Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 453

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453.

 

While Arga wore an anxious expression

 

“Mellina-sama. What should we do about this?”

 

Chelsea brought over the sword that Arron had cast aside and asked

 

Seeing this, Mellina said

 

“It’s Brave. A sword that’s like Arron-sama’s symbol. You know this too, don’t you, Chelsea?”

 

“Yes, but it’s broken, isn’t it?”

 

When Chelsea spoke with an anxious face, Mellina nodded

 

“It was already broken before we even left the Heroes’ World.”

 

“Will the broken sword be a hindrance to Arron-sama?”

 

“It would be better for him to fight holding Brave even if it’s broken, rather than fighting barehanded. But… Arron-sama right now doesn’t have the luxury…”

 

Kwaaaaang-!

 

Once again, a tremendous sound echoed in front of the city wall

 

Arron, who had been struck by Erebos’s attack and sent flying, crashed to the ground in front of the city wall

 

The shockwave from that impact swept away the monsters that had been charging toward the city wall

 

Arron staggered as he raised his body

 

The power of his aura remained intact

 

But Arron’s body was battered all over

 

However, his fighting spirit was not broken

 

As if forcibly shaking off his fear

 

He burned with fighting spirit as he glared at Erebos

 

Thud-!

 

Erebos landed right in front of Arron

 

-What makes you struggle so desperately? Cowardly hero. Are you afraid of the death of those insignificant beings you believe to be hope?

 

“Kruuuuuuuung!”

 

A howling echoed from Arron’s mouth

 

Arron, wrapping his entire body in aura, charged toward Erebos once again

 

Seeing this, Erebos’s eyes flashed as he swung his arm

 

Kwaaaaang-!

 

Arron was sent flying again

 

But without yielding, he burst through the ground and raised his claws to tear at Erebos’s arm

 

Now that he could no longer see the future through his super senses

 

Arron continued what seemed like reckless combat

 

An unprecedented, thrilling hand-to-hand battle between a hero and primordial evil

 

The aftermath of that battle was at a terrifying level

 

If it hadn’t been Arron, stopping primordial evil single-handedly would have been impossible for anyone

 

‘Just a little more, if I can just hold out a little longer, Kail’s spell will be complete!’

 

His role was to block Erebos and wear down his strength until then

 

No matter how inextinguishable the Calamity Flame was, its power would weaken if cut down endlessly

 

While it was true that he was an immortal being, that didn’t mean he couldn’t take damage

 

‘I need to weaken him enough for Innocent to completely annihilate him!’

 

Terrible burns continued to accumulate all over his body

 

His body screamed in pain that felt like death

 

It was more painful than anything Arron had ever experienced

 

‘Endure!’

 

Arron’s eyes widened

 

‘Kail must have been in much more pain than this!’

 

“Kruaaaaa!”

 

Arron roared as he tore at Erebos’s throat

 

Meanwhile, the monsters created by Erebos attacked the city wall

 

Chelsea, who had been watching Arron’s desperate fight, clenched her hands

 

‘Isn’t there some way I can help Arron-sama?’

 

She recalled Arron’s kind and gentle demeanor toward her

 

Arron, who had genuinely rejoiced saying he wanted a future where children could smile brightly, was now fighting desperately

 

Chelsea, who had been stamping her feet wanting to help such an Arron somehow, looked at Brave in her hand and shouted

 

“I’ll deliver Brave to Arron-sama!”

 

Mellina’s eyes widened greatly

 

“That’s too reckless.”

 

“But I’m the most suitable for this role, aren’t I?”

 

Chelsea spoke seriously

 

“I’m small and fast, so I can definitely dodge the monsters’ attacks and make it back! This kind of thing is a wind mage’s specialty!”

 

“Then someone like me or Ulta…”

 

“Mellina-sama and Ulta-senpai need to block the monsters!”

 

Mellina and Ulta were currently powerful forces defending the city wall

 

If they left their posts, the castle might collapse immediately

 

“…I’m disqualified as a Dragon Lord. To think I have to send someone as young as you to the most dangerous place.”

 

“If it seems dangerous, I’ll run away immediately!”

 

“Hey, Chelsea. Will you be okay?”

 

When Cal asked worriedly, Chelsea raised her index finger and shouted confidently.

 

“Of course!”

