Beyond the Script: The Extra Who Stole the Mangakyo

Chapter 26: Chapter 26

Chapter 26– Training Begins & Weapon Art Selection

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Morning Training

Alden woke up before sunrise, feeling a bit sore from yesterday's training. His body was still adjusting to his increased stats, but he had no intention of slowing down.

He strapped on weighted ankle bands and wristbands, each filled with a small amount of mana-infused iron dust to make them heavier.

"Alright, let's get moving," he muttered to himself.

[You enjoy torturing yourself, don't you?] his katana, kuranai, remarked from his bracer form.

"Pain builds strength," Alden replied, stepping outside into the cold morning air.

He started with a light jog around the academy grounds, slowly increasing his pace. Despite his E-rank stats, the added weight made it challenging.

His muscles burned, and sweat dripped down his forehead, but he pushed forward, focusing on steady breathing.

By the time he finished, the sun had risen, and he was drenched in sweat. He walked back to his dorm for a quick shower, feeling the satisfying soreness of a proper workout.

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After changing into his uniform, Alden headed to class, arriving just in time for the lesson.

Their instructor, Professor Reynard, stood at the front, looking at the students with sharp eyes.

"Today, you will be selecting a secondary weapon and weapon art."

The class buzzed with excitement at the announcement.

"The Academy provides all students with a single weapon art, but S-Class students receive a three-star art, while other classes receive one- or two-star arts."

Alden leaned back in his chair, already knowing how things worked from the game.

'The main cast already have four-star arts passed down from their families. They won't need these basic academy techniques.'

[Yet you're still picking one?] kuranai asked.

'Of course,' Alden responded mentally. 'I need variety in my fighting style.'

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Choosing a Secondary Weapons

Each student was led to a weapon selection hall, where various swords, spears, daggers, bows, and other weapons were displayed.

Most students chose secondary weapons that matched their fighting styles.

Leonhardt (Protagonist) → Spear

Alicia von Rosenheim → Rapier

Seraphina everfrost→ Twin daggers

Reynard foulkner→ sword

Luca ashenpaw→ Greatsword

Elena brightwind→bow

Sylvara nightwisper→sword

Alden approached the weapon rack and picked up a dagger.

[Dagger – Standard Grade]

It wasn't special, but he had a reason for this choice.

'Swords are great, but a dagger is easier to hide and use in close combat.'

[You have a katana that can cut through steel, yet you're picking a dagger?]

'Different weapons for different situations,' Alden replied. 'Besides, dagger arts have quick movements and low stamina consumption.'

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Weapon Art Selection

After selecting their weapons, they moved to a hall filled with floating scrolls. Each scroll contained a weapon art, ranging from one-star to three-star.

Alden scanned the three-star dagger arts available:

1. Shadow Fang Style – A swift dagger technique focusing on quick, deceptive movements.

2. Silent Step Blade – A stealth-based art designed for assassination.

3. Phantom Dance – A high-speed combat art that allows continuous slashes in rapid succession.

He picked Shadow Fang Style—it was the most adaptable for open combat.

'Silent Step Blade would've been great for assassinations, but I need something useful in duels too,' he thought

Professor Reynard clapped his hands, gaining everyone's attention.

"Now that you have your weapons and arts, we'll move to the training grounds for practical application."

The class was escorted to an open field, where practice dummies stood lined up.

"Your task is simple—activate your chosen weapon art and test its basic form."

Alden took his position and unsheathed his dagger.

He exhaled, activating Shadow Fang Style.

His body felt lighter, and his vision sharpened as mana flowed through his arms.

He dashed forward—his dagger striking in a fast, unpredictable pattern.

Shing! Shing!

The practice dummy was slashed multiple times before Alden even stopped moving.

'Not bad. This will be useful.' @@novelbin@@

He glanced at the main cast, noticing that most of them weren't even struggling.

'Of course, they have their family techniques.'

He smirked, wiping sweat off his brow.

'Well, I just have to make sure I'm always ahead of them.'

The training had only just begun.