Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 226

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226

Jis, who was in charge of all the trainees at Jerdinger, was able to receive joyful news for the first time in a very long while.

“Excellent. All five of them passed Lumern.”

As Jerdinger was a prestigious family, there were many trainees who took the Lumern exam.

However, even being a Jerdinger trainee didn’t guarantee admission to the Hero Academy.

Despite dedicating themselves to daily training to become outstanding knights, Lumern’s threshold was high.

In that sense, having five successful candidates among this year’s Jerdinger trainees was truly encouraging news.

“It’s all thanks to Young Master Leo.”

Jis chuckled at Martina’s words.

“You’re the ones who endured that training. This is an achievement you accomplished, so be proud of it.”

“Yes.”

“You are Leo’s knights and now belong to Lumern. But you must not forget that you are also Jerdinger knight trainees.”

“Yes!”

“Good. Jerdinger will handle the admission preparations, so focus on your training.”

“Understood!”

Watching the Slayer Knight Order respond with discipline, Jis nodded with satisfaction.

The five who left the training hall building looked at each other’s faces and let out cheers.

“Hooray!”

“We got into Lumern!”

“We’re Hero Academy students!”

Martina and Carin held each other’s hands and spun around, while Austin, Julan, and Valerie put their arms around each other’s shoulders and jumped.

It felt like a dream.

“Whoa…! I’m so glad I became Young Master Leo’s knight! It feels like a dream!”

When Carin spoke with a relaxed expression, Julan burst into laughter.

“Who would have known? That we’d become Lumern students!”

It was when the five were completely excited.

“You got into Lumern?”

Startled by the voice from behind, they quickly stood at attention.

“Miss Selia. Hello!”

Martina greeted her as their representative.

“Congratulations, you’re my juniors now?”

Seeing Selia smile brightly, the five showed excited expressions.

Though they had now become Leo’s knight order, having lived as trainees with Selia since childhood, their admiration for her was great.

Selia also smiled proudly upon hearing that the five who had trained in swordsmanship with her had become Lumern students.

“That’s great. Come with me somewhere from now on.”

“Yes. Where are we going?”

At Martina’s question, Selia brushed back her hair and answered briefly.

“The Imperial Mage Library.”

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Rodren’s Imperial Mage Library.

It was like the heart of Rodren’s magical engineering.

The magic books and magical research materials held by the Imperial Mage Library were comparable to the Magic Tower’s library, making it the ultimate place for mages.

As such, the innermost core areas were off-limits unless you were a mage belonging to the imperial palace, but areas where important documents weren’t stored were always open to Rodren-affiliated mages and external guests.

And there were those who drew people’s attention in that place.

“It’s Avad and Chelsea. Are you working on vacation homework? But who’s that kid? A school friend?”

“Hey, you should at least know the faces of the Empire’s key figures! That’s Leo Flobe! Leo Flobe.”

“What? Leo Flobe?”

The mages looked surprised seeing Leo with the Rwallin siblings.

In the Rodren Empire, Leo Flobe was already famous.

But his presence at the Imperial Mage Library was something the Rodren mages couldn’t get used to.

It was understandable since Leo’s maternal family was Jerdinger.

Though Leo was a mage before being a knight, having someone from Jerdinger, renowned as a knight hero family, studying at the Imperial Mage Library was indeed curious.

Swish- Swish-

Chelsea, who had been doing homework, put down her pen and stretched with an “Mmph-!”

“All done!”

Chelsea smiled refreshingly after finishing her homework.

Avad also closed his book with his characteristic gentle smile.

“We finished faster than expected.”

“It’s more efficient when the three of us work together like this.”

Chelsea smiled brightly and looked at Leo.

‘By the way, Leo must have not only Department of Magic homework but also Knight Academy and summoning homework.’

She was once again admiring his abilities when it happened.

“Lord Avad!”

A group of girls who appeared to be the same age cautiously approached with magic books.

They were wearing what looked like school uniforms.

‘Imperial Mage Library apprentice mages.’

The Imperial Mage Library was overseen by the Rodren family.

