Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 271

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271

Seirun’s grade representative.

The rumor that Runia El Runda had assaulted a student from the same school spread to all academy students in an instant.

“That’s strange. She should be a typical Seirun honor student.”

Ajonia 2nd year rank 3, fox beastman Rwen tilted her head while grooming her fluffy and voluptuous tail fur.

A typical Seirun honor student.

Among students from other Hero Academies, this wasn’t exactly used in a positive sense.

Elves are fundamentally a race with strong pride in their species.

And Seirun students often take that to extremes.

The term “typical Seirun honor student” was used to refer to top-class Seirun students who exhibited such tendencies.

At Rwen’s words, Borman tilted his head.

“What does typical Seirun honor student mean? Does it mean they’re fun to fight?”

At those words, Rwen let out a deep sigh.

“It was my mistake to ask an idiot who only has fighting on his mind.”

“What! You stinky woman!”

Borman made a fierce expression and tried to charge at Rwen.

“Calm down, Borman. Rwen’s rank is higher than yours and mine.”

At the words of rank 4, bear beastman Tabon, Borman snorted.

“That cowardly woman who wins by sneakily using magic! I don’t acknowledge her!”

“Oh my, I wonder where that fool who has never once beaten that cowardly woman lives?”

“Hey! Come at me! Today I’ll finally take you down!”

The excited Borman wildly swung his fists.

“Be quiet.”

At Dion’s words, Borman crossed his arms and plopped down on the grass.

The place where the Ajonia students were currently gathered was the courtyard behind the main auditorium.

“Rwen. You didn’t gather us because of Runia El Runda, did you? Why are you bringing up that story?”

At rank 2 Dion’s question, Rwen smiled deeply.

“That’s right. However, I brought up her story because…”

Rwen smiled while swishing her fox tail back and forth.

“Her behavior was quite different from the information we had. She’s one of our biggest competitors. So I thought we needed to understand her well.”

At Rwen’s words, Dion glanced behind him.

“Ar. Didn’t you meet Runia El Runda in the Rodren Empire during last winter break? How was she then?”

At that question, Arga, who was sitting cross-legged on a rock, answered.

“I didn’t get to talk with her for long, but she was a bit different from the image Rwen described, meow.”

Arga came down from the rock with light movements and asked.

“When I asked the black rabbit, he said she was like a thug. I thought it was a joke, but seeing her now, it doesn’t seem entirely wrong.”

‘Seirun’s 2nd year representative is a thug?’

It was when Rwen was making a strange expression.

“Anyway, Rwen. What’s the reason you called the faction leaders?”

When Arga got to the main point and asked, Rwen said.

“I’m requesting cooperation between factions for this Smith exclusive contract.”

“You are?”

Borman narrowed his eyes suspiciously.

Tabon also made a wary expression as if he couldn’t easily believe it.

Fox beastman Rwen.

Among Ajonia students, she was quite an unusual student.

Duels and conflicts between factions were daily occurrences at Ajonia.

As a result, there was a strong tendency to solve everything with force.

In Ajonia where only physical strength was truth, Rwen was notorious as a strategist.

She deceived students from other factions and instigated conflicts between them for her own benefit.

As a result, students from other factions didn’t acknowledge Rwen.

Even though she possessed the strength of rank 3.

‘To begin with, being a mage at Ajonia makes me a heretic.’

Rwen said with a sneer.

“Yes. It may be hard to believe, but this time I’m sincere.”

“Let’s hear what you have to say.”

At Dion’s words, Rwen smiled brightly.

“This Smith exclusive contract has meaning beyond simply contracting with excellent Demian students.”

Rwen snapped her fingers.

Then dolls made of mana in the shapes of four races – human, elf, beastman, and dwarf – floated in the air.

“Hero candidates of our generation have gathered in one place. Such an occasion is a major event that won’t happen again during our academy life.”

That was certainly true.

Rwen was right.

It’s not that there’s no exchange between Hero Academies.

But it’s no exaggeration to say that entire grades from all Hero Academies gathering in one place almost never happens until graduation.

“And the reputation of Lumern and Seirun’s 2nd years surpasses our Ajonia.”

At Rwen’s words, Borman grumbled.

“Hard to agree with that?”

“It doesn’t matter whether you find it hard to agree. Lumern’s 2nd years gained fame from subduing Gigantes when they were 1st years. And Lumern and Seirun were at the place where the Monster Queen was defeated last year.”

The subjugation of Monster Queen Silatuna.

