
A Swordsman is a vanguard position with a good balance of attack and defense, and is a formidable attacker. With a large number of sword moves, this sword had a greater destructive power than a heavyweight warrior of a power type. Many people think of swords whenever they imagine an attacker, making it a popular occupation.
In contrast, the main weapon of the Heavy Warrior was an axe or spear, which served as a wall for parties. They would work as a defense when needed, but when there was a chance, they would attack powerfully using an axe. They can also utilize the attack range while holding the enemy.
However, due to having to wear heavy equipment, they left a negative image as “sweat” and “late”.
The reason I decided what job to choose, as always, was simple.
“Medges! After all, it must be the Sword!”
Yeah, it really wasn't because I was affected by Aldis' swordsmanship. Rather, it was because my imaginary weapon while playing in the village was always a sword.
My excitement increased with the fact that the Swordsman Guild also provided the sword.
Since so far it only has farming tools, I have always wanted to have a real sword. The day finally came when I could hold a real sword. Missing it, the only thing on my mind was a sword.
From an outsider's point of view, people may have misunderstood that I was just acting my age.
“This is the Swordsman Guild! Alright!”
Perhaps because I was too excited, I pointed and summoned the Swordsman Guild, which had an outward appearance similar to the coliseum.
What will begin, and will I be able to handle it? The cheerful little monster, Litty, did not have such fears.
Opening the door of the swordsman guild, I greeted everyone present cheerfully.
“Good morning! I'm looking forward to your guidance!”
“This is it, other energetic colleagues.”
The man at the reception desk responded. The man's reaction was a bit slow, as if he thought I was weird. He looked at my adventurer card with a cloudy expression.
This girl comes from a place I never heard of and looks too young to be an adventurer. The man half-heartedly considered rejecting the card.
“By the way, little girl. Why did you choose the Swordsman Guild?”
“Because the sword is cool!”
“...Well, first, you will be required to do the beginner curriculum Rank 6. It starts with lectures in the classroom, followed by practical skills, applications, and exams. It is not uncommon for students to fail at this stage. I'll give you a schedule for each course, so you can choose a day that's convenient for you.”
“Very much?”
“It's true, that's also why some people fail.”.
“Wow, I will work hard as an adventurer! I will do my best!”
Now, most of the people would show an unwilling expression. It had been a long time since he had seen eyes as bright as his.
Or, perhaps he had never experienced the cruelty of the world.
Most of the guild members were active adventurers or soldiers sent by the government. However, there were some retired soldiers and former adventurers as well.
Men who work as receptionists are no exception. He is a former adventurer who was promoted to Rank 3, 12 years ago, got married, and enjoyed the spring of his life.
Her life journey was smooth until a few years ago when she lost her friends and was seriously injured which made her decide to retire. Then followed by his wife who fled because she could no longer make a living.
Recalling his past, the man told the girl to go towards the classroom.
Each class lecture lasts an hour, which in itself is not very difficult. On that day, about 10 people followed [Travel Instructions, Part 1] .
Knowing and understanding the distance to the destination, terrain and facilities along the way, the climate, and the characteristics of the demons that might appear were the basic requirements for adventurers to prepare everything in an organized manner.
Toito's instructor training, which was based on his actual experience, was really fun. Almost everyone concentrates on taking notes and trying their best to learn as much as possible.
Except about one person.
“If the road is maintained like this, there will be no problem..”.
“Fufu!”
“There are cases where the ground has not been opened..”
“That's right!”
Even without taking notes, Litty was excited to hear what the instructor, Toito, said. Naturally, he stood out from the people around him. He leaned forward and expressed his curiosity more than anyone else.
“If you are in an unknown location and do not know the surrounding terrain, what will you do?” (Toito Structure)
“Yah... I will try to set up camp before sunset and rest. If I ran out of stamina, it would be the end. (Litty)
“That's one way to go. But first, there are other things that need to be done.” (Toito Structure)
“More than setting up camp?” (Litty)
“True, first, look for traces of demons. If you put it in the path of the devil's abode, or if they live nearby, it will be very dangerous.” (Toito Structure)
“Aah!” (Litty)
Other participants must have felt this was not very interesting, as this has turned into a one-on-one teaching session.
But strangely, they still pay attention to the exchange, thanks to Litty's curiosity which ultimately makes the course more profound.
For Litty, who was attacked in the small cave where he slept in the Devil's Forest, the veteran's story is enlightening.
It was also fun for Toito, an active Rank 3 adventurer instructor willing to train young adventurers.
“Basically, adventurers always choose a certain place to camp. So, the place where people previously camped was the fastest way to go…. But this is not always the right answer. Do you know why?” (Toito Structure)
“Because the Devil will know that humans will gather in that place?” (Litty)
“Yes! Some demons had developed such intelligence. That is why it is important to understand the distribution and habits of demons. Well, you will learn it in another course. (Toito Structure)
He added that many adventurer parties had been wiped out without knowing this, which made the participants tremble. Although it is only an hour of coursework, everyone has an interesting experience.
People who contribute to the success of the course are not aware of it. The participants gathered around him.
“Ruiz Village? Where is it?”
“That's a place far from here.. very far.” (Litty)
“To come so far, from such a place, to become an adventurer? There should be another guild closer to the village, right?”
“The story is very long..” (Litty).
Among them, a girl of the same age and stature as Litty was a very passionate individual, want to break away from the restraints her family imposed on her for being a woman. .
He was opposed by his parents who often discuss about “wedding” and “marriage”. She is tired of being forced to practice how to be a bride who is ‘pantas’.
A woman should be devoted to her husband, should do household chores, then bear children and take good care of him. At night, they also need to serve their husbands. Just imagining such a future was enough to drive him crazy.
It was at this moment that he heard about Yggdrasia. The presence of Bandera and Clarine, both female, became a source of inspiration and support for him.
However, Roma did not have that talent, and even though he studied for a year in the Magician’s Guild, there was nothing he could do regarding his limited magic power.
Despite her parents' opposition, she runs away from home, now having absolutely no idea what to do next.
“I only applied to be a swordsman because I had no other choice. I don't want to give up on my future, so now I'm trying desperately to learn all I can.” (Rome)
“It...it's awesome! I support you!” (Litty)
“I also. Let's work hard together.” (Rome)
No wonder Litty who has similarities with him feels a sense of kinship.
However, Litty did not mention that she was with Aldis. Not out of fear of Rome's longing to join the party of heroes.
It was because he could not fully process his feelings for Aldis. Yes, he was angry, but the fact was that he had no talent of his own. If he was more talented, this wouldn't have happened.
He could not express this complicated feeling with words.
“My father was an adventurer. He told me that if I were a man, I could be an adventurer. I'm so sick and tired of being tossed around.” (Rome).
“I want to go to the end of the world, a place I've never been before.”.
“I think someone will need a lot of resources to do it – Food, magic stones, ores, and so on. So, I think you should try to save on supplies from now on. ”
As Dimos said, many students are young. Some of them were unwilling, but most were filled with desire. Litty enjoys communicating with like-minded people for the first time.
However, Litty was not satisfied with being happy, as he had to strengthen his skills as a swordsman, let alone attempt to reach rank 5.
In Rank 6, I could only accept missions such as cleaning, searching for pets, and helping out at the store. However, it is also a great opportunity to gain experience in this field.
It is also important to build reliable bonds with the people of the city and expand one's circle with the community while still being able to do so. In other words, there's a lot of work to be done.