Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 235

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235

Associate Professor Anna let out a deep sigh as she watched Ren praising Leo to the skies.

The tearful struggles of the past vacation came flooding back to her.

Anna opened a subspace and pulled out a paper written by Ren.

It was Ren’s latest paper that had not yet been published in academic circles.

In fact, working as an associate professor under Ren was an extremely difficult job.

‘He really works me to the bone.’

If that were all, it would be fortunate.

Sometimes when it comes to magic, he goes on rampages that are impossible to handle.

Anna too had wanted to quit her associate professor position several times.

Yet the reason she was still Ren’s associate professor was simple.

‘Because this person is a genius.’

He was more passionate about magic than anyone else and had deep talent.

His creativity and application skills related to magical theory were enough to make anyone majoring in magical theory stick out their tongue in amazement.

Moreover, his magical theory didn’t simply end as theory.

He continuously researched magical theories that could be implemented in the near future, constantly advancing the development of magic.

He was already a great theoretical mage who had overturned academia several times.

The [Introduction to Star Magic] he authored during this winter vacation was the same.

Ren’s paper this time wasn’t simply changing the landscape of the magical academic world, but was a paper with tremendous ripple effects that could shake history.

In the process of helping to write this paper, Anna entered the world of Star Magic.

She too was an excellent mage, but she didn’t have the constitution to learn Star Magic.

Of course, even having entered Star Magic, she couldn’t use Star Magic at the same level as the Elves.

However, just by entering Star Magic, the number of spells she could use increased tremendously.

For a mage, the number of spells they could use was one of the measures that determined their skill.

‘Because he’s this kind of person, I can’t leave his side.’

To Anna, Ren was a mage who showed her a new world.

Research is the essence of a mage.

Therefore, to Anna, who was a mage to her bones, Ren could only be an object of respect.

However…

“Everyone! Please give a round of applause to Leo Flobe, the co-author of this great paper!”

‘…When I see that seizure, I really want to quit my associate professor position!’

Anna clutched her head from the throbbing headache.

Co-author, he says.

Of course, this paper would have been impossible to write without Leo’s ideas.

Even so, to announce him as co-author without saying a word to Leo or herself beforehand.

‘He should have at least given us a heads up!’

Leo, who was forcibly dragged to the front of the lecture hall by Ren, looked at Anna with eyes demanding an explanation.

Leo had been taking Ren’s classes for the past year.

The fact that Ren sometimes went on rampages when it came to magic was well known to Leo and the other students.

Now when Ren went on a rampage, they naturally looked to Anna.

“It seems Professor Ren put Leo’s name as co-author of the paper he wrote.”

“Why on earth?”

“Because Leo’s unique magic Bible formula was a great help in writing this paper. Actually, the backbone of the magical theory is Leo’s unique magic.”

Flip flip-

Anna flipped through the thick paper and opened to the last page where the authors’ names were written.

And after confirming that Leo’s name was among the co-authors of the paper, she sighed.

‘I knew this would happen… Huh? Why is my name there too?’

Anna discovered that her own name was also listed as a co-author of the joint paper and made a flustered expression.

“Wait a minute, Professor. Why is my name listed as co-author?”

“Isn’t it obvious? Associate Professor Anna. Without you, it would have been difficult to complete this paper. Your assistance and brilliant ideas were a great help in completing the magical theory.”

Ren made a proud expression.

“This paper was completed by combining Leo’s magical formula with your ideas, so it’s not an exaggeration to say it’s a joint paper by the three of us.”

Hearing Ren’s words, Leo made an understanding expression.

‘It seems they borrowed Bible’s formula.’

Leo’s unique magic system that allowed him to use all magic in the world.

Of course, understanding the magic system didn’t mean it was magic that could be used.

Bible itself was a magic system that could only be activated with the mana characteristic of purity that Leo possessed.

However, even if the magic couldn’t be activated, it was entirely possible to apply the formula to produce other results.

And when Leo registered his magic with the magical academic world last year, he didn’t apply for a magic patent so that anyone could use it freely.

If he had applied for a patent, he would have had the right to receive incentives whenever derivative research using the registered formula was conducted, but he gave that up.

He thought it would be good if research helped advance magic, and he also wondered how many mages could understand and apply this formula.

But Ren had boldly applied Leo’s formula to create a new magical theory.

‘This person is also a genius in his own way.’

While Leo was admiring.

Anna made a moved expression.

“To think you would evaluate my insignificant help so highly, I don’t know what to do with myself.”

“Your help is absolutely not insignificant. I’m proud that you’re my associate professor.”

Ren smiled brightly and patted Anna’s shoulder.

“So after the paper is published, you as co-author will take charge of attending the conference. I’m busy with magical research and classes, and Leo is a student, so you’re the only one who can attend the conference and discuss the paper.”

Crack-!

Anna’s face instantly hardened.

“Wait a minute. Why do I have to do that? The person who understands the paper best is you, Professor Ren, the author.”

“Hehe. How modest. Associate Professor Anna. Don’t you also understand this paper well?”

“You! Be honest! You put me as co-author to dump all the troublesome work on me, didn’t you?! That’s it, right?!”

“How sad. To think you would interpret my gratitude that way.”

“Then please remove my name from the authors right now!”

“I refuse.”

“You did put me as co-author to dump troublesome work on me!”

Anna, whose reason had been paralyzed, finally couldn’t stand it and rushed at Ren, grabbing his collar and shaking him vigorously.

“Uh, what should we do?”

“What do you mean what should we do? Hurry and stop them!”

Chloe urgently shouted and came out to the front of the large lecture hall.

