EP.36
After a delicious meal, I returned to the classroom. There’s some time left until the bell rings, so I’ll go to the sparring hall soon and take sparring classes.
This is my first time dancing with my classmates, so I’m looking forward to it.
“Shihu. Even if you hang out with me, don’t look after me. That’s an insult to a warrior.”
“You sound like a warrior. Geuncheol. You don’t have enough experience to be a warrior yet.”
“Ha. So you’re saying you have a lot of experience?”
“Well… you can see my skill level, but honestly, it’s a bit much.”
“Experienced!”
That’s definitely true.
“I received training, no, training from a young age. It was around that time that I became awakened.”
“This was a complete superhuman, right?”
“Jingol? Then what is Seonggol?”
“A person who is a superhuman from birth.”
“I’ve never heard of an example like that before… Well, anyway. If you spar, you’ll get to know your skills very well.”
“Hehehe, I’m looking forward to this.”
Just how ‘strong’ am I? I was so curious about it that I couldn’t bear it. Well, of course, I’m just saying this as a joke. There is no way I can fight well as I have never even learned kendo. Most of the kids here have been educated since they were young.
I’m no match for you.
But that’s the story so far.
Wouldn’t it be okay to learn how to use a sword and gain some sense while raising your stats? The first semester of freshman year hasn’t even passed yet. Now is the time to get to know myself and build a foundation. No one is good from the beginning. I will grow from today.
“Kim Geun-cheol? Did you eat well?”
As I was talking with Sihu, Leona approached me.
“Oh. Thanks to Ryu Cheon-hwi, I ate well.”
“No, shouldn’t you say it’s thanks to me?”
Leona frowns.
Of course, I decided not to use the Leona meal ticket.
“I told you I decided not to use the meal ticket you gave me. Hurry up and get it back.”
“Great…! It makes me want to use this no matter what. I guess I’ll just bomb it out like a late-night snack.”
what is this sound!
“No! Please forgive me! Well, it was delicious, but if you keep doing it, I’m sorry! Do you have a disease that makes you want to give me food whenever you see me?”
“Hmph, it’s just that I feel sorry for Kim Geun-cheol because I feel so sorry for him. You can’t just look at a starving child and pass by, right? That’s the noblesse oblige spirit of the Caenus family.”
So fucking great!
“I mean, don’t suddenly burst out in brilliance…!”
“Watch my brilliance until you go blind, Kim Geun-cheol!”
I really think I’m going blind!
anyway.
“Well, I’ll skip that. Anyway, Leona. Thank you for the last time. I had a really good meal. Still, I’m sorry if I just took it. If there’s anything I can help you with, please let me know.”
I wanted to say this.
Leona keeps feeling sorry for me and trying to take care of me like a mother, but although it is a burden, I am grateful. So much so that it hurts my bones.
“Is there something I can help you with? Hmm.”
At those words, Leona thought as she placed her finger on her lips. By the way, your lips are really red. At first glance, she has the style of a quiet young girl, but she is very reserved.
“What then, Kim Geun-cheol? Please make some time on the weekend.”
“On the weekend?”
“Yes. Please join me in my noblesse oblige-like hobby.”
“What kind of hobby is that!”
What a noblesse oblige-like hobby!
All I can imagine is horseback riding or golf!
“I’ll find out when I get there. Then, I’ll see you on the weekend.”
“Oh yeah.”
I don’t know what it is, but I guess it’s not that difficult.
“Geun-cheol? Weekend?”
At that time, Sihu looked at me and said.
“Hmm? Why?”
“Weren’t you supposed to go out with me this weekend?”
“That’s right. Well, I’ll also meet Leona once. There are two days on the weekend, right?”
Let’s spend one day with Leona.
“Hmm.”
“I have received a lot from Leona. I have to help her, even if I don’t know what it is.”
“Okay. I guess so. Then shall we see you on Saturday?”
“Let’s do that.”
As I was doing that, the bell rang and soon instructor Lee So-ra came in.
