Succeeding as a Knight in a Gender-Reversal Game

17 – Practical Test (4)

“Haak… Sigh… I learned a lot… Phew, thank you.”

“…Me too.”

It feels good to be out of breath after sparring with my old rival for the first time in a long time.

Aunt Lana’s training is good, but sparring with people of equal skill level is definitely helpful in improving your skills.

Should I say that I felt like I was putting my all into it without thinking about anything else and getting everything confirmed?

A pleasant sense of exhaustion dominates the entire body, and at the same time, an inexplicable feeling of elation fills the body.

Contrary to her appearance, the little girl in front of me is someone who can be called a strong person in this world.

Even at a young age, she has gained a lot of experience while traveling around the battlefield, and she rarely lets down her guard.

Other than acquaintances, he is the best person to objectively check my condition.

Looking around, everyone seems surprised by this situation. They are saying that they cannot believe their eyes in a completely unexpected situation.

Well, actually, I was a bit worried too.

Eleanor is a character that is close to the queen in story and PVP.

The stamina and spirit coming from a small body that made you wonder if there was anywhere to hit was reassuring both in the dungeon and on the battlefield.

It would be nice to be able to recruit him to the same side later… It will take some time to see that angle.

“John!! “It’s here!!”

When I turned my head when I heard a voice calling me from the bottom of the training ground, Lena was waiting for me nearby.

“Lena, how did you get here? “Wasn’t it somewhere else?”

“That’s right. Still, I finished it quickly and the people who had finished sparring said they could go! “That’s why I came straight to where John was.”

It seems like Lena also did well on the practical test, seeing as she came to the testing center where I was right away.

“Let’s go back quickly. “People who finished sparring said they could just go back.”

“Really? Then we can just go back to the dorm, right?”

“Maybe mom arrived first? “She said she only had plans in the morning.”

It worked out well.

When I go back, I can talk to Lana and her aunt about what happened today, get her advice, and then practice by reviewing today’s sparring.

I had an intuition that the stimulation I received through sparring could be an opportunity for growth.

“Then let’s go back quickly. “I have to go and rediscover what I learned through sparring.”

“Ugh… Do you still practice after taking the test? “No rest or anything like that?”

“Okay. Let’s go quickly and start training together. It would be good if Lena becomes stronger too. “You said you would become stronger and protect me?”

“….Sheesh. Okay. “You can do it if you do it.”

Grumbling, Lena lowers her head and pouts.

Perhaps she wanted to see the Imperial Palace, which she had not been able to do due to her studies.

Something makes me laugh at the reaction of Hannah, who is not here right now.

Hmm… There are only a few things I’ve seen in the settings…

“Lena. Let’s go back today, practice hard, and later travel around the Imperial Capital together. “There was already a place I wanted to visit.”

“Really?!”

If you just walk around a few characteristic buildings, there won’t be much.

It’s not like you’re wandering around in the dark, and even if I guide you, nothing much will happen.

You can stop by a restaurant or a blacksmith shop that can increase everyone’s favorability. When I think about it this way, there are many places to stop by.

I also wonder how much of what I know about this world can be applied.

“Okay. I’ll promise. I’m also curious about the imperial capital that I’ve only heard about. “Once you move into the dormitory, you won’t have to go out as much, so let’s experience it in advance.”

“Yes yes!!! Good! First, let’s go to the square commemorating the first emperor and look at the fountain… Toss a coin and make a wish… And then… lol… “

I am all happy to see a girl who is no different from the modern world. No, in this case, should I say it looks like a boy?

Because she is such a beautiful woman, she looks good no matter what she does.

Thanks to Lena, who brightly made plans to see the ecliptic, I was able to enjoy the trip back without worrying about what others thought.

* * *

“…Did you see it, you?”

“I saw it… I also have a hard time believing my own eyes. “I’m afraid I’ll tell the dean what I saw wrong.”

“Don’t worry. “The sight of a boy winning against the Duke of Marhen’s child clearly caught the eye of this old man.”

The dean, Maria Brunhild, who saw Johann sparring with Eleanor, pretended to be calm on the outside, but inside she was extremely surprised.

‘Marchen’s child is not lacking. No, on the contrary, it is at a level where we can easily win even against new knights who are completing the academy right now.’

I know well the process by which the Duke of Marhen raises her children.

I also know how much a sword-crazed, war-mad family drives people.

And how strong are those who survived it?

Eleanor’s weapon skills that she showed in her sparring just now clearly showed her skill.

