Edelweiss's concerns are not unfounded.
To those aware of Edelweiss's unique attitude towards Rozen and their shared history, the moment Rozen displays multiple abilities, his identity will be nearly impossible to conceal.
To date, the only individual capable of displaying multiple abilities is the world's strongest Blazer, Tenkai.
Furthermore, everyone already knows Edelweiss is Twin-Wings herself, and that she has a ten-year history with Tenkai, which has led her to continuously search for his whereabouts.
Now, Edelweiss's attitude towards Rozen is enough to raise suspicion.
Under such circumstances, if Rozen reveals his multiple abilities, it will be impossible to hide the fact that he is Tenkai.
At that point, the consequences could be dire.
"Now that you've revealed your true appearance and real name to others, once it's exposed that you are Tenkai, you'll lose your mystique. Even if the three major powers don't act against you, it's hard to guarantee they won't scheme in the shadows, potentially leading to the same outcome as before."
Edelweiss is deeply worried about this.
And this is no exaggeration.
Given the multi-ability Rozen has displayed and the potential of multiple Devices, any ambitious power wouldn't overlook such an asset.
If Rozen's true appearance and real name are exposed, the fallout could be extensive.
For instance, Hagun Academy might get implicated, not to mention those who are close to Rozen.
Worse still, even the Kurogane family and the Vermillion Empire could get involved, causing a massive chain reaction.
Should that happen, Rozen might find himself once again standing against the world, facing betrayal and sacrifice from friends and family alike, which is something he absolutely cannot bear.
It's because of this that Edelweiss has not exposed her relationship with Rozen in front of others and prefers to keep it hidden.
As long as she can continue spending time with him as they did before, being together all the time, Edelweiss is content.
Who could have thought that Rozen would reveal his multiple abilities himself?
In others' eyes, Rozen's abilities were always seen as being able to manipulate concepts like "Sealing." This ability might impose weights on people and restrict the flow of mana, but it couldn't possibly summon powerful golems.
Therefore, people will inevitably have doubts, which would make it impossible for Rozen's true identity to remain hidden.
This is definitely not a good thing.
If it were the Rozen of the past, he would never have overlooked such a matter and would have taken precautions to avoid unnecessary suspicion by refraining from displaying multiple abilities so easily.
But now...
"Relax, I can claim that these golems were created using the abilities of powerful Blazers who once opposed me, and I imprisoned them in an invisible alternate space with my 'Sealing' ability, later learning to control them and turning them into obedient weapons at my command."
Rozen said nonchalantly.
"Besides, even if my identity is exposed, I believe they won't recklessly reveal it. They are prudent and upright, and they wouldn't want to see the three major powers mobilize their forces to start a war or see me being targeted. You can rest easy."
Rozen believed this.
Furthermore...
"Even in the worst-case scenario, I will find a way to make the three major powers behave and not dare act rashly."
Rozen then turned his head, took Edelweiss's hand, and squeezed it.
"Trust me."
Rozen said this.
Just as Stella once said, Rozen needed to take responsibility, use his intelligence and wisdom to strive for what he wanted, and apply them where they were needed.
Now, Rozen no longer only considered how to prevent incidents from occurring, but even if they did happen, he aimed to resolve them perfectly and have them under his control.
Only then could there be true completeness.
With such a mindset, Rozen's Mind's Eye could also reach the realm of perfection and achieve the highest state.
Edelweiss gazed at Rozen like this, her eyes subtly showing a trace of immersion that had never appeared before.
Immersed in Rozen's confident smile and demeanor.
If the past Rozen was merely attractive in appearance and charming, now he displayed undeniable personal and charismatic appeal, making him mesmerizing.
"You... have really changed..."
Edelweiss could only say this.
"Really?" Rozen chuckled and said, "Do you like it?"
"...." Edelweiss, for once, blushed and lowered her head.
"Come on, tell me, do you like it?" Rozen displayed a playful attitude, pursuing the question as he used to.
"I..." Edelweiss was shy from Rozen's pursuit but still couldn't say the words.
In the end, Edelweiss had to cough lightly, quickly calm her emotions, and change the subject.
"After this special training, those kids' abilities should improve significantly, right?"
Edelweiss intentionally diverted the topic.
Rozen, finding it amusing, didn't tease the unexpectedly adorable Valkyrie further. He nodded, going along with her topic.
"Once they fully adapt to this type of combat and remove the rune restrictions, their physical abilities, mana control, and combat skills will all advance to a new level. I will also gradually increase the difficulty, making them accustomed to fighting under disadvantageous conditions. By then, they will undoubtedly astonish everyone."
For this, Rozen didn't mind playing the role of a devil instructor.
Since coming to this world, Rozen felt he was becoming more like Scáthach, loving talent, enjoying training others, and watching them grow stronger.
The difference was that Scáthach's love for talent was to nurture someone capable of killing her, while Rozen's love for talent was purely to see others' potential flourish.
"Then this afternoon, I'll thoroughly check their training results."
Edelweiss nodded, really like Rozen's assistant.
And next...
"I can't just watch; I also need to put in a good effort."
Rozen stroked the brilliant ring on his right hand.
If it's true as Altera said that he hasn't awakened the true power of the "Miracle," then Rozen's next effort direction is obvious.
That is, to begin researching the "Miracle" and unleash its true capabilities.
Once accomplished, Rozen had a premonition that he would ascend to an unimaginable height.
That height might surpass even entities like the Root.
Thinking about it, Rozen couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement and enthusiasm akin to when he first started learning magic.
"Don't disappoint me."
Starting from this day, Rozen finally realized his true strength and prepared to take a step forward.
