Chapter 72: The Best Swordsman in the Country (1)

Everything recorded began after my enrollment in the academy. palette Before that, it was as if I had never existed.

I couldn’t believe it. autumn As I stared at the attached file, all I could do was let out a sigh.

The information about Kang Geom-Ma—that is, about me—was absurdly clean. amber Details that should have been there—my place of origin, family relationships, the names of my parents—were completely erased.

“…Fuck, what is this?”

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One day, I was swallowed by this world, and my parents here welcomed me warmly. acoustic After returning from Avalon Island, I tried to recall their faces, but not even a shadow of them remained in my memory.

‘Hah.’

In reality, I’m not originally from this world. echo That’s an undeniable truth. timber However, the fact remains that I spent more than a year in this world before entering the academy.

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Had my memory been erased? atomic If that were the case, the evidence on the phone screen wouldn’t be so clear.

Was it just my imagination? alien It could be, but my perception always dismissed that hypothesis.

A sarcastic sigh escaped through my teeth. voyage Despite the confusion and astonishment rising within me, a cold rationality seemed to smother my emotions.

My fingers trembled, and cold sweat ran down my back. agent But all I did was calmly organize my thoughts, suppress unnecessary emotions, and block out any mental distractions.

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I lifted my chin and looked up at the cloudy sky. alert Dense, heavy clouds floated above, trying to hide the sky from view.

A moment ago, I had felt proud of my muscular body, but now it felt hollow, as if it were empty. acoustic I felt a void at the center of my chest.

I didn’t finish the sentence. antique No matter how much I tried to think about something else, my thoughts always circled back to the same point. crystal I stood there silently, running a hand across my chest.

“Maybe they were just helping me adapt?”

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I set my phone down on the desk with a dull thud. arch It didn’t seem like reflecting further would lead me to another conclusion. audit Besides, with such scarce information, there was nothing else to review.

“This is bullshit.”

However, the feeling of having been manipulated by someone caused a surge of anger to rise from deep within me. absorb Frustration was quickly replaced by intense fury.

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I exhaled deeply. adjust The blood boiling in my veins began to cool little by little. beacon Then I opened the notebook I had set aside earlier.

Veins bulged on the back of my hand as I clenched my fist. ability I squeezed so hard that blood seeped between my knuckles.

“Phew.”

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⌜G.M.⌟

Those two words I had written down immediately after waking from the dream.

⌜God of the Sword⌟

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My eyes burned with intensity as I stared at those words. arena My teeth ground together.

“One day…”

“…One of them, or perhaps both.”

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At that exact moment:

The gray clouds clashed with the roar of thunder. anxiety A bolt of lightning illuminated the sky and struck the earth.

Krrr⎯

Boom⎯!

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KABOOM!

The noise was louder than usual. anxiety But my expression didn’t change as I watched the scene unfold. palette Without realizing it, I had Murasame in my hand. alpha I extended my arm and pointed the sword forward.

Krrk⎯

Krr⎯

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“…”

I burned that scene into my retinas for a while, then headed to the bathroom to take a shower.

The lightning seemed to freeze for a moment before roaring again, shaking the air. august The succession of explosions was so intense that my ears buzzed. portal Some students stuck their heads out of their windows to look.

While the water ran down my body, one corner of my mouth curled upward.

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The movement of the lightning didn’t seem that fast after all.

***

“Ha…”

Before the morning class, Star Class.

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It was an especially cloudy day with frequent thunderstorms. adjust Some students from the Sacred Class had even decided to skip class for religious reasons, claiming that the sky was angry. portal Of course, most of them were just excuses.

‘What’s wrong with her today? echo Could it be the weather?’

Rachel, who normally maintained an exaggerated level of energy, was utterly dispirited. alpha Her heart-shaped pupils, which always sparkled, were now just ordinary circles. canvas Abel observed her from the corner of her eye and thought.

Rachel let out a long sigh. atlas She buried her face in her arms with a dejected expression. echo Abel was surprised by her unusual behavior.

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“Miss Abel, can you give me some advice?”

While Abel hesitated, Rachel slightly lifted her forehead from her arms.

Although Abel and Rachel weren’t particularly close, Rachel was the only one in class who spoke to her in a friendly manner, so she couldn’t completely ignore her.

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“Lately, my self-esteem is at rock bottom. beacon Honestly, I think I’m not bad at all, you know? amateur I’m strong, guys tease me about my face and, above all, about my body.”

After thinking for a moment, she adjusted her posture and nodded. adjust Rachel, her eyes half-closed, continued:

Her voice was soaked in sadness. advance Abel sensed that something serious was happening.

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“Ra-Rachel, you—right now…!”

Abel blinked in surprise, feeling frustrated. orbit Rachel’s curves were more akin to towering mountains.

Rachel paused and glanced at Abel out of the corner of her eye. matrix Her heart-shaped pupils landed on Abel’s chest for a moment. antenna A faint sparkle returned to her dull eyes.

“…?”

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At the sudden mention of Kang Geom-Ma’s name, Abel’s shoulders flinched.

But Rachel didn’t give her time to finish and murmured as she continued:

“Abel, did you know Geom-Ma started a club?”

Rachel seemed to realize she had made a mistake and bit her lip.

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After returning from Avalon Island, Abel had cried a lot in her bed. antenna Her grandfather, the Sword Master, had returned with severe injuries. audit Only a few people at the academy knew exactly what had happened.

“Huh, yes…”

“Ah, at that time, you were busy with your grandfather…”

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After saying that, the Sword Master went straight to the hospital where Geom-Ma was admitted.

Abel never asked her grandfather what had occurred. action She knew full well that he wouldn’t answer even if she did. action But it was her grandfather who spoke first.

