I held a sword for the first time
“Next, Yuji”
I was called by the instructor; I took the sword that I just made and went to the instructor.
Of course I did not know how to hold the sword properly, I tried to imitate what the previous 3 had done.
“. . . . Somehow, you are holding it strangely. From what school?”
. . . . however, imitating it does not seem to work.
“No, I did not have a school, I never learned swordsmanship before. That’s right.”
Among the books I read together with the slimes, there was a book about how to sword fight. . . swordsmanship, it cannot be learned just by reading a book.
At best, the 『Swordsmanship Strengthening』skill in my status『High Class Combat Technique』can be relied on.
“. . . Keima’s swordsmanship is not good, but it can be used for emergency situations. If Keima wants to try to become and adventurer, swordsmanship is essential. . . is what I would like to say but, you can use magic. Well whatever, come.”
That is what instructor Rejin said as he held his sword towards me.
Looking at it closely, the instructor’s sword tip seems to have been crushed. . . on the other hand, my sword looks quite sharp.
. . .If I make a mistake then it might result in a serious injury.
Somehow, is there a magic where it can be done safely. . . If you think about it, among the magics that I have acquired, there was a magic called『Sword Disarm』.
For now, I will use this.
“Well then, here I go!”
“Ou!”
I, while activating 『Sword Disarm』, I swing my sword on top of my head and run towards instructor Rejin.
Anyways, I swing my sword downward with power, it is such a very amateurish idea indeed.
On the other hand instructor Rejin, began preparing to receive the sword from my attack.
And then, my sword collides with instructor Rejin’s sword. . . my sword was warded off.
The instructor instantly thrust his sword towards me once I have lost my balance.
~The next moment.
I unconsciously swung my sword which repelled the sword of instructor Rejin. . . I held my sword at instructor Rejin’s neck.
I didn’t particularly mean to do that.
My body moved on its own.
“. . . . Wa?”
His sword fell to the ground, with my sword thrust into my neck, the instructor stared at me.
I do not know what happened, he had a face like that.
Also, I myself was puzzled.
Until today, I have never trained to swing the sword properly.
On the contrary, I held a sword, I held a wooden sword once on a school trip.
Nevertheless, I have won for some reason. Totally unconsciously.
“Well. . . the test, is this alright?”
To my words, the instructor nodded while standing still.
And then, after a moment of silence. . . his mouth opened again.
“. . . to deliberately pretended to be an amateur, is it to let me off my guard?”
“No, I really am an amateur. As to holding a real metal sword properly, this is my first time.”
“There is no excuse! Those movements, it is clearly masterclass!”
In my words, The instructor responded immediately.
Even if you say such a thing, I just acted automatically. . . .
Maybe, it is because of the High Class Combat Techniques.
“Well then, do you want to try again? This time, don’t let your guard down.”
I was being treated like I cheated, I feel a bit reluctant.
Moreover, if I received a bad evaluation, all this work would be for nothing.
I want you to judge based on the results from my earnest ability in this match.
I thought so without saying anything. . . .
“No, there is no need to do that. I know based on your movements that I saw. Even if I get serious, I have no chance of winning. . . . If, if it was really the first time that you held a sword, then Yuji must be the reincarnation of the Sword God or something. Well, I think you being inexperienced is a lie. I bet on it.”
. . . I won by chance, I cannot say it because it may cause trouble. . .
If, earlier you came requesting for a sword battle, I would have politely declined.
“. . . and so, the swordsmanship exam is over. . . Yuji, you can leave now.”
“Eh?”
Somehow, I was to do go home all of a sudden.
When it comes to the test results, I have a feeling that I did not do that badly. . . maybe, maybe I did something wrong.
I thought about it while having a desperate look, instructor Rejin opens his mouth again.
“Oh, it does not mean that you are rejected. It is because you has already reached the passing grade in my tests so far, Yuji does not have to take the next exam. . . . If you are aiming for a special frame then the story is a bit different.”
. . . . special frame?
Such talk, I did not hear anything about it before I took the exam. . . is there such a thing?
I don’t know, lets try hearing more about it.
“When it comes to a special frame, what will happen?”
“An adventurer usually starts with rank I, but with it then you start at rank H.”
I see.
The fact that you can start with a higher rank from the beginning, it’s a good deal.
I do not know much about the adventurer ranking system, it I will try to raise my rank normally, it will take quite a bit more time.
“Well then, please continue on with the exam. I want to aim for a special frame.”
“O. . . oh. Alright.”
To my words, instructor Rejin acknowledges, I was a little confused.
And then, the other examinees, saying『Are you serious. . .』while looking at me.
Could it be, I said something weird again.
