Chapter 271

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Class representative of Seirun.

The rumor that Lunia El Rundah assaulted a fellow student spread quickly among all the students at the academy.

“That’s strange. She should be the typical top student of Seirun.”

Lewen, a second-year student ranked third in Azonia, tilted her head while grooming her fluffy and luscious tail.

The term “typical top student of Seirun” is not used in a good sense among other Hero Academy students.

Elves are generally known for their strong pride in their race.

And sometimes, students from Seirun take that to the extreme.

The phrase “typical Seirun top student” refers to those top-class students from Seirun who have such tendencies.

Borman frowned at Lewen’s statement.

“What does ‘typical Seirun top student’ mean? Does it mean they enjoy fighting?”

Lewen sighed deeply at his remark.

“It was my mistake to ask a fool who only thinks about fighting.”

“What did you say! That filthy woman!”

Borman glared fiercely, trying to charge at Lewen.

“Calm down, Borman. Lewen outranks both you and me.”

At the words of Tabon, a bear beastman ranked fourth, Borman sneered.

“That sneaky girl who tries to win by using magic! I won’t recognize that!”

“Oh my, where does that fool who has never beaten that sneaky girl live?”

“Hey! Bring it on! Today, I’ll knock you down!”

Excited, Borman swung his fists wildly.

“Be quiet.”

At Dion’s word, Borman crossed his arms and plopped down into the grass.

The area where the Azonia students gathered was the backyard of the auditorium.

“Lewen. You didn’t gather us because of Lunia El Rundah, right? Why mention her?”

At Dion’s question, Lewen smiled broadly.

“That’s right. The only reason I brought her up is…”

Lewen shook her fox tail while smiling.

“Because her actions were quite different from what was reported. She is one of the biggest rivals. So, I thought it was necessary to assess her well.”

At Lewen’s words, Dion glanced over his shoulder.

“Ar. Didn’t you meet Lunia El Rundah in the Rodren Empire during last winter break? How was she then?”

In response to that question, Ar, who was sitting cross-legged on a rock, replied.

“I didn’t have a long conversation with her, but she was a bit different from the image Lewen mentioned. Hehe.”

Ar descended lightly from the rock and asked.

“When I asked the Black Rabbit, he said she was like a thug. I thought it was a joke, but looking at her now, it might not be wrong.”

“The representative of Seirun’s second year is a thug?”

At that moment, Lewen made a strange expression.

“Anyway, Lewen. What’s the reason for calling the faction leaders?”

When Ar got to the point, Lewen spoke.

“I request cooperation between factions for this Smith exclusive contract.”

“You?”

Borman narrowed his eyes with suspicion.

Tabon also displayed a wary expression, clearly not trusting her easily.

Fox beastwoman Lewen.

She was quite an odd student among the Azonia students.

In Azonia, the duels and conflicts between factions are daily activities.

Thus, there was a strong tendency to resolve everything with strength.

In a place like Azonia, where physical power reigns supreme, Lewen was notorious as a strategist.

She deceived students from other factions and manipulated them into conflicts to gain an advantage.

As a result, students from other factions did not acknowledge Lewen.

Despite her holding the strength of being ranked third.

“After all, being a wizard in Azonia makes me an outcast.”

Lewen scoffed.

“Yes. It may be hard to believe, but this time, I’m serious.”

“Let’s hear what you have to say.”

As Dion prompted, Lewen smiled.

“This Smith exclusive contract has significance beyond simply partnering with exceptional Demian students.”

Lewen snapped her fingers.

Then, dolls made of mana in the shapes of humans, elves, beastmen, and dwarves floated in the air.

“This is a rare gathering of Hero Candidates from the same generation as us. Such an event will almost never happen again during our school life.”

That much was certain.

It was as Lewen said.

There were exchanges between Hero Academies, but it would be an exaggeration to say that an entire year from all Hero Academies would gather in one place before graduation.

“And the reputation of the second years of Lumeran and Seirun is ahead of our Azonia.”

At Lewen’s statement, Borman grumbled.

“I find it hard to agree.”

“It doesn’t matter whether you agree or not. The second-year students of Lumeran gained fame by defeating Gigantes in their first year. And Lumeran and Seirun were present at the site when the Demon Queen was defeated last year.”

The defeat of the Demon Queen Silatuna.

