Chapter 122

Since the day Leo returned from Azonia, he has been relaxing.

Chelsea maintains a good relationship not only with Leo but also with Reina.

Chelsea, who has become close with Reina lately, listens intently to stories from her school days.

“Oh, so you were the Empress of Bastera, Reina-sama?”

The story of Reina’s active participation in the sports matches during battle studies amazed Chelsea.

“Yeah.”

“Wow!”

During breakfast, Deid smiled, watching the two of them enjoy their conversation.

“Your mother seems to get along well with your friend.”

“That she does.”

Chelsea is currently receiving a lot of attention from Reina.

“By the way, Leo, wasn’t today the day of the home visit from your homeroom professor?”

“Yes.”

“Do we not need to prepare anything like a welcoming party?”

Deid asked, looking a little worried.

A professor from Lumeran is given the best treatment in any country. Moreover, Halind is a well-known professor whose name is known far and wide. With such a person visiting and no preparations made, it was understandable that Deid would feel a little tense.

“Professor Halind would probably dislike if we prepared something.”

“That’s right, Deid. Professor Halind dislikes formalities.”

“That time he visited our house, we only offered tea.”

Hearing Leo’s words, Reina nodded in agreement, and Chelsea chimed in as well. This response slightly put Deid at ease.

After breakfast ended,

Leo, Deid, and Reina waited for Halind’s visit.

When the servant announced Halind’s arrival, Deid showed a somewhat tense expression.

Soon after, the door to the Flob family mansion opened, and Halind, along with Associate Professor Sena, entered.

Deid stepped forward.

“Nice to meet you, Professor Halind. Welcome to our family home.”

“Thank you for your warm welcome. Lord Flob.”

Halind greeted politely.

Given their relationship as teacher and student’s guardian, the interaction between the two was very formal.

“Professor, this is my wife.”

Upon hearing this introduction, Halind turned his head.

When he spotted Reina, who was waving her hand with a bright face, he showed a curious expression.

“It’s been a while, Professor Halind. The wrinkles are getting deeper, I see.”

“What are you doing here, Reina Zerdinger?”

“I am Reina Flob now.”

Watching Reina, who was smiling brightly, Halind sighed deeply.

It felt like this home visit would turn out to be a tiring one.

“Why is Chelsea LeWalyn here as well?”

“Yes! I came to visit Leo’s house during the break.”

Chelsea answered with precision.

Chelsea doesn’t get punished too often by Halind among her class but, that didn’t stop her from feeling scared of Professor Halind. In fact, Leo is the only tranquil-faced first-year student in Halind’s presence. And perhaps the only one among the entire first-year students.

And so, the home visit began in the living room.

Halind, sitting in front of Leo, Reina, and Deid, said to Sena standing beside him.

“Documents.”

“They’re here.”

Halind handed over Leo’s documents to Deid and Reina while speaking.

“I’ll be direct. Your son’s qualities are excellent.”

Halind continued with his characteristic emotionless face.

“Knighthood studies, magic studies, summoning studies. He maintains top-tier grades in all three disciplines. He also has a good relationship with those around him. No, in fact, his leadership is exceptionally outstanding.”

“Ooh.”

Reina, with admiration, stroked Leo’s hair while carefully reading the evaluation material Halind prepared.

“No distinct flaws appear. As a teacher, there are three areas I’m concerned about. First, his aura, mana, and spirit reserves. He can undoubtedly deliver explosive attacks, and compared to the beginning of the semester, he has grown, but the fact remains that prolonged battles continue to be a weak point for Leo.”

“Hmm.”

Deid nodded.

“Second, the issue of the major. While he’s showing overwhelming skills in all areas now, how long that will continue is questionable. Of course, if he keeps excelling in all areas, that’s ideal, but I recommend setting a main class to focus on in preparation for such changes.”

Halind glanced briefly at Reina.

“Reina, his mother, will handle that part well, won’t she?”

Reina gave a faint smile.

“Third. This is purely my opinion.”

Halind briefly sighed.

“Leo is too quick to face dangers.”

