Chapter 74: Third Class (2)

Chapter 74: Third Class (2)

Huff. Huff. Huff.

Mason performed the barbell squat very neatly.

He had already made up his mind.

He was going to give that damn teacher a piece of his mind, no matter what.

At the same time, he had another thought.

He wanted to somehow fulfill the expectations the teacher had of him. So, he imagined that the cold smile he put on would be directed at him.

It was a complex and subtle emotion, but essentially stemmed from the desire for recognition.

Uuuaaaagh!

With that in mind, he put even more effort into it.

The students were taken aback as they watched Mason Yeld approach the training seriously, pouring his spirit into it.

Until now, he had been ignoring the teacher and not properly participating in the lessons. And now Mason Yeld was earnestly engaging in the training?

And it was this strenuous and simple physical training?

Despite the students confusion, Mason continued with his barbell squats.

Compared to the other students, Masons posture was rather impeccable.

Hmm.

Ethan looked at Mason in that state.

Mason was precisely mimicking the postures demonstrated by Ethan and his two assistants.

Naturally, he thought he would receive praise, but Ethan just passed by without a word.

Damn.

Was this not enough?

However, instead of cursing again, Mason did one more barbell squat. He was determined to receive compliments next time.

He was resolved to hear the words Well done, Mason from Teacher Ethan Whiskers.

Posture. Your posture is off. Straighten your back accurately. Use your thighs to lift. When you rise, focus on your hips. Its not just about sitting and standing up.

Ethan used the Eye of Horus to delicately observe the students postures.

-Eye of Horus proficiency has increased.

-You can see more information with your eyes!

The Eye of Horus was originally a good, essentially an item, but it was used like a skill.

So the higher the proficiency, the more you can see.

Ethan concentrated more on the skill, trying to increase its proficiency.

Te-Teacher Ethan!

At that moment, Yuna Garnet, who was doing barbell squats together, called Ethan.

Honestly, he found it amusing.

But when she tried it herself, that idea was wiped away. Especially, the posture was the most difficult. She understood it mentally, but it was hard to reproduce with her body.

Moreover, it was too heavy and strenuous.

I, I think Im going to die.

Yuna Garnet, who had always been cool-headed and unenthusiastic, said in a desperate voice. As Ethan approached, she whispered to him in a voice only he could hear.

I, I can offer you a little something in return. No, I can offer you something substantial. So, Teacher, could you maybe say that the count is ten? If you say I did all ten

Student Yuna Garnet.

Ethan stared at her and spoke.

Im wealthier than students think. Do you think theres nothing that cant be achieved with money?

Yuna looked at Ethan with a pleading expression.

However, Ethan remained unyielding. As if to say that there was something money couldnt buy, right here.

Seven. If you dont go down, youll be stuck at seven forever.

Uuugh!

The classroom was filled with intense sounds.

The harsh breathing of the students who had finished one round of training and the occasional sounds of groaning.

The barbell squats continued, and now only the last group remained.

Realize how weak you all are. Do you get it now? You imitated that great swordsman with your feeble bodies, pretending to be something youre not. How ridiculous.

The students felt powerless.

How powerless they were without mana.

How much they relied on mana.

But there was one exception.

There was a student whose eyes were gleaming.

The same Ron Bears who had been pushed back by Ethans strength stepped forward. Ron Bears had received advice from Ethan earlier.

Ethan nodded approvingly and then looked at the students.

Those of you without mana are worse than the last in the Swordsmanship Department. Right now, the first in the Swordsmanship Department is Ron.

Damn it.

Mason Yeld didnt bother to hide his frustration, his rough breaths evident.

The other students also looked impressed as they watched Ron Bears return to his spot with confidence.

It was humiliating.

To lose to the last place.

Now you all understand. Understand how important your physical bodies are. By the time the training we did today no longer feels difficult, the sword path you can tread on will change.

Now Ethans words hit home with a bone-chilling clarity.

But at the same time, fear crept in.

The pace was too fast.

Although it was a class for Ethan, for the students, it was just one among several. What if the other classes suffered because of this?

Everyone.

Ethan gave a reassuring smile to the exhausted faces of the students.

The idea of increasing the Eye of Horus proficiency was a good one that had come to him.

Are you worried about next weeks class?

His words seemed to pierce into their minds, and the students looked puzzled.

You all came expecting to see the sword path I modified, right? Since you practiced pushing your body to its limits with it all week and today we had a different class.

It was like having two assignments.

One was physical training, and the other was to fully internalize the modified sword path.

But both of these assignments required hard work and a substantial investment of time.

It meant that these problems couldnt be solved through passion alone.

Ill relieve your fatigue for the next class.

Yes?

It was the stern and cold Ethan, the kind of teacher who would sternly educate as he did with Chen Garcia if you didnt keep up with the class.

But he said he would help with their fatigue.

Some of the students looked surprised.

Did saying he would help with their fatigue mean he would give them an even bigger assignment?

Would he give them a bigger task to create more fatigue so they could forget the previous fatigue?

Or was he literally just going to help them relax their fatigue?

It was impossible to guess.

The two guards understood Ethans words about relieving fatigue, but they didnt reveal any expression to indicate that understanding.

Lighten your fatigue. Your body will likely feel relaxed almost instantly.

Saying this, Ethan conjured a long needle strand in his hand.

!

T-Thats

Im sorry, teacher! I apologize for showing a pathetic appearance!

Chen Garcia abruptly stood up and bowed at a 90-degree angle.

With this scene, the two guards could quickly understand what the students had misunderstood.

Ethan slowly raised the needle strand, looking at the students.

Dont worry, Im not trying to kill you.

Eep.

With Chens gasp, a strange situation unfolded.

Ethan chuckled and gestured to Chen.

Chen Garcia. Youre probably the most fatigued, right? I gave you pretty intense training before. Theres a saying that goes, Give the hater another piece of steak. Im going to help with your fatigue. (+)[1]TLN: Roughly translates to giving an extra piece of steak to someone you dont like in English. Its a metaphorical expression that implies offering a reward or benefit to someone who is disliked or treated poorly. In the context of the story, Ethan is referring to the fact that he had given Chen Garcia intense training previously, and now hes metaphorically rewarding Chen by helping him relieve his fatigue. Its not meant literally with a steak; rather, its about providing something positive to someone who might have faced challenges or difficulties.

Chen, his expression a mix of fear and caution, walked forward slowly.

Watching him, Ethan chuckled inwardly and said.

Relax.

Then, in an instant, he placed five strands of needles simultaneously. He concentrated them mainly on Chens most fatigued thighs.

Huh?

Chens eyes widened in surprise.

The fatigue is gone.

Ethan gestured as if telling him to keep talking.

Its completely disappeared.

1. TLN: Roughly translates to giving an extra piece of steak to someone you dont like in English. Its a metaphorical expression that implies offering a reward or benefit to someone who is disliked or treated poorly. In the context of the story, Ethan is referring to the fact that he had given Chen Garcia intense training previously, and now hes metaphorically rewarding Chen by helping him relieve his fatigue. Its not meant literally with a steak; rather, its about providing something positive to someone who might have faced challenges or difficulties. Author's Thoughts

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