Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 472

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472.

 

Chirp- Chirp-

 

The birds announced that morning had dawned.

 

“Ugh.”

 

Lil tossed and turned under the blankets, letting out a pained groan.

 

Her head was pounding from a terrible hangover.

 

“Water….”

 

“Here you go.”

 

After sitting up and clutching her throbbing head while muttering, someone beside her offered water.

 

“Ah, thank you. Leo.”

 

Lil smiled weakly and drank the water gulp- gulp-.

 

“Pfft?! Cough?! Cough! Cough!”

 

Then she choked and began coughing frantically.

 

“Why, why why why why why why is Leo here!”

 

Looking at Lil who asked frantically with a panicked face, Leo sipped water from his own cup and answered.

 

“This is my room. Yesterday senior Lil got completely drunk and slept here instead of returning to her room.”

 

At those words, Lil fell into thought, then soon covered her face with one hand.

 

“I made a fool of myself. I’m sorry, Leo.”

 

Lil, whose ears had turned red in a rare display, took a deep breath then got down from the bed and spoke.

 

“Leo, if something like this happens again next time, please kick me out of the room even by force.”

 

“I didn’t harbor any strange thoughts or anything.”

 

“I know Leo isn’t the type of person to do such things. What I mean is it would be troublesome if unnecessary rumors spread.”

 

“Certainly, senior might face various troubles.”

 

“Leo would face more trouble than me.”

 

Lil said with a small sigh.

 

“Leo has been receiving attention from the entire world since last year. Now you’re even a hero. Many people probably respect and admire Leo. But conversely, there are probably countless people who envy and are jealous too.”

 

“That would be the case.”

 

“Yes. Those people will try to find fault with Leo somehow. Promiscuous relationships with women are perfect to attack.”

 

Lil sighed.

 

“Of course, if you look at history, there are many lustful heroes. There are also many heroes who violate moral standards. Just looking at the Justice Guild, they’re not exactly a proper organization. People know this fact too. That no one is perfect.”

 

Swoosh-

 

Lil approached the window and opened the curtains.

 

Morning sunlight poured in.

 

Receiving that sunlight, Lil squinted pleasantly then turned around.

 

“But still, people want an ideal hero. In people’s minds right now, Leo is that kind of hero.”

 

“I don’t particularly care about others’ gazes, so you don’t need to worry.”

 

“Mm. Leo’s mental strength is certainly remarkable. But Leo remaining as a perfect hero is also my personal wish.”

 

“Why?”

 

“Because I like Leo.”

 

With the pouring sunlight behind her, Lil smiled brightly.

 

“I’ve been admiring you since I first saw you. Even though you’re a junior, I thought you were amazing. I was a fan from the first time I saw you.”

 

“I’m honored.”

 

“In that sense, I’ll seriously ask again.”

 

Lil approached Leo and knelt in front of him.

 

“I want to become your disciple. Please accept me, Leo.”

 

Lil spoke with a reverent face.

 

“….”

 

‘I’ll learn well. Please accept me as your disciple.’

 

A young elf girl came to mind, whose eyes sparkled with hope as she looked toward an unseen future.

 

‘Please take me as your disciple.’

 

A human girl also came to mind, whose eyes burned with hatred toward the visible present.

 

The two disciples born in the darkest of times pursued such different things.

 

But.

 

‘What will you do if you become strong?’

 

Kail had asked his two disciples as if annoyed.

 

‘Because I want to be of even a little help to this world.’

 

‘I want to dedicate this body to be of help to the world.’

 

‘Their personalities are completely different from Berkia or Bihar.’

 

“I want to become someone who can be of help to the world.”

 

‘Why are their eyes so identical?’

 

Eyes that didn’t waver even an inch.

 

A heart that cared for the world more than oneself.

 

Feeling somehow that she resembled Risinass, Leo opened his mouth.

 

“I won’t go easy on you.”

 

“That’s what I hoped for!”

 

“I’ll speak casually too.”

 

“That’s fine! Leo… no, Master felt like an older brother anyway.”

 

Lil, who had been smiling brightly, pondered for a moment then asked an unexpected question.

 

“Come to think of it, wouldn’t it be strange if I, a senior, called you Master in front of others when you’re a junior?”

 

“Just act as usual. How about dropping the formal speech in front of others while we’re at it?”

 

“I can’t do that. Regardless of age, I can’t carelessly address someone of higher position.”

 

Lil shook her head firmly.

 

Being from a military family, she was very stubborn about hierarchy.

 

“Mm. If Master feels burdensome, should I call you older brother?”

 

“Wouldn’t that make people look at us even more strangely?”

 

“I suppose so?”

 

Lil pondered, then said as if tossing it out.

 

“Then… hyung?”

