Breakthrough with the Forbidden Master Chapter 1 – The Genius' Wall

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The Imperial Warrior Academy.
Three years have passed since I enrolled in the Academy, and the results for the end-of year written exams were posted.
My name is easy to find.

―― 1st place: Phianse Depaltia, 2nd place: Earth Lagann

That’s right, it’s the second from the top. So finding my name is easy.
Over the past three years, my grades have consistently placed within the top 10, so it’s not surprising to me.
However, I have never attained the first-place position, not even once.
Be it in the written exams or in practical exams.

"Oooooooooooh!"
"Naive… I can see right through you, Earth."

My abilities are superior to those of the average person. However, it’s not that exceptional that no one can beat me.

【Thunder Spell • Kilo Thunder! 】
"The power of the spell has improved since our last match. You seem to have put in a lot of effort during this short period of time, but… it’s within my expectations. "
"Huh?!"

I came to the realization that there was a true genius nearby who surpassed me in every aspect.
No matter how diligently I studied, to the point of developing calluses from writing, or how fiercely I swung my weapon until I was out of breath, I could never defeat this genius.

"See, you’re getting careless on your footing. "
"Whoa, darn it…"
"With this… one point for me."

Even to this day, I stand to face her in the same manner, only to find myself helplessly falling to the ground.

"Mock battle over. The winner is Phianse! "

Lying on my back on the ground like this, I once again gaze up at the sky, listening to the cheers that rise around me.

"Oooooh, incredible! Princess Phianse triumphs once again!"
"At this rate, she’ll remain undefeated until graduation, won’t she? "
"Princess Phianse… splendid. "
"She possesses both beauty and brains… as expected… she’s truly the daughter of His Majesty, Emperor Solja, who was reputed to be the strongest spearman among the Seven Heroes."
"Yeah. Earth is not weak either, but he has never been able to defeat Princess Phianse."

The outdoor training ground. As I heard the voices of my classmates from the outfield, I let out a sigh.
Today, as always, I could only hear the same old comments.

"Your skills still have a long way to go, Earth"
"Nngh?!"
"I acknowledge the effort you’ve put into improving your magical powers and sword skills in such a short amount of time. However, as a magic swordsman, you have yet to fully master them."

Although it’s normal for opponents to praise and acknowledge each other’s efforts after a battle, the winner’s words towards me, the loser, sounded condescending.

"If you continue like this, your father, the Hero, will be disappointed in you, Earth"
"I- I’ve totally lost face, Princess…"

She is a woman with beautiful, slightly wavy, long golden hair. Her dignified expression and pure white hands and feet appear untainted by impurity.
With a tall and slender figure, her voluptuous breasts exude a maternal vibe.
Despite wearing the same white short-sleeved shirt and half-length pants as everyone else, her divine aura and unique presence are so captivating that anyone who lays eyes on her would perceive her as otherworldly.

"Hey, everyone is equal in this Academy. Not to mention you and I are childhood friends. Acting so polite and addressing me here with honorifics is rude. Drop it! Call me Phianse."
"*sigh*"

And so, I always get scolded like this. But even if I’m told to treat her normally, it’s impossible for me. After all, this person is the Princess of our country.

"Still, it's pathetic. You haven’t been able to win against me even once... At this rate, I will become the champion of the next 'Graduation Commemorative Match'."
"Ha, haha, I guess so."
"Is this a laughing matter? Once you graduate, you will become a warrior, serve in the Royal Palace, and play a key role in protecting the Imperial Capital alongside your father, correct? It is pathetic that someone like you is weaker than me, the Princess."

How many times do I have to hear this sermon?
If she wasn't the Princess, I would have yelled "Shut the fuck up, you damn woman".
If she wasn't my childhood friend, I might have punched her.

"Isn't it shameful for the son of the Hero who saved the world to be like this?"

In this school, there are other children like me who are nobles and descendants of the Heroes that defeated the Great Demon King.
However, no one has been able to surpass Princess Phianse, both in academics and combat skills.
Yet, it is only me who receives constant lectures from her. I’m starting to get fed up with it.
And it’s not just the sermons that irritates me.

"But… the Princess is amazing, of course…… Still, Earth is also pretty strong, right?"
"Yeah, he’s a little hard to approach, but his face is kind of wild and cool…"
"Not to mention he’s rich…"

Here it comes! The girls in my class are blushing and complimenting me.
It makes me happy and embarrassed.
Despite being unable to surpass the Princess, I am still an honor student who ranks second in my grade.
Moreover, coming from a prestigious family, girls would normally not ignore me.
However…

"…Oi, you there!"

Aaah, she’s done it again! The Princess approached the girls who were in the spectator seats with a brisk stride and leaned her face in towards them.

"There seems to be a slight misunderstanding here. Yes, he may be intelligent and come from a wealthy family. However, he does have certain quirks. He can be stubborn, not always honest, and above all, he is quite perverse. He once rudely peeked at my underwear when we were children, and even now he’s hiding erotic books in his room. The other day, I heard from his maid that he had set up a magic trap on the double-bottomed drawer in his room to hide them. Well, it’s not uncommon for boys his age to have such interests, but he’s a pathetic guy who sneaks around looking at naughty things in secret. And as for his appearance, his face is decent, but his eyes look quite fierce. I mean, it’s not necessarily a bad thing as it gives him a wild and manly look, but overall, he has a rough appearance. His family is indeed wealthy, and his parents are respected heroes. However, they have been quite lenient with him, which has led to him being spoiled. You don’t like that, do you? No, but that doesn’t mean that he’s not trying to improve himself. Surprisingly, he studies and trains in secret to surpass me. Even I admire his competitive spirit and his efforts. Nevertheless, th-that is, ah yes. He lacks finesse when it comes to interacting with girls. Yes, that’s why you should definitely stop pursuing him."

She continues to badmouth me to the girls rapidly and endlessly.
And the girls smiled while listening...

"Ufufufu, we understand very well, Princess."
"None of us… No, no girl in the Imperial Capital would ever think of becoming Earth’s girlfriend."
"Right-♪"

Damn, are they making fun of me?
I mean, it’s highly unlikely for me to be that popular.
Besides, I haven’t had a single girlfriend in the past three years! So, naturally, I’ve never had any… intimate experiences with women either!

It’s all because of that damn Princess. Every time I get good vibes from a girl, this villainess ruins it for me! Does she hate me that much?!

Hmph, but it doesn’t matter… because I already have a girl in mind!

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