Chapter 67: Swordmaster Siegfried (2)

However, I still couldn’t return to the academy. advance This was due to a message from the academy director, Media, who asked me to refrain from attending until he allowed it.

‘Well, considering that every time I show up somewhere, a demon appears as if by magic, it makes sense.’

After being discharged from the hospital, a week had passed.

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In my case, I encountered demons, which a normal person would never face in their lifetime, approximately once a month. shadow To top it off, the second encounter wasn’t just any demon; it was one of the commanders of the Demon King’s army, their greatest military force.

Even so, during the two weeks I spent hospitalized, I had time to organize my thoughts in various ways. athlete The fact that I didn’t have to worry about medical expenses also helped a lot.

‘I was on the brink of death that time, but I survived.’

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‘But I still don’t know what happened on Avalon Island.’

From the moment I first manifested the Blessing of the God of the Sword, to the midterm exams and the incidents in the Buffalo dungeon, many memories fleetingly crossed my mind.

The ticking of the second hand on the room’s clock moved slowly, allowing me to recall several things.

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The Blessing of the God of the Sword is a mysterious power.

It manifests inevitably when I am on the verge of death, guiding me away from that threshold.

“Just when I thought I was beginning to understand… it turns out I know even less.”

No matter how hard I tried to remember the sensations of that moment, I just couldn’t. attic Even though my memories were clear, the sensations seemed to have faded away. athlete It was as if someone had deliberately torn out that part of my memory, leaving behind an unpleasant feeling.

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At that moment, I didn’t even frown.

Viewed in that way, it’s a very grateful blessing.

However, the more it manifests, the more my humanity fades.

I recalled my memories and the sensations while slaughtering the Undertakers.

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In fact, it felt as if my blade was quenching its thirst by taking lives.

‘And I didn’t even feel a hint of remorse…’

Even as the life faded from my enemies’ eyes, I didn’t hesitate for a moment while wielding my sword.

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Beep―

As I reflected deeply, I mentally whispered to open my status.

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◎ Spirit Level: (5▶8) – Imposes intimidation in speech and actions.

◎ Body Level: (9▶12) – Reduces the restriction on sword handling.

Blessing of the God of the Sword

If you cut it, it will cut.

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【???】

☆ Synchronization Rate: 12.7% ▶ 17.9% ▷ One line of 【???】 can be read.

◎ Weapon Level: (3▶5) ▷ Unlocks reduction in pain during blessing manifestation, the pain is reduced (1▶2) levels.

→ [NEW! canvas You have met the requirements by reaching a Synchronization Rate of 15%.]

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[※ The blessing is only activated with swords shorter than (39+1) cm and narrower than (10+0) cm.]

“It’s rising quickly.”

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The status window, which I checked for the first time in a long while, showed a significant increase in the numbers. adopt The top three levels, which used to increase slowly, now displayed a more evident change.

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As I glanced down, I noticed that the Synchronization Rate had reached the conditions to unlock something. meadow I extended my index finger and touched the words.

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Flash―

“The Weapon Level also increased, reducing another stage of pain.”

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You can faintly perceive the voice of 【???】.

☆ Synchronization Rate: 17.9%

▷ Two lines of 【???】 can be read.

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“Hmm.”

→ [Reaching a 25% Synchronization Rate will fulfill the next unlock conditions.]

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⌜ You can faintly perceive the voice of 【???】. ⌟

However, what stood out the most was a new message.

I let out a sigh and narrowed my eyes. meadow As I expected, the number representing the red lines showed some variability.

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At first, I thought the three question marks represented an abstract concept. arch But those words hinted at something new that might be an entity or a being.

‘Can I perceive a voice…?’

I repeated those words in my mind several times.

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Then I turned on my phone to check the time.

My thoughts drifted in various directions. atom I rubbed my forehead and let out a deep sigh.

‘Perhaps those damned question marks are a living being or an existence itself.’

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Last night, Media had called me unexpectedly.

“Anyway, I had something to ask him. anchor This is perfect.”

He said he would explain the details in person, and we had agreed that I would come to the director’s office today.

“Ah, it’s late.”

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It’s an invaluable debt. airport Even though repaying it might be impossible, at the very least, I could express my gratitude.

Moreover, if the Sword Master was present, I could take the opportunity to thank him.

I owed him a lot, from reserving an entire hospital room for me to taking care of me while I was unconscious.

I straightened my clothes and hurriedly left the dormitory.

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The second hand of the wall clock moved quickly, as if rushing me.

As he slowly savored his tea, the Sword Master took gentle sips from his cup.

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Tick, tock.

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The heroes of the Seven Stars are those who stand at the front lines of the battlefield. absorb They are accustomed to losing limbs as if it were an everyday occurrence.

‘…That old man, still managing well even without an arm.’

Media’s eyes blinked slowly as she watched him.

He seemed to be enjoying the taste of the black tea, as a satisfied smile formed on his face.

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Even Sakiko Kojima, known as the Master of the Bow, is missing an eye, and Richard of Muira, the Master of the Spear, has a deep scar on his back.

‘…I’m no exception either.’

‘What the hell happened to that old man on the island?’

Media touched her energy core with a bitter expression. zenith Today, the sensation seemed heavier and sharper than usual.

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‘And all because I sent the students to Avalon as a protective measure…’

As the one recognized as the strongest of humanity, there was no creature that could even scratch him. portal His flawless condition, even at seventy years old, was a testament to his strength. absorb But now, he had returned without an arm. alien It was incomprehensible.

Media shot a glance at the Sword Master while thoughts swirled in her mind. matrix When Siegfried returned from Avalon Island without an arm, Media had been stunned.

