Chapter 44: Jaegal So-Yeong

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    I turned around at the sudden sound of someones stomach rumbling only to see Ak Yeon-Ho clutching his stomach in a slumped position, his face pale.

    H-Hyung-nim, I cant hold it in anymore!

    Again?

    Ill be back before Il-Oh-hyungs duel! Ak Yeon-Ho grabbed his butt with one hand, got into a very strange running stance and dashed off using his movement welcomes you.

    I clicked my tongue as I stared at his quickly diminishing backside. Tsk tsk, as expected of a peak level expert, he can use martial arts even with diarrhea

    Still, a peak expert getting diarrhea in the morning just because he had a few drinks the night before? Why on earth does he like drinking so much when he cant handle his alcohol at all? That guy is not normal.

    CHITTER CHATTER.

    I looked at the huge crowd of students who had filed into the audience seats. Since there was nothing more entertaining in the world than watching a fight, it seemed that most of the students wanted to watch the new instructors practical exam. To meet the high demand, the Student Council had set up an entire grandstand so that they could personally evaluate the new instructors. This made them all the judges who would decide our fate.

    Most importantly, I could feel my skin burning under the passionate gazes of numerous students.

    Teacher, please look this way!

    Over here, too! Please wave at me!

    I waved my hand thoughtlessly, and some of the girls screamed like they were dying.

    Kyaaaaaah!

    I feel like some kind of an exotic animal in a zoo I mumbled, shaking my head and shifting my gaze away from them.

    I next observed the other instructor candidates. They either nervously watching the stage where the duels would take place, or trying to calm their nerves in their own ways.

    Hoo Myeong Il-Oh, who was next in line, sat cross-legged next to the stage and took deep breaths. Calm down, I just need to do my very best and show everyone my strength, he told himself.

    Out of the three of us, he was the one with the lowest chances of passing. Not long ago, Ak Yeon-Ho had just won an easy victory against one of the current instructors despite suffering from a stomachache (he attacked like a crazed maniac in order to wrap the fight up quickly and dash to the toilet), and I was confident I would win no matter who my opponent was.

    That was why last night, I gave Myeong Il-Oh some advice. As long as he took my words seriously, and his opponent wasnt one of the stronger instructors, he could probably win

    Oww! Ugh! Eek! the candidate currently being examined screamed and groaned in a weird voice.

    Hurry up and end this ridiculous farce already, I complained, looking at the stage.?iscover new chapters at novelhall.com

    There, a pathetically one-sided fight was taking place.

    U-Uncle! Please stop hitting me so hard

    Look at you! Do you know where you are? Call me Vice Principal!

    Kwak Du-Yong ran around the stage like a headless chicken, dodging as many attacks as he could, while Vice Principal Kwak Cheol-Woo chased after him, swinging his dao wildly.

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    SWOOSH! WHOOSH!

    The speed and power of the vice principals blade were extraordinary, and every time he blocked or dodged, Kwak Du-Yong felt like he was walking a fine line between life and death.

    Cant you fight properly? Youre bringing shame to our family!

    B-But Im already trying my best

    Shut up!

    Anyone who sees this scene would know that Kwak Du-Yong is being scolded and punished by his relative in public.

    Even I, who had a slightly antagonistic relationship with Kwak Du-Yong, felt sorry for him.

    At this rate, hell be caught soon.

    He should just surrender already

    Im lucky my opponent wasnt the Vice Principal.

    The other applicants seemed to be thinking the same thing, because they all looked at Kwak Du-Yong with pity.

    Suddenly, I glanced at Noh Gun-Sang, who was sitting in the center of the stall gallery.

    The root cause of all this chaos sure looks like hes having fun.

    Kwak Cheol-Woo, the Vice Principal, and Kwak Du-Yong, the instructor candidate were relatives, and Noh Gun-Sang had pitted them against each other for this very reason. Regardless of how badly Kwak Cheol-Woo beat up Kwak Du-Yong, no one would say anything about it.

    Kwak Cheol-Woo was aware of this, so he mercilessly did whatever he wanted.

    Nephew! If youre not determined to do this or youre only here because youre drunk, give up now! Do you think being a teacher is easy?

    I really want to do this, and Im sober!

    Will you quit drinking in the future?

    No way I mean, Ill try!

    However, being the subject of countless death stares didnt seem to bother her at all.

    Anyway, can I help you with something?

    This may seem rude, but Im a little curious about you. Would you mind answering some of my questions?