 

Leaving those words, Chelsea strapped Brave to her back and jumped down from the city wall

 

‘Hot Wind.’

 

Chelsea used her unique magic

 

Magic that freely manipulated the surrounding wind

 

That magic granted Chelsea overwhelming mobility and evasion ability

 

Whoosh-!

 

Chelsea flew at tremendous speed toward the fierce battlefield of Arron and Erebos

 

The monsters discovered Chelsea and pounced on her with killing intent

 

But Chelsea used wind manipulation to dodge all the monsters’ attacks

 

‘The training with Leo-oppa helped! And Arron-sama’s super senses too!’

 

The super senses she had trained with Arron couldn’t be used properly yet

 

But as a result of the training, her senses had been honed very sharply

 

Several monsters persistently targeted Chelsea

 

But magic flying from the city wall provided cover for Chelsea

 

It was support from those specialized in sniping magic like Riennia and Juwen

 

Finally, the moment Chelsea reached the battlefield of Arron and Erebos

 

Kwaang-!

 

Something flew toward Chelsea

 

“Arron-sama!”

 

It was Arron, whose entire body had reached its limit

 

Arron, whose beast transformation had even been undone, was letting out groans as he raised his body

 

The moment Chelsea hurriedly tried to support Arron

 

-Insignificant creature

 

A voice filled with contempt was heard

 

Chelsea’s face hardened

 

-Abandon that cowardly hero and leave this place. If you do, I will spare at least your worthless life

 

At the voice of evil filled with clear mockery and ridicule, Chelsea’s instincts sent a signal

 

To run away

 

That this was an unprecedented calamity she could never handle

 

Goosebumps rose all over her body and she began trembling

 

Tears welled up in her eyes.

 

She wanted to run away.

 

But Chelsea didn’t let go of Arron.

 

“Chelsea… step back.”

 

Arron staggered and put strength into his legs.

 

“Just hold on a little longer. So go somewhere safe.”

 

“Arron-nim is at your limit! Come with me quickly!”

 

Despite being terrified, Chelsea tried to take Arron and escape from the battlefield.

 

-That young human girl is far braver than you, Hero. How admirable.

 

There was no lie in the words that he would spare them if they retreated.

 

Chelsea’s death held no value for Erebos.

 

He simply wanted to mock Arron by ridiculing the pathetic sight of what Arron considered hope for the future running away in terror.

 

But it didn’t go as planned.

 

That fact was enough to make Erebos feel displeasure.

 

-Curse your foolishness for showing useless bravery and die, human girl.

 

Kwaaaaak-!

 

Simultaneously with Erebos’s words, flames erupted from all directions.

 

The moment Arron saw this and tried to use his aura, his body became faint.

 

That meant only one thing.

 

‘The time given to me has ended!’

 

At the worst possible timing, his divine power was completely exhausted.

 

Arron gritted his teeth, pulled Chelsea into his embrace, and squeezed out his aura.

 

‘At least Chelsea alone!’

 

Hwaak-!

 

Black flames engulfed Arron and Chelsea.

 

***

 

Hwareureuk-!

 

“Ah…”

 

Everyone was stunned.

 

The Hero who had been holding back Erebos had disappeared.

 

Naturally, the word ‘defeat’ flashed through their minds.

 

Everyone’s faces naturally turned pale with terror.

 

Hwareureureurek-!

 

The crimson night sky.

 

A world burning with black flames.

 

One word came to the Hero candidates’ minds.

 

‘The return of calamity.’

 

Tadak-!

 

Just as everyone was despairing, Leo descended from the sky and stood in the middle of the land burning with black flames.

 

And he looked up at Erebos.

 

-It’s over.

 

Erebos mocked Leo.

 

-The Hero has disappeared now, and with your power, you cannot stop me.

 

A voice filled with ecstasy.

 

Erebos didn’t doubt that despair would settle on Leo’s face.

 

-The Age of Calamity will come once again!

 

Simultaneously with Erebos’s declaration, the black flames burned even more fiercely.

 

Hwareureuk! Tadak- Tadak-

 

But despite all this, there was no great emotional change on Leo’s face.

 

He simply continued to accumulate power to unleash Innocent.

 

With Leo’s current power, even if he squeezed out everything, it was impossible to complete magic with enough force to defeat Erebos.

 

No matter how much pure mana was the natural enemy of primordial evil, it was useless if the difference in power was too great.

