Chapter 230 – Academy Arc (4) – A Chance Encounter
231. Academy Arc (4) – A Chance Encounter
Classes, like at a regular university, are divided into those for each grade and joint classes for all grades. It was especially during the latter that I could see the upperclassmen more often.
The first-year curriculum isn’t that advanced.
We had basic theoretical classes on feeling the flow of mana, how to maintain concentration, how to wield a sword, and the general biology of common monsters. Sometimes, we also learned practical knowledge, like how to deal with arrow attacks.
Naturally, swordsmanship is divided into combat against humans and combat against monsters. Additional practice is inevitable to master the latter, and the department was planning to have us form pairs soon for external practice.
-Hah! Not bad, this guy!
-I’m coming at you!
The swordsmanship department regularly holds sparring matches between students of the same grade. The swords used weren’t wooden swords but actual longswords, though the blades were blunt, so they were practically harmless.
I had shown decent swordsmanship skills with what I had learned, so I quickly moved out of the mid-tier where Lewin was and started fighting against the top-tier students. I was tense during the sparring with the top-tier students, and there were moments when I was pushed around by the ace of our grade, but I gradually started to take the lead and soon joined the top ranks of the first-years.
One thing I realized was that this cheat-like body could move even lighter and more flexibly than before. Moreover, my growth rate was much faster now that I wasn’t using divine power with abilities. Also, since I wasn’t wasting my essence, my eyes were sharp, and my mind was quick.
When I was at the convent, I was learning swordsmanship during the day and having orgies with the nuns at night, so it was very difficult to balance growth.
The others also seemed quite surprised by my rapidly improving swordsmanship skills.
Of course, being just a first-year powerhouse isn’t enough. I’m in a position where I have to go head-to-head with the goddess’s proxy.
The sparring matches were held in an open outdoor training ground, so students from other departments could watch from afar. Some of the female students would squeal whenever a male student 멋있게 (coolly) defeated an opponent and would subtly wave their hands.
Athletic clubs have always been popular. They’re like idols.
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As the first week passed, I became quite close with one of the guys in my grade.
His name was Edmund, a black-haired guy with an ordinary face and a cheeky attitude that I didn’t dislike. Actually, this was the first time since coming to this world that I had a normal relationship with someone of the same gender, so I was deeply moved inside.
After an endless cycle of being eaten and eating women… this normal human relationship…
So, Edmund, Lewin, and I would eat together in the cafeteria and chat.
“Hey, Raul, did you see? When the other department students were watching earlier, they were throwing glances at you.”
“Really? I didn’t notice. Maybe they were looking at Pishar?”
“I’m telling you, it’s true. Well, women are like reeds, so they might change their minds soon. Anyway, it happened. You lucky bastard!”
“What am I supposed to say to that?”
“You’re so frustrating. So, just pick one of them… Hah. That one earlier was good…”
“You’re such a pervert, Edmund!”
As Edmund was fantasizing, Lewin, who was sitting across from me, glared at him with raised eyes.
As Edmund had said, dating is allowed as long as it doesn’t cause excessive disruption. Since there are many nobles who frequently form marriage alliances, they didn’t seem strict about this. Of course, openly showing affection would result in a stern warning. Since the dorms are separated by gender, deep relationships would probably be mostly during weekends outside or during breaks.
“Pervert… Lewin, you’re the weird one. Raul, what about you? You share a room with him. Isn’t he a homo?”
“Wh-what… …You’ll see during sparring tomorrow.”
“Geez, I was just joking. I’m done eating, so I’m going back to the dorm. See you later.”
“Yeah, see ya.”
Edmund shrugged once, cleared his tray, and left the cafeteria. As Lewin and I continued to eat side by side, I suddenly opened my mouth.
“It’s a bit strange.”
“…What is?”
“Well, even when we talk about ideal types, you’re always indifferent. And when the guys get into conversations, I feel a bit left out. And it’s a bit awkward to say this, but I’m also a bit suspicious…”
“Raul, even you… …Hmm.”
Lewin tensed up slightly as I gave him suspicious looks.
Since he had been living alone before I came, I didn’t think he would be very familiar with the ways of men. So, if I treated him like a weirdo and looked at him suspiciously, Lewin would seriously ponder, ‘Is that so?’ and try to agree with me.
I wouldn’t be surprised if he believed the ridiculous claim that men strengthen their friendship by washing each other’s bodies.
I didn’t know what his background was, but I just had to thoroughly enjoy this situation. And if I poked him like this, he would give me interesting reactions.
“Well, well. If I had to say, I like women with big boobs and a sexy figure. There aren’t many girls in the academy who fit my criteria, so I just haven’t been talking about it.”
“Heh… Lewin, you’re surprisingly a beast.”
“I-I guess so.”
Just like that.
‘What do you mean, I guess so?’
Anyway, Lewin, who was small and cute but tried to give a tough answer, was quite adorable.
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Morning, in the dorm room.
As sunlight came through the curtains, I naturally opened my drowsy eyes and tried to wake up. But as I tried to get up, I felt a gaze fixed on me.
Of course, Lewin, who shared the room with me, was the most likely candidate… So, I slightly opened my eyes and glanced sideways, and indeed, Lewin was looking at me.
“………………….”
Lewin, who was only half-awake, had raised his upper body on the opposite bed.
As if proving that he had just woken up, his ashen hair was tousled, and Lewin was staring intently at one spot with wide eyes. I also checked the direction Lewin was looking.
‘Oh, no…’
My morning wood was so stiff that it looked like it would burst through my pajamas.
