Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 307
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307
Ren Horses.
He had been a famous magical genius since his student days at Lumern.
Though he lacked hero dungeon conquests and external activities, so he never achieved the feats needed to get his name on the Hero Record, making him not widely famous to the general public.
However, in the magical academic world, his reputation and influence were more formidable than even the wizard heroes whose names were on the Hero Record.
Creating numerous groundbreaking magical theories and publishing papers based on them.
Recognized for his genius, he served as a professor at Hero Academy Lumern at a young age and was evaluated as the most outstanding Magic Studies Department professor within just a few years.
Such was Ren, who never doubted that the 2nd years called the Golden Generation would become his greatest disciples.
Chloe and Avad from the Magic Studies Department.
These two were the most promising wizards Ren had ever seen.
Chelsea was also a spirited girl charming enough to capture Ren’s heart.
And on top of that, Leo.
Leo wasn’t at the level of learning ten things when taught one.
Like evolution itself.
He absorbed everything and made it his own.
Ren never doubted that Leo would become the greatest wizard since Luna, the Progenitor of the Starry Skies.
But… but!
‘During the most important period for 2nd years! The Smith exclusive contract period, and I couldn’t go!’
For Ren, it was shocking.
He who prided himself on knowing more about the 2nd years than anyone else!
He who prided himself on being close with students by never sparing advice!
Had been pushed aside by a new teacher who took office this year!
Since that day, Ren had the 1st years study on their own while anxiously waiting for the 2nd years for two weeks.
He hoped his adorable disciples would seek advice from him regarding magic wand creation.
He hoped to hear them say that Professor Ren was indeed needed!
“It’s fortunate that Professor Mel was there. She gave advice on parts I never even thought of.”
“Even though we’re not her responsibility, she perfectly understood us and gave appropriate advice.”
“Right, right. Plus she gives us cookies. The 1st year Magic Studies kids are lucky. They get to eat such delicious cookies every class.”
Chloe, Chelsea, Iliana.
The conversation these three had while walking was enough to give Ren tremendous shock.
“The 2nd year students don’t need me! Hahahaha! In the end, Professor Mel is a better professor than me! That’s why our students envy the 1st years! Ahahaha! Uhehehehehe!”
Professor Ren, who had been throwing his head back and laughing madly, fell forward and began wailing.
Watching this, Anna pressed her temples firmly.
“Professor Ren. How many times do I have to tell you before you understand? The female students only envied the 1st years because Professor Mel’s cookies are delicious. The 2nd years need you, Professor.”
“Am I a professor inferior to cookies!”
“Just how many times do I have to explain before you understand!”
“Sob sob! Associate Professor Anna! Won’t you eventually abandon me and go to Professor Mel too?”
“Why would I abandon Professor Ren? I respect you, Professor.”
Anna smiled bitterly as she comforted Ren.
“I want to work under Professor Ren forever.”
“Associate Professor Anna…”
Ren lifted his head and looked at Anna.
“Are you saying you’ll live as a spinster for life? Well, considering your personality…”
Anna gripped a bottle upside down with an expressionless face.
Seeing this, Luke clung to Anna in terror.
“C-calm down!”
“Let go, I’m going to kill him.”
Luke barely managed to stop the ice-cold Anna.
“As you can see, this is the situation.”
Anna, who barely regained her composure, put down the bottle and grabbed her head.
Watching this, Leo spoke.
“Professor Ren.”
“Student Leo…?”
Professor Ren looked at Leo.
“What brings you here?”
“I came because there’s something I’d like to consult with Professor Ren about.”
“Something you want to consult with me about?”
Professor Ren smiled self-deprecatingly.
“Wouldn’t it be better to consult with Professor Mel instead of me? Professor Mel would be superior to me.”
“That might be true.”
Anna looked at Leo with a dismayed expression.
Because Leo’s words would surely come as a shock to Professor Ren, who was already dejected.
“Professor Mel certainly has good rapport. She teaches magical theory well too.”
“Woohoo! Yes! As an educator, she’s a step above me! Hohohoho!”
It couldn’t be helped.
No matter how much of a genius wizard Ren was, his opponent was a Dragon Lord.
The years they’d lived were different.
Watching Ren’s self-deprecating reaction, Leo said.
“However, I think the experience Professor Ren has built as a researcher is more necessary for 2nd years.”
“…!”
“A professor’s role isn’t just teaching, is it? I think creating the path for students to advance is also a professor’s role.”
It wasn’t empty words.
While Mel was superior to Ren in teaching ability, in the field of creating new magical theories, Ren was a man worthy of the modifier ‘genius.’
Just looking at the ‘Introduction to Star Magic’ created using Leo’s Bible, one could see Ren’s genius.
‘Luna would have really liked it if she had seen it.’
While Leo muttered to himself.
Ren hung his head low and trembled his shoulders.
Crash! Clang! Clatter!
And he swept away all the bottles on the desk with his hand.
The bottles fell to the floor and fragments scattered everywhere.
“Yes! I was foolish!”
Excited Ren began to rampage.
“To waste two weeks with useless thoughts! I still have far to go! Far to go! Woohoo! Wahahahaha! Still, Student Leo! Thanks to you, I’ve gained new enlightenment! Huhahahaha!”
Watching Ren grab his face and laugh madly, Luke made a terrified expression.
“You’re… okay, right?”
“…He doesn’t look okay, but it’s probably better than drinking and living like a.”
Anna spoke coldly, then looked at Leo and smiled gently.
“Thank you, Student Leo. Thanks to you, Professor Ren has regained his spirits.”
“Regarding magic, I know a friend with similar tendencies to Professor Ren.”
