Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 376

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376.

 

Leo looked at Delean sitting before him.

 

Delean looked at Leo and spoke.

 

“I’ll get straight to the point. Here, beneath Shadow, there’s a high probability that the legacy left by Rodia, the Dragon of the Cataclysm, lies dormant.”

 

Arga, who was sitting next to Leo, widened his eyes in surprise.

 

“How can you be so certain? Have you seen it yourself?”

 

“I’ve been researching many things as a hero scholar in this country for a long time.”

 

Hero scholar.

 

This refers to someone who professionally studies heroics and excavates traces of heroes.

 

The fields they work in are diverse.

 

They track and find artifacts of heroes who are recorded in the Hero Record but have no remaining relics, making it impossible to open the Heroes’ World.

 

Or they search for ruins of nations that disappeared in the distant past to find traces of heroes there.

 

Or they excavate lost Hero Records.

 

In the process, they sometimes tackle Hero Dungeons.

 

Most of them were graduates of Hero Academy who had professionally studied heroics.

 

“Many hero scholars don’t pay attention to Elehem. Despite being a country with a long history that has produced many heroes.”

 

“All records and ruins related to Elehem’s heroes are being found outside of current Elehem territory.”

 

Arga answered curtly to Delean’s words.

 

As he said, all records of heroes from Elehem come from Elehem’s former territories.

 

Most of them are hero noble families that once belonged to Elehem long ago but are now completely independent and belong to other countries.

 

“That’s right. Moreover, no heroes have been born in Elehem for the past several hundred years.”

 

All past heroes have lost their connection to Elehem.

 

And no heroes have been born for the past several hundred years.

 

It was a country with no elements that would interest hero scholars.

 

“However, this country is where Rodia, the Dragon of the Cataclysm, was born. That alone makes it infinitely valuable for research.”

 

“Most research on the Heroes of the Cataclysm should be finished by now.”

 

Leo said.

 

“Thanks to 3000 years of research, most of the legacies of the Heroes of the Cataclysm have been revealed.”

 

“That’s right. Lumern the Twilight Knight, Seirun the Comet Mage, Ajonia the Great Warrior, and Demian the Indomitable. Their will is being carried on by Hero Academy students. I too have inherited a small part of Lumern’s legacy.”

 

The legacies of the Heroes of the Cataclysm refer to the spirit and Hero Records they left for future generations.

 

And the ‘weapons’ they used.

 

Since the world of the Cataclysm itself no longer exists, actual succession is impossible.

 

“But you know, don’t you? All the Heroes of the Cataclysm left legacies related to the Great Hero, but only Rodia left nothing related to Risinass.”

 

Delean smiled meaningfully.

 

“Isn’t it strange? Rodia is like a symbol of the Cataclysm. Hero Academy was born by his will.”

 

Hero Academy was established by the Twilight Knight, the Comet Mage, the Great Warrior, and the Indomitable.

 

These four, but it was Rodia who first proposed the idea of establishing a school to nurture heroes.

 

The four heroes who founded Hero Academy left their legacies for future generations.

 

But Rodia did not.

 

He left things for the dragon race, but compared to his other companions, it’s clearly insufficient.

 

Delean smiled meaningfully.

 

“Wouldn’t there be a high probability that he left arrangements for someone qualified to follow in his footsteps? I’ve thought so for a long time and researched everything related to the Heroes of the Cataclysm. And I came to think that what Rodia left would be here in his hometown. And this labyrinth beneath Shadow is the only place in this country I haven’t been able to research.”

 

That reasoning was correct.

 

Rodia had indeed left a treasure room here for the one who would become Larel’s covenant partner.

 

There’s also a legend that Larel’s library might exist.

 

Leo responded to Delean’s words.

 

“What’s your reason for telling us this story?”

 

If he thought Rodia’s legacy was in the underground labyrinth, it would be right to tackle it alone.

 

That way he could monopolize the legacy.

 

But Delean proposed cooperation.

 

Of course, Leo knew the true nature of the treasure room.

 

But that was something Leo only knew because he had made a covenant with Larel.

 

“Unfortunately, while I confirmed the existence of the labyrinth beneath Shadow, I couldn’t tackle it.”

 

“If a Lumern graduate failed to tackle it, wouldn’t there be nothing a 2nd year like me could do?”

