
- William's point of view
I'm William. A middle-aged adventurer who will be 25 years old this year. It has been years since I became an Iron Rank, but I had a hard time getting up from there. I heard that training camps would be set up in some cities in the country at the moment, so I came all the way from other countries to this city. It seemed that the country took the initiative as a countermeasure to the current situation where monsters were active in various places. Far from being an adventurer, an army, or an ordinary noble, they accept people regardless of age or race, so to me it was a great blessing.
The newly built training center was located in the suburbs and had a sizeable size. It was large enough to house several farms. Each of them had their own special facilities, and of course there were facilities that taught swordsmanship and spearmanship, as well as magic and methods of group combat. Each facility is quite large and takes up a lot of space, so it seems like you won't feel claustrophobic when swinging a weapon.
And I took the spear course. When I first became an adventurer, I used a sword, but since it didn't match me, I turned to the spear. It seemed that the spear, which had more range than a sword and was good for piercing and swiping, was aimed at me. However, even that only worked up to the intermediate level, and it did not have a decisive blow against a powerful monster. Breaking through the middle-class barrier and eyeing the higher classes as adventurers— that's why I came here.
All around me, there were adventurers like me, as well as young people who were obviously beginners here and there. And there are old men who wear army gear and even soldiers my age. It seemed that the teaching method would change depending on the ability of the participants, so there seemed to be no concern about a very strong or weak person being forced to do mock battles.
Even so, the instructor was late... When will he come? It's past the start time.
"Oi oi, you probably forgot about us, right?"
"No way... Well, this is a newly built facility, so contact may not go well. Let's wait a minute."
“Because you said that you will make me strong at a low price, I have to accept this.
Some of them were openly dissatisfied with the instructor who did not show up after a long time. I didn't put it in my heart, but I became a little upset. At that moment, I saw someone running at incredible speed from the large building where the training headquarters was located. While completely lifting dust. I doubted my eyes how much leg strength it would take to run at such speed, but once the man got in front of us, he stopped while rolling the ground and sand.
- Roll up the soil and sand? If it was a huge monster, I don't know why the humans who ran stopped just like that
So the soil and sand will be rolled up? I didn't understand what it meant, but when I saw the guy, it seemed like he suddenly stopped with his foot stuck on the ground. His left leg half sunk to the ground, so it wasn't my fault.
“Oh, sorry to keep you waiting!
The girl who lowered her head excitedly was endowed with an incredible beauty. I have never seen an elf, who is synonymous with beauty, with such beauty. He must have been very hasty, his hair was disheveled and his forehead was covered in sweat, but it also looked like part of the decor.
"Ah.... uh.. is your brother an instructor?"
"Yes.
Saying that, he lowered his head. I can see people around me confused. Exactly right. He seems to be unable to fight. It seems like she is not trained enough for close combat, and if she is an adventurer, I can only think of her as a witch. What can such a young girl teach us?
Look at him again. Short sleeves and shorts that fit on the body.This is called a spat, a type of clothing that is gaining popularity in the royal capital. He wore it and held a training spear in his hand. Since the hair is tied up at the back of the head, it should be a premise to move the body. It seems like he really wants to be a teacher.
“Wait a minute! I heard I could learn the spear essence from an expert instructor, so I came all the way here from another country, you know? Why should I be taught by an older sister who looks weak and can't do anything? weaker than me? Is that what everyone thinks?"
"It looks like it!"
"We're serious! If you're kidding, good of me go home!"
About half of the participants raised their voices in protest, but she only kept a cold smile on her face. I have the same feeling, but what if I yell at a young girl like that. It would be better to protest directly to the guild―― higher-ups while thinking that, I somehow turned my eyes away, and the participants who did not protest were bluish-faced. Whahuh? Doesn't that look like when you provoke a dangerous beast?
"Anyways, I won't take your orders! Bring me the right instructor!"
“You must disappear before getting hurt-!?”
By the time the evil adventurer was about to say that, he, who had been smiling until now, was struck by an outrageous bloodlust. I can't help my instinctive fear, my hands and feet are shaking, and the roots of my teeth don't fit. You're kidding me! ? The people who had come this far to exchange lives of fear and lost their voices! Who is this woman! ?
