Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 568

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568.

 

Riden looked at Chelsea, who was boldly facing Risinass in front of him, with disbelief.

 

‘What? Chelsea Rwallin… Does she have no fear?’

 

Chelsea’s action of blocking Risinass seemed far too reckless.

 

Even if fake, the opponent was a Great Hero.

 

Even if they were praised as the golden generation of Lumern, compared to Risinass, they were like fireflies under moonlight.

 

‘How… How can she stand against him?’

 

Riden clenched his fists.

 

Though questions clouded his mind, Riden quickly moved his friends to a distance safe from the aftermath of battle.

 

“Aren’t you going to stop her?”

 

“She won’t be able to escape anyway.”

 

Risinass smiled deeply.

 

“Fighting a motivated opponent is more worthwhile than fighting someone who can’t fight properly due to terror.”

 

Risinass’s eyes narrowed as he said this.

 

“I also have a reason to teach her a lesson.”

 

‘Maybe I shouldn’t have said he was ugly?’

 

Chelsea’s face grew pale.

 

Watching such Chelsea, Risinass raised his hand.

 

Flash—!

 

Countless particles of light were created in the air.

 

Seeing this, wind swirled around Chelsea’s body as if inflating.

 

Pababababat—!

 

The light particles became a rain of light pouring toward Chelsea.

 

Seeing this, Chelsea flinched and manipulated the wind.

 

‘This is incomparable to that girl Iliana’s magic!’

 

Chelsea screamed internally while thinking of her school friend who specialized in light magic.

 

‘The attack itself is simple! Straight lines!’

 

Chelsea’s eyes moved rapidly.

 

Deploying her unique magic, Hot Wind, Chelsea’s mobility increased as she quickly dodged Risinass’s attack magic.

 

Flash—!

 

As the flash barely grazed past her face, cold sweat formed on Chelsea’s forehead.

 

‘Just touching it would be fatal.’

 

At first glance, it didn’t look much different from Magic Missile, the most basic attack magic.

 

But the power contained within far exceeded that of most high-level magic.

 

Whoosh—!

 

Chelsea’s body shot up into the sky.

 

“Huk!”

 

And what Chelsea faced in the sky was a white, beautiful finger thrust right in front of her nose.

 

The owner of that sculpture-like hand was none other than Risinass.

 

A flash sparked from Risinass’s fingertip.

 

Chelsea hastily threw her head back.

 

Flash—! Kwagagagagang—!

 

A tremendous flash and explosive sound erupted from behind her.

 

The shockwave that followed sent Chelsea flying.

 

Whoosh—!

 

“Kugh!”

 

“You seem confident in your speed, little one.”

 

Chelsea, who barely regained her balance just before crashing to the ground, flinched at the voice from behind her.

 

When she turned her head, Risinass was there.

 

“But if you rely too much on speed, you’ll quickly show your limits when facing someone faster than you.”

 

Grab—!

 

Thwack—!

 

“Kugh?!”

 

“Just like now.”

 

Risinass, who had grabbed Chelsea’s hair, mercilessly struck her solar plexus with his knee.

 

Chelsea’s body floated up and crashed to the ground.

 

At that moment.

 

Whoosh—!

 

“…!”

 

Chelsea’s body scattered into wind.

 

“A clone?”

 

Risinass’s eyes widened slightly.

 

“Wind Breaker!”

 

Kwagagagagagagak—!

 

The wind blade Chelsea shot swept over Risinass.

 

“That’s right. There are plenty of opponents faster than me. But my advantage isn’t speed!”

 

Chelsea’s greatest strength was freedom like the wind, unbound by any place.

 

Based on that freedom, fighting opponents with unpredictable movements was her greatest specialty.

 

Seeing Risinass walk out unharmed from the thick dust cloud, Chelsea gritted her teeth.

 

‘I need to hold out longer!’

 

There was no chance of victory.

 

Even if fake, the opponent was an illusion created by Leo.

 

An illusion created by the one who knew the King of Wisdom Risinass best in the world.

