Legendary Hero is an Academy Honors Student - Chapter 630

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630.

 

Early morning.

 

Tap- tap tap-

 

Cal woke up from his sleep at the sound of something tapping on the window and got up from his bed.

 

“Huuuuuum!”

 

Cal yawned with a disheveled face, scratched his belly, and came out from under the blanket.

 

When Cal opened the room window, cold winter wind came rushing in.

 

“Ugh~ It’s cold today too. So cold.”

 

Cal’s hometown, the Kingdom of Moira, is located in the central continent where it borders the northern region.

 

Feeling fully awake from the cold wind blowing from the northern continent, Cal wrapped his whole body and shivered.

 

Screech- screech-

 

In front of the window was a hawk with two leather pouches tied to its feet, looking at Cal.

 

A wind hawk.

 

It was a low-grade wind attribute magical beast.

 

Its main job was delivering goods or letters.

 

Cal took out a newspaper from the wind hawk’s leather pouch and put a gold coin into the coin pouch.

 

A cheerful jingling sound rang out.

 

“I’ve really made it in the world. Subscribing to such an expensive newspaper.”

 

Even though it’s low-grade, a wind hawk is still a proper magical beast.

 

That’s why the usage fee is expensive.

 

The moment you don’t pay for the newspaper or try to steal from the money pouch, you could face terrible consequences.

 

“Should I try this kind of service in Lumern too?”

 

Sniffling, he conceived a new business idea and closed the window.

 

Cal tucked the newspaper under his arm, left his room, and went downstairs.

 

“Mom~ Give me food~”

 

Yawning as he came down to the first-floor kitchen, Cal collapsed on the spot upon seeing the scene spread out on the dining table.

 

“Prince Duran, Princess Helan, this is the highest quality tea we have in our house.”

 

“It has a nice fragrance.”

 

“I’m honored that it suits your taste. Ohohoho.”

 

Kiria Thomas, Cal’s older sister, was pouring tea for a blonde young girl sitting at one side of the dining table.

 

Incidentally, that tea was the highest quality tea that elves drink, which Cal had obtained.

 

“I hope the food suits your taste, Prince Duran.”

 

“It’s very delicious.”

 

“It was worth putting effort into cooking.”

 

Karen, Cal’s mother, was serving breakfast to a blonde beautiful boy who was beginning to show signs of adulthood.

 

Though he had an expressionless face that looked almost cold, his tone was gentle.

 

The beautiful boy, Duran, wiped his mouth and looked at Cal collapsed on the floor with a pathetic expression.

 

“You’re late.”

 

“Why are you calmly eating breakfast at our house?”

 

Cal barely got up and scratched his head as he spoke.

 

Looking at such Cal, Duran moistened his mouth with tea and said.

 

“I clearly told you before the vacation, didn’t I? That you’d be doing combat training with me.”

 

“Were you serious about that?”

 

“Hmph. Are you planning to advance to 4th and 5th year through special exceptions too?”

 

Though he had advanced to 3rd year after becoming a Hero this time, that was purely a special exception by the board of directors.

 

He passed the written exam, but Cal failed the practical exam.

 

The reason Cal failed was ultimately just one thing.

 

His individual combat power was insufficient.

 

Of course, Cal’s combat ability wasn’t at a completely hopeless level.

 

“I don’t think I’m at a level where I’d get beaten up everywhere I go.”

 

“Is there anyone among your classmates you can handle?”

 

“Well, I have nothing to say to that.”

 

“I don’t expect you to defeat enemies. But you should at least be able to endure in any situation without being immediately taken down.”

 

‘That’s a valid point.’

 

Cal, who couldn’t give any response, asked.

 

“Your Highness. To think you’d care so much about our son.”

 

Karen showed a moved expression.

 

Looking at such Karen, Helan smiled brightly.

 

“Cal is a very important talent of the Kingdom of Moira. Not only has he risen to the position of Hero, but he’s also one of my brother’s few precious friends.”

