Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 211

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211

‘I defeated her.’

Leo steadied his breathing as he looked at the place where Silatuna had disappeared.

The final destination of a tiresome bitter fate.

One of Tartaros’s three greatest evils that the Great Heroes had repeatedly failed to subjugate.

When the Expedition Force had gained the power to fight against Erebos, the Legion Commanders began avoiding direct confrontations with the Great Heroes and started targeting other heroes instead.

Though the Expedition Force had grown stronger, their numbers were still only five, and it was impossible to simultaneously block the Legion Commanders’ simultaneous attacks from multiple locations.

Judging that the Expedition Force’s strength alone couldn’t defeat both Erebos and the Legion Commanders, they focused on defeating Erebos.

‘That was the best choice at the time.’

They couldn’t leave the massive disaster called Erebos alone and allocate their forces to the Legion Commanders.

Leo took a deep breath and turned his head.

And before Leo returned from the Heroes’ World.

He walked toward Kalian, who had stopped Silatuna.

Step- Step-

His entire body screamed in agony.

But Leo didn’t care.

After a moment, Leo reached where Kalian was and closed his eyes, letting out a long sigh.

Kalian was standing.

His body must have already reached its limit.

Though he was a man praised as a hero who carried the era on his shoulders, he was ultimately an old hero who had lived for nearly a century.

Even with the help of Riben the dragon, stopping Silatuna was a feat worthy of being called a miracle.

Kalian, who had been standing with his sword as a cane, looked at Leo and smiled gently.

“…As expected of a Great Hero. To defeat the Monster Queen…”

Leo’s eyes darkened.

The life of the Sword Saint who praised the Hero of the Beginning was slowly fading away.

He had stopped the Monster Queen even while burning away his own life.

“I didn’t do it alone.”

Leo turned around.

“Oh… Lady Luna…”

“…Who are these people?”

Luna asked carefully.

“They’re the ones who stopped Silatuna before we arrived.”

“All we could do was hold on.”

Kalian bowed his head.

“With our power, we couldn’t do anything.”

Kalian’s eyes darkened.

“If it weren’t for you… many heroes… many students would have died. As one responsible for an era, I was inadequate.”

Watching Kalian blame himself with trembling hands, Leo spoke.

“No, because you stopped Silatuna and weakened her, I was able to hold on. Without you, I wouldn’t have been able to last until Luna arrived.”

“You have the right to stand proud as a hero.”

Luna approached Kalian, took his trembling hands, and spoke firmly.

“So lift your head.”

Kalian, who raised his head at Luna’s words, spoke.

“…I’ve admired you since I was young. I wanted to protect the peace… that you left for us.”

Kalian’s voice trembled.

“As one who carries an era… using one’s life for future generations is natural… Your words to me… are an honor beyond my worth.”

The strength gradually left his voice.

“I have one request. Hero of the Beginning.”

Kalian squeezed out his last strength to look at Leo.

“…To this old man… could you please show me hope?”

The Sword Saint revealed his earnest wish.

“What is your… relationship with Leo Flobe?”

At that question, Leo took a deep breath.

And he dispelled Luna’s magic.

Under the sky where the sunset was setting.

Kalian’s eyes widened as he saw the Great Hero change into the form of a young boy.

And as if relieved, he smiled brightly… then closed his eyes.

Luna carefully caught the falling Sword Saint and whispered softly to him as he met his end.

“…You did well. May your story be remembered for a lifetime…”

Luna, who had blessed the hero’s final moments, carefully laid Kalian down and watched Leo’s back as he approached Riben.

Riben was also approaching his final moments.

Leo, with the sunset behind him, looked down at Riben and spoke.

“Don’t worry and follow the Sword Saint.”

“…Yes.”

“The hero you chose was the best. Risinass would be proud of you for choosing the best hero in accordance with his will.”

“That is… such a great honor.”

Riben, who smiled with difficulty, also slowly closed his eyes.

