CH 6
Mari left the classroom with her mouth slightly open. First period had ended, and a 15-minute break followed. Usually, students would be chatting with each other, but today, they remained silent, sneaking glances at Theo.
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The second-period subject was Understanding Magic Battles, held in the same classroom as the first period. In the still quiet atmosphere of the classroom, Creak- I stood up to move to the back seat before the class started. I could feel the stares of other students. They were all looking at me, stealing glances. It felt a bit burdensome. As if I had done something wrong. But contrary to my feelings, [Twisted Noble's Dignity] My body was screaming in delight because of this trait. Confidence oozed from my entire body. Controlling my expression, I walked like a model, and slowly turned my head to look around. I made eye contact with other students. Their gazes were no different from this morning. Most of them looked at me with disdain. However, a small number of them observed me with subtle expressions. Piel, Aisha, Neike, and other named characters were mostly among them. Considering that Neike was an innocent fool with a flower-filled mind in the early stages, Piel and Aisha's interest was surprising. Since these girls don't typically take much interest in others, they must have been bored. It's probably nothing special. Anyway, I hoped my reputation would change this way— not as the lazy and incompetent Theo in both literature and martial arts, but as diligent and at least outstanding in literature. I didn't even hope to be praised by nine out of ten people like Neike; I just wanted to be average. It's merely a hope because of the numerous misdeeds committed by this body before I possessed it. Anyway, I should sit at the back, casually listen to the class, and plan. The back seats are designated for orcs and lizardmen who are distant from theoretical studies. Between their broad shoulders, the professor would likely understand if my attitude in class wasn't exemplary. Before I knew it, I had moved to the back of the classroom and sat between them. They briefly glanced at me with their arms crossed, then looked away. Ah, but... Orcs and lizardmen have a strong body odor. A pungent smell penetrated my nostrils. At the same time, a tingling pain arose. It was only natural for this body to dislike being near the stupid and brutish demi-human species like orcs and lizardmen. Also, this body was the type to care about smells, using more than ten kinds of perfume. There's no way pain wouldn't arise. It was painful even for my modern body. Sigh, it's really stressful. However, I can't live under the control of this body for the remaining three and a half years. Moreover, traits can change depending on the holder's personality and behavior. For now, let's endure it. It's less painful than bowing my head to Neike. I bit my lip and opened my textbook.
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"I don't expect you to do any previewing. However, I do hope you at least review. Practical skills are important, but theory is just as crucial. With that said, today's lecture is over." Yes! The lively students responded, and the stern-faced professor left the classroom. The current time was 4:30 PM. Finally, all of today's classes were over. As soon as the professor left, the classroom was filled with the students' bustling conversations. "What are you going to do now?" "Uh~ I'm planning to read a book in my room. My favorite author just released a new work! I lined up outside over the weekend just to get it, hehe. How about you?" "I'm going to eat dessert. They say there's a new menu item at 'Naru's Garden'!" "Oh, I've heard it's delicious... Take me with you." The students left the classroom chattering away. Their youthful energy was reminiscent of modern middle and high school students. Although they would eventually become famous powerhouses throughout the continent, most of the students were still in their mid-teens. Still too young for society's troubles to weigh them down. A perfect age to create cute, embarrassing memories with friends. It was such a good time... I envied them. After all, someone like me was attending school without a care in the world. My eyes remained on the textbook as I indulged in my thoughts. Anyway, the other lectures were easy, just like the first class on Hero Studies. It was all familiar content. So, during the lectures, I made plans and completed them. The first and foremost priority was obtaining hidden pieces. However, even with my terrible specs, I could secure hidden pieces in the eastern forest of the academy. It would take at least a day to travel back and forth. I couldn't afford to skip classes. Attendance was mandatory for Hero Studies. Absences would result in penalties. Excuses like feeling unwell wouldn't work. Rather, a future hero who couldn't manage their health would be scolded by both professors and students. So, the best course of action was to set out on Friday night. Until then, I'd focus on training. I wanted to clear hidden quests, but there were hardly any good ones given the current situation. Hidden quests came in various forms. Even those that could be cleared with my current abilities were inefficient in terms of effort and time. It would be more efficient to clear them after obtaining a certain number of hidden pieces. Therefore, training was the best option. Since my stats were low, training