Chapter 9: Entrance Ceremony (2)
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Chapter 9: Entrance Ceremony (2)
Looking at the middle-aged man reminded me of the typical fool in the neighborhood.
The fool who was always shabbily dressed in a tracksuit and dragging his worn-out slippers everywhere.
It seemed I wasnt the only one who thought so as two female students who were sitting in front of me were whispering such things to each other.
However, their whispers were so loud that they could be heard by those around them.
Thats the principal, right? He doesnt look very impressive
No, youre mistaken. Even if he looks like that, he was the leader of the dragon slayer team when he was young. I heard he even killed two adult fire dragons.
Wow, really?
Traditionally, the principal of the Dragon Slayer Academy is a position held by a hero who retired from the front lines.
And the title of , much like that of , is bestowed only upon one among the many powerful S-rank individuals.
Despite his unimpressive appearance, he harbors an unimaginable amount of power within him.
Since the heroes I raised before had about 20 S-rank skills,
Im guessing hes about the same.
But hes still single.
Really? I heard hes been rejected by the saintess four times!
No, its actually five now. He proposed again recently and got turned down again.
Oh my~
Ah, the principal
What kind of battles had this man faced
The perception of the principal in my mind suddenly became that of pity.
He looked around the crowd with weary eyes and opened his mouth.
Welcome, new students. I sincerely welcome you to the Dragon Slayer Academy.
The auditorium suddenly became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
The principals expression, which started with a gentle greeting, turned serious.
Long ago, the Dragon Slayer Academy, as its name suggests, was established to prepare for the war against dragons and to nurture dragon slayers.
The reason the first hero insisted on including the character for slayer among many good words was probably to encourage you all to deeply consider what it means to be a Slayer.
What is a slayer? You cant become an ogre slayer without slaying an ogre, nor a dragon slayer without slaying a dragon.
As such, taking life is both our fate and essence as slayers. Do not turn away from this truth.
At the same time, you must think it through. Why do I want to become a slayer? For what purpose do I wish to take life?
I hope that by the time you graduate, you will have found your own answers.
The reason the principal began by mentioning these uncomfortable truths was that:
Beyond physical training, tempering ones inner self is of great importance.
And this inner tempering starts with setting a clear goal in mind.
The A-rank and S-rank monsters the students would have to face after graduation are akin to living natural disasters.
With vague aspirations like wanting to live well or become rich, one would simply crumble like a candle in the wind when confronted with such monsters.
Besides me, there were quite a few students who nodded their heads in understanding or were lost deep in thought at the principals words.
It would have actually been an excellent opening speech if he had stopped there.
Just one more thing
Unfortunately, the principal was someone who didnt know how to stop at the first verse.
His sermon went on and on.
The students twisted in agony, but the principal was oblivious to their discomfort and continued at a lullabys slow pace, insisting on saying what he wanted.
This time for real, just one last thing
***
Had someone not intervened, his talk might have continued for hours more.Read latest chapters at nov(e)lbin.com Only
A woman in a suit who was waiting near the podium made a gesture as if pointing to her wristwatch.
Only then did the principal seem to decide to wrap things up.
I hope you all become true heroes at Dragon Slayer Academy. Thats all.
Ugh.
Mom my head hurts
All of the new students were in a state of deep despair, some were clutching their faces and others complaining of headaches.
Amidst this, Go Hyeon-woo kept nodding his head with a smile, as if he was deeply moved by the principals words.
Hmm. Truly a meaningful time.
Werent you bored?
Bored? Kim-hyung, how can you say that? Each word was a valuable lesson, like flesh and blood. My master used to give me such advice every day.
You heard this kind of thing every day?
So he was already well-trained for this, huh?
I gave up on the conversation.
In life, there are some battles that you simply cannot win, and this was precisely one of those moments.
Meanwhile, Seo Ye-in had her arms crossed and her head was bowed ever so slightly.
I waved my hand lightly in front of her face, but she showed no reaction.
