Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 383

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383.

 

Rodia’s eyes widened greatly at Leo’s question.

 

Dragon of the Cataclysm, Rodia.

 

Rodia was certainly her own name.

 

However, Dragon of the Cataclysm was not a term that referred to her current self.

 

It had to be that way.

 

‘Being called the Dragon of the Cataclysm is a story from the future.’

 

In the current time period, far from being called the Dragon of the Cataclysm, it was a time when she didn’t even know the friends she would fight alongside.

 

When she first discovered the infinite possibilities to fight against disaster.

 

At such a time, she met a human boy who called her the Dragon of the Cataclysm.

 

Rodia opened her orange eyes wide and examined Leo’s appearance closely.

 

‘Snow-white hair and ruby-like red eyes.’

 

“This can’t be.”

 

Rodia’s mouth fell open in bewilderment.

 

In the endlessly repeating despair, an unbelievable miraculous story that a friend had shared.

 

‘Everyone. Let’s hold on just a little longer.’

 

At some point, eyes that had been dim were once again sparkling like stars in the night sky.

 

‘I’ve met hope.’

 

Seirun said with a bright smile like in the past.

 

The Heroes of the Cataclysm were able to regain strength from the amazing story Seirun had shared.

 

“Kail… sir?”

 

“So you really are Rodia.”

 

Leo, realizing that this was the real Rodia and not a fake from within Hero Record like Seirun, nodded his head.

 

At that, Rodia urgently pushed Leo’s back.

 

“What are you doing?”

 

“I’ll explain later! This is a place where humans shouldn’t be!”

 

Rodia, knowing what would happen shortly, chased Leo out through the window.

 

The current Rodia was neither the Dragon of the Cataclysm nor even a Dragon Lord.

 

This was still the time when she was a young dragon of the clan.

 

Moreover, it was the point when she had caused trouble.

 

This place was a sanctuary where outsiders shouldn’t come.

 

If they were discovered by any chance, the situation would become difficult.

 

Leo frowned.

 

As Leo went out through the window, Rodia hurriedly straightened her clothes.

 

Shortly after.

 

Slam-

 

“Rodia! What on earth is happening! We felt a massive wave of mana!”

 

“This is a sanctuary where Hero Record is kept! Didn’t we tell you repeatedly not to cause problems as usual!”

 

Those who appeared to be dragons looked at Rodia with frightening eyes.

 

Rodia knelt down while looking at those dragons.

 

“I offer my apologies. Elders of the clan. It seems I have caused you worry due to my foolish curiosity.”

 

Rodia, who apologized politely several times, left the room together with the dragons.

 

Leo, who had been suddenly kicked out through the window by Rodia, realized that no more presence could be felt in the room and entered back inside.

 

And he admired the scenery visible through the window.

 

‘So this is Dragonnia.’

 

The land of the dragon race.

 

‘It seems that unlike Seirun’s world, there are no signs of Erebos crossing over to reality through this place.’

 

Certainly, unlike Seirun’s Hero Record fragment, Rodia’s Hero Record was merely a small remaining fragment.

 

It seemed that even Erebos couldn’t use that small fragment as a passage.

 

Leo, left alone, fell into thought.

 

‘The appearance of monsters in Monster Forest has nothing to do with the Monster Queen’s curse.’

 

As a result of checking just in case, the curse was no longer remaining.

 

The abnormal situation occurring in Monster Forest was definitely the Hero Dungeon encroaching on reality.

 

‘And Rodia’s world.’

 

Rodia’s Hero Record was in perfect condition.

 

‘The moment I decided to open the Heroes’ World, the world opened. Then if I decide to close it…’

 

[Would you like to close the world of Dragon of the Cataclysm, Rodia?]

 

The moment Leo thought about it, a message appeared before his eyes.

 

Seeing that, Leo shook his head.

 

Then the message disappeared.

 

‘Perfect Hero Records can be opened and closed at will according to my intention.’

 

If it wasn’t a situation caused by Hero Record’s rampage, then since Hero Record itself belonged to Leo, it could be said to be natural in a way.

 

Leo made an expression of wonder while looking at the center of the room.

