Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 542

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542.

 

Runia took a deep breath and walked forward.

 

The gazes of the Templars descending from the sky to the earthly realm fell upon Runia.

 

A beautiful girl with fiery red hair and eyes that seemed ready to burst into flames at any moment.

 

Even facing countless Templars, she showed no sign of being intimidated.

 

Rather, she displayed an overwhelming presence.

 

Watching this scene, the woman at the front, Reyrin Konea, narrowed her eyes.

 

‘Indeed, is this girl Runia El Runda?’

 

5,000 years had passed since the end of the Age of Calamity.

 

Luna Rubinance, the Progenitor of the Starry Skies.

 

She was not simply a great elven hero who saved the world.

 

‘Countless elves have inscribed their names in the Hero Record following the Progenitor’s will.’

 

Throughout 5,000 years of history, countless wise and noble heroes had followed in her footsteps.

 

But among all that vast history, those who received titles related to stars could be counted on one hand.

 

‘And yet…’

 

The girl before her eyes had received the glorious title of ‘One Who Follows the Starry Skies.’

 

This was not a simple title.

 

Anyone who wasn’t a fool could understand who the word ‘starry skies’ in Runia’s heroic title referred to.

 

It literally meant she was officially recognized as Luna’s successor.

 

Could there be any more glorious designation for an elf?

 

“You are Runia El Runda, correct?”

 

“So what if I am?”

 

Runia made a sullen expression.

 

Seeing this, Reyrin’s eyes twitched.

 

She could clearly sense hostility from Runia.

 

“My name is Reyrin Konea. I am the Commander of Eldon’s Templars.”

 

“Ah, I see.”

 

Watching Runia answer in an unfriendly voice, Reyrin spoke.

 

“Runia El Runda, I can sense hostility toward me… no, toward our Eldon in your gaze.”

 

Reyrin spoke with a dignified voice.

 

“I know you have risen to the status of a hero. And that you have received a remarkable title as well.”

 

At those words, Runia let out a snicker.

 

At that attitude, Reyrin’s face slightly contorted.

 

“All the more reason you should set an example, Runia El Runda.”

 

Templar.

 

It was the name of the council knight orders belonging to each elven council.

 

Since it was a group where only the finest elites from each elven nation gathered, a Templar Commander held considerable power and status.

 

‘Until recently, I might have been concerned about that.’

 

But the current Runia didn’t care about such things.

 

“I saw what was happening in Eldon’s basement.”

 

Runia glared at Reyrin with cold cynicism.

 

This wasn’t simple hostility.

 

She stared at the person before her with disgust.

 

If it had been Runia from not long ago, she wouldn’t have been able to freely reveal her inner thoughts.

 

But now she displayed her hostility without restraint.

 

Not because Runia was the Student Council President of Seirun, a position no less prestigious than the council leaders of elven nations.

 

And certainly not because she was a successor directly recognized by Luna.

 

‘Because I saw that sight.’

 

The image of someone who never compromised with what was wrong came to mind.

 

The sight of someone who never turned away from the world’s injustices and staked everything to uphold their beliefs.

 

And Luna, who never considered it a sacrifice.

 

This was the world that Luna had left to future generations.

 

It wasn’t just Luna.

 

There was Berkia, who had inherited that will and devoted her very life to the world.

 

Then thousands of years later, there was Seirun, who had overcome the return of calamity and established the world on solid ground.

 

And so it had been passed down to her generation.

 

‘The world is still unjust.’

 

There were those who had been swallowed by that injustice.

 

Perhaps even great figures would regret having sacrificed everything to save the world if they saw such devastation.

 

That’s why she couldn’t compromise.

 

If there were those who trampled on what the great heroes had protected.

 

Shouldn’t there also be those who punish such people?

 

The duty that must be fulfilled if one lives in the world that the great predecessors protected and passed down.

 

‘We must prove it.’

 

That the world was worth saving.

 

That your sacrifices were never in vain.

 

‘Right, Leo?’

 

Runia’s gaze lingered on Leo, who was confronting Berkia.

 

When parting with Luna, she had vowed to herself countless times that she would never bring shame to that retreating figure.

 

Runia looked at Reyinin and said.

 

“I only show examples to people who are worth showing examples to.”

 

Runia smiled brightly.

 

“I don’t think you have such worth, do you?”

 

“…”

 

Hearing Luna’s words, Reyinin’s lips twisted.

 

“The world truly is unjust. How could someone like you, who associates with half-breeds and other inferior races, obtain such an undeserved title?”

