Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 518

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518.

 

“Prepared to die?”

 

Eliza narrowed her eyes and looked at Leo.

 

“I know very well that you put Selia Jerdinger and Chelsea Rwallin through harsh training.”

 

Eliza curled up the corners of her mouth as she said that.

 

“Do you think I haven’t done that level of training?”

 

Even now, Selia and Chelsea continued to train.

 

However, they no longer trained together with Leo like before.

 

This was because they each trained on their own without Leo having to constantly worry about them.

 

And seeing the intensity of Selia and Chelsea’s training, other students also increased the intensity of their personal training.

 

As a result, Eliza also underwent harsh training no less than Selia and Chelsea.

 

Leo crossed his arms as he watched Eliza sneer.

 

“I never really put those two through harsh training though?”

 

“What?”

 

“I made them do somewhat difficult training, but I never pushed the kids to the point where it could be called harsh.”

 

At those words, Eliza’s eyes trembled.

 

‘This bastard.’

 

Eliza had always pretended to be fine while pushing herself to the extreme.

 

Seeing Leo call that ‘somewhat difficult’ training made her grit her teeth.

 

“Well, physical training seems necessary too, but the training you need to risk your life for isn’t that kind of training.”

 

“Then what are you planning to make me do?”

 

At Eliza’s question, Leo opened his palm.

 

Crackle—!

 

Eliza’s eyes widened as she saw the pure white lightning manifesting from Leo’s hand.

 

“Pegasus’s power? But this level of purity?”

 

The Herginn Family had been making contracts with powerful familiars for generations.

 

As such, they designated Pact Makers for those born with the qualifications to make pacts with the 3 Great Familiars.

 

Eliza was the same.

 

Her spiritual power had good compatibility with Pegasus.

 

Therefore, Eliza had her future Pact Maker decided from childhood, and had met that Pact Maker several times.

 

Of course, she had never conversed with them.

 

The 3 Great Familiars were fundamentally prideful beings.

 

Even if they were future contractors, they wouldn’t try to converse with those who weren’t even qualified in the present.

 

But even so, she could recognize that the power of the lightning in Leo’s hand was incomparable to the power of other Pegasus.

 

Leo spoke as he watched Eliza gulp down dry saliva.

 

“This is the essence of lightning.”

 

“The essence of lightning? Wait, that’s…!”

 

Eliza’s eyes filled with shock.

 

“That’s right.”

 

Leo withdrew the essence of lightning.

 

“It’s the essence of the power of the Phoenix Kings whose lineage was cut off 5,000 years ago.”

 

“How do you possess that?”

 

“It was a Hero Record conquest reward.”

 

“Just when did you obtain it?”

 

When Eliza asked with a serious face, Leo answered calmly.

 

“That’s a trade secret.”

 

At those words, Eliza narrowed her eyes and glanced at Cal.

 

Then Cal shrugged his shoulders and shook his head.

 

‘So Cal Thomas didn’t know either. Even so, the essence of lightning.’

 

It was hard to believe easily.

 

But Eliza at least knew that Leo wasn’t the type of person to lie about such things.

 

Moreover, there was the case of Runia from Seirun reviving the Phoenix King’s power after 5,000 years as a Hero Record conquest reward.

 

‘There’s no law saying Leo Flobe couldn’t do the same.’

 

“You really have no limits.”

 

When Eliza let out a bitter laugh, Leo said,

 

“Not really. That’s why I need strong companions.”

 

Leo looked down at his hand and spoke calmly.

 

“If it’s the same case as Runia El Runda, why are you hiding that fact?”

 

“It’s not exactly the same as Runia.”

 

“How is it different?”

 

“In Runia’s case, she overcame the trial given by the Phoenix King and obtained that flame. She’s not a Phoenix, but she’s the successor to the Phoenix King.”

 

That’s why Runia’s flame is the Flame Emperor itself.

 

It was a power she could obtain because she was the successor of a family that had passed down the purifying flames that burned impure things for generations.

 

“In contrast, mine is literally a conquest reward.”

 

At first glance, there might not seem to be a big difference, but the reality is different.

 

In Runia’s case, it’s the Phoenix King’s flame itself.

 

She can emit the Phoenix King’s flame with just her pure spiritual power.

 

In addition, she can strengthen the power of the Phoenix she contracted with and further maximize that power by infusing magic with strength.

 

Unlike that, Leo needs a Pegasus to properly draw out the power of the essence of lightning.

 

‘Moreover, it’s a power that causes considerable pain to the Pegasus that made a pact with me.’

 

This was the limitation of one who obtained power through the loophole of Hero Record rather than being a legitimate user.

 

“Crucially, Runia can pass that power to others when she wants to, but I can’t.”

 

“Hmm, so? Your offer to help me is definitely related to that essence of lightning.”

 

“Right. Even if I can’t handle it perfectly, I can accelerate your growth.”

 

“In other words, you can forcibly awaken my potential?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Hah. You’re asking if I’m prepared to die for that reason.”

 

Eliza curled up the corners of her mouth.

 

She understood Leo’s intention exactly.

 

‘A shortcut.’

 

Not all shortcuts are good.

 

‘There’s no such thing as a safe shortcut.’

 

Eliza is a summoner.

 

And unlike aura and magic, the essence of a summoner is ‘contract.’

 

That’s why she knew well.

 

That balance exists in this world.

 

If you go fast, there’s a corresponding price.

 

And in the case of forced awakening of talent, the price is terrible if you fail.

 

‘At worst, you become a complete invalid, or in the worst case, you die.’

