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Chapter 18 - Lower Years' Ranking Battle (2)

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The Duke's Eldest Son Escaped to the Military (18)

Translator: ChubbyCheeks

7 Lower Years' Ranking Battle (2)

Number 3's sword strike had reached Jaiden in such an instant. But although her strike was extremely fast, Jaiden was still able to block it with a simple swing of his sword.

Jaiden's parry was just a simple downward swing but a huge shockwave burst out from the impact when their swords collided.

The 2nd Stage of a swordsman was a level that transcended the realm of ordinary humans. However, no matter how strong they were, no shockwave would be generated from the collision of swords between two 2nd Stage beings.

"Crazy…"

"They're already at that stage?"

Although faint, there was a dim blue haze that rose and surrounded the swords of Jaiden and number 3. The haze was incomplete and imperfect but it was an indication of their strength. This haze meant that they were now able to extend their mana out of their bodies.

The mana that they extended out of their bodies was dim and pitifully weak compared to someone who had stepped on the 3rd Stage and had fully expressed their mana but the mana was still there. This was no different from saying that their mana had already accumulated in their entire bodies.

"As expected… You have already formed it too."

This phenomenon was something that could only be achieved by those who had reached the pinnacle of the 2nd Stage.

"We only have a few months left… I have to break through to the 3rd year."

"Yeah. That's right."

Number 3 nodded her head to agree with Jaiden's words. Then she took a stance and continued to attack him.

There were dozens of sword lights flying all over the place. But the onlookers could only glimpse at the trajectory of the sword. Their strikes were so fast that the children in the area could only see their attacks briefly.

They were still not capable of producing afterimages of their swords with their simple strikes since they haven't reached the 3rd Stage yet. However, they were still able to mimic this phenomenon to some extent thanks to their monstrous speed and hazy mana.

'Galactic Meteor Swordsmanship?'

Jaiden's expression turned stiff as he continued to parry his opponent's sword. But even if he was distracted and thinking about the Godly Swordsmanship family's Galactic Meteor Swordsmanship he still continued to swing his sword.

He had been practicing the basic swordsmanship for quite a long time so his simple and basic swings had already achieved its most perfect form.

Each and every strike that he let out could parry and block number 3's wild and strong attacks.

'If it wasn't for Baepsae then doing something like this today will be hard.'

His mana circuit had expanded greatly thanks to Baepsae. The bird had always helped him recover his stamina and mana during his long and arduous training. And as a result, the amount of mana that he could build and store in his body had also increased greatly. Thanks to this, he was able to withstand the strikes that he was currently receiving from number 3.

However, he could feel that the bundle of mana that he had stored in his body was slowly being broken apart and depleted with every strike, swing and stab that he unleashed to parry the attacks coming his way. It seemed like receiving those attacks continuously had already depleted his mana by a considerable amount. Continuing to be passive would definitely exhaust him of his mana sooner or later.

"But you won't be able to win if you just block my strikes, right?"

"I'm already thinking of attacking you."

Jaiden had already thought of attacking. He was only waiting for the right moment to strike at number 3.

Jaiden parried number 3's frontal attack. However, this time, he twisted his sword out and immediately sent an attack of his own.

"Keuk!"

Number 3 did not expect that Jaiden would preempt an attack on her so quickly. She was in a bit of a fluster but she was still able to increase the distance between them by unleashing a powerful burst of mana down her feet.

But Jaiden did not miss this gap. He did not let up with his attacks as he continued to stab and slash at her.

"He's really experienced."

"I know, right? He's stabbing through the cracks and gaps of number 3's monstrous swordsmanship."

The children that were watching the battle between the two analyzed their swordsmanship techniques based on their own understanding.

They could see that number 3's swordsmanship was a great swordsmanship technique while number 13's swordsmanship was just the basic swordsmanship.

However, number 13 was able to overcome the limitations of his swordsmanship and fill in the gaps of the technique with his excellent skills and experience.

Furthermore, the Imperial Basic Swordsmanship, something that they had learned from the knights training, slowly appeared as number 13 continued to attack. It was only natural. After all, the basics of all swordsmanship techniques began with the basic swordsmanship.

So when Jaiden's well-developed and perfected basic swordsmanship pressed against her, number 3 had no choice but to fight back and struggle with all her might.

Bang, bang, bang!

"Monster."

"Crazy."

The children in the area were clear about their own strength. They knew that they would have definitely surrendered under Jaiden's pressure if they were the ones fighting against him. But number 3 was still able to shake off the pressure by stabbing her sword and attacking him dozens of times. Number 3's eyes couldn't help but shine brightly when she successfully pushed back Jaiden with her strikes and escaped from his tremendous pressure.

However, Jaiden did not roll around desperately on the battlefield to gain jjambap for nothing. He was still able to parry and defend against number 3's fast-paced attacks. Although his mana was continuously being depleted, the pressure that he had been putting on number 3 had finally borne fruit. Number 3's spirit finally dampened as she staggered and faltered in her movements. After all, number 3 was still just forcefully using her sword technique in this fight.

According to records, high-leveled sword techniques were miraculously strong and were considered to be part of the mysterious and strange techniques in this world. And being a high-leveled technique meant that it would give the user tremendous power. However, it also had its own setbacks. Although it could give a great amount of strength, it was a power that was completely overwhelming and taxing for users at the lower stages.

As if on cue, number 3's arms began to tremble. No matter how monstrously talented she was, she was still someone who had not reached the 3rd Stage yet. The power of her swordsmanship was not something that her body could withstand. So she began to lose her momentum.

And after unleashing an onslaught of attack, Jaiden finally disarmed number 3 of her sword.

"I lost."

Jaiden nodded his head when number 3 conceded and admitted her defeat.

She looked extremely angry and frustrated as she bit her lips tightly. However, she just asked for another bout the next time they got one before hurriedly leaving the area.

'Who the hell… was there such a talent here?'

Jaiden had played around wildly in the battlefield in his previous life. Climbing high and surviving until the end was something that he couldn't achieve if he just sat by and did nothing. He had his fair share of battles. And he also made sure to participate and fulfill his duties and responsibilities in the battlefield. And because of that, he was able to see dozens of sword techniques that belonged to masters and geniuses. Having scoured the battlefield until the very end of his life, he was sure that there was no one who closely resembled number 3 in his memories.

