Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 364

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364

 

“It’s summer now.”

 

Cal muttered quietly as he looked up at the training ground where intense sunlight was beating down.

 

About half of the first semester of second year had passed.

 

Summer had arrived in Lumern before they knew it.

 

Cal, who had been blankly looking up at the sky, chuckled softly.

 

“On this sweltering summer day…”

 

Whoooosh—!

 

“Why do I have to fight against that giant fireball?”

 

“Prepare yourselves! Magic Studies Department!”

 

Selia shouted, her entire body wrapped in flames of aura.

 

Bulge—!

 

Muscles and veins that didn’t suit the delicate girl rose up on Selia’s hands.

 

Seeing this, Cal was horrified and tried to flee to one side.

 

Chelsea, who was cheering from outside, shouted at him.

 

“Don’t run away!”

 

“What?”

 

“Don’t run away! Fight back!”

 

“Hey! If I get hit by that brute force attack, I’ll be out in one shot!”

 

Along with Cal’s cry, Selia swung her arm with all her might and shouted.

 

The sphere imbued with aura flames struck the Magic Studies Department students as if it had become the sun itself.

 

“Aaaahhh!”

 

“There’s nowhere to hide!”

 

Screams erupted from here and there.

 

Rumble rumble rumble! Whoooosh—!

 

When the sphere of flames crashed down, it became a sea of fire.

 

Seeing this, Chelsea crossed her arms and muttered quietly.

 

“Pathetic.”

 

Looking at the Magic Studies Department students who were completely wiped out in an instant, Selia chuckled and swept back her hair.

 

Currently, a combat studies class with all grade levels participating was in progress.

 

Today’s combat studies class was the Inter-Department Competition Bastera.

 

Since the start of the new second-year semester, most classes had been conducted as dormitory competitions.

 

So everyone was enthusiastic about the Inter-Department Competition that was being held after a long time.

 

Teams and order were decided randomly.

 

And Cal’s team was given the glorious mission of being the department’s vanguard.

 

But unfortunately, while the opposing team had Selia, who was like the final boss of the Knight Department, Cal’s team had no members who could stand against Selia.

 

The result was obvious.

 

It was a devastating massacre.

 

“Excellent, Selia.”

 

“Thank you, Professor Ain.”

 

When Ain smiled with satisfaction and praised her, Selia grinned.

 

While the Knight Department students were savoring the sweet leisure of victory.

 

“Ugh! Your sacrifice won’t be in vain.”

 

“We’ll definitely get revenge… rest in peace over there!”

 

The Magic Studies Department students were tasting the bitter flavor of defeat.

 

Other Magic Studies Department students muttered resentfully as they looked at their classmates, including Cal, who had fallen without being able to move.

 

“Hey, you bastards.”

 

“We’re not dead…”

 

Cal’s team members muttered while groaning in pain-filled voices.

 

Chelsea, who had collected Cal’s team with floating magic, sighed and asked Ren.

 

“What should we do?”

 

“Student Chelsea, there’s one thing our Magic Studies Department doesn’t need. Do you know what it is?”

 

“Losers?”

 

“No.”

 

Ren, sitting in a chair with her legs crossed and chin resting on her hand, spoke in a cold voice.

 

“It’s those who lost to the Knight Department. Take them to the infirmary and dump them there.”

 

Chelsea nodded at Ren’s words and sent the students to the infirmary attached to the training ground.

 

“Sister Nella! I brought the kids.”

 

“Okay, lay them down here.”

 

Nella was waiting in the infirmary.

 

Nella, one of the honor students of the Knight Department, would often serve as a healer like this during competitions in combat studies classes due to her aura characteristics specialized in healing.

 

“Sister Nella.”

 

“Please heal us.”

 

The Magic Studies Department male students said with silly grins.

 

“Are you happy even though you lost?”

 

When Chelsea spoke with a pathetic expression, one of the male students chuckled.

 

“Being treated by Nella, one of the most beautiful girls in our grade, feels like it heals even our hearts!”

 

“So are you proud that you lost to Selia Jerdinger without being able to do anything? Huh?”

 

“Agh! It hurts! It hurts!”

 

When Chelsea poked the burned areas with her magic wand, the male student screamed.