 

“Pfft. As expected, you don’t have many friends… Aaaaah! I surrender! I surrender!”

 

Cal, who was fooling around and got his wrist twisted, screamed.

 

Seeing that, Helan clasped her hands together.

 

“Ah. To see my brother acting so casually like that. I’m truly happy that my brother can maintain such an equal relationship with peers.”

 

At Helan’s words, Duran clicked his tongue and let go of Cal’s wrist.

 

Seeing that, Cal rubbed his wrist and muttered.

 

‘Certainly, in the early days of enrollment, he was completely a lone wolf who looked down on others like it was his daily bread. At first, I thought it was simply royal authority consciousness.’

 

Though he was filled with competitiveness and fighting spirit, he also knew how to acknowledge others.

 

That behavior at the beginning of the first year was probably because there really weren’t any equals around him.

 

‘He’s changed a lot.’

 

If it were during the first year, visiting a commoner’s house for a meal would have been unimaginable.

 

‘Well, no matter what anyone says, he’s someone Leo acknowledged.’

 

“To think you’re friends with a prince. You’ve made it big.”

 

“Right.”

 

When Kira giggled, Cal sighed.

 

Cal sat down next to Duran.

 

Then he spread out the newspaper and checked the contents while drinking water.

 

“Pfft?!”

 

Seeing the headline article on the first page, he unconsciously spat out water.

 

Duran, who got completely splashed, immediately grabbed Cal by the collar.

 

“Cough! Cough-! Hey hey! Calm down and look at this!”

 

Cal calmed the situation down and showed Duran the newspaper.

 

Duran’s eyes widened unusually as he checked the newspaper contents.

 

“Leo Flobe…!”

 

And his expression slightly contorted.

 

【Nightmare of the Past! Hero Slayer Subjugation.】

 

Subjugators: Leo Flobe, Ris Jerdinger, Ulta Regdition, Li Jamuah, Avad Rwallin, Selia Jerdinger, Chelsea Rwallin.

 

【Bloody Wind Blows in Jerdinger!】

 

【Leo Flobe, Legitimate Heir to the Throne of Tungken!】

 

Seeing Duran glaring at the newspaper with blazing eyes, Cal stuck out his tongue.

 

“Leo’s spending his winter vacation glamorously too? But heir to the throne, huh.”

 

“Cal, breakfast.”

 

“Oh!”

 

Cal, who had been shaking his head, showed a pleased expression seeing the bread, bacon, and salad served for breakfast.

 

Just as he grabbed his fork and was about to start eating.

 

Grab-!

 

“Huh?”

 

“No time to fool around, Cal Thomas. Training.”

 

“But I need to eat breakfast?”

 

“Breakfast comes after training.”

 

“No! You can just do it by yourself!”

 

Cal screamed, but Duran, consumed by his blazing competitive spirit, didn’t listen.

 

“To see my brother moving forward into the future with his best friend. I’m so happy.”

 

Watching the moved Helan, Cal cried out inwardly.

 

‘This is a best friend?! This is what you call a best friend?!’

 

***

 

Rustle-!

 

Elena, who had been leisurely checking the newspaper with her legs crossed, smiled faintly.

 

“You’re doing well, Leo.”

 

At those words, Albi said.

 

“There’s going to be trouble.”

 

“There’s going to be trouble.”

 

Most people focused on the fact that the Hero Slayer, known to have disappeared in the past, had appeared again, and on Leo who had defeated that Hero Slayer and the party that accompanied him.

 

But what Elena focused on was the fact that Leo had inherited the throne of Tengkon.

 

Others might dismiss it as simply inheriting an ancestor’s legacy.

 

‘But if it’s the Leo I know… No. If it’s the Hero of the Beginning.’

 

Elena, who had vaguely realized Leo’s identity during the last Hero’s Festival, could predict the course Leo would take in the future.

 

‘He’ll build a force to fight against Tartaros.’

 

The power of just a few heroes alone cannot stand against Tartaros.