'Perhaps it's related to the Godly Swordsmanship technique…'

The Godly Swordsmanship technique was a sword technique that he had seen countless times in his previous life. He was confident that he would be able to tell the basics of the Galactic Meteor Swordsmanship even if he had gone blind. After all, it was a swordsmanship of the highest level that was comparable to the Lion Sword Technique.

He was sure that the basics of the Galactic Meteor Swordsmanship could be learned by the general public in the military. However, after seeing number 3's movements, he was sure that it was something that she could not have learned in this place.

'Well, it doesn't matter to me.'

Anyway, it did not mean anything to him. There were much more pressing things on his list that he needed to do. Like graduating early from the academy. However, even after doing that, he was sure that it would still not be that helpful in achieving his goal. Jaiden's top priority right now was to gain enough strength to survive the hell that would befall this continent. So Jaiden quickly cleared his mind of stray thoughts as he started to swing his sword again.

Meanwhile, the children were all looking at Jaiden strangely.

The unofficial match to determine who was the strongest in their year, the fight between number 3 and number 13, had finally drawn to a close. But contrary to everyone's expectations it was number 13 who won the fight.

'Number 3 is a monster but…'

They had already felt it when they were fighting against the monsters but this match had driven the point deeper in their heads. It was now extremely clear to them that number 13 had the skills and experience that a child their age shouldn't have.

In addition, the impression of the Imperial Basic Swordsmanship in their minds, something that they had ignored and did not practice, had changed completely. After witnessing Jaiden only using this basic and simple swordsmanship to pressure and crush number 3's spectacular and marvelous swordsmanship the children finally admitted that the swordsmanship was also something that could display a fearsome strength that could defeat their foes.

They had ignored it before since they thought that the impressive and fearsome pressure that they received from the knights when they used the sword technique was due to the difference in their level. But seeing Jaiden wield his perfected basic swordsmanship to press and defeat someone with a flashy and strong swordsmanship had made their minds change.

After the fight on that eventful day, the children would often challenge and fight against each other. They used this opportunity to rank themselves since the academy did not allow them to have an official ranking battle amongst themselves. They made use of their individual training sessions to fight. They then used the results of the fights to secretly decide their ranking.

With the exception of the monsters, number 13 and number 3, the rest of the children started to sort out their ranks through spars. The professors were also aware of what they were doing but they just closed one eye and tried to ignore them.

After a few months of fighting, the freshmen were finally able to sort out some sort of hierarchy among them. There would always be some changes and reversals but overall, there was not that much difference from their previous rankings. Of course, that was with the exception of numbers 13, 3, 1 and 2.

There would be slight changes in the rankings up to number 30 but it was almost negligible. The changes would only be within the 30s, none of the students in that range fell down beyond that point. The same was also true for those until 100. However, it was different starting from 100~300. All of the students in this range were bursting with vigor as they fought against each other. So the rankings below 100 tend to change and fluctuate frequently.

"Number 180, you fought 102 last time. Right? Are you going to fight against 100 today?"

"I dropped. It's 137."

"Ah… Is that so? I'm getting confused now since the rankings change every time."

Jaiden looked apologetically at number 180. In fact, 300 was a huge number so it was not that easy to memorize their rankings and the frequent change of rankings made it even harder for him to remember correctly.

The only reason why he remembered a few of the students' numbers was because some of them had approached him and asked him to teach them some of the know-hows. Thanks to this he was able to become close with some of the students including number 180 and number 1.

The students had actually created factions among themselves. In fact, number 2 acted as some sort of leader and has created a faction of his own. And the children that had asked him for pieces of advice had also gone and grouped together.

But what Jaiden found surprising was the fact that number 3 was quite close with the other girls in their year. She looked like she was going to continue roaming around alone but it seemed like her social abilities were not that bad.

"It's almost time for the lower years' ranking battle, right?"

"Yeah. I heard it's going to start with the 2nd year students."

One of the nearby students told Jaiden what he had learned from others after he heard his question.

The ranking system would work like this: the 2nd year students and the 3rd year students would first fight against each other and determine their rankings. Once they had determined their ranks, the remaining 2nd years and the 3rd years who fell and were held back would fight against the 1st years.

Their first opponent would be the person with the same number as them. Losing meant that their number would go down and winning meant that their number would go up. This would gradually determine their rankings.

Whether they won or lost, there would definitely be great fluctuations. The professors had estimated that the fluctuation would be at least 50 steps. But once the matches exceeded ten, the steps would definitely decrease by 10. This would take a long time but it was a system that aimed to reduce the range of fluctuation as the matches continued on. However, regardless of the length of the ranking battle being extended, this was a process that they had deemed to be important. This was so they could prevent any unfairness while helping them accurately identify the strengths of the students.

A tense atmosphere loomed over the first year students' training area. They were all feeling nervous since the ranking battles were just right around the corner. They all felt nervous since they knew that there were people that were bound to lose. And once they lost, they knew that they would fall down and remain where they were. That meant that they would have to break up with their friends and colleagues.

Their average level was comparable to the sophomores but they knew that there were some students among them who were on the weaker side. Being weaker meant that they had the highest chance of being defeated and breaking away from their classmates' line. This line was a line that only the brightest and strongest elites could take so they knew that they would become stronger if they were able to stick to this line.

The students wanted to grasp this one chance for them to become stronger so they started to train more diligently. While everyone was running and rolling hard to achieve their best form, the ranking battles between the 2nd and 3rd year students finally began.

Thanks to the freshmen's mad pursuit of strength, the 2nd year students felt a sense of crisis. So they trained like crazy as they prepared to fight against them. Since everyone had trained well, they felt confident about their strength. However, this confidence was not long-lived.

The sophomores' confidence began to break and crash as soon as the ranking battles began.

After all, they weren't the only ones who had prepared like crazy. The 3rd year students had also trained as hard as the 2nd year students.

If the sophomores worked hard because of the freshmen, then the 3rd year students worked hard because of the sophomores. And because of this, the gap between the two years did not diminish at all.

Narrowing the gap between them was not an easy feat for children at their age. In addition, the 3rd year students had the advantage in terms of experience. This gap was something that they couldn't easily narrow down just because they were extremely talented.

And just like that, the sophomores began to kneel down under the 3rd year students' strengths. Even the sophomores' top rankers failed to climb over their 3rd year counterparts. They were also forced to kneel down.

