Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 430

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430.

 

That evening.

 

The 2nd year students were staggering along in a haggard state.

 

Thud-

 

Cal collapsed onto the ground.

 

“If today was this hard already… how are we going to survive a whole month?”

 

“When I get home, I’m throwing away all my stuffed animals.”

 

The exhausted 2nd year students showed panicked reactions.

 

The 2nd year students, who had been warped to one location as soon as the sun set, were moving toward the dormitory following the signs.

 

“I’m hungry.”

 

“Of course you’re hungry after starving all day long.”

 

“What’s for dinner?”

 

“I want to eat and quickly wash with warm water! This is a mess!”

 

“I want to lie down on a bed right away~”

 

Hopeful wishes burst out from here and there.

 

“Cal, stop lying there and let’s go.”

 

Chelsea poked Cal, who was sitting collapsed on the ground, with her staff.

 

“I don’t want to go.”

 

“Why?”

 

“The future I envision is nothing but darkness. Sob sob sob.”

 

Chelsea frowned as she watched Cal wailing.

 

Grabbing Cal by the back of his neck and dragging him along, Chelsea said.

 

“By the way, I don’t see Leo anywhere?”

 

“He probably already cleared all the trials we went through long ago and went back to the dormitory to rest, right?”

 

“That’s true. It’s Leo after all.”

 

Chelsea nodded as if convinced.

 

They arrived at the dormitory where they would stay for a month.

 

In a large open field, there were several log cabins.

 

It wasn’t as fancy as they had imagined, but seeing the decent dormitory, the students showed satisfied expressions.

 

“Wow! This is perfect.”

 

“Doesn’t it feel like we came to a vacation house?”

 

“Let’s eat quickly!”

 

“We need to wash first!”

 

As the students showed excited reactions and headed toward the log cabins.

 

“Where are you guys going?”

 

Leo, who had lit a campfire in one spot of the open field, asked with a puzzled face.

 

“Ah! Leo!”

 

Chelsea ran toward Leo with a bright smile, and Cal sighed deeply as he approached Leo and collapsed next to him with a thud.

 

Seeing Leo like that, Runia approached and linked arms with him, asking.

 

“What are you doing instead of going inside?”

 

“Going inside where?”

 

“The dormitory.”

 

“Our dormitory is here.”

 

Leo gestured toward the vast open field.

 

“What?”

 

Runia showed an expression of complete incomprehension for a moment.

 

After understanding the situation, she turned pale.

 

“W-wait! You mean no sleeping quarters are provided at all? We have to sleep outdoors without any equipment?”

 

“That’s right.”

 

At Leo’s answer, screams burst out from here and there.

 

At that reaction, Arga crossed her arms and showed a smug expression.

 

“Hehe! How weak! This is why young masters and ladies raised in greenhouses are no good!”

 

Swishing her white cat tail, Arga puffed out her chest proudly.

 

“We Ajonia students don’t find sleeping outdoors to be any obstacle at all…”

 

“You also have to find your own food.”

 

“How can that be!”

 

Arga’s cat tail shot straight up.

 

“Idiot! If they don’t provide sleeping quarters, do you think they’d provide meals?”

 

“Ugh!”

 

Arga flinched at Runia’s words.

 

“What’s all this commotion about?”

 

Just then, the log cabin door opened and someone appeared.

 

Everyone’s gaze focused on the woman.

 

She was a woman with black hair tinged with a light red hue.

 

She was a beauty with impressively long, slender limbs, but the most distinctive feature was her ears.

 

A rabbit beastman with black rabbit ears.

 

“Senior Banir!”

 

It was Banir, who had graduated from Ajonia last year.

 

The Ajonia students gathered around Banir with pleased expressions.

 

“Senior! Have you been well!”

 

“We’ve been hearing about your achievements!”

 

“It’s an honor to meet you again!”

 

Banir looked at her juniors greeting her with loud voices with cold eyes and said.

 

“Chatter chatter, so noisy. Brats.”

 

At Banir’s voice filled with murderous intent, all the Hero Academy students flinched and trembled.

 

However, the Ajonia 2nd years only stood at attention and responded loudly with “Yes!”

 

At this, Banir pressed her temples as if she had a headache.

 

“So, what are your complaints?”

 

One Seirun student raised his hand.

 

When Banir gestured with her chin, he spoke.

 

“We’d like to hear the reason why sleeping quarters and meals aren’t provided. We came here to improve our skills, so shouldn’t we approach training in optimal condition for better efficiency?”

 

“You don’t happen to think this place is an extension of your academy schedule, do you?”

 

“Huh? Of course…”

 

“It seems you’re getting cocky, acting like you’re chosen just because you received an invitation from the Dragon Lord.”

