On My First Day Undercover, the Organization Collapsed - Chapter 80

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The Organization Collapsed on My First Day of Infiltration Episode 080

 

 

 

 

 

A Brief Lesson (2)

 

 

 

 

 

Teacher Ziel is an amazing person.

 

The Sword School First Years all thought so without exception.

 

The way he individually guided students throughout training without showing any signs of fatigue!

 

The precision with which he exchanged hundreds, thousands of blows in reflex training and magical beast response training without allowing a single attack to land!

 

On top of that, his ability to identify each student’s weaknesses and suggest improvements was astounding!

 

But there was one thing they had never seen.

 

Actual combat.

 

They had never seen Ziel actually fight.

 

 

 

‘The teacher is going to show us?’

 

‘Even so, against that magical beast…?’

 

‘What is he going to show us?’

 

 

 

But no matter how much they had witnessed Ziel’s greatness in training, they couldn’t imagine he could handle a Ruinbark.

 

Most of the students didn’t even know the name of that magical beast, but just looking at its appearance told them everything.

 

Even a graze would mean death.

 

 

 

“Teacher, it’s too dangerous.”

 

 

 

Celia tried to stop Ziel.

 

But Ziel answered calmly.

 

 

 

“It’s not dangerous, Student Celia Rihart.”

 

“How is it not dangerous!”

 

“It would be dangerous if you were alone. Even if all of you combined your strength, you couldn’t handle a Ruinbark as you are now.”

 

 

 

That’s right.

 

If it’s that dangerous, then why!

 

 

 

“But it’s not dangerous if I’m here.”

 

 

 

It was a logical answer.

 

At least to Ziel.

 

But to the other students’ ears, it didn’t sound logical at all!

 

Yurio, who at least knew something about that Ruinbark, muttered in a daze.

 

 

 

“I heard it takes at least 5 Grand Knights to handle one…”

 

 

 

Grand Knights.

 

In simple terms, it meant you needed five experts at Professor Elcanto’s level.

 

Yet Ziel was saying he would face it.

 

And it wasn’t even a life-or-death battle.

 

He was talking about conducting a lesson as if looking at teaching materials.

 

In short, it sounded like nonsense.

 

 

 

“Teacher, instead of this, we should combine our strength and…”

 

“Not now. You’re tired, and you haven’t trained against Ruinbarks.”

 

“But!”

 

“So learn from this opportunity. How to face large magical beasts.”

 

 

 

Thud! Thud!

 

 

 

Meanwhile, the Ruinbark had approached to within about 10 meters.

 

 

 

“Krwaaaaaaak!”

 

 

 

Its target was clear.

 

Ziel and the Sword School First Year group!

 

 

 

Swooooosh!

 

 

 

It was the moment when its raised hand came crashing down like a cannonball.

 

 

 

Clang!

 

 

 

He deflected it.

 

With his sword.

 

And—

 

Very lightly at that.

 

 

 

“Krwak!”

 

 

 

The Ruinbark leaped back in retreat.

 

 

 

“…!”

 

“Wh-what was that just now?”

 

“Did he deflect it?”

 

“With a sword? So lightly?”

 

 

 

The reactions were split in two.

 

Shock and disbelief.

 

And like Delev, Celia, and Yurio…

 

 

 

‘He didn’t meet it head-on… He dodged at the last moment and struck the side?’

 

 

 

The silence of students who had seen something.

 

The latter was correct.

 

 

 

“When facing large magical beasts’ attacks, evasion takes priority over direct confrontation. The moment you allow an attack to land, it can lead to fatal wounds. So evasion must always come first.”

 

 

 

Ziel explained even in the midst of this.

 

Of course, no student was impressed by that explanation.

 

 

 

‘Evade?’

 

‘How? I couldn’t even see it?’

 

 

 

The Ruinbark’s attacks were heavy with that massive body striking down, and fast too.

 

Dodge that?

 

 

 

Swish!

 

 

 

He dodged again.

 

This time it was a diagonal attack.

