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I Became a Swordsmanship Instructor at the Academy Chapter 35

Became a swordsmanship instructor at the academy

Chapter 35

When we arrived at the portal, there were more people than I expected.

The guild-assigned portals are managed by the guild itself, not the government, so there are usually only one or two staff members stationed there.

One, two, three… There are seven people in total, and judging by their attire, all except one seem to be Hunters.

What’s going on? Did the message not get through properly?

I definitely told them earlier.

“Why are there so many people here?”

“Didn’t you inform them?”

“No, I clearly told them….”

Lee Seol also looked flustered before rushing toward the group.

“Uncle Gwang-ho, what’s going on? I said only you and sister Ji-hye needed to come. Why is everyone here?”

“Well… We were going to come with just Ji-hye Noona and me, but the team leader and members said they were worried….”

“What’s there to worry about?”

A burly man stepped forward.

“After hearing Gwang-ho’s story, we couldn’t just send the two of you alone. Don’t make a fuss about it.”

“Team Leader Choi, what are you trying to do?”

“I should be asking you, Lee Seol. Why did you only call Gwang-ho and Ji-hye? Originally, our whole team was supposed to join.”

Hmm, did Lee Seol not explain properly?

“I told them it was because the team leader requested it.”

“I also explained that….”

“No, if the team leader is Lee Seol, then it’s Hong Lee Seol, right? I know Hong Lee Seol is an A-rank Hunter with great skills. But even so, trying to clear a 10-person B-grade portal with just six people doesn’t make sense.”

The leader is me, not Lee Seol.

It seems this mess happened because I didn’t explain the reason for reducing the number of participants.

“I’ve been a Hunter for over ten years, but I’ve never heard of tackling a 10-person portal with six people.”

“Sister Lee Seol, we came because we were worried about uncle Gwang-ho and sister Ji-hye.”

“Lee Seol, even if there’s an A-rank Hunter, it’s just Lee Seol alone. I heard you’re C-rank, and the rest are all B-rank. This isn’t right.”

“It hasn’t even been a week since guild members got injured while raiding an A-grade portal. What if another accident happens with a small team? This is really too much.”

They vented their complaints one after another without giving Lee Seol a chance to respond.

“What are you all doing? If you have complaints, follow the procedure and talk to the guild master. Why come here and cause a scene?”

When Lee Seol intervened, the atmosphere turned even more hostile. I felt both bewildered and slightly irritated.

They said they came because they were worried about the two Hunters joining us, but it’s no different from saying they don’t trust us.

“Everyone, stop. Talk to me instead. The request to reduce the number of participants came from me, not Lee Seol. I’m the team leader.”

“Sister Lee Seol? If it’s not Lee Seol, why is this person the team leader?”

“Lee Seol, what’s going on? Is there another A-rank Hunter? Even so, six people is pushing it.”

“I’m the team leader, and you’re not part of my team. Why are you judging whether it’s feasible or not?”

“What?”

“Don’t throw around the title of A-rank Hunter carelessly. If you recklessly proceed with a small team and Gwang-ho or Ji-hye get hurt, will you take responsibility?”

“I’m not an A-rank. And why should I take responsibility? Compensation for injuries or deaths during portal raids is handled by the guild as a rule. Right, Lee Seol?”

“Yes. Yes.”

“Didn’t you say the team leader of the A-grade portal raid that had an accident was the vice guild master? Did the guild not handle the compensation, and the vice guild master did?”

“No, our guild handled it.”

“See?”

“No, Lee Seol, how could you appoint such a rude person as team leader when he’s not even A-rank?”

Who’s being rude here… This is absurd.

“Isn’t it more rude to disobey orders and cause a scene? And he became team leader because he has the ability to lead.”

I was about to say something, but Lee Seol cut in first.

“Really, seeing this… Hong Lee Seol, even if you’re A-rank, I’m years older than you. How dare you speak to me like that….”

“Hong Lee Seol? Since when are we close enough for you to use informal speech?”

“Since when does this field respect age? If you want respect for your age, go to a senior center, not a guild.”

