Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 593

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593.

 

“How coincidental that just as Professor Hallind requested a special exception, Cal Thomas from the 2nd year Magic Department got his name on the Hero Record.”

 

Lumern’s chairman.

 

Altech Jeron reviewed the documents Hallind had submitted with an expressionless face.

 

Called the Infinity Speller, he was a powerful hero counted among the top ten active Mage Heroes.

 

Though he held the position of Lumern’s chairman, he usually operated in the border zone with Tartaros.

 

The area he was responsible for had seen reduced demon activity.

 

Literally a hero who wielded powerful deterrent force through his name alone.

 

In other words, if he were to be away from his post for too long, that region could face concentrated attacks from Tartaros.

 

In fact, the area he was responsible for was one of the most crucial strategic points in the battleground with Tartaros.

 

For this reason, he usually left the deputy chairman position to his daughter and was often absent.

 

Besides Elena, the mage Albi from Maan was also serving as a professor at Lumern, and Jeron’s capable talents were leading the board of directors.

 

His appearance at Lumern could be considered extremely rare.

 

There was only one reason Altech had come to Lumern this time.

 

It was because of the flame of calamity that had appeared at Lumern.

 

No matter how important the front lines were, with Erebos’s flame – which could be called a world calamity – appearing in the rear, he couldn’t just keep watching the front.

 

Even though they had managed to block it without major damage, proper cleanup required the chairman himself to return to Lumern.

 

It was in this context that he heard about Cal’s story.

 

‘Professor Hallind’s report is certainly interesting.’

 

A student whose talent should have limited him to the first semester of first year had endured until the second semester of second year.

 

This alone could be called quite exceptional.

 

‘Good adaptability.’

 

Lumern’s academic schedule was structured to select only talented students.

 

Since there are things in the world that cannot be overcome through effort alone, those without the talent Lumern required would naturally be weeded out in competition.

 

‘Even if he managed to get through the first semester of second year with the mentor system…’

 

Cal was also fortunate that Juwen, whom he took as his mentee, was the top of the first-year Magic Department.

 

‘Luck can also be called skill, but this case is a bit different. The growth of the student named Juwen was remarkable.’

 

Among this year’s first years, the one showing the most brilliant growth rate was Luke, the current first-year representative.

 

But in Luke’s case, he had started from absolutely nothing.

 

Of course, even so, going from last place in his year to the top was phenomenal.

 

‘But with overwhelming talent, time to bloom that talent, and helpers to accelerate growth, it’s not impossible.’

 

Rather, starting from zero might have become the foundation for even faster growth.

 

With a good mentor, one could avoid learning useless things and learn only what was necessary for growth.

 

But it’s difficult for someone who already has excellent skills to grow rapidly.

 

‘Until admission, he was evaluated as a step below Aina Beidna.’

 

But during the first semester final evaluation, he showed skills equal to Aina’s.

 

If it hadn’t been for the compatibility relationship between knight and mage, it would have been impossible to tell how it would turn out.

 

His growth rate stood out even more than Havedon from the Knight Academy or Shasha from the Summoning Department, who were evaluated as having skills equal to hers.

 

Considering that Havedon and Shasha’s growth rates couldn’t be called lacking either.

 

‘Rather, one could say the student named Juwen had excellent judgment in choosing a mentor.’

 

Cal had been faithful to his role.

 

He had continued from then through midterms to the present.

 

Just looking at the fact that he had become a hero, Altech wanted to evaluate Cal highly.

 

“A supporter.”

 

This was a type of student that hadn’t existed at Lumern before.

 

Written exams passed by the skin of his teeth.

 

But practical exams were 100% failures.

 

Then he would fail the advancement exam.

 

It was quite regrettable.

 

He wanted to see more of how Cal could grow within Lumern.

 

But special exceptions were a different story.

 

Even if he was an interesting student.

 

Even if it was a request from Hallind, who had served at Lumern for a long time, keeping a student with insufficient grades at Lumern was impossible.

 

That would be discrimination against other students in itself.

 

‘But if his name is on the Hero Record, the story is different.’

 

In Lumern’s history, those who reached hero status while still students were extremely rare.

 

‘Moreover, the only one who became a hero in their second year was Leo Flobe.’

