Chapter 40
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 40
Chapter Title: Model Cadet of the Academy
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As expected, club promotion time during class hours.
Clubs need to thrive not just on Eldra funding but also on support from other associations and committees, so the academy sets aside time for club recruitment at the start of each semester.
In Blaze Blood, your choice of club can drastically split the heroine routes.
By the way, the harem route requires selecting "no club." That way, you can build connections with multiple heroines.
"The trend is soccer! Soccer! Become friends with the ball, run and kick with energy, and aim for the pros! The soccer club is always waiting for you!"
"Do you know the thrill of throwing a ball over 200 km/h or smashing it with your bat? If you're a player from Prometheus Academy! Your salary will be stacked!"
"The rush of sweeping away anyone blocking your path to victory! How about the rugby club? The rugby club! Your passionate youth is waiting for youuuu!"
First came the major ball sports clubs with the largest memberships, kicking off their promotions.
With so many clubs at Prometheus Academy, each gets a short promo slot before moving on.
"Unleash the resonance of your soul! Free the voice of your heart sleeping within! Join the band cluuub!"
"How about the vocal club? Matching tones together feels great~."
"Let's bring out that hidden side of yourself! Drama club recruiting~."
"No interest in all the world's secrets? Don't you want to uncover them? Join the newspaper club and dig up the truth together!"
"Play~ play~ If you want to cheer someone on, come to the cheerleading club~ We get requests for all kinds of events and have sky-high popularity!"
"Book lovers, come to the reading club."
There were also swimming club, magic research club, swordsmanship club, shooting club, volunteer club, and more. Clubs of all kinds took turns promoting.
With so many options, the cadets were agonizing over their choices.
Isihoon, sitting next to me, was no exception.
"Rubelt, there are too many... Which one should I pick? What about you?"
"I've got family duties, so I'm sitting this out."
"Oh? Hmm, what should I do then..."
"How about holding off for now? You don't have to decide right away."
"True, but..."
"Isihoon, let me give you some solid advice."
"Yeah? What's that?"
"Hold off for now, find a girl you like, then join her club. That way, I can help you out easily too."
"...! You're a genius!"
Isihoon's face lit up.
Seeing him this happy made me proud as a friend.
Time to seriously start scouting a match for him.
I've got profiles on every student, so I'll review them after school.
"Hello, everyone. I'm the current Student Council President, Rahisha Runeberg."
Her soft, captivating voice drew all eyes.
Long, wavy light-purple hair and green eyes.
A beauty with the healthy bronze skin unique to Middle Eastern heritage.
Rahisha Runeberg, current Student Council President of Prometheus Academy.
She's a chakram user with serious skills.
Like Chairwoman Shira Kemilgia, she's a guest character you can play.
She deeply reflects on the persistent racism in this world and strives to break racial prejudices through her actions. She's polite, disciplined, and committed to being a role model for all cadets.
She's also the one who issues certain requests in specific events and plays a key role in the finale, saving the protagonist and the world even after graduation.
Her combat outfit is a revealing Middle Eastern dancer's garb that pairs perfectly with chakrams, and it's super popular.
Lots of fan art of her on the Blaze Blood forums.
...Mostly raunchy stuff like "Student Council President sacrifices her body to overcome racism.PNG."
Anyway, she was hugely popular all around.
"The Student Council is recruiting outstanding talent. We support cadets aiming to become hunters and lead academy events. Joining us will help you build valuable connections."
The Student Council has thick ties to the hunter political sphere.
There's an unspoken rule: if you want into hunter politics, go through the Student Council first!
Even outside politics, Student Council alumni from Hunter Academy get preferential treatment in many fields.
"If you're interested, visit the Student Council room. The door is always open."
As she finished, Rahisha naturally glanced my way with a smile.
Her target is obviously me.
Heir to the Eldra family, Prometheus Academy's biggest sponsor.
The golden prodigy with a reputation to match.
To achieve her goals, getting close to me is key.
