I Became a Genius at Gigant Academy

Time passed quickly.

The exam, which should have been the end of the first semester, was canceled, but the cadets were not idle.

As much as the exam was canceled, it was because the instructors did not waste each lecture.

In addition, the simple exams taken almost every other day also annoyed the cadets.

But that first semester is now almost over.

“There are only three days left.”

As Daniel muttered, the first semester of the academy only had three days left.

The last day ended after a simple closing ceremony, so tomorrow was practically the same as the last day.

Hena, who was sitting next to Abel, also added a word while resting her chin.

“It’s sad to think it’s over soon.”

“You said you wanted to rest quickly two days ago?”

“My mood changes from time to time.”

Abel smiled at Henna’s calm reply.

Although he said a word, he fully understood her thoughts.

“Something is missing. If you add all these things together, I will take a break for almost a month.”

“yes? I want to rest, but I feel like a month is a bit long.”

“Well, there must be some kids who go home from far away. I can’t help it.”

“That’s right.”

Abel and Daniel had no intention of returning home, and Hena’s hometown was not too far away. Two days by wagon would be enough.

On the other hand, some children living far away took a week just to move.

Because the continent is wide.

In the midst of such small talk, Hena turned her head to Abel and said,

“By the way, Abel, I heard you’re going to the Vulcanus Arena this time?”

“huh?”

At the sudden question, Abel looked at her. Looking at his eyes, it didn’t look like he was stabbed.

“how did you know?”

“what? Are you really leaving?”

It was Daniel, not Henna, who asked the question in surprise.

Abel nodded and said.

“okay. It’s not an official match, it’s an event tournament. Even academy cadets can participate.”

“However, very few first-year cadets participate. Because most of the sophomores participate.”

“Yeah, right. So, where did you hear that?”

“Wherever. Rumor has it these days?”

“A rumor?”

Abel tilted his head because it was the first time he had heard of it.

Daniel also chimed in.

“Right, Abel. I’m going to participate in the event tournament with Eolin.”

“There is a saying that they go out without fear, and there is also a saying that if two people have the skills, they can compete.”

“Ugh. okay?”

I thought about it for a moment, but then I realized that rumors like that were enough to circulate.

Because the roster for an event tournament is not particularly secret.

‘Because it’s an event game that attracts a lot of spectators in the first place.’

It’s not even an official match, but if the list of participants is shrouded in mystery, who will be interested?

Even if it’s half the price of a regular game, it’s always a ‘name’ that brings people together.

“It seems that one of the seniors who participated spilled the story.”

“Perhaps. But why didn’t you say a word? I’m sorry.”

Henna asked the question in a rather playful tone, but underneath it was a worry that could not be hidden.

Abel replied with an awkward smile.

“Because it is possible to give up the competition in the middle. I was thinking about it until a few days ago.”

“But you haven’t decided yet?”

“that’s right.”

Although I was interested in the tournament, I had no intention of participating unless the bracket was hopeless.

This was because if I participated in the event tournament and did not finish in 3rd place, I would have to repair the Gigant at my own expense.

‘But this time it’s worth a try.’

The last time I was able to cancel was two days ago.

In other words, it was certain that Abel would participate in the tournament.

“Then I’ll go take a look. It’s vacation anyway, so you don’t have to get a separate permission to go out.”

“me too!”

“okay.”

Abel smiled and nodded.

But then.

A loud roar echoed from not far away.

“What are you doing!”

Abel and the others, who had been chatting leisurely, turned their heads to where the sound came from in surprise.

The one walking from there was none other than Kaul.

“ha ha ha. You must be surprised.”

“Instructor.”

Abel and the others rose from their seats and greeted them.

Kaul waved his hand at him and said.

“done. By the way, are you doing this here after class is over?”

Where they are now is a playground where physical training is conducted.

After the last class, I stayed here and talked.

“We were just talking about this and that before we went back.”

“You must be excited about vacation soon.”

Kaul said with a big mouth grin.

“Well, thanks to you, I found it right away. Abel. Let me talk.”

“You mean that?”

“okay.”

“Yes, I understand.”

It was sudden, but there was no reason to refuse, so Abel replied that he knew.

“Then, see you later.”

Abel greeted Daniel and Hena and followed Kaul.

“Let’s go to the office to discuss the details.”

“All right.”

Kaul took Abel silently and headed for the building where the office was located.

After arriving at the office, Kaul invited Abel to sit down and spoke.

“Do you have any other schedule during vacation?”

“This weekend, as reported, we are going to the tournament. After that, I plan to spend two or three days with my close friends.”

“And then what?”

“… … I was thinking of requesting permission to enter the Special Administrative Zone.”

At Abel’s answer, Kaul crossed his arms.

“If it’s a special management area, it’s probably near the Red Hall.”

“yes.”

The Special Management Zone was, simply put, a place similar to the Telif Plain, where we had practiced before.

As an academy, or directly managed by the Empire, it is a place used to gain practical experience as a Gigant Rider.

However, when it comes to being 100% safe, that was absolutely not the case.

Didn’t an accident happen even though the academy’s own personnel were added to the basic management personnel during practice?

