Subscriber of the Gods Chapter 388 - Kabak Inter-academy Exchange (1)

‘I didn’t expect the Demon God Spear to appear here.’

The Demon God Spear, one of the Three Gods, was the master of the Sword Tower and was so strong that Ethan had once regarded him as a teacher in the game.

‘It was like that in the game too.’

Looking at him now, Ethan could fully appreciate just how strong the Demon God Spear was.

Ethan had accumulated a great deal of strength while surviving up to this point.

He had even gained the power of infallibility to compensate for the problems he had felt while facing the 3rd Apostle and the Evil God just before. However, he couldn’t properly envision a fight with the Demon God Spear.

‘I don’t think I’d die right away.’

Of course, if they fought, he probably wouldn’t lose or die easily, but he didn’t think he could win.

‘I understand clearly now. I can’t win at this point.’

If it were a fight to the death, he might be able to kill him. But he couldn’t guarantee that he himself would be safe.

‘Well, nothing is certain.’

He wasn’t an opponent Ethan particularly wanted to fight.

“This is really fun, young man. How many people could there be? In this era, who can measure me like that.”

The Demon God Spear smiled at Ethan, seemingly sensing that Ethan was sizing him up. Of course, that smile contained various emotions.

“I apologize for my rudeness.”

“It’s alright, you’re someone who isn’t fazed even by the aura I’m deliberately emitting. Instead, could you spare some time this evening?”

He didn’t specify the business, but Ethan didn’t bother to ask.

‘It would be good to establish a good relationship. He’s not just some strange fellow.’

Ethan nodded.

“But we won’t fight. I need to focus on the exchange festival.”

“I know, I know. Hmm!”

Satisfied, Empyr began to look at the other students.

The students and teachers from each academy tried to face Empyr. However, their bodies wouldn’t move freely due to the overwhelming aura he was emitting.

Empyr lightly tapped his foot.

Kuuuung-!

An enormous wave spread out, and Empyr’s momentum began to subside.

Only then could the students properly look at Empyr.

The students and ordinary teachers who belatedly confirmed Empyr’s presence looked at him with entranced eyes.

Vivid red hair, and red eyes.

A worn sword at his waist, and a rather long spear casually slung across his back made quite an impression.

“I didn’t expect the princess to come here. So I came in somewhat comfortable attire.”

Empyr laughed brightly.

“I thought it would be better to show you with my aura rather than saying a few words. Young blood, young students! Was I too rude?”

“Not at all!”

“Not at all-!”

The students shouted until their throats were raw.

It was natural, as their limbs might have been torn apart if they had even nodded their heads here.

“That’s good.”

Having said that, Empyr looked towards the Vogue Academy.

The fluttering flag.

Empyr grinned as he saw that flag.

“The Vogue students must know? That I’m a Vogue Academy graduate. I attended the academy for a short time. Actually, when I was attending the academy, I thought, what is there to learn at an academy? So I was ready to quit right away if I didn’t like it. But once I actually attended, there were more interesting things than I thought. There was a lot to learn too. Of course, that ran out quickly too, so I graduated quickly. Anyway, academies are good places. Because you can learn many things that you can’t know when you’re alone.”

His words continued.

“When I was attending the academy, I really wanted to participate in this inter-academy exchange. Becoming one team with opponents who are enemies and rivals within the academy to fight against other academies. How romantic is that? Haha, really. What was that all about? At that time, I liked things like that. Becoming one. Now I’m called one of the Three Gods, but you’re doing something that even the Three Gods can’t do. Make sure to thank the principal at least three times. Anyway, that’s why I came to give a congratulatory speech with a happy heart.”

Unlike Princess Evangeline, Empyr wasn’t particularly eloquent. It was helpful in many ways, but it was boring to listen to.

However, that overwhelming appearance he showed at first left a strong impression on the students that would never be forgotten.

Even if he had talked about the same thing for ten hours straight, they probably wouldn’t have been able to leave their seats easily.

“I’ll keep my words short from here. Ah! And don’t worry, I don’t intend to just give a congratulatory speech and leave. I’ve been assigned to evaluate a few exchanges for the young stars, so participate happily and gain a lot.”

Empyr also seemed to have no intention of just giving a congratulatory speech and leaving.

At that moment, the students’ eyes, which had looked bored, became bright and sparkling.

Following Princess Evangeline, now Empyr, one of the Three Gods.

Two people who hold absolute positions within the continent will be watching this exchange festival.

There will never be an opportunity like this again.

Other opportunities can be created by borrowing the power of their families.

But the value of talents directly selected by Princess Evangeline and those definitely evaluated by Empyr is different from the start.

No matter how great a family is, there’s no family with enough influence to create an opportunity to enter directly under the princess.

The same goes for Empyr’s evaluation. If you receive a good evaluation from Empyr, one of the Three Gods, you can choose to go wherever you want.

Gulp-.

Especially students from families with weak backgrounds were burning with enthusiasm for this opportunity.

“Thank you to the two distinguished guests for your congratulatory speeches.”

The total team leader said that and then gestured.

“We will now begin the inter-academy exchange.”

***

There were quite a lot of exchanges prepared for the first day of the opening ceremony.

Through the exchanges on the first day, they can clearly show how this exchange festival is conducted and how the evaluations are made.

Basic information about the exchanges has already been delivered to all academies.

Therefore, the students have already completed their applications for all the exchanges they will participate in.

In addition to that, there were free participation exchanges.

‘In addition to the exchanges I’ve applied for in advance, I can also participate in free participation exchanges.’

This wasn’t Ethan’s first inter-academy exchange.

Of course, it was his first time participating through Ivecar Academy.

Originally, Ivecar Academy was an academy destined to fall, so by this time, the academy had already disappeared and it was impossible to participate in the exchange festival.

