Volume 1 Chapter 31-2 The Path To Warrior
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
In the afternoon, the trainees started gathering in the training area.
We, having put on our armor again, joined the group.
After a while, the instructor walked in carrying some gear.
”Alright, let’s start the afternoon combat training. Pair up in 2s, and women should pair with women. And Trainee Kent, you’re with me.”
Ugh, I have to be trained by this bearded guy again…
”Aw, I wanted to pair with Mr. Kent!”
Feria complained to the instructor.
”Don’t complain, Trainee Feria. Alright, pairs are formed. Today, we’ll start with one of the basics, defense with a shield. Each pair, come get a wooden sword and a shield.”
The trainees each went to get a wooden sword and a shield.
Each pair was given one wooden sword and one shield.
”Now, split into offense and defense and spar. Even though you’re wearing armor, it still hurts to be hit with a wooden sword. The one with the shield should watch the opponent closely and deflect their attacks. I’ll show you an example now. Trainee Kent, step forward!”
I was called by the instructor and stepped forward.
Then I was handed a wooden sword.
”Trainee Kent, strike me with that wooden sword! No need to hold back! Grip it tightly with both hands.”
Hehe… I’ll get my revenge for the earlier teasing.
I decided to settle the score for the morning’s running and squats.
”Instructor, if you get hurt, don’t say I didn’t warn you.”
”Just do it!”
I gripped the wooden sword with both hands and swung it down hard, aiming for the instructor’s shoulder.
Just as I aimed for that spot, a shield appeared in front of me.
The moment my sword was about to hit the shield, it was slightly angled, causing my sword to slide off the surface of the shield.
”Such an obvious attack won’t hit!”
”Damn it!”
I readied myself again and this time aimed for his torso with a horizontal slash.
However, the instructor closed the distance and deflected my wooden sword with his shield before I could put any power into the swing.
With my wooden sword knocked away and left defenseless, the instructor hit me with a shield bash.
”Gfh! Seriously…”
The instructor’s shield bash sent a shock through my body even with the plate armor on, and I fell on my butt.
”This is how you do it. Well, you can only do this after you’ve leveled up quite a bit. Basically, it’s just a simple task of figuring out where the opponent’s attack is going and positioning your shield accordingly. Now, everyone, begin. If you get hurt, report it. I’ve called a healer from the clinic.”
As the instructor gave the command, the paired trainees started to spar.
It seems Annabella and Feria have also started.
Annabella is holding the shield while Feria is attacking.
”Kent, it’s your turn to hold the shield now.”
The instructor handed me the shield and went to pick up the flying wooden sword.
I checked the grip of the shield he gave me.
The shield is wooden but reinforced with some iron.
It’s about 60 centimeters in diameter, a round shield.
”Kent, are you ready! Don’t dawdle!”
”Y-yes, I’m ready!”
I gripped the handle of the shield tightly.
”Here we go! Brace yourself! I’ll go easy on your face!”
The instructor made a threatening remark.
As I focused on the trajectory of the wooden sword, I was suddenly hit with a shock.
The instructor’s front kick struck my chest.
I got up from the ground and said,.
”Ugh! What do you mean by a front kick!”
The instructor replied with a look that said it was obvious.
”I never said that the wooden sword was my only weapon! Body techniques are also a valid means of attack! I told you to read the attack, didn’t I? Or was I wrong?”
Damn, I can’t argue back.
This bearded guy does whatever he wants.
”That’s not wrong! It’s my misunderstanding!”
I readied my shield again.
The instructor positioned his wooden sword.
As the instructor approached, he swung the wooden sword down from above, and it was coming at me with incredible speed.
From above!
I raised the shield over my head.
However, there was no impact from the wooden sword.
That’s because I had been tackled, my legs swept out from under me, and he had taken the mount position on me.
”You idiot! I told you that body techniques are also a form of attack! Is your head just for decoration? No matter what, you’re still trash!”
After that, I was thoroughly beaten by the instructor’s feints, body techniques, and even a sand attack to the eyes.
”Alright, we’re switching sides. No one is injured, right? Then let’s begin!”
Now it was my turn to attack.
I gripped my wooden sword and faced the instructor.
If I attacked normally, he would either deflect or dodge my strikes.
I came up with a plan to get back at him.
”I’m going in!”