Its nothing big. Just wait until tomorrow.
Ehum Im still curious though Miss Seo?
I dont know.
Seo Ye-in didnt even spare Go Hyeon-woo a glance.
Feeling left out, Go Hyeon-woo sighed softly.
Haah, the principles of the martial world have fallen indeed
After dinner, we continued chatting about trivial matters.
Of course, out of consideration for Go Hyeon-woo, we never mentioned what the next day was about
As time passed, the members of the disciplinary committee announced that it was getting late.
Lets start wrapping things up!
Everyone, head to your dorms!
If you dont know the way, dont wander around; just come and ask!
Now that darkness had set in, our final destination was the dormitory.
When I took out my student ID, I noticed the number 3-406 engraved on the back.
This meant that it was in building 3, room 406.
When I found building 3 and put my student ID card on the device that glowed softly with magic, the front door opened.
But Go Hyeon-woo kept following me.
We went through the same gate, climbed the same stairs, passed through the same hallway
Even when I stopped in front of room 406, he was still with me, so I asked him.
Hey, which room are you in?
Im in 407. What about you, Kim-hyung?
406.
Oh.
It was like that.
It seemed like some twist of fate had made us neighbors overnight.
What a pleasant coincidence to be next-door neighbors.
Im not so happy about it.
Haha, then rest well, Kim-hyung.
I waved my hand nonchalantly at his polite greeting and entered my room.
The room was unexpectedly stylish and spacious for a dormitory and was fully equipped with the necessary facilities.
It was so good that it could have been mistaken for a hotel room.
The elements I had casually encountered in the game have now become my reality.
I sat down on the bed, feeling a strange mix of emotions.
The bed was also of a very high quality and it was so comfortable that I felt like I would fall asleep right away the moment I laid down on it.
But I wouldnt sleep tonight.
There was something I needed to do.
Create the [Core].
[Kim Ho]
Skills
Amplification (F)
Copy-Skill [1/1]
1. Hummingbird (E)
Traits
Monarch (F)
Copy-Trait [1/1]
1. Elemental Resistance (S)
Equipment
School Uniform (D)
Inventory
E-rank weapon selection (E)
5 silver coins
I copied the [Hummingbird] skill from Song Cheon-Hye, but I couldnt use it right away.
To use skills that require magic power or inner power, one must have a power source to provide it.
And the primary power source for this is the [Core].
Usually, it takes weeks of dedicated effort to create one, but I have walked the shortcut hundreds of times before.
One night should be enough.
I had already accumulated an abundance of mana within my body, thanks to the [Dark Ice Crystal] I absorbed on the train.
Now, all I needed to do was compress it into a complete [Core].
I began to clear my mind and focus my thoughts.
This was necessary to control the huge energy accumulated inside me.
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Chapter 9: Entrance Ceremony (2)
Looking at the middle-aged man reminded me of the typical fool in the neighborhood.
The fool who was always shabbily dressed in a tracksuit and dragging his worn-out slippers everywhere.
It seemed I wasnt the only one who thought so as two female students who were sitting in front of me were whispering such things to each other.
However, their whispers were so loud that they could be heard by those around them.
Thats the principal, right? He doesnt look very impressive
No, youre mistaken. Even if he looks like that, he was the leader of the dragon slayer team when he was young. I heard he even killed two adult fire dragons.
Wow, really?
Traditionally, the principal of the Dragon Slayer Academy is a position held by a hero who retired from the front lines.
And the title of , much like that of , is bestowed only upon one among the many powerful S-rank individuals.
Despite his unimpressive appearance, he harbors an unimaginable amount of power within him.
Since the heroes I raised before had about 20 S-rank skills,
Im guessing hes about the same.
But hes still single.
Really? I heard hes been rejected by the saintess four times!
No, its actually five now. He proposed again recently and got turned down again.
Oh my~
Ah, the principal
What kind of battles had this man faced
The perception of the principal in my mind suddenly became that of pity.
