The Vampire Is an Academy Honor Student

Chapter 023. change (2)

Of course, that may be overthinking.

The estimated time of death could not be determined based on the state of the body that was initially found.

It is possible that he was already dead before the evaluation began.

“… … .”

I thought about the video transmission device and tried playing it, but Mine could not be identified with even a single device, probably because he had a good sense.

Well, that’s why he must have been the only one who managed to break through the siege and escape.

“Whoa.”

Ian let out a frustrated sigh and opened the documents sent by the forensic team.

As a result of forensic examination of the corpse, it is said that only two stab wounds were found on the nape of the neck.

The cause of death was a heart attack due to excessive blood loss.

“… … .”

How could this be? There was only one way that came to mind.

‘Someone with the ability to overwhelm Mine subdued him without a single wound and killed him as painfully as possible.’

* * *

After Ian left, I thought about it alone.

The reason Ian dared to participate in the joint class was probably to see the skills of the cadets and see who had the skills to catch mines.

‘But that alone can’t explain the cause of death.’

Of course I can’t explain how I did it either.

Therefore, the conclusion I came to after thinking about it was ‘no need to do anything’.

‘Unless the crystal plant is uncovered, you will never know that I am the culprit.’

so the next morning.

I went to find Rick, whom I had always been with, to stretch, but this time someone approached before him.

“Roan. do it with me.”

‘Who is it?’

Until now, there had been no other cadets to talk to first, except for Yuriel.

I turned my head. I could see an unexpected side.

“Dante?”

I didn’t know that he would come first after breaking like that before, so I looked at him with new eyes.

However, Dante scratched the back of his head as if he understood it in a different way and said an awkward honorific.

“Ah, is that a bit…?”

“what?”

“It’s like a status.”

“… doesn’t care.”

What did you say?

Even if they don’t know it outside, they all have the same status as students inside the academy.

“That’s true, but there are still people who don’t like it sometimes.”

“not me.”

I am me who came from living in a world where there was no status system. It is more uncomfortable to hear respectful words from classmates.

“Oh yeah?”

“… … .”

Dante is visibly relieved by my answer.

Considering the way he’s showing now and the hostility he showed when we first met, it’s clear that he suffered something from a nobleman in the past.

I was curious, but I didn’t bother to ask, fearing that it might trigger a bitter memory.

Seeing that he came here first, it seems that he wants to get to know you with pure intentions, so you can ask him later.

“Let’s go when you’re done warming up.”

“Ah oh.”

Morning physical training was over soon.

“Whoa, whoa… .”

Drinking devil’s blood may have been the trigger, but now his physical strength has risen to a level similar to that of the original world.

And when the afternoon class started, all three classes of the knight department gathered at the Grand Parade.

When the three classes were combined, it was a large group of nearly 200 people.

“Who will come?”

“As expected, the Central Knights, right?”

The cadets, who were confident in their battle evaluation, were excited about the idea of impressing the knights.

However, the instructor’s words quickly cooled down.

“The Mine Extermination Unit decided to help with this class.”

“… Demon Extermination Unit?”

Someone muttered in a trembling voice.

This was because of the perception of the unit.

Because it is known that those with low backgrounds or those who have been relegated from the Central Knights are going to go.

And this is not so wrong, except in a few special cases.

Because of this, the reaction of most of the cadets was not very good.

still in first grade.

From the point of view of the cadets, who had a swollen dream that they would definitely join the Central Knights, they were no different from ‘failures’.

“Ah, why?”

There were some cadets who were blatantly annoyed, but this atmosphere quickly began to reverse the moment the members of the Knights Templar appeared.

To be precise, from the moment I saw the leader.

“uh?”

Dante, who was next to him, widened his eyes.

Then I look back at me, and look ahead again.

“you… .”

“that’s right.”

Too similar to not recognize.

“Sir Ian Karziel?”

“You’re a graduate of last year.”

Buzzing cadets.

To compare it to the original world, it is like a student with a perfect score last year visiting his alma mater.

The instructor knew that and didn’t introduce it at length.

“This is Sir Ian, a graduate of last year. Today, you will be taking classes with your unit members. then… .”

After a brief introduction, the instructor immediately stepped back.

Instead of him, Ian stood on the podium.

“… … .”

After looking around the cadets, Ian opened his mouth.

“Half of new recruits die before the first year.”

“… ??”

The cadets looked puzzled at the sudden development of the story, but instead of explaining, Ian threw a question.

“Do you know why?”

“Because we are at war now.”

It was Uriel who answered.

The two spherical eyes met for a moment.

“… okay. And because the opponent is always stronger than us humans.”

No matter how hard they train, humans cannot surpass the strength of an orc, and no matter how nimble they are, they cannot reach the level of a dark elf.

The physique of an ogre is even more so, and the powers of some super-high-ranking monsters cannot even be imitated.

“It was only a few days ago that I heard the obituary of a classmate who actually graduated with me.”

“ah……”

Ian spoke calmly.

So what should I do?

Either putting numbers first or honing skills.

You need to know how to deal with opponents stronger than you.

“I wish I knew how.”

After he finished speaking, Ian grabbed the sparring stick and lightly hit the floor of the gymnasium.

It didn’t seem to have much power on the outside, but the aftermath was by no means small.

jjoong!!!

“Eww!?”

“What, what!”

With a roar, the gymnasium shook as if an earthquake had occurred.

Light objects, such as rocks and leaves, all at once rose into the air, and the cadets, who were standing at attention, lost their balance and fell.

