Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 272

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Conclusion.

Since the beginning of magical history.

The strongest spell boasting the most powerful force.

Throughout the long history of magic, countless magical geniuses had appeared.

However, the reason why it was definitively evaluated that none of those geniuses could surpass the Progenitor of the Starry Skies, Luna Rubinance, was precisely because of Conclusion.

And after the spell called Conclusion was created.

Apart from the spell’s creator, Luna, there was no mage who could use Conclusion perfectly.

‘…That’s what’s known in history, anyway.’

Leo muttered to himself.

Of course, even in the current era, the lineage of Conclusion was maintained.

Not only was it simply maintained, but it still held the title of the strongest spell.

However, it was never the original.

‘To begin with, the Star Magic used now isn’t the original either.’

Star Magic was originally Luna’s unique magical system.

It was magic that utilized Luna’s mana characteristics, just like Bible, which was Leo’s unique magical system.

That magical formula was improved over a long time to match the racial characteristics of elves, resulting in the current Star Magic.

And Conclusion was…

‘It was revived by Seirun, the Comet Mage, 3000 years ago.’

One of the heroes of the Great Opening.

Seirun, the Comet Mage.

In elven history, he was praised as the genius second only to Luna.

‘Well, he was indeed a genius.’

After the Age of Calamity ended.

Based on the grimoires Luna left behind, numerous sects were born among the elves to learn Star Magic.

As a result, Star Magic became the elves’ unique magic, but it produced a result with no unity whatsoever.

Each sect specialized in different attributes, and they were divided into magic that could and couldn’t be learned by each sect.

And there were many elves who couldn’t learn Star Magic itself.

It was in such a situation that Seirun, the Comet Mage, appeared.

Seirun re-established Luna’s magic from the beginning.

And what was completed was the Star Magic system that the current elves are learning.

And Seirun was recorded in history as the second mage to use Conclusion after Luna.

‘Well, actually I was the second to use it.’

The Star Magic that Leo used.

It wasn’t the system that Seirun re-established, but the original that Luna had used.

Leo was using Luna’s magic through his unique magic, Bible.

‘Though the magical power is worlds apart from Luna’s.’

No matter how perfectly Leo used Luna’s magic, it was ultimately just imitation.

‘The quality of mana. And the capacity and output. None of them even come close to Luna’s toes.’

As a simple example, when Kail in his prime used Conclusion with power comparable to Luna’s, his mana would be depleted just from that.

But Luna could use magic of that level multiple times and still be perfectly fine.

‘That guy had tremendous capacity and output.’

She wasn’t called a genius mage who overturned dire situations multiple times in battles where the world’s fate hung in the balance for nothing.

Anyway, the current Leo was the one and only person who could use the original Conclusion, which had disappeared after Luna.

Rebett’s face contorted at Leo’s words.

“Student Runia shouldn’t have gained anything from conquering the Progenitor’s world, right?”

“Officially, that’s correct. It would cause a commotion if that fact were revealed.”

At Leo’s words, Rebett looked at Runia.

“Student Runia, what magic did you obtain as a conquest reward?”

“Uh… well…”

“Conclusion.”

At Leo’s answer, Rebett’s eyes widened.

The ultimate magic that only chosen elves could learn.

The Conclusion magic that was the symbol of the Progenitor of the Starry Skies…

‘She already obtained it as a conquest reward in her first year…!’

One of the conditions for being Seirun’s student council president.

That was whether one could use Conclusion magic.

To users of Conclusion, the elves bestowed the title of ‘One who inherits the Progenitor’s will.’

“That’s nonsense! The Progenitor’s world you conquered was definitely the young Progenitor! The Progenitor before completing Star Magic! There’s no way the Progenitor of that time could use Conclusion magic…”

“Are you doubting Lady Luna’s abilities right now?”

“…!”

At Leo’s words, Rebett shut his mouth.

‘Of course, at that time Luna had just created the basics of Star Magic. Naturally, Conclusion wasn’t completed yet either.’

Far from being completed, it was probably a time when she hadn’t even conceived of it.

Luna completed Conclusion after joining the expedition force.

‘But how are you going to verify that?’

In this world’s history, detailed records about Luna no longer remained.

As a result, it was impossible to know exactly when she completed Conclusion.

So elves like Rebett had no choice but to be struck speechless by this one statement.

‘Are you doubting Lady Luna’s abilities right now?’

Rebett’s body trembled.

‘If… if those words are true… then Runia El Runda is… practically the Progenitor’s direct successor!’

Even the Comet Mage couldn’t use the original Conclusion.

And not a single elf had obtained Conclusion as a conquest reward from Luna’s world.

Rebett pointed at Runia.

“That’s nonsense! If you obtained the Progenitor’s magic as a conquest reward, why didn’t you reveal that fact and why haven’t you used it!”

“She hasn’t used it because she’s too inexperienced to use it. Lady Luna’s magic is too powerful, so Runia’s current mana is insufficient to handle it.”

Leo stood beside Runia.

“Will you continue to persecute Runia, who has inherited Lady Luna’s will?”

At Leo’s question, Rebett gritted his teeth.

“Student Runia. If you truly obtained Conclusion… you’ll have to prove that fact!”

Leaving those words behind, Rebett fled from the scene.

Whether Runia had learned Conclusion or not couldn’t be determined immediately.

But if that were true, Runia’s status in elven society would far surpass Rebett’s.

‘It’s not just surpassing…! My status could be finished!’

