The Hero Creation Classroom of a Reincarnated Ordinary Person: After Reaching My Limit As An Adventurer, I Reluctantly Opened A Classroom In The Countryside To Earn Money For The Future, And My Student Became The Strongest - Episode 57

The next day, I was waiting for Louis in the classroom.

The time is still morning, and it shouldn’t be class time.

However, after talking with Louis yesterday, we agreed to pause our adventurer activities for a while.

Since we have savings, we will release that amount and get permission from Anna and the others, said Louis before we parted ways last night.

“You’re here.”

Hearing footsteps, I turn around.

There stood Louis, with straight eyes that cut through hesitation and dark circles under his eyes erased.

“……Did you cut your hair?”

One of the reasons I mistook him for a woman when I first saw him was his somewhat long hair, which Louis had cut off completely.

Although they have an androgynous face, the impression of their hairstyle makes it unlikely to mistake them for a girl.

“Yes, I just had Anna cut it for me a moment ago. …It might be too simple as a testament of my resolve, though.”

To Louis, who said that, I shook my head.

“No, it’s not bad. Showing resolve in any form… isn’t bad.”

“Thank you very much. I look forward to working with you, Sensei.”

“Ah… let’s get started right away. Today, we’ll try out all the weapons and find the ones that suit you. I’ll be observing closely, but if you find anything that feels right for you, don’t hesitate to let me know.”

“Yes!”

Nodding at Louis, who responded cheerfully, I pointed to the wooden box next to me.

“Alright, which one should we go for?”

“…From now on, please.”

What Louis took out from the wooden box was a wooden sword.

“A sword, huh?”

“It’s because you haven’t given up on the sword yet.”

The doubt I felt for a moment was preemptively denied by Louis.

Staring intently at the wooden sword, and then turning their gaze towards me.

“I want to try out the weapon that the teacher is using first.”

“…I just happened to be a good match. Well, whatever. Let’s get started right away.”

If the weapon being used is a sword, there’s no need to bother with a wooden sword.

Remove the sword you usually use from your waist, secure the scabbard, and take your stance.

Immediately, Louis and I clashed our swords.

Swinging the sword over and over again, I analyze Louis’s swordsmanship.

And so, after clashing time and time again, we both lowered our swords without either of us saying a word.

“……Shall we go next?”

“……Yes”

I thought it didn’t quite feel right, but it seems Louis felt the same way.

He immediately accepted my suggestion and picked up a shorter wooden sword next.

Next, I’ll try the dagger skill.

Since I don’t have any weapons on me, I also take out a shorter wooden sword from the wooden box.

Confirming that there are no particular injuries and that it seems capable of withstanding battle.

I thought, “It’s been a while since I’ve dealt with this,” and got into position.

And so we clash again.

To find the answer.

Swords, daggers, greatswords, spears, blunt weapons, throwing weapons, axes, unarmed combat, and even magic.

By the time we finished using all of them in battle, the sun had completely set.

“……Sensei is truly amazing. To be able to handle all weapons and magic with the same strength.”

“Jack of all trades, master of none.”

When I came to this world, I didn’t meet a god-like being, but I did have a certain talent.

It’s a talent for growing at a speed several times faster than ordinary people.

This guy made me grow faster than others, and then he hit me with the hell of having a growth limit of C for all my skills.

Damn it. If you’re going to do it, get rid of the growth limit too.

If only I had done that, I could have become a hero or anything else in this world.

(…Still, in that case, it’s not like I’m teaching someone like this.)

It’s pointless to think about it. If something were to happen, it wouldn’t come true, and if it’s in the past, it definitely won’t come true.

What I can do now… no, what people can do is all we can do.

“But… it’s amazing. I was being taught by such an amazing person.”

“Not really, though. …In fact, right now, I can’t find a weapon that suits you.”

Despite trying numerous weapons, I haven’t found one that feels right.

From my perspective, and from Louis as well.

At this rate, there’s a real possibility that Louis’s growth limit will be E rank for all skills, which would be the absolute worst future.

