An Angel Lives in the Academy
Chapter 62: The Angel Realizes His Past Life (1)

Episode 62

The Central Superhuman Academy had many festivals compared to other academies.

The spring festival, Blessing of the Spirits, the summer festival, Club Fair, held after the midterm exams, then the fall festival, Grand Sports Meet, and finally, the winter festival, Winter Gate.

But why does an academy built for studying.

Have so many festivals?

'...It's all because of the destroyed other world. The Central Superhuman Academy is the only place left to celebrate the festivals of the other world.'

The Blessing of the Spirits, the Club Fair, the Grand Sports Meet, and Winter Gate were all festivals that were the equivalent of the Olympics and the World Cup for the other world.

The Blessing of the Spirits remained as the Blessing of the Spirits, the Club Fair was the other world’s Expo, the Grand Sports Meet was the other world’s Olympics, and...

Winter Gate was like the other world’s Winter Olympics + snow festival.

And with thousands of refugees from the other world arriving every day... These festivals at the Central Superhuman Academy were huge events that symbolized the cooperation and coexistence between the other world and Earth, offering hope to the people of the other world.

But these grand festivals right now...

'The Blessing of the Spirits was ruined by the student council's corruption, and the Club Fair was ruined by the withdrawal of other clubs who couldn't stand the tyranny of the student council and the large clubs...'

Both were complete flops.

Of course, the festivals themselves ended well, but the fact that the content was quite chaotic remained unchanged.

"Watching the news is more entertaining these days."

Munch munch-

Soya, picking up stir-fried sausage and vegetables with her fork, looked at the TV with a satisfied expression.

The news was talking about the student council's corruption... and high-ranking government officials argued that a special investigation should be launched against the student council and the forces behind them.

To launch a special investigation against a mere academy student council?

Is this the level of our country?

Leffrey shook his head.

And then there were the anti-student council protests erupting every day, all organized by refugees from the other world.

With Korea already being a ‘gate hot spot’, 40% of the population was from the other world...

"Abolish discrimination against otherworldly people! Launch a special investigation against the Central Academy student council!"

Leffrey, seeing a police officer being tossed around by a muscular female ogre… prayed that he would get out safely.

"Kyahaha, TV is more fun than variety shows if it’s like this."

Soya, oblivious to Leffrey's thoughts, laughed like a true black mage.

"Soya, eat with some dignity."

Hexi said coldly.

She was savoring her breakfast with such elegance that she was more than qualified to criticize Soya. As if the food made by Angel-nim was incredibly precious.

"Ugh, you're not even Professor Klein."

Soya disliked Professor Hexi, but…

She couldn't help but acknowledge the professor's elegant demeanor.

Then, clumsily, she started mimicking Hexi.

'Professor Hexi, the etiquette teacher…!'

Leffrey nodded and opened his mouth,

"Anyway, with this… the student council won't be able to bother us for a while."

Hexi smiled slightly at Leffrey's words.

"Yes, probably until fall…"

Until fall? Even after such a huge incident, the student council will be back by fall?

"Just until fall?"

"With the power of superhuman families, silencing the media and related institutions is a piece of cake."

The power of superhuman families was truly immense.

Leffrey felt another wave of fear.

What the superhuman families wanted the most was an angel, so what if they found out he was an angel…?

"You've finished your meal."

But Leffrey hid his fear and got up with a bright smile.

Hexi naturally looked at the TV, and Soya rushed to wash up.

At the same time, Leffrey washed the dishes used for breakfast, hung up Hexi's coat at the entrance, packed Soya's lunchbox and report in her bag, organized the items he needed for his classes, and then placed a cup of strong coffee in front of Hexi.

It was a peaceful morning.

"Angel-nim, I'll help you."

As Soya went to wash up, Hexi immediately got up with an apologetic expression. But Leffrey told Hexi to sit down and handed her the coffee.

"Please, just relax. I want to do it."

"Angel-nim..."

Well, he did want to do it.

To be precise, he wanted to earn Angelic Power...

'There's so much to do…!'

Why wouldn't Leffrey ask Hexi for help, even though he had so much to do?

'Hexi, like a true princess, is completely helpless. No, last time I asked her to cook fried eggs...'

Leffrey recalled the fried eggs Hexi had made. The color was indescribable, like something from outer space, and it even wriggled slightly.

'What kind of world's fried eggs were those?'

It was a holy desecration of the egg.

Soya, after seeing those fried eggs, immediately pulled down her hat, blocking her vision, went to a corner and muttered, "S-Soya isn't here."

Hexi, seeing that, muttered,

"Huh? Did I fail a little...?"

Leffrey vowed never to ask Hexi to cook again.

'No, the fried eggs were actually the least of our worries. Just doing the laundry almost flooded the place, and the coffee she brewed herself...'

The coffee Hexi brewed.

That liquid! That liquid!

Shudder-

Leffrey couldn't bear even imagining that liquid.

'I want to cry... No matter how great Angelic Power is... I'm still a student!'

Truly this was Leffrey, the pitiful angel.

Preparing breakfast, he had to make two portions, one for Hexi and one for Soya, double the work.

Taking care of clothes, he had to take care of both Hexi and Soya's clothes, double the work.

Cleaning the cathedral, he had to clean up after both Hexi and Soya, double the work.

Double the work, and naturally, double the Angelic Power.

