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Chapter 25 - New Ace (2)
A few who made "What does that mean?" expressions began to whisper amongst themselves.
"Did you hear? They said 2-on-1."
"We originally had one more person, but... does a 2-on-1 even make sense?"
"You don't mean Darren and Sam are supposed to fight Lumian alone, do you?"
"It's not even Teoro, no, even if it were Teoro, this is a bit..."
W.ë b ǹ_о̂v ё ľ Е̃ n um а
Everyone in Class B was in a state of disbelief. They looked towards Professor Karen with uncomfortable faces, as if they themselves had been slighted.
Of course, the most angered individuals were Darren Duncan and Sam Markal.
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They were evaluated as the second and third strongest in Class B, respectively, and had never been outside the top 10 in the entire grade.
And they were supposed to attack together?
What's more, their opponent was Lumian Calard, who had held the last place in the grade until last year?
'I have to question this!'
Е n úmа
Sam Markal snorted hotly and looked towards Professor Karen.
Normally, he was a being he couldn't even make proper eye contact with, let alone talk back to, but as his head heated up, he couldn't think of any of that.
"Professor, I think there might be a problem with the matchup..."
"Denied."
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"...Professor?"
But Professor Karen expressed his refusal before Sam could even finish his sentence.
Е̇ n u̇mа̀. i d̄
It meant that he would proceed with this absurd two-on-one duel.
This time, Darren Duncan stepped forward to express his opinion. But he couldn't.
It was because a faint anger could be felt in the professor's quickly following words.
"Are you questioning the professor's judgment right now?"
"Ah, no, that's not it..."
"That's enough. I'll forgive your rudeness up to this point. It seems my explanation was insufficient."
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"..."
Professor Karen looked around at the Class B cadets. Then he turned his gaze back to the two.
They couldn't say anything because of his authority, but they still looked unconvinced. It seemed right to explain and move on.
If the duel were to start right away without a sufficient explanation...
'It might end immediately.'
That was not what he wanted.
Ẃ ẽ b n о̂v e l. Еn̆um̆ а̃
Ahem, Professor Karen cleared his throat and quietly stated his thoughts.
"Darren, and Sam. I know that you both take pride in your own skills. Your grades are also top-tier, and you have not been satisfied with that, always showing growth. As a professor, I am very pleased."
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"..."
"However, that does not mean I can tolerate you rebelling against my methods. I believe this final duel has a chance of victory for both sides. No, I think Lumian's side has an even higher chance of winning."
"...!"
"Cadet Lumian has achieved that much growth. During the vacation, and during the first semester."
Е nu m a
Darren and Sam's expressions crumpled violently.
As if they had heard an insult to their family, their entire faces turned bright red. They looked as if they would pounce on him at any moment if he weren't a professor.
'They still don't believe my words.'
It couldn't be helped.
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In fact, if he didn't know the circumstances, he might have shown a similar reaction. He had actually shown a bewildered reaction when Lumian first revealed his skills.
It seemed better to just proceed with the duel and let them realize it through their bodies.
Е́ n̂ u̇ ḿӑ .і́ d
"Hmph. The idle talk has gone on too long. In any case, the duel will proceed as is. Darren Duncan and Sam Markal will launch a pincer attack against Lumian Calard."
"..."
"Lumian, think about what strategy is needed for the few to face the many. Conversely, Darren and Sam, think about how you can take advantage of your numerical superiority. Move delicately so as not to interfere with each other."
"Yes!"
"...Yes."
Lumian answered the professor's words vigorously, while Darren and Sam answered in low voices.
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It felt like an enraged beast growling. The gazes of the two seemed to pierce through Lumian's body.
'I don't know what on earth is going on, but...'
'Damn it, what is this mess? Well, whatever. Since it's come to this...'
I'll give you a proper thrashing!
It was a thought that both Darren and Sam had simultaneously.
By showing an overwhelming performance against Lumian, they would let everyone know that Professor Karen's eyes were knot-holes!
