The next day, Leo arrived at the parade grounds where the final test was held and was able to find Chloe without difficulty.

As always, five students were gathered around Chloe, who was carrying a grimoire at her side.

“Chloe! The unique magic you created! Can you explain it to us in detail?”

“Yeah! Yeah! Please give us some advice on our magic!”

“Please, Chloe. We took good care of you, didn’t we?”

“What does it mean to have a good friend?”

They were urging Chloe with shining eyes.

‘Are these the kids that hang out with Chloe?’

“Do you understand all the magic tricks I taught you last time, and are you asking about them?”

“Of course!”

“You taught me well, didn’t you?”

The female students smiled brightly.

But Chloe’s reaction was cold.

“I understand, but is that what the Magic Department written exam score looks like?”

“What?”

“Do you not know that you approached me to use me?”

“Wh-what!”

“No! We just wanted to study with you…!”

“You just copied my homework. You even got the same grades on your tests. And you think you can understand the magic tricks I created? Your dreams are just wild.”

“What?”

“Are you done talking?”

“But that’s too harsh!”

They were a hot-headed bunch, but Chloe just laughed without batting an eye.

“I’m sorry for interrupting your conversation.”

“Huh? Leo?”

“Hey, did you hear our conversation?”

They slowly looked at Leo.

It was true that they copied Chloe’s homework.

If Leo had even hinted at this story to Professor Len, it would have been a big deal.

Besides, they were also criticized for secretly talking about Leo behind his back.

“I’d like to talk to Chloe for a minute.”

“What are you trying to talk about?”

“That’s right! Do it here! Chloe is our friend!”

They spoke strongly.

Chloe smiled coldly at the sight.

“What about friends?”

“What?”

“You should be studying more instead of using me to create a faction or something. You’re struggling because you can’t even do one assignment properly. If I were you, I’d be embarrassed to call myself a Lumerin magic student.”

Leo narrowed his brows and looked at Chloe.

It was a tone that was completely uncharacteristic of Chloe.

“Ha! Okay! You two, you good students, have a nice chat!”

“I felt bad for him being alone, so I hung out with him!”

“You’re the only one who’s working hard! I told you, you’ve been unlucky since the first time I saw you.”

“Country bumpkins get along well together!”

Chloe snorted as she watched them walk away, jeering.

“That’s not like you.”

“What?”

“You are always kind to those around you.”

“I’ve decided to change from now on. From now on, I won’t do stupid things like meddle in the world and help others.”

Chloe crossed her arms as she spoke coldly.

“I heard from Celia. She came to see me last night because she had something to tell me. Was it because of my magic?”

“Right, I had something to ask.”

“That’s good. I had something I wanted to ask you, too.”

Chloe smiled brightly.

“If you compare your unique magic formula system to mine, which one do you think is superior?”

“My Bible is magic that allows me to use all existing magic. If you’re going to judge who’s great, you’re the greatest.”

“I see, you think so!”

Chloe smiled brightly.

“I guess it was worth it to try so hard to surpass you. If I can’t be the best at magic theory, then I’m useless.”

“Useless? Why are you saying that?”

“Yes. With this, the Muller family will no longer be ignored in the Magic Tower. They will no longer be ignored because of their family…”

“Chloe? What’s wrong?”

Chloe looked slightly flustered as she saw Leo’s hand on her shoulder.

“Oh, it’s nothing. By the way, what are you curious about regarding my magic?”

Chloe, looking slightly embarrassed, pushed Leo’s hand away from her shoulder.

“Your magic… was it really you who created it?”

“Huh?”

“Were you influenced by something? Not really?”

“Why do you ask that? Are you jealous of my magic because it’s more powerful?”

“What?”

“I didn’t think you were that kind of person, but I’m disappointed. I surpassed you in this practical exam. I admit it.”

‘It’s still strange.’

It’s true that Chloe is competitive and takes pride in her magic.

However, she was never the type of person to overly boast about herself or put others down to the point of embarrassing them.

Leo’s confused eyes caught sight of the black grimoire that Chloe was holding.