The cadets belatedly realized who caused this anomaly and looked at Ian with a shocked expression.

He trudged and headed for the arena in the middle of the arena.

“… … .”

“… … .”

The cadets hesitantly moved out of the way, looking overwhelmed.

The gymnasium has become extremely quiet with the number of people in disarray.

Ian, who entered the middle of the circular arena, looked around at the crowd with a slightly pale expression.

“Then, now I will explain today’s lesson.”

The class didn’t have much content.

There is only one rule.

“No matter what I do, no matter how many people attack me, the moment the attack grazes my collar, the class is over.”

“I will not use mana.”

It was a provocation by a knight without mana, but the cadets who were looking at it could not easily respond to the provocation.

Even though it is clear that the mana is depleted.

It was because Ian, who couldn’t see any gaps, could hardly be seen as the same human being.

* * *

While Ian sat cross-legged awaiting the cadets’ challenge, the remaining knights approached the cadets.

“Are there students who will challenge right away? The number of people doesn’t matter.”

He said it didn’t matter, but considering the size of the arena, 6 or 7 people seems to be the limit.

Of course, this is also a lot.

“… … .”

“… … .”

Still, no one came forward.

It was because he lost his will to fight under the pressure of the knight who was about to become a master.

“Tsk.”

Seeing them staring at each other, Caliburn clicked her tongue.

I knew it would be like this, but I said to do it normally.

‘Well, maybe it’s because you don’t know.’

I do not know. How much do you intimidate the people around you?

How many knights’ dreams have been shattered by that brilliant talent?

Not knowing the feelings of the cadets, Caliburn sighed inwardly and continued.

“The captain decided to give the prize to the cadet who successfully attacked first.”

“If it is a product… .”

“It is a sword owned by the Knights.”

“ah… .”

You give me a sword?

Most, if not all, of the cadets here are from aristocratic families.

As for the sword, he had the financial ability to prepare himself. That’s why everyone looked disappointed.

“This is engraved with the numbering of the great general Zeke.”

“… !!!”

Zeke is a blacksmith belonging to the royal family and makes only 12 arms a year.

Arms thus made are numbered according to the order in which they were made, along with the seal of the royal family.

Let alone rarity, in terms of performance, it’s right below magic tools.

From the point where a sword made by simply beating steel is compared to a magic tool, its value is understandable.

Therefore, it was not at all strange that the eyes of most of the cadets changed.

“Still, there is only one.”

“Can’t we win if we fight together?”

“Besides, I don’t even have mana right now.”

Immediately, 6 members of the upper class gathered and took on the challenge.

“I will challenge you!”

“… … .”

Ian opened his closed eyes and checked the students in front of him.

he said as he raised the bar.

“Let it begin.”

“Yes, yes!”

At Ian’s words, the cadets used their superiority in numbers to surround Ian.

‘There is no blind spot!’

Thinking so, they attacked in unison, but Ian’s surprisingly sophisticated senses made even a blind spot.

He took a short breath and moved.

Whoo!!!

“uh?”

The moment when you want something windy.

Ian disappeared from the sight of the six cadets at the same time.

* * *

The cadets who challenged the first time did not succeed in attacking Ian, and were defeated without lasting even a minute.

The second and third challenges continued, but they were all the same.

Ian showed his juniors without a doubt why he is called a genius knight that is unprecedented in history.

“… Lose, lost.”

“next. come up.”

While Ian was being challenged by the cadets, the remaining cadets were being taught by other members of the Knights Templar.

But instead of jamming between them, I only watched Ian sparring.

“… … .”

Perhaps because of that, from time to time, Ian’s eyes came to me asking ‘why aren’t you doing anything’.

‘Hang in there.’

I can’t challenge anymore.

need to see more

It’s because it’s clear that if you try alone now, you’ll be defeated.

The next match began immediately.

when you look at it

Yuriel came closer with a disturbed breath.

“Isn’t Roan stepping out?”

“Not yet.”

“yes? Oh, I guess.”

She nodded.

Then, she glanced at Ian, who was terrifying the cadets, and asked.

“Can you see the way?”

“hmm. well… .”

“?”

I’m not sure if this is Ian’s best.

“is that so.”

“uh. It seems like the level of the cadets I’m dealing with is low.”

“… … .”

At my words, Yuriel’s expression turned to ponder something.

In the meantime, this long sparring has come to an end.

damn!!

“Ugh! lost.”

When no one came up next, Ian shouted at me.

“Roan! The heirloom is about to leak. Are you still not going?”

“… grunt Just wait a minute.”

I am not satisfied with the challenge now.

If done well, it can be an opportunity to change the suspicion of other cadets and the image so far.

So, I was fully prepared and tried to take on the challenge… .

But soon, Ian’s expression was on the verge of disappointment.

‘It can’t be helped.’

One regret left was the time when he finally raised his sword at the end of the conflict.

Uriel reached out his hand to stop me from getting up.

“Roan.”

Then he stared at me and said something rather out of the blue.

“At the last test. I was helped by you.”

“huh? no. I never really thought about it.”

I found the badge, but I thought that each other’s roles were different, so I replied that way, but Uriel answered correctly.

“received. I am.”

“That, is it?”

“So this time I will help you. I can’t live without debt.”

… would you like to help?

“What and how?”

“… Take a good look.”

She smiled faintly at my bewildered expression and stood up holding a thinly chiseled wooden sword.

Then, standing alone in front of Ian, he said.

“Next, I will try.”