 

It should have been tricky to avoid, but Ziel lightly stepped back and deflected it as if dodging the students’ attacks.

 

And once more.

 

 

 

Clang!

 

 

 

He struck the back of the Ruinbark’s hand and pushed it away.

 

 

 

“Grwaaaah!”

 

 

 

Two failed attacks.

 

And allowing a counterattack.

 

The Ruinbark seemed angry.

 

 

 

“When dodging, focus on the moment right before the attack. Monster attacks are generally straightforward. If you check the direction they raise their hand and the direction right before attacking, you can dodge.”

 

 

 

So, it felt like this.

 

Like a swordsmanship master showing a child how to split a rock, then saying just strike down and asking isn’t it easy!

 

Of course, there were students who took it seriously.

 

 

 

‘Right before attacking… the situation right before.’

 

‘I should watch when it attacks again. I couldn’t see anything just now.’

 

 

 

Delev.

 

Celia.

 

Yurio.

 

And students including Karen and Ann.

 

Surprisingly, Quantus was also among them.

 

 

 

“Hmm. Instead of dodging, I’d like to give it a taste of my fist!”

 

 

 

Though he was serious in a somewhat different way.

 

 

 

“Grwwww!”

 

 

 

The Ruinbark charged again.

 

This time it was trying to grab Ziel with both hands.

 

An attack blocking left and right!

 

But at that moment.

 

 

 

Thud!

 

 

 

Ziel lightly kicked off the ground and dove inside.

 

The space between the Ruinbark’s hands and torso.

 

Ziel, who dove into that space-

 

 

 

Clang!

 

 

 

Leaped up and struck the Ruinbark’s chest from bottom to top.

 

 

 

“Grwaaaaaaah!”

 

 

 

The Ruinbark staggered with a scream.

 

It desperately stretched out its hands, trying to grab Ziel who was inside, but Ziel rolled on the ground to dodge.

 

He stood up and the inevitable lecture continued.

 

 

 

“If the enemy’s attack range is long, dive inside and aim for gaps. It’s the same principle as getting completely close to a spearman makes it easier to attack.”

 

 

 

This was somewhat practical.

 

Though they’d have to consider whether they could fearlessly dive at that massive monster.

 

 

 

‘At least it’s not telling us to just watch and dodge.’

 

 

 

Before they knew it, more students were nodding.

 

The fear was gradually disappearing too.

 

When they first saw it, they were filled with dread at its overwhelming size…

 

 

 

“Grwaaaah!”

 

“Using terrain like this is also a method. Disappear from the enemy’s sight, and if possible, aim for the front rather than the back.”

 

 

 

In the midst of this, a student even asked a question.

 

 

 

“Why aim for the front instead of the back, Teacher!”

 

“Good question, Peak Digron. Most monsters instinctively guard their back and look around when an enemy disappears. You can catch them off guard by attacking from the front instead.”

 

“Aha!”

 

 

 

A high-grade dangerous monster, the Ruinbark, was rampaging, yet somehow the atmosphere was heating up with academic enthusiasm.

 

 

 

“When large monsters charge with their weight or strength, dodging left or right takes priority. If you carelessly hide behind terrain and trees break, you’ll take damage too.”

 

“The important thing is to concentrate until right before the attack. Don’t watch the speed, watch the direction and move half a step ahead.”

 

“Don’t be greedy with counterattacks unless you’re certain. Patience and caution are most important when fighting large monsters.”

 

 

 

Boom, boom, boom!

 

 

 

During the lecture, the Ruinbark kept striking down, swinging, and charging, but only hit empty air.

 

Before they knew it, the fear had disappeared.

 

What filled its place was a lecture that went straight to their ears!

 

Then suddenly.

 

 

 

‘But what if he just keeps dodging?’

 

‘He can’t win just by striking like that.’

 

 

 

It was around this time that such thoughts arose.

 

 

 

“Now let’s wrap this up. Let me tell you something in advance – when you encounter a large magical beast, you’ll have to choose one of two options. Either avoid combat as much as possible, or look for a chance to escape while avoiding attacks as much as possible.”