 

There was a single book there.

 

A book with a red cover engraved with the words [Hero Record] that emanated divine power.

 

‘A Hero Record in perfect condition.’

 

The story of himself and his companions was recorded in there.

 

Leo, who had been looking at Hero Record for a moment, settled in one spot in the room.

 

‘Should I wait until Rodia returns for now?’

 

***

 

Monster Forest.

 

Grooooooar!

 

A one-eyed demon beast letting out a roar.

 

Looking at the cyclops, Cal muttered.

 

“Duran.”

 

“Why are you calling me, Cal Thomas.”

 

“Didn’t you say that until yesterday at most only monsters like ogres would appear?”

 

A higher existence than monsters.

 

Demon beasts that could be called the magical beasts of Tartaros.

 

And among such demon beasts, the cyclops, evaluated as a high-level demon beast, was a monster of a different class from ogres.

 

At Cal’s question, Duran curled up the corners of his mouth.

 

“Isn’t this rather good?”

 

Crackle-!

 

Lightning aura swirled around Duran’s body.

 

“The day after we thought there might be a Hero Dungeon in this place. That filthy demon beast popped out right away. You know well what this means too, don’t you, Cal Thomas?”

 

“It means bingo.”

 

“Correct.”

 

Duran’s eyes flashed.

 

“We just need to cut down all these filthy things and hold Eleheum responsible.”

 

“You look surprisingly happy.”

 

“There’s nothing more fun than watching guys who don’t know their place do foolish things and reach ruin.”

 

“You have a bad personality.”

 

The sudden abnormal situation where top-tier monsters and demon beasts appeared began happening everywhere in Monster Forest.

 

The sudden ominous rampage of the Hero Dungeon.

 

In that crisis, the Hero Candidates began to take action.

 

***

 

“It’s an honor to meet you, Hero of the Beginning, Kail sir. Though I’m lacking, I’m Rodia, who leads the Heroes of the Cataclysm.”

 

Rodia greeted Kail with the dragon race’s etiquette of tapping her left chest three times and bowing her head.

 

Seeing that, Leo said.

 

“So you were using that greeting method 3000 years ago.”

 

“Of course. Don’t they use it 3000 years later?”

 

“When I greeted them with that etiquette, they laughed so hard saying I looked like an old man.”

 

“What? It’s a traditional etiquette passed down through generations, but didn’t the later generations continue that tradition? Those later kids are hopeless.”

 

Rodia made a dismayed expression.

 

Looking at such Rodia, Leo said.

 

“Really? But you’re wrong too.”

 

“What?”

 

“The knee angle is strange. Try it again.”

 

“What? Ah! Yes!”

 

Leo corrected Rodia’s greeting method as he had learned from Risinass.

 

“No, bend more. Keep your back straight. Who did you learn etiquette from?”

 

Was he really in a position to be criticized for something like this?

 

Receiving etiquette education that he only got in his distant childhood made him feel mentally confused.

 

But he couldn’t rebel either.

 

His opponent was none other than a great hero from 2000 years ago.

 

“K-Kail-nim. Et-etiquette isn’t that important, is it?”

 

“I learned this without being able to sleep. Those later kids are hopeless.”

 

Looking at Rodia who was forcing a smile, Leo grumbled and changed the topic.

 

“Seeing that you know about me, it seems you heard the story from Seirun.”

 

“Yes. That’s why I’m so happy. Thanks to Kail-nim entering my world, I was able to meet you like this.”

 

Rodia, who was about to perform the dragon etiquette with a glorious expression, hesitated and quickly bowed his head.

 

He was afraid he might get criticized again if he tried to be polite for no reason.

 

“Can’t I meet the other Heroes of the Cataclysm in this world?”

 

“No. Even if you meet Seirun, Lumern, Ajonia, and Demian in my Heroes’ World, they’re not real. They’re past memories imprinted in the Hero Record.”

 

It meant that in the World of Cataclysm, only the owner of that world was real.

 

“I see.”

 

“Fortunately, my world hasn’t been invaded by Erebos. That’s why we can have a peaceful conversation like this.”

 

Rodia smiled.

