I Became a Genius at Gigant Academy - Episode 83
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time passed quickly.
The exam, which was supposed to be the finale of the first semester, was canceled, but that didn't mean the cadets were idle..
This was because the instructors did not give each and every lecture wasted as the exam was canceled..
In addition, the short exams held almost every other day also bothered the cadets..
But the first semester is almost over now..
“There are only three days left.”
As Daniel muttered, there were only three days left in the first semester of the academy..
The last day ended after a brief closing ceremony, so in reality, tomorrow was the same as the last day..
Hena, who was sitting next to Abel, also added a word while resting her chin..
“It's a shame to think it will end soon.”
“Just two days ago, I said I wanted to rest quickly.?”
“Basically, my mood changes from time to time..”
Abel chuckled at Henna’s calm answer..
Even though she only said one word, I fully understood what she was thinking..
“Something feels empty. If you add everything together, it's almost a month off..”
“yes? I want to rest, but a month seems a bit long..”
“Well, there are probably some kids visiting far away homes. I can't help it.”
“That's right.”
Abel and Daniel had no intention of returning home, and Henna's hometown was not that far away. Two days by carriage is enough..
On the other hand, some children who live far away took a week just to move..
Because the continent is large.
While they were chatting about this and that, Hena turned her head to Abel and said,.
“But Abel said he was going to the Vulcan Arena match this time.?”
“huh?”
Abel looked at her at the sudden question. Judging by the look in her eyes, it seemed like she hadn't just stabbed him..
“how did you know?”
“what? I'm really leaving?”
It was Daniel, not Henna, who asked the surprised question..
Abel nodded and said.
“okay. It's not an official match, it's an event tournament. Academy cadets can also participate..”
“But very few first-year cadets participate. Most of the 2nd graders participate..”
“Yes, that's right. so where did you hear that?”
“Where? There are rumors going around these days.?”
“rumor?”
Abel tilted his head because it was his first time hearing this..
Daniel also agreed..
“That's right, Abel. I'm participating in an event tournament with Lee Olin..”
“Some say that they go out without fear, and some say that the two of them are good enough to compete..”
“Umm. okay?”
I thought about it for a while, but then I thought it was enough for such a rumor to spread..
This is because the participation list for event tournaments is not really a secret..
‘Because it is an event game that attracts a lot of audiences in the first place..’
It's not an official game, so who will be interested if the participant list is kept secret?.
Even though it's half the price of a regular game, it's always the 'name' that brings people in..
“I guess one of the seniors who participated leaked the story..”
“Probably so. But why didn't you say anything? I feel sorry.”
Henna asked the question in a very playful tone, but underneath it all there was concern that could not be hidden..
Abel smiled awkwardly and answered.
“It is said that it is possible to give up the competition midway. I was still thinking about it until a few days ago..”
“But the decision hasn't been made now.?”
“that's right.”
Although I was interested in the tournament, I had no intention of participating unless the bracket was completely hopeless..
This is because if you participate in an event tournament and do not place in the top 3, you will have to repair the gigant at your own expense..
‘But I guess it's worth a try this time.’
The last time I was able to cancel was two days ago..
In other words, it was confirmed that Abel would enter the tournament..
“Then I guess I should go take a look. Since it's vacation anyway, there's no need to get permission to go out..”
“me too!”
“okay.”
Abel smiled and nodded..
But then.
A loud roar rang out not far away..
“What are you doing?!”
Abel and his group, who were leisurely chatting, were startled and turned their heads to where the sound came from..
The person walking from there was none other than Cowl..
“ha ha ha. You must have been surprised..”
“Instructor.”
Abel and the others stood up and bowed..
Cawl waved his hand at him and said:.
“done. By the way, how long has it been since class ended and you're still here??”
The place they were currently in was a playground for physical training..
We stayed here talking after the last class ended..
“We were just talking about this and that before heading back..”
“You must be excited because vacation is coming soon..”
Cawl said with a big smile on his face..
“Well, thanks to you, I found it quickly. Abel. let's talk with me.”
“Are you saying that??”
“okay.”
“Yes, I understand.”
It was sudden, but there was no reason to refuse, so Abel said yes..
“Well then, see you later.”
Abel greeted Daniel and Hena and followed Kaul..
“Let's go to the office for more details..”
“All right.”
Kaul silently took Abel to the building where the office was located..
After arriving at the office, Kaul invited Abel to sit on the chair and spoke to him..
“Do you have any special schedules during vacation??”
“This weekend, as reported, we will be playing in a tournament. After that, I plan to spend two to three days with my friends..”
“And then?”
“……I was thinking of requesting permission to enter the special management area..”
Kaul folded his arms in response to Abel's answer..
“If it's a special management area, it's probably near Red Hall..”
“yes.”
To put it simply, the special management area was similar to the Telif Plain where we had previously practiced..
It is an academy, or a place directly managed by the empire, that is used to gain practical experience as a Gigant Rider..
However, it was definitely not 100% safe..
Didn't an accident occur even though the academy's own personnel were added to the basic management personnel during training?.
