chapter 41
*(Some content has been added at the end of the first part. If you have already seen it, you can skip it.)
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“no. If you think about it, it’s just that the agar is too strong.”
“Should I look at it that way?”
That’s when I received Milia’s words.
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Milia’s eyes looking at me seemed to have subsided a little bit more than usual, even in a very subtle way.
So I thought again.
The end of Dalian with Hancheonseong fortress today.
Why did I suddenly say something so strange to Han Cheon-seong?
At first, I didn’t want Han Cheon-seong to come any closer to Milia, but ironically, after finishing the match, I started thinking about it again.
ㅡWhat am I really doing for Milia?
Knowing my best friend’s heart, I don’t know how to act right… … .
At first, we didn’t know why Han Cheonseong was interested in us.
Still, I tried to prevent it.
By refusing him ahead of time, so that I don’t have any interest in him.
Do you know what Milia usually thinks of me? The good Milia didn’t know if she was going to give up her heart by guessing.
‘Is this still correct?’
I didn’t know that I was not good at others except for Milia, but I honestly wondered if this was enough.
At least because of today’s events, I thought that Han Cheon-seong wouldn’t be interested in me in the future.
“…”
A faint smile appeared as she looked at Milia, who had suddenly disappeared.
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Milia’s now complicated eyes seemed to be thinking of Hancheonseong again.
Perhaps it was because we had been together for a long time, Milia’s change was clearly visible…
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Class A training center.
It was late at night, and it was past 8pm.
The cadets had dinner one by one, and even though it was time to go back to the dormitory, there were quite a few cadets left in the training center.
and among them. There was a space where the cadets did not approach.
Shush!
A strong wind strikes the scarecrow, leaving countless scars.
swish!
A woman with blue hair fluttering wildly, recovering the sword she had thrown out, and swinging the sword again.
Glecia was using her sword almost like crazy and was expressing her characteristics.
It was close to an act that had been repeated for hours already. And as her behavior grew strong, a strong wind with destructive power that could not be ignored raged inside the training center.
ㅡ! ㅡㅡㅡ!
All the cadets that existed around Glacier had already left their seats early or after they were far away.
A strong wind blows, but it interferes with the training. Knowing that Glecia’s characteristic is wind, everyone understood and moved away from her.
And now.
Still, there were people who approached her.
jerk.
“Glacia. How about taking a little break? You’ve been swinging your sword nonstop for hours already.”
It was Leonhard.
Shrek.
Glecia, who was wielding her sword, gently lowered her sword and turned her head.
Her blue eyes were revived, as if her gaze had been fuzzy in focus.
“I’ll take care of it.”
tuk.
After uttering a single indifferent word, she started swinging her sword again.
Seeing that, Leonhard sighed heavily and opened his mouth again.
“…okay. It’s training, everyone knows how to do it. But even if you want to let it take care of you, Glacia, your body is not normal right now.”
As Leonhard added something as if he was frustrated, Glecia looked down at her own body.
The cadet uniform had already been messed up, and even the hand holding the sword was shaking slightly.
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My stamina was at its limit.
Even though she knew that, Glecia was coming, and she was forcing herself to wield her sword.
“Glacia. I’m worried about Leonhardt and I’m a little worried too, so why don’t you take a break? And if you make a mistake, you will fall.”
As Yumia, who was close to Leonhardt, uttered a word, Glacier let out a small sigh.
“Why are you so interested in other people’s training?”
short answer again.
As if looking at the wall and talking, when Glacia ignored it, Yumia burst out laughing as if she was excited for a moment.
“Even if you care, you come out with this attitude… You’re all alone in class.”
Even though Yumia spoke to her as if openly mocking her, Glacier remained silent.
ㅡ! ㅡㅡㅡ!
Rather, a stronger wind than before arises and continues to strike the scarecrow made of steel.
Seeing that, Leonhard sighed and looked at Yumia, who was clinging to me.
“Yumia. How many times have I not told you not to say that? Why are you talking without caring about the mood of the listener?”
“…No, I know that too. But Glacier is a bit harsh. Even if you say it nicely, I can’t understand it. Then you have to be bitter.”
“It is up to the listener. There’s no one who knows what they’re talking about. Even if you say it nicely, everyone who understands will understand.”
