Reborn Soul Master: The Rogue's Counterattack

"Leden, this guy is also the one that Mr. Jack Carter reminded me to pay attention to." Cardan looked at Leiden expressionlessly, remembering Jack Carter's warning.

-Yes, Mr. Lydon? You and Lydon had a dispute?

-Yes. Any questions?

-There is a problem! Leiden is the son of Alan Montclair, the leader of the Knights of Ryan, one of the five major knight orders in the kingdom! Alan Montclair, who did not become a guardian because of a small gap, became the leader of the five major knight orders in the kingdom. Jack Carter once showed an embarrassed expression because the eldest son of the Montclair family broke off his relationship with him before entering school.

-He is that man's son, isn't he as powerful as him?

-Lyden was said to be the most talented of Alan Montclair's children.

-That guy?

-Yes. He is a freshman who is known as one of the candidates for the next Guardian. Recalling the conversation with Jack Carter, Cardan chuckled and looked at Leiden standing in front.

"Is he qualified to show off his strength?" As a candidate for the next guardian, his talent is also outstanding among the students in the academy.

A quick look at Leiden's appearance revealed that he was a man who had undergone a long period of training. Unlike the noble appearance that was unique to aristocrats, his hands were covered with calluses.

Even though his clothes covered his toned muscles, his well-balanced body showed how much effort he put into becoming strong.

"He is not only talented, but also works very hard." Although Leiden's self-esteem has been hurt many times by Cardin since the entrance examination, he is an opponent that should not be underestimated.

"If I can use necromancy, I'm not sure, but engaging in close combat with a guy like this is suicidal." Cardan also knew that engaging in close combat with Leiden was the act of a madman.

"But if you can't use magic and Ao Li, it's still possible." However, this sparring session is strictly prohibited from using magic and Ao Li, and is purely a sparring session based on physical abilities.

So Cardin saw a certain possibility. If the possibility was not high, he would not humiliate himself.

"You want me to make the first move? Then I won't be polite." Cardin immediately got into position and stretched out his left hand. This action was obviously a "jab" in boxing.

Relaxing his strength, he quickly extended his attack forward, and threw a light jab. Leiden tilted his head back in contempt and avoided the attack. Cardin's left hand certainly did not touch Leiden's nose.

"Stupid guy. Do you think this is an attack?" Leiden thought that Cardan's surprise attack had failed, and while raising the corner of his mouth, he was thinking about how to deal with Cardan.

At this time. Bang! Cardin closed the distance with one step, quickly retracted his left hand, and swung it to the side. Then came a right hook. Leiden, who was relaxing his vigilance, could not avoid the sudden attack, and Cardin's right fist accurately hit Leiden's chin.

"Huh?" The attack without any defense brought a huge impact, and Leiden fell to the ground involuntarily. Boom... In an instant, the playground became silent.

Instructor Chris and the students looked at Leiden who fell to the ground in surprise. Several students opened their mouths wide because of the sudden result.

In this silence, only Cardin calmly straightened up, then looked down at Leiden. "What? He fell down with one punch?"

In the world where Cardin lives, fighting techniques have not been very developed. Fighting monsters with bare hands is tantamount to suicide, and when fighting humans, most of the time they fight with weapons.

As the necessity of fighting skills decreased, it was naturally eliminated. "So we can only fight with magic." Cardin looked at the sparring of the freshmen in front and made a judgment.

In a world where fighting techniques are not well developed, if it is a bare-handed fight with restrictions on magic and weapons, then the techniques of the previous life will definitely work.

And his idea was also verified. "This guy let down his guard, and the attack hit more smoothly." The simple fist-changing technique of "Boxing" that he liked in his previous life hit Leiden's chin directly.

Leiden lost consciousness for a moment and fell down. Of course, even if the fighting technology in this world has not developed, it cannot be said that the people living here are weak.

