Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 507

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507.

 

Mirror Queen Kaneshi.

 

5,000 years ago.

 

She was one of the legion commanders they had subjugated.

 

Leo’s hand tightened with strength.

 

Before they knew it, the surroundings had been affected by Luna’s magic, making Leo, Luna, Runia, and Kaneshi unperceivable to others.

 

The people on the street simply passed by with bright smiles, looking at the suddenly bloomed flowers.

 

As Luna prevented confusion, Leo drew his sword.

 

In his previous life, Leo had overcome countless battlefields and endured endless trials.

 

Starting with Jormungandr, the first monster that Kail and Risinass had subjugated, then Jerdiak.

 

The Monster Queen and Giant King who had survived 5,000 years and threatened the world.

 

They were such hideous beings that the very fact the world still existed felt like a miracle.

 

He had fought and defeated all of them, and even subjugated Erebos to save the world.

 

Even setting Erebos aside, the times he had risked his life were countless.

 

‘If I had to pick the most disgusting enemy among the legion commanders I faced… it would be this damn bitch.’

 

Mirror Queen Kaneshi had once single-handedly driven the Great Heroes to the brink of annihilation.

 

“You want to settle the score we couldn’t finish 5,000 years ago?”

 

Leo curled up the corner of his mouth.

 

“What score is there to settle when you were already subjugated 5,000 years ago?”

 

“That wasn’t a victory achieved solely by your power.”

 

Kaneshi spoke with an expressionless face.

 

“It was merely your comrades’ strength. You were helpless before my power.”

 

At Kaneshi’s words, Leo narrowed his eyes.

 

‘Her ability is certainly troublesome.’

 

It was when Leo was clicking his tongue inwardly.

 

“What? Leo is Kail…? What does that mean?”

 

Runia wore a dazed expression.

 

Not understanding for a moment, Runia turned to look at Luna.

 

Luna slightly nodded toward Runia.

 

Runia’s face was colored with shock.

 

‘Wait, then Leo’s actions up until now make sense!’

 

Even aside from being an All-Class, there were many mysteries about Leo.

 

Starting with skillfully handling Star Magic despite being human, his overwhelming growth rate.

 

On top of that, his mental strength was so powerful that Runia couldn’t even imagine it.

 

At the fact that the person she had set as her goal was the Hero of the Beginning, Runia fell into momentary panic.

 

‘Have I been speaking rudely to a Great Hero all this time?’

 

All the actions she had taken toward Leo flashed through her mind.

 

It was when Runia was in shock.

 

“Luna Rubinance?”

 

Kaneshi, who had noticed Luna’s presence, let out an exclamation.

 

“It’s been a while. I never thought we’d meet again when we’re both supposed to be dead.”

 

Luna stepped forward, crossed her arms, and smiled sweetly.

 

Despite her gentle voice and expression, Luna’s eyes held killing intent no less than Kail’s.

 

Leo and Luna’s basic attitude toward demons was different from those of the current era.

 

Now was called the Age of Heroes, but it was an age of peace.

 

Even though Tartaros still existed, they had coexisted for thousands of years.

 

As a result, they made compromises with Tartaros depending on the situation.

 

Demons were enemies to be subjugated, but it was an era where circumstances had to be considered.

 

But for Leo and Luna, who had lived through the Age of Calamity, there was no such thing.

 

They were simply targets for annihilation.

 

The killing intent and aura emanating from Luna grew even stronger.

 

Gooooooo-!

 

‘This is… the aura of the Great Heroes.’

 

Runia gulped down dry saliva.

 

Their very existence overwhelmed the surroundings.

 

She hadn’t particularly used magic.

 

What was emanating from Luna now was purely the intimidating presence that Luna as a person possessed.

 

This was truly the presence of the Great Mage who had confronted the God of Destruction that would have brought the world to ruin.

 

It easily surpassed the intimidating presence of Leo, who was currently emitting killing intent.

 

It wasn’t that Leo’s presence was weaker than Luna’s.

 

Leo glanced at Luna and narrowed his eyes.

 

‘Is she testing her?’

