On My First Day Undercover, the Organization Collapsed - Chapter 142

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The Organization Collapsed on My First Day of Infiltration Episode 142

 

 

The Cracked Castle Wall (8)

 

 

The fourth day of training was coming to an end.

Naturally, the First Years were struggling incomparably more against the Official Members than they had against the Apprentice Members.

While they had barely managed to succeed in counterattacking against the Apprentice Members, the Official Members, who were all Grand Knight level, were a different story.

 

“I know they’re going easy on us… but how is this wall so high…?”

 

Karen lamented.

It was understandable.

Karen had just been one-sidedly beaten and had her sparring session ended.

Her whole body was throbbing like crazy!

But she could endure that much.

A wall.

It was truly a wall.

With Magic Dolls, even with Variable Logic added, you could see their patterns if you concentrated, but people weren’t like that.

People and dolls.

Because this gap couldn’t be narrowed, the usefulness of dolls was inevitably limited.

 

“At least 15 years. Those people have been swinging swords for at least 15 years longer than us.”

 

Ann muttered as if it were obvious.

 

“So it’s natural for things to turn out this way.”

 

The sparring that started in the morning.

After eating lunch and resting, the afternoon sparring followed almost the same pattern.

The Official Members were truly powerful.

 

“So after we graduate and join the Knight Order, we’ll have to surpass people like these.”

“And here, if there’s no Official Member position available, you wait indefinitely. Or you fight and win to claim one.”

 

Karen sighed.

But she soon stood up from her spot.

 

“Still, they’re weaker than Teacher Ziel, right Ann?”

“Of course. Teacher Ziel’s attacks… I can’t see them at all.”

 

Even when he was going easy on them.

Ann, who had also stood up, suddenly felt a fundamental curiosity.

 

“Then just how strong is Teacher Ziel?”

“We’ve concluded among ourselves that he’s at least stronger than Grand Knights… Imperial Knight?”

“So, Master level?”

 

Master level refers to a realm of skill.

Imperial Knight is a kind of title and position.

Of course, they’re almost the same thing.

If you’re not Master level, you don’t qualify to become an Imperial Knight.

 

“But Master level… might be a bit much?”

“He always exceeds our expectations though.”

 

Ann muttered.

 

“He might even be a level above that.”

“…Is there such a realm?”

“I wouldn’t know. But if it’s Teacher Ziel, maybe?”

“Then why is someone like that at the Academy…?”

 

In fact, it was always the same cycle.

Whenever discussions about Ziel’s abilities arose, the conclusion was always like this.

So why is such an amazing person here?

No one could find an answer to this question.

 

“Argh!”

 

Meanwhile, someone fell and screamed.

It was such a common sight that everyone ignored it, but the following words from a unit member drew everyone’s attention.

 

“Close. Student Delev. If you had lasted a little longer, you could have counterattacked.”

“I, I thought I definitely blocked it…”

“You blocked it but didn’t really block it. It’s a difference in physical strength. It’s not easy to narrow such a fundamental gap.”

 

Delev stood up, grasping the hand the unit member extended.

 

“I’ll go again, Sir Ilio.”

“Good.”

 

Then Celia also fell but received praise.

 

“Ugh, my elbow is all scraped up.”

“Well done, Student Celia. The precision of your Swift Swordsmanship is good. But you lack speed.”

“I’ve heard that before.”

“From you?”

“Yes. There’s a certain teacher. The first person to call me slow when I learned Swift Swordsmanship.”

 

She had heard the exact same thing from Teacher Ziel.

 

“Let’s go again.”

 

Like this, the students kept falling and falling again, but clearly…

 

‘They’re growing.’

 

The students were realizing things on their own.

Just like in the magic doll sparring.

The skills honed in magic doll sparring were being displayed without them even realizing it.

Ziel watched the students’ sparring and nodded with satisfaction.

 

“Ugh!”

“Urgh!”

“Aah!”

 

Of course, they kept getting hit again and again.

But experience is important.

Ziel knows its importance better than anyone.

Meanwhile.

 

“Huff, huff…”

“Gasp, gasp…”

 

On one side, a fierce battle was taking place between Gilbert and an official member.

 

“Sir Oswald, you’re quite skilled.”

“You too, Teaching Assistant… You could join immediately. We trainees are no match for you.”

“Thank you for the compliment.”

 

Gilbert was a former Grade 1 Crow.

He had been trained in infiltration and penetration, as well as combat techniques over a long period.

Of course, in direct confrontation he was weaker than warriors of the same level, but he covered that with experience and quick movements!

However, this scene wasn’t visible to the students.

It was taking place in a separately prepared indoor sparring arena.

 

‘Like Boss, I need to go with mystique too.’

 

Actually, more than that, he wanted to look cool.

If he hid his skills and appeared at a moment of crisis!

 

‘That would be really cool… Hup.’

 

While momentarily lost in thought, Gilbert frantically dodged the sword in shock.