‘Abel, I’m sorry I can’t explain everything to you. airport You’ll understand in time. amateur You’ll even understand why I personally took care of Kang Geom-Ma.’

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She had mixed feelings. advance However, not a shred of resentment toward him remained. agent She fully accepted the dedication her grandfather had shown him.

‘Even if I’m not certain, I’m sure he ended up like that because he was helping my grandfather.’

‘Kang Geom-Ma…’

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Suddenly, memories of what happened on Avalon Island flashed through her mind like lightning.

Abel nodded slightly, a deep blush coloring her cheeks.

After returning from the island, the rabbit blanket had replaced her old bedding, but that was a secret she couldn’t tell anyone.

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“W-What? accent No! beacon What are you talking about?”

“…Hmm.”

“Abel, did something happen between you and Geom-Ma?!”

Rachel suddenly straightened up and brought her face close to Abel’s. silence Her heart-shaped pupils shone brightly. canvas She looked like a beast about to pounce on its prey.

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“Alright. orbit Well, you’re not the type to lie. matrix I guess I’m just a bit sensitive. antenna Sorry. accent Anyway, you said you’re not interested in Geom-Ma at all…”

“…I never said it that directly.”

Abel waved her hands desperately. beacon Her golden eyes trembled from side to side. afford Seeing her reaction, Rachel frowned slightly and let out a brief sigh.

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“No! album Why would you say that?!”

Rachel let out a short laugh and tossed her hair back. wizard Her golden locks gleamed with a healthy shine.

“Huh? adapt Then are you interested in Geom-Ma?”

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“You were saying that Kang Geom-Ma started a club.”

“Well, people’s hearts can change at any moment. acquire Human relationships are never absolute, right? attic Anyway, what was I saying…?”

At Abel’s comment, an exclamation seemed to float above Rachel’s head. accent They had only been talking for a few minutes, yet Abel’s face already showed signs of exhaustion.

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“I’m not exactly sure, but apparently, Geom-Ma said he didn’t want members from Star Class because it would be uncomfortable. atlas But what sense does that make when the club advisor is the academy director?”

“Why not?”

“Oh, right, that. aluminum So, when I heard the news, I rushed to tell Speedweapon that I wanted to join. armor But he said I couldn’t.”

When asked again, Rachel shrugged. canvas Abel also tried to shake off the slight regret she felt.

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“And what does that have to do with your low self-esteem?”

“Oh, that…”

“Recently, I passed by Starbucks and saw them interviewing a new member for the club. wizard I still can’t forget the look on Geom-Ma’s face as he stared at that girl…”

Rachel leaned back in her chair and continued.

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“Geom-Ma was smiling from ear to ear. admire What was so special about that pale girl with glasses? abandon I wondered if maybe that was his type.”

“….”

Abel listened intently to Rachel’s murmur.

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Her finely arched eyebrows were drawn together in a frown. acoustic Her golden eyes burned intensely.

At the end of her story, Rachel blinked and looked at Abel.

“Well, that’s it. harbor I just wanted to vent… Eh, Abel? altitude Why do you have that look on your face?”

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‘On days like this, seafood feels right.’

The weather, which had been stormy, cleared up by the time the last class ended. autumn Perhaps because of the torrential rain that had just fallen, a humid smell lingered in the air.

***

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“I’ve never found a restaurant with a line that was truly worth it,” I said, clicking my tongue.

‘It must be a good place.’

My clubmates and I rushed to the sushi restaurant. arch Especially Chloe, who loved seafood, walked ahead with light, quick steps. timber She went so far ahead that when the distance grew too wide, she would wave her hand for us to hurry up.

I wasn’t sure how popular the spot was, but they told us that if you arrived near dinner time, the wait could be over an hour.

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“Oh, she can’t eat raw fish, so she said she wouldn’t come today.”

If there was one thing I took seriously, it was food. action So I was ready to judge the place with all my senses. audit While I was thinking this, a question popped into my mind, and I glanced at Speedweapon.

“What happened to Senior Ha-na?”

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Even though she’s from Busan, she can’t eat raw fish. altitude Go figure. acid Many older people can’t stand that slippery texture, so it’s not too strange.

“Well, too bad.”

But why do I keep seeing Senior Ha-na as an adult?

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She’s only a year older, but it’s surprisingly hard to see her as just another young girl.

‘Oh…’

While chatting, we finally arrived at the sushi restaurant. amber The first thing that caught my eye was the wooden signboard, which retained its natural finish.

There’s a saying among merchants:

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In that sense, the first impression of the restaurant my clubmates brought me to was quite good.

‘A store’s signboard is like a first impression on a blind date.’

⌜Korean sushi⌟

‘But…’

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Four letters proudly spelled out: “Korean Sushi.” palette Sushi originated from the neighboring country, so how could they write “Korean” with such confidence?

Maybe sushi really was a Korean dish here. avalanche If a Korean gaming company could create a game of national origin, anything was fair game.

Could it be that my knowledge was wrong? audit This wasn’t Earth, so anything was possible.

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Chloe, who was walking ahead, slid open the wooden door.

Creak.

For a moment, I felt curious about asking Speedweapon, but I held back. ability Nothing like asking obvious questions to create an awkward atmosphere.

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I nodded to myself. meadow But as I thought about it, the voice sounded familiar.

‘So, in this world, sushi is Japanese after all.’

A loud greeting in Japanese echoed in my ears.

“Hai, irasshai-!”

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“Huh?”

“What are you doing here?”

The person who greeted us was equally surprised, barely able to contain his trembling.

Chloe, who had taken a step inside, froze. apple Without turning around, she nervously stepped back. airport Looking at her curiously, I entered the restaurant as well—and froze in place.

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It was Knox Auditore, Chloe’s brother. antique He was wearing a headband tied around his forehead and was serving customers.

“…!”