Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 598

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598.

 

“Rwallin?!”

 

“Absolutely unacceptable!”

 

“How can Jerdinger’s bloodline be mixed with that detestable Rwallin!”

 

The council of elders showed a reaction close to hysteria at Raina’s statement.

 

Knights and mages were classes that had been competing since the very moment the history of aura and magic began.

 

So it was perhaps natural that Jerdinger and Rwallin would become like oil and water.

 

‘Come to think of it, didn’t Avad say that? That Selia and Chelsea get along quite well.’

 

Though they growled at each other at every turn, he said they got along well for direct descendants of Jerdinger and Rwallin.

 

‘In that case, do Selia and Avad get along extremely well? Well, those two have been working together to overcome difficulties since the entrance exam.’

 

Even among their classmates, the two were considered back-to-back partners rather than rivals.

 

‘Most of the Rwallin people I’ve met have been friendly toward me.’

 

So Leo had never properly experienced the relationship between Jerdinger and Rwallin.

 

‘I thought they were simply rivals with strong competitive spirit, but seeing the elders’ reaction, that doesn’t seem to be the case.’

 

What Leo didn’t know was that the branch families of each house had particularly bad relations.

 

If the disputes between direct lines were fights over honor to determine who was the empire’s greatest renowned hero family.

 

Among the branches, conflicts often arose over their own interests.

 

The status of Jerdinger branches cannot be maintained simply by bloodline inheritance.

 

Only by proving one’s worth as a knight can one finally obtain branch status.

 

The benefits gained from being recognized as a branch are enormous.

 

So the primary goal of branch families became building strength to somehow maintain their branch status.

 

In that process, they would clash with Rwallin family branches in similar situations.

 

Since conflicts between Jerdinger and Rwallin could shake the very foundation of the Rodren Empire, branch disputes never escalated to direct family conflicts.

 

‘Come to think of it, wasn’t there a major clash between Jerdinger and Rwallin branch families about 20 years ago?’

 

In that process, there were branch families whose fortunes declined.

 

Among the current Elder Knights in the council, some had fought against Rwallin mages at that time.

 

“Raina Jerdinger! Are you saying you’ll abandon the family and make enemies of Jerdinger for your own greed?!”

 

Ekgerson shouted with an angry face.

 

At those words, Raina’s face, which had been smiling brightly until now, changed completely.

 

“Watch your words. I’m not Raina Jerdinger, I’m Raina Flobe. And do you think I’m doing this for my personal greed?”

 

“What?”

 

“How can the council members who lead Jerdinger be more ignorant of world affairs than me, who retired long ago?”

 

The Elder Knights flinched at Raina’s imposing presence as her red eyes flashed.

 

The presence of a knight who had lost her aura long ago overwhelmed those who had reached hero status or possessed comparable power.

 

Whooooo—

 

‘The surrounding mana is reacting?’

 

Leo also looked at Raina with surprised eyes.

 

The surrounding temperature began to rise rapidly.

 

“Enough.”

 

Regas, who had been watching the situation, spoke up.

 

“Raina. Though you may have severed ties with the family, I don’t believe you’ve forgotten Jerdinger.”

 

“…”

 

“I hope you’ll share your opinion freely for the sake of the family.”

 

At those words, Raina withdrew her presence and spoke.

 

“Now is a chaotic era when Tartaros moves and great heroes reveal themselves in this world again.”

 

Raina looked at Leo.

 

“In such times, this child Leo possesses abilities like the Hero of the Beginning. Don’t the council members truly understand what this means? As a single hero, Leo is already equivalent to a hero who bears the weight of an era.”

 

Heroes evaluated as bearing the weight of an era are not many, even in the long Age of Heroes.

 

And Leo would soon be evaluated as a hero standing shoulder to shoulder with them.

 

The council was not unaware of this fact.

 

But they deliberately turned away from it.

 

“Like the great heroes and the Hero of Cataclysm, Leo will leave an immortal name. A renowned hero family should naturally recognize this child’s value and help him fulfill his purpose. If that happens, Jerdinger’s reputation will rise accordingly.”

 

“Ahem!”

 

“Hmm!”

 

The Elder Knights showed uncomfortable expressions at Raina’s words.

 

‘The family’s reputation would certainly rise.’

 

‘But wouldn’t that be the end of it?’

 

Rodren was already a massive empire occupying most of the western continent.

 

And Jerdinger’s interests within the empire were not insignificant.

 

What could be gained through the reputation earned from Leo was only honor.

 

Unless the Rodren Empire pursued expansion policies, there would be no benefit for Jerdinger.

 

‘Besides, wouldn’t it end up only benefiting the direct line?’

 

Watching the elders rolling their eyes this way and that, Leo clicked his tongue.

 

‘The more one has, the more they ignore external crises.’

 

During the Age of Gods.

 

Countless royalty and nobles ignored the world’s calamities until the very moment the world headed toward destruction.

 

Because the price to pay to prevent the calamity was great.

 

And when they realized the severity, it was already too late.

 

‘These people are the same.’

 

The council didn’t realize how dangerous the current era was.

 

Calamity flames bloomed throughout the world, and finally fragments of Erebos were resurrected.

 

A series of major events where no one could know what would happen to the world if Leo hadn’t been there.

 

But most people didn’t know the severity of those situations.

 

Because the crises ended without their knowledge.

 

‘Even after the Age of Heroes began, there were several world crises.’

