Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 607

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607.

 

“It seems like everyone had a reasonably good day.”

 

Selia, who had arrived first at the meeting place and was waiting for the group, muttered as she watched the returning members.

 

At her words, Avad, who was sitting on a bench, smiled slightly.

 

“And they seem a bit softer than yesterday. It looks like the effort was worthwhile?”

 

Since both the knights of Jerdinger and the mages of Rwallin were of similar age, they could quickly become friends if given the right opportunity.

 

For Selia and Avad, who had been skeptical about whether it would have much effect, this was surprising.

 

“I wonder if those two are okay now?”

 

At Selia’s words, Avad’s expression darkened slightly.

 

Niel and Marcell.

 

The two people Selia and Avad trusted most were their biggest concern.

 

“The people who haven’t arrived yet are Chelsea and Leo, and Marcell and Senior Niel?”

 

As Avad wore a puzzled expression, four figures appeared in the distance.

 

“You’re late.”

 

Selia narrowed her eyes as she looked at Leo, who had arrived in front of her.

 

“Sorry, sorry. Something came up this morning and I was a bit distracted.”

 

“What happened?”

 

Leo glanced back.

 

There, Niel and Marcell stood with their heads turned away from each other.

 

“We stayed at the same lodging last night. There was a bit of an incident then.”

 

“Ugh? Did those two have another big fight?”

 

“They made up, so don’t worry. They’ll get along well from now on.”

 

“That’s a relief, but…”

 

Selia looked at the space between the two, where cold wind seemed to be blowing fiercely.

 

“It seems even colder than yesterday?”

 

Selia tilted her head.

 

Leo glanced at the two.

 

‘Young Master Leo. Please keep what happened today absolutely secret from Miss Selia.’

 

‘How can I keep it secret?’

 

‘What happened today was a mistake because of alcohol. So…!’

 

‘For a mistake, it must have been something that required good coordination.’

 

‘Young Master!’

 

Remembering his conversation with Niel, Leo chuckled.

 

‘Well, even though they both said they absolutely hated each other, in the end they couldn’t let go of their lingering feelings. So it’ll be just as quick for them to become close again.’

 

Leo, who had decided to keep Niel and Marcell’s matter secret for the time being, said.

 

“It looks like everyone’s gathered. Shall we go then?”

 

Letin’s Government Office was visible before their eyes.

 

Behind it, a massive palace could be seen.

 

The former royal palace of Tengkon Kingdom.

 

Decades ago.

 

When it was destroyed by Tartaros’s invasion, Tengkon’s royal palace was also tightly sealed shut.

 

“It’s sealed.”

 

Avad, who had come to Leo’s side, looked up at Tengkon’s royal palace and muttered quietly.

 

“Looking at the power sealing the royal palace, it’s definitely the power of spirits.”

 

“But they used magical formulas in the way they utilized the power. I’ve seen it in books before, but seeing it in person is amazing.”

 

Chelsea, who continued Avad’s words, exclaimed in admiration.

 

Hearing the two’s words, Leo said.

 

“It’s certainly remarkable.”

 

Selia, who had been listening to the three’s conversation, tilted her head.

 

“If it’s about incorporating magical formulas into spirit arts, isn’t that Woreden’s specialty? Is that such an amazing thing?”

 

“It’s because Woreden uses it so easily. That’s an incredible ability.”

 

“What?”

 

“Even spirit mages who are dual class users of both magic and spirits can’t purely use magic with only spirit power.”

 

“Don’t magical power and spirit power both retain the characteristics of mana?”

 

“That’s right. Magical power that amplifies mana and spirit power that resonates with mana. Both powers retain the characteristics of mana, unlike aura which is processed and contained in the body. So at first glance, you might think they’re similar powers, but amplification and resonance have distinctly different wavelengths.”

 

“So spirits summoned through spirit arts are summoned by resonating with the summoner’s spirit power, which means the summoned spirit’s power can’t activate magical formulas? Because of the different wavelengths?”

