Chapter 6.2 - Failed Swordsman and Swordsmanship Academy [4] – part 2 (2/2)

「And… such a clean cut…!?」

The three interviewers reacted in three different ways.

I suppose I did good.

(Hell yeah, choosing Yatagarasu was the correct option.)

So when I sheath my sword back in its scabbard and sat on the round stool again,

「T-Thank you very much. This concludes the interview. A few days later, we will send you the results in an envelope, please confirm at that time. Well then, take care on your way back.」

The interview was finished successfully.

「Then, excuse me.」

After I thanked them for the last time, I left Thousand Blade Academy after leaving the reception room.

「Fuuuu…」

I was a little nervous.

However, I was able to answer satisfactorily from start to finish.

I did not make any mistakes either.

Also, the last demonstration was a good touch.

(For now, I will definitely pass.)

With a solid feedback, I went home to Paula-san’s dormitory.

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In the interview room after Allen left, a subtle atmosphere drifted.

「…He was quite the odd student. I didn’t understand anything he said. Although it is a recommendation … Is it really okay to give him a pass?」

「Certainly, he didn’t make any sense… However, he is a student who the president wanted to directly recommend admission for… As expected, it’s not at our discretion…」

「Yeah, and he was also self-taught… With the right teacher, that boy will definitely transform …Honestly though, I didn’t understand a single word he said.」

The interviewer’s agreement were perfectly consistent, that they didn’t understand what Allen was saying.

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A few days after the interview, I received an envelope from Thousand Blade Academy.

Since it arrived at this time, it is definitely about the passing result.

Was I able to pass safely – To be honest, my heart was throbbing.

「Fuuu…」

After taking a deep breath several times, I unsealed the envelope slowly so as not to tear the contents.

There was a large piece of paper inside, and there was a word written with huge font.

「…Pass」

That’s right, I passed.

「YEAH!」

I would naturally get admitted because it was a recommended admission, but still I was happy.

(It’s really true that I get to attend that prestigious Thousand Blade Academy… it feels like a dream!)

Just a month ago, I was ridiculed as Dropout Swordsman – I was worried for my future.

And a few months later – it’s finally time to say goodbye.

I gathered all my luggage and bowed deeply to Paula-san who came to see me off at the entrance.

「Paula-san, I am truly indebted to you for these three years.」

Yes.

I’m going to say goodbye to Paula-san and this dormitory where I’ve been living for three years.

The daily round trip from this dormitory to Thousand Blade Academy would be a painstaking routine.

In the first place, Thousand Blade Academy has it own dormitory system, thus I can’t live in a general dormitory without a special reason.

「Haa… you truly exaggerate every single thing. This isn’t our final farewell, you should leave with a little more bang.」

Although Paula-san said that, I wanted to properly convey my words of gratitude.

「Truly, no amount of gratitude will be enough. You gave me a shelter when I was broke penniless, came to wake me up every morning, made delicious rice, consoled me when I was in trouble, told a lot of fun stories – anyway, Thank you so much for all the happy moments…!」

Paula-san became teary-eyed.

「Oh, no, I…! Old age has loosened up my tear glands it seems…!」

Saying that, Paula-san rubbed her eyes with both hands.

「-Fine. Come here whenever you feel hungry! I will give you as much food as you want!」

「Yes! I will definitely come to eat your cooking again!」

Her dishes are a superb piece of work.

I will never forget those stimulating and hearty dishes.

「Well then, I’ll be leaving now.」

「I don’t know if it’s called the Thousand Blade Academy or Ten Thousand Blade Academy – but make sure to reach the summit!」

「Yes!」

In this way, the Dropout Swordsman Allen-Rodore of Gran Swordsmanship Academy successfully graduated, and from tomorrow onwards became – Swordsman Allen-Rodore of Thousand Blade Academy.