Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 460

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460.

 

The Emperor of Rodren.

 

Sharl Dio Rodren sat on his throne with a bored expression, looking down at his subjects.

 

Those who knelt and bowed their heads beneath Emperor Sharl opened their mouths.

 

“Your Majesty. No matter how high Leo Flobe’s reputation may be, having a hero candidate who has not yet reached the position of hero join the Imperium goes against tradition. Please reconsider!”

 

“Please reconsider!”

 

Leo’s invitation to join the Imperium was practically Emperor Sharl’s unilateral decision.

 

Of course, he did consult with the heads of the Jerdinger and Rwallin families, who had been the emperor’s closest allies for generations.

 

In the case of Seld, the head of the Jerdinger family, Leo’s special admission was not bad at all.

 

Rather, from the perspective of family head Seld, it was most welcome.

 

No matter what anyone said, Leo was Seld’s nephew and a direct descendant of Jerdinger.

 

‘Moreover, Leo’s abilities are comparable to those of heroes.’

 

He simply hasn’t reached the position of hero yet.

 

His actual power is equal to that of a hero.

 

If such a nephew received special treatment and joined the Imperium, the Jerdinger family’s reputation would rise even higher.

 

Chaid Rwallin also had no reason to oppose it.

 

‘If Leo Flobe were simply a Jerdinger, it might be different, but he is a mage.’

 

Not just any ordinary mage, but a mage officially recognized as the successor to Seirun, the Comet Mage.

 

Leo’s reputation as a mage is already extremely high in the world’s magical community.

 

‘Leo Flobe joining the Imperium won’t strengthen the Jerdinger family’s influence.’

 

Rather, as an all-class, he would likely have strong neutral tendencies.

 

‘He’s also close friends with Chelsea.’

 

It was already well known that Leo, Chelsea, and Cal had been best friends since their first year.

 

In that case, Chaid had no reason to oppose Leo’s admission either.

 

After Leo’s special admission was announced.

 

Many nobles requested an audience with Emperor Sharl.

 

The reason was to cancel Leo’s special admission.

 

It was true that the imperial family Rodren and the founding merit families Jerdinger and Rwallin were the forces leading the empire’s hegemony.

 

However, no matter how powerful they were, Rodren was too vast to be controlled by the power of just three families.

 

To control such massive forces, politics inevitably had to be employed, and interests naturally became entangled.

 

Therefore, there were definitely those who viewed the special treatment given to Leo unfavorably.

 

The one who gathered such forces and stood before the emperor was none other than Etherka Deknee, the Knight of the Snow Wind.

 

Having obtained the title of hero, he was the commander of the Rodren Empire’s Imperial Knight Order.

 

Coming from a lower knight family background and rising to the position of hero, he was a man with tremendous pride in himself.

 

His goal was to claim the title of the Rodren Empire’s strongest knight.

 

However, he was overshadowed by Seld Jerdinger and couldn’t escape being perpetually second place.

 

As a result, he was an anti-Jerdinger force within the empire, no less than the Rwallin family.

 

“Sir Etherka. Are you saying that Leo Flobe lacks sufficient qualifications?”

 

“That is correct, Your Majesty. He has proven nothing that shows he is worthy of the Imperium.”

 

“Leo Flobe has already risen to the position of student council president at Lumern at a young age and has conquered the Heroes’ World. Moreover, he recently made great contributions to the Erebos subjugation alongside the hero. Although he hasn’t gotten his name on the Hero Record, don’t you think that’s sufficient?”

 

At Seld’s words, Etherka replied with an expressionless face.

 

“Sir Seld. Isn’t that just favoritism because he’s your nephew? Not all former student council presidents of Lumern become heroes. Leo Flobe didn’t conquer the Heroes’ World with his power alone. The same goes for the great feat of subjugating the Erebos fragment. In the end, wasn’t it only possible to subjugate the Erebos fragment because Lord Arron was there?”

 

Etherka snorted.

