Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 370

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370

 

Leo looked at the fairy before his eyes.

 

It hadn’t taken very long to reach the top of this Palace of Pleasure.

 

The illusions spread throughout this place were undoubtedly dangerous illusions that could even take one’s life.

 

However, they didn’t work on Leo.

 

Thud- Thud-

 

Leo approached Larel.

 

Larel watched Leo with an expressionless face.

 

“How were you able to arrive here so quickly?”

 

Larel’s illusions couldn’t be overcome simply because the being who stepped into them was strong.

 

It was a fair ‘test’ for everyone, regardless of their power.

 

He had passed such a test with ridiculous ease.

 

Leo responded to Larel’s question.

 

“Because I’ve already experienced all of these things.”

 

At Leo’s words, Larel’s eyes flickered.

 

“You’ve… experienced them?”

 

“Yes. Though it’s a bit awkward to say with my own mouth.”

 

Leo chuckled softly and opened his mouth.

 

“Surpassing one’s own limits.”

 

Leo’s red eyes looked directly at Larel.

 

“Believing in myself until the very end.”

 

Thud- Thud-

 

“Having courage to move forward in the face of endless despair.”

 

Click-

 

“Pursuing possibilities in the face of impossibility.”

 

Leo, now standing before Larel, said.

 

“I’ve done these things so much it’s sickening. That’s why I won’t be broken by mere illusions.”

 

“Don’t be ridiculous. That’s absolutely not as easy as you make it sound!”

 

Larel shouted.

 

“There are those who have sacrificed themselves for thousands of years because they couldn’t do that! Don’t speak so carelessly!”

 

“Are you talking about the Heroes of the Cataclysm?”

 

“…!”

 

Larel’s eyes widened greatly.

 

Leo had never met the Heroes of the Cataclysm except for Seirun.

 

But he knew what kind of heart they had when they left their teachings at the schools they each established.

 

Surpass your limits.

 

Believe in yourself.

 

Move forward.

 

Pursue possibilities.

 

Later generations thought these teachings were the values pursued by the Heroes of the Cataclysm.

 

But in reality, it wasn’t so.

 

Lumern ultimately thought he couldn’t surpass his own limits.

 

Seirun thought he couldn’t believe in himself until the end and gave up, while Ajonia blamed herself for not having the courage to move forward.

 

Demian ultimately didn’t believe in his own possibilities and put down his hammer.

 

The teachings of each Hero Military Academy were things they themselves thought they ultimately failed to achieve.

 

Words left with the wish that future heroes, unlike themselves, would surpass limits, believe in themselves until the end, move forward, and realize possibilities.

 

‘Foolish fellows.’

 

Leo sighed inwardly.

 

Leo could vaguely understand what kind of heart the Heroes of the Cataclysm had when they thought such things.

 

The only Hero of the Cataclysm Leo had met was Seirun.

 

But when Seirun realized Leo’s identity, he couldn’t even make eye contact.

 

He just hung his head with a guilty heart and trembled his shoulders.

 

The Heroes of the Cataclysm had saved the world.

 

‘But they themselves couldn’t think so.’

 

They succeeded in defeating Erebos, but failed to completely eliminate him.

 

‘Because the Calamity Forces with immortal power burn endlessly.’

 

Seeing the black flames that burned again and again, the Heroes of the Cataclysm had no choice but to imprison Erebos in their own world.

 

And they destroyed the Hero Record so he couldn’t escape.

 

The Heroes of the Cataclysm thought they had failed by leaving the world’s fate to future generations.

 

‘If they couldn’t surpass their limits, they wouldn’t have endured the loop repeating for thousands of years. If they didn’t believe in themselves, they would have collapsed in despair. If they had no courage, they couldn’t have chosen to sacrifice themselves. And because they pursued possibilities, they could pass hope to the future.’

 

After meeting Seirun.

 

Leo came to think he wanted to meet the Heroes of the Cataclysm as soon as possible.

 

‘What on earth did those fellows see while conquering our Hero Records?’

 

Great Heroes were no different.

 

How many times had they hit their limits?

