Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 77

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77.

“No matter how I think about it, something’s strange.”

“What is?”

Leo looked puzzled at Cal’s muttering.

“Think about it. An incident involving undead gets wrapped up overnight and we just continue with joint classes like nothing happened.”

“That could happen.”

“And here’s the thing. That day, you and those Seirun ladies just happened to be confined for a day. Something smells fishy about this, you know?”

Leo inwardly smiled as he watched Cal grinning and speaking meaningfully.

‘He’s quite perceptive.’

“Student Cal. Would you like to present your thoughts on this magical formula?”

“Eek!”

Caught by Herdium’s attention, he hurriedly looked at his textbook and stood up.

Since the joint classes had been going on for several days now, students from both sides had grown accustomed to the lessons.

“So I think using a pentagram when activating this magical formula wouldn’t be a bad idea.”

“Hmm. Not bad at all.”

Herdium nodded his head.

Several elf students also wore serious expressions as they took notes.

The joint classes were definitely producing positive results.

‘But the student who’s had the biggest impact on our students is that one.’

Herdium, who had been looking at the Seirun students with a proud expression, turned his gaze to Leo.

Leo’s presence had been a shock to the Seirun students who were filled with pride.

Though none would admit it due to their pride, all the Seirun students could feel it.

The fact that they couldn’t match Leo’s understanding of Star Magic.

‘There are students who acknowledge Leo and try to learn from him, but there are also those who can’t do so because of their pride. But just realizing how vast the world is has tremendous value in itself.’

Herdium nodded and showed a regretful expression.

‘I envy Lumern’s first-years.’

It wasn’t simply because he was a student with outstanding abilities.

‘There are plenty of excellent students. But students who provide stimulating growth to those around them… are extremely rare.’

Herdium, who had been smacking his lips while continuing the lesson, closed his textbook.

“This concludes today’s class. I hope you’ve gained something from the joint classes over the past few days.”

With Herdium’s words, the students stretched and stood up.

As everyone gathered to discuss class-related topics, Herdium spoke.

“Student Leo.”

“Yes.”

“Could you spare a moment to talk with me?”

Leo followed Herdium outside with a puzzled expression.

“Why did Professor Herdium want to see Leo on the last day of class?”

“He probably wants to discuss Star Magic. He’s been particularly fond of Leo, hasn’t he?”

Though the atmosphere had been hostile on the first day, Herdium had shown great favor toward Leo ever since he helped interpret Luna’s magic.

“Well, anyway.”

Cal stood up energetically from his seat.

“Huh? Where are you going?”

“I’m thinking of inviting the Seirun kids to tonight’s after-party too.”

Cal approached Runia with a grin.

Runia, who had been organizing her writing materials, looked at Cal with a puzzled expression.

“What’s the matter?”

“We’re having an after-party at our dormitory tonight. Want to come? I thought I’d invite any interested Seirun kids too.”

“An after-party?”

“Yeah. Meeting and taking classes together like this is worth commemorating. Let’s just relax and have fun together on the last day.”

“C-can I come too?”

“Oh! Eiran. Of course.”

“I’ll let the others know.”

“Okay!”

Cal grinned.

When Cal returned to his seat, Chelsea said,

“Well, you’ve got to give him credit for his nerve.”

“Heh. That’s what sets him apart from those uptight noble types.”

***

“Though it was a short time, the classes with Student Leo were enjoyable. As a mage studying Star Magic before being a teacher, it was an impressive class for me as well.”

“It’s thanks to your excellent guidance, Professor.”

Though the classes weren’t particularly helpful to Leo, they had been of great benefit to the other students.

Hearing Leo’s words, Herdium smiled briefly before wearing a serious expression.

Herdium looked around and lowered his voice.

“So I’m asking, Student Leo.”

“Yes.”

“Don’t you have any elves among your ancestors?”

“…”

“Perhaps going back a few generations there’s an elf? Or maybe your family has some connection to elves?”

“No, but why do you ask?”

“Would you consider transferring to Seirun?”

“…”

Leo looked dumbfounded at the sudden scouting offer.

“Professor Herdium. This is problematic.”

Hallind, who had overheard their conversation, sighed and approached to drag Herdium away.

While being dragged away by Hallind, Herdium called out,

“Student Leo! Seirun’s doors are always open! If you’re interested, contact us anytime…! Or at least as an exchange student!”

Leo burst into laughter hearing the hollow echo.

***

That evening.

