Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 564

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564.

 

“Oh? It’s not that different from a regular city, is it?”

 

Arga, who had followed Leo out into Dragonnia’s night streets, let out an exclamation.

 

As he said, the night streets here were no different from any other city.

 

Many people were actively moving back and forth on the streets as if a night market was open, adding vitality to the city.

 

It was an extremely familiar, everyday scene with nothing special about it.

 

“I thought Dragonnia would be amazing, but this is disappointing.”

 

“What did you think it would be like?”

 

“I thought everything would be huge!”

 

“Ah, I was kind of expecting that too.”

 

Leo let out a hollow laugh as he listened to Ar and Runia’s conversation.

 

‘What do they think dragons are?’

 

Even dragons don’t maintain their true form at all times.

 

“But everyone here is a dragon, right? When you think about it that way, isn’t it incredible?”

 

Chelsea, who had poked her head out from behind Leo, said.

 

No matter how much they were evaluated as hero candidates representing the future of each race, it wasn’t easy to meet multiple dragons in a lifetime.

 

Moreover, being able to enter Dragonnia was impossible unless you were a hero who had accomplished considerable feats.

 

“When you think about it that way, we are having an incredibly amazing experience.”

 

It was when Runia was muttering with a curious expression.

 

“Where’s Driana?”

 

Leo realized that Driana was nowhere to be seen.

 

“Ah, she’s over there.”

 

Arga pointed with his finger to Driana, who was talking to a girl carrying a basket walking down the street.

 

“You’re incredibly beautiful.”

 

“…?”

 

“I’m walking the path of art. I’d like to use you as a model.”

 

“…?”

 

“Preferably nude…”

 

Thwack-!

 

“What are you saying! You pervert!”

 

Runia struck down on Driana’s head with her elbow.

 

But she immediately grabbed her elbow and rolled on the ground.

 

“Runia, I’ve told you before, but resorting to violence first is a bad habit.”

 

“You… make… me… use… violence… Grrrrr! This blockhead…!”

 

“You can’t stop my artistic will with just that. Go ahead and hit me all you want!”

 

“Oh ho? Really?”

 

“Just kidding, please spare me.”

 

When Arga asked with a laugh, Driana surrendered cleanly.

 

No matter how naturally sturdy a dwarf was born, she couldn’t engage in pure hand-to-hand combat with Ar, who was a suin.

 

“Are you okay? You must have been very surprised. It’s hard to believe, but even though they look like this, they’re harmless people.”

 

Chelsea comforted the girl who had a frightened expression.

 

“What do you mean ‘even though they look like this’? ‘Even though they look like this’?”

 

Runia grumbled quietly while rubbing her elbow, but couldn’t argue further.

 

Indeed, suddenly asking someone to be a nude model, then striking such a person with an elbow.

 

Anyone who didn’t know them would be sufficiently terrified by such a sight.

 

But the girl still had a bewildered expression.

 

Her reaction was as if she couldn’t understand what they were saying.

 

It was when Chelsea was slightly flustered seeing this.

 

Leo stepped forward and opened his mouth.

 

An unfamiliar language flowed from Leo’s mouth.

 

But the girl seemed to understand those words, widening her eyes and bowing her head slightly toward Leo.

 

“What is that language the black rabbit is using?”

 

“It’s dragon language. Runia, you must have studied dragon language, right?”

 

“I studied it because of magic, but not to the extent where I can freely converse like that.”

 

“Right. Dragon language is a complex language. Leo is amazing no matter when I see him. What can’t he do?”

 

“Ahem!”

 

“Why are you getting proud?”

 

Driana looked at Chelsea with an incredulous expression.

 

The dragon girl who finished her conversation with Leo carefully approached the four girls and removed the cloth covering her basket.

 

The basket was full of flowers.

 

She handed flowers to each member of the group one by one, and when it was finally Runia’s turn, she hesitated before carefully placing a white flower in Runia’s hair.