 

‘It’s no exaggeration to say it’s Risinass himself!’

 

The reason she deliberately called Risinass ugly was to steel herself.

 

A desperate attempt to deny he was fake and somehow squeeze out courage.

 

But nothing changed even so.

 

Though she could barely move with squeezed-out courage, the fact remained that he was a powerhouse who could finish her anytime he wanted.

 

Even so, Chelsea had to face him.

 

‘I don’t know what Leo wants to see from me.’

 

But surely he had brought her here to show something to those dragons.

 

‘Then I must do as I’ve learned.’

 

The things she learned while admiring and following Leo.

 

The things she came to know after meeting Arron and Luna.

 

Now was the time to put into practice the countless things Chelsea had seen and accepted.

 

There was no time to despair over the overwhelming difference in power.

 

Chelsea took a breath.

 

And…

 

A beautiful voice flowed from Chelsea’s lips.

 

The surrounding wind resonated with Chelsea.

 

Whioooooo—!

 

Risinass perceived the wind being drawn toward Chelsea and exhaled with a “Hmm—”.

 

‘My voice no longer reaches the wind spirits well.’

 

The wind only grew stronger.

 

Meanwhile, the area around Chelsea was surprisingly calm.

 

Watching Chelsea consume the wind, Risinass muttered.

 

“It’s like Luna’s magic.”

 

The sight of a girl still too young to be called a hero was captivating.

 

“Excellent.”

 

Risinass’s lips curved into a gentle arc.

 

“Let’s see if you can dodge this too.”

 

Risinass’s shadow shot up like a blade.

 

Kwagagagagagagak-!

 

Cutting through the wind, the shadow blades poured toward Chelsea.

 

Hwaak-!

 

Chelsea manipulated the wind to dodge the shadow blades.

 

Her movement was reminiscent of the wind itself.

 

Chelsea calmly avoided the attacks while closing the distance with Risinass.

 

As Chelsea swung her staff, a massive wind blade was hurled toward Risinass.

 

“Too reckless. Is that reckless courage?”

 

Risinass asked Chelsea.

 

But Chelsea had no leisure to answer the question.

 

Risinass made eye contact with Chelsea, who was gritting her teeth and squeezing out courage.

 

And he saw the deep fear dwelling in those eyes.

 

‘Arron…’

 

Risinass’s smile deepened as his friend’s face naturally flashed through his mind.

 

Kwagagagang-!

 

The shadows slashed through the surroundings.

 

Kwagagagang-!

 

The surrounding land was destroyed and collapsed.

 

“Ugh…”

 

Chelsea let out a groan as she collapsed on the ground.

 

Her body, torn apart by Risinass’s magic, wouldn’t obey her.

 

She had long since dropped her staff.

 

Gritting her teeth, Chelsea tried to get up.

 

“It’s useless, I cut most of your tendons.”

 

Thud- Thud-

 

Risinass said as he walked toward Chelsea.

 

To face such a Risinass, Chelsea tried to forcibly raise her unmoving body.

 

That sight reminded him of someone else.

 

‘…Kail.’

 

“Ugh…”

 

Risinass reached out his hand toward Chelsea, who was letting out groans while struggling to get up.

 

Woong- Flash-!

 

Bright light burst from Risinass’s hand.

 

The moment Chelsea saw it and squeezed her eyes shut.

 

Risinass crouched down and gently placed his hand on top of Chelsea’s head.

 

“Excellent.”

 

“Huh?”

 

Chelsea opened her eyes and looked up.

 

There she saw Risinass with a smile so beautiful it was breathtaking.

 

Woong-!

 

Soft, warm light flowing from Risinass’s hand enveloped Chelsea’s body.

 

Chelsea’s wounds were healed in an instant.

 

Risinass carefully helped Chelsea to her feet.

 

“Did it hurt a lot? I’m sorry. I didn’t think you’d be convinced if I wasn’t serious.”

 

The overwhelming charisma felt just moments ago had completely disappeared.