“Is there such a crazy… no, mentally unsound student at our school?”
“She’s not a student at our school.”
“I don’t want to meet her.”
Anna shook her head.
Of course, the friend Leo mentioned was none other than Luna.
Meanwhile, Ren asked loudly.
“Yes! Student Leo! What is it you want to consult with me about!”
At Ren’s question, Leo brought Luke in front of him.
“Hmm? A 1st year? And from the Knight Department too.”
Ren made an uninterested expression.
“Why this student?”
“She also has talent as a mage.”
“Hmm?”
Ren stroked his chin.
Meanwhile, Anna began using magic to clean up the professor’s office that Ren had made a mess of.
The liquor bottles returned to their original state.
The contents were also neatly sucked back into the bottles.
Watching this, Luke made an amazed expression.
“Magic is incredible.”
“Ho, quite admirable words for someone from the Knight Department.”
Ren nodded with a satisfied expression.
“So, what’s your name?”
“It’s Luke Elda.”
“Student Luke. You seem to have an enlightened mind for a Knight Department student, so let me give you a lecture on magic.”
Ahem- After clearing his throat, Ren spread both arms and said.
“Magic means understanding the laws of all things in this universe and intervening in those laws! We mages are great explorers who investigate the laws of the world. Do you know why the stars in the night sky shine?”
“Um… because they shine?”
“They shine because they shine. A philosophical answer! Good! I understand your disposition…”
“Yes. Yes. Stop there. If you listen to the professor’s introduction to magic speech, it won’t end today.”
Anna held a magic broom and poked at Ren to stop him.
The broom that left Anna’s hands began cleaning.
Ren nodded and crossed his arms.
“Right, I understand that Student Luke has magical aptitude. So?”
“I was thinking of teaching him magic.”
“Student Leo. I understand you want to take care of your mentee, but asking a professor for mentee tutoring rather than personal tutoring is a bit…”
Anna made a troubled expression.
Ren also nodded.
“I do care for Student Leo, but I also devote a lot of time to magical theory research.”
Looking at Ren, Leo patted Luke’s head and said.
“I’m not asking you to teach him magic. I want to consult about magic introduction suited to this guy’s mana characteristics.”
“Ho. If Student Leo says that, he must have unusual mana characteristics. What is it?”
“He’s a natural mana amplifier.”
“What?”
Ren’s complexion changed completely.
Anna’s eyes also widened.
“This guy can amplify mana according to his emotions.”
“Can you show me?”
At Ren’s question, Luke hesitated then activated his aura.
After a moment, Luke closed his eyes and concentrated.
Woong-!
Ren was amazed seeing the amplified aura.
In an instant, Luke’s aura became visibly enormous.
“Does it become even stronger when emotions intensify?”
“Yes.”
“Amazing! Incredible! Does it apply to magic power too?”
“He hasn’t awakened magic power yet so we haven’t confirmed it, but magic power should be the same.”
“Excellent!”
Ren’s eyes sparkled.
This had research value.
Freely amplifying mana was one of the abilities all mages yearned for.
“But even if he has aptitude as a mage, awakening magic power won’t be easy, especially since he’s already trained aura.”
When Anna spoke regretfully, Leo chuckled.
“You don’t need to worry about that. This guy awakened aura through self-study without proper aura techniques. His mana sensitivity should be sufficient.”
“…He entered Lumern through self-study?”
“I was lucky.”
Luke scratched the back of his head with an awkward smile.
“Hmm. Right. I understand.”
Ren nodded.
“Student Luke. From today, you’re quitting the Knight Department.”
“What?”
“Come to the Magic Studies Department.”
“What do you mean…”
“Are you planning to waste such tremendous talent becoming some knight nobody?!”
“Hiiiek?”
Seeing Ren’s bulging eyes, Luke made a terrified expression.
“Your ability is what mages yearn for! I can’t let it rot in the sweat-stinking Knight Department! Quit the Knight Department right now and switch to Magic Studies! And research your mana characteristics with me!”
“But, that’s…”
“Uhuhuhuh! How rewarding! A new research subject! Huhahahat! Today is truly a good day! Shall we start by awakening your magic power so you can begin magic right away?”
Watching Ren start to go wild, Anna said.
“I understand Student Leo’s intention. Professor Ren seems hooked on Student Luke’s mana characteristics too, so he’ll research how Luke should learn magic to maximize those characteristics.”
Anna narrowed her eyes.
“You’re cunning, Student Leo.”
“I simply trusted Professor Ren’s passion as a mage.”
“Yes. I’m sure you did. However.”
Anna sighed deeply.
“If you stay any longer, Professor Ren might try to dissect Student Luke, so it would be better to go back for today.”
At those words, Luke smiled brightly.
“Come on, that’s quite a joke.”
But Anna didn’t smile.
“That guy would do exactly that.”
Luke’s face turned pale.
***
The next day.
Joint combat studies class.
The 2nd year students came out to the training ground by dormitory.
The one in charge of today’s class was none other than Hallind.
Hallind spoke with his characteristic indifferent expression.
“Today I came as a substitute since Sedjen is busy. And today, I’ll announce the midterm combat studies exam format.”
The students began murmuring.
“By the way, this midterm combat studies practical exam is also the comprehensive practical exam.”
In other words, there would be only one practical exam: combat studies.
“Is it conquering the Heroes’ World like in 1st year?”
Iliana raised her hand and asked.
2nd years had also done a lot of Heroes’ World conquering during the 1st semester midterms.
“No. This exam is mock combat.”
“Mock combat?”
“Right.”
Hallind looked at the puzzled 2nd years and said.
“Large-scale mock combat in dormitory competition format.”
The 2nd years’ eyes widened.
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