 

“Nothing has been proven. Giving special treatment in such a situation could tarnish the Imperium’s name and furthermore damage Your Majesty’s reputation.”

 

Etherka’s eyes narrowed as he finished speaking.

 

“I thought the head of Rwallin would stop Sir Seld Jerdinger.”

 

“I also think Leo Flobe is a talent worthy of the Imperium.”

 

Chaid replied leisurely.

 

As the three heroes faced off, Emperor Sharl opened his mouth.

 

“One of the reasons for having Leo Flobe join the Imperium is that other hero guilds have also shown interest in him. As emperor, I have a duty to prevent the empire’s talents from flowing out.”

 

“I am moved by Your Majesty’s grace in thinking of the empire’s future. However, Your Majesty.”

 

Etherka spoke firmly.

 

“If he is someone who would betray the empire to that extent, I believe he is a talent the empire doesn’t need. Giving special treatment for such a person would make the loyal subjects who truly follow Your Majesty uneasy. Therefore, please reconsider.”

 

At Etherka’s words, his followers bowed their heads deeply once again.

 

Watching this, Emperor Sharl narrowed his eyes.

 

‘It’s a clear fact that Leo Flobe is a talent the empire needs. No matter how powerful the empire is, there are no talents like him.’

 

An all-class like Kail, the Hero of the Beginning.

 

Moreover, his achievements in each class are extraordinary.

 

Although Emperor Sharl had not reached the position of hero and had not contracted with Ati, the pegasus that was the family’s hereditary covenant partner.

 

But that was the only thing.

 

He was a powerful summoner.

 

Therefore, he knew well how absurd Leo’s achievements as a summoner were.

 

A talent that should be obtained by any means necessary if it was truly for the empire.

 

However, politics doesn’t work with just that alone.

 

There would be those who viewed Leo’s existence unfavorably and would try to deny and obstruct him by any means necessary.

 

Even if it meant denying the truth.

 

‘That’s what politics is.’

 

However, Emperor Sharl also intended to carry out his will by any means necessary.

 

‘Leo Flobe will grow into a hero surpassing the Sword Saint. Considering the times, he is absolutely necessary for the empire.’

 

Just as Emperor Sharl was about to speak.

 

Knock knock-!

 

A knocking sound was heard from beyond the conference room door.

 

Along with that, a messenger entered the conference room.

 

“Special report.”

 

“What is it?”

 

“News that Leo Flobe has gotten his name on the Hero Record!”

 

At those words, the conference room began to buzz.

 

Etherka’s face contorted.

 

“Special treatment won’t even be necessary then.”

 

Just as the opposition fell silent at Emperor Sharl’s words.

 

Another messenger hurriedly appeared.

 

“A report has come from Delan, where we sent the emperor’s letter!”

 

“Yes, did Leo Flobe say he would join the Imperium?”

 

When Emperor Sharl asked with a relaxed smile, the hesitating messenger carefully opened his mouth.

 

“The report is that Leo Flobe refused to join the Imperium.”

 

“What?”

 

At the completely unexpected answer, Emperor Sharl’s face hardened.

 

The conference room began to buzz.

 

“What’s the reason? Did he perhaps join another guild? Or did he refuse saying he couldn’t join while still a student?”

 

“According to Sir Jis Jerdinger and Sir Rojess Rwallin, he says he will establish his own guild.”

 

At those words, everyone looked dumbfounded.

 

“Establishing a new guild?”

 

“How arrogant.”

 

As everyone was buzzing, Shasha, who was attending the meeting, muttered.

 

“That’s truly like Senior Leo.”

 

“You seem rather pleased?”

 

When Ris, who was next to Shasha, asked with a smile, Shasha covered her mouth with her fan and said.

 

“Did it seem that way?”

 

Shasha, who had narrowed her eyes, glanced at Ris.

 

“Senior Ris looks rather amused too.”

 

“Watching my unpredictable cousin is quite an enjoyable thing.”

 

***

 

The news that Leo had been registered in the Hero Record spread throughout the world.

 

People cheered at the birth of a new hero.

