Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 536

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536.

 

“There was another attack, you say?”

 

At the highest point of Eldon.

 

An elf who had lifted his eyes from the telescope at the observatory that observed the stars smiled gently.

 

The elf who had been making the report flinched at that reaction.

 

“I apologize, Father. I’ll pursue them immediately…”

 

“That’s enough. They’ve already hidden themselves underground by now.”

 

The elf with a gentle expression shook his head as if it were nothing serious.

 

“Are we still unable to enter the underground city?”

 

“Yes. An unidentified barrier is still blocking our way.”

 

“Hmm. No matter how I think about it, it’s strange. A barrier that even Eldon’s proud descendants of the stars cannot break through. What on earth has taken root in this underground?”

 

He looked down at the vast Eldon from atop the towering spire.

 

Despite the dark night, the entire city was filled with bright light.

 

This bright city seemed to symbolize the prosperity of the elves.

 

However, the man looking down from the observatory, Ulein Konea, knew.

 

He knew that this prosperity was built by trampling on someone’s freedom, will, and future.

 

Of course, Ulein felt not the slightest guilt about such things.

 

‘Sacrifice is inevitable for the future and prosperity of our race. If those inferior beings knew they were becoming sacrifices for a great cause, they would gain some glory in their lives.’

 

Progenitor of the Starry Skies.

 

Fairy Knight.

 

Comet Mage.

 

The great Heroes called the three great figures of the elves had passed down to future generations the belief that all people are equal.

 

However, in this Eldon at least, that noble intention had long been forgotten.

 

Rather, it had become the very distorted form that they most despised.

 

But no one in Eldon found this strange.

 

People are not born equal.

 

Those who cannot learn the star magic left by the great Progenitor of the Starry Skies are inferior beings.

 

‘It’s natural for the superior to stand above the inferior.’

 

Not all elves are noble.

 

Because he thought this way, Ulein had not even enrolled in Seirun.

 

Not only Ulein, but other members of the Konea family felt the same way.

 

They considered going to Seirun a waste of time, where they would have to learn other inferior magic, summoning arts, and trivial skills like aura when they barely had enough time to learn star magic alone.

 

Therefore, they had learned only star magic within Eldon itself.

 

One who takes the special for granted.

 

That was the Konea family, and Ulein, the head of that Konea family, took it even more for granted.

 

However, Ulein was somewhat different from other heads of the Konea family throughout history.

 

“Father.”

 

Another figure appeared beside the elf who had been kneeling and making the report.

 

But this one was slightly different from the first one making the report.

 

More precisely, this was a truly pure elf.

 

Longer ears than the one kneeling and unable to meet his gaze.

 

The one bowing his head on the ground was none other than a half-elf.

 

“Welcome, my daughter.”

 

Smiling broadly, Ulein warmly greeted his daughter.

 

His daughter, Reilin, bowed her head once.

 

As she bowed, disgust briefly flickered in her eyes.

 

The typical reaction of the Pure Blood Society upon seeing a half-elf.

 

However, Ulein scolded her for this.

 

“Reilin. Rebeon is your younger sibling.”

 

“…I know, Father. But I cannot accept it. The fact that your blood, purer than anyone else’s, has been mixed with the blood of an inferior race!”

 

“From the Pure Blood Society’s perspective, I would be a heretic. But I think this way. All users of star magic are equal mages. For new possibilities, harmony with other races is also necessary.”

 

“…”

 

“Most of the Pure Blood Society probably sees me as a heretic blinded by lust… but I believe that without change, things eventually rot.”

 

He held this as his conviction.

 

And for the sake of his conviction, he had slept with any woman who could use star magic, regardless of race.

 

As a result, he had fathered countless half-elves and brought them all to Eldon.

 

What he pursued was diversity.

 

The foundation of star magic that bloomed from diverse values.

 

A fact not known to the outside world.

 

A disgrace treated as strictly confidential.

 

But no one who knew this fact dared to speak of it.

 

This was because of the genius of Ulein, the current chairman of Eldon’s council.

 

He had not risen to the position of a Hero.

 

But he had devoted his entire life solely to researching star magic and had advanced star magic.

 

Due to his influence, Eldon’s council did not publicize his actions.

 

Since there was no internal dissent, the secret was maintained.

 

“My understanding was lacking.”

 

“I believe that someday you too will understand my intentions, Reilin.”

 

Ulein smiled warmly.

 

At first glance, it seemed as if he respected other races.

 

However, he regarded anyone other than star mages as livestock.

 

In some ways, this was closer to a madness even more twisted than that of ordinary Pure Blood Society members.

 

“So? Has a new report come in?”

 

“…The Seirun students who visited Eldon today have disappeared. It seems they were likely kidnapped by seditious groups.”

 

“…That’s unfortunate. To think excellent students were captured.”

 

“Perhaps those two might have seditious intentions.”

 

“What do you mean?”

 

“Runia El Runda and Eiran Ersarr. These two students, despite being born blessed by the stars, are students who oppose the Pure Blood Society’s will.”

 

“They are lost souls, then.”

 

“Yes.”

