Chapter Seventy The Protagonist Still Has No Screen Time

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  There is still one more poi in the afternoon!

  Akane, who had temporarily accepted Grevil's offer, followed the Dusk Witch on her way to Elyria Spirit Academy.

  On the way, Grevias takes an interest in Akane and begins teaching her sword techniques.

  "So, what kind of weapon are you used to wielding? Or rather, what type is your Spirit Gear?"

  When asked by Grevilas, Asuna replied, "I don't know how to fight at all, but if I had to choose a weapon I liked, it would probably be a rapier..."

  In SAO, Asuna, with ID Asuna, had been using a rapier.

  Although I don't understand fighting at all in reality, if I were to start from scratch, I think I would be more suited to using a rapier.

  "Slender sword... just right!"

  Grevath was somewhat surprised, as Fine Sword could perfectly demonstrate its ultimate sword technique.

  However, if the Spirit Gear is a fine sword, then this child's contract spirit should be a Sword Spirit.

  Water attribute sword spirit...

  Although it is said that fire attributes can bring out the power of sword spirits, water attributes are also good.

  It's better than the earth attribute spirits who are good at defense.

  "So, starting from today, I'll teach you sword techniques, are you willing?"

  For Grevas to teach himself this thing, Akane didn't hesitate and agreed.

  This world seems fraught with danger, and if I can increase my strength, it will be safer before reuniting with Yakumo Suke and Yui.

  As soon as Akane agreed, Grevil turned around and signaled Freyja beside him.

  Freyja took out a slender sword from her luggage and handed it over to Akiraka.

  Asuna carefully examined the rapier, a traditional sword with an elegant design that didn't quite match the one she used in SAO, but the cold glint reflecting off its blade was far more realistic than any game.

  Minato couldn't help but feel a little tense as she encountered real killing machines for the first time.

  "Don't worry, kid."

  Greville said quietly.

  "Haven't you learned any martial arts before?"

  Mei nodded.

  "It seems you need to start learning from the most basic sword skills."

  Grevilas, who was just about to teach Akane the most basic way of holding a sword, suddenly froze.

  She saw Akane across from her suddenly assume a fighting stance.

  Although it looked a bit incongruous, Greyvas keenly sensed that this opening move was extremely exquisite.

  "Haven't you really studied at all?"

  Grayvas suddenly doubted what Akane said earlier.

  Akane felt a bit embarrassed, she was just mimicking her pre-skill movements from the game.

  After all, having spent three years in SAO and using skills countless times, those actions had long since become subconscious reactions.

  It's just that the physical body in reality can't keep up with the speed of neural reactions.

  Greyvas noticed Akane's embarrassment and thought for a moment without pursuing it further.

  Doesn't everyone have some secrets of their own?

  As a twilight witch, Grevath was very smooth in her dealings with others and knew that some things could be asked about while others couldn't.

  "Alright, come on then, try attacking me."

  In the end, Grevas decided to see just how far Akane could go.

  When he saw Grevath draw his long sword, Minato took a deep breath and swung his own sword to attack.

  After going back and forth for over a dozen rounds, Grevath finally gained some understanding of Akane's current situation.

  To sum it up, this girl seems to have mastered some very exquisite sword dance techniques, but due to her poor physical condition and almost no divine energy in her body, she is unable to fully exert the power of these sword techniques.

  Those originally exquisite sword dance skills became mere decorations.

  It's actually because Asuna and Yui formed a spirit contract, their bodies underwent the initial improvement due to the contract. If it were the previous ordinary human state of Asuna, she wouldn't have been able to do this at all.

  "It seems that physical training is currently the focus."

  After making a decision, Grevas had a plan on how to instruct Akane.

  She could see that although Asuka's sword techniques seemed flashy, if she truly mastered them, they would be no less powerful than her own "Absolute Sword Techniques".

  I don't know, how will you compare with that kid when you've fully grown up?

  Grevath's mind involuntarily thought of Kazehaya, that clear and handsome boy he had once taught.

  I am Kirisuna Mika, and this is the dividing line for re-leveling up.

  Ailezia Spirit Academy is a specialized academy that trains excellent witches from all over the empire into top-notch spirit masters.

  The academy has a vast spirit forest and is guarded by teachers who are as powerful as the Imperial Spirit Knights.

  There are beautiful courtyards inside the college, and there are many exquisite buildings. The whole college looks like a palace where princesses live, which is actually true.

  The status of a top-ranking Spirit Master is absolutely no lower than that of an Imperial Princess, and may even surpass it.

  The academy has a significant influence in the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

  As the Dean of the Academy, Twilight Sorceress Gravus is naturally a very important person in the Empire.

  All along, Grevas used his rich experience to train Asuna's body. Although Asuna couldn't use Incarnate Magic due to the lack of divine power in her body, the improvement of her physical abilities gradually allowed her to exert some of the sword dance technique's power.

  When a group of people returned to Elyria Spirit Academy, Ming Ri Na was already two different people compared to when she first came to this world.

  Perhaps due to the influence of her contract with Yatsumori, Minadzuki's body only needs a little training to make amazing progress.

  Dean's office.

  "So, Akane, you can report to the Crow Class tomorrow. As for your contract spirit, I'll send someone to gather information about it."

  "I'll help you prepare your admission documents."

  Greville sat behind his office desk with his fingers interlocked, the slender eyes behind his glasses shining with wisdom.

  Mei agreed, there was no other way.

  She is alone and powerless in this world, with no way to find Yagumo Moku except by relying on the current Twilight Witch.

  At this time, there was a knock at the door of the office.

  "Come in."

  "Creak——"

  The door was pushed open, and in came a beautiful girl with long hair down to her waist, tall and slender. She wore a white-based black-edged uniform of the Elysia Academy, under which was a pair of silk stockings covering her slender legs.

  "Dean, you called me?"

  "Viercia, this is Hachigusa Akane, the new transfer student who has been assigned to Raven Class. Please show her around the academy first and then take her to Freya's Raven Class."

  "Alright, Dean!"

  The knight maiden called Velsaria bowed solemnly to Grayvas, then smiled kindly at Akane.

  "Hello, I am Velsaria Eva Fangertro, the leader of the Wind King Knights of Aeresia Elf Academy!"

  "Hello, I'm Ashitaka, Yakumo Ashitaka."

  After the two exchanged greetings, Grevas waved his hand for them to go down.