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 58

Running through the forest.

Unlike the times with Eve and Mu, this movement places emphasis on speed.

The arrow pierces the monster, turning its body to ash.

“Alright! Keep up that pace!”

“Yes!”

Encourage Louis, who is holding the bow, and then follow him.

After deciding on our weapons and finishing a few days of mock battles and training, we immediately moved on to the monster extermination.

The proficiency level of Louis’s bow, which he has never touched until now, is G rank.

Now it has risen to F rank.

As soon as I moved from the inexperienced G to the novice F, I incorporated monster subjugation into the curriculum.

To further improve Louis’s skills, I want combat experience points.

So now, I’m having them carry out the subjugation in the area I own, where the monsters are relatively weak.

“Right there!”

The arrow that flew in accurately struck the monster’s neck, and the subsequent arrow hit its back.

With two arrows, the monster perished and returned to ashes.

“Alright!”

There’s no doubt that Louis is suited for archery, but he had other strengths as well.

First, a small stature. While it could be a disadvantage as a warrior, it’s a welcome trait for an archer as it contributes to agility.

Next, the extraordinary focus when drawing the bow.

Young people usually improve their skills at an astonishing pace, but in Louis’s case, it’s his concentration that is pushing him forward.

It probably moved up from G to F in a relatively short period for that reason.

Finally, the eyes. He himself is still unaware, but he sees well and aims well.

If he grows a little more, it might become Louis’s greatest strength.

With those eyes, I thought I could do something a little interesting.

Yes, for the current Louis, there are no walls that can hinder him.

“I saw it!”

That’s why I can even master the archery techniques.

Combat skill “Wind Rush.”

The arrow, wrapped in wind and enhanced with a spiral rotation, pierced through the monster’s back to its abdomen in one swift motion.

Despite being the most basic of combat techniques, I once again defeated the monster using the recreated “Wind Swift.”

Louis checked his surroundings, and upon realizing there were no monsters nearby, he lowered his bow as if to take a short break.

“Things are going well. The pace of our subjugations is picking up. We might struggle a bit, but it might be worth heading to a place with slightly stronger monsters… Honestly, I didn’t expect our proficiency to increase at such a high pace.”

“Does this mean I have talent…?”

“For now, yes. However, there are a few who can grow at this pace from G to F. Moreover… from here on, there’s a possibility that growth might slow down.”

Rather than slowing down, Eve and Mu have grown explosively, which is abnormal.

While thinking of the two of them, I warned Louis not to get his hopes up too much.

“That’s right. My archery skills are still at F rank. There’s still a big gap between me and Anna and the others. I have to work hard to close it.”

“Don’t overdo it.”

“Of course. I’ve been resting well at night as you advised, and I haven’t been practicing on my own.”

If you look closely into their eyes, you can somehow tell that it’s not a lie.

“That’s fine then,” I nod.

“Alright, let’s resume. We’ll finish the hunt quickly and head back to the classroom.”

“Yes!”

Thus, we began to move through the forest once again.
“Um, can I ask you something?”

After finishing the monster hunt with Louis and returning, and then finishing the training.

It had been a while since the sun had set, and just as I was thinking it was about time to call it a day, Milky came over to us and spoke.

Behind them, there are also Anna, Yuuri , and Eve.

“What is it?”

When I answered, Louis, who had been training in the corner of my vision, stopped and came over.

“……It’s Louis’s policy…… but…… you switched from a sword to a bow, right?”

“Ah”

Since he keeps glancing at Louis while speaking, I also look at Louis.

When I asked with my eyes if he might not have said it, Louis shook his head.

It seems like they are getting the message across, but…

“Why did you change it?”

“Are you not listening?”

“I heard… that your sword was already at its limit. But switching to a bow… isn’t that something you haven’t done at all until now?”

“That’s true… but Louis has made up his mind, and I have approved it as well. What’s the problem?”

Milky is clenching her fist tightly.

