Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 540

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540.

 

Berkia was returning to Luna’s house after having dinner at Kail’s house that day as well.

 

Whoooosh—

 

The moment Berkia opened her eyes after closing them due to a sudden gust of wind.

 

“…?”

 

Berkia’s mouth fell open in bewilderment upon discovering the beautiful woman standing before her.

 

“Lady Risinass?”

 

“Hello, Berkia.”

 

Risinass smiled brightly and approached Berkia.

 

Watching such Risinass, Berkia didn’t know what to do.

 

Risinass, the King of Wisdom.

 

The great dragon called the hope of this world right now.

 

Although Berkia had become the disciple of her companions Kail, Luna, and Arron, Risinass’s presence was still burdensome.

 

Watching such Berkia, Risinass said.

 

“Are you on your way back from Kail’s house?”

 

“Yes. But how did you know I went to Master Kail’s house?”

 

“I heard that you’ve been going to Kail’s house frequently lately.”

 

Berkia blinked her large eyes several times while looking up at Risinass.

 

“Berkia, what kind of place is Kail’s house to you?”

 

At that question, Berkia fell into deep thought.

 

Watching Berkia think very seriously, Risinass was slightly surprised.

 

Because she felt a seriousness unbefitting of a young child.

 

‘As expected, being born in the Age of Calamity and suffering a lot must have made her thoughts deep.’

 

Risinass felt bitterness.

 

A generation born carrying misfortune from birth.

 

Knowing this made her mouth taste bitter.

 

After a moment, Berkia spoke with her characteristic expressionless face.

 

“A cafeteria.”

 

“….”

 

“No wait. A restaurant?”

 

“I see.”

 

‘…Should I say she’s truly Luna and Kail’s disciple.’

 

At the unexpected absurd answer, Risinass smiled warmly.

 

Of course, she was also Arron’s disciple.

 

But Risinass didn’t want to put Arron on the same level as those two.

 

‘Arron is kind and pure. Plus he’s extremely normal.’

 

The only normal person among a nasty-tempered guy, a weirdo, and a pervert.

 

He was timid and a bit cowardly, but what flaw was that?

 

If he knew she thought this way, Arron was the kind of good beastman who would wave his hands and defend his companions.

 

The others?

 

‘What is that con artist lizard saying.’

 

‘Black-hearted dragon!’

 

‘A friend as sinister as his appearance has nothing he can’t say.’

 

Just thinking of friends pouring out jeers made her head throb.

 

Risinass sighed inwardly and bent her knees slightly to meet Berkia’s eyes.

 

“Berkia.”

 

“Yes.”

 

“How long will you keep eating meals at Kail’s house?”

 

“Forever.”

 

“Even if Luna’s cooking skills improve?”

 

“Hmm.”

 

At those words, Berkia tilted her head and asked.

 

“How much?”

 

“Enough to become delicious.”

 

“That seems impossible.”

 

A hint of disbelief appeared in Berkia’s eyes.

 

“Master Kail said that yours and Lady Luna’s cooking is at a cursed level.”

 

‘That bastard really!’

 

Risinass’s eyes twitched as she spoke.

 

“Still, what would you do if Luna’s cooking skills became as good as Kail’s?”

 

“I’d want to eat with Lady Luna.”

 

Berkia answered without hesitation.

 

Luna always took care of Berkia.

 

For Berkia, she naturally had no choice but to choose Luna.

 

“I don’t think Master Kail would feel sorry about it either.”

 

Berkia grumbled with a slightly sulky voice.

 

Currently, Kail was treating Berkia, who came and went from his house daily, half like a food parasite.

 

“I can tell what that damn guy would do without even looking.”

 

Risinass sighed softly.

 

“Even if Luna’s cooking becomes as delicious as Kail’s, won’t you continue eating meals at Kail’s house?”

 

“Why?”

 

“…Because then Kail would be a little less lonely.”

 

“He doesn’t look lonely at all though.”

 

Berkia tilted her head.

 

Watching such Berkia, Risinass smiled bitterly.

 

“Right, Kail won’t be lonely. People without attachments are like that.”

 

Risinass straightened her knees and looked toward Kail’s house.

 

“Still, I think it’s better for you to be there than for him to be alone.”

 

At those words, Berkia pondered and then said.

