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Magic Conference.
The best wizards from around the world gather to discuss magic.
It was literally a conference that leads the future of the magical realm.
Basically, various groups attend, starting from the magic towers of each region to magic guilds of different countries and even the Hero Academy.
Among these diverse groups, the ones with the strongest voice at the Magic Conference are the magic towers.
Publicly known are the wizards from Hero Academy or the kingdom’s guild.
They have proven their skills on the front lines of battle and built their reputation, which is only natural.
However, being a powerful wizard does not mean being the best wizard.
They are merely those who use existing methods most effectively; those who create new things, pursue change, and lead trends are the researchers.
That is the essence of magic.
The wizards of the magic towers best understand and pursue this essence of magic.
This year’s Magic Conference was exceptionally held in Seirun. The other Hero Academies, such as Lumeran, Azonia, and Demian, frequently held conferences due to their institutions’ strong interest in magic.
However, the path pursued by Seirun is fundamentally different from the conventional path of magic.
The Magic of the Stars.
A magical system left behind by Luna, the progenitor of the Star Cloud, who is evaluated as the greatest wizard in this land.
What Seirun pursues is precisely this Magic of the Stars.
Unique magic exclusive to elves.
Generally, the new magical theories or interpretations presented at the conference often do not align with the Magic of the Stars.
Additionally, the unique insularity of Seirun adds another layer of complexity.
Due to various factors, despite being the Hero Academy that prioritizes magic the most among the four, it is very rare for the Magic Conference to be held there.
Thus, the holding of the Magic Conference in Seirun drew significant attention from the magical community.
Two days after the midterm exams.
Lunch time.
Students from the lower class hurried out to eat lunch.
Though they achieved overwhelming results on the exams, the results had not yet been announced.
Thus, the discrimination based on class levels continued.
However, no student was discouraged by the apparent discrimination anymore.
Their skills had already been proven by the exams.
There were no longer intermediate or advanced class students who looked down on the lower class.
In fact, they would be cautious when the lower class students passed by.
That said, lower class students still did not eat lunch in the cafeteria.
As always, they prepared their lunch in the lounge, a hideout for lower class students.
While making sandwiches for lunch, Eclere cheerfully came over.
“Hey, everyone!”
Since becoming friends with the lower class students, Eclere continued to hang out with them.
After the exams, Lea also joined for lunch.
Of course, Lea’s goal was to meet Leo.
“Is it okay that we have other kids joining us today?”
“Yeah, it’s fine.”
Angr smiled brightly.
“They said it’s okay to come in!”
Eclere waved from behind the door as famous students entered.
None other than Elric, currently ranked 2nd in the first year, and Yoinia, ranked 4th.
The unexpected appearance of these students left the lower class students wide-eyed.
“They want to have lunch with us.”
As Eclere smiled while speaking, Yoinia replied with a pout.
“I just came to ask something.”
Yoinia, arms crossed and scoffing, approached Angr.
“You’re Angr, right? The class leader of the lower class.”
“Yeah.”
“I want to ask, how did you become so skilled?”
Angr scratched his cheek.
He couldn’t say he read the restricted texts assigned by the school.
“Thanks to Teacher Laura and Senior Leo’s guidance.”
At Angr’s words, Yoinia glanced at Leo.
Then, she approached him and greeted him politely.
“Nice to meet you, Leo Flove. I’m Yoinia from the Tella family; I’ve heard much about the reputation of the student council president of Lumeran. It’s an honor to meet you.”
Yoinia greeted elegantly like the daughter of a prestigious family and then asked seriously.
“I’ll get straight to the point. How could the students here up their game in such a short time?”
“I merely provided the opportunity. Their skills are the results of their individual efforts.”
“Then please tell me about that opportunity.”
“I wouldn’t really want to share it with you.”
Yoinia’s eyes narrowed.
“Is it because I’m in the advanced class?”
“It means it isn’t really necessary.”
Yoinia looked puzzled at that.
“At that time, if you all had displayed teamwork properly, Team Berus wouldn’t have achieved such a decisive victory. If I were to point out a regret, it would be that you focused too much on high-level magic, perhaps?”
“You’re saying something similar to what the second-year students said.”
Yoinia fell deep in thought.
Instead of denying reality after defeat, she was trying to find some way to get through it.
At that moment, Lea, who had just brought a plate of sandwiches, handed one to Leo and said,
“Ever since the exams ended, quite a few students in the advanced class are questioning the existing teaching methods. Yoinia is one of them.”
It was only natural for Yoinia to question things after being surpassed in skill by lower class students overnight.
While enjoying their meal, Eclere tilted her head.
“I suddenly have a question.”
“What is it?”
“How do Lumeran’s first-year students compare to us?”
At that, the movements of all the first-year students in Seirun came to a halt.
Lumeran and Seirun.
They were rivals in the Ruse Tournament, and the current first-year students of Lumeran were set to compete against Seirun’s students in the future.
As everyone tensed at Eclere’s question, Leo responded.
“What’s there to compare? You and the students from our school are just chicks who have just taken their midterms.”
At that, Elric adjusted his glasses.
“I am curious. I vaguely heard that Lumeran has a ‘mentor’ system now, right? You have a mentee, too?”
At this, Lea, who was munching on a sandwich, perked up her ears.
Turning her head sharply, she glared at Leo.
“Yes, I do.”
