Became an Academy Spearman

Chapter 96

96. I think I like it too

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After a series of conversations, no more conversations continued.

“…”

A strange stillness lingered between the two, only the sound of the stew being cooked echoed very faintly.

The speed of eating was very slow, and Kali’s mind looking at such a nature was not very comfortable.

‘Why on earth would he try so hard?’

Effort, determination, fortitude… Those were all really nice words. It was also the most necessary mindset for a cadet who was growing up.

But now. It felt like too much.

For the first time, I was thinking that I was trying too hard when I saw someone else.

Among the numerous students who entered the academy, there were countless students who devoted themselves to training. But among them, Cadet Han Chun-seong was very special.

Burns the will to training intensely. The eyes of Cadet Han Chun-seong, who was engrossed in training, went beyond simple desire and will to advance, and now I could feel ‘determination’.

To see that he was determined to improve himself… It was an unbelievably serious look.

Seruk.

Even now, the eyes of the cadet, who glanced at him as he scooped out the stew, could see deep concern.

“Beef stew. It is very delicious.”

When Cadet Han Chun-seong awkwardly broke the silence, he calmly responded.

“Because it was made by the family chef.”

Even the Ishtar family brought the chef they liked to the mansion, so if the level was higher than that of the instructor’s restaurant chef, it couldn’t be lower.

“okay.”

Even when I saw the cadet’s surprised expression, a moment of concern arose.

I thought that there must be a reason why Cadet Han Chun-seong was working so hard.

‘What on earth are you looking at, can you burn your will like that?’

Last year, even on the battlefield where their lives depended, there were few people who burned their will like Cadet Han Chun-seong, even after searching their memories.

Rather, it reminds me of the officers and soldiers whose will is shattered one by one just by enduring a day on the battlefield.

“Cadets of Han Chun-seong. Listen lightly while you eat.”

“Yes. All right.”

Seeing him answer meekly, I had to calm down Cadet Han Chun-seong for the first time.

“I think it’s okay to try to take it slow and take your time. Cadet Han Chun-seong is moving fast enough even now. It’s not an exaggeration to say that if you can learn your skills, you’ll be a few years ahead of other cadets. No, it’s not at the level of getting ahead, but maybe someone gets a skill that they can’t reach even if they try their whole life. That’s not to say that even if you spend years on your skills, your growth is not slow at all. On the contrary, I can say that it is very fast.”

As I calmly conveyed my words, I too was able to look at the current situation more calmly.

It was the point at which only two weeks had passed since entering the academy, and it was the time to enter the third week only tomorrow.

However, Cadet Han Chun-seong had already reached level 4, and, unbelievably, he had even got a clue about his skills.

It was an amazing growth rate that could not be found even for those things, and I was realizing it again while facing the cadet.

‘Genius is right.’

That, too, an unsalted genius is now in front of me.

His talent was so unrivaled that his common traits could no longer cover the cadets of Han Chun-seong. And even the will to surpass that talent was possessed by the cadet Han Cheonseong.

I can assure you, it would be impossible for anyone in their cadet days to burn their will like the cadet Han Cheonseong now.

In the early days, when there was no special opportunity or even a crisis like this, the cadets of Han Chun-seong grew up to this extent.

how strong you can be. He had already proved it with his body and his mental strength.

Seeing Cadet Han Chun-seong calmly accepting my words… I added one more word.

“Why the hell… are you trying to be so engrossed in training?”

Looking at him who was speechless for a moment, he spoke again.

“Again, I don’t think there’s any reason for Cadet Han Chun-seong to be in a hurry. Take your time and move forward little by little. I can assure you Even if he made up his mind, Cadet Han Chun-seong is still moving fast enough.”

Cadet Han Chun-seong, who had just glanced at me, didn’t seem to give up his will for training.

Perhaps, if I wasn’t there, I could see how he would have tried to train his skills again.

That was one of the reasons I brought cadet Han Chun-seong to my private mansion instead of the infirmary.

Because I have to properly stop Cadet Han Chun-seong from overdoing it.

“……”

Looking at Cadet Han Chun-seong, who seemed to be constantly thinking about my words, I waited for him to calmly organize his thoughts.

What he needed more than anything else was ‘relaxation’. Rather than looking back at yourself a little calmly and trying to move on, you have the time to stop and reorganize your body.

Shortly thereafter, Cadet Han Chun-seong gradually gave the answer.

“Even if it’s the reason I’m passionate about training… there’s no such grandiose reason. It’s just that I feel so weak.”

With a faint smile and a resigned voice… I couldn’t understand for a moment.

“Why do you think you are weak?”