 

“Lumern’s youngest student council president is being quite modest.”

 

Delean, who had been smiling, made a serious expression.

 

“To be precise, I couldn’t even attempt to tackle it. The master of Shadow didn’t permit it.”

 

“Then wouldn’t it be over if I don’t get permission either?”

 

“That’s right. But Shadow’s master said she permits those she likes to tackle it. You would be able to win her favor sufficiently. You need 100 million points to have an audience with her, right? I can help with that part. How about it?”

 

‘He’s readily offering such a large sum to someone he doesn’t even know how things will turn out with?’

 

Leo smiled slightly.

 

“I appreciate the offer, but I’ll decline.”

 

“Why?”

 

“I’m not particularly fond of excessive kindness.”

 

Delean narrowed his eyes.

 

“Ho. Refusing excessive kindness is one thing, but telling the person who showed kindness about it is foolish. Is it because you lack experience?”

 

“You said you’ve been researching in this country for a long time?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Then that means you belong to the Elehem royal family.”

 

At those words, Delean hesitated.

 

“You know why Lumern students came to Elehem, right? Whether we make enemies here or not, we were never meant to be on the same side anyway.”

 

Watching Leo shrug and stand up from his seat, Delean smiled benevolently.

 

“As a senior, let me give you some advice. This country doesn’t have what Lumern thinks it does. So don’t waste time and accept my offer. This is the last mercy I’m showing as a senior. Wouldn’t it be better for you to have some achievements as student council president?”

 

“Whether it’s a waste of time or not will become clear once the investigation is finished. And I can explore the labyrinth even without cooperating with you.”

 

“Hehe. Is it because you’re the youngest student council president? Your confidence has gone beyond excessive to arrogant. Know your place. You’re a 2nd year. From my position as a graduate, you’re just a wet-behind-the-ears brat. Hark Rigard or Elena Jeron would have accepted my offer.”

 

‘Elena would have attacked without warning, and Hark would have ignored him saying he was sleepy.’

 

The school seniors Leo knew were that kind of people.

 

Whatever the reason, both of them were from Lumern’s three great noble families.

 

They would never compromise with those who opposed Lumern’s will.

 

Leo clicked his tongue at Delean, who had gotten the wrong address entirely, and left with Ar.

 

“He suddenly became high-handed. His eyes seemed a bit off too.”

 

Ar muttered with a strange expression.

 

Leo’s eyes narrowed at that.

 

‘I know guys with those kinds of eyes.’

 

The eyes of someone who doesn’t care about means and methods to achieve their goals.

 

And he knew well how far those means and methods could go.

 

Leo put his hand to his temple.

 

Woong-!

 

A small wave of mana rippled.

 

-This is the first time you’ve called me this way.

 

A slightly surprised voice reached Leo’s ear.

 

It was none other than Chen Xia.

 

It was communication using the artifact Chen Xia had given Leo.

 

Though Chen Xia dreams of being a hero, she didn’t deny her identity as a shadow either.

 

Though the students don’t know this fact, after being saved by Leo, Chen Xia has been following Leo as a shadow.

 

And there was only one reason for using this artifact.

 

-Please give me orders, master.

 

“Drop that title. It makes me feel like I’m becoming some weird guy.”

 

-But I like it?

 

Leo shook his head at the playful and laughing voice.

 

-What orders should I follow, Young Master Leo.

 

“Can you come to Shadow, the underground casino in Uargella?”

 

-I’ll go right away.

 

After the communication ended, Leo looked at Ar.

 

“Besides you, how many other Ajonia students are in debt to this casino?”

 

“Including me, 17 people.”

 

Leo clicked his tongue at the fairly large number.

 

“Can you pay back the debt?”

 

“Don’t worry! Everyone can pay it all back next week and escape this damn place!”

 

Leo sighed as he watched Ar speak confidently with her hands on her hips and chest puffed out.

 

‘Our school kids shouldn’t be as foolish as the Ajonia kids.’

 

“What’s the method for paying back the debt?”

 

At Leo’s question, Ar grinned wickedly.

 

“The fighting arena.”

 

*

 

“So.”

 

Chelsea was pressing her temples.

 

“You lost all your points?”

 

“If I had just known the class president’s three sizes, I could have collected 100 million points.”

 

Looking at Iliana who answered with a serious face, Chelsea said.