“Now, this time is sparring. Everyone, please follow me.”
“yes.”
* * *
“oh.”
The sparring hall was very clean and futuristic. There was something wide and white. And there were three rings. There are various kiosks placed around there.
ㅡBeep.
When Instructor Lee So-ra operated the device, the floor opened neatly and a stand with protective gear and weapons on it rose up.
“Now, everyone, choose the weapon and protective equipment you like. There are no restrictions, so you can freely choose the three-sword style, double spear, three spear, and even the apostle style.”
“Sado-ryu!”
How do you do that!
Can I just spin it like infinite apostles?
“Of course, if you behave in an indecent manner with a clumsy and bizarre combination, you will be severely scolded. What are you doing? Not choosing?”
-Paaah!
I immediately ran over, picked out a sparring sword and protective gear, and put them on. First of all, safety comes first… no. Still, I have to think about activity.
“good.”
A helmet with a sparring sword.
And I took the gauntlets and gaiters.
But this sparring knife feels a bit like a combination of a lightsaber and a triple baton. Still, the weight and grip are similar to my knife, so it doesn’t bother me too much.
“Because sparring weapons are equipped with a safety device, they only cause a slight sense of impact and impact. Even if you get hit, it doesn’t hurt that much. If it’s too severe, you might scream, but it’s basically safe, so you can relax.”
That makes me feel more confident. No, but how can you get hit with this and not feel pain? I felt doubtful, but I decided to do it. There may be technology involved that I don’t know about.
“Then class will begin. I will select your group, so please wait.”
As I stood and waited, instructor Lee So-ra called my name while tapping on her laptop.
“Team 1. Lee Si-hoo. Ryu Cheon-hwi.”
I’m divided.
“Shihu. Ryu Cheon-hwi, shake that thing off.”
“Hmm, Cheonhwi is a bit strong too.”
“I can hear you, you arrogant bastards! Ishihu! It’s time to settle the score! Come up!”
Ryu Cheon-hwi went up to the ring, showing his fighting spirit.
“Hahaha, this has been hated. Then, Geuncheol. Are you working hard?”
“Okay, okay.”
Please shake it off.
But looking at it, it seems like Sihu is a bit stronger than Ryu Cheonhwi.
“And group 2. Ken. Brian. Last group 3. Geun-cheol Kim. Uri Yu. Everyone, go up to the ring.”
what? who?
Yuuri?
Do you like milk?
As I went straight to the ring, a girl with an impressive blonde ponytail followed me with her hands in her pockets. Who was this? I noticed that his eyes were a bit fierce and he looked like he had a temper.
Above all, the clothes are a bit poor. The top is wearing a school uniform, but the bottoms are not a school uniform skirt or pants, but black training pants that are tight like leggings. And I’m wearing slightly bigger sneakers.
It’s kind of Iljin style.
“ah.”
I remembered who it was. Looks like the guy who was always sleeping in the classroom. Anyway, when I came up to the ring in group 3, Uyuri also followed me.
“Hey, Yuuri? Aren’t you wearing protective gear?”
But this woman wasn’t wearing any protective gear. He just holds a sword for sparring. Are you really planning to spar without wearing protective gear?
Against this sword expert, Kim Geun-cheol?
It must be dangerous.
“Not really. You don’t have to kick it.”
A sharp voice.
“Is that so? Then, even if you hit me, you won’t say anything?”
“Hang? What? Is that right?”
At that moment, he glared at me and said that.
I’m so scared because she’s like Iljin’s older sister.
“No, hey. Why are you talking so scary? You might get hit while sparring. If you don’t wear protective gear, it hurts, but you might get hit. If you don’t want to do that, you should wear it now. If you don’t have protective gear, it’s a bit like getting hit too.”
Isn’t it bad manners to wear protective gear when sparring? I’m not the type of person who enjoys hitting people, and if I don’t have protective gear, I can’t help but be reluctant to hit people.