In fact, if you go inside, you are responsible for your own safety.

“You are reckless.”

Kaul, who knew that better than anyone else, said with a serious expression.

“You certainly did a great job. The skill with which he handles Gigant is unbelievable for a first-year cadet.”

“thank you.”

“That’s why I gave permission to participate in the tournament. but. Don’t you think Red Hall is too early?”

Despite Kaul’s words, Abel did not give in and answered.

“I just thought that training there was the best fit for my current situation.”

“Because you think the academy’s curriculum isn’t enough? Aren’t you being too arrogant?”

“Lectures at the academy and practical training are two different things. Above all, going to the Red Hall is not because of pride.”

Abel said in a serious tone.

“It’s the opposite.”

“Against it?”

“I feel my skills are not enough. If you’re picky, you can fall behind at any time. It is a precarious position.”

Kaul narrowed his brows at Abel’s words.

“… … It’s okay to say this after saying don’t be conceited until then, but your skills and talents are by no means mediocre. There is no reason to feel so impatient.”

“no.”

“what?”

said Abel.

“That impatience is my driving force.”

Kaul stared at Abel in silence.

It’s been a long time since the heavy silence seemed to break.

Suddenly, Kaul brought up another question.

“tournament. Was it this weekend?”

“you’re right.”

Kaul jumped up from his seat.

“Then, I’ll try my best to get permission based on the results.”

“All right.”

“okay. Then let’s go.”

Abel bowed his head and stood up.

“Then let’s go.”

“okay.”

The conversation ended with that.

Abel opened the door and left the office, while Kaul stood by the window for a while.

“Hmm.”

I saw Abel just leaving the building through the window.

“I didn’t mean to preach… … .”

Kaul muttered as he followed his back with his eyes.

“Well, it doesn’t matter.”

* * *

weekend morning.

Silence flowed through the normally lively academy.

Abel murmured as he looked in front of the dormitory where only the cold wind was blowing.

“It’s the first time I’ve seen it so quiet.”

“Because it’s your first vacation.”

The answer to the self-talk came back from Abel’s back.

When I turned my head, I saw Eolin with her long hair tied tightly.

she said as she came down the stairs.

“You came out early.”

“Yeah, it’s a match today.”

“You still have three hours left, right?”

“You?”

Iolin smiled lightly at Abel’s question. A silver necklace glistened around her neck.

“let’s go.”

“okay.”

It wasn’t that he was waiting for the violin, but Abel took his steps naturally.

It had already been two days before the closing ceremony.

On the day of the closing ceremony, most of the students who were going to go home went back.

There weren’t any cadets left, but few got up early in the morning on the first weekend of vacation.

Except for special cases like the two of them.

“Aren’t you nervous?”

Abel asked a question while walking in sync with the violin.

It wasn’t because Iolin was particularly nervous, it was just an appropriate word.

“Sure, not nervous.”

However, the answer that came back was unexpectedly very honest.

Abel turned his head slightly and looked at her.

“I am surprised.”

“what?”

“I thought you were the kind of person who doesn’t get nervous.”

“You always have an expressionless face?”

Eolin turned her head and asked Abel.

Abel’s eyes met, and he quickly turned his head forward and answered.

“Rather than that, I’ve never seen him shake before.”

“Looks shaking?”

“huh. You can make up as many expressions as you like, but you can’t do that with momentum.”

I didn’t even have to think of Eolin’s appearance that I knew through the game.

After entering the academy, Iolin, whom he saw in person, was an unwavering warrior and fighter under any circumstances.

However, Iolin immediately denied Abel’s words.

“Not necessarily.”

“what?”

“You can create any momentum. Just like facial expressions, it shows on the outside.”

Iolin said in a tone that was strangely tinged with loneliness.

“Because showing your weakness on the outside only becomes a weakness.”

“is it.”

Even Abel couldn’t deny that.

It was the same with Abel himself, who was forcibly making up what appeared to be outward appearances.

head of the academy. A man who runs at the top in most exams and takes on daring challenges without stopping.

‘It’s an excessive modifier.’

Whether or not it contained facts, Abel always felt that way.

The treatment he is receiving now is beyond his ability.

It was sincerity, not humility, when he said that he felt the insufficiency he had with Kaul.

“Sometimes, I feel like I’m building a precarious tower.”

“A tower?”

Even at Abel’s sudden words, Iolin calmly accepted the words.

“okay. towards that high goal. Even though you know you’re overdoing it, you don’t stop and build a tower. I know it might break, but I can’t stop.”

“Are you afraid?”

“that’s right. And because that is the only way.”

Abel calmly continued.

“All I do is believe that I will reach my goal before the tower collapses.”

“It is a strange story.”

“is it?”

“huh.”

Iolin increased her walking speed a little more and spoke in a low voice.

“Still, it’s not a bad story.”

“huh?”

“never mind.”

“is it.”

Abel smiled lightly.

“okay.”

Abel shook off the thoughts that weighed on his heart for a moment, then walked vigorously and followed her.

“Ah, there is a carriage.”

To climb the tower, you have to keep moving forward.

That’s why I thought I’d overcome today’s game lightly.

As always.