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 ti 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 becos 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 seed 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 Pan, any situation could turn life-threatening in an instant.
As such, being agile in responding to changing situations was extrely 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 tis, 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 ant 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 sa.
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.
Thank you, descendant.
We will surely protect the land.
After the observation class.
Despite the turmoil due to the morial service, lively chatter once again spread amongst the students.
Most of it was about Ethan.
This ti 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.
It was certainly sothing boast-worthy, yet he was this humble about it.
Teacher, is the talk about Ethan true?
Dont pay attention to such rumors, the exams are coming up soon, focus on that instead.
Of course, all the teachers already knew the facts. As such, many teachers were already admiring Ethans humility.
The protagonist Ethan was outside the academy.
His destination was the coffee house.
Ding-a-ling-.
Coffee house, 2nd floor. Two students who had arrived before Ethan faced each other.
Why are you here?
Youre one to talk. I ca because the teacher called.
The teacher called you?
Marquis Rond Territorys coffee house.
Familiar faces who were accustod to the various teas and coffees of this coffee house had gathered.
They had expressions wondering why the other was here.
Mason was the first to arrive, followed by Ron Bears. And the last to enter was Yuna Garnet.
It was an extrely unfamiliar combination, but these were quite famous figures within the Swordsmanship Departnt.
The heir of Duke Yeld.
The Swordsmanship Departnts bottom ranker despite overwhelming power.
And the heir of the Grand rchant Guild.
They knew each others faces but had never really conversed before.
Yuna Garnet, the last to enter, had the sa puzzled expression.
I didnt know you two were close.
Its our first ti talking to each other today, Garnet.
too. Were you called by the teacher too?
When Ron asked, Yuna nodded.
So you were called by the teacher too.
Maybe it wasnt the sa teacher. Theres a chance we were called by different teachers to the sa place.
At Masons words, the two students had the sa expression.
But that hope was dashed by the next person to appear.
You all ca quickly.
Ethan Whiskers was looking at the gathered three.
Ethan looked at the gathered three.
The composition is great.
These three students gathered by Ethan were ones whose futures he was certain of.
Ones who would succeed in the future.
And ones he could nurture and utilize at the academy.
Although Ive never t Ron directly.
Of course, he had only heard of Ron Bearss na and had never actually t him, but he had t Mason and Yuna before.
Each student had a coffee or tea they had ordered in front of them. Ethan slurped down his coffee.
An extrely awkward atmosphere.
The three students had no connection to each other, and with Ethan gathering them here but not saying anything, they could only sneak glances at each other awkwardly.
Especially Ron, whose awkwardness was magnified by his large build.
Teacher.
Mason was the first to speak.
Why did you call us?
Because I think you three have the most potential in the Swordsmanship Departnt.
At that, Yuna frowned slightly.
Potential?
Teacher, thanks to your class I was able to grasp a bit about how to use my power, but even so, Im still at the bottom of the Swordsmanship Departnt.
Ron had a puzzled expression as he spoke.
While Im maintaining high grades, Ive never once felt I had a talent for swordsmanship. Well, if it was soone like Mason here, I could understand you seeing potential.
At that, Mason shot Ethan an uncomfortable look.
These two and I are on different levels. While I may have potential, these two are
While not untrue, having to say that himself
Yuna shook her head at Mason.
Wouldnt Max Jurod have more potential than Mason Yeld, Professor?
At that, Mason shot her a fierce glare, but Yuna paid it no mind. She had only stated facts.
Thats possible. I already know Max Jurod is the 3rd years top ranker.
Ethan looked each student in the eye as he continued.
I know Mason and Yuna, you two 3rd years are maintaining top grades, and Ron, I know youre the Swordsmanship Departnt 2nd year bottom ranker.
They all had puzzled expressions.
Then why gather them like this?
No one at the academy saw much latent potential or possibility in them.
But thats just how things currently stand. And the academy seeing you that way is just their opinion.
Ethan locked eyes with the three.
I disagree. You are all being greatly underestimated. I intend to completely change how you are evaluated.
Why?
At Yunas question, Ethan smiled wryly.
The reason was simple.
To make the Swordsmanship Departnt 1st place again. And to win the overall victory at the academy exchange event in the 2nd sester.
At that, Yunas mouth fell open slightly. Ethan had ntioned it at the party.
That he would beco a master.
To beco a master, overall victory in the academy exchange event he ntioned 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 Departnt 1st again before the academy exchange event, youd have to win the departnt exchange battle first. And also-
Let alone the exchange event, there were countless obstacles to just making the Swordsmanship Departnt 1st place again.
The first was Claudie Hyde.
Max Jurod will co out as Teacher Claudies representative student. Since he lost once last year, Teacher Claudie will also push Max as the representative for the departnt 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 Departnt students.
And the second obstacle was the golden age of the Magic Departnt.
To beco the Swordsmanship Departnt representative, you first have to win the internal competition within the Swordsmanship Departnt. Only then can you participate in the departnt exchange battle.
You had to beco your departnts representative to participate in the departnt exchange battle.
Even if you win that departnt exchange battle, you can only beco the academy representative eligible to participate in the academy exchange event. You know about the golden age in the Magic Departnt 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 Departnts golden age.
The golden age that had entered the Magic Departnt and elevated it to 1st place was currently leading the Magic Departnt.
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 Departnt 2nd year top ranker, as well as the overall top ranker of the Magic Departnt.
In short, it ant the Swordsmanship Departnt would have to completely flip the academy upside down to beat the Magic Departnt.
I heard the golden age all reached the 4th circle now. So like you said Teacher, for us three to beco 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 exclaid 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 judgnt 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 mont, 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 just explain to you two.
Yuna has sothing 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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