 

“Ha, you dodged that too. Why is someone who should join immediately staying at the Academy?”

“That question seems more appropriate for my boss than me.”

“Pardon?”

“He should be the leader.”

“…”

 

Suddenly the sword came flying faster and more powerfully.

 

“Teaching Assistant, even so, that statement seems excessive.”

 

Clang!

 

Gilbert barely deflected the sword strike.

It was a slip of the tongue.

But Gilbert definitely thought so.

 

‘More than leader level, right? Boss’s skill?’

 

That unfathomable ability!

So he apologized for now.

 

“I misspoke!”

 

Clang!

 

“I’m sorry!”

 

He had to survive first.

At this rate, his opponent might draw a mana sword.

 

“Prepare yourself today!”

 

It seemed like he was doomed.

Training day 4.

The day that was practically the last was coming to an end.

 

 

You can’t just use the whip all the time.

Good news was delivered to the students who finished their afternoon training.

 

“There will be a campfire at the training ground tonight.”

 

The first years were dazed by Relio’s words.

 

“Is there a training called campfire by any chance?”

“Don’t be fooled. It’s definitely training.”

 

Relio sighed and chuckled.

 

“You’ve all lived being deceived.”

“Yes, by Teacher Ziel…”

 

Ziel never deceived anyone.

He always told the truth.

They just felt deceived.

 

“It’s the campfire you know.”

 

Relio declared.

 

“There’s no more training after this afternoon. From dinner on, eat, drink, and enjoy yourselves.”

“Woooooooooh!”

 

Cheers echoed throughout the training ground!

Startled, Relio shook his head as if dumbfounded.

 

“That’s the loudest response I’ve heard so far.”

 

Regardless, the First Years cheered enthusiastically.

 

“After hardship comes joy!”

“Quantus! You knew that saying too?”

“Finally we get to rest!”

“This is my first time having a campfire!”

 

It was complete chaos.

After rolling around since the first day, they finally got their sweet rest!

It was only natural they’d cheer at the news that there would be no more training.

 

“S-surely they won’t surprise attack us during the campfire…”

“If they do that, I’m starting a rebellion.”

“I’ll join you.”

 

Of course, it wasn’t just grueling training they’d endured.

They had definitely improved and grown closer to each other than before.

Until the practical training, they had been distant with each other.

Some didn’t even know each other’s names, but now they knew everyone’s names and could approach each other more casually.

 

“Delev! Have you done a campfire before?”

“When I followed Father to Knight Order training.”

“Wow! How was it? Do they stack up huge piles of firewood?”

“It… probably wasn’t that much?”

 

They now comfortably approached friends who had been difficult to get close to before—

 

“Yurio, want to hang out in District 11 together after the practical training?”

“Huh? Me?”

“I called your name, you. Karen, come with us too. I heard there’s lots of good food there.”

 

They also made new plans together.

Each came from different noble families with vastly different statuses, but right now they were all just First Years.

 

“Hey, when do they announce the Knight Order vacation camp?”

“Probably during the campfire later?”

“I really hope I get selected.”

 

On the excited walk back to the dormitory.

Karen became slightly depressed again.

 

“If I get selected… do I have to go? I need to work part-time.”

 

If she didn’t get selected, it would be disappointing, but if she did, that was also a problem.

Money was the enemy.

 

“Student Karen Aswan. Are you planning to work part-time again during vacation?”

“Ah, you scared me!”

 

Karen jumped in surprise and turned around to see Ziel standing there.

 

“Teacher?”

 

Karen looked around nervously.

Fortunately, there was some distance so it seemed no one else had heard.

 

“That’s… probably what will happen. Most likely.”

“I see. So even if you’re selected for the Knight Order camp, you can’t go?”

“Probably not.”

 

Karen looked disappointed.

Ziel thought for a moment before saying this.

 

“So you can’t pursue efficiency without money.”

“Pardon?”

“You can’t invest in your future because you don’t have money to spend right now?”

“That’s right…”

“Then let’s do this. Go to the camp first.”

“Pardon?”

“The Academy will arrange the money you need for part-time work.”

“But, th-that’s still a bit…”

“Don’t you want to go?”

“…”

 

She wanted to go.

If only she got selected.

Actually, the chances were high.

She had gotten a hint from the unit member she sparred with earlier.

If that weren’t the case, she wouldn’t even be having this dilemma.

 

“I… want to go.”

“Good. Then go. I’ll take care of that matter.”

“Teacher, why are you really being so good to me…”

“Because you’re my student. It would be the same for any other student.”

 

Ziel left after saying those words.

It was brief, but it felt like a storm had swept through!

Karen stared at Ziel’s retreating figure for a moment, then smiled softly.

 

“Thank you, Teacher…”

 

Would there ever be another teacher like that?

 

‘There probably won’t be any.’

 

With his worries resolved, his heart felt much lighter.

 

“Karen, what are you doing? Aren’t you going?”

