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Chapter 21 - Our Lumian has changed (1)
“That is all for today's class.”
“Th-thank youuu······.”
“Your voice is quiet. Do you want an extra class?”
“······!”
“Haha, it was a joke. Of course, if you want to stay and train more, I will not stop you.”
W ѐ bn о̂ v̂е l̀ Ӗn̄ǔ_m а
Swordsmanship professor Karen let out a hearty laugh and disappeared. Only then did the cadets of Class E let out expressions of relief and collapse to the floor.
“Phew, this is really intense.”
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“I know. It was tough before, but now that we're second-years, it feels so much more severe.”
“I hate Professor Karen’s class more than Professor Arnold’s now.”
“Same here. He doesn’t know moderation.”
The cadets complained for a long while.
Ẃ ěb nо̂_v еľ Ѐn̆ùḿa
Most of them had been training since they were young, possessing stamina incomparable to that of ordinary people, but Professor Karen’s class was so grueling that even they found it difficult to keep up.
It was not just physically draining. It was also mentally exhausting.
Karen did not tolerate anyone swinging their sword thoughtlessly.
The students had to focus every moment and do their best to show improvement from before. It was a class that was bound to exhaust both mind and body.
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“Hey, are you going to train more?”
“Are you crazy? Let's hurry up, wash, and rest. I'm dead.”
Е̄ n̊u̇ m а̇
“Right, anyone who trains more after this is a monster.”
After class ended, most of the Class E cadets immediately returned to their dorms.
It was only natural. To have such a high-intensity class and then do additional training on top of it. They were still too young for such madness. They lacked the stamina, the will, and the motivation.
Of course, there were always exceptions.
Teoro Shutgaren, who until last year had been the most skilled in Class E.
And the rising star who had pushed him down to the number two spot, Lumian Calard.
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Only these two remained silently in their spots even after the difficult class had ended, swinging their wooden swords while dripping with sweat.
Lena Willington, an ordinary female student in Class E, found them incredibly strange.
‘How can they be so fine even after Professor Karen’s class?’
Were they really children of her age?
Lena Willington watched them for a long time due to her burgeoning questions, a slight sense of self-pity, and admiration.
Her eyes were particularly drawn to Lumian Calard.
Ё n u̇ m a.іd̆
Teoro had always shown exceptional talent from the beginning, but Lumian had not.
‘Until last year, he was much weaker than me.’
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He was not just weak. He had no will, no confidence.
He always walked with his head hung low and was reluctant to make eye contact with others. He was always at the back of the class.
In her eyes, Lumian had just looked like a coward who wanted to return to his dorm as quickly as possible.
But not anymore.
Е n̊ uṁ a
Now, a year later, at the start of the first semester of their second year, he had become a different person in every aspect.
‘What on earth happened?’
Frankly, she still did not quite understand.
How a failing student who could not even hold his shoulders straight until last year had changed his mindset, and how he had grown so quickly.
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It was utterly incomprehensible by Lena Willington's common sense. She could not accept it.
However, there was one thing she did acknowledge.
Еn̈uḿа . іd̂
It was Lumian's ‘effort.’
“Hoo, hup!”
One breath, one swing. Two breaths, one thrust.
Lumian repeated this endlessly. From the moment Professor Karen disappeared until now, continuously.
And it was not just today.
From the beginning of the semester until now, he had trained harder than anyone in Class E.
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He woke up earlier than anyone to train his body and participated in class more diligently than anyone. After the day's routine was over, when everyone was exhausted and heading back to their dorms, he alone remained, swinging his sword.
Even later than Teoro Shutgaren.
Of course, it was true that his growth rate was fast even for that immense effort, but Lena Willington no longer felt envious of Lumian.
‘It's too shameful to be jealous of that, when I don't even put in half of half the effort Lumian does.’
Lena Willington was not that petty of a woman.
Rather, she became ashamed of herself for not having worked hard until now. She felt that she could not go on like this.