"You're just this much."

The number 1 student in the 3rd year stared at the sophomores' top ranker dully. He looked like he was unimpressed with his junior's performance. 3rd year's number 1 was someone who had devoured and climbed over the sophomores when he was a freshman. So the sophomores' top ranker had suffered a defeat once from him. Facing another defeat from his hands, the sophomores' top ranker couldn't help but bow his head in shame.

'He's quite amazing.'

Although he had been defeated, he had no choice but to admit that the person before him was monstrously talented. It just went to show that surpassing a genius was quite a hard feat. In fact, the other 3rd year top rankers had failed to advance by 2 steps even after training hard and rolling around like crazy.

"Hey."

"…Huh?"

"Are the freshmen that you saw really strong?"

Although they were the same age, 2nd year's number 1 had no choice but to answer him. After all he was someone from a year above him. 2nd year's number 1 just nodded bitterly in answer to his question.

"Interesting. I can't wait to have a spar with them. I hope they climb up quickly."

He smiled wickedly as if he found everything fun. He had been one of the freshmen elites in the past but he was now the 3rd year's number 1 so he was confident in his strength. Even the others weren't able to defeat him so he thought that sparring with those freshmen was just something that he would do to pass the time.

"I don't want the fight to be as boring as the fight with you so… are they better than you?"

Sophomore's number 1 smiled bitterly when he heard the words of the 3rd year's number 1.

"Well… It will be enough to call them a genius if they can get rid of trash like you."

However, 2nd year's number 1 thought about something when he heard 3rd year's number 1's mocking words.

'You'll be kicked down too.'

After that thought passed through his head, he immediately stood up to prepare for his next battle. He knew that those guys had become much stronger compared to the last time that he had seen them so he was sure that they would be able to make the punk that mocked him kneel down.

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Chapter 19 - Lower Years' Ranking Battle (3)

The Duke's Eldest Son Escaped to the Military (19)

Translator: ChubbyCheeks

7 Lower Years' Ranking Battle (3)

The sophomore's top ranker eventually got defeated under the hands of another comrade. After that, there were some changes that happened between the 2nd and 3rd years. However, it was not that much different from the previous years.

Even if they were talented, it was only natural that they couldn't go beyond their own grade since there was a difference with experiences. However, in the eyes of the professors, the real thing had not yet begun. After all, the 1st years were still not included in this ranking battle.

"Did all of you prepare well?"

"Yes!"

Each and every freshman student answered the knight's question with a loud and energetic voice.

The freshmen even trained much harder after the ranking battles had begun. It seemed like they had been stimulated by the sight of the 2nd years being pushed back by the 3rd years so as a result, they trained even harder.

The knights knew that the children were doing their very best in their training so they also gave their all to help them prepare before the ranking battles. They did not even nitpick at the kids like they usually did. Instead, the knights helped the children further by informing them of their know-hows. After all, they wanted the children to have a more satisfying battle against their peers.

"We're going to go our separate ways soon. What a pity."

The other freshmen looked at Jaiden pitifully. They knew that Jaiden planned on getting a two step promotion so they had no choice but to let him go and fly freely.

If they were being realistic, they knew that their best outcome would be reaching the 3rd year. They knew that the only people with the highest chance of moving up to the 4th year were numbers 13, 3, 1 and 2 as well as half of the students in the top 30. It wasn't their turn yet.

"Well… We'll only know once we're there."

Jaiden grinned at them as he said those words. However, he was actually feeling quite confident. A feeling that was contrary to his self-deprecating words.

From what he had heard, the 2nd year top rankers were able to beat the 3rd years and climb up to their ranks. Although their rankings were lower than expected, it was already unofficially confirmed that they had climbed to become 3rd years.

Based on his observations, numbers 1 and 2 were similar in strength to the sophomores' number 1 so their chances of climbing to the 3rd year were high. The only problem was the other kids. From what he could see, there would be no problem for the first 30 students to rub against the 3rd year students if they tried their hardest. But the rest would probably have a harder time.

However, he was sure that the rest of the kids would still be able to advance at least once with their current strength. He had seen the unofficial ranking battles in their year and they had grown stronger. Each of their battles were so intense that their rankings had mixed up constantly. So he was sure that their hard work would definitely pay off.

"Hoo… Can I do it?"

"You have to do it."

"I can do it!"

"Yeah!"

The freshmen wrapped up their final training session for the day as they walked back to their dormitories. Each of their steps were filled with some sort of nervous excitement for the upcoming battles that they would take.

In fact, they had already stopped training hellishly since a few days ago to prevent over exhaustion. The only training that they did were light exercises and stretching so their bodies were brimming with energy. From the looks of it, every single one of them were now truly prepared for the battles that they would fight.

The next day, the children woke up energetically. Their bodies were filled with both excitement and tension as they moved about to go to the training grounds. By the time that the sun had gone up in the sky, all of the children had already gathered in the training grounds with faces that were stained with excitement and trepidation. Gathering in the training grounds early in the morning had already become their daily routine but somehow, it felt a bit strange that the more than 300 students of the freshman year had gathered together here.

"All of you will be going to the 2nd year academy today to fight in the ranking battle. I know that all of you have been preparing hard for this day so don't be nervous and fight your match without leaving any regrets."

The freshmen's professors' representative, the military science professor, gave the children an encouraging speech before turning around. When the professor left, the other professors approached the students to guide them to the 2nd year academy.

When the more than 300 freshmen students arrived in the 2nd year academy, they were greeted by the students that had already fought in the ranking battles. The gathering of people here included those who had been defeated and had their rankings lowered as well as those who had been held back.

The nervousness that they had suppressed with their excitement suddenly burst out once again. The freshmen students' faces were suddenly stained with nervousness and anxiety once again. After all, the sight of the students gathered in front of them was not only a gathering of sophomores. There were also some 3rd year students that got held back in the 2nd year academy after losing to their peers.

"Number 13."

"Yes!"

Jaiden tilted his head in confusion when his number was called first.

"As evaluated by the freshmen's professors, you are the current number 1. Go out there."

"Yes."

Jaiden stepped forward after hearing the words of one of the young professors. Then, a student with a 3rd year name tag on him also stepped forward.

"3rd year, number 278. 15 years old."

"1st year, number 13. 9 years old."

Jaiden and the 3rd year student both bowed to each other as they introduced themselves.

