Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 426

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426.

 

Full summer.

 

The Warp Gate flashed.

 

Along with it, a boy with orange hair emerged from the Warp Gate.

 

“The west is definitely hotter than the central region.”

 

Grabbing his collar and shaking it to ward off the heat, Cal shielded his eyes with his other palm and looked up at the sky.

 

The blazing intense sunlight beating down made him acutely aware of summer.

 

“Times like this, it would be really nice if Chloe were here.”

 

Thinking of the ice mage, Cal clicked his tongue regretfully and looked around.

 

In Cal’s homeland, the Kingdom of Moira, or Lumeria City, on sweltering days like this, you could easily buy cool drinks or ice cream on the streets.

 

‘Is it because it’s definitely a rural kingdom? There’s nothing like that here.’

 

The Kingdom of Moira, located in the central continent, may be small as a country, but it’s a strategic hub where countless populations and logistics flow, and Lumeria City is a developed city literally called the center of the world.

 

The city’s infrastructure is equally advanced, but here, in the western frontier Kingdom of Delaad, there was none of that.

 

‘I feel like I could make a fortune doing business here. Since it’s the capital, there should be some money around, right?’

 

Cal looked at the streets of Delan and put his mind to work.

 

How much could he earn if he made money here throughout summer vacation?

 

He imagined it but soon let out a small sigh.

 

‘It’s a shame I don’t have time to stay here long.’

 

Clicking his tongue, Cal was about to move when.

 

A group of students wearing what looked like school uniforms were walking down the street on horseback.

 

They were walking as if escorting a carriage.

 

Cal checked the flag on the carriage and stepped aside.

 

The symbol of the Delaad royal family was embroidered on it.

 

‘A carriage carrying royalty.’

 

Cal was muttering to himself and about to move when.

 

“You there, orange hair.”

 

Someone from the carriage called out to Cal.

 

When he turned his head with a puzzled expression, there was a boy around Cal’s age in school uniform riding a horse toward him.

 

“What’s the matter?”

 

“How dare you block the path when royalty is passing?”

 

At the boy’s words, Cal scratched his head.

 

Cal had stepped aside so as not to interfere with the carriage’s passage.

 

But seeing such words come out anyway, it seemed he had gotten caught up in some troublesome affair.

 

“I’m from the central continent, you see. I’m here as a tourist, so I’m unfamiliar with this country’s laws. Could you tell me what I should do when royalty passes by?”

 

“When a royal carriage passes, it’s proper etiquette to distance yourself as much as possible.”

 

“Yes. I understand.”

 

Each kingdom has different etiquette.

 

Cal chose to let it slide rather than get involved in troublesome matters.

 

Watching such a Cal, the boy, Gellibun, curled up the corners of his mouth.

 

“Hmph. Even if you’re a commoner, if you’re going to tour another country, you should at least understand that country’s etiquette before coming. Consider it an honor that I, the top student of Delan Royal School, personally gave you etiquette guidance as a commemoration of coming to Delaad.”

 

“That’s kind of you.”

 

Cal smiled slightly.

 

Wherever you go, there are these types of people among the nobility.

 

‘Good thing the prince didn’t come with me.’

 

Cal thought of Duran, the crown prince of the kingdom where he was born, an Academy classmate, and dormitory mate.

 

The day after vacation started, in the morning.

 

An invitation had arrived in Cal’s room.

 

The sender was none other than the Dragon Lord.

 

Just as he was about to exclaim and have breakfast in the kitchen.

 

‘Cal Thomas, did you also receive an invitation?’

 

Cal, who had just taken a bite of the bread that came out for breakfast, nearly choked when he saw Duran suddenly barging into the kitchen.

 

Thinking of his parents who had been in an uproar over the sudden visit of royalty, a crown prince no less, from early morning, Cal sighed deeply inside.

 

Talking about the family’s glory and whatnot, Cal was kicked out of his seat and Duran shamelessly received lavish treatment at Cal’s house, even having breakfast.

 

‘Mom, what about my breakfast?’

 

‘You eat after His Highness the Crown Prince finishes.’

 

Thinking of Duran who had boldly barged into someone else’s house, shamelessly ate someone else’s food, and even gave permission for meals, Cal grumbled inwardly.

