I Became an Academy Overpowered Dual Swordsman

30 – Midterm Preparation

”Swordsmanship?”

“Ah… Yes. I’m thinking of getting into close combat.”

Melee?

I think I know where to use it.

“Is it because of the Dalian test?”

“As expected, you’re quick-witted.”

That’s because I’m the only crazy guy who fights close combat with the Witchbeast.

During the midterm Dalian exam, So-hee faces 19th place Lee Seon-young. The result was Kim So-hee’s defeat, and the cause was because she was careless.

However, the current Sohee is in a situation where she came to her senses earlier than the original work.

“Poop.”

She is so proud that a child who was ignoring her swordsmanship even asked her to teach her swordsmanship.

“Why, why are you laughing?”

“No. Let me help you.”

We arrived at a secluded training ground.

But where should I start teaching? In the first place, I’m also a master of dual swords, so I just follow the flow of the water as my body moves.

You must have a sword first. I brought a stick that was scattered around the training ground and handed it over.

It may have been intended to be used as a substitute for a staff, but it is planned to be used as a wooden sword.

“But what should I do with my sword during the sparring test? Do you want to buy a real sword?”

“I’ll make it out of ice.”

“Aha.”

There was a way. Soon after living as a wizard, he forgot magic.

I also stood next to Sohee and grabbed a wooden sword. But my swordsmanship is a double swordsmanship, so I don’t think my conscience will be stabbed if I teach you this. It’s often said that double swords are a must-have.

She just said to Sohee, recalling her memories of going to a kendo academy in the past.

“Relax your wrist a little more. Swing as if your arm and sword are united.”

“I see… But isn’t this a little different from your swordsmanship? You used to have two swords.”

“Ah. Do you want to learn dual swordsmanship?”

Then, she informed me of her Dalian test plan, which she had made in her own way. As a result, she said that she held a staff in one hand and an ice sword in the other.

“It’s fun. A staff in one hand and a sword in the other.”

Well then, I have no choice but to teach you the double sword technique. It is to practice the dual swordsmanship of certain victory, not inevitability.

“But is it okay if you tell me everything? What if you get into a fight with me?”

Of course that wouldn’t happen.

“Poop. You’re ranked 222nd. I’m ranked 22nd. We won’t meet each other in the Dalian exam.”

So-hee laughs at the answer he joked about.

“And if I ever get into a fight with you… I don’t think I can win no matter what the plan is.”

“Whoops. Let’s start.”

What should I teach? Let’s take a deep look at what I’ve been fighting for.

“The action of cutting. Roughly… Like this. Feels like cutting diagonally?”

Shook!

As he swings his sword, So-hee follows suit.

“Um… I’ve felt it since before, but it seems like it takes a lot more effort than I thought.”

“Isn’t it? It’s surprisingly difficult to handle with a sword. I’ll move on to the next one. This time it’s a stab.”

***

After teaching me how to move like that. I hope Sohee understood it well. Even if you talk nonsense, it might be okay because he’s a friend who listens to you.

“Then let me review what I learned.”

“Uh.”

Sohee’s swordsmanship reminded me of fencing. This also looks fine on its own.

At that time, a notification window appeared that only I could see.

[Achievement Accomplished! Teach swordsmanship]

That’s right. Have you had any achievements like this? Come to think of it, I think I said that there were achievements like this in tmi. No, but why do you need settings that don’t appear in the original work? What a strange writer.

[As a reward, I will tell you about the current dangerous situation.]

It’s somewhat out of the blue, but I thought it would be important information, so I decided to focus on it.

“?”

[Lee Seong-jin. Originally, he became a Mine after the Dalian exam, but due to his impatience, he plans to become a Mine during the Dalian exam. Be careful !!]

Ugh.

You don’t want to cover anything easily.

“Chief? What’s wrong? Now, isn’t your attitude?”

“No. It’s okay. Do you know what fencing is?”

“Yeah. I know that.”

“It would be okay to try it that way.”

She pondered her and nodded her head.

“As expected, I’m the class president. Thank you. Dalian test… I don’t know who I’ll fight against, but I’ll definitely win.”

“Eh. Let’s show ourselves.”

Lee Seon-young It was time to break her nose once.

***

After the Dalian class in the second period, a notification arrived as she headed to class.

[Dalian test opponents have been decided. Please check in the Delaon app. 1St year manager Kwak Beom-cheol, group transmission.]

At the news, the students started to stir.

“Hey. Who are you fighting with?”

“Me. In class D… Ranked 100th in the whole school. He’s similar to me.”

Everyone is a similar opponent, there will be opponents who are several levels higher than you, and there will be opponents who are lower than you.

“Kyaa! I’m fighting with someone lower than me. I’m sucking honey.”

“Yeah~ Reversal is exploding.”

“f*ck it.”

My opponent is Lee Seong-jin, ranked 190th as in the original story.

However, according to the information she just obtained, she turns into a demon during the sparring test. It’s a pain in the ass, really.

