I Became A Third-Rate Villain In The Hero Academy [On Hold]

Chapter 12: Angry (1)

4:40 PM.

It was a somewhat early time for dinner.

Just like last week, Noctar and I decided to have a match before our meal.

Kiiiiik─

Upon arriving at the training hall, Noctar and I headed straight to the arena.

Numerous practice weapons greeted us on their racks. Among them, Noctar chose a two-handed mace.

I chuckled lightly.

"You don't have to go that easy on me."

The two-handed mace is Ralph Viole's primary weapon in my practical evaluation. He must have chosen the mace to help me prepare.

I already received a lot of help from Noctar, which made me feel somewhat guilty.

"No, it's because I feel like I won't be able to restrain myself if I use an axe today. My excitement just won't stop."

Saying so, Noctar began to warm up. It must be because he had sensed my heightened aura from my Natural Power all day.

Orcs are a race of warriors. Unlike most humans, they prefer to fight against strong opponents.

That being said, I wonder how long I can last today. Three minutes? Five minutes?

Although not as proficient as with an axe, Noctar is good with a mace. It's his second-best weapon.

I picked a longsword and shield, then proceeded to warm up as well.

The power I could feel deep within me seemed to be boiling over. Simply warming up already made me feel a distinctly different strength than before.

Just like Noctar, my heart raced.

Step by step.

After finishing my warm-up, I approached Noctar, who stood in the center of the spacious arena. Noctar, seemingly excited for the upcoming battle, grinned and showed his fangs.

"Hehe, let's get started then... Huh? Some of our friends have arrived."

I turned around.

"Nice to see you, Noctar, Theo. We didn't know someone else would be here first."

"Orc Captain and... Dumbhead."

It was Neike and Piel de Chalon. It seemed they came for a match as well.

They were to face each other in the upcoming practical evaluation. Students from other departments, professors, and facility staff could all watch the Hero Department's evaluations.

Naturally, all other departments take a break on that day. It is an opportunity to see the future heroes they will serve in advance. Of course, it's optional, but there are no students from other departments who choose not to attend.

Neike and Piel's rankings are first and second. They're considered prodigies that come along once every ten years, even on a continental scale.

Their match attracts attention not just from the Hero Department, but from everyone across the continent.

By this time tomorrow, the entire academy would have heard the news. To prove it's the main match, their bout is scheduled for last.

I spoke to them.

"We'll go first."

"Ah, of course. You guys were here first. We'll wait; go ahead."

Neike and Piel moved to the spectator seats. I glanced at them for a moment as they settled in.