Chapter 19: Time flows like flowing water (4)

Chapter 19: Time flows like flowing water (4)

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The birth of the Lightning Sword Technique became a moment of enlightenment.

Eugene naturally slipped into a state of deep focus.

He surrendered himself entirely to the sword.

Gradually, the essence of the Lightning Sword technique became ingrained into his body.

The longer it lasted, the better.

Creating sword techniques and building proficiency for real combat were separate issues.

He forgot about the passing of time and even his own hunger, waiting in this trance-like state for his sword to come to a stop.

Then, at some point, the sword stopped.

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This stop signified the natural end to his state of deep focus.

'The Lightning Sword Technique has been ingrained into my mind.'

While he didn't create any unique skills with the Lightning Sword, he had simply mastered overlaying his blade with lightning.

It was basic, but it was foundational.

It was enough to use in actual combat; enough to start creating his own skills and techniques with.

Not a bad outcome.

Eugene sheathed his sword.

But how much time had passed?

He began his practice when the sun was up, and now, the sun was still hanging in the sky.

This feeling...

It was like the sensation of oversleeping.

"What the... Ugh."

As he instinctively tried to utter, What is this?, his parched throat prevented any words from emerging.

Only now did he realize his body was in a pitiful state.

His throat was dry from intense thirst, and his once-clean clothes were now soiled.

Was he sleeping? Or was he meditating?

His exhausted body was practically screaming at him.

'How long did I swing the sword?'

Deep focus, or that trance-like state, could last for a few hours or even extend to several days, but to the point where his throat was too dry to speak?

Ah...ugh...

Eugene, resembling a vagabond, sought quickly found a small stream to quench his thirst.

After gulping down water like a thirsty elephant,

Finally, I feel alive again.

With some hydration, his body's screams of discomfort slightly subsided.

Eugene immediately sat on a rock, meditated for a brief 10 minutes, and then got up.

I still feel a bit weak but

At the very least, he was in a condition to move.

Infusing his legs with mana, he sprinted straight to the Royal Academy of Lucia.

He had to find out how much time had passed.

I probably already have an unexcused absence

All he could hope for now was to have some time left to study for the upcoming comprehensive exam.

It's 11 o'clock.

After checking the time on the clock tower, he headed straight to the dormitory.

'Since Im already late, it doesnt matter whether I go now or later!'

Better to clean up a bit and go in uniform than to show up looking like a mess.

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In no time, Eugene was dressed and stood outside the classroom.

Is it Miss Avel's class?

He could hear Avel's voice coming from inside the classroom.

'Thats a relief.'

Given that Avel was one of the teachers who viewed Eugene favorably and was also his homeroom teacher, it was a better situation than entering a class taught by another teacher.

Eugene opened the classroom door and stepped inside.

"Huh?"

"What's going on?"

'Celine...?'

There she was, Celine with her cold demeanor.

'Celine is defending Eugene?'

Avel's eyes widened in surprise.

Celine was characteristically indifferent to everyone, and it was rare for her to take sides.

Yet now, she was defending Eugene?

'Didn't Celine dislike Eugene...?'

Everyone at the academy knew about Celine's animosity towards Eugene.

'What in the world...'

'What's going on here?'

Every student in the classroom stared at Celine in disbelief.

True to her noble Luberuta lineage, she seemed unfazed by the many eyes on her, calmly stating,

"I understand everyone is on edge due to the exams, but I don't think it's right to corner an innocent student."

It was a valid point, indeed.

But coming from her, it was unexpected.

"And, it's not strange for him to reach enlightenment. He does have a talent for the sword. Comparable to mine, if not greater."

A murmur ran through the students.

This was truly an unbelievable turn of events.

Celine, the first-year swordsmanship prodigy, was not only defending Eugene but suggesting his talent might be on par or even surpass hers?

'Eugene's talent surpasses Celine's? That's just absurd!'

'Why would she say that? Why would someone as prideful as her say such a thing?'

'What on earth is going on?'

No student took Celine's claim about Eugene's talent seriously.

Yet, the implication of her words was engraved in everyone's minds.

Celine, who once loathed Eugene, was now defending him.

There was no one in this classroom from a house of higher standing than the Luberutas.

Opposing the Luberuta duchy's beloved heir was unthinkable.

As such, the room grew silent as everyone involuntarily closed their mouths.

'Let's, let's just study.'

'We have an exam tomorrow. We should be studying.'

'Why should we care if someone skips class without permission?'

Every student was deeply focused on their books.

It almost seemed like a high-level spell at work.

What in the world...

Watching this scene, Avel was utterly stunned.

Is this the influence of the Luberuta family?

All the students focused on their books just like that.

It was eerily powerful.

At least Tina is still the same...

Tina of the Florence family, which holds power on par with the Luberuta Duke family, was the only one looking up.

The calm girl slowly raised her hand.

Why is she raising her hand?

Before they could question further, Tina spoke.

Teacher, I also believe what Celine said is correct.

You too?

The students, previously buried in their books, now raised their heads to stare intently at Tina.

Why is she behaving this way?

Tina is siding with Eugene too?

Wasnt she the one who seemed to dislike Eugene just as much as Celine did?

No one could make sense of the situation.

I have also sparred with Eugene before, and I can attest to his talent. Perhaps he truly has achieved enlightenment?

Watching Tina speak so nonchalantly, the students of the Blue Flower class simply gave up on trying to understand.

I don't get it anymore.

I must be seeing things.

The two female students, who were the dreams of every male student, were supporting Eugene, the very person they despised.

...Hmm, alright. My thoughts aren't much different. Let's continue with the lesson.

Avel, the first to regain her composure, resumed the class.

The stunned students, however, could hardly pay any attention to her words.

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