Sword Master, Becomes a failed student

The end of the second grade first semester swordsmanship evaluation was simple.

In front of inspector Karen, she shows her highest strengths. That was it.

Unlike the midterm assessment, there is no semi-winning addition point, and it is also less burdensome because there is no opponent.

However, I could not help but worry that it was an evaluation that decorated the end of the semester.

Rather, some were more complicated in mind than in the middle assessment.

‘What are my strengths? ’

‘Defenses are better, but this is not the best strength. ’

‘I'd rather have a battle of victory and defeat. I'm going to explode!’

Academy students lacked experience and thought. It was very different from the current knights who had been on their way for a long time.

That's why most children only looked at themselves fearlessly after the evaluation standards were published.

Some asked their friends about their strengths, and some tried to find their style and aptitude through the struggle. Not many people meditate because they are stuck in their homes.

Professor Karen thought, smiling as she felt the atmosphere change.

‘It's about time we set our own course. ’

A knight must have his own center.

Of course, it should not be corrupted by intolerance, but it was never a good thing to go forward without your own philosophy. This was just a wanderer wandering aimlessly.

Through this assessment, I hope the cadets will think seriously about their own path.

I want to set a clear goal and then move on without shaking.

That was Professor Karen's wish.

With such a pleasant expectation, the time for the end of Class A's evaluation has suddenly come.

Professor Karen looks back at the cadets while maintaining her usual solemn expression.

“Everyone ready? ”

“Yes, Professor! ”

“You have a good voice. Let's get started. Come out in the order you call it. Derek Carter!”

“Yes, yep! ”

“Go ahead. Whatever you show me, take it easy. ”

“Yes! What I'm going to show you is a series of cuts. ”

“Consecutive slashing... It's better to have an opponent than swinging him into thin air." Go ahead. ”

“Oh, how dare you..."

Derek Carter hesitates.

Attack the veteran knight professor. It was a great burden.

However, following the professor's remarks, he sighed of relief.

“Isn't it better than receiving my sword? It's better than those cadets with strong defenses. ”

“Huff!”

Some of the cadets who were watching entered the wind in vain.

On second thought, it is. One must inevitably attack to prove his defensive skills.

They just didn't think the professor would attack them directly. I thought I'd get at least one classmate.......

“No one's gonna change their mind now, are they? Don't think it won't fly. ”

"......."

In a rapidly sinking atmosphere, Professor Karen smiled.

He raises his sword and tells Derek Carter.

“Come.”

* * *

‘I was too excited. ’

Almost all students' assessments were completed.

Professor Karen looks at them with a shivering expression. The children avoided his eyes, expressing no remorse.

It wasn't easy, of course.

Understanding yourself may be much harder than identifying others.

However, he did not think that he who had taken himself seriously would lack this much.

‘Everyone was in a hurry to show off......'

Students who have not really thought about their strengths, but how to create a more glamorous look. I couldn't help but be disappointed.

‘No, let's not be disappointed. ’

Professor Karen shakes her head.

They are still prosperous. Maybe the topic of this test was too early for them.

If I could take my own path seriously with this, that would be enough. It will probably be much more mature in the future. And the assessment isn't complete yet.

Professor Karen, who took a few moments, summoned the last student of Class A.

“Carl Krone, come out. ”

“Yes."

The intestine is quiet.

I had to. The original existence of Carl Kroner is unmatched.

Glamorous enough not to be considered the same age, and his skills are overwhelming even in such an atmosphere.

Everyone has to keep their mouths shut and concentrate.

But this time it was more special.

The tingling sensation emanating from Carl Kroner's body makes the surrounding cadets extremely nervous.

A sharpened sword.

No, Professor Karen opens her mouth to see him reconcile with something more majestic.

“I heard you practiced your skills skills skills skills skills to assess them, but you've improved a bit. ”

A fairly salty assessment compared to what Carl Kroner is showing now.

It was because of Professor Karen's personality.

Even though swordsmanship is the most important thing for a knight, ignoring basic classes is wrong attitude.

‘Actually, I didn't even want to compliment you on your work. ’

I couldn't do it.

To do so, the growth Carl Kroner showed was astonishing.

I haven't finished my swordsmanship in so long.

But this was not the end.

In the midst of the silence, Carl Kroner's sword begins to glow blue.

“Wow!"

“What's that? ”

“Is it the sword? ”

“No, I don't think it's the sword to come..."

“Then what is it? This light is much more intense than surface enhancement. ”

He's breached the lower gate! ’

I couldn't help but be surprised by Professor Karen.

What Carl Kroner is showing us is the first of three gates to Sword Express. And at the age of 15, there are no more than ten people on the entire continent.

The genius who was crouching was ready to spread his wings and soar into the sky!

Oh, my God!

“This is...... unacceptable. ”

Professor Karen applauds.

You lose. You have no choice but to take a compliment.

