Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 425

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425.

 

“The first semester was quite eventful.”

 

“That’s right. It was a more hectic first semester than last year.”

 

Chen Xia nodded with a gentle smile at Chloe’s murmur.

 

Currently, all students of Lumern were gathered at the Daeyeon Parade Ground in Erec.

 

The closing ceremony had ended and one semester was concluded.

 

The students received evaluations for their efforts during the semester.

 

What drew the most attention at the closing ceremony was, as expected, the freshman representative.

 

“By the way, he ended up becoming the grade representative after all.”

 

Luke, who defeated Aina in the semifinals, met Havedon in the finals and emerged victorious, ultimately ascending to the position of grade representative.

 

A remarkable achievement accomplished during the summit.

 

Luke, who became the protagonist of an unexpected upset that no one had predicted, instantly became a hero candidate receiving worldwide attention.

 

“Luke seems to have gained some dignity as a grade representative, don’t you think?”

 

At Chen Xia’s words, Chloe looked toward where the freshmen were.

 

Luke and Juwen were having a conversation.

 

Then Havedon, Shasha, and Betty joined them for a discussion.

 

Soon Juwen and Havedon raised their voices in an argument, and Luke, caught in the middle, could be seen suffering.

 

“It doesn’t seem like it at all.”

 

Chloe shook her head and looked in another direction.

 

There, Selia and Aina were having a conversation.

 

‘Their relationship has improved again.’

 

Selia, being an honor student, was good at taking care of other students.

 

Therefore, Selia did her best for Aina as both a senior and a mentor.

 

However, through Selia, Chloe knew that the two had been gradually growing distant throughout the first semester.

 

And during the final exam tournament, their relationship had completely soured.

 

But after Aina’s semifinal match against Luke, she approached Selia again, and their relationship was restored.

 

‘That’s good.’

 

It was when Chloe nodded, knowing that Selia had been greatly worried about Aina.

 

“Your Highness! I shall serve you until you return to Shan!”

 

Then Jane approached Chen Xia with sparkling eyes.

 

“Jane, I told you to call me senior at school.”

 

“The closing ceremony is over, so I’m no longer a student! I will now immediately carry out my duty to serve Princess Xia.”

 

With those words, Jane threw off her school uniform.

 

Countless gazes flew toward the fluttering uniform top and skirt dancing through the air.

 

“How did you do that? Is it magic?”

 

Chloe asked in a dazed voice.

 

Jane was wearing traditional Eastern Region attire under her uniform.

 

How had she hidden the flowing, characteristic clothing of the Shan Empire under her uniform?

 

“It’s not magic. As one who serves the Princess of Shan, quick-change techniques are basic.”

 

Jane smiled brightly.

 

“Who said you could carelessly throw off your uniform like that?”

 

“Hieek?”

 

But she screamed at the terrifying voice that came from behind.

 

“Follow me, Elle Jane.”

 

Jane, who had unnecessarily made a scene, was dragged away by Hallind.

 

Besides that, the first and second-year students who had mentor-mentee relationships seemed to have grown fond of each other during the first semester as they conversed.

 

Among them, many freshmen were shedding tears.

 

“I’m sorry, senior. Because of me. *sob sob*”

 

“No. Even without you, I would have been expelled. Rather, because of you, I was able to stay until the second semester. I’m sorry I couldn’t help you more.”

 

Many students among the first and second years were leaving Lumern this time.

 

Sometimes only the freshman would remain, and sometimes both would be expelled together.

 

There were mentors and mentees who didn’t even speak to each other, and there were students crying together.

 

“I really can’t get used to that sight.”

 

Chloe made a bitter expression.

 

This time, quite a few students from Glory were also being expelled.

 

“It can’t be helped. At Lumern, there are bound to be those who stay and those who leave. But even so, in the end, they’re all walking toward the same place. The paths may have diverged, but surely there will come a day when they meet again.”

 

It was when Chloe nodded at Chen Xia’s words.

 

“Senior Chloe! What’s your schedule after the closing ceremony?”

 

Betty, who had been Chloe’s mentee, approached.

 

“I’m planning an after-party with my dormitory friends.”

 

“Then would it be okay if I visit you after I finish the after-party with my classmates?”

 

“Sure.”

 

“Wow!”

 

Betty beamed with joy and smiled brightly.

 

Besides that, first and second-year students made plans with their mentors and mentees.

 

Watching this scene from afar, the third-year representative, Lil, murmured.

 

“I envy the first and second years. To have such close senior-junior relationships.”

 

“Oh my, we’re just as close as them, aren’t we?”

 

Elena braided Lil’s hair as she pleased while grinning.

 

To this, Lil said in a gloomy voice.

 

“Senior Elena treats me like a toy.”

 

“Oh my, how could that be?”

 

She widened her eyes while not stopping her play with Lil’s hair.

 

“I want to tell my juniors in the Summoning Department to take care during the vacation.”

 

In the Summoning Department, Lil was a well-regarded senior.

 

“But those ungrateful first and second years aren’t coming to greet you?”

 

‘I think they’re not coming because they’re afraid of you, senior, not me.’

 

Lil made a tearful expression and muttered to herself, but didn’t voice those words.

 

If the twisted Elena heard those words, she would definitely persistently follow only Lil around until it was time to go home.

 

***

 

Leo looked down at his hands.

 

He could feel a faintly perceived alien power, divine power.

 

‘My divine power has definitely increased.’

 

After the battle with Hel Kaiser’s clone.

 

The divine power Leo possessed had increased.

 

Of course, it was a very minimal amount.

 

“How did this happen?”

 

At Mel’s question, Leo recalled the moment he obtained divine power.

 

“It was definitely when I suppressed the flames of disaster that the Overlord King unleashed.”

