I Became The Academy's Narrow-Eyes

12 – Kasha Hanahan

Kasha Hanahan.

Her natural talent as a martial artist was a blessing.

All of Arien would be filled with people willing to sell even their souls to the devil if they could have her talent.

However, that talent was not a blessing to Kasha herself.

curse.

Kasha regarded her talent for swordsmanship as such.

The Han Han family is a family of ancient wizards who have walked the path of magic for generations.

Kasha was born into such a family with the qualities of a swordsman instead of a wizard.

For example, Kasha was a mutant of the Han family.

Of course, there were no people in the family who openly despised and discriminated against Kasha.

But because Kasha herself felt it.

Hanahan’s family, including his father, did not recognize him.

Kasha wanted to be recognized by her family.

However, his magic talent was thoroughly mediocre.

And in the Han family, mediocre magic talent was a humble quality.

It would be absolutely impossible for her to be accepted by her family through magic.

I could guarantee it because I had already tried to die.

If there was any possibility left to him, it was this cursed swordsmanship talent.

It is a talent that is not needed in each family.

It’s an inconsistent talent.

Even if it’s the best.

Wouldn’t the family also acknowledge it then?

okay.

Surely it will.

Kasha grabbed the sword with such faith and expectation.

***

Kasha rose to 2 star achievement.

It was a much faster growth rate than others.

At this level, if it was replaced with magic talent, it was a talent that would be treated as special even within each family.

But because Kasha herself felt it.

His family still refused to acknowledge him.

The Rebringer I gave you.

The story that she, the same age as Kasha, had reached the 3-star level made a stir all over the continent, and it was even heard in the Rebringer Territory and in each and every one far away.

Kasha’s name was buried in the shadow created by the huge light called the Rebringer.

If you get out of that shadow and go beyond Din, wouldn’t your family recognize you?

Kasha moved on.

***

Kasha has risen to a 3-star achievement.

Whenever people mentioned Drin’s name, they also mentioned Kasha’s name.

For a mutant from a wizard family to catch up with a genius from a swordsman family, it’s truly exceptional.

Kasha of the Hanahan family caught up with Drin of the Rebringer family.

He reached the highest position he had ever wanted.

But nothing changed.

To Kasha herself, her family still didn’t approve of her.

Is it not enough to just catch up with the best?

If so, let’s go beyond the best and become the best itself.

He and Drin are about to enter the academy.

Academy Admissions Test. It was a second chance.

Take the top spot in the academy entrance exam.

Let’s prove that we have surpassed the level and become the best.

If so, your family will surely recognize you.

The long-awaited day of the academy entrance exam came like that.

There was a story that came to Kasha’s ears as she passed the first test and was waiting for the second test to begin with a spleen heart.

It was a story about a participant who reached the level of 4 stars in the first entrance exam.

The Rebringer I gave you.

“… ”

Upon hearing that name, Kasha’s spirit, which had been sharpened, dulled.

“how… ”

Kasha had just left the 3-star entrance.

She thought Drin would be on a similar level as herself.

But it’s 4 stars.

Breaking down the 2-star wall and reaching the 3-star level, breaking down the 3-star wall and reaching the 4-star level.

The two may look the same in some ways, but in reality they are completely different.

I could tell because Kasha herself was blocked in front of that huge wall.

Kasha thought that if she reached 4 stars, it would be at least several years away.

To think that it would have to be hidden in the shadow of Drin for many years to come. Are you not accepted by your family?

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I was suffocating just thinking about it. But it’s okay. In the end, you will be the first to reach the level of 4 stars.

That way, you will be recognized by your family.

Kasha’s expectations collapsed at this moment.

Along with the confidence that has sustained her thus far.

Kasha muttered with a puzzled face.

“Nonsense… .”

Inside Kasha, Drin, who was always close enough to reach with her hand, went to a faraway place where she seemed unable to catch up.

That meant that the only way she thought she would be recognized by her family was gone.

“ha ha ha… ”

Kasha let out a laugh at the collapse.