 

Now there was only a comforting warmth that naturally put the observer at ease.

 

Seeing that, Chelsea let out a hollow laugh.

 

“Well… the fact that I could dodge Risinass-nim’s attacks was absurd to begin with. You were acting the whole time.”

 

“That’s right. Of course.”

 

Pinch-

 

“But I can’t forgive you for calling me ugly.”

 

“Ow! It hurts! It hurts! Risinass-nim!”

 

“I’m pinching you because it should hurt, you cheeky little miss.”

 

Risinass covered his mouth and gave a refined laugh, but his hands showed no mercy.

 

As if that wasn’t enough to calm his anger, he soon pinched both of Chelsea’s cheeks with both hands.

 

After flailing in the air, Chelsea was finally released and covered her reddened cheeks with a tearful expression.

 

Then the Wisdom students approached.

 

“Risinass-nim…”

 

Riden, who was at the front, didn’t know what to do.

 

Seeing such a Riden, Risinass said.

 

“Are you the children who will succeed me?”

 

The Wisdom students couldn’t give any answer to that question.

 

Chelsea, whom they had secretly looked down upon, had faced Risinass confidently and even earned his recognition.

 

But they had fallen into panic and done nothing.

 

Even in that situation, it was Chelsea who had led Riden.

 

Seeing the silent Wisdom students, Risinass smiled broadly.

 

“It seems you have something to be ashamed of?”

 

“…Yes.”

 

“Then that’s fortunate.”

 

“Huh?”

 

Riden, who had been answering in a voice that wanted to crawl into a mouse hole, opened his eyes wide and looked at Risinass.

 

“Being ashamed means you know what you need to reflect on. From now on, you just need to reflect so you won’t be ashamed, don’t you think?”

 

“Ah…”

 

“Risinass-nim.”

 

The Wisdom students were moved.

 

Although they knew this place was an illusion.

 

But the Risinass before their eyes was close to the ideal Risinass the Wisdom students had in mind.

 

The moment Risinass gave a benevolent smile.

 

The space distorted.

 

It seemed the vision was coming to an end.

 

“Now it’s time to part ways.”

 

Risinass patted Chelsea’s head.

 

“Keep doing as you are now. Chelsea Rwallin.”

 

“Ah, yes!”

 

As Chelsea answered with an excited expression, all space was sucked into darkness.

 

‘Are we waking up from the illusion now?’

 

Riden felt regret.

 

‘Even though it was an illusion, I wanted to have more conversation with Risinass-nim…’

 

Thwack-!

 

“…?”

 

When something struck his head, Riden made a dumbfounded expression and looked around.

 

Whack-! Whack! Whack!

 

“Gueok? Geok?!”

 

The force hitting his head grew stronger and stronger.

 

“St, stop! Pl, please st… op…!

 

It was when Riden’s consciousness was becoming hazy from being beaten without being able to properly resist.

 

“How dare you spout nonsense about guiding someone on your own authority?”

 

A beautiful voice full of mischief could be heard from somewhere.

 

“He’s the hero I chose. If you underestimate him again, it won’t end this easily.”

 

Hearing incomprehensible words in his fading consciousness, Riden lost consciousness.

 

***

 

Whack-!

 

“Gah?”

 

“Wake up.”

 

Driana’s small hand mercilessly struck Riden’s head.

 

Though it was a small and cute hand, befitting a dwarf’s hand, it felt like being hit in the head with a hammer.

 

Riden, whose mind snapped awake, bolted upright.

 

“Are you awake?”

 

Leo approached the Wisdom students.

 

“How was the test?”

 

At that question, the Wisdom students hung their heads low.

 

“We were foolish, Leo Flobe. We were too narrow-minded and arrogant.”

 

“Don’t blame yourselves too much, everyone’s like that.”

 

Leo chuckled softly.

 

“Even that King of Wisdom was called a fool, wasn’t he? What’s important is that you can learn.”

 

“….”

