Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 80

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80.

Three professors were walking down the corridor of the Tower of Heroes.

They were Ain, Ren, and Professor Yura, the department heads in charge of the first-year students.

The three professors, famous at Lumern for their strong individualistic personalities, were unusually showing tense expressions.

They had summoned all first-year students to make an announcement regarding the interdepartmental competition.

If it had been other grade levels, there would have been no reason to be this nervous.

But this year’s first-years were different.

Because there was someone who would shatter the power balance of each department regardless of which one they chose.

‘Leo Flobe.’

An unprecedented all-class student with top-tier abilities in each class – the biggest variable in the interdepartmental competition.

It was no exaggeration to say that the entire landscape of this interdepartmental competition would be overturned depending on which department Leo chose.

However, all three professors were confident that Leo would choose their respective departments.

‘Leo Flobe is deeply connected to the Jerdinger Family. He’ll obviously choose the Knight Department.’

Ain, who had noticed the flame aura Leo used from early on, was certain.

‘Student Leo has overwhelming magical talent. He even interpreted the magic left by the Progenitor of the Starry Skies during this field trip. Naturally, the only place for Leo is the Magic Studies Department.’

Ren, who knew well about Leo’s magical aptitude, didn’t doubt for a moment that Leo would choose the Magic Studies Department.

‘He’s contracted with a Phoenix, so where else would he go?’

Yura looked at the two professors as if they were ridiculous.

It was a rare moment when the three professors, famous for not getting along, were unusually in sync.

However, the three professors’ faces contorted as soon as they arrived at the auditorium.

“Why is student Leo sitting alone?”

“He’s isolating himself from the entire grade.”

It was Torua who answered Ren’s question.

“You’ve all heard the announcement, right? Today we’ve called you here for the interdepartmental competition.”

At those words, the concentration of all first-years shot up instantly.

“Before that, I’ll explain why your seniors here are present. Let’s start with Jamua.”

At Ain’s words, Jamua stepped forward boldly.

“Greetings! Juniors! I’m Li Jamuah!”

Li Jamuah, who shouted loudly, grinned broadly.

“I know some of you are dual-class! But the moment you sit in this seat, you are…”

An intimidating aura emanated from Jamua’s massive frame.

“Knights! I believe that even dual-class students are sitting here because they chose knight as their main class!”

Several students nodded their heads.

“A knight means someone who overcomes all hardships and crises purely with their own body! Self-training is the foundation of knighthood! Those who neglect training cannot be called knights! That’s why I will train with you for the next month! Please take care of me!”

Hearing this, the Knight Department students began murmuring.

“We can train with Senior Jamua? That’s amazing!”

The Knight Department students showed excited reactions.

They couldn’t help but be happy about training with one of their respected seniors for a whole month.

After Jamua’s introduction ended, it was Torua’s turn.

“Hello, first-years. I’m Torua Yan. I hate lies, so I’ll speak honestly.”

Torua spoke with her characteristic expressionless face while sticking out her tongue.

“I think you’re all terrible as mages.”

At the sudden statement, students showed indignant expressions.

“I’ve read all the magic papers you submitted up until midterm exams. Some had interesting content, but most were cookie-cutter material.”

At Torua’s question, one student raised their hand.

“You said you read all the papers we submitted, so do you remember the paper titled ‘A Study on Efficient Methods for Converting Fire-Attribute Mana to Light Attribute’?”

“Yeah. The paper that was 17 pages long? It was the common content about using thermal energy to increase output.”

“…”

When an immediate answer came, the student shut their mouth.

Even after several more questions, Torua calmly gave perfect answers about the papers.

As the Magic Studies Department students were shocked by the fact that she had grasped so many papers, Torua spoke up.

“Magic is a discipline that requires exploratory creativity. You need clear individuality to grow, but that’s difficult in today’s era. You just need to inherit the powerful magic built up by previous mage heroes. But that alone has clear limits. Only when you completely reinterpret the work of mage heroes in your own way can you truly call it your own.”

Torua smiled slightly.

“For the next month, I’ll expand your magical worldview as your mentor.”

“Does that mean we can learn magic from Senior Torua?”

“I don’t teach. I just change your perspective.”

The Magic Studies Department students showed surprised reactions.

Anyway, after seeing Torua’s abilities, the atmosphere was greatly elevated.

After Torua, it was Ulta’s turn.

“Juniors. What do you think is the most necessary ability for a summoner? Can the two people in front tell me?”

At Ulta’s question, Eliza lifted her chin.

“I think it’s the charisma to command magical beasts.”

“Wrong.”

Proud Eliza’s eyes twitched.

“I think it’s overwhelming power.”

Woreden said with an expressionless face.