Teacher Kim also chimed in, and it seemed like this would never end.

Last time, I heard from Choi Seo-ra that Antas was trying to lure me again, so I tried to avoid standing out…

Reluctantly, I drew the sword from my waist.

“Shin-hyeok?”

“Teacher Kang, what are you doing?”

“What… Are you challenging me to a duel? Who do you think will back down?”

The man called Team Leader Choi also drew his sword. I wanted to duel him and teach him a lesson, but I held back and channeled my internal energy into the sword as planned.

A blue aura began to frost over the blade, soon enveloping it completely as Sword Energy materialized.

“Th-that’s an Aura Blade, isn’t it?”

“Didn’t you say he’s not an A-rank Hunter?”

“How can a non-A-rank Hunter use an Aura Blade? Aura Blade is a technique used by S-rank Hunters.”

“Since when was there such a young S-rank Hunter?”

As expected, everyone buzzed in shock.

“This should be sufficient proof of my skills. If you still want a duel, I’ll oblige.”

“N-no, I was just….”

Team Leader Choi, who had confidently drawn his sword earlier, sheepishly sheathed it. Should’ve done that from the start.

With no one left to argue, I retracted the Sword Energy and sheathed my sword.

“I’ll go in first. Lee Seol, wrap things up and bring the two with you.”

“Huh? Ah, yes.”

***

The sky is tinted yellow.

“This must be the last one. Good work, everyone.”

“Good work. Lee Seol-ah, how long have we been here?”

“Hmm. Feels like about two hours.”

“N-no, it hasn’t been two hours. I checked when we entered the portal—it was 1:20, and now it’s 3:00. So one hour and forty minutes.”

Even experienced teams take at least four hours, and if tricky monsters or bad terrain appear, it’s common to exceed six hours.

The monsters from the portal were Red Big Mice—not particularly tough, but they’re fast and numerous, so they’re not easy.

From the Aura Blade earlier to the clean execution during the hunt, I kept marveling, but checking the time left me speechless.

“Really? The monsters were plentiful for a 10-person grade, so it took longer.”

“Alright, let’s move the corpses. That’ll be more work. Everyone, get moving.”

Unfazed, he took the lead in carrying the corpses.

Impressed, I also diligently carried monster corpses and called the processing company to settle the payment.

After disposing of the magic stones and corpses, the total profit was 6,000.

With a 10% tax deduction and the magic stones appraised higher than expected, the profit was good, but I couldn’t fully enjoy it.

Profits are distributed based on contribution, and since Shin-hyeok single-handedly took down about 80%, the split would be skewed.

He pinpointed monster locations like a ghost and killed them in one strike without using magic, leaving little room for others to contribute.

Of course, sister Lee Seol and sister Seon-hwa still managed to shine, but uncle Gwang-ho, Ji-hye, and I were practically spectators.

“How much is left after taxes?”

“Ah, 6,000.”

“Wow, the numbers add up with more people.”

“Um… Team Leader, how will you distribute the shares…?”

***

Lee Seol cautiously asked about the distribution, likely feeling self-conscious since they hadn’t contributed much.

I showed the Aura Blade earlier, but I might have overdone it during the hunt to make a point.

“How about 500 for Ye-seul and 600 each for Gwang-ho and Ji-hye?”

Sticking to principles, equal splits aren’t feasible, so I proposed this based on contribution. The Hunters and Lee Seol looked stunned.

Did I offer too little?

“Huh? That much?”

Oh, they’re surprised because it’s generous. Good.

“We barely did anything….”

“Let’s just say I overdid it today. Don’t worry about it.”

“But still….”

The two who joined also looked uneasy, but everyone seemed to have some pride.

“Without Ji-hye and Gwang-ho, we couldn’t have entered. Ye-seul also handled logistics alone. It’s fine. Deduct the fees and deposit the rest to me. I’ll handle the distribution.”

I plan to split the remaining 4,300 (after deducting 5% fees) equally between Ye-seul, Teacher Kim, and myself. If they knew the ratio, they might feel slighted.

After giving 1,700 to the three, my share would be around 1,300.