 

When Runia widened her eyes at this, the dragon girl opened her mouth.

 

When Runia glanced at Leo, Leo said.

 

“She’s thanking you for saving her from a difficult situation. She says she really likes Luna’s heroic tales and will support you as someone who follows in Seongwun’s footsteps.”

 

Runia made a moved expression at those words.

 

The dragon girl hesitated for a moment, then smiled shyly and extended her hand.

 

“She’s asking if you can shake hands?”

 

“Of course!”

 

Runia smiled and took the dragon girl’s hand.

 

Eventually they waved and parted ways.

 

“But it’s unexpected. Can’t all dragons speak the continental common language?”

 

“Dragons are certainly guides for heroes, but not all dragons are guides.”

 

Leo said while looking at the dragons moving through the streets.

 

“So dragons also have ordinary daily lives? That makes sense.”

 

Driana nodded her head.

 

Leo silently looked at the streets of Dragonnia.

 

In some sense, this street was also the image of the dragon clan that Risinass had hoped for.

 

‘During the age of gods, dragons were the race chosen by the gods.’

 

All dragons at that time had devoted everything to protecting the earthly realm in their respective domains.

 

Risinass too had said he spent his young days being forced to live as the Black Dragon.

 

‘The choice to save the world was purely by my own will. But there’s no obligation that all dragons must do so, right?’

 

That’s why Risinass wanted many dragons to enjoy ordinary and comfortable lives after the Age of Calamity.

 

‘Gardstron’s culture certainly had a lot of influence on the dragons.’

 

Dragons born in Gardstron had interacted with many races.

 

Now they still maintain their culture that had existed since the age of gods and are the only race that doesn’t use the continental common language but uses their own native language.

 

‘But even so, this everyday scenery resembles Gardstron.’

 

Leo smiled faintly.

 

‘It’s just as you wanted. Your race has put down the yoke they had carried.’

 

“Leo, how is it?”

 

Runia asked while touching the flower in her hair.

 

“It suits you.”

 

It was when Runia smiled brightly at Leo’s answer.

 

“Black rabbit, be careful! She has a flower in her hair. She might pounce at any moment!”

 

Arga shouted while hiding behind Leo.

 

At those words, Runia, whose expression disappeared from her face, rushed at Ar, and Ar quickly ran away.

 

Watching this scene, Chelsea said.

 

“If that dragon from earlier saw this scene, wouldn’t she regret giving the flower?”

 

“She didn’t see it.”

 

Chelsea nodded at Leo’s answer.

 

“How far did those idiots go?”

 

Driana sighed as she watched the two people disappear into the crowd.

 

“They’re not children, so how could they get lost?”

 

“Mm. True enough.”

 

Driana nodded at Leo’s words.

 

“By the way Leo, didn’t you come out to the street because you had business to attend to? What kind of business?”

 

“I have something to look for.”

 

The contract written 5,000 years ago when they promised to rebuild Dragonnia after defeating Erebos.

 

‘That day, Risinass left it in Dragonnia before departing.’

 

A fragment of the egg that had contained Risinass.

 

That alone was a key that could grant entry into Risinass’ World.

 

Leo could enter Risinass’ World anytime as long as Hero Record existed.

 

But for others, it was different.

 

‘There will be times when I’m not around.’

 

It would be good to find the key in preparation for those times.

 

“Let’s head to the entrance for now.”

 

Leo headed toward Dragonnia’s entrance while searching his memories.

 

***

 

“Where are we?”

 

“We got lost because of you.”

 

“Why is it because of me? It’s your fault for running away.”

 

“I ran away because you were chasing me like you wanted to kill me.”

 

“Well, who told you to tease me? And who said I was chasing you like I wanted to kill you?”

 

“Then what? What were you planning to do?”

 

“I was just going to make you think about dying a little bit.”

 

“That’s even more brutal?”

 

Arga narrowed his eyes, but Runia just snorted.

 

“Anyway, where exactly are we?”