“Wrong.”

Ulta, who shook his head and denied both their words again, spread his arms wide.

“The most necessary ability for a summoner… that is love.”

“…”

“…”

At the unimaginable words, Eliza and Woreden showed dumbfounded expressions.

“A summoner must be able to embrace spirits and magical beasts! Love is the emotion where embrace is maximized! Ah! What a beautiful resonance this is!”

As Torua watched Ulta give a long speech about love with exaggerated gestures like a theater actor, she said.

“I always feel this, but he seems too eccentric.”

“He makes you, the number two eccentric of our class, look normal.”

“Muscle brain.”

“Magic fool.”

While Jamua and Torua childishly dissed each other, Yura sighed and stepped forward.

“To interpret this guy’s words, he means you need to know how to accept the true nature of spirits and magical beasts.”

“Ah~”

The Summoning Department students barely understood.

“That’s right! Juniors! I will teach you about love for a month!”

When the Summoning Department students showed strange expressions at Ulta’s shout.

“Now here’s a question.”

Professor Yura grinned and focused the students’ attention.

“Why are your seniors helping with your classes as mentors for a month? I’ll give points to the department that gets the right answer.”

Students began raising their hands at the suddenly started interdepartmental competition.

“You there, Magic Studies Department student.”

“For the interdepartmental competition!”

“Wrong. Next!”

“To improve the juniors’ abilities!”

“Incorrect!”

Countless answers poured out.

Among them were careful answers from the department tops, but there was no correct answer.

When no more students were raising their hands, Leo raised his hand.

“Leo. Give your answer.”

Most students showed uninterested reactions.

Since most answers had already been given, they thought Leo wouldn’t have anything special either.

“It’s because of the Heroes’ World.”

The professors and 5th years’ expressions changed.

“Be more specific.”

“The knight’s discipline, the mage’s inquiry and creativity, and the summoner’s tolerance that you seniors emphasized. These three are all fundamental to each class.”

Leo began his explanation calmly.

“I understand that starting from the second semester, Lumern students will officially inherit the power of previous heroes through Hero Record.”

All the first years focused on Leo’s words.

“I think you seniors help with classes to pass down your know-how so that when we inherit that power, we won’t be controlled by it.”

“Correct.”

Yura nodded with a satisfied smile.

Ren, who was watching this, asked.

“Senior Ain, have you ever seen a first year give such a perfect answer?”

“No.”

Ain let out a hollow laugh.

‘That’s the answer of someone who understands heroic power well.’

“Leo Flobe is right. These three are at the forefront of dungeon conquest. They’ve conquered various Heroes’ Worlds and gained considerable conquest rewards.”

The students’ eyes lit up.

Inheriting power through Hero Record!

This was something most students had dreamed of for a long time.

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that Lumern students enrolled at Lumern for this purpose.

“The know-how of handling heroic power is essential for you. They will pass down various know-how to you for the next month.”

The students’ eyes sparkled brightly upon hearing this.

“Professor. How will the inter-department competition proceed?”

The inter-department competition had different events every year.

Sometimes it evaluated how abilities were utilized in various events in a sports festival format, sometimes siege and defense battles were held, and sometimes conquering Heroes’ Worlds was set as the event.

“It hasn’t been decided yet. To be precise, we haven’t heard anything either.”

When Ain sighed and answered, the students looked confused.

Not only the first years but also the fifth years looked surprised.

“It still hasn’t been decided?”

“There’s a lack of love.”

“Stop with the love talk, you pervert.”

At Jamua’s question, Ulta made a regretful expression and Torua ruthlessly tackled him.

“The principal said he would announce it today. He’ll be here soon.”

As soon as Ain finished speaking, the Main Auditorium doors opened and Principal Kalian appeared.

The first years tensed up seeing Kalian, who emanated a powerful aura unbefitting his age.

“Nice to meet you, first year brats.”

Kalian, standing on the platform, spoke in a stern voice.

Seeing this, the first years gulped nervously.

“The principal always makes me nervous.”

At Cal’s muttering, Chloe recalled the Kalian she had met with previously.

‘Back then he felt like a neighborhood grandfather.’

“I’ve been quite troubled about selecting the event for your inter-department competition.”

Kalian chuckled and swept his gaze over the first years.

The last place his gaze landed was on Leo, who sat alone by himself.

Kalian gave Leo a meaningful look.

“To tell the truth, this year’s first year inter-department competition will proceed in a slightly different way from other years. In a sense, it might become an individual competition rather than an inter-department competition.”

The first years murmured among themselves.

While the professors waiting in the back also looked confused, Kalian slammed the platform with a bang!

“This year’s first year inter-department competition event is… Battle Royale!”

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