 

“Idiot.”

 

“Ugh.”

 

Unable to refute Chelsea’s words, Iliana flinched and trembled.

 

“At least I didn’t go into debt!”

 

“You dragged in even the underclassmen’s points and lost everything, so if you had gone into debt too, you wouldn’t be an idiot but a moron.”

 

At Chelsea’s cold words, Iliana pretended not to hear.

 

“We can’t just blame Iliana. Most of us lost money too.”

 

When Chloe sighed and spoke, Cal flicked a chip into the air.

 

Ting!

 

Cal caught the chip that spun in the air with a clear sound and said triumphantly.

 

“I won though.”

 

“How much?”

 

“1000 points.”

 

“You won a lot, but it’s nowhere near enough.”

 

It was when Chelsea let out a small sigh.

 

“I guess the only way to make money is through events.”

 

It was when Juwen sighed.

 

“By the way, when is Leo coming?”

 

It was when everyone was making puzzled expressions at Leo who showed no signs of coming despite the appointed time having arrived.

 

[Ladies and gentlemen who have visited Shadow today! Welcome!]

 

Suddenly, amplification magic struck the entire casino.

 

The gazes of everyone in the casino focused on the center.

 

The floor split open and an iron cage descended from the ceiling.

 

[Welcome to today’s stage of honorable bloodshed!]

 

At the male commentator’s words, cheers erupted from here and there.

 

Everyone in the group looked surprised at the sight.

 

Clank- Clank-

 

The iron bars that descended from the ceiling created a massive fighting arena.

 

So that whoever entered could never escape.

 

Flash-!

 

The lights inside the casino went out and a spotlight shone on the center of the fighting arena.

 

And people who saw the boy standing there murmured.

 

“Oh my, is such a young boy really the first challenger?”

 

“Ah, how pitiful. What kind of circumstances must he have.”

 

Those who appeared to be noble ladies spoke as if feeling sorry.

 

But contrary to their worried tone, their eyes held a strange excitement.

 

They were eyes that didn’t doubt for a moment that the boy would soon let out screams filled with agony.

 

[Today’s first challenger has left behind the bold aspiration of defeating the champion! Now! Will the challenger be able to reach the champion! The long-awaited first match begins now!]

 

Along with that, bunny girls appeared.

 

[The challenger’s first opponent is the trash of the slums who cruelly killed 7 boys and girls in the slums! It’s Jeidon!]

 

“Graaaaaaah!”

 

A giant wearing a mask on his face roared while gripping a huge sword in his hand.

 

“How vulgar. Trash who committed murder.”

 

“Do they give even such scum a chance to live?”

 

People made disgusted expressions.

 

But even while doing so, they didn’t stop placing bets as if finding it interesting.

 

Shortly after, the bell signaling the end of betting rang along with the trumpet sound announcing the start of the fight.

 

Everyone’s gaze turned to the fighting arena.

 

“How should I slice you up, kid.”

 

Looking at Jeidon who wore a murderous smile, Leo said.

 

“Do you want to die without pain? Or do you want to die painfully?”

 

“Arrogant brat!”

 

Jeidon raised his huge sword and charged at Leo.

 

Whoosh-!

 

The moment the huge sword was about to strike Leo’s neck.

 

Crack- Crunch!

 

“Gaaaaaaah!”

 

Jeidon’s arm holding the sword bent at a grotesque angle.

 

Leo kicked the knee of Jeidon, who was kneeling while clutching his arm and screaming in agony.

 

Then his knee broke.

 

At Jeidon’s scream filled with pain, Leo spoke.

 

Leo grabbed Jeidon by the collar and threw him to one side like disposing of trash.

 

Thud-!

 

With a heavy sound, Jeidon’s body rolled across the floor.

 

Writhing in pain, Jeidon slowly died.

 

Everyone watched that sight with their mouths agape.

 

That included Leo’s friends as well.

 

‘Without Cal, this might be quite shocking.’

 

Leo didn’t look toward his friends and flexed his fingers.

 

Surely for his friends who had only seen his righteous side, Leo’s current appearance would be a great shock.

 

‘But I can’t always show only good sides.’

 

Leo smiled bitterly.

 

‘My way isn’t the right answer, but knowing how to deal with filthy things isn’t bad either.’

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