Reincarnated as the Legitimate Son of a Duke Family's ~ Just Trying To Live Live My Life Normally, But Somehow I've Got a Harem?~ - Chapter 57 : Field Trip [8]

Once we’ve had our breakfast and taken a break, we were informed to engage in combat training in the morning.

Each student will be divided into groups according to their preferred weapon and they will train under the guidance of specialized instructors.

After yesterday’s disappointing performance, the students were highly motivated today.

Today, I’ll have to procure my own food… In reality, I received a warning from Professor Nois.

“Yesterday, I let it slide since it was the first day… but anyone who can’t secure their own meal will go without food for the night, no questions asked. We can’t afford to be lazy.”

It was a valid point, so we decided not to give in to temptation today.

“Ugh… but this is so boring.”

“Yes!”

“Darn it! I can’t hit you!”

“Whoa!?”

In front of me, there were students practicing swordplay with teachers and soldiers. In the midst of that, I’m lying down in the shade of a tree.

I’m not actually slacking off; it’s just that after practicing, I ended up defeating the other soldiers. This happened repeatedly, and now I have no one left to spar with.

Lately, I’ve been sparring with my Father a lot. Compared to that, these soldiers are like child’s play.

“Why can’t I hit you!?”

“Whoa!?”

They’re using only arm strength to swing their wooden swords, without utilizing their whole bodies, making their sword strikes slow and lacking in power.

Well, I can legitimately slack off like this, but it’s still quite boring.

“Oh my, I see a student slacking off here.”

“What!?… Professor Nois, you shouldn’t startle me like that.”

Even if I was slacking off, I should have noticed someone approaching. As expected of someone who was once considered the strongest when he was in his prime.

“I apologize; I thought you would notice.”

“There’s no point in provoking you. That’s the way I am.”

“…Hmm, you don’t resemble Sigurd at all. Your facial features and that laid-back style are just like Aika-san.”

“Do you… know my mother?”

It’s not impossible, considering she was a princess, but her tone was quite familiar. However, I’ve never heard this story.

“Yes, we used to play together frequently, the three of us. Just like you Thor, and Princess Serena.”

“I see… I didn’t know you knew my mother.”

“Now, enough about the past… I’ll be your training partner.”

“Huh? But I thought you retired due to injury.”

“Oh? You underestimate me. This will make for an interesting challenge.”

It was an obvious provocation, but it seemed to ignite the younger side of Alex, not me. Well, it’s boring, so why not?

“Alright, I’ll take you on. Please be my opponent.”

“Good, then come over here.”

I got up and followed Professor Nois. He stopped at an empty space and handed me a wooden sword.

“Now, let’s begin. Feel free to use your energy since we’re using wooden swords.”

“Thank you… hup!”

I took a breath and closed the distance from a Zero stance to attack him around the arm!

There was a clang, but it seemed that he had taken a step back and blocked my attack.

“You’re quite fast. But your arm still lacks strength.”

“Do you want me to stop this? You don’t seem like someone who retired.”

“Thank you. Now, let’s see the power of the Sword Saint’s son!”

“Whoa!?”

Unbelievably fast sword strikes that didn’t match the image of a retired swordsman came at me!

The speed was on par with my father!

He’s probably fully unleashing his energy to recreate the strength when he was in his prime.

“What’s wrong? Is that all you’ve got?”

“You… don’t underestimate me!”

“Hmph!”

I felt something inside me burst forth, and I attacked with my nascent energy unleashed.

After a few exchanges, I managed to knock his sword away since his defense couldn’t keep up.

“Urgh… You win. Well, that was unexpected. You truly are Sigurd’s son.”

“I… I couldn’t have won if you weren’t injured. I’m aware of that. Your taunts aren’t very effective, by the way.”

“Hehe, but someone took the bait, didn’t they? However, I’m relieved. There’s still a burning spirit within you. I’ll have to think about this.”

“What do you mean?”

“Impressive! Alex defeated Professor Nois!”

“Really? The same Professor Nois who was having a duel with Sigurd-sama?”

“Woah…! Alex is incredible!”

Unnoticed, a crowd had gathered around us, including the soldiers and other professors.

“Oh my, that’s a problem.”

“You don’t seem troubled at all. Did you have something in mind?”

“Ah, that’s a secret. Everyone, take that as an example and continue your training!”

“Yes!”

With those words, the students dispersed. It seems I was used as a distraction.

“Well, it looks like Alex-kun is destined to become the next king…”

“That’s true. Alex-kun has been looking quite impressive lately.”

“I agree. I even thought about asking him to dance, although it was probably a bit much…”

Then, Professor Nois approached and whispered something.

“Oh, planning something, are you?”

“What are you talking about?”

With that, he walked away with a mischievous glance.

…I have a bad feeling about this. What’s that old man up to?

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