"...Can you stop underestimating me based on my looks? Even though I look like this, I am sure that I am stronger than you. There is no other choice. ......What are you gonna do?"
The people who had just cheered all shook their heads left and right. Sure oes. Your instinct gives you a thumping warning tone. An opponent you should never fight. I see, so those quiet people knew about the strength of this girl from the start. That's why you have a blue face. By upsetting him, they were afraid they would be the same as us.
"good. Can we start training now? For now, we will be divided into three groups, beginner, intermediate, and advanced, and we plan to teach them each in a way that suits them. As you continue your training, you may be required to move to a team that suits you, so please understand. Please gather there. Intermediate players should stay here. "
The participants started to move after clapping. Seeing how everyone was running around without being lazy, they already looked like this girl - the obedient disciple of Miss Lapis.
"First, rookie. Has anyone brought a spear yet? After you're done running, move on to the next menu."
Thirty laps is a warm-up exercise... I feel sorry for the blue-faced beginner. The training ground dedicated to this spear his athletic field was vast. Even if I ran with all my might, it was wide enough to turn. Thirty rounds of it. Moreover, since beginners were still holding their spears, there could be death if they were not careful. I thought it was absurd, but Miss Lapis added this with a smile.
"Don't worry. Even if you fall, I will revive you with magic. I can recover your physical strength and physical injuries, but you cannot do anything about your morals, so please do your best. I'll let you use your physical strength and muscle strength until you fall, and the magic will instantly revive you over and over again — This is the course content for beginners.
This is satan. Even if Miss Lapis is a monster inside, I will still trust her-wait a minute. This is not the time to sympathize with a beginner who is starting to run with a tragic resolution. If for beginners, what will intermediate and advanced players do! ? When I silently listened to Miss Lapis, who still had the same smile on her face, feeling a baseless fear, I heard something unbelievable.
"For the intermediate level, the time to practice a battle with limits. I will impart gravity magic to everyone from now on, so I will ask them against the golems I made under such circumstances. The times are divided into three teams and each of the times. This is great course content that trains everything, such as cooperation with strangers, muscle strength, and battle intuition. Amazing!”
Ah. satan. What is gravity magic? ? I've never seen someone who can actually use it! He might be a high-ranking guild in the royal capital, but to meet someone who could be used at this border... and a golem! ? Who are you to use calling and recovery!
“Then golem..”.
"Are you!?"
"Ap, what is this!?"
"I can't stand it!"
Body heavy! No, not just the body. Everything I wear is getting heavier! The leather armor I should have known became extremely heavy as if I was wearing full body armor! Moreover, even the spear was in the same situation. It's a lot of work just to lift it!
"With this, the gravity is about doubled. If you can move normally in this environment, then you should gain the ability to defeat the general silver rank."
Miss Lapis, who said so, did not change her skin even though she should have been in the same environment. Is this something that he doesn't need to panic about? ?
“Then I will inform advanced players about the training menu. I will come to check on you from time to time, so please proceed to fight the golems. I've ordered you to calm down, so I don't think anyone will die. Good luck then. ”
"Hi!"
"wait!"
"My body! Can't move—"
In a situation where it was still difficult to stand, the golem walked towards us while raising the ground. Mercilessly raised our fists and twitched faces. If someone saw it, they would laugh at me or pity me, but unfortunately, the unconscious of us had no way of confirming it.
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Just when I thought I was about to faint, I woke up with a pain that invaded my entire body. Ah, I was wondering if the ground I was standing on was blown by the wind again, so I picked up the unknown spear lying beside me and stood up. When I quietly turned my gaze to the soldier standing beside me, he silently nodded as if he understood. While we use our physical strength to the point of embarrassment to open our mouths, we can naturally cooperate with other participants. Whether my common sense was blown away by the dangers of my life, or whether the primitive part of humanity was awakened, it happened without me noticing. If this is Miss Lapis' goal, I think it's a big deal - but the common ground we have now is more hate than gratitude. I don't know how many times I got hit by a golem. If you receive it correctly, you will be unable to move and faint. Even if you just scratch it, you will be silent and hurt somewhere. I think it's overrated. However, if I protested, it would get worse, so I had no choice but to detain him secretly.
