From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman

For two decades, Beryl Gardenant has quietly run his late father’s sword dojo in a remote village, training countless students who go on to become exceptional fighters. Despite their success, Beryl insists he’s nothing special—just an “old man”—a claim his former disciples firmly reject. Among them is Allucia Citrus, who completed his training over ten years ago and now serves as commander of the Royal Order of Knights.

Determined to have her respected teacher recognized for what he truly is, Allucia puts Beryl’s name forward to the authorities, and an imperial order appoints him as a special instructor for the Knights. Nudged along by his aging parents, Beryl leaves the countryside for the capital, where he reunites with more of his past pupils, including Surena Lysandra, a black-rank adventurer, and Ficelle Harbeller of the Magic Corps. As he settles into his new role, rumors begin to circulate that even the realm’s strongest warriors can’t measure up to the unassuming swordsman from the provinces.