 

‘Why are all those who want to become my disciples without exception abnormal in their thinking?’

 

Leo seriously wondered.

 

If Luna had been there, she probably would have answered ‘Because you’re not normal either,’ but Luna wasn’t here.

 

***

 

That morning.

 

Leo and Lil changed into their school uniforms and headed to the audience hall to meet the king.

 

The king had sent word asking to postpone the meeting to evening, citing the aftereffects of the banquet.

 

At the news of postponing to evening rather than afternoon, Leo felt absurd but also understood.

 

‘Someone who would empty the national treasury to hold a massive banquet when the country is in crisis would certainly do such a thing.’

 

“If you don’t want to see us now, I’ll judge that as no help being available and return to Lumern. Whether you perish or not, handle it yourselves.”

 

At those words, the alarmed ministers moved frantically and barely managed to secure an audience appointment in the morning.

 

“Your Majesty, Duke Leo Flobe and Duke Ril Ruche have arrived.”

 

“Let them enter.”

 

Creak-

 

The door opened.

 

With that, Leo and Lil entered the conference room where state affairs were discussed.

 

What stood out most was naturally King Carnel sitting in the highest seat.

 

He was looking at Leo and Lil with eyes soaked in alcohol, as if displeased.

 

“Welcome, Duke Flobe. Duke Ruche. But before the fatigue from the banquet has even lifted… to seek me so urgently. Do you have urgent business?”

 

His behavior was completely unthinkable for a king whose country had fallen into crisis.

 

‘A human who thinks it’s natural for him to be above others.’

 

Even during the Age of Calamity, there had been such humans.

 

A person who does nothing but takes for granted what they enjoy simply by being born into a good family.

 

Of course, their ends were all equally unpleasant.

 

‘I’ll just watch quietly during times of peace.’

 

When the world is peaceful, the additional things that come with bloodline can protect you.

 

But in a world where law and country have disappeared, bloodline has no value whatsoever.

 

Yet they could never abandon their greed for enjoying more than others.

 

That’s why countless royalty and nobility were slaughtered during the Age of Calamity.

 

‘Well, afterwards many capable scumbags seized a lot of power.’

 

When Risinass ruled Gardstron, he operated the city thoroughly based on ability.

 

‘Risinass had not only administrative ability but also a frighteningly keen eye for people.’

 

In fact, Risinass’s abilities had a tremendous impact on being able to resist Tartaros’s invasion to the end, rather than just subjugating Erebos.

 

Leo watched with narrowed eyes.

 

Lil seemed to want to say something in frustration but held back because of Leo.

 

Leo opened his mouth.

 

“Is there a reason why the Justice Guild wants to destroy the Carnel Kingdom?”

 

“I don’t know that either. Why the Justice Guild, which proclaims justice, helps Petimen – a weak nation with no pedigree – instead of our Carnel, which boasts history and legitimacy.”

 

He snorted.

 

“But there must be a reason, right?”

 

“Hmph. Seeing how those bastards are digging up heroes’ tombs these days, they must covet the Carnel Kingdom’s legacy.”

 

“Is there something in Carnel that the Justice Guild would covet? If so, what does that have to do with digging up heroes’ tombs?”

 

At Leo’s question, the Carnel King flinched and then grabbed his head.

 

“Ugh- my head hurts too much. Hey there!”

 

“Yes, Your Majesty!”

 

The attendant behind bowed his head.

 

“My head hurts too much from drinking!”

 

“Yes. I’ll immediately prepare food and drinks good for hangovers.”

 

‘He has no intention of telling us.’

 

Leo narrowed his eyes.

 

‘Were the ones grave robbing heroes’ tombs the Justice Guild?’

 

The reason was unknown.

 

But from listening to the Carnel King’s words, it was clear that the Justice Guild was grave robbing heroes’ tombs in this country.

 

‘Could it be connected to that Overlord King bastard?’

 

He had already discovered that the Justice Guild wasn’t a reasonable organization.

 

And the one who best exploits such organizations is precisely the Overlord King.

 

“Anyway, what’s important now is that the Justice Guild is threatening our kingdom by interfering in the war without reason. I request official mediation from Lumern.”

 

Looking at the Carnel King playing innocent, Leo curled up the corners of his mouth.

 

After exchanging a few more words, Leo exited the audience hall and put strength into his left fingers.

 

Crack-

 

A chilling bone sound echoed from his left hand.

 

‘Should I make him talk?’

 

Making an incompetent king’s mouth open would be nothing.

 

Bihar had torn out and preserved the Shadow’s activities from Kail’s pages after the Hero Record was created.

 

Kail’s activities as the Shadow included records of cruel torture that were too much to bear.

 

So Bihar tore out and preserved part of Kail’s Hero Record.