 

Not just the return of calamity.

 

The world had faced great chaos countless times due to Tartaros’s movements.

 

Each time, great heroes saved the world.

 

“We also know Leo Flobe is remarkable. But calling it a chaotic era is too extreme a thought.”

 

Ekgerson said.

 

“Calm your excitement, Raina Flobe. Don’t be disappointed that Leo Flobe receives little this time. If your son devotes himself to Jerdinger, he will naturally enjoy much from the family.”

 

“That’s right, Raina. We’re not discriminating against you and your son. Aren’t we blood relatives who share the same blood?”

 

“If Jerdinger’s bloodline goes to Rwallin, we’ll be pointed at and accused of turning away from the family for money.”

 

“The All Class ability originally belongs to Jerdinger. Letting the blood of someone with such precious ability flow outside is itself a great loss.”

 

The elders changed direction to persuading Leo and Raina.

 

“It’s not good to receive excessively large territory at a young age. Since he’s still young, it’s sufficient to receive territory after graduation.”

 

At those words, Raina showed an exasperated expression.

 

“We don’t know when calamity might strike the world! Don’t you think we should prepare for that time?”

 

“World calamity is just your thinking. Even if calamity truly strikes the world, it’s not too late to prepare then. Why should we exhaust the family’s strength for something that hasn’t even happened?”

 

“What about those who die after the crisis hits? We’re a knight family before being a renowned hero family, aren’t we? Weren’t knights beings who protect the weak?”

 

“Raina Flobe.”

 

Ekgerson smiled coldly.

 

“You lost your aura spouting such dreamy nonsense, yet you’re still dreaming?”

 

Clench—

 

Raina’s hands tightened with force.

 

Watching this, Regas spoke up.

 

“Things seem too heated, so let’s suspend the meeting for now.”

 

At those words, the Elder Knights looked at Regas, then nodded and left the Elder’s Hall.

 

“Leo.”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Marry Chelsea.”

 

“Shouldn’t we hear Chelsea and Rwallin’s opinions on that too?”

 

Leo answered calmly as he helped Raina sit down in a chair.

 

At the same time, Raina covered her mouth with her hand.

 

“Cough- Cough-”

 

As Raina began coughing roughly, Leo sent his mana flowing to her.

 

After a moment, Raina, who had calmed down somewhat, removed her hand from her mouth.

 

“You overdid it.”

 

The price of using her aura was great.

 

Seeing the blood pooled in her hand, Raina smiled bitterly as Leo took out a handkerchief and wiped the blood for her.

 

“Our son is such a good boy.”

 

While Raina patted Leo’s head, Regas approached.

 

“That was impressive, it was like seeing you from the old days.”

 

“If it were me from the old days, I would have drawn my sword first.”

 

Regas smiled bitterly at Raina’s response.

 

“I’m sorry I couldn’t be of help.”

 

“That’s what the Grand Elder’s job is.”

 

That’s what the position of Grand Elder is.

 

A judge who maintains strict neutrality and mediates family disputes.

 

The Grand Elder has absolute power to punish those who commit wrongdoing.

 

But it’s power that cannot be used in normal times.

 

Because they can only judge those who have committed crimes, regardless of their status.

 

A position absolutely necessary in great families like Jerdinger.

 

“I’m proud of such a father.”

 

Political marriages are an obligation in great families.

 

A duty that must naturally be fulfilled by those born into good families who have enjoyed many privileges.

 

If she were a knight, she could gain freedom, but Raina had lost her knight status.

 

In the end, Raina had gone against the family’s will and was expelled from the family for that sin.

 

At that time, Regas must have wanted to protect Raina.

 

In reality, Regas had the power to protect Raina.

 

But Regas chose the family over his daughter.

 

To someone, he might seem like a cold-blooded person who chose the family over his daughter, but Raina knows.

 

That when she left the family, it was Regas who shed tears of blood more than anyone else.

 

“Father sacrificed himself for the family, didn’t you?”

 

“….”

 

“I’m proud of such a father.”

 

At those words, Regas smiled bitterly and opened his mouth.

 

“Raina, I cannot tolerate sending Leo to the Rwallin Family either. So don’t threaten the elders with that.”

 

“Are you saying this as Leo’s grandfather? Or as a person of Jerdinger?”

 

“Both.”

 

Regas’s face, which had been speaking calmly, contorted.

 

“What exactly is Jerdinger lacking that we need to send a direct descendant as a son-in-law? Are you going to commit the unfilial act of making me hear from that witch that Jerdinger can’t even manage its own household discipline and has to send a direct descendant as a son-in-law! Rather, that Chelsea child should marry into our family!”

 

Thinking of the previous head of Rwallin, who was like himself, Regas made an expression of utter disgust.

 

“Then Father, persuade the Elder Council to give Leo territory befitting him.”

 

“That cannot be done.”

 

“Rwallin would gladly send their direct descendant to marry a Jerdinger direct descendant who inherited some insignificant land.”

 

“Actually, in the current situation, if that child marries in, that would also be a family disgrace.”

 

“Then what am I supposed to do?”

 

“That’s why. Leo.”

 

Regas took out an envelope of documents from his chest.

 

“This is a gift from your grandfather.”

 

“Thank you.”

 

Leo received the envelope of documents that Regas gave him with an expression asking what this was.

 

“Taking away family territory is problematic, but passing my private property to my grandson is no problem at all.”

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