Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 417

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417.

 

Runia, Ar, and Driana wore tense expressions.

 

All three were students representing the Hero Academy.

 

Though they were still 2nd years, they had overcome countless crises as Hero Candidates and possessed skills befitting that experience.

 

Thanks to their unique personalities, they rarely got nervous over ordinary matters.

 

However, they couldn’t help but feel tense before the Dragon Lord, the highest existence in the world.

 

Especially since Mellina had called them ‘heroes chosen by the era.’

 

Heroes are all special beings.

 

All are existences who dominate their respective eras.

 

Literally positions that only the chosen ones can ascend to.

 

But among them, heroes evaluated as having shouldered an entire era are extremely rare.

 

A prime example is the Sword Saint.

 

Before the Sword Saint, the conquerors of the Cataclysm led by Mellina were evaluated as heroes who shouldered their era.

 

But now, something more concerning than that fact.

 

“Who exactly is this person that Lord mentioned?”

 

Runia asked in a tense voice.

 

5000 years ago.

 

The Dragon Lord has been the one who inherited the will of the King of Wisdom and selected heroes generation after generation since the age of heroes began.

 

The position of Dragon Lord can only be held by dragons with such wisdom and power.

 

Therefore, the Dragon Lord reigns as the strongest existence in any era.

 

To think there’s someone such a Dragon Lord refers to as ‘that person.’

 

It was impossible not to be surprised.

 

At Runia’s question, Mel smiled brightly beneath her veil.

 

Runia felt even more confused by this adult-like appearance, as if posing a riddle.

 

“Could it be that there’s someone in Dragonnia with a higher position than Lord?”

 

Driana also asked in a serious voice.

 

“You seem curious about that person.”

 

Mellina said with a soft laugh, covering her mouth.

 

“I don’t think it’s time for you to know who that person is yet. However, I’m certain that person has great expectations for you all. As do I.”

 

At Mellina’s words, Runia and Driana looked at each other’s faces with even more confused expressions.

 

“Since you’re the first I’ve talked to about that person, please keep it secret.”

 

Watching Mellina playfully bring her index finger to her lips, Runia instinctively realized she had learned about some tremendous secret.

 

At that moment.

 

Ar, who had been listening to Mellina’s story with arms crossed while pondering with “Hmm!” sounds, suddenly opened her eyes wide.

 

With her tail standing straight up, Ar’s eyes sparkled as she shouted.

 

“I got it! The person Lord mentioned must be the Great Hero! Or the Hero of the Cataclysm!”

 

The gazes of Mellina, Runia, and Driana turned to Ar.

 

“Think about it! A position higher than Lord’s! Plus they said they chose us! You might not know, but at least I was chosen by Arron. So there’s only one possibility, right?”

 

Ar made a smug expression and snorted with a “Hmph!”

 

“Luna and Seirun have already revealed themselves in the present world! I’m certain!”

 

“What nonsense, you stupid cat.”

 

“Keep your foolish talk to a reasonable level.”

 

“And why would you be chosen by Arron?”

 

“This ill-tempered elf is right. Didn’t Arron get startled and run away whenever he saw you?”

 

“That’s because Arron was being shy.”

 

“As if!”

 

“Besides, wasn’t Luna and Seirun’s appearance in the present world a miracle caused by Hero Record?”

 

“Do you think it’s possible for the Great Hero or Hero of the Cataclysm to permanently remain in the present world? If it were possible, there’d be no reason to hide it. If they were here, the war with Tartaros would end immediately!”

 

“Ugh?!”

 

At the logical words of the two, Ar flinched and stepped back.

 

“Even being simple has its limits. Are you stupid?”

 

“She’s a wild beast, isn’t she. Useless except for her beautiful appearance.”

 

“You two!”

 

Ar glared and lunged at them, but the two weren’t the type to just take it lying down.

 

Meanwhile, Mellina, who had been staring wide-eyed beneath her veil, smiled slightly.

 

‘Quite sharp. Is that what they call wild instincts?’

 

Whether it was a simple guess or wishful thinking, Ar’s prediction was accurate.

 

Watching the three girls making a commotion, Mellina cleared her throat.

 

The three hastily straightened their disheveled clothes and hair before standing properly.