“Associate Professor Anna! Please stop.”

“Please calm down, Associate Professor.”

Chelsea, who followed, also grabbed Anna’s arms together with Chloe and separated Anna from Ren.

“Let go of this! I’m going to settle things with that bastard today! I’m going to quit my associate professor position today!”

“Hahaha. Even if you quit your associate professor position, please attend the conference. You’re a co-author of this paper.”

“Kyaaaaaaah!”

Anna, whose eyes had rolled back, began thrashing about like crazy.

When she finally tried to cast spells, the female students were horrified and covered Anna’s mouth, dragging her out of the large lecture hall.

“…What’s so bad about attending a conference that she’s so angry? Isn’t it an extremely glorious thing?”

When Cal muttered in a bewildered voice, Avad smiled bitterly.

“It’s not so much the conference attendance that’s the problem, but the content of the paper.”

“What?”

“Conference attendance is a glorious thing like you said. But the magical theory Professor Ren created this time is an innovative magical theory that allows any race other than Elves to learn Star Magic.”

“Wouldn’t presenting such a theory be an even greater glory? It would leave a great mark in magical history.”

“That’s true, but… would the conservative Elf mages just leave it alone?”

“Ah…”

Cal, who heard Avad’s words, made an understanding expression.

The Magic Conference is a place where prominent mages representing each race attend and discuss magic as a topic.

In the conference, elf mages are particularly famous for being authoritative and conservative.

The greatest mage in history.

Most elves have a sense of privilege that they are a special race capable of learning the magic of the Progenitor of the Starry Skies.

The reason elves call themselves the race of magic is also because the Progenitor’s magic is optimized for elves.

Ren’s magical theory was tantamount to directly challenging such elven pride.

No matter how great and magnificent a magical theory might be, there would inevitably be great turmoil and difficulties before it could settle in the magical world.

He had dumped all of that conference presentation onto Anna under the pretext of co-authorship.

It was obvious that if she went to the conference, she would be torn to shreds by the furious elf elder mages.

“No wonder Associate Professor Anna lost her mind.”

Cal clicked his tongue.

Meanwhile, Leo picked up the paper that Anna had thrown.

And he flipped through it, checking the paper’s contents.

‘It’s definitely incredible.’

The magical theory and formulas that Ren had devised were impressive enough to make even Leo admire them.

‘He applied my formulas like this.’

He was about to let out an exclamation of admiration.

Thud- Thud-

“How is it, Student Leo.”

“It’s really amazing? But do I need to be a co-author?”

“Hehe. It’s a magical paper that originated from your idea. Since you created the basic framework, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call you a co-author.”

‘And if we achieve such a feat, history will remember Leo Flobe as a great mage!’

He had no intention of denying Leo as a knight and summoner.

But even so, Ren wanted Leo to be a great mage who could use aura and summoning.

‘Hehehe. Foolish seniors. Now they won’t be able to call Leo to the Knight Department and Summoning Department with useless modifiers like bloodline or Phoenix contractor!’

Ren smiled sinisterly while thinking of Ain and Yura.

‘And I can also tell those pointy-eared bastards who dare try to transfer Student Leo to Seirun! That Leo Flobe is a student of Lumern’s Magic Department!’

Crash-!

“Ren Horsesssss!”

“Hey! Hey! Someone stop Associate Professor Anna!”

Anna, who had been dragged out of the large lecture hall by the female students, burst through the door and entered the large lecture hall again.

The students tried to stop Anna with pale faces.

‘I guess class is over.’

Leo let out a small sigh.

‘What a mess from the first class.’

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“Ugh! It’s over.”

“But that was amazing! Professor Ren is eccentric, but I really can’t help but respect his magical skills. How did he come up with such ideas?”

“By the way, will Associate Professor Anna be okay? She was sitting there looking like her soul had left her body.”

“…Thinking about being intensively attacked by elf mages good enough to appear at the Magic Conference… Ugh! Just thinking about it makes me nauseous.”

After the magic class ended, the Magic Department students filed out of the lecture hall.

The students, caught up in the excitement of learning new magical theory, were busy having heated discussions.

“You’re really amazing.”

Cal looked at Chloe and clicked his tongue.

“How do you master Star Magic from the very first class?”

“I was already researching Star Magic. After seeing Professor Ren’s theory, I got a sense of what to do.”

Chloe had succeeded in using Star Magic on her own right in the first class.

Ren didn’t spare his praise when he saw Chloe like that.

With this, Chloe became the second 2nd year Magic Department student who could use Star Magic, following Leo.

“Avad and Chelsea couldn’t get the hang of it.”

“Those two are heavily influenced by bloodline magic. But they’ll learn it quickly, right?”

“By the way, what should we eat for lunch?”

“Would you like to eat with me?”

When Chloe and Cal were pondering about lunch.

Suddenly- when a voice came from behind, the two were startled and turned their heads.

Leo, who had been walking with them, hesitated at the sudden appearance of this person.

A beautiful woman with silver hair and an eyepatch stood there with a gentle smile.

“You’re Professor Mel, who teaches 1st year magical theory, right?”

Cal, who was well-informed about school news, recognized Mel and bowed in greeting.

“Yes. Student Cal. Nice to meet you.”

“Oh! You know me?”

“Yes, you’re famous for being resourceful, aren’t you?”

“Resourceful… haha.”

Cal made an awkward expression.

“Student Leo, Student Chloe, Student Cal.”

Mel smiled brightly.

“I’d like to invite the three of you to lunch.”

Cal and Chloe looked at each other.

“Understood.”

Leo accepted the invitation.

Then Chloe and Cal also nodded.

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