Breakthrough with the Forbidden Master Chapter 8 – The Great Demon King’s Class Visit

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"Ah, well, um, you know, like this and like that, blah blah blah, and so on and so forth... In other words, it's like this. Now, let's turn to the next page."

The Academy’s classes proceeded as usual. The fast-paced lesson quickly moved forward.
Those who didn’t understand were left behind and filtered out.
Well, there shouldn’t be any problems as long as you thoroughly review and prepare like me…

『This is ridiculous. The class is so inefficient and lacks focus on the main points. Is that human really a teacher? Does he even have the intention to make you understand? Moreover, is he teaching inaccurate historical facts?』

Beside me, invisible to everyone else, the Great Demon King has been sighing with a displeased expression from the beginning of the class.

『Furthermore, it does appear that several students lack comprehension, yet why does the teacher move on without uttering anything? Why do they not ask questions? After all, they are paying tuition fees, do they not?』

The teachers at the Academy are composed of exceptional individuals who hold at least an intermediate qualification as Imperial Warriors.

『Seriously, is this the institution that cultivates humanity’s elites…? 'Tis quite low-level.』

He was thoroughly criticizing the situation.

『Even the earlier exercise of swinging the sword for a thousand times is useless. 'Tis a typical case of being satisfied just by merely completing the number of repetitions.』

Eh? Is that so? …Then what about me, who’s forced by Sadis to do 5,000 swings every day?

『'Tis meaningless.』
"Guhk!?"

At that moment, the Great Demon King responded to what I thought in my heart as if it were normal.

「……H, hey, you… could it be that…… even if I just talk in my mind…」
『Hmm? Oh… it seems we can communicate...』

I didn't know. If that's the case, as long as I speak in my mind without voicing it out in public, I would not be treated as a weird person muttering strange things to myself?
But for now…

「M-more importantly, I’m a little worried… Are practice swings pointless?」
『I will not say that it is entirely futile. It should aide in the cultivation of your mental and physical strength to some measure. However, I do affirm that your approach, as well as that of the other students, is meaningless.』
「…… eh… no way…」
『Practice swings are meant to establish proper form and technique. Through repetition, you naturally learn to move with correct form. Yet, if you increase the number of swings without purpose, weariness shall cause your form to deteriorate, and you will find yourself swinging incorrectly multiple times.』
「……C-certainly…」
『Most of the time, you are but swinging without thoughtful consideration. Are you practicing with the image of an opponent in mind? The purpose lies in your ability to sustain the fundamental form even amidst exhaustion, is it not?』

It was a moment that completely invalidated my years of effort.
No, I was mildly shocked...

『In that sense… still, there is only one person in this class who has been conscious of that and has been able to effectively achieve the goal of a thousand swings.』
「Eh?」
『It is not you, alright? It’s the girl diagonally to the right, in front of you.』

Beside me, as I was reeling from the shock, the Great Demon King spoke, acknowledging only one person.
For a brief moment, I wondered what kind of amazing person would be recognized by the Great Demon King. However, I quickly realized that there was only one person who fit that description.

『That blonde girl… who is she?』

She is a princess with long, beautiful golden hair.

「Ah. Princess Phianse.」
『Princess…?』
「Yes. She is the Princess of this Empire… His Majesty the Emperor’s… would you understand better if I say Solja of the Seven Heroes?」
『Guhk!? Hoh…… Solja… that elegant Magic Spear Knight…? He was a prince back then, but he has taken the role of Emperor now… Naturally…』

With a somewhat profound expression, the Great Demon King nodded, acknowledging the significance of the lineage well known to him.

『I see... Indeed, one can sense the nobility of her bloodline. Her sword technique during swing practice is splendid, and she possesses an astonishing amount of innate magical power at such a young age... It seems she fully understands the content of this low-level teacher's lessons... Remarkable... She's a genius.』

And thus, it was a complete shower of praise.
Well, being praised to this extent by the Great Demon King, that princess is truly amazing.

『Although the child is also talented… at the moment, that girl is superior.』
「Ugh?!」

What’s more, the same as what other people are prattling about… this bastard…

"Oow!"

At that moment, a piece of chalk from the instructor flew towards my forehead. Caught off guard, I couldn’t avoid it.

"Hey, what are you spacing out for, Earth? Your hands haven’t moved since earlier, just staring intensely at Phianse."
"……Eh!?"
"!!??"
"""""Ahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!"""""

The chalk attack, followed by teasing, came after the instructor temporarily paused their fast-paced lecture.
All eyes in the class immediately turned towards me, and they laughed.
However, the Princess herself didn't turn back to me, but her face flushed red with anger, trembling slightly.
Well, it's understandable that she would be annoyed when she dislikes me and gets teased...

"Seriously, okay? Earth. Whether you're the son of the Hero or the Princess of the Empire, it doesn't matter. As long as you're in this classroom, both the Hero's son and the Imperial Princess are just students to me. Just Earth and Phianse. So, let me make this clear, okay?"

Saying this, the instructor interrupted the lesson and approached me with a serious gaze.

