20 meters away, the Eldoria Academy was located.
I saw the students coming from afar in carriages and others who had already arrived.
The air felt fresh.
...We started with a good morning. I had a refreshing face.
"Maybe it's a good idea to start looking for a new subject and prepare myself."
When I arrived at the academy. I greeted the doorman and he responded with a greeting as well.
"I hope you feel well."
I often think that social inequality in this world is a serious matter. Because I have been seeing that minimally rich people believe they are superior to others and create absurd discussions.
After passing through the main door, Luna and Javier were waiting for me.
Luna had a worried look on her face, and Javier...felt that for some reason he was proud.
… What's happening? What's happening?
Javier approached and patted me on the back.
(Javier) Haha, it's all good.
"it doesn't quite convince me"
...Moon?
(Luna) …, G-g-good luck!
…Lu-, moon!
I saw Luna, who was running towards her classes.
I was paralyzed and couldn't move.
…Javier.
When I returned with Javier, he wasn't there, I turned my gaze towards where Luna had gone.
Javier was there, chasing Luna, shouting her name from afar.
"what just happened!"
This is going to drive me crazy. I didn't understand what was happening.
Take a deep breath resulting in a long exhale. Keep walking.
"Maybe it's not the right time to worry."
Out of curiosity about my new skill, I practiced a bit at home. And I can say that it's not that complicated.
The skill [pulse] is simply a forced movement.
The impulse can be used on the soles of the feet, the palms of the hands, and finally in the middle of the abdomen.
If I put strength into the arm, the pulse ability could make the whole body move, so it's a good key point.
I arrived and sat down in one of the several seats. The mana manifestation class, a class that most people already know.
But for people like me, they will need more of it. Perfecting mana from the ground up will yield results.
Because I was observing other subjects while I arrived, and the one that interested me the most was magical engineering.
Creating my own artifacts will be a big step. Especially since I already have ideas for some things that will be helpful to me.
...I'll have to study like a madman.
Study and improve mana flow.
"But it's strange"
I have been wondering why I can manifest the wind element, it's supposed that those who already use the aura won't be able to use elements and vice versa.
"Maybe it's because I'm in Noah's body?"
If that's the case, won't I be at a great advantage? or will there be some cost?
Maybe I'll find out in the future.
The world was constituted in such a way, and the three main ones.
The swordsmen or those who use bladed weapons were unable to use elements; instead, they used aura and mana to strengthen themselves.
Wizards are capable of manipulating magic and the elements, but using the latter consumes more mana than usual, and the elements created by magic are mere imitations.
And finally. Those who used the elements cannot use mana or auras. The limitations are clear, but the mere fact of using pure elements made them a force to be reckoned with.
Those were mainly. But I'm sure that's not the case.
"In that case, I would be like a mix between a swordsman and a wizard?"
Lost in my thoughts, time flew by and I was already changing classes.
...I didn't pay attention because I was distracted.
As I walked through the extensive hallways of the academy, I saw an entrance to another hallway.
It reminds me of a desperate and embarrassing situation.
At that moment, as I was passing through the entrance, a female figure came running. My reaction was slow and I couldn't avoid colliding with her.
Boom!
When I opened my eyes, Clarise was lying on the floor. In a position that, with all due respect, I should not have seen.
I got up slowly. She lifted half of her body, as if she were sitting, and I proceeded to help her.
(Clarise) Sorry.
… It's nothing, I went yesterday anyway haha. It's nothing, I went yesterday anyway haha.
"How can you laugh!"
Clarise looked at me as if I were a weirdo. In a way, it was a bit embarrassing.
I saw a roll of paper on the floor.
"There must have been a fallen arrow."
When I tried to pick it up, she moved faster to grab it. She looked at me angrily.
...S-sorry, it wasn't my intention.
(Clarise) Well, if that's all, I'm leaving.
…Wait
(Clarise) ¿?
I always wondered what was happening with Noah and me, it's like our feelings got mixed up.
"I'm going to try."
I took in Clarise seriously, she seemed confused and our gazes intertwined.
…I like you.
(Clarise) !!!
"My chest raced, but my mind remained calm." It was to be expected.
(Clarise) What!? Are you still with that nonsense!? Well, no, of course not!
I looked at him for a brief moment and continued on my way, it was strange, Noah is someone sentimental, the heart hurts.
"How annoying" __frowning
It's very annoying to have these feelings of sadness... it reminds me of my inner life...
The silence surrounded the hallway.
____
The practice classes were the same as yesterday.
"Is the professor just leaving?" What kind of teacher does something like that?
And the procedure followed after that was also the same. Many left, others stayed.
While I waited for the course to end, I headed to the same tree as yesterday. I took out a basic magical engineering book and sat in the shadows.
The place was quiet, with gentle gusts of wind and the sound of birds breaking the silence.
"makes you a bit sleepy"
I lay down among the roots of the tree, leaning against its trunk.
Magical engineering. The ability of artifacts to function through mana can be great or small, but the process of creating the artifacts was very difficult.
