Pens Down, Swords Up: Throw Your Studies to the Wind Volume 2 [Parts 1 to 6] by Mao Nishiura

Author:Mao Nishiura
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Light Novel, partial, magic, adventure, isekai, reincarnation, academy, fantasy world, magic academy, aristocrats, male protagonist, swords
Publisher: J-Novel Club (generated)

The Apple’s Rynde

After we’d received our payment, Amur and I headed back to Apple House to drop off the scrap metal—and also to give our account of the day to Pops before he could hear about it from someone else. Amur was reluctant to report back, muttering that everything had turned out all right in the end anyway, but I decided it was important we let him know. As I explained to Amur, the ability to report difficult news to your employer was one of the fundamental skills of being an explorer. (Well, while I said “explorer,” it was really something I’d learned as a company employee.)

“You’re sure back early,” said Pops in his gravelly voice. “Well, I can’t say I didn’t expect it. I reckoned you’d be all worked up and overdo it on your first request, but I bet you’re tired now, eh? If you’re planning on coming back tomorrow, then you should head home now and rest up.”

Like Pops had said, I was tired. After I’d inadvertently riled up the old man working the concrete-breaking machine, we’d been locked in a bit of a contest of willpower, and I’d ended up working at a pretty insane pace... My mana reserves were fine, but my muscles, on the other hand, were aching. The muscles I’d used to lift and carry the chunks of concrete and metal were completely different from the ones I usually relied on when running or practicing my swordplay, and I already knew my thighs and back would be paying the price tomorrow. On top of that, I still had to practice with my bow after I returned to the dorms that night, and that meant I was going to use another set of muscles as well... I wasn’t sure I’d be able to get out of bed the next morning. Oh well. Can’t have pleasure without a little pain, or whatever it is they say.

“Thanks, Pops. I’ll be on my way home soon enough—but before I leave, there’s something you should probably know...” I started.

Pops’s face twisted into a frown. “What the hell kind of trouble did you get into on your first day, huh?” Amur retreated, nearly toppling over as he looked down to avoid meeting the boss’s eyes. Amused, I took up the task of recounting the day’s events; I spoke as objectively and nonchalantly as I could manage.

“And that’s how we showed those bastards not to look down on the Apple Family.”

After hearing out my entire report without uttering a word, Pops suddenly jumped up and rushed us down. “What the hell is the ‘Apple Family,’ huh?!” he shouted, bringing his fists down on our respective heads with a crack. I rubbed my head, a little disappointed at his response. He sighed and continued. “Well, I can’t say I don’t get it, if they were treating ya that terribly. And if one of them pulled a knife, they’re the ones in the wrong no matter how it turned out. As long as no one got badly injured, that’s what’s most important.

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