Chapter 1 – Dream of being a Reserve Hero (1/2)

What is a hero?

The hero is the greatest person of all! It is the most feared enemy of the evil demon king! Being a hero is the lifelong dream of countless young people in Eileen.

Then, what are the benefits of being a hero?

If you are a hero, you’ll be able to enjoy a lifetime of fame and wealth. Not only can you bring honor to your ancestors, be able to stand out among the rest and make yourself known to the world, but you can also get royal treatment. You’ll have more influence than the prince!

Since it’s so good, then pray tell, how do I become a hero?

It’s very simple, join Loran Academy and become the most outstanding student in the younger generation so that you will certainly become the next hero in the near future!

“Hey…”

Six months ago, Lin Xiao read two poems at an interview at Loran Academy and vehemently expressed that his dream was to pull out the Holy Sword that symbolized justice and become a hero!

At that time, he had a firm tone and a sincere expression. He clenched his fists when he spoke, and his veins bulged on his forehead. Even the most experienced interviewer was moved to tears and let him pass the exam smoothly.

But actually, Lin Xiao lied, that wasn’t how he truly felt. It was just his superb acting skills.

As a traveler from Earth, Lin Xiao’s biggest hobby is watching anime, playing games, eating snacks… In other words, he’s a NEET! He has no interest in saving the world, he doesn’t want to be a hero, and he also doesn’t want to kill the demon king. He just wants to peacefully eat and wait for death while enjoying a happy life in a different world.

Be a hero? Don’t be stupid!

You only see the exterior bright side of a hero, but you don’t know how much of a high-risk job it actually is! Since the hero must lead humans against demons, he stands at the front lines of the battlefield so the mortality rate is extremely high and a new hero has to be selected after every few years of war.

What, why do the heroes die when they are so strong, you ask? Please stand face to face with the mighty demon army. No matter how many lives you have, it’s still not enough, okay?

No! Lin Xiao definitely won’t do a job that he has to sacrifice his life for!

(Cough) “Today is a magic test routine performed by the Department of Magic every month. Everyone must show their full strength and allow the teachers to see your monthly progress! In order of student numbers, number 1…”

A white-haired old man stood at the stage and gently placed a sparkling and translucent crystal ball on a soft dark purple cushion. He organized the students to undergo the magic test on stage.

The level of magic power is an important criterion for evaluating the strength of a magician. Humans can accumulate magic power through meditation, drinking magic potions, and actual combat. However, magic potions are extremely rare. Actual combat is very dangerous. Other evil ways are not reliable, so most magicians can only choose the most stupid way — meditation.

For decades, practicing meditation and meditative practice is the only way to become a great magician. Meditation is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the results are slow, so look at the entire continent of Loran. Grand magicians with grades 7 are a rare existence.

“Rosie, its your turn.”

“Okay, teacher!”

After being called by name, an elegant and beautiful girl stood up. She wore a refined shirt and a short skirt, had bright beautiful pale pink long hair, a slender body, and a slim waist. She took a deep breath, her already developing small chest moved rhythmically up and down. As she slowly stepped on stage, the students’ eyes were also converged on her.

As the eldest daughter of the Childe family, Rosie has long been used to becoming the focus of everyone. She gently placed a small white hand on the crystal ball, closed her eyes, concentrated her energy and mobilized her magical power.

Soon, the translucent crystal ball emitted a strange dark blue light.

“High second-level! Rosie, very good. This month you progressed very quickly. Continue to work hard, as long as you raise one more stage, your magic power will be able to break through to the beginner third-level!”

“Breaking through the third-level?”

The young girl opened her small mouth and was so happy that she was speechless. At the same time, whispered comments came from the audience of students.

“He he, you even said that Rosie was just a pretty face, now you have to eat your own words, right? She’s almost broken through to the third-level! You’re still in the middle second-level, right?”

“Oh, as expected of the eldest daughter of the Childe family… A goddess, she’s my goddess!”

“Stop dreaming! I heard that she was working hard because she was planning to pursue Caesar!”

“What? That Prince, Caesar? No way! Oh… It seems like people like us have no chance.”

Confronted with the rumors plaguing the audience, Rosie only faintly laughed and did not care.

Yes, she likes Caesar. But what’s wrong with that? Caesar Alex, the fifth prince of the Kingdom of Lombard, handsome, smart, talented, who wouldn’t like such an outstanding man?

Prince Caesar’s test already ended a while ago — beginner third-level, first place in the magic department, and also the first student of the magic department to break through the third level! It can be said that the position of the next hero is definitely Caesar!

In order to catch up with him, Rosie has been desperately practicing, only to be able to walk into his sight. Now she finally did it!

“Next, Lin Xiao!” The teacher’s voice rang again.

An average looking, unremarkable black-haired teenager stood up. Contrary to just a moment ago, the students were not interested in Lin Xiao’s test. They were still gossiping about Rosie and Caesar in a quiet voice.

Lin Xiao walked slowly to the stage and brushed past Rosie, who was about to go back. Inadvertently, Lin Xiao’s peripherals fell on her pretty face and he saw a slight trace of disdain.

Was I given the cold-shoulder? Lin Xiao smiled bitterly.

There’s nothing I can do, compared to the excellent Prince Caesar, Lin Xiao was only one of the common masses in Loran Academy. On the other hand, Rosie was born noble, born beautiful, and is the goddess in the hearts of students. Of course she would look down on all these toads.