Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 129

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129.

‘Hero magic already?’

The students showed surprised expressions.

Seeing those students, Ren spoke.

“Is there a student who can explain hero magic?”

At those words, students raised their hands.

Ren pointed to Chloe, who raised her hand first.

“Student Chloe.”

“Yes. Hero magic refers to the unique magic used by heroes. Usually, unique magic cannot be learned by others. There are exceptional cases like inheritance through bloodlines or secret techniques passed down through schools, but they’re equally difficult to learn.”

It was just as Chloe said.

Unique magic is like a symbol representing each individual mage.

As a result, the magic’s individuality was incredibly strong.

“However, unique magic can be inherited through [Hero Skills], which are rewards from Hero Record. Hero magic is a reinterpretation of unique magic learned this way, modified to increase versatility.”

“Correct. I’ll give student Chloe 5 points for her presentation.”

“Thank you.”

“Simply put, hero magic can be said to be the ‘mass-produced version’ of unique magic used by heroes. However, being reinterpreted so anyone can learn it doesn’t mean it’s easy by any means.”

Ren grinned.

Even though it had been changed to a mass-produced version, it was still magic that symbolized heroes.

While it might not have power comparable to the original, it was still powerful and the difficulty of understanding the spell formulas was also very high.

Moreover, if your mana affinity didn’t match, you couldn’t activate it even if you perfectly understood the spell formula.

“Besides, not just anyone can learn it.”

The value of grimoires containing hero magic is astronomical.

Ordinary mages can’t even catch a glimpse of a [Hero Magic Grimoire] in their entire lifetime.

This showed just how amazing the Hero Academies were, teaching hero magic to everyone.

The Magic Studies Department students who heard Ren’s explanation became excited.

Hero magic is learned in theory near the end of the first year’s second semester, and studied in earnest starting from the first semester of the second year.

They were learning such magic a whole semester early.

This showed how much expectation the Lumern Magic Studies Department had for the current first years.

While everyone wore proud expressions, Leo spoke as if finding it interesting.

“By the way, the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year seniors always lost to Seirun in Lusejeon.”

Lusejeon.

The annual school competition between Lumern and Seirun.

It was a competition that drew people’s attention every year, as it went beyond just schools to involve racial pride.

However, Lumern had been at a disadvantage against Seirun in recent years.

Among them, the Magic Studies Department’s disadvantage seemed particularly pronounced.

At Leo’s words, Chelsea made a frustrated expression.

“Yeah. The 5th years had senior Torua as their core and were very active for 5 years, but the current 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years are significantly behind Seirun’s mages.”

“But there’s senior Elena in the 3rd year, right?”

‘She was among the top three in skill among the Lumern Magic Studies Department students I’ve seen.’

Even with such a monster holding the line, the 3rd years were being pushed back by Seirun.

It couldn’t help but be surprising.

Cal put his clasped hands behind his head and spoke.

“Among the 3rd year seniors, only senior Elena has exceptional skill. Simply put, the lineup supporting senior Elena is lacking.”

“What about the 2nd years?”

“The 2nd year seniors have a high average, but there are no outstanding students. So it’s disappointing in many ways.”

Watching Cal click his tongue, Chelsea smiled confidently.

“But the 1st years losing to Seirun’s mages ends this year! Because we’re here!”

“Right! We’ll show Lumern’s skill!”

When Cal shouted enthusiastically, Chelsea sent him a pitying look.

“Cal, will you be able to survive at Lumern until then?”

“That’s too harsh!”

Cal’s shoulders drooped.

Iliana, who had been listening to the conversation, joined in.

“But Seirun’s 1st year lineup isn’t to be underestimated either.”

Chelsea crossed her arms and fell into deep thought.

“Hmm! That’s true.”

Other Magic Studies Department students from different classes who were listening to the conversation asked.

“Hey, Class 5. You guys took classes together with Seirun 1st Year Advanced Class 1 kids during the field trip, right? How was it?”

