Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 557

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557.

 

The next morning.

 

Leo, who had returned to Lumern, passed through the school gates and headed to the 2nd year classroom.

 

Originally, students staying out overnight without permission was subject to punishment.

 

However, student council officers were exempt from that school rule.

 

Since the student council managed the overall affairs of the academy, they never knew when they might urgently need to go out to Lumeria City.

 

‘Being student council president is convenient at times like this. Though Selia and Chloe will probably nag me a bit.’

 

Leo chuckled softly as he thought of the two principled honor students.

 

‘Today’s first class was Combat Theory, right?’

 

Leo checked his schedule mentally and headed to the Combat Theory lecture hall.

 

Even before the lecture hall opened, he could hear noisy sounds coming from inside.

 

Creak-!

 

As Leo opened the lecture hall door and entered, the murmuring sounds stopped abruptly.

 

Just as Leo looked at the students with a puzzled expression.

 

“Leo!”

 

The male students from his 1st year class, including Taide, hurriedly approached Leo.

 

“What?”

 

“Hey, what happened! I heard you stayed out overnight with Elena yesterday!”

 

“Yeah.”

 

“Gasp! Are you dating Elena?”

 

“What happened?”

 

“There were rumors that you two had that kind of relationship from before, is it true?”

 

Leo let out a hollow laugh at the male students’ questions.

 

“Nothing special happened, we just ate and slept for one night, that’s all.”

 

“O-one night?”

 

“Where? Where did you sleep?”

 

“You can tell us, can’t you?”

 

The male students gulped nervously.

 

Just as Leo was about to let out another hollow laugh seeing his friends holding their breath and focusing on him.

 

“Class President, be honest. How far did you go with Elena?”

 

“Eek!”

 

“Hey! When did you get here!”

 

“And how can you ask something like that so openly!”

 

The male students looked at Iliana in shock.

 

Seeing those male students, Iliana narrowed her eyes drowsily.

 

“This is ridiculous, are you guys idiots?”

 

“We don’t want to be called that by you!”

 

Taide got angry.

 

Looking at Taide, Iliana made a pathetic expression.

 

“Do you think other students don’t know what perverted thoughts you’re having just because you’re whispering in the lecture hall?”

 

Taide and the other male students looked embarrassed.

 

“So if you’re curious, you should ask directly!”

 

It was a very Iliana-like thought, charging in headfirst no matter what.

 

“Are you that curious about how far they went?”

 

“Of course I’m curious. Other people’s love lives are the most interesting thing in the world, aren’t they?”

 

Iliana’s eyes sparkled.

 

“So? Are you really in that kind of relationship?”

 

“What if we were in that kind of relationship?”

 

“Hmm. It would be a bit disappointing, but I’d understand. Class President is cool, after all. I’d say he’s definitely attractive enough for girls to fall for him.”

 

Mm-hmm! Iliana crossed her arms and nodded.

 

Looking at Iliana, Leo chuckled softly.

 

“I was just invited to the Jeron Family.”

 

“Aha!”

 

Iliana nodded.

 

When he said he was invited to the Jeron Family, the other students also looked deflated.

 

“I feel like we’re idiots for imagining all sorts of things.”

 

“Who was it! Who spread the weird rumors!”

 

Noisy voices could be heard.

 

Seeing this, Leo shook his head and walked toward where Cal was.

 

Chloe, who was sitting next to Cal reading a magic book, said.

 

“Be careful about actions that could cause misunderstandings next time, Leo.”

 

“Oh? What kind of misunderstanding?”

 

At Chloe’s words, Cal grinned mischievously.

 

“Don’t tell me, Chloe, you thought Leo spent a hot time with Elena? Wow, what an imagination…”

 

Crackle-!

 

“It’s a joke! A joke! I said it’s a joke!”

 

Terrifying cold air swirled from Chloe’s hands.

 

The surrounding temperature dropped rapidly and thin ice formed.

 

Seeing Chloe fuming with a bright red face, Cal frantically waved his hands in denial.

 

Whoosh-! Watching Chloe leave, Cal collapsed on his desk.

 

“Ugh- I almost died from teasing her for no reason.”

 

“That’s why you shouldn’t tease the kids.”

 

“Because it’s fun, obviously.”

 

Cal sat up and said.

 

“Leo, I’ve narrowed down the student council member candidates you mentioned.”

 

“Already? That’s fast.”

 

“Heh, I’m reliable when it comes to handling this kind of work, aren’t I?”

 

Cal made a proud expression and said.

 

“These three are the executive committee candidates.”

 

Cal took out a notebook from his pocket and opened it.

 

Written there were the names of Chloe, Avad, and Duran.

