The Genius Archer Who Became a One-Man Army - Chapter 93



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◈ Genius Shin-Gung who became a one-man army (93)

The air feels heavy.

As the promotion test approached, an unspoken pressure seemed to be weighing on the unit members.

Silver Knight Unit.

Although it was called a military camp, Isaac learned that it was a place where skilled apprentice knights passed through to become knights.

Kinght.

Just the word itself makes my heart swell.

If you are one of the top ten in the annual promotion examination held by the Silver Knights, you can choose to join one of the royal knight orders.

And as soon as you enter the Knights Templar, you are officially awarded the title of knight.

Since everyone in the Silver Knights is noble anyway, there’s nothing special about it, but if Isaac were to receive a knighthood, it would be like a change in status.

In any case, for the Silver Knights, this is a time of great importance.

Naturally, the expressions of the training unit members were tense, and the training to advance to the final round of the promotion examination was also intense.

“Is that Isaac?”

“yes.”

“An outsider from the Arrowhead Unit… that’s unusual. This is the first time this has happened, so I’m a little confused. But are you a civilian?”

“Yes.”

As the Silver Knight’s instructor, Archon possessed outstanding kingdom spearmanship.

Although he retired after turning 50, he still had the same passion as the younger members of the unit.

Archon nodded at Isaac’s answer.

“Then let’s begin.”

Before moving on to the main stage of the promotion test, there is a duel with the instructor, which can be considered the last of the preliminary rounds.

He spoke to Isaac, holding up a long staff.

“You have ten minutes. Do everything you can in the meantime.”

At the instructor’s words, Isaac raised his sword without saying a word.

The instructor stared blankly at Isaac, his posture just plain and unremarkable.

It almost feels like I’m not ready?

Whenever I teach my unit members, they always start with their own unique attitude.

But what is this guy… … .

‘Are you just standing there with a sword?’

Of course, it would be highly unlikely for a commoner to learn advanced swordsmanship.

Just like mercenaries, they will have things they have learned on the battlefield.

But Arkon knows.

How threatening are the things that are familiar to you on such a bloody battlefield in real combat?

Before his thoughts could continue, Isaac began to move.

Pavat-!

“……!”

I thought it was just lightly kicking the ground, but it was quite fast.

In an instant, Archon swung his staff at Isaac as he charged forward, moving left and right like lightning.

Although it was an unexpected speed, I didn’t intend to close the distance to this extent.

It was the moment when Archon’s staff struck Isaac in the face.

Whoosh-!

Suddenly, the guy’s movements became faster for a moment and then he disappeared from my sight.

“……!”

Arcon’s eyes shook slightly.

Because I missed Isaac’s movements, even if it was just for a moment.

“Ugh!”

Archon, who had let out a shout without realizing it, quickly turned around and swung his staff wildly.

Boohoo-!

Archon’s staff that cuts through the air.

Before he knew it, Isaac had jumped into the air to avoid his attack.

Flash.

And Isaac jumped up and swung his sword at Archon.

Pufferpuck-!

The sword aimed at Arkon’s face and chest was blocked by a hair’s breadth, but Isaac doggedly closed the distance between himself and Arkon.

‘What the hell…?’

Arkon, who had been keeping a distance, frowned as he watched Isaac rushing towards him.

Speed ​​and skill aside, the guy’s gaze was completely different from before the start.

‘What the heck is this kid…?’

It seemed to have settled down calmly, but there was a strange murderous spirit and fighting spirit felt within it.

It was the look in his eyes like that of a ‘real warrior’, something that cannot be imitated in a clumsy way.

It was as if memories of long ago, when I lived on the battlefield for the revival of the kingdom, were coming back to me.

Wow-!

Seeing Isaac’s sword rushing towards him, Arkon swung his staff upward from below, knocking the guy away.

Knock!

Isaac, who had been thrown back by a strong blow, kicked the ground again and moved left and right.

“stop!”

Before Isaac’s attack could even reach him, Archon shouted loudly.

“……You pass.”

“yes?”

“If we fight any longer, I feel like one of us will get seriously injured.”

“……Ah, I’m sorry.”

Isaac quickly apologized at Archon’s words.

Arcon shook his head.

“You’re the first cadet like me since Shark.”

“……Shark?”

“Don’t you know that we’re training together?”

“……I’m sorry. I just don’t pay much attention to other people.”

“Hehe, that’s interesting. We might meet at the promotion test, so I think it would be good to meet up. It’ll be an interesting meeting for you too. You worked hard.”

With those words, Arcon left the training ground.

The tingling sensation on my palms from the clash with him still lingered.

‘Shark… … Ra.’

Is that why?

I began to wonder about the Shark he was talking about. But how could I find him in this place where I don’t know anyone… … .

“ah?”

Suddenly a good idea occurred to me.

* * *

“Huh? What’s wrong with you?”

An unexpected guest arrived.

No, I guess it’s a bit much to call him a guest, but it’s true that an unexpected guy came.

“I have something to ask.”

Janiel raised the corners of his mouth with interest as he watched Isaac come to find him.

Although it was a very sensitive time for all the unit members due to the promotion review, this guy’s visit felt somehow welcome.

Janiel said.

“What are you curious about?”

“Do you know a man named Shark?”

“……Shark?”

In that moment, Janiel’s expression hardened.

No, is it more like a wary expression?

I’ve had countless conversations with him so far, but it was the first time I’d seen his expression.

Isaac asked cautiously.