Looking at the two heroes who had passed away, Luna spoke.

“I’ve watched countless people die, but… I still can’t get used to it.”

Luna closed her eyes, clasped her hands together, and prayed for the two.

Leo silently watched that noble sight.

After a moment, Luna opened her eyes and looked at Leo with a gentle smile.

Luna’s body began to glow faintly.

The end of the miracle was approaching.

Leo gritted his teeth.

“Lu… na.”

He called Luna with a trembling voice.

“Shh.”

Luna covered her lips with her index finger and whispered softly.

“Could you see me off with a smiling face? Like that time.”

Remembering Leo who had shown her flower-blooming magic before, Luna smiled brightly.

“We’ll meet again someday. Of course, I can’t guarantee that another me will hold these memories like now, but…”

Luna closed her eyes slightly.

“Still, we’ll be able to meet again.”

As if meeting a friend again tomorrow.

Luna approached Leo with light steps.

“So Kail.”

Luna reached out and caressed Leo’s cheek.

The light emanating from Luna’s body grew brighter and brighter.

“Don’t give up.”

Luna kissed Leo’s cheek.

“Because I fell for that wonderful side of you that never gives up.”

Luna stepped back with a shy smile.

“Surely… we’ll meet again.”

Flash-!

Luna’s body turned into particles of light and disappeared.

Feeling the warmth remaining on his cheek, Leo unconsciously touched his right cheek.

And looking at the place where Luna had disappeared, he smiled bitterly.

“…Would it hurt to show it a little more obviously?”

Before he knew it, the sunset had ended and darkness had arrived.

Snow fell onto the battlefield that was growing cold.

Thus, the Battle of Seirun, which would adorn a page of history, came to an end.

***

News related to the subjugation of the Monster Queen shook the entire world.

The end of a calamity that had threatened the world for so long.

What excited people even more than that was the return of the ‘Great Heroes’.

Luna, Progenitor of the Starry Skies.

And even Kail, the Hero of Beginnings, whose existence had recently been proven.

When many first heard the news that Great Heroes from the distant past had appeared in the present world, they couldn’t believe it.

But when Lumern and Seirun officially acknowledged it, the world was stirred.

The subjugation of the Monster Queen who had threatened the world for ages.

And even the appearance of Great Heroes.

It literally became a festival atmosphere.

However, the atmosphere in Lumern was dark.

Erec Daeyeon Parade Ground in Lumern.

All the students were dressed in black clothes and lined up in formation.

In a solemn atmosphere, they offered flowers to Kalian’s portrait at Erec Daeyeon Parade Ground.

It wasn’t just the students.

Countless graduates from all over the world came to Lumern.

Among them were those who showed tears.

A great hero who had served as headmaster of Lumern for a long time, becoming a guide and goal for many heroes.

The death of such a Sword Saint was enough to cause enormous ripples.

After the flower offering ended and everyone was mourning the Sword Saint.

Hallind stood at the microphone on the platform.

-A letter left by the Headmaster during his lifetime has been discovered.

Everyone’s gaze turned to Hallind.

-Since he wished for it to be read aloud before everyone present here, I will read the Headmaster’s final words.

Hallind, holding the letter with his characteristically expressionless face, began to read the letter.

[I had hoped this letter would never be made public, but I have come to leave my final words in this letter.

I earnestly hope that no students have tragically lost their lives.

Do not grieve too much over this old man’s death.

For a hero, drawing one’s sword for future generations is only natural.

I have merely done what was natural.

Do not place great significance on my death.

I am merely one person disappearing into history.

Move forward.

As I have done.

As countless heroes of previous generations have done.

Always remember these words.

Surpass your limits.

Continue to surpass them, and I hope that all who hear these words will become great heroes who will lead the world.

I believe in you all.]

The reading of the letter Kalian left behind was finished.