should help me raise them quickly. Just as I was about to head to the training ground, "Hey, Theo. Is this how you solve this problem?" Noctar, the orc sitting next to me, spoke up. I turned my head toward him. Noctar, an orc who wore round glasses, unlike other orcs, was staring intently at the textbook. One of the people who had been giving me strange looks after the first class ended, Noctar was quite an unusual orc. Noctar. An extra character who tragically died early in most routes due to being involved in an incident at the end of the first year. In the Spearman route, just like Theo, there was only a brief mention that he had died at some point. With such presence, he should have at least been a named character. "We didn't take creating even a single extra character lightly!" The words of the original game developer came to mind. In the meantime, Noctar asked loudly, "Is this a problem you can't solve either?" His voice was loud. Embarrassed, I looked around. No one else was there. It was just Noctar and me in the classroom. The orcs and lizardmen who had been sitting in the back row had already left the classroom. "...It's not that difficult a problem." I lowered my head. It was an easy question. Orcs are less intelligent than humans. The elite orcs attending Elinia Academy's hero department are no exception. They barely understand the curriculum. Seeing an orc diligently studying is rarer than a unicorn. They're not smart enough to devise intricate tactics, strategies, or methods of gathering information. They don't even have the ability to control smart human aides. Orcs charge in headfirst. It's an unavoidable racial trait. A hero should know how to use their head to some extent. If not, they should at least have the ability to control people. Orcs have neither. That's why since the establishment of the academy, not a single orc has graduated from the hero department. All of them were expelled for being unqualified. Following the intentions of Ryuk, the founding president, they were allowed to take entrance exams without discrimination based on race. The orcs who sat behind me today would disappear before they reach their third year. Speaking of which, asking me for help. I guess he didn't have anyone else to ask. "...What part do you not understand?" "Um, the eighth line here. When I have to face a 6th circle mage who uses fire magic as their main force, what should I do? I have no idea." Considering his level of intelligence, I explained as plainly as possible. However, "Um... I still don't get it. Can't I just bury my axe in their skull before they can use their staff? I'm confident I can even split steel with my axe." Noctar didn't understand almost anything. It seemed like it would take quite a while to make him understand... But since I agreed to help, I had to spend some time on it. But, sigh... I felt a tingling sensation in my body. The limit of my patience had arrived. However, if I spoke true to Theo's personality and said, "As expected of a big, dumb orc, you can't even understand something this simple. Don't disgrace the title of hero and just withdraw," angry Noctar would kill me. Orcs might be a bit thickheaded, but their strength is exceptional. Enduring the pain, I explained meticulously as if teaching a young elementary school cousin how to play a game. I included various analogies and simplified the explanation further. After about an hour, "Oh! This is how I should do it. Why didn't I think of this?" I succeeded in making Noctar understand. He was very happy, the corners of his mouth curling upwards. His angular jaw and large tusks were trembling. Orcs usually laugh when they engage in destructive and violent acts. Was he that happy just understanding one problem? "Noctar, why do you study? I'm not criticizing, so don't misunderstand." "Of course, it's to graduate from the academy and become the first orc hero. You can't become a hero if you're not smart, right? Moreover, we're here in Elinia Academy, the best on the continent. To become the best on the continent, I have to overcome the small mountain of studying." "I see." I nodded with an indifferent expression. Considering he's an orc who would usually worry about tomorrow when it comes, he has a remarkable ambition. Of course, orcs, like humans, want to become heroes. The privileges of being a hero are powerful. However, it's rare for orcs to consistently practice to achieve that desire. They quickly realize their limits and fall into despair and give up. No matter how hard a cat tries, it cannot beat a tiger. Even if a tiger is lazy and stupid, it won't lose to a cat. There's that much difference in intelligence between humans and orcs. Noctar, who was looking at me, spoke. "Theo, I know why you asked that question. I must look foolish. But I've sworn to myself and the great god of war that I'll become a hero no matter what. Many of my tribe's hopes rest on my shoulders. I'll become a hero. Even if I fall along the way, I'll keep getting up." "Is that so?" I nodded grandly without grace. Noctar's words resonated with me quite a bit. Although I don't have the hopes of many tribes, his words could apply to me as well. As Otlranka said, innate talent is always unfair. That doesn't mean I shouldn't try. Even if I fall into despair, I must quickly stand up again. I have to do my best as long as I can. "Your words give me much to think about. Thank you, Noctar." "Well, I'm the one who should be grateful." Noctar laughed heartily.