That feat was accomplished by the Hero of the Beginning and Progenitor of the Starry Skies who miraculously descended to this land.

But it was natural for public evaluation to rise just from participating in that legendary battlefield.

“Since we don’t have achievements comparable to that, the public thinks our Ajonia 2nd years are inferior to Lumern and Seirun’s 2nd years.”

Watching Rwen shrug her shoulders, Borman made an indignant expression.

Tabon also didn’t show his emotions but revealed his discomfort.

Ar and Dion nodded at Rwen’s words.

Seeing that, Borman got angry.

“Hey! Ar! Dion! Aren’t you frustrated hearing such words?!”

“It’s true that we have fewer achievements compared to Lumern and Seirun.”

When Arga stretched like a cat and spoke, Dion nodded in agreement.

“Right, because we were conscious of that, the principal also instructed us to defeat Leo Flobe.”

Dion clenched and unclenched his fists with a belligerent smile.

If they could defeat Leo, who could be called Lumern’s symbol, in martial combat, Ajonia’s reputation would naturally rise.

“That’s right. So let’s stop fighting between factions while we’re at Demian. I’m saying we should focus more on external enemies.”

Rwen smiled brightly.

“Beastmen and dwarves have traditionally gotten along well.”

Beastmen who purely worshipped strength showed a more serious attitude toward weapons than any other race.

Naturally, they couldn’t help but get along well with dwarves who made excellent weapons.

“In this Smith exclusive contract, which is practically no different from a competition between academies, if we secure excellent Demian students first, our public evaluation will naturally rise.”

Rwen covered her mouth and laughed ho ho-.

“Fortunately, our strongest competitor Leo Flobe has fallen out of favor with the Demian students, so the situation is much more advantageous. There’s no point in confronting Leo Flobe head-on since we’d just become fodder for building his reputation.”

“Hmph! Don’t be ridiculous! Are you saying we should avoid dueling with Leo Flobe too? If you’re an Ajonia student, you should face him head-on!”

“Right, I can’t agree with that. Rwen.”

Borman got angry and Tabon, who had been listening, also shook his head.

“You can’t win anyway, can you?”

“You have to try to know if something’s long or short!”

“Then just become fodder for building Leo Flobe’s reputation, you stupid tiger.”

“Who are you calling stupid!”

Rwen, ignoring Borman, looked at Ar.

“What do you think of my idea, Ar?”

“That’s not a bad idea. However, I’m against avoiding a sparring match with the Black Rabbit.”

Arga swished his tail back and forth.

“There’s a lot to learn from the Black Rabbit.”

“I didn’t think you’d listen to the last suggestion.”

Rwen shook his head as he spoke.

“Anyway, I think you’ll agree to prohibit factional fighting for the time being and secure as many outstanding Demian students as possible. So…”

Rwen grinned mischievously.

“Everyone finish your lunch and go wild with all your might. Appealing your strength is your specialty, isn’t it?”

At those words, the faction leaders who nodded returned to their respective faction students.

However, Ar narrowed her eyes and approached Rwen.

“What are you scheming?”

“Who knows?”

Rwen giggled.

“The basics of hunting is to drain the prey’s strength, isn’t it?”

The fox tail swished back and forth.

Watching such Rwen, Arga stuck out his tongue.

“I can guess what you’re scheming.”

“Oh my, the stupid leader cat has become quick-witted. Well, it is too simple a plan.”

“Don’t call me a stupid cat!”

Arga bristled, raising his tail and ears straight up in anger.

Then he soon smiled sinisterly.

“What’s with that unpleasant smile?”

“I was copying your usual smile.”

Ar giggled and said.

“I understand your plan to defeat the exhausted Black Rabbit at the end. But he’s more of a monster than you think. No matter how much you scheme, he’ll simply break through, won’t he?”

“Thanks for the advice. But no matter how fierce a beast is, it becomes docile when tired.”

When Rwen smiled slyly and left, Ar stuck out her tongue.

‘You’re going to get thoroughly beaten if you try to be too clever.’

***

After lunch ended.

The students from the three Hero Academies who arrived at the main auditorium were stunned by the scene unfolding before their eyes.

The chairs that had been there just moments ago had completely disappeared.

And a scene like a marketplace was spread out.

Demian’s 2nd year students were each displaying the weapons they had made and waiting for students from other Hero Academies.

“Wow, how could the auditorium interior change like this in just one hour?”

Cal exclaimed in disbelief.

“They’re dwarves.”

“Is it possible because they’re dwarves?”