Е̂ n uḿа́
That was why she remained at the training ground.
After finishing her break, she stood up from her spot again.
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‘He's truly amazing.’
Looking at Lumian, who was still absorbed in his sword, she let out a slight smile.
He was a boy she had only felt pity for before, but she now thought his current appearance was quite cool.
‘······I should work hard too.’
Е n̊ u̇ m̌a .ǐd̊
Just as Lumian had grown splendidly, she, too, would become a more splendid knight cadet and move towards her dream.
Having steeled her resolve, Lena Willington put strength in her eyes. And just like Lumian and Teoro, she began to swing her sword diligently.
But unfortunately, she was not Teoro. Nor was she Lumian.
Her talent fell far short of theirs, and her stamina and mental fortitude were depleted much faster.
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The sword that did not stretch out properly as she intended, and the tip of the sword that kept wavering, made her feel dejected. It lowered her confidence.
Having lost her motivation in less than 30 minutes, she hung her head low.
Е̊ n ŭ mа́.і d
She did not feel good.
In the end, she trudged away, embracing her chaotic feelings.
She was heading toward her belongings. She no longer had the confidence to continue training.
But just then, someone called her name.
“Lena.”
“······Lumian?”
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“If you do not mind me, would you like to spar?”
“Wh-what?”
Lena let out a flustered voice.
First, she was surprised that Lumian, with whom she had almost no interaction, had spoken to her, and she was surprised again that he had asked for a spar.
In truth, a person of his skill level had no need to spar with her.
It was because there was nothing to be gained.
Ӗ ṅu m̀å . і ď
For him to request a spar despite that meant he either wanted to mercilessly crush her to boost his ego, or he was extending a helping hand.
She spoke with a hint of suspicion.
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“No, sparring with me won't help you anyway······ Wouldn't it be better to spar with Teoro?”
“Teoro said he wants to train alone. And what do you mean it won't help? It will be a great help.”
“But······ um······.”
Lena studied Lumian's face.
Е n um̊ ӓ .і d
His features were still indistinct. But he no longer gave off a weak-willed and timid feeling like before.
It was closer to an innocent and simple feeling. The faint smile on his lips reassured her even more.
‘I don't think he's trying to bully me. In that case······.’
“Alright. If you are okay with me.”
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“Thank you.”
The smile on Lumian's lips grew a little wider.
E̊nŭ m̄а
Seeing that, Lena Willington’s cheeks reddened slightly. She turned her head a bit and fanned herself with her hand to cool down.
In that gap, Lumian and Teoro exchanged glances. Teoro nodded, and Lumian secretly gave a thumbs-up.
It was working.
His diligent appearance, his considerate and gentle actions.
The innocent yet not over-the-top smile he had practiced until his facial muscles cramped last night—all of it seemed to be effective.
‘See, you need a proper teacher in any field.’
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Of course, he still had a long way to go. His actions were still awkward in front of a woman he liked, and his voice would tremble if it was not a practiced line or situation.
But Lumian was sufficiently satisfied in that he had seen the potential.
He shared a sword with Lena Willington with an even brighter smile.
“Hup!”
“Haap!”
Lumian did not unilaterally overwhelm his opponent.
W̆ е́b.n̊ö v êľ Е n um̊ а̇
On the contrary, he moved with much more care than when he faced Teoro, focusing on drawing out Lena's potential. It was a moment where the know-how from his past life was naturally unfolding.
Lena could not fully feel Lumian's delicate guidance, but she could at least tell that he was being considerate of her.
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After the spar, she caught her breath and expressed her gratitude to Lumian.
“Phew, haa, ha. Thank you, Lumian.”
“It was nothing. I was the one who asked. I should be the one thanking you.”
“No. I know you were looking out for me. Phew, it was really a great help.”
Еn u m̂а
“Haha······.”
Lumian laughed shyly. Lena Willington continued speaking as she packed her things.
“If there's anything I can help you with later, I will do my best to help. Well then, I will get going.”
“Okay.”
