Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 139

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139.

God.

A transcendent being far beyond common sense.

These transcendent beings could originally freely travel between the earthly realm and beyond.

Current historians say this:

Gods were mighty beings who could control the earthly realm through their very existence alone.

‘Though that’s not actually true at all.’

Despite being called the Age of Gods, suggesting gods had tremendous influence, that wasn’t actually the case.

“I greet the great one.”

“How formal of you.”

At Leo’s polite greeting, the god chuckled and rested his chin on his hand.

“How curious, though.”

“What do you mean?”

“As you know, gods who descend to the earthly realm are restricted in their power. At most, all we can give you is knowledge.”

Of course, even their small knowledge brings tremendous repercussions to the earthly realm.

That’s why gods are sparing with their words.

“But why do you receive the blessing of a god… no, gods?”

Looking at the god who smiled with narrowed eyes, Leo smiled back.

“How much have you seen?”

Seeing Leo ask a question in return, the god made an amused expression.

‘Well, look at that? He knows well how to deal with gods.’

Before a god, anyone is merely a resident of the earthly realm.

But the elf before him was different.

‘No, not an elf though.’

A god’s eyes see through all illusions.

In the male god’s eyes, the figure of a white-haired boy within Akint’s body was clearly visible.

‘A human boy… no, a young man perhaps.’

The god who faintly saw another figure dimly visible beyond Leo’s appearance nodded with understanding.

“I see. The Record System?”

“What is the Record System?”

“Wouldn’t you know best what it is? Since you’re receiving its benefits even now.”

The god smiled benevolently.

“My introduction is late. My name is Pibua. I’m grateful for this meeting.”

“I’m Leo Flobe.”

Leo purely revealed his identity.

“Yes, Leo. Since you seem familiar with gods, I’ll ask for understanding in advance. Divine knowledge must not be carelessly known by children of the Lower Realm. Even if it’s fake.”

Hearing Pibua’s words, Leo felt goosebumps.

‘He saw through even the fact that he’s fake?’

He newly felt how amazing a being a god was.

“What kind of great deed did you accomplish for a resident of the Lower Realm to become master of the Record System?”

“Is the Record System referring to Hero Record, that is, this power to manifest the past?”

“Hmm. You don’t know precisely? Whoever gifted you the Record System was irresponsible, not knowing.”

After thinking for a moment, Pibua nodded.

“Since you’re the master of the Record System anyway, briefly explaining shouldn’t cause major problems. The Record System… yes. How much do you know about the power you call Hero Record?”

“That it records the deeds of those who accomplished feats worthy of divine recognition. And that it can manifest past worlds like now, and clearing those worlds gives clear rewards.”

“Clear rewards?”

His eyes, dulled by boredom, were colored with curiosity.

To a god with near-omniscient insight, the unknown was a treasure that couldn’t be exchanged for anything.

After thinking briefly, Pibua realized what the clear rewards were.

“Indeed. Theoretically, it’s not impossible. Then it’s a very powerful system. It’s not something a single god created though…”

Pibua asked with a serious expression.

“Leo, what kind of great deed did you accomplish for the gods to gift you such powerful force?”

Leo hesitated about what answer to give.

‘Even if he’s a fake god, would it be okay to reveal everything?’

If things went wrong, it could disrupt the Hero Dungeon conquest.

‘But this is a good opportunity to learn information about Hero Record.’

He pondered while meeting Pibua’s eyes.

‘I’ve never heard of a god named Pibua.’

Even Luna didn’t know that Barharlun’s principal was a god.

‘Didn’t they say the more virtuous gods remain silent?’

Leo thought Pibua was a trustworthy god and mentioned his great deed.

“…I saved the world.”

“Indeed! If you saved the world, you’re worthy of receiving the Record System as a gift! How exactly did you save the world?”

Pibua exclaimed in admiration and straightened his posture.

“Would you tell me your story? It’s been truly long since I’ve met a hero like you.”

