chapter 31
31 – 9. Chakra (1)
Solving the financial crisis is a solution, and training is training.
Even today, the instructors were leading the attendants roughly.
“Faster!”
“Huh! omg!”
Humans are animals, and if you repeat it, you adapt to it before you know it.
If the same schedule is repeated in the hell training that was so difficult at first.
Gradually, the body changes according to the time and action.
Kubo also gets used to it if the course is the same.
And that familiarity gives comfort, and relaxation relieves tension.
However, they are knights who will never allow that familiarity.
“Ouch! Cuckoo!”
Change the course mid-way through training to make a difference.
Running on flat ground, suddenly running uphill.
Maintaining that course, one day it leads downhill.
Even simple physical strength is not adapted to fit only one situation.
Hone yourself to be at your best in every situation.
That was the most basic training method of Lichtenauer.
Thanks to that, the attendants were still running to death.
And Adele was still at the forefront.
‘As expected, you’re the leader this time too.’
Looking at Adele following right behind.
The instructor stuck his tongue out at the strength.
Never waver under any circumstance.
No matter how hard you train, no matter how the weather changes during training.
Conversely, his silent appearance made him shake his head.
‘It’s like a person who regards this kind of training as ‘something like that’.’
Adele’s overwhelming appearance didn’t just come from physical training.
“Kuk!”
“stop. Alright, next sequence. from now on.”
At the instructor’s call, Adele and an attendant stood in front.
Unlike Adele, whose complexion still hasn’t changed.
The other party ‘It’s a big deal.’ The emotion was evident on his face.
And why did the attendant make such a face?
The reason didn’t take long to become clear.
“Before the sparring, I say it again. Be careful not to injure your opponent. Dalian, who does his best, is allowed later when the end of the month evaluation is taken. Right now, so that I can keep the line.”
That’s something I’ve never said before.
Although the evaluation at the end of the month is the most important for attendants.
It is quite important to share swords with each other and have opportunities to grow like now.
It means that it is not a place where you have to do it in moderation.
Even so, why did the instructor say that at this timing?
It was obvious without looking at who it was for.
‘Adele. If it’s moderately difficult, take it easy. Gentle. I’m alive! Got it? If you go too far ahead, not only the servants but also the knights won’t be able to adapt.’
Remembering Shien’s words, Adele made a promise to herself.
Let’s do it weaker and slower than we originally thought.
Let’s make another accident so that she doesn’t mind.
Thinking so, I straightened my grip on the wooden sword with the intention of using less force.
flinch!-
However, that action was still only a threat to the other side.
Without joking around, I was afraid of Adele more than the instructor.
“… .”
“… .”
The other person was relieved when Adele didn’t seem to have any intention of attacking.
Rather than blocking that enormous one from attacking.
I thought it would be better for this side to attack first.
“Ha!”
We know, of course, that the gap is huge.
In order to bridge the gap, you must use the sharpest attack possible.
Instead of a slash attack that covers a large area and takes a long time.
Try choosing a method of attack with a stab aiming at one spot.
Shuat!-
It’s a decent pace, and it’s in the right location.
If the opponent was another ordinary attendant.
The opponent would have felt a great burden and blocked or avoided it.
The instructors would have nodded and commented that it was quite good.
Yes, if the opponent was an ordinary servant.
f*ck!-
The wooden sword in Adele’s hand swings like lightning.
Then, he accurately cut off the tip of the wooden sword that had been flying towards him.
“Oops!”
Thanks to that, the opponent who was completely out of balance.
I couldn’t recover it and leaned to the side as it was.
Quadang!-
“stop!”
The winner has been decided.
No, it might be the right word to say that it was decided.
“Everyone suffered. Just in case, don’t be conceited just because the winner won. Don’t be discouraged by losing a loser. You can grow in a day, or you can be pushed out in a day. The world of swords is like that, so you must never let your mind loose. Got it?”
“yes!”
“Everyone goes to the gymnasium and each brandishes his sword. Instructors will come along in the middle to see what is lacking and simply correct the sword path, so don’t stop sweating until your turn comes.”
Due to the recent tragedy, the number of articles has decreased considerably.
Even so, Lichtenauer rather than fill that number.
At least one person wants to find a proper article.
Rather than hurriedly arranging the knights, they quenched them more.
I wanted to be sure to fill that void.
Whoops!- Whoops!-
Adele went to her seat and brandished a wooden sword.
These are actions that you don’t really need for yourself right now.
The level of becoming stronger by swinging the sword a few more times has long passed.
The level of exercise after eating is barely enough.
However, it does not avoid or reject it.
Rather, Adele wields her sword the best she can.
Even if the results are unconditionally different, the process is the same.
That way, you will be less wary of the people you work with.
We know that we worked hard together, because we worked hard together.