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Inside Theo's room. Amy was standing rigidly. She looked at the magic lantern in her hand with a puzzled expression. 'What on earth...' Amy tried to repair the magic lantern to carry out Theo's order. It was a simple command. Most of the time, magic lanterns go out because the magic stone's mana is depleted. So, she thought filling it with mana would be enough. However, the magic lantern wasn't broken. The spell inside the lantern had completely disappeared. As if it was originally like that. "..." No clear solution comes to mind after contemplating. She grabbed the nape of her neck with her white hand. Her head began to hurt. The probability of Theo using magic was nonexistent. No, it was impossible. He didn't have any mana. He could learn magic, but he couldn't even 'use' first-circle magic. If there was another way for him to use magic, she, who had been serving him since he was 10 years old, would have known. Unbefitting of the great Waldeurk surname... he had no talent in anything. Moreover, he was a lazy person who didn't even put in the effort. If he had been born in a lowly status, he would have been up to no good a long time ago. Even a week ago, at the beginning of the new semester, his mana was nonexistent during the evaluation conducted at the academy.
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The second-period subject was Understanding Magic Battles, held in the same classroom as the first period. In the still quiet atmosphere of the classroom, Creak- I stood up to move to the back seat before the class started. I could feel the stares of other students. They were all looking at me, stealing glances. It felt a bit burdensome. As if I had done something wrong. But contrary to my feelings, [Twisted Noble's Dignity] My body was screaming in delight because of this trait. Confidence oozed from my entire body. Controlling my expression, I walked like a model, and slowly turned my head to look around. I made eye contact with other students. Their gazes were no different from this morning. Most of them looked at me with disdain. However, a small number of them observed me with subtle expressions. Piel, Aisha, Neike, and other named characters were mostly among them. Considering that Neike was an innocent fool with a flower-filled mind in the early stages, Piel and Aisha's interest was surprising. Since these girls don't typically take much interest in others, they must have been bored. It's probably nothing special. Anyway, I hoped my reputation would change this way— not as the lazy and incompetent Theo in both literature and martial arts, but as diligent and at least outstanding in literature. I didn't even hope to be praised by nine out of ten people like Neike; I just wanted to be average. It's merely a hope because of the numerous misdeeds committed by this body before I possessed it. Anyway, I should sit at the back, casually listen to the class, and plan. The back seats are designated for orcs and lizardmen who are distant from theoretical studies. Between their broad shoulders, the professor would likely understand if my attitude in class wasn't exemplary. Before I knew it, I had moved to the back of the classroom and sat between them. They briefly glanced at me with their arms crossed, then looked away. Ah, but... Orcs and lizardmen have a strong body odor. A pungent smell penetrated my nostrils. At the same time, a tingling pain arose. It was only natural for this body to dislike being near the stupid and brutish demi-human species like orcs and lizardmen. Also, this body was the type to care about smells, using more than ten kinds of perfume. There's no way pain wouldn't arise. It was painful even for my modern body. Sigh, it's really stressful. However, I can't live under the control of this body for the remaining three and a half years. Moreover, traits can change depending on the holder's personality and behavior. For now, let's endure it. It's less painful than bowing my head to Neike. I bit my lip and opened my textbook.
