Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 231

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231

Avad sat by the window in the Third Dormitory lounge, lost in thought.

‘What are the professors’ intentions?’

He glanced over at his peers who would have to lead the dormitory together for the next year.

Duran Moira.

Eliza Herginn.

The top students from the Knight Department and Summoning Department.

The problem was that they didn’t get along.

‘The Second Dormitory is the same.’

Selia and Chelsea are the dormitory heads there.

‘Woreden isn’t interested in others so there won’t be trouble, but on the flip side, he won’t mediate disputes between those two either.’

Avad narrowed his eyes.

It was the same situation now.

Duran sat with his arms crossed, eyes closed without moving a muscle, while Eliza was trimming her nails as usual.

At first glance, both seemed indifferent to each other, but a fierce battle of wills was taking place between them.

“Should we start by discussing dormitory member selection?”

At those words, Duran opened one eye and Eliza glanced at Avad.

“Before that.”

Duran spoke.

“Even with three dormitory heads, I think we need to choose a practical leader.”

“Oh my, well said. You were going to ask me to take on that role, weren’t you? Don’t worry. As the heir to the Herginn Family, I’ll lead the dormitory splendidly.”

Eliza crossed her legs and extended her hand to admire her well-manicured nails.

Then she nodded with satisfaction.

Watching Eliza, Duran curled up the corner of his mouth.

“Do you think the leader’s position suits someone as self-righteous as you?”

“I’ll return those words right back to you.”

Watching the two glare fiercely at each other, Avad burst into laughter.

‘How should I handle this? I can’t even get a grasp on it.’

Even while thinking this, Avad had no intention of yielding the leader’s position either.

If the two agreed, he planned to claim that position through skill if necessary.

‘We three have no common ground. At this rate, will we be able to lead the dormitory well going forward…’

Avad paused at that thought.

‘Common ground?’

Avad’s eyes lit up.

He cast magic between the two who were reaching for their sword and whip.

Whoosh—!

The sudden gust of wind made both frown as they looked at Avad.

“What’s this, Avad Rwallin.”

“I see. You also can’t yield the leader’s position?”

“That’s right, Eliza. I can’t simply give up the leader’s position. But before that, I’d like to discuss what lies ahead.”

“What lies ahead?”

“Yes.”

Avad walked over and sat on the sofa.

Then he made a serious expression.

“We three have one thing in common.”

“I don’t think so.”

“I agree with Duran Moira.”

Looking at the cynically smiling Duran and the prim Eliza, Avad grinned.

“Just you two alone have the common trait of bad personalities, don’t you?”

“Are you picking a fight right now?”

Duran frowned and Eliza glared fiercely at Avad.

Avad smiled gently and said.

“That was a joke. Our common trait is this: we all want to defeat Leo Flobe.”

Duran and Eliza’s eyes flickered.

“And at the same time, we acknowledge that we absolutely cannot beat him?”

Until a year ago, when some unknown student they’d never heard of claimed the class representative position, it was absurd.

Leo actually seemed to lack the skills to be class representative.

However, at some point he drew level with them, then in the blink of an eye overtook them and began to stay one step ahead.

And now he stands far ahead.

“Who said they acknowledged that?”

Duran spoke in an unpleasant voice.

But Eliza quietly listened to the story.

“Duran, let’s acknowledge what we should acknowledge.”

The emotion disappeared from Avad’s eyes.

Duran clicked his tongue.

“But I have no intention of giving up either.”

Eliza said decisively.

“Same here. That’s why I said we have something in common.”

Avad smiled.

“Our goal is the same. In that case, cooperation wouldn’t be bad either, would it?”

“Cooperation?”

“Yes. Competition between dormitories has become a foregone conclusion anyway. In that case.”

Avad’s eyes narrowed.

“Let’s aim to win the dormitory competition.”

Duran and Eliza fell into thought, then sighed deeply after a moment.

“I don’t like feeling like I’m falling for your words, but I’ll play along.”

“Then the dormitory members will be important first.”

With their interests aligned, the three quickly consolidated their opinions.

“Howl from the Knight Department is an excellent guy. We definitely need him.”