 

And yet…

 

-What is that expression?

 

At Leo’s face, which was even peaceful, Erebos’s expression twisted mercilessly.

 

-How can you show such unwavering faith?! He’s gone now! That coward has disappeared from this world…

 

“Don’t make me laugh! You damn bastard! Who are you calling a coward!”

 

Cutting off Erebos’s words, someone shouted with an angry voice.

 

Arga, who had run over at some point, stood beside Leo and glared at Erebos.

 

“Arron-nim is not a coward! He’s someone with the strongest courage in the world!”

 

-Ignorance is frightening.

 

Erebos muttered as if dumbfounded.

 

-A coward who died 5000 years ago, whose shallow miracle from the gods has ended and vanished from this world. To try to oppose me by gaining courage from such a coward. How utterly foolish…

 

“Nyaaaak! Don’t call Arron-nim a coward! You face-smashed lump!”

 

Arga cut off Erebos’s words again and screamed hysterically.

 

“I know Arron-nim is fearful! But he’s not a coward! He’s someone who overcomes it even when terrified! Hero Arron saved the world! That’s why he’s a Great Hero! Do you think it makes sense for such a person to be a coward? Did sleeping for 5000 years mess up your head?!”

 

Ar even pointed her finger while throwing a tantrum with all the anger she could muster.

 

Her opponent was none other than the symbol of calamity.

 

The being of terror that made even the gods tremble with fear, the primordial evil Erebos.

 

That sight made even Erebos turn pale with shock.

 

In Erebos’s eyes, he could clearly see Ar’s terrified appearance.

 

Normally, a mere Suin.

 

It would be normal for her to not be able to utter a single word in front of him.

 

A weak being who didn’t even qualify to stand on this battlefield.

 

An inferior creature who should tremble without even being able to make eye contact.

 

And yet.

 

“Arron-nim! Will rise again! He’ll get up and beat the crap out of you!”

 

Despite being terrified, she doesn’t yield and keeps shouting.

 

She believes that Arron, who has already disappeared and no longer exists, will return.

 

-Unless he steps into the realm of gods, that’s impossible.

 

“Arron-nim is a god!”

 

They couldn’t communicate.

 

-What an absurd fool who will never exist in this world again.

 

“Who are you calling a fool! You fool!”

 

“Kekeke… Puhehehahahaha!”

 

Leo, who had been watching the situation from the side, burst into laughter without realizing it.

 

He felt amazement at Ar accomplishing what even Luna, who was usually famous for being reckless, couldn’t achieve.

 

“But she’s right.”

 

Leo smiled broadly.

 

“Arron will return.”

 

Hwareureuk-!

 

-Have you lost your mind?

 

“No, I’m perfectly sane.”

 

Arron had fallen, but Leo’s faith wasn’t shaken in the slightest.

 

“He’s absolutely not the type to give up.”

 

“Krrrrr-”

 

Arga growled low beside him, then let out a howl toward the sky.

 

“Aaaaaaaaaaaah!”

 

Golden aura rose from Ar’s body.

 

The moment Erebos’s eyes twitched at that howling.

 

Flash-!

 

Golden aura shot up, piercing through the flames that had engulfed Arron and Chelsea.

 

Erebos’s face was painted with shock at the sight.

 

-This is impossible!

 

Ar wore a bright expression.

 

Leo looked at her and let out a deep sigh as if he couldn’t stop her.

 

‘Who said you were a burden, you fool.’

 

Leo looked down at his own hand.

 

As if responding to Arron’s aura,

 

Dweno’s flames blazed up.

 

Seeing this, Leo clenched his fist and said inwardly.

 

‘I didn’t give up because I was carrying a burden.’

 

Luna’s voice that gave him relief, Dweno’s weapon that he could entrust his life to with peace of mind,

 

Risinass’s light that was dazzling even with eyes closed,

 

And because Arron’s back was more reliable than anyone else’s, Leo was able to endure.

 

He watched Arron emerge through the black flames while holding Chelsea in his arms.

 

‘You might think you gave up. But in the final moment, you stood up again.’

 

He comforted everyone, giving them courage by saying the world would be saved.

 

‘We’re… going to win.’

 

He believed without doubt in the fact that his friends would achieve victory.

 

‘You always deny it. But the signal flare of miracles was always you, Arron.’

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