Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 475
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475.
‘Let me organize the situation.’
Leo, who had left the Loser’s Tomb, fell into thought.
‘First. This country is under threat from the Justice Guild, and they’re looking for the tomb of the Knight of the Underworld.’
According to Prince Jeremyn’s words, it was crystal clear that the Justice Guild was behind the grave robbing of heroes’ tombs.
‘Second. The Grand Duke of Funeral is raising Orphan Soldiers in this country.’
The problem is this.
‘Is there no connection between the hero tomb grave robbing incident and the Grand Duke of Funeral?’
The current Overlord King doesn’t have the authority to revive heroes who possessed great power in life.
While Erebos’s authority was powerful when he was alive, it isn’t now.
‘But to completely ignore that possibility, there’s the fragment of Erebos that the Overlord King might possess.’
Before summer vacation.
The Overlord King who had come to Lumern to confirm his existence had used Erebos’s flame, albeit weakly.
‘Even if reviving the fragment might be impossible, he might be able to utilize it to the level of obtaining the authority from his prime.’
If that were the case, reviving heroes as undead wouldn’t be impossible either.
If so, it would be the worst-case scenario.
‘In any case, I need information.’
Leo arrived at a forest not far away.
Sitting on a cut tree stump, Leo took out a small potion bottle from his chest.
Then he poured the sky-blue liquid onto the ground.
The liquid that had been writhing on the ground soon began to freeze with a crackling sound, then transformed like a mirror.
And what revealed itself there was an elf.
[Did you call for me, great God of Shadow?]
The one politely greeting Leo was the Northern Mage Tower Lord, Alguren.
Before being the Northern Mage Tower Lord, he was also the Shadow Lord of the Elves.
Leo looked at Alguren and said.
“I need some help.”
[Yes, I’ll prepare immediately and send someone.]
“What?”
With those words, the communication with Alguren was cut off without any further conversation.
Communication magic leaves traces.
Mages specialized in communication magic can use those traces to eavesdrop on communication spells.
However, this magic created by Alguren leaves no magical traces at all.
It’s perfect magic for Shadows who cannot leave traces.
The downside is that the connection time is short.
‘So I was going to simply convey the requirements. But he said he’d send someone without even asking about the situation.’
Leo made a puzzled expression.
‘Does this mean he’s aware of what’s happening in the northeastern continent?’
The stronghold of the Elf Shadows is in the northern continent.
And this place is the northeast.
Since they’re active in the darkness, Alguren must be aware of this incident.
‘Well, since he said he’d send someone, he’ll contact me when ready.’
And exactly one hour later.
Alguren didn’t just finish preparing but even dispatched a Shadow.
It was an incredible speed.
Leo greeted the elf kneeling in front of him.
“It’s been a while.”
“Do you remember me?”
“Wouldn’t it be stranger if I didn’t remember? Anyas Beggs.”
“Not only does the great God of Shadow remember insignificant me, but you even call my name!”
Anyas, who had raised her head, covered her mouth with both hands and made a moved expression.
“Ah! God. Great and noble God. God who remembers even my insignificant name. Ah, my heart is trembling so much I feel like I might die. Haah! Haah!”
‘I knew her head was screwed up, but it seems to have gotten worse?’
“How do your ruby-like eyes shine with such noble and pure light? Your pure white hair seems to drive away darkness with its very existence. Haah… Haah…”
Anyas, who had been catching her breath, spoke with a trembling voice.
“God. Could you please grant me just one small request?”
“What is it?”
“Please bestow upon me just one strand of hair plucked by your own hand.”
“What would you use it for?”
“I want to make it a holy relic for the religion I created.”
“What?”
“Look. Although only I have joined so far, I made this too.”
What Anyas handed over was a flyer with the phrase [Join the Leo Religion and be saved.] written on it.
The back of the flyer was covered with photos of Leo.
“This crazy…”
He could even feel madness from it.
If left alone like this, she might officially declare this Leo Religion or whatever and seriously engage in missionary activities.
Seeing Leo turn pale with shock, Anyas said.
“And I’ve also compiled a complete list of those who have been speaking ill of you recently, God. Soon I’ll carry out bloody retribution…”
Anyas’s ears were fluttering like wings as she spoke enthusiastically with clenched fists.
“Anyas Beggs.”
“Yes!”
“Don’t make things like this.”
“Huh?”
“The Justice Guild I’m trying to deal with now is that kind of cult-like organization. But I can’t become the same as them.”
“B-but unlike those cult bastards, our religion actually has a real god, doesn’t it?”
Leo answered indifferently to those words.
“Why would I be a god? I’m human. I’ll say it once more. Don’t do it.”
“If Leo-nim says so, then I have no choice.”
Anyas’s ears drooped down.
Seeing her look as if she had lost the meaning of life, Leo momentarily wondered if he should comfort her.
“Still, Leo-nim. Couldn’t you give me just one strand of hair?”
“Why?”
“I want to add it to my collection.”
‘That was a pointless worry.’
Leo decided to completely ignore Anyas, who made his concerns meaningless.
“Anyas, do you know about the Orphan Soldiers that Duke Dotarn raised?”
“Yes. You’re referring to gathering orphans, training them as soldiers, and turning them into private troops, right? I heard that recently Prince Jeremyn moved the Orphan Soldiers under Duke Dotarn to his own command.”
Like a true Shadow, she was thoroughly informed about the northeastern region.
“Then do you also know that those Orphan Soldiers are connected to Tartaros?”