Even a little public support from me down the line would amplify her influence massively.
Of course, with my packed schedule, I'm not joining the Student Council... but I've got plenty of ways to bait her and seal the deal.
After clearing some early events, that is.
It's only day two since enrollment.
Lots to handle.
The Student Council's pitch wrapped up the club intros.
20 minutes left.
Cadets were chatting about their choices.
We were too.
"Kagura, which club are you joining?"
"I think... the Guidance Committee."
"Guidance Committee?"
"Yeah, I was in it during high school, so I'm used to it."
"I see."
"What about you, Yume?"
"Still deciding. Embroidery Club sounds good... or maybe Swimming Club."
"Embroidery and swimming? Those are pretty different."
"I did swimming in middle school. Embroidery's Mom's hobby, so I know a bit too."
In the game, Yume joins the swimming club.
The academy's swimsuits are those sleek competition ones that hug every curve perfectly.
'I'd love to see her in one for real.'
With her killer figure, it'd be devastating.
"Got it. Rubelt, Rize, what about you two...?"
"Rize and I—and Eli too—aren't joining any clubs."
"Really?"
"Ohohoho! Young Master Rubelt and I have schedules as heirs to conglomerate families, after all."
"I must stay by Young Master's side to assist him."
"I see... What about you, Isihoon?"
"Gonna think on it some more."
As we chatted...
"Master~."
Chisaki approached with a cheeky grin.
"You're joining the swordsmanship club with me, right, Master?"
"Nah, no clubs for me."
"Eeeh~ Why not~? Let's train together! Spar with me every day!"
She's after the late-game perks.
"Family business keeps me busy."
"Tch~ Must be tough being a rich kid~."
Chisaki puffed her cheeks in a pout.
Poke!
"Pffft... What was that for!"
"Couldn't resist. They puffed up just right."
I really wanted to poke them.
"But if you want to spar, come to the mansion with Master. I'll train with you as much as you want during lessons."
"For real?"
"Of course. We're academy mates now—Master won't mind you visiting."
"Yay! Gotta tell Dad when I get home!"
Chisaki beamed, flashing her teeth in innocent joy.
It was just like one of her game illustrations—a gorgeous smile.
Lunch passed, and it was time for the afternoon practical exam.
Instructor Dias led the class to the training facility.
The academy's training grounds were fully enclosed, like soundproof booths, designed to contain shocks and aftereffects from training.
"Today's lesson is monster countermeasures! You'll each face an F-rank monster!"
"F-rank monster?"
"Fighting monsters the day after enrollment?"
"Hahaha! Bring it on!"
Voices rang out—some pumped, others scared.
"Quiet down! You're all hunter cadets now! Even if you haven't fought before, you should handle an F-rank!"
Instructor Dias's shout silenced the room.
"Everyone registered weapons and gear to their Hepai, right? Anyone who hasn't, raise your hand!"
Yume timidly raised her hand at his words.
"Um... what if I only registered a weapon and not clothes?"
"No issue. The weapon's what matters! Academy uniforms have solid durability too. Just prep clothes separately next time—or register spare cadet uniforms."
Dias scanned the cadets after answering, then nodded.
"Good! One by one, step up, face the F-rank, and take it down! Eldra! Demonstrate!"
"Yes, Instructor Dias."
Perfect timing—yesterday's spar had eyes on me already, so he called me up.
I stepped forward to prep, and he activated the remote in his hand.
Vrrrrm!
A magic circle appeared ahead, spawning a squirming plant monster.
A Trent.
Its whipping branches could send an adult woman flying.
But awakened hunters can tank it.
That's why it's F-rank.
"Begin, Eldra!"
"Three."
I activated my Hepai, gripping the one-handed straight sword registered to slot 1.
Unlike yesterday's spar, this was for green cadets.
So, take it down while easing their nerves.
'Piece of cake, of course.'
Time to be the model cadet with some noblesse oblige.
"Here I go."
I calmly advanced on the Trent.