 

Looking at Runia’s unwavering red eyes, Reyinin contorted her face.

 

“Why do you enjoy such excessive glory!”

 

“That ridiculous strange logic is getting tiresome. And now you’re even showing strange jealousy?”

 

Watching Reyrin display her anger, Runia crossed her arms and let out a scoff of disbelief.

 

“Is what’s attached to your head just decoration?”

 

“What?”

 

“Try thinking for once.”

 

Runia poked her own temple repeatedly and scrunched up her face.

 

“Don’t you know why I received the title of One Who Follows the Starry Skies and am favored by Luna? Really stupid, aren’t you? How did you become a Templar Commander? Do the Eldon council members have defective brains? Ah! Looking at what you’re doing, your skull is definitely broken.”

 

“How dare you spout such nonsense!”

 

Reyrin’s face turned red and blue.

 

Eiran, who had been watching from behind, opened her mouth in bewilderment.

 

‘Miss Runia seems to be revealing her true nature more and more.’

 

Within Seirun, Runia freely revealed her true nature.

 

But in external settings, she restrained herself as much as possible.

 

But now there was none of that restraint.

 

This was Runia without pretense.

 

‘Will this really be okay?’

 

Just as Eiran was getting a bit worried about future matters.

 

“Because I’m excellent!”

 

Runia widened her eyes and pointed at herself with her hand.

 

“That I received the title of One Who Follows the Starry Skies! That I’m favored by Luna! That I became Luna’s successor! It’s all because I’m more excellent than all of you!”

 

“You know no shame! To call yourself Luna’s successor with your own mouth! Know your place!”

 

Watching Reyrin shout as if she couldn’t tolerate it, Runia openly sneered at her.

 

“Have you ever met Lady Luna?”

 

“….”

 

“Have you ever fought Lady Luna? Have you ever learned magic directly from Lady Luna?”

 

Seeing Reilin unable to give any answer, Runia openly sneered.

 

“I guarantee it. The kind of people Lady Luna hates most in this world are exactly the Pure Blood Society, people like you.”

 

“Grr! I can’t listen to this any longer! I’ll make you pay the price for running your mouth so carelessly!”

 

“That works out well.”

 

Runia extended her right hand.

 

Flash-!

 

With a brilliant light, a staff appeared in Runia’s hand.

 

Seeing it, Reilin’s face hardened.

 

“Cometes.”

 

Thud-!

 

Runia drove the staff in her hand into the ground.

 

Whoosh!

 

Red flames erupted from Runia’s body.

 

Roooooar-!

 

The crimson flames soon transformed into white flames.

 

“I was also thinking of making you pay the price for the sins you’ve committed.”

 

“You’ll stop Eldon’s Templars by yourself? How arrogant.”

 

“Are you the only ones who can do that?”

 

“Miss Runia isn’t alone.”

 

Shing-!

 

Eiran, drawing her sword and shield, stood in front of Runia.

 

“I’m here. As long as I’m here, you can’t touch a single hair on Miss Runia’s head.”

 

“These insolent brats.”

 

Reilin’s face contorted.

 

“Miss Runia, Miss Eiran.”

 

Chen Xia called to the two with a firm voice.

 

“I’m sorry, but… could you handle things here?”

 

“What’s wrong?”

 

Eiran showed a slightly bewildered expression.

 

“I need to go now.”

 

Chen Xia gripped the dagger in her hand tightly and looked toward Leo.

 

“To Young Master Leo… and Lady Berkia.”

 

***

 

Leo extended his hand.

 

Then the sword that had been embedded in Ulein’s barrier was pulled out and returned to Leo’s hand.

 

Seeing this, Ulein smiled.

 

“I don’t understand. Was what I said really something to get so angry about?”

 

Ulein looked at Berkia.

 

“Surely that person is a great hero. A disciple of that Progenitor who rebuilt the world and passed it down to future generations… someone who deserves respect.”

 

Ulein turned his gaze away from Berkia.

 

“But that’s all.”

 

Ulein smiled faintly.

 

“Though called a disciple of the Progenitor, she never learned star magic. She certainly devoted herself to the world, but now she’s just a pitiful soul being manipulated by the Overlord King’s schemes.”

 

Leo silently stared at Ulein.

 

“As an elf, she’s a hero to be respected. But whether she deserves reverence is questionable.”

 

At those words, Leo closed his eyes.

 

“Rather, how about being grateful for this meeting?”