“okay? But Leonhard, Glacia always has that attitude, is that really true? I don’t think I am.”
“…Yumia.”
As Yumia kept sharpening her blade, Leonhardt called her coldly and met her gaze.
After a moment of intersecting each other’s eyes. Yumia eventually avoided Leonhardt’s gaze.
Her cheeks were slightly stained red.
“okay. Glacia… Look, I was a bit… harsh.”
Even after Yumia handed the apple, Glecia was still wielding her sword without focus.
She was so immersed in the practice that the surroundings were already out of sight.
Leonhardt looked at him without saying a word and felt sorry for nothing.
Personal feelings aside, it was painful to just have to watch someone destroying his body.
“…”
Then, exhaling a light breath, Leonhard slowly pulled out his sword.
surreung.
It’s already been a few days since I got to level 3 of the Changchun One Sword.
Leonhardt, who has made dazzling progress, has already naturally been able to freely manipulate the energy of the Spear Heavenly Sword.
ㅡ!
A moment when a brilliant blue light was imbued with the sword. Leonhard swung his sword like light.
Awesome!!
The moment the blue light left a mark in the space, Glacier’s new model staggered violently, and the sword she was holding floated in the air so easily.
-Only one number.
The trajectory of the sword that Leonhard showed was already at a different level from that of the sword he had seen in the battle with Hancheon Castle.
“…Leonhardt!?”
At that time, Yumia was greatly surprised by her untimely actions.
Glecia completely solidified her impression and looked back at Leonhardt.
“Leonhard. Don’t you know that it is against the rules of the academy to intentionally interfere with the training of cadets?”
“know.”
“But you’re going to interrupt my training now?”
Despite Glecia’s voice, which seemed to be clearly angry, rather than the previously indifferent voice, Leonhardt did not avoid her gaze.
“okay. So, I will be punished accordingly. So, Glacier. Stop the Iman training and come with me to the instructor.”
On the contrary, she smiled softly and spoke as if she was going to be voluntarily punished, but Glecia stopped while looking at Leonhard.
At that time, when even Yumia looked at Leonhardt as if it was ridiculous, Leonhardt looked at Glacier and urged him.
“why? If you want me to be disciplined, that’s fine. Because I admit that I interrupted you too. That’s why I’m swinging my sword now.”
Seeing that she didn’t care even if she was disciplined, Glecia let out a big sigh and shook her head.
“…done. Do you want to stop practicing?”
Then, when he retrieved the sword and left the place, Leonhardt smiled and looked at Glecia without saying anything.
‘Is this enough?’
I had such a thought involuntarily.
If she was a really bad person, I would have suggested to my instructor to discipline me, but Glecia was blunt and assertive, but she was never a bad person.
“Leonhard! What the hell was that action…? What would you do if you were really disciplined?”
A faint smile lingered on her lips as she looked at Yumia who seemed to be very surprised.
“I know. Fortunately, Glecia didn’t want me to be punished.”
“No, really! Do you want to spoil your grades right from the start? How badly does discipline affect subsequent evaluations!”
“…know. However, I just did it because it felt like I had to.”
While answering, I was grateful for Yumia’s concern.
But it just makes me feel sad that her kindness and tenderness are only directed at me… .
“ha. Actually, I am Leonhard. Sometimes when I look at you, I really don’t understand the slightest bit. Why are you being so kind? You should treat yourself according to the attitude of others. Why are you being kind like an idiot? It’s the same with Glacier now. He says he’s going to ruin his body on his own, is that enough to have to be dried around? What kind of seven or eight year old Glecia is? Do we have to take care of all of that?”
…I did not respond to Yumia raising her voice as if she was genuinely angry.
He simply accepted the worries and anger she was showing.
As we silently met their gazes, Yumia sighed heavily and looked at me as if frustrated.
“you really. Every time I see you like that, I feel so foolish.”
“…sorry.”
“I’m sorry, please don’t act like that next time. Do you know how much it hurts me to see you?”
…I slowly nodded at Yumia’s voice I heard at the end.
To be honest, it wasn’t something I did while thinking about it.
For that moment, even if I was disciplined, I just thought it would be better to stop Glecia’s training.
“I’m sorry, Yumia. I have nothing to say.”
“ha. Really, what are you going to do without me? I’m worried about someone taking advantage of you.”
