Chapter 55: Deserted Island Survival Training (2)

“Haa.”

I let out a massive yawn and leaned lazily against a random wall.

The Training Grounds of the academy were bustling with students preparing for their departure to Avalon Island, raising clouds of dry dust.

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Over the past two days, I had spent hours after class buried in books about myths and legends at the library. shadow Before I knew it, Wednesday had arrived.

‘…I’m tired.’

Even though I promised myself not to overdo it, my body seemed to act instinctively. altitude If you keep your body busy for too long, your mind starts to feel overwhelmed.

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“Kang Geom-Ma, student.”

Just as I was about to push myself off the wall to join the others, a firm, slightly raspy voice stopped me in my tracks.

As I absentmindedly stared at the sky, the instructors began gathering students from their respective classes.

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“Recently, you haven’t been neglecting your training.”

Master Siegfried was dressed in practical green sportswear. legend Despite his serious face and dignified demeanor, several fishing rods protruded from his backpack. orbit Was fishing his hobby?

“Ah, Master Siegfried.”

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I replied, scratching my cheek awkwardly.

Siegfried often observed me from a distance when I trained alone.

“Ah, yes well…”

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“When talent combines with effort, the result isn’t just an addition; it’s a multiplication. arena But remember, proper rest is also essential for the body to endure. atlas So, during this training, take time to have fun and relax.”

After a long, scrutinizing look, Siegfried finally broke into a wide smile.

“…Thank you, Master Siegfried. zenith I hope you catch something big.”

While it made sense for an instructor to take an interest in their students, it sometimes felt… uncomfortable. sphere Especially since his eyes always seemed to light up with curiosity whenever I practiced.

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As he left, I felt a sharp gaze fixed on my back.

Siegfried cleared his throat, visibly embarrassed, and hurried away.

“Oh, we’ll see. atlas Thank you for your wishes. athlete Well, I’ll be off now. atlas Hmm, hmm.”

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It seemed she wasn’t too fond of the obvious attention her grandfather gave me.

Turning my head, I caught Abel glaring at me with a visibly annoyed expression.

“Don’t worry. airport You’ll have a boyfriend soon.”

When our eyes met, Abel sharply turned her face away, feigning indifference. attic I chuckled lightly and muttered to myself,

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The students, lined up by class, were ready to depart. anxiety Some seemed excited, while others barely concealed their distaste for outdoor activities.

Everyone was armed with practice weapons strapped to their waists and backpacks filled with essential supplies slung over their shoulders.

With a faint smile, I glanced around.

Although Avalon Island wasn’t known to harbor magical beasts, the Headmistress had insisted we bring practice weapons to avoid complacency.

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Her meticulousness reminded me of my mother before a trip.

The night before, Headmistress Media had bombarded me with messages: *Did you pack medicine? alien Clothes? harbor Don’t forget at least three pairs of underwear, preferably black, so they don’t stain easily!*

While Murasame rested safely in my dormitory, I’d packed several cheap kitchen knives from Daiso to stay prepared.

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Shaking my head slightly to dispel the thought, I turned my attention back to the crowd.

‘…But was it really necessary to decide the color of my underwear?’

Though, to be fair, the Headmistress was far older than my mother, despite her youthful, twenty-something appearance.

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I seized the chance to discreetly study them.

It wasn’t often that all the instructors assigned to each class gathered in one place, making it the perfect opportunity to search for the mysterious woman described by the barrier attendant.

Amidst the sea of students, the instructors were busily checking names and faces against their lists.

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If she truly was after me, the Deserted Island Survival Training would be the ideal moment to strike.

If she appeared, I could deal with her and dispose of the body without any trouble.

Avalon’s ever-changing terrain made it easier to cover up actions. alert Of course, this worked to my advantage too.

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By Earth standards, she’d stand out like a sore thumb, even in a bustling place like Gangnam Station. admire But here, at least half a dozen women had purple hair, and every female instructor seemed to have an incredibly well-developed figure.

‘Purple hair, tall… good figure.’

