Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 115

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115.

Leo looked at Elsi with a dazed expression as she shrugged her shoulders with an “Ahem!”

He was beginning to doubt whether this spirit was really Elsie, the Shadow Spirit who had made a contract with him.

‘She’s way too different, isn’t she?’

“So, where is Risinass?”

Leo said while looking at Elsi, who was clasping her hands together with sparkling eyes.

“She’s coming to Reishar right now.”

“Ah! Then I don’t need to go find her?”

“That’s right.”

“That’s a relief! I was thinking of going to find Risinass today or tomorrow! So our paths won’t cross!”

Upon hearing this, Elsi began adjusting her clothes and fixing her hair like a job seeker preparing for an interview.

Leo asked such Elsi.

“Why do you want to make a contract with Risinass? There are plenty of famous people out there, aren’t there?”

“Because I heard she was chosen by Luminous, the Spirit of Radiance.”

“Just because of that?”

“That’s not all. I heard stories from the wind spirits! That you guys defeated Legion Commander Yomungard! Right?”

“Yeah.”

“See!!”

Elsi spun around in place and put her hand on her waist with a snap as she spoke.

“In times like these, someone who defeats a legion commander and declares they’ll subjugate Erebos! Isn’t that the perfect person to be my contractor!”

‘She’s so different that I can’t get used to it.’

“Why do you want to save the world?”

“I’m a spirit born in the age of calamity. So I really want to see the stars in the night sky! I heard they’re so beautiful they’re dazzling!”

Elsi’s eyes sparkled as she fell into her imagination.

In the nights of the calamitous age when the eerie red moon rose, even the starlight hid itself.

‘I had no idea about that.’

Though they had made a contract, Leo knew almost nothing about Elsi.

Even when he tried to have conversations, Elsi wouldn’t give any responses.

‘Come to think of it, she did show some interest when we talked about the night sky.’

The always silent Elsi had shown interest only when he talked about the starlight from before the age of calamity.

“So! When is Risinass coming?”

“It’ll still be quite a while before she arrives.”

“Oh no!”

Leo asked seriously to Elsi, who looked very disappointed.

“I have one last question. Just how long have you been in this area?”

“I’ve been here for 10 years. This is a secret from Agon though.”

“The darkness-eating sword, Shaten, that’s me.”

Elsi winked as she revealed her identity with a smile.

***

“You’re saying Agon refused my request?”

“That’s correct.”

Looking at Lebaiten bowing his head, Rodeoan, the lord of Reishar, trembled with his hands.

“Agon! How dare you refuse the request of me, your comrade!”

Rodeoan’s display of anger was utterly pathetic.

Dwarves, though short in stature but with sturdy builds, were each excellent warriors.

If Surin were brave warriors who used the power of wildness, dwarves were seasoned warriors who used superior techniques and weapons.

However, in Rodeoan’s haggard and gaunt appearance, there was no trace of a warrior’s bearing to be found anywhere.

He too had once been a warrior who was active on the battlefield and a celebrated hero.

It was because of such achievements that the people of Reishar had elevated him to lord.

In these chaotic times, it was only natural for heroes to ascend to positions of power.

But Rodeoan changed after gaining power.

More precisely, he lost his fighting spirit after his first expedition as lord.

He had risen to the position of lord 10 years ago.

It was when an unprecedentedly powerful Hero’s Alliance had been formed in history.

Until then, people thought the Hero’s Alliance would subjugate Erebos and bring peace to the world.

‘The result was a crushing defeat.’

Erebos’s power was terrifying, and countless heroes were killed.

Even those who survived had their will broken.

Rodeoan was one of those heroes.

Terrified, Rodeoan thereafter hid deep in the Inner Castle and became someone who only looked after his own safety.

“He seems to still be concerned about the orphans of the Cursed Land!”

“Foolish! To refuse to follow the greater cause just to protect those worthless things!”

“Isn’t he utterly foolish, captivated by ideals.”

Lebaiten bowed his head.

“Especially now, I hear that plague is rampant in that Cursed Land.”

“Plague?”

Rodeoan’s face turned pale.

If a plague were to break out in Reishar, where countless refugees had gathered, the entire city would surely be shaken.

If that happened, there would be problems with the city’s defenses.

“Wh-what should we do! Lebaiten!”

“We must cut it at the root before the plague spreads.”

Looking at Lebaiten’s resolute expression, Rodeoan drew in a breath.

“If the plague spreads, the entire city will be in danger. If we prevent it beforehand, the citizens will be pleased too. Of course, it pains my heart to cut down orphans with nowhere to go, but…”

Lebaiten bit his lips tightly and made a pained expression.

“For the greater cause, there’s nothing we can do. The citizens will follow our will too.”

“B-but Agon won’t just stand by, will he?”

“Agon is your old friend, Rodeoan. If you say you want to seek advice about Reishar’s future for a moment, he’ll have no choice but to come to the Inner Castle.”

“The problem isn’t getting Agon away from there! If we deal with all those orphans, Agon will surely go on a rampage!”

Even though he had aged and passed his prime, Agon was still considered one of the strongest heroes of the era.

If he became enraged and pointed his spear at Reishar…

The entire city would surely suffer tremendous damage.

“As I said before, the greater cause is with you, my lord.”

Lebaiten spoke without hesitation.

“Rumors about the plague have already spread throughout the city. Preventing the plague is also what the public wants. No matter how foolish Agon may be, he won’t do something as stupid as putting a city where many people live in crisis.”

Lebaiten curled up the corners of his mouth.

“In any case, he is still a ‘hero’ after all.”

