Air Hero

Heroes Olympic

While Max is still focusing on doing daily missions and now added with training to get his driver's license, Kalina suddenly called him one day.

“Big sis, what’s up?”

“Max, do you know what’s going to happen in three days?”

“Is there anything special?”

“In three more days, we’ll have the Heroes’ Olympic.”

“Heroes’ Olympic, what is that?”

“Since five years ago, every year, there will be an Olympic for heroes. The purpose is not only for entertainment but also to improve the heroes’ image. It also boosts the participants’ popularity with the people. Since you just got your license this year, it will be perfect if you could win the Hot Newcomer award.”

“Hot Newcomer award?”

“Every hero that has just gotten their hero license this year will have separate competition than the regular ones. The winner will win the Hot Newcomer award. Don’t look down on it since the winner can be said as the future star of the heroes’ world. Pyrogen also won this award when he first becomes a hero. The former winner also managed to have their popularity skyrocket, and it comes with significant monetary value. Advertisement and commercials will come knocking on your door if you win, and then it will be time for me to enjoy my 60% cut from your earnings.”

“Heh, so your goal will be money, big sis.”

“Of course, who doesn’t want money? Not to mention that by getting first place, it will show the world that you’ll become the future leading heroes. Isn’t that something you want?”

“But, don’t you always ask me to hide my power?”

“I just ask you to hide your power on the hero license examination. Right now, this is the moment to present yourself to the world. Don’t you want to be one of the most powerful heroes in the world? If you can’t even win this hot newcomer award, then it means someone will overshadow you in your generation.”

“Hmph! I’m not afraid of a challenge, and I will definitely earn first place! How do I sign up for the competition?”

“Just prepare yourself and bring your hero license with you three days later in the district seven stadium.”

“Okay! I’ll be there. Just wait for my brilliant display, big sis. Later on, Kalina’s agency will also become famous if I win the award.”

After ending the call with Kalina, Max headed to the office and finds Marie.

“Marie, do you know about the Hot Newcomer award?”

“Yes. Why do you ask? Oh, I almost forget, three more days is the Olympics.”

“That’s right. Can you tell me, who’re the heroes that are on the favorite to win the Hot Newcomer award?”

“Iki Hawthorn, a new hero that joined Starfire agency. He is also popular since he comes from a humble background. When passing the hero examination, his appraisal is Strength B, Speed D, Sensitivity D, Energy C. He is dubbed as a little monster due to his destructive ability.”

“Oh, I know about him. Next?”

“Giovanni Goldlock, the heir of Goldlock company. Strength D, Speed S, Sensitivity D, Energy D. although speed is his only forte, he managed to dominate every mission that he takes. He could even finish three missions on the same day due to his extreme speed. Lately, he isn’t doing any mission since it is rumored that he practiced to increase his ability. He is aiming to win the Hot Newcomer award and is a strong contender.”

Max nods at Marie’s explanation since he has seen Giovanni personally. Grabbing the Hot Newcomer award indeed lines up with his personality.

“Hyacinth Avaren, the heir of Avaren family. Strength D, Speed D, Sensitivity A, Energy D. She rarely does other mission other than scouting where her sensitivity reign supreme.”

When Hyacinth's name is mentioned, Max remembers the girl that shares the same table as him for lunch when the hero examination happened.

“Heinrich Blue, he joined the Tidal Wave agency. Power D+, speed D, sensitivity D, energy B. currently considered as the underdogs.”

All the name that Marie’s mentioned is someone whom he has met when taking the hero examination test.

“Is that all? I think those whom you mentioned are heroes that take the hero examination with me. I know about them all.”

“That’s right. All that I mentioned are those that come from our city. As for those from other cities, I will only mention two names with the biggest possibilities to earn first place. Elica Rosebud, a prodigy that is said to appear once in a hundred years. Power C, Speed C, Sensitivity C, Energy C.”

This time, Max’s expression is solemn. Hearing Elica’s stats, there is no word better to explain her other than monstrous.

“Kieran Sonus from the Sonus company. Power D, Speed D, Sensitivity C, Energy C. What makes him unique is his sound elemental attribute, which is very rare.”

Hearing that, Max’s competitive spirit is ignited. Marie might think that it is impossible for Max to try for first place since Max’s stats on his license are all D. She didn’t know that Max was hiding his power when he did the hero examination test. Only Kalina knows his real ability, as even Max himself doesn’t know about his score. He only believes that he won’t lose to any names that Marie mentioned earlier.

“By the way, since there’s a competition for heroes, is there a competition for supports too?”

“Of course there are.”

“Then, don’t you want to participate in it too?”

“Eh, me?”

Marie was startled since it was something that she never expected. For her that has such low esteem, she never thinks that she could do it. Not to mention her stats are terrible.

“Well, after doing missions with you as my overseer, I don’t think that you’re lacking compared to others. You can also use this opportunity to see how much you’ve improved.”

“Um… let me think about it.”

“Yes, you should consider it. After all, who knows that maybe you could outshine others? For one, I think that your knowledge about the heroes’ world and other things won’t lose to anyone.”

“T-thanks.”