NO TALENT?

As all the students settled into their seats, Scarlett made her way to the front and joined Aoto.

"Hey! What were you talking to that girl for? You're already planning to get a girlfriend?" Aoto whispered.

"Shhh! It's not like that. It was my first time meeting an introvert, so I thought, why not try to be friends," Scarlett replied defensively.

"Huh? I don't believe you," Aoto muttered, skepticism evident in his tone.

Before their argument could escalate, the instructor, a mage from the royal capital named Zenith Frostfire, cleared his throat and began his lecture.

"Ahem, ahem... Good morning, students. I am Zenith Frostfire. I will be teaching you all magic, but before we delve into that, there are several important matters I'd like to discuss."

"For the first time, a slave is also being allowed to come to Hero Academy.Nobles and royalties often bring a few slaves or maids with them to help their household but this time this is different. Scarlett Nova will learn here with his master aoto Takahashi. She is just slave in name, she has the same rights as the other students.

"Firstly, let us delve into history, for we have been graced by the presence of two heroes from another realm. They arrive as strangers, unfamiliar with our customs and past."

"It is imperative they acquaint themselves with our culture and history," he continued, his tone serious. "Our history is marred by the presence of the Demon King, known for their ruthlessness and desire for domination. They seek to enslave all species and revel in destruction."

"To thwart their ambitions, the Kingdoms of Darwitz and Alameda summon heroes from every century, bestowed with the blessings of our Goddess. For instance, Aoto Takahashi, the hero of Darwitz, is blessed by the Goddess of Beauty and Battle, while Chiyoko Hiiro, the hero of Almeida, bears the blessings of the Goddess of Love."

Zenith Frostfire's demeanor shifted as he addressed the somber truth. "But I am deeply ashamed to admit that despite the sacrifices of numerous heroes, only one Demon King has ever been defeated."

He continued, recounting the tale of the first summoned hero whose power rivaled that of a true dragon, there were some legends that says he was killed by an true dragon but we don't know what actually happened."

Interrupting the lecture, a curious student stood and inquired, "Sir, what exactly is a true dragon?"

"True dragons," Zenith explained, "are mythical beings existing beyond our comprehension. a mythical creature of the 6th dimension, beyond the confines of physics and reality, and the extent of their existence is shrouded in mystery. We cannot even fathom the total number of true dragons in the world."

Another question followed, "Then who is more powerful, our goddess or true dragons?"

Zenith's expression darkened as he replied, "The truth is, our goddess pales in comparison to them. True dragons are the gods of gods. Fortunately, they remain neutral in our conflicts, regarding us as insignificant beings, lesser even than bugs."

Scarlett's eyes widened in realization as if a puzzle piece had clicked into place. 'Ohhh! That's why when I first asked about true dragons, they gave me those death stares. They were surprised that an outsider knew about them.'

Zenith's revelation sent shockwaves through the classroom. "You'll be astonished to learn that 200 years ago, the mightiest hero of that time, Kael Bloodhound, and the 3rd Demon King, Asmodeus, joined forces to slay the twin true dragons."

The twin true dragon were only 200 year old, if we compare them to human age they should be around A child who has been born for 20 days,Yet, their demise remains one of the greatest feats in history."

"But what baffles us," Zenith continued, his tone grave, "is why a hero and a demon king would unite, and why, after their victory, the hero never returned, and Asmodeus refrained from further attacks on human territory."

"In essence, it became a mystery—an enigma—what transpired after the defeat of the true dragons."

Scarlett's breath caught in her throat as shock washed over her, his expression contorted with stunned disbelief. 'Twin true dragons? The True blood they injected me with... it was also two different types. One crimson red and the other a mix of blue and purple. Don't tell me... was this the blood of those dragons?'

But the twin true dragon were killed two hundred years ago and Scarlett got injected with dragon blood, few weeks ago, that means only one of two things have happened, First,The timeline of this world and her world is different or Second, The organization is doing research on true dragon blood for around 200 years.

Realization dawned on him, her mind racing with the implications. :That means if I have to confront the true leader of that organization, I'll have to meet with this Asmodeus guy.'

Zenith Frostfire resumed his lecture, steering away from the historical narratives. "Enough about history. Let's delve into the structure of your studies here. You'll be enrolled for two years, with the first year divided into five key components."

