Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 43

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43

“Do you realize how absurd what you just said is?”

Shin Huz asked with a dumbfounded expression.

“In the history of magic, there has been only one mage who possessed an entire spell system as their unique magic.”

“Yes, Luna, the Progenitor of the Starry Skies.”

The magical spell systems used today were literally the legacy of the magical world, created by great mages throughout generations.

And Luna was the one who achieved the same feat single-handedly in history.

Saying he would create a new magical spell system was no different from declaring he would stand on equal footing with Luna.

“Do you think you’re a mage comparable to the Progenitor of the Starry Skies?”

When Rilda asked with furrowed brows, Leo shook his head.

“Of course not. Luna is a great mage incomparably superior to me.”

Leo, who knew Luna’s genius better than anyone, was well aware that he couldn’t even chase her shadow in magic.

“But creating a spell system doesn’t require Luna’s level of genius.”

Hearing Leo’s words, Aydmen laughed.

“Then will you show us the unique magic system you created right now?”

At those words, Leo raised his palm.

Gray streams of mana extended out and began forming a spell system.

The graduates watching intently let out exclamations.

“The basic spell system is already established?”

“It’s not a simple copy.”

Shin Huz and Tilda said while interpreting the magical formula.

The first-years also tried their best to interpret Leo’s magical formula.

But soon their eyes began spinning.

‘What kind of magical formula is so complicated?’

‘Does something that complex actually work?’

‘Ah, I don’t know. I’m giving up on interpreting this.’

The top students earnestly tried to interpret the spell system Leo had shown.

After a moment, Aydmen spoke up.

“You said your goal was a spell system that could make all attribute manifestation formulas compatible?”

“Yes.”

“Looking at the structure of the formula, it’s designed to use any magic without penalty.”

At Aydmen’s words, the first-years showed amazed expressions.

‘He understood the spell structure just from a brief look?’

“That’s correct.”

“What an absurd idea.”

“Seeing it in person, it’s even more insane.”

Hearing Leo’s response, Rilda and Shin Huz muttered.

But their eyes were shining.

Magic was a discipline that brought the impossible into the realm of possibility.

Attempts to overturn common sense always deserved praise.

“What’s the reason for creating this magic system?”

“To freely use all magic that exists in the world.”

“You’re not in your right mind either, are you?”

‘But the basic framework is complete. Is this what genius is?’

It’s uncertain whether this magic can be completed because it’s so absurd.

But she liked it.

‘A completely insane junior has appeared. Now I understand why the higher-ups think highly of this batch.’

A being who could handle all spells.

Every mage imagines such a thing at least once.

But it’s such an absurd dream that while they may dream of it, no one challenges it.

A mage challenging that ideal had appeared before their eyes.

“What’s the name of your unique magic?”

“The name of the magic is Bible.”

The magical system that only the great hero Kail had used in history.

At that name, Aydmen chuckled.

“Leo Flobe, A+.”

***

“You managed to get an A+ with that insane idea.”

“The bigger the ambition, the better, right?”

“Even so, don’t you know the meaning of moderation?”

Cal clicked his tongue.

The Bible’s magic system had been used since Kail’s time, so it wasn’t starting from nothing.

‘Though I can’t use it completely with my current abilities.’

Even in Kail’s time, it was a magic system that could barely be used only during his prime.

‘Besides, it was ultimately incomplete.’

Being unstable, Leo’s current abilities couldn’t use it perfectly.

What he presented in this exam was merely the basic formula of Bible.

‘If I showed the original as is, it would obviously cause chaos, so I couldn’t show it anyway.’

Leo looked toward the platform.

Now only the last student remained.

“Presenter Chloe Muller. Please come forward.”

Ren called the last student.

“Oh my, I’m getting nervous for no reason.”

So far, only Leo and Avad had received A+.

Both had presented unique magic of enormous scale.

But in terms of feasibility, Avad’s side would obviously have a higher score.

In this situation, with Chloe, the top practical student of the first-year Magic Studies Department, giving her presentation, all students’ attention was inevitably focused.

Especially Cal was even more nervous, having witnessed Chloe’s declaration of war against Leo.

“Hello, seniors.”

Chloe bowed her head politely.

“Yes, student Chloe. What have you prepared?”

“The unique magic I’ve prepared is flame-type magic.”

With those words, murmurs erupted from here and there.

“Flame-type?”

“Chloe with flame-type?”

“That’s impossible… Chloe is ice-type!”

“Why did she choose an opposing attribute as her unique magic?”

“Quiet! Quiet!”

As the entire Main Auditorium became noisy, Ren raised his voice to mediate.

Meanwhile, Ren also showed a puzzled expression.

He too found the attribute of the unique magic Chloe had prepared completely unexpected.

“I’ll demonstrate it now.”

Chloe quietly chanted an incantation.

Whoosh-!

Red flames appeared in the air.

“What kind of magic could it be?”

Cal swallowed nervously and focused on the magic.

If it was magic Chloe had prepared, it would surely be incredible.

But the flames just burned quietly, and nothing happened.

“It’s a bit… ordinary?”

Tilda asked with a displeased expression.

‘I heard she was a talent comparable to Leo or Avad?’

Leo’s magic represented the dreams and ideals of being a mage.

Avad’s magic represented the ultimate strength a mage could achieve.

Compared to those two, the magic Chloe had just shown was far too ordinary.

“Why is this your unique magic?”

When Aydmen asked seriously, Chloe said.

“I will now show you the true value of this magic.”

Chloe smiled confidently and muttered quietly.

Then a mass of water formed in the air.

“This flame magic is currently receiving no mana supply. What do you think will happen if I pour water on it in this state?”