That’s why Ethan had participated in the exchange festival three times through Freya Academy and won all of them.

‘I just need to make a good plan.’

There are two ways. When participating as a student, you can participate in all available exchanges and win them all.

If you gather points like that, you’ll usually win. Of course, to participate and win in all available exchanges, you need to be versatile.

This is why the current Ethan is versatile in both magic and swordsmanship.

If you keep playing MePan and aim for the highest score, there will always come a point where versatility is needed, and Ethan is a veteran who has perfectly mastered that highest score.

‘A few new exchanges have been added, but it doesn’t matter.’

Ethan looked at the students in front of him.

‘These kids have become sharp swords.’

They were honed to the extreme through Ethan until the inter-academy exchange. Also, from about a month before the exchange festival, not only the students taking the Introduction to Practical Studies class, but all students participating in the exchange festival received educational practice.

This was possible because it was a festival for the entire academy.

Therefore, all the students participating in this inter-academy exchange had received Ethan’s education at least once.

‘This much is fine.’

The level was raised to a satisfactory degree. Of course, that doesn’t mean they can win in all exchanges.

‘From what I’ve seen, it looks like Freya Academy has also trained intensively in preparation for the exchange festival.’

Other academies also seemed to have put in considerable effort ahead of this exchange festival.

And among them, Vogue Academy particularly stood out.

‘It’s going to be a three-way battle.’

It will essentially be a three-way battle between Ivecar, Freya, and Vogue.

Especially the students of Vogue Academy were in a state of definite motivation after seeing the Demon God Spear.

“There are a total of five exchanges available for free participation on the first day. Since there are overlapping times, you can’t apply for all exchanges, but you’ll probably be able to apply for one or two more exchanges that you want additionally.”

Whether to only do the exchanges they’ve already applied for, or to participate in exchanges available for free participation is up to the students’ choice.

Of course, from the academy’s perspective, and from Ethan’s perspective, the points were quite important.

However, the students’ choices weren’t really that important.

‘The students don’t need to overexert themselves. It’s not just students participating in the exchanges.’

As Ethan is the representative teacher, he can participate in any exchange.

‘I’m going to participate in all of them.’

It was enough for Ethan himself to move directly and earn points.

Among the exchanges listed on the schedule, there wasn’t a single exchange that Ethan wasn’t confident about. They were all things that Ethan was good at.

Of course, there was just one exception.

‘This is something I’ve never seen before. But I should apply for it anyway. It’s on the second day, so there’s plenty of time to prepare.’

“If there’s an exchange you want, you can apply directly over there. No need to feel pressured. You don’t have to come in 1st place in all exchanges. If there’s something you want to do, experience it without pressure.”

At Ethan’s words, the students moved quickly.

The free participation exchanges that can be applied for have a limit on the number of participants, so participants were accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

After all the students had left, Ethan remained with the teachers.

“Teacher Ethan, you don’t seem nervous at all.”

At Ciron’s words, Ethan shook his head.

“I’m good at acting.”

“I’m quite nervous right now. I didn’t think I would be, but you know. Just the number of teachers and students gathered here from the academies is enormous. And especially…”

“You’re talking about Her Highness the Princess and Lord Demon God Spear, right?”

“Yes, I came as a teacher of Ivecar, but I’m also here as a representative of Ramsdale.”

“I’m not confident either.”

At Iris’s words, Ciron nodded.

“Not confident that we’ll lose.”

“Huh, your confidence is amazing?”

“Everyone probably feels the same way. We should have confidence.”

While Ciron and Iris were bickering.

“I’m going to participate in that exchange!”

Nadia, who looked much more confident than those two, waved her hand and ran off.

“I’m going too!”

Iris followed after Nadia. The two magic department teachers had to participate in different exchanges.

“Shall we go, Teacher Ethan.”

The remaining two swordsmanship department teachers were planning to participate in the same exchange.

***

First day.

Many exchanges take place, but the main event of this day was the swordsmanship exchange.

While the students’ exchanges are important, the pride of the academies lay in the exchanges between the teachers.

As the teachers representing the swordsmanship departments of each academy all participate, the first day’s psychological battle could be said to be decided in this swordsmanship exchange.

There was a large circular exchange arena in the center, and spectator seats were arranged in a circle around this exchange arena.

It was a typical exchange performance stage.

There was a separate VIP seat in the center of the spectator seats, and Princess Evangeline, who had given the congratulatory speech, her guard Black Sword, and the Demon God Spear were seated there.

And below that were the seats for the principals.

“Oh ho, is it Teacher Ethan participating here instead of Teacher Claudie?”

In the exchange, individual strength is important, but strategy is also crucial.

Since there are exchanges with overlapping times, each academy tried to deploy their personnel as efficiently as possible to participate in many exchanges.

However, the first exchange on the opening day’s first day is quite significant. That’s why Mad Sword sent out Draxler, Freya’s representative teacher and the top teacher in the swordsmanship department.

If they’re talking about the same experience, Claudie should have come out from Ivecar.

He was Ivecar’s face and a sure-win card that could definitely secure victory.

But it wasn’t Claudie who came out, it was Ethan.

“Teacher Claudie went to another exchange. For sword technique analysis.”

“Sword technique analysis? He went to that boring exchange? Huh, then does that mean Teacher Ethan will face our Teacher Draxler?”

At Mad Sword’s words, Ghost Sword shrugged his shoulders.

“Our Teacher Draxler is a master teacher, you know?”

“We’ll see.”

Ghost Sword said with a smile.

“Whoever made the match-up. It’s good from the first match.”

Ivecar Academy’s representative teacher Ethan Whiskers.

And his opponent was Freya Academy’s representative teacher Draxler X.