“What do you mean by that?”

To Deid’s question, Halind seriously responded.

“Exactly as I said. The achievements Leo Flob demonstrated during the first semester are all of an amazing level. It’s not just because he’s an omnidisciplinary student that he’s called unprecedented. Perhaps in the history of Lumeran, there are few students who have shown such overwhelming skills from their first year. This fifteen-year-old boy continues to achieve feats comparable to those of heroes.”

“Isn’t that a good thing?”

Deid looked perplexed.

To this, Reina responded.

“I wouldn’t say that’s entirely good, Deid.”

Reina looked seriously at Leo.

“To achieve greatness means risking your life.”

Eliminating the Chubarn,

Eliminating the Skeleton King,

Eliminating the Gigantes—

The astonishing feats achieved by a first-year student seem unbelievable.

Though it appears splendid on the surface, it also means that Leo has risked his life every moment.

“While I didn’t say much, I’ve been quite worried.”

Deid adopted a serious expression, and Reina fixed a stern gaze on Leo.

“In Lumeran, there’s a saying: ‘Do not rashly face trials.'”

To become a hero, trials are a necessary stage to overcome.

However, trials are always accompanied by d*ath.

The Hero Academy is a place to train heroes, but students aren’t recklessly thrown into trials.

Having graduated from Lumeran, Reina knows all too well how dangerous a path Leo has been taking.

“Leo, could I ask why you’re pushing yourself so much?”

“I apologize for causing you concern. It’s not that I wanted to push myself, I simply couldn’t avoid it.”

Leo replied calmly.

“While it’s true one shouldn’t rashly face trials, as someone aiming to be a hero, there are times when one can’t avoid those trials.”

At this, Reina sighed deeply, holding her face.

She too once aspired to be a hero.

Hence, she couldn’t easily object to what Leo was saying.

Halind also sighed deeply while looking at Leo.

In reality, Leo has rarely acted recklessly.

Aside from the school trip, most were situations where he had no choice but to face the trials.

“Indeed, Leo is different from other students.”

The children of Lumeran all admire heroes.

That’s why they entered the Hero Academy.

But in Halind’s view, Leo didn’t admire heroes.

“He simply has a goal he seeks to achieve.”

Halind recalled Leo’s words from the start of the semester.

“My goal is the complete annihilation of Erebus.”

At the time, Halind thought it was just a lofty ambition.

But…

“Perhaps he truly has that as his goal.”

A chill ran down Halind’s spine as he spoke.

“Here at Lumeran, we’ll do our best to help students achieve their goals, even though there are aspects that concern me. Leo is undoubtedly the best student I’ve ever taught. So, I will do my best to guide him well during his second semester, letting you worry a little less.”

Halind made a solemn bow.

Sara beside him also bowed slightly.

If a student dreams of becoming a hero, one must not stop them.

That would go against the purpose of the Hero Academy.

One must merely support the student so they don’t d*e.

“Thank you for your kindness.”

“Thank you too, Professor Halind.”

Both Deid and Reina bowed respectfully.

They had already braced themselves for the possibility that their son would take risks while aiming for Lumeran’s goals.

There was no stopping it now.

After the home visit ended, Reina spoke.

“By the way, Associate Professor Sara, is it enjoyable working under Professor Halind?”

“Yes. Though he’s frightening, I’m doing well.”

“Ha ha ha. Should I tell you a little secret about Professor Halind?”

“Eh?”

“Back when I was a student, and he was my first homeroom teacher.”

“Reina Zerdinger. If you don’t want to raise your hands in the hallway, it’s better to stay quiet.”

“But I’m not a student anymore! And at my age, do I still deserve such punishment?”

Reina flared up, and Halind cast a cold gaze.

Seeing such defiance from Reina, Leo shook his head, and Sara’s mouth dropped open. She had never seen anyone confront Halind like this.

Watching from outside the living room, Chelsea was impressed.

“Wow. If I told the kids this story, no one would believe me.”

Chelsea was thrilled to witness such an entertaining scene.