Evan D. Sherden, Execute Human Supplementation Plan (5)

Morning. Everybody wake up!

Wake up!

The Dungeon Knights daily routine was very disciplined. The schedule from wake-up to sleep was thoroughly organized on a minute-by-minute basis, with no waste of time in terms of education efficiency.

Morning, master.

Huh? Uh-huh okay, Ill get up hua.

Let me help you wash your face.

Okay, thank you.

That schedule also applied equally to Evan, who had left the mansion and was now living in the Knights headquarters. There was a slight difference in that Belois woke Evan up a little earlier than the others and helped him get ready. Evan told her he would do that on his own, but Belois did not back down on her honor as his maid. It seemed to be a matter of pride.

Food, please! Im hungry!

Even if youre hungry, you should do morning exercises first.

Foooood!

After waking up together, all of them gathered at the training center to exercise for about an hour. They stopped by the Brotherhood Bathhouse to wash lightly before having a nutritionally balanced breakfast. After their breakfast, they took a break until they had finished digesting the meal and then went to their literature and culture classes by age. Dungeon Knights virtues included studying the dignity and culture derived from a wide range of knowledge. The education was designed to broaden the childrens insight and foster a more mature self.

Phew, I came here because I didnt want to study. Why do I have to study here too?

You wont be free from studying as long as you say stuff like that.

I have to continue studying as long as I dont want to study. Life is full of contradictions Evan, what do you think about the problem of mental poverty in the process of learning that human knowledge is increased to enrich your life?

Your mind is not poor, but it is sick. Lets break away from the mindset that once you enlist such intelligent words, you will be able to convince anyone.

A tutor no longer taught Evan and Arisha because their knowledge was already beyond the level of being taught by someone else. Instead, they became teachers for the reserve members of the knights.

Captain, hurry up for the grappling lesson

Okay, I will once Ive solved this problem.

Most of the children had been grumbling but following the education well, but Jin was so interested in being strong that he couldnt focus on the classes. If the teacher werent Evan, he wouldve run away already.

Its time, lets go eat!

Grandpa Leo, no cutting in line!

After finishing theory class, they usually had lunch with plenty of meat that strengthened their stamina. Then, they had free time for about an hour. After that free time, the afternoon training would begin in earnest. The first class was grappling training with Evan. The most efficient training had been created by adding Evans game knowledge to Mikhail D. Airoks teaching method! Instead of only being twice as hard, it was the best hellish training in this era that enabled trainers to grow their students three times faster.

Ennas getting used to grappling now. What do you think of that combined with spearmanship?

If the monster I met in the dungeon last time were my opponent, I would

You mean, its not enough. Its okay; lets take it slow.

Oh, huh

Paul, breathe. Dont forget the breathing I taught you.

Oh, huh yes, yes, yes!

Grappling was a martial art without characteristics. However, there was a difference in the speed of learning for each child because they had personal differences in handling their bodies. Perhaps the kids on the front were better than the ones in the back of all of them, Paul, who had a strong talent to be a pure wizard, was having a hard time. Nevertheless, he didnt give up until the end of the class.

Jin, can you do more?

Huh yes!

Okay, youre growing strong.

Thank you!

Meanwhile, Jin, a year younger than Paul, had been following along with Evans education even though he had not yet entered the dungeon. The phrase going beyond ones limits fit him the best.

But if you overdo it and get hurt, itll only cost you more in the long run. You know that, dont you?

I know. Its okay!

Evan was well aware of how weak the bodies of the rookies who hadnt raised their dungeon level were. Of course, Jin mustve overcome his bodys limitations by performing the Rookie Training, but there had to be a limit to his progress. However, it had been less than a year since he started to follow along with the training.

Is this the result of his willpower?

Jins talent and drive had been comparable to those of Silent Night Shine, the greatest assassin of Yoma Great War 3. His drive had been the best before, but after Evan said he would take him to the dungeon if he worked harder, it had only increased. Now Evan couldnt say it was a joke; he thought hed have to take Jin to the dungeon sooner or later. And there was one other thing.

Jin, youre going to have more special classes after this afternoon.

Special classes?

Yes. Youre practicing archery as I taught you, arent you?

Yes.

Training equivalent to dual dagger training was possible in archery as well. In short, Jin was training archery at the highest efficiency. Even accounting for that, the speed of his training was absurdly fast. That wasnt bad, but just like in Shines case, Jin also needed a qualitatively different approach to his training.

Of course, you can be strong just by doing it as it is, but you need more hands-on training. So, I was going to ask a bowman of Ironwall Knights to teach you, but I happened to find a better candidate.

..I think what you taught me is enough.

Thank you for treating me so highly, but hes an expert I cant compare to, at least with a bow. Trust me.

If you say so

Jin nodded with an unsure look. He probably didnt understand how lucky he was. Evan just smiled and headed off to teach the other children.