That achievement was accomplished by the Hero of Beginning and the progenitor of the Star Cloud, who miraculously descended onto this land.

However, it was only natural for public evaluation to rise simply by having participated in such a legendary battlefield.

“Due to our lack of comparable achievements, the public believes our second years are inferior to those of Lumeran and Seirun.”

Seeing Lewen shrug her shoulders, Borman’s expression contorted in anger.

Tabon also showed discomfort, although he did not express his emotions.

Ar and Dion nodded at Lewen’s words.

Seeing that, Borman flared up.

“Hey! Ar! Dion! Aren’t you guys frustrated hearing that kind of talk?!”

“It’s true that we don’t have achievements compared to Lumeran and Seirun.”

As Ar stretched like a cat, Dion nodded as if in agreement.

“Yeah, because of that awareness, the Principal even instructed us to take down Leo Flove.”

Dion clenched and unclenched his fists with a determined smile.

If they could defeat Leo, who is the symbol of Lumeran, in martial arts competitions, Azonia’s reputation would naturally rise.

“That’s right. So while we’re in Demian, we should stop the fights between factions. It means we should focus more on external enemies.”

Lewen smiled.

“Beastmen and dwarves have always had a good relationship.”

Beastmen, who purely worship strength, displayed a more serious attitude towards weapons than any other race.

Naturally, they would have been friendly with dwarves, who are known for creating exceptional weapons.

“In this Smith exclusive contract, which is practically a school competition, if we take the lead in acquiring excellent Demian students, our evaluation in the eyes of the public will naturally increase.”

Lewen covered her mouth while chuckling.

“Moreover, now that the strongest rival, Leo Flove, has fallen out of favor with the Demian students, the situation is much more favorable for us. After all, confronting Leo Flove head-on would only serve as a sacrifice for him to build his reputation.”

“Hmph! Don’t make me laugh! Are you saying we should avoid fighting Leo Flove? As Azonia students, we should face him head-on!”

“Yeah, I can’t agree with that. Lewen.”

Borman flared up, and even Tabon shook his head at the discussion.

“Either way, you’re not going to win.”

“Only through experience can you compare the long and short!”

“Then be the sacrifice for Leo Flove’s fame, fool tiger.”

“Who are you calling a fool!”

Ignoring Borman, Lewen looked at Ar.

“What do you think?”

“It’s not a bad idea. But I oppose avoiding the fight with the Black Rabbit.”

Ar waved his tail back and forth.

“There’s a lot to learn from the Black Rabbit.”

“I didn’t think you’d listen to the last proposal.”

Lewen shook her head.

“Anyway, for the time being, I think we can agree to ban factional fights and seize as many excellent Demian students as possible. So…”

Lewen grinned.

“Please all have a hearty lunch and then go wild. Showing your strength is your forte, right?”

The faction leaders, nodding at her words, returned to their respective faction students.

However, Ar narrowed his eyes and approached Lewen.

“What is your ulterior motive?”

“Who knows?”

Lewen giggled.

“The basics of hunting is to tire out the prey, right?”

Her fox tail flickered.

Seeing Lewen like that, Ar bit his tongue.

“I think I know what you’re plotting.”

“Oh my, the foolish leader cat has become quick-witted. Though it is quite a simple plan.”

“Don’t call me a foolish cat!”

Ar’s ears perked up as he stood up in anger.

Then he grinned evilly.

“What’s with that creepy laugh?”

“I just imitated your usual smile.”

Ar chuckled and said.

“I understand your plan to take down the exhausted Black Rabbit in the end. But she’s more of a monster than you think. No matter how elaborate your schemes are, she’ll easily break through them.”

“Thanks for the advice. But no matter how rough a beast is, it will calm down when tired.”

As Lewen smiled and left, Ar stuck out his tongue.

‘If she keeps scheming, she’ll end up in trouble.’

*

After lunch.

The three Hero Academy students who arrived at the auditorium were taken aback by the sight before them.

All the chairs that had been there just moments ago were completely gone.

And a scene like a marketplace unfolded before them.

The second-year students of Demian were each displaying their crafted weapons and waiting for students from other Hero Academies.

“Wow, how can the inside of the auditorium change so much in just one hour?”

Kal exclaimed in disbelief.

“It’s the dwarves.”

“Is it possible because they’re dwarves?”

“Because they are dwarves.”

Just as Kal was astonished by Leo’s response.