I ran towards the instructor and threw my wooden sword at his face.
Caught off guard, he brought up his shield to block.
Gotcha! I hooked him!
I quickly took off my plate armor gauntlet and threw it.
Just before it hit the instructor’s face, he lowered his shield to block it.
Surprisingly, he caught the gauntlet with his other hand.
”Are you kidding me? Are you a monster?”
”Good idea, but it’s a shame you had to face me, Trainee Kent.”
I retrieved my gauntlet and wooden sword.
That guy (the instructor) had reflexes like a monster.
Could I really land a hit on someone like that? By the time I returned to my starting position, I was trying to think of my next move, but nothing clever came to mind.
I faced the instructor again.
Where could I strike to land a hit? He seemed to underestimate me and didn’t even bother to raise his shield.
Seeing that, I found a spot to attack.
I just needed to hit a place he couldn’t block with his shield.
Realizing this, I made a horizontal slash at the instructor’s shin with one hand.
The instructor, having read my attack, jumped up to avoid the wooden sword.
This time for sure! I’ll hit him!
With the opposite hand gripping the wooden sword, I pushed down on the hilt.
The force made my wrist twist, changing the sword’s trajectory.
Thud.
The wooden sword hit the instructor’s shin.
”Ouch! What a dirty way to use a sword! That kind of attack won’t have any power, Trainee Kent! As punishment, you’ll do 2 hundred downward strikes!”
The instructor said while rubbing his shin.
”I’m sorry, it turned out that way because I was trying to land a hit. I will humbly accept the punishment.”
Take that!
I was satisfied that I had gotten my revenge.
However, it seemed I had underestimated the instructor.
As a punishment, hey handed me a 2-handed iron sword that was over 160 centimeters long.
”Trainee Kent! You will use this weapon for your punishment! You can do it, right? A man doesn’t go back on his word!”
The instructor cheerfully presented the iron sword.
I took the sword that was offered to me.
You’re a demon, I’ll call you “demon beast” (demon beast)! This is bad; if I swing this down 2 hundred times, my arms will fall off.
I raised the iron sword.
The weight of the sword was felt in my arms.
In light novels or games, I could swing this like a wooden stick, but unfortunately, Grimoire isn’t kind to me.
”One, two, three…”
”Trainee Kent! Make sure to stop before it touches the ground!”
”Ugh! Yes! I understand!”
Stopping the sword before it hit the ground put more strain on my arms.
After about 50 swings, my shoulders and elbows started to tingle.
”Let’s call it a day for the other trainees. Make sure to clean up the equipment. Before you go home, check at the Guild to see if you’ve obtained your job with the Authentication Stone (Job Check).”
At the instructor’s words, the other trainees began to prepare to leave.
Annabella and Feria came close to me.
”Sir Kent… are you okay?”
Annabella asked hesitantly.
Feria didn’t say anything, but she looked worried.
”Both of you, just wait a moment. I’ll finish up soon.”
”Hey! If you have time to talk, swing that sword faster! I can’t go home either! Think about how I feel having to deal with a slacker like you!”
Damn, he says whatever he wants.
One day, I’ll pull out that beard of his.
I resumed my practice swings.
I swung the heavy iron sword with single-minded focus.
For a while, the only sound in the training area was the sound of my sword swinging.
”199… huff, huff, 200!! I’m done!”
My arms are so pumped up I can’t lift them anymore.
”Trainee Kent, today’s training is over. You can go home! Just make sure to check the Authentication Stone (Job Check)!”
The instructor said that and quickly started putting away the equipment, heading towards the Guild.
I collapsed in the training area.
Today, I felt like I had become friends with this ground.
”Sir Kent, you did really well. Here’s a wet towel for you.”
”Mr. Kent, you were so cool! I’m falling for you all over again!”
Both of them praised me for my hard work.
I didn’t feel bad about being complimented.
After a short break, I checked my job at the Hunter Guild’s Authentication Stone (Job Check), but no one had obtained the Warrior job.
I made my way home with tired steps.
Only Annabella seemed to be in good spirits.
As expected, she’s a Maid Level 50…
After dinner, I took a bath and went to the bedroom to do my night duties (activating Sexual Prowess skill), but both Annabella and Feria, who looked lively, had already fallen asleep, so I ended up sleeping too.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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