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Raei Translations
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"I don't expect you to do any previewing. However, I do hope you at least review. Practical skills are important, but theory is just as crucial. With that said, today's lecture is over." Yes! The lively students responded, and the stern-faced professor left the classroom. The current time was 4:30 PM. Finally, all of today's classes were over. As soon as the professor left, the classroom was filled with the students' bustling conversations. "What are you going to do now?" "Uh~ I'm planning to read a book in my room. My favorite author just released a new work! I lined up outside over the weekend just to get it, hehe. How about you?" "I'm going to eat dessert. They say there's a new menu item at 'Naru's Garden'!" "Oh, I've heard it's delicious... Take me with you." The students left the classroom chattering away. Their youthful energy was reminiscent of modern middle and high school students. Although they would eventually become famous powerhouses throughout the continent, most of the students were still in their mid-teens. Still too young for society's troubles to weigh them down. A perfect age to create cute, embarrassing memories with friends. It was such a good time... I envied them. After all, someone like me was attending school without a care in the world. My eyes remained on the textbook as I indulged in my thoughts. Anyway, the other lectures were easy, just like the first class on Hero Studies. It was all familiar content. So, during the lectures, I made plans and completed them. The first and foremost priority was obtaining hidden pieces. However, even with my terrible specs, I could secure hidden pieces in the eastern forest of the academy. It would take at least a day to travel back and forth. I couldn't afford to skip classes. Attendance was mandatory for Hero Studies. Absences would result in penalties. Excuses like feeling unwell wouldn't work. Rather, a future hero who couldn't manage their health would be scolded by both professors and students. So, the best course of action was to set out on Friday night. Until then, I'd focus on training. I wanted to clear hidden quests, but there were hardly any good ones given the current situation. Hidden quests came in various forms. Even those that could be cleared with my current abilities were inefficient in terms of effort and time. It would be more efficient to clear them after obtaining a certain number of hidden pieces. Therefore, training was the best option. Since my stats were low, training should help me raise them quickly. Just as I was about to head to the training ground, "Hey, Theo. Is this how you solve this problem?" Noctar, the orc sitting next to me, spoke up. I turned my head toward him. Noctar, an orc who wore round glasses, unlike other orcs, was staring intently at the textbook. One of the people who had been giving me strange looks after the first class ended, Noctar was quite an unusual orc. Noctar. An extra character who tragically died early in most routes due to being involved in an incident at the end of the first year. In the Spearman route, just like Theo, there was only a brief mention that he had died at some point. With such presence, he should have at least been a named character. "We didn't take creating even a single extra character lightly!" The words of the original game developer came to mind. In the meantime, Noctar asked loudly, "Is this a problem you can't solve either?" His voice was loud. Embarrassed, I looked around. No one else was there. It was just Noctar and me in the classroom. The orcs and lizardmen who had been sitting in the back row had already left the classroom. "...It's not that difficult a problem." I lowered my head. It was an easy question. Orcs are less intelligent than humans. The elite orcs attending Elinia Academy's hero department are no exception. They barely understand the curriculum. Seeing an orc diligently studying is rarer than a unicorn. They're not smart enough to devise intricate tactics, strategies, or methods of gathering information. They don't even have the ability to control smart human aides. Orcs charge in headfirst. It's an unavoidable racial trait. A hero should know how to use their head to some extent. If not, they should at least have the ability to control people. Orcs have neither. That's why since the establishment of the academy, not a single orc has graduated from the hero department. All of them were expelled for being unqualified. Following the intentions of Ryuk, the founding president, they were allowed to take entrance exams without discrimination based on race. The orcs who sat behind me today would