At the other class Magic Studies Department student’s question, Cal clicked his tongue.

“They weren’t easy. Especially Runia El Runda. That kid was a monster.”

“A monster?”

“Her mana amount was tremendous, and the power of her spells was no joke either. Her understanding of magic was also exceptional.”

“The Runda Family is famous for summoning arts, right?”

“I heard their magic is considerable too, but isn’t it lacking compared to summoning arts?”

When the 1st years showed curiosity, Iliana shook her head.

“Her magic is overwhelming too. She’d be at least on Avad or Chloe’s level, right?”

Hearing Iliana’s words, the Magic Studies Department students’ faces became serious.

“Then Chloe would be at a disadvantage in terms of compatibility?”

Fire and ice.

Chloe was definitely at a disadvantage in terms of compatibility.

“Then should we leave Runia El Runda to Avad?”

Thanks to the Lusejeon topic coming up, the 1st years’ conversation temporarily shifted in that direction.

“Let’s talk about Lusejeon later. Focus on class for now.”

“Yes!”

The students answered with discipline.

“By the way, your senior’s influence was also involved in you learning hero magic from the 1st year.”

“A senior?”

“Yes. Torua praised you a lot.”

‘The current 1st years will probably surpass our generation. They’re all very outstanding juniors. So they should be able to keep up with the pace even if introduced to hero magic a little early.’

Despite his quirky side, Torua’s statements, known as a genius of magic theory, carried considerable weight among the professors.

The 1st years who heard Ren’s words showed moved expressions.

“Senior Torua…”

“He wasn’t just a senior with a nasty personality!”

“We respect you! Senior!”

“Torua! Torua!”

The 1st years who had suffered under Torua during Inter-Department Competition preparations chanted Torua’s name.

Torua was the type who spoke harshly in front but carefully looked after his juniors behind the scenes.

“Therefore. From today, you will learn hero magic.”

“Ooh!”

“We’ll work hard!”

Seeing the students shouting enthusiastically, Ren nodded.

“Now, before class, I’ll check your magic duel abilities.”

This was why Ren held class at the practice grounds from the first day.

With hero magic, it’s impossible to learn multiple spells like with mass-produced magic.

It’s not simply because they’re difficult to learn.

‘The average number of hero magic spells one mage can learn is three.’

This was also Lumern’s average.

Ordinary mages found it overwhelming to learn even one.

Whether you can use hero magic or not is determined by innate talent.

Hero magic passed down through bloodlines or schools can be learned in multiple forms since they originally possessed similar qualities.

However, learning multiple hero magics of completely different natures causes the body to reject them.

Among the mages Ren knows, the one who can use the most hero magic is none other than Elena Jeron.

‘She can use a total of twelve hero magics.’

It’s literally an impossible realm without overwhelming talent.

That’s why you can’t just learn them simply because they match your nature.

‘First, you need to clearly understand your own strengths and weaknesses.’

By learning one hero magic, you can compensate for weaknesses that are considered fatal.

That’s how important hero magic was.

The students got excited at the mention of magic duels.

“I should show the results of my hard work during the break.”

“Hehe. I’ll show you how much I’ve changed!”

All the students showed confidence.

In the midst of this, Ren spoke.

“Who wants to go first?”

“Me!”

“I’ll do it, Professor!”

The students actively raised their hands.

Ren pointed to the female student who was waving her hand most enthusiastically, Iliana.

“Student Iliana, come forward.”

“Yes!”

As Iliana stepped forward, jeers poured out from here and there.

“Boo~ The traitor who practiced with the Knight Department during the Inter-Department Competition!”

“Bat girl!”

It was playful jeering.

Iliana was sociable and had many friends in the Magic Studies Department.

“Ohohoho! I can’t hear you. I can’t hear you! And no matter what you say, I have my classmates!”

“Who are you?”

“Don’t act like you know us.”

