Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 178: Demon
After completing a run around the perimeter of the training ground, we began muscle training and kata practice in turn. After that, we paired up and began to strike each other. Apparently, unbeknownst to me, it has become the basic policy of the pairs to strike each other.
Of course I paired up with Axel. I guess if I want to make more friends, I should probably pair up with others as well.
I glanced toward the group of kids. Ovidio is in the center of it. It seems that he is teaching his entourage swordsmanship.
I wonder if it’s okay for him to be doing that. It is much better to be taught than to teach. It’s never too late to teach others, even if you have to master it well yourself first. However, there seems to be no condemnation from the Knight Commander.
“Was it like that yesterday?”
“Yeah, it was. I hear it’s very popular.”
He sounds dissatisfied. No, he is probably dissatisfied. Maybe he is envious.
“Hmm, I see. Let’s practice then.”
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“Oh, yeah, I wish you’d come over every day.”
Axel’s face is clouded. Apparently, he is quite dissatisfied.
First, we lightly exchanged blows with wooden swords. Yeah, it looks like he hasn’t grown much since last time. On the contrary, his movements are stiff, is he concerned about Ovidio? He’s full of gaps. What’s should I do?
“Axel, you’re using too much force. Your movement is stiff. Relax your shoulders more.”
“I am relaxed.”
“No, you’re not. See? There’s a lot of room.”
After saying that and giving him a light poke, the wooden sword easily slipped out of his hand. His face turns bright red. Apparently he was not aware of it.
“Axel, Julius is right. You’re not like your usual self. You can’t waste your energy when you are fighting. Your opponent will use that against you. Just like now.”
“Yes, I understand”
Oh, as expected of the Knight Commander. He’s watching very well. where was he watching from? I should be careful.
After that, under the watchful eye of the knight commander, I had a few more rounds with Axel. I attacked Axel’s weak points while cutting corners. If he notices this and overcomes his weak points, it should lead to growth.
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Eventually, the Knight Commander nodded and walked over to the other students. Did it work? Perhaps the Knight Commander’s words had an effect on him, as he was starting to lose a lot of strength. But he’s still pushing it.
“Axel, let’s take a break.”
“I can still do this.”
“I can’t.”
We both lowered our swords and took a breath. Even though he says he can still do it, his breathing is heavy. It’s not good to keep putting all your strength into it. Let’s take it out in moderation.
“The Knight Commander doesn’t say anything about it, does he?”
“Yeah. I think a part of him approves of it. I wonder if he’s going to tell Ovidio that he’s going to leave it all to him.”
“I think he might. I guess the Knight Commander probably doesn’t have much time to spare.”
Perhaps he is thinking of passing it on to his successor at some point. Is that why he is silent? It would have been better to leave it to someone who was good at teaching swordsmanship from the beginning.
After the break, I shifted up a few more gears than I had earlier. It’s not really practice if we’re just hitting each other in a lazy way. Besides, this is for Axel’s sake. demon, I will become a demon.
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Axel stretches like slime in front of me.
Maybe I was a little too much of a demon. Now I’m reflecting on it.
“D-demon.”
“I’m sorry. I think I overdid it a little. Next time, I’ll be a little less aggressive.”
Didn’t I say this line to Ijidol yesterday too? Maybe I haven’t grown at all?
Axel was munching on the sweets that were placed on the table. However, his physical strength won’t recover just by eating sweets. Should I give him an elementary stamina recovery potion? No, let’s not do that, because I don’t want it to become a habit. That fizzing can become addictive.
“Julius, Axel, I see you’ve finished practice. What’s wrong, Axel? No way.”
It seemed that Ijidol’s magic training was over. As usual, the three of us gathered in the common room. A new cup of tea is added to the table for Ijidol. He accepts it after thanking them. Good boy.
“No way. How are you not tired?”
Axel looked at me with half-lidded eyes. Ijidol is desperately holding back his laughter. I’m sure in your heart you’re thinking, “Axel, you too?”
But soon, Ijidol, you won’t be able to laugh either, you know?
“Now that I think about it, I came up with a magic training method for you, Ijidol.”
“Huh?”
Ijidol’s voice is fading fast. He probably didn’t think I’d say that. How naïve, Ijidol. To increase the amount of magic power, you need to make an effort every day. Every other day is inefficient.
“Ijidol, did you practice the magic arrow today that you did yesterday?”
“I-I did?”
Ijidol’s eyes were swimming even as he said that. Axel was looking at Ijidol with a stern look. Those eyes are suspicious. I think so too. Maybe Ijidol doesn’t want to become a great mage? If so, it’s none of my business.
“I thought you were going to become a great mage and look back at everyone.”
“Well, yes, but…”
At Axel’s question, Ijidol squeezed like a deflated balloon. His upper lip rested on his lower lip. He is teary-eyed. He looks frustrated. I wonder if he thinks he doesn’t have a talent for magic. You won’t know that until you try. We are still children. There should be a lot of room for growth.
“Then let’s practice together. Axel will also practice with you, too.”
“Eh. Me too!?”
“That’s right.”
“But I don’t have any magic.”
“Yes, you do.”
Yes, Axel has magic power. It’s faint, but it’s definitely there. He may not have enough magic power to shoot magic arrows outside his body like we do. But he should at least be able to use strengthening magic used internally.
“Is that true? Last time Axel had his magic measured, there was no reaction.”
“I’m sure it was too small to react. If you train, you should be able to manage it. Maybe.”
“Maybe. So how are we going to practice?”
I guess they were getting interested. Axel and Ijidol leaned forward.
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