The Failed Swordmaster - Chapter 27

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Chapter 27 13. It’s a Misunderstanding (2)

Rather, Bumer went even further and continued the conversation as if nothing had happened.

“What? She asked you to buy her a meal? When did you two become so close?”

“Uh, we’re not that close. No, honestly we just know each other’s names…”

“Just know each other’s names but made dinner plans?”

Bumer, who was about to add ‘The Knight Department’s greatest beauty with you? You’re not lying, are you?’ hastily shut his mouth.

In a position where he wanted something from Lumian, saying such things would be poison.

Fortunately, Lumian moved on without grasping the nuance of his words.

“I don’t know. She suddenly came to me, found some weird fault, then asked me to buy her a meal…”

“But why are you suddenly backing out?”

“I don’t know. She brought it up a while ago anyway. I have no idea what she’s thinking.”

“She probably wants to get you to join the social club.”

Teoro, who had been listening to their conversation, interjected.

Lumian made an expression asking what that meant, and an explanation followed.

“That senior always does that to people she thinks are decent by her standards. She tries to persuade them saying something like ‘How about future talents who will lead the kingdom get close beforehand, it’ll be helpful to each other’… but it’s really just managing her own connections.”

“Really? Then did she come to you too?”

“Yeah. I refused though. I don’t really like bothersome things.”

“What? I never got such an offer. Are you sure you know what you’re talking about?”

“She probably didn’t like you. Don’t take it out on me.”

Teoro’s expression as he snapped at Bumer was utterly indifferent, as if he didn’t have even a grain of interest.

But Lumian was quite interested.

A social club.

Just hearing the name gave the feeling that some tender something between men and women would develop.

“By any chance, are there… some women there too?”

Lumian asked in a subtle tone.

Only his tone was subtle; his expression was blatant.

Teoro, who sighed lightly at his consistent desire, nodded.

“Probably? It’s not just people from the Knight Department but many from other sides too… there are probably quite a few women in humanities or magic.”

“Then there must be some pretty ones among them?”

“I suppose so. The girls from humanities are usually decent.”

“Ah damn, I should have gone first instead of waiting for her to come.”

“…Would that be possible?”

“Huh? What would?”

Hearing Lumian’s counter-question, Teoro still had an expressionless face.

But his eyes were telling. Whether you could act without making mistakes in front of women.

Lumian, who noticed this, chuckled and said.

“Hey, I’ve learned some things by now. Isn’t that too harsh?”

“…”

“…That’s quite a harsh evaluation.”

“No, honestly you’re still a bit… unless it’s a practiced situation.”

“That’s only in front of girls I’m interested in, and that senior isn’t like that so it’s fine.”

“What? Are you crazy?”

Bumer, who had been pondering why he hadn’t received Tania’s offer, shouted loudly.

Lumian asked back with a dumbfounded face.

“What, all of a sudden.”

“No, does it make sense to have no thoughts at all when facing none other than Senior Tania Eloise? None other than you?”

“Why not? If she’s not my type, that could happen.”

“What? Not your type? That face?”

Bumer muttered as if he couldn’t understand.

To say she’s not his type when talking about a beauty who could be counted among the best in the entire Academy, not just the Knight Department!

He wanted to give him a sharp rebuke telling him to know his place.

But since he was in a position of asking for teachings, he couldn’t bring himself to do so.

Instead, he represented his position with a trembling body.

Lumian, who looked at this indifferently, opened his mouth again.

“No, her face is incredibly pretty, that’s right.”

“Right! Even if you were to pick three, no, two people from the Academy, the senior would definitely be included! But she’s not your type?”

“Yeah. She’s not my type.”

“What on earth is lacking? Looks? Skills? Personality? Status? Everything’s perfect…”

“She has no chest.”

“…”

Both Teoro and Bumer couldn’t help but flinch at Lumian’s words.

A sudden silence fell.

In the atmosphere where even the air seemed frozen, Lumian spoke once more.

“She has, no chest.”

“…No, I understood. Stop it.”

Teoro shook his head.

He shook it often normally, but this time the motion was even bigger.