I felt like I had lost everything. Even the path you have to take in the future.

What should I do with myself from now on?

“I heard there is a Rebringer over there?”

In the meantime, Kasha woke up from her thoughts at the words she heard.

there.

Stare at the place where Drin is.

“That person over there… ”

Come to think of it, he hadn’t met Drin yet.

What kind of person was Drin, whom he had been chasing so much?

The image of the most perfect nemesis she could think of appeared in Kasha’s mind, who had been chasing after Drin for a long time and tried to overcome her, but was ultimately frustrated.

Seeing that, Kasha thought.

It’s only natural that a person like that can’t get over it.

A person like that deserves his respect.

“… ”

How happy would it be to be recognized by such a person?

Kasha’s eyes, which had lost their light, regained their vitality.

The years that Kasha has been chasing Drin have been very long.

It was a long period of time, enough for the spirit of competition to change into feelings of envy and longing.

Kasha’s lost desire for recognition found a new goal.

Now she has something other than her family that she wants to be recognized for.

The Rebringer I gave you.

What does she think of herself?

“perhaps-“

She, too, may consider herself an archenemy.

You may be acknowledging yourself.

‘I really wanted to meet you.’ Might I be able to say the same thing?

When Kasha came to her senses, she was already approaching the place where Drin was.

And finally, Kasha faced Drin.

“ah.”

Kasha felt a thrill the moment she saw Drin standing alone among the nobles.

He was a wonderful person as I imagined.

No, he was a wonderful person beyond imagination.

Just as Kasha had been the object of envy for Kasha from the beginning, Kasha felt great joy just by facing her.

However, that feeling did not last long.

“That’s right.”

“Yes, Kasha Hanahan. I have heard of your reputation.”

“This is the story of people who don’t know much about me or you. I don’t think it’s worth listening to.”

Kasha could tell from her conversation with Drin what she thought of her.

“Honestly, I’m not very interested in gossip or gossip. I don’t think I can give you the answer you want.”

She didn’t even take an interest in herself, let alone regard herself as her nemesis.

It seemed that she had vaguely sensed the gap she felt only now.

That’s why she never paid attention to herself. Because it wasn’t worth it.

Kasha felt ashamed of herself for thinking that Drin would acknowledge her.

That emotion quickly turned into a black, sticky, negative emotion, and the target of that emotion changed from Kasha herself to Drin.

Kasha made a resolution as she felt a black, gooey emotion sway inside her.

“If I rank first in this entrance exam, fight with me.”

“Even if you don’t have to put up with such conditions, I’ll be happy to be your opponent if you want.”

“joy. Say what you like. No matter what, it won’t change the fact that after I’m in first place, I’ll win the sparring with you.”

I will definitely surpass Drin.

I’m going to make myself admit it.

Even if it means selling your soul to the devil.

***

A heavy tension flowed in the second exam hall where the ten nominated participants entered.

Kasha, whose interest has now gone beyond passing the exam, rather than passing the exam, listened to the test officer’s words with a different kind of tension.

“Hello, contestants. I’m Xinia, the examiner who will be in charge of the second test.”

It was a young woman with a benevolent impression.

The participants who made eye contact with her spontaneously laughed and relaxed.

“I will now explain the second test. Now, the participants are standing on top of the magic circle. The moment the magic circle is activated, the participants will be trapped inside a certain barrier. The conditions for escaping from the barrier are simple and clear! You can overpower it. The time limit is 5 minutes. Do you have any questions?”

someone raised a hand

He was a light-hearted man whose narrow-eyed impression seemed to blow away in the wind.

“Participation number 348. Ask a question.”

“Didn’t you say that there is a battle target inside the… barrier?”

“That’s right.”

“By any chance, what is the target of that battle…”

“I can’t tell you because it’s information directly related to the content of the test. Entry number 348. May I ask the intent of the question?”

“Ah, that. It’s nothing else- I’m not used to combat, so I’m scared…”

The man scratched his head and smiled shyly.

Kww.

Other participants burst into laughter.

