Called Hero School - Thief Exp

5.Hidden power

Well, that's surprising. Ethan thinks that only the returnees can join the army and the school of summoned heroes, but it seems that somehow, they find a method to find heroes before they are summoned and even awaken their powers.

“Does that mean we have power even before being called?” Ethan asked while frowning.

"That's right," Hannah nodded. “It is precisely because of that power that we were finally called. They just fall asleep in us until the time comes to use. ”

Ethan didn't want to believe that he had such strength from the start. He thought that some unknown god or goddess had given him that cursed power. But actually it makes sense. Ethan never found a church in that world, so the people there did not worship God. Still, it could not explain why he had the leveling-up system and why the summoning portal could be activated automatically.

"When you come back, some of the mana in the world you have has leaked into our possession" Hannah said. “Thanks, those watching us realized that you had returned, and now, they have come to greet you. You have to make a decision, Ethan. You can accept their terms or ignore them. However, you will not be as free as you think. Even those who do not agree to the deal will be watched 24/7. ”

"... I want to live a normal life as much as possible" Ethan exclaimed. “I doubt other schools will accept me, so it seems like I have no other choice. Let's just say they let you marry an alien, then maybe this isn't too bad. "

"Foreign?" Nuvian frowned.

"Don't use that term, Ethan," said Michael. “There are many people in the other world who have a good relationship with us. They are our allies, nothing more and nothing less. "

"I'll remember it" said Ethan.

Although Ethan wants to learn more about the new world, he senses a presence approaching his door. Someone who had a large amount of mana had come. Not an hour had passed since he returned to Earth, and several government agents had already visited him. Even though it was for the sake of the country, it still sucks. Before anyone on the other side of the door could even knock, Hannah got up and opened it. That's pretty cruel, but what happens next is more shocking to Ethan.

“Natalia!” Hannah said, then she opened her arms before hugging the black-haired woman who appeared.

“Hannah!” Natalia said and then returned her embrace. "During did not meet! It's been a long time. "

The black haired woman, Natalia, was wearing a woman's suit while carrying a suitcase. Regardless of the nature of his job, his clothes, and even the round glasses he wore, he did not look too serious. After all, Ethan has enough experience to know that not everything that shines is gold.

Wow, I was surprised, Natalia said. “When I received the phone on my day off, I couldn't help but sigh. But when I heard the address to where I should go, I felt happy. Your brother, who went missing last year, is finally back, yes. You must be in the clouds! "

"Well, a little bit" said Hannah, a little embarrassed.

"Look at you, acting so timidly," Natalia grinned. “You're Definitely Ethan; I've heard a lot about you from your older sister. It's nice to meet you."

"So, too," said Ethan.

Natalia offers a handshake, but Ethan just stays on the sofa and waves his right hand once at her. Natalia would not frown. At first glance, Ethan seems quite normal, perhaps a bit too closed off, but not enough to ignore the handshake. Regardless, he quickly realized that something was wrong. When Hannah returns, Evelyn throws a party and calls all the neighbors, but it seems she is not planning to do the same thing again for some reason.

“Please sit down, Natalia,” says Evelyn. “Do you want to drink something?”

I'm fine, thank you, Natalia smiled. "I don't want to take up much of your family's time. Anyway, this is a special event. "

“Really unusual,” says Natalia. “Although some heroes still lost all their strength, I have never heard of someone who harbored a bit of their power. Maybe yours will come back over time. ”

"Is that so?" Ethan said, not interested.

"What do you know about the things people who come back to Earth do, Ethan?" Natalia asked. "I imagine your parents and Hannah have already explained some things to you."

"Just the basics," says Ethan. “I heard that those who are mature enough join the military and the younger ones go to school. Also…"

After saying what she knows, Natalia gives Ethan more detail. As it turns out, those who attend school do not have to live there 24/7. Thanks to monsters and mana, human technology improved a little. So, the students received a watch that gave them the power to teleport to their schools and homes in a short period of time.

"How comfortable it is" said Ethan.

"okay?" Natalia smiled proudly as if she was the one who created the bystanders.

"It's a pretty interesting way to figure out our location at all times" Ethan said. “To receive this, I imagine I have to sign a contract, and the contract says that I cannot issue a watch. Am I right?"

Hannah facepalmed, while Michael and Evelyn showed forced smiles. Ethan is completely right, but they did not expect that he would make such a sharp statement right in front of a government agent.

“... You are right,” Natalia showed an awkward smile. “But it's a cheap price, considering how convenient it is, right? After all, the school of summoned heroes is quite far away. It's in Washington D. C. ”

Now Ethan wants to be impressed. The teleportation spell was quite difficult to control, and since he lived in Lawrence, Kansas, a lot of mana would be used. The government has created that dispositive and told them how many other children there are. They adapt quickly, maybe too quickly.

"Tell me another interesting thing about school" Ethan said.

“You know that a returning person who goes to school receives a salary, right?” Natalia asked.

"Yes, it's kind of a bribe to keep the teenagers happy" Ethan said.

“... Actually, if you stand out in your class, you can increase your ranking in school and increase your salary even further!” Natalia said while forcing herself to keep smiling.

"So," Ethan nodded. “The government not only divides the children based on their level of strength, but even tries to stimulate them to offer greater bribes. I am happy to see that our society has not changed much. "

"Ethan ..." said Michael in a rather rude voice.

"I'm sorry, I'll be quiet from now on" Ethan said.