“It’s okay, just do it.”
“Uh, yeah.”
So fucking cool.
Then you should just do it.
“Ah… That’s right. You.”
“hmm?”
“That Kim Geun-cheol? He’s a noisy guy, right?”
“Do you know me?”
ㅡThe sparring begins!
At that time, instructor Lee So-ra announced the start of sparring.
ㅡWow.
At the same time, a green light sword was wrapped around Yuuri’s sword, damn it!!!
“Hey, damn!!! Your sword!!! Don’t bring out your sword during sparring!!!”
“what?”
“Instructor Lee So-ra!!!! Is it okay to do this!!! He uses sword techniques during sparring!!!”
-Paaah!
He immediately performed a high jump and got out of the ring! And sprint! No, but that guy is crazy! What kind of student fights with swords in sparring! Will my limbs fall off?
ㅡCrack, tap, tap!
Anyway, I went right behind Instructor Lee So-ra and hid!
“Instructor Lee So-ra! Please stop me!”
“…ha.”
But isn’t this woman sighing and putting her hand on my head? And then he says it while stroking it gently.
“Does that look black to Kim Geun-cheol’s eyes?”
“yes?”
“The sparring knife. Give it to me.”
“yes.”
He immediately handed me the sword. Then the instructor holding the sword sharply turned Kodung’s side.
OK.
ㅡUuuuuung.
The sword was surrounded by a green sword.
“This?”
“It’s just a safety device. You can think of it as a kind of force field to reduce damage when hit. It doesn’t really hurt even if you get hit.”
“ah.”
“Stop screaming and go up… I didn’t know you didn’t know this.”
Moment.
ㅡWhat a disaster.
Heat rose to my face.
I must have misunderstood something.
“You, Kim Geun-cheol! Are you making a fuss while trembling again? Get up quickly! I’m even more embarrassed to see you! Do I really have to feed you everything from one to ten!”
“…Fuck.”
Trudging.
I climbed back into the ring.
“Pfft… Hey. Do you think I’ll bring out my sword during sparring?”
Uyuri laughed, probably because it was so funny that I shouted.
“I’m sorry. I misunderstood. Yuuri? I’m sorry.”
“He’s a really weird guy. Anyway, hey. Quickly turn on you too. We have to spar.”
“okay.”
ㅡSigh.
He turned his nose around and put a force field around his sword.
“come.”
I aimed my sword while assuming the kendo stance I saw on the Internet. As seriously as possible. I have to test how much I can fight. I will mobilize all my capabilities.
That’s exactly the moment I thought about it.
ㅡPaaat.
Yuuri stepped on the ground lightly.
ㅡSsssssssssssssssssssss!
A sudden attack with terrifying force?!
“Aaaahhh!”
I tried to stop his attack by lifting the knife, but why is this damn knife so fast! Somebody’s quick sword is so damn fast! It’s not enough
.
My face is splitting up!!!!!
“You crazy…! Hey! Don’t be quiet!”
“Huh?!”
When I opened my tightly closed eyes, the sight in front of me was just green.
A blade with a force field surrounding it was right in front of my eyes.
I thought I was really searching.
“Now wait a minute! That’s too fast! I thought my face was split open!”
“What? No, I’m going to kill you with this… Hey. Stand up straight. I’ll do it again.”
“Okay.” I
have to do it again.
This time, I seemed to have let my guard down a bit.
After all, this is a real fight. I don’t think I, a beginner in swordsmanship, can handle it. Still, if I stay alert, how will I be able to respond? ㅡ
Cheo-eok.
Yu Yu-ri returned to her seat and I also took my stance again. Then, I focused as much as I could and glared straight ahead. That guy’s sword is fast. You will have to look at it properly and deal with it.
“U-uri. “Let’s begin.”
The moment I said that.
-Paaaa!
The battle from earlier is repeated! Yuuri is rushing quickly! I thrust out my sword to try to block it somehow.