It seemed like you wanted to say something but were unsure if you should put it into words, so I encouraged you to continue.

“What is it? If you have something to say, say it. Ah, if you want, you don’t even have to use honorifics.”

“…With all due respect, didn’t you entice Louis to pursue the path of archery? I can’t continue sword training any longer.”

“Milky”

“Iv, good.”

At Milky’s words, Eve tried to step forward, but she was restrained by both eyes and words.

It’s better to let it all out. There’s no point in brooding over your feelings.

“Ah, Louis’s sword had already reached its limit. I couldn’t stretch it any further. That’s why I proposed the bow as a new path.”

“……So, taking away the E-rank sword from Louis and giving him a bow with no experience…… Does the path of the bow really have more potential than the sword?”

“I don’t know. But I can feel it.”

“Response…”

Glaring fiercely.

“What the hell… if that doesn’t work, are you going to make me walk a different path next time!?”

“…Yeah, I’ve already talked it over with Louis. If the bow doesn’t work out, I’ll take responsibility and suggest another option. Of course, I won’t charge any money for that.”

“It’s not about the money!”

“……Yeah.”

I understand what Milky is angry about and honestly admit it.

It’s not a money issue. It will consume Louis’s future time.

“Still, Louis chose that path. Not the path of a sword with no future, but another one. …Well, from your perspective, you probably can’t believe in me.”

“……Yeah, I can’t believe it.”

Of course. Although I’ve been guiding him, it’s true that it has taken time to discern Louis’s growth limits until now.

I understand if, on top of that, what comes out is a different path that you have never experienced before.

However, whether Milky will be convinced even if I spend time discerning the growth limit and explaining the way of the bow in detail.

Just when I thought that, I realized that Eve’s gaze at Milky had grown even more intense.

“Iv, stop.”

A warning to Eve, who glares.

Maybe because I just mentioned Eve’s name, Milky brings it up too.

“Lady Eve says you’re a great teacher. But… honestly, if Lady Eve had that much talent, anyone could have taught her to become a master.”

“……I guess so.”
Regarding this, it’s an undeniable truth.

Eve’s talent is extraordinary. Not just Eve, but Mu as well.

I have a strong feeling that these guys grew up on their own rather than me raising them.

The saying that anyone can reach their current level of skill if taught is spot on.

“That’s why I… can’t believe you’re as great a teacher as Eve says you are.”

The gaze that looks straight at me is lit with suspicion.

“……Not really――”

“Milky”

Well, just when I was wondering what to do, Louis interrupted the conversation.

“First of all, it was my own will to abandon the sword and choose the bow. Even if the teacher helped me, I wasn’t coerced. No, even if I were coerced, I still chose it because I didn’t mind. As a result, I might cause a bit of trouble for Milky and the others. I think that’s bad, though.”

At Louis’s sudden words, Milky’s eyes widened in shock, and she was left speechless.

Not only she, but Anna and Yuuri are also showing surprised expressions.

“Next, I believe in the teacher. Milky says he’s a terrible teacher who only thinks about money, but I don’t think so. … That one point is where Milky and I don’t see eye to eye.”

At the edge of my vision, Eve has a look of astonishment on her face.

Even though I didn’t understand why, I stared at that face, and then I saw Louis getting angry, and Milky, Anna, and Yuuri looking confused.

Suddenly, I thought of something.

Crossing my arms, I think for a moment. To be honest, it’s quite a dire situation.

Louis will act as a party from now on, but if things continue like this, discord will remain.

On the other hand, although the conversation has indeed become a bit complicated, I somehow sensed everyone’s feelings here.

Then, to resolve this situation and eliminate everyone’s mental block.

Thinking intently for a few seconds.

Coming up with a brilliant idea, I opened my mouth.

“Whether I am a respectable educator or not, let’s put that aside for now… Milky, considering what we’ve just discussed, if you can foresee that Louis will be able to perform better when fighting alongside you and using a sword, you would be satisfied, right?”