In fact, once you go inside, you are responsible for your own safety..
“You're reckless..”
Cowl, who knew this better than anyone else, spoke with a serious expression..
“You certainly achieved outstanding results. It's hard to believe that a first-year cadet's skill in handling Gigant is incredible..”
“thank you.”
“That's why they gave us permission to participate in the tournament. but. Don't you think it's too early for Red Hall??”
Abel did not give in to Kaul's words and responded..
“I just thought training there was the best fit for my current situation..”
“Because you think the academy’s curriculum alone is not enough? Aren't you being too conceited??”
“The academy's lectures and practical training are separate. Above all, going to the Red Hall is not about pride..”
Abel said in a serious tone.
“It's the opposite..”
“It's the opposite?”
“I feel like my skills are lacking. If you are picky, you can fall behind at any time. It's a precarious position..”
Kaul narrowed his eyes at Abel's words..
“……It's true that I'm saying this because I told you not to be arrogant, but your skills and talents are by no means average. There's no reason to feel so impatient.”
“no.”
“what?”
Abel said.
“That impatience is my driving force..”
Kaul stared at Abel in silence..
I hope the heavy silence continues for a long time as if it will never break..
Suddenly, Cawl asked another question..
“tournament. Was it this weekend??”
“you're right.”
Kaul jumped up from his seat..
“If so, we will work hard to get permission based on the results..”
“All right.”
“okay. Then let's go.”
Abel bowed his head and stood up..
“Then let's go.”
“okay.”
That was the end of the conversation.
Abel opened the door and left the office, and Kaul stood by the window for a while..
“Hmm.”
Outside the window, I saw Abel just leaving the building..
“I didn't mean to preach…….”
Cawl muttered as he followed the back with his eyes..
“Well, it doesn't matter.”
* * *
weekend morning.
There was silence in the academy, which would normally be lively..
Abel muttered while looking at the front of the dorm where only the cold wind was blowing..
“This is my first time being this quiet..”
“Because it’s the first vacation.”
Behind Abel, the answer to his self-talk came back..
When I turned my head, I saw Iolin with her long hair tied up tightly..
she said as she came down the stairs.
“You came out early.”
“That's right, it's a match today.”
“There's still 3 hours left?”
“You do that?”
Iolin smiled slightly at Abel’s question. A silver necklace was sparkling around her neck..
“let's go.”
“okay.”
Although he wasn't specifically waiting for Iolin, Abel walked naturally..
It was already two days ago that the closing ceremony took place..
Most of the students who would go home on the day of the closing ceremony did so..
Although there were no cadets left, there were very few who woke up early in the morning on the first weekend of vacation..
Except for special cases like these two people..
“Don't be nervous?”
Abel asked a question while walking in step with Iolin..
It wasn't because Iolin looked nervous, it was just something he said in moderation..
“Of course, don't be nervous.”
But the answer that came back was unexpectedly honest..
Abel slightly turned his head and looked at her and said:.
“It's unexpected.”
“what?”
“I thought you were the kind of person who doesn't get nervous or anything like that..”
“Always has an expressionless face?”
Iolin turned his head and asked Abel..
Abel, who made eye contact, quickly turned his head forward and answered..
“More than that, I've never seen it shake before..”
“Shaking appearance?”
“huh. You can make up the expression as much as you like, but you can't make up the momentum..”
There was no need to even think about Iolin, whom I learned through the game..
After entering the academy, Iolin, whom he saw in person, was an unwavering warrior and fighter at any time and in any situation..
However, Iolin immediately denied Abel’s words..
“Not really.”
“what?”
“You can create as much momentum as you like. Because just like facial expressions, it is also revealed on the outside..”
Iolin spoke in a tone that exuded strange loneliness..
“Showing your weakness on the outside only becomes a weakness..”
“is it.”
Even Abel couldn't deny that..
Because Abel himself was the same as forcibly making up what appeared on the surface..
Head of the Academy. A man who tops most exams and takes on bold challenges without stopping..
‘Excessive modifier.’
Whether it contained truth or not, Abel always felt that way..
The treatment you are receiving now is beyond your capabilities..
Because when I said to Kaul that I felt inadequate, I was sincere, not humble..
“Sometimes, I feel like I'm building a precarious tower.”
“top?”
Despite Abel's unexpected words, Iolin calmly accepted them..
“okay. Toward that high goal. Even though I know I'm overdoing it, I don't stop and build a tower. Even though I know I might fall apart, I can't stop.”
“Because I'm afraid?”
“that's right. And because that's the only way.”
Abel continued speaking calmly..
“All I do is believe I'll reach my goal before the tower falls.”
“It's a strange story.”
“is it?”
“huh.”
Iolin said in a low voice as he increased his walking speed a little more..
“Still, it's not a bad story.”
“huh?”
“never mind.”
“is it.”
Abel smiled slightly..
“okay.”
Abel shook off the thoughts that had been weighing him down for a moment and walked briskly to follow her..
“Oh, there's a carriage..”
To climb the tower you have to keep moving forward.
That's why I planned to take today's game lightly..
As always.
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