-1401- Hero of Humanity

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At this moment, everyone present fell silent, as if they couldn't find any words to say.

However, their expressions varied.

Chloe had a hint of concern on her face.

Kanata watched everyone, as if he felt there was no room for his intervention, quietly observing.

Rozen, having expressed his intentions plainly, remained unchanged in his expression.

As for Yuri, her prickly attitude faltered, and the anger in her eyes seemed to dissipate as she lowered her gaze.

Then...

"...Are you really not going to stay in the Sky Wizard Division, senpai?"

Yuri spoke softly.

Her tone was filled with sadness and resistance.

She looked like she wanted to confirm something, yet feared hearing an answer she didn't want, making her appear pitiful and difficult to ignore.

Rozen was silent for a moment, then sighed and spoke.

"I want to transfer to the Alchemist Division. That is my current intention and it hasn't changed."

Rozen stated his determination.

This made Chloe and Kanata fall silent.

"...I see."

Yuri lowered her head, closed her eyes subtly, and bit her lip.

A moment later...

"You liar..."

Leaving behind these words, Yuri turned away quickly, as if not wanting anyone to see her current expression.

Seeing this, Rozen did not choose to follow her but silently watched Yuri leave.

Chloe and Kanata did the same.

However...

"Aren't you going to go after her?"

Kanata asked.

Despite his usual carefree demeanor, this man surprisingly had a good heart. Seeing the cute junior leave angrily surely made him feel uncomfortable.

But Kanata also knew that Rozen wouldn't go after her.

Within the s128 Special Squad, except for Yuri who joined later, Rozen, Chloe, and Kanata were childhood friends who grew up together in the same floating city and had come to Mistgun together. After more than ten years of being together, they knew each other very well.

And sure enough...

"If I chase after her now, it would only add fuel to the fire, right?" Rozen sighed. "As long as I don't give up my current plan and still want to leave the Sky Wizard Division for the Alchemist Division, no matter what I say, that girl won't listen."

Since that's the case, there's no point in making unnecessary efforts.

"That's true. Yuri might seem serious, but she's actually very stubborn. I can't count how many times she's scolded me." Kanata scratched his head. "But I don't think this is your fault. It's just that Yuri can't accept it. You shouldn't worry about it."

Kanata comforted Rozen for once.

Naturally, Chloe sighed a little and spoke.

"Don't blame Yuri, Rozen. You are like a spiritual pillar for all the Sky Wizards. The fact that you want to leave the Sky Wizard Division is a significant blow to those who look up to you and fight by your side."

Chloe's words made Rozen shrug helplessly.

Currently, Rozen's outward age is seventeen, and he arrived in this world fifteen years ago.

That is to say, when he crossed into this world, he was two years old, just old enough to retain his memories without being a baby again, and was taken in by someone.

Rozen appeared in another floating city far from Mistgun — Rune.

There, Rozen appeared as an orphan, and although no one adopted him, he was accepted by the people of Rune due to his displayed intelligence and extraordinary aptitude from a young age, where he met Kanata and Chloe who also lived in Rune.

Since then, the three had been inseparable, eventually coming to Mistgun to enroll and become Sky Wizards.

Moreover, their entry caused a sensation.

Growing up with Rozen, and being influenced and guided by him, Kanata and Chloe developed considerable strength.

As for Rozen, it goes without saying. He showed extraordinary talent from a young age in Rune, attracting the attention of high-ranking officials from other floating cities.

When the three of them entered Mistgun, the uproar they caused was unimaginable.

Since their first year in the preparatory course, the team formed by the three never lost a ranking battle.

Thus, with Rozen as the captain, they led the then-lowest rank e12 team to victory after victory against higher-ranked teams. By the end of the first year, they became an A-ranked team and undertook several high-risk missions, causing a great stir.

In the second year of the preparatory course, due to their repeated achievements and unbeaten streak in ranking battles, Mistgun's high officials decided to exceptionally promote the A12 team to a special squad, making them the s128 Special Squad, the strongest and final defense of Mistgun.

Subsequently, Rozen participated in several critical battles against the Armored Beetles, showcasing extraordinary power and leading many Sky Wizards to victory, preventing the human race from being wiped out by the Armored Beetles. His achievements were enormous.

Gradually, Rozen was worshiped by many and seen as a hero.

People believed...

"He is our greatest treasure."

"He is a true hero."

"He is surely our savior."

"He is the hope for reclaiming the Earth."

Therefore, Rozen gained many titles.

For example — the Savior.

For example — the Sky Sovereign.

For example — the Hero of Humanity.

Rozen's fame and admiration were immense.

As Chloe mentioned, many fought while looking up to Rozen.

If Rozen was on the battlefield, it would boost morale to the highest, making all Sky Wizards fearless, even against the Armored Beetles' army.

However, after entering the first year of the undergraduate course, Rozen began expressing his desire to leave the frontline and transfer to the Alchemist Division.

This statement caused an uproar, alerting Mistgun's high officials and even attracting people from other floating cities.

The human race could not bear the loss of a hero like Rozen leaving the frontline.

Thus, Rozen's application to transfer to the Alchemist Division was repeatedly delayed and was still not approved after advancing to the second year of the undergraduate course.

But Rozen's influence was not to be underestimated. Fearing he might take drastic actions out of anger, the high officials granted him privileges, allowing him to opt out of insignificant tasks and freely choose courses from both the Sky Wizard Division and the Alchemist Division, as well as access the Alchemist Division's facilities.

This compromise postponed the issue.

However, many still couldn't accept this situation.

For instance, people like Yuri couldn't accept Rozen's transfer.

No choice.

"Yuri is also one of your admirers. She turned down all other team invitations to join our team because you were the captain."

Chloe said.

That's why Yuri couldn't accept Rozen leaving the Sky Wizard Division and couldn't let it go.

"So?" Kanata looked at Rozen and asked, "Are you really not planning to give up on transferring?"

Rozen's answer to this question had always been the same.

"No, I don't."

Because only this way could Rozen achieve his purpose for coming to this world.

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