16 16. Swordsmanship Class




 The next day, my work as an instructor continued.
 Basically, I had homeroom in the morning and on the way home, as well as my "sword fighting" class.
 In addition, if there was a school event, I was in charge of the class and needed to consult and coordinate.
 Well, I'll leave this to the students. .......

I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what to do. Let's start with a swing.

 Now it's time for sword fighting class.
 Some of the students don't have the basics to begin with, so at the beginning of the class, I will instruct them by checking their swinging techniques with bare hands.
 The way to do this is different for each student, depending on what weapon they are good at and if they are not good at swords in the first place.

"Aruta-sensei. I'm not good at swordsmanship.

 I'm not good at swordsmanship," as many students say.

"Can I ask you to swing again?
"Yes.

 A female student swings her sword.
 The basic swordsmanship of the school is called "Elxil Style".
 I'm not sure if you've ever heard of it, but I'm sure you've heard of it.
 The girl's sword swing was simply too slow.
 She was not putting her strength where it was needed. ...... No, the sword was probably not the right size to begin with.

I'll adjust the size of the sword a little more. It should be thinner and shorter.
I'm not that good at controlling my magic,.......

 The sword used in the class is a simulated sword that uses magic to create a blade.
 In order to use it, you naturally need to adjust it with magic power.
 I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do that.

The magic power is often compared to the flow of blood. Can you create an image of it flowing through your body?
Hmm, sort of.
Now, close your eyes. It is difficult to concentrate when there is other visual information. Now, try to slow down the flow.
Slow the flow. ......
The image of the sword should be shorter and thinner than before. A little more. Yes, just concentrate on it for a minute.

 The girl concentrates on the mock sword as I say.
 The shape of the sword remains the same, but the blade has become smaller.

I think it's about a minute, ......," she said. It's getting nice and small!
Yes, it looks good. Controlling magic is also a matter of getting used to it, so learn to feel it now. How does it feel to use the sword?
Yes, it's easier to swing than before! Thanks, Professor Alta!
Teacher, teach me too!
I'm coming!

 I've never actually taught one person to swing a sword in this way.
 But I'm enjoying it surprisingly.
 It's not too much of a burden to teach them, and it's not a bad feeling to see them grow and understand little by little.
 At that time, Iris was wielding a sword at a little distance.
 He was holding a thin sword, which was quite a sight to behold.
 Even though it was just a swing, Iris's sword practice was designed to prepare her for an actual fight.
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I'm sure you'll be able to figure out the best way to use it.
I'm not sure if I'd be able to do that if I were you.

 I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.
 In the eyes of the students, she is just a girl who concentrates on wielding a sword and is known as the "Sword Saint Princess".
 But...

(Sometimes I feel a lot of stares...)

 Mainly when teaching other students.
 I didn't look at Iris, but from the direction she was looking, I'm sure she was looking at me.
 Furthermore, while I'm watching her, I can see a slight tension in the way she swings her sword.
 She's trying to act calm, but I can tell. --She was very, very nervous.
 So much so that she even glanced at me in a series of movements.
 I'm not going to give her any special treatment in class, but Iris seems to want me to teach her how to use a sword.

Yes. Yes, you are amazing, but for now, please concentrate on your own sword. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.
"......!

 Iris's movements became a little unsteady.
 I'm not sure if it's because I didn't say anything to you.

(......Well, I'm going to teach you later anyway. It's not like I'm going to interfere with Iris's swordsmanship at the class level.)
Sensei.
"Oh, yes. What is it?

 I turned around in response to a voice from behind me.
 Standing there was a girl who was a little taller than me. --Aria.

"Aria, is there something you want to ask me?


"Yeah, you want to play a game with me?
"Oh, yeah." "A game?
"Yes, a match.

 I couldn't help but ask, and Aria nodded her head and replied.
 I never thought that in such a short time, another student would want to fight with me.