“We need Julliden from the Summoning Department too.”

“I don’t think recruiting students based solely on good grades is ideal either. They need to fit the dormitory atmosphere too, right? Our goal is to defeat Leo Flobe. I think it’s best to accept students who can share that goal.”

“Do you have any students in mind?”

At Eliza’s question, Avad chuckled and pulled out a stack of cards.

They were cards with the names and photos of dormitory students.

“When did you prepare these?”

“Since first year. I made them to scout talent worth recruiting for the family.”

Avad grinned and drew one card.

“The student we need to recruit as our top priority is this guy.”

Eliza’s eyes flickered.

“Cal Thomas? He’s the lowest-ranked student in the Magic Studies Department, isn’t he? Why is he the top recruitment priority?”

“You know Cal’s usefulness well, don’t you?”

“Hmph. Usefulness and excellence are different. We have to beat Leo Flobe’s dormitory. Don’t tell me you’re planning to use his friendship with Leo Flobe for spying?”

“Of course not.”

Avad chuckled.

“Though Cal has the lowest grades, he has the distinctive trait of being a support specialist. He’s a student with strengths that clearly differentiate him from other students. Plus he’s excellent in non-academic areas too. Most importantly, he’s flexible enough in thinking to fulfill his role without being swayed by dormitory atmosphere, no matter which dormitory he joins.”

“Hmm!”

“Duran, what’s your opinion?”

“He is useful.”

At both their opinions, Eliza made a sullen expression.

“Fine. Then let’s accept Cal Thomas into our dormitory. But will Cal Thomas want to come?”

“We’ll have to see about that.”

***

“Ha.ha.ha. Aren’t you rating me too highly?”

“Don’t be discouraged. We transferred you to us because we need you.”

Avad said with a grin.

Then he stood in front of Leo and Chloe and spoke.

“Our dormitory’s goal is to beat the First Dormitory. The dormitory heads have decided to unite for that purpose.”

In front of the cafeteria, Avad spread his arms wide and addressed his classmates.

“There won’t be any fighting between dormitory heads that you’re worried about.”

Avad spoke confidently with a grin and returned to where Duran and Eliza were.

At his words, the students began to murmur.

“I’m worried about the relationship between Duran and Eliza though.”

“If they’re definitely aiming to beat Leo, those two would probably join forces…”

“That would be reassuring.”

The students showed interest in the Third Dormitory.

“Being able to dorm with Eliza is actually an advantage, isn’t it?”

“Are you in Eliza’s fan club? What’s so good about that arrogant queen?”

“Qu-quiet! That’s what makes her cool!”

“Anyway, Avad and Duran are in the same space, right?”

“That alone is a feast for the eyes.”

Some students revealed their personal interests.

“But talking directly to those three people feels burdensome.”

“Should we ask Cal?”

“Ah, Cal is also in the Third Dormitory.”

“Right. Let’s casually ask Cal.”

Interest in the Third Dormitory surged rapidly.

Cal scratched his head as he watched students approaching him.

‘Did you think of this effect too?’

Watching that scene, Leo chuckled.

“You got played pretty spectacularly, didn’t you?”

Not only was Cal stolen away, but after being declared war upon, he was even used as propaganda.

“Indeed.”

Chloe tucked her magic book under her arm.

She appeared calm, but fighting spirit had ignited in her eyes.

Meanwhile, Woreden, who had been watching the situation, spoke.

“Selia Jerdinger, Chelsea Rwallin.”

“Why are you calling us? Woreden.”

“How long will you childishly put personal feelings first?”

“What?”

“They’ve chosen their path.”

Woreden, who had been watching the situation with apparent disinterest until now, gestured toward the Third Dormitory with an expressionless face.

“If we stay like this, all the decent guys will be taken and we’ll have to build our dormitory with mediocre people. Do you think we can beat those guys with such members?”

Selia swept her hair back.

“I understand what you’re saying, Woreden. The Third Dormitory has decided to build their dormitory with the goal of defeating Leo. Then we need a goal too.”

At those words, Chelsea crossed her arms.

“I don’t particularly want to make beating Leo oppa my purpose.”