 

‘If it’s the Flobe Family territory, does that mean Leo Flobe’s territory?’

 

‘That must be it, right? But anyway, you could just talk to your close friends through magical communication, so why barge in from early morning?’

 

‘Hmph, only a very few received invitations. I already confirmed with several people.’

 

It seemed he had sent magical communications to Lumern classmates from the crack of dawn to confirm.

 

After roughly confirming the information, Duran left just like that.

 

He almost ended up traveling together, but Cal planned to go to Leo’s house earlier than other students to hang out with Leo.

 

‘If we had come together, it would have been chaos.’

 

Cal was muttering to himself when.

 

Suddenly the carriage door opened.

 

All the Delan Royal School students escorting the carriage were startled and dismounted to kneel.

 

The Delan Royal School student who had been acting superior to Cal also hurriedly knelt and glanced up at Cal, giving him a look.

 

“It’s His Highness the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Delaad. Quickly…”

 

“Aren’t you Cal Thomas, a student of Lumern Academy? Lord Leo’s friend.”

 

“So you were the Crown Prince. Have you been well?”

 

Cal bowed politely.

 

During the last summit. It was Prince Deven of the Kingdom of Delaad, whom he had met through Leo.

 

At the mention of Lumern, Gellibun, the Delan Royal School student who had been acting superior to Cal, widened his eyes.

 

“It seems you plan to spend your vacation here in Delaad.”

 

“Yes, I received an invitation from Leo.”

 

Cal smiled brightly.

 

Though a commoner, he was cunning and, being part of Noble where students from prestigious families gathered, he had become accustomed to etiquette.

 

Prince Deven, who had been looking at such a Cal and nodding, glanced at Gellibun with an apologetic expression.

 

“I hope our Royal School student didn’t commit any rudeness.”

 

“I think it’s understandable if one doesn’t know.”

 

Cal answered cunningly.

 

At that, Gellibun’s face, who had been bowing his head, turned pale.

 

“Since we’ve met like this, it’s fate, so let me take you to the Flobe Family Mansion.”

 

“You don’t need to trouble yourself.”

 

“Don’t refuse. Actually, there’s something I’d like to consult with you about.”

 

“Consult?”

 

“Yes, about the Hero Record.”

 

At the mention of Hero Record, Cal momentarily showed a puzzled expression.

 

“Recently, many objects suspected to be Hero Record fragments have been discovered within our kingdom. We happened to be moving selected items among them to the Royal Palace today. As a Lumern Academy student, you must have encountered Hero Records many times, haven’t you?”

 

Prince Deven smiled brightly.

 

“Please take a look at those items.”

 

Hero Records are powerful objects that can change a nation’s landscape just by being discovered.

 

As such, countless fakes pour out.

 

‘But I can’t refuse a request from a crown prince of a country either.’

 

Scratching his cheek, Cal said.

 

“Since I’m still a student, please don’t trust my eye too much.”

 

“Don’t worry about that part.”

 

Cal boarded Prince Deven’s carriage.

 

Inside the carriage, Cal discovered a luxurious box in the center.

 

When Prince Deven’s hand touched the magically sealed box, a magic circle appeared.

 

Click-!

 

The chest opened with the sound of a lock being unlocked.

 

Inside were countless paper fragments imbued with mana.

 

‘As expected, these kinds of items.’

 

Fragments of old grimoires or summoning books imbued with magical or spiritual power usually receive the most suspicion as Hero Records.

 

‘Progenitor of the Starry Skies Luna? Wow, even the King of Wisdom.’

 

Cal let out a silent laugh inside upon discovering paper fragments with the names of Great Heroes written on them.

 

‘Well, since there are hardly any records of the Great Heroes left, making it difficult to verify their authenticity, most forgeries among Hero Records are related to Great Heroes. There are an incredible number related to the Hero of the Beginning.’

 

Cal examined the records while sorting out those that were definitely fake.

 

“In my opinion, these records have an extremely high probability of being forgeries.”

 

“I see. But why didn’t you exclude this one?”

 

Prince Deven picked up a paper fragment that was almost completely burned away.

 

It was a small piece of paper with ‘Arron’ faintly written on it.

