Acquired the EX-class attribute ‘Transcendence Copy’

45 – Public Confession?

Academy Central Duel Plaza.

The Dueling Square, located in a good place, was crowded with far more students than usual. Of course, the reason why there are so many people is when a high-profile duel takes place.

“hahahaha. There are a lot of fans gathered for me.”

Colin Zauss looking around, swishing and sweeping her hair.

No matter the grade, there is no embarrassment or awkwardness even though many students’ eyes are directed at him. It seems that he is enjoying this situation beyond being used to it. For Colin, half of her brain is occupied by showmanship, this was always welcome.

Unlike Colin, the person standing opposite him with a silent expression is Arsha Swordhorn. She is Arsha with a reluctant expression, but she does not show any sign of being eaten by the atmosphere around her.

It is the spirit of a master of swordsmanship trained in swordsmanship. How could he be evaluated as the leading actor of the golden generation if his mind was distracted just by gathering a few people?

“Arsha Sword Horn and Senior Zaus…. No matter how great Swordhorn-san is, Zaus-senpai is in the third year.”

“It’s not just about high school grades. That senpai, even among the 3rd graders, he said he was pretty good?”

“Really? Could it be that it is at least 10 views?”

“Not that much, but….”

“What is ten girls? Something, it sounds like you would be extremely good at cooking.”

“You idiot, it’s not the Ten Commandments, it’s the Ten Commandments. Don’t you know that either? It refers to the top 10 members of the academy, accredited by the student council. Regardless of grade, regardless of department! It means the 10 representatives of this academy.”

“Can I become a freshman?”

“Of course not. Ms. Leoris is sure to get a seat, right? Still, it hasn’t been long since I entered the school, so the first year isn’t on the list.”

Colleen, who was savoring the cheering voices of the students, frowned weakly as if he had heard something he didn’t like.

He himself is perfect. No matter how much I think about it, I wonder if God made some mistakes when he created himself.

I feel like I’ve been given the ability to distribute evenly to others.

So, if there is one thing my perfect self lacks, it is fame. In particular, it was one of his goals to win the 10th grade, the mark of the academy’s most elite student. Because the experience of the 10th grader has a positive effect even after graduating from the academy.

There was a reason for inducing this duel against Arsha Swordhorn. Even though he was a freshman who had just entered, winning the duel would have a positive effect on the promotion to the top ranks. Arsha Swordhorn is not just an ordinary first year student, but a latecomer who has attracted the attention of the royal capital.

“Haa…. I have a lot of chores….”

The professor, who seemed to have no motivation whatsoever, scratched the back of his head and let out a sigh. This is Jace Lagann, the academy’s swordsmanship professor. He had been brought in as a notary for a duel unintentionally, and his face was blatantly annoyed. An academy doesn’t just have motivated faculty.

“Miss Sword Horn. Is this your first duel? Don’t be too nervous There is no shame in losing to upperclassmen.”

Colleen smiled and patted Arsha on the shoulder. In response, Arsha took a step back without hiding her contempt.

“Don’t touch me on your own.”

Saying that, Arsha shakes off Colin’s touching her shoulder.

Colin exaggeratedly raised his hands.

“Oops. I’m hated The thorns of roses are quite sharp.”

Professor James opened his mouth, looking at the two of them alternately.

“Arsha Swordhorn, Colin Jauss. Are you ready?”

“I am ready.”

“It’s the same here.”

Both sides declared readiness.

“As you all know, weeding is prohibited. The duel rule is the 5-minute rule. If there is no result within 5 minutes, the winner or loser will be judged at my discretion.”

Professor James tickled his cheek and announced the start of the duel.

“Begin the duel!”

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Arsha looked up and checked Colin Jauss’ armament. The sword he used was a rapier as short as 80 cm. The rapier is a thin, light sword specialized in stabbing. Usually women are preferred over men.

‘The posture is right.’

Colin Jauss’ posture was classic, with the rapier stretched out in front and the other hand behind his back. It’s a great posture that doesn’t easily show gaps. His looks and personality aren’t zero, but his swordsmanship skills seem to be up to par. Of course, he still doesn’t like himself.

Tata-tat!

It was Arsha who took the lead. Arsha, who instantly shortened the distance from her opponent with her concise steps, swung her sword with her sparkling eyes. Her gaze was that of a beast, but the trajectory of her sword was perfect, as if drawn with her ruler and compass.

“Ha!”

Collin defended Arsha’s attack by swinging his sword with spirit.

However, Arsha’s attacks did not stop there. Rather, as if saying that the first 1 match is just a warm-up, a shower of sword strikes pours down.

Ting! Ting! Ting! Ting! Ting!

Every time swords cross swords, sparks fly and create a spectacular sight. A spectacle unfolds in front of the spectators who do not know who is a first grader and who is a third grader. The winner was clear. It is Arsha Sword Horn.

“Wow, great! Did you use that buff skill?”

“Aren’t you beating a 3rd year senior in a pure weight class? That senior, is he strong?”

“My God. How could Colin Jauss be pushed like that? She wasn’t even in her teens, but she was a pretty hitter.”

“The saying that this generation is the golden generation was true….”