 

“Chelsea, you can’t torment the patients.”

 

“Okay.”

 

Back when they were in Class 5 as first years, there were two people Chelsea listened to well – one was Leo and the other was Nella.

 

After bringing the injured to the infirmary, Chelsea returned to the training ground.

 

And she approached Leo, who was watching the students’ matches.

 

“Who’s next?”

 

Chelsea, who sat next to Leo, asked.

 

“Chloe’s team and Eliza’s team.”

 

“Go Chloe! Turn Eliza Herginn into mush!”

 

Chelsea loudly cheered for Chloe.

 

Seeing such Chelsea, Chloe grinned and entered the arena holding her staff.

 

“Which department are you competing for, Leo?”

 

“This time I’m competing for the Summoning Department.”

 

The Summoning Department had relatively few members.

 

Because of this, to match the numbers, Leo would often compete for the Summoning Department in such departmental events.

 

Of course, if Leo seriously revealed his full power, the balance wouldn’t work, so he didn’t summon the three great divine beasts.

 

“Are we enemies again this time? I wanted to be on the same side for once.”

 

When Chelsea slightly pouted her lips and made a sulky expression, Leo grinned.

 

“We can team up together next time.”

 

“Still, I wanted to show you the skills I’ve improved over the past month.”

 

Leo reached out and ruffled Chelsea’s hair.

 

“I know.”

 

Chelsea looked at Leo with wide eyes.

 

“How much you’ve improved your skills over the past month.”

 

While Leo was in Seirun.

 

All the second years had conquered the Heroes’ World.

 

Through that, every student had taken a step forward.

 

Among them were students who had taken several steps forward.

 

And Chelsea was one of those students.

 

Chelsea smiled brightly and rubbed her head against Leo’s hand.

 

‘It’s not just Chelsea.’

 

During the last midterm exams.

 

Leo had chosen the hero candidates who would advance into the future.

 

They had shown a gap that was close to despair.

 

But among those Leo had chosen, not a single person had given up.

 

“Hmph, how leisurely of you.”

 

A snorting sound came from behind.

 

“Does being the student council president who’s already ahead mean you can afford to be relaxed?”

 

When Leo turned around, he saw Duran sitting there.

 

Leo made eye contact with Duran, then looked back toward the arena.

 

“I’m not particularly being relaxed.”

 

Leo said.

 

“Whether it’s Chelsea or you. I just think you might walk the same path as me someday. That’s why I want you all to become stronger.”

 

Duran’s eyes stirred.

 

The same path.

 

Duran recalled Leo’s goal from when he was a freshman.

 

‘The subjugation of Erebos.’

 

He had thought it was absurd talk.

 

No one sets such a thing as their goal.

 

But at least once.

 

Everyone dreams such dreams.

 

‘This bastard, when he talked about qualifications during the last midterms, could it have meant… that?’

 

“You’re saying you’ll stand at the end of that path and wait?”

 

“Yeah. So if you want to stand on the same stage as me, chase after me anytime.”

 

Leo, sitting with his back turned to Duran, spoke.

 

“I’ll be waiting at the summit.”

 

“…Arrogant.”

 

Duran frowned.

 

But the fighting spirit in his eyes burned even brighter.

 

‘Leo Flobe.’

 

Duran clenched and unclenched his fist with force, curling up the corner of his mouth.

 

‘Fine, I’ll chase after you.’

 

***

 

The class after combat studies ended was Mel’s special Hero Studies class.

 

Mel’s Hero Studies was a class that all second-years eagerly awaited.

 

Though she was a new professor this year, Mel had already established herself as Lumern’s most popular professor.

 

The content of the special Hero Studies class was about the Twilight Knight, Lumern.

 

It was class content that was popular regardless of grade level.

 

Not only was the class interesting, but she listened well to students’ concerns.

 

On top of that, it was a class they could attend with peace of mind in the harsh environment of Lumern.

 

It couldn’t help but be popular among people of all ages and genders.

 

“There’s already a fan club formed among the male students.”

 

Cal, who met Leo on the way to class, said with a grin.

 

“A beautiful older sister professor, it’s a dream.”

