Book 1 Chapter 3
“Ah! How wonderful it would be if the Heroic Families visited our home!”
“Our house has already finished preparing a party for them!”
The Delan students reacted excitedly as class ended.
Starting today, the cadets of Lumern Academy would begin their visit to Delan.
The nobles of the Delad Kingdom were desperate to host members of the Heroic Families in their homes.
Heroic Families.
A glorious title bestowed upon the finest families that had produced heroes for generations.
Naturally, their chances of entering Lumern were high.
“Gallivun. Which of the Heroic Families visiting our country this time do you think is the most renowned?”
“Hmph, of course, it’s the Schrödinger.”
At Gallivun’s words, his friends began to chatter.
“Schrödinger will naturally visit the Traden family, right?”
“Of course! Right now, you’re the only talent in our country worthy of the Lumern entrance exam, aren’t you?”
Gallivun boasted, looking at his friends who were showering him with praise.
“Hoo… I’m already looking forward to discussing heroes with the people of Schrödinger!”
“Kraa! Hey! I’m so jealous!”
“Gallivun! Can I visit your house later?”
“There’s no reason why not.”
“Oh! Thank you!”
“Gallivun! What are friends for? Me too!”
Gallivun Traden.
He was the heir to the Marquisate of Traden and was called the greatest magic genius in Delad.
At fifteen years old, he was already 2nd Circle.
He was being watched by the public as a talent destined to enter Lumern.
It had been 20 years since the Delad Kingdom last produced a Lumern entrant.
Because of this, the kingdom itself was paying close attention to Gallivun.
Amidst everyone’s excitement.
A student outside the window suddenly shouted in surprise.
“Everyone! Isn’t that the Schrödinger family crest?”
“Huh? Where? Where?”
“They’re already here?”
The students swarmed towards the window.
Meanwhile, Leo walked out of the classroom as if he had no interest.
Then, he made eye contact with Gallivun’s gang as they were leaving the classroom.
“Hmph! Are you going to try and get noticed now? The Schrödinger family wouldn’t be interested in someone like you!”
Gallivun scoffed at Leo.
Gallivun was a student considered the top honor student in all aspects.
Despite this, Gallivun harbored envy towards Leo.
There was one class he could never win against Leo in.
That was combat class.
Even the professors, who openly favored Gallivun, avoided pitting Leo and Gallivun against each other in practical exams, but the outcome was obvious.
Leo replied indifferently.
“I’m going home.”
“Hmph, you know your place well.”
“Yeah. Go and fawn over Schrödinger all you want.”
“Don’t speak carelessly. I am merely going to observe Celia Schrödinger as a competitor.”
Flames shot from Gallivun’s eyes.
Just as a chilling aura flowed between the two.
[This is an announcement from the faculty office. All students are to gather in the banquet hall immediately. No exceptions.]
A magical broadcast echoed through the school.
The reason for the assembly was obvious.
It was to welcome the people of Schrödinger.
‘This is why I wanted to leave early.’
He grumbled inwardly.
Gallivun snorted and left the classroom.
The other students also rushed towards the banquet hall.
Leo, scratching his head, grumbled.
‘Ah, whatever. I’ll skip it.’
“Oh? Leo, aren’t you going?”
“I’m going home.”
“What? It’s a rare opportunity to see people from the Schrödinger family!”
“I’m not interested.”
Waving his hand and heading in the opposite direction of the banquet hall, Leo watched his classmate’s bewildered expression.
***
“It is an honor to have you visit, Lord Zis Schrödinger!”
Professor Jayden exclaimed with a flushed face.
The other students also looked at Zis with envious eyes.
“I am overwhelmed by such a welcome.”
“This student is Gallivun Traden. He is a student who will be taking the Lumern Academy entrance exam this time!”
“Is that so? My nephew will also be taking the entrance exam this time.”
The students’ gazes naturally turned to one spot.
A girl standing with the Schrödinger knights.
Celia Schrödinger.
The daughter of the head of the Schrödinger family.
She was a famous Sword Princess not only in the empire but also worldwide.
Under the students’ gazes, Celia straightened her shoulders.
Gallivun stared at Celia, utterly mesmerized.
‘Ah, she’s beautiful!’
Black hair and large, ruby-like red eyes.
Her nose was high-bridged, and her lips were red.
He had seen many noble ladies, but he had never seen a girl as beautiful as Celia.
“Celia, come here.”
At Zis’s words, Celia walked forward with long strides.
And she smiled sweetly at Gallivun.
“Are you taking the entrance exam too? Let’s do our best together.”
“Y-yes! Let’s have a good competition together. Hahaha!”
Gallivun laughed confidently and extended his hand.
Celia gazed at his hand.
Zis nudged her with his elbow, and only then did she take his hand.
Gallivun grinned broadly.
“We will give you a leisurely tour of the school. Please say a few kind words to our students.”
“Hehe. I wonder if my words will be of great help.”
“Your words, Lord Zis Schrödinger, will be of great help!”
Known by the moniker “Flame Blade,” he was one of the top knights in the empire.
His heroic deeds were known not only throughout the empire but also worldwide.
His words, which were expected to soon earn him the title of Hero, held immense value.
“By the way, where will you be staying…?”
“Our accommodations have already been arranged.”
“I-I see.”
Professor Jayden’s face clouded over.
“So, about that.”
“Yes!”
“I would like to meet student Leo Frobb.”
“Yes?”
Jayden looked flustered, and Gallivun’s eyes widened.
