Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 509

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509.

 

Roooooar-!

 

“Kyaaaaaaah!”

 

“It’s demons!”

 

“Tartaros’s legion has invaded!”

 

“Quickly, get help from Lumern…!”

 

Screams echoed through the streets.

 

It was literally pandemonium.

 

“Hey! Get a hold of yourself!”

 

“He’s unconscious! He won’t wake up!”

 

“Move the injured over here!”

 

Wounded people were scattered everywhere.

 

“The Blood Queen Eljenie has invaded!”

 

“Those who can fight, step forward!”

 

“Stop the legion!”

 

“Evacuate the people!”

 

Information about the source of chaos spread throughout the entire city.

 

Those who could fight headed to the battlefield.

 

Those who couldn’t fight evacuated to safe places.

 

Runia, who had been watching this scene from afar, took a deep breath.

 

Then she stood before the Blood Queen, Eljenie, who was emanating an ominous aura.

 

A Suin warrior approached Runia’s side.

 

“Student Council President of Seirun.”

 

Runia glanced at the one who spoke to her.

 

He appeared to be in his early thirties, a man with a healthy build befitting a Suin warrior.

 

“Who are you?”

 

At Runia’s question, the Suin warrior introduced himself.

 

“My name is Gail. Does that ring a bell?”

 

“Storm Blade.”

 

Runia spoke his epithet.

 

Storm Blade Gail.

 

A man who was beginning to gain fame as a young Suin hero.

 

Despite his young age, true to his bellicose Suin nature, he was a young hero who had experienced countless battlefields against Tartaros.

 

When such a person spoke to her, Runia showed a puzzled expression.

 

“What is it?”

 

“Wouldn’t it be better if you stepped back?”

 

Gail gestured toward the rear with his chin.

 

“I know your skills well from the rumors. But this battlefield is still too early for you, who’s merely a 2nd year.”

 

Gail wasn’t looking down on Runia.

 

However, objectively speaking, Runia was still just a 2nd year at Hero Academy.

 

‘Even if she’s the student council president, she’s different from Leo Flobe. That monster.’

 

Leo had not only risen to the position of student council president in his 1st year, but had recently even gotten his name on the Hero Record.

 

But Runia was different.

 

From Gail’s perspective, Runia becoming Seirun’s student council president seemed largely influenced by the competitive relationship between Lumern and Seirun.

 

‘Seirun must have seen Runia El Runda’s future.’

 

Runia’s reputation was already world-famous.

 

It was certain that in the not-so-distant future, Runia would become a hero representing the Elves.

 

Gail judged that the student council president position had gone to Runia in preparation for that time.

 

It wasn’t just Gail who thought this way – the heroes who had stepped forward to stop Eljenie also nodded in agreement.

 

Just as Runia was about to speak while looking at them.

 

Roooooar! Whoooosh-!

 

Dark red flames erupted from Eljenie’s body.

 

The other heroes flinched at the sight.

 

“Everyone fall back!”

 

“Mages and summoners, create barriers to block Eljenie’s flames!”

 

The heroes moved in perfect coordination.

 

Although most of the heroes here were fighting a legion commander for the first time, their movements were extremely systematic.

 

No matter how much a hero had their name on the Hero Record, they rarely had opportunities to fight legion commanders.

 

Moreover, surviving a battle against a legion commander was not easy either.

 

That’s why those who had fought against legion commanders somehow left their experiences as records.

 

Heroes active on battlefields against Tartaros studied the information about legion commanders left by senior heroes in preparation for such situations.

 

The heroes here had thoroughly studied Eljenie’s strategy guide.

 

Except for one person.

 

Gail’s eyes widened.

 

“What are you doing! Runia El Runda!”

 

While everyone was preparing for Eljenie’s attack, only Runia was approaching Eljenie.

 

When everyone thought it was a suicidal act, Runia took a deep breath and drew up her mana.

 

Wooong-!

 

A magic formula appeared above Runia’s palm.

 

Runia grasped and unfolded the formula.

 

Whoosh-!

 

Flames swirled above Runia’s hand.

 

“Sacred Fire.”

 

It was a flame passed down through the Runda Family.

 

The sacred flame of the Runda Family that had burned impurities through generations.

 

‘The will of the Runda Family to purify evil by burning even themselves.’

 

That’s why Sacred Fire was forbidden magic.

 

The Runda Family.

 

No, among the flames used by existing Elves, it possessed the most powerful force but was also the most dangerous flame.