Another way to say it is like understanding a motherboard. Each part will make a different or the same movement.
Haha, I don't understand a damn thing.
Understanding it was complicated, but I remembered that I had a knack for this.
…Panel
[analytical comprehension] understanding what you don't understand becomes easy.
It must be because Noah studied whenever he could. He acquired a good skill, even if it's as an intern. But it's better than nothing.
And so time passed quickly, I thought it would be difficult, but I made it through a quarter of the book.
"a great advance"
∆
In training room three
- Lucian Do you think Noah will really come?
(Lucian) Noah will come in a good or bad way.
- What if he doesn't accept the loss?
(Lucian) …
Lucian didn't move or flinch. If a student challenges another, a duel will be held that they will both decide.
The problem is that Lucian, besides being rank A and a noble, if he challenges a rank C peasant and the peasant refuses the duel.
Lucian won't be able to do anything about the decision.
(Aron) What if he doesn't accept? 'sarcastic tone'
(Lucian) We'll make a bet if necessary.
(Aron) Come on, what does a commoner have that a noble doesn't?
(Lucian) You're annoying, why don't you just leave already?
-Lucian is right! Lucian is right! Do you want to make fun of him?! Do you want to make fun of him?!
-Of course, it seems like you only came to bother Lucian!
(Aron) Alright, I'm leaving, but let it be clear, Lucian, I know about your convenience relationship with Clarise.
(Lucian)!!!
(Aron) I should have been the one with Clarise, not you-!
At that moment, the golden tip of a spear touched Aaron's neck.
(Lucian) Shut the damn mouth, Aaron.
The aura that Lucian emanated was terrifying. Aron had nothing to do.
(Aron) Tsk
Aron left the place walking, surrounded by other kids.
-lucian calm down, aron despite being your rival is nothing to you.
(Lucian) I know.
"but he is right about one thing"
Lucian was only with Clarise out of convenience, an unfulfilled love. But being with her made Lucian happy...
(Lucian) Bring me Noah.
-good.
"Noah, you won't deny the grief, you'll see."
∆
The classes of (double sword technique) an exclusive class for swordsmen, simply the way to use double swords and the movements that can be made.
Professor Revo is the one teaching this class and according to rumors, when he was young he was one of the disciples of the twelve heroes of humanity, who fought alongside their people in the great war 100 years ago.
"Will that war be important at some point in history?"
Doubt is eating me alive. But if something happens, I'll let Javier handle the situation.
_Although they are difficult to master and coordinate, they will be helpful. As your teacher, I will help you master the double swords.
Double sword techniques are useful for their coordination, agility, and balance between attack and defense.
But I, who couldn't even master a single sword, trying to master two will be a waste of time.
____
The classes ended completely normally. I didn't pay attention, but it's not like I needed to.
When I was heading to the academy exit, I had a feeling that I was forgetting something.
I stopped for a moment, turned back towards the academy.
...Maybe it's just my imagination.
When I looked straight ahead again, there were two boys.
… Do you need anything? Do you need anything?
-you have a matter with Lucian, did you forget?
"so that's what I was forgetting"
… Very well, take me to him. Very well, take me to him.
____
They took me to the training room. There was Lucian.
...Lucian, you said you needed to talk.
(Lucian) Noah … I challenge you to a duel.
It was the first time I saw Lucian seriously, and not as a spoiled child. This was serious.
... Can I refuse? Can I refuse?
(Lucian) You can, But if that's the case, let's make a bet.
...I hear you.
The atmosphere intensified, I felt nervous about what was happening.
(Lucian) Accept the duel, if I lose, I will make it clarise
...
"what stupidity"
… And what happens if you win? And what happens if you win?
(Lucian) Easy, you will never get close to Clarise.
"That's not even coherent, the value of this bet is for a woman, seriously."
This situation was indeed concerning, I sweated a bit, but I think it's the best way to solve things.
Besides, he was furious with this guy. Maybe it's because of what the real Noah feels.
...I accept the duel.
"Goodbye to the main plot"
Javier was supposed to fight Lucian, but now he's challenging me.
(Lucian) grab a weapon and come with me.
It's my fault, and to think that my actions would have such a quick impact.
Walk behind Lucian.
The only thing on the shelves were bladed weapons. I grabbed a medium sword, they were dull.
"so they are practice weapons then"
I saw Lucian who was carrying a spear, being a rank A he must know how to handle it very well.
"I'm worried, but I don't lose anything by trying."
Lucian's followers opened the door, and what I saw next was a large slab of at least 100 square meters, 20 centimeters high.
That I was surrounded by several other students. Among all the students, I saw Javier and Luna. I greeted them with some confusion, Javier looked at me with pride, and Luna... well, with a worried face.
Clarise was also there. That he surely came to support Lucian.
"that's a bit annoying" with a small smile.
Lucian stood on the other side of the field.
(Lucian) Are you ready?
...I'm ready.
Maybe the plot went to hell, but things happen for a reason, right?
_all right, everyone ready... 3…2…1 Fight!
Points to consider.
Revo master of double-edged swords, they are old and wise