And the Imperial Mage Library was also an institution that nurtured the Empire’s promising mages.

Avad and Chelsea had also studied here before entering Lumern.

The Imperial Mage Library apprentice mages were in a similar position to the Jerdinger trainees.

The girls who gathered around Avad blushed as they held out magical formulas.

“We don’t understand this, could you teach us?”

As if they had been waiting for Avad to finish his homework, many apprentice mages flocked around him.

‘They probably have other ulterior motives besides magic.’

Chelsea rested her chin on her hand.

Having stuck close to Avad since childhood, Chelsea knew well that there were always many girls around Avad.

It couldn’t be helped.

Even from her perspective as his sister, he had handsome looks, plus a kind personality and the status of being Rwallin’s heir.

‘My brother is indeed the top marriage candidate!’

Hmm! Hmm! Chelsea crossed her arms and stood up.

“Brother, Leo. Want to drink something?”

This place always had beverages and tea available to help concentration for mages doing personal study or research.

“Miss Chelsea. I’ll go get them.”

When one of the apprentice mages who had been asking Avad questions spoke up in confusion, Chelsea smiled slyly.

“It’s fine. You ask my brother what you want to know.”

Chelsea hummed a tune nonchalantly as she went to get drinks.

‘Since we finished all our homework, should we go play at The Isles? Since I stayed at the Flobe household during summer vacation, it would be nice if I could be the guide this time.’

From what Chelsea could tell, Leo had finished all his busy work at Jerdinger and the entrance exam.

Now all that remained was to spend the rest of the vacation leisurely.

‘From next year, things won’t be simple.’

Chelsea sighed softly.

No matter how young, as hero candidates, they were well-informed about the continent’s political situation.

She could predict that the 2nd year academic life starting next year wouldn’t be easy.

‘Come to think of it, why is the Ajonia grade representative still in Rodren when the entrance exam is over?’

It was when Chelsea made a puzzled expression while thinking of Ar.

“You’re Leo Flobe, right?”

“Yeah, but?”

“I heard you have excellent knowledge of magical theory. I’d like to discuss magical theory with you, Leo.”

A girl who appeared to be an Imperial Mage Library apprentice mage was speaking to Leo with an innocent smile.

‘Wasn’t she the one who was chasing after my brother until last year? She made a bad reputation for being so obvious about it, and now she’s going to chase after Leo?’

Chelsea raised her twin candles.

Crack-!

It was when an ominous sound came from the tray Chelsea was holding.

“Why is our cute niece angry again?”

At the spring breeze-like voice, Chelsea’s eyes widened as she looked back.

“Aunt.”

Chelsea’s eyes widened as she turned around.

There stood the general manager of the Imperial Mage Library.

Cherna Rwallin was standing there.

Cherna smiled brightly and placed her hands on Chelsea’s shoulders as she spoke.

“That child is Leo Flobe?”

“Yes.”

“Hmm?”

Cherna, who had been staring intently at Leo while making a nasal sound, smiled brightly.

“He certainly resembles Raina a lot.”

“Do you know Raina as well, Aunt?”

“Of course I know her. Raina was famous.”

Cherna shrugged her shoulders and walked toward Leo with clicking steps.

At her appearance, the apprentice mages were startled and stepped back, bowing their heads.

“Aunt.”

“Yes. Avad. It’s been a while.”

Cherna smiled brightly and waved at her nephew.

And she stood in front of Leo.

“Welcome to the Imperial Mage Library, Leo Flobe. My name is Cherna Rwallin. I’m the general manager of this place.”

“I’m Leo Flobe.”

Looking at Leo who bowed politely, Cherna rested her hand on her cheek and smiled brightly like a spring breeze.

“Oh my, how well-mannered you are. Child. I’m really glad to see you. I told your uncle, the vice head of Jerdinger, several times that I wanted to meet you, but do you know how many times that brat annoyingly refused? Hehehe.”

True to Rwallin bloodline, Cherna openly criticized Jis, the vice head of Jerdinger.

‘Leo. Listen well. If you see that wicked witch in the imperial palace, don’t even talk to her.’

