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Chapter 18 - The Price of Learning (2)
Why did Boomer think I would like this?
Lumian didn't bother to ask. He simply accepted the books without a word.
There was no way a teenage boy wouldn't be interested in this sort of thing. Even Teoro, who was renowned for being expressionless, was blushing and sneaking glances at the covers.
"Alright. Boomer, I'll teach you too."
"Great."
Е ñ um̌ ӓ . і ḋ
"Follow me. It's better to do Aura training in a safe place."
Lumian led the way. Boomer followed with a confident expression, while Teoro trailed behind with a somewhat dumbfounded look.
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A short while later, the two entered Lumian's room and sat in a cross-legged position.
This was the basic posture for Aura cultivation. As they sat, Lumian's voice reached their ears.
"You both seem to want to learn how to increase your body's strength by infusing it with Aura, but to be honest, that's not very important. It's not like you can block a sword with your forearm or break someone's weapon by doing that. In the first place, isn't it just a lesser version of the Aura Sword?"
"Hmm."
W̄е́ b̄ ǹ оv̄е̌ l Е́.n_ü m ӓ
"Then?"
"I'll just teach each of you a method of Aura utilization that suits you, based on my experience. Let's start with Teoro. I'm going to infuse my energy into you now, so don't resist and remember the flow."
"Alright."
Teoro nodded. Without delay, Lumian took his hand and sent his energy flowing into him.
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Lumian's energy moved through his body in a very unfamiliar way.
It spread out not only through the commonly used major pathways, but also through the finer, less-used channels without missing a single one.
E ṅ ù m̌а. і d̆
Meticulously, as if pouring water into every nook and cranny of his entire body. And without any gaps.
After repeating this three times in a row, Lumian let go of Teoro's hand and said.
"You're fundamentally a versatile type with good balance, so I focused on enhancing your overall abilities. If you focus on this feeling while swinging your sword, you should see quite an effect."
"...Really?"
The words 'just with this?' rose to the tip of his tongue, but Teoro didn't say them.
It was because it didn't feel like Lumian was lying.
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"Yes. You'll be able to move more flexibly and smoothly, making defense and evasion easier, and it'll be easier to find the timing for a counterattack. It would be difficult for most kids, but you can do it."
"Hmm."
With him saying that much, it was hard not to believe him.
Teoro nodded with a firm expression. Boomer interjected with an impatient voice.
"Me, now it's my turn!"
"You're so impatient. Alright, this is perfect for you."
Еṅ um̈ a
Lumian took Boomer's hand and sent his energy flowing just as he had before.
However, the movement was completely different. Unlike with Teoro, where the energy had seeped in like water into dry earth, Lumian's energy churned through Boomer's body roughly and wildly.
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It was like a wild horse galloping down a main road. As if its tail was on fire, the path it left behind was a mess of dug-up earth and scattered pebbles.
After repeating this three times as well, Lumian let go. Then, Boomer let out a groan.
"What's this, it hurts? Are you sure this is okay?"
"It's fine. You have a naturally strong physique, so you can withstand this much strain. Up to this point is fine, so try operating your Aura more boldly than usual. This will probably suit your style the best."
Е nu̇ m а̀
"Really?"
"If you don't want to believe it, don't."
"I believe you, big bro."
Boomer, who had stood up from his seat, respectfully bowed his head. Lumian, ignoring him, looked at Teoro and spoke.
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"Well, your method is more difficult, so it might be confusing right now. If you're having trouble getting the feel of it, let me know. I'll explain it in more detail."
"I'll try it first, and if I really don't get it, I'll ask you then."
Е́ n̊ ŭ ḿ а
"That works too. Shall we end it here then?"
Lumian said, looking at Teoro and Boomer. It was a hint to leave.
In fact, even before the lesson, his attention had been focused on the books Boomer had given him, so he wanted to send them away as quickly as possible.
'This guy, he's really into it.'
Teoro immediately saw through Lumian's intentions. He nodded and stood up from his seat.
However, Boomer was not as quick-witted as Teoro. He scratched the back of his head and said to Lumian.
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"Hey, I'm a little worried because the method you taught me is so aggressive, so can you check on me next week too? Just in case I have any questions..."
"I've taught you this much, and now you want me to teach you every week? No."
"No, why! You said you'd give Teoro extra lessons!"
Boomer shouted as if he couldn't understand.
Lumian made an annoyed expression.
"You're not a pretty lady, so why should I take care of you every day? It's too much trouble."
Еňu mа . i̇d
"No, I mean, why does Teoro get special treatment! That bastard is a guy too!"
"He is my love master. Unlike you, our relationship is one of give-and-take."
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"I gave you books too! Three of them!"
"Hmm... that's true too. Then I'll check on you two more times. Since you gave me three books."
'This bastard!'
Boomer Simpson, finally understanding Lumian's intention, wore an incredulous expression.
Ě_ń û m̀ а̀.. і d̈
This guy wasn't satisfied with three books; he wanted more!
"No, do you know how precious those are... They're on a different level from the ones made by unskilled artists!"
"So, is the value of those books as great as a lesson on Aura utilization?"
"That... if you put it that way, acting as a love coach doesn't compare to an Aura utilization lesson either..."
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"That, of course, does compare."
Lumian said with a solemn expression.
Ӗṅ üḿа̃. і̄ d
Boomer shut his mouth. Overwhelmed by his serious atmosphere, he gulped, and Lumian continued to speak.
"Love and romance are that sublime and great."
'He's spouting a load of shit.'
