125. Encounters (3)

After sparring class with Dios class.

After a short break for the day, the students gathered again at the academy gymnasium.

Serena Joheiden.

Iriel Justia.

soy spoon.

Yuri Gilbert.

Rosnante Leonine.

It was a small group of only five people.

Now, I can feel the firmness that is firmly rooted to the point that I can no longer call myself a chick.

Zeke felt the students’ attitude changed from before and smiled with satisfaction.

‘Yes, this incident must have made him realize his own strengths and weaknesses.’

The past days when I did physical training day and night without lifting a wooden sword while taking classes.

They are the ones who endured the tedious repetition.

There must have been no doubts or vagueness about the class in my head.

However, the effort was rewarded with victory, and he must have been convinced through this Dalian that he could become stronger as long as he followed this path.

The eyes of those burning with fighting spirit were enough to satisfy Zeke’s heart.

‘Of course, Rosnante was defeated, but that’s because Rosnante… … .’

Sigh, Zeke avoided Rosnante’s burdensome gaze.

As Zeke stood in front of them, the students were maintaining their postures with their angular appearance.

“Everyone, did you rest well?”

“”””Yeah!!!””””

A loud reply came to Zeke’s question.

“Dalian class was hard. There are people who are satisfied with their skills in this game, and there are people who are not. However, I want to tell everyone that the instructor did a good job. I was able to get good results in this Dalian thanks to having followed the tedious and difficult training to the best of my ability. Everyone did well.”

Zeke’s honest praise, which was difficult to hear even once.

The students felt light goosebumps and twitched their mouths.

“Of course, you guys are only at the starting point. So, let’s do more in the future.”

“”””Yeah!!!””””

That’s when I was about to talk about the vacation.

“Instructor.”

Serena walked forward with a face full of determination.

“Well?”

“I want to sparr once again.”

One of Zeke’s eyebrows raised slightly.

‘Dalian again?’

Speaking of sparring once again, it must surely mean sparring with Yuri Gilbert.

By carrying out the task, Serena achieved an unprecedented achievement.

However, in Zeke’s view, it was still too early for Serena to challenge Yuri.

‘no way… … . Has your pride sprouted again just because you learned a new skill this time?’

If so, that wasn’t what Zeke intended.

Zeke shook his head and frowned.

Just as he was about to open his mouth to admonish Serena once again.

“… … I want to experience the strength of Yuri Gilbert again.”

“experience… … ?”

“Yeah. It’s sparring.”

Serena’s eyes didn’t show any recklessness.

These are the eyes of a challenger who rushes in even though he knows he will lose.

‘under.’

Yes Dalian.

The only stake in Dalian is the memory of defeat. Compared to life and death, it is the same as nothing. I mean, it’s not a fight for life. In other words, no matter how many times you try, you still have another chance.

So, Serena is now burning up her will to challenge and break Yuri, and to find a way to beat her.

The corners of Zeke’s mouth went up.

‘great. Serena.’

To think that a girl who only thought she was weak was actually taking a step further than she thought and seeing what came next. How could I not be satisfied with this?

“Hmm… … . That’s what you mean.”

“Yeah. How far apart is Yuri from me. I want to see it properly.”

“Okay, then wait a minute.”

“Yeah… … ?”

Zeke checked the time on the clock tower of the main building.

“The time has come soon.”

buzz buzz—

“Hey, are you here?”

“uh… … . But I took Instructor Zeke’s demonstration class before… … . It really was hell… … . My teeth still chatter when I think of that day… … .”

“Still, is there anything else… … . My father told me to take Instructor Zeke’s class no matter what, the torch… … .”

“Hey, you two… … ?”

The assistant instructor of Zeke’s class.

Led by Eric, countless crowds filled the empty 2nd gymnasium.

Zeke’s students widen their eyes at the sudden appearance of the students.

“Eh, what is this… … .”

Zeke kindly explained to Serena, who expressed her bewilderment.

“Well, Instructor Dios Redwood has quit the academy. Since he was defeated by the student, his honor and pride would not have allowed him to remain here.”

