-1350- I'll come find you

After noticing the strange behavior of Shinguji Kurono and Saikyo Nene in the office, Rozen already had a hunch.

"I'm afraid that in this training camp, Edel will show up."

This was both Rozen's intuition and his prediction.

Based on Rozen's understanding of Edelweiss, she would definitely resign after that day, come to Hagun Academy, seek him out, approach him, and reunite with him.

However, considering Edelweiss's status, she wouldn't approach openly. Otherwise, it would cause a huge uproar, even shaking the country and the League, leading to a series of troublesome events.

Moreover, with Rozen at Hagun Academy, if Edelweiss acted recklessly and Rozen's true identity was revealed, it would be a massive problem.

Therefore, Rozen had long anticipated that Edelweiss would find another way to approach him indirectly.

The strange behavior of Shinguji Kurono and Saikyo Nene, along with the training camp, made Rozen suspect that Edelweiss had already met with those two and had taken the position of training instructor under the guise of training to get close to him.

That's why Shinguji Kurono and Saikyo Nene were acting so strangely.

Hiring the world's most notorious criminal as an instructor would definitely have a significant impact if it got out.

However, on the surface, both the League and the Union had already revoked Edelweiss's wanted status. Shinguji Kurono and Saikyo Nene didn't want to let Edelweiss wander freely in the city, fearing she might cause another catastrophic battle. After careful consideration, they concluded that it was better to hire Edelweiss, at least keeping her actions under their watch.

Thus, Edelweiss appeared here, reuniting with Rozen, just as he had predicted.

(This kind of persistence is something I don't know how to repay.)

Rozen thought helplessly to himself, while keeping a faint smile on his face, not avoiding Edelweiss's gaze.

(He...)

This made Edelweiss surprised.

Seeing Rozen not avoiding her gaze, Edelweiss felt both puzzled and delighted.

The puzzlement was probably because she had expected Rozen to try to hide his identity and even escape from her upon seeing her. She was prepared for that, but instead, Rozen looked at her directly, as if accepting her.

The joy was self-explanatory. Rozen's attitude made Edelweiss think:

(This time, he won't leave again.)

Edelweiss read this message from Rozen's eyes and demeanor.

How could she not feel joy?

Perhaps even Edelweiss didn't notice this joy.

But it made Edelweiss completely relieved.

(Although I don't know why he suddenly stopped avoiding...)

Since this was the case, Edelweiss didn't need to rush.

The two of them read each other's thoughts through their gazes.

This was the tacit understanding formed from eight years of living together and facing hardships.

They saw the same message in each other's eyes.

""Tonight, I'll come and find you.""

That's all.

The two then smiled at each other and looked away.

"You..."

Standing in front of everyone, the only one still able to stand, even taking a stance with his device in front of him, Ikki spoke to Edelweiss with confusion.

But before he could finish, Edelweiss interrupted him.

"I said, my name is Edel, and I'm just Edel now. Thanks to the World Clock, I'll be your instructor for the next ten days. Just call me like you used to. Besides that, it's better if everyone keeps this under wraps."

These words made Ikki shut his mouth immediately.

Not only Ikki but everyone else also fell silent, looking a bit dazed.

Everyone present had seen Edelweiss at the family restaurant and knew her true identity.

The world's strongest swordsman.

The most notorious criminal in the world.

One who had single-handedly wiped out a 300,000-strong army, feared by both the Union and the League, respected even by the Rebellion—a peak Blazer.

Such a person now stood here, claiming to be their training instructor.

How could they not be dazed?

But Edelweiss's identity wasn't something to be mentioned casually.

Edelweiss came here solely as a hired training instructor, not wanting to reveal anything else.

"Although I have other motives for being here, you can rest assured that since I took on this job, I will do it well. In the next ten days, I will train you properly, giving you a chance to improve and face the upcoming challenges."

Edelweiss's tone lacked the previous warmth, instead exuding the demeanor of a valkyrie—majestic, heroic, and calm.

"I hope you can achieve your goals and make further progress."

With that, Edelweiss retracted her sword aura.

The oppressive atmosphere in the air disappeared instantly.

"Ha...!"

The students present gasped for air like drowning people breaking the surface, breathing heavily and collapsing on the ground.

Even Ikki staggered and almost fell.

"This is... the world's strongest swordsman...!"

Ikki tightly gripped his Device, gazing at Edelweiss with both awe and burning determination.

"Edel..."

Stella struggled to get up from the ground, looking at Edelweiss and then at Rozen, who was watching coldly from the side, not knowing what to say.

Others began to get up one by one, looking at Edelweiss with shock.

"Arneet-kun..."

Finally, Todo Touka, as the representative, looked at Rozen, seemingly unable to decide.

Faced with this sudden situation, even the representatives of Hagun Academy couldn't remain calm.

They all turned to Rozen, as if wanting him to make a decision.

And what would Rozen do? Was there even a need to say?

"Since she said so, you should do as she says. Treat her as an ordinary instructor."

Rozen glanced at everyone and smiled.

"This is a rare opportunity. Being trained by her is not something everyone gets to experience."

Hearing this, everyone looked at each other.

In the end, they had no choice but to accept.

Thus, Edelweiss became the instructor for the representatives of Hagun Academy during the training period.

What kind of reaction this would provoke, only fate would know.