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

Chapter 15: Practical Skills Evaluation (1)

It was the third week of the second semester, Friday.

The practical combat evaluation for the first-year hero department students had begun.

Starting from the morning, students from all departments at Elinia Academy began to move toward the hero department.

There was only one reason they were moving this early.

To see the heroes they would potentially serve in the future.

There were roughly ten thousand students in the academy.

The majority of them aimed to become the aide of an outstanding hero.

Most of the students who couldn't stand out in the hero department transferred to other departments, consistently taking the top spots.

Ordinary students saw the hero department students as those with extraordinary talent.

Throughout the academy streets, dozens of 45-seater carriages moved in a synchronized manner.

Unlike the hero department, which had only 200 first-year students, the knight department had over a thousand students per grade.

Next was the magic department, with about 500 students per grade.

Alchemy, exploration, and business departments also had a minimum of 200 students per grade.

Thud, thud.

Inside the 45-seater carriage filled with knight department students.

"Neike and Piel are the last ones in line, right?"

"Yeah, we have to watch that. It was even featured in the newspaper. Who do you think will win?"

"I think Neike will win, but I hope Piel does. There were rumors that she's been practicing hard after losing miserably during the first semester."

"Our Aisha is 21st in line. Hey, did you bring the placards?"

"Of course. I have these two right here, and the others will bring more."

Just like other carriages, the students were buzzing with conversation.

"······."

Regardless of the students' chatter, Irene stared out the window with a complicated expression.

'He'll do well, right?'

She was worried about Theo.

Was this how a mother felt when watching her child taking a test?

'He'll do fine.'

In the past four days, Theo's swordsmanship had improved rapidly.

So much so that it was almost suspicious.

However, that was only for a moment.

As she watched Theo improve day by day, Irene felt a sense of pride.

In response, Irene did her best to guide him.

She shared many advanced tips that she remembered from lectures and matches.

"Is this how you use this technique, Irene?"

"You're truly different. Irene, you're an excellent teacher."

"Being with you was an excellent choice."

Irene recalled what Theo had said.

Feeling her face heat up, she quickly turned her head towards the window.

At that moment, Mina, who was sitting next to her, spoke with concern.

"Um, Irene. Is your condition... still not good?"