 

Even in the long history of the Runda Family, no one had ever perfectly controlled the flames of Sacred Fire.

 

‘Until now.’

 

Runia smiled brightly.

 

Crimson flames wrapped around Runia and created wings of fire.

 

Runia’s hair, turned pure white, rose upward.

 

Runia’s covenant partner Linea transformed into flames and dwelt within Runia.

 

Roooooar-!

 

The flames surrounding Runia burned even more fiercely.

 

Finally, Runia completed her magic.

 

“Flame Emperor.”

 

Runda’s flames and Phoenix’s flames.

 

And the trio of star flames created by Luna.

 

Three types of flames burned around Runia.

 

Kwagagagagak-!

 

Runia swung her hand toward the dark red flames rushing toward her.

 

Kwagagagagang-!

 

Flame clashed with flame, and a pillar of fire shot up.

 

Runia, who had neutralized Eljenie’s flames, clenched her fist tightly.

 

‘Is neutralizing all I can manage!’

 

Runia gritted her teeth.

 

What if it had been Leo?

 

‘They must have been overwhelmed.’

 

Runia took a deep breath, recalling that still distant back.

 

“How…!”

 

“Do you still think this stage is too much for me?”

 

Gail, who had been looking shocked at Runia crossing her arms and asking, hardened his expression.

 

“How did you do it?”

 

“I simply blocked it. My flames are flames created by Luna-nim. It doesn’t make sense that they’d be weaker than a legion commander’s flames.”

 

Runia spoke as if it were nothing special.

 

But this process had never been easy.

 

‘…It was a kind of awakening.’

 

The trigger had been the training camp during summer vacation.

 

After being chosen by the Dragon Lord, Runia had been filled with dreams.

 

But in the battle against Erebos, there was nothing Runia could do.

 

She had trembled with the helplessness of only being able to watch from afar.

 

Ar had felt the same way.

 

‘After the training camp ended, I had a blast fighting with that stupid cat and perverted dwarf.’

 

Claiming to be successors of great heroes, they couldn’t be satisfied with the present and devoted themselves to training.

 

This was the result obtained through that process.

 

‘Looking back now, it was all Leo’s calculation.’

 

The possession technique of harboring the Phoenix in her body was also inspired by watching Leo handle Fiora.

 

‘Handling flames as well.’

 

Runia clenched her fist tightly.

 

Now she finally understood.

 

‘It was because Leo was the great hero.’

 

Then she could also understand what feelings he had been watching her with.

 

‘I thought I would chase after Leo.’

 

The person she had chosen as her life’s goal.

 

‘That feeling remains unchanged even now.’

 

Whatever Leo’s true identity was, Runia would chase after him.

 

‘So I need to become stronger.’

 

Just blocking a legion commander’s attack once wasn’t enough.

 

‘I need to move further forward!’

 

The Heroes looked at Runia with blank faces.

 

Gail laughed as if he couldn’t believe it.

 

“Leo Flobe and… you too. Lumern and Seirun are no joke these days, huh? The juniors from Ajonia need to step up.”

 

“Ar Tune is no less than me either.”

 

“What?”

 

“If you’re getting complacent just because you got your name on the Hero Record, we’ll catch up to you in no time, you know?”

 

Runia smiled slyly.

 

Seeing Runia like that, Gail grinned.

 

“Hey, hey. Unlike those old geezers, I’m still a vigorous guy in my thirties. I can’t be caught up by juniors who are still so far behind!”

 

“That arrogant bastard.”

 

Several Heroes glared at Gail.

 

The tense atmosphere briefly found some breathing room.

 

“Let me introduce myself again. My name is Gail Ernedida. I’m called the Storm Sword. I’ll leave the rear to you.”

 

Starting with Gail, the Heroes introduced themselves to Runia.

 

It meant they no longer saw Runia as a child who didn’t belong here, but acknowledged her as an equal.

 

Watching them, Runia took a deep breath.

 

“I’m Runia El Runda. Please take care of me.”

 

Roooooooar!

 

Once again, dark red flames surged upward.

 

The full-scale battle between the Heroes and the legion commander had begun.

 

* * *

 

The streets were literally a festival.

 

Countless races were cheering.

 

More grandly than ever before.

 

There were no worries or concerns.

 

Today, everything was forgotten.

 

It had to be that way.

 

“Because today is the day of complete liberation.”

 

Risinass smiled brightly.

 

“The perfect subjugation of the primordial evil, the flame of destruction.”

 

Risinass looked at Leo with pride.