Drin bowed her head, wondering what she was ashamed of, and Kasha looked at the man with a pitiful face.

The officer in charge only laughed bitterly, saying that such a participant was just cute.

“Of course, there are basic safety devices in the barrier. The wounds you get inside the barrier will disappear the moment you leave the barrier, so don’t worry, right?”

“Hey~ that’s a relief. Ah! By any chance, can I die inside the barrier?”

“If a contestant is fatally wounded, the barrier is destroyed, and as I said, the fatal wound also disappears as soon as they leave the barrier. Have your questions been answered? Participation number 348.”

“Oh, one last thing would be fine?”

“Sure!”

“Do you feel the pain as it is inside the barrier…?”

Pooh.

The man who spoke in a frightened manner caused the participants to burst into laughter this time.

‘Well, that stupid guy applied for the swordsmanship club…’

Katya looked at him with a pitiful look.

Wasn’t it wrong to apply to the Ministry of Magic or the Ministry of Special Affairs?

It was an absurdly stupid mistake, but it occurred to me that this man could indeed have done it.

“Pu-Hup, ah. I’m sorry. It’s unfortunate for entry number 348, but you can feel the pain inside the barrier. Still, it’s controlled so it doesn’t have a big impact on the mental state of the contestants. Don’t be afraid.”

“Ugh- I don’t like being sick.”

“Please, I wish the officer who took the test well without getting sick. Do the other contestants have any questions? Okay. Then, in 30 seconds, I’ll activate the barrier. Everyone, get ready for battle!”

Kasha glanced away at the contestants to her right as she prepared to engage in battle.

Like that, I made up my mind once again, keeping Drin’s figure in my eyes.

No matter what happens, take the top spot in this entrance exam and beat that woman.

“I’m going to countdown~ 5,4,3,2,1- then, good luck-“

The place surrounding Kasha changed rapidly.

A battle target appeared in front of her.

“…”

It was a mana golem with a blunt body made of five stone pillars.

For swordsmen like Drin, who grew up in an orthodox swordsmanship family, he was a difficult opponent to deal with as he had little to no contact with.

Then, what about Kasha, who grew up in an orthodox wizarding family?

“I won.”

As soon as she confirmed the battle target, a smile of repentance hung on Kasha’s lips.

Right now at this moment. Kasha could be sure.

Among the applicants who participated in this entrance exam as a swordsman, no one knew more about the subject of this battle than he did.

***

Kasha often used a mana golem when training in the Hanahan Territory.

Thanks to this, Kasha had a thorough understanding of the mana golem’s behavior and movements against the swordsman.

If it was like the other participants, it would be time to attack the mana golem.

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Kasha pulled out the sword embedded in the golem’s mana core.

Golem collapses.

The barrier is destroyed, and the surroundings collapse.

Kasha, who came back to reality, looked straight at Drin’s seat.

“under.”

There was no one.

It preceded Drin.

That’s what he said.

At this rate, you can surpass Drin.

You can go beyond drin, take the top spot, and become the best.

It was the time when Kasha was about to call for deep pleasure.

“huh?”

Was it because he had no other concerns besides giving it?

Belatedly, a person standing right next to Drin caught my eye.

It was just that man.

A man with a light-hearted attitude, as if his narrowed eyes would blow away if the wind blows, asking the officer in charge stupid questions.

“…?”

The moment she saw him, Kasha fell into a state of cognitive dissonance.

‘Why is this guy here? No, I mean- why is this guy here now-‘

The officer’s voice came to her ears.

“This test has a lot of talent! Participation number 344. With a time of 1 minute and 15 seconds, you achieved second place among the current participants! Congratulations!”

“…what?”

second place?

not number 1?

Kasha’s stupid voice made the man say, “Huh?” I turned my head and looked at her.

he said with an innocent smile.

“Did you hear? Right now we are ranked 1st and 2nd in the 2nd exam side by side! Hey~ Are you nervous?”

“…”

Kasha blinked helplessly.

It was a much more bewildered face than the face of the man she had felt bewildered before.