Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 273

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273

After a bout of commotion.

Leo and Runia returned to the main auditorium.

Watching Runia return to where the Seirun students were gathered, Cal approached and poked Leo’s side.

“Hey, Leo. What did you talk about with Runia?”

“About the conquest rewards we obtained back then.”

“Oho, must have been a high-level conversation?”

‘It wasn’t particularly high-level though.’

Rather, it was childish.

Leo shook his head, recalling Runia’s appearance as she grabbed his collar and yelled for him to apologize for insulting Luna.

“Well, among us, you’re the only one who’s conquered the World of the Great Heroes, right Leo?”

Last year’s mission practice conquering Luna’s World.

In that process, it was revealed that the Hero of the Beginning, Kail, was a real person.

“Come to think of it, you’re always ahead of everyone.”

“Does it seem that way?”

“Yeah.”

“Anyway, it felt so satisfying to shut up that annoying Elf Teacher, you know?”

Cal giggled.

Naturally, among students from schools other than Seirun, there wasn’t anyone who looked upon Rebett favorably.

Meanwhile, the Hero Academy students entered the main auditorium.

Depeto was sighing deeply, having apparently heard about Rebett.

‘I should probably give Seirun’s side a warning. No matter what, this is going too far.’

Depeto was well aware of Seirun’s current situation.

There had been many personnel changes within Seirun and he knew which people had taken important positions.

Especially Rhagen, who had taken the position of interim principal this time, was an elf very famous even among other races.

When Depeto, the Demian 2nd Year supervisor, heard that news, he had even suggested canceling Seirun’s invitation.

But it was Demian’s principal Gerwin who convinced Depeto otherwise.

‘We are blacksmiths who forge heroes’ equipment. Therefore, we must treat hero candidates without discrimination as well.’

With a bitter smile, Gerwin stroked his beard.

‘And now that the Monster Queen has been defeated and the Sword Saint has left this world, the world may soon be swept up in turbulence. The unity of the four Hero Academies is more important than ever.’

Following Gerwin’s wishes, Depeto ignored Rebett.

He also coordinated the schedule with Herdium, who was in charge of the actual overall 2nd year affairs.

‘If only an excellent elf like Teacher Herdium had been put in charge of Seirun’s 2nd year supervision.’

Depeto let out a deep sigh.

Lumern had Sedjen, who had guided students for many years.

Ajonia had Berga, a young but capable instructor.

They were all worthy of leading each school’s golden generation.

‘At this rate, I’m worried they might ruin Seirun’s students.’

Sighing, Depeto climbed onto the platform.

“I have something to tell the students of Lumern, Seirun, and Ajonia. If our Demian students evaluated you this morning, now it’s your turn to evaluate our Demian students.”

The students from the three Hero Academies surveyed the main auditorium lined with weapons like a weapon exhibition.

Made in Dwarf – something that would make any knight, mage, or summoner drool.

It was the finest of fine products.

The time had come to evaluate them.

Truly a privilege only hero candidates could have.

“Ooh… this is kind of nerve-wracking.”

“I know, right.”

Cal nodded at Iliana’s muttering.

Though Iliana was also from a prestigious family, it wasn’t a family that could freely use dwarf-made weapons.

Not just Cal and Iliana, but most Lumern students’ reactions weren’t different from theirs.

The same was true for Seirun and Ajonia.

Of course, there were those who didn’t care about such things.

“Hmph. I’ll make them pay dearly for daring to evaluate the heir of the Hergen family.”

Sitting in a chair brought by a follower and trimming her nails as usual, Eliza curled up the corners of her mouth.

“I hope there’s at least something better than the sword collection at home.”

“Should I get a new magic staff while I’m at it?”

Duran and Avad also showed interest.

Seeing this, Cal clenched his fist with a “Grr-!”

“Damn bourgeois bastards.”

“Don’t listen to what they’re saying. They live in a different world. A different world.”

Iliana shook her head.

“Well then.”

Depeto looked around the audience and said.

“Please begin.”

Just as the Lumern, Seirun, and Ajonia students were about to move to look at the displayed weapons.

“Hey! You there! There! Skinny!”

Rumble rumble rumble-!

One Demian student shouted and came running.

“Skinny? Who are they talking about?”

Iliana tilted her head.

“Who knows?”

Cal shrugged his shoulders.

But that was just the beginning.

Starting with that Demian student, other students also came running in a rush.

“You! You! There! What was your name again?”

“Anyway, the guy who presented something unusual!”

“Wow, as expected, even the Demian kids are trying to take care of the honor students.”

“Well, that’s natural though.”

The students burst into admiration.

Cal and Iliana nodded at this.

“That’s natural though.”

“But don’t they seem like they’re not coming this way?”

Cal tilted his head.