"Firstly, you'll focus on learning as many magics as possible. Second, gaining useful skills. Third, gaining combat experience. Fourth, collecting ruin stones."

"For those unfamiliar, a ruin stone is a device that elucidates the skills you acquire, their usage, and capabilities. For instance, a skill like 'Pain Nullification' does as its name suggests, but understanding a skill like 'Beelzebub' without its explanation renders it useless."

"To ensure comprehension, we'll hold a contest to collect ruin stones after a few months. Lastly, there will be written exams," he concluded, prompting a collective sigh of disappointment from the students.

Zenith Frostfire continued his lecture, shifting the focus to the first component: learning magic. "Learning magic is straightforward, but mastering it is exceptionally challenging. You must possess sufficient mana in your body to cast each spell or magic effectively."

"Though anyone can learn any type of magic, individuals often possess a natural affinity or talent for specific elements. Some are blessed with luck or destined for greatness, demonstrating talents for multiple elements."

"It's advisable to invest your efforts in honing the elements where your talents lie. To assess everyone's magical aptitude, we'll be conducting tests on each individual's affinity for magic elements."

With a simple pinch, Zenith summoned a large magic orb, signaling the commencement of the evaluation.

As the testing commenced, the first to step forward was Elminia Houseburge. Placing her hand on the orb, she channeled her mana, and to everyone's astonishment, a fierce blaze erupted from the center.

"Looks like you have a talent for fire element," Zenith confirmed, eliciting nods of understanding from the onlookers.

Next in line was Ingrassia S. Darwitz. As she infused her mana into the orb, it shimmered with water, earth, and the brilliance of light.

"Ingrassia, you possess talents for water, earth, and light magic," Zenith declared, prompting murmurs of amazement from the spectators.

The classroom buzzed with excitement and anticipation as Richard Windsor stepped up. Infusing his mana into the orb, a small tornado of wind materialized at its center.

"Seems like you have a talent for wind magic," Zenith remarked, noting the expectations met due to Richard's blessings from the Spirit Queen;Wind.

As the anticipation reached its peak, Zenith Frostfire announced the momentous occasion. "It's time for the summoned hero of Darwitz, Aoto Takahashi, to step forward."

With all eyes fixed on him, Aoto approached the orb and placed his hands upon it, infusing it with his mana. The orb shimmered with intensity as it absorbed his energy, revealing a spectacle that left everyone in awe.

Within the orb, manifestations of light, sand, a tornado of wind with fire at its center, and a cyclone of water danced and swirled, showcasing Aoto's extraordinary talents in every type of magic, even healing.

Stunned into silence, both the students and Zenith Frostfire himself were left speechless as Aoto returned to his seat. Zenith, still processing the revelation, managed to compose himself enough to announce, "Aoto possesses talents for every type of magic, including healing."

Following Aoto's remarkable demonstration, Chiyoko Hiiro stepped forward. Placing his hands on the orb,he too displayed talents for every type of magic, mirroring Aoto's extraordinary feat.

The classroom erupted into a cacophony of whispers and gasps as the students struggled to comprehend the sheer magnitude of what they had just witnessed—two legends among them, each possessing unparalleled magical prowess.

Zenith announces Irish Heartfilia's turn, noting her introverted nature as she approaches the orb without making eye contact. Upon touching it, the orb turns pitch black, revealing her talent for dark and soul magic, surprising Zenith.

But not everyone was happy becouse not everyone appreciates black magic, most of them think black magic as sings of corruption.

Subsequently, each individual tested their abilities, leaving only Scarlett awaiting her turn

"The last one is Scarlett Nova, come forward".

'kekeke, I have the blood of true dragon, just what kind of amazing affinity I have?, Everyone will shock to see it, fufufu.'

With great anticipation, Scarlett approached the orb, confident in her lineage's legendary affinity. However, to everyone's surprise, including Zenith's, only a small purple fireball emerged, indicative of a lack of significant magical talent.

Zenith was also confused, this was the first time he saw this. "This looks some kind of fire but by seeing it's size, An average civilians have this much talent in fire element."

Zenith's confusion was palpable as he addressed Asta, revealing the absence of any remarkable elemental affinity.

Scarlett was shocked and disbelief were evident as she processed the unexpected assessment, her reaction echoing throughout the classroom with a resounding "Ehhhhhhhhhh? What the fuck?"