Chapter 32: Silver Moon

“My superhero name is Mega Girl. I chose it for the simple fact…

…that I want it.”

Most of the students were busy sizing each other up, trying to see who would go next after the top student of the Academy. And while they were doing that, none of them saw Tomoe Reynolds coming up on stage.

But if it was just that, then they probably wouldn’t be letting out gasps of shock. Silvie just held a short speech as to why she chose the name Mega Girl. She even announced to everyone here that she would also one day try and be Mega Woman.

And now, out of nowhere, another student chose the name. This could only mean one thing– Silvie was directly being challenged for the name.

Spectacular Mustache Man had already told them that there were also other students who already chose the name from other classes, but to think there would be someone daring enough to pick it again when the Mega Student herself already chose it.

“Oh shit, I feel a disturbance in the force,” Gary, who was just previously chatting with Silvie, could not help but slightly grimace as he looked to the side. Of course, the one that was probably most uncomfortable of them all was Silvie herself.

She won’t allow herself to look weak, however, as she quickly returned Tomoe’s gaze. She was sure she was trying to pick a fight or something, but Tomoe’s almost expressionless face made it a bit awkward… and also confusing.

If she really was trying to pick a fight with her, then wouldn’t a smug look be better? But Tomoe was just staring at her without twitching her eye even a millimeter.

“Are… you sure of that name?” Even Spectacular Mustache Man found it hard to follow up, as he only opened his mouth after a few seconds of awkward silence had already preceded the room.

“No, I changed my mind.”

And then, out of nowhere, she just shook her head and smiled, causing her almost silk-like black hair to wave smoothly in the air,

“I will go with Dark Frost.”

“…That sounds more like a villain’s name, doesn’t it?” One of the other comments quickly commented on the side; and seeing the slight whisper of hums traveling the air, most of the class agreed.

“That is because I want to be a villain,” Tomoe answered without any hesitation, “I can manipulate water vapor around me and turn it into ice, that is why I chose Frost. As for Dark, the ice I produce is black in color, also…

…I am a fan of Darkday.”

“!!!”

Tomoe still held no expressions on her face, not letting her classmates see if she was just kidding or not. But after Spectacular Mustache Man just presented them how villainous Darkday is, who would actually have the gall to joke about something like this?

“Drop out of the Academy!” A student yelled, “You don’t belong here!”

“That’s right, why are you even here!?”

“Because there’s no Darkday Academy, is there?” Tomoe said before proceeding to walk off the stage, but not before taking another glance at Silvie and nodding. The students that previously sat beside her, were now doing their best to move their chairs as far as they could possibly do without intruding on the other desks.

“…Let’s just proceed with the next one,” Spectacular Mustache Man was trying his best not to shake his head upon seeing Tomoe just casually sitting back on her desk. The students that belong in the Potential Villain list truly were a colorful bunch– SMM thought.

In truth, he was most excited about overseeing this class more than the other classes. After all, it had the top student in it… as well as Scarlet Mage’s rumored lover. However, most of the students that came next did not really pique his interest that much, except for a few prominent ones.

Bella Jackson, who chose the name Black Bell. Reasoning that the sound of bells reverberates the human body; is made of metal so it was suited for a metal controller, and not to mention it was just right for her name.

Cedrick Atkinson, part of the Potential Villain list as well as the telepath who won in his group, chose the name Hypnos as his specialty was inducing dreams.

There was also a funny one from a student named Robert Moore… also part of the Potential Villain list, able to communicate and manipulate insects, who chose the name General Parasite.

“…” Spectacular Mustache Man didn’t want to admit it… but Dark Frost, Hypnos, General Parasite? Why does it seem like the majority of the students in the Potential Villain list had better naming senses than the normal students?

Even in the previous class he was in, the students in who were in the Potential Villain list were debatably the better namer; The Quantum Archer, Shadow Angel, Silver Crow.

Spectacular Mustache Man was starting to worry that maybe… villains just had better fashion? Even their costumes were arguably better than most of the superheroes.