While Lumern students were busy preparing for their after-party, Seirun students came to the dormitory.

Not every student came, but most of them showed up.

All of them were students who had taken great interest in Lumern’s classes.

“There are more than I expected.”

“More people makes it fun and good! Chelsea! Let’s go upstairs and bring down all the remaining snacks!”

“Okay.”

At Nella’s words, Iliana spoke cheerfully.

While Chelsea and Iliana went to get snacks, the Seirun students each found seats.

“Um… I don’t see Leo anywhere?”

“If you’re looking for Leo, he’s cooking in the kitchen.”

Nella smiled as she answered Eiran’s cautious question.

“F-food prepared by Leo himself…!”

Eiran blushed and fidgeted, not knowing what to do.

“Should I help with something, Miss Nella?”

At Runia’s question, Nella gave a languid smile.

“I can’t have guests doing work. Just enjoy yourselves.”

Several Seirun male students blushed at the smile of Nella, Class 5’s greatest beauty.

“Hehe- men are the same wherever you go.”

“Nella is quite a beauty even by elf standards.”

Cal laughed mischievously and Taide shrugged his shoulders.

Shortly after, Iliana and Chelsea brought down all the remaining snacks from the room.

The elves showed great interest in human snacks that couldn’t be found in elf cities.

“Sister Eiran. Sister Eiran. Come here for a moment.”

Chelsea, who had quickly become close thanks to sharing the same hobby, smiled and called out to Eiran.

“What is it, Chelsea?”

“Look at this.”

Chelsea showed Eiran a bread package.

“What about it?”

“If you tear it open like this and look inside.”

Chelsea opened the bread package and pulled out a small card from inside.

“Ta-da!”

“Huh! Why is there a card inside the bread?”

“It’s popular on our side these days. Famous heroes’ cards come inside the bread like this. Let me see… Oh! It’s an elf hero?”

“It’s Reginia, the Wind of Sliana! How fascinating!”

“They’re randomly included like this. Of course, there are cards of great heroes too.”

Eiran’s eyes sparkled with excitement.

It was an item that could stimulate the interest of Eiran, who was a collector.

The other elves also showed interest in it.

Since everyone dreamed of becoming heroes, they were deeply interested in anything related to heroes.

“This could make some good money if done right.”

Cal stroked his chin and his eyes lit up.

Meanwhile, Leo came out of the kitchen.

“Oh, everyone’s here.”

Leo used magic to float the dishes from the kitchen.

And so the food was served.

“Come on, everyone pour drinks in your cups!”

When Iliana cheerfully shouted, the students poured drinks into their cups.

“Now then, our proud class representatives. Would you each say a few words representing your schools?”

At those words, Runia stood up from her seat.

“Ahem. Though it was a short time, it was a beneficial experience. I hope we can continue to compete and interact like this while moving toward our respective goals.”

“Very good words befitting a model student! Next class president!”

Iliana gave a thumbs up to Runia and pointed at Leo.

“Everyone, don’t just study all the time, and when it’s time to have fun, enjoy yourselves.”

“Our class president is surprisingly moderate.”

Iliana grinned and raised her glass.

“Alright then! To commemorate this meeting! Cheers!”

“Cheers!”

They raised their glasses and the after-party began.

Though it was a bit awkward at first, both Lumern and Seirun students laughed and chatted happily.

“Uhahahaha! Anyone want to drink alcohol?”

Then Cal came down from upstairs carrying a bottle of alcohol.

“What if Professor Hallind catches us?”

“I already gathered intel that Professor Hallind can’t come today because of an appointment with the Council Chairman.”

“As expected of Cal! You’re the most reliable at times like this!”

Watching the Lumern students commit this transgression, Runia muttered.

“They sure dare to try such things even with such a scary professor as their homeroom teacher.”

“Our school kids are idiots.”

Chelsea, who answered while shaking her head, strode forward.

“You guys! Students drinking alcohol! Alcohol! Aren’t you embarrassed in front of the Seirun students? Put it away right now!”

Jeers poured out at Chelsea’s words.

“Boo!”

“The homeroom teacher’s lackey!”

Chelsea smiled slyly and pulled out her staff.

“Eek!”

“Hey! Run!”

As they were about to scatter in terror, Cal stepped forward.

“Chelsea. A little transgression on a day like this is fine, isn’t it?”

“Absolutely not.”

“It’s fine, we won’t force a little kid like you to drink. Uhahahaha.”

