Book 1 Chapter 25

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Professors teaching first-year classes this year were gathered in the faculty lounge at the entrance of the Knight's Academy.

It was a gathering for professors to foster camaraderie before the official start of the semester.

"The first-year students this year seem to be excellent overall."

"Ah, speaking of which, didn't the Department of Knights have three valedictorians?"

At Professor Ain's words, Professor Ren smiled.

"I envy you. The Department of Magic only has two valedictorians."

"Are you teasing the Department of Summoning, Ren?"

Professor Yura frowned.

"Haha, how could that be!"

"We'll only know which department will be superior once the semester begins. There's no guarantee that the valedictorian will always be the best student, is there? And…"

Professor Ain paused, gently swirling his wine glass.

"Isn't there no class representative among this year's valedictorians?"

The professors nodded in agreement.

Professor Ain drank his wine.

"Well, the class representative is also aiming for the Knight Department, you know."

'This year, the Knight Department is definitely the best.'

Professor Ain looked at the two professors with a condescending air.

"Oh my. You say we don't know how things will turn out, yet you're so confident, Senior.

'It's your delusion, Senior Ain. That student Leo will be coming to our Department of Magic.'

Professor Ren let out a hearty laugh on the outside, but a meaningful smile flickered in his eyes.

"I know, right? It's starting to get a little annoying."

'What a laugh, Leo Phlov is in the Department of Summoning. I can't wait to see your face after you've seen the department application.'

Professor Yura scoffed outwardly, sneering inwardly.

At that moment, the teaching assistants brought the department application forms.

"Professors, we've brought the department application forms. We'll sort them out among ourselves over the weekend."

"You've worked hard. Take these."

The professors offered food and drinks to the teaching assistants.

Meanwhile, Professors Ain, Yura, and Ren headed towards the applications for Class 5.

'Why are they following me to the Class 5 applications?'

'Do they have an interested student?'

'Why are these professors acting like this?'

The three professors, exchanging puzzled glances, spotted Leo's photo at the top of the Class 5 application documents.

And they doubted their eyes.

Name: Leo Phlov.

Class: 5.

Desired Majors: Knight Department, Magic Department, Summoning Department.

The three professors thought simultaneously.

'What on earth is going on?'

***

"I'm crazy! I'm crazy! I'm crazy!"

Slap- slap- slap-

"Why are you hitting me?"

In the park in front of the dormitory, Celia grabbed Leo and hit him on the back.

"You've spread rumors all over the girls' dormitory! 'All Class'? What is this? They say you said something ridiculous!"

"Why is it ridiculous? I bought all the textbooks and even took all the major classes during the temporary lessons."

"You bought those not as reference books, but to use as textbooks?"

"Of course."

"Aargh! You planned and crazy person!"

Celia tore at her hair and jumped around.

"Does 'All Class' even make sense? If you fill out the department application so carelessly, what professor will look upon you favorably?"

At Rumern, professors have immense authority.

Just falling out of favor with a professor from another department can significantly complicate your school life.

The moment you get on a professor's bad side, expulsion is practically a certainty.

Furthermore, professors are very proud of their respective fields.

Instead of trying to make a good impression, you're playing games during the sacred department selection?

You have no right to complain if you're disliked by all professors.

After all the effort to get into Rumern and become class representative, to cause such a huge accident in just a week, Celia was burning with anxiety.

Yet, the person in question was acting as if there was no problem, which only made her furious.

"You! Go to the faculty office immediately, apologize to the professors, and come back!"

"I won't. I want to take all the majors."

"Why are you acting like this? 'All Class' doesn't make sense!"

As the excited Celia continued, Leo spread his left palm.

A faint aura flowed over his palm, and then mana erupted like flames.

Seeing that, Celia's eyes widened.

But that wasn't all.

Finally, spiritual energy wrapped around Leo's hand.

"You, you, you?"

"Mom and Dad don't know yet."

Leo retracted his power and shrugged.

Celia's mouth agape, she looked disbelieving.

"My abilities have been confirmed by all the professors. They'll know it's not a joke."

"What exactly is your identity?"

"My identity?"

Leo grinned.

"Your cousin."

***

"It's unprecedented. In the history of Rumern, no, including other hero academies, this is the first time."

All Class.

There haven't been such heroes in the long history of the world.

However, in this world, where the Hero Records, the history of heroes, exists, that hero is treated as a mythical figure.

'The Fifth Great Hero, Kyle.'

But an 'All Class' student, like a hero who only existed in myths, has appeared.

Professors Ain, Yura, and Ren had already met with Kalian.

The content of the meeting was that Leo must have a definite primary major.

The three professors passionately explained how extraordinary Leo's talent was.

"What should we do, Headmaster?"

"In this case, it's right to do as the student wishes."

In response to Secretary Elena's question, Kalian smiled.

"Isn't it the school's job to provide the education the student desires?"

***

Weekends in Rumern are generally relaxed.

Given the intense academic schedule during the weekdays, rest is thoroughly guaranteed on weekends.

During free time, students can visit Rumeria or apply for an overnight stay if they wish.