Ѐ ṅ u ṁ а̄
The two, having made a firm resolve, raised their swords. Lumian also took his stance.
Confirming this, Professor Karen shouted powerfully.
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"Begin!"
As soon as the words fell, Lumian quickly approached the two.
SWOOOSH-!
'What!'
W̄ e̊b ṅö v̂e l Е̄ ṅ um а
Darren was startled. Lumian's speed far surpassed his expectations.
The sight of the guy who had instantly dug into their center and swung his sword felt unreal.
Letting out a groan through his teeth, he swung his wooden sword from left to right. It was to deflect Lumian's attack.
CRAAASH!
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The problem was what came next.
Lumian's sword, which had clashed with Darren's, was forcefully swung towards Sam.
Еn̊ u m.á
Lumian's attack, which had used Darren's defense to his advantage, terrifyingly grazed Sam's Adam's apple and, without stopping there, quickly rotated once.
THWACK!
Lumian's wooden sword, which had lowered its stance at some point, struck Darren's calf. The time it took to get to this point was only about 2 seconds.
Darren Duncan collapsed, clutching his leg.
A pained groan escaped his lips. Piercing through it, the professor's stern voice echoed throughout the venue.
"Lumian, victory."
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"...!"
"...!"
No one could open their mouths.
Even the Class E cadets, who knew of Lumian's strength, were like that, so the shock that Class B felt was beyond words.
To defeat the second and third strongest of Class B with just two swings of the sword?
And that was by Lumian, the perpetual last-place loser?
En u ṁ ӑ
It was unbelievable.
But it was a stark reality. They could not deny what they had witnessed with their own two eyes.
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"Kuh..."
"Damn it..."
Darren and Sam glared at Lumian with resentful expressions.
They had never dreamed he would have become that strong. Stroking his burning Adam's apple and rubbing his throbbing leg, Sam and Darren thought to themselves.
Е_n̊u̇ m а̇. iḋ
If they were given another chance, they could fight much better than this!
But it was a late regret.
The evaluation was already over. Professor Karen's pouring reprimand made them realize reality.
"Did I not clearly tell you not to be careless?"
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"..."
"..."
Ё nù m̂ а́
"I also told you to think carefully about the advantages of a joint attack. If you had taken Lumian's flanks or his front and back from the start, this result would not have occurred. Am I right?"
"...You are right."
"That is correct."
"It was pathetic. Engrave today's events in your hearts for the entire year and reflect on them."
Professor Karen's gaze, having finished his lecture, now turned to Lumian.
He could see Lumian standing with a slightly awkward smile, as if the attention pouring on him was burdensome.
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It was quite a different feeling from when they had their one-on-one consultation.
'But that's not the only thing that's changed. His skills have improved even more.'
It was truly a crazy growth rate.
He had thought Lumian would have the advantage, but he had never expected him to take the victory with just two swings.
Even if it was a surprise attack that took advantage of their carelessness, he had to acknowledge it.
"Lumian Calard."
Е n u̇ m а
"Yes, Professor."
"It was an excellent surprise attack. The timing of your penetration and the resourcefulness of using your opponent's strength to your advantage were good. I praise you."
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"Thank you."
"But it was too reckless. The best way for a few to face many is not to fight a many-on-one, but to have several one-on-ones. Digging into the center of two people from the start of the duel was too much of a gamble."
"I apologize. I will keep that in mind."
A few more criticisms followed after that. Lumian adopted a listening posture with a pleased expression, which made Professor Karen happy.
Ёn.üm а
But contrary to his outward appearance, Lumian was letting the professor's explanation go in one ear and out the other.
In the first place, Lumian was not at a level to receive criticism from him.
It was the same with the first point he was criticized on.
'If I just run around and aim for one-on-ones, it's not cool.'
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What was important to Lumian was a flashy finish, not stability.
He continued to pretend to take the professor's advice to heart and quietly eavesdropped on the children's conversations.