The boy that stood in front of Jaiden was quite tall with bulging muscles. His appearance looked extremely sturdy and intimidating. However, it did not matter how intimidating he was, he was still someone who lost against someone else.

From what Jaiden could tell, the sophomores' top rankers were clearly a cut above this student in terms of strength. If that was the case, then Jaiden thought that this fight wouldn't be that difficult.

"Start."

When the professor gave them the signal to start, the 3rd year student immediately lowered his body as he dashed forward with his thick and heavy steel sword. Seeing this scene, Jaiden felt like he was under the illusion of a bull charging straight at him.

The 3rd year student even raised his mana to the limit increasing the pressure in the area and making the air turn heavy. However, this charging momentum was something that Jaiden could easily ignore. Compared to the tense atmosphere in the battlefield, this was nothing like a child's prank in his eyes.

Jaiden easily parried the incoming attack before launching a quick counterattack. The 3rd year student fell into a fluster. He did not expect that Jaiden would be this quick in his movements. He quickly changed directions as he tried to launch an attack of his own. However, after a minute of continuously attacking and parrying, the 3rd year student was left in a position where he could only defend against Jaiden's assault. The fight ended not long after that.

"I lost."

"Number 13, win. Go over there."

Jaiden won in a flash as he went to a corner and took a relaxing break.

While taking his break, number 3 had finished her match. And just like expected, her fight ended with her victory. Numbers 1 and 2 were also able to win against their 3rd year opponents after a hard-fought match. There were also a considerable number of freshmen students from the top 30 that won against their opponents.

However, losing did not mean that the defeated had no more chance to turn things around. As long as the ranking battles were still ongoing, they would still have their opportunities. They still had the opportunity to get a two step promotion as long as the matches did not end.

So the students gave their all as they fought desperately. Perhaps it was because they had gone closer or perhaps there were some other reasons, but for some reason, the other students wanted to at least go to where Jaiden would be going. But a dream was only a dream.

Most of the freshmen students were not able to cross the wall and climb over their seniors. After all, the students that remained in this place were all elites despite losing to others in the ranking battles. Just like the freshmen students, they were also doing their best to gain victory and trump over their opponents.

And just like that, the ranking battles began to fall into chaos. Everyone did their best for their own personal reasons. They each fought fiercely not wanting to get pushed back and lose in the ranking battles. Each battle was intense and nerve-wracking making the rankings more chaotic.

It was only after a few days that a vague outline of their rankings started to emerge.

"We have confirmed those that will be going to the 3rd year academy."

The ranking battles were not over yet. There was still another ranking battle that would begin once the freshman and the other eligible students went to the 3rd year academy. So right now, the confirmed students were being led to the 3rd year academy.

Usually, they would only walk to the other mountain peak. But the professor that would take them to the 3rd year academy had a problem with his schedule. He needed to take the confirmed students there as fast as he could. So instead of walking, he opted to take a drake and fly with the students. The distance between each peak was considerable so it would take some time if they walked but flying would take significantly less time than that.

Just like that, the students and the professor rode on the drake and arrived at their destination quickly.

"Ayaa~ Our juniors are finally here."

A student that looked like he had been waiting for them stepped forward. He welcomed Jaiden and the other freshmen with open arms. But the professor stopped the student.

"Stop. Provocations are only allowed once the ranking battles have started."

The 3rd year student obediently stepped down after hearing the professor's words. The professor was sure that this student was confident about himself so he did not understand why he went there to do this. However, the professor understood one thing, provoking these students would definitely put them at a disadvantage.

Jaiden's eyes sank when he watched the scene in front of him. The 3rd year student's arrogant and mocking smile as he provoked them for no reason at all brought forth a scene from his past life.

The scene of the nobles that argued and made fun of him saying that he was Leonhardt's incomplete family head. Mocking and laughing at him just because he took the seat despite not being the legitimate heir. He remembered enduring their mocking words just because the Emperor warned him not to make trouble for no reason.

"You're all tired so we'll start the ranking battles in the afternoon."

The freshmen gathered under the shade of a large tree when they heard the professor's words. They could see that the 3rd year students were gathered together and giggling as they openly looked at them.

Meanwhile, the 2nd year students who had finished their decisive ranking battles couldn't help but shake their heads at the 3rd year students' childish behavior. Of course, the 2nd year's top ranker was also included in the people that shook their heads at their questionable behavior.

"The 3rd year students do not have good attitudes."

The freshmen's expressions hardened when they heard Jaiden's words. They already felt that they were being mocked and laughed at together with the defeated 3rd year and 2nd year students.

"Because of that guy?"

Number 3 talked about the incident with Jaiden earlier. Jaiden nodded lightly in answer as he looked at the 3rd year students that were sitting not far from them.

It was clear that the person who created this atmosphere was none other than 3rd year's number 1. He had slipped far away from them but he was sure that he was also laughing at them. After all, some of the 3rd year students were looking at the direction that he was in.

"It's our bad luck."

Number 3 frowned when she saw the 3rd year students laughing and mocking them. Then, she looked at the 3rd year student that had the number 1 name tag on his chest before looking back at Jaiden.

"Don't lose."

Jaiden's eyes widened when he heard her words. It was quite a shocking encouragement. He couldn't help but grin at her. Even the other students including number 1 and number 2 were looking at him and telling him that he shouldn't lose.

Looking at these children, all Jaiden could do was nod his head in agreement as he chuckled at them.

Such a cheeky child. He desperately needs to be caned severely.

He did not grow close with anyone back in his previous life since the heroes that fought in the battlefield despised him. So Jaiden had already seen enough of this behavior. Enough to know how to crush those egotistical bastards' heads.

'How do you deal with these people again…'

Usually, to deal with these prideful bastards, the best course of action was to nip the bud and easily defeat them. However, there were a few rare cases that were so hateful that they needed to be beaten up like crazy to the point that they would not be able to scream their surrender. However, both things were only possible if he had an overwhelming strength.

He knew that he and 3rd year's number 1 were most likely equal in strength. There was even a good chance that his opponent was ahead of him in terms of strength and skill. If that was the case, then Jaiden had to defeat him and make him kneel with his experience.

'They said that he's still not yet at Stage 3… then, it's more than enough.'

Aside from their age, the only advantages that his seniors had over him were the amount of mana and the physical stamina that they had accumulated. The other things like experience, skill and solid foundation were things that he had the upper hand on.