 

And Leo was a monster beyond normal standards.

 

‘No, Cal Thomas isn’t a conventional hero either.’

 

He wasn’t a monster like Leo.

 

But he followed a different path from the countless heroes who had gotten their names on the Hero Record and become heroes.

 

“If he has reached hero status, I think giving him a special exception wouldn’t be strange. What do you board members think?”

 

“It’s impossible.”

 

“That’s right. No matter if he became a hero, a special exception is impossible.”

 

Several people on the board cast opposing votes.

 

Watching this, Altech looked at his younger brother.

 

“Albi, what do you think?”

 

“Cal Thomas is certainly a unique student. I personally evaluate his potential highly as well.”

 

As a Lumern Magic Department professor, he had no assigned classes, but that didn’t mean he didn’t observe the students.

 

In special classes related to magical combat, Albi had watched all of Lumern’s magic department students.

 

Being called the Mage of Maan, he had definitely kept an eye on the students’ talents.

 

“But I think a special exception is impossible according to principles.”

 

“Hmm.”

 

“However.”

 

“However?”

 

Albi raised the report and spoke.

 

“Lumern is a Hero Academy. This school’s ultimate goal is to make students into heroes, and for the past thousands of years, we’ve continuously reformed our educational curriculum for that purpose.”

 

“That’s right.”

 

“In this situation, a new type of hero has been born. A hero who breaks the existing mold. The meaning of this is simple. It means new possibilities have opened.”

 

Albi looked at the board.

 

“In some sense, it wouldn’t be strange to say Cal Thomas already meets graduation requirements. It would be funny for a student who has already become a hero to learn something at a school meant for becoming heroes.”

 

“Ahem.”

 

“Hmm.”

 

Several board members showed uncomfortable expressions.

 

They were fundamentalists.

 

Those who had set the mold for heroes.

 

That’s why they couldn’t accept a hero of Cal Thomas’s type.

 

“The world is changing. If we can’t move quickly to match it, we’ll only be left behind.”

 

“What do you mean?”

 

“What qualities Cal Thomas was recognized for to reach hero status. Lumern needs to know. The fact that the gods recognized him means an era is coming when heroes like Cal Thomas are needed. If we expel Cal Thomas according to old standards at such a time, only Lumern will lose out.”

 

Albi spoke calmly.

 

“Besides, the moment Cal Thomas gets expelled, other Hero Academies might take him.”

 

“Are you saying there are schools that would accept this human child?”

 

When one board member frowned, Albi chuckled.

 

“No Hero Academy has a law saying they only accept the same race as their founder. You haven’t forgotten there were movements to transfer Leo Flobe, have you?”

 

No board member answered that.

 

“Whether intentional or not, he’s a hero we raised. There’s no need to do others a favor for nothing.”

 

At Albi’s words, Altech nodded.

 

“Then let’s proceed with a vote on Cal Thomas’s special advancement.”

 

***

 

“Hehehe!”

 

Arga puffed out her chest proudly.

 

“One who inherits the Hero’s will.”

 

At Leo’s murmur, Arga made a proud expression.

 

“Doesn’t that title suit me perfectly?”

 

Watching Ar do a light spin in place as if showing off, Runia crossed her arms.

 

“That’s an excessive title.”

 

“Your title is just as excessive, you know?”

 

“What? I even received a staff from Luna!”

 

“I received a sword from Arron too!”

 

Watching the elf and beastman growl at each other with their foreheads pressed together, Driana spoke.

 

“Don’t fight so childishly, everyone should be proud of the achievements they’ve accomplished.”

 

Driana forcibly separated the two and said.

 

“You’re both amazing, really.”

 

“Hmph.”

 

“Hehe.”

 

Runia let out a light snort as if embarrassed, but she didn’t seem to dislike the praise.

 

Ar scratched her head and grinned sheepishly.

 

“In that spirit, strip. I’ll pass down your beauty to future generations.”

 

“Don’t be ridiculous. Pervert.”

 

Runia and Arga simultaneously scrunched up their faces.

 

“Anyway! Black Rabbit! I’m finally on equal footing with you!”

 

Arga pointed at Leo with her finger and said.

 

Looking at such Ar, Leo nodded his head.