He looked around the crowd with weary eyes and opened his mouth.
Welcome, new students. I sincerely welcome you to the Dragon Slayer Academy.
The auditorium suddenly became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
The principals expression, which started with a gentle greeting, turned serious.
Long ago, the Dragon Slayer Academy, as its name suggests, was established to prepare for the war against dragons and to nurture dragon slayers.
The reason the first hero insisted on including the character for slayer among many good words was probably to encourage you all to deeply consider what it means to be a Slayer.
What is a slayer? You cant become an ogre slayer without slaying an ogre, nor a dragon slayer without slaying a dragon.
As such, taking life is both our fate and essence as slayers. Do not turn away from this truth.
At the same time, you must think it through. Why do I want to become a slayer? For what purpose do I wish to take life?
I hope that by the time you graduate, you will have found your own answers.
The reason the principal began by mentioning these uncomfortable truths was that:
Beyond physical training, tempering ones inner self is of great importance.
And this inner tempering starts with setting a clear goal in mind.
The A-rank and S-rank monsters the students would have to face after graduation are akin to living natural disasters.
With vague aspirations like wanting to live well or become rich, one would simply crumble like a candle in the wind when confronted with such monsters.
Besides me, there were quite a few students who nodded their heads in understanding or were lost deep in thought at the principals words.
It would have actually been an excellent opening speech if he had stopped there.
Just one more thing
Unfortunately, the principal was someone who didnt know how to stop at the first verse.
His sermon went on and on.
The students twisted in agony, but the principal was oblivious to their discomfort and continued at a lullabys slow pace, insisting on saying what he wanted.
This time for real, just one last thing
***
Had someone not intervened, his talk might have continued for hours more.Read latest chapters at nov(e)lbin.com Only
A woman in a suit who was waiting near the podium made a gesture as if pointing to her wristwatch.
Only then did the principal seem to decide to wrap things up.
I hope you all become true heroes at Dragon Slayer Academy. Thats all.
Ugh.
Mom my head hurts
All of the new students were in a state of deep despair, some were clutching their faces and others complaining of headaches.
Amidst this, Go Hyeon-woo kept nodding his head with a smile, as if he was deeply moved by the principals words.
Hmm. Truly a meaningful time.
Werent you bored?
Bored? Kim-hyung, how can you say that? Each word was a valuable lesson, like flesh and blood. My master used to give me such advice every day.
You heard this kind of thing every day?
So he was already well-trained for this, huh?
I gave up on the conversation.
In life, there are some battles that you simply cannot win, and this was precisely one of those moments.
Meanwhile, Seo Ye-in had her arms crossed and her head was bowed ever so slightly.
I waved my hand lightly in front of her face, but she showed no reaction.
Its nothing big. Just wait until tomorrow.
Ehum Im still curious though Miss Seo?
I dont know.
Seo Ye-in didnt even spare Go Hyeon-woo a glance.
Feeling left out, Go Hyeon-woo sighed softly.
Haah, the principles of the martial world have fallen indeed
After dinner, we continued chatting about trivial matters.
Of course, out of consideration for Go Hyeon-woo, we never mentioned what the next day was about
As time passed, the members of the disciplinary committee announced that it was getting late.
Lets start wrapping things up!
Everyone, head to your dorms!
If you dont know the way, dont wander around; just come and ask!
Now that darkness had set in, our final destination was the dormitory.
When I took out my student ID, I noticed the number 3-406 engraved on the back.
This meant that it was in building 3, room 406.
When I found building 3 and put my student ID card on the device that glowed softly with magic, the front door opened.
But Go Hyeon-woo kept following me.
We went through the same gate, climbed the same stairs, passed through the same hallway
Even when I stopped in front of room 406, he was still with me, so I asked him.
Hey, which room are you in?
Im in 407. What about you, Kim-hyung?
406.
Oh.
It was like that.
It seemed like some twist of fate had made us neighbors overnight.
