Episode 62
What surprised me after participating in this retreat was that there were a lot of famous people here, whose names even I had heard of at least once.
Not to mention Hector and Seren, Charon Woodjack, who took first place in the race, the executioner of the Rubieta family, the Black Knight of the Chevalier, the young chieftain of the Nightwalker, and even the future beastman hero… … .
It is safe to say that it is truly a great gathering of heroes who will support the future empire.
However, if I were to name the one that caught my eye the most, it would be Evan Helvin, without a doubt.
Not even 10 years.
Even if five more years pass by, there will be no one in the Empire who does not know the name of Evan Helvin.
Evan will probably be admitted to the hero institution [Heros] within a year or two.
And as a hero from Heros, he accumulates unprecedented achievements and receives the expectations of not only the institution but also the empire.
Therefore, the fall of hero Evan Helvin was also called [the most painful betrayal to mankind].
I looked at Evan.
The gray hair and innocent face belonged to a boy.
I don’t know much about the Helvin family.
If I remember, it was probably just an ordinary family in a remote corner of the province.
Although they have heroic blood, no outstanding hero has ever come from the Helvin family.
Nevertheless, Evan is quite famous.
Even I’ve heard it once.
This is because he achieved success by attending various swordsmanship exchange events since he was young, and the swordsman teachers who taught him all praised his talent.
These rumors quickly spread to the provincial capital.
‘I’m saying he wasn’t a bad guy to begin with.’
Actually, there are one of two possibilities.
He’s so dirty and conniving that it deceived even my eyes… … .
Was there something that could have made this naive guy the worst criminal in history?
‘Because we happen to be roommates.’
Just wait and see for the time being and the answer will come out.
Then, if it is concluded that he is so conniving that there is no answer… … ?
‘I don’t know.’
Deciding to think about it later, I chewed and swallowed the last piece of meat.
* * *
When I went out to the training ground after lunch, I saw that the people who had fallen behind had returned to camp one by one and were lying down.
The sight of handsome noblemen crawling on the floor like earthworms was special in many ways.
I sat down in a suitable place and watched the scene.
As time passed, even knights appeared.
They were carrying limp leaders on their shoulders, and they threw them onto the dirt floor with a look on their faces that showed no sign of consideration.
“Ghehe.”
“100 million… … .”
It’s alive.
As expected, they are strong because they grew up eating good food.
Although they are descendants of noble families, most of them are descendants of samurai families if they descend from a [great family].
This means that it is ambiguous to treat it as just a flower in a greenhouse.
You must have received some training since you were young.
“I’m hungry… … .”
I saw Youngdo Han crawling towards the restaurant.
I felt a strong will to live.
‘Cheer up, strength.’
I passionately supported Yeongdo’s survival instinct, but there was a heartless person who stopped the hot race.
“Stop.”
At the knight’s words, Youngdo looked up with a pitiful gaze.
He spoke with an expressionless face, as if the knight had no human heart.
“Lunch time is over.”
“Well, that can’t be possible. I couldn’t even eat breakfast… … .”
“If you wanted to eat, you should have come in quickly.”
“Gyaaagh… … .”
The spirits fell down making strange noises.
Certainly, there seems to be no better means of controlling Yeongdo in a place like this than rice.
It may feel cowardly and petty, but the fact that you feel that way is proof that it is already effective.
Even if there is no limit to the amount of food in itself, the amount of daily activity is so high that no matter how much you eat, you can get hungry quickly.
“ruler. When you have had enough rest, gather again. “I will start the afternoon class.”
I got enough rest, ate, and digested food well until my stomach emptied.
Most of those who just arrived are still crawling on the floor.
Of course, it doesn’t seem like they will go back on what the instructors said.
We kicked those who couldn’t move and gathered them in the center of the training ground.
“are you okay?”
“Yes… … .”
In the meantime, Evan took care of a few guys. They help by supporting or even carrying the child.
Both in appearance and behavior, he is a typical hero.
I guess I’m the type of person who buys it and makes a loss.
Anyway, when the leaders gathered in the center were barely able to stand up, a man came up to the stage.
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He was a young and handsome man, but his lips were thin and, by my standards, his appearance was unfavorable.
“Hello, Youngdo people. My name is Juan. “At this retreat, as a martial arts teacher, I will teach martial arts in general to young instructors.”