 

“Exactly.”

 

“Then what about Woreden?”

 

“Woreden amplifies spirit power that has already been resonated.”

 

“That’s dangerous, isn’t it?”

 

True to being an honor student, Selia quickly grasped from Leo’s simple explanation how technically unstable Woreden’s ability was.

 

“That’s what makes Woreden amazing.”

 

The basis of supernatural abilities is the power to awaken mana.

 

Depending on the user’s disposition, mana is divided into aura, magical power, and spirit power.

 

Occasionally, there are those who can awaken mana in different forms, and these are dual class users.

 

But making an already awakened ability similar to another form is a completely different matter.

 

An ability that could cause mana rampage if done wrong.

 

Selia was once again amazed by Woreden’s ability, which he had been using as if it were natural since enrollment.

 

“Is it an ability you can’t use either?”

 

“It’s possible. And it’s not just me. There are definitely those who have the ability to amplify spirit power to match magical formulas, though they’re rare. It’s just that they can’t achieve Woreden’s efficiency.”

 

It’s an ability only possible because it’s Woreden.

 

Even Risinass, the strongest summoner Leo knew and one of the top mages, would find it difficult to imitate Woreden’s spirit arts.

 

‘Well, he’s a monster who contracted with a Great Spirit since his 2nd year.’

 

Though it was somewhat overshadowed by Leo’s contract with the 3 Great Familiars, unlike Leo who had a previous life, Woreden had contracted with a Great Spirit purely through his own power.

 

‘If nothing else, if I hadn’t been there, Woreden would have been the strongest among our grade at school.’

 

“So? I understand that activating magical formulas with spirit power is difficult. Then what exactly is that sealing magic on the castle?”

 

“That’s a case where a spirit used magical formulas.”

 

“What?”

 

Selia looked surprised.

 

“Istar the Purification Spirit, the Great Spirit of Fire, is famous among summoners and mages as a spirit that uses magic. Well, it’s a spirit that hasn’t shown itself to the world for so long that those not interested in this field don’t know much about it.”

 

“A being as great as a Great Spirit used magic?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Why?”

 

“I wouldn’t know. That’s what makes it fascinating.”

 

Spirits are extremely natural beings.

 

They are beings only interested in making the world harmonious.

 

And magic is a technique that disrupts the laws of nature.

 

As such, spirits inherently have little interest in magic.

 

Crucially, magic is a power created by earthly races to imitate the power of spirits.

 

Over the long years, magic has evolved beyond simply imitating spirit power.

 

But its foundation doesn’t change.

 

As such, most things magic can do, spirits can also do.

 

Therefore, spirits have no need to learn magic.

 

Yet for a being as great as a Great Spirit to have learned magic is truly surprising.

 

“Anyway, it’s still a hot topic of debate in magical academia. Whether spirits might also have magical talent.”

 

“Experiments have been conducted, but most failed.”

 

“Hmm. Magical talent in spirits. That sounds interesting.”

 

As Avad, Chelsea, and Leo only talked about magical academia matters, Selia, who had been watching, grabbed Leo’s arm and pulled him toward her.

 

“Why?”

 

“You’re from Jerdinger’s direct line. This way the balance is right.”

 

Selia grumbled, perhaps feeling left out of the magic discussion she couldn’t participate in.

 

Leo chuckled at that.

 

Seeing this, Chelsea said.

 

“Anyway, because of that magic, the Purification Spirit was once renowned as the strongest Great Spirit. That’s why Tartaros invaded this place, the stronghold of Istar the Purification Spirit, twice.”

 

After the first battle, Tengkon was founded, and after the second, Tengkon was destroyed.

 

Hearing Chelsea’s words, Selia said.

 

“Once the strongest spirit, huh. The Great Spirit currently called the strongest was the Great Spirit of Water, right?”

 

“Yeah, that’s right. Undine, the Spirit of the Deep Sea.”

 

Elsi, who had been listening to Chelsea and Selia’s conversation, spoke.