 

“It’s nice to see such lively spirits.”

 

Mellina said, smiling once at the three.

 

“So? What kind of heroes do you want to become?”

 

“I want to be free like Luna.”

 

“I want to have courage like Arron!”

 

“I want to become a great artist following in Dweno’s footsteps.”

 

“Do you know what you need to do to become such heroes?”

 

At Mellina’s question, the three looked at each other’s faces.

 

Then Runia answered as their representative.

 

“I think we must carry on the will of the Great Heroes.”

 

At that solemn answer, Mellina closed her eyes.

 

And took a deep breath.

 

“Excellent.”

 

Carrying on the will of the Great Heroes.

 

What that means is one thing.

 

The complete subjugation of Erebos.

 

Something that no one in 5000 years of history dared to speak of carelessly.

 

“Truly befitting heroes chosen by the era.”

 

At Mellina’s words, Ar asked.

 

“Does being chosen by the era mean we’re heroes who will shoulder the next generation?”

 

“No. It means trials incomparably more difficult than shouldering a generation await you.”

 

At Mellina’s words, the three swallowed nervously.

 

“But… seeing you today, I don’t think I need to worry.”

 

Mellina smiled warmly.

 

“However, you’re still insufficient now. You’ll need to make much more effort than you do now.”

 

The three nodded.

 

These were the words of none other than the Dragon Lord.

 

The statement about being insufficient felt very real.

 

“I’ll be waiting for the day you become proper heroes. The day you quickly rise to the same stage as us.”

 

After leaving those words, Mellina disappeared in the blink of an eye.

 

“What did Lord mean by what she just said?”

 

After Mellina disappeared, Runia pondered the words she had left behind.

 

“That trials greater than heroes who shoulder an era await us. Could it be that Dragon Lord is also aiming for the complete subjugation of Erebos?”

 

“She views our potential that highly?”

 

Tension appeared on Runia and Ar’s faces.

 

Simply shouldering an era is already a tremendous task that ordinary people would find hard to handle.

 

But Mellina was looking toward an even higher place.

 

“Driana, what do you think?”

 

Runia asked Driana, who was making a serious expression like herself.

 

“Hmm. I wonder how beautiful the Dragon Lord must be.”

 

Watching Driana say something completely unrelated, Ar said.

 

“Should I give you a punch?”

 

“I’ll hit first.”

 

The two with fierce expressions kicked Driana just like that.

 

***

 

The welcome party ended around dawn, past midnight.

 

Afterwards, external guests were treated as VIPs and guided to their accommodations.

 

In the case of students from other Hero Academies, they decided to stay in dormitories by grade level.

 

Since it was very rare for Hero Academy students to gather in one place, the purpose was to hold an exchange meeting at this opportunity.

 

“Oh ho! Indeed, I heard the stories, but Lumern 2nd years really do have entire dormitories?”

 

“Did you all decorate this?”

 

“Not bad.”

 

The 2nd years from each academy settled into dormitories of their choice.

 

Since there had been friendships during Smith’s exclusive contract previously, the 2nd years chose accommodations without awkwardness.

 

Some chose dormitories where students they were friendly with stayed, while others chose dormitories according to each academy’s tendencies.

 

Ajonia preferred Glory, and Demian chose Harmony.

 

Finally, Seirun mostly gathered toward Noble.

 

“You being in Noble is a bit unexpected.”

 

Runia, sitting cross-legged in the Noble lounge, glanced at Cal.

 

Cal brought out tea and said,

 

“You think so too? Even though the semester is ending, I don’t know why I’m here.”

 

Cal, mixing in complaints, served tea.

 

“Still, your hospitality is excellent.”

 

Other Seirun students were satisfied with the refreshment table Cal had prepared.

 

Despite it being dawn, it was a quite high-quality refreshment table.

 

Avad, who had been watching as dormitory representative, said,

 

“For reference, that’s not our dormitory’s service. It’s Cal’s personal service.”

 

“Oh ho, thank you.”

 

“Thank you.”

 

The Seirun students expressed their gratitude.

 

“Thanks for what. Runia, should I consider you the Seirun 2nd year representative here too?”