 

 

 

Celia raised her hand high.

 

 

 

“Isn’t there an option to defeat it?”

 

“You cannot cut through a Ruinbark’s shell with a sword. Not yet, at least.”

 

 

 

Then does that mean the teacher can do it?

 

 

 

“Don’t tell me… a Mana Sword?”

 

 

 

Delev cried out in shock.

 

A Mana Sword is a technique that channels mana into a weapon – namely a sword – to maximize its sharpness!

 

While not absolutely necessary, it’s generally known that one needs to reach Grand Knight level to use it proficiently.

 

With the development of this technique, knights became able to cut through enemy armor and shields with just their swords.

 

 

 

‘Could it be that the teacher is…?’

 

 

 

Therefore, the Mana Sword was one of the highest goals for Sword School students, and sometimes even their ultimate goal.

 

Being able to use a Mana Sword was proof of reaching mastery and a reason to be recognized!

 

 

 

Thump thump!

 

 

 

The students’ hearts began to race at the fact that they could see a Mana Sword with their own eyes.

 

However, Ziel’s sword didn’t show the characteristic blue shimmer of a Mana Sword.

 

 

 

‘Is he planning to use it right before attacking?’

 

 

 

And then.

 

 

 

“Attacks against large magical beasts must be concise. Unless you’re aiming for vital points, when dealing damage, aim precisely and attack precisely. If you attack hastily and fail, retreat without regret, and don’t be greedy for a Second Strike following a First Strike.”

 

 

 

Swoosh!

 

 

 

As soon as Ziel finished speaking, he charged in and wounded the Ruinbark’s leg.

 

Ziel retreated almost simultaneously.

 

The students, especially those who knew about the characteristics of Mana Swords, were shocked.

 

 

 

‘That wasn’t a Mana Sword?’

 

 

 

There should definitely have been a blue shimmer.

 

When thrusting in and when pulling out, all they could see was just the silver sword blade.

 

 

 

‘Did he use it instantaneously?’

 

 

 

Delev’s eyes widened.

 

After dodging the Ruinbark’s attack again, Ziel’s follow-up attack came.

 

But this time was the same.

 

Though it wasn’t entirely accurate due to the speed, again no blue shimmer was visible.

 

 

 

‘How is he doing it without a Mana Sword?’

 

 

 

Then Ziel thrust his third strike into the Ruinbark’s arm, pulled it out, retreated, and revealed the secret.

 

 

 

“Simple thrusting and slashing cannot overcome the hardness of a Ruinbark’s shell.”

 

“Then did you thrust with a Mana Sword?”

 

“No. I didn’t channel mana into the sword. Instead, I channeled mana into my arm.”

 

 

 

Arm?

 

Channeling mana into the arm?

 

 

 

“With your current level and understanding, it’s difficult to generate a Mana Sword. Even if you could, using it efficiently in the right place at the right time would also take considerable time. Channeling mana into something other than your own body is that difficult.”

 

 

 

No one here was unaware of that fact.

 

It’s so difficult that only around Grand Knight level can one use it proficiently.

 

 

 

“But if you attack while channeling mana into your body, you can achieve results like what you just saw.”

 

“Teacher, are you telling us to enhance our strength with mana?”

 

“Channeling mana naturally enhances strength. It can help with thrusting and slashing. But this is the concept of emission.”

 

 

 

When no one still understood, Ziel suddenly sheathed his sword.

 

 

 

“Watch carefully from now on.”

 

 

 

And what he picked up was a thick tree branch that was lying around nearby.

 

 

 

“Kraaaak!”

 

 

 

Whoosh!

 

 

 

Ziel dodged the Ruinbark’s attack and then-

 

 

 

Tap.

 

 

 

He stabbed the Ruinbark’s arm with the tip of the tree branch.

 

It would be more accurate to say he touched it.

 

But then.

 

 

 

Boom!

 

 

 

The tree branch exploded outward as the Ruinbark let out a ‘scream.’