 

“Yes, yes. Well done.”

 

“Don’t treat me like a child!”

 

Watching Ar bristle with her tail and fur standing up, Runia let out a small sigh and muttered quietly.

 

“Equal footing, my foot.”

 

Reaching the position of Hero was certainly an tremendous achievement.

 

But compared to Leo, who was a Great Hero, it was like a firefly under the moon.

 

‘But I’ll have to reach there someday.’

 

Looking at Leo, Runia clenched her fist tightly.

 

“By the way. What are you spacing out about?”

 

Looking at Cal who was sitting with a vacant expression as if his soul had left his body, Runia made a pathetic expression.

 

“I’m a Hero… hahaha. A Hero I only dreamed of… Lumern Student Council Vice President next year too… Yahoo. I’m so excited… ha.ha.ha.ha.”

 

Watching Cal mutter vacantly like a broken doll, Driana patted Cal’s back with a thump! thump!

 

“If you’ve become a Hero, you should be confident! Why are you being so gloomy!”

 

“Cough! Cough?!”

 

Cal fell face-first to the ground from Driana’s small but solid palm.

 

Cal, who had been sprawled out, dusted himself off and got up.

 

“Right. This is something to be happy about.”

 

Clap-

 

Cal slapped both his cheeks with his hands and made a serious expression.

 

“I need to pull myself together from now on.”

 

“Oh. You’ve got quite a decent expression now.”

 

Driana grinned.

 

Looking at such Driana, Cal said.

 

“I’m absolutely not doing nude modeling.”

 

“Tch.”

 

Just as Leo clicked his tongue while looking at Driana.

 

“Cal! Yo! Our Hero sir!”

 

Iliana came running over.

 

Behind such Iliana, Chelsea, Nella, and Taide followed.

 

“Where have you all been this whole time?”

 

Cal made a puzzled expression.

 

As soon as they heard the news about Cal, Cal’s friends had disappeared.

 

Looking at them, Iliana gave a thumbs up.

 

“We were preparing a party!”

 

“A party?”

 

“That’s right!”

 

Iliana grinned.

 

“We decided to throw a party to celebrate you advancing to third year. Everyone’s amazed, calling it a miracle.”

 

Chelsea added.

 

Looking at the two of them, Cal made a touched expression.

 

“I did do well in school life. Seeing that I have such good friends.”

 

Cal, who had been making a moved expression, tilted his head.

 

“But why aren’t you celebrating me becoming a Hero?”

 

At those words, Chelsea and Iliana looked at each other’s faces and said.

 

“Because you advancing seems more miraculous than that?”

 

“Right, right.”

 

Looking at the two people who were unusually in sync, Cal scrunched up his face.

 

“I’ve lived a meaningless life.”

 

“What are you saying!”

 

“That’s right!”

 

“No! It’s not just anything, I became a Hero! A Hero! Isn’t that more worth celebrating! Ah! Is that it?”

 

Cal smiled mischievously.

 

“You’re jealous because I became a Hero, right? That’s it, right?”

 

At those words, Iliana’s shoulders flinched and Chelsea frowned.

 

Seeing that reaction, Cal laughed triumphantly.

 

“Ah~ Now I’m even getting jealousy from my friends. The burden of being a Hero is heavy.”

 

“How annoying!”

 

Iliana frowned and went behind Cal to grab him.

 

“Chelsea, solar plexus. Hit the solar plexus.”

 

“Okay, hold him tight.”

 

“S-save me!”

 

Seeing Chelsea clench her fist, Cal turned pale and shouted.

 

“Somehow, even though we’re becoming third years, nothing about everyone has changed from first year.”

 

As Taide sighed and muttered, Nella covered her mouth with her hand and laughed.

 

“That’s the charm of our Class 5, isn’t it? Right, Leo?”

 

At that lively atmosphere, Leo chuckled and nodded his head.

 

“Ah, come to think of it.”

 

Leo spoke with a face as if he just remembered something.

 

“Cal, what’s your title?”

 

At Leo’s question, Cal, who had barely escaped from Iliana’s grasp, said.

 

“Ah, that?”

 

Cal scratched his head and smiled awkwardly.

 

“One Who Prepares the Beginning.”

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