“Lunia El Rundah!”

A hysterical voice was heard from the back of the auditorium.

All the students turned their gazes toward that direction.

There stood Reber, the supervising teacher of Seirun’s second-year, with his face flushed red.

All eyes turned to Lunia, who was at the front of the Seirun students.

Lunia made a crooked face and flicked her little finger in her ear a few times.

Thud- thud- thud-

“I have received reports about your reckless behavior! What in the world made you act like that…? You, who should be a model for Seirun in front of many people, show such disgraceful behavior!”

Watching Reber shaking with anger, the students felt at a loss.

Currently, there were no faculty members present.

Demian’s second-year instructor, Smith Depeto, had not yet arrived.

Thus, there was no one to stop Reber.

Moreover, students from other schools did not want to get involved with him, as he was an elf ethnic nationalist.

The students of Seirun could not dare challenge the authority of their teacher.

Lunia spoke to Reber, who stood in front of her.

“It just happened that way.”

“Do you think saying it just happened makes sense! Do you even have the self-awareness that you are the class representative of Seirun?”

Reber looked down at Lunia with an authoritative gaze.

“It seems Lunia, that you need some serious correction. You should go back to Seirun right now!”

Lunia frowned at that remark.

“But we have an important class schedule right now?”

“What you need now is the manners and dignity you should have as a student of Seirun.”

Reber curled his lips into a smirk.

“If you fail to achieve that, you will lose the privilege to learn the magic of the progenitor.”

“That isn’t something you, Teacher Reber, can arbitrarily decide!”

Lunia’s face twisted in anger.

Lunia is the heir of the Rundah family.

Even within elf society, her status is quite high.

Though Reber currently held the position of the supervising teacher of Seirun’s second-year, making him nominally superior, the influence she held in elf society was overwhelmingly greater than his.

If we strip away the student identity, Reber is not someone who can act recklessly towards her.

“Hmph, my will is also the will of the Principal. If you wish to read the [Magic Book of the Comet], it would be wise to follow my wishes.”

At that moment, Lunia’s red eyes burned fiercely.

“Excuse me, but since you’re causing trouble for others, could you please leave?”

A voice filled with irritation rang out.

“How dare you, who is this lowly…!”

Reber turned towards the direction from which the voice came, his eyes blazing.

There stood Leo.

“Hah, you arrogant brat. How dare you give orders to me, the supervising teacher of Seirun’s second-year, from a student position?”

“I’m asking as the Student Council President of Lumeran.”

Leo curved his lips into a smile.

“The Student Council President of the Hero Academy holds the authority as a deputy of the Academy Principal, you know? You’re not seriously unaware of that, are you?”

“This brat…!”

As Leo invoked the student council president title, sparks seemed to fly from Reber’s eyes.

“And Lunia doesn’t need to learn the magic recorded in the [Magic Book of the Comet].”

“Hmph! It seems you don’t comprehend the greatness of the Magic of the Stars and the progenitor at all. The [Magic Book of the Comet] is incredibly great…”

“Teacher Reber, have you met Lady Luna?”

“What?”

“I have.”

Leo, grinning wickedly, summoned the Polium he received as a bonus for conquering Luna’s world, shaking it right before Reber’s eyes.

Though it was practically just an empty shell with no magical power within, the symbolism was undeniable.

“I suppose you don’t have one of these?”

“Ugh!”

Reber’s face became contorted with fury.

Watching Reber, Leo said, “And the reason Lunia does not need to learn the magic in the [Magic Book of the Comet] is that she already knows the magic of the progenitor.”

Leo smiled meaningfully.

Reber glared at Lunia with wide eyes.

The Seirun students were equally surprised and turned to Lunia.

Lunia, with her mouth agape, stared at Leo.

‘What is he saying right now?’

The magic recorded in the [Magic Book of the Comet] is none other than ‘End.’

It is the ultimate magic that only the chosen elves can master.

And Lunia had never learned that magic before.

“I received it as a conquest reward when I conquered Lady Luna’s world.”

At Leo’s words, Lunia’s eyes widened.

Only Leo had received conquest rewards at that time.

And Leo had officially stated that he received only the ‘Polium’ as a conquest reward.

That alone is astonishing.

But…

‘Could it be that he received the progenitor’s magic as a conquest reward?’

There’s certainly a possibility of that.

‘Could he be trying to teach that to me?’