Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 599
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599.
“What?”
Raina’s eyes widened as she checked the documents Leo had received.
“This is outside the Empire’s territory, isn’t it? And the Resenting Region? How does Father own this precious land?”
“Yes. Does this father’s gift please you?”
“You must have done quite well during your time as family head? When did you fill your back pockets so much?”
At Raina’s words, Regas covered his face with his hands.
“Anyone who hears that would misunderstand. It’s land your mother left behind.”
“Mother did?”
“Yes. Your mother was a princess of Tungken, the Sword Duchy that ruled the Resenting Region.”
“Mother was royalty?”
Raina showed a shocked expression at this completely unknown fact.
“Tungken Kingdom? That’s the first time I’ve heard that name.”
When Leo tilted his head, Regas answered.
“That would be natural. It’s a Hero Kingdom that perished before your mother was even born.”
Hero Kingdom.
A term referring to countries with duchy-sized territories founded by powerful heroes.
“Your grandfather was invaded by Tartaros when he was around Ris’s age and the kingdom fell.”
At those words, Leo showed a puzzled expression.
“Then didn’t other forces establish themselves in the Resenting Region?”
“The force currently established in the Resenting Region is the Tusen Order of Knights, which was Tungken’s elite knight order. Having been loyal to Tungken, they’re still searching for Tungken’s bloodline even after all these years.”
“Why did Mother keep her origins secret even from us? And why didn’t she return to Tungken despite being royalty? It seems like the Tusen Order of Knights would have made Mother their king.”
“Certainly, if she had returned to Tungken, your mother would have become queen. But Naila carried great guilt for not being able to prevent Tungken’s destruction. She refused to return to her homeland for her entire life, saying she couldn’t rule over land she had failed to protect.”
The previous lady of Jerdinger.
Naila Jerdinger was also renowned as a noble knight.
That’s why she spent her entire life not returning to her homeland, instead supporting the people of the Resenting Region from Jerdinger.
“Is it alright to pass such land down to me?”
“I know that your goal as a Hero is the complete destruction of Erebos.”
A grand dream that was the wish of all who lived in the world, yet one no one dared speak aloud.
“Your mother resembled your grandmother greatly.”
Regas looked at his daughter with a longing smile.
“She used to say like a habit that those born with power surely had a reason for being born with that power.”
“She definitely said that.”
Raina nodded.
“Your grandmother’s belief was that such power should be used to protect the weak and good. Some mocked this as sacrifice. But I believe it’s because such noble people existed that the world has been able to triumph over great evil until now. And Leo.”
Regas’s red eyes turned to Leo.
“You are someone who doesn’t hesitate even slightly to devote yourself to the world. Just like your grandmother and your mother.”
Regas had watched Leo’s progress since his entrance exam.
Whenever he heard Leo’s stories, he was always proud of his grandson.
It wasn’t simply because he was a grandson with outstanding talent.
It was because he glimpsed the shadow of a true Hero in Leo.
He pulled potential rivals forward and sometimes supported them from behind.
Even though he could easily advance ahead, he never ran alone.
He waited for those who fell behind and grew together with them.
All of this was solely for the sake of the world.
“I thought someone like you would be qualified to inherit your grandmother’s legacy.”
Regas fidgeted with the pendant around his neck.
Inside it was a photo of his wife who had passed away long ago.
“Power takes many forms. Individual martial prowess is power, but the forces one commands are also formidable power that cannot be ignored.”
This was also why Raina wanted to pass down a large territory to her son.
That territory would surely become the foundation for Leo to build his forces.
Individual power has its limits.
When there are forces that can support Leo.
Only then will Leo be able to spread his wings fully as a Hero.
‘The path Leo intends to walk will surely not be smooth.’
He wanted to help his son achieve what he desired in whatever form possible.
“If Tungken’s legacy is used to achieve complete peace in the world, your grandmother would be happier than anyone.”
At those words, Leo nodded.
“Father.”
“Were you moved by this father’s heart?”
“You’re not thinking of settling this with just this, are you? This is the legacy Mother left behind, so what Jerdinger should give must be calculated separately and properly given to Leo. Understood?”
“…”
Watching Raina, who made sure to secure what needed to be secured, Regas asked.
“Who on earth do you take after?”
“Mother.”
***
Selia, who had been waiting in front of Elder’s Hall, urgently asked as soon as Leo came out.
“How did it go?”
To Selia’s urgent question, Leo said.
“For now, it was roughly settled with inheriting territory in the northern part of the Empire.”
“What? Our family’s territory in the northern part of the Empire is mostly barren mountain ranges!”
“Barren is good.”
“What’s good about it! There are many monster-infested areas too!”
“That’s why it’s good.”
Leo grinned.
“It’s perfect for training, isn’t it?”
At those words, everyone present except Niel froze.
“And when I graduate, I’m supposed to receive part of the land Mother should have inherited.”
“That’s ridiculous! Even if you inherited all of Aunt’s legacy right now, it wouldn’t be enough!”
Selia flared up.
“You seem more angry than I am?”
“This is a matter of treatment! Did Aunt just stay quiet?”
“Miss, please calm down.”
“Ah, Miss.”
Niel and Martina calmed Selia down.
“She didn’t stay quiet. There was chaos because she said she’d marry me to Chelsea.”
“Whaaaat?!”
“Chelsea? You mean Chelsea from Rwallin?!”
Martina and Niel showed shocked expressions.