Incredibly, Miss Lapis floated in the air facing the entire training center, and if she found someone with a broken bone, she actually flew over and took care of them. Not that he can help you. If you only treat it, it doesn't matter if someone else faints or cries, you can easily return to your original position and resume monitoring again. If it was only us in the intermediate course, I could do it while watching everyone in the beginner and advanced courses, so I decided to regard that person as some kind of god or demon. Such a thing should not be put into the category of human beings. Something fundamentally different from us.
The way we survive from here is to get stronger. As long as I become stronger, I am convinced that natural disasters are not, even geniuses will be convinced. While thinking about such things, I woke up my legs that were shaking with energy and made several attacks today.
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Miss Lapis-no, it's been exactly two weeks since Sensei's gratitude practice began. Actually, six days in two weeks. We, the spear course students, were trained in such a way that we could tell just by looking at them. Beginners who increased their voice in 30 rounds became extremely strong, and now they had obtained the physical strength and muscle strength to complete 60 rounds while swinging the spear.
As intermediaries, we have all the necessary abilities for battle. The power to use a spear, the speed to play around with enemies, the resistance to pain, and a persistent heart that never gives up even in desperate situations. And all the participants have gained powers that are difficult to obtain in a worthy adventure, such as predicting the next action desired by a stranger.
Advanced course participants are much stronger than us. I don't know what they are doing, but they have mastered the technique of wrapping their spearheads with magical power, increasing the power of their weapons many times over. If we middle course students want to wear them, we have to wait for the next time the teacher teaches the spear course.
"... I didn't know I wanted to continue. Is this also thanks to the teacher?"
A wry smile came out at the change in my state of mind. At first, I was only thinking of escaping, but now I can't wait to take the next class. I was surprised at how strong I was in such a short time, but I couldn't stop once I realized that there was still a long way to go. Because if I follow Sensei, I can definitely join the ranks of first-rate adventurers.
"Alright, everybody. Today is the last day of the course. First of all, I want to thank everyone who has come this far. Thank you very much."
We bowed our heads at once to the teacher who lowered his head. The first attitude is a spectacle like a lie. But no one thought it was unnatural. It is natural and embedded in your body and mind.
"I think you've been able to increase your strength a little bit in the last two weeks."
Since this is somewhat treated, I wonder how unfounded this person is. I am not surprised by that part of the teacher right now, but I am amazed in my heart.
Teacher continued.
"This is the end of the advanced course, but beginners and intermediate can take this course again. A different instructor will be in charge from next week.I won't be able to return to this spear course for now, so if you want to be taught by me, I won't be able to return to this spear course for now, please make an appointment at the office after this."
"What class will you teach next?"
When an adventurer raised his hand and asked, Sensei acted as if he was a little reminiscent.
"Next is the bow. Next is magic. Swords, fights, daggers, mace, and then back to the spear. If you don't mind, please make a reservation."
A sweat dripped down my forehead. I expected it, but when I actually heard it, it was outrageous. In other words, isn't the teacher capable of teaching all practical skills? Other courses seem to be run by adventurers and soldiers who have made a name for themselves in the past, but there should not be a single course that produces results in a clear way. All the courses are on the same level as this, so in the next year..no, in half a year, aren't all the fighters around this city going to be very strong? It's creepy.
“All right, thank you for your hard work. If we had another chance, we might be together again, but at that moment, I would like to ask for your help.
Unostentatious. After a very short greeting, Sensei turned around and left the playground with Sassa. It seemed that the people gathered remained in their place and talked to the people who became their friends about what to do in the future. People who wanted to become officers took the exam, and adventurers wanted to challenge the difficult request. Meanwhile, I started running towards the solo adventurer guild.
I've decided what to do. It was because I wanted to see how strong I was in battle in demand. At the guild reception, where I rushed over, I found the demon instructor who had beaten us all up and shouted, but at that moment, I had no idea.