 

-The current Great Spirit of Water must have a very humble personality? For a Great Spirit to use the same name as a lower spirit.

 

The Spirit of the Deep Sea was famous for using the same name as a lower water spirit.

 

Since Great Spirits were fundamentally prideful beings, this was quite exceptional.

 

-She’s a pretentious faker.

 

Larel, who was acquainted with the Spirit of the Deep Sea, said coldly.

 

-Hmm. Let me see. The currently existing Great Spirits are Istar the Purification Spirit of Fire. Silleton the Snowstorm Spirit of Wind. Titaum the Immovable Spirit of Earth. Undine the Deep Sea Spirit of Water. Ignite the Abyss Spirit of Darkness. And Miss Larel, right?

 

-Yes. Istar has a foul temper and Silleton has no manners. Undine is pretentious and Ignite is sinister. As for Titaum, well. He’s relatively decent. But since he’s the latest-born Great Spirit, we’ll have to wait and see how he turns out.

 

-Isn’t your evaluation of your fellow Great Spirits a bit too harsh?

 

When Elsi smiled awkwardly, Larel said.

 

-It’s the truth. They’re all too lowly and worthless for you to pay attention to, Lady Elsi.

 

Larel greatly respected the nobility of Elsi, who was like a distant senior to her.

 

-Ignite was a good spirit though.

 

Elsi smiled gently, recalling Ignite, her direct junior whom she had met before.

 

Certainly, when they first met, Ignite did dislike humans.

 

But after talking with Elsi, he stayed in Lumern and was looking for a contractor.

 

Hearing Elsi’s words, Larel sent her a look of respect.

 

-Ah, as expected of Lady Elsi. To give such generous praise even to that gloomy spirit.

 

-You understand even a violent-tempered spirit like yourself. Come to think of it, aren’t you the one who has all the qualities of being foul-tempered, ill-mannered, pretentious, and sinister?

 

Larel strangled Kirran, who was asking for a beating.

 

Leo seriously pondered as he looked at his familiars that were only visible to him.

 

-What are you thinking so hard about?

 

‘I’m planning to make contracts with all the Great Spirits from now on.’

 

To use Risinass’s power perfectly, contracts with the Great Spirits were necessary.

 

‘But I’m wondering if it’s okay to increase their numbers even more.’

 

Even now, his familiars were noisy enough to give him headaches.

 

He was worried whether he could handle it if their numbers increased further.

 

-If it’s about that, leave it to me. I’ll lead them well.

 

Elsi smiled brightly.

 

Looking at such an Elsi, Leo made a strange expression.

 

-Why?

 

‘No. You couldn’t get even one subordinate spirit 5,000 years ago.’

 

Elsi, who was born in a world heading toward destruction, had never once had a subordinate spirit.

 

‘So seeing you suddenly say you’ll take care of the Great Spirits seems nice.’

 

-Hey. How could I take care of fellow Great Spirits?

 

Elsi laughed as if it was absurd.

 

Then she spoke toward Larel and Kirran, who were causing a commotion.

 

-Larel. I’m thirsty.

 

-I’ll gather morning dew right away!

 

Larel disappeared in a flash of light.

 

-Hehehehehe! Thank you. Thank you.

 

-Stop teasing Larel. He always falls for it.

 

Elsi patted the head of Kirran, who was clinging to her while crying.

 

-Me dominating the Great Spirits. That’s ridiculous.

 

Watching Elsi shake her head vigorously, Leo thought.

 

‘Didn’t both Larel and Ignite already treat Elsi not like a superior spirit?’

 

Larel also followed Elsi.

 

Elsi was already able to handle the Great Spirits of Light and Darkness like her own limbs.

 

‘And she’s also commanding the 3 Great Familiars.’

 

There probably had never been such a spirit in history.

 

‘Well, with Elsi around, there shouldn’t be any major problems?’

 

Among Leo’s pact makers, the one with the most real power was undoubtedly Elsi.

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