I Became a Genius Swordsman in the Pretty Girl Game

By the time Baek Seol-hee and Sword Emperor arrived at Jin Yuha’s house, it was night.

“It’s quite late,” Sword Emperor said.

It was afternoon when her disciple had asked for her help, and after stopping by the Academy and chatting with Lina for a while, the day had turned to dusk.

“Hmm, since it’s so late, why don’t we start the training tomorrow after a good night’s rest?” Sword Emperor suggested to Jin Yuha.

“Yes, that sounds good. Then, Sword Emperor, you can stay in Alice’s room, and Master, you can stay in my room,” Jin Yuha said calmly.

The disciple nodded in agreement, but Seol-hee was taken aback.

“Your room…?” Seol-hee stammered.

They had slept in the same tent before and had spent a lot of time together, but sharing a room was a different matter.

‘The disciple may not have any reservations, but I do…’ Seol-hee thought.

As she hesitated, Jin Yuha continued, “Well, if there’s a better place nearby, I’d suggest that, but my house is the best option around here. I’d love to give you another floor, but Alice was the last one to take up the remaining space. And I wouldn’t feel comfortable having you stay in the rooms of other party members…”

As Jin Yuha spoke, oblivious to Seol-hee’s thoughts, that damn Sword Emperor burst out laughing.

“Come on, Seol-hee, just give in. Unless you plan on doing something naughty at night?”

Why did she have to follow them here and be so annoying? She was getting old, and her meddling was getting worse.

“Shut up, Sword Emperor,” Seol-hee snapped through gritted teeth, but Sword Emperor didn’t seem to care.

“Ahaha— Let them sort it out. Granddaughter, let’s go upstairs first.”

With that, Sword Emperor and Alice, who kept glancing back at them, disappeared into the elevator.

Seol-hee and her disciple were left standing in front of the house.

“I’m sorry, Master,” Jin Yuha apologized, feeling guilty.

“I didn’t think it would make you uncomfortable…”

No, it wasn’t discomfort.

The fact that he was letting her into his room without hesitation meant that he trusted her. She was touched by his pure goodwill.

However, she was still awkward when it came to emotional exchanges, and she was painfully bad at small talk.

“Evening training,” Seol-hee said.

“What?” Jin Yuha asked.

“We skipped the evening training today.”

So, Seol-hee used the shield of training to deal with the awkward situation.

“Then, I’ll join you,” Jin Yuha replied.

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In the training hall attached to Jin Yuha’s house, which was much larger and more technologically advanced than the Academy, Seol-hee and Jin Yuha faced each other.

Yes, it was more comfortable to cross swords than to have an awkward conversation.

“Let’s start with a light sword exchange,” Seol-hee said.

“Yes!” Jin Yuha replied enthusiastically, drawing his sword and taking a stance.

Seol-hee was pleased with his well-ordered mana and stance.

Although Jin Yuha had improved beyond comparison since they first met, she could see that he hadn’t neglected his basic training.

“It seems you’re still doing well with your basic training,” Seol-hee commented.

“It’s all thanks to you, Master,” Jin Yuha said.

“Hmm?”

“When I became an instructor and started training new students, I realized how important the basics are. And I also realized how well you taught me.”

To be honest, when Seol-hee first saw Jin Yuha, she couldn’t give herself a good score for raising him properly.

Lina had forced the responsibility onto her, and she had taken him in on a whim.

However, Seol-hee didn’t go into detail about this.

She simply nodded and said, “Then, let’s see how much you’ve grown.”

Clang—

Under the moonlight, Jin Yuha’s sword clashed with Seol-hee’s.

Swish—

“Are you really not using the Moon Shadow Sword Technique anymore?” Jin Yuha asked calmly, even as Seol-hee’s sword tip grazed his neck.

He had recognized that Seol-hee wasn’t using the Moon Shadow Sword Technique after just one exchange. The disciple’s ability to discern sword techniques had improved.

“Yes, I’m not using it anymore,” Seol-hee replied.

“…”

Clang! Clang!

Jin Yuha effortlessly deflected the swords coming from both sides and lunged forward with his own.