 

How many times had they lost faith in themselves and felt frustrated?

 

They had been scared many times and countless times failed to believe in possibilities.

 

They probably saw their own pathetic states countless times.

 

Yet the Great Heroes saved the world.

 

‘Because they didn’t give up.’

 

The Heroes of the Cataclysm were the same.

 

To think they would be pessimistic about themselves despite accomplishing such great things.

 

‘I should give them a good lecture when I get the chance.’

 

Leo clicked his tongue and said to Larel.

 

“So, what are you? How do you know about the Heroes of the Cataclysm and why are you testing what they pursued?”

 

“My name is Larel. I am the Great Fairy of Radiance who governs light.”

 

“The Great Fairy of Radiance?”

 

Leo tilted his head.

 

“The fairy who contracted with Rodia, the Dragon of the Cataclysm?”

 

Countless contractors of Great Fairies had existed in the world.

 

But since 3000 years ago, no one had made a contract with the Great Fairy of Light.

 

In fact, the Light Fairy was special in history.

 

That specialness was a saying that had been used since the distant past.

 

Since the Age of Gods.

 

The Great Fairy of Light was given the qualification to contract only to those who had not just the qualities of a Spirit Mage, but the qualification to lead the world for generations.

 

Luminous, the Great Fairy of Radiance who had contracted with Risinass, also chose her as a contractor because she thought Risinass was one who would lead the world.

 

As much as they only made contracts with such noble ones, the Great Fairy of Light was only known to exist in history.

 

Actually appearing was very rare.

 

Therefore, it wasn’t impossible for contractors to not exist for thousands of years.

 

However…

 

“I didn’t know you weren’t even achieving generational change?”

 

“Because Rodia left me a request.”

 

Larel’s eyes turned cold.

 

“To find a hero who would save the world.”

 

“I see, so that’s why you created those illusions.”

 

Now he understood why such powerful illusions had blocked his path.

 

“Was it a test?”

 

“…It used to be.”

 

Darkness fell over the pale golden eyes that seemed ready to shine brilliantly at any moment.

 

Watching such a Larel, Leo crossed his arms.

 

“So does that mean I’m qualified as a Pact Maker since I broke through all the illusions?”

 

“…Don’t you think you’re being too arrogant? Leo Flobe.”

 

Larel sneered.

 

“The illusions are just part of the test. There are many other trials remaining besides the illusions.”

 

“Really? What are those trials?”

 

“I never said I would test you specifically.”

 

Larel’s body floated up gently.

 

Crossing her legs and brushing back her golden-tinged white hair, Larel narrowed her eyes.

 

“Over the past thousands of years, heroes incomparably greater than you, a mere Hero Candidate… heroes so great they can’t even be compared to you have come seeking contracts with me. All with full preparation.”

 

-A hero greater than Leo… That doesn’t seem possible.

 

“What are you?”

 

-I’m Elsi.

 

“A darkness attribute spirit?”

 

-Yes. Nice to meet you, Larel, Spirit of Radiance.

 

Elsi lifted the hem of her skirt slightly and greeted her demurely.

 

Watching Elsi, Larel narrowed her eyes.

 

“I dislike darkness spirits. They’re unnecessarily gloomy.”

 

-Darkness spirits also dislike spirits of light. Because they’re unnecessarily bright. Though I love that brilliance.

 

Larel thought Elsi was a spirit with something wrong in her head.

 

Great Spirits possess the authority of dominion to rule over lesser spirits.

 

Even if they’re not of the same lineage, lesser spirits cannot dare rebel against Great Spirits.

 

But Elsi countered Larel’s words without hesitation.

 

The only ones capable of that are fellow Great Spirits.

 

The current Great Spirit of Darkness that Larel knew was Ignite, the Spirit of the Abyss.

 

‘I’ve never heard anything about a generational change among darkness spirits.’

 

Larel lost interest in Elsi.

 

Watching Larel turn away from her, Elsi smiled bitterly.

 

“It’s unfair that you won’t let me take the test just because I came suddenly. I passed one of the tests, didn’t I?”