 

Leo’s gaze naturally turned to Runia, who was standing beside Luna.

 

Runia’s body was trembling from the indirect influence.

 

‘If this child is my successor. If she’s truly someone who will stand on the battlefield against Erebos alongside Kail.’

 

Luna also glanced sideways at the trembling Runia.

 

‘She needs to overcome at least this much.’

 

It was different from Arron.

 

Although Arron was somewhat rough, he pushed forward while checking on Ar’s condition.

 

But Luna was not like that.

 

If Arron coaxed, supported from behind, and taught.

 

Luna pushed to the edge of a cliff.

 

This teaching method had been revealed during their time in Berkia too.

 

Usually playful, but strict when it came to teaching magic.

 

Always testing limits.

 

Runia gritted her teeth.

 

‘Get it together! Runia El Runda!’

 

Runia hadn’t realized that this current situation was a kind of test.

 

But she endured through stubbornness.

 

‘You decided to stand beside Leo! You were happy when Luna called you her successor! If you can’t even endure an aura that’s not even directed at you, what kind of bullshit is that!’

 

She widened her eyes and took a deep breath.

 

Runia’s trembling subsided.

 

Seeing this, Luna’s lips curved gently.

 

‘Reliable.’

 

“Indeed, you’re a heroic spirit.”

 

Kaneshi showed a somewhat curious expression.

 

“Unexpected. I thought you among the Great Heroes would be the least likely to leave behind such attachments.”

 

Kaneshi showed an indifferent reaction.

 

Looking at such Kaneshi, Luna frowned.

 

5,000 years ago.

 

When they subjugated Kaneshi, it was none other than Luna who had been most active.

 

Without Luna, they wouldn’t have avoided annihilation.

 

The reason was simple.

 

Kaneshi’s ability didn’t work on Luna.

 

But even so, Luna found the legion commander before her eyes troublesome.

 

The legion commander before her eyes was ‘nothingness’ itself.

 

The Tartaros Demons fear the Great Heroes while also hating them.

 

It couldn’t be helped.

 

They too had no choice but to harbor hatred toward the Great Heroes who had subjugated their god and blocked the fate of the world’s destruction.

 

However, Kaneshi was different.

 

She was the most anomalous existence among the Tartaros legion commanders.

 

Though she followed the orders of her creator Erebos, he had no interest in the world’s destruction.

 

Naturally, she showed no hostility toward the Great Heroes who had defeated Erebos and killed the god.

 

“This is quite unexpected on my part. To think you would be resurrected as an undead.”

 

Heroic spirits and undead are polar opposites, but the reason they remain in the present world is regret.

 

“A small regret arose when I died.”

 

Kaneshi’s lips twisted.

 

“I became curious about the end of the surviving hero.”

 

“What?”

 

“The surviving hero was the great god’s only natural enemy. But I thought the surviving hero would be the first among you to die.”

 

Kaneshi laughed.

 

That laughter was utterly hideous.

 

It glistened with desire.

 

“Because his heart was ashes. There was nothing. He was like me.”

 

Ecstasy clouded her eyes.

 

“What kind of end would he meet? What expression would he die with? I was curious. Ah! Yes! This might be similar to what you call the emotion of adoration!”

 

“Crazy bitch.”

 

Leo spat out without a moment’s hesitation.

 

But Kaneshi didn’t care.

 

“Of all things to get attached to you, why did such a crazy bitch have to get attached?”

 

When Luna frowned deeply and spoke, Leo replied calmly.

 

“Right, why are the women who say they like me never normal?”

 

At those words, Luna’s eyes widened as she glared at Leo.

 

Whether the two were doing that or not, Kaneshi only spoke her own words.

 

“But after being resurrected by the Overlord King’s power, I heard an unbelievable story. The story that you, Kail, defeated the god as the last remaining one.”

 

Curiosity arose on Kaneshi’s face.

 

“How could that be possible?”

 

Watching the Mirror Queen’s various emotions, Leo narrowed his brow.

 

“Ah! I became more curious about you. I wanted to understand you better. Because I’m certain I can understand you better.”

 

Kaneshi’s body trembled.

 

“Bullshit.”

