Level up with swords (7)
Even though it is his own body, the speed is unfamiliar.
The classmates I started with had long since fallen behind. Even though one lap had not yet been completed, the gap was widened. It was something Leon couldn’t have done last time.
Leon, who felt that discomfort, recalled El Cid’s words.
-Then, look forward to it. Because something beyond your imagination will happen.
It was definitely as he said.
This was definitely beyond Leon’s common sense.
Physical ability is not something that can naturally improve in a short period of time. I was wondering whether I would be able to make some progress if I trained every day and for a long time.
It seemed like El Cid had done something, but since there was nothing to pinpoint, it only raised more questions.
However, the second lap ended before the question was resolved.
“Leon! 1 minute and 29 seconds!”
Leon opened up a gap of more than half a lap with the person behind him and improved his own record by a whopping 20 seconds. Although it is a close second, it is in the 1 minute 20 seconds range, the same as Rihanna.
Even the instructor had his mouth open and stuttered.
Afterwards, several more students came in, and the instructor, who had organized all their records, approached Leon.
“Leon, have you mastered Auror?”
It was indeed a reasonable question.
The only way to significantly increase one’s physical abilities in a matter of weeks was to take elixirs or acquire auras. There was no way that Leon, who had nothing to call a subordinate, would have obtained the elixir, so the only remaining possibility was an Auror.
Leon laughed inwardly and shook his head at those words.
“no.”
“Then can I check it?”
“yes.”
The instructor who asked permission grabbed his wrist.
It was the most common method when checking whether or not an Auror was acquired. Checking the repulsion force by flowing a small amount of aura.
If he had mastered the aura, he would have been kicked out immediately.
However, the instructor soon let go with a look of astonishment.
“You really haven’t learned Auror! “But what kind of training did you do to make such a difference in just a few weeks?”
Leon didn’t know much himself, so he answered honestly.
“I only did the basics. “You probably know that compared to before, there was more time to rest.”
“Now that I think about it, your training amount was abnormally high. Has the body recovered from years of abuse and grown significantly? ? No, that doesn’t make sense… .”
The instructor thought for a moment, but soon stopped thinking and had the students stand at the starting line again.
It was almost like acknowledging that his record was legitimate.
As soon as Leon returned to his original position, he closed his eyes.
He had something to say to El Cid, and it was because students who were surprised by his records tried to talk to him.
‘El Cid, what happened?’
[how is it? Is it as I said?]
El Cid giggled as if enjoying his surprise.
It seemed as if he was deliberately pausing, but Leon could not hold back any longer and pressed for an answer.
‘Don’t just laugh, try explaining. Like the instructor said, it’s not like you can just take a break from training, right?’
[Well, that’s right.]
Then El Cid started explaining as if it was no big deal.
[Something you need to know first, Leon. Where do you think ‘power’ comes from?]
‘… ‘It’s not a philosophical question, is it?’
[Biologically.]
‘muscle.’
[answer.]
As soon as Leon answered, El Cid continued speaking.
[So what constitutes the strength of the muscle itself? How should I change to increase muscle strength?]
‘uh… .’
This time, after thinking for a moment, Leon came up with another answer.
‘What if I increase muscle size or density?’
[Yes, that is also correct. Most of the physical training methods that exist in this world focus on those two.]
Hana El Cid said yes and gave the third correct answer.
[If you don’t understand the principles, you’re only half-hearted.]
“Nerve nerves… ?”
[Do you know the concept of the nervous system? Of course, muscles also have nerves, and the limit of the power they can exert is determined by the development of those nerves. The reason why physical strength is not necessarily dependent on visible physique is because of differences in muscle and nerve.]
It was a story that even the instructors at the academy were not familiar with.
It was inevitable that this level of knowledge was secretly taught only by martial families with vision.
Those who do not know cannot know unless they learn from someone, and those who know have an overwhelming advantage over those who do not know. It was one of the reasons why the superiority and inferiority of nobles and commoners was not overturned.
[In fact, muscle density is often determined congenitally, and increasing volume has clear limitations. Since you have already been trained almost to the limit, I have focused on developing your muscular nervous system.]
‘Well, I roughly understood it… .’
Leon said the last remaining question.
‘How did I develop my nervous system? ‘I’ve never done that kind of training, but have you ever touched me while I was sleeping?’
[no way.]
El Cid casually exposed the truth.
[The ‘punishment’ I gave you so far was that task. Since something that had been stiff for over ten years was loosened in a short period of time, it was bound to hurt like my muscles were being torn by a knife.]
“… … what.”
Leon, who spoke without realizing it, opened his mouth.
The intense pain you had to experience every time you made a mistake while practicing ‘how to see’, did that come from the process of developing your muscular nervous system?
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Leon managed to swallow his curse and asked again.
‘No, why didn’t you tell me that?!’
[Because it’s even more unfair that way.]
Leon’s eyes widened at the absurd sound, but El Cid’s words did not end there.
[The reason you learned the basics of ‘How to See’ in just one month was to escape that pain. But if you heard the reason and realized that it was a pain you had to suffer anyway, would you be able to focus like you did yesterday? I think absolutely not.]
‘… … .’
[Well, leave the thank you aside. Because I was just doing what I had to do as a holy sword! I’m glad that things are going well for the first time in a while!]
Leon, who knew the whole story, looked down at the back of his left hand.
