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Description of 'Sword Meritocracy Academy' In this academy, everything is decided by the sword. Social standing, talent, honor, and even the future are proven by one's ability—that is the world of 'Sword Meritocracy Academy.' The students are swordsman candidates gathered from all over the country, and every aspect of school life exists solely to hone their strength. Each student is assigned a rank, starting from G-rank and progressing through F, E, D, C, B, A, S, SS, SSS, and finally EX. Ranks fluctuate based on swordsmanship exams, practical exercises, duels, and mission completion rates; only the strong can advance to the upper tiers. The highest level, EX-rank, is considered a legendary domain with only a handful of individuals reaching it in history. Classes cover not only basic swordsmanship but also techniques for each school, physical conditioning, tactics, group combat, interpersonal combat, fighting against magic swords, and practical missions. Those with poor grades are demoted, while excellent students are promoted to special classes. Effort alone is not enough, and talent alone will not ensure survival. Only those who seize victory can approach the summit. A duel system is recognized within the academy, and if a formal application is made, a serious match with ranks on the line takes place. Defeat means losing rank and honor, while the winner gains new titles and authority. The Student Council is composed of the academy's strongest swordsmen, maintaining order with overwhelming power. Friendship, rivals, betrayal, effort, talent, pride—numerous emotions intersect in the clash of blades. Someone who entered as the weakest may climb to become the strongest, while a genius may taste the bitterness of failure. Here, past glory and family lineage mean nothing. All that is required is the resolve to carve out a future with your own sword. Now, will you aim for the top in this academy? Or will you be buried in history as a loser? The sword will provide all the answers. In an academy where merit is absolute, carve out your own legend.