Even the 3rd year students couldn’t keep their mouth shut at Arsha’s onslaught.

“Aww… ! Orage de Fleur!”

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[Level 3]: Quickly stab her in front with a mana-infused sword. The lighter the weight of the sword, the higher the attack speed, and Agility also affects the attack speed. The last stab has twice the power of a normal stab.

Power: Power of equipped sword / 2 + 9 + (Agility * 1)

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Collin, who was on the defensive, eventually used his skill first.

The Colin family’s secret technique is Fleur swordsmanship.

It is a swordsmanship famous for being as elegant and beautiful as a flower.

Orage de fleur, as its name suggests, is a technique that presses the opponent with unstoppable double strikes.

The skill rank is D, but the power itself is not bad. If the power was bad in the first place, it wouldn’t have been included in the Colin family’s arcane swordsmanship.

“Hmm. I guess I’ll have to teach my senpai how to attack.”

But the opponent was bad. Because Arsha had a skill that could be said to be compatible with it.

“Blade Dance.”

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[Level 3]: Rotate the mana-infused sword and attack her in all directions. The mana contained in the sword and her spinning power combine to create a powerful synergistic effect. The longer the duration of the attack, the higher the power, and the power of the final attack is twice the power of the first.

Power: Power of equipped sword + 15 + (Strength * 1)

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Chang! Visor! Visor! Visor! Visor! Visor!

A pair of swords jumbled together.

The scenery drawn by the deep blue mana in the sword was so beautiful that it fascinated all the onlookers around it. Even Professor James, who was dragged out without any motivation, is looking at it with interest, with a distinct color in his eyes.

“Crazy! It’s an incredibly high level workshop! Fighting with each other is so much fun! Born, who do you think will win!?”

“If you have eyes, look at them. Miss Swordhorn has the upper hand. Aren’t the results obvious?”

“Zaus is pushed behind even in a skill fight….”

“Gwa, it’s okay! That guy is the weakest among our 3rd graders!”

“Is that so? He’s not even in his teens anyway.”

“Don’t be mentally victorious. You guys are no match for Zaus.”

Colin was taken aback. He was well aware of Arsha Swordhorn’s reputation. However, she never expected that she would be pushed this far.

Strength, agility, skill.

Arsha Sword Horn has surpassed herself in all aspects of her life.

‘I’m glad I had insurance….’

A fishy smile spread across Colin’s lips. She appeared and disappeared so quickly that even Professor James did not recognize her.

Ugh—!

When I inject mana into the bracelet on my wrist, the bracelet reacts weakly and trembles. His bracelet was no ordinary bracelet.

“Ehh!?”

Suddenly, Arsha’s movements become dull. It’s a chance. Colin thrust her rapier through Arsha’s tiny gap.

“Queup!”

The trajectory of Arsha’s sword turns gracefully. She snatched Colin’s sword flying like a hawk that spotted her black rabbit. It was an animal reflex. Had she been even a little late, she would have conceded the blow.

‘Monster-like athletic ability…. That makes it more appetizing.’

Colin smiled as he licked her lower lip. Now it’s her own attack timing.

“Huh? Isn’t it strange It seems that the karate suddenly changed? Born! What happened?”

“That, that’s right…. Swordhorn sheep. Did you overdo it? Her speed has noticeably slowed down.”

“Sure it is. No matter how hard it is, there’s no way a first grader can beat a third grader.”

“Lack of experience? Well, a guy who’s been through a lot of duels knows that. If you try to fight radically from the beginning, that’s how it will turn out.”

The face of the game changed in an instant. Colin Jauss was the one who poured the onslaught, and Arsha Swordhorn was the one who was in a hurry to block it. The most unbelievable thing about this situation was Arsha himself.

‘My shoulders are heavy, as if something is weighing me down! Did I mismanage my condition… ?’

It’s embarrassing. In countless couples and countless training sessions, this has never happened. She is Arsha, who single-handedly pursued the path of swordsmanship, but she did not have much practical experience. As a result, she had no choice but to be less capable of coping with unexpected situations.

Tattat!

“To prevent that. I’m lucky~”

It was dangerous. When the mind becomes impatient, the swordsmanship becomes sloppy. Colin, who wielded her sword with a grin, praised Arsha’s reflexes. Colin and Arsha themselves could clearly feel that Arsha’s swordsmanship was crumbling.

If we go on like this, we will lose in less than 5 minutes. It feels like a thick fog has spread in my head. Arsha swallowed her dry saliva. Thoughts are not organized what the hell should i do….

“Ms. Arsha!!!”

A loud voice calling her own name.

The voice from her audience awakened Arsha, who was dazed as if she had a cold. The protagonist of the voice could be identified even without visual inspection.

“You look pretty today!”

‘What is that idiot saying!?’

Arsha’s mind was even more dazed than before at Yohan’s sudden confession. At the same time, it seems that the gaze that feels her life is pierced behind her back.

“Especially, the necklace is pretty!”

‘You idiot!!! What are you going to do by confessing at a time like this!? I’m happy, but…. Wait, a necklace?’

At Yohan’s remark, Arsha confirmed her heavy presence in her neck. The pendant she had received from John was sitting there.