In the end, it was true that it helped him, but I didn’t even think about saying thank you. If someone can be thankful after suffering for a month without saying a single word because they say that only when you feel unfairly treated, you can train well, that person would be a saint.
No, this evil guy is a holy sword?
The one who embodies the soul and personality of the great hero Rodrik?
So, was Roderick actually a great villain, not a great hero?
Surprisingly, the guess was close to the truth hidden behind history, but it could not be certain because there was no physical evidence.
“hey.”
Leon finally growled sincerely against the back of his left hand.
“Are you a demon sword?”
* * *
The physical fitness test, which was noisy due to one person’s change, came to an end after about 3 hours. Aside from being angry at El Cid for showing off his personality, or rather his swordsmanship, his growth was amazing.
2nd place overall.
Although he couldn’t beat Ryan’s record, other than that, he won by an overwhelming margin.
Even though it was a ranking that included the noble class, it was a whopping second place.
“But I still couldn’t beat Lian.”
Perhaps inspired by Leon’s new record, Rian maintained first place by gradually breaking the record he had set.
[Isn’t it strange that they are trying to beat him in just one month? I shouldn’t be full already.]
“I know. “I tried it once.”
Being born with excellent muscles, taking expensive elixirs, and being taught by excellent teachers was a nobility. If El Cid had not committed a foul, it would have been a gap he could never have narrowed.
Still, we caught up from 1st and 9th to 1st and 2nd.
This alone is amazing. I have no intention of being satisfied here, but I just need to work harder in the future.
‘I can win.’
Leon blazed with confidence as he clenched his fists.
I still feel dizzy when I think about what El Cid did, but thanks to that pain, I was able to grow this far.
It’s not just that the running speed has increased.
All physical abilities, from simple strength to quickness, have been strengthened. The reason he didn’t realize this was because El Cid limited his training in moving his body.
[If you develop bad habits while your nervous system is developing, it is difficult to change them. Even if I just practiced ‘how to see’, I didn’t have enough time. Is there a reason for everything I tell you to do?]
“Then why don’t you tell me in advance… .”
[Think of it as if there’s a reason why you shouldn’t tell me!]
Leon, who heard El Cid’s immediate answer, looked down at the back of his left hand and trembled. I wanted to hit him with the back of my hand, but it seemed like only my whole body would hurt.
Wasn’t it a bad choice to pull out the holy sword that day?
Maybe he didn’t become a hero, but was fascinated by the magic sword disguised as a holy sword.
[No, I’m not really a magic sword.]
As if to deny the suspicion, a sacred light sparkled from the pattern on the back of his left hand, and when he saw it, Leon’s headache got even worse.
Merciful Goddess, why did you make that a holy sword?
Leon finally gave up and lay down on the bed.
Even if I didn’t like it, what El Cid said was right. He just didn’t take his feelings into account, but the outcome itself was certain. We must persevere, thinking that this is also an ordeal for the Holy Sword.
“… By the way, what kind of training are you going to do starting tomorrow?”
[Hmm, well. ‘How to see’ seems to have gone beyond the level of simple memorization, and physical ability is no longer something to be touched. It would be good to gain experience so that you can use what you have gained skillfully… .]
“It must be difficult.”
[That’s why I asked to leave here.]
It is an academy where aristocratic children attend school in double digits.
There was no way I could get practical experience in a place like that. It has been a long time since not only the security within the academy was maintained, but even the evil beasts in the nearby area were stopped in the bud.
El Cid, who knew the situation, soon resigned and spoke.
[Well, it can’t be helped. Let’s adjust the sword’s trajectory according to the increased physical ability. Unlike before, I practiced some irregular movements and continued to use the seeing method.]
“Aren’t you going to teach me swordsmanship?”
[My swordsmanship needs to be mastered first by Aura. As I said before, application of the basics is sufficient up to a certain level. Let go of your illusions about swordsmanship.]
El Cid said in a pitiful voice. The holy sword, one of the swordsmen’s dreams, was not something to talk about.
[Martial arts that do not involve Aurors are ultimately physical movements. Even if you say it’s a secret technique, it’s just a technique that’s difficult to deal with when you first see it, and if you can read its intention, it’s good prey for a counter. Do you think an orthodox prosecutor like Rian would fall for a strange trick?]
“then?”
[You need to make use of your strengths. The sword that has been forged through long efforts is sturdy. As long as your physical abilities are at a similar level, even Rian cannot overwhelm you. however… ]
El Cid suddenly lost his voice and then sighed.
[As expected, some practical experience is needed. Isn’t there anyone who will argue with you regardless?]
“Are there people like that in the academy, not even in the slums?”
[Is that what you think? after… .]
Leon and El Cid sighed without any hesitation.
It couldn’t have been anything other than ridiculous.
The holy sword and the warrior who are supposed to bring peace to this world are looking forward to someone who will start a fight. If the church knew about this, there was no doubt that they would shed bloody tears and ask for repentance.
However, there were people who came to him before the church did.
It was the very next day.
* * *
“Are you a commoner named Leon?”
Surprised by the sudden situation, Leon blinked.
Looking at the insignia on their uniforms, they were students from the noble class, and five or six of them had come and surrounded him.
I don’t know what happened.
Fortunately, there was someone who explained why.
“Second place on the topic of commoners? Insolent bastard! “It looks like the instructor used a cowardly move without knowing, but we won’t be fooled!”
El Cid, who understood the situation before Leon, cheered.
[and! Whether it was 300 years ago or now, these guys are still the same!]