 

“I had doubts when they said their purpose for visiting was to seek learning in Eldon.”

 

“Hmm. And so?”

 

“They might have come here with the purpose of overthrowing this Eldon by cooperating with those who incite sedition within Eldon.”

 

Hostility gleamed in Reilin’s eyes.

 

“As evidence of this, please look at these.”

 

Reilin pulled out two portraits from her bosom.

 

Portraits of Seirun female students with white and black hair were drawn on them.

 

“They are beautiful students. Why are you showing me these?”

 

“They are Leo Flobe and Chen Xia from Lumern.”

 

Interest flickered in Ulein’s eyes.

 

“So this is that Leo Flobe. But I heard he was male?”

 

“It seems he disguised himself to infiltrate.”

 

“I see.”

 

Ulein nodded his head.

 

“Father, Leo Flobe is someone who has opposed the Pure Blood Society. He must have infiltrated this Eldon with seditious intentions. He must be severely punished.”

 

“Isn’t this student the one who conquered the Progenitor’s world, inherited Polium, received Seirun’s recognition, and even inherited Cometes? Severely punishing him would go against the will of those two, wouldn’t it?”

 

“That’s…”

 

Watching Reilin, who couldn’t answer hastily, Ulein smiled broadly.

 

“Reilin. All descendants of the stars are like family. Having different intentions simply means they are lost.”

 

“Father…”

 

“I’ll meet Leo Flobe in person.”

 

At those words, not only Reilin but also Rebeon, who had been keeping his head down and unable to join the conversation, widened his eyes and raised his head.

 

“You mean…?”

 

“Yes. Since the world is in chaos, I don’t think I can continue focusing solely on magical research any longer.”

 

It had been 10 years since Ulein began his seclusion in this observatory.

 

During those 10 years, he had been researching magic and hadn’t stepped forward for external affairs.

 

Of course, he hadn’t neglected his duties as council chairman, but even so, officially leaving this place held great significance.

 

Reilin showed an excited expression.

 

“You’ve achieved your goal!”

 

At Reilin’s words, Ulein smiled faintly.

 

“If they meet with me, the wandering children will also find their path.”

 

At those words, Reilin hesitated then asked carefully.

 

“What if they don’t stop wandering even after meeting their father?”

 

At that question, Ulein smiled warmly.

 

“Even the greatest figures make mistakes.”

 

“What do you mean by that?”

 

“It’s the natural order for wandering stars to scatter into starlight.”

 

***

 

“I think I’m going to throw up…”

 

“I can’t eat anymore…”

 

“Uuuuugh.”

 

Chen Xia covered her mouth, and Eiran was trembling with a face that looked ready to cry.

 

In Runia’s case, she was leaning back in her chair with her head tilted back, letting out screams.

 

As for Rel, she had left the house long ago.

 

At first, she had tried her best to help, but soon reached her limit.

 

‘I have to take care of others…’

 

‘Yes, go ahead.’

 

‘We also…!’

 

‘You can’t.’

 

‘Why, why not?’

 

‘You’re still growing.’

 

Thus, the three girls failed to escape.

 

The seemingly endless feast of food had finally come to an end.

 

“Did you eat a lot? Should I make dessert? Want some?”

 

“It’s okay! We’re really full!”

 

“We can’t eat anymore!”

 

“You should rest too, Berkia!”

 

“Really?”

 

Watching the three frantically shaking their heads, Berkia made a disappointed expression.

 

Then she brewed tea and set it down in front of the three.

 

“Look forward to tomorrow morning too.”

 

‘Should we escape?’

 

‘Is it even possible to escape from Berkia?’

 

‘I think we need to call Leo.’

 

The three girls screamed internally.

 

Meanwhile, Eiran struggled to get up from her seat.

 

“Berkia. It’s an honor to meet you like this. My name is Eiran Ersarr… I’m your descendant.”

 

“You are?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“You’re my descendant but you’re friends with Sia?”

 

“Of course.”

 

At that answer, Berkia smiled brightly.

 

“You didn’t become enemies, that’s a relief.”

 

Watching Berkia’s relief, Eiran bit her lips tightly.

 

“Berkia.”

 

“Call me grandmother.”

 

“No, I mean calling Berkia grandmother is…”

 

“Call me grandmother.”

 

Seeing Berkia’s firm stance, Eiran hesitated then said.

 

“Grandmother.”

 

At that answer, Berkia smiled as brightly as before.

 

Joy could be felt from her previously emotionless demeanor.

 

Watching that, Eiran, who had been hesitating, asked with difficulty.

 

“…Why… did you attack grandfather?”

 

At that question, Runia and Chen Xia flinched and trembled.

 

Berkia looked at Eiran silently.

 

“That child was certainly upright. But he blocked my path.”

 

“Grandfather respected you, Berkia! That’s not a reason to kill grandfather…!”

 

“I have something I must do.”

 

Berkia spoke in an emotionless voice.

 

“I must eliminate all the trash that defiles this world. Those without qualification have no reason to live in this world.”

 

At those words, the three girls felt chills run down their spines.

 

There was no anger in Berkia’s voice.

