166. Accept me as a disciple! (2)
There is only one day left before winter vacation.
I thought it was a really long, long winter. A job at the Devil’s Nest, a wedding in Sepia, and even time travel.
I’ve been through too many things in a row.
It wasn’t that there was no income at all. I got two skill balls, defeated three demons, and most of all, the secret of possession was solved.
And then I got Excalibur… .
The holy sword Excalibur, an artifact that allows you to use Arthur’s golden magic. The best weapon with many other features.
I was still confused that I was the owner of this sword.
As the situation was, it would have been impossible to catch Vassago without Excalibur.
‘But can I really use this sword… ?’
For now, the holy sword was placed in the shadows. It was a bit uncomfortable to put the holy sword in the shadows infested with the undead, but… .
But what did he do to buy a subspace skill ball to contain a holy sword?
Anyway, I had no intention of using Excalibur properly for the time being.
‘As expected, it’s a very strong weapon.’
It seemed like it would hinder my growth. For the time being, I was planning to promote my growth with the weapon I was originally using.
That doesn’t mean I won’t be using Excalibur at all.
I intended to take it out and use it during training so that I could get used to it whenever I had time and to get used to the performance that only Excalibur had.
Fortunately, the Arcesian steel sword was repaired after being introduced to Istvan’s best blacksmith through Tia’s connections.
At that time, the blacksmith was quite surprised.
‘I don’t know whose skill this is, but the skill at making the blade is amazing. It’s been a while since I’ve had to do my best to show off my skills.’
Thanks to that, I was able to attach a stylish handle to my arcenian steel sword.
I also felt sorry for Arthur.
Originally, Arthur would have the sword, but the reason why I still hold the holy sword… .
‘I’m responsible for everything.’
I take on all Arthur’s work.
What I can do at the point where I know that the possession has not been resolved is to lead the story from the center to the ending, as expected of someone who has seen the end of the story.
Like this, a lot happened during the winter vacation, but there were still some regrets.
It’s just that I haven’t been trained by Master this winter. Thanks to that, I couldn’t enjoy the hot springs of Lynchester properly.
Anyway, it’s already been a year since I possessed. It’s heartbreaking. At the time, I never dreamed that I would be like this.
When I had such thoughts, I heard a sound that broke my thoughts.
“Senior Ethan. What do you think?”
Vivian was sitting in the garden, leaning on the dragon sword Balmung. The current location of Vivian and I was the plain near our house.
Because with that promise, I decided to train Vivian. And in my hand was a wooden stick.
It was a ‘hawk of love’ that I bought one after Master.
Of course, it was airlifted from the forest north of the academy. The trees there were strong and hard, so if they were oiled, they were not envious of most wooden swords.
“Now, this is the wooden sword for you, Vivian.”
I handed over the wooden sword to Vivian.
“… Aren’t you underestimating me now? Make me hold a wooden sword and use a wooden stick.”
For some reason, Vivian’s voice was sharp today. Is it because Vivian is a wooden sword with a steel core and I am just an ordinary wooden stick?
If hit properly, the wooden stick will of course break.
“Don’t you know what a terrible weapon this is?”
“yes? What do you mean?”
Vivian, like me, will have to hit her head, shoulders, knees, and feet evenly to realize the fearsome nature of this weapon.
“I know when I see it. let’s start slowly doing the best.”
“Sure.”
I took my eyes off the knights Rien taught on the other side of the plain. Although the number of knights has decreased a lot, I am proud to see them still training.
“Senior, are you intentionally showing a gap?”
Vivian straightened her grip on her wooden sword and kicked the ground. It was a surprise attack aimed at the waist. but there is no way
right!
A cheerful sound echoed across the plains. Vivian’s head was hit and she burst into tears.
“Don’t think that I’m ignorant and press down with magical power. I think you learn the basics of combat. Magic release is prohibited for the time being.”
I thought I would follow what Master said.
“Senpai releases mana to his heart’s content.”
“Ugh, how dare I say to my heavenly master, the disciple talks back… ?”
Lately, Vivian’s emotions seemed to have been enriched. What’s your personality, you can change it at any time.
Besides, Vivian is a master of acting.
But these days, I don’t seem to be showing a different persona. ‘Innocent Vivi’, ‘Tomboy Barbie’, and ‘Bian the Battle Boy’ are Vivian’s personas, but they are not revealed at all.
Innocent Vivi is a persona that Vivian often uses.
Does that mean that you are sincere in treating me like that?
“And instead of calling me senior, call me master.”
“Master… ?”
After a little hesitation, Vivian mumbled. Would the title of senior Edan be better?
“Here, old man. Can I use another name?”
“Another name? What do you want to call me?”
“… … .”
I feel like I’m going to sweat profusely because I’m silent. I hope it’s not a strange name.
For example, isn’t there such a thing as black hair, a brute, and Ethan?