“Ah, yeah. I should go. Yurio, but if you get selected for camp, will you go?”

“Of course I have to go. It’s disappointing that I can’t go home, but… Father would probably tell me to go to camp instead.”

“I suppose so.”

 

Going was definitely the right choice.

 

“Let’s hurry up, wash, and change clothes. They’re starting the campfire right away.”

“Yeah, let’s go.”

 

In the middle of autumn.

The practical training where they had confirmed and gained so much was coming to an end.

 

 

Crack, crackle.

 

Massive campfires were set up throughout The Iron Keep.

The sight of enormous logs stacked in layers burning brightly was spectacular.

 

“This is really amazing. The meat is incredibly delicious too.”

“The atmosphere is absolutely incredible…”

 

The first years sat around those massive flames, chatting animatedly.

And they waited.

For the camp participants to be announced.

Just then, Relio appeared.

 

“Ahem. Everyone, attention!”

 

All eyes turned in one direction.

Relio was holding a paper in his hand.

 

“I will now announce the list for the vacation Knight Order camp you’ve all been waiting for!”

“Ooh!”

 

It wasn’t a scouting offer.

But if they did well, it could be an opportunity to create that stepping stone!

It was an incredible benefit to be able to eat, sleep, and train with the Knight Order during vacation.

 

“Delev Kundel!”

 

Applause followed, and Delev stood up from his seat.

His expression was calm like Ziel’s, but he couldn’t help the corners of his mouth twitching upward.

 

“Celia Rihart!”

 

Celia was the same.

 

“Maris Sopen!”

 

Maris’s name was called—

 

“Yurio Harmatan!”

“Ann Peshwa!”

 

The names of students who had originally been in the top ranks were called one after another.

 

“Quantus Hopel!”

“Yes! As expected! I knew this would happen! Haha!”

 

Students whose names were called as if it were natural.

They were mostly students who had been taking classes with Ziel since the first semester.

 

‘I definitely will in my second year first semester!’

‘I’m absolutely taking Teacher Ziel’s classes first.’

 

There was envy and some jealousy, but everyone congratulated them while making resolutions.

They would definitely take Teacher Ziel’s classes next time.

 

“Karen Aswan!”

 

Amidst all this, Karen’s name was also called.

 

“Karen’s good too. She works hard. Her skills have improved a lot lately.”

“I’m jealous, Karen. Really.”

 

Karen stood up with a comfortable feeling.

Since Ziel had promised, she could go with peace of mind.

However, she must not forget her gratitude.

 

‘I will return much improved, Teacher.’

 

And some unexpected names were also called.

 

“Lydia Rojas!”

“Omar Lucon!”

 

These were students who hadn’t been learning from Ziel since the first semester.

 

“I, I made it?”

“Congratulations, Omar!”

 

While Lydia’s skills were solid enough to serve as group leader in the first semester practical, Omar was somewhat unexpected.

Thus, a total of 20 people.

With the selection complete, Relio looked at the students once and grinned.

 

“Those students whose names were called should prepare themselves for the vacation.”

“Good. Enjoy yourselves.”

 

The rejoicing students.

The blazing flames.

And finally, the sense of liberation that had arrived!

 

“Ah, I want to have a drink.”

“Why. Haven’t you all tried it at least once behind your fathers’ backs?”

 

Students even dreaming of small transgressions.

Relio’s expression as he turned away was opposite to that of the students.

“What. Haven’t you all tried drinking behind your father’s back at least once?”

Students who secretly dream of small rebellions.

Meanwhile.

The night of practical training was coming to an end.

After reporting to Dietrich, he had dispatched another unit member, but even that person was completely out of contact.

 

‘What on earth happened, Eton.’

 

The uneasiness wouldn’t fade.

The night of practice was coming to an end.

However, Relio’s anxiety was not yet over.

After reporting to Dietrich, they dispatched another member urgently, but there’s been no word from them either.

Eton was an important talent.

Laughter could be heard from behind, but before Relio lay only worry.

 

‘It’s going to be a long night.’

 

It was just when he thought it would be a night spent awake with worry.

 

“Sir Relio, Sir Relio!”

 

One person running over urgently.

Laughter could be heard from behind, but Relio faced nothing but worry.

“Huff, gasp.”

 

He must have run quite a distance, as even though he was a Grand Knight, he was panting heavily.

 

“Wh-where, where is Your Highness?”

“The situation is urgent!”

One person running over urgently.

It was a horn.

“Lord Horn?”

“Huff, huff.”

He had run so much that even as a great knight, he was panting for breath.

Another crack appeared in the castle wall of The Iron Keep.

“Your Majesty… you said earlier that you were coming to Iron Keep.”

“The situation is urgent!”

“Speak plainly, Lord Horn.”

Horn shouted without a moment to catch his breath.

“Your Majesty is in danger!”

Crack.

A place not far from the two of them.

Another crack appeared in the walls of Iron Keep.

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