 

“The day you finally accomplished the long-cherished wish you so desperately desired. Today we gathered to celebrate the achievement you’ve made.”

 

Leo was in the parade procession.

 

“…”

 

Leo silently watched the scene.

 

Receiving welcome and blessings from countless crowds, Leo arrived at the central square of Lumeria City.

 

There stood Luna, Arron, and Dweno.

 

Leo, who had been watching them, spoke.

 

“Why are you guys… in this era?”

 

At Leo’s question, Dweno crossed his arms.

 

“You’re saying strange things. Didn’t we all reincarnate together? To subjugate the primordial evil we had passed down to future generations.”

 

“Yeah, that’s right. So we were finally able to achieve complete peace!”

 

Arron burst into a bright laugh.

 

Leo stared intently at Luna.

 

“What? What are you looking at like that?”

 

When Luna turned her head away with a sullen expression and crossed arms, Dweno clicked his tongue and muttered quietly, “She’s not being honest.”

 

Luna’s eyes flashed with anger.

 

In the midst of this, Risinass spoke.

 

“I’m really glad. That we could all be reborn together in the future.”

 

“…”

 

“I’m glad. That we can live in this world together.”

 

Leo looked up at the sky.

 

“You think so too, don’t you, Kail?”

 

Leo closed his eyes.

 

‘It’s fake.’

 

That was the terrifying aspect of the Mirror Queen’s illusions.

 

Even knowing it was fake, you couldn’t easily escape from it.

 

Soon you’d forget it was fake and become immersed in it.

 

But even so, Leo didn’t sink into the illusion.

 

Because the self the Mirror Queen remembered and his current self were completely different people.

 

The Kail of that time had been someone who couldn’t even properly see hope.

 

But…

 

This illusion cut to the bone.

 

‘How many times had I thought about it.’

 

When he realized he had been born as Leo Flobe.

 

Leo had thought.

 

‘If I reincarnated, maybe the others reincarnated too.’

 

But in the end, he was the only one who had been reborn into this world.

 

‘How wonderful it would have been if those guys could have been reborn too.’

 

It was a wish that could never be fulfilled.

 

The illusion before his eyes was too sweet.

 

“….”

 

That’s why Leo turned around.

 

“Kail?”

 

Risinass called out with bewildered eyes.

 

But Leo walked without hesitation.

 

And he reached his hand toward the void.

 

Crack! Crackle—!

 

The void began to crack.

 

“Kugh?!”

 

A groan filled with pain burst out.

 

“Why… why?”

 

Kaneshi made an expression of disbelief.

 

“This illusion… this should be the dream you wanted most? Why?”

 

“Because it’s a dream that can’t be fulfilled.”

 

Leo said curtly.

 

Kaneshi’s face contorted.

 

“In this world, you won’t suffer. You could die peacefully, so why are you trying to go to hell?”

 

“Because there’s something I want to see.”

 

Leo smiled.

 

“I’m curious how those guys will grow.”

 

He thought of the Hero Candidates living in the same era as him.

 

The children he had acknowledged and shown the way.

 

The future comrades he had spent time laughing with.

 

Leo wanted to see their future.

 

“I’m curious what kind of adults they’ll grow into.”

 

Leo wore a gentle smile.

 

“And one more thing.”

 

Crack—!

 

Leo’s hand gripping Kaneshi’s neck tightened with force.

 

Accordingly, more cracks appeared on Kaneshi’s body.

 

“My reason for trying to subjugate Erebos isn’t simply to save the world.”

 

Whoosh—!

 

Leo pulled Kaneshi right up to his nose.

 

“You’re mistaken. You’re not the only ones who hate me.”

 

Leo’s eyes burned with vengeance.

 

“Both Erebos who killed my friends and you Tartaros. I’m going to sweep you all away because I won’t be satisfied until you’re all erased from this world.”

 

His heart might certainly be nothing but ashes.

 

But even within that ash-covered heart, there were precious things.

 

Not for the world.

 

And certainly not for a greater cause.

 

Revenge for taking away precious things.

 

Flash—

 

A spark ignited in Leo’s heart.

 

Crackle crackle crackle—!

 

The world began to crack.

 

Crash—!

 

The world went dark like a breaking mirror.

 

Leo glanced at the collapsing world, then stepped into the darkness without regret, muttering.

 

“I still have a long way to go before I can rest comfortably.”

 

Beyond the darkness.

 

Though it wasn’t visible, the place Leo was heading toward was a certain future.

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