 

Riden let out a hollow laugh.

 

‘Rather, I’m the one being guided. To think I tried to guide someone like this.’

 

Feeling ashamed of his earlier self, Riden said.

 

“I’m learning a lot from you.”

 

“There’s an opportunity to learn even more.”

 

“What?”

 

Leo gestured to Driana with his eyes.

 

Driana took out several sheets of paper from her pocket and distributed them to the Wisdom students.

 

Seeing this, Siren made a puzzled expression.

 

“What’s this?”

 

“A contract. This time in Lumern, there’s going to be a Hero’s Academy competition called the ‘Festival of Heroes.’ If you come there, you can meet many Hero Candidates.”

 

At Leo’s words, the Wisdom students’ eyes widened.

 

“See the wider world and broaden your perspective. That’s what you need right now.”

 

“You would give us such an opportunity?”

 

To the surprised Riden, Driana personally unfolded the back page and said.

 

“You just need to sign here.”

 

At those words, Riden closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

 

‘The positions have completely reversed.’

 

If this happened, they would be completely in the position of being guided.

 

For Wisdom students who aimed to be guides, this was shameful.

 

However.

 

‘It will surely become the foundation for my growth.’

 

Thinking this, Riden signed without hesitation.

 

The other Wisdom students also signed with similar feelings.

 

At the same time, Driana snatched the contracts from the Wisdom students’ hands as if taking them away.

 

Clap clap clap-

 

Then the sound of clapping came from behind.

 

The Wisdom students who turned their heads widened their eyes, then knelt and bowed their heads.

 

“We greet the Lord!”

 

As the Wisdom students greeted in unison, Mellina burst into laughter.

 

“You don’t need to be so formal, everyone.”

 

Mellina walked toward the students and said.

 

“I believe that all the things you learned today will be a great strength to you in the future.”

 

At those words, the Wisdom students felt ashamed of themselves and couldn’t raise their heads.

 

Mellina looked at Leo.

 

-Are you satisfied now?

 

-Yes! Thank you so much! Leo-nim!

 

Leo and Mellina conversed in their minds using magic.

 

‘This person is… indeed Risinass-nim’s companion.’

 

Leo’s appearance of teaching the Wisdom students reminded her of Risinass.

 

It couldn’t be helped.

 

They were bound to resemble each other.

 

‘Indeed, Leo-nim’s only guide would be Risinass-nim.’

 

Mellina, who had been smiling faintly, suddenly felt puzzled.

 

-But Leo-nim.

 

-What?

 

-Why did you use a contract to invite the Wisdom students to the Festival of Heroes?

 

-Ah. I tried using that damn lizard’s specialty once.

 

-….

 

Hearing Leo’s answer, Mellina felt an inexplicable sense of unease.

 

“Miss Driana, please show me the contract.”

 

And she snatched the contract from Driana.

 

After checking the contract’s contents, Mellina made a dumbfounded expression.

 

-Leo-nim.

 

-What?

 

-This is just a slave contract.

 

-That’s right. It’s a busy time, and I’ve obtained excellent labor.

 

-Isn’t this fraud?

 

-Move the opponent, then stab them in the back. That’s Risinass’s specialty. From now on, make sure to include education about contract writing in the Wisdom curriculum.

 

-… What about this nude model clause?

 

-That Driana girl, I wondered why she volunteered to write the contract.

 

Leo clicked his tongue.

 

“Give it back, please return it.”

 

Meanwhile, Driana received the contract back from Mellina and hugged it tightly to her chest.

 

She looked as if she was holding a precious treasure in her arms.

 

Mellina looked at the moved Wisdom students and muttered to herself.

 

-This… this can’t be Risinass-nim’s way.

 

-Have you ever seen Risinass commit fraud?

 

-….

 

-I’ve seen it many times.

 

At Leo’s answer, Mellina silently looked up at the sky.

 

‘I’m already an adult, even getting old. Why do I feel like I’m growing up?’

 

Mellina felt as if she had lost something precious today.

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