 

“Then wouldn’t it be better if he got married?”

 

“What?”

 

“Then he’d seem less lonely.”

 

At those words, Risinass looked a bit flustered and smiled awkwardly.

 

“That would be good. But that’s after everything is finished….”

 

“It would be perfect if Lady Luna and Master Kail got married.”

 

“What are you talking about.”

 

Risinass’s expression became serious.

 

But not noticing that change, Berkia spoke with innocent eyes.

 

“I don’t like it, but they suit each other.”

 

“….”

 

This child is dangerous for some reason.

 

Having such thoughts, Risinass said.

 

“Wouldn’t Luna be too good for that?”

 

“That’s certainly true. You really are the King of Wisdom.”

 

Berkia admired and then seriously pondered.

 

Watching that sight, Risinass smiled gently.

 

‘Did I do something unnecessary?’

 

Regret always comes too late.

 

***

 

Even after that day, Berkia continued to visit Kail’s house regularly.

 

Luna worked tirelessly to improve her cooking skills.

 

Since Luna was originally eccentric but good at most things, her cooking skills improved dramatically the moment she put in effort.

 

Risinass also practiced together, but as if cursed, her cooking skills showed no signs of improvement.

 

However, even as Luna’s cooking skills improved, Berkia continued to visit Kail’s house regularly.

 

Luna was disappointed seeing Berkia like that.

 

But Berkia didn’t stop having meals at Kail’s house at Risinass’s request.

 

Several more months passed like this.

 

Around the time when Berkia had been Kail’s disciple for half a year.

 

The Great Heroes once again departed for the battlefield of Tartaros.

 

***

 

“When will Master Luna and Master Arron return?”

 

Berkia hummed a tune.

 

After the Great Heroes left on their expedition.

 

Berkia was finally able to perfectly complete the task Kail had given her.

 

Now she could learn magic and swordsmanship from Luna and Arron again.

 

This fact made Berkia happy.

 

‘I won’t have anything to learn from Master Kail for a while now.’

 

It had been grueling training.

 

She never wanted to do such training again.

 

But for some reason, Berkia felt a sense of regret.

 

Berkia, who had been thinking of Kail, shook her head vigorously.

 

Even so, the joy of being able to learn from Luna and Arron again was greater.

 

‘I want to get strong quickly and stand on the battlefield with my masters.’

 

Berkia knew.

 

Standing on the battlefield meant risking one’s life.

 

That’s why she felt fear.

 

But more than that, she wanted to be helpful to her masters.

 

To Berkia, they were benefactors before being masters.

 

‘When I talk like this, Master Luna and Master Arron don’t like it.’

 

Berkia pouted her lips.

 

She clutched the magic book Luna had left behind tightly to her chest and walked through the central corridor of Gardstron.

 

‘I hope they return soon.’

 

Then the castle corridor began to become noisy.

 

‘They’re back!’

 

Berkia hurriedly ran toward where the sound came from.

 

As Berkia ran through the corridor with the warp gate, she heard loud conversation from beyond the corner.

 

“Masters! You’re back…!”

 

The moment she turned the corner with a bright smile.

 

“Healer! Quickly, a healer!”

 

“Master Dweno is seriously injured!”

 

“I’m fine, so treat Arron and the other wounded first!”

 

“Yes!”

 

“Luna! Kail’s injury is serious! Quickly, heal magic…!”

 

“Wait! Risinass! This guy is the most urgent right now! Arron, stay conscious!”

 

“Risinass, I’m fine, so treat Arron first.”

 

“But…”

 

“Go to that idiot! I can get to the infirmary by myself!”

 

“Ah, alright. Don’t overdo it!”

 

“You fool! That’s not courage, that’s recklessness!”

 

People with pale faces devoted themselves to treating the heroes who had returned from the expedition.

 

Countless healers rushed to those with serious injuries.

 

Especially the wounds Arron had sustained were horrific.

 

Berkia’s face turned pale.

 

Berkia gripped the magic book tighter and hid behind the corridor corner.

 

Healers ran frantically through the corridor.

 

“Master Kail! Please let us treat you…!”

 

“I’m fine, so look after the others first. I’ll go to the infirmary and treat myself.”

 

Kail, who spoke calmly, emerged from the warp gate.

 

It certainly wasn’t a life-threatening wound.