“Did I… do something wrong?”

“No, no. That’s not it… Why is he asking?”

“I heard your name from the instructor. He said it would be fun to meet you.”

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“Instructor? Oh, you took the promotion test? How did it go?”

“It passed.”

“Already? Oh, no. If it’s you… it’s not that surprising.”

The promotion test with the instructor held in the preliminary round will be taken two to four times.

The reason is simple.

We are going to select about 100 people and post them, but it is not possible to select 100 people on a first-come, first-served basis, right?

Thirty people in the first test.

And for those who fell, the instructors changed the assignments among themselves, and there were thirty people in the second round.

Since it is promoted to the final round of the promotion test in this way, there are bound to be people who take the test several times.

But passing the test in just one try?

It seemed to clearly show that the skills he had shown so far were real.

Is that why?

Janiel’s gaze began to become complicated as he looked at Isaac.

Janiel asked Isaac.

“……What did you say was the name of the unit you were in?”

“This is the Arrowhead Unit.”

“If I go there, will I be able to become strong like you?”

“……?”

Isaac tilted his head at Janiel’s question.

Because it was hard to understand what the intention of that question was. However,

“Well…… I can’t say for sure, but in my personal opinion, if we’re looking at a situation where we’re ‘getting stronger’, I think my unit will be much faster.”

Isaac looked straight into Janiel’s eyes and said.

“At least here, it’s a place where you always have to experience real-life situations, not just practice.”

“……Is that so.”

Janiel nodded, his voice trailing off. Then he spoke to Isaac.

“Follow me, I’ll lead you to where the shark is.”

“Oh, can you see it?”

“I can see it. I can tell where the guy is anyway.”

“……yes?”

“That guy is a practice bug just like you.”

* * *

Shake-!

The path of the sword cutting through the air continued smoothly, like flowing water.

The sword swung downwards and slashed diagonally upward to the right, then returned and stabbed in a straight line.

It seems like a simple movement, but how much training was involved?

It was a movement that was completely free of any unnecessary elements, but the one who actually swung the sword seemed to still not be satisfied with it.

“……What’s going on?”

Shark turned his head as he saw the intruder who had come to his training grounds.

Red eyes that seem to contrast with her dark blue hair.

The sharp chin and red lips gave off a strangely neutral feeling.

Janiel shrugged.

“There’s someone who wants to see you.”

“It can’t be you… Was your name Isaac?”

“Isaac. I’m sorry for interrupting your training.”

“I accept the apology. But why did you come to see me?”

Isaac stared blankly at Shark’s question.

The moment I saw him, I understood why the instructor had suggested that it would be a good idea to meet Shark.

‘… … strong.’

It felt like a solid rock was standing there.

It didn’t have a flashy feel, but it just had a very impressive, gathered vibe?

At least among the unit members I’ve met since coming to Silver Knight, he seemed to be the strongest without a doubt.

but,

Sigh.

“……Why are you laughing?”

Isaac asked, looking at Shark, who was smiling at him with the corners of his lips raised.

Shark said to Janiel, who was standing next to him.

“That sly guy should think about it too. He’s a guy who has a lot of stuff, but he usually hides it away and doesn’t show it.”

“Hey, is this Shark, the so-called strongest of the Silver Knights, acknowledging me?”

“Well, maybe I’m just whining.”

“That’s not bad either.”

Janiel shrugged and answered. Shark then looked back at Isaac and said.

“It was nice meeting you. I hope we can face each other in the promotion exam.”

At those words, Janiel put his hand on Isaac’s shoulder and said.

“This guy has already made it to the first test.”

“It’s worth it.”

“You’re not surprised.”

“You look different from the other less-than-perfect guys.”

Passing the first test is quite an achievement, but it is only expected for those who are capable.

“I also passed the first test.”

“I expected it.”

“You too.”

“……what.”

Janiel shrugged his shoulders. Then he quickly turned around.

“Take care of your condition. I will take first place in this promotion test.”

Janiel said, turning around.

I couldn’t tell exactly whether he was talking to Shark or Isaac.

Maybe he said it to both of them.

Isaac nodded briefly to Shark as he watched Janiel turn around and left the training grounds.

I felt like something was adding motivation to Silver Knight’s life, which had previously felt boring.

* * *

All preliminary rounds for promotion examinations have been completed.

It took quite some time, but it was finally completed without a hitch.

“…….”

Isaac could feel something changing in the atmosphere of the unit as the main promotion examination began.

Besides, the way people look at you has changed recently.

“what’s the matter?”

“It’s just that… I feel like the way you look at me has changed.”

Isaac answered Janiel’s question quietly.

It wasn’t the dismissive look like before.

It was difficult to express in words the feeling I had while being on guard against something.

Looking at Isaac like that, Janiel said.

“You must have a lot of worries.”

“Are you worried?”

“When I see you, I feel like something is denying all the things we’ve been doing.”

Isaac tilted his head at Janiel’s words.

Denying it? What?

Janiel spoke to Isaac without delay.

“You are stronger than us, who trained hard since childhood, learning the family’s vision and magical powers. You have no choice but to worry about the method and various environments.”

Although they are grouped together as nobles, those who come to Silver Knight are more loyal to the kingdom than anyone else and are those who want to become stronger.

In that sense, Isaac can be said to have a significant symbolic meaning in Silver Knight.

“It’s going to be complicated, everyone.”

And me too.

Janiel looked at Isaac, trying hard to swallow his words.

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