“Hmph. As expected of excellent craftsmen, they have good judgment.”

Then a snorting sound was heard from behind.

Iliana made an openly disgusted expression and Cal stepped aside as if he didn’t want to get involved.

Emio walked forward with his arms crossed.

Coincidentally, the direction the five dwarves were running toward was where Emio had been standing.

And the student with the best grades in this area was also Emio.

Emio trudged forward and spoke to the dwarf in the lead.

“What do you want with me…”

Rumble rumble rumble rumble!

“…!”

Emio’s face hardened as he watched the dwarves pass by him.

“Serves him right!”

Iliana giggled at the sight.

Then she lifted her chin with a smug face.

“It seems the dwarves are very interested in me, an honor student magic swordsman.”

Iliana stepped forward and cleared her throat with a “Ahem!”

“Good! I’ll listen to what you have to say…”

“You! Come with me! Let’s have a chat!”

“Let’s have a proper conversation with me instead of this idiot!”

Five Demian students who had even passed by Iliana gathered in front of Cal.

“Me?”

Cal pointed at himself with his finger and asked back with a bewildered expression.

“Yes! You!”

A Demian female student grabbed Cal’s hand firmly.

“I roughly sketched out the design for that magic bullet-exclusive magic staff during lunch break. I’d like to hear your opinion on it.”

“Don’t listen to this amateur! You should look at my design instead.”

“Amateur? Did you just finish talking?”

“No! I’m not done!”

The Demian male student grabbed Cal’s other hand and pulled.

Cal looked at Iliana and said teasingly.

“What should I do? It seems like they came to see me.”

“Cal, of all people…! Cal, of all people…!”

“It seems the dwarves are very interested in me, an honor student magic swordsman.”

Cal mimicked Iliana’s tone and voice to tease her.

Iliana’s face turned bright red at Cal’s teasing.

Cal giggled at the sight.

But that laughter didn’t last long.

“He’s coming with me!”

“No! He’s coming with me!”

“Ow? Ow ow ow ow ow ow! My arm’s breaking!”

The dwarves were small in stature but had tremendous natural strength.

When such dwarves pulled from both sides like a tug-of-war, Cal had no choice but to scream.

Watching this scene, Iliana crouched down next to the dwarves who were hesitating while watching their competition and said.

“I guarantee it. Cal Thomas is also an alchemist with excellent ideas. The items he makes are incredibly popular among students at our academy.”

“I see. So that’s how he came up with such ideas.”

“I don’t want to lose him.”

“Hmm!”

The remaining three dwarves trembled as if they wanted to join the competition.

But Cal’s arms were already occupied by other competitors, so they couldn’t join in.

“Are you going to let him be taken like that? There are still legs and head left.”

At those words, the dwarves rushed over in a group.

“Aaaaaaahhhhh!”

Cal’s desperate scream could be heard.

Watching such Cal, Iliana approached next to Cal and gave a bright, pretty smile.

“Cal, have you heard of being torn limb from limb?”

“Ahhhhh! Iliana! You!”

At Cal’s scream, Iliana burst into giggles.

Such commotion was happening all over the main auditorium.

Demian students began engaging in fierce battles over students they liked.

“Hiiiiiik?!”

Eiran let out a terrified scream and ran away.

“Stop right there!”

“Catch him! Catch that elf!”

“Why, why are you trying to catch me?”

“Show us the Animus armor that boasts absolute defense!”

The targeted subjects weren’t just students who gave excellent or interesting presentations.

Students with special skills also became targets.

Eiran ran away in terror and was cornered at a dead end.

“Show us the unique magic passed down through the Ersarr Family!”

“Then no bloodshed will occur!”

“O-okay. So please don’t chase me with such scary faces! Huuu…”

Eiran hunched his shoulders and trembled as he asked.

“Then would it be okay if I show you here?”

At those words, the ten dwarves who had been chasing Eiran’s eyes gleamed.

The unique magic passed down through the Ersarr Family.

The reason they wanted to see the Animus armor was none other than to gain powerful inspiration.

For Demian students, each other was a powerful competitor.

This was quite different from the competition at ordinary Hero Academies.

At Demian, the value of special and ingenious ideas was tremendous.

Therefore, the Demian students chasing Eiran simultaneously thought.

‘I’ll monopolize this!’

With that thought, they began throwing punches at each other.

“Give up! You’re not even an armor specialist!”

“Don’t be ridiculous! It’s magic, so is there a law saying you can only get inspiration from armor! Seeing you think like that shows your level!”

“What’s this and that!”

Seeing the dwarves suddenly start fighting each other viciously, Eiran became even more terrified.

“What’s going on?”

Then Depeto approached with a puzzled expression.

“De, Depeto Smith! This is terrible! Right now the Demian students are fighting…”

“Hmm.”