 

And to fight against Tartaros, enormous power is needed.

 

Power united as one.

 

‘That’s why what Leo was trying to create was a guild.’

 

A guild founded by like-minded heroes.

 

That alone would be a powerful force.

 

But when Leo set his goal of establishing a hero guild, more people than expected were wary of Leo and kept him in check.

 

The reason was simple.

 

If Leo, an unprecedented existence, created a hero guild and raised its reputation, the current balance of power would collapse.

 

Leo’s goal was, after all, the complete subjugation of Erebos.

 

While that was the world’s wish, not many wanted that wish to be fulfilled in their generation.

 

‘But perhaps our current generation might encounter the disaster of all-out war with Erebos.’

 

The flow of the times was such.

 

The long peace was slowly beginning to crack.

 

Some would clearly feel this, but many others would not.

 

‘Because the moment they acknowledge it, they’d have to give up a considerable portion of what they’ve enjoyed.’

 

Elena smiled coldly.

 

There were many who would check Leo’s growth of power for such reasons of self-interest.

 

But that same Leo had suddenly inherited the Tungken Kingdom.

 

Of course, when viewed from the perspective of the entire continent, its external influence was minimal.

 

But…

 

‘The fact that a large force following Leo’s will has emerged is significant.’

 

It would also be possible to rapidly expand his influence based on the Tungken Kingdom.

 

‘He won’t inherit the throne immediately, but for now, he’s secured a definite power base.’

 

Elena smiled faintly.

 

“This should be interesting from now on.”

 

***

 

“Our son has made it big. Becoming the king of a nation and all.”

 

Raina smiled brightly.

 

Looking at such Raina, Leo asked.

 

“How is your body feeling?”

 

“Yeah. I’m fine now.”

 

“What about the flames?”

 

“As long as I don’t overuse them, they shouldn’t devour my body or anything like that.”

 

When the Hero Slayer met complete death by Leo’s sword, Raina regained her flames.

 

Not just Raina.

 

Torua was also able to regain his magic power.

 

When the Hero Slayer disappeared in the past.

 

It’s said that among Joroa’s victims who survived, none regained their abilities.

 

‘It’s probably because she was revived by the Overlord King’s authority.’

 

Joroa was originally an undead that shouldn’t exist.

 

Such a being was revived by going against the laws of the world.

 

That Joroa’s very existence disappeared due to Leo’s Aura of Purity.

 

‘Because of that, the stolen power itself might have returned to where it originally belonged.’

 

He couldn’t know for certain, but in any case, it was fortunate for Torua.

 

In Raina’s case…

 

“Don’t you feel regretful?”

 

“Yeah. My grudge has been resolved now.”

 

She had regained her flames, but thanks to fighting recklessly in the battle with Joroa, her body had taken a severe blow.

 

There would be no problem with daily life.

 

But it was difficult to handle her regained aura.

 

If she used the flames, her body would collapse.

 

“It was a spectacular battle befitting my finale. How was it? This mother? I was really heroic, wasn’t I?”

 

“…Very much so.”

 

“It’s an honor to be acknowledged by my son, isn’t it?”

 

Raina smiled faintly.

 

“Leo.”

 

“Yes.”

 

“No matter what anyone says, you are my son. That fact will never change.”

 

“…Yes.”

 

“Hehe-! You little rascal.”

 

Raina patted Leo’s head.

 

Then she suddenly made a puzzled expression.

 

“Come to think of it, you. You said you’re going to change the name of the kingdom you’ll inherit?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Don’t you like the existing name?”

 

“It’s not that, but. There’s a name I really want to give it.”

 

“Hm? What is it?”

 

“Arhee.”

 

“Arhee?”

 

“It means ‘beginning’ in dragon language.”

 

“Hmm? That’s a good meaning.”

 

“Right?”

 

Leo smiled faintly.

 

Arhee.

 

That was the name of the Erebos Expedition that Risinass had led long ago.

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