“…Then, Yumia. As long as you stay by my side.”
When she responded with a light smile to the friendly words, Yumia kept her mouth shut for a moment.
“…”
After that, Yumia didn’t say anything, so I just liked her appearance.
When I got out of the training room and looked at the dark night sky, the feeling was very strange.
I think a few days have already passed.
And to the extent that I have achieved remarkable growth. someone remembered
A cadet who was the only one who had a draw with me.
‘Agar Castle.’
That guy is definitely making progress.
How strong is that guy again in these few days?
That’s what I suddenly wondered about.
The guy who must have had more talent than me when it comes to talent… … .
***
again.
again.
Glecia’s spirit, leaving the training center early and slowly returning to her dormitory, was dazed all the time.
‘Characteristic Level 4… … .’
How the hell am I supposed to get there?
What should I do… How can I get to the same level as Hancheonseong?
I’ve been preoccupied with it for the past few days, but I haven’t come up with an answer.
As was the case with Han Cheon-seong, I even tried to fight Leonhardt myself, but I didn’t get even the slightest clue.
As we battled each other with all our might, within a few minutes, I had to admit defeat to myself.
…Unbelievably, Leonhardt was stronger than he had imagined.
Because it has grown unbelievably as the days went by. I had a strong feeling that my will would be broken even as the swords were facing each other.
again.
“why. Am I not?”
In the tired voice… My heart is a little complicated.
Hancheonseong, a common grade, is like such a monster, Leonhard and Whistle. No, he carried out an offensive more than that and proved the value of his existence.
I’ve thought of that time dozens or even hundreds of times. I didn’t know a bit.
…why can’t I produce the same result as agar, since I have a trait that is two steps higher than agar.
Even though I tried to catch up with the self-confidence, willpower, and perseverance that Hancheong showed, I couldn’t get it.
It also felt quite inadequate.
Even though I practiced repeatedly with my body creaking as I reached the limit, I couldn’t really feel anything.
I can’t understand how Han Cheonseong’s mysterious fighting spirit is possible.
“what.”
Then, the familiar voice interrupted my thoughts.
“Glacia. Are you going back now?”
The voice calling me completely… I blinked my eyes involuntarily.
“Agar?”
Why is this man in front of me now? Also at such a late hour.
“Really you are you. Wow. You’re training hard enough.”
“As soon as we met, that… what do you mean?”
“What do you mean? glacia. Just look at yourself now.”
At Han Cheon-seong’s words, I blankly lowered my head and looked at myself, and a smirk leaked out.
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Messed up.
I was foolishly devoted to training, but now that I think about it, it was just a futile effort.
A training that has no meaning at all, only to overuse the body and express the characteristics.
“Glacia. You didn’t know you were in this state, did you?”
“…no. I knew.”
“Then why are you training like this? You know it’s not good to overdo it.”
When asked strangely, I just looked at him.
Black hair darker than the dark night He still looked confident.
Rather, after fighting Leonhard, this man seemed to have changed even more.
Something… something really felt different.
In just a few days, Hancheonseong feels like something has changed again.
‘…why?’
I’m so stagnant right now. Is this man already trying to climb the next stairs?
It was both incomprehensible and curious at the same time.
“… Hancheonseong.”
“uh.”
Watching the man answer calmly. I didn’t know what to say.
We just met by chance. I thought that Hancheonseong should not be sent like this.
There is definitely something I don’t know about Hancheonseong.
Something I don’t understand at all.
Then… I should have known that a little more.
“How much will it be… ?”
“Suddenly, what does that mean?”
“I am Hancheonseong. I want to buy your time.”
While speaking slowly, once in a while. I thought that I should be with Hancheonseong at least a little bit.
Because he said that last time.
If so, that would be the answer. When we’re together, I can understand him naturally.
“Are you living my time? what do you mean And… it’s already night. It’s time for each of us to go back to our dorms.”
After hearing Han Cheon-seong’s words, I realized the reality late.
However, if we parted like this today, I felt like I would have another fleeting time tomorrow.
It really was, I hated it.
Having to spend time vainly stagnant again… … .
“Please, please. Hancheonseong… stay with me. I will pay any money.”
Without even being aware of it, Glecia was speaking in a desperate voice.