Became an Academy Spearman - Chapter 542



542. Grand Colosseum – Neria Eudemia (2)

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Western Academy.

There was only one woman in the special family-only training room set up within the academy.

The clear, gold-colored eyes were more impressive than anything else, and the disheveled silver hair that seemed to float in the air gave an extremely mysterious atmosphere.

-Neria Eudemia.

As the head of the Western Academy and with a unique personality, she devoted herself to training alone.

“Whoa… … .”

Neria let out a deep breath and closed her eyes blankly.

Then, naturally, only one person appeared in her sight.

The appearance of a woman with long blue-tinged hair and an aura that is both noble and difficult to approach. She even had such a beautiful appearance that she displayed absolute power that seemed to freeze her entire world.

It was never a fellow cadet or anyone else at the academy.

When Neria visited the Western Front with the help of an instructor, he was able to meet the main axis of the Western Front as fate would have it.

Even though it was only a one-time encounter, it was as if it was imprinted in my mind and could not be erased.

“Anastasia…”

I muttered absentmindedly, my heart pounding.

Even though I smiled without realizing it, everything seemed different.

And what he said to me still remained in my mind.

-Neria, strangely, when I look at you, I think of my younger sister. It feels strangely similar. It’s definitely very different from you, but the vibe is quite similar.

It was like the only kind words he spoke to me when I visited the front lines.

So I couldn’t forget it.

A being that is so overwhelming and possesses such enormous power that it can change the course of the war in an instant.

A person who was so great that he could be counted on one hand among the most valuable people in this world told me.

When I searched a little more actively, I was able to hear a lot of news.

A woman named Glesia, currently at the Central Academy.

Coincidentally, she was a woman who entered the academy with me this year. She also heard through her family that she had quite a talent.

“…I inherited his blood.”

Even though I was just muttering, I was naturally looking forward to it.

The Grand Colosseum will open soon. At that time, I will leave the Western Academy and head towards the Central Academy.

And I will be able to face it in the huge Colosseum.

Even that felt so natural.

If I inherited his blood, of course a woman named Glesia would appear in the Grand Colosseum.

Sreuk.

I smiled as I gently placed my hands on my chest. Clearly my future was on the Western Front.

That was certain.

But before that, I wanted to see it with my own eyes.

What kind of talent and value does a woman who inherits the same blood as her shine with?

ㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡ!!

I could feel the space around me instantly freezing due to the power that appeared in an instant.

Saaa… … !

I was simply ecstatic as I faced the bitter cold that was engulfing my surroundings.

With the power I possess, I can recall His traces.

I have the same freezing power as Anastasia, and my future path has undergone meaningful changes through her.

The path I was taking was still shining so brightly.

Ssssssssssssssssssssssssss… .

I saw another ‘me’ appear in front of me with a chill.

I am made of transparent yet extremely cold ice.

‘Binggyeong (氷鏡)’

It was a legendary trait I was given, and the power of the concept of an ice mirror.

“You’re still not enough… .”

Even though I unhesitatingly denied my other self, I gently touched ‘me’.

Sigh.

I smiled even as I touched my transparent self.

Created with the power of the ice world, I was a doll made of ice.

It was a doll that didn’t feel the slightest bit of life, but even for a doll like that, I felt it. There isn’t even a single cadet in the Western Academy who can match my power right now.

“At least I won’t be defeated by the same cadet.”

I didn’t think I was going to lose.

It was not arrogance, nor was it arrogance. Even if you look at it from an extremely objective point of view, the power of Binggyeong that I possessed was truly infinite.

Ever since I met Anastasia and embraced this feeling, my heart has not broken even for a single moment.

His indomitable heart allowed him to manifest absolute ice power.

So, don’t lose.

“If I… defeat Glesia.”

A sudden thought occurred to me that maybe he would look at me a little differently too.

I hope that people will see me as I am, rather than seeing my younger sister’s shadow in me.

Crispy… … !

Even though I was staring at another version of myself falling to pieces, I gently flicked my hand.

Just right.

Then, I saw it for the first time.

ㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡ!!

The power of ice condenses even more massively.

It wasn’t me who appeared in it. The only being that possesses absolute power that I have ever encountered.

“Anastasia… .”

It was her.

Carefully, I looked at another person who appeared before me.

Projecting my original self and expressing the power of the ice world is as natural as breathing, so there is no sense of heterogeneity. However, if you recreate someone else with the power of ice, there is bound to be a sense of heterogeneity.

