Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 597

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597.

 

The evening when Leo’s family visited the Jerdinger Estate.

 

A celebration party was held at Jerdinger.

 

It was a bit different from the typical noble family parties that invited various nobles to enjoy themselves.

 

It was a party where only families connected to Jerdinger were invited.

 

Leo looked at those invited to the party hall and muttered quietly.

 

“How grand.”

 

“Huh? What are you talking about. The country is in turmoil due to the rebellion, so we can’t make it too grand. This is rather modest.”

 

“Right. You sometimes forget that you’re the young lady of a great family.”

 

“You’re also the young master of that great family, you know? And what do you mean by that?”

 

“I mean your concept of ‘modest’ is quite different from the general one.”

 

“Are you making fun of me for being out of touch with the world right now?”

 

Selia narrowed her eyes.

 

Just as Leo was lightly waving his hand at Selia who looked like that.

 

“Young Master, Young Lady.”

 

Five boys and girls approached Leo.

 

Led by Martina, there were Austin, Valerie, Julan, and Carin.

 

They were 1st year Knight Academy students from Lumern and Leo’s knights.

 

Looking at the five who came to greet him, Leo said.

 

“I heard you all successfully advanced to 2nd year?”

 

“Yes, it’s all thanks to you, Young Master.”

 

Martina smiled brightly.

 

Looking at Martina like that, Leo chuckled.

 

“What did I even do. Rather, as Jerdinger Knights, Selia took care of you more than I did.”

 

That was exactly right.

 

Before being underclassmen in the Knight Academy, it was Selia who most attentively cared for the five as Jerdinger Knights, being their school senior.

 

“Selia’s help was also very significant! Thank you!”

 

When Carin stepped forward with a bright smile to express her gratitude, Selia flipped her hair.

 

“There’s nothing to thank me for. I just did what was natural as a direct member of Jerdinger.”

 

Selia smiled sweetly.

 

“You are Jerdinger Knights before being Leo’s knights. Don’t forget that fact. You made blood-sweating efforts for Jerdinger’s honor. Take pride in your own achievements. Leo is the main character of this party, but it’s also a party for you.”

 

At those words, Martina scratched her cheek and smiled awkwardly.

 

‘Actually, we worked hard because we wanted to survive.’

 

It was true that Selia had taken good care of the five.

 

But before that, it was Leo who had pushed the five to their limits.

 

***

 

Late in the second semester when preparations for the Hero’s Festival were in full swing.

 

Leo, who had summoned the five, smiled and said.

 

“You’re all working hard at school life. How are things lately?”

 

At those words, Valerie, Julan, and Carin spoke enthusiastically.

 

“Thanks to you, Young Master, we’ve been doing well!”

 

“Selia and Senior Niel have been taking good care of us too!”

 

“This might be our last chance, but we’re trying our best!”

 

Martina was a solid honor student with top grades, and Austin had upper-middle level grades.

 

But unlike those two, the three weren’t in the bottom ranks but were at a slightly dangerous level for advancing to 2nd year.

 

Lumern’s advancement exams sometimes failed even students with high grades.

 

As such, Valerie, Julan, and Carin were focused on doing their best without leaving any regrets.

 

At the three’s words, Leo smiled brightly.

 

“Last chance?”

 

At that smile, the three felt goosebumps all over their bodies.

 

“That’s strange. The exam hasn’t even happened yet, so why are you talking about it being the last chance?”

 

“Th-that’s… because we might fail the advancement exam.”

 

“It’s not a weak mental state or anything! We’re going to do our best so we won’t have regrets! Right? Hahahaha!”

 

“R-right! Young Master! We worked hard, but if it doesn’t work out, there’s nothing we can do about it, right?”

 

Looking at the three quickly trying to cover up their words, Leo said.

 

“The very fact that you’re thinking it might not work out means your mental state is weak. And there’s a saying, isn’t there? If it won’t work, make it work.”

 

At Leo’s words, the three’s faces turned pale.

 

“If you fail to advance, training that will make the training before last year’s entrance exam look like child’s play will be waiting for you.”

 

“Hiiiiiik?!”

 

When the three screamed in terror, Martina and Austin sent them pitying looks.

 

“All five of you.”

 

“Wait! Young Master! Why us too?”

 

“If these three fail to advance, we have to train too?”

 

When Martina and Austin asked urgently, Leo said.

 

“There’s something called collective responsibility, isn’t there? Since you’re the same knight order, it’s natural to share joys and sorrows together, right?”

 

At those words, Martina and Austin placed their hands on the three’s shoulders with a thud!

 

“Don’t even think about sleeping from today.”

 

“It’s special training.”

 

Looking at the two with determined expressions, Leo smiled.

 

“The camaraderie looks good.”

 

‘Does this look like camaraderie to you!’