A sharp thrust aimed at his chest.

Screeeeech!

“Are you worried?” Seol-hee said, sidestepping the thrust and simultaneously swinging her sword horizontally.

Jin Yuha ducked and swung his sword from below.

“Huff! To be honest, I am! You’re not using the sword techniques you taught me! And you’re using a new sword! Of course, I’d be worried!”

Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!

Pfft.

Really, when did he grow so much?

Despite using a rather difficult technique, Jin Yuha was effortlessly blocking her attacks while having the leisure to chat.

However, the disciple seemed to have too many thoughts running through his mind as he swung his sword.

It was time to clear his head.

Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!

Their swords clashed repeatedly, sending sparks flying.

“Do you think I stopped using the Moon Shadow Sword Technique because I felt sorry for you?” Seol-hee asked.

“Well… that’s…” Jin Yuha trailed off.

“Of course, that’s part of it. But if you think that’s the only reason, you’re mistaken.”

“What?”

“I can’t use the Moon Shadow Sword Technique that you’ve learned.”

“!”

Yes.

The Moon Shadow Sword Technique that Jin Yuha was using was very similar to hers, but there was one crucial difference that could not be bridged.

Her Moon Shadow Sword Technique was a suicidal attack without regard for the aftermath.

However, her disciple’s sword held the promise of a way out.

He had acquired it by overcoming the brink of death while starving, but in her case, she had become so accustomed to death that she had reached a point where she couldn’t modify the Moon Shadow Sword Technique.

“…”

Her brilliant disciple seemed to understand what she meant, and his eyes drooped.

Damn.

She hadn’t meant to make her disciple feel depressed.

‘I need to uphold my dignity as a master.’

Seol-hee smiled inwardly and summoned her strength.

Whoosh!

White crystals formed in the air, and bone-chilling cold emanated from her sword.

Jin Yuha’s movements slowed as he blocked her sword.

Clang!

The disciple’s eyes widened at the recoil from the clash of swords.

Seol-hee felt satisfied with his expression and glanced down at the white uniform she was wearing.

“Yes. Thanks to this treasure you gave me, I’ve become stronger, not weaker. It’s been a great help in the Demon Slayer Corps.”

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Huff… Huff…

‘My master is truly a monster.’

I couldn’t help but marvel as I faced my master’s new sword technique.

Even with the power of the Green Guardian Armor, an upper-grade artifact, it was incredible how quickly she had mastered this new technique.

The ‘Ice Sky Sword,’ which she had developed with Sword Emperor after abandoning the Moon Shadow Sword Technique, was sharp and precise.

The Moon Shadow Sword Technique, if put nicely, was a free-flowing attack-oriented sword technique, but if put harshly, it was a bit haphazard.

On the other hand, my master’s movements with the Ice Sky Sword were restrained and controlled.

By fully utilizing the attribute, the more she divided her sword, the more the cold penetrated and slowed her opponent’s movements.

‘I guess she’s not just the Slaughtering Goddess anymore; she’s also the Ice Slaughtering Empress.’

Before, she instilled fear with her ruthless sword techniques, but now she slowly takes lives by freezing her opponents to the bone.

I couldn’t decide which was more terrifying.

“The Ice Palace’s environment was suitable not only for Sword Emperor but also for me.”

Sword Emperor’s mana filled the air, and the region’s freezing weather made it the perfect place for my master.

“But… aren’t you still active in the Demon Slayer Corps while modifying your sword technique?”

“Hmm, after that Demon Gate appeared, the demons that had been lying low started causing trouble again.”

My master seemed to be pushing herself too hard.

Even as a superhuman, she couldn’t keep up with such a schedule without getting tired.

Clang!

I sheathed my sword.

“Hmm?”

“Let’s stop here for today.”

“…”

“You’ll start teaching me seriously from tomorrow, right? So, it’s not good to waste too much energy today.”

My master nodded in agreement.

I grabbed her arm and led her.

“So, let’s go inside and rest, Master.”

I had even gotten a White Magic Stone from Ga-eul.

Yes,

Today, I would show my master heaven.

I would make sure all her accumulated fatigue melted away.