Became an Academy Spearman - Chapter 534



534. Grand Colosseum

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“Grand Colosseum… ?”

Even as he spoke blankly, his eyes momentarily blinked.

“uh. “I heard it’s one of the upcoming festivals this year?”

At Darsha’s calm answer, I blinked and then opened my eyes wide.

“ah. “That was it.”

ㅡGrand Colosseum.

Simply put, it was a competition to honor the best cadets of the year.

It is not just one academy, but excellent cadets are selected from several academies spread out in all directions and invited to the central academy.

And competing with them.

According to the story, it was a kind of competition that Leonhardt won, and it was also a competition that showed absolute strength among the cadets.

“What is it, Han Tiansheng? You knew it too. “But why are you talking like I’m hearing this for the first time?”

“Well… I’m just a little unfamiliar with the word, so Darsha.” When does the Grand Colosseum open?”

“I know it starts in three weeks. Until then, they said they would only accept applications from cadets who would go to the Grand Colosseum, but it has been a rumor that has been quietly floating around recently, and instructor Kali said it directly today. “Wouldn’t you all like to go to the Grand Colosseum at least once?”

I nodded my head blankly at Darsha’s calm words.

“yes…”

If you think about it, this was also one of the turning points.

Among the cadets with whom Leonhard spars, several appear to show outstanding growth despite not being part of the central academy.

It was no exaggeration to say that the competition was one in which almost all of the main cast members appeared.

‘Are those two the most important cadets?’

There was a cadet whose name still remained in my mind, even though I had completely melted into this world.

-Grande Pelua.

-Neria Eudemia.

The names of two different people appeared quite prominently.

A cadet who entered as the top student at the Eastern Academy and the Western Academy, respectively. Additionally, each of them had legendary characteristics and were cadets who showed great potential in the future.

Even if this world were a little different, those two cadets would naturally compete in the Grand Colosseum.

“Han Tiansheng. “Of course you’re going to go out, right?”

“Uh, then I should go out.”

While thinking about it, I thought that of course I should participate in the Grand Colosseum.

We must build a relationship with them in the future, and more than anything, the Colosseum’s winning prize was very unconventional.

‘Because they give me magic engineering items.’

Treasure-like magical engineering items that are not easily granted permission by instructors or imperial axes are ‘lent’ to cadets.

It was also a rental, in fact, a permanent ‘lease’, so it was like the cadet owning a treasure of magical engineering items.

The rental period itself means renting until just before the person dies.

“ha. I really like you in that sense. If you go to the Colosseum, wouldn’t you have the highest chance of winning? “Of all the cadets who entered school this year, who could possibly beat you?”

“…I want to win, but I’m not sure yet. “You don’t know how outstanding the other academy cadets are.”

“hey. “Do you know that too much humility is unpleasant to look at?”

Darsha’s voice burst out laughing, and I tried to stop talking, but instead responded with an awkward laugh.

Actually, when I think about it, I was pretty confident in myself. In the game, Leonhard won the championship with his deceptive spirit of rising to level 6 of the attribute.

After wallowing with the Apostle and surviving the border between death and death several times, I reached level 6 of the trait, which he achieved with the Grand Colosseum.

So, if it were a contest, Leonhard should have won, but right now I’m clearly ahead of him.

It would be a lie if I said I wasn’t so confident.

‘In the first place, there must have been just one or two things I’ve experienced so far.’

I have been through countless major crises and overcome them all. And it was a power that was obtained with such difficulty. If I were to be in a similar state to other cadets, that would be even weirder in the first place.

“I heard Luna and Milia are leaving too. “If you go out, I’ll just… take a look.”

“why? “You are also a level 4 trait.”

“…That’s what I’m saying. I thought that if I went to the Grand Colosseum, I would end up being humiliated in front of so many spectators. If you’ve heard about the Grand Colosseum, you’ll know. “The games taking place in the huge, open Colosseum are open for both nobles and ordinary people to watch.”

“That’s right.”

“Then, you will be playing in front of tens of thousands of people and you know you will definitely lose, so why not go out?”

Even as I watched Darsha shaking her head, I felt a little strange.

It felt like Darsha had already given up on herself, and that attitude was more disappointing than anything else.

“Have you seen any clues about level 5 yet?”

“I can only see… a little bit.”

“Still, there is a clue. Then there is a possibility. If you reach attribute level 5 with two weeks left, you can expect good results, even if you can’t say you’ll win. “I understand that depending on your grades, you will receive quite a bit of prize money.”

“Are you… seriously saying that?”

When Darsha narrowed her eyes, of course I nodded.

“then. “Seriously, do you think I’m going to tell you some nonsense?”

“No, that’s strange. The level 5 attribute isn’t anyone’s name, and it’s not like I can rise to the top in two weeks just by finding a clue… .”

“Is it possible.”

Even as he spoke assertively, he stared at Darsha.

There is one thing I felt as I reached level 6. There is nothing in this world that cannot be solved with effort.

That trait tests that will more than anything else.

Of course, the keywords for the next level or the core effort may be determined, but I thought even that was possible.

“…What on earth are you looking at me that makes you so sure?”

Seeing Darsha speaking in a voice that was clearly different from before, I felt that this was a moment of great crossroads for her.

Sometimes, you need someone to push you and give you strength, and for Darsha, now was that opportunity.

“Darsha, first of all, to be really honest, it’s not because I saw something in you. “I’m just saying it’s possible because it’s possible.”

Still, I don’t want to blow wind.