For a moment, he doubted his ears.
‘How does he know Leo Frobb?’
Zis seemed unaware of Gallivun, who was considered the top talent in the Delad Kingdom.
Then how could he possibly know Leo?
“How do you know student Leo?”
“I heard from someone I know that he is an outstanding talent.”
“Perhaps Lord Zis Schrödinger is mistaken?”
Gallivun, hearing the name of Leo, whom he couldn't stand to see, became slightly indignant.
“What am I mistaken about?”
“Leo Frobb is a classmate of mine. He is certainly a talented student, but…”
Gallivun shook his head.
“That friend can’t even properly wield Aura.”
“Is that so?”
The officials of the Delan Royal Academy marveled at Gallivun’s boldness, not cowering even in front of Zis.
Gallivun himself trembled at his own audacity.
‘Zis Schrödinger is listening to my opinion!’
Thinking Zis’s nod was an affirmation, Gallivun wore a proud expression.
However, the Schrödinger people scoffed at Gallivun.
Zis was responsible for the guidance of the family’s bloodline members.
Even the head of the family respected Zis’s opinion when discussing the children’s aptitude.
It was absurd that a mere whelp, still wet behind the ears, would offer an opinion that disparaged another.
“So, where is Leo Frobb?”
Zis asked again, without glancing at Gallivun.
Gallivun was flustered, and Jayden said urgently,
“Student Leo Frobb! Please come forward!”
“……”
“Student Leo?”
One student cautiously raised his hand.
“Professor, Leo went home by carriage earlier.”
“W-what do you say?”
Jayden’s jaw dropped.
“I’m sure all students were asked to gather?”
“Well… he said he wasn’t interested in the Schrödinger people…”
The students murmured.
Celia looked dumbfounded.
Zis smiled faintly.
‘As expected of my sister’s son.’
***
After finishing their schedule at the Delan Royal Academy, Zis and Celia boarded a carriage.
Those who came to see them off flinched upon seeing the carriage they were boarding.
‘A Gryphon?’
A carriage pulled by a magical beast!
While people were astounded, the carriage departed.
“Ah, which family will they stay with?”
“I’m so envious.”
As the students mumbled.
Gallivun clenched his fists, watching the departing Schrödinger family members.
‘If I enter Lumern, I’ll be studying with girls like them!’
It was indeed a place befitting him, a superior talent.
He was convinced of this, and his eyes sparkled.
‘The entrance exam in a week! I will definitely pass!’
Meanwhile.
Inside the Gryphon carriage, Zis asked,
“How were the students of Delan Royal Academy?”
“They were a mess.”
Celia expressed her disappointment.
In a short time, she had heard about the contents of the Hero Studies taught at Delan Royal Academy.
The conclusion was that it was not worth listening to.
Regardless of country or race.
Hero Studies, which researches past heroes, is a very important academic field for those aiming to become heroes.
However, the content of the Delan Royal Academy’s classes was all nonsense.
“Moreover, Gallivun, was it? He didn’t know his place and dared to argue with my uncle.”
“The family we are visiting now will be a little different.”
“You said it was the Flobb family, right?”
Celia recalled the previous events.
She recalled that one of the students who left earlier had said he wasn’t interested in the Schrödinger family.
‘Hmmph. Arrogant fellow.’
Celia, who had immense pride in her family, did not like that attitude.
‘And he’s aiming for the Knight Department, but can’t even wield Aura at that age?’
Celia had no interest in Leo at all.
She had no idea that the place they were going to was her cousin’s house.
Meanwhile, Zis took out a letter from his pocket.
‘My sister, who would have held a high position if she hadn’t left the family.’
The current head of the family, Seld Schrödinger.
And Zis and Reina.
These three siblings were considered the future of the family.
Although she left the family due to an unfortunate accident, Zis knew Reina’s skills well.
And her nephew, whom such a sister called a ‘genius.’
‘And… ‘unable to wield Aura’?’
Aura is essential for noble children aiming to become knights.
They learn Aura from a young age.
Yet, Leo was said to be unable to wield Aura.
‘I’m looking forward to seeing what kind of child he is.’
***
Evening time.
Leo, left alone in the training ground, closed his eyes and concentrated.
His body was drenched in sweat from his recent training.
“Hoo.”
He exhaled deeply.
‘The vessel is complete.’
The reason why he hadn’t learned Aura until now.
It was partly to keep pace with his mother’s teachings.
But the biggest reason was to build the vessel.
In terms of martial talent alone, his current body was better than Kyle’s body in his previous life.
However, his aptitude for other abilities, such as magic and summoning, was close to zero.
Therefore, he hadn’t carelessly learned Aura.
In his past life, Kyle was a seasoned warrior, a mage who wielded powerful magic, and a sworn ally of spirits and mythical beasts.
One by one.
Even as his friends died, the subjugation force didn’t collapse because Kyle, who had mastered all abilities, was there.
‘I was able to fill their empty spots reasonably well.’
Just before the final battle.
Kyle, left alone, still possessed the essence of the powers his companions had.
Their entrusted will and hope.
‘I couldn’t wield it perfectly in my past life, but in this life, I will wield it perfectly.’
The moment Aura is absorbed into the body, the physique naturally specializes in Aura.
This completely eliminates the opportunity to accumulate magic and spiritual power.
That is why he had been building the foundation.
To carry on the will of his companions.
Leo clenched his fist tightly.
‘First, Aura!’