 

Banir swept back her bangs.

 

“The Dragon Lord didn’t choose you. He’s testing you.”

 

At Banir’s menacing words, the Seirun student’s shoulders trembled.

 

Not only that.

 

The other students also flinched.

 

“The reason you’re not provided with sleeping quarters and meals? It’s to check how much proper skill you can demonstrate even in extreme situations. If you’re the type to chatter and complain about such things, then leave immediately. No one will stop you.”

 

Several students gritted their teeth and bowed their heads deeply.

 

Seeing them like that, Banir snorted and went into the dormitory, closing the door.

 

In the subdued atmosphere, Chen Xia spoke.

 

“Shall we divide up the tasks for now? Preparing sleeping quarters and meals is the priority, so let’s decide.”

 

“You’re calm even in this situation.”

 

“Because I’m used to it.”

 

Chen Xia smiled brightly.

 

Chen Xia, being a Shadow, was accustomed to such situations.

 

Everyone began preparing sleeping quarters and meals with their exhausted bodies.

 

Leo watched that scene silently.

 

“Black Rabbit, what are you thinking about so deeply?”

 

Arga asked with a puzzled expression.

 

“Just.”

 

Leo smiled bitterly.

 

“I was briefly reminded of old times.”

 

***

 

In the territory of the Flobe Family, there is one dense mountain.

 

A land where monsters do not live.

 

It was an ordinary, large mountain that could be seen anywhere in the countryside, with no particular underground resources.

 

‘That’s precisely why it’s perfect as a training location.’

 

Mellina had already used magic to cut off this mountain from the outside world.

 

And using the Dragon Lord’s power, she had turned this place into the finest training grounds.

 

‘In the end, no students passed the first stage today.’

 

The 1st and 2nd years are currently separated.

 

But on the first day of this training camp, not a single person passed the first stage training.

 

It wasn’t particularly because the hero candidates lacked skill.

 

The training Mellina had designed was that harsh.

 

‘They need to at least pass the first stage before they can begin individual training.’

 

Mellina, who had been pondering the schedule for the next month, opened her mouth.

 

“What is it?”

 

“I come to see the Lord.”

 

Behind her, a blonde-haired man knelt and bowed his head.

 

It was Akatis, Mellina’s confidant.

 

He was the one tasked with searching for Hero Records of the Great Hero and Heroes of the Cataclysm in the western part of the continent.

 

When he came to find her personally, Mellina instinctively knew something had happened.

 

“A Hero Dungeon has appeared in Delan, the capital of the Kingdom of Delaad.”

 

“If you came to me directly, it must be a Hero Record of a Great Hero or a Hero of the Cataclysm, right?”

 

Mellina asked, jumping up from her seat.

 

“It hasn’t been accurately identified yet, however.”

 

“However?”

 

“There was a report that black flames soared in Delan.”

 

“Black flames…!”

 

Mellina’s complexion hardened.

 

“Where exactly is the location?”

 

“The Delan Royal Palace Magic Research Institute.”

 

“You go first and lead the dragons to stand by. I’ll finish handling things here first and come soon.”

 

“Yes.”

 

Akatis disappeared from sight.

 

Mellina took a deep breath and called for him.

 

“Leo. A problem has occurred.”

 

***

 

The tragedy where all the children at the orphanage lost their lives was the beginning of everything.

 

Arron’s master, who was called the Guardian of the Starry Skies, said it was an unexpected accident.

 

Arron wanted to hear the exact details, but his master wouldn’t tell him.

 

‘Arron. You’ve never seen clear skies even once since you were born.’

 

Agon smiled with difficulty, his face haggard.

 

‘I don’t want to tell you the truth when you’ve never even seen clear skies. Forgive me. As the Guardian of the Starry Skies… it’s my selfishness wanting to protect your pure heart more than anyone else’s… Forget about your siblings.’

 

‘Yes, Master.’

 

Arron had relied on his master since childhood.

 

So although he had many questions, he followed his master’s words.

 

But after that tragedy, he thought.

 

‘If I had just a little more courage, could my siblings have lived?’

 

He couldn’t know the exact incident.

 

Despite having tremendous power, he was always paralyzed with fear.

 

But if he had just a little courage, his master wouldn’t have despaired and been frustrated.

 

His siblings wouldn’t have left before him either.

 

Because the tragedy happened when Arron left home for half a year, afraid of fighting.

 

Then one day.

 

They came looking.

 

Three people who came to recruit Agon, the Guardian of the Starry Skies, as a comrade, saying they would save the world.

 

“Guardian of the Starry Skies, Agon. We absolutely need your power.”

 

“Was it Risinass?”

 

Agon spoke in a haggard voice.