 

The five screamed internally but couldn’t say it outright.

 

Recalling that incident and making an awkward expression, Martina glanced at Selia.

 

Receiving Selia’s gaze looking at them as if proud, somehow guilt began to creep up.

 

“Selia, Leo, and our cute underclassmen!”

 

Just then, Niel approached with a smile.

 

Looking at the Lumern students gathered in one place, envy appeared in the eyes of the apprentice knights and trainee knights invited to the party.

 

‘Ugh, I’m jealous.’

 

‘I’d like to have a conversation with Young Master Leo too.’

 

‘Since they’re all gathered like that, it feels burdensome to approach them.’

 

Among the young knights, Leo was already like a legendary figure.

 

And the five who became Leo’s knight order last year were also now objects of envy.

 

“Seeing the young knights who could be called the future of the family having a conversation naturally warms my heart.”

 

Just then, an old knight approached them.

 

“Hello, Sir Ekgerson.”

 

Selia greeted Ekgerson.

 

Looking at Ekgerson like that, Leo quietly asked Martina.

 

“Who is he?”

 

“That’s Sir Exgerson Jerdinger. He’s an Elder Knight of the council of elders.”

 

Elder Knight.

 

A knight who received the title of elder.

 

He had red eyes, but seeing brown hair glimpsed here and there among his white hair, he was from a branch family.

 

‘That’s the person who scolded me earlier.’

 

He was the elder who had scolded Leo during his conversation with Regas.

 

“Is this the first time we’re greeting each other, Leo Flobe?”

 

“I’m Leo Flobe.”

 

Leo shook Ekgerson’s outstretched hand and greeted him.

 

“I should have greeted the famous nameless hero first.”

 

Looking at Ekgerson chuckling, Selia furrowed her brow.

 

Nameless hero.

 

That was one of the countless nicknames for Leo that circulated among the public.

 

Leo was the only hero who didn’t have an official title in the Hero Record.

 

As such, he was called by various nicknames among the public.

 

All Master.

 

The One Who Inherited the Beginning.

 

And so on.

 

There were many nicknames that Leo disliked, calling them embarrassing.

 

But among them, there was a derogatory nickname for Leo, which was ‘The Nameless Hero’.

 

At Ekgerson’s words, Niel and the Martinas also had their expressions turn sour.

 

Regardless of being vassals of Jerdinger, from the perspective of Lumern students, Leo naturally inspired respect.

 

Leo’s appearance as student council president while preparing for the Hero Festival was enough to make them admire him as a hero.

 

Among all the talented individuals gathered at Lumern, Leo was clearly recognized as Lumern’s leader by both seniors and juniors alike.

 

Literally the pride of Lumern students.

 

No matter how much of a family elder he was, it was hard to tolerate him intentionally mocking Leo to belittle him.

 

Seeing this, Selia was about to speak when—

 

“Actually, I should have greeted the Elder Council first. I apologize for the late greeting.”

 

“Haha! Even polite! Hard to believe you’re that tomboy’s son! I was worried when she married such an unremarkable man. But to give birth to such a son! Indeed, the bloodline of our Jerdinger must be remarkable!”

 

‘Look at this? Keep crossing the line? Is that it? Think this is your family’s inner chamber?’

 

Perhaps harboring resentment from Leo’s earlier attitude, Ekgerson continued with unnecessary remarks.

 

‘Earlier he was babbling like a thunderbolt, but with so many eyes watching here, he won’t be able to spout nonsense like before.’

 

He had already gained strong influence and power within the family as an Elder Knight.

 

In contrast, Leo was still just a rolling stone that had wandered in.

 

If someone else had badmouthed him after he had already established himself within the family, it would be a grave offense, but Leo, who had no influence within the family yet, was different.

 

‘Besides, young ones tend to care excessively about their reputation once they gain fame.’

 

Ekgerson inwardly sneered as he freely vented his earlier frustration.

 

But unfortunately, Leo wasn’t the type to care about such things.

 

Leo smiled brightly, and Selia looked anxious at this.

 

‘What on earth is he planning to say with that smile?’

 

“It’s fortunate we got to greet each other like this. Otherwise, we might never have met.”

 

“What? What do you mean…?”

 

“We were born in the same era, so how regrettable would it have been if you had gone to the afterlife without seeing the great hero’s successor?”

 

For a moment, Ekgerson looked puzzled, not understanding what Leo was saying, then his face turned red and blue.

 

Seeing this, Selia’s jaw dropped.

 

‘Even so, that’s too much. Treating an elder like some old man who could die at any moment!’

 

Niel and the Martinas also held their breath and watched nervously.

 

“And it’s not that Jerdinger is great.”

 

“Wh-what?”

 

“I’m the one who’s great.”

 

Ekgerson’s mouth fell wide open.

 

Leo spoke to such an Ekgerson.