 

It had been thousands of years since the existence of the Hero Record was revealed.

 

There had certainly been heroes who got their names inscribed in the Hero Record at Leo’s age.

 

But there had never been a hero with such a brilliant and overwhelming career and power as Leo.

 

Countless media outlets flocked to interview Leo.

 

Though interest in him was growing increasingly intense, Leo himself was quite indifferent.

 

His name appeared in newspapers day after day, but for Leo, it was just bothersome.

 

Time passed like this, and eventually summer vacation came to an end.

 

“You’re really amazing. If it were me, I would have really enjoyed this situation in front of people.”

 

Cal clicked his tongue at Lumeria City Pier.

 

At Cal’s words, Leo curled up the corners of his mouth.

 

“For someone saying that, you ruthlessly rejected the invitations from the Dwarf Hero Guilds, didn’t you?”

 

Leo wasn’t the only one who received invitations to join hero guilds.

 

There were many who approached not only Leo but other promising students as well.

 

Cal was a prime example among them.

 

“You obtained Dweno’s alchemy book as a raid reward, so you must be the talent the dwarves covet more than anyone, right?”

 

“Hey, that’s not talent! You just can’t see the dwarves’ eyes properly!”

 

Cal grabbed both his arms and trembled.

 

“They had eyes that looked like they’d dissect me right away!”

 

Leo burst into laughter watching Cal’s disgusted expression.

 

“By the way, are they going to change the school rules?”

 

“They absolutely won’t change them.”

 

Leo narrowed his eyes.

 

The principals of each military academy weren’t the type to change school rules.

 

‘Even if they tried to change them, I would stop it anyway.’

 

He couldn’t tolerate sending unprepared people to the battlefield.

 

Leo, who had lived through the Age of Calamity, knew.

 

No matter how outstanding their talent and exceptional skills were, how powerless those who weren’t properly prepared became when they stood on the battlefield.

 

How heavily the deaths of boys and girls who couldn’t bloom weighed on one’s heart.

 

‘During the Age of Calamity, we had no choice because we were short-handed.’

 

During the Age of Calamity, when the world’s destruction was imminent, anyone who could fight had to stand on the battlefield.

 

‘But now it’s different.’

 

Now there was enough time to prepare properly.

 

It was when Leo let out a small sigh.

 

“Gasp! It’s Leo.”

 

“He’s a celebrity now, should we get his autograph?”

 

Classmates discovered Leo and showed surprised reactions.

 

“Wow~ The hero is indeed looked up to by many friends.”

 

Cal said cheekily.

 

At those words, when Leo chuckled, a female student from the Summoning Department approached with a blushing face.

 

“Um, excuse me. President. Can you give me an autograph?”

 

“Me too! Me too!”

 

“I want to hear about the battle with Erebos too!”

 

Starting with that, students flocked around Leo in droves.

 

“Kheuk?!”

 

Cal, swept away by the wave of people, was pushed away from Leo.

 

“Wow~ I really feel like he’s become a person from a completely different world now.”

 

Cal scratched his cheek.

 

Heroes were originally objects of admiration.

 

Products related to them were pouring out too, so that said it all.

 

‘Should I take this opportunity to make Leo-related products and make a solid profit?’

 

Cal seriously pondered.

 

The current pier was exclusively for 2nd year students.

 

‘Once we enter the academy, students from all grades will gather around regardless.’

 

It was when Cal was backing away while looking at Leo.

 

Thud-!

 

“Oh, sorry. I didn’t see…”

 

“Found you. Cal Thomas.”

 

Cal, who was apologizing, flinched and turned around at the ominous voice heard from behind.

 

And when he discovered someone standing there with a face full of murderous intent, he showed a flustered expression.

 

“Emio? How are you here?”

 

At those words, Emio twisted his face.

 

“Arrogant bastard. Are you saying I shouldn’t be here?!”

 

“No, it’s not that you can’t be here, but.”

 

Cal hesitated with a troubled face, then said.

 

“You were expelled last semester, weren’t you?”

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