    I thought for a moment, then nodded. If its something I can answer.

    The womans eyes lit up with delight. The sword technique you used at the end of yesterday, is it by any chance the Moyong Clans technique?

    I froze, taken aback by her mention of the Moyong Clan.

    What is up with this woman? How did she know?It should be almost impossible to recognize the traces!

    The sword technique that I had used at the demonstration lecture was derived from the Unlimited Sword, and the creator of that martial art, the Sword Saint, was from Moyong Clan.

    No, it isnt. Ive never even been to Moyong Clan, I answered.

    I wasnt lying. It was true that I had never gone anywhere near the Moyong Clan. Also, Master Sword Saint severed his ties with the Moyong Clan before he was captured and imprisoned, so technically the Unlimited Sword couldnt be considered a part of the Moyong Clan swordsmanship.

    Really?

    Yes.

    The woman tilted her head as if she wasnt satisfied with my answer, then continued pressing me, Then, how about the Kunlun Sect?

    Boy was she was one sharp woman. She wasnt wrong, either. Master Sword Saint was old friends with a hermit of the Kunlun Sect, and the Unlimited Sword was undoubtedly also influenced by the Kunlun Sect swordsmanship.

    Even so, who the hell was she to be able to detect traces of both the Moyong Clan and Kunlun Sects swordsmanship from just one look at my technique? Her powers of observation must be nothing short of extraordinary.

    No, its not the Kunlun Sects sword style either. I learned swordsmanship from my father and perfected it on my own through practice, I lied blatantly.

    My lie must have been painfully obvious, because the woman clearly didnt believe me at all.

    No way, you taught yourself that kind of sword technique?

    Like I said, I learned most of it from my father.

    Is your father the worlds strongest martial master?

    No, hes an insignificant countryside martial arts teacher.

    If you dont want to answer me, just say it up front. Thats better than lying. She stared at me incredulously.

    I let out a small sigh and explained, Just to clarify again, my sword technique is neither the Moyong Clans nor Kunluns. In the first place, those two sword techniques are completely different in nature.

    What do you mean?

    Wow, seriously?Im quire sure that she already knows the answer, but wants to test me. Well then, as the highly experienced former head martial arts instructor of the Blood Cult who has never let a trainees question go unanswered, Im not about to break my streak now.

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    The Moyong Clans sword is slow and gentle. It focuses on parrying and counterattacking. To put it simply, the Moyong Clan swordsmanship is based on waiting for the opponent to make the first move and utilizing their strength. The sword of Kunlun, on the other hand, is a practical sword that has been perfected over centuries of bloody war with the Heavenly Demon Cult and its successor, the Blood Cult. Despite being the sword of Taoists, it is wild, ferocious, and emphasizes killing the enemy before they can act. From this basic premise, the Kunlun swordsmanship can then be split into several different styles

    The womans eyes widened at my detailed, in-depth lecture.

    Not to brag, but having faced the Kunlun Sect many times back in the Blood Cult, I could talk all day about their swordsmanship.

    Therefore, it can be said that the swords of the Moyong Clan and the Kunlun Sect are polar opposites, and it is impossible for them to be merged. Did I say anything wrong?

    Ordinarily, merging the two sword styles was impossible, but Master Sword Saint was one of the greatest geniuses I have ever seen, and he made the impossible possible through countless debates and fights with his friend the Kunlun hermit. The result was the Unlimited Sword.

    W-Wait! Let me write that down! The young woman listened intently to my every word with her mouth agape, then crouched down, placed the book she was holding in her lap, opened it, and started scribbling furiously.

    Shes taking notes? I didnt expect her to be one of the rare model students!

    Hey, I was just wondering about something you said earlier she started, but unfortunately, I had no intention of continuing the lesson.

    The stares were getting to me.

    Im sorry, but I think Ive said enough for today. If you want to learn more, please attend my class.

    What? Im a new instructor applicant, not a student! the young lady shouted, enraged.

    Wait, she wasnt a student?

    I thought you were a student because you looked so young.

    Well, I am a fresh graduate of the academy

    By academy, do you mean the Azure Dragon Academy?

    No, Im from the Heavenly Martial Academy. Come to think of it, it seems that I forgot to introduce myself. The young lady finished writing, stood up, and placed her hands together in greeting.

    If youre seeing this, you are at the wrong place.

    My name is Jaegal So-Yeong, and Im applying as an instructor of engineering and murim history, she said, looking at me with sparkling eyes.

    Translators Note: Ive been playing too much Diablo lately