“Of course you wouldn’t. Chelsea Rwallin. You’ve never aimed for the top even once throughout your first year.”

“Ugh.”

Chelsea looked at Woreden with an annoyed expression.

But she couldn’t refute it.

To aim for the top in the Magic Studies Department, there was her blood relative Avad.

To aim for the top in class, there was Leo.

While she had competitive feelings toward Selia, that was closer to rebellious sentiment as a family member.

“Selia Jerdinger. What kind of dormitory do you want to create?”

“I want to create a dormitory centered around the Knight Department.”

“No, that won’t work. I want to create a magic-centered dormitory.”

“Really? Then our dormitory’s direction is decided.”

“What?”

Selia swept her hair back.

“We three also have one thing in common.”

At Selia’s words, Woreden made an interested expression.

“What is it?”

To that question, Selia said.

“I think swordsmanship is superior to magic and summoning.”

Selia pointed at Chelsea.

“She thinks magic is superior to swordsmanship and summoning, and Woreden, you think summoning is the strongest ability. Am I wrong?”

Woreden wasn’t taking them as major courses, but he was taking knight and magic classes as minors.

Of course, he had no talent for aura or mana.

But he was using those abilities to strengthen his spirit arts.

In other words, for Woreden, martial arts and magic were tools to make summoning stronger.

That meant he fundamentally had a mindset that summoning was superior to the other two abilities.

At Selia’s words, Woreden curled up the corners of his mouth.

“Indeed. You want to determine the best department within the dormitory?”

“Right. There must be students who agree with our opinions too, right?”

Selia made a belligerent smile.

“We can’t keep losing to that greasy butter or that Leo guy.”

“Why is our oppa butter!”

Chelsea flared up and tried to charge, but Woreden grabbed Chelsea’s neck with his large hand.

With her feet lifted off the ground, Chelsea shouted at Woreden with a reddened face.

“What are you doing! Let go!”

“Fight when other students aren’t watching. Right now, show a cooperative appearance, at least on the surface.”

“Grr-!”

Chelsea pouted her lips but didn’t resist.

Watching that scene, Leo chuckled.

‘They also found their direction faster than expected.’

Leo’s eyes gleamed.

‘Second year life will be interesting too.’

***

“Already? They’re called the golden generation, and they’re certainly excellent.”

Riina, who received the report in the headmaster’s office, made an interested expression.

“I thought they would struggle a bit more.”

“The current second years are more excellent than you think.”

“Hallind, when you say that, I’m getting excited.”

Riina put down the documents.

“By the way, I’m worried. This year’s number of new students is insufficient. It’s only about 300, isn’t it?”

The auditor from the board of directors showed an uncomfortable expression.

He was someone the board sent because they found Lumern’s new headmaster, who had no achievements or reputation, unreliable.

‘Are they planning to kick me out if things go wrong? It doesn’t seem to be the chairman’s intention though.’

Riina inwardly curled up the corners of her mouth.

“You don’t need to worry about that. We’ve already held additional exams.”

“Yes?”

It was when the other board audit members were flustered.

Someone entered the Headmaster’s Office.

“Welcome, Albi. How was the exam?”

Albi had conducted an additional exam by Riina’s orders, gathering those who had narrowly failed the previous entrance exam.

Since Riina judged that unnecessary ceremonial events weren’t needed for the additional exam, it didn’t become a worldwide issue.

“About 100 more students passed.”

“No worries now, right?”

“Ah, yes.”

The board auditor answered reluctantly.

After he left, Albi spoke up.

“Riina-sama.”

“I’m the Headmaster now. Professor Albi.”

“Headmaster.”

“What is it?”

“Some of the new students you recommended seem strange.”

“You noticed?”

“Did Professor Hallind and Professor Sedjen know as well?”

“They agreed to it.”

“I know they’re excellent.”

Albi narrowed his eyes.

“But I think you three know best that Shadow Candidates fundamentally cannot mix with ‘Hero Candidates’?”

“Giving Shadow Candidates a chance to become heroes too.”

Riina said, resting her chin on her hand.

“That was my condition for accepting the headmaster position.”

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