Episode 58. Benjamin, taken aback by Griezman’s sudden question at
the entrance ceremony, just looked up at me.
I couldn’t understand the meaning of that question, so I asked again.
“What are you doing?”
“Since I started this job when I was 14 years old, I have met so many people. But it’s the first time I’ve felt like this guy.”
“feeling?”
“okay! feeling! It’s hard to put into words, but it feels like you’re being loved by the swords.”
I swallowed in astonishment at Griezman’s words.
Certainly he was no ordinary blacksmith.
I’ve played the game myself, so I was able to know his characteristics by looking at the status window.
“You came to buy a sword?”
“yes. That’s right.”
“I can’t give a guy like this a normal sword. Follow me.”
For now, I followed Griezman, who led me in the direction of the smithy.
Could it be Hidden Peace?
When I played Benjamin, I never had any connection with Griezman because I had absolutely no affiliation with the academy.
In the first place, he had Rubens, so he wielded a magic sword without paying attention in the game.
The only surprise is that this never happened when playing Lewis.
‘Is it because Benjamin’s talent as a prosecutor is superior to Lewis?’
Instead, Louis has a talent for mana, so it seems like he’s a good teacher after all.
Griezman took us to a deep corner even inside the forge.
The place he went to was a warehouse-like space, but it was locked with all sorts of locks.
‘It’s a place I’ve always been curious about in the game, but I never thought I’d see it here.’
When the locks were unlocked one by one, and finally the last lock treated with magic was opened, the inside was revealed.
“These are things I’ve been collecting since the days of my great-grandfather. It’s the same as Gabo!”
Unfortunately, they were not allowed inside.
Instead, he came out with a sword, and when he took it out of the scabbard, the pure white blade was impressive.
“This is the work of my grandfather.”
Griezman handed the sword to Benjamin.
Benjamin carefully received the sword with a bewildered look.
“I don’t know if you know the name ‘White Nightmare’, but it’s made of a metal called white steel. It is a masterpiece made in one piece with Pommel.”
White steel and all-in-one.
How much money did you pour into the sword?
As far as I know, it is two to three times more expensive than the same weight of gold.
Did you give that sword to Benjamin just now, or are you selling it hard?
‘Of course, it wouldn’t be something to sell for money.’
When I looked closely at the sword, the item display came out right away.
[White Nightmare]
[Mana conductivity 110%]
‘It’s really good. A famous sword?’
Although it fell short of a named-class item, it boasted tremendous performance for an ordinary sword, perhaps because of the materials used.
It was difficult to find one with a mana conductivity of over 80%, but this was 110%, so no explanation was needed.
‘My Galaksur is only 73%. Of course, before I open the seal.’
73% of them also belong to the famous sword axis, so I really said everything.
Holding the white nightmare, Benjamin looked at the sword as if possessed and swung it lightly.
I felt the depth even with a light swing, so I thought that the talent for the sword was unique.
“As expected, I got it right. It’s a sword that hasn’t been able to find an owner because it hasn’t been liked by anyone, but now my grandfather can rest in peace.”
“Can I accept this?”
“then. Every famous sword has an owner. To be honest, I feel like you might not have enough swords compared to your talents.”
No matter how good White Nightmare is, compared to the demonic sword Rubens, it is hemostasis.
Rubens had a high mana conductivity, but it was a firearm-level item that amplified the wearer’s mana and raised their physical abilities.
“thank you.”
“okay. I’m also glad he found an owner. Next time you have time, stop by again. It’s my greed, but next time I want to give you a sword I made myself.”
It’s heartwarming.
But what do I have?
Sadly, perhaps that was all, Griezman waved his hand, saying that business was over.
When I came out like that, the assistant who was watching the counter reached out his hand as he saw Benjamin’s white nightmare.
“Fifty-five million will.”
“Ouch.”
Didn’t you just give it away?
Whenever you like that you have found the owner.
Of course, it was much cheaper than I thought.
55 million won’t even cover the material cost.
‘First of all, with 12-month installments… ….’
No matter how you think about it, the strong sale was right.
* * *
It was still chilly to be called spring, but the atmosphere at the academy was more excited than ever.
Today was the day when fresh freshmen finally came in.
‘Benjamin must be doing well.’
Monas Academy had already finished the entrance ceremony the day before.
Benjamin, who I confirmed from a distance, seemed to be doing well with his unique mature atmosphere even when I wasn’t around.
Although he stood out with the Rubens on his back and the white nightmare on his waist, it was fortunate that he was not as sensitive as before.
“hey. did you hear that I heard that the guy who broke all the top records of Monas Academy is coming this time?”
“Of course I heard. Is there anyone who doesn’t know? But that’s also about the Knights Faculty.”
“It is. It has nothing to do with us. Still, great is great.”
Arriving in advance at the auditorium where the new students will gather, I was surprised by the number of onlookers more than expected.
Participation in the entrance ceremony is voluntary, so this was the first time I attended, but I didn’t know that so many people would gather.
‘Anyway, they all talk about Louis.’
Lewis was a noisy character from the time he was in high school.
Literally, the character that the main character fits.
In fact, if you were asked to choose just one playable character in the world, Lewis would definitely take the place.
‘The exact opposite of me.’
It felt like I was standing on the opposite side.
Of course, it’s just my own delusion, and Louis probably doesn’t even know I exist.
Finally, freshmen began to enter the auditorium.
As it was the entrance ceremony, freshmen from the Faculty of Engineering and Magic entered together, and I could read the strange tension in their faces.
‘I’ve got a strong military discipline.’
In fact, unlike the Faculty of Magic, the Faculty of Knights had a strange military culture between seniors and juniors.
In the game, I didn’t care about that and acted as I pleased, but as it became a reality, it seemed like it would have some effect on the playables.