“Huh? …Well, yeah… that’s true… but…”

“If he can contribute to the party even more than when he was using a sword, wouldn’t that be fine? Then you should be able to accept him using a bow. Or what? Are you going to selfishly interfere with his decision to move forward with determination?”

I had a sense of the emotions behind Milky’s words in our earlier conversation.

This guy is concerned about Louis. He probably knows how much Louis has suffered until now, so he strongly hopes that his efforts will be rewarded.

So I intentionally stimulated that part.

“……I……such a thing”

Looking at Milky, who temporarily averted her gaze from me, I am convinced this is the place.

“Then, let’s prove that Louis, who uses a bow, can fight well enough against you. In a month, the four of you will fight against a certain opponent. Oh, and just so you know, you’ll have about five days of combat practice to get used to working together, so it will be a little over a month from now.”

“…A month? Isn’t that too long?”

Got it, I thought to myself, and replied as calmly as I could.

“Of course. Eve will be the one to deal with you.”

…Huh?

Seeing the four of them give exactly the same reaction, he continues relentlessly.

“Of course, it wouldn’t be worth talking about if we had to fight Eve using a sword. A weapon she’s not very familiar with… Eve, what’s your proficiency with a spear?”

“I have no experience at all, so it’s a G.”

“Alright, then. … A month from now, you will fight Eve using spears. Of course, Eve is forbidden from using magic. If you land a single hit, you win. How does that sound?”

“……Against Ms. Eve…… we”

If we fight with weapons that have no proficiency at all, there’s no way the four of us will win.

If all it takes is a single hit, then even more so.

That’s the norm, but if the other person is Eve, the story changes.

If Eve, who became one of the world’s top swordsmen, were to change weapons, she would still be a formidable enemy.

It’s not hard to imagine that even landing a single hit is difficult.

“Iv, you’re banned from using the spear until you fight Louis and the others. …Alright, I’ll teach you for one day the day before.”

“Are you going to teach me, teacher!? I’ll do it!”

“Got it, got it.”

Answering Eve, who was shining with excitement, with a wry smile, I ask Milky, who had cut off my escape route.

“How about it? With these conditions, there shouldn’t be any problem, right? Well, Eve’s growth rate is quite remarkable, but if it looks like she’s about to improve too quickly, I’ll just stop her at a good point. …If we’re not careful, she might really be able to spar with me in just one day.”

Geniuses are terrifying. Remembering that, I murmured quietly in the end, with a distant look in my eyes.

“Besides, if you can have a good match with Eve even without using a sword, isn’t that the best thing? Right, Milky?”

“!?!”

Even as Milky, it should be a joy to be able to fight alongside Eve.

That part is also stimulating. Anna and Yuuri , who are behind her, also had their eyes change color.

“Alright, it’s settled then. So, one month from now, we’ll gather here, have five days of joint practice, take a day off, and then have a mock battle with Eve. Got it?”

“……Understood.”

Seeing Milky finally nod, I inwardly smirked.

Everything went well.

Shift the dissatisfaction with Milky’s guidance of Louis to the point of whether Louis, the archer, can be of any use to the party.

As the opponent to prove myself against, I choose Eve, whom I admire.

And in the end, they made the most of the time to strengthen Louis by taking advantage of the fact that Eve was the opponent.

In effect, just over a month.

During this period, I will strengthen Louis and show it to Milky and the others, making them acknowledge it.

In my mind, I had concluded that with Louis’s current growth rate, it was possible.

(…That aside)

Beyond the fangs of the stars, watching Eve stare intently at Milky, I understand what I must do next.

(For now, I need to catch Eve and share the details of the plan with her. She might have her own thoughts, but for this month, she needs to keep doing things as usual…)

After this, I spoke with Eve alone and shared my thoughts with her.

I thought there would be objections, but since they replied with “What the teacher says is absolute,” it seems to be okay for now.
“However, if you still don’t think the teacher is amazing during the mock battle… then…”

They were saying such ominous things, but I absolutely want them to stop.