Publishedat 10th of April 2020 11:17:18 AM
Chapter 97
Translator: KellEditor: Weasalopes
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Claude vs Ludancia Professors
Kilnenko made the first move . A thrust with his short spear . As expected from an instructor, his attack was smooth and quick .
The difference between a one-handed sword and a short spear was, of course, the length of the weapon and how one would use it – slicing and thrusting, respectively .
If one extended their sword against a spear thrust, the latter would hit first . It made sense, therefore, for Kilnenko to do a thrust, taking advantage of his weapon’s reach .
Hikaru smirked . That’s too obvious, though .
With a clang, the spear’s tip was deflected upward like it had a life of its own . Kilnenko was shocked . Seeing the opening, Claude quickly closed the distance and slashed downward .
Mustering all his strength, the professor jumped to the side to dodge . But with his stance broken, he rolled to the ground .
「Please stand up, Professor . I prefer not to cut down people who are on their knees . 」
Kilnenko turned red from Claude’s words . Ivan whistled in surprise .
「You were just lucky!」
The professor stepped forward and launched a barrage of attacks, but Claude parried each strike casually with his sword .
「Why… Why… Why can’t I hit you?!」
Kilnenko’s face grew even redder, but there was no sign of him ever landing a hit .
「That’s gotta be really frustrating . 」Ivan muttered . 「How can Claude even dodge so easily?」
Sponsored Content「He just got better with the sword . 」
「I can see that . But he just casually brushes the weapon aside like it’s nothing . 」
「Ah, that’s because Kilnenko’s weapon is long . 」
「Please explain . 」
「The longer the weapon, the less force at the tip . Take the first thrust for example . While it has high piercing power, it’s weak against forces from the sides . That’s why even a one-handed sword can deflect it easily . 」
「Oh…」
「It’s also difficult to dodge downward swings from great swords where the wielder has to put power into it with both hands . Plus the weapon’s heavy . 」
「So that’s why during our training, he backed away from my downward swings, but deflected my thrusts and side swings . 」
「Exactly . I think a short spear is better used with a shield . Why doesn’t Kilnenko use one?」
「Apparently because it’s lame . 」
「Excuse me, what?」
「Claude told me that he said “it’s best to use a single short spear and that’s it” in cla.s.s . When asked, he ultimately answered “you only look dull with a shield” . 」
「………」
Hey, Ludancia . Are you sure about sending a guy like that to the academy? While it wasn’t Hikaru’s problem, he felt just a bit worried .
「Guh!」
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「I think that’s enough . 」
「I… I can still…」
「How many more times do you have to pick up your weapon?」
All in all, Claude had knocked away Kilnenko’s weapon three times .
「It’s over . 」Mikhail said .
With rugged breath, Kilnenko hung his head low, hands on the ground .
「d.a.m.n it, Claude . You could’ve at least hit him once . 」Hikaru muttered under his breath .
「Did you say something?」Ivan asked .
「Nothing . 」
「I felt something sinister . 」
「I didn’t say anything, okay?」
Claude gave Hikaru and Ivan a thumbs up .
「Look out, Claude!」
Thanks to Hikaru’s warning, Claude noticed the arrow flying towards him . It came from the bow-wielding professor . He aimed for the head, but Claude deflected the arrow with a swing of his sword .
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「What was that just now?!」Mikhail shouted .
「This is a three-round match and I’m up next . 」the man said .
「I didn’t tell you to start!」
「This is a mock battle . You’ve gone soft, Professor Mikhail . You can’t let your guard down in a fight . 」
The arrow used was for practice as well, with a rubber arrowhead . But still it could crush the eyes if it hit . And since he fired one without hesitation, Mikhail had all the right to get furious .
「Don’t bring your personal grudges into this!」Mikhail exclaimed .
「Are you sure you’re even taking this mock battle seriously? I’ll just have to teach this c.o.c.ky student a lesson—」
「You’re absolutely right . 」
Claude closed the gap in one breath .
「Ah, huh?」
「You can’t let your guard down in a fight, Professor . 」
「The fight hasn’t started ye—」
This time, Claude swung his sword down on the man’s right shoulder without holding back . His collarbone cracked as it made a dull sound .
「Gwahh!」
「Thanks to you, I’m over my worries . I know I don’t have to go easy on you . I don’t need to hesitate . I guess… you’re next . 」
The last man produced his long spear and lunged straight at Claude’s neck . Long spears were heavy, so parrying it with a lone sword was difficult . Claude twisted his body to dodge and grabbed the spear .
「So what if you caught my spear? Let’s see if you can—」
The instructor pulled his weapon, which Claude let go immediately .
「Wha?!」
He staggered backwards from the momentum, but managed to brace himself and plant his feet firmly on the ground . Claude drew closer, brandishing his sword . Expecting a downward swing, the man tried to block with his weapon’s grip .
「Ugh!」
His eyes widened as Claude kicked him right in the b.a.l.l.s . He then dropped his weapon before collapsing .
「Aaaaaahhhhhh!」
The kick was so ruthless that Hikaru, Ivan, and Mikhail turned pale .
「I believe it’s over, Professor Mikhail . 」
「Ah, yes . That was excellent . The winner is Claude Zahard Kirihal!」
Claude heaved a sigh of relief . It was clear who won from the scene before them: A dumbfounded Kilnenko, the archer with a look of anguish, and the long spear instructor who was out cold .
「You learn this kind of trick from Hikaru whether you like it or not . 」
Wait a sec! You were with Ivan almost the entire time! Hikaru wanted to complain .
「Yeah . Hikaru’s nasty methods are very educational . 」Ivan concurred .
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