“… … uh. that’s because of me… … .”

“It’s not your fault, don’t worry about it. Even if you are an instructor, that doesn’t mean you can neglect training. He has let go of his sword for far too long since he came to the academy.”

Zeke said to ease Serena’s guilt.

“ah… … . Yeah.”

“Anyway, that’s why we have to teach those students together in this class for the time being until another instructor is assigned. So, originally… … . Serena Yoheiden I was going to make a choice to protect your honor… … . I must have underestimated your will.”

“Yeah?”

His gaze turned to the other students.

Zeke opened his mouth with mana in his voice.

“nice to meet.”

Then, the children shut their mouths in an instant and focus on Zeke’s voice.

“The gentlemen who were taking the first swordsmanship class. You guys will be taking this class until a new instructor is assigned in the future. There are some students who took the demonstration class last time, so you know what kind of class my class is, right?”

As if the memory of that day came to mind, I heard a gulp of saliva among the students.

“It won’t be easy. it will be hard If you want to give up halfway, do so. This instructor has no particular intention of penalizing you with your attendance score. It is too harsh for the students who participated not of their own will, but because of the sudden absence of the instructor.”

Hmm. After clearing his throat, Zeke glanced at Serena and then looked forward again.

“Ah, before we start class, there is one thing I want to tell you. Instructor Bon is on vacation for the next two weeks.”

“!?”

“So, while the instructor is on vacation, the students who were originally in my class will be teaching.”

“Me, are we!?”

Serena opened her eyes and sighed.

Zeke nodded.

“Serena, as a representative, give them strength training for two weeks without me. Of course, you don’t have to follow the instructor perfectly. Do not think of dragging those who do not want to do it, but lead and teach only those who have the will to do it.”

“Now, wait a minute! Hey, what does this mean! A sudden, silent vacation!?”

“Yeah, Zeke. What do you mean!? A vacation all of a sudden!”

Serena spoke first, followed by Iriel with a shrill voice.

“Well, I have an urgent business this time. I’m sorry I didn’t tell you already. I’ll be gone for a while. I’ll help Serena with lessons this week. Iriel.”

“uh… … . Um, I-I shouldn’t follow… … Will it… … ?”

Iriel scratched his cheek and said.

“I’m sorry, but I’m not going to play.”

“Sure!”

Iriel said with a face that he wanted to use, but Zeke shook his head resolutely.

‘How do I take you, not someone else? I’m on my way to take care of Justia.’

“Can not be done. So, for the next two weeks. eight lessons. Please take care of me.”

“uh… … . how… … not… … .”

Iriel tried to say something more, but Zeke turned his head coldly.

“Comrades. Don’t worry too much about not having this instructor. The skills of those who will teach you from now on have already been proven by defeating former instructor Dios Redwood in a sparring class. And, for those of you who haven’t seen it, the students in my class will show off their skills.”

Zeke turned his head to Serena.

“Serena.”

Then, Serena, who was stiff at the word that Zeke was going on vacation for the next two weeks, received Zeke’s gaze and saw him belatedly.

“… … Yeah?”

“Didn’t you say you would have a sparring with Yuri Gilbert?”

“… … Yeah… … ?”

“I will respect your will. You have the mindset of a true swordsman. Run as hard as you can and try to break it. Then I’ll let you get out of here.”

“… … uh uh uh… … ?”

The middle of the gymnasium was left wide open and numerous students surrounded it in a simple sparring arena.

Serena and Yuri stood face to face.

That too in front of all the students watching.

Serena looked at Iriel with eyes that seemed to send a rescue request without even realizing it.

However, Iriel was only looking at the entrance of the academy where Zeke left with empty eyes.

“… … gone I have to follow… … . Serena… … . Let’s fight with me… … . I did it.”

Yuri Gilbert.

She raised her wooden sword with the slightest expression of anger.

“Okay, please.”

‘… … This is not… … !’

Serena’s eyes shook like an earthquake.