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Chapter 27: Just a Feeling

"All individuals belonging to the Regula family seek some form of strength. Though an unusual type of younger brother was born, he still possesses the minimum physical strength... And among those who gather in the Regula family, despite the various types, they are individuals with some form of strength."

This includes Alex, the eldest son and the next head, as well as Mikhail, the third son, and Ishud, the fourth son.

Amidst many who primarily use large weapons... stands the second son, Dante, who understands his greatest weapon and has acquired a different unknown strength.

"We've got an environment that makes you strong, no matter the path you take. One of my brothers, Dante, is really skilled with these kinds of weapons. Perhaps because it's his favorite weapon, he used to recommend it to me quite often."

However, Ishud's main weapons are battle axes and martial arts.

Still... as a way to take a breather, he thought it wouldn't hurt to occasionally handle such weapons, even in actual combat.

"So, during free time or whatever, I was doing some training here and there."

"Hmph... D-Don't... don't... don't mess with meeeee!!!!!!!"

The loudest shout of the day erupted.

Many freshmen in the audience shivered, but Ishud's expression remained unchanged as he looked down at Hasty.

"Through this kind of, this sort of training... to end up with results like this!!!!!!!"

"Well, even if you say that~~. I've been having occasional mock battles with someone who sees Glasses-senpai's rapier techniques as child's play. Also, we have an environment where you can learn through immediate real combat... Well, you know. Glasses-senpai seemed like he dedicated his life to rapier techniques seriously, didn't he?"

"!!!!!!!"

With a sharp sound... not only Ishud and the referee teacher but also Gulf, Byron, and other spectators in the audience... indeed, the sound of something breaking reached everyone.

"Gaaaaaahhhhh!!!!!!"

Roaring along with it was a torrential water that spun in a spiral at overwhelming speed.

A technique with the same name as the spear skill... a deadly thrust released along with the Spiral Thrust.

It was a finishing move that easily pierced through steel armor, and if it hit, it would undoubtedly create a hole in the body.

Indeed... if it connects, it would be the first time damage is inflicted in this battle.

"It's a pretty good technique, but you have to think about the process of landing such moves properly."

"What!!!?? Wh-who are you... Just who the hell are you!!!!!"

Although it wasn't a question meant for mid-battle, it was not unreasonable for Hasty to shout so.

The deadly thrust he unleashed... the Spiral Thrust, was effortlessly blocked by the magically enveloped tip of Ishud's rapier.

With a move that allowed no room for error, a masterstroke, a divine technique... using a method fitting any of those descriptions, Ishud flawlessly countered the Spiral Thrust.

"What... you always say it, right? Barbarians of the frontier."

Making that his final words, he deflected Hasty's rapier and executed a sweeping slash.

While it didn't reach the internal organs, the skin, flesh, and bones were splendidly severed, causing significant bleeding.

"What!!!??"

"That's enough!! The match is over!!! The winner is Ishud Regula!!!"

"Thank you."

The referee declared the winner's name.

Normally, cheers would rise from the audience at this point, but given that the winner was Ishud, there was no applause or cheers from the spectators... only an overwhelming silence prevailed.

"G-Good job, Ishud."

"Yeah. Although, it didn't turn out to be a tiring match like usual."

"I-Is that so... Hey, Ishud. That amazing thrust... was it the Spiral Thrust, right? How did you learn to stop attacks like that?"

In my professional life, even though I understood that it was unsuitable to acquire detailed techniques, I couldn't help but ask.

"Are you talking about that? Well, of course, I've been doing the same thing in actual combat. Given my profession, my defensive capabilities are high. Even if I fail, I can usually manage somehow."

"...What an astonishing guy, really."

"Thanks every time, Byron sensei."

"I don't mind. You never know what fools might do. However... you broke through Hasty with a rapier, huh..."

"Will something troublesome happen?"

Having anticipated to some extent, Ishud, though finding it troublesome, was not surprised.

"If you lost to someone older with the same rapier, like an active knight, it might be understandable. Still, your abilities haven't been widely recognized in society yet."

"If news spreads that he lost in a duel with the same rapier to a barbarian from the frontier, the family of that glasses senpai won't stay silent, right?"

"The likelihood of that happening is high."

"Well, honestly, the idea of a student like that beating me is a pretty unrealistic premise to begin with."

If Hasty were here, the anger might explode to the point of being infuriated to death.

However, from Ishud, who has already advanced to the third job, it wasn't a statement with any malicious intent.

"Well, that's true... Well, I might consider it as them feeling ashamed of losing in a duel of rapier swords, and the Palison family might nullify the already promised story of joining the knighthood."

"Oh, well, that's fine. It seems he didn't even have the intention of calmly assessing my abilities, so I might have died early on some battlefield."

Reaping what one sows.

From Ishud's perspective, those words fit perfectly, so he doesn't feel an ounce of pity for Hasty.

"That's a harsh evaluation. Nevertheless, from you who have already experienced harsh real battles firsthand, it's a natural assessment... For now, the challenges and duels against Ishud should settle down."

"Is that so? From my perspective, they could propose a match about once every ten days or so."

"You've been crushing classmates who mainly relied on physical abilities and strength until now. Even when they saw those scenes, some students might have thought they had an advantage in magic or techniques."

"In other words, by defeating Parislon senpai, who comes from a prestigious family of rapier swords, with a rapier sword, I made them realize they have no superiority left... Is that it?"

"Exactly. In a nutshell, their spirits were broken."

Due to the noble status, aspects other than etiquette and combat prowess are emphasized. However, those who leave this academy generally enter combat professions.

The academy has designed a curriculum around such principles, where strength is considered justice to some extent.

In such an environment, Ishud, in a short period, effortlessly defeated top-tier freshmen and second year students with outstanding abilities, showcasing a difference in class without a hint of anxiety on his face.

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