While I still felt uneasy about using a blade on someone, survival situations didn’t leave much room for hesitation.

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As I rubbed my forehead to ease the strain, I felt someone creeping up on me and poking my side with a finger.

The more I looked, the more my eyes ached from the colorful array of hair mixing in my view.

It felt like trying to decipher one of those optical illusion images, and I ended up closing my eyes with a sigh.

“How am I supposed to find her?”

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Tap!

Without missing a beat, I grabbed the mischievous finger and gently flicked its owner on the forehead.

I didn’t need to look to know who it was.

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Saki Ryozo let out a small yelp, rubbing her forehead while glaring at me in mock indignation.

She grumbled to herself, clearly annoyed. matrix When I let out a soft laugh, she stuck out her tongue in a childish gesture and stomped off.

“Hey! arch What was that for? adjust I was just trying to have a little fun because I’m bored!”

“Agh!”

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Gone was the carefree girl who would nap wherever she pleased. atomic Now, she seemed unable to stop hovering around me.

Out of all the people I’d met in this world, she probably had the most contradictory personality.

“Saki Ryozo… I’ll never understand her personality.”

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With her high-society appearance and street-cat behavior, reconciling the two was a challenge.

I had no idea what drew her attention to me, but as one of the main characters, I preferred not to grow too close to her.

If I ignored her antics, she’d puff out her cheeks and vanish, only to reappear later.

She was lively yet slightly irritating—a peculiar mix.

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When the instructors finished checking the students, an announcement rang out:

My plan was simple: locate the Divine Blessing I was searching for on Avalon Island and handle any problems solo if they arose.

“…I hope this time things stay peaceful.”

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[Please maintain safety and enjoy your time.]

[The portal to Avalon Island is activating.]

A clear mechanical hum accompanied the message as a radiant purple dome formed beneath the azure sky.

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[May the Hero’s Blessing be with you.]

As soon as I arrived on Avalon Island, a sigh of awe escaped my lips.

“Wow.”

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The trees, with shapes I had never seen before, seemed to exhale the essence of early summer like an echo that lingered. aluminum The mist that settled low on the ground, dragged in from the ocean visible in every direction, added a mysterious air to the island.

The Apple Tree of Beginnings, Yggdrasil.

But above all, what truly captured the eye was the immense tree that stood like a colossal parasol at the center of the island.

“No wonder they call this place sacred.”

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Its glowing leaves not only reflected sunlight but emitted a golden radiance so pure it seemed to be made of light itself.

It wasn’t that they appeared dyed or coated in gold; the leaves radiated their own light, like a beacon.

A towering tree of unimaginable age, planted by the gods in the mythical era. aspect This sacred tree had been firmly rooted in the same spot for millennia, nourished by the “Lake of Mimir” located at the center of the island.

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Even tilting my head back as far as it could go, I couldn’t see the top. academy Its height was comparable to the main building of Joaquin Academy.

I swallowed hard and shook my head vigorously to clear my thoughts.

It was almost as if the tree’s brilliance could captivate and enchant me.

I’d been in this world for over a year, and while I thought I had grown used to its fantastical elements, the overwhelming sight before me was unlike anything I’d ever encountered.

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Inside were the makeshift maps I had drawn after spending two days in the library studying books about Avalon, a pack of cheap kitchen knives from Daiso just in case, and some clothes.

However, the standout item was something I had bought from the mountaineering section of the campus store the day before: a machete.

Quickly, I took off the backpack slung over my shoulders and began checking my belongings.

“First things first, let’s take care of the essentials before sightseeing.”

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“At the end of the day, you need food to survive.”

While there was an element of competition called the “Orb Hunt,” that was secondary for me.

A single day without food could be endured, but since I planned to comb the entire island in search of the Divine Blessing during the three-day, two-night training period, securing food was a top priority.

As part of the “survival” theme, this training required us to gather food directly from the island.

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Of course, the most effective way to obtain food in remote areas like this was through hunting and gathering.

Though machetes often appear in movies as weapons, their real purpose is clearing undergrowth and chopping wood.