Rebett glanced back.

‘Leo Flobe… you bastard! Humiliating me in front of everyone? I won’t forget this humiliation!’

After Rebett left, everyone focused on Leo and Runia.

“Follow me.”

Runia gritted her teeth, grabbed Leo’s wrist, and ran.

Leo followed behind her.

After running for a while and arriving at a deserted place, Runia perked up her ears and checked for signs of people around.

“There’s no one around.”

“Why did you tell such a lie! I didn’t obtain any conquest reward from Lady Luna’s world! And you said all you got was Polium too!”

Looking at Runia shouting with a reddened face, Leo crossed his arms.

“It’s true that I obtained Conclusion as a conquest reward.”

“What?”

Looking at the flustered Runia, Leo opened his palm.

A complex magical formula appeared above it.

Above it, a complex magical formula appeared.

Runia stared at that magic formula in a daze.

The magic formula was so beautiful it wouldn’t be strange to call it a work of art in itself.

Countless mana formulas were drawing beautiful lines.

And within that beauty slept a terrifying destructive power.

“This is exactly…”

“That’s right, Progenitor of the Starry Skies. It’s the original formula of the Finale that Luna left behind.”

Runia gulped down her dry saliva.

“Then Leo, you… can use Finale magic?”

If that were true, it would mean Leo had achieved a feat that even the Comet Mage, who was evaluated as the successor to the Progenitor of the Starry Skies, couldn’t accomplish.

At Runia’s question, Leo chuckled.

“No, I can’t use it.”

“What?”

“I did get Finale magic as a conquest reward, but my current mana output is nowhere near sufficient.”

Finale was magic that by itself fell into the category of grand magic.

To properly use this magic required high mana output.

‘My physical specs are still far lacking compared to my previous life.’

“But if you just learn it, you can use it sufficiently.”

Runia’s mana output was high.

At Leo’s words, Runia flinched.

“You’ll teach me? Finale? But…”

Runia hesitated.

For an elf, learning Finale was an incredible honor.

But Runia couldn’t answer rashly.

“Leo. It’s your conquest reward. Would it be okay for me to receive it?”

“I already said in front of students from all schools that you also received a conquest reward. If you don’t accept it, I’ll be in trouble. And…”

Leo looked at the Finale formula.

“Wouldn’t Luna want it too? For an elf to carry on her magic.”

At Leo’s words, Runia clenched her fists and took a deep breath.

“Alright. I’ll learn it. But how?”

The pure Finale formula was like Luna’s unique magic.

“I’ve thought of a method. I restructured the formula. Of course, in its current state it would be hard for you to understand. But this will help.”

Leo took out a book from his chest and handed it to Runia.

On the cover was written [Introduction to Star Magic].

It was a paper authored and published by Ren that was treated as a forbidden book in Seirun.

Leo had also gained much inspiration after reading this entire paper.

‘I was able to restructure the Finale formula.’

A restructuring of formulas that only Leo, who perfectly understood Luna’s Star Magic and the Bible, could accomplish.

Based on this, Leo was able to reconstruct Luna’s magic to suit Runia.

“First, memorize this perfectly.”

At Leo’s words, Runia’s eyes sparkled as she received the magic book with shining eyes.

“What’s next?”

“We need to have tutoring sessions.”

“Tutoring? When?”

“At night. Can you sneak out?”

“Yes. My roommate is Eiran, so it’s possible.”

“That’s good. For the next week, you might have trouble sleeping at night.”

“Got it.”

And when you come tonight, please come with Eiran.”

“Why Eiran?”

“I have something to give her.”

At those words, Runia nodded.

Then she spoke in a slightly excited voice.

“To think I can learn the Progenitor’s magic.”

Could there be any greater honor for an elf?

Watching Runia tremble with excitement, Leo smiled.

“You’d better learn quickly. You’re one step behind.”

“Behind? Behind who? You?”

“No. Behind Ar Tune.”

At Leo’s words, Runia returned to her usual self.

“I acknowledge that Ajonia’s 2nd year representative is impressive. But I don’t think she’s ahead of me at all?”

“No, she is ahead.”

Leo chuckled.

“Ar has already inherited the abilities of [Hero] Arron.”

“What?”

“She can transform into a beast whenever she wants.”

Runia’s eyes widened.

Constant beast transformation.

An ability that was like Arron’s symbol.

Never having thought that Ar had obtained that ability, Runia clenched her fists.

‘Right, my competitors… aren’t just Leo.’

Runia’s eyes blazed fiercely.

‘It seems like that was good stimulation.’

Leo chuckled.

‘I should probably tutor that stupid cat too.’

Leo looked down at his hands.

As one who inherited the power of his comrades.

Leo had a duty to pass on his comrades’ abilities to future generations.

‘If Luna had seen Runia, she definitely would have tried to take her as a disciple.’

Runia, who had been burning with competitive spirit toward Ar, looked at Leo.

Then she said.

“What? What’s with that expression?”

“What kind of expression do I have?”

“Like a perverted expression of a middle-aged mister looking at fresh teenagers?”

“…You’re really a guy worthy of being Luna’s successor. In my opinion, you really resemble Luna.”

“Oh my, thanks for the compliment!”

Runia was genuinely happy.

Watching that, Leo said.

“It’s not a compliment, it’s an insult.”

“How is resembling Luna an insult! You just insulted Luna!”

Leo sighed as he pushed away Runia, who was glaring and charging at him.

‘How can their personalities be so exactly alike?’

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