What a pleasant coincidence to be next-door neighbors.
Im not so happy about it.
Haha, then rest well, Kim-hyung.
I waved my hand nonchalantly at his polite greeting and entered my room.
The room was unexpectedly stylish and spacious for a dormitory and was fully equipped with the necessary facilities.
It was so good that it could have been mistaken for a hotel room.
The elements I had casually encountered in the game have now become my reality.
I sat down on the bed, feeling a strange mix of emotions.
The bed was also of a very high quality and it was so comfortable that I felt like I would fall asleep right away the moment I laid down on it.
But I wouldnt sleep tonight.
There was something I needed to do.
Create the [Core].
[Kim Ho]
Skills
Amplification (F)
Copy-Skill [1/1]
1. Hummingbird (E)
Traits
Monarch (F)
Copy-Trait [1/1]
1. Elemental Resistance (S)
Equipment
School Uniform (D)
Inventory
E-rank weapon selection (E)
5 silver coins
I copied the [Hummingbird] skill from Song Cheon-Hye, but I couldnt use it right away.
To use skills that require magic power or inner power, one must have a power source to provide it.
And the primary power source for this is the [Core].
Usually, it takes weeks of dedicated effort to create one, but I have walked the shortcut hundreds of times before.
One night should be enough.
I had already accumulated an abundance of mana within my body, thanks to the [Dark Ice Crystal] I absorbed on the train.
Now, all I needed to do was compress it into a complete [Core].
I began to clear my mind and focus my thoughts.
This was necessary to control the huge energy accumulated inside me.
Chapter 9: Entrance Ceremony 2Looking at the middle-aged man reminded me of the typical fool in the neighborhood.The fool who was always shabbily dressed in a tracksuit and dragging his worn-out slippers everywhere.It seemed I wasnt the only one who thought so as two female students who were sitting in front of me were whispering such things to each other.However, their whispers were so loud that they could be heard by those around them. Thats the principal, right? He doesnt look very impressive No, youre mistaken. Even if he looks like that, he was the leader of the dragon slayer team when he was young. I heard he even killed two adult fire dragons. Wow, really?Traditionally, the principal of the Dragon Slayer Academy is a position held by a hero who retired from the front lines.And the title of , much like that of , is bestowed only upon one among the many powerful S-rank individuals.Despite his unimpressive appearance, he harbors an unimaginable amount of power within him.Since the heroes I raised before had about 20 S-rank skills,Im guessing hes about the same. But hes still single. Really? I heard hes been rejected by the saintess four times! No, its actually five now. He proposed again recently and got turned down again. Oh my~Ah, the principalWhat kind of battles had this man facedThe perception of the principal in my mind suddenly became that of pity.He looked around the crowd with weary eyes and opened his mouth.Welcome, new students. I sincerely welcome you to the Dragon Slayer Academy.The auditorium suddenly became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.The principals expression, which started with a gentle greeting, turned serious.Long ago, the Dragon Slayer Academy, as its name suggests, was established to prepare for the war against dragons and to nurture dragon slayers.The reason the first hero insisted on including the character for slayer among many good words was probably to encourage you all to deeply consider what it means to be a Slayer.What is a slayer? You cant become an ogre slayer without slaying an ogre, nor a dragon slayer without slaying a dragon.As such, taking life is both our fate and essence as slayers. Do not turn away from this truth.At the same time, you must think it through. Why do I want to become a slayer? For what purpose do I wish to take life?I hope that by the time you graduate, you will have found your own answers.The reason the principal began by mentioning these uncomfortable truths was that:Beyond physical training, tempering ones inner self is of great importance.And this inner tempering starts with setting a clear goal in mind.The A-rank and S-rank monsters the students would have to face after graduation are akin to living natural disasters.With vague aspirations like wanting to live well or become rich, one would simply crumble like a candle in the wind when confronted with such monsters.Besides me, there