In the faculty lounge of the College of Beginnings, the professors who would be teaching the first-year classes this year had gathered.
It was a gathering for the professors to foster camaraderie before the official start of the semester.
"This year's freshmen seem to be quite excellent overall."
"Ah, now that you mention it, there were three valedictorians in the Knighting Department, right?"
At Professor Ein's words, Professor Ren smiled.
"I'm envious. In the Magic Department, there were only two valedictorians."
"Are you making fun of the Summoning Department, Ren?"
Professor Yura frowned.
"Haha, not at all!"
"It's only when the semester starts that we'll know which department will be dominant. Just because someone is the top student at admission doesn't mean they'll remain the best, right? And..."
Professor Ein, who paused his words, gently swirled his wine glass.
"None of the valedictorians in this batch are class representatives, right?"
The professors nodded in agreement.
Professor Ein took a sip of wine.
"Well, the class representative is aiming for the Knighting Department, after all."
'This batch is definitely going to be the best for the Knighting Department.'
Professor Ein looked at the two other professors with a mocking expression.
"Really now. You said you didn't know how things would turn out, but you're so confident, senior."
'You can have your illusions, Senior Ein. That Leo student is coming to our Magic Department.'
Professor Ren burst out laughing outwardly but smiled meaningfully inwardly.
"Right, speaking of which, it's getting a bit awkward."
'You're joking, right? Leo Flaubert is in the Summoning Department? It'll be fun to see the professors' reactions after they see the department application forms.'
Professor Yura snickered outwardly but sneered inwardly.
At that moment, the teaching assistants brought in the department application forms.
"Professors, we've brought the department application forms. We'll sort them out over the weekend."
"Thank you for your hard work. Have some food and drinks."
The professors offered food and drinks to the teaching assistants.
Meanwhile, Professors Ein, Yura, and Ren headed towards the applications for Class 5.
'Why are they following the Class 5 applications?'
'Is there a student they're interested in?'
'What's going on with these people?'
The three professors, who exchanged puzzled looks, found Leo's photo at the top of the Class 5 application forms.
They couldn't believe their eyes.
<Department Application Form>
Name: Leo Flaubert.
Class: 5.
Major Application: Knighting, Magic, Summoning.
The three professors thought simultaneously.
'What is this situation?'
***
"Crazy! Crazy! Crazy!"
Slap! Slap! Slap!
"Why are you hitting me?"
In the park in front of the dormitory, Selia was grabbing Leo and hitting his back.
"You've spread rumors all over the girls' dormitory! About being in all classes! What nonsense!"
"Why is it nonsense? I bought all the textbooks and attended all the temporary classes."
"You bought them as textbooks, not as reference books?"
"Of course."
"Aah! You planned this, you crazy guy!"
Selia pulled her hair and jumped around.
"Is being in all classes even possible? No professor will look favorably on you if you treat department applications like a joke!"
In Lumern, professors have immense authority.
If you get on the wrong side of a professor from another major, your school life will definitely be ruined.
Once a professor marks you, expulsion is almost certain.
Moreover, major professors take great pride in their fields.
When they see someone joking around during the sacred process of choosing a major, they won't look kindly on it.
If you get marked by all the major professors, you have no one to blame.
Selia was frustrated that Leo, who had just become a class representative after enrolling in Lumern, had caused a major incident within a week.
But since Leo didn't seem to see any problem with it, she couldn't help but get angry.
"You! Go to the office and apologize to the professors right now!"
"No. I'm going to take all the majors."
"What's wrong with you? Being in all classes is impossible!"
The excited Selia showed her left palm.
Leo's palm glowed with aura, and then mana burst out like a flame.
Selia's eyes widened.
But that wasn't all.
Finally, Leo's hand was enveloped by spiritual energy.
"You, you, you?"
"Even my mother and father don't know yet."
Leo shrugged, having reined in his power.
Selia's mouth gaped open in disbelief.
"My abilities have been confirmed by the professors. They'll know it's not a joke."
"Who are you, really?"
"Who am I?"
Leo smiled.
"Your cousin."
***
"Unprecedented. Since the founding of Lumern, no, including other hero academies, this is the first time."