In order to survive, they learned combat techniques and had a lot of practical experience, so they must be very strong. The freshmen's sparring that took place earlier also showed amazing skills, enough to make people exclaim in admiration many times.

If the fighting techniques of the previous life were developed technically, then the people here simply relied on instinct and physical ability to surpass technology.

Lydon, who was lying on the ground, was not an opponent to be underestimated. He was a dangerous person that Jack Carter warned to be careful of, and he was a recognized strong man in the academy.

"You dare to let your guard down before the battle is over." Cardin looked at Leiden who fell unconscious and stuck out his tongue.

If he had focused on the fight, he would have definitely avoided or blocked the next series of attacks. It was just that he was unnecessarily relaxed and was not prepared to deal with the sudden attack.

"What, what is this?" Not long after, Leiden opened his eyes and suddenly stood up. Fortunately, he only lost consciousness temporarily and it seemed that there was nothing wrong.

"Kadan wins." At the same time, the voice of Coach Chris, who was observing the sparring, came. He also seemed to be unable to believe the result created by Kadan, with an expression of disbelief on his face.

"This bastard used despicable means..." Although Leiden looked at Cardin with gritted teeth, he seemed to accept the result of the sparring.

He knew that no matter if his opponent used despicable means or he let his guard down, he would lose in the end. Leiden looked at Cardan with a dissatisfied expression.

He seemed to have a lot to say, but somehow, whatever he said now would sound like an excuse for failure.

"If you let your guard down when facing the enemy, you won't be able to even provide basic defense, right?" Cardin said, chuckling.

"What? This guy!" Faced with Cardan's small provocation, Leiden rushed towards Cardan angrily. But he only took one step.

"Leden."

"Yes, coach."

"If you want to treat me as if I don't exist, then at least be prepared to get hurt at any time." Coach Chris looked at Leiden kindly and said.

Though his voice was neither heavy nor shrill, Lydon could not move.

"sorry."

"You both have worked hard. Leiden, go to the infirmary. Fainting is no small matter."

"I'm fine. I just lost consciousness temporarily..."

"Go there."

"Okay." Coach Chris looked at him sternly. Overwhelmed by his aura, Leiden answered weakly and picked up his luggage.

The freshmen next to him also followed him. Chris looked at Leiden who was going away and shook his head helplessly.

"That guy's ego. Tsk." After confirming that Leiden was far away, Chris turned around and looked at Cardin.

"Cardan. Can you spar with me again?" He seemed to want to confirm again whether it was just a coincidence or real strength.

"Of course." After Cardin answered, Chris turned to look at the freshmen who had finished their sparring and were taking a break.

"Human." Chris pointed out a freshman who was trying to avoid his sight while observing the freshmen. He was Human, one of the three people who were watching the sparring and chatting just now.

"I, are you talking about me?"

"Yes. Come on."

"Why me..." Heuman stood up with an awkward smile, while David and Brent beside him tried hard to hold back their laughter.

After the morning class, Coach Chris sat alone on a bench in the training ground, staring blankly at the sky.

“Aren’t you going to eat?” At that moment, someone’s voice came, and Chris naturally turned his head to confirm the owner of the voice.

"Professor Isaac, how are you?" The owner of the voice was Isaac, who was in charge of the advanced necromancer course. Chris stood up from his seat and nodded briefly to show his respect.

"It's lunch time now, why are you still here?" Isaac smiled kindly and walked over and sat on the bench. Chris also sat down with a chuckle.

"I was just distracted by thinking about the training session."

"Is it because of Cardin?" Isaac's words made Chris open his eyes wide in surprise and look at him.

"How did you know?"

"I saw a freshman named Leiden in the infirmary. He said he was defeated by Cardin."

"Professor, are you in the infirmary too?"

"I'm going to borrow something from the infirmary." Upon hearing the news of Cardin's victory, Isaac found Coach Chris.

"Maybe it's a bare-handed sparring with no weapons, with limited magic and all-powerful power?"