“What’s that supposed to mean! Why would you marry Chelsea Rwallin! I absolutely won’t allow it!”
Selia flared up with a reddened face.
“Why are you so surprised? It’s not like I’m actually going to do it.”
“R-right? Yes! There’s no way you’d marry Chelsea Rwallin!”
Selia calmed her startled heart.
“So?”
“Grandfather stepped in to mediate.”
“How?”
“For now, instead of following the council of elders’ opinion, he decided to pass down the Resenting Region to me.”
“Resenting Region? That’s not part of the Empire’s territory, is it? It’s completely unrelated to our family too. Could there be a separate region called Resenting within the Empire?”
“I believe there isn’t.”
Niel shook her head.
“It’s the northern part of the Empire. That land used to belong to our grandmother.”
Leo told Selia the story he had heard from Regas.
Selia’s eyes widened in surprise upon hearing the story.
“What? Then you… that means you’ve become the rightful owner of Teungkon?”
“That’s right.”
“Then that means you’re a king?”
“Does it work that way?”
“You really are something else.”
Even in a situation equivalent to inheriting an entire country, he seemed completely unimpressed.
‘He really does have a big heart.’
“I’m thinking of going to Resenteung in two days.”
“Then I want to go too. Grandmother’s land. I’m curious.”
Selia’s eyes sparkled.
Seeing her like that, Leo chuckled and looked down at his hands.
‘A king.’
He thought of his friend who had been called the King of Wisdom.
‘I feel like I’m becoming more and more like that guy.’
***
Three people approached Ris, who had suppressed the Eastern Rebels.
“Excellent. Ris, to suppress a rebellion this quickly without casualties. You’re truly worthy of being my rival.”
Ulta spread his arms wide and made a fuss.
Behind Ulta, Torua clicked his tongue.
“If it had been my magic, I could have solved it more cleanly and simply.”
“I can’t have you guests do such work. Besides, it could cause diplomatic problems.”
Watching Ris smile brightly, Jamua smacked his lips.
“At times like this, I miss the free student days.”
“Yeah. Right. Even if we caused trouble, the school took care of all the cleanup.”
Torua nodded as if in agreement.
“Just what kind of magic fool and muscle idiot committed such shameless acts? As an honor student, I can’t understand such problem children.”
“You were the worst one though?”
Torua tapped Ulta’s head with his staff.
Watching the two bicker, Jamua clicked his tongue, then noticed Ris’s serious expression and asked.
“What’s wrong? Is something the matter?”
“No, I just heard something that’s bothering me.”
“What did you hear?”
“While suppressing the enemies, many of them saw my flames and screamed about demon flames.”
“Demon flames?”
Jamua furrowed his brow.
“Yes. And they seemed afraid as if they had seen my flames before.”
Jerdinger’s flames were crimson flames imbued with Phoenix power.
Phoenix flames were distinctive enough for anyone to recognize.
“Your family’s flames are Phoenix flames, right?”
“That’s right. And in Rodren, Jerdinger is the only one who handles Phoenix power.”
“Then maybe they just mistook it?”
“I hope that’s the case.”
‘They were definitely afraid of Jerdinger’s flames.’
The rebels knew about Jerdinger’s flames, which ordinary people would be lucky to see once in a lifetime.
‘It’s concerning.’
“I’ve created a new interrogation magic recently. Should I help?”
Torua sat next to Ris and asked.
At those words, Jamua shook his head.
“Did you already forget that outsiders shouldn’t get involved in this incident?”
“Tsk tsk. Jamua. As I’ve said before, you lack too much love.”
“What’s that supposed to mean out of nowhere?”
“Don’t you truly understand that Torua’s heart wanting to help Ris is love?”
“What kind of nonsense is that?”
Torua frowned deeply.
“There’s nothing to hide. Torua. I saw it. At dawn on graduation day, I saw you coming out of Ris’s dormitory room window!”
“What? You kept denying it, but you two were actually that kind of relationship?”
Hearing Ulta’s words, Jamua smiled slyly.
Seeing the two of them, Torua smiled sweetly.
“Yes. But that fact is a secret between just me and Ris.”
“It’s no longer a secret between just you two, is it? Since me and Ulta found out.”
“No. It will continue to be a secret between just the two of us.”
“How?”
“I’m going to kill those who know the secret.”
Ulta and Jamua ran away without looking back.
Torua chased after them with the momentum of really wanting to kill them.
Watching their retreating figures, Ris sighed.
“Somehow they haven’t changed even after graduation.”
***
“Did they get away.”
Torua clicked his tongue in annoyance.
“I don’t know about Ulta, but Jamua, that loose-lipped guy needs to be dealt with somehow.”
Torua stroked his chin, lost in thought.
‘Jamua’s brain must be trained with muscle too, so it shouldn’t be a problem to cast mind manipulation magic a bit strongly, right?’
While seriously contemplating and returning to where Ris was, Torua realized someone was blocking his path and looked up.
A man in a black hood was holding a sword.
‘A rebel?’
It was when Torua made a puzzled expression.
“Torua Yan?”
“Do you know me?”
“I heard you’re a famous Hero Candidate of this era.”
The man’s lips curved into an arc beneath the hood.
“I’ll need to take your magical power.”
Whoosh—!
Crimson flames erupted from the man’s sword.
Torua’s eyes widened greatly.
It was a flame all too familiar.
The flame he had seen from the moment he entered Lumern until the moment he graduated.
“Jerdinger’s flames?”
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