From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman
Beryl Gardenant, a middle-aged swordsman running a dojo in the backwaters, lives a quiet life, until Allucia, former student and Commander of the Royal Order of Knights, appears! Beryl’s life is about to change dramatically! City life. Old students. New friends and formidable foes. It’s all too much. But after years of training, he has mad skills, and he’s been dubbed “the backwater swordmaster.”
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Episodes
1. The Old Country Bumpkin Goes to the Capital
Released on Apr 5, 2025 at 2:00 pm
Beryl Gardenant lives a quiet life running a dojo in the backwaters, until Allucia, his former student, appears with a new job for him – special instructor to the knights she commands! Beryl accepts the job, but Vice-Commander Henblitz doesn’t think he’s up to the task and challenges him to a duel.
2. The Old Country Bumpkin is Astounded by a Wizard
Released on Apr 12, 2025 at 2:00 pm
Allucia reminisces about her training with Beryl, and her resolve to have him instruct the knights hardens. While taking in the city sights with Curuni, Beryl meets up with Ficelle, another former student. She surprises him with her magic. But another wizard gives him even more of a surprise!
3. The Old Country Bumpkin Weathers a Fierce Attack
Released on Apr 19, 2025 at 2:00 pm
Former student and top-ranking adventurer Surena enlists Beryl’s help to train new adventurers. At the Adventurer’s Guild, Beryl ends up in a duel with her to prove he has what it takes for the job. He isn’t really happy with the turn of events, but Surena seems to feel differently.
4. The Old Country Bumpkin Takes Flight With a Monster
Released on Apr 26, 2025 at 2:00 pm
To protect the new adventurers, Beryl faces off against a dangerous monster. Unlike other opponents, it acts on instinct, and he’s drawn into a ferocious battle, unable to get a read on its moves. Later on, he faces an encounter that will turn his future upside down.
5. Untitled Episode
Expected on May 3, 2025 at 2:00 pm
6. Untitled Episode
Expected on May 10, 2025 at 2:00 pm
7. Untitled Episode
Expected on May 17, 2025 at 2:00 pm
8. Untitled Episode
Expected on May 24, 2025 at 2:00 pm
9. Untitled Episode
Expected on May 31, 2025 at 2:00 pm
10. Untitled Episode
Expected on Jun 7, 2025 at 2:00 pm
11. Untitled Episode
Expected on Jun 14, 2025 at 2:00 pm
12. Untitled Episode
Expected on Jun 21, 2025 at 2:00 pm