The weapons I forge are absolutely flawless.

They need to produce concrete results and do all the dirty work.

It feels incongruous for such a sharp knife, which is best kept hidden in the shadows, to suddenly appear in the open as a teacher.

"The dean instructed me to protect you within sight."

"Is it because of what happened last time?"

"I don't know."

"That's fine."

Wiener picked up the repaired bow, dusted himself off, and stood up.

Samif then stopped controlling the sound, meaning that the conversation, which only the two of them could hear, had come to an end.

Wiener walked to the target and fired five arrows in quick succession, demonstrating his true skill level.

Only three arrows hit the target, and all of them were quite a distance from the bullseye.

He stood out from the crowd, standing out against the unerring accuracy of his classmates.

"Teacher, our group is moving too fast and we can't keep up. I should go back and review the basics."

Wiener deliberately raised his hand to signal in a volume that could be heard by everyone around him.

“Then get over there,” Samif said, guessing Vina’s intentions.

Actually, there's no need to do anything special.

Just by maintaining her usual cold voice and disdainful look, she could easily conjure up images of a teacher feeling disappointed and frustrated with her students.

"I've come to keep you company."

Wiener returned to the base group's firing range.

"Vina, you're still so happy even though you were eliminated?" a classmate teased soon after.

If it were someone else, they would probably feel ashamed of such behavior, and it would lower their reputation in the teacher's eyes.

However, Wiener has a thick skin.

"I only managed to sneak in because I was lucky, and I stole some points when there was no wind to interfere. Now I've given them all back."

"This place suits me better."

Before long, the news that Wiener had been kicked out of the private archery class by the new archery teacher became common knowledge.

"What are you doing?" Lisette stood at the target next to Vina and nocked her bow.

Although her accuracy was lacking, she had received archery training for a period of time as a noblewoman.

Lisette did not believe Vina's public statements.

What benefits do you get from lowering how others perceive you?

If Lisette were to join the Silver Wolf House, she would strive to do her best in every aspect, leaving no room for criticism.

Reputation among students and positive feedback from teachers are things worth striving for.

"What's the use of that?" Viner asked dismissively. "Does the spot for entering the Silver Wolf Class have to be decided by student vote?"

As Wiener spoke, the arrow in his hand was already steadily shot towards the target.

The Fifth Ring Road.

At least he hit the target on his own merits without the help of Gundoraf.

"What do you take me for?" Lisette couldn't help but feel a little dissatisfied.

The fluctuation in his mood caused the arrow to deviate slightly from its intended direction.

Nine rings.

Unfortunately, it hit Wiener's target.

“I know you won’t.” Seeing this, Venere nocked another arrow.

"So let whoever likes to show off do it."

As he finished speaking, Venere's arrow shot at the target once again.

The Sixth Ring Road.

Vena then placed an arrow on Lisette's target.

Both men reached for the arrow basket in the middle at the same time, but then stopped.

Vena took out one and handed it to Lisette, then took out another and strung it.

The arrow missed its mark.

"Tsk." Viner clicked her tongue. "Professor Samif just reminded me to keep a low profile for now."

"And then?" Lisette knew he had something else to say.

"So I'm planning to start exploring the second level of the dungeon this weekend, and you can come with me."

I listened, but I didn't absorb anything.

Anyway, it'll be Mikazuki who enters the dungeon, so it has nothing to do with me, Vina.

“I’m fine with it, but can you make it to Silver rank this week?” Lisette reminded her.

Given Viner's current win rate, if he wants to advance to the Silver rank this week, he probably can't afford to lose a single match in the remaining games.

“Of course, I have a secret weapon,” Viner said confidently.

Chapter 112 Impregnable Fortress

St. Freya Academy Arena.

After confirming that one player had chosen to concede, the referee announced the result of the match.

"The winner is Mikazuki!"

This is Wiener's third victory of the day.

Although they can't be called fans, after several victories, many people have begun to focus their attention on this mysterious student named Mikazuki.

The varied tactics and ever-evolving weapons and equipment have added a touch of brilliance to the Bronze tier ranking matches.

Many people have even started betting on what weapon Mikazuki will use in the next match.

When a victory is announced, there is usually some applause from the audience.

But the reality was met with a chorus of boos.

"Fraud! It's definitely a rigged match! If it's not rigged, I'll eat it!"