 

Because she didn’t want her teacher to be portrayed badly to future generations.

 

Leo walked down the corridor with murderous thoughts.

 

Beside him, Lil was also lost in thought.

 

“It seems like he’s hiding something. What could it be?”

 

“May I explain about that matter?”

 

At the voice heard from behind, Leo and Lil turned their heads.

 

There stood a young boy who appeared to be in his late teens.

 

His eyes were full of spirit.

 

But shadows were cast over his face.

 

“Who are you?”

 

When Lil tilted her head and asked, he introduced himself.

 

“My name is Jeremyn Kanel. I am the crown prince of this country.”

 

Jeremyn, who had politely greeted them, spoke seriously.

 

“I have something urgent to tell you both. Would you spare some time?”

 

The place Jeremyn led the two people to was outside the royal palace.

 

They traveled by carriage.

 

Meanwhile, Lil slightly pulled back the curtain to look at the scenery outside.

 

The people of the capital who saw the royal family’s emblem discovered the carriage and hurriedly bowed their heads.

 

But their eyes were far from kind.

 

The appearance of the capital’s people was uniformly shabby beyond measure.

 

“The country seems to be in great difficulty.”

 

At Lil’s words, Jeremyn sighed deeply.

 

“It can’t be helped. It’s awkward to say this, but… Aba Mama and the ministers’ tyranny is getting worse by the day.”

 

Complexity settled on Jeremyn’s face.

 

“They neglect state affairs while indulging in luxury. When the Petimen Kingdom launched a major invasion, they were too anxious to hold banquets, but… as soon as they heard news of you two yesterday, as if to release what they’d been holding back…”

 

Jeremyn’s face contorted.

 

He seemed to truly hate his father and the ministers.

 

“So, what are you going to explain?”

 

At Leo’s question, Jeremyn said.

 

“The reason why the Justice Guild targets our kingdom. And it’s content that would be tempting even to Lumern.”

 

“What is it?”

 

“What the Justice Guild is after is the tomb of the Knight of the Underworld. They’re targeting it after hearing stories that he sleeps somewhere in our kingdom.”

 

“The tomb of the Knight of the Underworld? Isn’t that only passed down in legends?”

 

Lil tilted her head.

 

Jeremyn shook his head at that.

 

“No. It’s a secret passed down through generations of the royal family, so it’s certain. Though we don’t know the exact location.”

 

At Jeremyn’s words, Leo fell into thought.

 

‘The Knight of the Underworld.’

 

Leo also knew of this hero.

 

And he had heard about the countless heroic artifacts he supposedly left behind.

 

‘Didn’t the Knight of the Underworld take not only the artifacts of those who followed him, but also the artifacts of those he defeated?’

 

The Knight of the Underworld had many other epithets besides that.

 

The most representative was Hero Emperor.

 

Another famous epithet was…

 

‘Conqueror.’

 

A name earned by expanding countless lands and defeating countless heroes.

 

It was said that he buried all the artifacts used by such heroes in his own tomb.

 

Certainly, finding those would be tremendously helpful for Lumern.

 

‘Not just Lumern. It would be the same for other races too.’

 

The heroes who fell to the Knight of the Underworld’s hands weren’t only humans.

 

“Even if it’s a secret passed down through the royal family, is there a possibility it’s true when you don’t know the exact location? Don’t all royal families have such legends?”

 

When Lil tilted her head, Jeremyn smiled.

 

“Don’t worry about that. The key to open the tomb’s treasure vault has definitely been passed down through our royal family.”

 

“Hmm.”

 

At Jeremyn’s words, Lil crossed her arms and fell into contemplation.

 

Meanwhile, the carriage left the capital and stopped in front of an old, massive training ground on the outskirts.

 

“This place is?”

 

“The Tomb of the Vanquished.”

 

“The Tomb of the Vanquished?”

 

When Lil’s eyes widened in surprise, Jeremyn smiled bitterly.

 

“Yes. It’s said to be the place where the corpses of heroes who were defeated by the Knight of the Underworld long ago were abandoned. Well, it’s just a legend, of course.”

 

“What’s the reason you brought us to this place?”

 

As Leo got down from the carriage and asked, Jeremyn said.

 

“To make a deal. Please follow me for now.”

 

Jeremyn took the lead and walked forward.

 

Lil followed behind him.

 

Just as Leo, who had looked around at the surrounding scenery once, was about to take a step.

 

[Listen carefully, Kail.]

 

At the all-too-familiar voice heard from behind, his steps came to an abrupt halt.

 

[The voices of the heroic spirits.]

 

So shocked that he unconsciously turned around to look back.

 

“Risinass?”

 

Swoooosh—

 

There was no answer to Leo’s call.

 

Only an empty landscape met his eyes.

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