 

“I’m sorry, but… I can no longer fight for the world. I cannot go to the battlefield for people. My heart… is already broken.”

 

Agon politely refused the request of the dragon called a fool.

 

“Instead… take my disciple. This child will be much stronger than me. He’ll be different from me. Unlike me, he doesn’t hate people or hate the world. This child’s heart is as clear as the blue sky.”

 

Agon smiled while looking at Arron.

 

“He’s a child who will step forward without hesitation to protect others.”

 

“This timid-looking kid?”

 

The elf perked up her ears and brought her face close to Arron as if curious.

 

When such a beautiful elf looked at him closely, he unconsciously blushed.

 

‘Yes, she’s pretty.’

 

“Oh my, how innocent. He’s blushing! How cute!”

 

“Don’t interrupt the conversation.”

 

“Ow ow ow! Let go! Let go! Won’t let go! Crunch!”

 

“Aagh! This damn pointy-eared one!”

 

Of course, less than three seconds after thinking she was pretty, seeing her bite the hand of the human man who was pulling her ear made that thought completely disappear.

 

As Arron was terrified, thinking they were scary people, the dragon called a fool approached him.

 

“Arron. Won’t you come with us?”

 

Risinass smiled gently.

 

“If you were born with great power… there must be a reason for it.”

 

“The reason I was born?”

 

“That’s right. What do you want to do now?”

 

“…I want to create a world where children can smile with peace of mind under blue skies.”

 

At that answer, Risinass’s eyes widened and he smiled brightly.

 

“Then won’t you come with us? We’re also going to reclaim the blue skies.”

 

Even though a difficult journey awaited ahead…

 

Even though he must surely be feeling greater despair than himself, his gaze was captivated by that figure smiling with hope.

 

Encouraged by that smile, Arron mustered great courage for the first time in his life and stepped out into the world.

 

Later, the strange dwarf Dweno joined them.

 

There were many days when he was too scared to fight.

 

But his comrades… his friends believed in Arron.

 

Arron also squeezed out courage to live up to that trust.

 

Thus the world gradually regained hope.

 

And on the last night in Gardstron before departing on their final journey.

 

“Kail, don’t you really have anything you want to do or achieve?”

 

“Not particularly right now.”

 

Kail chuckled and sipped his drink before asking.

 

“What about you? Don’t you have anything you want to do?”

 

“I want to create a world where children smile.”

 

“Not that kind of thing.”

 

“Huh?”

 

“Luna’s goal is to make her name widely known to future generations, and Dweno’s goal is to leave behind artistic works, right? Those are all wishes for themselves.”

 

“Risinass just wants to save the world.”

 

“That’s because he’s an idiot.”

 

Kail said indifferently.

 

“You don’t need to dedicate yourself to the world like he does, right?”

 

Kail said to Arron.

 

“Find what you want to do.”

 

And so they set out on their final journey.

 

Climbing the mountain, Arron looked up at the sky.

 

Beyond this mountain… there lies the culprit who made the world like this.

 

They had encountered each other many times, but had never fought head-on even once.

 

Tremble tremble tremble-

 

His hands shook.

 

It was the same as always.

 

This moment was so frightening that he wanted to run away.

 

At that moment.

 

Suddenly, Arron’s supersense activated.

 

A transcendent sense almost like future foresight.

 

Arron’s face turned pale.

 

‘We’re going to lose this fight.’

 

“Risinass!”

 

“Yeah? What?”

 

“This fight! We should run…”

 

Just as he was about to speak urgently.

 

Cursedly, his supersense told him something he didn’t want to know.

 

He couldn’t understand what would happen.

 

The future his supersense revealed was only the ‘result’.

 

But at this moment.

 

He felt a clear result of the future that he had never experienced before.

 

Arron’s gaze turned toward Kail and Luna.

 

‘If we run away now…’

 

Arron squeezed his eyes shut.

 

‘Kail and Luna will die.’

 

The two people who were like an older brother and sister… who were family itself would die.

 

‘What should I do? What should I…’

 

A fear incomparable to anything before struck him.

 

It felt like his breath was being cut off.

 

‘What should I do…!’

 

As Arron squeezed his eyes shut, his supersense suddenly showed him a way.

 

“Arron?”

 

Risinass called out to Arron with a slightly confused expression.

 

“Risinass, let’s not run away from this fight.”

 

“Huh? Of course.”

 

Arron smiled at Risinass.

 

It was the same hopeful smile that Risinass had given him at their first meeting, which had given him the courage to go out into the world.

 

“Surely, we can win.”

 

They would lose this fight.

 

But…

 

‘If we don’t run away and face the fight… Kail and Luna won’t die.’

 

Arron walked at the very front.

 

The fear faded and peace came over him.

 

‘It ends with just me.’

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