 

Ulein smiled without caring at all about Leo’s emotions.

 

“Leo Flobe, one who walks the great path of Seongwun. I wanted to learn from you.”

 

At those words, Leo opened his eyes.

 

Ulein’s eyes were full of goodwill.

 

“I know the Pure Blood Society disliked me.”

 

At those words, Ulein smiled.

 

“I belong to the Pure Blood Society and am indeed a purist, but… I’m not an ordinary Pure Blood Society member. Their ideology doesn’t match mine.”

 

He spread both arms.

 

“All who walk the path of Seongwun are equal. But unfortunately, the Pure Blood Society has the misguided belief that only elves have value. That doesn’t align with Lady Luna’s will. So I decided to change my thinking. I thought the Konea Family should change too.”

 

His eyes sparkled like stars.

 

“Those who use star magic are all chosen ones. Gathering their magic together to pass down to future generations and advancing star magic. Isn’t that the true mindset of one who carries on Seongwun’s will? That’s why I want star mages with diverse ideologies and powers.”

 

“Stop the nonsense and get to the point. What do you want from me?”

 

Seeing Leo ask irritably, Ulein smiled broadly.

 

“Please let your sacred blood dwell within the Konea Family.”

 

“What?”

 

“I have many daughters. Please bestow your grace upon them.”

 

“….”

 

Leo stared at Ulein with a somewhat dazed expression.

 

“Even if new life is born through your grace, you need not fulfill any obligations.”

 

Ulein spoke with a face that seemed almost pure.

 

“If you have any preferences, please don’t be shy about telling me. Fortunately, I have many daughters who carry the blood of various races. They’re all quite beautiful too.”

 

As if it were the right thing to do, Ulein continued speaking.

 

“If you wish, I could give you all of my daughters. Don’t they say heroes are lustful? I don’t dislike that saying. Rather, it’s natural order. Special individuals leave many descendants. Isn’t that also a path for the world? It would certainly be a blessing for our family too.”

 

Leo let out a hollow laugh.

 

Leo realized that the elf before him was a type of purist he had never encountered before.

 

And he also realized what kind of person he was.

 

There was no lie in his words about having children with various races and offering all the daughters he gained through that.

 

Moreover, there was no twisted desire deep in his heart.

 

Just that one desire to create excellent bloodline mages.

 

A mage who treats everything as tools for the sake of magic.

 

“Crazy bastard.”

 

Even at those words, Ulein smiled broadly.

 

“That’s possible. To those who haven’t yet experienced the greatness of possibility, I might seem like a madman.”

 

Having said that, Ulein extended his hand.

 

“In that sense, I’ll show you infinite possibility.”

 

Woooom-

 

A magic circle appeared above Ulein’s palm.

 

Woooom-!

 

Ulein’s magical power grew stronger.

 

Leo’s eyes stirred as he watched.

 

Tremendous magical power could be felt from Ulein.

 

It wasn’t simply a massive amount of magical power.

 

‘He’s clearly exceeded his own limits. It’s as if he’s borrowing magical power from others too…’

 

The moment he thought that far, Leo fixed his gaze on the ground.

 

“This bastard.”

 

A grinding sound came from Leo’s mouth.

 

Roooooar-!

 

The magic circle of termination was completed.

 

Ulein’s gaze turned toward Berkia.

 

“First, I’ll save the pitiful soul who’s resisting.”

 

Flash-!

 

A massive light engulfed Berkia.

 

At that moment.

 

Kwagagagagagagak-!

 

Leo’s sword energy flew toward Ulein.

 

Caught off guard by the unexpected attack, Ulein quickly used spatial movement magic to dodge Leo’s attack.

 

And the End that lost its target exploded without reaching Berkia.

 

Berkia, caught in the explosion, was blown far away.

 

Even if swept up in the End, Berkia probably wouldn’t have been seriously hurt.

 

But with this level of power from the End, damage would have been inevitable.

 

Leo absolutely could not allow it.

 

The person before him harming Berkia.

 

Ulein asked as if he couldn’t understand.

 

“I understand that you respect Lady Berkia. But that’s just a mere undead. It’s a target we should defeat together. Could you explain to me the reason for this behavior?”

 

“You said you have many daughters?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“What would you do if I said I was going to kill your daughters?”

 

“I would ask for the reason.”

 

Ulein said with a benevolent smile.

 

“And if there was a valid reason, I would accept it.”

 

“Then you’ll never understand.”

 

Leo said coldly.

 

“The reason I’m going to kill you.”

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