 

Forced awakening is standard to be accompanied by danger.

 

In the first place, forcibly awakening power itself is something that deviates from the proper path, so there’s no way it could be safe.

 

‘If there were such a thing, that would truly be a scam.’

 

Eliza looked down at her hands.

 

‘Would it be right to receive help from Leo Flobe?’

 

From Eliza’s standpoint, it was humiliating.

 

It was something that would crack her pride.

 

But…

 

‘I also hate falling behind alone.’

 

As Leo said, time might solve everything.

 

But when she overcame the wall, what about the others?

 

Perhaps like herself, he might hit a wall and she could catch up to him.

 

But conversely, he could leap over the wall… or break through it and move forward.

 

‘That’s worse than dying.’

 

Eliza’s eyes flashed.

 

‘I am the heir of the Herginn Family.’

 

Selia, Duran, Chen Xia, Chloe, Avad, Chelsea, and Woreden flashed through her mind.

 

Finally, she looked at Leo’s face right in front of her.

 

‘If I’m not the best, it’s meaningless.’

 

This wasn’t the childish stubbornness of a teenage girl.

 

‘I must reach the highest stage. Both as a summoner and as a hero.’

 

This was the life goal of the hero candidate named Eliza Herginn.

 

Before her eyes was an opponent she might never reach even if she chased for a lifetime.

 

It was literally like a wall of immense despair.

 

But in another sense, it meant she had a goal she could keep running toward for her entire life.

 

‘There’s no time to sit here hesitating. Even at this moment, this person is getting further away.’

 

There was a way to avoid wandering, but staying still just because it was dangerous.

 

That would be a greater humiliation than receiving help.

 

“What do I need to do?”

 

At those words, Leo extended his hand.

 

Crackle-!

 

The essence of lightning manifested.

 

“Grab it.”

 

At those words, Eliza took a deep breath and grasped Leo’s hand.

 

“Ughhh?!”

 

And at that moment.

 

Eliza’s body stiffened from the electric shock, then she rolled her eyes back and fainted.

 

In her fading consciousness, she heard Cal’s urgent voice.

 

As she lost consciousness, Eliza muttered inwardly.

 

‘This… won’t be easy.’

 

***

 

“Isn’t this too dangerous?”

 

After Cal took the unconscious Eliza back to the dormitory.

 

When Leo was sitting alone on the bench, Chen Xia appeared from behind with a slightly worried expression.

 

“It is dangerous.”

 

Leo said calmly.

 

“Don’t you think about moderating the training intensity or something?”

 

“No. If I did that, Eliza would take it as humiliation instead.”

 

Leo asked Chen Xia as she sat beside him.

 

“Think about if you were in Eliza’s situation. Would you feel good if I went easy on you during training?”

 

“…No. I’d be angry instead.”

 

“See? You kids are so eager to act like adults despite being little brats.”

 

“Now you’re openly talking like an old man? And we’re not acting like adults, we are being mature. Don’t treat us like children.”

 

Chen Xia came closer to Leo with sleepy eyes and sent him a reproachful look, so Leo said bluntly.

 

“Adults don’t get angry even if they’re hurt by consideration. Little brat.”

 

Leo pinched Chen Xia’s nose with his hand.

 

Chen Xia, covering her nose and pouting, said.

 

“It’s late at night, aren’t you going in?”

 

“My mind is troubled. I want to enjoy the night breeze a bit more.”

 

Chen Xia smiled bitterly.

 

‘He must be lonely and struggling because Luna left.’

 

It was only natural.

 

He had met a friend who had risked her life to save the world, transcending 5,000 years, only to part ways again.

 

Moreover, Luna had special feelings for Leo.

 

‘I can’t know Leo’s exact feelings, but.’

 

Leo must also have complicated emotions about Luna.

 

‘Leo must be struggling too. Should I offer words of comfort?’

 

Even though he was a great hero, Leo was still human.

 

When his heart was troubled, he would surely show vulnerable moments.

 

‘How should I comfort him?’

 

“Because of Luna, I might have to ask you for a somewhat difficult favor.”

 

‘A somewhat difficult favor because of Luna?’

 

Chen Xia’s eyes shifted slightly.

 

‘Eiran, this book “When the Heart is Lonely, the Body Becomes Lonely Too”… no matter how I look at it, it’s a book banned from Lumern.’

 

‘H-h-h-how did you find that!’

 

‘And this book “History is Made at Night” is the same.’

 

‘Kyaaaaaaah!’

 

Remembering the books she had discovered when visiting Eiran’s dormitory room, Chen Xia slightly lifted her hips and moved closer to Leo.

 

“Leo, I’m an adult. It’s okay to ask difficult favors. No, if it’s Leo’s command, I’ll follow anything.”

 

“Really? I want to borrow the power of the Shan Empire.”

 

At those words, Chen Xia blinked her large eyes several times and smiled.

 

“…It’s work as a Shadow.”

 

“Right.”

 

‘This is bad. I think I’ve been too influenced by Eiran. My head seems to have gotten a bit strange.’

 

Chen Xia clicked her tongue and sighed.

 

“It seems Berkia has been resurrected as an undead.”

 

But her face hardened at Leo’s subsequent words.

 

“Berkia?”

 

“Yes.”

 

Leo continued with a stern expression.

 

“It seems he’s operating in the underworld. If he’s been resurrected as an undead… he’s probably not doing good things. So can you find traces of him?”

 

“Yes. I understand.”

 

After answering, Chen Xia immediately disappeared into the darkness.

 

Leo, sitting on the bench, looked up at the full moon and took a deep breath.

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