“Your mentor must be someone famous, right? Is it Aina Beid of the Department of Knights? Habidden Birsen? Or is it Shasha Ciene Rodren from the Department of Summoning? Or perhaps Juen Torbina from the Department of Magic?”
“Elric… you know quite well the names of the first-year students from Lumeran.”
As Eclere expressed her surprise, Elric replied.
“They are rivals we will compete against. It’s only natural to keep an eye on strong opponents.”
Hearing Elric’s words, Lea’s eyes burned with intensity.
‘Who is this! Directly being mentored by Senior Flove! I’m so jealous of that guy!’
Angr bit into his sandwich as roughly as if tearing meat apart.
“It’s a guy named Luke.”
“Luke? Elric, do you know anything about him?”
“… It’s the first time I’m hearing the name.”
Elric scratched his head.
‘Luke! Starting today, you’re my enemy!’
As Lea silently burned with determination.
She had inadvertently turned the top student of Seirun’s first year into an enemy.
“By the way, the conference starts tomorrow. I wonder what magical theories will be presented?”
“Personally, I’m curious about the [Introductory Guide to the Magic of the Stars]. Seirun claims it’s an irreverent magic book, yet it’s a formula reinterpreted so that anyone can use the Magic of the Stars. As a wizard, it’s natural to be curious about it.”
At Yoinia’s words, all the lower class students felt a jolt.
[Introductory Guide to the Magic of the Stars].
It was none other than the driving force behind the major reversal this time.
“A conference, huh? I’ll have to go meet Associate Professor Anna in the evening.”
That evening.
Seirun was busy preparing to welcome external guests.
It was a rare occasion for so many outsiders from various races to visit Seirun outside of the Ruse Tournament.
No matter how influential the Pureblood Society was in Seirun, these were some of the world’s foremost wizards.
Among them were several wizards who had made their names in the Hero Record and reached the status of heroes, so they could not treat the conference attendees poorly.
All students gathered at the front of the campus to welcome the attending wizards.
“Ugh! It’s cold! So cold!”
In the early evening, Lunia trembled in the chilly wind and squinted to the side.
“Don’t you know that you stand out like that?”
Lunia mocked.
At that, Leo smirked.
“It’s just my usual outfit, right?”
Leo was wearing none other than the Lumeran school uniform.
He was also attending the Magic Conference this time to assist Associate Professor Anna.
Naturally, this put him in a position to represent Lumeran, hence he wore the school uniform.
However, at this moment when no one had arrived yet,
Even among all the students, Leo stood out too much in his Lumeran uniform.
Despite the gaze of all Seirun students upon him, Leo didn’t flinch, making Lunia sigh.
‘Sometimes it feels like he has a face of steel.’
“You’d look good in Seirun’s uniform too.”
Just as she was grumbling slightly.
At that moment.
Wizards began to arrive on campus.
“Welcome to Seirun.”
As the wizards appeared one by one, the students collectively welcomed them.
Among them, Leo spotted Associate Professor Anna and approached her.
“Associate Professor Anna.”
“Ah! Leo, student!”
Looking delighted upon seeing Leo, Associate Professor Anna smiled brightly.
“How’s life at Seirun?”
“Yeah, it’s been fun.”
“… I can see it’s been a bit tough on you.”
Associate Professor Anna looked at her assigned student with a bittersweet smile.
“Anyway, leave this conference to me.”
With a determined look, Anna declared.
“I can’t let even Leo, my student, suffer.”
“Oh, about that.”
Leo smiled.
“I’ve stirred up quite a bit at Seirun.”
“…”
Seeing Leo grinning, Associate Professor Anna felt a sense of foreboding.
“What do you mean by that…?”
“I’ll tell you the details when we get to the dorm.”
*
“It’s been a while, Teacher Herdium.”
“It’s been a while.”
Herdium exchanged warm greetings with the elven wizard who greeted him warmly.
He was none other than the head of the Northern Magic Tower.
Algren Begs.
Despite being an elf, he was a phenomenal wizard to hold the position of head of the Northern Magic Tower.
Despite such outstanding abilities, he was not a graduate of Seirun.
The reason was simple.
He had not learned the Magic of the Stars.
Several teachers from Seirun squinted at him.
They were from the Pureblood Society.
However, they could not treat a wizard of such high standing as Algren carelessly.
“I’m looking forward to this conference as well.”
“Right. However, this time the conference is about my daughter.”
Algren smiled brightly and pulled the girl beside him closer.
“I hope you look forward to her performance.”
A beautiful woman in her early twenties bowed her head towards Herdium.
A half-elf.
The faces of some Pureblood Society teachers twisted in dismay, but Herdium was unconcerned.
“It’s a pity. If only Anyas had entered Seirun, she would’ve surely made a great impact.”
As Herdium spoke with a regretful expression, Algren smiled.
“My daughter isn’t particularly interested in being a hero.”
“Really? Isn’t she talented enough to be a hero?”
“No, I don’t think I can become a hero.”
Anyas shook her head.
Seeing this from Anyas, Herdium was puzzled.
Just as the two mothers were about to leave after exchanging greetings.
“Father, look over there.”
Algren looked at the place his daughter pointed out.
“Oh.”
And he spotted Leo, dressed in an unmistakable outfit, standing out among the Seirun students, and his eyes sparkled.
“Is that Leo Flove?”
Algren’s eyes gleamed.
‘The Great Hero of the Shadows and an all-class talent.’
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