Anyway, as a result of diligently collecting Angelic Power…

Leffrey Lv.15

Race: Angel

HP: 300/300 MP: 200/200

Strength: 32

Agility: 26

Magic: 27

Esper Ability: 9

Angelic Power: 56

Cooking Lv.10 (Master), Repair Lv.3, Cleaning Lv.6, Crafting Lv.1, Fairy Martial Arts Lv.5, True Cheongu Swordsmanship Lv.5, Klein-style Magic Lv.5

Martial Arts of the Archangel who Tramples Dragons Lv.7

Healing of the Seraphim that Heals All Creation Lv.8

Blessing of the Power Angel who Graced the King Lv.6

Steps of the Fallen Angel Walking Through the Night Lv.5

Leffrey had become incredibly strong.

Leffrey, who was only Lv.5 when he drew the holy sword... was now Lv.15, reaching the level of most active superhumans.

Moreover, an angel's level was incomparable to an ordinary human's level.

'An ordinary superhuman at Lv.15 would probably have around 100 HP. But I'm an angel, so I have 300... three times as much. And my MP is also twice as high as others at the same level.'

Considering that the average level of Central Academy students was around 30, Leffrey's HP and MP weren't that different from theirs.

Leffrey, an ordinary boy, had finally reached a level on par with the Central Academy students, the most talented individuals from all over the world.

And his stats, including Strength and Agility, were already good enough to be ranked among the upper-middle tier of these genius students.

Furthermore, the fact that he had reached Lv.5 for each of the professors' skills meant…

'When I use those skills, even the assistant teachers acknowledge that I'm the professor's successor...'

And lastly, the Angelic Abilities, the most important powers for an angel...

'They've leveled up a lot. I especially focused on leveling up the Healing of the Seraphim that Heals All Creation, which is irreplaceable… I can save anyone, as long as they're not dead.'

Putting it all together, Leffrey now possessed combat power that could be ranked among the top first-years.

Excluding Hongwol, Yumari, and Soya, of course.

'But I'm still not strong enough. I need more Angelic Power...!'

Thus, Leffrey, the ant angel, diligently worked and gathered Angelic Power once again today.

* * *

The weather at the Central Academy became increasingly hot.

Even in the scorching heat, the students sweated through their studies, training, and sparring. Thus, the future of humanity became stronger, little by little.

"Hmm."

A man, looking at the future of humanity with a dissatisfied expression,

"The Central Academy, the Central Academy... They're not that different from our students."

The man's name was James Tarden.

He was the principal of the…

East Coast Superhuman Academy, located on the east coast of America.

"Do you really think so?"

A man appeared behind James.

That man was the vice principal of the Central Superhuman Academy, Park Jin-ho.

"Vice Principal."

"It's been a while, Principal James."

"It has indeed been a while."

They shook hands, exchanging subtle glances, then immediately began their conversation.

"To think that you would come as an exchange professor."

"Haha, well, with the Central Academy's assassination department professor coming to our academy, it's only right for me, the principal, to come in person as well."

Park Jin-ho, looking uncomfortable, glared down at Principal James.

"Stop being so sarcastic. We all have our reasons."

"Yes, I understand. I hear the Central Academy principal is a very special kind of being... someone who can't easily reveal themselves."

"I said, stop being sarcastic."

The two headed for the swordsmanship training hall, continuing their conversation.

"So, what brings the East Coast Academy principal here?"

"The main force of the demon army is heading for the Mariana Gate."

"Is this confirmed information?"

"Yes. Our professors worked day and night to uncover this information. The time humanity has left is now..."

Park Jin-ho's expression darkened.

He slowly spoke,

"You're saying we don't have much time left. Wait, so the reason you came to our academy is..."

"Yes, we want to share our academy's secret technique, Past Life Awakening."

Past Life Awakening, the secret technique of the East Coast Academy.

An unbelievable magic that allows students with past lives to awaken to those past lives and bring forth a portion of their abilities from those past lives.

'It’s the East Coast Academy’s greatest technique...'

James' expression was serious.

Park Jin-ho, putting aside the animosity he had towards James, decided to appreciate the favor he was being offered.

"That's a wise choice."

"A necessary choice."

James opened his mouth.

"As you know, Vice Principal, Past Life Awakening... is a grand magic that is difficult to perform even once or twice a year. So we have to carefully choose students who can truly benefit humanity through Past Life Awakening. So while we want to choose a student from the Central Academy... we want to retain the right to choose which student to awaken."

"...I understand."

Park Jin-ho said, hiding his smile,

"So… you're saying that you'll examine our academy students?"

"That is correct."

"...I'll allow it, under the supervision of a professor."

They arrived at the Swordsmanship Department training hall.

"Let's start by looking at our department's students."

James, following Park Jin-ho's lead, looked at the countless students training.

Each of them with strict discipline, yet retaining their flexibility in swordsmanship.

And their mastery of the sword…

"No, first-years wielding magic swords? They're not even graduating students?"

James couldn't believe it.

"And their handling is quite skilled. What, this is… Ahem!"

Then he cleared his throat and quickly corrected himself,

"They're… a bit better than our East Coast Academy students."

"Is that so? We need to train them even more harshly."

Park Jin-ho’s tone was casual, but his words were anything but.

"...What? Wielding the fire magic sword in both hands? Vice principal, what is that student?"

James, forgetting that he was in front of the vice principal, stared at Park Jin-ho with a genuinely surprised expression.

To dual-wield a fire magic sword was a feat only the swordsmanship professor at his academy could perform.

"Hongwol. Next chieftain of the Mooncat Tribe… and the first-year second-place student."

"Second-place student? Th-Then… who's the top student?"

Park Jin-ho, without hesitation, pointed at a boy.