 

Taide, who had eaten lunch with Cal, also nodded while crossing his arms.

 

“She’s probably a grandmother.”

 

“Leo, you bastard!”

 

“Did you just call Professor Mel a grandmother!”

 

“Professor Mel’s class is an oasis for our hearts! An oasis!”

 

Cal and Taide got fired up.

 

Watching them, Leo said.

 

“But aren’t you going to be late?”

 

“Hah! Professor Mel understands with her broad heart!”

 

“That’s right!”

 

“Professor Mel’s class is truly healing!”

 

“Exactly! Exactly!”

 

When Cal opened the lecture hall door while shouting, Taide agreed.

 

“What nerve you have. To even think about being late.”

 

What Cal had opened was none other than the gates of hell.

 

At the cold voice that came from inside, Cal and Taide’s faces stiffened.

 

Hallind checked his watch and said.

 

“10 minutes late. You’d better have a decent reason for being late to this sacred class time. For the sake of the other second-years as well.”

 

The murderous gazes of the other second-years were fixed on the three of them.

 

Hallind.

 

The man called Lumern’s Wall of Lamentations.

 

One of the things he hated most was tardiness.

 

And the most frightening thing about Hallind was his system of collective punishment.

 

There was no particular special reason for the collective punishment.

 

It was just Hallind’s unique way of efficiently punishing late students.

 

Naturally, late students would get scolded by other students.

 

There must have been other late students besides the three, as someone was bowing their head by the entrance of the lecture hall.

 

It was when Cal and Taide’s faces turned pale.

 

“There was a student council meeting during lunch.”

 

Leo raised his hand and said calmly.

 

“Pass.”

 

Hallind’s gaze turned to Cal and Taide.

 

Cal and Taide silently bowed their heads next to the other late students.

 

“I’d like to educate all of you, but since this isn’t my class, I’ll let it slide just this once.”

 

At Hallind’s words, all the second-years sighed.

 

“Those who were late, stand up.”

 

At those words, the late students jumped up.

 

Watching the late students make expressions of relief, Hallind said.

 

“You all come up to the platform and bow your heads.”

 

At those words, the late students made gloomy expressions and moved next to Hallind to bow their heads.

 

“Some of you might wonder why I came to a second-year class. The reason I’m here is because today’s class will be conducted jointly with first and second-years.”

 

At those words, the second-years’ eyes widened.

 

Murmurs echoed through the large lecture hall.

 

Shortly after, the door opened and Mel appeared, leading the first-years.

 

“Now, everyone. Go to your respective mentors.”

 

When Mel asked with a bright smile, the first-years went to find their mentors.

 

“P-Professor Hallind. Should we go to our seats too?”

 

“Is there a need for that?”

 

When Cal asked with an awkward smile, Hallind smiled coldly and called the mentees of the late students.

 

And made them stand next to their mentors.

 

“Aren’t they excellent mentors? They’re showing firsthand what happens when you’re late.”

 

At Hallind’s words, the second-years made gloomy expressions.

 

“As expected, Senior Cal never fails to meet expectations.”

 

“That’s not really something to praise.”

 

“It’s not praise!”

 

At Juwen’s words, Cal answered cheekily.

 

Thus, mentors and mentees sat together in one place.

 

Chloe raised her hand.

 

“Professor Hallind, Professor Mel. What kind of class is today’s class?”

 

At Chloe’s question, Mel smiled brightly.

 

“There’s an announcement before class.”

 

When Mel looked at Hallind, Hallind nodded his head.

 

Ahem! Mel cleared his throat and spoke.

 

“I will announce regarding the 1st and 2nd year mission practicum.”

 

“Mission practicum?”

 

“Are we going on mission practicum too?”

 

The freshmen showed surprised expressions.

 

Mission practicum is conducted at minimum during the 2nd semester of 1st year.

 

“Yes. To be precise, it’s a mission practicum conducted jointly with the 2nd years.”

 

Mel smiled brightly.

 

Receiving Mel’s words, Hallind spoke.

 

“This mission practicum will be conducted with mentors and mentees forming one team.”

 

At Hallind’s words, the freshmen let out exclamations.

 

“The mission practicum content is Hero Dungeon exploration.”

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