In a way, they were quite similar. However, there was one thing that he was sure about. That was the fact that he was confident enough.

He'll lose…

"1st year, number 13. 3rd year, number 1. Step forward."

Hearing the professor's call, the two of them stepped forward and faced each other. 3rd year's number 1 was even looking at Jaiden mockingly.

"1st year, number 13. 9 years old."

"3rd year, number 1. 10 years old."

"Ready."

At the professor's signal, Jaiden took his posture. But 3rd year's number 1 just stood leisurely as he talked to him.

"Don't be too nervous. I'll go easy on you."

Jaiden just stared at 3rd year's number 1 when he heard his provocation. They hadn't even started yet but he was already laying on the provocations thickly. Jaiden couldn't help but smirk at him.

"Me? Why?"

The 3rd year's number 1's expression stiffened when he saw Jaiden shrugging his shoulders nonchalantly.

"Junior. You're quite cheeky."

"Stop talking and get ready. Talking a lot doesn't mean that you have the skills."

"What?"

Hearing Jaiden's words, 3rd year's number 1 stared at him with an unreadable expression. Even the professor listening to the side had his eyes widened. It seemed like the Jaiden in front of him was quite different from the Jaiden that he had heard about.

"It seems like the loser has been a king for quite a long time that he can't see properly."

"You…"

A murderous aura wafted out of 3rd year's number 1's body when he heard his words. However, Jaiden just ignored it.

Although 3rd year's number 1 was called a genius, he still failed to get a two step promotion. Knowing this, he was definitely no match against Jaiden or number 3. From what Jaiden had heard, he was the youngest student to be admitted to this school so the professors had called him a genius. But it seemed like the title had gone to his head too much that he had already become arrogant.

Jaiden knew that his provocations had worked well. It definitely looked like he had scratched his pride properly so he couldn't help but smirk. And the professor, who had been watching the fight between these prideful beings, finally lowered his arm.

"Start."

"Bend down! You bastard!"

Number 1's eyes were bloodshot as he unleashed a powerful strike towards Jaiden. However, Jaiden just calmly sidestepped and avoided Number 1's crazed attacks.

"It looks like your attacks aren't that much compared to your words."

Jaiden provoked him as he fought back and attacked the gaps in number 1's movements. Seeing that his attacks were easily parried easily, number 1's expression stiffened visibly. Then, Jaiden unleashed an onslaught of attacks on him and all he could do was to back away and avoid him completely.

In that short amount of time, Jaiden had been able to cut off a part of number 1's clothes. So Jaiden swung his sword leisurely as he stared at his opponent with a calm and relaxed expression.

"You…"

After having his pride pricked, number 1 finally took on a proper stance. The mocking and leisurely look that he took on at the start of the match had disappeared in just a blink of an eye. A hazy light slowly covered and engulfed his sword as he pumped it with mana. The light that was spreading quickly like smoke indicated that he had also reached the peak of the 2nd Stage.

Then, the smile that number 1 had lost after being led around by the nose by Jaiden had come back once again. It seemed like his confidence had been restored after pumping his mana on his sword. After all, he was sure that his mana and level was in a dominant position.

"I'm going to have an enjoyable time training my cheeky junior."

"You're running your mouth again."

Jaiden clicked his tongue.

This time, he was the first to make a move. However, number 1 just swung his sword leisurely and sloppily. Seeing this, Jaiden realized that he was planning to trap him. So instead of dashing forward quickly, Jaiden dragged his steps longer while pretending to attack.

He knew better than anyone else that there were people who wanted to drag their opponent to the bottom with a huge show of strength. However, if that was the case, then dragging the time would give him more advantage.

Number 1 noticed that Jaiden had been dragging his steps so he started to pressure him harder. He slashed his sword down to force Jaiden to block his attack. He believed that Jaiden would be forced to block him since a sword that was infused with mana was extremely strong and could not be avoided so easily.

Jaiden's eyes shone brightly at the moment of his attack.

He had not loaded his sword with mana on purpose because he was waiting for the right opportunity. And the opportunity had already presented itself to him.

Bang!

"Keuk! You…"

"Your foundation is poor."

Jaiden snickered at number 1 as he swung his sword continuously.

Both their swords had the same blue haze surrounding it. However, the one at an advantage was Jaiden. Their strengths were similar so Jaiden with his superior experience and foundation definitely trumped over number 1. In addition, Jaiden was the one who got the upperhand in their psychological warfare earlier. And adding his unusual tricks and movements, Jaiden had now become number 1's formidable foe. In the end, number 1 was cornered.

"Your bottom is open."

"Don't you need to block your upper body?"

"Your flanks are open."

"Your movements are too big."

Jaiden stabbed at number 1's openings as he gave pieces of advice. They looked like they were master and student doing a spar for guidance with how they were fighting.

In the end, number 1 stumbled and fell down with a thud after getting kicked by Jaiden. His exhaustion had reached its peak after being toyed around by Jaiden so he was unable to get up at all.

"1st year, number 13. Win."

Jaiden nodded at the professor as he approached 3rd year's number 1.

"You shouldn't live like this in the future."

Jaiden kindly gave him a piece of advice on how he should live in the future before leaving the area.

The rest of the 3rd year students' expressions turned stiff as they watched him step down from the stage. However, instead of relaxing, their expressions distorted further when number 3 came out on stage.

Number 3 defeated 3rd year's number 2 with her overwhelming strength. Even the rest of the freshmen fought stably and settled down in their positions. Although they weren't at the top, they were still able to grab a victory against some of the 3rd year students.

Ever since then, 3rd year's number 1 had repeatedly requested for a spar against Jaiden. However, with Jaiden's overwhelming experience and solid foundation, 3rd year's number 1 always ended up losing.

It wasn't that long after when number 3 issued a challenge against him. And the 3rd year's mocking and stubborn mentality started to falter when their number 1 experienced a defeat under number 3's hands.

Because of this, the 2nd year and 1st year students were able to gain their momentum as they settled in a ranking that was far higher than their original skill.

"This concludes the ranking battles."

The professors couldn't help but look at the students with tired faces after the most confusing and most chaotic ranking battle in the history of the Northeast Academy had ended.

"Hoo… The 4th year professors must be quite worn out. Huh?"