“I don’t know. Maybe I’m aiming for too high a standard, but when I think of the goal I’m trying to advance, I feel like I’m still lacking a lot.”

As soon as that gaze focused on me, I was unable to say anything for a moment.

“…”

His distinctive black eyes were looking at me as if they were catching my attention.

Like the goal he said. It seemed to say that it was me.

Naturally, I remembered last night.

The moment the concept was developed and implemented, Cadet Han Chun-seong had his eyes fixed on me.

And whatever comes to mind. He seemed to be troubled with himself.

Even at that moment, it seemed like he was clearly targeting me.

‘However. Such nonsense… .’

The more I thought about it, the more speechless I felt.

The cadet shouldn’t have looked at the instructor. It’s just a ridiculous point of view that only undermines one’s own will. It just made it impossible to move on.

It wasn’t me he had to look at… it had to be a cadet like him.

It is often said that the bigger and more ambitious a goal or dream is, the better. And there was definitely a thing called ‘line’.

A goal that is too big, a goal that cannot be achieved, rather causes that will to break from the start.

“…”

Even as we looked at each other without speaking, I thought blankly.

There were countless people called geniuses in this world, and no matter how strong they were, they couldn’t stand alone in the sky.

Even if you rise to the absolute position called ‘the axis of the empire’, another sky above the sky definitely exists.

However, the fact that Cadet Han Chun-seong took me as the goal to move forward is really… .

It was an idea I hadn’t even thought of.

“I think Instructor Carly understood what I was saying to some extent.”

Even though he didn’t give any answer, he calmly continued to look at Cadet Han Chun-seong.

“Maybe you think my goals are too high, and you feel really reckless. But I don’t think I can go any further if I don’t face the reality properly. If you think that this spear I’m holding is broken pointlessly by someone, and I can’t face it. It seemed that there would be no point in holding or swinging the spear anymore.”

Cadet Han Chun-seong has been sincere in revealing the meaning.

About why they are targeting me, and why they should be.

“However. That would be a lot… hard.”

Without realizing it, I said something I shouldn’t have said.

Being an instructor who should encourage and encourage the cadets… It was absurd to say that the cadets’ future was difficult.

“Instructor Carly.”

“…sorry. What I just said was my mistake, so please don’t listen too loudly.”

As they changed their words belatedly, Cadet Han Chun-seong shook his head lightly.

“It was fine. I know it’s a tough road. But that’s why I see Instructor The Cali as my goal.”

“Direction point… .”

“Yes. Because I kept thinking that the spear I was holding could one day touch the instructor’s sword.”

The words that followed unintentionally let out a faint smile.

Really, so straight.

‘How can I say it so innocently?’

Even those who stand with me on the battlefield are afraid to cross swords with me.

No, there were numerous people who openly tried to avoid training with me. Because the moment you cross swords with me, that will is about to break.

So I didn’t blame them.

Do you know the difference between the characteristics given to you, and how big the gap is made by the characteristics?

But now. A cadet who had just entered school was talking to me.

He said he would try to reach me through his window.

I will face my sword properly with a spear… .

It was to the point where I felt as if I had been challenged by that confident voice.

And I know that his words are not lies.

He was broken dozens of times in his sparring with me, and he was one of the few people who got up and faced me even after being knocked down.

Unlike the same officers and soldiers who were afraid of me, he was looking at me with a straight gaze.

How strong of a heart can that be?

Even I couldn’t guess.

The more I thought about it, the more I couldn’t stop laughing.

Seeing the cadet facing my gaze transparently, I naturally nodded.

“I think I like it too.”

Inadvertently, my true feelings leaked out.

“…yes?”

“I really like the mindset and attitude of Cadet Han Chun-seong.”

Even as I spoke, my heart was relieved.

I just wanted to convey my heart at this moment.

“If you say so. I am just grateful.”

“You don’t have to thank me very much. I do this because I want to do it. Trying to show favoritism and look after Cadet Han Chun-seong is purely because I want to do it. yeah, so You really don’t have to thank me.”

That’s why I didn’t want the cadet to bow down to me like that.

I wanted it to go straight and pure like it is now. I hope this shining look will not change in the future and grow bigger.

‘…really.’

I didn’t know why Cadet Han Chun-seong looked so unique.

Perhaps my words were surprising, so I inadvertently reached out my hand at the embarrassed look.

“…I’m sorry. Can I stroke you a little?”

Seruk.

The moment I spoke, I was already putting my hand on the cadet’s head.

“Uh… that… yes. All right.”

Even when I saw the visibly embarrassed look, I laughed again.

All of these actions now seemed cute.

‘I didn’t think there would be a day when I would look at a man and think like this… .’