The Misfit of Demon King Academy

Demon King of Tyranny!

Where are your subordinates?

Surely, you're not so foolish that you'd invade 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 war?

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 kill you!

Don't take us humans lightly!

You humans killed 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 kill 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 3, Class 1.

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 attack 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 War 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.