“The freshman representative, please come forward.”
Are we finally going to see what Louis looks like?
I saw a brown-haired young man going up to the auditorium.
He was an impressive man with tall features, a body suitable for battle, and blue eyes.
‘Like other playables, he’s really handsome in real life.’
Seeing Lewis brought back memories of playing him for a year.
It was a time when I was confused by the feeling that I was not ready for the army that was forcibly discharged and that I had not yet paid off the debts of my comrades who had died.
Maybe it was an escape from reality, but I was able to freely roam another world while playing Lewis.
In the game, like the military, there are missions in the name of quests, so it was like another reality for me.
‘The feeling is different.’
To me, Lewis was more than a main character.
The sight of such Louis coming forward and taking the oath was somehow familiar yet awkward.
The game starts exactly at the opening ceremony.
So, the past I didn’t know about yet.
“…In this way, all the freshmen offer something to raise the honor of Rodlenn.”
clap clap clap.
After the oath of Lewis, who was chosen as the freshman representative, he went down from the auditorium.
Maybe he felt my gaze at that time, and our eyes met by chance.
The direction I was heading was where only the students of the Faculty of Magic gathered.
It was surprising to me to pay attention here.
‘I’ll raise you somehow.’
A deep smile crept across his lips.
It finally felt like a real beginning.
* * *
There was a training ground for students next to the Maple Leaves Dormitory, which is a free dormitory for the Faculty of Engineering.
Some students were training in the gym, which boasts an enormous area as you have to move your body to train.
And someone has just arrived at the training ground.
‘This is the training ground… ….’
Lewis was checking out where he would be spending the next five years.
I had already been guided around the Knights Faculty grounds during the afternoon and stopped by, but I hadn’t been introduced to the training ground next to the dormitory because it was close.
Unlike the gymnasium located near the lecture hall, it was nice to have full-fledged exercise equipment.
And they were all products that seemed expensive.
‘As expected, Rodlen Academy.’
While I was thinking that I should warm up for a while and go, a familiar face caught my eye.
Louis was happy and immediately approached the female student who was training her upper body.
The female student, who stood out with her sleek body, was exercising with her golden bobbed hair drenched in sweat, and her appearance was very healthy.
“Serena. Are you eager from the first day of admission?”
Upon Louise’s greeting, Serana turned to look at him.
“Louis? you are still Get some rest on days like this. Then I will catch up.”
“haha. sorry. There’s a kid like you chasing after me, so I can’t rest either.”
After bursting into laughter, they were rivals and colleagues who had been together since Monas Academy.
Top 3 members of the Monas Academy, including senior Luis, deputy Chris, and Serena closely following him.
If Lewis and Serena had a healthy rivalry, Chris didn’t.
Chris, the son of the Marquis of Yunor, who has a high reputation as an Imperial Auror Master, was always in conflict with Louis, a commoner, based on aristocratic supremacy.
Serena was also from an aristocratic background, but to her, who prioritized her skills, Chris’ behavior just looked pathetic.
The two, who had been training together while competing in good faith, fell into exercise while forgetting the conversation for a while.
Finally, when it was time for a break, Louis spoke to me while replenishing the water that had been lost.
“Oh right. Serena.”
“why.”
“Did you see the magic faculty seniors at the entrance ceremony earlier?”
“no. why?”
“I saw a slightly unusual senior there.”
Lewis recalled once more the man he had met as he came down from the auditorium after taking the freshman representative oath.
A man with thick black hair mixed with rust.
To be honest, it wasn’t a very good impression, but there was something special about that look in his eyes and posture.
Besides, above all… ….
“What was special?”
“I was wearing a sword. I thought I was wrong at first, but it turned out I wasn’t.”
“knife? ah! I know that senior.”
Serena clapped her hands.
She put her hand over her mouth as if thinking about it, then continued.
“Probably Adrias Cromwell senior. He’s the only senior from the Faculty of Magic who wields a sword, so he’s probably certain.”
“Adrias Cromwell.”
Louis chewed his name softly.
Seeing Louis’ reaction, Serena continued to speak.
“That senior hit the jackpot this time. Have you ever heard of it? It’s called the Everlast Potion.”
“I’ve heard of it.”
“You are the one who made it. But according to the senior rumors, he wakes up every morning and trains like a student at the Faculty of Engineering. Of course, it’s an inflated rumor, but it’s funny that a wizard doesn’t do research and does sports.”
“Serena.”
Serena put a question mark on Louis who suddenly called her name in earnest.
“Why are you calling my name all of a sudden?”
“You can’t look at him lightly.”
“what?”
“Maybe you’re stronger than me.”
Serena smiled at Louis’s sudden words and slapped him on the shoulder.
“What kind of nonsense is this all of a sudden? Are you excited because it’s your first day of school?”
“I’m not kidding.”
Lewis said with a serious face.
“I felt that people themselves are strong. Whether he uses magic or some other move, if he fights, he’s not sure he’ll win.”
When Louis spoke so seriously, Serena looked at him with an expression of boredom and shook her head.
“You can fix that habit. I just think about fighting. No matter how high your grade is, how can a senior who is a wizard beat you, who is the first entrant! Okay, so let’s get into the next set.”
“Um. Yes.”
I tried to focus on the exercise, but it was difficult to erase the afterimage of Adrias Cromwell that once came to mind.
His breathing, his calm expression, and even his standing posture.
The vision of Adrias, who calmly wielded his sword even in extreme circumstances, flickered in Louis’ imagination.
‘What nonsense am I right now… ….’
Adrias Cromwell is a wizard.
Even if he wore a sword, it was just a little unusual for him, and it meant nothing.
As Serena said, there are many things to take care of, so I felt like I had become more sensitive and continued my workout.
