Chapter 265: Starboy (1)

Chapter 265: Starboy (1)

TL/Editor: Raei

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Sunday morning.

Theo and his group decided to return to Elinia Academy.

There were several reasons for this decision.

Primarily, there were two reasons; the first was for Theo's rapid recovery.

The [Special Stamina Recovery Potion] that greatly aided his recovery was in [The Hilt] within the academy.

The second reason was to attend classes.

Absences were not allowed in the Hero Department for any reason.

They would be marked absent without question.

Attendance scores were extremely important.

"Then, let's go."

Theo, supported by Amy, boarded the carriage.

With a height difference of roughly 20 cm between them, Theo felt quite uncomfortable.

However, he had no choice but to endure it.

'It's better than Siena, at least.'

Originally, Siena, who matched Theo's height more closely, was supposed to support him, but she was replaced by Amy because she kept trying to hug Theo.

Thus, the carriage carrying Theo and his group reached the Polaris city gate.

Siena, looking out the window, said,

"There are a lot of people standing around? Ah, knights."

"Isn't today Sunday? It's mostly a holiday... Wow. That's practically everyone out."

As Aisha said, there were about 100 members of the Polaris Knights assembled in front of the gate.

Maverick, the leader of the knights, shouted,

"All members! Salute Theo, the savior of Polaris!"

All the knights saluted towards the carriage carrying Theo and his group.

The booming sound vividly reached inside the carriage.

Theo wore a mixed expression.

'I did take care of Oswald, but it's awkward with Maverick acting like this.'

Maverick does not look kindly upon the direct lineage of Waldeurk.

The main reason is, of course, Theo, a collateral discrimination advocate.

Anger towards Theo extended toward the entire direct lineage.

'Aisha must have done something.'

Since Theo had been bedridden since the duel with Oswald, he had no chance to talk with Maverick.

Theo, forcing out a voice that rarely came out, asked,

"Aisha, what happened with Maverick?"

"With Uncle Maverick? Oh? Nothing special. We just talked a lot since it had been a while."

Of course, the content of the conversation was all about praising Theo.

Theo has definitely changed. You know how Theo was, right? But something happened... He even gets along well with that grumpy principal. Oh, don't be surprised. He also holds a connection with the First Saintess! The principal told me herself, so it's certain!

How's academy life these days? Well... It's like a series of practical exams every day. Our team is averaging about 4th place.

-1st place? Oh, why bother asking. Theo's team is always at the top.

Aisha gave Maverick a lengthy speech about Theo's changed attitude.

And Theo would not come to know of this even in the future.

"Is that so. Understood."

Theo accepted the explanation and nodded his head.

He closed his eyes and leaned back against the seat of the carriage.

'It's regrettable, but I'll have to search Robert's room next time.'

He kept thinking about the scene from his past that he glimpsed in a dream.

Robert had a pathological habit of taking notes.

Everything, even the trivial details like what he ate each day.

Surely, he must have also noted down what happened with Theo that day.

Aisha's face was beaming with joy.

"Hmm."

For a moment, Theo watched Aisha's retreating figure, bouncing away as if hopping.

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Raei Translations

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Time flew quickly, and it was a week before the final exams.

In most departments, the finals were considered more important than the midterms. The Hero Department did not hold joint classes a week before the finals.

As a result, every library and cafe in Elinia Academy was packed.

Of course, I didn't study. To be precise, I didn't need to. After all, I already knew everything.

So, even though it was a week before the finals, I spent my time as usual.

After class, I would usually return to my room to train.

Sometimes, I visited [The Hilt] to chat with Taylor, sometimes help Sonya with her research, or spar with Noctar and his group in a one-against-many situation.

And now, in a study room attached to the library

"Theo, I don't understand this. Why must a hero avoid duels initiated by ordinary people? Aren't duels a sacred ritual? There's no distinction between heroes and ordinary people here."

"Well, Tarkan......"

I was tutoring Noctar and the orcs.

I have been teaching them strategy.

Seria, who was casting [Focus] magic on the orcs nearby, said,

"Theo, you have a knack for teaching as well. Even I as a Magic Department student can understand everything clearly."

"You aren't studying?"

"Hehe, who do you think I am? I'm proficient up to the 4th-year curriculum in theory."

That's to be expected.

Seria's parents are the masters of the Black Magic Tower and the Branch Tower, respectively.

She's a prodigy who received early magic education from the time she could crawl.

Anyway, while I was teaching Noctar and the orcs.

Brrr, brrr

The communication crystal I had in my pocket vibrated.

'Who could it be?'

Irene had just left to go training, and Piel is studying in a nearby room.

Then, the remaining possibilities were Rok, Sonya, or Isabella.

'I hope it's one of the first two.'

I desperately hoped it wasn't Isabella as I stepped out of the study room and pressed the receive button.

Hello?

'...Damn.'

Why do ominous premonitions always come true?

I steadied my heart and spoke.

Hello, Senior Isabella.

Yes. How's your exam study going?

It's always the same. May I ask why you've called?

Isn't that a bit cold? Well... I have a proposal for you.

Tension and anticipation spread through my heart at the same time.

A proposal from the continent's only religion's First Saintess...

Of course, I had to hear it.

What is the proposal?

It's a bit difficult to discuss over the phone, how about we meet in the student council room?

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