168. The strongest warrior
Currently, I was sitting opposite Lund Amos and the cafe inside the Hergé Hotel. There was one reason why the place was chosen as a cafe in the Hergé Hotel.
Because Lund was a very famous warrior.
As if to prove this, when he entered the academy, he was surrounded by countless people. It was like a war hero returning to the capital.
There are no idols. He must have had many fans. Certainly, Lund was a handsome man with a well-balanced, sturdy physique in his mid-twenties.
Anyway, Lund Amos carefully removed his lips.
“Umm, first of all, I want to say sorry to my juniors.”
“Are you sorry?”
“That’s it… .”
Lund was humble, polite, and had the character of a warrior. Unlike any bully who is a collateral branch of the warrior family.
“It’s embarrassing… , I recently chased after Vassago and missed it.”
“okay… .”
As expected, Lund pursued Vassago.
He told me what had happened in the past. After missing Vassago, he searched the entire wilderness like a tooth. However, they couldn’t find it, and today I heard that Vassago was killed in Ronbiaban, close to the wilderness.
To be precise, it was the news that I heard only two or three hours ago.
And Lund’s explanation was that he came to Nadia Academy as soon as he heard the news.
Perhaps the reason I was able to capture Vassago was because Lund had shed all his blood.
So-called, it was as if I hit the last hit and even ate the skill ball.
“It’s all my fault. And thank you. Thanks to you, I was able to relax.”
“I just did what I had to do. More than that, I felt weaker than I thought. I think I may have finished what the seniors caught… .”
At that answer, Lund’s lips turned red.
“You know the mindset of a warrior. You look like a candidate for the best warrior. Weren’t you hurt anyway? To be honest, I still can’t believe it. No matter how weak Vassago is,… ,”
I was hesitant to answer. In the meantime, Lund added.
“It’s not because I’m ignoring you, it’s just that, isn’t it? For a person who has just completed the first year, Vassago is a high-ranking demon… .”
Above all, it is a demon with a unique ability to hide in subspace.
Lund would have noticed that I had the ability to cut through space as long as he knew that I had caught Vassago.
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Just as there are levels in all fields, swords also have levels in this world.
swordsman, swordsman, swordsman.
The swordsman pointed to a state where the ecstasy of the sword could be freely spread, and the swordsman pointed to a state where one could cut formless things with a single sword.
Swordsman was a word coined to honor Luke Amos, the hero who saved the world 300 years ago, so it is virtually off topic.
In the original work, Arthur was even revered as a swordsman, but he still failed to become a swordsman. Although Arthur himself was the biggest reason for his refusal.
anyway.
Lund must have thought that I had reached the realm of the swordsman.
Actually, it was possible thanks to the holy sword.
“More than anything else, Vassago is a demon who freely moves in and out of subspace. I wonder if you’ve reached the point where even space is being cut down by capturing Vassago… .”
Lund expressed his candid feelings.
He is also kind and honest. Even so, it was like unleashing the secret of the holy sword to Lund Amos.
It would be better to block in advance anything that could pose a threat to Vivian’s safety.
“I don’t know either. It just happened at that moment… .”
When I blurted out my words, Lund seemed troubled.
“Um… . Could you show me the swordsmanship you did again?”
“Can you open it again?”
“I thought it would be good for me to check it myself… .”
Berea space?
Without the Holy Sword, it would have been impossible. After all, it would be better to decline in moderation.
“It’s a bit of a burden to see someone who is called the strongest right now. After that, I tried a couple of times what I did. However, the results were not the same as before.”
I looked around moderately and looked around.
“Um, is that so? i get it. Then could I see your sword for a moment?”
Knowing that I’m not a swordsman, I felt like I wanted to check my weapon. However, it was like a black lifeline for the prosecutor.
When I hesitated, Lund held out his sword first.
“I know what your worries are. It’s like a black lifeline for a prosecutor. Did you say Sylvia von Lynchester was your teacher? Well learned. Trust me though.”
I nodded lightly.
It comes out like that and you can’t refuse it.
“I have to show my trust first. Now, hold my sword while I look at yours.”
I received the sword of Lund Amos. Then I handed him my sword.
The sword I was currently wearing was an Arkensan steel sword. It was a sword made of Orichalcum mixed with steel from Arken.
Tia once said that a tolerable sword would not even give a business card to this sword. Even so, it’s far from a legendary weapon.
And Lund’s black Durandal.
Roland’s sword, famous for its unbreakable sword. Since there was no Roland in this world, it was a sword with only the name as a motif, just like other weapons.
“It is a very good sword. It is made of steel from Arken and has high strength… . Is Orichalcum mixed in there?”