“It would obviously go out.”

At Shin Huz’s question, Chloe smiled brightly and poured water on the flame.

Sizzle-!

The flame dimmed.

Whoosh-!

But it didn’t go out and soon blazed fiercely again.

“…!”

“…!”

Not only the graduates but the students’ faces also changed dramatically.

Leo’s face hardened instantly.

“How on earth did you do that?”

When Tilda asked with a surprised face, Chloe said.

“It’s my unique magic.”

Chloe said proudly and extinguished the flame with her hand.

“Unless I want it to, this flame will not go out.”

“Wait! Wait! So Chloe, what you’re saying is that you’ve… granted permanence to magic?”

Tilda asked with wide eyes.

“Yes! It will absolutely never go out unless I want it to!”

Magic is a law composed of formulas.

Therefore, absolute immutability cannot exist.

Any magic will disappear when mana is no longer supplied.

But Chloe had created immutability in magical formulas.

Chloe began explaining the magical formula.

Everyone focused on her presentation.

‘It’s impossible.’

Leo muttered to himself while listening to Chloe’s presentation.

He tried to mentally combine the formula structure Chloe was explaining.

But he couldn’t reproduce the unextinguishable flame.

Even if it was a mana characteristic only Chloe possessed, it was impossible.

As far as Leo knew, only one being could emit eternally burning flames.

‘Erebos.’

That power could never be implemented through magic.

‘Even Luna failed at this.’

“Chloe Muller, A+.”

“Thank you!”

As the presentation ended, the Summoning practical exam naturally came to Leo’s mind.

“What kind of thing did she create?”

Cal muttered in a bewildered voice.

“Hey, Leo. Isn’t that amazing?”

Cal turned his gaze toward Leo.

“Leo?”

“Huh? Oh, it’s impressive.”

“Why are you so spaced out?”

“It’s nothing.”

Leo looked at Chloe coming down from the platform.

‘For now… I need to have a talk with Chloe.’

***

That evening.

After finishing his meal, Leo left the Male Dormitory and headed to the Female Dormitory.

“Huh? Leo? What brings you all the way to the Female Dormitory?”

Selia, who was sitting on a bench in front of the Female Dormitory talking with a friend, approached with a puzzled face.

“Selia, sorry but could you call Chloe for me?”

“Chloe said she was going to sleep early today. She barely slept until dawn during the exam period.”

“Really? Then please tell her I want to see her briefly before tomorrow’s exam and that I’ll wait at the entrance to the Daeyeon Parade Ground.”

“Got it. But why Chloe all of a sudden?”

“I have something to talk about. I’ll be going then.”

“Wait, Leo.”

Selia called Leo back.

“What?”

“Has something been going on with Chloe lately?”

“Why are you asking me that? You’d know better than me since you’re in the same class, wouldn’t you?”

“Chloe has gotten into fights with kids in class several times. I thought it was because she was sensitive due to exam period, but it seems to be getting worse day by day. Plus, I heard she’s been hanging around with some bad guys from the Magic Studies Department recently.”

‘Chloe?’

Chloe has a caring personality.

In fact, at the beginning of the semester, she helped Leo study after school so he could adapt to the modern magic system.

Selia too was initially upset when her class president position was taken, but soon recognized Chloe’s leadership.

It was hard to imagine such a Chloe frequently arguing with others.

‘After Cal, now Selia too… Is something really going on?’

Thinking about Chloe, Leo returned to the dormitory.

He drew the curtains and sat on his bed, extending his hand.

Whoosh-!

A summoning circle made of flames appeared.

Fiora poked her head out from the summoning circle.

“Could you call your mother?”

Fiora went back into the summoning circle.

Shortly after, Pirina appeared.

“It’s been a while, Leo.”

“Have you been well?”

Fiora was sitting on the head of Pirina, who was in human form.

Chirp-! Chirp-!

Watching Fiora spread both wings vigorously while saying something, Pirina made an affectionate expression.

“She’s been constantly talking about when she grows up ever since being summoned by you.”

Pirina placed her daughter on Leo’s desk.

Fiora toddled around on Leo’s desk.

“So, Leo. What’s the reason you wanted to see me?”

“You know about the demon beast that appeared during the Summoning exam, right?”

“Yes, I heard Masu Sorcerers were up to something with Lumern’s new students?”

Pirina made a displeased expression.

To Pirina, a spirit beast, demon beasts were very unpleasant beings, and the Masu Sorcerers who controlled those demon beasts were also beings that needed to be eliminated.

“You mentioned before that Ms. Pirina is at Lumern at the headmaster’s request, right? Could this be related to that matter?”

Pirina rested her chin on her hand.

The attack on Lumern that occurred five years ago.

Very few knew about that incident, where they couldn’t even identify who was behind it.

The Upper Echelons of Lumern were conducting a deep investigation into the connection between this incident and that past event.

‘I can’t tell Leo, a first-year, about such matters.’

“We still don’t know if there’s a connection yet. Of course, even if there were, I couldn’t tell you.”

“I understand. I just wanted you to relay this message to the headmaster.”

“What message?”

“That Sen Riu might not be the only student Tartaros has reached out to.”

Pirina’s expression changed drastically.

“Do you know something?”

“It’s not certain yet, so I can’t tell you.”

Just because someone created an unextinguishable flame didn’t mean they were definitely connected to Erebos.

Still, he needed to inform the Upper Echelons of Lumern about this fact to prepare for any possible situation.

After hearing Leo’s words, Pirina wore a serious expression as she took Fiora with her and said.

“I’ll relay your story to Kalian.”

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