were quite a few students who nodded their heads in understanding or were lost deep in thought at the principals words.It would have actually been an excellent opening speech if he had stopped there.Just one more thingUnfortunately, the principal was someone who didnt know how to stop at the first verse.His sermon went on and on.The students twisted in agony, but the principal was oblivious to their discomfort and continued at a lullabys slow pace, insisting on saying what he wanted.This time for real, just one last thing***Had someone not intervened, his talk might have continued for hours more.Read latest chapters at novelbin.com OnlyA woman in a suit who was waiting near the podium made a gesture as if pointing to her wristwatch.Only then did the principal seem to decide to wrap things up.I hope you all become true heroes at Dragon Slayer Academy. Thats all.Ugh.Mom my head hurtsAll of the new students were in a state of deep despair, some were clutching their faces and others complaining of headaches.Amidst this, Go Hyeon-woo kept nodding his head with a smile, as if he was deeply moved by the principals words.Hmm. Truly a meaningful time.Werent you bored?Bored? Kim-hyung, how can you say that? Each word was a valuable lesson, like flesh and blood. My master used to give me such advice every day.You heard this kind of thing every day?So he was already well-trained for this, huh?I gave up on the conversation.In life, there are some battles that you simply cannot win, and this was precisely one of those moments.Meanwhile, Seo Ye-in had her arms crossed and her head was bowed ever so slightly.I waved my hand lightly in front of her face, but she showed no reaction.Its nothing big. Just wait until tomorrow.Ehum Im still curious though Miss Seo?I dont know.Seo Ye-in didnt even spare Go Hyeon-woo a glance.Feeling left out, Go Hyeon-woo sighed softly.Haah, the principles of the martial world have fallen indeedAfter dinner, we continued chatting about trivial matters.Of course, out of consideration for Go Hyeon-woo, we never mentioned what the next day was aboutAs time passed, the members of the disciplinary committee announced that it was getting late.Lets start wrapping things up!Everyone, head to your dorms!If you dont know the way, dont wander around; just come and ask!Now that darkness had set in, our final destination was the dormitory.When I took out my student ID, I noticed the number 3-406 engraved on the back.This meant that it was in building 3, room 406.When I found building 3 and put my student ID card on the device that glowed softly with magic, the front door opened.But Go Hyeon-woo kept following me.We went through the same gate, climbed the same stairs, passed through the same hallwayEven when I stopped in front of room 406, he was still with me, so I asked him.Hey, which room are you in?Im in 407. What about you, Kim-hyung?406.Oh.It was like that.It seemed like some twist of fate had made us neighbors overnight.What a pleasant coincidence to be next-door neighbors.Im not so happy about it.Haha, then rest well, Kim-hyung.I waved my hand nonchalantly at his polite greeting and entered my room.The room was unexpectedly stylish and spacious for a dormitory and was fully equipped with the necessary facilities.It was so good that it could have been mistaken for a hotel room.The elements I had casually encountered in the game have now become my reality.I sat down on the bed, feeling a strange mix of emotions.The bed was also of a very high quality and it was so comfortable that I felt like I would fall asleep right away the moment I laid down on it.But I wouldnt sleep tonight.There was something I needed to do.Create the Core.Kim HoSkillsAmplification FCopy-Skill 1/11. Hummingbird ETraitsMonarch FCopy-Trait 1/11. Elemental Resistance SEquipmentSchool Uniform DInventoryE-rank weapon selection E5 silver coinsI copied the Hummingbird skill from Song Cheon-Hye, but I couldnt use it right away.To use skills that require magic power or inner power, one must have a power source to provide it.And the primary power source for this is the Core.Usually, it takes weeks of dedicated effort to create one, but I have walked the shortcut hundreds of times before.One night should be enough.I had already accumulated an abundance of mana within my body, thanks to the Dark Ice Crystal I absorbed on the train.Now, all I needed to do was compress it into a complete Core.I began to clear my mind and focus my thoughts.This was necessary to control the huge energy accumulated inside me.
