01x09 - The Mystery of the Hero Academy

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Demon King of Tyranny!

Where are your subordinates?

Surely, you're not so foolish
that you'd inv*de Capital Gairadite alone!

Don't jump to conclusions.

I'm here to speak
with you today, Hero Kanon.

Speak with me?

Isn't it about time we ended this w*r?

Who are you to talk,
Anos, Demon King of Tyranny?

It's not just humans who desire peace.

A man of true courage
who showed even us demons mercy...

I know you so well.

What is it that you really want?

To obliterate your enemies?

I...

Jerga!

Don't listen to his lies, Kanon!

There can never be peace
unless we annihilate him!

Demon King Anos, it is your death
that we humans yearn for!

Sir Jerga!

Please annihilate the Demon King
and bring peace to the world!

I shall avenge my comrades,
my wife and children!

Today is the day that I k*ll you!

Don't take us humans lightly!

You humans k*lled my mother, as well.

As I was saying, if you have any interest,
come to my castle Delsgade.

Jerga!

Don't mind me.

Set everyone's mind at ease.

Let them know that Hero Kanon
has driven out the Demon King.

Jerga, will it really be over
if I defeat the Demon King?

Don't give it a second thought, Kanon.
Demons k*ll humans.

There's no way we can ever coexist!

I'll be right back.

That's what I wanted to hear.

I'll never forgive you,
Demon King of Tyranny.

I shall wipe out the demon race no
matter what. Even if it costs me my life!

THE MYSTERY OF THE HERO ACADEMY

With all the spells in the world...

why isn't there a cure for oversleeping?

Misha should've woken me up!

Wha...

Why are you two going to class together?

Lunch.

Anos' mother was teaching me
how to make lunch.

Oh? Well, if you were going to his house,
you could've let me know.

I tried every which way to rouse you,
but you wouldn't wake up.

So, Sasha,
you're not a morning person, then?

I-I wouldn't say that, really.

She's so not a morning person.

Misha!

If you'd like to come over,
I'll wake you up myself next time.

Wh-Why would you come wake me up
so I can go over to your house?

Hey.

Good morning!

I'm Menou Historia,
the homeroom teacher for Year , Class .

I'll be taking over this class
temporarily for Ms. Emilia.

Did Ms. Emilia quit?

When did that happen?

Now, now! Please settle down.

All right, let me announce
your upcoming schedule.

In three weeks, we'll be holding
inter-academy classes.

Our school will be represented
by the third-years...

and because there are members of the
Generation of Chaos, this first-year class.

The venue will be Azeshion's Hero Academy
Arclaniska in the Human Realm.

D-Does that mean
we'll be going to the Human Realm?

Yes.

Although we don't interact
that often with the Human Realm,

these plans to hold inter-academy classes
have been in the works for a while.

We received the go-ahead
rather suddenly.

We've never been to Azeshion before.

Hero Academy, huh?

Hey, what was a Hero again anyway?

That's right. You won't be learning
about Heroes until your third year.

Why don't we prep ourselves, then?

Heroes are the brave warriors who led
the human forces back in the Age of Chaos.

The Heroes' Troop Magic is said
to be similar to the demons' Gyze.

Who knows what it is?

Asla.

Unlike Gyze, which allocates
Magic Power among one's subordinates,

under this spell, the subordinates
share their Magic Power with their leader.

But that alone isn't enough
to unleash Asla's true value.

By using Spirit Magic called "Asc" to convert
one's comrades' souls into Magic Power,

one acquires even greater power.

Gyze defends by building castles

whereas Asla was developed
to att*ck and destroy those castles.

You are correct!

There'll be a Gyze versus Asla exam
during the inter-academy classes,

so make sure you do your homework!

That's our Sir Anos!

Nailed it yet again today!

So, you're "the misfit"?

You know a lot about Heroes, don't you?

Well, I did see more than my fill
of them back in the day.

Now that the world is at peace,
have they all but forgotten about Heroes?

Still, this Hero Academy...

Anos, we have study hall
for the rest of the day.

This will be good opportunity, then.
All four of you, come with me.

Okay, I guess.

What are you going to do?

Sasha!

Your Demonic Eyes of Destruction
are far better than that!

I know it's only study hall,
but come at me ready to die!

S-So, he's not holding back, then?

But she's still alive.

All right, let's fight back.

Which is what I'd normally say,
but I have no sword.

Leave it to me.

I owe you one.

Let's go, Anos!

Misha, your craftsmanship
leaves much to be desired.

Lay, practice how to fight
after you've lost your sword!

Spirit Magic, huh?

Misa, you're weak to begin with.

Come up with a way to fight
that suits you.

The Hero I knew was so powerful,
he didn't seem human.