Even if they are jealous, they do not harbor hostility and hate.
“Adele.”
As I was swinging my sword for a while, an instructor approached me.
Adele stops training and looks at the instructor.
“Do you know about chakras?”
As chakra flows from the instructor’s mouth, the attendants all look at Adele.
And then ‘As expected.’ Nod your head with a smile on your face.
Why do they react like that?
It is because there is an unspoken rule in effect.
Instructors to the most outstanding of the attendants.
First, ask questions about the chakras in any direction.
In other words, the first person to hear about chakra.
It meant that he was the most outstanding among the attendants.
“… yes.”
“Tell me what you know.”
“It is an important strength in dealing with demon beasts, and it makes the knights stronger. I heard that you can feel its power with a disk located near your heart.”
“You know that. As you said, the chakra takes the form of a disk near the heart. And by counting the bands, we divide the measure of its strength.”
Turning around, the instructor goes to the center of the attendants.
He stopped there and continued his explanation.
“Chakra is not an absolute evaluation of all martial arts. However, it is certain that it plays an important role when evaluating the value of unmanned people like us. It becomes a point of comparison or an evaluation part. Because it’s a power that makes us stronger, faster, and sharper when fighting demons.”
“… .”
“Steel stamina, sharp swordsmanship, firm mindset, and chakra. Only when these four things are evenly balanced can you become a truly strong and honorable knight.”
That’s why, from tomorrow onwards, physical strength, swordsmanship, and mental training.
You will learn the basics of how to operate chakras.
At the instructor’s words, the attendants each clenched their fists and strengthened their will.
Finally, he gets closer to his goal of becoming a knight of Lichtenau.
It could be said that it came at the beginning of the road.
* * *
“… .”
A place far from the gymnasium used by knights.
In a place where few people come and go, a woman is standing.
self… .
A light breeze blows in and soon dissipates.
If you touch it right away, you can feel the sharp energy.
Shien, who had been standing still in the middle of the energy, opened her eyes.
Chut!- Wooung! yes!-
The sword is pulled out of the scabbard and bounces light in all directions.
Both strength and softness are contained in each stroke.
Even though he had never properly handled a sword until recently.
With Shien’s sword, he drew a graceful line without any disturbance.
“Wow!”
After finishing a single herbivore, Shien’s sword stood still.
Taking a deep breath, she slowly lowered her sword.
Pair-.
A light clap is heard.
Adele, who was standing behind Shien, was that person.
“… How was it, Adele?”
“You are wonderful. You have already perfectly mastered the herbivore you showed me the other day.”
“It’s nothing. It’s just very basic. I don’t even have a chin with this.”
Although it is part of Lichtenauer’s swordsmanship.
This beginner’s meal is for those who have just become knights.
Ramen, the family head of Lichtenau, who is known as a master of swordsmanship.
You should be able to do that level of herbivore without a single breath becoming rough.
‘At first, my hands and feet were twisted a lot. It’s much better now.’
The reason, Shien couldn’t find it at first.
With the same desperate will and heart as before.
I train the same, but the results have changed since when.
The difference was stark to say that it was simply the result of effort.
So, Shien continued to look into the reason.
It didn’t take long before I realized why there was a difference.
‘It’s changed since then. After mixing swords with Adele.’
All he did was two things.
One is losing to Adele over and over again.
The other was to reach such Adele even with just one attack.
He gritted his teeth and threw himself with all his might.
The only difference is those two things.
At some point, the herbivore that was blocked became natural like water flowing.
That part made Shien very curious.
“There is a difference in length, but in the end it is the same. Herbivore now focuses on attack. And while Shien-nim shared the sword with me, his stepping foot, eyes looking for attack points, stabbing hands, and other parts of his shoulder, waist, and sword skills increased.”
Maybe that’s why, Adele finished explaining.
“Are you still focusing on swordsmanship and physical training?”
Taking a deep breath, Shien asked Adele.
Then Adele nodded and added right away.
“I think I will train my chakras from tomorrow as well.”
“… It is a chakra.”
Shien quietly recalled the conversation he had with Rascal a few days ago.
Saying that he, who only received help, can help Adele in reverse.
Aha at Rascal’s comment! It was she who exclaimed.
“Adele.”
“Yes, Shien.”
“Can I help you?”
“… yes?”
It is Adele who shows a little embarrassed light.
Seeing that, Shien cleared his throat and continued talking.
“Hmm, hmm. Even if I look like this, I handle my chakra quite well.”
Sien puts her hand on her chest and tries to show off her self-confidence.
It’s like a child begging for praise.
“… .”
Adele barely restrained the corners of her mouth from rising involuntarily.
Shien’s appearance wasn’t too bad.
Rather, I used to think that it was nice to look at.