"Yes. Exactly. And Cardin easily defeated Raiden who should have been first or second in the close combat class." Chris asked Isaac with a chuckle, recalling what happened just now.

"Is this possible? Without the use of magic in the sparring, won't the Necromancer be very vulnerable in close combat?" This is obviously a sparring that is beneficial for students learning close combat classes.

But why was the Necromancer able to win?

"Well, I don't know what kind of life that guy leads." Maybe if Isaac was teaching Cardan one-on-one, he would know, but Isaac knew nothing either.

"Really? As far as I know, he's just a merchant's son."

"Coach Chris, is Cardin just lucky?"

"I thought so too, so I had other freshmen spar with him. He won easily." Cardin defeated Heumann easily.

"He looked like a seasoned veteran who had fought countless battles with his bare hands."

"Is Cardin really that powerful?"

"Yes. Frankly speaking, I'm more inclined to recommend him to become a knight rather than a necromancer." There was a hint of regret in Chris' words.

"If he had that kind of physical ability and motor nerves, he would be a brilliant figure even as a knight." This is only natural, because so far, Cardin has shown himself to be more like a knight than a necromancer.

"I feel relieved when Coach Chris says that."

"What? What does that mean?"

"That guy Cardan is not only talented in necromancer, but also in close combat, isn't he?" It seems that Professor Isaac does not intend to give up Cardan.

"As a necromancer, he has extraordinary talent. Although his ability in self-defense remains to be seen, he would not want to become a knight." His voice was soft but firm, and Coach Chris smiled and nodded.

"I only say this out of regret. I won't cause you any trouble, Professor."

"I'm looking forward to it. How much that Cardin guy will grow during his time at the academy."

"Yes. The future of the Kingdom looks very bright." Coach Chris was the first to stand up from his seat and dust off his pants.

"Professor Isaac, aren't you going to eat? I'm hungry after talking so much."

"Okay, let's go." Hearing this, Isaac also stood up with a smile.

"Oh, yes, Coach Chris." Professor Isaac stopped Chris as he was about to walk away. Chris stopped and turned around to look at Isaac.

"Yes, Professor."

"If Cardin faints during sparring, please knock down his sparring opponent as well."

"Is it because of the ability that Master Gilbert once specifically instructed me to have?" Chris asked cautiously, recalling the topic discussed by the coaches and professors in the conference room.

"Yes. Although it is a confidential matter, it seems necessary to tell you." Isaac smiled bitterly and spoke slowly.

Late at night, Cardin was guarding the indoor training ground alone as usual. "Almost reaching four stars." Standing in the middle of the training ground, Cardin slowly closed his eyes and checked his magic core.

The strong power felt from within the magic core. The tangible magic core rotates slowly like the earth's rotation.

“Sure enough, everything went smoothly until the fourth star.” Thanks to the ten years of foundation and knowledge accumulated under Charlotte, it was not difficult to reach the fourth star.

Even after defeating boss Noel and absorbing the crystal of his soul, he seems to be able to reach four stars faster than expected.

"I'm so lucky. I can reach four stars before the academy breaks." There's no need to rush. As long as you keep training like usual, you can easily reach four stars.

"That's all for today." Although he still had plenty of energy, it was not a good idea to train too late in order to manage his condition. Cardin quickly packed his luggage and left the indoor training ground. The lights in the training ground had been turned off.

"After all, the schedule is a bit tight with training so late." It's not that training late means students are lazy or lack enthusiasm.

The students in the college experience a hard schedule that ordinary people can't stand every day. If you don't rest well on one day, the next day will be affected, so students are more inclined to continuously manage their status for the next day's classes.

The coaches and professors even said that Cardin was strange. They couldn't believe that he had digested such a tough schedule and trained so late. Cardin walked through the familiar corridors, left the training building, and went directly to the dormitory building.

Just then. Whoosh! Whoosh! The sound of something waving came from not far away. The sound like cutting the wind came clearly, "Are there still students training so late?"