‘I didn’t know there’d be someone worse than Bumer.’

How could someone be so full of desire?

Yet the fact that he didn’t have the courage to properly make a move was another comedy.

Anyway, watching from the side, there was never a dull moment. Even if he didn’t have outstanding swordsmanship skills, he probably would have continued being close friends.

Come to think of it, it was strange.

Teoro himself wasn’t very sociable by nature. Moreover, he had strong pride.

If there was someone outstanding, he would try to step on them and climb up, never approaching them to become friends.

At least that’s how it had been until now. The reason he didn’t get along well with the top student Cal Krone was also because of this.

‘Well, it’s also true that he’s an annoying bastard regardless of skill.’

But Lumian was different.

Tremendous swordsmanship skills, and his ability to handle aura was far superior to his own. Perhaps even if he tried his whole life, he might never be able to defeat this guy.

Of course he wouldn’t give up, but the guy had that level of absurd talent.

However, despite all that, he didn’t feel inferior.

Rather, feelings of familiarity and pleasantness were much greater. It was strange.

What could be the reason?

‘What else, it’s because he’s an idiot.’

Teoro chuckled.

It wasn’t a curse in a bad sense. It meant he was that comfortable a guy.

They weren’t close enough to open their hearts yet.

But he could feel they were gradually becoming that kind of relationship.

In that not-bad feeling, Teoro watched the conversation between the two idiots.

The two were spreading out detailed portraits of Academy beauties on the bench and bursting with admiration.

Naturally, the portraits were ones that Bumer carried around.

Lumian opened his eyes wide and said.

“Wow, this person… who is she? This is totally… insane.”

“Amazing, right?”

“Really. But is this real? It’s not exaggerated, is it?”

“Not at all. Not even a 1 percent margin of error!”

“Wow, how can a person have such a figure…”

Gulp, Lumian swallowed.

His face wore a sinister smile that couldn’t be considered that of a young man. Bumer also made a similar expression and continued speaking.

“That’s Leiton Wino, majoring in history. Tarasan Academy’s greatest beauty. She’s one year above us, and as you can see…”

“Magnificent chest.”

“It’s not just her chest that’s amazing. Everything is just…”

“…You crazy bastards. People around can hear you, so stop it.”

“Ah, sorry.”

Lumian quickly apologized after receiving Teoro’s scolding.

It was problematic for a sincere and wholesome model student to show such behavior. He quickly managed his expression and looked around. Fortunately, it seemed no one was paying attention to him.

Lumian quietly closed his eyes and imagined Leiton Wino’s appearance.

A bewitching figure that seemed to possess both the fresh feeling of the late teens and the rich charm of a Lady in her twenties!

Her figure would likely linger in his mind all day long.

He muttered with a dreamy expression.

“Ah, to have se… to date such a beauty, what should I do?”

“What did you just say?”

“To date, what should I…”

“No, before that.”

“I just misspoke. Anyway, what should I do? If I could really date such a Lady, I’d have no other wishes.”

Bumer shook his head. His expression was very similar to Teoro’s from earlier.

This guy has no dating experience yet his standards are too high.

Honestly, when he said Senior Tania wasn’t his type, he almost hit him. He held back because it was Lumian, but if it had been another guy, he would have kicked his ass.

Therefore, there wasn’t much sincerity in the advice he gave.

Bumer spoke carelessly.

“Isn’t it the same?”

“What is?”

“To make dating easier, you need to be popular, and to become popular, you need to show achievements.”

“Hmm.”

“So just keep showing achievements like you’re doing now. Well… to make such a high-nosed woman interested in you, ordinary achievements probably won’t be enough.”

“Mm… that’s right…”

Lumian nodded.

Though Bumer had said it without much thought, to him who was already experiencing effects through synergy with his act, it felt like quite persuasive advice.

Lumian’s cowardly nature also played a part in this.

Since he lacked the courage to approach a woman he liked first, the psychology of wanting the woman to notice him first was at work.

He said regretfully.

“It’s a shame. It would be nice if second-years could also participate in the Swordsmanship Festival.”