Because I don’t understand.

Since I don’t know completely, the projected power is bound to be weaker than my original body.

There was no way that projecting someone else would be stronger than the ‘me’ that I completely understood.

It should have been that way originally.

But I saw it with my eyes.

The appearance now, holding a sword made of ice and showing a vague appearance, was different.

Even though I was just looking into transparent eyes made of ice, I felt like a chill was running through my body.

It was also funny that I felt chills while handling the power of the ice barrier.

And yet I actually did that.

A power close to thrilling.

Just by creating a projection of the power He manifested, this power reached something absolutely absolute.

“There’s no way I’ll ever use him.”

He spoke carefully and gently squeezed his hand.

Crispy… !

As I watched his traces soon turn into transparent ice powder and disappear, I burst out laughing for a moment.

Grand Colosseum.

It was a competition that only dealt with superiority among fellow cadets.

But there was no way I would have to confront him by projecting his traces.

Just being who I am now was enough.

Even if I were to fight against him, all the other cadets at the Western Academy were no match for me.

***

Central Academy again.

As time passes, the sky embraces a red sunset.

Jerk.

Cheonseong had left the training center and was moving forward.

“Haaa… .”

Even though I yawned loudly, I felt tired from not being able to sleep.

Even as I gently rubbed my eyes, a moment of laughter escaped me. She felt refreshed after helping Darsha with his training for several hours.

‘There is no useless trait in this world.’

In the case of Darsha’s characteristic ‘precision reinforcement’, its uses were endless.

You can strengthen your armament, temporarily strengthen your body, and increase your speed.

And I saw potential in Darsha’s appearance.

Darsha has the potential to become the final 8th person at the Central Academy.

Thinking about that, I cleared my mind.

Now I had to solve my own situation, not someone else’s.

“Really, my nose is three feet long.”

I wondered if now was the time for me to worry about other people.

Today I had to answer.

Just thinking about that made my heart start pounding again. And naturally, it appeared before my eyes.

‘Rachel.’

Even though I was aware that her beautiful figure was powerfully stealing my heart again, I had to give her an answer.

I had to properly deliver my answer, which I was unable to finalize yesterday.

… … .

Crash.

With the sound of the door opening, I was able to enter a space that was now familiar to me.

The royal family’s drawing room.

“Welcome.”

“…meeting Princess Rachel.”

Even though I spoke carefully, my heart began to beat so loudly that I couldn’t control it anymore.

Excited.

Exciting… !

I felt like I just had Rachel in my eyes again.

‘It must be love.’

Just because I now consider that feeling unnatural doesn’t mean that feeling will disappear.

Ok. Ok.

We took a deep breath for a moment as we watched the tea cups being placed in each person’s seat.

“So now, have you made up your mind?”

I smiled naturally as I faced her who spoke willingly.

“Yes, I have decided. And thank you so much for giving me this time.”

“no. “I thought you might be a little confused, and I thought I should prepare a little too, so I just took my time.”

I was able to make up my mind even more when I saw Rachel smiling elegantly as if the world would brighten up.

“…I’ll be very honest. “I thought about it all night long and thought about what the princess said.”

“You couldn’t even sleep?”

He nodded, following her gaze as if captivated by her beauty as she smiled softly.

“yes. That’s how big the princess felt to me.”

Even as I spoke, I felt like my heart was being misaligned.

Now my body longed for her, and my heart was also strongly tied to her.

Then, of course, the answer was decided,

And yet I am now.

He was about to betray all of that.

“I don’t think I can have the same feelings as I do now, not only for my immediate future, but also for Princess Rachel’s future.”

Tuk.

Even as I spoke, I was out of breath.

Even that was… strange.

‘Does my heart have to hurt like this?’

Should I feel like my heart is breaking just because I refuse to be with Rachel?

“……”

I smiled cautiously as I faced Rachel, who was blinking blankly and looking at me.

It felt like my emotions were out of sync,

It felt like my body was rejecting me as I looked at her.

Nevertheless, I concluded:

I said no.

In my current situation, accepting Rachel is… .

It was impossible.

That’s also an absurd number.

Actually, I didn’t know if I would be okay. However, to other women with whom I am currently in a relationship, Princess Rachel will seem like an absurd reality.

So, after much consideration, the decision I made was ‘reject’.

Not for me,

For the sake of the women who are looking at me, I have to completely suppress these feelings right now.