However, it was important to give up from the beginning and erase the mindset of ‘I can’t do it anyway’.

Regardless of how much effort you put in in the first place.

It was impossible to even compare whether to try something or give up and not do it from the beginning.

“……”

When I saw Darsha’s eyes trembling as she stared at me in silence for a moment, I laughed and patted her on the shoulder.

“I’m not telling you what to do when you see me. Because I did it too. I’m not trying to tell you that you can do it, I’m just saying that realistically you can do it. “I want you to change your mind and try.”

I spoke more cautiously because my words might sound like deception.

Unintentionally, I had no choice but to become stronger in the face of various crises. Because I was in a situation where I had to be very strong-willed in order to survive.

However, I thought that if you clearly have a goal, your will will vary depending on your mind.

So, Darsha was quite possible.

Thinking back to Darsha’s reckless attitude of trying to stand up and fight back despite being broken countless times in past sparring, it was not that she lacked will.

If you want to do it, what you can do is what you have now.

“…just don’t touch me.”

Tuk. Seeing Darsha slap my hand away, I naturally bit his hand and laughed.

Although Darsha’s attitude has definitely changed recently, I was still able to read whether Darsha was positive or negative.

“So Darsha, you decided to participate?”

“ha. “I happened to have a friend like you… Okay, I’ll try my best.”

“I think it means a lot to me that you even try that. “It’s up to you to have a clear goal and make up your mind.”

“Because you say so. “Attribute level 5 sounds like it’s really easy.”

When Darsha, who burst into laughter, nodded in affirmation, I felt even better.

Grand Colosseum.

Competition to be held in two weeks. My heart was already pounding as I thought about the competition that would last for nearly a week starting from the third week.

‘If only I could win…’

I can become stronger than I am now. And even the time to become stronger can be dramatically shortened.

Although I haven’t had time to train with Kali recently, I have already experienced firsthand how fraudulent magic engineering items can be.

Therefore, I had to win the competition.

“…He is so full of thoughts of winning that he wants me to enter the competition.”

“Is that what it looks like on the outside?”

“uh. “Do you see a lot of ambition in your eyes right now?”

Darsha’s words made me laugh again without realizing it.

***

Meanwhile, A1 class.

“Everyone did a good job today.”

When the afternoon lecture was over and the cadets were starting to get up one by one, Leonhard was slowly making up his place.

The biggest change occurred in Leonhard after regaining the Changcheonil Sword.

spare.

Leonhard became more relaxed in everything he did.

I no longer had to work hard on my body through training every day, and I was able to regain some freedom in my life overall.

“Leonhardt!”

“uh. Yumia.”

Then, Leonhard smiled brightly as he looked at Yumia who came to his side. Yumia stared blankly at his bright smile that seemed to brighten up even the surroundings. She then shook her head and spoke in a lively voice.

“Of course, you’re going to go out too, right?”

“Are you talking about the Grand Colosseum?”

“huh! Today, the instructor spoke extensively about the Colosseum. You said that it was a prize given for winning the competition, and that several noble families and even the royal family would attend the Colosseum match… I think this must be attended. In that sense, I will tell you in advance that I will leave.”

As Yumia let out her heat with strong will, Leonhard looked at her carefully and nodded.

“I should go out too.”

“As expected, I thought you would answer that way. “Then I was going to say that we should try harder for the remaining two weeks.”

Sreuk.

As Yumia gently held Leonhard’s hand, Leonhard also gently held his hand with strength.

“……”

“……”

As they stared at each other with heated eyes, creating a strange atmosphere, several cadets watching them around showed different reactions.

“…ha.”

“What will we do if they leave?”

“I heard that you two became lovers, but don’t you think things have gotten better between you two recently?”

“I’m afraid I’ll just give up… .”

Between the different words, Leonhard grinned and suddenly turned his head.

There, a calm woman with blue hair was completely ready to leave. It was Glesia who had overwhelming skills even in the current A1 class.

Now, the beings sparring with her were showing overwhelming growth to the point where no one except Leonhard and Yumia dared to challenge her.

“Glesia.”

“…?”

“Are you going to participate in the Grand Colosseum too?”

“uh.”

Leonhard nodded slowly as he watched Glesia leave the room with a short answer.

Looking at the flowing blue hair, another person immediately appeared in Leonhard’s eyes.

A black-haired man.

And a being who has reached a level far beyond himself.

‘As expected, Han Tiansheng will also participate.’

It was clear that I would participate in this Grand Colosseum.

“I think it would be really fun.”

“…Leonhardt, are you thinking about Han Tiansheng again?”

I laughed at Yumia’s words and didn’t have much to hide.

“uh. Han Cheon-seong will definitely appear at the Colosseum. “Wouldn’t we have a good match?”

“I hope he doesn’t participate in the Colosseum this time… Honestly, isn’t that foul? “He’s really, really strong.”

At Yumia’s words, I unconsciously gained strength in my hand holding Yumia’s hand.

“That makes it more fun.”

And my mind changed a little more.

Before, I thought it was a friendly competition and that I wanted to follow that path while watching him, but now it was different.

“…is it fun?”

Even as I stared at Yumia who asked curiously, my heart fluttered slightly.

Now, rather than following in his footsteps, I wanted to prove myself on the same level.

‘When I think of the sparring between Yu Mia and Han Tiansheng last time… .’

Without realizing it, those thoughts have become stronger now.

Because I don’t want my girl to spar with anyone else anymore.

“huh. “It will be a lot of fun.”

As I spoke, I felt a strong desire to train.