Lund took a quick look at the sword and put it back into the scabbard. And gave the sword back to me.
“Looked good. Ethan.”
“I want to ask why you wanted to see my sword.”
“… … ”
There was silence for a moment. Soon after, Lund laughed.
“I thought the sword you use would be special. Some weapons raise the user’s level. I wondered if it was possible that you cut through space with the help of a weapon.”
Also, was that the reason?
It was entirely possible with the help of the holy sword Excalibur that Vassago was able to be defeated.
“Anyway, thank you for taking the time. I wanted to meet you once. Anyway, take care of yourself. soon… , We will meet again.”
Maybe he wanted to tell them to be careful as the invasion of the demon world will accelerate sooner or later. After speaking, Lund stood up first.
I shook hands with Lund and parted ways.
* * *
A few days have passed since the start of a new semester.
In the meantime, the normal semester went on. And in mid-March, when the spirit of spring was felt all over the academy, there was an assignment.
It was a one-month assignment. The early graduating class usually took classes like a sophomore, and when they were given a mission, they carried out their mission with the warriors like a third year student and developed a sense of real combat.
“Since everyone is here, let’s introduce the mission soon.”
Raf Terberg glanced at the people gathered in the auditorium. Arthur, Reus, Sonny, Anya, Sepia, Tia, Tesha, and even Ethan.
All of them were in first grade and first class.
And Raff, who was the professor in charge of the first year last year, voluntarily took over as their homeroom teacher. Seeing them grow up well, Raff’s emotions welled up.
He would now leave the academy and sometimes carry out missions with the hero.
But true men don’t show their emotions outwardly. He quickly changed his expression and opened his mouth.
“As you all know, demonic cults have begun to appear throughout the empire these days. They are followers of demons who betrayed mankind, and are attached to the side of the demon king. This must be the shadow that threatens the empire… .”
Before the assignment, Raff gave a long speech. Ethan blinked in amazement.
‘really… , Raf Terberg… , Passion is the best.’
Raf was a professor with passion enough to be called a passionate fool. The speech continued for a long time.
“This Raf Terberg doesn’t think that the strange phenomena happening throughout the empire are completely unrelated. Some time ago, it was said that a golden halo was seen in Ronbiaban. Anyway!”
Ethan flinched at the word golden halo.
As expected, it must have been the people who saw the light from the holy sword. Even if it happened in the outskirts of the dawn, it was hard to say that there were no witnesses at that level of brightness and turmoil.
“This mission lasts from 15 days to 1 month. The Elves requested the dispatch of warriors. Dispatch to the Great Forest. And the dispatchers this time are Ethan, Arthur, Reus, and Tesha and Tiada.”
At those words, Sepia widened her eyes. Didn’t Anya, Sonny, and himself fall into each other?
“The Great Forest requested the dispatch of personnel. He said he would explain the exact reason later. In any case, we will go on an expedition in three days, so everyone should prepare in the meantime. That’s all for today’s story. Gentlemen!”
I thought I was done talking, but Raff added one more thing.
“With passion, nothing is impossible! let’s all do our best Gentlemen!”
Raff pounded the desk until it made a cracking sound. Then, someone hurriedly raised his hand. It was sepia.
“Do you have any questions? uh, yes sepia. What are you curious about?”
“professor! Why did I fall out?”
Raff smiled at Sepia’s attitude.
‘Ah, that’s a good attitude! Sepia von Lognes. I was eager to join the mission. It’s also the mindset of a warrior. You grew up well! This Raf Terberg! Impressed!’
Actually, Sepia asked because she didn’t want to be separated from Ethan at all, but the truth was unknown.
“Daesurim asked me to send someone who mainly uses a sword.”
“But Tia doesn’t use a sword!”
Sepia was conscious of Tia.
The duration of the mission was close to one month. Not being able to see Ethan in the meantime was like that, but it was even more so when Tia and Ethan were put together.
It’s because you don’t know what kind of fox Tia will seduce Ethan.
If it was Tia, even Sepia could give her a concubine seat.
But that was it, and this was this. Sepia and Ethan weren’t even married yet, and he didn’t know that if Ethan and Tia got any closer, he might be a threat to his first position.
Above all, even if I lost to everyone else, I didn’t want to lose to Tia.
“Um… . That’s what the League of Heroes ordered. I’m sorry, but this time I’ll be patient.”
Ordered by the League of Heroes.
At those words, Sepia was at a loss for words. It reminded me of the time I had a face-to-face match with Tia in the second semester.
Sepia had the upper hand throughout the match, but at the last moment, Tia pulled out her trump card, the Spirit of Light, and lost.