‘Gods love heroic tales. They don’t spare praise for residents of the Lower Realm who challenge the impossible and achieve great deeds.’

Long ago.

Remembering what Risinass had said, Leo spoke.

“I defeated Erebos.”

For a moment, the great god couldn’t understand Leo’s words.

Shortly after, the great god’s face looking at Leo was colored with shock.

***

Darkness had fallen over Barharlun.

The night streets of Barharlun, the great High Elves’ city, were very splendid.

The appearance of Barharlun, with brilliant magical lights illuminating the streets everywhere, was literally a spectacular sight.

Drunk elves were wandering around the streets.

Before endless peace met its end and the world’s destruction arrived.

The world was more peaceful and uglier than ever.

“This city is strange.”

A man muttered in Barharlun’s back alley.

When light is strong, shadows are strong too.

Unlike the bright and clean main roads, Barharlun’s back alleys were dark and dirty.

“To think it can be so comfortable despite being this bright.”

“The legion commanders said most elves of this era are already rotten.”

A small sneer flowed from the darkness of the alley.

A female student wearing Barharlun’s school uniform approached.

“So isn’t it natural that this rotten city is comfortable for us?”

“Still, don’t let your guard down.”

The middle-aged man standing opposite warned the girl with a sneer.

“There are elves who helped defeat the legion commanders of this era, and eventually helped defeat even the great being.”

“Hmph.”

The girl snorted.

“So. Viner. What’s the reason you gathered us here?”

“It seems a rat has entered the dungeon.”

“By rat, you mean…?”

“The dogs of the Hero Academies have caught the scent.”

“A dungeon conqueror.”

The man frowned.

“What’s the scale?”

“I’ve only spotted one for now. But since they’ve found their way here, there can’t be just one conqueror.”

Viner smiled coldly.

“It seems they haven’t grasped the situation yet. So it’ll be easier to deal with them before they band together. Sarman. You were in charge of the jailers in the underground prison, right?”

“That’s right.”

“A student named Jera should have been imprisoned. Look for an opportunity to eliminate him.”

“I see. There was quite a commotion about a student who had never learned aura suddenly emitting aura. Was he a dungeon conqueror? This has become troublesome.”

At the middle-aged man’s words, Viner cackled with laughter.

“What does it matter? That’s actually good, isn’t it?”

Her eyes gleamed maliciously.

“The expressions on their faces as they watch the pages of the great hero they so revere burn away… it’ll be quite a sight!”

Just thinking about it made Viner tremble as she covered her cheeks.

“When I think of the despair that will cloud those righteous faces… Ah! How ecstatic!”

Seeing Viner’s appearance, the old man spoke.

“Being faithful to your desires is fine, but don’t let that ruin our work.”

“Hehe- Don’t worry.”

“Though we’ve hit obstacles in conquering this world… this too is a trial we must overcome. Gentlemen.”

The old man looked at Viner and Sarman and spoke seriously.

“According to the will of the great Erebos, we must destroy this page without fail.”

***

Despite night having fallen, Pibua was completely absorbed in Leo’s story.

Something that even an almost omnipotent god could not dare imagine.

The great deeds accomplished by the Great Heroes could only be evaluated as miraculous achievements.

Before long, darkness had descended inside the Tower of the Gods.

Unlike the brilliant magical lights outside, the only thing illuminating the interior of the Tower of the Gods was the faint moonlight streaming down from the night sky.

Even that was obscured by clouds and barely visible.

“To think that a child from the earthly realm could defeat that primordial monstrosity.”

Pibua looked at Leo with an expression of disbelief.

At Pibua’s words, Leo replied.

“It wasn’t something I did alone.”

“Hoho. Right. You said it was an achievement accomplished together with your companions?”

“Why did the gods leave Erebos alone?”

“That monstrosity is certainly an existence comparable to us gods. It’s a monster that the residents of the lower realm cannot handle. But it’s clearly different from us gods.”

Pibua clicked his tongue.