Afterward, heroes gathered to pay the highest respects to the departing Sword Saint, and the funeral came to an end.

Thus, the era of the Sword Saint was coming to a close.

***

Tower of Heroes in Lumern.

In the headmaster’s office at the very top, someone was looking down at the panoramic view of Lumern.

“…He was quite a playful person. But still, he was someone worthy of respect.”

The man spoke in a heavy voice.

“Whenever I visited him, he would always look down at Lumern from here. As if he was watching over each and every student.”

The man let out a bitter sigh and turned around.

“But as his will stated, we cannot remain sad forever. We cannot leave the positions of headmaster and vice-headmaster of Lumern vacant.”

“I agree with those words, Chairman.”

Hallind said calmly.

“Then who do you think would be suitable as headmaster? Many people are recommending Professor Hallind and Professor Sedjen as candidates.”

The hero called Infinity Speller.

Altech Jeron, head of the Jeron family and chairman of Lumern, asked the two professors.

Hallind and Sedjen.

These two were not those who had their names listed in the Hero Record.

However, they were highly renowned as distinguished professors of Lumern who had produced countless heroes.

Not only the current professors of Lumern, but countless graduates would surely support one of these two becoming headmaster.

However, Hallind and Sedjen shook their heads.

“I am not cut out to be headmaster, Chairman.”

“I also agree with Hallind’s opinion.”

“This is troublesome. I was hoping one of you two would become headmaster.”

Altech showed a disappointed expression.

“Then may I entrust the matter of headmaster candidates to you two?”

Originally, the authority to appoint the headmaster belongs to the chairman.

However, Altech was trying to delegate that enormous authority to Hallind and Sedjen.

These two professors had been in teaching positions since before Altech became chairman.

Therefore, they were men that Altech trusted and relied on as much as Kalian.

“Understood. I’ll look for candidates.”

When Sedjen nodded, Altech nodded as well.

And he spoke seriously.

“Then I’d like to discuss the academic schedule with you two.”

At those words, Hallind let out a deep sigh as if troubled.

“…The situation isn’t suitable for completing the academic schedule.”

The Sword Saint was dead.

Right now, people were excited about the subjugation of the Monster Queen and the appearance of Great Heroes, but…

They would soon realize.

How enormous the void left by the Sword Saint was.

Of course, Tartaros had also lost the Monster Queen.

That would certainly be a massive blow.

However, the death of the Sword Saint was equally a massive loss.

It was no exaggeration to say that the peace of this era was maintained by the enormous deterrent force that was the Sword Saint.

It was literally a precarious balance that had been achieved.

That axis of balance had collapsed.

Then it was impossible to know what kind of provocation Tartaros might make.

“I understand that Seirun’s internal movements are also quite unusual.”

Seirun was currently in a situation where all academic schedules had stopped.

“The identity of that mysterious legion commander is still unknown, but… there’s a high probability it’s a legion commander from the distant past. As a result of scholars searching through documents, they’ve reached the conclusion that it might be ‘Poison King Jerdiac’.”

Great Heroes had revealed themselves.

There was no law saying that past legion commanders couldn’t reveal themselves in the present world.

Then the problem was how that past legion commander had revealed himself in the heart of Seirun.

“Great Heroes… past legion commanders… Indeed, there’s only one thing we can think of. The Hero Record.”

At Sedjen’s words, Altech nodded.

“That’s right. And there’s a high probability that traitors within Seirun summoned the past legion commander. Lumern has also had a legion commander who was subjugated by the Sword Saint reveal himself. And actually…”

Altech spoke in a firm voice.

“It’s said that one of Luna’s Hero Records has completely disappeared.”

Upon hearing Altech’s words, Hallind and Sedjen wore serious expressions.

“So I’m requesting to convene a faculty meeting regarding this matter.”

“What matter?”

“Moving up the vacation schedule. I think we should first send the students home and Lumern also needs to reorganize for the situations that may come.”

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