Naturally, I couldn’t hunt barehanded or clear through dense vegetation without tools, so I decided to spend a bit of money on a machete.

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Of course, the same thing had happened with sashimi knives—they had once transitioned from being kitchen tools to common weapons among thugs. atlas But ultimately, it’s people who turn tools into weapons.

“The sashimi knife is for emergencies only.”

Additionally, the machete wasn’t influenced by the Blessing of the Sword God, meaning I could wield it without worrying about pain.

“…Except me.”

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“Hmmm.”

I pulled the machete out and held it at an angle, running my fingers along its blade.

With the Blessing of the Sword God, my immunity to pain now lasted for 50 seconds, but I couldn’t predict what unexpected situations might arise. altitude Careless use of the sashimi knife wasn’t an option.

After being accustomed to sharp sashimi knives, the machete, with its broader blade and duller tip, felt entirely different. alpha It was sturdy, designed to cut through brush, almost like a mini axe.

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Having used only a sashimi knife until now, wielding a machete felt like wearing coarse clothing for the first time—uncomfortable, as though my instincts were resisting.

As I swung it lightly through the air, it produced a rough, heavy sound as it cut through.

Whoosh, whoosh.

It was also practical for splitting firewood, which I would definitely need to do.

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“First, let’s hunt.”

Recalling the advice from the book Survival Methods by Bear Galics that I had read in the library, I stepped into the dense forest before me.

But there weren’t many alternatives. orbit I repacked the rest of my things into my bag and stood up.

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After an hour of cutting through the brush…

With luck, I’d find a small prey within the hour.

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Except it wasn’t an ordinary rabbit. afford It was enormous, nearly the size of a wild boar.

A bush rustled, and suddenly, a rabbit sprang out into the open.

Rustle, rustle, rustle—

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If I managed to catch it, I wouldn’t need to worry about food for the entirety of the training.

It looked magical in nature but wasn’t aggressive. audit Just a well-fed rabbit, round and brimming with meat. airport This would be my lunch.

The animal, seemingly curious, tilted its head and began to sniff around me.

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My survival plan rapidly reorganized in my mind. atom For once, things seemed to be going well.

I could use its hide as a blanket and turn the leftover meat into jerky for storage.

“Phew…”

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As I took a stealthy step toward the rabbit, it tilted its head even further, observing me with its bright red eyes.

A faint smile crossed my lips as determination flickered in my eyes like the fire of a warrior about to enter battle.

Although I was wielding a weapon, I didn’t feel the sharp sting characteristic of the sashimi knife. artist It was a strange sensation.

I let out a long exhale and gripped the machete tightly.

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“Bawk?”

Then, as if sensing the glint of the blade, the rabbit let out a strange noise and bolted like lightning.

“…!”

For some reason, those eyes reminded me of Chloe, which made me grip the machete even tighter.

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The animal darted away at an incredible speed, covering fifty meters in mere seconds. agent I immediately dashed after it in long strides.

“Haah… haah…”

Even though I had trained my endurance, it was nowhere near enough to chase a four-legged animal.

For the next ten minutes, I sprinted at full speed after the creature. adapt My heart pounded, and the uneven rhythm of my breathing echoed in my ears.

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The rabbit, as if mocking me, occasionally glanced back to check on my progress.

“Wow… I defeated the Bull King and a demon, but I can’t catch a rabbit…”

Without the Blessing of the Sword God, this was my limit. audit No matter how much I had improved, I was still just human.

Finally, I had to stop and brace my hands on my knees, panting heavily.

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The rabbit, seemingly understanding, turned around and showed me its backside.

I let out an ironic laugh.

“Fine, I’ll let you live. august Get lost.”

When I looked up, the rabbit stood a short distance away, watching me with its red eyes, unmoving.

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Although it couldn’t speak, it was obvious that it was mocking me.

“Bawk, bawk, bawk.”

It began wagging its fluffy tail as if mocking me.

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Watching this, I felt a faint twitch in my temple.

“…”