 

Nor was there hatred or sadness.

 

It was just a mechanical tone.

 

‘This isn’t the Berkia I know.’

 

Eiran squeezed her eyes shut.

 

Her fingertips trembled.

 

The Berkia she knew was gone.

 

The Berkia before her eyes was just someone swept up in terrible emptiness.

 

Her voice wouldn’t reach her.

 

The only one who could stop Berkia would be someone who lived in the same era as her.

 

‘Leo.’

 

Eiran thought of Leo.

 

Then Berkia spoke.

 

“By the way, you’re all quite interesting.”

 

Berkia tilted her head.

 

“The elves who use star magic were similar to Teacher Luna’s magic but had strayed far from the fundamentals, but you…”

 

Berkia looked at Runia and Eiran.

 

“You’re close to the fundamentals. It’s as if you learned magic directly from Teacher Luna.”

 

At those words, Eiran and Runia looked at each other.

 

Chen Xia’s eyes lit up.

 

“I think this might be a good opportunity to tell you about Leo.”

 

“Leo? Who’s that? A friend?”

 

“Yes. He came to our city with us.”

 

“Is he skinny too?”

 

“…He’s slender.”

 

“Must be skinny then. Kids should eat well.”

 

Watching Berkia click her tongue, Chen Xia smiled awkwardly.

 

Chen Xia didn’t rashly reveal Leo’s existence to Berkia.

 

The same goes for Runia and Eiran.

 

The current Berkia is an undead.

 

A being that moves only for a purpose, and that purpose is underlaid with terrible hatred.

 

Though stable now, her mental state is actually very unstable.

 

And one of the reasons Berkia became like this is also the Great Heroes.

 

Especially regarding Kail, complex emotions are intertwined.

 

In such a situation, if she were to hear that the Hero of the Beginning, Kail, had been reincarnated?

 

What kind of reaction she would show was unknown.

 

She might show a positive response, but in the worst case, she could go berserk.

 

Expecting normal thinking from an undead is unreasonable to begin with.

 

It’s because Berkia is a hero of such caliber that she maintains this level of reason – originally, undead are monsters that go mad with purpose and rampage.

 

Berkia is in a situation like a bomb that could explode at any moment.

 

But now would be a good opportunity.

 

The magic Leo taught Runia and Eiran was the foundation itself.

 

Berkia had seen through that fact.

 

It’s magic that cannot be learned in this era.

 

If the one who taught that magic was Leo?

 

‘She’ll naturally be curious about Young Master Leo’s true identity.’

 

If Leo then reveals that he’s the reincarnation of the Hero of the Beginning, Kail?

 

The probability of her believing it is high.

 

‘Even if she doesn’t believe it, she’ll have that “could it be?” feeling. Just looking at those two’s magic, she’ll immediately know it’s magic that only Lord Kail and Lady Luna could teach.’

 

At Chen Xia’s words, Runia and Eiran also seemed to have the same thought and nodded.

 

Then they spoke carefully.

 

“Lady Berkia, actually, we have something to tell you.”

 

“What is it?”

 

“The one who taught us magic was Lord Kail, the Hero of the Beginning.”

 

“What?”

 

“He was reincarnated in the present world and taught us Star Magic.”

 

Eiran said with a tense expression.

 

At those words, Berkia stared intently at Runia and Eiran, then said.

 

“Is that true?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Then can you show me that magic you learned?”

 

At those words, the two summoned their mana.

 

Whoooosh-!

 

Woooom-!

 

The magic Luna never completed, Yeonje.

 

The magic Luna left as her final gift for her disciples, the Sword of Animus.

 

Both magics could only be taught by users of Star Magic who were close to Luna.

 

And in the world, there was only one such person – Leo.

 

“…”

 

Berkia’s eyes widened.

 

Then she said.

 

“I’ve never seen either of those magics before.”

 

“What?”

 

“Th-that can’t be?”

 

Runia and Eiran looked bewildered.

 

Seeing their expressions, Berkia nodded.

 

“It seems there’s someone impersonating Teacher in this era.”

 

Fortunately, no mishap like going berserk occurred.

 

But in her eyes was clear distrust toward Leo, whom she had never even met.

 

Runia and Eiran didn’t know.

 

That in the case of White Flame, it was an incomplete magic and Luna had never shown the technique to Berkia.

 

That the Sword of Animus was magic Luna created during her final expedition, so Berkia didn’t even know of its existence.

 

“Leo, was it?”

 

Berkia rose from her seat.

 

“Sia, that’s the skinny friend you mentioned a bit, right?”

 

“I… well, Lady Berkia?”

 

“How dare he impersonate Teacher and deceive my descendant and Bihar’s descendant? I can’t forgive this.”

 

The three felt that things had gone terribly wrong.

 

“I’ll find him and teach him a lesson.”

 

Growling lowly, Berkia left the house.

 

“W-wait a moment!”

 

“Lady Berkia!”

 

“Please listen to us!”

 

The three tried desperately to stop Berkia, but she had already gone through the door.

 

“Wh-what do we do!”

 

The three’s faces turned pale.

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