Chapter 18 – Bane Timothy (2)

From the very beginning of the Vallaran Royal Academy, examinations there were open to the public.

The reason was simple.

To be fair.

This was to prevent cases of receiving favor from a specific educator and benefiting from it.

Of course, only members of the Academy could receive permission to be an observer.

From instructors to trainees.

Because anyone who belongs here could observe the process of taking the test.

But now.

At the place where ‘Henry Camilton’ was taking the exam, there were only enough observers to count on ten fingers at most.

‘Of course. ‘Because I won’t have any expectations.’

One test tube.

Russo and Alex were in the front, and there were two trainees who were watching with their chins resting as if it was an interesting sight to see.

Perhaps the story might had been a little different if Bane Timothy had been there, but now even his followers had left for their meeting place.

“Henry Camilton.”

“yes.”

“There is only one condition for promotion to Class F. You must be able to use mana.”

“I understand.”

“Then let’s begin.”

The examiner spoke with a tired face.

It was an insincere voice and attitude.

Because I wasn’t even looking at Henry’s face while he was taking the test.

But right after that.

“……hmm?”

At what happened, the examiner’s eyes were wide open as if he was surprised.

Mana flowing like fog from Henry’s whole body.

This meant that I knew how to [circulate] it.

But the examiner’s admiration ends there.

Because it was Henry, he only showed a curious reaction like he did just now, and in reality, it wasn’t that big of a deal.

The examiner again halfheartedly wrote something down on the evaluation form.

“It’s definitely Mana. Hmm, congratulations. I’ll put you in class E.”

“I still have something left to show you.”

“……are there any left?”

The gaze returned to Henry.

This time, he seemed a bit interested.

Tak.

Putting down the pen, the examiner gestured.

“Okay, let’s try. The qualifications to be placed in class D are as follows: [Maintenance] and [Concentration] proficiency must be above a certain level.”

In fact, only at this point could it be considered a ‘real’ test.

Even so, it only applied to first and second year students.

But the other person was ‘Henry Camilton’, and that was why the examiner was so interested.

and.

“Hoo.”

Henry did not betray that expectation.

The examiner’s posture changed.

His upper body, which had been tilted back as if he was not interested, was pulled back, and his right hand, which had been roughly placed on the desk, was rubbing his chin.

Now, Henry had moved from [Maintain] to [Concentrate].

After observing for a moment more, the examiner raised his hand.

“Enough. That’s enough.”

“yes.”

“The management of mana is extremely clean. The loss rate is extremely low. From what I heard… I heard that you couldn’t handle mana until the last test. Is that correct?”

“I was feeling it. I just couldn’t find a way to utilize it.”

“I used to feel it.”

Of course it was a lie.

Henry didn’t even had a clue what mana was.

However, if I wanted to say that I had been improving myself with Chief Instructor Rousseau as my teacher, I had to lay the groundwork from now on.

“Anyway, it’s something to celebrate. I’ll put you in class D.”

“Examiner.”

“Speak.”

“There are still some left.”

Now the examiner was more than just surprised.

Because I was even frowning due to an instinctive sense of discomfort.

“Still left?”

“yes.”

“…There’s no need to talk too much. Just give it a try. I’m sure you know the qualifications for being placed in Class C.”

“Yes, I know.”

Six: [Circulation], [Maintenance], [Concentration], [Bonding], [Release], and [Transformation].

These were essential qualifications to become an outstanding knight, and only trainees who possessed all of them could be placed in Class C.

What’s more?

There had to be something other than simple technology.

‘I guess this will end here.’

Of course, I didn’t know if it would be possible to did something more than that.

The ‘Bead of Talent’ gifted Henry with tremendous skill.

There was nothing wrong with appealing with a focus on neatness, but that was clearly greed.

“Bonding. Release. Absolutely flawless. Are you really ‘that’ Henry Camilton?”

“you’re right.”

The examiner stuck his tongue out at the subsequent proof.

He belonged to the imperial family, and only visited here when there were academy exams.

So, I only heard passing rumors about Henry Camilton.

But wasn’t what he saw now very different from what he heard?

“You blindly believed in a rumor. Now there is only one transformation left. Can you do it?”

“I will.”

The examiner’s attitude clearly changed to be more favorable.

And the next moment.

“Great.”

What was in Henry’s hand was clearly a ‘bent’ sword of Mana, and the examiner was even clapping his hands in surprise.

“It’s hard to find a trainee with strong fundamentals like you. That was truly impressive. Is there still something left?”

“I’m sorry. I don’t have enough training yet.”

“It’s unfortunate. I don’t know what happened, but don’t forget that posture now. Nothing will help you in your knightly life more than solid basic skills.”

“yes.”

“You are a member of Class C starting this year. Congratulations on getting back on track, Henry Camilton.”

Henry had always tried to remain calm, but this time he too was overcome by turbulent emotions.

The result itself was preordained.

All I had to did was show off the abilities I had acquired.

But just one word.

When I heard congratulations on getting back on track, I realized that my position had changed in earnest.

‘It’s too early to give in to inspiration.’

I struggled to get my mind together.

After paying courtesy to the examiner, Henry left the exam room.

The exam he just took was a ‘reward’ for Henry, and going to defeat Bane from now on was his ‘job’.

‘To receive valuable support, I have to show something as well.’

Bane Timothy.

Henry hurriedly walked to the meeting place with the marquis.

And right after Henry left the exam room.

