The weapons I forge are absolutely flawless.

A newly awakened Tier 1 Emblem Envoy actually killed a Tier 5 Emblem Envoy head-on, but the price was only being unconscious for a week.

Even if they didn't rely on their own strength, this fact is still shocking enough.

“If something were to happen to the eldest daughter of the Cordelia family on her way to the academy, the situation would only be more serious than it is now,” Ada continued.

"Hmph, then I will personally go to Godilaya's house to demand justice."

Hannemann's attitude changed completely when Lisette was mentioned.

"If you have the guts, you can go now," Ada said irritably.

"Well, nothing bad happened to him. By the way, what did the Dean say after you reported that Vina was originally from Lumiel Village?"

"The Dean said that if he could gain Jessica's approval to join the Silver Wolf Class, he would meet with her."

Chapter 48 Slavic Demonstration

All information about heroes may be shrouded in shadow for ordinary people.

Only those at the higher levels of the academy, such as Professor Hannemann and Dr. Ada, have access to some inside information.

This includes the fact that the contemporary hero Locani comes from Lumir Village.

According to the academy's speculation, the reason why Venus was able to be rescued in the critical moment was probably because he unintentionally carried something closely related to the hero, which was activated when his life was threatened.

The hero Locani is a pure swordsman, not a versatile magician.

To kill a holder of the Rock Seal Great Emblem, renowned for its defense, from a distance of a thousand miles with only a wisp of sword energy sounds equally exaggerated, but in this world, it is common sense that when heroes are involved, one cannot think of things in terms of ordinary reasoning.

Rather, before reaching this conclusion, everyone felt that the power that enabled a first-tier emblem wielder to kill a fifth-tier emblem wielder was not to be underestimated.

Knowing that this power most likely originated from the hero, the thought completely changed to—it's a waste to use the power left behind by the hero to kill a second-rate nobody who isn't even high-ranking.

This speculation is quite close to the truth.

Optimists have even considered that while modern heroes may be reluctant to team up with others, they might treat their fellow countryman and junior, Viner, differently.

Before confirming whether Venus was merely a lucky survivor saved by the hero Fuze, or truly possessed the potential to follow in the hero's footsteps, the academy's policy was to pay close attention but try not to interfere.

Adults are responsible for handling external troubles, while students are left to deal with their own affairs.

......

The arena was filled with constant noise.

"Unsteady gun holding, weak spear strikes, unsteady steps, and slow reactions."

"You guys can't even master the basics and you're trying to play with guns? Fine, those of you whose guns I just knocked out of your hands, do a thousand thrusts and a thousand jabs, get started now!"

The main sound coming from the Slavs was their cursing.

He could have said something much harsher, but he was simply constrained by his identity as a teacher.

Mr. Slav served as a soldier in his early years and then as a mercenary for more than ten years before finally joining the academy at the invitation of the leader of the St. Freya Knights.

The rough-and-tumble Slavic man and his professor seemed out of place together, but his experience in training new students was absolutely trustworthy.

This lesson was originally a combat skills training course, taught jointly by three academies.

Students from the Alchemy Academy and the Magic Academy can choose elective courses based on their own abilities, but students from the Combat Academy don't have such good treatment. If they don't meet Mr. Slav's requirements, they will really get beaten up.

According to Mr. Slav's original plan, the most commonly used weapon for freshmen is the sword, and he will start by teaching them the sword technique "Fierce Strike".

But no one knows who started this trend, a large number of people abandoned their familiar swords and chose guns instead.

As a result, the number of students using guns exceeded the number of students using swords, forcing him to change his plans and teach the basic gun technique "continuous thrust" first.

Then came the scene that made Mr. Slav's blood pressure rise.

The elites who were able to enter St. Freya Academy, each holding a gun, waved it around wildly like children playing with sticks.

Less than one-fifth of the people are qualified to master "continuous thrust". Most of them are like beginners who have just started using a gun. They just use it like a stick and can't even get to the basics of gun skills.

If these last-minute cramming students participate in the entrance examination with such a ridiculous attitude, they will all be eliminated.

When asked why they were using weapons they didn't even know how to use, one person asked and the other remained silent.

Finally, someone spoke up, saying that in the previous ranking competition, more than a dozen people using swords couldn't beat one person using a gun, and that they thought using a gun was much cooler than using a sword.

Enraged, Mr. Slav broke off a meter-long branch from a tree and used it as a sword. With restrained force, he managed to whip these guys until they cried out in pain.

Months of sticks, years of knives, a lifetime of guns.

When skill levels are similar, a spear can indeed offer some advantage over a sword, but how many people can truly master spear techniques to a high degree?

Even if you insist that the spear is long and the sword is short, what difference does that distance make once you've mastered the skill of letting the sword energy leave your body?

Learning one thing after another and forgetting it after learning it will only lead to stagnation in one's abilities.

As for senior students starting to cultivate another weapon when they encounter a bottleneck in their cultivation, using the two weapons to verify each other in order to break through, that's another matter entirely.

Looking at Mr. Slav again, what he held in his hand was nothing more than an ordinary tree branch.

Whether it's chopping, stabbing, picking, or flicking, there's no adherence to fixed routines.

Although the demonstration was about swordsmanship, the movements also subtly hinted at axe and spear techniques.

In the end, only those freshmen who remained steadfast to the end were able to keep their guns in their hands.