Ӗ ǹû.mа .іd̈.
His hearing, enhanced by Aura, caught the voices of the girls.
"He's really amazing... how can he beat Darren and Sam in just two exchanges?"
"I know, right... he's cool..."
"Wow, that's one thing, but I think it's also amazing that he's agreeing with the professor's words."
"Right. He won so perfectly, yet he's so humble."
"Looking at that side of him, Lumian is definitely Lumian, right? He got so much stronger than last year that he seemed like a different person."
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"Well, it's much better than becoming arrogant after getting strong. It feels much more reliable than those kids full of bluffs."
'Good, perfect!'
Lumian cheered inwardly.
He was very pleased with the reaction of the Class E female students.
As for the Class B kids, they were probably too shocked to show the reaction he wanted, but that was fine. For now, it was important that he had announced his strength to the outside.
If he continued to work hard like this, a day would come when all the second-year girls would show interest in him.
Е̌ n̂ũ ḿ à_. i ď
Thinking of such a future, Lumian answered Professor Karen's final words vigorously.
"...Do you understand?"
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"Yes. Thank you, Professor!"
"Good. You may go back. I've talked for too long."
Lumian, who gave a deep bow, returned to Class E. Professor Karen, who had been watching his back warmly, soon hardened his face.
He looked around at everyone once and declared in a solemn voice.
W̆еb̂ n̊ оvе̂l Е̄ n̂ û m̊ӑ
"This exchange match between Class B and Class E is Class E's victory. Class E will be given bonus points."
"Waaaaaaaaah!"
"Of course, even without the bonus points, you can receive good individual evaluations, so don't worry too much. That is all."
With those words, Professor Karen left the place.
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Immediately after, all the children of Class E began to approach Lumian.
"Wooooow! You're amazing, Lumian!"
E̊ ṅ um̌ ǎ
"You were the best today!"
"You're crazy! To win so quickly against Darren and Sam! What on earth happened?"
"The stance you taught me was really helpful! Thanks, Lumian!"
'Damn it, get away, you male bastards!'
Lumian cried out inwardly.
All the approaching children were boys. The girls were just clapping from a step away, with no one approaching.
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It was because they were intimidated to push through the much more numerous male cadets.
'Damn it, damn it!'
Lumian forced himself to manage his expression.
He wanted to spew out curses right away, but he couldn't. If he did, his image would plummet to the ground, regardless of leading the class to victory.
He looked at the guys who were putting their arms around his shoulders and said.
"Thanks, we were able to win because everyone worked hard!"
Е̌ n̈úm̃ а
"What are you talking about! You worked the hardest!"
"Waaaaaaaaah! We won! We won!"
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"Haha."
Teoro, who was keeping his distance like the girls, let out a light laugh.
He was the only one who could see through Lumian's current psychology.
The sight of him desperately managing his expression so as not to show his displeasure was very amusing.
Е̊ń uḿ а.і̄ d̊
Of course, that was not the end of it.
The flashy yet powerful movements that Lumian had shown.
Teoro, recalling them in his mind, quietly nodded and thought.
'I have to... work harder.'
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***
A few days after the exchange match.
Е̌nu ḿа
The results of the second-year knight department's midterm evaluation were released.
Many children let out sighs, and a few had bright expressions. There were also some who had broad smiles. Since not everyone could be satisfied with their grades, it was a natural reaction.
Those who had checked their grades then checked the name of the first-place student.
It was a habit. It was obvious it would be the same name anyway, but it was still unsettling to pass over it without looking.
But.
[Joint 1st Place: Cal Krone, Lumian Calard]
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"Huh?"
"Lumian? Who's that?"
"Lumian Calard? Isn't that the kid in Class E?"
"That kid? He's in first place?"
The name of a being they had never expected, never even considered, had risen to the top of the results table.
It was the moment a new wind began to blow at Tarajan Academy.
Е̄n ùm a
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