Of course, before coming to the imperial palace, Jis had shown a similar reaction to Cherna.

She was the current vice head of Rwallin before being the general manager of the Imperial Mage Library.

Cherna’s eyes, which had been smiling brightly, narrowed.

“But seeing you, it would have been better to see you much earlier. I should have formally invited you without worrying about the relationship between Rwallin and Jerdinger.”

“I’m honored that you think well of me.”

Leo smiled gently.

“Well. Since it’s come to this, shall we have a chat?”

At those words, Chelsea stood next to Leo.

Seeing Chelsea like that, Cherna smiled.

“Chelsea. This time I want to talk with Leo separately.”

“Huh?”

Chelsea’s eyes widened as she looked around, then nodded.

“I understand.”

‘Why does Aunt want to see Leo alone?’

Feeling puzzled, she watched Leo’s retreating figure as he left with Cherna.

Leo walked behind Cherna with narrowed eyes.

‘Is she someone from the shadows?’

Cherna Rwallin.

The vice head of the Rwallin family and general manager of the Imperial Mage Library.

At first glance, she was a woman who lived glamorously in the spotlight.

But Leo could sense it.

The thick scent of blood that Cherna was emanating.

She wasn’t someone who operated in the light.

During his great hero days.

She was similar to Kail, who had executed and buried traitors.

“I’m saying this out of concern.”

Cherna spoke in a gentle tone.

“I’d prefer if you didn’t mention anything related to me to Chelsea. That child will find out someday, but… not now.”

“What about?”

“Don’t play dumb.”

Cherna spoke without removing her bright smile.

“Instead, I won’t say anything either. About how you seem to be the same type of person as me.”

Cherna stopped walking in the shadow-covered corridor and turned around.

Her light blue eyes, the same as Avad and Chelsea’s, were emitting an eerie light.

“Even though you’re only fifteen years old.”

As an excellent hunter, Cherna saw darkness similar to her own in Leo.

Something only those who had stepped into this world could recognize.

‘It seems even deeper than mine though.’

Feeling unsettled by Leo, Cherna smiled.

“The reason I wanted to see you separately is because the guests who came to the Empire this time are also guests related to you.”

At those words, Leo made a puzzled expression.

Cherna, who had arrived at her office, opened the door and entered.

And seeing those sitting there, she made a puzzled expression.

“Welcome, black rabbit.”

Arga snorted and welcomed Leo.

Next to her sat a large beastman with his arms crossed.

He also appeared to be a student from Ajonia.

He, who had his eyes closed, opened them and looked at Leo.

The wolf beastman spoke in a serious voice.

“Nice to meet you, student council president of Lumern.”

Swoosh-

He stood up.

He was two heads taller than Leo, requiring Leo to tilt his head back to look up.

“My name is Dorbeuman Calles. I recently became the student council president of Ajonia. We’ll be seeing each other often.”

“Nice to meet you, I’m Leo Flobe.”

“Hmph.”

Dorbeuman looked down at Leo and exhaled in dissatisfaction.

“What a pathetically frail body. Hark too, why are all the warriors from Lumern so frail?”

Dorbeuman looked up at the sky in dismay and said.

“Leo. If you had come to Ajonia, you could have had a stronger body…”

“Yes, yes. Let’s discuss recruiting students from other schools somewhere else.”

Cherna smiled slightly.

“Shall we get to the main point?”

Step- step-

Cherna placed a magically sealed box on the desk.

“Recently, Rodren had a battle with hero hunters. And we obtained one spoil of war from there.”

Creak-

The magical seal was released.

Inside was a single broken piece of metal.

Leo’s eyes widened greatly.

“The Rodren Empire invited us just because of this little thing?”

Only Dorbeman wore a puzzled expression.

“I came here after hearing it was related to Lord Arron… What exactly is this piece of metal?”

“Brave.”

“…!”

Dorbeman and Arga turned their heads to look at Leo.

Cherna narrowed her eyes.

“You recognized it at a glance? Even though it’s just a fragment of a sword.”

Cherna nodded her head.

“You’re right, Leo. This is a fragment of the Hero’s Sword, Brave.”

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