The next morning, I woke even earlier than before.
Dawn had only begun to brighten the sky. I could have slept longer, but my body was fully awake and I felt no drowsiness.
Mindful of the other guests, I quietly left my room.
“First the laundry, then training.”
As always, I washed the clothes and underwear I’d worn the day before. I returned to my room, hung them to dry, then carried the wooden sword back to the yard.
“Why did I gain [Swordsmanship] experience?”
Even after sleeping on it, I didn’t understand. I had, however, thought of one possibility.
“Perhaps I need to swing properly—not wave the sword around carelessly, but handle it like a real swordsman.”
Maybe experience came from my state of mind and the seriousness with which I treated the weapon.
I began training with greater focus than the previous day, making each swing deliberate and paying attention to how I used my whole body.
“…This is tiring.”
The greater concentration consumed much more energy.
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[Swordsmanship] training completed.
1 EXP acquired.
EXP until skill acquisition: 4/100.
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When I summoned the panel, less than thirty minutes had passed, yet I’d already gained experience.
“Was it because I concentrated? But I trained longer yesterday, and I used my sword for more time while exploring.”
I still didn’t understand the rule, but the progress pleased me.
I continued until Amanda entered the backyard carrying laundry.
“You’re at it again today. Good morning.”
“Good morning, Amanda. I’ll help with the laundry again.”
“Hee hee. That would be wonderful. Your help makes my work much easier.”
We washed the laundry together. No underwear was mixed into my pile this time. I’d been slightly nervous about a repeat of the previous day’s incident, so I was relieved.
“How to use a sword? I see. You completed the ceremony, but because your ability was unknown, you couldn’t attend an academy or anything like that.”
“That’s right. My family wasn’t wealthy, so I’d never expected to attend a school in the first place. Now, though, I regret not learning at least the basics of using a sword from someone.”
We discussed it while walking to the dining hall after finishing the laundry.
“If all you need is basic sword instruction, the guild should be able to arrange something.”
“Really?”
“Yes. The guild regularly conducts combat training. Some children become adventurers immediately after the ceremony, like you, so the classes are meant to improve their chances of survival.”
The training wasn’t available at all times. It took place around the beginning and end of each month, which was why I hadn’t heard about it after arriving in the middle of one.
“It isn’t held every single time, either, so Reina probably planned to wait until the date was certain before telling you. I believe another session is coming soon. She would have mentioned it when you visited today.”
The guild master organized the combat training irregularly. If he was too busy, the class didn’t happen.
After hearing that, I eagerly ate breakfast, wanting to reach the guild as soon as possible.
“Combat training? Amanda told you, then. I was planning to mention it today,” Reina said.
“Would someone like me be allowed to attend?”
“Of course. The course exists specifically for novice adventurers like you.”
Despite the name, it covered more than combat. The guild master also taught camping methods and how to dismantle monsters.
“Why does the guild master personally teach all of that?”
“When he was active, he learned a great deal from senior adventurers. Nowadays, many adventurers are too occupied with their own affairs to pass their knowledge on to novices. He lamented that loss of knowledge and decided to teach it himself.”
He also wanted more adventurers to grow and prosper through his guild. That desire had led Ryan to begin the classes.
Reina explained the remaining details.
The training lasted three days and was held near the beginning and end of each month. Registration at the reception counter cost one silver coin. It began after the second morning bell and continued until noon.
The guild master wasn’t the only instructor. Experienced adventurers who volunteered also participated.
“…One silver coin for advice from the guild master and veteran adventurers sounds like an excellent program.”
“You see its value, but it isn’t very popular.”
“It isn’t?”
Many novices preferred spending their money on good food rather than paying to study. Some of them succeeded anyway, so the guild had gradually stopped strongly recommending the classes.
Even those who attended gained knowledge but didn’t transform overnight. Attendance declined, and the training came to be held less frequently.
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