I really just want to hang out in the magic world.

Since we were going to be competing face to face in sword fighting throughout the semester, there was no need to make up lies like “Actually, I’m from a magic family, but I dream of becoming a sword master”.

Ruan Xiaozhe felt that this hypocritical excuse would only backfire and cause trouble.

Especially when facing the White Tiger Tower students who are already wary of him, Ruan Xiaozhe needs to dispel their doubts.

Make your attitude appear to them to be - I'm just here to get some credits, you don't need to care about me!

"..."

But the other party's expression was extremely complicated, and he seemed to be hesitating whether Ruan Xiaozhe's words were true or false.

"Ah...is that so? I'm from the Moradi family, you can just call me Moradi." The other party finally said.

"Okay, Moradi, nice to meet you."

Ruan Xiaozhe touched Moradi's hand and shook it gently.

Although Moradi is small in stature, the calluses and blisters on his palms once again remind Ruan Xiaozhe that this opponent is also from the Knight family!

"The Moradi family..."

Ruan Xiaozhe suddenly remembered that the Moradi family was also a well-known knight family in the empire.

It is said that they guard the empire's territory in the cold north with iron and blood, and are a family that will stop at nothing to achieve their goals.

"However, looking at the other party's appearance, it feels a little different from the rumors." Ruan Xiaozhe looked at Moradi and thought curiously.

"?"

Moradi felt Ruan Xiaozhe's gaze and was a little confused.

"Of course, a family's reputation does not necessarily reflect an individual's character." Ruan Xiaozhe thought of this and nodded secretly.

Compared to the provocative student before, Moradi seemed more rational and normal.

"It seems I have to make good use of him to relieve the other White Tiger Tower students' vigilance against me."

……

The Bi Yan swordsmanship is the swordsmanship that Ruan Xiaozhe learned from the old knight Alarlon in the family.

As the name suggests, this set of swordsmanship is as solid and stable as blue rock.

"There are many different sword techniques in the world, some are fast, some are slow, some are sharp, some are clumsy, some are heavy, some are light, some are simple, and some are complicated..."

"You don't have to learn all the sword techniques, and I don't have the ability to teach you all the sword techniques. I will only teach you the sword techniques that I have learned and believe in... One day, you will find your own sword technique."

After decades of swordsmanship training, Alarlon's experience far exceeds that of Ruan Xiaozhe, who has only practiced for less than ten years.

Although Ruan Xiaozhe could not fully understand Alarlon's teachings, he had an advantage that other nobles did not have - he could follow the instructions exactly.

Therefore, Alarlon was always amazed at Ruan Xiaozhe's execution ability at that time. Because of this, Ruan Xiaozhe's swordsmanship foundation was extremely solid.

"Oh? Bi Yan swordsmanship? It looks like you have a very solid foundation." Professor Ingold praised when he saw Ruan Xiaozhe's posture.

"Which family are you from? A family that uses the Bi Yan sword technique should be..." Professor Ingeld looked at Ruan Xiaozhe thoughtfully.

"I'm from the Vodanaz family." Ruan Xiaozhe directly gave the name of his family.

"...?"

Professor Ingold didn't react for a moment. The swordsmanship of the Vodanaz family is the Jade Rock Sword?

No, isn't this a magic family? Are the children of this family now learning swordsmanship?

After hesitating for a moment, Ingeld finally remembered what kind of existence the Vodanaz family was, so he asked curiously, "Can I ask why you want to learn swordsmanship?"

"As an imperial noble, swordsmanship is basic education, isn't it?" Ruan Xiaozhe blinked.

After hearing this, Ingold smiled bitterly.

Although not wrong, it was not the answer Ingold expected.

For a natural swordsman like Ingeld, swordsmanship is a life-and-death skill, not an aristocratic upbringing.

"I thought so at first, but the more I learned, the more I felt that swordsmanship is as profound as magic. So I came here, wanting to learn more in depth." Ruan Xiaozhe continued to answer without looking at the other person's expression.

"...a perfect answer!" Ingold exclaimed happily!

"what?"

"Nothing," Ingold smiled and waved.

He didn't expect to hear such a perfect answer from a child of a magic family. He couldn't help but express his inner admiration.

It is truly impressive that a descendant of a famous magical family like the Vodanatz family can take swordsmanship so seriously.

"It looks like there's hope." Ruan Xiaozhe keenly noticed the change in Ingerd's expression.

Compared to that crazy principal, Professor Ingold, despite his stern appearance, is actually a very easy-going and enthusiastic person.

Under the guidance of those crazy professors, Ruan Xiaozhe had already learned how to win their favor.

Even though he came to this course just to get credits, he had to hide his true intentions in front of the professor.

"You have a very good attitude." The professor patted Ruan Xiaozhe's shoulder approvingly.

"Thank you."

"Hearing what you said, I also feel that as a swordsmanship professor, I should start teaching seriously. So, pick up the wooden sword!"

"..."

Seeing the other party suddenly become full of energy, Ruan Xiaozhe began to regret his excellent answer just now.

……

Professor Ingold trained his students tirelessly, sparring with them non-stop and pointing out the shortcomings of their swordsmanship.

At first, the students who were deceived by his gentle attitude were soon enraged after a few blows, and then... they were thoroughly defeated again and turned into rats with their tails between their legs.

"Oh my god, this professor is really amazing." Although Ruan Xiaozhe's swordsmanship still has a long way to go, with his current understanding of swordsmanship, he can see how superb the other party's swordsmanship is.

If Alar Longlong is a swordsman as steady as a rock, then Ingeld's swordsmanship style is as swift and flexible as flowing water.

What is particularly surprising is that despite having one arm and one leg as prosthetics, he is still so agile.

Those students who thought they were great swordsmen were simply unable to withstand Ingeld's blows.

"There are too few variations in Ziyun swordsmanship. The essence of dual swords lies in their complexity! Don't swing blindly, think more before you strike."

"Takayama Moon's swordplay should be faster and sharper! Don't hesitate when stabbing, just be bold and attack."

As a professor, Ingold accurately pointed out each student's swordsmanship problems.

There are many sword-fighting schools in the empire, hundreds of famous ones alone, and countless more if you include those inherited from families.

However, Ingold knew them all!

"Now take a break."

"Ah... I can finally rest!"

"I'm exhausted."

"Damn..."

The students fell to the ground one after another, groaning.

They wanted to curse at this moment, but they didn't even have the strength to open their mouths.

Ruan Xiaozhe also felt sore muscles all over his body and collapsed to the ground like a sponge covered in water.