Because of the factions created during the ranking battles, the amount of sparring requests had exceeded their expectations. This resulted in a lot of work for the professors. When this happened, the only thing that the head professor could do was shake his head hoping that these students would just move up as soon as possible.

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Chapter 19 - Lower Years' Ranking Battle (3)

The Duke's Eldest Son Escaped to the Military (19)

Translator: ChubbyCheeks

7 Lower Years' Ranking Battle (3)

"Did all of you prepare well?"

"Yes!"

Each and every freshman student answered the knight's question with a loud and energetic voice.

"We're going to go our separate ways soon. What a pity."

The other freshmen looked at Jaiden pitifully. They knew that Jaiden planned on getting a two step promotion so they had no choice but to let him go and fly freely.

"Well… We'll only know once we're there."

Jaiden grinned at them as he said those words. However, he was actually feeling quite confident. A feeling that was contrary to his self-deprecating words.

"Hoo… Can I do it?"

"You have to do it."

"I can do it!"

"Yeah!"

"Number 13."

"Yes!"

Jaiden tilted his head in confusion when his number was called first.

"As evaluated by the freshmen's professors, you are the current number 1. Go out there."

"Yes."

Jaiden stepped forward after hearing the words of one of the young professors. Then, a student with a 3rd year name tag on him also stepped forward.

"3rd year, number 278. 15 years old."

"1st year, number 13. 9 years old."

Jaiden and the 3rd year student both bowed to each other as they introduced themselves.

"Start."

"I lost."

"Number 13, win. Go over there."

Jaiden won in a flash as he went to a corner and took a relaxing break.

It was only after a few days that a vague outline of their rankings started to emerge.

"We have confirmed those that will be going to the 3rd year academy."

Just like that, the students and the professor rode on the drake and arrived at their destination quickly.

"Ayaa~ Our juniors are finally here."

A student that looked like he had been waiting for them stepped forward. He welcomed Jaiden and the other freshmen with open arms. But the professor stopped the student.

"Stop. Provocations are only allowed once the ranking battles have started."

Jaiden's eyes sank when he watched the scene in front of him. The 3rd year student's arrogant and mocking smile as he provoked them for no reason at all brought forth a scene from his past life.

"You're all tired so we'll start the ranking battles in the afternoon."

"The 3rd year students do not have good attitudes."

The freshmen's expressions hardened when they heard Jaiden's words. They already felt that they were being mocked and laughed at together with the defeated 3rd year and 2nd year students.

"Because of that guy?"

Number 3 talked about the incident with Jaiden earlier. Jaiden nodded lightly in answer as he looked at the 3rd year students that were sitting not far from them.

"It's our bad luck."

Number 3 frowned when she saw the 3rd year students laughing and mocking them. Then, she looked at the 3rd year student that had the number 1 name tag on his chest before looking back at Jaiden.

"Don't lose."

Looking at these children, all Jaiden could do was nod his head in agreement as he chuckled at them.

Such a cheeky child. He desperately needs to be caned severely.

'How do you deal with these people again…'

'They said that he's still not yet at Stage 3… then, it's more than enough.'

In a way, they were quite similar. However, there was one thing that he was sure about. That was the fact that he was confident enough.

He'll lose…

"1st year, number 13. 3rd year, number 1. Step forward."

Hearing the professor's call, the two of them stepped forward and faced each other. 3rd year's number 1 was even looking at Jaiden mockingly.

"1st year, number 13. 9 years old."

"3rd year, number 1. 10 years old."

"Ready."

At the professor's signal, Jaiden took his posture. But 3rd year's number 1 just stood leisurely as he talked to him.

"Don't be too nervous. I'll go easy on you."

Jaiden just stared at 3rd year's number 1 when he heard his provocation. They hadn't even started yet but he was already laying on the provocations thickly. Jaiden couldn't help but smirk at him.

"Me? Why?"

The 3rd year's number 1's expression stiffened when he saw Jaiden shrugging his shoulders nonchalantly.

"Junior. You're quite cheeky."

"Stop talking and get ready. Talking a lot doesn't mean that you have the skills."

"What?"

"It seems like the loser has been a king for quite a long time that he can't see properly."

"You…"

A murderous aura wafted out of 3rd year's number 1's body when he heard his words. However, Jaiden just ignored it.

"Start."

"Bend down! You bastard!"

Number 1's eyes were bloodshot as he unleashed a powerful strike towards Jaiden. However, Jaiden just calmly sidestepped and avoided Number 1's crazed attacks.

"It looks like your attacks aren't that much compared to your words."

In that short amount of time, Jaiden had been able to cut off a part of number 1's clothes. So Jaiden swung his sword leisurely as he stared at his opponent with a calm and relaxed expression.

"You…"

"I'm going to have an enjoyable time training my cheeky junior."

"You're running your mouth again."

Jaiden clicked his tongue.

Jaiden's eyes shone brightly at the moment of his attack.

He had not loaded his sword with mana on purpose because he was waiting for the right opportunity. And the opportunity had already presented itself to him.

Bang!

"Keuk! You…"

"Your foundation is poor."

Jaiden snickered at number 1 as he swung his sword continuously.

"Your bottom is open."

"Don't you need to block your upper body?"

"Your flanks are open."

"Your movements are too big."

Jaiden stabbed at number 1's openings as he gave pieces of advice. They looked like they were master and student doing a spar for guidance with how they were fighting.

In the end, number 1 stumbled and fell down with a thud after getting kicked by Jaiden. His exhaustion had reached its peak after being toyed around by Jaiden so he was unable to get up at all.

"1st year, number 13. Win."

Jaiden nodded at the professor as he approached 3rd year's number 1.

"You shouldn't live like this in the future."

Jaiden kindly gave him a piece of advice on how he should live in the future before leaving the area.

Because of this, the 2nd year and 1st year students were able to gain their momentum as they settled in a ranking that was far higher than their original skill.

"This concludes the ranking battles."

The professors couldn't help but look at the students with tired faces after the most confusing and most chaotic ranking battle in the history of the Northeast Academy had ended.

"Hoo… The 4th year professors must be quite worn out. Huh?"

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Chapter 21 - Jaiden's Worth (2)

The Duke's Eldest Son Escaped to the Military (21)

Translator: ChubbyCheeks

8 Jaiden's Worth (2)

The professors realized that the current Jaiden was useful to the Northeast right now. The only problem was that he was still both young and a student.