“Well… there’s no stage better than the Swordsmanship Festival for attracting attention.”

Teoro agreed with Lumian’s words.

The Swordsmanship Festival, a festival for knight cadets, was a major event that drew attention from everyone at the Academy.

Not only professors and students, but also figures from the royal palace and high-ranking officials from knight orders would attend, making it even more important.

However, only graduating classes could participate in the Swordsmanship Festival. Moreover, it was held in the second semester, not the first.

For Lumian, who was only a second-year, it was too distant a story.

“Sigh, let’s just go eat.”

“Yeah.”

“I’ll pay!”

Bumer quickly spoke, and the two nodded.

Though none of them were particularly short on money, there was no reason to refuse a free meal.

They walked along discussing how to show off their skills more coolly and spectacularly. It was truly a perfect topic for Lumian.

However, their eyes caught sight of people crowding together.

It turned out to be the Campus Bulletin Board.

Lumian concentrated Aura in his eyes and jumped up. Though it was only for a brief moment, his superhuman cognitive ability was sufficient to grasp the content.

He said.

“…It says that starting this year, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd years can also participate in the Swordsmanship Festival?”

“!”

“And 3rd and 4th years will have theirs in the second semester, while 1st and 2nd years will have it this semester. There’s not much time left.”

“Then…”

“That means…”

Teoro and Bumer’s eyes sparkled.

With expressions similar to Lumian’s heated look.

* * *

As mentioned earlier, the Swordsmanship Festival was quite an important event for knight cadets.

They could show off their skills to many people and gain fame through it.

They could catch the eye of high-ranking knight order officials to build connections, and the weapons received as prizes were also excellent.

At the thought that such a wonderful opportunity was being given to them as well, the three knight cadets couldn’t hide their excitement.

‘If upperclassmen aren’t participating, the only real opponents are Lumian and Cal Krone. With good bracket luck, I could aim for 3rd place, or even 2nd. If I perform well here and catch a high-ranking knight’s eye, joining the Royal Knight Order as an apprentice wouldn’t be a dream!’

This was Teoro’s thought, focused on advancement and career.

‘Except for Cal Krone and Lumian, everyone else is just small fry, so I can climb high. I’ll catch the professors’ eyes and also show off my skills to the women! Good, very good!’

This was Bumer’s thought, half mixed with desires as a knight and half as a man.

Lumian went without saying.

His head was filled with desires and worldly thoughts.

‘Popularitypopularitypopularitydatingdatingwomenwomenwomenwomensexwomenwomenpopularitypopularitydatingdatingvictoryabsolutevictoryvictory…’

Unlike Teoro and Bumer who were aiming for runner-up at best, Lumian was targeting nothing but absolute victory.

In fact, it wouldn’t be that difficult. What teenager could stop him, who had reached Sword Expert level?

He snorted and declared.

“This Swordsmanship Festival, I will absolutely win.”

Teoro and Bumer nodded at Lumian’s ambition.

Though there was a strong favorite candidate, it wasn’t something Lumian couldn’t say at all. He too was strong enough among second-year cadets to be called a monster.

Then, a rebuttal came from a completely unexpected place.

“What? How dare someone like you say you’ll win?”

“Huh, huh?”

Lumian looked at his challenger with a flustered expression.

It was a Cute Female Student with chubby cheeks still showing baby fat.

She pointed at him and hurled curses.

“When Lord Cal Krone is participating, a squid like you will win? Are you crazy?”

“Huh? Huh?”

“What, did that person really say such a thing?”

“Really?”

“Did he really?”

Thud! Thud!

After the Cute Female Student’s words, women throughout the restaurant started standing up abruptly.

And they began glaring at Lumian as if they wanted to kill him.

Cold sweat broke out and his breathing became rapid, when Teoro and Bumer simultaneously said to him.

“Let’s run.”

“Let’s get out of here.”

“Huh?”

“Just follow us for now.”

The two with hardened faces quickly left the restaurant, leaving money on the table.

Behind them, a sweat-drenched Lumian hurriedly followed.

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