From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman: My Hotshot Disciples Are All Grown Up Now, and They Won't Leave Me Alone

Beryl Gardinant considers himself nothing more than a simple, aging man running a modest sword dojo in an isolated rural village. Though he once harbored grand ambitions of achieving glory as a master swordsman in his youth, those aspirations have long since faded into memory. His quiet life is abruptly upended when a renowned former student arrives with astonishing news: Beryl has been appointed as the special instructor for the knights of the Liberion Order. Thrust into an unfamiliar world, Beryl journeys to the capital, where he discovers that his past teachings have left a remarkable legacy. He is reunited with several of his former disciples, who have since risen to extraordinary heights of success. Among them are elite knights, a prodigious wizard, and an adventurer who has reached the absolute pinnacle of their guild's ranking system. Yet, despite their overwhelming accomplishments, every single one of them eagerly seeks his continued guidance. Baffled by their unwavering devotion, Beryl struggles to understand why such exceptional individuals still believe they need his instruction. Convinced that his students have far surpassed anything he could possibly teach them, he finds himself overwhelmed by their relentless affection and attention. As he attempts to navigate his daunting new role, Beryl must figure out how to live up to his prestigious appointment—and whether he will ever find a moment of peace away from his doting disciples.