 

“Leo’s power is antagonistic to Erebos, isn’t it?”

 

“That’s right.”

 

This power that Risinass named “purity” was the only force that could oppose the unextinguished flames of Erebos.

 

With this power, Leo had defeated Erebos.

 

“But even in my previous life, I only extinguished Erebos’s flames.”

 

At Leo’s words, Mel, who had been pondering, spoke.

 

“That god called Pibua definitely described Erebos as a monstrosity rivaling the gods, right?”

 

“That’s right.”

 

“And he said that if the gods are beings of light, then Erebos is a being of darkness.”

 

“He did.”

 

“Then wouldn’t the gods and the primordial evil share the same foundation?”

 

“I purified the Calamity Flame with my own power?”

 

“Yes.”

 

Leo fell into thought at Mel’s speculation.

 

“I’ve had that thought too. But 5000 years ago, I couldn’t purify or absorb Erebos’s power.”

 

“Then perhaps the flame the Overlord King unleashed wasn’t the Calamity Flame?”

 

“It was the flame that burned the world, burned my companions, and ultimately burned even myself.”

 

Leo shook his head.

 

“There’s no way I could mistake it.”

 

“Then perhaps it was an awakening?”

 

“An awakening.”

 

“Yes. That’s highly likely. Ar also awakened Arron’s ability once more, didn’t she?”

 

Though only once, Ar had pacified another beastman with her howling.

 

One of the miracles Arron had so desperately wished for.

 

Through awakening, Ar had bloomed new possibilities in her abilities.

 

“Hehehe.”

 

“What is it?”

 

“I’m just amazed that there’s still a path to become stronger.”

 

Leo burst into laughter.

 

“I thought we had reached the end of our path – me, Risinass, Luna, and Dweno.”

 

Of course, it wasn’t that they had stopped moving forward.

 

But at the time of their final journey.

 

Not only Leo, but Risinass, Luna, and Dweno were all near completion both in power and spirit.

 

“That’s true. You must have reached the highest realm to be able to defeat Erebos.”

 

Having said that much, Mel suddenly tilted her head.

 

“But what about Arron?”

 

She had spoken of Leo, Risinass, Luna, and Dweno, but there was no mention of Arron.

 

At Mel’s question, Leo rested his chin on his hand.

 

“Arron had shortcomings.”

 

“Arron had shortcomings? But surely the Hero is the strongest warrior in history.”

 

Mel looked a bit surprised seeing Leo smile bitterly.

 

No matter what anyone said, Hero Arron was the strongest warrior.

 

“That’s right. In terms of martial prowess alone, he is the strongest. That fact remains unchanged, even though he’s a coward.”

 

“Then what were Arron’s shortcomings?”

 

“Mental aspects.”

 

Leo wore a bitter expression.

 

“On our final journey, we were all prepared except for Arron.”

 

“What kind of preparation?”

 

“Preparation to die.”

 

“…”

 

“And preparation to let each other go.”

 

Mel fell silent watching Leo calmly speak such grave words.

 

“Our final journey was an impossible one. Of course, no one gave up, but we all knew that not all of us would return alive.”

 

Therefore, the Great Heroes set out on their journey with the resolve to not stop even if friends more precious than life itself died.

 

“But while Arron was prepared to die himself, he could never bring himself to prepare to watch us die.”

 

That’s why Arron was the first to sacrifice himself.

 

“If it hadn’t been for him, the one to die instead would have been… Dweno, who was at the very front.”

 

“…”

 

“Arron was the youngest among us.”

 

Among the Great Heroes, he was the only one born in the Age of Calamity who never saw blue skies or bright starlight.

 

In some ways, he was just like Elsi.

 

“If Arron had made that resolve, would the outcome have been different?”

 

“It wouldn’t have changed.”

 

Leo wore a bitter expression.

 

“But we all regretted it. We had relied too heavily on Arron’s courage. We wondered what would have happened if we had comforted him as older brothers and sisters, rather than just as friends and comrades.”

 

He recalled Arron, who had closed his eyes while cursing himself.

 

“So that’s what happened.”

 

Mel spoke in a dark voice.

 

After a moment of silence, Mel changed the subject.

 

“If you purified the Calamity Flame with divine power, couldn’t you use that power soon?”

 

“Well. Since it’s not originally a power permitted to the races of the Lower Realm, I can’t get a feel for how to use it.”

 

The divine power that Pibua had previously lent through Polium contained Pibua’s will.

 

But this divine power was different.

 

A power with no one’s will embedded in it.

 

“What should we do?”

 

“A moment will come when I can utilize it.”

 

Leo stood up from his seat.

 

“I’ll be going now. If I’m any later, those guys will nag me.”

 

“Yes. Have a pleasant time.”

 

Mel smiled and bowed her head.

 

“How is the invitation of the people I requested coming along?”

 

“It’s going well. I plan to send the invitations in a week.”

 

“Good, thank you for your hard work.”

 

Leaving those words, Leo departed from Mel’s office.

 

After seeing Leo off, Mel brought out a banner from one corner of her office.

 

It was a banner to welcome those who would be entering the training camp during this vacation period.

 

[Welcome to the Training Camp.]

 

Looking at the welcome message written in neat handwriting, Mel tilted her head.

 

‘Something feels bland.’

 

Whatever the case, it would certainly be an extraordinary training camp beyond imagination.

 

As a welcome message for such a training camp, it felt somewhat lacking.

 

After pondering for a moment, Mel soon smiled brightly and clapped her hands.

 

Then she rewrote the banner.

 

‘This should be just right to give the children some tension, right?’

 

[Welcome to Hell.]

 

She erased “training camp” and personally wrote the word “hell” in red letters.

 

Looking at the banner, Mel nodded as if satisfied.

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