 

“Usually records related to Great Heroes consist of such small fragments. Well, honestly it would be better to commission experts rather than me.”

 

Prince Deven nodded at Cal’s words.

 

Before they knew it, the carriage had arrived in front of the Flobe Family estate.

 

“If you get the chance, please visit the Royal Palace together with Sir Leo.”

 

“Thank you for your hospitality.”

 

Cal bowed to the departing prince’s carriage.

 

“Why are you getting out of our country’s crown prince’s carriage?”

 

“Oh! Leo! Are you having a good vacation?”

 

Cal greeted cheerfully at the voice heard from behind.

 

“I happened to run into him on the way here.”

 

Leo chuckled at Cal who shrugged his shoulders and opened the main gate.

 

“Are you having a good vacation?”

 

“So-so.”

 

“What about homework? Can’t you show me at least what you’ve done?”

 

“Do whatever you want.”

 

“Ah~ You’re the only one! My friend!”

 

Cal thanked Leo and walked away.

 

Watching Cal’s retreating figure, Leo muttered to himself.

 

‘You probably won’t have time for homework, Cal.’

 

***

 

“This is the first time one of Leo’s school friends has come to visit since that girl Chelsea.”

 

That evening.

 

Cal was warmly welcomed by Daid and Raina, Leo’s parents.

 

“Thank you for welcoming me.”

 

Cal greeted Daid.

 

“Hey, Cal. Doesn’t Leo have any friends from the Knight Department? It’s a shame that only Magic Studies Department kids come to visit.”

 

When Raina cupped her cheeks with a disappointed expression, Cal said,

 

“There are kids named Chen Xia and Iliana. But Leo doesn’t talk much about school life, does he?”

 

“Right. Our son doesn’t talk much about his friends.”

 

Raina clicked her tongue and asked,

 

“Does he really not have a girlfriend? I’d think he’d be popular since he’s student council president.”

 

“He doesn’t have a girlfriend. But he’s the most popular male student in 2nd Year. He receives several letters every day.”

 

“Oh ho. Oh ho.”

 

Raina’s eyes sparkled.

 

Cal told stories about Leo’s school life.

 

Leo just smiled while listening to Cal’s stories.

 

Seeing this, Raina grumbled.

 

“When I look at him quietly, he really seems like an old man.”

 

“Please say mature.”

 

“Being mature should have limits too.”

 

Raina shook her head at Leo’s words.

 

“Your nickname at school isn’t something like ‘old geezer’ or something, is it? Hey, Cal. What’s Leo’s nickname at school?”

 

Raina looked a bit excited after hearing about her son’s school life.

 

Cal replied matter-of-factly,

 

“Demon King.”

 

“Demon King?”

 

“Yes, because of the presence he showed during midterms, the kids call him Demon King Leo.”

 

“How is your nickname so far from being heroic?”

 

Raina clicked her tongue as she spoke.

 

“Anyway, you guys have it tough too. Having a training camp during vacation instead of being able to play.”

 

Raina, who already knew about the training camp, said.

 

“Well, it’s good because we can build friendships too. It’s not like we’re doing it in some dangerous area, we’re doing it at the Flobe Family Estate. There will be clean beds and meals, so what’s the problem.”

 

‘This kid doesn’t know yet.’

 

As the mistress of the Flobe Family, Raina had been to the training camp location selected by Dragon Lord.

 

And she had seen that banner.

 

“Hey, Cal.”

 

“Yes?”

 

“Eat more.”

 

“Ah, but I’m full.”

 

“No. Eat as much delicious food as you can.”

 

Cal felt anxious seeing Raina looking at him pitifully and spoke to Leo beside him.

 

“Hey, Leo.”

 

“What?”

 

“Do you roughly know what kind of training camp it is? It’s being held at your family’s estate.”

 

The fact that Dragon Lord chose the Flobe Family Estate out of all the many places was probably greatly influenced by Leo, who was student council president and an all-class student.

 

As such, Cal expected that Leo would know something.

 

At Cal’s question, Leo silently transferred the main dish from his plate to Cal’s plate.

 

Seeing this, Cal smiled sadly.

 

‘We’re dead.’

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