Of course, breaking through the lower gate alone was dangerous, so I was going to pay attention, but I didn't have to break the ground here.

The future of Tarazan was here!

By the way.

“Professor.”

"Huh?"

“I have something else to show you. ”

Even this was not the end.

“I'm very young, so please give me a chance to wield the dagger... … ”

"......."

Whee!

Professor Karen holds up her sword without a word.

The other students couldn't even breathe and watched them. It was like watching a duel about life and death, not the field of assessment.

What the hell is he trying to show us?

No matter how brilliant the sword is, it won't taste as good as the shiny sword you just showed me.

Everyone thought so. Even the professor.

But Carl Kroner was no fool.

He was confident enough to turn everyone's thoughts upside down, so he dared to tell Karen to pick up the sword.

Eeeek!

Professor Karen's eyes are wide open.

It's quick. At a critical moment, the blade plunges down at an alarming rate.

Professor Karen had to pick up the error in a hurry to prevent the curve from moving faster and accelerating than a straight line.

That power was not lacking at all when it came to dealing with formal knights.

Kuaaaaang!

Supportive positions!

A knife crone that was pushed backwards, creating a long furrow with its feet, shortly after impact.

But his face was full of smiles.

A skill I learned in my struggle with the Lumians, but couldn't fully embolden.

Over the past week, I have tried desperately to find this feeling again. And finally, just before the assessment, I was able to get the results I wanted.

“Phew.”

He takes a deep breath.

It felt like I had broken the shell.

After refining his posture, he stands in front of the professor with a graceful attitude.

The blood was on my hands, but I didn't mind.

Professor Karen opens her mouth.

“It was a sword like the Lord of Heaven. ”

“Thank you."

“Like an eagle dropping to feed...... I feel much different from before, but this is much better. Congratulations, you're number one on the finals. ”

It was a compliment.

Another class of evaluations has not yet begun.

Nevertheless, we discussed No.1. This was hard to believe considering Professor Karen's meticulous nature.

But there were no students who opposed his words.

Most of them didn't even get a good look at Carl Krone's sword.

All I could see was Carl Kroner flashing and pushing away.

However, Carl Kroner vomited on Professor Karen's words again.

“I'm sorry, I don't think so. ”

“Hmm?"

Professor Karen looks curious.

I didn't think it was arrogant. Carl Kroner's performance today was too great to talk back.

Seeing Karen like that, Carl Kroner smiles.

It was a smile that felt a little bitter.

‘Not yet...... not even close. ’

This semester, Carl Kroner went through a lot of changes.

At the end of the sword ceremony, for the first time, acknowledge the greatness of others.

In front of the subculture research association building, for the first time, I reduced my shortcomings.

And a week ago, in the arena, we overcame the weight of it and made tremendous progress.

It was like a flower in a greenhouse that was only glamorous on the outside, and I became an inner growth.

‘And all of this...... is thanks to the Lumians. ’

Without him, I wouldn't be who I am.

Therefore, he was not yet able to claim first place.

Until this semester, you'll have to admit that he's on top of you.

‘I'll catch up with you later. ’

When you're done, Carl Kroner shakes his head, grinning.

And I politely replied to Professor Karen.

“In your EVAN assessment, you might reverse that. ”

* * *

“…… ”

“I see.”

“So my expectations are very high right now. Carl Kroner has never complimented anyone so much….."

Professor Karen looks at the Lumen and is half full of anticipation and suspicion.

When I see his explosive growth, I nod, but when I see Carl Kroner's enormous appearance, I shake my head.

Do you have a move beyond the shock he showed you?

‘Looks like he's okay now. ’

Lumian turns away from Professor Karen's gaze for a moment and thinks about Carl Kroner.

You don't have enough finesse to show your admiration for others.

Nevertheless, it didn't look like Gigi was dead.

I thought it would be good to see it growing perfectly internally.

I didn't think I had to worry anymore.

‘Then, it's okay for me to work comfortably. ’

I was going to do the same for Carl Kroner.

We can't just ignore our expectations from everywhere.

The Lumian raises his sword and thinks.

Let's try to be a little stronger. ’

Immediately thereafter, the Lumian's sword falls, and all the living men look appalled.

Professor Karen could not even say a compliment.

I just stayed up late that night thinking about the timber that would support Tarazan's kingdom.

* * *

A few days later, the ranking of the first semester end assessment was published.

The children who looked at the top of the leaderboard looked surprised.

However, I nodded and took the attitude that I could.

I couldn't think of it as a coincidence anymore.

I couldn't think of him as a stranger anymore.

The number one show this semester, which was great enough to make everyone nod their heads.

[First Place: Lumian Kalad]

[2nd Place: Carl Krone]

[Third place: Theoro Schutgar, Boomer Simpson]

[5th Place: Byrne Cigar]

......

[51st Place: Lena Willington]

The shame of Tarazan Academy, Lumian Kalad.

It was at last the moment when he stood alone at the summit.