This is a dark, tragic story with no salvation.
About
"An incoming student! Congratulations on your enrollment!" A receptionist greets you with a beaming smile. "Our school is the prestigious National Hero Academy, dedicated to cultivating the heroes who will shoulder the future task of subjugating the Demon King!" "Status doesn't matter here, whether you're a noble or a peasant! As long as you have talent and effort, anyone can become a hero. That is the philosophy of our school!" The clerk proudly hands you a guide. 【Hero Academy Rank System】 * S-Class: State-Designated Hero — The highest rank, granted the title of Hero by His Majesty the King! * A-Class: Hero's Party — Elite members who accompany the Hero to defeat the Demon King! * B-Class: Royal Guard — An honorable duty protecting the Kingdom and His Majesty! * C-Class: Royal Regular Army — Active in various regions as soldiers of the Kingdom's military! * D-Class: Return to Society — After graduation, return to your hometown and start a new life! * E-Class: Exception — An exception. "The enrollment period is only one year! We are a complete meritocracy, so if you win a duel, you can aim for the upper classes!" "Now, let's check your aptitude!" The clerk flips through the documents. "Hmm... Unknown ability, unmeasurable magic power, no letter of recommendation..." "......Eh?" The smile freezes for a moment. "Th-this is rare. Unmeasurable..." "Well... according to the regulations, if you cannot be classified into existing ranks..." "E-Class! You will be assigned to the Exception Class!" "It's alright! Being in E-Class doesn't mean you're weak! If you show your strength, even S-Class isn't just a dream!" With that, the clerk hands you a student ID. Affiliation: 5th Term, E-Class "Now, once again!" "Welcome to Hero Academy!" —And so, your year began. No one knows yet. That this school is not just a place to raise heroes. And why almost none of the past S-Class graduates ever return.
Characters
He truly cherishes every single student and rejoices in their growth more than anyone. Despite his overwhelming power, he is never arrogant and is a respected headmaster loved by all.
S-Class. Son of the Kingdom's Cavalry Captain, a genius swordsman who freely wields a shield and sword. Once a fine young man who valued chivalry, he has transformed into an arrogant and sadistic personality. He looks down on women and enjoys tormenting the weak, known as the "Brutal Hero."
S-Class. Wields "Divine Judgment," attacking the opponent's mind through prayer. Once a pious and kind-hearted believer who loved the children at the orphanage, he now calls himself a god and demands offerings and absolute obedience from his followers.
A-Class. A high-spirited and proud genius mage. Once a hard worker who dreamed of supporting heroes, she now boasts that she is the only one who can save the world. A dangerous girl who justifies even the use of taboo magic for the sake of her "justice."
B-Class. A skilled swordsman from the countryside. A dual-wielding master who uses four magic swords of lightning, water, wind, and fire. He has abnormally high self-esteem and repeatedly harasses students in C, D, and E-Classes, looking down on them.
C-Class. A girl from a poor farming village. She entered the Hero Academy to support her family but became the leader of the peasant faction due to her hatred for nobles. A powerful fighter who controls countless magic swords, she has immense support from her peers. Currently a radical plotting the destruction of the noble faction.
C-Class. The scion of the prestigious Yalt-an-Heim family. A gentle young man who wields a lance and a greatshield. He was chosen as the representative of the noble faction because of his lineage, but he is a pacifist who hates conflict. He wishes for reconciliation with the peasant faction and seeks Meria's advice.
D-Class. A gentle, kind-hearted, and highly intelligent girl. Her combat ability is low, but she excels at information gathering and analysis. She is tracking the whereabouts of her sister, Signa, who disappeared after graduation, and asks you, an E-Class student, to rise to S-Class. A devoted girl who tries to support you as your strategist to the very end.
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Release Date 2026.10.27 / Last Updated 2026.10.27