At those words, Anyas’s complexion changed completely.
“Is Duke Dotarn a lackey of Tartaros?”
Looking at Anyas asking in a chilling voice, Leo shook his head.
“No, that guy probably doesn’t even know he’s being used.”
Judging by Anyas’s reaction, she clearly didn’t think much of the Orphan Soldiers.
The power of the Orphan Soldiers was formidable.
It’s definitely not the kind of military strength a small kingdom should possess.
‘If they grow more and develop into a proper knight order rather than just common soldiers, it would be enough to change the balance of power in the northeastern continent.’
The fact that Anyas didn’t pay much attention to a group with this level of combat power meant their existence was perfectly hidden.
‘If it’s that bastard Atkan, it’s definitely possible.’
“Release the Shadows to thoroughly investigate this Duke Dotarn.”
“Should we begin hunting if we discover Tartaros’s presence?”
“No. Report to me. Acting rashly will only increase our casualties.”
“Do you know the identity of the demons operating in secret in this country, Leo?”
“It’s probably Duke Atkan of Jangsong.”
Anyas’s shoulders trembled slightly as the name of such a tremendous figure was mentioned.
“Move carefully. He’ll be watching us too.”
“Understood.”
As the Overlord’s right-hand man, Atkan would also know that Leo was the reincarnation of Kail, the Hero of the Beginning.
‘He would have expected me to notice his presence the moment I came to this country and saw the Orphan Soldiers.’
But Atkan hadn’t left this country.
‘He’s probably trying to gauge exactly how strong I am now.’
“Leo, what should we do about Justice Guild?”
Anyas asked.
“I don’t think the Shadows would be unaware of Justice Guild. What has been the Shadows’ assessment of Justice Guild so far?”
“Opinions were divided.”
Anyas narrowed her eyes.
“They’ve gained notoriety for inciting wars in conflict zones not only in the northeast but worldwide.”
“Yet the reason the Shadows left them alone is because they’re neither traitors nor enemies?”
“Yes.”
Anyas avoided Leo’s gaze.
“The Shadows only intervene in matters related to Tartaros. Even others who see through their true nature tolerate their actions.”
The process by which Justice Guild had grown their power was simple.
They appeared in regions with frequent conflicts and intensified the wars.
Then they resolved those conflicts and received praise from the war victims as if they had established justice.
That’s how they had expanded their influence.
But the reason those who saw through their true nature tolerated them was because their blade wasn’t pointed at them.
“Justice Guild is also among the most active in battles against Tartaros.”
Justice Guild’s blade wasn’t pointed at them.
Rather, they served as shields in battles against Tartaros and sometimes handled their dirty work when needed.
Because of this mutual interest, Justice Guild had survived until now.
Even those who rejected Justice Guild couldn’t carelessly fight them.
The world currently lacked a focal point to unite everyone’s goals.
‘As long as interests are entangled, it would become civil war. That would be exactly the scenario Tartaros wants most. But’
Now that he knew their true nature, Leo had no intention of tolerating it.
“Are you planning to deal with Justice Guild?”
“Yes.”
“Should I summon the Shadows?”
“No.”
Leo shook his head.
“If the Shadows get involved, the already poor perception of the Shadows will only get worse.”
Whatever anyone said, Justice Guild was publicly a group that advocated for justice.
Eliminating such people would surely create new misunderstandings.
Just before summer vacation, Mellina’s declaration had given the Shadows status equal to heroes.
But even with the Dragon Lord’s declaration, people’s perceptions wouldn’t change easily.
“From now on, it depends on what you do.”
“What we do?”
“Yes. I want the term ‘Shadow’ to disappear.”
“What?”
“Everyone who fights for the world is a hero. You have enough qualifications to be called heroes. So I want to create a world where you’re called heroes, not Shadows.”
“Leo…”
Anyas covered her mouth with a moved expression.
“To think you dreamed of such a world… To think you had such a grand plan…”
The moved Anyas clasped her hands together and took a praying posture toward Leo.
“Please let me serve you as a god.”
“Absolutely not.”
Just as Leo was frowning.
Swish-!
An elf emerged from the tree’s shadow.
The expression disappeared from Anyas’s face.
“What’s the matter?”
“Reporting.”
The Shadow bowed his head with an urgent expression.
“A massive battle has occurred at the border between Carnel Kingdom and Petimen Kingdom.”
“Did the Petimen Kingdom army launch a major attack?”
As Leo stood up and asked, the Shadow urgently shook his head.
“No, someone single-handedly attacked the Petimen Kingdom army, and Justice Guild is currently engaging them.”
“If it’s enough for the hero guild to intervene, it must mean they’re an incredible powerhouse. Who is it?”
At Anyas’s words, the Shadow hesitated before answering.
“The one currently in combat with Justice Guild is presumed to be the Iron-Blooded Mage.”
Anyas’s face hardened.
“The Iron-Blooded Mage…? Tiar?”
It wasn’t just Anyas’s face.
Leo’s face also hardened.
Leo had also seen that name in textbooks.
The elf hero, Iron-Blooded Mage Tiar.
A great hero who had achieved remarkable feats in the war against Tartaros.
However, he was also a hero rejected among elves for creating overly cruel magic with Star Magic.
And the period when the Iron-Blooded Mage was active was.
‘A hero from 1000 years ago.’
Leo felt that the worst-case scenario he had anticipated had become reality.
‘The Overlord King, he’s planning to resurrect heroes as undead.’
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