I’ve been thinking about what I’ve done wrong to Vivian. Fortunately, it didn’t seem like anything.
“Tell me, what is another title?”
“So… , Five… .”
“Five? oh what?”
“… Ethan’s brother.”
As if embarrassed by the word oppa, Vivian averted her eyes.
A smile spread across his lips. Like it. Brother Ethan! Ethan’s brother. It was a word that Sepia and Tia would never hear.
At least in this world, those two and I are the same age.
But don’t laugh stupidly. If you laugh out loud here, your solemnity as a teacher will plummet.
“… brother? You want to call me that?”
“Actually, judging by age or by title, it’s correct for me to call senior Ethan ‘oppa’.”
As if protesting a little, Vivian argued and listened. That’s right. Because Vivian is a year younger than me.
“Brother, don’t you see me as your teacher?”
“no. That’s not it. It’s just that the name is a little friendly… , If you don’t like it, you have no choice but to become a master… .”
Of course you can’t hate it
I also liked listening to my older brother rather than my teacher.
However, if you just blindly give permission, the dignity as a teacher will fall.
“If you dare to call this master that… , there is a condition instead.”
I spoke in a stern, dignified, serious tone. For some reason, even as I was talking, Master Sylvia came to mind.
Am I becoming like Master without even knowing it?
“Conditions?”
“Yes, there are conditions. If you give me a shot, I’ll let you. So that I can dare to call this master ‘brother’.”
I wondered if it was too authoritative, but Vivian smiled slightly.
As expected, when teaching someone, it is the “carrot and stick tactic”. If you do this, Vivian will train hard, right?
“like. But how do I win without releasing magic?”
“Yeah, what should I do? Master Sylvia taught me that, and the efficiency was good.”
“What kind of training did you learn from Professor Sylvia?”
I suddenly remembered the past days.
Along with the memories of being hit here and there while being scolded by the teacher, even training with a lump of lead.
Every time I heard that Master was a crap, I burned my fighting spirit to tell you that Master was a crap.
“… there is something like that Sometimes I practiced with lead balls attached.”
“It’s lead… ?”
There is such a thing. It was going to be hot last summer, but it was hard work to attach the hot lead. Fortunately, I had no acupuncture, so I was able to endure it.
“Now, let’s practice Vivian again.”
I’ll fix your poor swordsmanship. I wanted to add that as a provocation. But I thought that wasn’t the case.
“I know. Ethan Oh, no Master!”
Vivian jumped off the ground and approached me. Is it because the holy sword fell out? Vivian was considerably slower than when she was fighting Vassago.
right!
I hit Vivian on the top of the head with a stick again. Seeing her frown made me sadistic.
Is this why Master has sadistic tendencies?
I never thought the day would come when I could understand Master’s heart.
“Vivian, again! Don’t make the same mistake as before. Make it a basic movement to face the sword that will come flying anytime, anywhere.”
Vivian closed her mouth and gripped her sword again. Are you a bit petty? With my combat intuition, I create the best blow anytime, anywhere… .
well, i can’t help it
It’s not like you can’t watch it.
Vivian fixed her wooden sword again. And ran into me several times.
puck!
Vivian was hit backwards by my kick and fell.
I don’t have a hobby of beating women, but this is training.
Although it hurt from being hit in the abdomen, Vivian immediately threw herself to the side in preparation for the ensuing attack.
‘… Even in that short period of time, I can see the growth.’
If you really teach it right, you’ll catch up quickly, right?
And to my surprise, before sunset that day, Vivian’s wooden sword reached me. The wooden sword was coldly pressed against my chest.
The stick I wielded was held by Vivian’s hand. If it was a real sword, my hand would have been cut. It was a technique that took advantage of the loophole that my weapon was a wooden stick.
“I won this round. Master Ethan.”
Was it the 101st Dalian?
I counted roughly from the middle, so I can’t remember very well. Certainly counted up to the eightieth.
Did I deliberately never hold my weapon for this shot? If that was true, persistence was great.
“Yes, Vivian. It’s your victory.”
“that… , Are you allowing me now?”
“yes. Call me whatever you want.”
“… I know. Then, brother Ethan… .”
I never thought the day would come when Vivian heard the voice of her brother.
When I smiled, Vivian followed me and smiled brighter than ever. Before I knew it, the evening play was behind Vivian.
And just in time, Rien shouted toward the yard.
“Lord! And a maid girl! Dinner is ready.”
“Ethan—! eat dinner!”
“Okay! I’ll be in soon. Lien, Hesia!”
He quickly answered the call from Rien and Hesia.
“Oh, Vivian. Are you going to eat dinner?”
“My senior, teacher, and older brother suggested it… , How could I say no?”
I laughed along with Vivian’s color. I’m hungry, so I’m going to eat the dinner Rien prepared for me today.
With that promise, Vivian and I both moved on.