 

“Yes, I also wanted to have deep conversations with you all. I also wanted to see the Hero Record in person like this.”

 

Saying that, Leo looked at the Hero Record.

 

Then Rodia said.

 

“This is the first time Kail-nim is seeing a complete Hero Record, right?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“…I’m sorry.”

 

“It’s not particularly your fault. 3000 years ago, that was the only way.”

 

Leo shook his head.

 

Looking at such Leo, Rodia approached the Hero Record.

 

“Would you like to take a look? Of course, this Hero Record is a fake in the Heroes’ World, so it’s impossible to open the Heroes’ World like a real Hero Record.”

 

The stored Hero Record was protected by magic, so only those who were permitted could touch it.

 

Leo also knew this fact, so he didn’t touch it.

 

Rodia was one of the permitted beings since he was researching the Hero Record as a scholar at this time.

 

‘That’s how he accidentally entered the Heroes’ World.’

 

That was the beginning of the Cataclysm.

 

Thud- Thud-

 

Rodia opened the Hero Record and approached Leo.

 

“This is the very Heroes’ World I first entered.”

 

“The battle with the Devouring King.”

 

“Yes. It’s one of the greatest achievements of Risinass-nim and Kail-nim.”

 

Leo recalled old memories and reached out to Risinass’s page with a bitter smile.

 

The story written on this page was literally the beginning of everything.

 

It was truly a terrible memory and the most precious memory of when he and Risinass met.

 

The moment Leo touched Risinass’s page while reminiscing about the past.

 

[Hero Record Open. Risinass’ World. Chapter: Prologue-Beginning]

 

Leo and Rodia’s faces hardened at the message that appeared before their eyes.

 

“What? Wait. This is the Heroes’ World, so why is there another Heroes’ World inside?”

 

Rodia made a shocked expression at the completely unexpected situation.

 

In addition, the distorted message.

 

“Runaway?”

 

Leo also made an urgent expression.

 

But the activated Heroes’ World eventually swallowed Leo and Rodia.

 

Whoosh-!

 

They were enveloped in familiar light once again.

 

The moment their vision cleared.

 

What spread before their eyes was the scenery of the middle of a battlefield.

 

A battlefield where combat had ended and corpses of demons, monsters, and magical beasts were scattered.

 

The stench of burning corpses wafted out.

 

Leo’s gaze naturally turned to the sky.

 

Ashen sky.

 

And he naturally turned his head.

 

‘Gardstron.’

 

Familiar scenery.

 

Leo looked down at his hands.

 

It wasn’t the palm of a young boy.

 

The palm of a man full of wounds and covered in blood.

 

But it wasn’t unfamiliar.

 

Rather, it was familiar.

 

“Right, Kail. My wish is such a foolish wish.”

 

And a familiar voice was heard.

 

Strength entered Leo’s hands.

 

“But Kail. We will save the world.”

 

Where he turned his head, a dear comrade was standing.

 

In the exact same appearance as his memory.

 

With the same unchanging smile as always.

 

“Let’s go together. You won’t have to see comrades dying before your eyes anymore. Because I’m strong too.”

 

He quietly stared at the hand of his friend who was making a promise that he now knew would become a lie.

 

Looking at such Leo, Risinass let out a small sigh with a face that said ‘Is it rejection again this time?’

 

‘What did I say back then.’

 

While suddenly thinking that he wanted to fulfill her wish.

 

As if it was bothersome.

 

‘Right. I’m sick and tired of being bothered now. I’ll follow along on that ridiculous journey of yours once.’

 

That’s the answer he had given.

 

He recalled the image of Risinass shaking her head at that blunt answer.

 

Swoosh-

 

When Leo didn’t take her hand, Risinass slowly lowered her hand.

 

Grab-!

 

“…!”

 

Looking at Leo who strongly grasped her hand, Risinass opened her eyes wide.

 

“Yes. Let’s try it once. As you said. We will surely…”

 

Looking straight into his friend’s eyes, Leo smiled.

 

“Save the world.”

 

At Leo’s words, Risinass showed a surprised expression.

 

But soon, as if those words made him happy.

 

He broke into a bright smile.

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