“Because they’re dwarves.”

When Cal made an expression of amazement at Leo’s answer, it happened.

“Runia El Runda!”

A hysterical voice was heard from the back of the auditorium.

All the students’ gazes turned toward that direction.

There stood Lebere, the Seirun 2nd year supervising teacher, with a completely reddened face.

Everyone’s gaze turned to Runia, who was at the front of the Seirun students.

Runia made a sullen expression and then picked at her ear a few times with her pinky finger.

Thud- Thud- Thud-

“I’ve received reports about your reckless behavior! What on earth were you thinking doing such a thing…! To show such disgraceful conduct when you should be a model for Seirun in front of so many people!”

Watching Lebere shout while trembling with rage, the students didn’t know what to do.

There were no faculty members here right now.

Smith Depeto, Demian’s 2nd year supervisor, had not yet arrived here.

So there was no one to restrain Lebere.

No, students from other schools didn’t want to get involved with him, an elven supremacist.

Seirun students couldn’t dare challenge a teacher’s authority.

Runia looked at Lebere who had come before her and said.

“It just happened that way.”

“Do you think ‘it just happened that way’ makes sense! Do you even have any awareness that you’re Seirun’s grade representative!”

Lebere stood before Runia, looking down at her with authoritative eyes as he spoke.

“It seems you need strong correction, Runia. Return to Seirun immediately!”

At those words, Runia frowned.

“This is an important academic schedule right now, isn’t it?”

“What you need right now is the etiquette and dignity you should have as a Seirun student.”

Lebere curled up the corners of his mouth.

“If you can’t acquire that, you’ll also lose the privilege of learning the Progenitor’s magic.”

“That’s not something Teacher Lebere can decide arbitrarily!”

Runia’s face contorted.

Runia is the heir of the Runda Clan.

Her status was extremely high even in elven society.

Although Lebere was currently serving as Seirun’s 2nd year supervising teacher and had a nominally high position, Runia’s influence in elven society was overwhelmingly stronger.

Setting aside her student status, Lebere was absolutely not someone who could treat her carelessly.

“Hah, my will is also the principal’s will. If you want to read the [Comet Grimoire], you’d better follow my will.”

When Runia’s red eyes blazed fiercely, it happened.

“Excuse me. You’re bothering others, so could you please leave?”

An annoyed voice was heard.

“How dare some brat…!”

Lebere’s eyes flashed as he turned toward where the voice came from.

Leo was standing there.

“Ha, what an arrogant brat. How dare you, as a mere student, tell me, a Seirun 2nd year supervising teacher, what to do?”

“I’m asking as Lumern’s Student Council President.”

Leo curled up the corners of his mouth.

“The Student Council President of a Hero Academy also has the status of a proxy for the Academy Principal, you know? Surely you’re not unaware of that?”

“You brat…!”

Watching Leo mention his Student Council President status, sparks flew from Lebere’s eyes.

“And Runia doesn’t need to learn the Progenitor’s magic recorded in the [Comet Grimoire].”

“Hmph! You seem to understand nothing about star magic and the Progenitor’s greatness. How great the [Comet Grimoire] is…”

“Teacher Lebere. Have you ever met Luna?”

“What?”

“I have.”

Leo smiled wickedly and summoned the Polium he had obtained from conquering Luna’s world previously, waving it in front of Lebere’s eyes.

Although it was just an empty shell with no divine power contained within, its symbolism was certain.

“Teacher Lebere doesn’t have anything like this, do you?”

“Kuk!”

Lebere’s face turned red and blue.

Watching such Lebere, Leo said.

“And the reason Runia doesn’t need to learn the magic recorded in the [Comet Grimoire] is because she already knows the Progenitor’s magic.”

Leo smiled meaningfully.

Lebere widened his eyes and looked at Runia.

The Seirun students also looked at Runia in surprise.

And Runia looked at Leo with her mouth agape.

‘What is he talking about right now?’

The magic recorded in the Comet’s Grimoire is none other than ‘Terminus’.

It is the ultimate magic that only chosen Elves can learn.

And Runia had never learned that magic before.

“I received it as a conquest reward when I conquered Luna’s World before.”

Runia’s eyes widened at Leo’s words.

At that time, Leo was the only one who received the conquest reward.

And Leo had officially said he only received ‘Polium’ as the conquest reward.

That was already surprising enough.

But….

‘Could it be that he received the Progenitor’s magic as a conquest reward?’

There was definitely a possibility of that.

‘Could it be that he’s trying to teach me that?’

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