When Rudeus Greyrat enrolled at the Ranoa Magic Academy, he had no intention of becoming the most feared and respected student on campus.
His goal was simple: to research teleportation magic, treat his condition, and enjoy a peaceful student life.
Instead, he accidentally built a reputation that transformed him into the academy’s greatest legend.
By the time his school life reached its peak, students no longer viewed him as an ordinary Special Student.
They saw him as the “boss” of the academy, a figure so intimidating that few even dared to approach him.
So how did this happen?
Rudeus Immediately Stood Out as a Special Student
Rudeus became famous the moment he arrived at the academy.
Unlike ordinary students, he enrolled as a Special Student, a title reserved for exceptionally talented individuals.
This status alone attracted attention because Special Students were expected to possess extraordinary abilities.
Vice Principal Jenius even explained that many Special Students were proud adventurers or prodigies who often attracted challengers.
However, Rudeus stood out even more after displaying one of the rarest abilities in the world: chantless magic.
Most magicians required lengthy incantations before casting spells.
Rudeus cast advanced magic instantly.
For many students, this alone proved that he was someone extraordinary.
His entrance examination further fueled the rumors.
During the test, he faced Fitz in a mock battle.
Although the battle served as an examination rather than a serious duel, Rudeus’s performance impressed everyone who witnessed it.
Since Fitz was already respected throughout the academy, many students interpreted the outcome as proof that the mysterious newcomer possessed incredible strength.
His reputation grew almost overnight.
Defeating Linia and Pursena Made Him Even More Famous
Rudeus’s fame increased dramatically after his confrontation with Linia and Pursena.
Before Rudeus arrived, the two beast princesses dominated the academy’s delinquents.
They bullied weaker students, extorted money, and acted as though they ruled the school.
Because of their status and strength, very few students dared to oppose them.
When they challenged Rudeus, they expected another easy victory.
Instead, Rudeus defeated both of them with overwhelming ease.
Their defeat shocked the entire academy.
The strongest troublemakers on campus had lost to a student who had only recently enrolled.
Afterward, Linia and Pursena ended up working under Rudeus as punishment.
To outsiders, however, it looked as though Rudeus had effortlessly recruited two powerful followers.
That misunderstanding only made his reputation grow.
Why Everyone Wanted to Challenge Rudeus
As Rudeus’s fame spread, students from every corner of the academy wanted to challenge him.
Some believed the rumors exaggerated his abilities.
Others wanted to prove they were stronger than the academy’s newest celebrity.
For many ambitious students, defeating Rudeus represented the fastest way to earn recognition.
The academy itself encouraged competition.
It attracted nobles, adventurers, prodigies, and gifted magicians from many races and kingdoms.
Naturally, many of these students possessed enormous pride.
Rudeus became the perfect target because he represented everything they wanted to surpass.
Ironically, every victory only strengthened his reputation.
The more challengers he defeated, the more impossible defeating him seemed.
The Battle Against Badigadi Changed Everything
Although Rudeus was already famous, his duel with Badigadi elevated his reputation to an entirely different level.
Badigadi, one of the Demon Kings, publicly challenged Rudeus in front of the academy.
Most students expected Rudeus to lose instantly.
Instead, Rudeus unleashed devastating magic powerful enough to overwhelm Badigadi.
Although Badigadi survived thanks to his extraordinary regenerative abilities, everyone present witnessed Rudeus forcing a Demon King onto the defensive.
That single battle shattered the students’ understanding of Rudeus’s true strength.
Afterward, he was no longer viewed as a gifted student.
He became someone who existed on a completely different level.
Curiosity quickly turned into fear and admiration.
Very few people still wanted to test themselves against him.
The Birth of Rudeus’s Demonic Circle of Six
Following the battle with Badigadi, another legend began to spread throughout the academy.
Students noticed that several extraordinary individuals constantly surrounded Rudeus.
These included Zanoba, Cliff, Linia, Pursena, Fitz, and eventually even Badigadi.
Although these people never officially formed an organization, students believed they all answered to Rudeus.
This rumor eventually became known as the “Demonic Circle of Six“
According to academy gossip, anyone who wished to challenge Rudeus first had to defeat all six of his supposed subordinates.
No one ever managed to accomplish that.
Many challengers failed before they even came close to facing Rudeus himself.
Some were defeated by Zanoba.
Others lost to different members of the group.
As a result, Rudeus appeared completely untouchable.
The legend continued to grow without Rudeus doing anything to encourage it.
How Rudeus Became the Academy’s Greatest Legend
Over time, Rudeus’s reputation transformed into something much larger than reality.
He never tried to rule the academy.
He never created a gang.
He never declared himself the strongest student.
Instead, the students themselves built that image around him.
Every rumor, every victory, and every misunderstanding added another layer to the legend.
Eventually, Rudeus became known as the “boss of the school.”
Even students who had never met him accepted the stories as fact.
Final Thoughts
Ironically, Rudeus used this reputation for good.
Whenever bullies caused trouble, his name alone often scared them into backing down.
Without intending to, he created a safer environment for weaker students.
In the end, Rudeus did not become a legend because he chased fame.
He became a legend because his extraordinary abilities, his powerful allies, and countless misunderstandings convinced an entire academy that they were witnessing someone beyond ordinary human limits.