"I came all the way here to watch the game, and this is what you show me?"

Venus still appeared carrying his signature weapon case, the only difference being that he was covered in a brand new layer of armor.

The Thief's Armor was like an airtight suit of armor, tightly wrapping his entire body.

But it was this armor that completely shifted the balance of power.

The Bronze Division consists of first-year students and a very small number of second-year students who are not good at actual combat.

The defensive capabilities of the "Thief's Blade Armor" that Wiener painstakingly crafted were completely outmatched when facing such an opponent.

There's not even a need to use any other weapons; just standing there obediently is enough to prevent anyone from breaching your defenses.

Because you can't break through Wiener's defense, it doesn't count if you break through his defense yourself.

The first opponent launched a fierce attack for ten minutes, but even after breaking his weapon, he couldn't make Vina budge an inch and had no choice but to admit defeat.

The second opponent, seeing that Venus was relying on the strength of his armor and would neither dodge nor launch a direct attack, used his strongest axe technique right in front of Venus.

This axe technique is incredibly powerful, but the charging time is too long, so it probably won't hit anything except a fixed target.

However, Wiener willingly became this "target".

"Snapped!"

A deafening roar, like a thunderclap, shook the arena once again for the audience.

The only effect was to leave a few minor cracks in the floor tiles beneath his feet.

Upon seeing this, the opponent immediately chose to concede defeat.

Instead of wasting all our time on this turtle shell, we should save our energy for the next match.

The opponent in the third match had the same idea, casually slashing twice before choosing to give up.

Until Wiener's fourth opponent took the stage.

He was a burly man, as tall and imposing as a mountain.

In the world of Heralds, physique and strength are not always directly proportional.

A person who looks small and thin may have the strength of a thousand pounds.

However, his height of over two meters still gives people a considerable sense of intimidation.

Viner had to look up to see the other person's face.

On the battlefield, his tall stature, coupled with a suit of heavy armor, would make him a veritable killing machine.

"Since you like hiding behind a tortoise shell so much, then I'll just throw you right off the stage!"

Knowing that his weapon would be unable to penetrate the armor's defenses, Raphael tossed his axe aside, clenched his fists, and said confidently.

“You’re welcome to try it.” Viner smiled slightly from behind the helmet visor.

"coming!"

Raphael roared and charged toward Vina.

Using the momentum of running and his own weight, he rammed into Venus like a bull.

Previously, Vena had not moved an inch, but when faced with this pure physical strength, he could only be forced to retreat.

Seeing that Venus finally began to move, Raphael, though rough, was actually quite shrewd. He seized the opportunity and kicked Venus in the back of the knee, then grabbed Venus's shoulders with both hands.

The popliteal fossa is the diamond-shaped space behind the knee joint and is an important part of supporting the body when standing.

A heavy blow to this spot is enough to disrupt the opponent's balance, and when combined with a shoulder lock, it's enough to throw them off balance.

But Venere also started moving.

He lowered his body into a horse stance, dodging Raphael's hands while lowering his center of gravity, rendering Raphael's throws ineffective, and then delivered a straight punch.

"Hiss—you're too tough."

Raphael was knocked back by Vina's punch. After creating some distance, he quickly rubbed his calf and complained.

"You're not bad either."

Wiener's words came from the heart.

For someone with a weaker constitution, it's considered good if they don't break bones when they try to directly confront armor with their bare body.

Raphael was only in a little pain.

“Of course,” Raphael said confidently.

"Since you're unwilling to let me throw you down willingly, I'll have to resort to force."

As soon as he finished speaking, a mark appeared on Raphael's forehead.

"I'm going up!" Raphael kindly reminded him.

Activating the "Chapter of the Wild Bull" greatly enhances Raphael's strength and resilience, and allows him to heal from external injuries on his own.

It is a crest ability that is quite suitable for the role of a shield guard.

“Come on,” Viner accepted the challenge.

The two charged at each other at the same time and began to wrestle.

Although Venus didn't feel it while wearing it, the weight of the Thief's Armor was real to others, which made the difference in weight between Venus and Raphael disappear.

Otherwise, with Raphael's strength, he could probably easily throw Vena off the ring.

Knowing that his opponent would not surrender easily, Raphael changed his strategy and used his strength and size advantage to tackle Venus to the ground.