His power and his soul, as well.

I don't know if he's been
reincarnated into this era,

but at the very least,
our opponents in the exam...

will be those
inheriting the names of the Heroes.

Surely, we can't afford to bore them.

Anos!

One more time.

That's what I like to hear.

How are Gaios and Ydol?

They've been successfully resurrected.

Just as you thought, their sources seem to have
been taken over by someone two thousand years ago.

There are three members
of the Seven Elder Demon Emperors left.

And all three of them must be working
as Avos Dilhevia's pawns.

Most likely.

Still, why are you the only one
whose source wasn't taken over?

I don't know.

Perhaps, they didn't have enough
trusted subordinates to fuse with me.

It might be a trap to make us think
that's what happened.

Yes.

One more thing, Sir Anos.

Once again, please exercise the utmost
caution during the inter-academy classes.

The Hero Academy, huh?

I've had my suspicions for a while now.

So, why was it built in the first place?

Officially, to nurture those who could
contribute to the country's expansion.

However, there seems to be an elite class
for reincarnated Heroes.

Oh?

"Hero" used to mean a "Great w*r hero."

Now that the world is at peace, why would
they gather and train only resurrected Heroes?

They've gone to great lengths
to hide the reason for that.

So, it's not just any school, huh?

This is amazing!
Are these all yours, Anos?

Yes. Pick out whatever you like.

Sorry. Without a sword,
I just can't seem to settle down.

This one... Is it okay if I draw it?

So, that's your choice?

The Unique Sword Sigshesta.

That Magic Sword's a handful.

Do you want to try it out?

Sigshesta's blade can transform at will.
In other words, heart and soul.

If you don't focus with your heart, it'll just
be a blunt sword unable to slash anything.

So, I wasn't focusing on slashing
with it, huh? Pretty cool sword!

Two thousand years ago, I had a right-hand
man who'd mastered every sword in existence.

He was the only one who could
control this sword at will.

You remind me a lot of that man.

Do you mean I was born
when that guy got reincarnated?

I'm not sure about that yet.

Well, I kind of get the sense
that I used to live in another era.

But I don't remember anything. Did you two
promise to meet again or something?

I did.

I'll take this one.

Right.

If you ever happen to be reincarnated
two thousand years from now...

Then...

it will be as your friend.

Promise, huh?

Good morning!

I'm going to have you all head to the capital of
Azeshion, Gairadite for the inter-academy classes.

You'll be traveling for ten days.

Students who fail to reach Gairadite
by then won't be eligible to take part.

And no one to lead us, either?

By the way, it only took me two days!

Third-years, use that
as a point of reference, all right?

Now then, ready, set, go!

What route?

Let's see.

If we go through the Forest of Tora and cross
the Mylene Desert, it'll just take a day...

What are you talking about?

We can be there in one second.

Getting here with zero effort
took all the thrill out it, huh?

Yeah.

Well, I've been here before.

Oh?

Okay, since we have time,
I think I'll explore the city.

I'm going to contact
the Fan Union from our lodgings.

If they take the wrong route, they won't get
here in time for the inter-academy classes.

What are you going to do, Misha?

I'm going with Misa.

Oh?

Hold up, Anos! Where are you going?

I've got some digging to do.
Wanna come along?

Azeshion isn't all that different
from Dilhade, is it?

It's certainly peaceful now.

By the way, what are you looking into?

I thought I'd get a look
at that Hero Academy.

Just don't cause any uproars. We still have
the inter-academy classes ahead of us.

Don't worry.

I happen to have
some common sense, too.

Common sense? After trying to k*ll us
over and over during study hall?

As you never succumbed even once,
I have to commend you.

You're quite worthy of having
the same Demonic Eyes as myself.

Wha...

I-I'm not falling
for your compliments, all right?

What do you mean?

It's not every day that I utter such words.

Sasha...

When I told you before how beautiful
your Demonic Eyes were,

I wasn't lying, you know.

Wha...

Wh-What's that all of a sudden?

What's what?

Listen, in that moment,
I desired those eyes of yours.

Huh? U-Um...

Surely, you're not such a child
that you don't know what that means.

You're still just an unruly little girl,

but look into my eyes.

Beautiful eyes...

Yours are even more beautiful.

So serene and innocent.

Fine, then.

If you want them,
you can have my eyes.

Then, promise me.

That if my eyes are ever exposed
to an unreachable danger,

you'll protect everyone
with your own eyes in my stead.

If I fulfill that promise...

will you stop treating me like a child?

Fine by me.

It's a promise!

This is Hero Academy Arclaniska.

H-Hey, Anos!
You're not going inside, are you?

We'll be interacting with them
in ten days anyway.