It took longer than a 4-person portal, but the profit is similar to clearing two 4-person portals. The 10-person grade makes a difference.

“I’ll transfer it right away. Thank you.”

“Let’s head to the next portal.”

“Huh? You want to do another portal?”

“It’s barely past 4:00. Even in summer, the days are long. The guild master mentioned there are many portals nearby. Any others?”

“Well, there are, but isn’t this too much…?”

“I’m fine. Lee Seol and Teacher Kim, are you okay?”

“Of course.”

“I’m fine too. The more we clear now, the more free time we’ll have later.”

“Is everyone else okay?”

It’s our first day in Jeju, and it feels a bit excessive, but half the break is already over.

Better earn as much as possible while we can.

Since we barely did anything except carry corpses, everyone agreed, and we cleared another portal 10 minutes away.

Unfortunately, the second portal had undead-type monsters, so the profit was low. Still, clearing two portals pushed the total past 2,000.

I initially thought it’d be bothersome, but this makes the trip worthwhile.

“Good work, everyone.”

“Team Leader, how about dinner together before heading back?”

“A team dinner? Sounds good. My treat.”

“I’m in.”

“Me too.”

“Same here.”

The awkward atmosphere from hunting together all day eased slightly, but we’re not fully comfortable yet.

Since we’ll be together for at least a week, getting closer won’t hurt.

“No need. We cleared two portals today. I’ll use the corporate card!”

“Ooh, Hwarang Guild has great benefits.”

“Ahem, our guild may not excel in other areas, but we don’t skimp on team dinners. Right, Sister Ji-hye, Uncle Gwang-ho?”

“Exactly. We’re nicknamed ‘The Guild That Feeds You Well.’”

“True.”

“What would you like to eat? Suggest a menu, and I’ll take you to a good place.”

“I’m fine with anything. You choose, Lee Seol….”

“Come on, the team leader should decide.”

“Right. Teacher Kang, you decide.”

“Then, since it’s a team dinner, how about sashimi?”

I thought it was a witty answer, but everyone’s expressions soured.

“Sashimi for a team dinner? Uh, sure….”

“Haha… That’s hilarious.”

“Aigooo, my sides….”

“Th-then sashimi it is?”

***

After the dinner, I returned, showered, and lay in bed, but sleep wouldn’t come.

Is it because the bed is unfamiliar?

I considered going out to buy more beer, but I’m too lazy to dress and leave again.

I turned on my phone to browse the web, but my messenger was flooded.

[Teacher, we’re going to Jeju the day after tomorrow. Are you really not coming?]

[Teacher, are you doing well? Remember what we talked about during the closing ceremony? We’re going to Jeju the day after tomorrow. Are you free?]

[Teacher, we’re going to Jeju the day after tomorrow. Want to join? I hate jogging!]

[Teacher, it’s your baby student Jin-su. Teacher, come to Jeju with us.]

The messages were from Min-hee, Eun-seo, Eun-su, and Jin-su.

I meant to ask when they were coming, but I thought they might’ve already gone, so I didn’t reach out.

We planned to hunt until Saturday, so Thursday would be tough, but since the day after tomorrow is Thursday, maybe I can stay until the weekend?

I used to find them annoying when I saw them daily, but now that we’re apart, I miss them. Since they reached out, dropping by briefly might be nice.

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I Became a Swordsmanship Instructor at the Academy

I Became a Swordsmanship Instructor at the Academy

Score 9.1
Status: Ongoing Type: Author: Released: 2021 Native Language: Korean
The unexpected fortune that came to me after death was quite ironic, given the misfortune that plagued my life. When I asked the King of the Underworld to let me live in the world of a novel, I never expected it to actually happen! The protagonist of the novel is a third-generation chaebol heir and a troublemaker at a hunter academy. But something about my reincarnation feels… off. [(Sent via Web) Hello, Kang Shin-hyuk. You have been successfully selected for the position of swordsmanship instructor at the No. 1 Hunter Academy.] “Why… am I not the protagonist?!” Instead, I’ve been reborn as a swordsmanship instructor at the academy, a mere side character in the novel.

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