‘Is it because I lost to Tia? Is that why I was left out of this assignment?’
Sepia, of course, had no choice but to think so. It even made me slightly embarrassed. If I had to face Tia again, of course I was confident that I would win.
“Anyway, this is the end of today’s mission. Let everyone have three days to prepare. I have to go on a fairly long expedition!”
With that, the assignment was over. Sepia glared at Tia once.
Tia, who smiled leisurely and shrugged her shoulders, became even more hateful today.
* * *
A cafe near the academy.
As soon as the mission was over, Sepia took Ethan’s arms and headed to the cafe as if to show off to Tia.
It’s already a Friday in mid-March.
Today was the 100th day since I first kissed Ethan in the Lynchester class.
“… I don’t like it.”
Sepia grunted and took a sip of the parfait. As I drank the sweet and cold parfait, I felt calm.
“I am resting. Isn’t it rather good that there is no assignment?”
In Ethan’s eyes, even the grunting sepia was cute. Rather, it was good that Sepia did not receive a mission that might be dangerous.
“I still don’t like it. Why are you missing me? Tesha and Tia also received missions.”
“Are Anya and Sonny missing from this mission?”
“… Even so.”
I wanted to argue and grumble more, but I couldn’t do it in front of Edan. I just wanted to look better and do better.
“Smile a little. sepia. You are prettier when you smile.”
With that one word, the negative emotions flew away. In the meantime, I’ve heard Ethan say I’m pretty dozens of times, but it was always new.
“… After all, Ethan is a bad boy… .”
I heard the girl’s heart and then let it go. Now I took it with me and threw it away.
“yes? what?”
“Nothing.”
Sepia looked away for some reason while eating the parfait. Today is the 100th day, I’ve been dating quite a bit, but I didn’t like a normal date today.
‘I want to be bolder… . I’m too shy to talk.’
I wanted to be bolder.
It had been a long time since the two of you had been on a date. Since it was the beginning of the semester, they were very busy, Tia interrupted them whenever they were together at the academy, and after class, Ethan was busy teaching Vivian.
Besides, there were a lot of people looking for Ethan all over the place these days.
It meant that he was a member of the Adventurer’s Guild and the League of Heroes, and that he was keeping an eye on Edan. It all happened because Ethan had captured Vassago and Gamigin.
A date like a date in a week.
We also prepared dozens of lines that could be subtly seductive during a date. Thanks to that, I lost a lot of sleep at night, but it was okay.
Even today, when I met Ethan, a smile bloomed on my face.
Still, if the date ended like this, the long-awaited date was regrettable.
Above all, isn’t today an anniversary? Tia had already spent the night with Ethan last year. Master Sylvia, whom she regarded as her rival, had also mentioned that she had spent the night with Ethan.
‘I don’t want to fall behind… .’
While having dinner together at a restaurant and chatting about various things at a cafe, a spring night had arrived outside the window.
“It is almost night. Will it wake up soon?”
“Yes.”
Even at the cafe, I couldn’t remember how to convey my feelings, or what conversations we had because we were thinking here and there.
When I left the cafe, the night view of Istvan was spreading far into the distance. The night streets were quiet today.
‘I’m sorry to part with you… . If I fall now, I don’t know how much I’ll miss you.’
The expedition started on Monday. But over the weekend, Ethan said he had a prior arrangement.
“sepia… . go in well See you on Monday.”
It was meant to see you briefly before leaving for an expedition. Ethan reached out and stroked Sepia’s hair.
“Go to the dormitory and sleep well. Our cute young lady.”
“… Edaan, you know that.”
With a blank gaze, Ethan stared at Sepia. Sepia hoped that Ethan would notice her feelings.
‘Shall we go for tea? But you just drank tea… . or alcohol? Alcohol is different… .’
It was Sepia who had been teased by Tia for having a childish appetite. I liked cookies, cakes, and coffee, but I didn’t like alcohol.
Eh, with a feeling of not knowing, Sepia parted her lips.
“Hey, Edaan, if we break up today, we won’t be able to see each other for a while, that’s why… . I want to be with you a little longer… , eww… , So. that is… .”
Gibberish, Sepia didn’t even know what she was talking about. If there was even a mouse hole, I just wanted to hide.
Seeing Sepia like that, Ethan smiled warmly.
“Hey, Sepia… .”
“yes?”
At the low voice, Sepia raised her head. Ethan was looking at the sepia with a clear gaze.
“I want to be with you tonight.”
At those words, Sepia’s eyes shook like an earthquake. And Sepia felt ashamed as if she had revealed her true feelings.