-Paang! Yuuri,
who hit my wrist very easily, comes right in and hits me. I ‘ll cut it again on my face
!
Fuck you! Be quiet!”
“No! hey! sorry! I was so surprised that I reflexively!”
The knife stopped right in front of my eyes again!
No matter what, I couldn’t help but scream as the knife was flying towards my eyes at high speed! And it was impossible to deal with!
“Ah, what is this kid, you’re so scared! ? hey. Why are you closing your eyes? Are you supposed to close your eyes while fighting? yes? If a knife comes flying at you, you have to watch it till the end, don’t be so scared. Haa.”
Yuuri started to lecture me as if she was getting frustrated… Yes. Even when I saw what just happened, I thought it was a bit pathetic.
“Ai… That’s so fast. How can you not close your eyes?”
“Don’t close them.”
“Okay. . I won’t close it this time. Honestly, please watch it a second time. Since this came so suddenly, I got scared… Anyway, let’s do it again.”
“If you scream, they’ll run after you, really.”
Yuuri looked at me sharply and said fearfully.
“Okay. I’ll do it right this time.”
Anyway, the sparring started again.
“Kek! Fuck! Oh my kitchen! A little! Help me!”
“Shut up! Hey fuck! you! Don’t be quiet!”
“No sir…! This!”
I’m screwed again!
There’s so much difference in level with me that I can’t help it! I can’t react and try to cut my face at an unreadable speed, so my eyes automatically close and I scream!
“You can’t really cut that thing well. ! hey! Don’t lose your mind! Don’t you know that if you make a mistake, you’ll get hurt!”
“Hey, I’m really sorry about this. I’m trying to be as serious as possible right now, but this is a bit more difficult and scary than I thought, so…” ”
Ha… hey. Kim Geun-cheol? If you can’t handle this, what are you really going to do? Aren’t you going to be a hero? It’s so pathetic I’m dying. What kind of guy is so scared? Huh?”
Yuuri started nagging me.
I was too embarrassed to say anything.
“If you’re going to be a hero, you have to do the basics. What should I do if the boy is only that strong? If it was a real match, you’d be behind
by a long time, you bastard.” Yuuri is looking at me with a face that doesn’t deserve it.
But it’s also a bit unfair.
What can a beginner do against an expert?
“No, but it’s your first time, how can you do well? Just by looking at you, you look like a skilled person. What should I do against you?”
“Even if it’s your first time, you won’t be scared by screaming like that, will you? Be a little more serious. Don’t you know that if you lack combat skills, you’ll die on the spot? Close your eyes and you’ll die.”
Yuuri spoke so seriously that I could only nod my head calmly. I’m not saying it’s true, I’m just being as serious as possible, but if I scream, of course I can’t help but think that way.
“Haa. really. If it continues like that, just quit school. Because if you try to be a hero for no reason, you might end up falling behind in actual combat. This guy is so fucking funny.”
But what?
Quit school?
That’s not possible.
And as I listen to it, I feel so unfair that I can’t stand it. He’s an experienced person and I’m new to the game today. Advice is the same. Give intermediate level advice to a kid who’s doing it for the first time. It’s too much to ask for skills.
“No, quit school!” That’s because it’s my first time!”
“Are you proud of your first time? I’m telling you to stop and not fall behind. This is the first time!”
“Hey! I’ll admit that I’m not used to cutting, but I’m not coming to school to learn that from now on! It’s too late to tell me to quit!”
“Even if you learn from now on, if you have this level of skill, it’s already too late!”
“Why is it too late, you bastard! Are you dissatisfied with my skills?”
Uyuri shouted at those words!
“I’m so dissatisfied with you, you bastard! I can’t stand it because I’m frustrated when I see people like you!”
I can’t stand it because it’s frustrating?
“Are you frustrated? hey! Then you can teach me! Swordsmanship!”
“What?!”
If you tell me, you’ll teach me!
A word from the author (author review)
Kim Geun-cheol, the Scream Man!!!!!!! Yuuri!!!!
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