 

This was a place where not a soul could be found.

 

Dragonnia was so vast that even the interior of the main estate was enormous.

 

But residents didn’t live throughout all of Dragonnia.

 

The outer areas were simply like historic districts that had restored the landscape of Dragonnia from the age of gods.

 

That’s why the outer alleys of Dragonnia were literally like a complex labyrinth.

 

There was no danger, but it was difficult to escape.

 

Runia looked up.

 

“They said boundary magic is spread over Dragonnia’s skies, so if we fly up, dragons will come.”

 

When she suggested an easy way to find their path, Arga shook his head vigorously.

 

“No way.”

 

“Why?”

 

“Then that perverted dwarf will find out that we got lost, won’t she?”

 

Arga scowled deeply.

 

“She’ll definitely look at us like we’re pathetic.”

 

“…That would be unpleasant.”

 

Runia furrowed her brow.

 

Indeed, being treated like a fool by Driana was unbearable.

 

The three of them were successors to Luna, Arron, and Dweno, who had been recognized by the Dragon Lord.

 

‘Leo also recognizes us as successors to the great heroes.’

 

For Runia, who knew Leo’s true identity, Leo’s recognition was something special and weighty, unlike with Ar and Driana.

 

Because they were on equal footing, she could honestly show her true self, and thanks to that, they could become close quickly.

 

‘We’re close enough to be honest with each other, but that’s exactly why we absolutely can’t lose to each other.’

 

“Then how do we find our way? Do you have a method?”

 

“Heh.”

 

At that moment, Arga brought his right hand with only his thumb and index finger extended under his chin.

 

“Stop posing and tell me the method.”

 

“Who am I? The future student council president of Ajonia! Ar Tune!”

 

Arga puffed out his chest and thumped it with a bang, then pointed to his nose with his hand.

 

“I can find the way using my sense of smell!”

 

At those words, Runia exclaimed in admiration.

 

“Wow! You really are like a dog!”

 

“I’m a cat!”

 

Just as Arga bristled with his tail standing straight up in indignation.

 

Four people emerged from the alley.

 

Seeing this, Runia and Arga looked puzzled.

 

“You two. You’re Runia El Runda and Ar Tune, right?”

 

At the question from the young boy at the front, Runia crossed her arms and tilted her head.

 

“That’s right, but who are you guys?”

 

“Runia, look carefully. They’re wearing something like uniforms.”

 

Arga said while checking the four people’s attire.

 

Hearing this, the young boy smiled.

 

“We’re prospective guides.”

 

“Guides?”

 

Runia’s eyes widened.

 

Guides.

 

The position of dragons who lead heroes.

 

“I’ve heard of it. They say there’s a place in Dragonnia where dragons with outstanding qualities study to become guides.”

 

“That’s right. Think of it as a Hero Academy for dragons. My name is Riden. Nice to meet you.”

 

Riden stepped forward and extended his hand.

 

But Runia and Ar just stared at that hand.

 

“Won’t you shake hands?”

 

Just as Riden looked puzzled at their reaction.

 

“We’d like to shake hands.”

 

Runia smiled sweetly.

 

“But when you look at us like you’re appraising us, it makes us feel bad too?”

 

At those words, Riden scratched his cheek.

 

“If I offended you, I apologize. We’re in a position where we need to lead heroes as guides. But this is our first time meeting hero candidates. So we have high expectations.”

 

Riden smiled brightly.

 

“Your reputation is already famous even in Dragonnia. Especially you, Runia El Runda. You’ve already risen to the position of a hero, haven’t you?”

 

“So what?”

 

“We came looking for you because we wanted to test how capable you are.”

 

“Hmm.”

 

Runia curled up the corners of her mouth.

 

Then Arga swished his tail and said.

 

“There’s only one person who can judge my qualifications as a hero.”

 

“What? Who’s that?”

 

Looking at Riden’s bewildered expression, Arga grinned.

 

“Leo Flobe.”

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