‘Since when did Chloe start carrying around only that grimoire?’

Chloe is a top student who reads grimoires wherever and whenever she goes.

Whenever she finished reading a grimoire, she would always carry a new one.

But she had been carrying that grimoire around for a very long time.

“Chloe, where did you get that grimoire?”

“I bought it in Lumeria City.”

“Can I have a look?”

“Don’t touch my grimoire!”

“Calm down, why are you reacting so sharply?”

“You keep acting weird!”

Chloe gritted her teeth as she glared at Leo with all her might.

“Once I’m done with my business, I’ll go!”

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Chloe was gone!

Bam-!

“Huh?”

Then he bumped shoulders with the approaching Chelsea.

“Be careful.”

“You watch out! If you’re born into a good family, don’t you think other people should unconditionally take care of you?!”

“What?”

Chelsea was taken aback as she watched Chloe emotionally storm off.

“What happened with Chloe Muller? She wasn’t like that before.”

Leo looked serious at Chelsea’s question.

“It’s nothing. By the way, what’s going on?”

“Professor Harlind wants us to gather.”

At those words, Leo headed toward where Class 5 was gathered.

Then Chloe looked away.

‘There’s something in that grimoire. Is it a curse or something?’

Leo, who was walking with Chelsea to where Class 5 was, narrowed his eyes while looking toward Class 1.

When they arrived where Class 5 was, Harlind spoke.

“Now that everyone is here, I will explain the rules of the test.”

Harlind spoke with a blank expression on his face.

“As previously announced, the joint test of heroism and combat science will be to conquer the world of heroes. The world to be conquered is [The Chadmothers Incident].”

Tension appeared on the students’ faces.

The Chadmothers case.

It was a major incident that took place in Lumerne 30 years ago.

This was an incident where first-year students who went on a mission to the Central Chadmothers Forest were attacked by Tartarus.

At that time, Professor Alby, the [Wizard of the Eyes], who was a second-year student, was dispatched as a rescue team and narrowly avoided total destruction.

“The objectives of the mission are to rescue the injured and subdue the demons. Also, to assist Professor Alby. The groups are not formed within the same class but rather randomly within different classes. Since you never know who you’ll be paired up with, we’re also assessing your ability to respond to that.”

Professor Harlind’s face darkened.

“This test is not just a simple midterm assignment. It also has the purpose of raising awareness, so don’t forget its meaning.”

“Yes.”

“And anyone who is judged to have no hope through this test will be immediately recommended to drop out. So prepare yourselves mentally.”

The mood was dampened by Harlind’s words.

In that frozen atmosphere, Harlind spoke again.

“Trust me, you are grown up enough.”

“……!”

“……!”

Harlind’s lips curled slightly.

At first glance, it seemed like a cold laugh.

However, all of Class 5, who had never seen Harlind smile before, were shocked.

‘Was he encouraging us just now?’

‘That Professor Harlind?’

‘No, but he was definitely encouraging us, right?’

As they looked at their homeroom professor with eyes filled with various levels of distrust, Carl clenched his fist.

“Yeah! Guys! We worked hard! We can’t just drop out like this!”

“Karl Thomas, I don’t know about the others, but you are in real danger. If you take advice alone and bring shame on the class, I won’t let you off easy.”

“Ugh!”

The sword clutched his chest, and he fell down.

The students of Class 5 burst into laughter at the sight.

In the midst of this, Harlind took out a watch from his pocket.

“It’s time. Sarah, start forming the teams.”

“Yes, professor.”

Sarah held a box in her arms.

“Everyone, there are marbles here. Please pick one.”

Tension appeared on the students’ faces.

One by one, they reached into the box and pulled out a marble.

Leo checked his marble.

‘Group 11.’

“I’m in Group 1.”

Chelsea muttered, looking down at her marble.

“We will begin the test. Group 1, please come forward.”

“Chelsea Llewallin is in Group 1. This is going to be something to watch.”

“Huh? Celia Zerdinger is also in the first group?”

Group 1 included Celia and Chelsea.

In terms of power, it was definitely top-tier.