 

 

 

“Kruaaaaaaak!”

 

 

 

The Ruinbark writhed in pain.

 

Just from being touched with a simple tree branch!

 

 

 

“Ah…!”

 

 

 

The quick-witted students immediately caught on.

 

What Ziel had said earlier.

 

What ’emission’ meant!

 

 

 

‘Channeling mana through the arm… and releasing that mana through the sword!’

 

 

 

Shiver.

 

 

 

Delev trembled just like when he had broken through the wall of the 7th Form.

 

It was ecstasy.

 

Several other students showed similar reactions.

 

 

 

“As you saw, while it has less power compared to a mana sword, it can deliver sufficient impact to objects with high hardness. Even if you can’t use a mana sword, this can substitute to some degree.”

 

 

 

There was a world of difference between only being able to dodge and having some means of attack!

 

 

 

“I’ll teach this method in class soon. However, since none of you have tried it before, make sure to prepare thoroughly.”

 

 

 

The students’ hearts began to race.

 

Of course, that emission method had clear drawbacks too.

 

 

 

“But this is only a method that makes it possible to face them. As I said, even if you learn this, it doesn’t change the fact that you should run away beforehand or look for chances to escape while dodging attacks.”

 

 

 

The moment he finished those words, blue heat shimmer rose from Ziel’s sword.

 

And then-

 

 

 

Crack!

 

Slash!

 

 

 

Ziel leaped up in an instant and sliced through the Ruinbark’s neck!

 

It was just a moment, but the students clearly saw it.

 

A mana sword so intense it made their eyes sting!

 

 

 

“Until you can use this, that is.”

 

 

 

Shing, thud.

 

 

 

The moment Ziel sheathed his sword, the Ruinbark’s massive body collapsed.

 

In that surreal scene, Celia blankly raised her hand and asked a question.

 

 

 

“Then… how long does it take to be able to use that?”

 

“I don’t know, student Celia Rihart.”

 

 

 

The expected answer came back.

 

But an unexpected answer followed as well.

 

 

 

“However, if you faithfully attend my classes and train, it won’t take a long time.”

 

“…!”

 

 

 

At this moment.

 

A goal was born in the students’ hearts.

 

Mana emission!

 

And…

 

The mana sword with which Ziel had just felled the Ruinbark in a single strike!

 

Besides the goal, there was one more thing.

 

 

 

‘Teacher is… incredibly strong.’

 

‘He’s an unbelievable person, really.’

 

‘The bar for liberal arts instructors has gotten way too high…’

 

 

 

Infinite respect for Ziel as well!

 

Now even the slightest doubt had disappeared.

 

 

 

“That’s all. Team leaders, come forward. I’ll tell you about the loot worth collecting from the Ruinbark’s corpse.”

 

 

 

Not long after, the first years had collected all the loot and left the site, heading to the campsite.

 

With very light steps.

 

However.

 

 

 

“Ugh…”

 

 

 

What Agent 8 saw when he opened his eyes was the Ruinbark’s corpse.

 

 

 

“Wh-where did they go?”

 

 

 

It was an empty field site with not a single person visible.

 

 

 

Thud.

 

 

 

Agent 8 hurriedly climbed down from under the tree.

 

There was nothing.

 

Except for the Ruinbark’s corpse.

 

 

 

“…”

 

 

 

Agent 8, who was examining the corpse, was shocked.

 

 

 

“How is the cross-section like this…?”

 

 

 

The neck that had been cleanly severed.

 

Definitely-

 

 

 

‘It’s a mana sword.’

 

 

 

A mana sword itself wasn’t anything special.

 

At least not at Agent 8’s level.

 

However, what was surprising was this perfectly smooth cross-section.

 

 

 

‘There’s something about that teacher.’

 

 

 

And one more thing.

 

The corpse was extremely clean.

 

 

 

“…Are they running a business with monster corpses?”

 

 

 

The Ruinbark’s corpse was pitifully miserable.

 

They had stripped everything away without leaving even a single piece of hide.

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