"Soon, the submission of your final course preferences and the announcement of the selection for the Graduation Commemorative Match are coming up. Based on your three years of performance, there's no doubt you'll get your desired course... well, becoming an Imperial Knight and being selected for the tournament are certain. However, graduating from the Academy and securing your desired job is not the end; it's just the start. Right now, you're simply doing warm-up exercises before the start. How you run from the starting line and what kind of goal you aim for will be determined after graduation. That's why even though you already understand the content of the lessons perfectly and don't need to listen anymore, you still listen. Neglecting warm-up exercises can lead to injuries, you know. Do you understand?"

With a lecturing tone, the instructor poked my head while saying those words, then laughed and returned to the lectern.
He sure is passionate...

『Hoh…』

Upon hearing the instructor's lecture directed at me, the Great Demon King, who had been listening attentively, nodded approvingly...

『Although the instructor possesses a terrible skill in teaching, he does utter some commendable words, does he not?』

So, after heavily criticizing the instructor earlier, he is now praising him.
Well, I do understand what the instructor told me, and I agree to a point.
But, it seems even the Great Demon King acknowledges humans when he sees fit...

"That being said, Earth. Let me give you a history question about the Demon Army. If you can't answer it... that’s supplementary lessons after school for you!"
"Geh!?"
『What!? That’s troublesome… We have a plan to go sightseeing in the town afterwards. You cannot take supplementary lessons.』

It was a sudden question. If I couldn't answer, I would have to attend remedial lessons... This is bad. I was so engrossed in talking with the Great Demon King that I completely missed the earlier part of the lesson...

"The 'Three Great Magic Eyes' that exist in the world of humans and demons. Give the names of these three eyes and the abilities associated with them, as well as the name and ability of the eye said to be possessed by the Great Demon King Treinar... Answer them all."

"A-all of their abilities!?"

"What's the matter? If you had been paying attention in class, you should know, right~?"

The question about the Three Great Magic Eyes. I can manage this somehow. Besides, it's also about the Great Demon King.

"Gu-…… Eh, right. The Three Great Magic Eyes are the 'Heraldic Eye’, the 'Moonlight Eye', and the 'Dawnlight Eye'. Among them, the Magic Eye said to be possessed by the Great Demon King Treinar is…"

If I remember correctly, it was the Heraldic Eye. That much I know.
But as for the abilities associated with the Heraldic Eye... there were quite a few. To answer all of them accurately...

"The Heraldic—"
『Child! This is a ruse! Do not be deceived!』
「…… Eh?」

At that moment, the Great Demon King himself interrupted me.
However, what did he mean by a trick?

『It seems he asked a question regarding me... but he picked the wrong opponent for his trick.』
「Wh, what do you mean?」
『Heh, my Magic Eye… Indeed, during wartime, it was referred to as the Heraldic Eye, but in reality, it was different.』
「Eh?」
『That was false information intended to deceive the enemy… humanity and your father.』

Seriously? I didn’t know that. I mean, the Great Demon King’s Heraldic Eyes are pretty well-known...

『The eyes I possess… They are eyes that have further evolved into the Heraldic Eye. They are called the 'Six Paths Eye'.』
「Si, Six Paths? I've never heard of that before…」
『Heh, ‘tis said to be the origin of all Magic Eyes. In fact, 'tis said that the Three Great Magic Eyes branched off as descendants of the 'Six Paths Eye' throughout their long history.』
「What, eh, no way… Is that true?」
『Yes, in other words, while this question was about the Three Great Magic Eyes, the truth is that my eyes are not among them. They are eyes that surpass even the Three Great Magic Eyes.』

Indeed, if the person in question hadn't revealed it here and now, I would have undoubtedly been forced to attend supplementary lessons.
And if that were the case, it would only be natural to provide the correct answer regarding its abilities.
I got lucky with a question related to the Great Demon King.

"Hey, Earth. Hurry up and answer. What are the eyes possessed by the Great Demon King?"
"The eyes are… not among the Three Great Magic Eyes, but they are the primordial eyes. The 'Six Paths Eye!'"

So, with a smug smile, I confidently answered the instructor...

"……What is that?"
"Heh…?"
『…… What?』

I was met with a bewildered expression from the instructor, who tilted his head.
The rest of my classmates began to stir about my answer, and then…

"Hey, Earth."
"Y-Yes sir?"
"…Just because you don't know the answer doesn't mean you can come up with some random Magic Eye!"
"Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehhh!?"
"That’s enough, go stand in the hallway!"

Wait!? C-could it be… an incorrect answer?

「Uooooooh, Great Demon Kiiiiiiiiing!?」
『N- No! 'Tis not false! 'Tis true! This teacher is spouting nonsense! My eyes are of the Six Paths Eye, I assure you!』
「Damn you, you've been teaching me nonsense!」
『Believe me! 'Tis no falsehood! This teacher has scant knowledge of historical facts! Confirm it with your father or mother! 'Tis not a lie! I did disclose it properly during the final clash, you know? The Emperor of this country knows it too, there is no mistake!』

And thus, I ended up being punished due to the fabricated lie the Great Demon King told me. Although, somewhere without my knowledge, it seems that my answer has become a bit of an issue...

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