‘Whether in a dungeon or on a battlefield, he can be put into actual combat as one of the senior knights right now. ‘I would have learned strategy and tactics at the Duke’s house, so that would be enough.’

Literally an all-rounder.

A person with flawless skills entered the academy.

But that powerful person would have learned today that there is a higher sky above the sky.

“Lord Sartien brought a monster.”

“It seems so… “And a truly beautiful monster.”

The blond man with an unrealistic appearance that even members of the royal family would have never seen before showed even more unrealistic inaction.

Strength, stamina, swordsmanship. There was nothing that was not outstanding.

If you had the same skills as me when you were that age, you probably would have been given the title of Sword God by now, not Sword Saint.

But the strengths of John that surprised the Sword Saint the most were not those skills.

‘Calm… And composure.’

Rather than feel anxious and impatient that his own attack was largely ineffective, John thought of another method on the spot.

Although he attacked while saying something he didn’t understand, it didn’t affect his attack at all, so it’s beside the point.

‘Rather, it should be said that it was a camouflage done to prevent one’s intention to destroy the opponent’s armor from being revealed… ‘

Although it was a method that would never have worked if it had been the scene, if Eleanor of the dukedom had brought a knight’s armor,

Anyway, the result is the result.

John broke Eleanor’s shield and achieved victory.

Composure and improvisation that are not at all manly.

Skills can be acquired by learning them, but such calmness and improvisation must be somewhat innate.

And this innate difference acts as a huge wall that separates life and death on the battlefield.

“Kaen.”

“Please give your order, Dean.”

“Is there a rule at the academy that says the dean cannot teach students separately?”

“I know it doesn’t exist, but I’ll check it first. “

“I see… “

‘I tried to come and go like the wind without a trace in this world… ’

A knight’s body and innate senses that are well-trained and unprepared.

If you don’t feel greedy after seeing this, it wouldn’t be an article.

Disciple.

A word I have never thought of in my life.

At this moment, it was a new word created in Sword Saint’s mind by a person named Yohan.

* * *

One week after the practical exam

“John! Come down slowly. “Let’s go out after eating!”

“Yes! “I’ll be down soon!!”

The morning of the grade announcement and entrance ceremony has arrived…

Before going in, I received plenty of training for a week since Lana and her aunt did not teach me for a while.

So she couldn’t keep her promise to Lena, which made her sulk for two days…

She succeeded in placating him by promising to go out with him a total of three times, including the one she couldn’t go this time.

Next time, I will definitely keep my promise… It’s a bit scary to be looked at like that by Lena. Sometimes, I end up giving money without realizing it.

She felt a little too sorry for Lena, but she still had enough compensation.

“Status window.”

-Tiring!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

1. Name: Johan

2. Class: Special, Sword User

3. s*x: Male (21)

4. Height & Weight: 185cm · 83kg

5. Talent: Sword Prowess (S), Great Prowess (S), Indomitable (S)

6. Stats:

[Strength 52] [Stamina 48] [Dexterity 50] [Spirit 60] [Magic Power 40] [Luck 20]

7. Skill: [Passive Skill (2/2)] [Active Skill (2/2)]

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Her ability level increased tremendously after that short sparring.

Strength, stamina, agility… Everyone has risen to a level where they should never be in the academy.

However, magic power is a bit of an issue…

Magic power is… I guess I can’t help it because I didn’t use it.

I am concerned about the magical ability level being significantly lower than other abilities.

‘I’m not raising a wizard character, but there will be times when it’s needed when dealing with monsters or strong people… ‘

Mana.

The source of power used by both knights and wizards in this world.

If you can give yourself natural attributes, you can become a wizard, and if you can develop weapons and strengthen your body, you can become a knight.

In order to become a strong person in this world, energy is essential and must be possessed in large quantities.

“How do I get this…” “

What immediately comes to mind is elixir.

Elixirs made by wizards, or alchemists, are probably the best for increasing magical power at this point.

Of course, the higher your level, the more difficult it is to find effective elixirs.

Right now, I have never found an elixir that is effective for magic power above 70. Even though he was a ranker who had even earned a title in his own territory.

“Ugh. “There’s no use thinking about it now.”

Besides that, everything from weapons to armor to riding… There are so many things to think about.

If you think too much, you tend to make bad choices.

“Let’s eat for now.”

To clear your thoughts, the best way is to move your body or eat.

Looking at the slightly burnt smell, I guess Lena helped her aunt this morning.

“…I guess I just shouldn’t eat toast.”

When starting a new morning, it is better to start with your stomach in good condition.