Chapter 97: Gathering the cast

Chapter 97: Gathering the cast

Ohhh.

Grand Horn Temple.

The wolves who entered with him growled at the magnificent temple. White Tiger also had an expression of surprise at the change of the temple.

The temple that was on the cliff seems to have moved here, thats for sure.

She must have regained her power.

Ethan thought that with the increase in believers, the goddesss power had returned slightly.

So thats why shes trying to increase believers. Thats why I get rewards every time they increase.

As the number of believers believing in the goddess increases, the goddesss power also rises.

In other words, the power that Ethan, the descendant of the goddess, can get also becomes stronger.

The more believers there are, the more Ethan and the goddess benefit.

It was a form that both Ethan and the goddess gained as the number of believers increased.

The rewards that can be given will get better.

While the Golden Wolves and White Tiger were looking around the temple, Ethan headed straight for the statue.

-The goddess blesses you.

Shaaaak-.

A blessing descended on the altar, and a huge box appeared above it.

When Ethan opened the box, a frosty blue chill burst out from within.

The escaping frost swirled around once before suddenly stabbing into the area around Ethans heart.

Shaaaak-.

A cool feeling spread out around the heart.

-You have learned a skill.

-Skill [Frost Stacking] has been added.

[Frost Stacking][S]

Maximizes the power of frost. If an attack succeeds, the target receives the debuff effect of frost.Frost can be stacked. As frost stacks, the target receives the debuff effect: Slowness.

The reward was the S-rank skill Frost Stacking.

Do I have to succeed in attacking?

But if frost only stacks when an attack succeeds, it seemed lacking for an S-rank skill.

Or does it stack even if I block attacks? Ill have to test it out.

Anyway, a skill with an S-rank should have effects befitting of its rank.

For now, he was satisfied with obtaining this third frost skill.

Frost Slash, Moon Force, and now Frost Stacking.

With a technique to finish things in one blow and a versatile technique, I can now handle various situations.

What Ethan valued most was the ability to handle diverse situations. In MePan, any situation could turn life-threatening in an instant.

As such, being agile in responding to changing situations was extremely important.

The more weapons I have, the more smooth my responses can be.

Descendant.

White Tiger approached Ethan.

From now on, it will get quite difficult. Since you have accepted the Golden Wolves, youll have to adapt to their ways as well.

Im already well acquainted with them. Although weve fought many times, Ive gained just as much information about them through those fights.

White Tiger didnt seem too worried.

I thank you again.

Rather, I should be thanking you. Thank you for protecting the temple well.

He meant this sincerely.

Thanks to White Tiger protecting the temple well, he was able to receive the goddesss blessings without much trouble.

The rewards were the same.

Ethan then saw the Golden Wolves who approached.

Now you have fertile land. Your purpose has changed. From a fight to seize, to a fight to protect. From now on, youll have to fight those who try to take this fertile land.

The Golden Wolves nodded at Ethans words.

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We will surely protect the land.

After the observation class.

Despite the turmoil due to the memorial service, lively chatter once again spread amongst the students.

Most of it was about Ethan.

This time Teacher Ethan took 1st place for donations!

Wow, crazy. He beat Teacher Claudie? And hes only been here a few months?

Im going to attend his next class no matter what.

I think hell continue with Understanding the Sword Path. I wonder if hell take on another new class?

I was debating whether to take it or not, but I shouldve just taken it. Ahh.

Please offer just one more class so I can get a spot!

It wasnt just about the observation class.

Among the students, word had gotten out that it wasnt just Martynas who had faced the monsters during the recent monster attack.

I heard that if Teacher Ethan hadnt stopped them first, the marquis could have been seriously injured.

There are people who saw it there.

Then why didnt he say anything about it?

So Teacher Ethan risked his life to protect too!

Do you think he deliberately didnt reveal it? Since Teacher Martynas ended up passing away, to honor Teacher Martynas?

Wow.

The students had already concluded that Ethan had deliberately not revealed the facts to honor Martynas.

The reason was simple.

To make the Swordsmanship Department 1st place again. And to win the overall victory at the academy exchange event in the 2nd semester.

At that, Yunas mouth fell open slightly. Ethan had mentioned it at the party.

That he would become a master.

To become a master, overall victory in the academy exchange event he mentioned was absolutely necessary.

