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    Episode 28: The Decisive Battle

    Finally, the day to fight Jass arrived.

    Today is the day of the decisive battle.

    I'll throw everything I've trained for at Jass today.

    Today's class structure consists of practical training during the first and second periods.

    Like always, it will be conducted jointly with multiple classes.

    Naturally, this time it's combined with Jass's class.

    After a light warm-up exercise for everyone, we move on to practical training.

    We pair up and conduct mock battles.

    I'll be paired with Jass, but...

    "...What's all this commotion?"

    Jass and I stood in the center of the training field...

    Surrounded by other students watching us intently.

    Justina was there too.

    Gran and Ginny were nowhere to be seen, though...?

    "Teacher, what's this about?"

    "Ah, well... I heard that Estenia and Laxtin were having a mock battle today, so I thought it would be a good learning opportunity for the other students to watch. Observing a mock battle between top students can be very educational."

    Word of my duel with Jass had somehow spread.

    The only one who would do something like this...

    "Jass, is this your doing?"

    "With so many people watching, there can be no cheating, and the outcome will be clear. Don't you think it's a good idea?"

    "That is..."

    He had a point.

    "Did you get the teacher on board too?"

    "Yes, I did. We can't do something this significant without permission. Don't worry. I haven't used any influence from my family, and your partner, Eltselc, has also agreed."

    "Justina too?"

    "She wouldn't tolerate any underhanded tactics, so I discussed it with the teacher to ensure it's fair. There's no problem. The fact that Justina isn't intervening is proof enough."

    Indeed, Justina was just observing and not stopping this commotion.

    I'd heard she once threatened a teacher who ignored bullying.

    If Justina was silently endorsing this, it meant Jass was right; there were no traps.

    "...Got it. It's a bit unsettling to be a spectacle, but I don't mind."

    "I'm glad you're quick to understand."

    "Then... let's begin."

    No more words were needed.

    We weren't the type to have friendly conversations.

    I readied my training spear.

    Jass readied his training sword.

    Knights typically used swords.

    Swords are generally the easiest to handle and excel in both offense and defense.

    On the other hand, I used a spear.

    It has superior range and power.

    But it has the weakness of being vulnerable if the opponent gets in close.

    Swords don't have such weaknesses, making them versatile.

    Normally, it would be better to use a sword...

    But I preferred the spear.

    A very simple reason.

    When I was young, I saw a dragon knight using a spear.

    "Teacher, please give the signal."

    "Understood. Both of you, get ready."

    Jass and I locked eyes.

    The surrounding students, who had been buzzing with excitement, fell silent as they realized the mock battle—or rather, the duel—was about to begin.

    I had already had the dragon's restraints removed.

    I was in perfect condition.

    And then...

    "Begin!"

    At the teacher's signal, Jass and I kicked off the ground simultaneously.

    ――――――――――

    Jass charged forward, brandishing his sword and closing the distance.

    He was incredibly fast.

    His movements were like the wind, without any waste.

    To intercept Jass, I swung my spear.

    I thrust forward... but he evaded the first strike.

    The second strike was deflected by his sword.

    The third strike was also dodged, but I succeeded in stopping his advance.

    Next...

    "!?''

    Thanks to not losing sight of Jass's movements for even a moment, I noticed him slightly stumble, maybe on a small stone.

    Without missing the opportunity, I swung my spear...

    "What...!?"

    "Ha ha, your spear is as straightforward as your personality."

    Jass easily dodged my spear and slipped into my guard.

    Got me!

    Jass had shown a weakness on purpose to lure my attack.

    "Damn."

    I jumped back to get out of his range for the moment.

    Jass didn't pursue further, observing the situation.

    In these two days of intensive training, my combat skills had improved considerably.

    The fact that I wasn't immediately defeated by Jass, who was ranked fifth in the academy, was proof of that.

    However... I still lacked experience.

    Jass had been training since he was young.

    That's why he could use feints and show false weaknesses to lure attacks.

    On the other hand, I only started fighting after entering the academy...

    I lacked the experience needed to use feints and was easily fooled by them.

    This was quite troublesome.

    If Jass underestimated me and acted recklessly, it would be different...

    But Jass didn't do that, and his movements were precise, like textbook maneuvers, effectively cornering me.

    "Is that all you've got? I thought you'd have great power being favored by the divine dragon... but, oh well, what a disappointment."

    "Tsk!"

    "I don't even need to use strategies. I'll just overwhelm you directly."

    "Don't think it will be that easy!"

    Jass stepped in, swinging his sword wildly.

    I dodged his attacks or blocked them with the shaft of my spear...

    Avoiding receiving a decisive blow.

    It was frustrating, but Jass was strong.

    With just makeshift training, it was difficult to win.

    His combat skills were finely honed.

    However... there was one aspect in which I was superior.

    My physical abilities.

    I wouldn't lose in strength or speed to Jass.

    By crossing weapons with him, I understood that clearly.

    Then...

    ――――――――――

    "Hah, hah, hah...!"

    "Fuh."

    Had it been thirty minutes since the simulated battle began?

    There was still no winner.

    Jass was sweating profusely and breathing heavily.

    I, in comparison, was only a bit agitated, without feeling much fatigue.

    I had focused on defense, buying time.

    Jass, trying to finish quickly, had attacked fiercely.

    The result...

    Jass had exhausted his energy, and his movements were clearly slower.

    I could still keep going.

    Waiting for my opponent to wear out wasn't a very elegant strategy...

    But I couldn't afford to lose.

    For my own sake.

    And for Justina.

    I had to win this fight!

    "Damn it, you're so annoying... dodging all the time."

    "What's wrong, out of breath?"

    "Tsk...!"

    "I'm going to finish this now!"

    "Don't get... so cocky!"

    Jass, gathering his last strength, attacked.

    It was faster than I expected.

    But there was no power in his strike.

    I blocked his sword with the shaft of my spear and tried to disarm him...

    "Don't move."

    Jass whispered.

    He whispered like a demon.

    "I have your friends."

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