 

When Cal asked Runia with a smile, Runia nodded.

 

Cal handed a palm-sized leather plate to Runia.

 

“Here it is, Lady Runia El Runda.”

 

“Why the sudden formal speech? And what’s this?”

 

“The bill.”

 

“…”

 

Runia’s face crumpled.

 

Cal pointed to one spot in the lounge with his finger.

 

[Cal Service: Paid]

 

Within Noble, Cal was doing service work inside the dormitory.

 

And naturally, it was paid.

 

“By the way, there’s a surcharge since it’s dawn.”

 

“This is forced selling!”

 

“Hey! Forced selling! I gave you all the information pamphlet when you entered our dormitory!”

 

Runia got angry, but Cal was firm.

 

The Ajonia and Demian students, who had avoided trouble due to friendships with Noble students, also made incredulous expressions.

 

Meanwhile, in Harmony, Selia approached Driana.

 

“You’re Driana?”

 

“Hmm. I see you’re Selia Jerdinger.”

 

“You know well.”

 

“Because you’re famous.”

 

Driana smiled slightly while looking at Selia who had approached her.

 

“So, what’s your reason for talking to me?”

 

“You’re a conqueror of Lord Dweno’s world. As a knight who handles weapons, it’s natural to be interested in a blacksmith who met the Divine Blacksmith, right?”

 

“I’m not a blacksmith.”

 

“What?”

 

“I’m an artist.”

 

Selia made a displeased expression.

 

Driana said to such Selia,

 

“You, have you ever thought about becoming a nude model?”

 

Selia thought she should absolutely never get involved with this dwarf.

 

“This is Lord Leo’s room.”

 

Meanwhile, Eiran, who had chosen Glory dormitory, was making a nervous expression in Leo’s room.

 

“Are there any strange books?”

 

Ar opened her eyes drowsily and searched every corner of Leo’s room.

 

“S-strange books?”

 

“It’s a golden opportunity to catch the Black Rabbit’s weakness.”

 

Ar said with a meaningful smile.

 

Currently, Leo had briefly left his room.

 

Ar, who had been searching the room corners, discovered that a storage box on Leo’s bookshelf was slightly open and reached out her hand.

 

Eiran urgently tried to stop her.

 

“Y-you can’t open the storage box! It’s a bad thing to do!”

 

“I’m just trying to close it. Of course, my hand might accidentally slip and open it. Oops, my hand slipped?”

 

Ar cheekily opened the door.

 

Chirp-

 

Fiora, who had been sleeping inside, showed an annoyed reaction and flapped her wings irritably.

 

Whoosh-!

 

“Ahhh!”

 

Ar, whose face caught fire, rolled around on the ground.

 

Eiran helped put out the fire.

 

***

 

“How was it? Meeting those guys directly.”

 

Leo, sitting on a bench in the dormitory’s communal garden, spoke.

 

“I understood why Lord Leo chose them.”

 

“I didn’t particularly choose only those guys.”

 

Leo chuckled at Mellina’s words.

 

“By the way, I feel a different power from before in Lord Leo. Have you obtained a power I don’t know about?”

 

Mellina said calmly.

 

“A different power from before?”

 

“Yes. I couldn’t feel it when I was Mel, but now I can clearly sense it.”

 

Mel was Mellina but not Mellina herself.

 

Mellina’s main body had never left Dragonnia.

 

Mel was a kind of doll made with magic.

 

Mellina had been moving Mel while sleeping in Dragonnia until now.

 

At Mellina’s words, Leo looked down at his palm.

 

“Not particularly. Nothing has changed much? Is it an alien power?”

 

“No. I just faintly feel the power of Hero Record from Lord Leo. Do you perhaps possess a Hero Record fragment?”

 

“No. I gave you all the Hero Records I obtained before.”

 

Leo, who had been concentrating on himself, paused.

 

“This is…”

 

Though faint, he definitely felt some kind of power.

 

It wasn’t Arron’s aura or Luna’s magic power.

 

It certainly wasn’t Dweno’s flames, nor was it Risinass’s mana.

 

The power Leo felt within himself was a force that didn’t exist in this world.

 

To be precise, a power that had vanished without a trace 5000 years ago.

 

“Divine power?”

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