Two instructors also escaped from there.

Russo and Alex.

The two people who observed Henry’s test were showing clearly conflicting reactions.

Rousseau was the one who thought that would happen.

Alex was the one who couldn’t believe it.

Only after walking out in silence and sitting on the campus bench did Alex look at his old friend.

“Rousseau.”

“It took exactly two days for it to happen like that.”

Alex let out a sigh of relief at the blunt sentence.

“…What kind of secret did you keep hidden? How did you raise it? You’re not going to say that it happened because Henry is a genius, are you?”

“Why not?”

“I’m going crazy. I thought I was the closest person to you.”

“I’m serious. I only bet when I’m sure I’ll win.”

“Yes, Rousseau, you were that kind of person. Then really… why did that talent rot away for three years? Did Henry tell you?”

“I guess there just wasn’t enough opportunity.”

“Didn’t you hear? Weren’t you in a relationship between teacher and student?”

“……Not yet. I didn’t ask.”

“Why? You’re curious too, right?”

“There must be a reason. Henry is that kind of guy. When the time comes, he will reach out first. I have no right to do anything more than wait.”

Alex just nodded with blank eyes.

Because I felt like I knew Rousseau’s feelings.

At that time, Russo stood up.

“Let’s go to your quarters in the evening. There are too many listening ears here.”

“Where are you going now?”

“I think Henry has some business to attend to. Can’t he be considered a true teacher only if he is by his side when he needs help?”

I didn’t know what you’re talking about.

But what was certain was that Russo, who was now walking away, looked really excited.

“A genius. A genius who has been hiding for three years.”

In the end, all Alex could did was quietly repeat.

***

Henry’s lodgings.

The horses were the lodgings, in fact, other trainees used to call this place ‘the stables.’

What about Henry?

Of course, they used to joke that he was so incompetent that he had to sleep in a stable.

Behind him, Bane Timothy was waiting for Henry, flirting with his gang.

It was definitely a waste of time, but this kind of waste was welcome.

For the past two years since Bain entered school.

Despite provoking him several times, Henry never once responded to him.

Only complete disregard.

Because of that, arguing started to fade at some point, and it was true that I didn’t had any special expectations when I joked around today.

“But he finally responded. That Henry Camilton. He went crazy because he thought it would be time for him to leave soon.”

“Is that bastard really going to attack you?”

“You never know. You can just force yourself to do whatever you want… and you will probably regret it soon. It will feel very different from getting beaten up during sparring.”

It was clear that Henry did not know how big a difference ‘manipulating mana’ made.

No, maybe you think you could give it a shot.

If you were in a position where you had to leave the academy anyway, it was quite possible to attack evil.

of course.

‘I have no intention of accepting it.’

Bane had no intention of accepting it.

“Here he comes. Is he really coming alone?”

“It has to be that way. There would be no place to ask for help.”

Bane smiled heartily and took a step forward.

I saw Henry trudging towards this direction.

Bare hands without even a wooden sword.

It was approaching with no one even there to stop the situation.

‘You never know. ‘I might even think of biting off your ear.’

Smirking, Bane waved his hand widely.

Soon Henry came right in front of us.

It was a dry face that did not show the slightest fear.

“Are you really here?”

“I said I would come. Why are there so many spectators? Are you okay? It doesn’t matter to me, but it might be troublesome for the son of a famous marquis.”

“You’re not planning on playing with words, are you?”

“No way. There are more than you… about ten of you. Are any of you in Class C? Besides Bane.”

This was a very important issue for Henry.

What if there was?

[You can’t win with two people from Class C, right? LOL]

[Then you’ll jump right away LOL]

[Ah haha, so wise haha]

It was clear that the viewers thought that stepping down was not a bad decision.

‘Even if you know, you don’t know.’

In any case, the important thing was whether Henry himself could handle this power.

“there is?”

“No, nothing. I’m alone.”

Bane Timothy answered with a hearty smile.

Getting into class C was not easy.

Most of the people here stayed underneath it, and only Bane managed to get into a pull-up.

“Okay, then.”

There was nothing more to worry about.

Quick resolution.

In an instant, Mana spun around once, and Henry’s right foot kicked the ground.

There was no time for Bane to react.

Sigh!

A fist loaded with mana hit the abdomen, and the guy’s upper body bent forward reflexively.

One more shot there.

Kicking his thigh, Bane lost his strength and fell down.

Static.

Both Bane and the gang surrounding him were trying to understand the situation that had just unfolded with bewildered eyes.

Henry was the first to open his mouth.

“I won’t hit you in the face. I won’t even touch your vitals.”

“You, you bastard! What….”

Sigh!

Bane had to close his mouth again.

Henry was well-versed in fighting techniques, and he only hit the places that were most likely to hurt.

“Let’s listen when I speak. Anyway… oh, you guys are going to attack me too, right?”

The gang hesitated.

I saw the situation that happened right away, and even so, I was in a difficult position because I was taken by Bane.

Henry was willing to put himself in their shoes.

“Start with mana. If you get hit without mana, your bones will break. If you get cut, wait a moment. I was a coward for no reason. Don’t make a fuss and do it again when you recover.”

“It’s true that you hit first….”

“I thought you meant to start right away since you covered the mana first. I didn’t think you’d be able to react to that either.”

Tsk. Clicking his tongue, Henry looked towards the gang.

“Let’s get started. If you don’t come, I’ll go.”

BJ Sword Master