At the words “little kid” that she hated most, Chelsea’s face turned cold.

Chelsea snatched one bottle, opened the cap, and shoved the mouth of the bottle straight into Cal’s mouth.

“Guhuk? Guhuk?”

“Then you, as an adult, drink it all.”

While Cal was suffering, Leo stepped in.

“Chelsea. Today’s fine, isn’t it? This is also a memory.”

At Leo’s words, Chelsea let out a deep sigh.

“If Leo says so.”

“If anyone causes trouble, I’ll handle it well.”

At Leo’s smile, the students who had welcomed the alcohol made uncomfortable expressions and thought they should drink in moderation.

And so several bottles of alcohol appeared at the after-party.

Some of the Seirun students also glanced at Runia and soon sipped a few glasses of alcohol.

Leo also sat alone, sipping alcohol and chuckling.

“Um… Leo. Here. Please have this with some snacks.”

Eiran brought something to eat as snacks for Leo, who was only drinking alcohol.

“Thanks.”

When Leo smiled brightly, Eiran’s face turned red.

Watching Leo like that, Eiran hesitated then gathered courage to speak.

“I want to express my gratitude to Leo.”

“Huh? For what?”

“I think I was able to change a little after meeting Leo.”

Eiran said with her cheeks flushed red.

“When Leo said I was like an ancestor in Fairy Forest… those words gave me courage. I… want to return to Seirun.”

“Really? That’s good.”

Leo smiled brightly.

Watching Leo like that, Eiran lowered her head.

Even her ears had turned red.

Actually, the reason she gained courage to return to school was because she had found a goal.

‘I want to watch Leo’s heroic tale from beside him.’

Leo’s appearance of boldly challenging the impossible reminded her of the great heroes she had only seen in fairy tales.

Captivated by that image, Eiran thought.

‘I want to follow in Leo’s footsteps.’

Admiration became longing, and longing became a goal.

“I’ll definitely go to Lumern during school exchange events or exchange student season! When that time comes, let’s study together again!”

“Sure, do well in school life until then.”

Watching Eiran show enthusiasm, Leo chuckled and patted her head.

Eiran covered her face and didn’t know what to do.

Then Runia approached.

“Hmm. You two get along well.”

“How about you?”

“This kind of after-party isn’t bad either.”

From the perspective of Seirun students where events were always glamorous, this kind of after-party prepared and enjoyed directly by students was refreshing.

“These past few days have been quite enlightening. I got to see how Lumern students conduct their classes and just how exceptional they are.”

A competitive spirit flared in her reddish-orange eyes as she looked at Leo.

“And I also learned that Lumern has someone like you.”

She had realized it from what happened in the Fairy Forest.

That despite being the same age, Leo was a skilled individual who surpassed her abilities.

Honestly, even when it came to other academies, Runia had never thought she would fall behind anyone in the same grade in terms of skill, so Leo’s existence was a shock.

But she wasn’t the type to be discouraged by that.

“I will never lose. I’ll build up my skills and surpass you!”

“I’ll be looking forward to it.”

“Yeah, you better be on your guard.”

Runia, who had been smiling beautifully, suddenly wore a serious expression.

“But you know.”

“Hm?”

“The Progenitor’s magic you interpreted on the first day of joint classes… what kind of magic was it exactly?”

“Didn’t Professor Herdium tell you?”

“He only said he would announce it in a joint class for all grades when we return.”

Since it was precious magic from the Progenitor, Herdium had said he would announce it in front of everyone.

But Runia couldn’t help being too curious.

So she was trying to ask the person who had interpreted the magic himself.

Leo smiled and extended his hand.

Whooom-!

A single flower bloomed with warm light.

“Huh?”

Runia was flustered seeing the vibrant living flower.

“Ah? Uh, so this is…”

Runia, who had been at a loss in the sudden situation, smiled shyly and accepted the flower.

“Why are you suddenly giving me a flower?”

“It’s magic that makes flowers bloom.”

“Huh?”

“The magic I interpreted is magic that makes flowers bloom.”

“…”

“Did you perhaps mistake it for me giving you a flower? How cute.”

Runia’s face turned bright red with anger.

“You bastard! Are you making fun of me right now!”

Sparks flew from Runia’s eyes.

The Lumern and Seirun students were horrified watching Runia grab Leo by the collar and snarl at him.

“A-a fight broke out!”

“Stop them! Stop them!”

The last night in Berkia was coming to an end.

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