Of course, Class 5’s reaction was cold.

“Class president! The kids are teasing me again!”

“Yeah, yeah.”

Leo comforted the tearful Iliana who was complaining and said.

“Professor Ren is waiting, so hurry up and go.”

“Okay.”

The comforted Iliana went up to the dueling arena.

“So! Who am I having a magic duel with?”

“Me.”

“Huh!”

Iliana, who was turning her head at the voice from the entrance of the practice grounds, was startled.

The other students also showed shocked expressions.

The one who revealed himself was none other than Professor Albi.

“I called the best guest instructor.”

Ren said with a curled smile.

Albi, standing in the center of the dueling arena, looked at the stiff Iliana and said.

“Don’t be so nervous. Do you think I’d give my all against first-years like you?”

“Ahaha! Ha, that’s right! Right?”

Iliana laughed awkwardly while scratching her head.

Looking at such Iliana, Albi said.

“Give it your all.”

“Yes!”

Iliana answered crisply and lowered her stance.

Seeing this, the first-years showed tense expressions.

Among the Lumern Magic Department professors, Albi is considered the strongest in magic duels.

No student wanted to miss even a glimpse of him.

Iliana also, unusually cautiously…

“First strike wins! Shining Blade!”

Pababababat!

Blades of light were created in the air.

Seeing this, the Magic Studies Department students showed expressions of ‘of course.’

There was no way the aggressive Iliana would approach a duel cautiously.

Light magic poured toward Albi.

Seeing this, Albi lightly chanted a spell.

Flash-!

Bright light spread around Albi and completely shattered all of Iliana’s magic.

Fragments of light magic scattered in all directions.

“Kyaa!”

But Iliana didn’t stop and continued pouring out magic.

Seeing this, Chelsea shook her head.

“She hasn’t changed from the first semester.”

While her abilities as a magic swordsman had grown significantly, when viewed as a pure mage, Iliana couldn’t show high-level dueling skills due to her overly aggressive nature.

The same was true as a knight.

Everyone expected how Iliana would lose.

Pouring out attacks like that and getting exhausted first was Iliana’s defeat formula.

That’s why Magic Studies Department students would take defensive strategies when dueling with Iliana.

But Leo’s eyes lit up seeing Iliana’s appearance.

“It doesn’t seem like it’s simply that.”

“What?”

“Look around.”

Fragments of destroyed magic were scattered everywhere.

Normally they should have returned to mana and disappeared, but the magic formulas were maintained even in their destroyed state.

Albi let out an exclamation of “Oh?”

“Don’t be surprised! This is Iliana Raden’s secret move!”

Iliana grinned and released her mana.

“Shining Rain!”

Pabababababat-

The light fragments densely spread everywhere simultaneously poured toward Albi.

Ren exclaimed in admiration at that combination attack.

‘Until the first semester, her overly extreme aggressive nature in magic duels was a deduction factor, but she compensated for that weakness with an even stronger aggressive nature.’

Honestly, he was surprised.

This was Iliana who used to lose frequently due to her excessive aggressive nature.

But now, at least if someone had similar skills to Iliana, they couldn’t take a defensive strategy against her.

No, even a more skilled person could be caught if they got swept up in Iliana’s pace.

‘Excellent. But still points deducted for aggressive nature.’

It was when Ren was finishing Iliana’s evaluation.

“Excellent.”

With Albi’s dry praise, his magic eye shone.

Flash-!

Bright light covered his figure.

Along with that, Iliana’s magic was blocked.

“Ugh!”

When his trump card was blocked, Iliana prepared for an attack.

When the light faded, a girl was standing in front of Albi.

Iliana wore a dazed expression.

“Uh… me?”

The Department of Magic students were flustered.

Among the students, only Leo accurately grasped the situation.

‘To think he could use that magic even in a human body.’

Leo knew the identity of the magic Albi had used.

‘Mirror Force.’

It was none other than the Fairy King’s magic.

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