Chapter 8: Wind Attribute Magic Practice (1)

Chapter 8: Wind Attribute Magic Practice (1)

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Ugh, I'm going to die. I'm dyinggggg.

The next morning at dawn, Eugene awoke feeling as if his whole body had been smashed to pieces.

No matter how exhausted he was, he had to continue with his daily training.

He settled into a half-seated position and began to meditate.

Although meditation's primary purpose was to increase his mana, it also had the effect of circulating it through the body, aiding in the recovery of fatigue and muscles.

It couldn't replace sleep, but he could achieve the recuperative effects of long rest through a shorter period of meditation.

For Eugene, who had rigorously trained his upper and lower body for two hours each, followed by additional swordsmanship training, and then only slept for three hours: meditation was essential.

Whew, I feel like I'm coming back to life now.

After two hours of meditation, Eugene got up, looking somewhat rejuvenated.

Next is the sword.

He immediately left the dormitory and headed for the empty training ground.

He still had two hours before attendance, and he couldn't afford to waste that time.

I've wasted this talent all this time, till the age of 16.

He needed to train even harder, without wasting a single moment.

Eugene picked up his sword and repeatedly practiced three specific actions: a horizontal cut, a vertical cut, and a thrust.

Although he knew several types of sword techniques, his top priority was to hone the basics to perfection.

The basics are, literally, the foundation of everything.

Intuitively, Eugene felt that this body could reach great heights simply by training the basics to the utmost.

And even beyond that level, his current practice routine would be of absolute benefit.

After all, all sword techniques are just variations of these three basic actions.

There may be countless swords in the world, but what elevated them all was ultimately the basics.

Eugene focused solely on the sword before him and put all his energy into training, fully dedicating himself to the task.

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Around the time when students started passing by on their way to school, he sheathed his sword and returned to the dormitory to wash up.

After brief meditation, he headed to school.

The Holy Lucia Empire was founded by the Great Emperor, Lucia von Ed, and

The usual continued.

Eugene listened to the classes, cramming knowledge about the world into his mind.

When the morning lessons ended, and it was lunchtime,

I'll eat in the cafeteria today.

Unlike yesterday, when he went hungry to save a bit of money, Eugene went straight to the cafeteria to eat, not wanting to waste time and energy.

Thanks to the money saved on lodging, his financial situation had improved, and he decided that it was better to have lunch in the cafeteria and spend the remaining time in the library, absorbing knowledge.

'The library is really big.'

After eating, Eugene arrived at the Royal Academy's library and found the section with the swordsmanship books.

There, he sat down and read through the basics and theories of the sword.

Swinging a sword doesn't need instruction, but it's good to have background knowledge about various sword techniques in the world and their prerequisites.

For the next week or so, it would be good to make time for the library.

Since it was nearly time for the afternoon class, Eugene closed the book he was reading and headed to the 'Wind Magic Practice Field.'

His afternoon lesson for the day was wind magic practice.

In the Royal Academy, where students had to complete the full basic curriculum, they were allowed to choose the attribute for magic practice, since attributes that could be learned were innately determined.

Eugene was unique in that he could master all attributes, but normally, students would learn two, and mastering three was seen as exceptional.

Thus, students could choose from 1 to 3 magic practice attributes, and Eugene had taken three: water (), fire (), and wind ().

The reason Eugene had to attend these uninteresting lessons was,

He sure signed up for a lot, ugh.

Because the body's previous owner had done so to interact with the three heroines.

Once enrolled, attendance was mandatory, and exams had to be taken.

Those grades affected the annual evaluation.

Because of the body's previous owner, Eugene had to attend wind magic practice and not the lightning () attribute practice he was most interested in.

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The class had already begun without her noticing.

Since the teacher who was supposed to teach today's class couldn't make it, I, a student teacher, will be taking over. I had no time to prepare, so I'll be giving a task for everyone to work on independently. Is that alright with everyone?

Yeah, sure.

We don't mind.

Thank you. Then!

Snap

The student teacher flicked his finger as he chanted.

Small rocks sprouted from the ground.

His display of high-level earth magic drew gasps of admiration from all around.

Haha.

The student teacher smiled and cast additional enhancement magic on the risen rocks.

Once that process was over, he spoke.

Alright, today's task is to cut through these rocks, which I have enhanced with magic, using only wind attribute magic. You need to find the hidden black orbs within the rocks. The one who finds the most wins. Of course, the rocks are very sturdy, so you'll have to put your all into breaking them, but it wouldn't be fun if only those with strong magical power win, right?

So how do we do it?

Simply, if the rock is completely shattered, you get a zero score. That way, even those with less magical power can have an advantage if they use their magic with greater precision and skill.

Ooh

He said he didn't have time to prepare, but the lesson seems well thought out?

Eugene's eyebrows twitched.

That student teacher seemed more capable than he let on.

Then, since I didn't have enough mana to create enough rocks, let's do it as a group task! It's not a test, so don't feel pressured, and form groups of up to six.

Huh?

We'll begin once you're all ready.

Wait a minute.

Teacher?

I... dont have any friends?

Given that Eugene's previous body owner had lived such a lackluster school life, Eugene had no friends.

Other students, oblivious to Eugene's presence, formed their own groups.

Yerina! Pair with us!

You will, right?

No, wait, hang on... just a bit slower

Most students flocked to Yerina's spot.

She was at a loss, surrounded by numerous female students asking her to form a group.

Why did her confusion feel so enviable?

Before he knew it, everyone had grouped into six, leaving Eugene alone.

Are the groups all set? Then let's start... oh.

Just as the student teacher was about to signal the start of the task, he noticed Eugene standing alone and approached him.

You... Eugene, dont have a group?

...Yes.

I see. What should we do.

The student teacher pondered briefly.

Shall I join you, Eugene?

No, I'll do it alone.

It's a difficult task to do alone. I'll help you, so...

I'll do it alone.

Don't be like that, together we...

Alone.

Please dont make me any more miserable!

When Eugene glared and insisted on being alone, the student teacher seemed to understand and nodded, bowing his head.

"I see. I was thoughtless."

Then, as if making a great resolution, he chanted with a stern face.

Haaaaaah!

With a desperate expression, the teacher was wringing out every last drop of mana left to create a rock for Eugene, despite having barely any mana left after making the initial rocks.

Teacher.

I'm sorry.

You bastard, Eugene.

Recalling the original owner of his body, long gone to heaven, Eugene gently closed his eyes.

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