No matter how mystical and superhuman he was, a child would still be a child. So it bothered the professors, the rangers, and the knights to ask a child to do things that should only be done by someone in the general army.

However, those sitting at the top thought differently. It seemed like they wanted to confirm if the person who had come up with the idea had the capability.

Since he was the one who proposed methods that could be used by child soldiers it meant that he should be fully capable of using those said methods. So those at the top wanted him to prove the effectiveness of the methods by himself.

At first, they might think that it was a bit too much but if they looked at things closely, this might be an opportunity for him to prove himself and his worth.

Higher risks meant higher rewards. And if all of the 4th year students were able to successfully do this then they would all be rewarded handsomely. Jaiden might even be entitled to a medal once this became a success.

"Starting today, we will be going out to train and practice hunting large monsters. The only difference is that this practice exercise is just like an actual battle."

The professor looked at the children's confused looks when they did not react to his words.

"Prepare yourself just like you're fighting with a real large monster."

After the professor stepped down, the knights and rangers came forward.

"Hoo… Originally, it is our custom to only let you practice after we have half-killed the monsters but this time we're all going directly to the trolls' habitat. This is an order from above. You have to be more careful since your colleagues may lose their lives in this exercise. Remain vigilant."

The ranger who did not usually agree with the knight's words had given his agreement this time. He even solemnly added some of his own warnings.

"What you need to put first in this training is your survival, not the execution of the operation. Please keep that in mind."

"Yes!"

All the students answered the ranger loudly. There was a bit of trepidation coloring their faces now.

"Number 1."

"Huh?"

"Will this really work?"

Some of the nervous students turned to ask Jaiden on their way to the trolls' habitat with the rangers and the knights.

"It's possible. And they won't make us do anything that's too dangerous anyway."

Jaiden answered confidently to comfort his nervous contemporaries.

In fact, only those who had reached the 3rd Stage could participate and fight against medium to large troll class monsters.

According to scholars, even knight-level figures could still have a risk of losing their lives if they faced trolls. They had evaluated that only those who had reached the 5th Stage would be able to fight comfortably and safely against them.

Whenever someone heard about trolls, the first and only thing that they would think about was their strong regenerative powers. However, in addition to their monstrous regeneration, they also had an unbelievably thick skin and an unexpectedly good grasp on sorcery. Their grasp on sorcery was the reason why they were able to gain a foothold among the other large monsters like ogres that were good at speculations and cyclops that had good physical abilities.

"Don't be scared. Trolls are nothing."

Jaiden had seen them several times in his previous life and he knew that their current setup was more than enough to kill them. They did not need to be intimidated at all. After all, no matter how clever and sly they were they would still be monsters in the end. As long as they guided them well in their trap then they would be able to kill them without much effort.

'Besides, there's a reason why we need to kill them.'

Jaiden clenched his fists tightly.

This happened back when he was writing his answer to the test that the tactics professor had given him.

[Spread your knowledge about the future.]

Pass on your experience so they can deal with the trolls, one of the most threatening monsters to the Northeast, effectively. The bleak and dark future of the Northeast lies on your hands.

― Upon successful completion, you will be rewarded with a new title.

Jaiden's eyes shook when he saw that he would be able to gain a new title so he immediately filled up his test paper with all of the knowledge and experiences that he had gained in his previous life.

And this was the result of that.

He did not know what kind of title would come out but since the Northeast Command had asked them to do this he could assume that the title leaned on the positive side. And since the effects of the title could be superimposed, there was no harm in gaining more. After all, the more titles that he got, the more effects would be stacked together, the stronger he would become.

Whatever the title was, he was sure that it would definitely result in his gain.

"Everyone, stay focused. From this point forward, we will be in the danger zone."

The children started to become nervous when they heard the words of the rangers guiding them. His words meant that they had now exited the academy's safe zone.

As if to prove the fact that they had entered another zone, living, breathing beings began to emerge from the forest one by one.

The knights immediately responded. They created a huge phalanx that encompassed and covered all sides of the students. It seemed like they were extremely nervous. Even the rangers had rare nervous expressions on their faces. They were veterans so they weren't scared of the trolls. However, they felt nervous since they did not know what would happen with all of the children here.

"Halt."

When the rangers signalled, all of the students stopped their movements and settled down. Their formation naturally formed some sort of defense. It was something that had been long ingrained in their bodies after hundreds of repetitive training sessions. Some of the students even started climbing trees as they pointed their guns forward while some of the students started to pull their shields out.

"We will begin setting up the traps. Everyone, get to work!"

"Yes!"

"We'll try to bring as few trolls as possible, but don't let your guards down. You have to be prepared for whatever happens."

The rangers all disappeared after leaving a warning. Then, the knights began to order the students to team up and begin setting traps all over the place. Just like what Jaiden had written, dozens of students teamed up with knights as they continued to dig traps here and there.

"Number 1."

"Yes?"

"Do you think it will work out?"

"I don't know. I don't know if the trolls that will come are the regular ones or not. After all, aren't the trolls in this area rumored to be clever? They're probably already thinking of raiding us from the moment that we had stepped foot in this place… Perhaps there's even a chance of failure."

The knight sighed when Jaiden spoke frankly. The knights already thought of this possibility too.

The knights had also looked at Jaiden's test paper and they thought that it was generally possible. However, they weren't sure if it was truly possible in the Northeast.

The monsters residing in the Northeast were far more ferocious than the monsters that resided in other places in the world. The monsters here had fought against humans countless times so they were mostly aware of the tactics that they usually used.

"Do you know the reason why the Northeast Command went this far?"

"Well… I guess they're just that desperate."

"…That's right. There are a lot of people who die in the Northeast. So they are now desperately grabbing at a straw. Even if they have to put their 'future' at risk."

Jaiden smiled sadly when he saw the bitterness coloring the knight's expression.

This was the face of someone who had lost one too many comrades. But no matter how many they lost in every battle, they would still feel the pain if they lost another of their comrades. The pain was something that could never go away especially in war.

Jaiden understood his bitterness. He, too, could relate to what he was feeling. He had felt his heart break each time he saw the death of the people that he had considered to be his comrade back in his previous life.