Perhaps the soft voice I heard for the first time since the retreat began.
The fact that that voice came from the mouth of an instructor feels unfamiliar.
“Umm… … .”
Juan scratched his cheek as he looked at the young people looking at him like zombies.
“Tanko was the teacher for the morning class, right? You all seem very tired. It can’t be helped. “Today is the first day, so I’ll sit back and conduct the class.”
“Oh, oh… … .”
“thank you… thank you… … .”
At those words, most of the leaders sat down on the dirt floor.
Until yesterday, they were hesitant about rolling on the dirt, but it seems they have no time to think about such things in the face of physical fatigue.
However, I felt a little uncomfortable with the martial arts teacher’s words.
At first glance, he seems like a very nice person who is considerate of the spiritual leaders and recommends them to take a break, but… … .
‘Why at a time like this?’
Today is only the second day of the retreat.
Just because he’s a hunting teacher doesn’t mean he wants to treat Yeongdo this harshly.
The reason I’m intentionally being harsher and harsher is because this is an adjustment period.
However, Lee Ja’s rest was loosening the tension among the leaders, which had been tense at best.
‘It would be nice and comfortable now, but… … .’
well.
If I go to another class right now, I’ll be acting like a dog again, so can I really say that this break is a good decision?
Of course, it could be that I’m twisted and think this way.
Actually, that martial arts teacher may be a soft-hearted and kind-hearted person.
“Then let’s start class.”
I raised my head.
Since the professors’ evaluation has already begun, a clumsy appearance alone is a deductible factor.
If you want to graduate in first place, you can’t show your clumsy side.
‘1st?’
I was a little taken aback by a thought that suddenly occurred to me.
This is because Sanghyeolgong’s words naturally became my target.
‘Is it because you are certain?’
I already felt how strict Sanghyeolgong was when it came to personal punishment.
If we get first place, it probably won’t end with just one or two words of praise. You may be given something equivalent to spirit prison.
“The starting point of martial arts was primarily self-defense – protecting the body, but today it is different. Overall, the variety has increased significantly. There are specialized martial arts for people who use weapons, frequently used body parts, fighting methods for specific opponents or environments, or are born with rare body types.”
Then someone raised their hand.
“What do you mean by rare body type?”
“This refers to someone who is born one-armed, lame, or blind.”
“ah.”
“Of course, the training methods of these people are bound to be unusual.”
The class was generally a theoretical explanation of martial arts.
The attitude of a warrior, the representative martial arts of the empire and their characteristics, the pros and cons of each… … . Training, sparring, things to be careful of in actual combat, etc.
To be honest, if you are a child of a samurai family, you already know most of this.
The voice was nice to listen to, but the class itself was boring, so there was Youngdo who sat down and dozed off.
“wake up.”
Even after seeing those guys, the martial arts teacher only quietly warned them and did not give them actual punishment or deduct points.
The guy who was pointed out also seemed to be relaxed and let out an idiotic laugh.
Anyway, the boring class ended quickly, and it was time for the long-awaited dinner.
“You cannot enter.”
“Oh, no… … !”
The leaders with less than 10 points sat down with expressions of despair.
There was no one who resisted.
This is because they set a sufficient example on the first day.
Hungry young people wandered around the restaurant like zombies, and I watched while eating.
“… “I never thought I would be so happy to be able to have dinner.”
Evan, sitting next to me, muttered in a low voice.
Come to think of it, this guy got 2 extra points today.
This is an achievement that more than compensates for yesterday’s deduction.
“From now on, I have to be truly grateful for even just one meal.”
For some reason, hearing Evan’s voice reminded me of my Yeongsan days.
There was a time when I starved for a week and I seriously wondered if I could even eat rocks.
“… … .”
I never thought that memories would come back to me during a retreat at my hometown.
‘Don’t mess with the world… … .’
Without realizing it, I remembered the great man’s speaking habits, was shocked, and let out a soft sigh.
Is it because I suddenly feel uncomfortable?
I lost my appetite so much that I couldn’t eat even half of what I normally eat that night.
* * *
The hunting teacher appeared again in the evening class.
It is said that there are eight major criminals, but the frequency with which they appear is already unusual.
There didn’t seem to be any particular hierarchical relationship between the instructors, but it occurred to me that this man might be in a position like a dedicated instructor.
