Light Novel Volume 3

The third volume of The Misfit of Demon King Academy light novel series written by Shu and illustrated by Yoshinori Shizuma.

Synopsis
The world may be at peace, but old grudges die hard. Upon invitation to the Gairadite Hero Academy, the students of Delsgade embark for the continent of Azesion, but there’s something fishy about the timing of this educational exchange. All is revealed during the inter-academy exam when a test of strength becomes a test of wit. The third years suffer an embarrassing defeat at the hands of these so-called heroes, and Anos must step up to avenge them—no matter the foe he must face. For lurking in the background is the ever scheming imposter whose time to step out from the shadows draws near. Behold the next step on a misfit’s path of domination in the third volume of The Misfit of Demon King Academy, the Hero Academy Arc!

Chapters
English = Japanese =
 * Prologue: The Hero and the Human King
 * Chapter 1: One Peaceful Morning
 * Chapter 2: Educational Exchange
 * Chapter 3: The Demon King's Self-Study
 * Chapter 4: Siegsesta, the Sword of Intent
 * Chapter 5: The Mystery of the Hero Academy
 * Chapter 6: Gairadite Expedition Exam
 * Chapter 7: Promise
 * Chapter 8: Legend of the Hero Academy
 * Chapter 9: The Reincarnated
 * Chapter 10: Warning
 * Chapter 11: One-Shell Necklace
 * Chapter 12: Ominous
 * Chapter 13: A Class at the Hero Academy
 * Chapter 14: Confusion Among Heroes
 * Chapter 15: Tension
 * Chapter 16: Inter-Academy Exam
 * Chapter 17: Holy Lake Barrier
 * Chapter 18: A Student's Wish
 * Chapter 19: Team Anos's Deployment
 * Chapter 20: 1,088 Barriers
 * Chapter 21: Two Holy Swords
 * Chapter 22: Dominator of Flames
 * Chapter 23: The Magic of Love
 * Chapter 24: Lord Anos Cheer Song No. Three
 * Chapter 25: Radiance of Life
 * Chapter 26: Two Thousand Years of Hatred
 * Chapter 27: Source Slayer
 * Chapter 28: What Hides in the Depths
 * Chapter 29: Reappearance
 * Chapter 30: Taboo Magic
 * Chapter 31: "Eleonore"
 * Chapter 32: The Sword of Three Races
 * Chapter 33: Declaration of War
 * Chapter 34: Eve of the Final Battle
 * Chapter 35: Their Feelings
 * Chapter 36: Two-Thousand-Year-Old Vow
 * Chapter 37: Hero of Legend
 * Chapter 38: Hero versus Demon King
 * Chapter 39: A Child's Cry on the Battlefield
 * Chapter 40: Ghost of Two Thousand Years Ago
 * Chapter 41: Where the Hatred Goes
 * Chapter 42: May Love Fill the World
 * Epilogue: A Peaceful Fight
 * §プロローグ　【～勇者と人の王～】
 * §1. 【ある朝の平穏】
 * §2. 【学院交流】
 * §3. 【魔王の自習】
 * §4. 【一意剣シグシェスタ】
 * §5. 【勇者学院の謎】
 * §6. 【ガイラディーテ遠征試験】
 * §7. 【約束】
 * §8. 【勇者学院の伝承】
 * §9. 【転生者】
 * §10. 【忠告】
 * §11. 【一つ貝の首飾り】
 * §12. 【不穏】
 * §13. 【勇者学院の授業】
 * §14. 【勇者たちの混乱】
 * §15. 【険悪】
 * §16. 【学院別対抗試験】
 * §17. 【聖明湖の結界】
 * §18. 【教え子の願い】
 * §19. 【アノス班出陣】
 * §20. 【一〇八八の結界】
 * §21. 【二本の聖剣】
 * §22. 【炎の支配者】
 * §23. 【愛の魔法】
 * §24. 【アノス様応援歌合唱曲第三番「絶・魔王」】
 * §25. 【命の輝き】
 * §26. 【二千年の憎悪】
 * §27. 【根源殺し】
 * §28. 【奥に潜むもの】
 * §29. 【現れたのは】
 * §30. 【禁忌の魔法】
 * §31. 【＜根源母胎（エレオノール）＞】
 * §32. 【霊神人剣】
 * §33. 【宣戦布告】
 * §34. 【決戦前夜】
 * §35. 【それぞれの想い】
 * §36. 【二千年前の誓い】
 * §37. 【伝説の勇者】
 * §38. 【勇者 対 魔王】
 * §39. 【戦場に響く幼子の声】
 * §40. 【二千年前の亡霊】
 * §41. 【憎悪の行く末】
 * §42. 【世界が愛に満ちるように】
 * §エピローグ　【～平和な戦い～】

Keyword

 * Hero Academy: An academy in the human capital of Gairadite, dedicated to raising heroes. Doing so in the peaceful Magical Age is said to be for the development of the country.
 * Royal Capital of Gairadite: The capital of the Human Realm, located at the center of Azesion. The headquarters of the Demon King Subjugation Battalion formed two thousand years ago is located here.
 * Holy Sword: A type of magic item. Like demon swords, these blades possess their own magic and the ability to choose their owner. Created from the power of gods or spirits, they are immensely effective against demons.
 * Hero: Exceptionally strong human warriors chosen by holy swords. Hero Kanon was one such example, alongside others two thousand years ago.
 * Evansmana, the Sword of Three Races: A holy sword forged by human hands, in which a spirit chose to reside and to which the gods gave their blessing. Created for Hero Kanon to destroy the Demon King of Tyranny. A single swing of this blade is said to be able to cut the ties of fate.
 * Hero Kanon: The legendary hero with seven sources, who two thousand years ago, fought fierce battles with the Demon King. His whereabouts have been unknown since Anos sacrificed himself.

Adaptation Notes
Differences from the web novel:
 * Originally, Hero Kanon acquired his seven sources using Evansmana in the web novel, but in the light novel, he acquired them using the greater magic of the gods.
 * Dialogue is added in between Eleonore and Anos' introduction to each other. When Sasha stares at her well-endowed chest, Eleonore replies that she won't give them to Sasha. Surprised, Sasha says that she was just wondering, causing Eleonore to reply that they're real. In the end, Anos apologizes for Sasha's behavior and states that size does not matter.
 * In the web novel, the Inzuel Empire was initially named the Villihia Empire. However, it was changed to its current name in Arc 8, where it plays a main role. As a result, this volume uses the updated name.
 * Eldora Zaia's physical description was changed from "red Magic Eyes" to "three Magic Eyes".