However, that was impossible.

So impossible that it could be said to be absolutely impossible.

Are you serious? To make the Swordsmanship Department 1st again before the academy exchange event, youd have to win the department exchange battle first. And also-

Let alone the exchange event, there were countless obstacles to just making the Swordsmanship Department 1st place again.

The first was Claudie Hyde.

Max Jurod will come out as Teacher Claudies representative student. Since he lost once last year, Teacher Claudie will also push Max as the representative for the department exchange battle.

Max Jurod was a student chosen by Claudie Hyde.

With outstanding potential, fast growth speed, and a swordsmanship-inclined disposition similar to Claudies, he absorbed Claudies teachings smoothly.

As such, he was currently Claudies disciple and the most favored student amongst the Swordsmanship Department students.

And the second obstacle was the golden age of the Magic Department.

To become the Swordsmanship Department representative, you first have to win the internal competition within the Swordsmanship Department. Only then can you participate in the department exchange battle.

You had to become your departments representative to participate in the department exchange battle.

Even if you win that department exchange battle, you can only become the academy representative eligible to participate in the academy exchange event. You know about the golden age in the Magic Department right now, right?

While Grandel Torf was quite a skilled student, he was still just a promising top-ranked student.

The real deal was the Magic Departments golden age.

The golden age that had entered the Magic Department and elevated it to 1st place was currently leading the Magic Department.

Moreover, two of those leading the golden age were 3rd-year students this year, possessing abundant experience as complete students.

And the student that could be considered the center of the golden age was the Magic Department 2nd year top ranker, as well as the overall top ranker of the Magic Department.

In short, it meant the Swordsmanship Department would have to completely flip the academy upside down to beat the Magic Department.

I heard the golden age all reached the 4th circle now. So like you said Teacher, for us three to become the representatives and beat them all

Yuna Garnet trailed off.

It was a difficulty of nightmarish proportions.

Seeing her give such a look, Ethan calmly opened his mouth.

Its possible.

As if in response, Mason exclaimed loudly.

Nothings impossible. Like the teacher said.

Quite the confidence you have there, Mason Yeld. If you were that confident, shouldnt you have already beaten Max Jurod and taken that spot?

From now on, thats how itll be. You dont know, but Ive broken through the wall.

Masons eyes were burning.

Seeing such a Mason, Yuna frowned. The cynical and sarcastic attitude was gone, filled instead with passion.

Yuna already knew Mason had been excluded from the successor lineup.

As such, she couldnt understand why Mason was suddenly showing such enthusiasm.

No matter how hard he tried, there was nothing he could change.

She didnt know, but Masons circumstances had completely changed. Thanks to her parents observation class, he could now dive back into the battle for the successor.

So he couldnt help but be passionate.

This is all thanks to Teacher Ethan. With the teacher, it might be possible.

To be honest, when Mason first heard it, he also thought it was impossible.

Maybe if Max Jurod wasnt involved, but with just these three, no way.

But Ethan had just firmly stated it was possible.

Unlike with other professors, Ethans words held a mysterious power.

Hadnt he already smashed through the wall blocking him thanks to Ethan?

He was now able to participate in the battle for successor again and had ample room for further growth in swordsmanship.

I believe in the teacher. Since he firmly stated its possible, I think he can make it so. And I also think the key to the judgment you made lies in us ourselves.

The defiant gaze from earlier was gone, and Mason was looking at Ethan with eyes like Schudlens.

He had already experienced Ethans greatness once before.

Who thought it was possible to spar with 75 people during the parents observation class?

Yet Ethan had made it possible.

Whats not possible is clearly impossible.

But whats possible is possible.

You must still be dreaming, Mason Yeld. I thought you were a bit more reasonable.

Yuna stood up from her seat.

Im sorry Teacher, but I dont think its possible. I have personal circumstances, and may even withdraw from the academy.

At that moment, Mason and Ron looked at Yuna.

They had surprised expressions, but Ethans expression was calm.

Although Yuna left after saying that, Ethan didnt stop her.

Shouldnt you be stopping her, Teacher? You must have had a reason for choosing her.

At Masons words, Ethan shook his head.

Its fine. For now, let me just explain to you two.

Yuna has something occupying her right now.

Her head must be chaotic.

The reason she wanted to quit the academy.

Ethan already knew what that reason was.

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