The size was abnormally large, and since it was summer, the fabric of my underwear and pajamas was thin, making the outline of my dick even more obvious. I hadn’t been able to release for a while, and as a result, it seemed to have become so swollen.
“…………………………………………….”
Lewin was quietly staring at my lower body, holding his breath, as if afraid I would wake up.
If you stare at me so intensely, it makes me want to flirt even more.
“Ugh…”
“Hya, hyaak…”
As I moved my stiff dick a few times with force, Lewin couldn’t help but take a big breath at the animalistic movement. Then, with a flushed face, he grabbed his toiletries and hurriedly left the room.
How boring.
If I continued to act nonchalantly, he would at least become strongly aware of me as a male, even if not as a man. It’s not like Lewin would pounce on me first, so this much fun should be okay.
I could have sex with Lewin right away, but I was afraid that if I lost control, I would fall into the orgy of the flesh again. But lately, it’s been hard to hold back… They say that a proper amount of sex is actually helpful, so am I being unnecessarily dismissive?
I realized that I had reached my limit myself, from the fact that I was pointlessly playing around with my dick.
It would be nice if I could completely control my sex drive.
More importantly, I should get up soon.
Another busy day was waiting for me.
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Afternoon.
I tilted my head, feeling a drop of water on the back of my hand, and continued walking.
Is it going to rain? More importantly, if I keep walking in that direction, I should reach the Political Science and Diplomacy Department.
The academy has common courses so that students can learn from other departments. Of course, the depth of education is shallower than for students who major in those subjects.
I had applied for one course each in the Magic Department and the Political Science and Diplomacy Department. The former was to increase my cards by gaining a basic understanding of magic. Since I was specialized in physical abilities, it wasn’t an overreach at all. (The opening date was a bit late, so I haven’t been able to start yet.)
The latter was simply to learn how the overall landscape of the kingdom was drawn. In other words, it was simple curiosity.
There are said to be less than 170 students in the Political Science and Diplomacy Department. Considering that there are about 2,500 regular students, that’s quite small. As an aside, the Department of Public Administration has the largest share with about 1,000 students.
Anyway, because of that, there were hardly any people I met on the way, and it was very pleasant.
-Drip. Drip, drip…
Oh, no. It’s starting to rain.
I don’t know how to use clean magic to clean my soaked uniform yet. I don’t know about the magic department students… Looking from afar, some students were leaning against places like trees to avoid the rain.
I also took shelter in a corner of the campus.
As I entered a bench with a roof, I saw a female student standing there.
Probably for the same reason as me.
But when I saw the female student’s appearance, I couldn’t help but admire her.
‘Wow… Damn.’
Her silver hair flowed down to her waist, and some of her side hair was tied up with hair ties, neatly arranged in front, which was a very pretty style.
And her face…
She had blue eyes and a sculpted, elegant face, and her plump, pretty lips were tightly closed, making her look very aloof. If Trisha and Stella just had sharp eyes, this one had an indescribable charisma.
Her overall atmosphere was quite cold, and I could tell at once that she was no ordinary person.
She was wearing the white and blue uniform of non-combat students, and her chest was slightly protruding, emphasizing her feminine figure. She was about 20cm shorter than me, and she looked to be about my age.
“Why are you staring so much?”
Her firm tone was captivating, and her voice was so beautiful.
Although her tone wasn’t very gentle.
Snapping out of it, I noticed two bars on her silver-haired shoulder and immediately greeted her.
“Ah, no. I was just thinking about something. Hello, senior.”
“Calling someone from another department ‘senior’… You’re very polite. You must be a freshman.”
Oh, I messed up.
“Yes, I transferred this semester, so I was mistaken for a moment. Are you a student in this department?”
“…………That department?”
The female student looked at me with a strange expression.
“My name is Ferris. Ferris Annelope. You can omit the last name.”
“Ah! You’re Ms. Ferris. My name is Raul. I’m in the swordsmanship department…”
“………………?”
At my words, the female student who introduced herself as Ferris stood still and stared into my eyes.
It was as if she was asking if I really didn’t know who she was.
‘Who are you?’
Is she a very famous name? I was racking my brain to see if I knew anything from my knowledge, and Ferris chuckled and turned her head again.
“I’m not very familiar with the surroundings…”
“You really don’t know? You’re an interesting person.”
Soon after, the rain stopped, and Ferris left, telling me to find out later.
No, if I’m an interesting person, pay attention to me. More importantly, she’s quite a my-pace person.
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“That’s what happened.”
“………….”
In the evening, as I was organizing my things in my room and telling Lewin about it, Lewin looked at me with a dumbfounded expression and asked back.
“You don’t know Ms. Ferris!?”
“Is she a famous person?”
“It’s more than that. She’s the daughter of the famous Bourbon Count. I don’t know much, but I heard rumors that she’s the most likely successor to the count… Anyway, she’s a great person. Even among the nobles.”
‘Bourbon…’
This is embarrassing. I didn’t expect to hear this name so soon.
I was attracted to her appearance, but she was the villainess who tried to wipe out the entire barony.
But she didn’t seem like a villain. Or maybe people who are close to power are insensitive to this kind of thing? It’s depressing because she’s a beauty.
Anyway, I’ll see her later.
I have things to do now.
“By the way, are you ready for tomorrow, Lewin?”
“Yeah, I got the tent and basic supplies, and they said the rest will be given to us there. But it’s my first time, so I wonder if it’ll be okay…”
“Well, it’s an easy level.”
External extermination activity in pairs.
I was about to swing my sword against a monster for the first time.
Of course, while enjoying camping with Lewin.