 

“Avad and Duran are each heirs to their families, so they’ll handle administrative work thoroughly. Chloe also proved her abilities when she was Class 1’s class president in 1st year.”

 

If you had to pick the most difficult class during 1st year, it would definitely be Class 1 with Selia and Duran.

 

First of all, Selia and Duran were sworn enemies who would growl at each other whenever they had the chance.

 

On top of that, they had high self-esteem and great ambition for leadership positions.

 

Even now in the 2nd year Knight Department, there are separate groups following Selia and groups following Duran.

 

Of course, they’re not in an openly confrontational relationship, but they harbor strong competitive feelings toward each other.

 

‘Chen Xia is mediating well between them.’

 

Chloe perfectly handled the class president duties for Class 1 with those two people.

 

Not only Selia, who was Chloe’s best friend, but even Duran acknowledged Chloe, which says it all.

 

“Next are Selia, Chelsea, and Woreden. Those three are perfect for the disciplinary committee.”

 

Selia is undoubtedly the most well-behaved student among the 2nd years.

 

“Chelsea is amazing at finding faults, isn’t she? Anyone can see she’s disciplinary committee material.”

 

Cal giggled mischievously.

 

“Woreden has no interest in others and has strong individualistic tendencies, but if you look at him as a student, he’s ideal. That guy has never been criticized by professors even once since enrollment.”

 

As Cal said, except for not getting along well with other students, Woreden was no less flawless than Selia in school life.

 

Besides them, he recommended several other students.

 

Since Lumern’s administration itself was vast, several more names were added later.

 

“Are all these kids interested in student council work?”

 

At Leo’s question, Cal nodded.

 

“Yeah, I subtly probed around and everyone was interested. Well, some of the department tops thought they didn’t need to help the student council. And some weren’t interested because they didn’t want to bow down to you.”

 

Cal grinned mischievously.

 

“If you ask them, they’ll definitely join the student council, right?”

 

“Really? Then could you gather the kids after school?”

 

Cal raised his thumb up with a snap!

 

“No problem! Leave it to me! I’ll tell them to meet at Prosperity Afternoon.”

 

Prosperity Afternoon was one of the popular restaurants located in Lumern.

 

“Prosperity Afternoon? The cost won’t be cheap.”

 

“In a way, this is the launch ceremony for our grade’s student council, right? We should do it grandly!”

 

“That’s true too.”

 

“So, Leo.”

 

When Cal spoke in a subtle voice, Leo chuckled and pulled out a black card from his chest.

 

“Ooh, is this the student council president card that can even hire army-sized magical mercenary groups!”

 

Cal said as he received the card.

 

“Then I’ll distribute invitations to the candidates at lunch. Actually, I already made them.”

 

***

 

That evening.

 

When Leo arrived at Prosperity Afternoon, the manager bowed his head.

 

“We’ve been waiting for you, Leo-nim. I’ll escort you to the annex.”

 

The manager led Leo to the annex that Cal had reserved.

 

Cal, who was waiting in the annex, spotted Chen Xia and Eiran following behind Leo and made a puzzled expression.

 

“I understand Xia, but why Eiran?”

 

“Am I not allowed to come?”

 

Seeing Eiran ask with her ears drooping, Cal waved his hands dismissively.

 

“No, that’s not it. Since you’re here, we can all enjoy together!”

 

“Yes!”

 

Eiran smiled brightly and sat down with Chen Xia.

 

After Leo took his seat and some time passed, the students Cal had sent invitations to began arriving one by one.

 

“Cal! Did you order this too?”

 

“No, I didn’t?”

 

“You should order this! This is the most delicious!”

 

Iliana showed Cal the menu and said.

 

“What’s the occasion? You actually came?”

 

“I only came because Leo Flobe said he had something to say.”

 

When Selia narrowed her eyes and asked, Duran replied coldly.

 

“Woreden-nim. Could you pass me what’s over there?”

 

“….”

 

At Eiran’s words, Woreden passed the plate in front of him to Eiran.

 

The meal proceeded in a free and lively atmosphere.

 

Cal, who had been observing the mood, cleared his throat with an ahem!

 

“Now, let me explain the reason we’re gathered here….”

 

Bang!

 

Just then, the door opened and Eliza entered with a deeply furrowed face.

 

“Eliza?”

 

Cal made a surprised expression.

 

Eliza walked up to Leo and crossed her arms.

 

“Leo Flobe, why didn’t you invite me?”

 

“Huh? What? Eliza didn’t decline the invitation but didn’t receive one?”

 

At Eliza’s words, Iliana’s eyes widened and she tilted her head, muttering.

 

“Is Eliza being ostracized?”

 

At Iliana’s thoughtless words, Eliza glared.

 

Seeing this, Chen Xia smiled sweetly and approached without a sound, snapping Iliana’s neck.