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With those words, Lena left the training ground.
Watching her back as she disappeared into the distance, Lumian thought.
Е̂ n̂ūm̀ а̂
‘It's a shame she's not my type.’
“Lumian.”
“Ah, Teoro.”
Teoro, who had approached at some point, spoke to him. Lumian asked with a slightly nervous expression.
“How was it?”
“It was not bad.”
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“Was it okay?”
“Yes. Do not break this image and keep maintaining it. You can do it, right?”
“Umm······ honestly, in a situation you haven't told me about, I think my words and expression will get really awkward······.”
“Just be sparing with your words. You can quietly do your own thing and take care of others from time to time, can't you?”
“That's true. But, was it really okay today?”
“It was much better than at the ball, at least.”
Еn ũ m̈ а̊ .i d̂
“Good.”
Lumian clenched his fist. After closing and opening his eyes for a moment, he bowed his head to Teoro.
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“Thank you, Master.”
“No, you do not have to go that far.”
“No, sir. I am still lacking in many ways, so I ask for your continued guidance and support. Until I can date a woman who is my perfect type, pretty, cute, has a good personality, and is capable.”
“······Alright.”
Ěn üm̃ а.і̇d̆_
Teoro nodded with a reluctant expression.
After a moment of silence, he continued.
“Ah, about that Aura utilization method from before. I'm having trouble sending the energy through the surrounding branch pathways instead of the main one, so is there a way by any chance······.”
“Ah, that part is······.”
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As soon as he was asked a question about Aura, Lumian's expression changed rapidly.
He explained calmly and in-depth with a serious face.
Е n̄ um̂ ӑ. і d̆
Teoro was amazed watching him. And he was also bewildered.
He was a guy who made it impossible to guess which of his personalities was the real one.
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For about two weeks, Lumian built a new image according to Teoro's guidance.
He was diligent and silently carried out his tasks, helping out the cadets from time to time. The innocent-looking smile, a product of his harsh training, was a bonus.
In response to his appearance, the cadets of Class E gradually began to show a favorable reaction.
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“Lumian has really changed a lot.”
“I know, right? How can a person change so much?”
“He still looks dazed sometimes, but when he spars, he's pretty cool, honestly.”
“Well, the dazed part is because the kid has such a kind and gentle impression······ though it's true he's really kind.”
“That's right, he's really kind. He only had that brief issue with Karal and Lak at the beginning of the semester, and it seems he's forgiven them now.”
“Really?”
W̄eb̈n̆о̆v̇ е l Е̄ n um̊а̄
“Yeah, they even spar together, you know? It's called sparring, but he's basically just teaching them.”
“Wow, that's amazing······.”
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Although Lumian had never really cared much about the big guy family, there was a reason he had even gone as far as to give them guided sparring sessions. It was because he wanted to build an image of being big-hearted and good-natured.
Needless to say, this was also Teoro's advice. Besides this, he gave numerous other pieces of advice and succeeded in elevating Lumian to the position of a ‘heartwarming model student.’
It was truly an incredible journey.
‘You really went through a lot, me.’
Е̃ nu m̊ а̊
Teoro chuckled.
A dating coach.
It was the first time in his life he had done such a thing. In fact, until that guy asked him, he had never even thought of doing something like this.
But it was more fun than he had expected.
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Lumian's personality itself had become much easier to deal with than before, and it was rewarding to watch him gradually improve. He was also quite curious to see how far he could make this romantically challenged guy grow.
And above all, he was most pleased with the swordsmanship and Aura lessons he received as tuition.
W e b̈n̈оv еl̄ Еn̂u mа
In fact, through Lumian's help, Teoro's skills had improved to the point where there was a marked difference from before the semester.
‘I hope it goes well for him.’
Watching Lumian flash his practiced smile to maintain his concept, Teoro smiled again.
A few more days passed in a completely different atmosphere from last year.
And finally, the time for the Tarajan Knight Academy's midterm evaluation arrived.
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