As soon as the first group of students finished preparing, the world of heroes opened.

Alby opened the Hero Record.

In the air, a visual magic appeared, allowing a view into the world of heroes, just like during the entrance exam.

Group 1, which included Celia and Chelsea, the two most skilled members of the first year, conquered the world of heroes at an incredible pace.

“You usually growl, but this suits you well.”

“They are empires with the same name. How could they not work together?”

Leo smirked.

“Wow. It’s definitely top-tier. The speed of the attack is also important.”

As this was a mission involving hostage rescue, speed also affected the score.

Alby, who was sitting in the exam supervisor’s chair and checking the Hero Record, heard laughter behind him.

“The mission completion rate is 100% from the first group. As expected, the first-year students are promising.”

The professors in the supervisor’s chair were startled by the principal’s sudden appearance and stood up from their seats.

“You’re here, Principal!”

“What brought you here?”

“I stopped by because I wanted to see how much the first-years have grown.”

Kallian smiled brightly and sat down next to Alby.

“I’m sorry, Professor Alby. I bring up your bad memories every year.”

“No. I am grateful for that as well. I promised myself that I would never forget this.”

Kallian laughed bitterly at that answer.

Meanwhile, the test continued.

“Waaaaaaah! Duran! That’s cool!”

“Look at that! It’s so fast!”

The first-year female students screamed at the sight of Duran, who belonged to Group 3, emitting an aura of lightning.

Carl grumbled at the sight.

“He’s handsome, talented, and a member of royalty. The world is so unfair.”

“But you still have a bad personality.”

“If your personality is good, then you’re a fraud.”

Carl nodded at Chelsea’s words.

The professors also carefully evaluated their students.

“Nella from Class 5 is definitely special. I think it would be good to support her in relation to healing auras.”

There were exclamations among the professors as they watched Nella of Group 4 using Aura to treat the wounded.

In this kind of mission, Nella’s Aura traits really shined.

Illyana of Group 8 also received good reviews.

As a swordsman, he was mediocre in the knighthood and magic exams, but in this exam, where he could use both abilities at the same time, he showed his true colors as a top-tier swordsman.

“Article 11, step forward.”

When it was his turn, Leo stepped forward.

Leo stopped after checking the assistant.

Chloe was also included in Article 11.

When their eyes met, Chloe looked flustered.

“Please take care of me, Chloe.”

As Leo spoke with a smile, Chloe hesitated and then said,

“I’m sorry about earlier. I think I was overly sensitive.”

Chloe fiddled with her black grimoire.

“It’s okay. That could be the case.”

Leo chuckled.

“If you are ready, I will activate the World of Heroes.”

Alby said, holding up an old book—a Hero Record.

For a moment, Alby’s gaze landed on Leo and then fell.

[Hero Record Open.]

The first-year students looked nervous at the message that appeared before their eyes.

[Alby’s World. Chapter: Prologue – The Chedmothers Incident]

Wait a minute. Something feels strange.

Woof-!

A blast of light blinded him.

As his vision returned, Leo looked around.

What unfolded before his eyes was a dense forest.

Leo, who was left alone with just the two of them, looked around.

Something was strange.

It was clearly different from the other groups who came before.

The World of Heroes is conquered by a crew of ten.

However, only two people entered the World of Heroes—Leo and Chloe.

The two looked at each other with puzzled expressions.

“How did this happen?”

“I—I don’t know either.”


“What?”

“Professor, why aren’t you going in?”

The eleven trillion won students asked with puzzled faces.

“What’s going on?”

“Are Chloe and Leo the only students who entered the World of Heroes?”

“The video transmission within the Hero World was cut off?”

“Professor Alby, what is going on?”

The professors, realizing the strange situation, asked Alby urgently.

Alby spoke to Kallian with a stern face.

“Principal, I think we should stop the test.”

“What does that mean?”

Alby showed his Hero Record to Kallian.

The pages of the Chedmothers Case slowly began to turn black.

It was a phenomenon Kallian knew all too well.

No way… a Hero Dungeon Battle?

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