 

“Please continue what you were saying, Miss Eliza.”

 

Chen Xia said as she cleared away the limp Iliana.

 

Leo looked at Eliza with a troubled expression.

 

“Cal was the one who sent the invitations.”

 

At those words, Eliza glared at Cal.

 

“Well, that’s… you weren’t interested in student council work at all.”

 

When Cal scratched his cheek and explained, Eliza gritted her teeth.

 

“Still, you should have sent an invitation! I might have become interested!”

 

“I probably didn’t invite you because I thought you wouldn’t be much help to the student council.”

 

In that murderous atmosphere, Duran sneered.

 

Eliza’s eyes became incomparably colder than when dealing with Iliana.

 

“Duran-kun.”

 

“Why are you calling me, Chen Xia.”

 

“Shall I snap your neck too, Duran-kun?”

 

When Chen Xia asked with a bright smile, Duran clicked his tongue and turned his head away sharply.

 

The students mentally applauded as they watched Chen Xia verbally subdue Duran.

 

“So? Are you interested in student council work, Miss Eliza?”

 

When Chen Xia asked with a sweet smile, Eliza snorted.

 

“I’d do better than anyone here.”

 

“Of course, I think so too. So you’re joining the student council?”

 

“Of course!”

 

“Wow! Miss Eliza joining the student council! How reassuring! Please sign here.”

 

Chen Xia smiled and handed over the membership form.

 

Eliza, who was signing it, paused.

 

“Wait. Are you tricking me right now….”

 

“Welcome to joining the student council, Miss Eliza.”

 

Chen Xia snatched the membership form from Eliza’s hand and returned to her seat.

 

Watching this, Eliza’s mouth gaped open and closed.

 

“Well, Eliza joined through trickery, but.”

 

“If you know I joined through trickery, make it invalid!”

 

When Eliza shouted urgently, Leo looked at Chen Xia.

 

“No, I have no intention of canceling it, so go back.”

 

Seeing Chen Xia speak firmly, Eliza slumped into a chair.

 

Looking at Eliza covering her face, Leo said.

 

“The student council will be busy from now on. So I think we’ll need your help.”

 

At those words, Eiran clenched both fists tightly and said.

 

“If you need my help, please tell me anytime! Though I may be lacking, I’ll do my best to help Leo-nim!”

 

Eiran’s face, showing strong motivation with even her ears fluttering, looked very reliable.

 

Seeing this, the other students muttered inwardly.

 

‘Wait, this is Lumern student council work.’

 

‘You’re an exchange student, get a grip.’

 

As the students exchanged glances watching Eiran who seemed to have forgotten her exchange student status.

 

“Miss Eiran.”

 

“Yes! Miss Xia!”

 

“Miss Eiran is a Seirun student.”

 

“Ah….”

 

At Chen Xia’s words, Eiran hung her head low.

 

With even her ears drooping, she looked truly pitiful.

 

“Anyway, lend me your strength.”

 

At Leo’s words, Avad spoke.

 

“Since you’re saying it to that extent, it would be awkward for me to just sit back and do nothing. You’ll join too, right, Duran?”

 

“Hmph.”

 

Duran snorted but didn’t deny it.

 

And so all the students invited today expressed their intention to join the Student Council.

 

Watching this, Cal said.

 

“See, I told you it would work out, didn’t I?”

 

“You did.”

 

Leo chuckled and said to Cal.

 

“Cal, I’m counting on you from now on too.”

 

“What?”

 

“You need to join the Student Council too.”

 

“….”

 

At those words, Cal’s face hardened stiffly.

 

“Me?”

 

“Yeah.”

 

“The Student Council?”

 

“That’s right.”

 

“….”

 

“By the way, I’m going to have you take on the role of Acting Student Council President.”

 

“Why! Why are you giving me such an excessive position!”

 

Cal grabbed his head and screamed as if in agony.

 

“Originally I was going to give you a different job, but seeing how you handled things today, I think you’d do well enough as Acting Student Council President too.”

 

“Aaaahhh!”

 

Cal let out a scream.

 

Watching this scene, Chelsea asked Avad.

 

“Brother, doesn’t the Acting Student Council President position not have much work?”

 

“If it were someone else as president, there wouldn’t be much. But Leo’s often away from his position, isn’t he? And the Vice Student Council President is Elena.”

 

Leo might be one thing.

 

But Cal, who took on the Acting Student Council President position, was perfect for Elena to boss around.

 

“Being too competent without reading the room is also problematic. Well, it seems only Cal had no idea he would become part of the Student Council.”

 

It was Cal’s mistake for underestimating himself too much.

 

Chelsea clicked her tongue.

 

“Crushed by a disaster he brought upon himself.”

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