Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 174

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174

The Forbidden Library.

A place where countless forbidden books slumber, off-limits not only to ordinary students but even to most professors.

The contents of the forbidden books were diverse as well.

Records of the world that people should not know about, as well as forbidden dangerous magic and aura skills, and even summoning arts.

It was literally a treasure trove of knowledge unknown to the world.

That’s why it took a long time even for Elena, the chairman’s representative, to get permission for Leo to enter the Forbidden Library.

Together with Elena, at the top floor of the Great Library.

Leo, who had come to the entrance of the Forbidden Library where ordinary students were prohibited from entering, hesitated.

Waiting at the entrance was none other than Vice Principal Riben.

“Hello, Vice Principal.”

Elena greeted him with a smile.

Students and professors don’t know about Riben’s true identity.

But Elena, as Jeron’s successor and the chairman’s representative, knew that he was a dragon.

“It’s been a while, Elena Jeron.”

Riben treated Elena with his usual dry manner.

Elena, seemingly accustomed to Riben’s attitude, shrugged her shoulders and said.

“This is as far as I go. Only the chairman, principal, and vice principal can open the Forbidden Library.”

Even being the chairman’s representative seemed to have its limits.

“Then wait here, Elena Jeron.”

“Yes~”

Though she made a sulky expression, Elena obediently answered.

When Riben placed his hand on the entrance to the Forbidden Library, a bright light burst forth.

Along with that, Leo felt his body being pulled in.

When he came to his senses, Leo was standing in a huge circular room.

Books were densely packed on the walls.

Leo realized what they were and made a surprised expression.

“Hero Record?”

Everything in this space was records of heroes.

And in the center of the room.

A massive book was placed on a platform.

It was the main body of the ‘Hero Record’ that Lumern possessed.

“The Hero Record is stored in the Forbidden Library. And.”

Thud- Thud-

Riben crossed the room.

Leo followed behind him.

Eventually, Riben stood in front of a door.

“The knowledge you seek will be beyond this door.”

At Riben’s words, Leo stared intently at the door.

And he said.

“The Forbidden Library isn’t within Lumern.”

“That’s right. Though it’s known to the world as the Forbidden Library, it actually connects to the deepest part of Dragonnia. This is the same for other Hero Academies as well.”

It was puzzling that even hidden knowledge couldn’t be easily accessed, but such a secret was concealed here.

Leo nodded and reached out his hand.

Creak-!

The door opened.

He went inside.

“I’ll wait here.”

Riben didn’t follow Leo into the Forbidden Library.

Click-

The door closed.

Leo looked at the abundance of books before his eyes.

“This is going to take some time to find.”

“Don’t worry.”

When someone answered his muttering, he turned his head.

Leo asked the person who had come to greet him.

“Isn’t Dragon Lord a position that keeps you busy?”

“Yes. But shouldn’t I always make time if it’s to help Leo?”

Dragon Lord Mellina, in the form of a young girl, smiled brightly.

Looking at such Mellina, Leo chuckled and said.

“Then I’d like to know about the history of how the Hero Record came to be divided.”

“Yes~ I’ll guide you to where the records related to the Hero Record are located.”

Mellina, who had become a guide, lightly activated her magic power.

A flat rectangular magical floor was created on the ground where Leo stood.

Leo and Mellina, whose bodies floated gently, moved quickly.

After traveling through the vast Great Library of Dragonnia, they stopped in front of a certain section.

“Whoa.”

Leo, who had dispelled the magic, pointed at the massive bookshelf with his hand and said.

“All of these are books related to the Hero Record.”

The materials related to the Hero Record were incredibly vast.

“Which book contains the reason why the Hero Record was divided?”

“I’ll find that for you. Please sit here, Leo.”

Mellina seated Leo at a nearby desk and then floated her body to find the book Leo was looking for.

After a while, Mellina returned with a single book.

“This is the memoir of Rodia, who was the Dragon Lord 3000 years ago.”

It was an object imbued with tremendous historical value.

A book that could only be read in the Forbidden Library.

It was material that could clearly reveal the situation of that time.

“Have you read it?”

“…Yes.”

“Then you know the reason why the Hero Record was divided.”

“Yes. I could explain it if you wish, but since my personal opinions might be included, I think it would be better for you to read it directly, Leo.”

“Alright, I understand.”

“Rodia’s memoir is written in dragon language, so I’ll help…”

Mellina was about to help interpret the memoir.

Flip-

But Leo quickly read through the memoir.

Seeing this, Mellina let out a hollow laugh.

‘I’m being foolish too.’

The boy before her might look young on the outside, but inside he was a great hero.

Moreover, he was a man who had inherited the power of Risinass, the King of Wisdom.

‘Reading dragon language would be nothing to him.’

Mellina smiled slightly.

‘Rodia, the Dragon of Genesis.’

3000 years ago.

The very person who discovered the true value of the Hero Record when a fragment of Erebos was revived and opened a new era.

Flip-

‘I see. At that time, the Age of Calamity almost returned.’

Reading the story of that time, Leo sighed.

The memoir also contained stories about the heroes who fought against the fragments of Erebos and Tartaros at that time.

Lumern, the Knight of Twilight.

Seirun, the Comet Mage.

Ajonia, the Great Warrior.

Demian the Indomitable.

Great heroes who were revered second only to the Great Heroes.

If it weren’t for them, the world would probably have witnessed the arrival of calamity once again.

Reading the memoirs of the fierce later-generation heroes, Leo could feel their hearts.

