The field training in the first term went smoothly as I participated as an alchemy student, and it ended without incident.
What we did wasn’t much different from before.
We secured materials for alchemy lectures and sotis fought to obtain magic stones.
In such cases, alchemy students focused on support and handled post-battle treatnt.
I fully supported the combat team with Lola. I cheered so loudly that my voice beca hoarse.
Despite this, Lambert scolded for “slacking off.”
I’m not in the wrong.
So, with the field training over, the first term exam lood.
Since the usual study session was scheduled, I decided to spend the morning at the library to finish what I could before then.
However, by early afternoon, I decided to cut my study session short.
Although I planned to study until closing, I ended up finishing quickly after secretly using [Concentration Up].
This spell isn’t for adventurers or craftsn. It’s most effective for students.
With unexpected free ti, I stood up to go shopping for daily necessities.
And in the clear weather, as I rounded the library towards the academy gate, I noticed a crowd gathering around the gate.
I looked over to see what was happening and stopped in my tracks.
The gatekeeper and students were there.
And next to them—wasn’t that the two-handed sword user from before?
What’s he doing here at Cartilard?
They seed to be in a heated argunt with raised voices.
He’s quite large, towering over the average adult.
The gatekeepers looked up at him and seed a bit intimidated.
Despite being overwheld by the two-handed sword user, a student confronts him.
That’s a classmate from the sa year… who was it again?
The guy who stabbed goblins and shouted during the first-year field training. Cart—sothing.
Honestly, I don’t want to get close because I have a bad feeling about it, but I’m likely involved.
After all, there’s no way out from here.
So I proceeded, and the two-handed sword user smiled happily when he saw .
I guess I’m the target after all.
The student noticed and waved.
“You ca at just the right ti! Help deal with this guy!”
“Even if you say so… What’s the matter—C, Carlos…?”
“It’s Calas! How could you not rember!? ”
Almost right. What a petty guy.
Calas, the goblin killer. Got it.
While enjoying this amusing exchange with a classmate, Calas shoved Carlos aside, approaching with his two-handed sword.
“So it really was Cartiraal.”
Even as he was shoved, Carlos glared at both and the two-handed sword user.
“Do you know him?”
“A bit.”
“But this guy is looking for so weirdly nad scimitar user?”
“Well, it’s complicated.”
I can’t stand any more unnecessary probing.
I deflected the question and led the two-handed sword user to a less crowded place.
“So, what brings you all the way here?”
“Fight , Tenko.”
“I’d rather not.”
He was surprised by my imdiate rejection.
Why did he think I’d accept?
“Is that all? I’m busy, so I’ll be leaving.”
“Are you saying I’m not a worthy opponent!?”
“Who said anything like that? With exams coming up, I don’t have ti to play. Goodbye.”
As I walked away, the two-handed sword user hurriedly followed.
I nodded to the worried gatekeeper and left the academy.
The two-handed sword user continued to shout “Fight ,” but when ignored, he followed with a sullen expression.
Sighing, I continued through the north gate.
Passing through the refugee district and into the plains, he showed no sign of turning back even as we approached the forest.
Does he plan to follow all the way ho?
He doesn’t seem to attack, so he has so sense, but it’s still a hassle if he cos to my house.
I stopped and turned around.
“Fine. I’ll fight you.”
“Really!? But your weapon is—”
The two-handed sword user’s gaze fell on my waist.
Right now, it’s a small dagger for self-defense.
“Don’t worry. I usually use a one-handed sword. I’m stronger than before.”
Hearing this, the two-handed sword user’s mouth curled into a smirk.
His rough laughter montarily reminded of Markant.
He had his own fighting obsession.
By the way, when is the Battle Axe of Destruction coming back?
He said it would be before graduation, so maybe after the New Year.
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