It was about 3 p.m. after the grappling class concluded. Then, the selfdiscipline would begin. Every student knew what they were to do, so they focused on training.

Huh, haha!

Ahhhhhhh!

Paul, cycle your mana a little faster.

Yes, yes!

Although it wasnt as bizarre as it looked, everyone grew their abilities quickly while wielding their weapons with strange movements. With his fire magic and earth magic aptitude, Paul was helped by Belois and Arisha, who had similar aptitudes. Rin and Lan, the reserve priest and knight, respectively, were intensively managed by Leo and Aria. Shine usually served as an instructor for children with talents in close-quarter weapons, but Evan was temporarily in charge since he was off on Maybells business trip.

Ruby, attack me! Lucy and Rudy protect me! Dont look at me and aim boldly at the blind spots! Formation change, from D to E! Then, G to A!

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Serena was the most noticeable among them as she was freely controlling three slimes and training her monster taming! The slimes moved at a ridiculous speed in response to her telepathic command. It was like they were slime planets orbiting a star called the Serena. Except for Evan, no one could even guess what she was doing. But now that everyone was used to her, they were used to ignoring her. Serena, who liked to be in the spotlight, seemed a little dissatisfied with that, but it didnt matter.

Excuse me. Evan, are you there?

Oh, come on!

But today, a new guest had arrived at the underground training center. Evan welcomed her with a wave of the hand, but most of the children in the training camp had figured out who the visitor was and stiffened.

Uh, lloin?

Oh my God, Iloin came here?

Because the Elf Iloin was a top-notch exotic beauty, they could not get used to her presence.

Leo and Aria are also training here. I look forward to it from now on.

From now on?

Huh, you mean you will train here too?

Yes, I will train. There are things I have to do with him.

lloin greeted Leo and Aria, who seemed slightly surprised to see her. She then walked softly toward Evan, who pushed Jin forward.

Is this boy the genius archer you told me of, Evan?

Yes, his name is Jin.

The boy and Iloins eyes met

E, Elf

As I expected.

Among the Elves of the forest, Iloin was especially famous for her natural archery skill, and she had the nickname of Draw-and-fire. It would be hard to find a master of archery like her considering the differences between their races. Evan had asked Iloin if she could teach Jin even if Bernard could not join due to his participation in the Human Supplementation Plan, and Iloin gladly accepted his request.

lloin, I am sure that youll see how special this guy is.

Ill have to check it out now. Nice to meet you, Jin.

Uh, ugh

Meanwhile, Jin was still intimidated by the overwhelming beauty of the Elf stood in front of him. Evan had a small smile at the sight of the innocent child.

Greetings, Jin.

Uhhi. How do you do?

lloin also had a faint smile at Jins shyness. However, when she saw his golden pupils slit vertically, she seemed to have something in mind.

Originally, Elves dont pass on the vision to other tribes. But Evan is a dear friend of mine, and I wouldnt hesitate to give him a piece of the vision if it were his request. But what you get depends on your ability and your will.

If I could be strong I would do anything.

Is that your goal? Im glad you have a clear one.

lloin was able to read the desire for strength in Jins eyes. If he werent Evans student, she might have been on guard toward him. It was that strong a desire.

I didnt know the day would come when I met a person with a royal countenance it is meant to be. Evan, first of all, Id like to test him. Would that be okay?

Royal countenance. Iloin already knew about it. Evan nodded right away.

Yes, but as I told you yesterday, Jin is still weak. Please keep that in mind.

He wont use his stamina Jin, follow me.

Phew.

Jin saw lloin beckoning for him and casually turned to Evan. He hadnt expected that he would be training outside. But Evan was looking at Jin with an unchanging and gentle look.

Show her your ability, Jin.

Okay, sir!

Jin couldnt betray Evans expectations. He nodded firmly and ran after Iloin. Evan shouted briefly at Iloin as she walked out of the underground training center.

lloin, come back in two hours. Ill teach you a new skill, too!

lloin waved her hand in answer and left the training camp. Jin, who had all his hesitation blown away, followed after Iloin bravely. The training bow on his back shook with each step he took.

It was a good ideato make the strongest sniper of the Yoma Great War 4 a disciple of the strongest archer of the Yoma Great War 2. It is as groundbreaking a combination as Shine becoming a disciple of Leo!

Evan secretly cheered, clenching his fists. Thus, the first phase of the Human Supplementation Plan had been fully implemented. The minimum preparation that Evan could do had been accomplished!

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***

A month later, Maybell and Shine returned with the lukewarm winds of early summer with the news that the Brotherhood Corporation had been successfully established in Menaton, Princess Anastasias place.

Im not leaving your side anymore, master! Never!

Yes, but you have to go on a business trip again in a few months.

No, no, no, no!

Summer came and went, as did fall, and then, winter arrived.

Finally, spring came soon after winter.

In March, Evan turned fourteen years old.Morning. Everybody wake up!