Chapter 56: First Class

Chapter 56: First Class

After Ethans shocking declaration, time quickly passed, and a new semester arrived.

A new semester meant the biggest concern for both new and returning students: choosing their classes.

The classes at Ivecar were not rigidly structured. Students could enroll in the classes they desired.

Some classes had grade restrictions, but most classes were open to all students.

It was an educational policy that embodied the desires of the first principal, who hoped for students to learn freely and grow freely.

However, there were certain required subjects for each department.

In the Department of Swordsmanship, there were three mandatory courses, usually taught by seasoned veterans.

The subjects assigned to rookie teachers were usually elective courses that students didnt have to take.

But some of these elective courses were just as popular as the required ones, and one of them was [Understanding the Sword Paths].

Is Claudie going to teach Understanding the Sword Paths this year?

I only managed to take half of it last year because the teacher changed midway. I should retake it.

Im excited. The second-year seniors who took Understanding the Sword Paths last year insisted that we should definitely take it.

Currently, Claudie Hyde was in charge of several classes, starting with the required courses, but Understanding the Sword Paths was a subject that he had shared with new teachers last year.

However, all of those new teachers had fled, and Claudie took over again midway through.

As a result, many students naturally assumed that Claudie would teach Understanding the Sword Paths this year as well.

They thought that since new teachers had run away last year, there wouldnt be another new teaching it.

With great anticipation, everyone gathered in the classroom, waiting for the teacher to arrive.

Kwang-!

With only a few minutes left until class, someone brought interesting news.

Guess what interesting news I have.

Interesting news? What is it? Is Claudie going to teach it?

No, I heard that a new teacher will be teaching Understanding the Sword Paths this time.

Upon hearing the word new, the students had the same thought. Understanding the Sword Paths was a challenging course.

Assigning such a course to a new teacher meant that the new teachers abilities must be exceptional.

And if that was the case, there was only one person who fit the description.

Is it Ciron?

To receive lessons from the grandson of the Sword Saint. Its truly an honor, I suppose.

Among the current students who excelled in their skills, they didnt particularly warm up to Ciron.

They acknowledged his talent but didnt think he was on a level where he could teach them.

He was a student at the Ivecar Academy until recently.

He wont be much different from us. Can he teach properly?

Hell probably just teach us what we already know.

Normally, teachers from the Ivecar Academy would be welcomed at Ivecar.

But that was for other departments, not for the Department of Swordsmanship, which didnt warmly welcome teachers based solely on their alma mater.

Since talented individuals gathered in the Department of Swordsmanship, unless they possessed skills comparable to Claudie or the department head, they wouldnt feel a significant difference.

And until recently, Ciron was someone who had felt the atmosphere of the Department of Swordsmanship firsthand.

Im looking forward to it. How will he teach?

As soon as it was time for class, someone entered through the front door.

Huh?

It was someone they hadnt expected.

Moreover, their appearance was completely different.

During the congratulatory party, there was a sense of elegance, but now the person before them appeared sharp and intense.

Greetings.

It was Ethan Whiskers, the newly hired teacher who had been appointed as the top-ranked teacher.

* * *

As soon as the semester began, Ethan received a notification pop-up.

-Achievement Unlocked!

-[Im a Teacher, and Youre] You have earned Likes as a result of achieving the achievement.

-You have gained 1 Like!

-You have become a teacher at Ivecar Academy. Your reputation has slightly increased!

Along with officially becoming a teacher at the academy, an achievement was also unlocked.

The disdainful look in their eyes was not that of students looking at a teacher.

With that look, all the newly appointed teachers from last year abandoned the Swordmaster department.

Its as if theyre holding all the power in their hands.

In reality, that was exactly how things were happening. The background behind them made it possible.

Ethan closely observed them.

Theyre all from well-known families.

Each of their clothing had the embroidered emblem of their respective families. It was a blatant display that served as proof of their statusa visible appeal.

Its like a form of rank insignia. By openly displaying such things, regular teachers wouldnt dare to treat them lightly.

However, Ethan didnt let it bother him.

If he were to succumb to such things, he wouldnt have come here in the first place.

Since its the first class, Ill let you know how the class will proceed. The name of the subject is probably Understanding the Sword Paths. What is it that you want to gain from this class?

Ethans question was met with silence.

Then, one student raised their hand.

I want to understand the path of the sword and further develop my existing swordsmanship.

Most of you will probably have similar goals. While each of you may be learning different swordsmanship techniques, the essence of the path of the sword is the same.

Teacher.

At that moment, a hand was raised among the upper-class students.

Even among the upper-class students, there was a separate hierarchy. The one raising their hand then was the leader among them.

Chen Garcia.

Oh, well, sorry. But you said you want to become a master, right? Is that true?

Upon hearing those words, the people next to Chen started snickering.

Even Claudie-sensei said that you need to put in more effort to become a master. Trying to become a master in just one year, isnt that too ambitious? We understand that you have enthusiasm, but

A challenge to the authority of the teacher.

A disrespectful tone, bordering on insolence.

Although it was an insult, Ethan remained completely unaffected and casually looked at him.

With his emotionless gaze, Chen Garcia momentarily hesitated, but soon regained his composure under the prodding touch of the noble beside him.

Only questions related to the class are allowed, Chen Garcia.

Chen glanced at the student next to him at that moment. Mason was the center of attention among these upper-class students.

When Mason nodded, Chen confidently opened his mouth again.

We came here expecting Ciron-sensei to teach the class. Ill just leave then. Thats fine, right? We wouldnt want to waste our time. If you dont like that, then maybe

Chen Garcias, step forward.

At those words, Chen slightly lowered his head.

Sssshh.

Just as he wished.

His expression must have shown his anger.

Since its the first class, I was going to explain how well proceed, but its better to show you through action.

The expressions of the students, excluding the upper-class students, were not pleasant as they watched Chen step forward.

They had witnessed firsthand what happened to the new teachers last year.

Only the newcomers couldnt fully grasp what was going on.

The clever ones knew that this was a way to train the new teachers, but they never expected them to directly confront the teachers like this.

The air was heavy. In the midst of it, Chen stepped forward, looking at Ethan as if asking, So what are you going to do?

Ethan calmly opened his mouth with a composed expression.

Im here to teach you the understanding of the Sword Paths, Chen Garcias. Show me your Garcias-style swordsmanship instead of the Revinade swordsmanship. The rest of you, pay close attention. I will teach you what the understanding of Sword Paths is throughout this semester.

Teacher, students these days like this. They cant control their strength properly. But since youre the teacher, you can handle it, right?

Chen chuckled and said.

Ethan nodded his head.

-The Eye of Horus is activated.

The Eye of Horus was a passive skill that was always active, but it could also be activated at will. By focusing and putting power into his eyes, Ethan could see every movement of his opponent.

At the same time, Chen, who had finished speaking, unleashed his swordsmanship with all his might.

Ethan looked at him and inwardly sneered.

Kids these days think theyre something, huh, this punk.