s the way life works for those on the sidelines.

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I pictured myself sitting in the last row, gazing out the window as the spring sun warmed me.

‘…’

‘Oh, should I sit there?’

I should stop being so dramatic and just sit anywhere.

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I settled into a seat in the third row. arena I relaxed my tense shoulders and stared out the window.

Knock.

I saw a pair of canaries whispering sweet nothings on a tree branch. legend I found myself staring blankly at the birds’ mating scene for a moment.

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I turned my head to see a girl standing nervously in front of me, stammering.

She was a small girl with reddish-brown, slightly curly hair, with a puppy-like expression. august There was something endearing and youthful about her.

“…Ex-excuse me.”

While watching, absorbed in the scene, someone gently tapped my desk.

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“…”

As soon as our eyes met, her face flushed, and she quickly turned her head away with a soft squeak.

After a few awkward seconds, I decided to break the silence.

“…”

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“Oh, that.”

When she mentioned the test, I remembered the events. abstract She was the girl who had almost been crushed by those psycho twins.

“About… the test… thank you.”

She whispered in a nearly inaudible voice.

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“It was nothing. voyage Anyone would have done the same.”

I looked at her curiously, but she avoided my gaze, staring at the wall. acquire It was obvious she was incredibly shy.

“…Yes.”

Why was she speaking so formally if we were the same age?

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Although I said it humbly, my comment was tinged with hypocrisy. voyage The bitter taste of that lie lingered in my mouth.

Though I’d instinctively drawn the knife without thinking specifically of her, I couldn’t deny that, in part, my intention had been to save her.

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“Now that I think about it, we haven’t introduced ourselves. matrix I’m Kang Geom-Ma.”

The girl shook her head and spoke with such sincerity that I couldn’t help but smile. antique Before I knew it, a fatherly grin had spread across my face.

“No! aspect I mean it, thank you so much.”

“My name is Chloe…”

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“Nice to meet you, Chloe. audit I didn’t expect us to end up in the same class.”

“Yes… same here.”

It wasn’t a name I remembered hearing before. matrix If I hadn’t known it, despite playing through half the game, it meant one of two things. portal Either she was a background character like me, or she would show up later in the story.

She murmured her name softly, almost like a whisper.

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The main storyline in the second half of ‘Miracle Blessing M’ focused on the battle against demons. acquire At that point, a petite, delicate girl like her didn’t seem like she would fit in. agent Besides, there was an honorific attribute given to each person in the class.

‘She’s just an extra, like me.’

After thinking it over for a moment, I ruled out the second option.

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“Eh? abstract Oh, of course, don’t worry.”

“By the way, could you keep what happened during the test a secret?”

I smiled, feeling content.

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Chloe started to say something awkwardly, but she was interrupted.

Chloe nodded without asking why.

“…By the way, if you don’t mind…”

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“Everyone, take your seats!”

The classroom door swung open.

⎯ Shwip

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“We’ll talk later.”

I mouthed the words to Chloe in silence.

A booming voice echoed through the classroom.

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“First of all, congratulations on being admitted. atomic You’ve been chosen to continue the legacy of the founding hero, Balor Joaquin. acoustic Take pride in that.”

The instructor, a bulky man with a shaved head, scanned the room as if trying to memorize each face. apple His eyes briefly stopped on me before curling his lips into a smile. agent Then, with determined steps, he grabbed a piece of chalk.

She nodded slightly and returned to her seat.

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After proudly introducing himself, he smiled, satisfied, despite looking nothing like someone named “Wonbin.”

“There won’t be any classes today since it’s the first day. apple Instead, we’ll have a simple physical training session. adapt Go get changed and meet on the training field in 30 minutes. antique If you have any questions, now’s the time.”

A student with piercings raised his hand.

“Sorry for not introducing myself earlier. avalanche I’m Lee Wonbin, the lead instructor of the Wolf class, and I’ll be in charge of you for the next year.”

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“Instructor, what kind of physical training are we doing?”

“It’s simple. 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, and 10 laps around the training field.”

Among the students, I heard some murmuring, “That sounds easy.”

My jaw almost hit the floor in shock.

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As the students headed to the locker room, I approached the instructor.

“If there are no more questions, get changed and meet at the training field. adapt That’s all.”

Come on, do they really think there’s no catch in this basic training? meadow It’s obvious that the bald instructor is out to make us all bald like him. antique Just because he’s bald, he’s determined to make us suffer the same fate.

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“…Excuse me, sir.”

‘How does he know my name?’

“What is it, Kang Geom-Ma?”

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“I don’t feel too well…”

The instructor squinted his eyes before a sly smile appeared on his face.

But there was something more urgent than that.

“Hmm.”

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“No, sir, what I meant was that I suddenly really need to use the bathroom. artist But now that I think about it, this training plan is perfect. alpha I’m impressed by your excellent judgment, haha.”

…That damn perverted director.

“Ah, I see. abandon For someone like you, being the top of the class, this training probably isn’t enough, right? arctic So, how about you train with the Star class instead? avalanche The director has authorized you to attend any class you want.”

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I responded with an enthusiastic “Yes, sir!” before trudging off to the locker room.

Apparently, my response pleased him because he laughed and gave me a firm pat on the back.

“That’s the spirit! artist Alright, go get changed, and I’ll see you on the field!”

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“One, two, three, four! airport Come on, faster! ability Move!”

The insults swirled in my mouth.

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“D…d…damn it… this is… impossible.”

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“Please…”

Some of the boys ran enthusiastically, and the girls followed, laughing and chatting as if it were a stroll.

The students ran after the instructor on the vast training field.

“Yes, sir!”

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The constant pounding from running made my stomach churn, and I could feel the bile rising in my throat.

I finally understood what it meant to see the sky turn yellow. canvas With my insides so unsettled, the world around me also seemed tinged with yellow.

I felt like I was going to die. orbit In fact, I was already half-dead.

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“I’m… fine.”

I caught my breath with difficulty before turning to her.

“Huff, huff… Are you okay? academy You don’t look so good.”

When I lagged behind a little, Chloe approached me.

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“I think five. meadow Chloe, what about you? anchor You seemed to be behind…”

“I’ve done nine laps.”

“How many laps have you done?”

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“Come on, you can do it!”

“What?”

Chloe clasped her hands to her chest and cheered me on before running ahead again.

“…”

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Despite her short stature, she ran like a speedy squirrel.

2: “Rang” (狼) means “wolf” in Korean and refers to the Chinese character 狼, which also means “wolf.”

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1: Reference to Instagram.