“C-certainly…”

“Moreover, if problems arise, I will take responsibility.”

Looking at Lebaiten speaking resolutely, Rodeoan showed a relieved expression.

“I’ll leave it to your will as always!”

“That’s a wise decision. And my lord, if things go well, Shaten…”

“You shall have it. If not you, who thinks of me so much, who else could wield such a powerful sword?”

“I will do my best to repay your lordship’s grace.”

Lebaiten, who bowed his head with a moved expression, left the lord’s chamber.

‘Even a mighty warrior once called a hero is now nothing but an old, corrupt loser.’

A sneer appeared on his face.

Lebaiten.

He was the real power holder of this city, manipulating Rodeoan, the lord of the city, from behind.

The people of Reishar praised him as a hero.

Though he had never once set foot on a battlefield, people thought he was a young hero who had saved the city several times.

The reason this was possible was simple.

It was because Lebaiten was a human who greedily coveted achievements, completely unsuited to be a hero.

The achievements he was known for were either exaggerated or fabricated, taking advantage of chaotic times.

‘Stupid fools. They’re busy praising him just because he waves hope in front of their eyes.’

The rumors about this plague were the same.

‘I’ve been spreading rumors that it’s cursed land for a long time already.’

It was Lebaiten’s scheme to thoroughly isolate Agon.

Everything was groundwork to get his hands on Shaten.

The public easily forgets. Even if it’s a hero who once protected them with their life on the line.

‘The rumors about the plague have already become ominous. This gives me the cause and justification to sweep away that filthy place. Hehehe.’

It didn’t matter whether the plague was real or fake.

‘As long as I can ease their anxiety, people won’t care at all. And they’ll praise me. As expected of Lebaiten!’

Of course, Shaten might not even exist.

‘So what if it doesn’t? Reissar is already saturated with refugees anyway. If I lift the curse and distribute the land to them, the people will support me even more!’

Ambition flashed in his eyes.

A hero who saves the world?

‘I’m not interested in impossible things anyway. I just need to protect Reissar and live out my remaining years comfortably. Even in the age of calamity, with power you can enjoy everything!’

Lebaiten burst into laughter and thought.

‘The day I get my hands on this land isn’t far off!’

***

After talking with Elsi, Leo immediately left the southern region of Reissar and gathered information.

He went around streets, taverns, and other places to confirm rumors about the district where the orphanage was located.

“A cursed place? This is driving me crazy! A plague!”

“What the hell is the lord doing? What if the plague spreads here! Shouldn’t he take measures!”

‘The city is already full of rumors that a plague has broken out.’

Leo returned to the orphanage with a distorted face, lost in thought.

‘Elsi is a fairy dwelling in Shaten who settled here after the sword broke ten years ago.’

She said she had been waiting here for a hero who would save the world.

And today. She said she was planning to leave for Gardstron to meet Risinass.

Leo’s eyes caught sight of Elsi taking care of other orphans in the open field.

Since her appearance was similar to the elf girl Ria, her position among the orphans was the same as Ria’s – a big sister.

Elsi was smiling brightly while caring for the children.

Seeing this, Leo recalled how Elsi would look when he met her a year later.

‘She was feeling disillusioned with the world, and Agon.’

Agon, whose will had been broken when they first met.

Risinass had said he harbored hatred.

Leo’s face hardened as he thought that far.

‘These kids didn’t die from the plague.’

His fists clenched tightly.

‘Lebaiten, that bastard killed them!’

Leo, who knew the human called Lebaiten disgustingly well, could guess the reason he had orchestrated such a thing.

It would have been to get his hands on Shaten.

He had been armed with countless weapons.

Of course, his skills were pathetically trash compared to the weapons he possessed.

He coveted achievements solely to stand above the masses.

And when his life was in danger, he would abandon his comrades without hesitation.

He mocked and desecrated those who sought to save the world.

‘In the end, that bastard colluded with Tartaros.’

It was none other than Kail who had dealt with Lebaiten, who had been acting as a fake hero.

‘Back then, I couldn’t understand how that bastard became a lord…’

In the age of calamity, the position of lord could only be held by those who had accomplished great deeds.

Leo looked at the orphans.

To Arron, these children were like younger siblings.

He remembered Arron, who blamed himself for not being able to protect the children because he was a coward.

‘He had built up achievements with the blood of good people.’

Why Agon harbored hatred.

Why Elsi had asked if this world was worth saving.

Now he understood.

A deep killing intent appeared in Leo’s eyes.

“Black Rabbit, there you are? Help me prepare dinner.”

“Before that. Where is Agon?”

“Agon? Someone called the lord summoned him earlier, so he went to the Lord’s Castle?”

“What?”

Before he knew it, the sun was setting dimly.

Clank- Clank- Clank-

Then the sound of metal friction began to be heard.

Ar, with her sensitive hearing, perked up her ears and her eyes became fierce.

Shortly after, the Order of Knights they had seen earlier appeared in the open field.

The children began to tremble at the knights’ menacing aura.

The elf girl Ria hurriedly stepped forward.

“My lords, Uncle Agon just went to the Lord’s Castle a moment ago.”

“How dare a dirty wench infected with plague come near us!”

One of the knights barked and swung his sword at Ria.

Just as Ria was squeezing her eyes shut at the sight.

“Are you insane?”

Ar spoke in a cold voice.

The face of the knight who had swung his sword turned pale at her presence.

Leo caught Ria from behind as she stepped back and nearly fell, losing her balance.

Leo helped the trembling Ria stand upright and said.

“Don’t worry.”

“Huh?”

“We’ll protect you.”

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