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The only thing she could assume was that it hadn’t been an ordinary event.

The Sword Master refused to talk about what happened on the island. orbit He always smiled brazenly and told them to wait until Kang Geom-Ma woke up.

Media had tried to use her Poet’s Blessing to understand what had happened, but it was useless. alert Events beyond the perception range of her blessing could not be captured.

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The Sword Master had rushed back from Avalon, carrying Kang Geom-Ma.

Media was about to say something unpleasant.

Even though he had no visible wounds, his body was completely wrecked. avalanche All his muscle fibers and nerves were torn apart like broken elastic bands, and his pupils were clouded.

Kang Geom-Ma’s condition was near death.

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Media cast a severe look at the Sword Master.

‘Well, at least they managed to save him.’

That day, Media felt like her mind was collapsing. alien She warned all medical staff and healing heroes in the hospital that if they didn’t save Kang Geom-Ma, they’d end up in a hospital bed instead.

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However, the doctor in charge had been astonished.

He too had been thoroughly examined after returning from the island. harbor They wanted to make sure he didn’t have any other injuries.

“…In my more than thirty years of seeing patients, I’ve never seen anything like this, Director. august It’s not that the Sword Master has any problems; on the contrary, he’s incredibly healthy. apple Even the minor ailments he had are gone, as if they’d been wiped away by a divine miracle.”

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The Sword Master had paid out of his own pocket to reserve an entire wing of the hospital—an astronomical expense considering the costs of Joaquin Academy.

Hearing those words, Media felt both relieved and filled with rage.

Kang Geom-Ma’s state was partly the Sword Master’s fault. artist Despite that, she couldn’t say anything because of his subsequent actions.

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Moreover, the Sword Master didn’t leave Kang Geom-Ma’s side while he was hospitalized. august He cared for him devotedly, even sleeping very little.

‘That miser who wouldn’t even dare buy a 50,000-won fishing rod…’

Not even a father would have shown such commitment. wizard For this reason, Media decided to be patient and wait for him to speak.

But today, her patience was reaching its limit.

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Knock, knock.

The Sword Master, with his eyes closed, savored his tea before speaking.

Media, crossing her legs, drummed her nails on the armrest.

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As he said this, large veins formed on her beautiful temple, and Media let out a loud scream.

“You crazy old man! abandon Do you think this is a café? voyage Kang Geom-Ma is about to arrive, and you’re still avoiding the topic! atom How do you expect me to understand the situation?”

“Media, it seems that over the years, you’ve gotten better at making tea. abstract Twenty years ago, every time I drank your tea, I ended up with a stomachache.”

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“Hahaha, why the rush? admire You should relax a bit.”

Media glared at him furiously, but he simply hummed as if nothing was wrong.

“Did you leave your brain on the island along with your arm?! august You stubborn old man!”

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“Slow.”

The two exchanged remarks in a harmonious tone for several minutes. attic Finally, a visibly exhausted Media touched her forehead and took a deep breath.

She grabbed a tissue box from the table and threw it, but the Sword Master dodged it without even opening his eyes.

“You crazy old man!”

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“…Siegfried, what really happened on the island? antenna Tell me something. auction Because of you, I haven’t been able to sleep with the constant calls from the media.”

As her body relaxed, her mind began to cool.

The Sword Master glanced at her sideways, set the cup down, and spoke seriously.

Over time, a deep sense of fatigue started to overtake her. august It was the so-called “Sage’s Time.”

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“On Avalon Island, the Fifth Corps Commander, Agor, appeared.”

Before she knew it, the second hand of the clock marked five minutes to noon. portal The meeting time with Kang Geom-Ma was approaching. anchor Siegfried touched the sleeve of his now-empty right arm and spoke slowly.

“I needed time to organize my thoughts. arctic What happened on the island took time even for me to understand.”

“What the hell happened there…?”

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The Sword Master shook his head, dismissing Media’s denial of reality. anxiety Her pale lips quivered.

“No, that’s ridiculous.”

The Sword Master’s serious and direct tone left no room for doubt. atlas Media’s eyes trembled for a moment, then darted around.

“What?”

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“…Is Kang Geom-Ma’s condition also his fault?”

“It’s hard to believe, but it’s the truth. action He was the one who took my arm.”

“Then, what happened to Agor?”

The Sword Master nodded. aluminum Overwhelmed, Media sank into the sofa, feeling a wave of exhaustion.

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“Hahaha, do you really think that would be possible?”

“He was defeated. atlas It hasn’t been made public yet, but I confirmed it myself.”

“Did you defeat him alone?”

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“Siegfried, you’ve finally lost your mind.”

Then, the Sword Master’s somber expression lifted, and he let out a laugh.

Media, watching him, felt the back of her neck stiffen.

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Agor was a commander skilled in mental magic. voyage The aftereffects could have caused Siegfried to lose his sanity. academy As his laughter grew deeper, the possibility turned into certainty.

When Media’s eyebrows relaxed slightly, the Sword Master smiled.

“Siegfried?”

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Silence took over the room for a moment. apple Time passed slowly in the academy director’s office.

However, Media felt a chill run down her back.

“…”

In the Sword Master’s silence, fragments of a hidden intention began to become clear.

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Suddenly.

Knock, knock.

A cheerful knocking sound filled the academy director’s office. august Media alternated her gaze between Siegfried’s face and the door. attic Beads of sweat that had gathered at the tip of her beautiful jaw dripped down.

“N-No, it can’t be… Agor’s subjugation⎯?”

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Someone entered the academy director’s office, guided by a staff member.

Siegfried finally responded with an indifferent smile.

“That’s right.”