 

“What are you staring at? First time seeing someone great?”

 

Looking at Ekgerson as if he were pathetic, Leo muttered inwardly.

 

‘I’m a gentleman compared to Luna.’

 

‘Huh? Looking for a fight? Want me to send you back to nature’s embrace with my own hands before you die naturally?’

 

If it were Luna, she would have said it outright without beating around the bush.

 

“Grr! Don’t you know how to respect your elders!”

 

“I know how to attack elders though.”

 

“Grrr! You arrogant brat! You’ve accomplished a few small feats and now think you’re untouchable! You should know the world is vast!”

 

As the enraged Ekgerson shouted, the surrounding gazes focused on Leo.

 

Receiving those stares, Leo spoke calmly.

 

“If fighting alongside the Hero against Erebos to prevent the return of calamity is a small feat, then what would be a great feat? Have you perhaps fought Erebos before saying such things?”

 

“Grrr!”

 

Clearly recognizing that continuing the conversation would only be detrimental to himself, Ekgerson suppressed his anger and stormed out of the party hall.

 

As everyone murmured, Selia covered her face with her hands.

 

“You… even so, that was too much. Now the Elder Council has completely turned against you. They’ll do everything they can to disadvantage you.”

 

“It would have been the same even if I had been obedient, wouldn’t it?”

 

Leo chuckled.

 

“What are you going to do tomorrow?”

 

“Mother told me to just trust her?”

 

“Aunt Raina?”

 

At Leo’s words, Selia turned her head to look at Raina, who was smiling toward them.

 

‘That makes me even more anxious.’

 

***

 

The next day.

 

Leo and Raina were summoned to the Elder’s Hall.

 

The reason for the summons was to determine the territory Leo would inherit.

 

When the meeting began, Raina mentioned the land she should have inherited previously.

 

“Do you think that makes sense? When do you think that was?”

 

Ekgerson said with a scowling face.

 

“What exactly has your son done for Jerdinger? Though he’s been recognized as direct lineage, he doesn’t even bear the Jerdinger name and is an arrogant fool who boasts that he’s better than the family, isn’t he? How can we give such a person the same treatment as other direct descendants, even if he is considered direct lineage?”

 

“Can’t we?”

 

“Of course not!”

 

As Ekgerson raised his voice, the other elders nodded in agreement.

 

Seeing this, Raina made a sullen expression.

 

Seeing her expression, Regas smiled awkwardly.

 

‘What is she planning to do now.’

 

Though they hadn’t met for a long time, he knew his daughter well.

 

When Raina made that expression, there was no telling what kind of impulsive action she might take.

 

Raina, who had been looking at the elders with a face full of dissatisfaction, stood up from her seat.

 

“Leo, get up.”

 

“Why?”

 

“Pack your bags. Let’s go.”

 

At Raina’s sudden words, Leo looked puzzled and stood up from his seat.

 

The elders were also flustered by her sudden attitude.

 

“What is this behavior? Where are you going?”

 

“To Rwallin.”

 

At those words, the Elder Knights of the Elder Council’s jaws dropped.

 

“Why are you going to Rwallin?!”

 

“To ask them to accept him as direct lineage. Someone like Leo would definitely be made even a direct grandfather.”

 

“Wh-what did you say!”

 

The Elder Council was thrown into chaos by this completely unexpected bombshell statement.

 

“Weren’t you once a proud knight of Jerdinger? But now you’re going to betray the family and go to those wizard riffraff!”

 

“I’m already estranged from Jerdinger anyway?”

 

“Isn’t Leo Flobe a knight!”

 

“What kind of knight is Leo? He’s All Class.”

 

Raina placed her hands on Leo’s shoulders and smiled brightly.

 

“The youngest student council president who also became a hero and is an All Class following in the footsteps of Kail, the Hero of the Beginning – Rwallin would welcome him with open arms, wouldn’t they?”

 

“Do you think they would accept someone with Jerdinger blood flowing through them?!”

 

“Hmm? Is that so? Leo. How about marrying Chelsea while we’re at it. It seems like mom’s family can’t do anything for you. But Rwallin would be different.”

 

At Raina’s bombshell statement, the Elder Council was thrown into complete chaos.

 

Of all people, Rwallin was absolutely unacceptable.

 

Watching the Elder Council in chaos, Leo asked Raina.

 

“Is it okay to do this?”

 

“Son, do you know what the basic principle of negotiation is?”

 

“Threats.”

 

“Correct. And if you’re going to threaten, you should do it in the way your opponent hates most.”

 

“What if it doesn’t work?”

 

Raina smiled slyly.

 

“Then it becomes a game of chicken.”

 

“That’s irresponsible.”

 

“It’s not my marriage, is it?”

 

‘Now I understand why she was called the Witch.’

 

Leo let out a hollow laugh.

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