"Hmph, you've all had your fill of watching? Anyone else planning to say that swords are inferior to spears and want to learn them, join them."

After dealing with the new students who were just trying to get by, Slav turned his attention to the group of students who were using swords.

"I am single-mindedly devoted to swordsmanship."

"The sword is the strongest weapon."

The students who were caught in Mr. Slav's gaze were so frightened that they almost swore an oath.

To put it bluntly, even if you want to learn how to shoot, you have to start with the basics.

No one will criticize you for working hard after class, but if you embarrass yourself during class, you can't blame Mr. Slav for his bad temper.

"Just keep it in mind." Mr. Slav casually tossed the branch in his hand into the training stake, then took the iron sword from the nearest student as a teaching tool.

"Let me demonstrate first, so you can all see clearly."

Mr. Slav drew his sword and then swung it with all his might at the tree branch, the blade suddenly accelerating in mid-air.

"Snapped."

The branch shattered into pieces the moment it touched the tip of the sword.

The crack in the branch shows that it was not cut by the sword's edge, but rather burst open from the middle.

"This is the sword technique, Fierce Strike," Mr. Slav explained. "Pay attention to the point of force application."

"A one-handed sword is agile and lightweight, but it does not have an advantage in strength compared to a spear or axe."

Only after mastering swordsmanship can one freely release sword energy from the body.

While it offers the advantage of flexibility, it may only be able to exert seven or eight tenths of its power on a sword, whereas it can exert ten or twelve tenths on a spear or axe.

While its lethality relies heavily on the sword's own sharpness, its durability is far inferior to other weapons.

In principle, one should try to avoid contact with the opponent's weapon, but the opponent is not a stationary target. Whether it is a swordsman engaging in a sword fight or a grappling match, it is extremely disadvantageous for the swordsman.

"But if you can concentrate your power on one point, you will have a chance to suppress an enemy who is stronger than you."

"I'll demonstrate it again."

Everyone stared intently at the sword Mr. Slav had raised, not wanting to miss a single detail.

This time, however, it was just a light swing, but when the tip of the sword touched the wooden stake, it created a deep crater.

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Chapter 49 Wiener Masters Swordsmanship

Anyone could see that the Slavs held back their first move.

It uses only the minimum amount of force, relying solely on the technique of exerting force to generate such power.

"The rest is up to you to figure out."

After the two demonstrations, Mr. Slav returned the sword to the students, said those words, and walked toward another group of people.

Although the number of newborns using axes is very small, there's no reason for them to fall behind.

The reason Mr. Slav was chosen to instruct the new students was because of his ability to teach swordsmanship, spearmanship, and axe.

A powerful strike that breaks through the entire area from a single point.

After reading it only twice, Wiener came up with many suitable occasions.

It shouldn't be too difficult to master, Wiener thought.

He then drew his sword.

The training swords used in class were far inferior to those forged by Wiener; even Gondorav complained that they were only half as bright as usual.

Even this glimmer of light was obscured by the fingerless glove on Vina's left hand.

Ever since Viner realized that his emblem didn't seem to need to be deliberately activated, and that simply holding a weapon could have some effect, he prepared such a pair of gloves.

Otherwise, who could stand having it flashing like a warning light every day?

Moreover, wearing gloves is actually quite common in the college.

There were solid black and white gloves worn by aristocratic students to display their elegance, and leather gloves worn by students of the acrobatic academy for protection.

Whether it has any other uses is another matter.

The Fierce Strike Sword Technique is a sword technique that can only be learned after one has mastered swordsmanship.

With Gondorav's blessing, Viner's swordsmanship was perfectly on the right track.

Unfortunately, due to the poor quality of his weapon, Gondorav's effectiveness seemed to be less than perfect.

One strike, two strikes, three strikes.

The training stakes in front of us remain as solid as a rock, without even a scratch.

Wiener's every sword swing emphasizes stopping short of the target.

But Wiener was not discouraged, because he had already found his footing.

Close your eyes and savor Mr. Slav's swordplay movements in your mind—

"Snapped!"

A clear voice sounded.

“Hey, Venus, look, isn’t this right?” Felix said excitedly, pointing to the wooden stake in front of him.

He followed his heart and chose the swordsmanship group.

This led many students who had only enrolled in the shooting group because of Felix to feel cheated.

"Don't bother me when I'm thinking!" Viner turned her head and glared at Felix with a hint of displeasure.

He always felt that Felix was becoming increasingly boundless, like a shadow who would follow him around if he wasn't careful. Even when practicing his Fierce Strike, he chose the wooden stake next to Vina's.

However, Wiener only complained a few times verbally.

Since you can't do it yourself, why not see how top students do it?

Observation is also a way of learning.

"you..."

Wiener turned his head and was speechless when he saw the wooden stake that Felix had pierced.

The stakes were all the same, but Felix's powerful strikes were different from those demonstrated by Mr. Slav.

Mr. Slav created a deep crater, while Felix's damage to the stake was not as great as Mr. Slav's, but his force was more concentrated.

So Felix drilled a hole in the stake.

This does not mean that Felix surpasses Mr. Slav in his skill with the Fierce Strikes.

After all, Mr. Slav was putting in the effort at the average level of a first-year student, while Felix was putting in a lot more effort than he was, almost like throwing bricks.

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