"Coming to the training grounds on a bright weekend like this, does that even make sense?"

As Kai grumbled, Chelsea said.

"I'm supposed to receive swordsmanship training from Leo-oppa today."

Chelsea was wearing comfortable athletic wear.

Battle Mage.

It literally means a mage who can fight on the front lines.

It was different from a dual-class Sword Mage.

While a Sword Mage uses both aura and mana, a Battle Mage uses only mana.

They enhance physical abilities with supplementary magic and focus on personal combat spells, emphasizing high-speed and multi-casting.

If ordinary mages provide firepower from the rear, Battle Mages are responsible for infiltrating the enemy formation in critical situations and disrupting their ranks.

Skilled Battle Mages would fearlessly charge into melee combat, creating numerous variables.

Chelsea was deeply impressed by Leo, who blocked Talatunia during the entrance exam without using any aura.

Moreover, Chelsea was even more excited about Leo's guidance.

'Leo-oppa was also a mage.'

Since Sword Mage and Battle Mage have many similarities, she thought receiving guidance from a Sword Mage would be more beneficial than from a pure knight.

Celia, who had come along because Chelsea said she'd be trained, had a bored expression.

"If you came with a casual mindset, I recommend you quit."

"I'm serious, you know?"

"Oh my? Yes, Leo's training will certainly not be easy."

Just thinking about Chelsea struggling made her happy, as they had been rivals since childhood.

"By the way, Celia, what's your relationship with Leo that you're so close?"

Kai asked with a bewildered expression.

Chelsea, who didn't yet know their relationship, perked up her ears.

"Don't spread it around. Leo and I are cousins."

"What?"

"Eh? Leo-oppa, were you from Zedinger?"

"Not exactly Zedinger. It's a family matter, so please don't ask for details."

Celia said with a smile.

Chelsea and Kai, knowing that noble families have complex affairs, decided not to pry further.

Leo said to Kai.

"Kai, do you want to join us?"

"I'm curious, but unfortunately! I have to go to Rumeria soon!"

"Going to play?"

"No! I'm going to buy potion ingredients! The stamina recovery potions are selling better than I thought! Hahaha!"

At those words, Celia tilted her head.

"You're from an alchemist family, but you're quite the merchant."

"Alchemy requires a lot of money!"

Kai formed a circle with his finger and grinned.

"How about it? I could make you a cool magic sword or magic staff."

"Can you make something cooler than my family heirloom?"

"I apologize. I didn't recognize you."

To discuss swords and staves in front of a noble family of heroes.

You've gone to the wrong place, by a long shot.

Celia let out stifled laughter.

"Leo-oppa, what should we start with?"

"Are you used to moving your body?"

"Of course. I have good stamina! And my body is this flexible!"

Chelsea stretched her leg out straight in a split, like a ballerina.

It's a move impossible without flexibility and balance.

Besides, Chelsea showed Leo her light footwork by hopping around.

With such a solid foundation, once she masters it as a Battle Mage, it's clear that most students from the Knight Department wouldn't be a match for Chelsea in close combat.

'There's definitely a reason she's aiming for Battle Mage.'

"I know someone who is a Battle Mage."

"Really?"

Chelsea's eyes sparkled.

'Strictly speaking, she's not a Battle Mage, but there wasn't such a concept back then.'

Luna, who moved at high speed and cast multi-spells even in chaotic battles, could be considered the origin of Battle Mages.

'Well, she could be considered the origin of all modern mages, not just Battle Mages.'

Leo crossed his arms.

"Chelsea, what do you think is the most important thing for a Battle Mage?"

"Hmm? Let me see… High-speed casting ability, multi-casting ability, and martial arts skills?"

Seeing Chelsea list things that differentiate her from ordinary mages, Leo said.

"No. The most important thing for a Battle Mage is."

"The most important thing?"

"Stamina."

Celia, who had been watching from a bench, slowly got up.

"Kai, let's go."

"Huh? Where?"

"You said you were going to Rumeria."

"There's still time. And weren't you not going?"

"I have an urgent errand, so I need to go…"

"Celia. You will also train with me every weekend from now on."

"I refuse!"

"I've already written a letter to Uncle Gis. He said you absolutely must do it."

"Why would you do such a useless thing!"

Celia rushed at Leo, grabbed him by the collar, and shook him violently.

"Listen carefully, Chelsea."

"Yes."

"Battle Mages must be able to move endlessly. For that, you need iron-like stamina that never tires. Buff magic has its limits, so it won't work."

'They're saying the same thing as the Battle Mages in my family.'

The Battle Mages of the Rwalin family also train their stamina daily.

"Anyway, Celia is destined to train with me."

"I hate that kind of destiny!"

Celia wailed, but Leo didn't listen.

"The moment you agreed to train with me, I will make you a hero by any means necessary."

"Yes! Leo-oppa! Let's work hard together aiming to be heroes!"

Chelsea, who took Leo's words as a simple encouragement to work together, clenched her fist and replied.

"So, you'll train with me from now on, right?"

"Yes!"

Later, Chelsea would think.

I should have run away then.

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