Boomer wanted to curse a storm at him, but Lumian's expression was so serious that he couldn't.
Of course, he probably wouldn't have done it even if he had said it playfully. In this situation, he was the absolute subordinate.
But he couldn't stop a snort of derision from escaping.
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Boomer shook his head and said.
"In the first place, why do you need dating advice?"
"Huh? What are you talking about?"
"No, I mean, with that much skill, what kind of useless worries are you having?"
"Huh?"
Lumian let out a flustered voice, and Teoro nodded, thinking, 'He's not wrong.'
Еn̂ũ m̃ а
Boomer looked back and forth between the two and said emphatically.
"The greatest virtue of a popular knight cadet is, of course, his swordsmanship skills, isn't it?"
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"It's been a while, gentlemen."
Karen, the swordsmanship professor with a stylishly grown mustache, said as he looked at the students of Class E.
Although he was past middle age and approaching his senior years, an undeniable pressure emanated from his body.
Ẇ ӗb̂ n о̇ v̇еľ Е n̆ ů_m̌å
'Is it because it's been two weeks since the last class? I'm even more nervous.'
'Professor Karen is more intimidating than Arnold...'
'If I don't want to be called out, I have to be desperate!'
All the students of Class E, even Teoro, watched Professor Karen with faces full of tension.
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But even in that tense moment, there was one person who was thinking about something else.
'Yes... Boomer is right. Why did I forget the basics?'
W é b n о v̈ е̇l Ė n ū mа̂
It was none other than Class E's regular failure, Lumian Calard.
He didn't want to get scolded, so he was looking at the professor like the other kids, but he was much more interested in the advice Boomer had given him than in the class.
'To have an easy time with romance, you have to be popular, and for a knight cadet to be popular, he just has to be good with a sword. Well, your skills were terrible until last year... but it's different now, isn't it? If you just show off those skills from now on, won't there be several carriages worth of girls throwing themselves at you?'
'Uh, huh? Now that I think about it, that's right.'
'Yeah. But I'm really curious, how did you get so strong so quickly? Did you get lucky and meet a Sword Master and learn a thing or two? Did you eat a magic potion? Or if not that, were you perhaps hiding your skills since last year...'
The rest of the conversation was useless, but at least what Boomer had said at the beginning was good advice, enough to snap Lumian to his senses.
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In fact, it was something he already knew. That excellent knights are popular is something not only Boomer knows, but even the kids in the countryside villages.
It was just that he had forgotten it for a moment.
'I was so focused on how to approach women and how to hang out with them naturally that I missed what was important!'
Yes, if it was hard for him to approach them first, if it was hard for him to actively conquer a woman's heart.
Then he just had to make women come to him. He just had to become popular enough that women would feel like they wanted to try and win his heart.
And fortunately, Lumian had more than enough ability to become popular.
W̊_е̇ b̀n о̆ v́е l̈ Ė n.u̇ m_а
He nodded his head with a determined expression.
'Today's class, let's show them my real skills.'
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Let's let all the women in the academy know that I am no longer the failing student Lumian of last year, but the best prospect who has been reborn as a swordsmanship genius!
A tremendous enthusiasm was emanating from his entire body, which was full of desire.
'His atmosphere has certainly changed a lot.'
The swordsmanship professor, Karen, watched Lumian intently.
Е̌n̈_ǔ m а
A much more developed physique compared to last year, the confidence to not be intimidated even when their eyes met.
Above all, that fiery fighting spirit that seemed to be full of enthusiasm for the class!
It was a side of him he had never seen before.
It was as if another person's soul had entered him.
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'The other professors' praises were quite high, but I never thought he would have changed this much...'
He had snorted, saying it was impossible for a perpetual failure, but it seemed he would have to admit that he had been rash.
Ẽ n̊ ù m.а. і̄ď
'Of course, it's hard for swordsmanship skills to improve drastically...'
Still, he was looking forward to it.
Who knows?
Perhaps Lumian was a late bloomer, a talent that blossomed late.
Thinking that, he couldn't bear the urge to quickly confirm Lumian's skills.
Having made his decision, he opened his mouth.
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"Originally, I was planning to correct your stances by having you do a thousand diagonal slashes, the most basic of swordsmanship, from the upper left to the lower right, and from the upper right to the lower left..."
"..."
"But I have a student who I'm personally curious about. I'd like to check that child's skills first."
As soon as the professor's words ended, all the kids' gazes turned to one place.
Needless to say, it was Lumian.
Seeing his eyes widen slightly, Professor Karen grinned and called out his name.
Ě_n ûm а_
"It seems I'm not the only one who's curious. Lumian Calard! Step forward. It's time for a spar!"
"Yes, sir!"
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Lumian answered sharply and stepped forward.
He felt good. If the diagonal slash practice had proceeded as planned, it would have been difficult to show off his skills, but a good stage had been set just in time.
How well he utilized this opportunity was now up to him.
'Of course, the opponent has to be decent too... I wonder who'll come out.'
Е́ ṅ um̆.а .іd
The professor wouldn't just call out Teoro, who was competing for the second spot in the year, but it would be better to compete against at least a high-ranking student to show off his skills.
Lumian looked at the professor with a bit of anticipation, and soon, the opponent's name was called from his mouth.
"Lak, come out."
Flinch.
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Freckles, who was called by the swordsmanship professor, made a crying face as he looked at Lumian.
Lumian's expression as he looked at Freckles wasn't very good either.
Е̇ n ǔm а̂
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