“The evening class is sparring. Use the weapons given out. Have them form pairs. “I’ll give you 5 minutes.”
The hunting teacher declared in a calm voice and then added:
“For reference, the side that wins in sparring is given an extra point, and the side that loses is given a 2-point deduction.”
The people in Yeongdo were agitated by the sudden words.
Among them, a person with a vague expression raised his hand and said.
“Boo, isn’t that unfair? Why is it 1 point when you win and 2 points when you lose?”
I thought what kind of foolish brat he was, but it turned out to be Charis.
The hunting teacher said, twisting the corner of his mouth.
“Charis Earthman, you have a very romantic view of the world. “It makes me want to open the lid and see for myself what kind of flower garden is unfolding in my head.”
Hearing that scary voice, Charis reflexively held her head with both hands.
“If you want to live long, listen carefully. Don’t assume that there will always be a corresponding reward at the end of all the hard work. This world doesn’t remember your hard work. If you want to achieve something, you have no choice but to climb up from the bottom. On the other hand, sometimes you lose everything with just one loss.”
The hunting teacher’s words somehow resonated with my attitude toward life, so I shook my head without realizing it.
Tanko, a hunting teacher.
Judging from their appearance, they appear to be from a minority tribe in the grasslands. From what I understand, I heard that their people have been living in harmony with nature since they were children.
He probably realized the law of the fittest before he even became an adult.
Charis was standing there, overwhelmed, as if a nail had been nailed to her head, and in the meantime, the quick-footed guys were already taking action.
“uh… “Do you want to join me?”
“Si, I hate it. They’re from the Chevalier family… … .”
“Then what about me?”
“Hmm. I want to be with the prosecutor if possible… … .”
Most of the leaders were desperate to find opponents weaker than themselves.
I now understand the weight of the words “2 point deduction.”
At this point, the majority score is 10.
If you get below 10 points, you lose your right to dinner… It is unclear what penalties will continue in the future.
These young leaders have only now realized the weight of their scores.
However, in the midst of the pitiful chaos of each other looking for the weak, a surprisingly plausible sparring took place.
“You won’t regret it, right?”
“of course.”
An unexpected development even for me.
Hector and Seren got together.
I watched the scene with interest.
Personally, I think Hector is one step ahead.
This is because Hector is older and has the blessings he received at the first blessing ceremony, so his skill level will be higher.
However, it doesn’t seem like Seren will lose for sure. She knows because she fought with him for a while.
Seren is no longer at the normal zero level.
This means that even if it is put into actual use right now, there are no particular shortcomings.
“Aren’t you looking for someone?”
At that time, the hunting teacher looked at me and asked.
I still looked at Hector and Seren and asked a question.
“I want to ask you something.”
“What.”
“I understand that the total number of participants for this retreat is 39. In other words, if two people are paired up, one person will remain. Who will the remaining person spar with?”
“The last one left will be with me.”
“… … !”
At these words, the bodies of the spirits who had not yet rescued their opponents flinched and trembled.
The great name of the Great Beom is famous throughout the empire.
It was only natural that he was a noble among nobles invited by the Iron Blood Prince himself.
Although, due to the tendency to focus on education, it is not enough to be ranked among the strongest on the current continent.
He is so strong that it would be rude to compare him to just a single spirit.
“If I lose in a sparring match with the instructor, will my points be deducted?”
“You’re asking an obvious question.”
“okay.”
I nodded and looked ahead again.
A hint of urgency emerged from the voices of the remaining leaders.
“Hey! Just fight with me!”
“Well, is that so?”
“How about you join me?”
“Ugh… “I can’t help it.”
The guys who had been avoiding fighting with the popular Yeongdo also hurriedly chose a partner, probably because they thought it was better than getting into a fight with a hunting teacher.
“Why do you keep staying still?”
The hunting teacher looked at me quietly watching the scene and asked.
I responded indifferently.
“You said that the person who stays will be with the instructor.”
“okay.”
“That’s right.”
For a moment, the hunting teacher narrowed his eyes as if he didn’t really understand what I was saying.
“… … .”
Soon he showed his teeth and let out a silent laugh.
Perhaps the hunting teacher’s reason for smiling now is the same as mine?
I realized that too and smiled.
fantasy,