“Originally, light and darkness are inseparable. If this world is light, then that monstrosity is darkness. That’s why it has existed as an immortal monster since the beginning of time. We gods have maintained balance by driving that monstrosity to the far side of darkness for long ages, even if we couldn’t defeat it by lending our strength to the children of the lower realm.”

Before the Age of Calamity.

Leo concentrated on this story of the distant past he had never known.

“But when light grows stronger, darkness also becomes stronger. Erebos, who had gathered power on the far side of darkness for so long, would finally grow strong enough to drive the gods from the earthly realm. That was probably what you call the Age of Calamity.”

‘So that’s why even the gods said it was impossible to save the world?’

Leo recalled events from the past.

“It’s natural for a world that has been wrapped in light for so long to perish. But you and your companions defeated that monstrosity with your own power alone. You should be proud. Leo Flobe. You are a great hero who accomplished a feat that even the gods could not achieve.”

“What good does that do? I’ve forgotten it all.”

“That is truly regrettable.”

“I’m used to it now. At first I was angry about having forgotten, but now I’ve decided not to worry about it. Rather, I have something I need to do.”

“What is that?”

“The complete annihilation of Erebos.”

Hearing those words, Pibua, who had been silent, let out a deep sigh.

“Leo. You have accomplished a great achievement that even the gods cannot dare evaluate. That also means you endured unimaginably terrible trials.”

No one on earth could understand Kail’s pain.

Only the companions who shared the journey could understand that pain.

“Are you thinking of repeating that suffering once more?”

Just because you succeeded once doesn’t mean you can succeed twice.

Primordial evil was not an opponent that could be faced with such complacent thinking.

The one who knew this fact best was the very person who had defeated Erebos.

“Your second life must surely be a miracle that even the gods could not foresee.”

Even a god close to omnipotence cannot fully preserve the memories of a reincarnating soul.

“Are you planning to spend even that precious second life on trials? Do you have no thought of leaving it to future generations and taking rest?”

“No.”

“Why?”

In the darkness, Leo’s red eyes shone clearly.

The moon that had been hidden by clouds revealed itself.

Accordingly, moonlight illuminated the interior of the Tower of the Gods.

Gentle moonlight streamed down on Leo.

That sight appeared noble even to Pibua’s eyes.

“Because I’ve decided to do so.”

Looking at Leo standing bathed in moonlight, Pibua thought.

‘Has the day finally come to put an end to the long battle?’

Pibua felt his hands trembling.

‘Is the day finally coming when the earthly realm won’t need gods?’

Overwhelmed by the ecstasy that enveloped his entire body, Pibua spoke.

“Indeed… there was a reason the gods gave you such a world as a gift.”

“…? This world is Luna’s World though?”

“Leo. The Hero Record you speak of must be something the gods gave you as a gift. In other words, the Hero Record itself was originally yours.”

Leo was surprised by those words.

“The fact that only you receive special rewards is also for that reason.”

Pibua wore a serious expression.

“However. If something made by a god is broken, there must be a cause.”

Divine insight flashed.

“Leo. This world, no. Darkness may have fallen over the Hero Record.”

“What do you mean?”

“I cannot tell you clearly. If I break the rules instead of you, I’ll be discovered. This is the maximum advice I can give you. So you must figure it out yourself.”

Thud- Thud-

Pibua moved his steps.

And he took out the Polium preserved in the glass case.

Pibua, holding the Polium’s leaves, channeled his power.

Then divine power dwelt in those leaves.

‘Someday when the need arises, there will come a time when this power will be helpful.’

Pibua turned around and handed the Polium to Leo.

“This is a staff made with my knowledge. It will surely be of help to you.”

“May I accept this? It’s a treasure of the elves.”

“Polium chooses its master. And now it has acknowledged you as its master.”

Pibua smiled.

“It will surely help you navigate this world.”

When Leo grasped the staff, it seemed to come alive with vitality.

That meant Polium had acknowledged Leo.

Seeing Leo like this, Pibua smiled brightly.

“Great hero, may there be blessings on your path ahead.”

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