He had tried to convince himself by shouting in his head that this was not his reality just so he could escape from the pain and agony that those deaths brought to him. However, no matter how much he shouted and convinced himself, his heartbreak over his comrades' deaths did not disappear. Up to this day, he still carried those heavy feelings deep down in his heart.

The children saw the knights' bitter expressions so they quietly threaded around them. After quite a while, the long awaited signal finally came.

Ppiiiiiiiii!

"They're coming."

The knight pulled his sword out as he quickly stepped forward.

This was a place where people risked losing their lives. Missing just a fraction of a second meant death in a fight against these monsters so they had to be well and fully prepared.

The knights quietly and instinctively raised their aura to make sure that they could release it any time.

Seeing the knights preparing, the children also began to go to their stations as they also prepared for the upcoming fight.

Jaiden also stood in position as he gripped his gun tightly. He was getting ready to keep the trolls in check.

Baaang!

―Guwoooo!

A huge explosion rang followed by the trolls' crazed roar.

Not long after, the rangers appeared as they ran past Jaiden.

"There are three trolls. Can you keep them in check?"

"Three… It should be possible."

One of the rangers slowed down and asked Jaiden a question. He then patted him on his shoulder when he saw him nod his head. Then, he disappeared in an instant.

The three trolls that had been aggravated from the rangers' bombing suddenly appeared chasing after the rangers like crazy.

"Ready."

The students all stood in position when they heard Jaiden's shout.

Unlike the other groups, the knight had given the rights to command this group to Jaiden. From what he had heard, this was also a direct order from the Northeast Command. Perhaps, it was because they wanted to make sure that Jaiden could really show his abilities in real life.

"Don't go out until I tell you to do so."

The knight nodded heavily at Jaiden's words.

Then, a ranger somersaulted and grabbed a branch of the tree before passing by their position.

The trolls that were chasing after the ranger were stomping towards them with a frightening aura as they turned their eyes to look for their prey.

"Now!"

Jaiden immediately gave his order.

The explosives that they had planted exploded loudly and the area near the vicinity of their dug trap started to collapse.

The trolls panicked after realizing that they couldn't stop their momentum. The only thing that they could do was fall down inside the trap after being shaken and taken by surprise by the explosion around them.

The groups were in a very urgent situation so the place that they had dug was shallow. The pit was only deep enough to let the trolls fall up to their necks. However, it did not matter at all.

"Fire! Shoot at their eyes, groins, and armpits!"

As Jaiden's voice fell, the children fired their guns in unison.

A blue trail flew straight towards the trolls' weaknesses as they continuously fired their blue magic bullets at them.

"Not yet."

Jaiden shook his head when he saw the knight trying to move to assist the students that were firing at the trolls. These guys were clever so they would definitely curl up if the knight appeared right now.

It wouldn't take long for these trolls to realize that there were only children attacking them. By that time, they would have already underestimated them. Only at that time should that knight come out. That was the only time when they would be free of risks while being given the chance to easily defeat their opponents.

―Gruwooo!

―Gruwooooo!

And finally, that time has come.

The clever trolls looked around while protecting their eyes and armpits. When they saw the people surrounding them, they couldn't help but grin and reveal their ferocious and vicious teeth. As soon as they confirmed that only small fries were around them and the ranger that they were chasing was nowhere in sight, they threw one of their colleagues as bait while they tried to get out of the trap.

"Now."

The knight ran out as soon as Jaiden spoke while Jaiden immediately assisted the knight with his precise shooting.

Since trolls belonged to the medium to large sized monsters, they wouldn't receive any significant damage even if they got hit by a magic bullet on their arms or back. They would only be affected by the magic bullets if they could target their armpits. Their armpits had a thinner skin than the rest of their bodies so the bullet could easily inflict pain on that part. In addition, the bullet could also damage their veins through their skin which could result in a delayed and slow regeneration and recovery.

However, even if they weren't able to kill them, doing that much was already enough.

Their resilient body had already been damaged once by the explosion earlier, so if Jaiden's precise shooting was added on top of that then their regeneration speed would be degraded once more.

By then, they would just be easy meals for the knights. They would be easy to deal with since their greatest weapon, their ridiculous regeneration speed and resiliency, had been sealed.

At the same time, the wounds that they had gained during the chaotic situation earlier would be extremely painful which would make it harder for them to use sorcery, something that required high mental strength and concentration.

In the end, they would just become similar to a large, thick-skinned and dumb beast.

―Kghhk…

The knight was a veteran knight so he could make quick work of the troll with a simple slash of his mana infused sword.

Destroying the heart of the troll would be the most efficient way of dealing with trolls. But to make sure that they would not have a chance of regenerating any part of their body, the safest choice was to cut off their neck.

After all, there would be a few indistinguishable variant trolls that could make their way to them. These variant trolls were so fraudulent that they could even regenerate their crushed hearts. So to make sure, they had to cut off the neck while also destroying the heart.

―Guwoo!

Fwoosh! Fwoosh! Fwoosh!

One of the trolls got agitated after seeing its comrade die. However, as soon as it raised its hand to swing its club, its armpits were bombarded by magic bullets.

The knight easily dealt with this agitated troll that ran wild by stabbing its heart. Then, he moved towards the final troll. The mana infused in the veteran knight's sword erupted violently as it cut the last troll's final breath away.

―Kghhk…

"That's the 4th Stage."

"So cool…"

The children looked at the knight's sword in a daze. The full-on attack of a 4th Stage master had left them in awe.

"Get a grip. It's not over yet."

Hearing Jaiden's words, the children woke up from their stupor as they immediately focused. They slowly and nervously approached the fallen troll.

Since the troll was a highly-regenerative species, it was impossible for anyone to feel safe until they had confirmed that it had truly died. They still needed to pelt them with their bullets to make sure that it wouldn't stand up once again.

The knight also flitted back and forth as he repeatedly stabbed and cut all three trolls, making sure that they were completely and entirely dead.

However, despite the slight exhaustion, the knight continued to be vigilant as he looked around the area. This was a forest that was teeming with monsters. He did not know when and where they would pop out to attack them.

―Tweet!

"Huh?"

Jaiden turned around when he heard a familiar sound. Then, he saw the blue Baepsae sitting on a small branch of a tree.

"You… Why are you here…?"

―Tweet! Tweet, tweet, tweet!

While Baepsae was trying hard to explain something to Jaiden with its small beak, a ranger hurriedly ran towards the knight.

"Emergency!"

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