This was a very critical issue. He should probably address this with Prophet, as well as the government. At all costs, Mega Academy shall reform the students from the Potential Villain list.

And now, with only 3 students left in Class 1-V, Spectacular had already lost hope for someone to represent them.

“Bro, aren’t you going? There’s only 3 of us left,” Gary whispered as he turned to look at the only female student left that had not presented in front of the class, “I am saving mine for last because it’s cool as hell.”

“I am still thinking,” Riley quickly replied.”

“Well, alright then. I might as well–“

But before Gary could stand up, the remaining female student suddenly blasted her way through the front of the class, causing a weak gale that caused the hair of the students to wave around in a mess.

“My name is Katrina Collins, this is the first time I am introducing myself to everyone!” And as soon as she landed, her enormous… bosom immediately bounced; causing most of the male students in the class to either turn their eyes away or widen their eyes for the blessing the world has offered them.

“Ho,” Spectacular Mustache Man’s mustache vibrated as soon as the student named Katrina leaped to the stage. Someone with such vigor would surely surpass all expectations, he thought. Their pride as superheroes might be saved just yet.

“I came 2nd place in the elemental controller group, but I was sadly beaten by Tomoe! I was born in a very poor family in the countryside and my parents died when I was little, leaving me and my 12 other siblings to–“

“Ahem,” Spectacular Mustache Man loudly cleared his throat, “Please avoid sharing sensitive information about your outside life.”

“R… right, sorry. Too excited,” Katrina let out an awkward but robust laugh. How come this was the first time they were noticing someone as loud as this in the class?– were most of the student’s thoughts.

“It’s alright, I understand the enthusiasm. Please, I am sure everyone here is excited to hear your name as well,” Spectacular Mustache Man smiled and nodded.

“Yes!” Katrina bowed before taking a deep breath and facing her classmates, “Since I can control wind, the name I chose for myself…

…is Hurricane Katrina!”

“Sit the fuck down!”

“Eep!” Katrina could not help but squeal as Spectacular Mustache Man pointed his finger to her desk with force. Her bosom once again jiggled as the only thing she could do was run back to her seat.

That was the last hope of this class– SMM thought. The only ones remaining were a student named Gary Gray, who belongs to the Potential Villain list, and then Riley Ross– who most likely had a weird name ready for them.

“We have dragged this on for too long!” Gary then roared as he somersaulted his way towards the stage, “Tremble, Super Normies, for the Dragon Monarch has arrived!”

Gary’s eyes then turned red, causing most of the students to flinch and hide at the bottom of their desks. It was only yesterday that Gary almost lasered some of them, they were afraid he was here to finish the job.

“Savior of the weak, conqueror of the strong,” and yet, Gary did not seem to mind as he continued to move around the stage, “Rising from the ashes of victory, the Dragon Monarch has come to save the day!”

“…”

“…”

“It’s like I am in the circus.” And surprisingly, Riley was the one to break the silence as he clapped his hands several times.

“Thank you, thank you! I will sign the autographs later!” Gary gave out a dignified laugh as he bowed several times before finally returning to his seat. He wanted to give a high-five to Riley, but he quickly stood up and dodged to the side, and then casually proceeded to walk towards the stage in one swift movement.

“W… wait, Silver Moon! I think Silver Moon has a nice ring to it!”

And before Riley could even take 3 steps, Silvie’s voice reached his ears. He stopped to take a look at her, blinking his eyes a couple of times before nodding.

“I like it. It’s a nice name,” Riley said before stepping on the stage.

Spectacular Mustache Man did not fail to hear the name Silvie mentioned. And finally– he thought. There was finally another name superheroes could be proud of.

And as soon as Riley stood on the stage, the whole class once again became quiet. Although most of them had not talked to Riley, they knew full well that this mysterious classmate of theirs was hiding unfathomable strength. Those who were indirectly saved by him the other day were even planning on building a fan club for him.

“Hello everyone,” Riley then raised his hand, slightly waving it towards his classmates, “My name is Riley Ross. The superhero name I chose…

…is Riley Ross.”