 

“You seem to covet the title of my Pact Maker? How greedy you are. You’re already a Pact Maker of the 3 Great Familiars, aren’t you? Or what? Do you have some kind of summoned creature collecting desire? Unfortunately, I gave up on this world long ago.”

 

Larel curled up the corners of her mouth.

 

“If you covet the title of the Great Spirit of Light’s Pact Maker like other heroes, then wait for the next Great Spirit of Light.”

 

At Larel’s mockery, Leo and Elsi looked at each other.

 

Leo burst into chuckling laughter while Elsi covered her mouth and suppressed her giggles.

 

At that reaction, Larel’s eyes twitched.

 

“What’s so funny?”

 

-Wouldn’t it naturally be laughable? The Great Spirit of Light, who claims to be nobler than any other spirit, acting like the ruler of this dark city while saying ‘I gave up on this world.’

 

At Elsi’s words, Larel’s eyes filled with anger.

 

“Do you even know my feelings? My feelings after wandering for thousands of years searching for a Pact Maker while witnessing all the ugly sides of the world?”

 

An ominous light burst forth from Larel’s body.

 

Watching such a Larel, Elsi showed a slightly disappointed expression.

 

Elsi had a strong yearning for light.

 

Born as the darkest existence and living through the darkest era, she gained a longing for light.

 

Naturally, she admired the Great Spirit of Light who was filled with light that she could neither possess nor see.

 

The Age of Calamity. When Elsi opened her eyes, the Great Spirit of Light did not exist.

 

Therefore, she had continuously wished to meet the Great Spirit of Light of this era.

 

But Larel was different from the Great Spirit of Light that Elsi had imagined.

 

Because she was the Great Spirit of Darkness, Elsi could feel the deep darkness settled in Larel’s heart.

 

“Why would someone who’s the Great Spirit of Light give up on the world?”

 

Looking at Leo who asked as if he couldn’t understand, Larel shouted.

 

“I searched for thousands of years! For my Pact Maker who would save me! For a hero who would save the world! But those so-called heroes are intoxicated with their own achievements and refuse to move forward!”

 

Larel shouted as if frustrated.

 

“I haven’t seen a proper hero in 3000 years! Not ones trying to advance toward light themselves, but only those harboring desires to elevate themselves by becoming the Pact Maker of my existence! Those who are intoxicated with petty pride just from getting their names on the Hero Record, bragging they can do anything—I’ve watched such creatures for 3000 years!”

 

Larel’s voice expressing her anger trembled roughly.

 

As the Great Spirit of Light, she trembled with rage at her own patheticness for ultimately having to give up on the world… on her precious Pact Maker.

 

“Yes! There were those who challenged the World of Cataclysm! But! Among them, there was no Spirit Mage who could contract with me! And even the great and noble heroes ultimately only repeated failures!”

 

Continuous frustration traps one in darkness.

 

“Those worthy of contracting with me are busy running away after seeing just a fraction of the darkness I’ve witnessed!”

 

Larel shouted as if utterly disgusted.

 

“It’s not just heroes! Look at this country! The land where the Dragon of Cataclysm was born has become this ugly. Is there value in saving such things?!”

 

Knowing what future awaited the world, that pain was even greater.

 

“Don’t speak carelessly! A human who lives barely a hundred years! And a novice spirit! Do you even know what true despair is?!”

 

Having vomited out her pent-up emotions, Larel hung her head low.

 

Watching such a Larel, Leo and Elsi simultaneously opened their mouths.

 

“Wouldn’t we know much better than you?”

 

-Wouldn’t we know much better than you?

 

“What?”

 

“I understand your feelings, but do you even know?”

 

Leo said indifferently.

 

“The feeling of watching a world perish.”

 

“What are you saying now….”

 

“Ugh, tsk tsk. That Abyss Spirit or whatever I met before also acted all atmospheric like they’d seen all the ugly sides of the world. Now even the Great Spirit of Light is like this? Why are the recent ones all like this?”

 

-Leo, you know that sounds really like an old fogey right now?

 

Elsi shook her head and approached Larel, saying.

 

-Want to see it once? The era I had to live through?

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