Makes no difference
whether we enter now or later.

Where's your common sense now?

All right, you two, sit tight.

The Hero Academy is
off-limits to outsiders.

Is that right? Unfortunately,
we've only just arrived from Dilhade.

Dilhade?

Are you from the Demon Academy
by any chance?

Yes.

I see!

Nice to meet you. I'm Eleanor Bianca,
a third-year at the Hero Academy.

I'm Anos Voldigoad.

I'm Sasha Necron.

What are you doing here?

The inter-academy classes
aren't for a while yet, are they?

Well, I'm intrigued by the Hero legends.

Wow! Talk about studious!

All right, want to come in?

You said it was off-limits to outsiders.

You'll be safe as long as you're with me.

This is a school for nurturing Heroes
well versed in all areas of study.

The building's been repurposed from the castle
used during the Great w*r two thousand years ago.

Who's this?

That's Kanon.

Then, he's the one who...

Yes.

Oh...

Impressive, huh?

Books on magic are gathered here
from all over Azeshion.

If you want to learn about Heroes,
I recommend this one.

It's about the legend of Hero Kanon
defeating the Demon King of Tyranny.

And what's that all about?

Um...

Which part do you mean?

Why did you all decide that Hero Kanon
defeated the Demon King of Tyranny?

You're asking why?

Because it's a fact.

Then, who built those walls?

Walls?

The walls that divided the world
into four areas two thousand years ago!

They were built by Hero Kanon to protect
humans from the remnants of the demon race.

Don't give me that!

They were built by the Demon King of Tyranny
at the cost of his life to achieve peace...

Hey, Anos! What are you doing?

Simmer down.

We have to let them believe
that he k*lled the Demon King,

or the humans from back then
can never rest easy.

Sorry. I guess I said the wrong thing.

Eleanor...

Do you know the name
of the Demon King of Tyranny?

Is it okay to say it?

Yes.

Avos Dilhevia.

So, it's the same here.

I hear there's an elite class
for reincarnated Heroes here.

Yeah. You're talking about Jerga Kanon,
right?

Jerga Kanon?

That's the class with all the Heroes
reincarnated from different eras.

Is Hero Kanon among them?

There are four reincarnations of Kanon.

Oh?

Four of them? What do you mean?

Because Hero Kanon
had seven sources, right?

Seven sources?

A power he acquired
to rise up against demons.

If even one source remains,
he can resurrect the other six.

Each one of them might have been
reincarnated into different bodies.

You sure know a lot about it!

What do those four say
about the history of the Heroes?

If they have Kanon's memories,

they should be able to dispute
this country's flawed history.

But if no one objects...

Which one of them is flawed,
would you say?

I find it unlikely that the Demon King,

after running the gamut of tyranny,
would build a wall to protect humans.

You just can't accept defeat because of your
blind worship for your founding ancestor, right?

Who are you?

I'm the reincarnation
of Hero Kanon's first heart,

and a member of the elite class,
Jerga Kanon.

Ledriano Kanon Azeschen.

Ditto, Jerga Kanon member...

the reincarnation of Hero Kanon's
third heart, Laos Kanon Jilfor.

I doubt that.

What?

I said it's doubtful that you two
are Kanon's reincarnations.

He has only one true source.
The rest are duds, huh?

Then, we'll be happy to show you.

We'll just flex our Hero muscles a bit
instead of a greeting!

I would very much like
for you to enlighten me.

You'd better not blink, all right?

I'm about to show you
something mind-blowing!

By blinking...

...do you mean this?

Wh-What the hell did you do?

I blinked.

Dammit!

That's enough now.

You lost.

Don't be ridiculous!
I haven't even gone all out yet...

Laos!

S-Sorry.

I apologize for his rudeness.

Would you mind withdrawing for now?

Let's go, Sasha.

May I ask your name?

I'm Anos Voldigoad.

Hey, wait!

Wait up!

Sorry you had to get into that fight.

But Anos, you're really strong.

I didn't see that coming.

I haven't shown any substantial power.

If I'd been up against the real Kanon,
it wouldn't have ended like that.

You still overdid it, though.

By any chance,
were you reincarnated, too, Anos?

That's right.

Someone who knew Hero Kanon
two thousand years ago?

Yes.

We made a promise
before I was reincarnated.

I was hoping to get the chance to see him.

I see.

All right, that should be enough.

Come on, Anos.

Anos...

If you're searching for Hero Kanon,
he's gone.

At least, the Kanon you once knew is.

What do you mean?

He was m*rder*d two thousand years ago.

Even with his source,
he's not the Hero he used to be anymore.

If you look for him,
you're only going to be disappointed.

Who m*rder*d him?

It was a human.