When the memoir’s content reached the middle section.

[I was the only one among my companions who could inherit the power of a Great Hero.

That’s right, I inherited Risinass’ power.]

‘Indeed. Did they conquer Risinass’ World?’

Flip- Flip-

[We defeated seven legion commanders. Though not quite as much as the great heroes who once saved the world, we are certainly moving forward step by step. It finally feels like we can see the exit.]

Seven legion commanders.

At this level, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say Tartaros was driven to the brink of annihilation.

‘And yet those disgusting things managed to survive well.’

Feeling sick of the ancient enemies who had survived for thousands of years, Leo continued turning the pages of the memoir.

[Today we fought against Erebos. I thought it was just a fragment. But I have no idea how we’re supposed to defeat this thrilling monster.]

When he reached the end, stories about the full-scale battle against Erebos appeared.

[Many heroes died in today’s battle. Only five of us barely survived and retreated. We cannot possibly stand against Erebos’ black flames. The sky above its stronghold is being dyed black. It feels like the Age of Calamity is approaching.]

Flip-

[We finally defeated Erebos. We stopped its advance and it retreated. We were also barely able to repel the Overlord’s army. The path that was invisible seems to be visible again.]

Flip-

[We succeeded in defeating the Erebos fragment. The sky has regained its blue color. Thank you, great Risinass. With your power, we were able to defeat this hateful Erebos.]

Leo, who had read up to that point, made a puzzled expression.

‘There were certainly some contents different from what’s publicly known, but the main content is the same? Why exactly did they decide to divide the Hero Record? Was it simply to establish four Hero Academies?’

Thinking that, he turned the last page.

[It’s hopeless. Today the black flames rose again. These hateful flames of calamity cannot be extinguished by our power.]

Leo’s face hardened.

[If we stay like this, this fragment will revive again. The world will surely be swept by despair once more. We have no choice. I consulted with Lumern, Seirun, Ajonia, and Demian. Let’s drive these hateful flames to ‘another world’… Let’s raise heroes in future generations to defeat Erebos’ fragment. Surely a hero greater than us will be born and fulfill the mission we couldn’t complete.]

The memoir ended there.

Leo looked at Mellina with a hardened expression.

“Did they fail to defeat it?”

“…Yes.”

Mellina smiled bitterly.

“They failed. They couldn’t completely destroy even a single fragment of Erebos that Leo-nim cut down.”

It wasn’t because they were incompetent.

It was because Erebos’ power was that hopeless.

The inextinguishable flames of calamity.

An immortal monster.

The Great Heroes could win because they had ‘Kail’, Erebos’ natural enemy.

And as the price of that victory, they could enjoy 2000 years of peace.

But 3000 years ago was different.

Though they won, they failed to defeat it.

They couldn’t bring despair again to people who were rejoicing in the regained peace.

So those who knew the truth hid that fact.

‘And they sealed Erebos’ fragment in their Hero Record.’

They tore that sealed Hero Record to weaken Erebos’ fragment.

Then it makes sense.

Why the Hero Record was torn.

Why Erebos’ fragment was in Luna’s World.

This must have been the best option for the heroes of 3000 years ago.

Thanks to that, peace was maintained for 3000 years.

‘But… is that peace now being shaken?’

For Tartaros, rather than waiting for the revival of another Erebos fragment that might awaken at any time, they judged that taking the already awakened Erebos out of the Hero Record would be a much faster way to revive Erebos.

Leo, who saw the real history that had to be hidden, curled up the corners of his mouth.

“The timing is just perfect.”

“Huh?”

“Isn’t it?”

Leo, who closed the memoir, said.

“Because I’m here at this time.”

The heroes of 3000 years ago left their unfulfilled mission to future generations with earnest hearts.

And fortunately.

Kail, the Hero of the Beginning, was reincarnated in this era.

“I also want to put an end to this grudge that’s continued since my previous life.”

Leo stroked the memoir left by the later hero filled with regret.

He had no intention of blaming their failure, nor could he.

Because Leo knew best the hopelessness of that monster.

‘Leave the rest to me.’

He handed the memoir to Mellina.

“You’re truly Leo-nim.”

When Mellina first saw this memoir, she couldn’t help but tremble with fear.

But not now.

With a Great Hero revived in this world, what was there to fear?

“Well then, shall we go back and prepare for midterm exams?”

Leo stood up from his seat.

His curiosity was satisfied and he felt refreshed.

‘The later generations also went through a lot of hardship.’

Thud- Thud-

Leo, who was walking, suddenly stopped.

Mellina, who was following behind, also stopped and looked up at Leo’s back with a puzzled face.

“Leo-nim?”

Leaving behind the puzzled Mellina, Leo approached a bookshelf.

What was stuck there was an old book.

It was impossible to tell when or from what era the book was from.

A worn leather cover with no title and no author, stained with hand marks.

But to Leo, it looked somehow familiar.

He could also faintly feel the lingering traces of nostalgic mana.

He reached out and pulled out an old book.

Flip-

The book had no content written in it.

“…Mellina. How long has this library been here?”

“The library’s history goes back to before the Age of Calamity. I know it’s a place that Risinass-nim owned and then passed down to later dragons.”

However, as long years passed and it was expanded and many books were stored, its old appearance had long since disappeared.

But books that entered the Great Library would never have left this place even once.

“Indeed… it was Risinass’ personal library.”

“Yes. But what is that book?

To Mellina’s puzzled question, Leo answered with a somewhat bitter voice.

“It’s Risinass’ memoir.”

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