disappear before they reach their third year. Speaking of which, asking me for help. I guess he didn't have anyone else to ask. "...What part do you not understand?" "Um, the eighth line here. When I have to face a 6th circle mage who uses fire magic as their main force, what should I do? I have no idea." Considering his level of intelligence, I explained as plainly as possible. However, "Um... I still don't get it. Can't I just bury my axe in their skull before they can use their staff? I'm confident I can even split steel with my axe." Noctar didn't understand almost anything. It seemed like it would take quite a while to make him understand... But since I agreed to help, I had to spend some time on it. But, sigh... I felt a tingling sensation in my body. The limit of my patience had arrived. However, if I spoke true to Theo's personality and said, "As expected of a big, dumb orc, you can't even understand something this simple. Don't disgrace the title of hero and just withdraw," angry Noctar would kill me. Orcs might be a bit thickheaded, but their strength is exceptional. Enduring the pain, I explained meticulously as if teaching a young elementary school cousin how to play a game. I included various analogies and simplified the explanation further. After about an hour, "Oh! This is how I should do it. Why didn't I think of this?" I succeeded in making Noctar understand. He was very happy, the corners of his mouth curling upwards. His angular jaw and large tusks were trembling. Orcs usually laugh when they engage in destructive and violent acts. Was he that happy just understanding one problem? "Noctar, why do you study? I'm not criticizing, so don't misunderstand." "Of course, it's to graduate from the academy and become the first orc hero. You can't become a hero if you're not smart, right? Moreover, we're here in Elinia Academy, the best on the continent. To become the best on the continent, I have to overcome the small mountain of studying." "I see." I nodded with an indifferent expression. Considering he's an orc who would usually worry about tomorrow when it comes, he has a remarkable ambition. Of course, orcs, like humans, want to become heroes. The privileges of being a hero are powerful. However, it's rare for orcs to consistently practice to achieve that desire. They quickly realize their limits and fall into despair and give up. No matter how hard a cat tries, it cannot beat a tiger. Even if a tiger is lazy and stupid, it won't lose to a cat. There's that much difference in intelligence between humans and orcs. Noctar, who was looking at me, spoke. "Theo, I know why you asked that question. I must look foolish. But I've sworn to myself and the great god of war that I'll become a hero no matter what. Many of my tribe's hopes rest on my shoulders. I'll become a hero. Even if I fall along the way, I'll keep getting up." "Is that so?" I nodded grandly without grace. Noctar's words resonated with me quite a bit. Although I don't have the hopes of many tribes, his words could apply to me as well. As Otlranka said, innate talent is always unfair. That doesn't mean I shouldn't try. Even if I fall into despair, I must quickly stand up again. I have to do my best as long as I can. "Your words give me much to think about. Thank you, Noctar." "Well, I'm the one who should be grateful." Noctar laughed heartily.
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Inside Theo's room. Amy was standing rigidly. She looked at the magic lantern in her hand with a puzzled expression. 'What on earth...' Amy tried to repair the magic lantern to carry out Theo's order. It was a simple command. Most of the time, magic lanterns go out because the magic stone's mana is depleted. So, she thought filling it with mana would be enough. However, the magic lantern wasn't broken. The spell inside the lantern had completely disappeared. As if it was originally like that. "..." No clear solution comes to mind after contemplating. She grabbed the nape of her neck with her white hand. Her head began to hurt. The probability of Theo using magic was nonexistent. No, it was impossible. He didn't have any mana. He could learn magic, but he couldn't even 'use' first-circle magic. If there was another way for him to use magic, she, who had been serving him since he was 10 years old, would have known. Unbefitting of the great Waldeurk surname... he had no talent in anything. Moreover, he was a lazy person who didn't even put in the effort. If he had been born in a lowly status, he would have been up to no good a long time ago. Even a week ago, at the beginning of the new semester, his mana was nonexistent during the evaluation conducted at the academy.
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