Chapter 97 (1/2)

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at 10th of April 2020 11:17:18 AM

Chapter 97

Translator: Kell

Editor: Weasalopes

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Claude vs Ludancia Professors

Kilnenko made the first move . A thrust with his short spear . As expected from an instructor, his attack was smooth and quick .

The difference between a one-handed sword and a short spear was, of course, the length of the weapon and how one would use it – slicing and thrusting, respectively .

If one extended their sword against a spear thrust, the latter would hit first . It made sense, therefore, for Kilnenko to do a thrust, taking advantage of his weapon’s reach .

Hikaru smirked .  That’s too obvious, though .

With a clang, the spear’s tip was deflected upward like it had a life of its own . Kilnenko was shocked . Seeing the opening, Claude quickly closed the distance and slashed downward .

Mustering all his strength, the professor jumped to the side to dodge . But with his stance broken, he rolled to the ground .

「Please stand up, Professor . I prefer not to cut down people who are on their knees . 」

Kilnenko turned red from Claude’s words . Ivan whistled in surprise .

「You were just lucky!」

The professor stepped forward and launched a barrage of attacks, but Claude parried each strike casually with his sword .

「Why… Why… Why can’t I hit you?!」

Kilnenko’s face grew even redder, but there was no sign of him ever landing a hit .

「That’s gotta be really frustrating . 」Ivan muttered . 「How can Claude even dodge so easily?」

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「He just got better with the sword . 」

「I can see that . But he just casually brushes the weapon aside like it’s nothing . 」

「Ah, that’s because Kilnenko’s weapon is long . 」

「Please explain . 」

「The longer the weapon, the less force at the tip . Take the first thrust for example . While it has high piercing power, it’s weak against forces from the sides . That’s why even a one-handed sword can deflect it easily . 」

「Oh…」

「It’s also difficult to dodge downward swings from great swords where the wielder has to put power into it with both hands . Plus the weapon’s heavy . 」

「So that’s why during our training, he backed away from my downward swings, but deflected my thrusts and side swings . 」

「Exactly . I think a short spear is better used with a s.h.i.+eld . Why doesn’t Kilnenko use one?」

「Apparently because it’s lame . 」

「Excuse me, what?」

「Claude told me that he said “it’s best to use a single short spear and that’s it” in cla.s.s . When asked, he ultimately answered “you only look dull with a s.h.i.+eld” . 」

「………」

Hey, Ludancia . Are you sure about sending a guy like that to the academy? While it wasn’t Hikaru’s problem, he felt just a bit worried .

「Guh!」

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「I think that’s enough . 」

「I… I can still…」

「How many more times do you have to pick up your weapon?」

All in all, Claude had knocked away Kilnenko’s weapon three times .