Depeto looked at his students with serious eyes, then smiled slightly.

“Excellent passion.”

“Pardon?”

Leaving those words, Depeto left.

Eiran stood there dumbfounded, watching the Demian students who were sincerely throwing punches at each other.

To call that excellent passion and just watch…

‘Scary! The Demian students are too scary!’

In the end, Eiran trembled and couldn’t think of running away.

***

“Catch him!”

“Catch that fly-like guy!”

“That staff you have! It’s [Legendary] grade! Show us Rwallin’s treasure!”

“A fly! At least call me a butterfly!”

Chelsea, who had been flying freely through the sky avoiding the Demian students, paused and said to Leo who was walking leisurely below.

“Leo oppa is so relaxed! I’m jealous!”

At those words, Leo smiled and said.

“It seems you’ve thoroughly earned their hatred.”

“Hmph! They have no eye for talent!”

Just as Chelsea pouted her lips.

“Stop right there!”

One of the dwarves chasing Chelsea had somehow made a butterfly net.

“Wow… they’re really persistent. Leo oppa! See you later!”

Chelsea made an exasperated expression and waved her hand as she ran away.

Leo waved back at her and discovered Ajonia students gathered in large numbers on one side of the main auditorium.

“Ooh! Black Rabbit!”

Arga made a pleased expression.

“What’s this place that has so many Ajonia kids gathered here?”

“There’s a Demian student here who specializes in crafting super heavyweight weapons!”

“But you don’t use those kinds of weapons, do you?”

When Leo asked with a dumbfounded expression, Arga crossed his arms.

“That’s right! But that dwarf told an interesting story.”

“An interesting story?”

“Yeah. Something about how only those who earn his recognition through arm wrestling can try using his weapons?”

Ar explained that upon hearing this, all the Ajonia students confident in their strength had gathered.

“You too?”

“Of course!”

Arga snorted with a “Hmph!”

“Did you pass?”

“Naturally!”

Ar crossed her arms and lifted her chin proudly.

Just then, a dwarf boasting considerable bulk approached.

“Ar Tune. Are you really not considering having me craft a weapon for you?”

At those words, Ar Tune nodded.

“Of course! It’s not that I can’t fight using weight, but my specialty is speed-focused combat after all!”

“Hmm. What a waste. With that level of strength in those slender arms, you’d be even more formidable if you trained your muscles.”

“Heh- If I get all bulky and muscular here, my beautiful body would become unsightly, so I’ll pass.”

“Beautiful body? Don’t you mean unsightly?”

“Don’t call it unsightly!”

Leo grabbed both of Ar’s hands as she hissed and extended her claws, wearing an indifferent expression.

“Hmph, so you’re Leo Flobe.”

The dwarf looked at Leo and snorted.

“Didn’t you boast earlier that you could handle all weapons well? Why don’t you try handling my weapon too?”

At those words, Leo chuckled.

“Shall I?”

“Yes, but first.”

The dwarf pushed through the Ajonia students and stood before a table made of steel.

“You’ll need to earn my recognition in arm wrestling using pure strength.”

That Demian student smiled provocatively at Leo.

“For reference, only five people have succeeded in beating me so far.”

Among all races, beastmen have the best physical abilities.

But when it comes to pure strength, dwarves are the best.

This dwarf in particular was 1.5 times larger than other dwarves.

Befitting his size, his arms were also armed with tremendous muscles.

Truly a possessor of incredible strength.

Leo looked at him, then nodded and stood before him.

“Ooh.”

“Isn’t that Lumern’s student council president?”

“I wonder how strong he really is?”

The Ajonia students showed interest.

“Heh. You’d better give it your all. You might break your arm if you’re not careful.”

The Demian student pointed to several Ajonia students.

Indeed, they had bandages wrapped around their arms.

Grip-!

They clasped each other’s hands.

Tense-!

And they put strength into their arms and stared at each other.

‘Handling all weapons is impossible from the start. Especially super heavyweight weapons like these are even more difficult to handle.’

The Demian student, Egette, glared at Leo while muttering inwardly.

‘Even if you use aura to enhance your strength, what’s ultimately most needed is pure physical strength! My weapon absolutely cannot be handled without such strength.’

“Ready.”

Egette spoke while putting strength into his arm.

‘You’re probably an amazing guy, but you were too arrogant!’

“Go…”

‘Leo Flobe! I’ll show you a bitter lesson!’

“…!”

Crash-!

Egette blinked his eyes.

He was suddenly looking at the ceiling.

The Ajonia students widened their eyes as they watched Leo, who had ended the match as soon as it started.

“D-did he use aura?”

“There was no sign of that though.”

Leo smiled and said to the fallen Egette.

“Let me try using the weapon you made.”

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