I pushed that thought out of my mind and picked up the last weapon.

“Well then, this is the last one… Have you ever handled a bow before?”

“…I never even thought about it, so I’ve never done it.”

“I see… This one is a bit tricky, so first, I’ll teach you how to handle it.”

Compared to the sword-like blades he has touched for many years and the spear he has apparently handled a few times, Louis says he has never dealt with throwing weapons.

So, it seems that things we haven’t experienced yet, like bows, were also included in the things I was taught how to handle in advance.

I handed the bow to Louis and, holding a bow myself, explained the stance, aiming, and how to apply force.

“Ah, that’s right… there, yes… alright, good… ah, no, I’m putting too much pressure here.”

Touching Louis’s body as he aims the bow at the target, I make slight adjustments to the angle.

Although there is a bit of extra force applied, I have finished correcting it to the point where it looks presentable.

“Is it spicy?”

“I-It’s a bit… but I’ll get used to it.”

“I see.”

Just as I was about to say that you’ll get used to it and be able to do it, they beat me to it.

From every word, Louis’s extraordinary enthusiasm could be felt.

“Alright, give it a shot.”

Yes

Louis quietly releases the arrow.

The arrow that flew straight hit the edge of the target.

“Oh, not bad. It’s pretty tough to get it right on the first try, you know.”

“No, I think it was just a coincidence. I’ll try a bit more.”

Louis, who had given me a wry smile, took up his bow again and got into position.

By the way, I’m not really an experienced kyudo practitioner.

So I don’t really know what the correct stance is, and the stance I’m teaching Louis now is actually one I came up with on my own through self-study.

However, when Louis recreates it, his appearance somehow becomes fitting.

In the darkness, it appeared to glow just a little.

“……Hmph”

As he exhaled, Louis’s arrow flew towards the target.

This time, I hit the edge of the target again, but closer to the center.

(…Hey, maybe I’ve got some unexpected talent here?)

Thinking that, I try to call out to Louis.

“Louis, could it be that you—”

But looking into Louis’s eyes, I stopped speaking.

Without looking at me at all, those eyes that stared intently at the target were so clear that I couldn’t feel any emotion from them.

At that level, Louis is focused right now.

With a fluid motion, Louis once again takes an arrow in hand and places it on the bow.

Seeing that series of movements, I said just one word.

“Louis, just do whatever you want. Just do it the way you think is best.”

There is no response. However, the movement stops for just a moment, and the posture and angle change slightly.

It wasn’t a position for taking it easy; I was convinced that it had transformed into a stance that seemed best for Louis.

And once again, an arrow is released.

The arrow flew with a sound that pierced the air, and struck just slightly away from the center of the target.

It is now embedded closer to the center than before.

“……sigh”

Exhaling, Louis lowers his bow.

“Louis, don’t you understand already?”

“…Yes, I think this is probably right.”

Louis’s eyes, now facing me, have returned to their usual state.

However, it seemed that the feeling remembered, and it had reached the same conclusion as me.

As expected, it doesn’t have the same brilliance or heat as Eve or Mu. However, among all the weapons and magic I’ve seen today, it feels the best.

“From what I can see, the bow seems to be the best fit. However, since this will be combat in the mid-range, which I’ve never experienced before, it’s possible that the swords and spears I’ve tried so far might actually have potential too.”

Even so, I already knew how Louis would respond.

“…No, I’ll go with the bow. The bow I found with the teacher… I’ll trust it for now.”

“I see.”

“…Yes. If it doesn’t work out, we can just look for another path. Just like you, Sensei, exploring various paths.”

To Louis, who said it with a laugh, I responded with a wry smile.

“Because if it’s the same as me, it’ll be hell, so I don’t want that to happen. …But well, even if it does happen, I’ll show you the way.”

“Yes, thank you very much, teacher.”

As a weapon, I choose a bow.

Neither Louis nor I know if this choice is the right one.

However, among us, there was a shared understanding that we had no choice but to push forward, and that was perfectly fine.