 

Luna smiled coldly.

 

“How could a mere demon understand us?”

 

“Luna Rubinance. You will never be able to understand.”

 

Kaneshi laughed.

 

“One who emits countless brilliant lights will never understand. You who are certain of the path you will walk.”

 

Luna clicked her tongue.

 

She wasn’t someone who could be reasoned with from the start.

 

“Surviving hero Kail, I’ve become even more eager to see your end.”

 

Woooong-

 

Kaneshi’s appearance changed.

 

Seeing that, Leo lowered his stance.

 

“Kail.”

 

Luna made a worried expression.

 

“Don’t worry. The same thing as back then won’t happen.”

 

At Leo’s words, Luna clenched her fists tightly.

 

Kaneshi, who had taken the form of a giant mirror, reflected Leo.

 

At that moment.

 

Leo’s figure disappeared.

 

Thud-! Thud-!

 

Along with that, people throughout the surrounding area collapsed.

 

“What is this…!”

 

Runia made a shocked expression.

 

“It’s the Mirror Queen’s ability.”

 

Luna gritted her teeth.

 

“She reflects the opponent’s image. She endlessly shows illusions of what that person most wants to see… or most hates to see.”

 

‘This time it seems she focused all her abilities entirely on Kail.’

 

Back then, Kaneshi’s illusions didn’t work on Luna.

 

Luna, who had absolute faith in herself, carved out her own path.

 

Sweet fantasies and terrible ordeals alike.

 

Could not shake Luna’s heart.

 

“Mirror Queen Kaneshi’s combat power itself is at a pathetic level. But the ability itself is the most powerful.”

 

Like Jormungandr, who was famous as a legion commander without a legion, she too was a legion commander without a legion.

 

However, unlike Jormungandr who didn’t need a legion due to his uniquely powerful force, she who could turn everything contained in mirrors into illusions was no different from being a legion herself.

 

“Leo said Kail, right? What kind of illusion did Leo see 5,000 years ago?”

 

“…”

 

Luna fell silent, then soon moved her lips.

 

“He said he saw an illusion of fighting us.”

 

Kaneshi’s illusions show more powerful illusions the deeper the darkness in one’s heart.

 

And Kaneshi’s ability at that time was like a natural enemy to Kail.

 

“In that nightmare-like illusion, Kail… said he killed us all.”

 

Runia drew in a breath.

 

That was a kind of faith.

 

Faith that his comrades would never raise a blade against him.

 

With terrifying mental strength, he cut down his close friends.

 

But even so, mental strength wears down in endless illusions.

 

Luna closed her eyes and recalled the situation when she had defeated Kaneshi.

 

Everyone awakened from the illusion.

 

But Kail remained gripping Risinass’s neck and pointing his sword.

 

With his expressionless, mechanical movements, Dweno and Arron blocked Kail’s sword.

 

Risinass, whose neck was being gripped, opened his eyes wide.

 

‘I’m okay, Kail.’

 

Risinass smiled gently.

 

He simply accepted everything about his friend.

 

‘I’m okay.’

 

‘Only then did he realize it was an illusion and Kail withdrew his sword.’

 

Luna looked in the direction where Leo had disappeared.

 

There was not the slightest waver in those eyes.

 

‘He’ll be fine.’

 

They had overcome countless trials together.

 

That’s why Luna believed that Kaneshi’s ability couldn’t do anything to Leo.

 

‘The Kail of then and the Kail of now are different.’

 

“These people…”

 

“They were affected by Kaneshi’s ability. Since it’s a legion commander’s power, ordinary people have no immunity. For now, let’s take care of the people.”

 

“Yes, Luna.”

 

It was when Luna and Runia were about to move.

 

Kugugugugugugung-!

 

A black rift appeared in the void.

 

Runia’s face hardened.

 

What emerged through the pitch-black space was a woman with blood-red hair and madness gleaming in her eyes.

 

Luna narrowed her eyes.

 

“What are you?”

 

“Me?”

 

The woman gave an eerie smile.

 

“My name is Eljenie, the Blood Queen. I am a great Legion Commander of Tartaros.”

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