This was the first step for Rozen to surpass everything.
Thus, among the student knights of Hagun Academy, apart from Misogi Utakata, everyone else was engrossed in Rozen's training, unable to extricate themselves.
Of course, the inability to extricate themselves didn't mean they were immersed in the training and unwilling to end it; rather, Rozen didn't let the golems stop attacking, making it impossible for them to end even if they wanted to.
Thanks to this, during the first day of the special training, within less than ten minutes, both Kurogane Shizuku and Totokubara Kanata were the first to be hit by the golems, collapsing on the spot from exhaustion and serious injuries.
Following them, the others also fell one by one. Even Arisuin Nagi, who Edelweiss had predicted would last until the end, was surprisingly taken down by the golems, leaving only Ikki, Stella, and Todo Touka standing before losing combat ability.
This made Edelweiss furrow her brows, and she kept observing Arisuin Nagi without saying a word for a long time.
Afterward, Edelweiss asked Rozen to provide her with Arisuin Nagi's personal information.
Thus, Rozen accessed Arisuin Nagi's official records from Hagun Academy for Edelweiss.
...
Name: Arisuin Nagi
Class: Hagun Academy Year 1, Class A
Age: 15
Nationality: Japan
Blazer Rank: D
Title: Black Thorn
Attack Power: E
Defense Power: D
Mana Quantity: D
Mana Control: C
Physical Ability: C
Luck: D
Profile: A first-year student, an orphan with foreign blood, possessing the ability to manipulate shadows. Rather than direct combat, he excels in stealth, restraint, disruption, and surprise attacks. Despite his low stats, he has an impressive record, earning a place as a representative for the Seven Stars Sword Art Festival, and is a promising rising star.
...
This is the official record left by Arisuin Nagi at Hagun Academy.
In terms of Blazer rank and stats, Arisuin Nagi is the weakest among the representative contestants, except for Ikki. However, he undeniably has a record of achievements and was previously recognized by Edelweiss, yet he surprisingly did not last until the end.
An ordinary person might think they had misjudged, believing that Arisuin Nagi might not be as capable as they thought.
But Edelweiss seemed to understand something.
"I see, so that's how it is."
After leaving these words, Edelweiss no longer paid attention to Arisuin Nagi.
Seeing this, Rozen also said nothing, only smiling wryly and remaining silent.
Afterward, the two of them stopped concerning themselves with Arisuin Nagi, first healing the battered students, and once they recovered, they continued the training, repeating the process without pause.
It wasn't until noon that Rozen withdrew the golems but didn't remove the runes from the students, letting them continue their lives in this state.
"These runes will only be removed after this training camp is over. Until then, don't expect any rest."
Rozen told them this, making everyone groan in despair.
However, for the sake of getting stronger, they gritted their teeth and endured, preparing themselves mentally for even restless sleep.
But what they didn't know was that the truly brutal training was just about to begin.
After all...
"In the afternoon, it's my turn. I will properly test the results of your special training."
Edelweiss said this, making everyone finally realize that this training camp would require them to risk their lives.
The reason was simple: Edelweiss's method of testing results had only one way.
Combat.
"I will personally be your opponent. You will all attack me together. If you can land a single hit on me, you pass and can rest immediately."
Edelweiss's declaration made many people hold their breath.
What did this mean?
It meant they had to face Edelweiss head-on in battle.
They had to fight the world's strongest swordsman, the Valkyrie who could annihilate an army of 300,000 single-handedly.
Edelweiss, as if declaring that she wouldn't hold back, exuded a sword aura far stronger than the previous day.
What followed was a merciless thrashing.
Eight student knights attacked Edelweiss with all their might, but they couldn't make her move a single step. Most couldn't even get close to her, their faces, arms, and legs slashed by her seemingly tangible sword aura.
Only Ikki, Stella, and Todo Touka could withstand Edelweiss's sword aura and get close to her. But they still couldn't make her move an inch, all being cut down by the silent white blade.
Even Ikki and Stella, who risked everything, using Ittou Shura and Dragon Spirit, were effortlessly cut down by Edelweiss.
This was partly due to the rune restrictions, but mainly because the gap in strength was too vast.
Therefore, Edelweiss didn't even take it seriously.
However, she wasn't just thrashing them.
"Your attacks are too sloppy. When attacking, you must not only charge with all your might but also align your energy, spirit, and mind to deliver a strike without hesitation, unaffected by the sword aura."
"Don't waste unnecessary energy on dodging and defending. Focus your strength on one thing unless necessary. Expand your vision, attack with all your might when the enemy can't counterattack, and find weaknesses when they are only defending. That way, you can improve efficiency rather than blindly attacking."
"Don't breathe while moving; it will relax your body. Breathe when you don't need to move and make it instinctual."
"Don't just stare at the enemy. Pay attention to your surroundings, but don't lose sight of the enemy. You rely too much on your senses. Cultivate battle intuition, use your aura to lock onto the enemy, and use your instincts to grasp the surroundings."
"Good, just like that."
During the battle, Edelweiss kept giving one suggestion after another, providing the students with invaluable experience and guidance.
If Rozen was honing their external conditions, then Edelweiss was refining their internal conditions.
The dual approach, promoting mutual progress, was the best training for them.
Thus, the days of training passed by one after another.
Each day, they became more accustomed to the burden of the runes, gradually displaying proper combat abilities.
But Rozen and Edelweiss didn't relent. Rozen added more golems each day, and Edelweiss increased her strength in the combat tests, keeping the student knights under constant high-pressure training without a moment of slack.
And Rozen continued his research on the power of "Miracle," making the days extremely fulfilling.