All classes.
In the long history of the world, such a hero has existed.
However, in the current world, where the Hero Record, a book of hero history, exists, that hero is considered a fictional hero.
'The fifth great hero, Kyle.'
But a hero with the same all-classes status as the fictional one has appeared.
Professors Ein, Yura, and Ren have already had a meeting with Cillian.
The content of the meeting was that Leo must have a clear primary major.
The three professors passionately explained how extraordinary Leo's talents were.
"What should we do, Headmaster?"
"In this case, we should let the student do what he wants."
Cillian smiled at Secretary Erena's question.
"Isn't it the school's job to provide the education the student wants?"
***
Lumern's weekends are quite relaxed.
Since the weekday schedules are packed, the weekends are strictly for rest.
With free time, students can visit Lumereia or apply for an overnight stay if they wish.
"Does it make sense to come to the training ground on such a sunny weekend?"
As Kai grumbled, Chelsea said,
"I'm going to receive sword training from Leo today."
Chelsea was wearing comfortable athletic clothes.
Battle Mage.
As the name suggests, it refers to a mage who can fight on the front lines.
It's different from the dual-class Mageknight.
While Mageknights use both aura and mana, Battle Mages use only mana.
They enhance their physical abilities with auxiliary magic and focus on high-speed and multiple spell casting for close combat.
While regular mages handle firepower from the back, Battle Mages penetrate the enemy lines and disrupt formations in emergencies.
Experienced Battle Mages can jump into chaotic battles and create numerous variables.
Chelsea was deeply impressed by Leo, who had blocked Talatunia without using aura during the entrance exam.
Moreover, Chelsea was looking forward to Leo's teachings.
'Leo is a mage too.'
Since Battle Mages and Mageknights have many similarities, she thought it would be more helpful to receive training from a Mageknight than a pure knight.
Selia, who had come out to train Chelsea, had a bored expression.
"If you came here with a light heart, I recommend you quit now."
"I'm serious."
"Really? Leo's training is never easy."
Just thinking about Chelsea, who had been a rival since childhood, suffering made her happy.
"By the way, Selia, what's your relationship with Leo that you're so close?"
Kai asked, puzzled.
Chelsea, who didn't know about their relationship, perked up her ears.
"Don't spread this around. Leo and I are cousins."
"What?"
"Really? Leo is from the Gerdingers?"
"Not exactly. It's a family matter, so don't ask."
Selia smiled.
Knowing that noble families have complicated matters, Chelsea and Kai decided not to pry further.
Leo said to Kai,
"Kai, do you want to join in?"
"I'm interested, but I'm sorry! I have to go to Lumereia soon!"
"Going for fun?"
"No! To buy potion ingredients! The fatigue recovery potion is selling better than expected! Hahaha!"
Selia tilted her head at this.
"You're from an alchemy family, yet you're a complete merchant."
"Alchemy requires a lot of money!"
Kai made a circle with his fingers and smiled.
"How about it? I can make you a cool magic sword or magic staff."
"Can you make something better than our family's treasures?"
"I'm sorry, I don't know."
Discussing swords and staffs in front of a hero family.
You've really picked the wrong place.
Selia chuckled.
"Leo, what should we start with?"
"Are you familiar with physical movement?"
"Of course. I have great stamina! And I'm very flexible!"
Chelsea lifted her leg straight up like a ballerina.
It's an impossible move without flexibility and balance.
She also hopped around to show Leo her light movements.
With a solid foundation, Chelsea would undoubtedly become a formidable Battle Mage, outclassing most Knighting Department students in close combat.
'She definitely has a reason for aspiring to be a Battle Mage.'
"I know someone who is a Battle Mage."
"Really?"
Chelsea's eyes sparkled.
'Not exactly a Battle Mage, but the concept didn't exist back then.'
Luna, who could move at high speed and cast multiple spells in chaotic battles, could be considered the precursor to Battle Mages.
'Well, she could be considered the origin of all modern mages, not just Battle Mages.'
Leo folded his arms.
"Chelsea, what do you think is the most important thing for a Battle Mage?"
"Hmm... let me see... high-speed spell casting, multiple spell casting, and martial arts