 

Kail had only gone out to save Arron, who had suddenly rushed to the front lines to gain an advantage.

 

His situation was relatively better than Arron’s or the other heroes’.

 

Thud- Thud-

 

The sound of blood-soaked footsteps could be heard.

 

Thump-!

 

“Ugh-! Damn it.”

 

Kail, who had bent his knee, spat out curses.

 

But it was by no means a light injury.

 

Kail’s hands trembled.

 

Then, feeling a gaze, he looked up.

 

“K-Kail Master…”

 

“Berkia…”

 

Kail made a bitter expression as he looked at the large magic book Berkia was holding tightly.

 

And he smiled.

 

“Did you finish the task?”

 

“Yes…”

 

“…That’s fast. Well done.”

 

Berkia’s eyes widened.

 

It was simple praise, but it was the first time Kail had praised her.

 

Kail tried to get up but immediately swayed.

 

“M-Master! I’ll support you!”

 

Berkia threw aside the magic book and supported Kail.

 

Kail didn’t refuse.

 

That’s how bad his condition was.

 

“H-Healer! Healer, quickly come here! Master Kail’s condition is…!”

 

“Berkia.”

 

Kail quietly called to Berkia, who was looking for a healer with a pale face.

 

Berkia looked up and met Kail’s gray eyes.

 

Those eyes were different from their usual bleakness.

 

Somehow they held regret and looked sad, and…

 

“Get strong quickly. Get strong and… stand on the battlefield with me.”

 

He understood Berkia’s desire to stand on the battlefield and ease her masters’ burden.

 

And there was disgust.

 

Self-disgust for telling his still young disciple to stand on the battlefield.

 

Luna and Arron.

 

And Kail were different.

 

Luna and Arron somehow hoped their disciple would live in a peaceful world.

 

Teaching Berkia was done with the hope that she would have the ability to protect herself, not with the desire for a comrade to stand on the battlefield with.

 

But Kail was different.

 

In this era… Berkia would inevitably stand on the battlefield.

 

He felt sad and regretful about his disciple’s fate, born in an unpeaceful time.

 

At the same time, he also understood the desire to follow in their masters’ footsteps and stand on the battlefield.

 

Because it was an era that left no other choice.

 

In that case….

 

‘You must not have the weakness of depending on others.’

 

That was why Kail had been so ruthless toward Berkia.

 

Because they never knew when they might die.

 

So that if they disappeared, their disciple who would have no choice but to live a life of struggle could become independent sooner.

 

Now he finally understood.

 

Kail’s strictness in never indulging his childish whims even a little.

 

Berkia looked at Kail with frightened eyes.

 

He was suddenly terrified that Kail might disappear at any moment.

 

“Help me get to the infirmary.”

 

Watching Kail, who had already returned to emotionless eyes, Berkia gritted his teeth.

 

“…Yes.”

 

Berkia silently supported Kail as they headed to the infirmary.

 

Even while being supported due to serious injuries, Kail still radiated strength.

 

The kind of strength that made you want to lean on him.

 

But Berkia pushed that feeling aside.

 

‘…Is this what it would feel like to have a father?’

 

With such thoughts, Berkia continued walking.

 

***

 

Whooooooo-!

 

Leo looked at Berkia, who was hanging her head low.

 

That girl from those days was gone.

 

Now only remained the disciple who had survived countless battlefields.

 

Who had saved the world. Led it… and then became disappointed.

 

Swish-

 

Berkia stood up straight.

 

In that movement remained only the instinct of the dead who burned with hatred toward the living.

 

‘I could only teach you how to endure alone, you who had to live through that era.’

 

Step- Step-

 

Leo approached Berkia.

 

But times had changed.

 

There was no need to shoulder everything and endure alone.

 

‘We ended that era. So you don’t need to live the way we had to live.’

 

He should have taught her how to live differently, but he failed to do so.

 

Therefore.

 

“Now I’ll teach you how to lean on others.”

 

And….

 

Leo stopped walking and looked back.

 

“Watch carefully and learn.”

 

Leo, who had spoken quietly, stared straight ahead.

 

“This is….”

 

Leo bent his knees.

 

“The fight of those who had to live through that era.”

 

Crash-!

 

Leo kicked off the ground and charged toward Berkia.

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