Around that time, Sohee approached me. It was while showing that the opponent in Dalian was Lee Seon-young.

“He’s three ranks higher than me.”

“It honestly doesn’t make much difference whether you’re 19th or 22nd. You’ll win.”

“Whoops. Thank you.”

At that time, I heard a voice calling us and looked up. They were Choi Yoo-eun and Lee Seon-yeong.

“Does 222nd place sound funny when you say that?”

“Hello class president, Sohee.”

Sunyoung glared at Sohee with a very confident expression.

“I never lose.”

“The same goes for me.”

So-hee didn’t lose to him and glared at her straight ahead. Meanwhile, Eun-eun Yoo came up to me and asked who she was talking to.

“Me? I… Lee Seong-jin. Ranked 190th.”

Did he ever wonder about this?

“Really? Be careful. There are bad rumors around him.”

“hahahaha. Am I the only one?”

“Poop.”

Unexpectedly, the joke worked well. Yueun’s opponent also asked if there was any difference from the original work.

“Song Da-eun in class C. Dark mage, ranked second.”

“…”

Song Da-eun, who ranked second in the school.

She is a female student who later becomes a Mine. Was it after the midterm Dalian exam with Choi Yoo-eun?

There is a saying that you have to pay less, but let’s try to stop it from becoming a mine. There is something the writer said with tmi.

“Hey. When did you two get close?”

“I was just talking about Dalian opponents.”

Perhaps the snowball fight was over, Lee Sun-young intervened in the conversation.

“What are you, Choi Yoo-eun? You’re fighting with Song Da-eun. She’s gloomy and doesn’t want to go. Are all dark wizards like that?”

“You really do not hesitate to evaluate others. Mr. Seonyeong.”

“I lived a rough life. Yueun-ssi.”

The two left after talking about this and that. Uh. For a moment? Where did Sohee go? I looked to the side and saw Sohee pulling out two cans of beverage from the vending machine.

“Chief. This is a drink. I don’t know what you like, so I bought two of my favorites.”

Unexpectedly, the taste worked. I like ionic drinks too.

“Thank you. I’ll have a good drink.”

“I. Lee Seon-young will definitely win.”

“Yes, let’s win.”

Lee Seon-young.

Because I need that kid later on before the final boss fight. It’s because the character is the problem. Wouldn’t he grow more mentally if he suffered a major defeat in this Dalian test?

Even if the development differs from the original, it is a gamble worth taking.

“But in order to win, I think I need to sharpen my swordsmanship even more than I do now. So, if you’re not busy, could you teach me swordsmanship like today?”

“Is that why you bought me a drink?”

Hearing that, he clapped his hands.

“Kko, not just for that reason!”

“I’ll help you anyway. But are you studying for the written exam?”

“…”

Sohee hesitated to answer.

“Strategy to give up 30%… To take 70% for sure…”

“Let’s study for the written exam with me.”

“Yes.”

The 3rd class started with the manager’s elemental magic theory class. He brings up the story of the midterm exam before starting.

“Everybody’s been listening to how the midterms go, right?”

“Yes.”

Students’ answers are heard.

“But I’ll say it one more time. It’s that important.”

All students take a written test on Monday and Tuesday, followed by a Dalian test on Wednesday for the first graders, Thursday for the second graders, and Friday for the third graders.

By the way, we play like a holiday while other grades take the sparring test. You can watch seniors fighting.

“This midterm exam is more special than ever. I heard the Headmaster of the Witchbeast Association is coming to observe along with the principal.”

I heard the muttering of the students.

“Why is the president of the association?”

“I heard from seniors that they come sometimes? But I guess you’re taking the 3rd grade Dalian test?”

After hearing that, the manager said this.

“No.

“All of a sudden why? Ah…”

One of the students looked at Choi Yoo-eun as if he remembered something.

“I’m coming to see Yueun Choi.”

“She defeated an A+ grade parasitic slime…”

“Anyway, there’s nothing wrong with working hard. Let’s study hard today.”

The teacher’s class went on for a long time.

***

After school, magic exploration club activities. After that, I study for written exams in the library and practice sparring with Sohee until evening. Then, the time suddenly pointed to 8:00 PM.

“Chief. Thank you. It seems like I’m only taking care of myself…”

“No. See you tomorrow.”

Sohee nodded her head strongly Then went back to the girls’ dormitory. It was worth seeing how strong he was.

And it was time to go to my room in the men’s dormitory.

“Hey wait.”

Lee Seong-jin ranked 190th in the school rankings.

And mine to fight in the upcoming midterm sparring. He called me

“Did you see the bracket?”

“I saw. He fought with you.”

He hesitated before mentioning the word.

“Are you sure you’re a demon? Wizards who use the power of demons with forbidden magic.”

“I know. That’s a crime.”

What are you trying to say? Trying to come up with this or that word, he scratched her head and said:

“Ah. I don’t know. Talking back and forth doesn’t suit my personality. I’ll just be straightforward.”

What do you mean directly?

“?”

“Do you want to try the forbidden magic?”